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Vote now or January Suspension of rules needed for Monday vote on Russell By CLIFF WILLIAMS and JIMMY WIGFIELD Staff Writers

If the Alexander City City Council wants approval on Monday to buy and renovate the former Russell Sales Office for use as a new municipal complex, Mayor Jim Nabors and other backers will need unanimous consent to move past a first reading of the proposed ordinance. But while Nabors said Friday he remains confident in the final passage of the proposed $9 million project, he isn’t sure of the unanimous support needed to bring it to a vote Monday. “I don’t have a clue,” Nabors said of a vote to suspend the rules. Nabors said he expects councilmembers Bobby Tapley and Buffy Colvin to vote against the ordinance in the end but said he would be surprised if they want to delay its consideration until January. Once the ordinance itself clears the procedural process, a simple four-member majority is required to pass it. “Either way, I am fully comfortable with a 4-2 vote Monday or in January,” Nabors said. “I see no reason to delay it. All the information is out there. But if it does (get delayed to January), I am confident it will pass.” The first reading of the proposed Russell Sales Office ordinance is on the agenda for Monday’s regularly scheduled 5:30 p.m. meeting. Normally, a first reading is followed by a second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. In order for the council to vote on the ordinance Monday, city clerk Amanda Thomas said the following procedure must be followed: • Upon the first reading of the ordinance, the presiding officer, in this case council president Tommy Spraggins, would have to ask the council to entertain a motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration, which would require a 6-0 vote. If the vote is unanimous, the council can then proceed to a motion to adopt the ordinance, which requires a four-person majority in a roll-call vote. • If there is one dissention or even if one councilmember abstains on the vote to suspend the rules, it would force a delay until the next regularly scheduled council meeting on Jan. 7. See VOTE • Page 3

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Shop with a Cop Program helps make holidays special, fosters positive interaction with law enforcement By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Christmas brings joy to most with time for family and fellowship. Many children also expect a visit from Santa, but those expectations can bring hardships for some families. To help fill a need for those experiencing a hardship and to foster goodwill with the community, the Alexander City Police Department has been taking part in the national Shop with a Cop program. See SHOP • Page 9

Retirement reception celebrates Cooper By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Retiring Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper, center, shares a moment of conversation with Radney assistant principal Dr. Brittney Duncan, right, Radney principal Dr. John Prestridge, left, and Alexander City Middle School principal Tracie Blakely.

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Daughter’s Peace Corps plan gets thumbs down from dad DEAR ABBY: Our 23-yearold daughter, “Alexa,” has a wonderful, well-paying corporate job with good benefits and a flexible schedule. She has low expenses, no debt and banks a respectable amount of her pay even though she lives 1,500 miles from home in a high-priced area. She works 40 hours max and has plenty of free time. The issue? Alexa wants to quit her job and join the Peace Corps! Must we just say OK to chucking it all and moving to a third-world country? Honestly, our biggest concern after her safety is her investing two years, moving back home and us having to support her while she looks for a post-Peace Corps job. My wife and I need to save for our own retirement, not spend it on our kids. I’m trying to convince Alexa to use her free time to volunteer (something she does not now do). What advice do you have? -- BAD IDEA DEAR BAD IDEA: Talk to

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and dry clothes, and I pick up my stuff. When I cleaned the kitchen and put all the bills she had scattered around in one stack, I was told, “Now I can’t find anything! I have my own system, and you messed it up!” She has promised that “when she has time” she’ll clean house, but several times when she had a few days off, she spent them playing Candy Crush on her tablet. I have never told her she must clean; I say WE need to do it. She ignores me. Abby, we both have allergies and asthma issues, and the bugs are starting to get bad even though we don’t leave old food out. What can I do? Hope she forgives me after I clean? -- IN A MESS IN THE MIDWEST DEAR IN A MESS: No. The responsibility for ensuring your home is healthy and habitable should not rest solely on your shoulders. I DO think you should hire a house cleaner to come in once a week. Your wife has a stressful job, and when she’s off she may need

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18-wheeler, sedan collision injures 1 in Dadeville A female driver was taken by ambulance to East Alabama after a collision with an 18-wheeler on Highway 280 at the intersection of LaFayette Street in Dadeville on Friday afternoon. The patient was in stable condition as of Outlook press time Friday night, according to Dadeville Police Department officials.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department December 13

• Brittany Nicole Floyd, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for obstructing governmental operations, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. • Joseph Russell, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Dennis Trevor McKinley, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of bail jumping. • Revandor Bernard Westbrook Jr., 20, of Alexander City was arrested for possessing amphetamine, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Timothy Lashun Whetstone, 34, of Goodwater was arrested for robbery, resisting arrest and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. • Obstructing govern-

ment operations and resisting arrest was reported on Booker Street. • Domestic violence was reported on J Street. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Town Creek Road. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Christian Street. • Robbery was reported on Highway 280. • Reckless endangerment was reported on Tallapoosa Street.

December 12

• Assault was reported on Mask Avenue. • Permitting dogs to run at large was reported on 3rd Street. • Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 10th Avenue. • Menacing was reported on Pine Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on Summer Street.

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• Jackie Armez McElrath, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for cruelty to dog or cat. • Charles Frank Williams, 58, of Alexander City was arrested for failure of adult sex offender to register with law enforcement. • Burglary and theft was reported on Highway 280.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported on Lakeland Avenue. • Robbery was reported on North Central Avenue. • Identity theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Adams Court. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Central Avenue.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department December 13

• Killian Hay of Coosa County Road 74 in Sylacauga was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation for possession and/or receiving a controlled substance. • A resident of Dejarnette Road in Alexander City filed a report in reference to criminal littering. • Michael Langston of Sunset Point in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for negotiating a worthless negotiable instrustment. • A resident of Whaley Ferry Road in Alexander City filed a report in reference to criminal mischief.

December 12

• Shavonski Banks of 9th Avenue in Alexander City was arrested for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

December 10

• Brianna Humphrey’s of Webb Street in Dadeville was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear possession of illegal prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear theft of property third.

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Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper opens his retirement present Thursday evening.

Retirement mother-in-law. Cooper described his mother as his biggest cheerleader, said his mother-in-law has always supported him in his endeavors and declared how proud he is of his children. “I can’t tell you how much my wife means to me,” he said. Board member David Sturdivant said Cooper has been an incredible leader for the system and admitted trying to talk

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Cooper out of retiring during a conversation the two had in January. “On behalf of the board, I want to thank you for your service,” Sturdivant said. As the reception began to wind down, director of elementary education Ellen Martin presented Cooper with a gift on behalf of the city schools. Cooper was excited to unwrap a new rangefinder for the golf course and said

Vote At that point, however, after a second reading of the ordinance, only a simple majority of four councilmembers would be needed to bring the ordinance to a vote and either approve or reject it. • Another way for the council to vote on the ordinance before Jan. 7 would be to call a special meeting but that requires at least 24 hours’ notice. The purchase and renovation of the Russell Sales Office isn’t the only matter the council will take up Monday. It will hold a public hearing on updating the city’s building codes as part of a first reading for

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he looks forward to trying it out. With Cooper’s days as superintendent coming to a close, a number of those in attendance expressed how bittersweet it is to see Cooper leave the position while also wishing him well as he moves forward. “I appreciate all of you being here with me today,” Cooper said. “It’s been fun visiting with everyone all afternoon. We’ve had a good 5½ years.”

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an ordinance on building codes, which could also be brought to a vote by suspending the rules. The council has also scheduled an executive session to discuss future economic development. The council will also consider: • An amendment to Ordinance 2019-03. • Four resolutions to rezone property at Cherokee Road and Airport Drive, and at Central Boulevard and Recreation Drive. • A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a second amendment to the amended and restated power sales contract with

the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority. • A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a contract with ARK Remediation LLC to remove asbestos. • Awarding a bid to Custom Truck and Bodyworks of Woodbury, Georgia, for an ambulance not to exceed $178,129. • Awarding a bid to Stryker Sales Corp. for an ambulance power load cot fastener not to exceed $35,880. Monday’s meeting will be in the courtroom of the police department downtown.

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hile there is opposition to the Alexander City municipal government’s proposal to buy, renovate and move into the former Russell Sales Office — especially among downtown business owners — Mayor Jim Nabors remains steadfast it is the right thing to do for the community’s future prosperity. Nabors and his administration have been criticized for failing to articulate a plan for what will happen to downtown when the city pulls out. That plan would call for the demolition of the old courthouse and current police station. But Nabors again assured the citizenry Friday the city is working on a plan, adding the strategy was shared with the Main Street Board of Directors on Thursday. “They were very cordial to me,” said Nabors, who noted in an interview earlier this week the plan currently involves sensitive negotiations with other parties who are interested in being downtown. “People can criticize us for not having a disclosed plan but we’ve spent a year trying to decide what is best,” he said. “We are doing what is right and I’m not apologizing for it.” Nabors takes exception to those who say he and the city are not being forthright about the estimated $6 million cost to renovate the Russell Sales Office and how they arrived at the figures. “I didn’t get to where I am without being trustworthy,” he said. “We want to help downtown but the city is a lot more than downtown.” That, of course, means city hall as a prominent part of economic development along Highway 280. “It’s time to move on and do a better job pitching for why you should locate to Alexander City,” Nabors said. The city council may decide Monday to go forward with the project or it may be pushed into January. If so, there will be more time to study the proposal, which could be beneficial. Even so, some feel the city is going too fast. How does Nabors respond to that? “Go take a tour of the police department,” he said. “There is black mold and everything else in there. It’s a disgrace that we have people over there. Why would you want your people staying in a building that is not fit for occupancy?”

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ometimes, dramatic shifts in American politics go unnoticed. They are buried under other news or dismissed because they represent such a sharp break from long-standing assumptions and expectations. So please open your mind to this: Taken together, the events of 2016 and the results of the 2018 election will be remembered as the beginning of the end of the gun lobby’s power. Supporters of reasonable gun regulation have been so cowed by National Rifle Association propaganda over the last quarter century we are reluctant even to imagine such a thing. No matter how many innocents are slaughtered, no matter how many Americans organize, demonstrate and protest, we assume the NRA and its allies will eventually overpower us. And let’s concede up front the vast overrepresentation of rural states in the U.S. Senate tilts the system, undemocratically, toward those who claim government is powerless to take meaningful steps against mass killings. The fact Wyoming and Idaho have as many Senate votes as New York and California underscores the challenges that remain. Nonetheless, we are in a new and better world on guns, organizationally and electorally. This conclusion is compelled not by wishful thinking but by the evidence. Investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election have the NRA in its sights. As Rosalind Helderman, Tom Hamburger and Michelle Ye Hee Lee reported in The Washington Post, the guilty plea entered into last week by Maria Butina, a Russian agent who courted NRA leaders, “has intensified questions about what the gun rights group knew of the Russian effort to shape U.S. policy, and whether it faces ongoing legal scrutiny.” One of the things we need

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to know more about: Why “NRA spending on the 2016 elections surged in every category.” The bulk of this money went to supporting Donald Trump. As the Post journalists wrote, the key question — which is being posed openly by Democrats but is no doubt of interest to prosecutors — is “whether the group’s spending spike was tied to its Russian connections.” The article also noted in 2018, the NRA’s political spending “plummeted.” While the organization has denied wrongdoing in 2016, it is clearly in disarray and some suburban Republican candidates this year were fearful of cashing its checks. But the NRA’s troubles are only part of the story. What may matter more is 2018’s voters changed the political calculus on the gun issue. Consider the history. Democratic terror over the NRA’s power took hold in earnest after the 1994 midterm elections, when Republicans picked up 54 seats and gained control of the House for the first time since the early 1950s. Many factors explained the outcome, including a backlash against then-President Bill Clinton, opposition to tax increases passed to balance the budget, and the failure of the administration’s health plan. But for many Democrats, it was politically convenient to focus the blame for their heavy losses in rural and Southern districts on guncontrol legislation enacted not long before the election. The gun lobby’s claims to influence were enhanced when it helped George W. Bush move heavily rural states his way six years later. In 2018, by contrast,

the battleground districts where Democrats defeated Republicans were largely in suburbs where most voters are tired of politicians who capitulate to gun extremists. Democrats campaigned enthusiastically for sane regulation, and it helped them win. Voters who told exit pollsters they cast ballots on the basis of gun policy voted for Democrats overwhelmingly, 70 percent to 29 percent. The exit poll (conducted by Edison Research and reported by CNN) offered other evidence of which side was most energized by the issue. For example, among voters in households without guns, Democrats in House races prevailed by 72 percent to 26 percent. Those in households with guns voted Republican, but by a narrower margin, 61 percent to 36 percent. There is much credit to go around for shifting the political terrain on guns. The activist students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School certainly deserve their share, as do established gun-control groups that stepped up their own engagement while also backing the Florida organizers and helping to link them to other young people around the country. The 2018 elections should be as empowering for those who want to end our nation’s shameful immobility in confronting mass shootings as the 1994 upheaval was for the gun lobby. There is much more work to do, but those who undertake it can know they now have the wind at their backs. E.J. Dionne writes about politics in a twice-weekly column for The Washington Post. He is a co-author of “One Nation After Trump.” His column is provided by The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate. He can be reached on Twitter @ EJDionne.

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 T.C. Coley Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-6540047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

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Well, as usual, left-wing liberals are just appalled and shocked border patrol used tear gas to stop a mob rushing the border. Of course, they don’t mention this was done 79 times during the Obama term. It’s a form of border control. Anyone who continues to wallow in this insane hatred for President Trump and his supporters has a mental problem because this is not normal and serves no purpose. It’s been two years and they still wallow in the muck and slime of irrational hatred. The reason for this eruption of ongoing hatred is because they cannot accept their gal Hillary lost to our guy Trump. It’s called politics; move on for the sake of all of us. There’s so much to be done, yet Democrats won the House and vow to fight Trump more in the next two years. So, again, they won, we lost. Two more years of fake Russia collision. Same old tired Democrat playbook, accuse

your opponent of being a racist, bigot, Nazi, sexist hoping enough fools will believe it. As usual, they ignore their own sad history of racism, bigotry, sexism, even revering their beloved KKK member Democrat Sen. Robert Byrd. If we don’t move on, we will continue to stand still. They are shocked President Trump fights back. They don’t scare him. He’s on our side and continues to push forward. Yet, instead of working for us and finding some common ground to benefit this country, they vow to continue to fight him on everything as Americans continue to face violent neighbors, poverty, drug epidemics, stagnant wages, prices that continue to rise on everything, still waiting for their American dream of better days. Bleeding-heart liberals continue to ignore We the People as they wrap their arms around illegals, roll out the red carpet as tens of thousands continue to come illegally with no end in sight. They come with nothing

needing everything. Our hearts break for the poor of the world but not at the expense of the needs of our own citizens. Shamefully we have millions living in poverty — men, women and children; homeless struggling every day living paycheck to paycheck, continuing to be ignored by Washington politicians. The real truth is we have been ignored for decades. This $21 trillion debt was created by our last three two-term presidents along with continuing to ignore our problems. It’s easy to blame Trump even though he caused none of our problems. Blaming President Trump is all smoke and mirrors to cover up their own failures. When will we finally wake up and demand America first? It’s long overdue. Sound selfish? Too bad, it’s past time to take care of our own millions living in poverty and facing hopeless situations. God bless America. Annette Lynch Alexander City

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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. 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 256234-7111 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.

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Jackie Causey, Hendrekia Johnson, Kendall Gamble, Roderick Jones, Desiree Sharpe, Karissa Claybrook, Gary Claybrook, Grace Boone and Payton Reynolds are celebrating birthdays today.

Today’s Anniversaries

Andrew and Tammy Salinas celebrate their anniversary today.

Sunday’s Events

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.

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Wednesday, Dec. 19

CONCERT: Allison Durham Speer will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. Speer is featured on the Gaither Homecoming Series. She has dynamic vocals, comedy and storytelling with Christmas flair. The community is welcome. Free admission.

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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.

Ongoing Events

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. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.

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Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

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

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Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748

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New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

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New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

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Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635

Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road

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

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

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

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

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Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814 Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588 Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834

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BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433

Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820

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

Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207

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

PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524

EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494

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New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367

Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467

The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007

Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646

First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555

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Oxford Healthcare hiring full-time & part-time day shift Home Health Aides/CNA’s in the Alexander City, Dadeville & Camphill areas Applicant’s must have ‡ PRQWKV H[SHULHQFH ‡3DVV EDFNJURXQG FKHFN ‡5HOLDEOH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ ‡%H UHDG\ WR ZRUN Call:1-877-253-4055 To set up time to come in DQG ¿OO DSSOLFDWLRQ

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DRIVERS Hanna Truck Lines is seeking Professional Flatbed Drivers. 56 cpm-No surprises: Starting pay (all miles): 54cpm, 55cpm at 6 months, 56cpm at 1 year. 100% Outbound loads Pre-loaded & Tarped. 75% Inbound No Tarp. Late Model Peterbilt Trucks. AirRide Trailers. Home weekends. Low cost BCBS Health/Dental Ins. 0DWFKLQJ . 4XDOL¿FDWLRQV 18 months Class A CDL driving H[SHULHQFH ZLWK PRV ÀDWEHG Applicants must meet all D.O.T. requirements. Contact recruiting at 1-800-634-7315 RU FRPH E\ +7/ RI¿FH DW 1700 Boone Blvd, Northport. EOE

WARRIOR MET COAL NOW HIRING Located in Brookwood, AL Immediate need for experienced: ‡8QGHUJURXQG 0LQHUV ‡(OHFWULFLDQV ‡0DLQWHQDQFH )RUHPDQ ‡6XSHUYLVRUV $SSO\ RQOLQH ZZZ ZDUULRUPHWFRDO FRP Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might want to avoid a tiɈ with a friend. As hard as you might try, some opinions cannot be changed. You might want to mull over your recent perspective. Make plans to go out early to explore an art show. Get into the season’s happenings. Tonight: Stay on top of things. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If you can, get going early. You might want to have a discussion with a partner about an adjustment to plans. Your ideas are diɈerent from this person’s. Make the most of the part of the day that suits you, but be open to what you feel that you must do. Tonight: Keep it private. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) If you relax and go with the Ă…ow, a must appearance could turn into a fun time. Crowds surround you, and you know how to make the most of the moment. Defer to others; ultimately, you could be delighted by ensuing events. Tonight: Go along with someone else’s decision. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You might want to pursue your own desires. Wait until later in the day. Indulge those who love to be with you. You have similar feelings, but could be distracted. Do not hesitate to invite a special person to join you at a fun happening. Tonight: Recharge your batteries. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Follow through on a loved one’s request. In some way, what this person asks for encourages you to be more open. Enjoy time with this person, even if you just go shopping together. Your upbeat attitude delights many people. Tonight: Listen to what a loved one shares. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Clear out errands, extra work and some last-minute holiday details. A loved one might want to participate. You could be delighted

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The Outlook

THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

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ARLO & JANISÂŽ By Jimmy Johnson

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FRANK AND EARNESTÂŽ By Bob Thaves

Job Opportunities Scott Accounting and Computer Service, Inc. Alexander City, AL Software Technician (Traveling Required). College degree or equivalent experience required. Offers competitive compensation and excellent EHQHÂżWV Please email resume to resume@sacssoftware.com.

Roll Off Drivers Needed for our Alpine, AL location. Class A or B CDL is required along with one (1) \HDU RI YHULÂżDEOH HTXLYDOHQW commercial truck driving experience. Must have a valid and safe driving record. We offer competitive wages & a FRPSUHKHQVLYH EHQHÂżWV SDFNage which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Short & Long 7HUP 'LVDELOLW\ 3DLG +ROLGD\V DQG 372 3OHDVH DSSO\ WKURXJK RXU ZHEVLWH DW www.wcawaste.com (2( 0 ) ' 9

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Job Opportunities Full-Time Janitor/Housekeeping position available @ Hillabee Towers, a HUD Subsidized building for seniors. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

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Merchandise Cemetery & Monument Lots Burial Lot for Sale in Pine View Memorial Gardens, Wetumpka, AL. Section 3- Garden of Living Waters, Lot 58-C Space 4 Reduced price $1375 Interested- Call Owner 1-334-858-7403 (Linda)

Real Estate Homes For Sale

Apartments

Houses For Rent HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, separate dining area. Clean & safe neighborhood. Alex City. $900 per month. If interested, contact: 334-728-3669.

Now Hiring for Full-Time Manufacturing Positions in the Alexander City Area. All Shifts Available. Overtime & some Saturdays may be required. Pay rates start at $9.00/hr & increase depending on the company. Your choice of two Health Insurance Plans available. Must pass drug screen & client background requirements. Apply in person at: 207 South Central Avenue Alexander City, AL 35010 or Online at www.asapply-ag.com

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CARLISLE DRUG Taking applications for part-time positions Great for CAC or Southern Union Students Apply in person: 12 Main Street Alexander City 35010 No calls accepted!

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

Hay, Feed & Grain

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Transportation 1993 14-foot Sylvan V-hull Boat w/drive-on trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, live well, WUROOLQJ PRWRU GHSWK ÂżQGHU rod holders. Asking $2800 Call Tom @ 256-307-1423

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Apartments

HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Greenleaf Apartments Available w/deposits as little as $150!! Call:256-794-2101

Lake Property Rental

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

1995 Harley Davison Softail Custom Lots of extras 16,800 actual miles. 6200.00 dollars. Bike is in great shape. (256)596-2394

Recreational Vehicles

2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper by Forrest River Auto slide, awning and jacks Nice, big bath, nonsmoker Used very little Asking $15,000 Call (256) 596-0019 or (256) 596-0018

BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT IN ONLY 7 WEEKS! Visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call 205-561-8118 to get your career started! Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.

Community Events

Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year. We didn’t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Tallapoosa and Elmore County Classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.

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Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

2010 Ford F-150XL 4.6 Extended cab, red,144k Sirus radio, stepside, new tires & brakes, tow hitch, bedliner, tool boxes, power lock&windows, key-less entry $10,500 256-794-4270

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“It is really exciting,� ACPD Cpl. Sheronda Cross said. “I especially like watching the kids enjoy it.� This year the program is helping 42 children in 21 families in Alexander City. Donations have come from all over to help make purchases possible at Dollar General, Roses and Walmart. This is the second year Cross has organized the program for ACPD, but the department has been doing for it a while. “We have been able to help more families this year,� Cross said. “As a department, we gave more money than last year.� “I have heard nothing but wonderful praises,� Cross said. In fact, Cross received $30 in donations from two donors at Dollar General for the program while waiting for the next participant to come through the doors. “I’ll just spend it on cigarettes,� one donor said. “This is a better deal.� Five-year-old Jarqivas Johnson got to walk the aisles with officers Scotty Price and Sgt. Maness while making toy selections. “Finally something with police on it,� Price jokingly said to Johnson. Price, along with Johnson’s mother Jaida Tuck, questioned one of his selections – glitter. “See, your mom was right,� Price said. “Just look at how shiny your hands are now. It would make a mess.� Johnson selected some things to paint on, wooden initials. Johnson also selected a PJ Masks car. Once he was done he shopped for someone else in his family. “I want to get some clothes for my little sister,� Johnson said. Soon Johnson, with help from Tuck, Price and Cross, selected a pink onesie for his4-month-old sister Brynliegh Tuck. Jaida Tuck was happy to be taking part in the program and making her children’s holiday special. “I was really stressing,� she said. “I was out of work, but this means a lot.�

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Left: ACPD Cpl. Sheronda Cross helps Harmony McCoy down the steps of the Alexander City Police Department after McCoy picked up a gift donated by the Wellborn Musclecar Museum to the Shop with a Cop program. Above: Jarqivas Johnson, 5, looks at toys as his mother, Jaida Tuck, and Sgt. Maness with the Alexander City Police Department look on Friday in Dollar General.

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association announces the contract/grant completion for Project 16-RT-53-01 as awarded by the Recreation Trails Program through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and the United States Department of Transportation for Smith Mountain Exhibit Signage at Smith Mountain Fire Tower, Smith Mountain, Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 15, 22, 20, 2018 and Jan. 5, 2019 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE LANDS DIVISION INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA Notice is hereby given pursuant to Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 9-15-70 et seq. that sealed bids for the sale of state property located in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, will be received by the State Lands Director until January 10, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., at which time all bids will be publicly opened and UHDG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH 6WDWH Lands Division, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 464 Folsom Administrative Building, 64 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 361301901. Also pursuant to the above referenced Code SecWLRQ 2IÂżFHUV DQG HPSOR\HHV of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Alabama Forestry Commission, as well as mem-

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bers of their families, shall be excluded from bidding on any tract(s) described herein.

not warrant nor guarantee title to the lands herein advertised or otherwise warrant or guarantee the condition of the land or improvements related to the land herein advertised.

2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number 7, Block B of First Addition to Foy Subdivision in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, according to the Map RU 3ODW RI VDLG 6XEGLYLVLRQ which is recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Tallapoosa County, AlaEDPD LQ 3ODW %RRN DW 3DJH 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV for informational purposes: 573 Booker St, Alexander &LW\ $/ 7+,6 3523ERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under FHUWDLQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3URgrams 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 expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH WLPH DQG place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH DGGUHVV LQGLFDWHG EHORZ 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the CIM TRUST 2018-NR1 Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2018-NR1, Mortgagee/Transferee

A tract of land located at 263 S. Henderson Street in Dadeville, Alabama in the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 11, Township 21N, Range 23E, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, more commonly known as the AFC TALLAPOOSA FACILITY IN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA, containing 1.63 acres more or less. Any conveyance will be made subject to 1) Reservation of all oil, gas and mineral rights; 2) All other reservations and restrictions of record. The MINIMUM BID for this parcel is $220,000. EACH bid submitted must be DFFRPSDQLHG E\ D FHUWL¿HG RU cashier’s check in the amount of $44,000 as a bid deposit made payable to the State Lands Division which will be forfeited if the bid is accepted and the Bidder does not complete the transaction. Any bid submitted without such check will not be considered. Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits will be returned promptly following the bid opening. The successful bidder’s deposit will be applied to the purchase price of the successful bid.

This sale is conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Land Sales and Leasing Act (Act 95-280) and/ or other laws of the State of Alabama governing this transaction whether or not included in this notice. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and further reserves the right to negotiate a higher sale price with the highest bidder. No sale may be made at a price less than the highest bid received or published minimum, whichever is highest. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in its hiring or employment practices nor in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. 8QOHVV VSHFLÂżFDOO\ SURYLGed otherwise in subsequent corrective advertisement, the terms and conditions as stated in this notice shall be controlling over this transaction.

Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR AFC TALLAPOOSA FACILITY, NOT TO BE OPENED UNTIL JANUARY 10, 2019 at 3:00 P.M.� and delivered to: State Lands Division, Room 464, Folsom Administrative Building, 64 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 361301901.

The property may be inspected before January 4, 2019. To schedule an inspection, contact the State Lands Division at (334) 242-3484.

ATTENTION: PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED SPECIFICALLY TO THE STATE LANDS DIVISION OFFICE AT 64 NORTH UNION STREET, ROOM 464, FOLSOM ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130 (36104 IF DELIVERED BY PRIVATE COURIER).

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NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE STATE LANDS DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. The successful bidder must complete the transaction within 30 days of award or forfeit WKH ELG GHSRVLW 6SHFLÂżFDWLRQ of a minimum bid amount to be considered does not suggest acceptance of any bid which may equal or exceed that amount. The State does

Patricia Powell McCurdy, State Lands Director Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2018 BID LEASE OF LAND

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Valorie D. Bean (a single woman), originally in favor of American General Financial Services of Alabama, Inc., on the 17th day of December, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Document Number: 236125; the undersigned U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the CIM TRUST 2018-NR1 Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2018-NR1, as Mortgagee/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, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa CounW\ $ODEDPD RQ -DQXDU\

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Beginner beekeeping course returning in January By SHANE HARRIS Tallapoosa County Extension Coordinator

Over the last few years, there has been a strong interest in honeybees and backyard beekeeping, so much so the Tallapoosa County Extension began hosting a beginner beekeeping course in 2014. Surprisingly, more than 70 people from the area participated. Soon after, the local Tallapoosa River Beekeepers Association was revitalized. Such success led to another event in

2015, which resulted in more than 50 folks attending the course. Beekeeping classes were offered again in 2017 and 2018 to train new prospects and future beekeepers, which are in high demand. Another beginner beekeeping course is being planned each Thursday from Jan. 17 to February 21 at 6:30 p.m. and will be taught by members of the Tallapoosa River Beekeepers Association. All two-hour classes will be held at a location to be determined in Dadeville.

During the six classes, • Hive construction, using participants will gain basic equipment; knowledge to begin keeping bees, • Plants and review. acquire and assemble the necessary The cost is $45, which includes equipment for the bees and have one book. the opportunity to obtain bees to Our hope is the beginner go in the equipment. beekeeping course will increase the interest and importance of beekeeping with both youth and Class topics include: adults. If you want to become a • Introduction to beekeeping, beekeeper or have any questions, honeybee biology; please contact the Tallapoosa • Diseases and pests; County Extension office at 256• Installing bees and hive 825-1050 or mail in the online management; registration flyers found at www. • Second-year management, aces.edu/Tallapoosa. products of the hive;

Ivey makes move to help recently released prisoners STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $504,892 to help inmates at Alabama state prisons overcome drug addictions that may have led or contributed to their prison terms. The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program is six-month course that will be conducted at seven prisons with the intention of breaking the link between drug addiction and criminal activity. “We should strive to ensure that once a person is released from prison they will become a productive member of society,� Ivey said. “This program provides inmates the opportunity to escape their drug habit while in prison and create a new slate when they are released.� The program will be conducted by counselors who specialize in drug addictions. Inmates enrolled in the program will be subject to urinalysis testing throughout their incarceration. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the program from funds made available to the state from the U.S. Department of Justice. Ivey notified Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn the grant had been approved. ADECA administers an array of programs supporting law enforcement and traffic safety, economic development, energy conservation, water resource management and recreation development.

Horseshoe Bend students spread holiday cheer at Adams Nursing Home

Chamber taking nominations for annual community awards STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Horseshoe Bend Elementary students delivered care packages to Adams Nursing Home on Friday. Pictured are, front row, Lina Tidwell, Jaci Johnson, Alyssa Cotney, Carissa Looser and Harper Hunter; back row, Bailey Fomby, Cara Johnson, Joleigh Key, Alisa Foreman, Marigrace Jones, Izaha Baker and Tatum Templeton.

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SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE Wildcat girls unleash the fury on Central Coosa

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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Central Coosa’s Josh McGhee, left, races after a loose ball against Benjamin Russell’s Desmond Bishop (5) and Jaikobee Gamble.

Coosa boys win 2OT thriller vs. BRHS, 82-75 By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

When Central Coosa’s boys basketball team gets a big victory, it’s usually expected for a guy like Jovon Richardson, Omar Gaddis or Noel Jones to be the hero. Those, after all, are the Cougars’ top players. Jones has been out with an injury and was forced to miss Friday night’s game against Benjamin Russell, and although Richardson and Gaddis certainly were big contributors — both scored more than 20 points — it was Cory Sandlin who had the ultimate game-winner in a thrilling

82-75 double overtime victory against the Cougars’ rival. “I always tell every one of my players that if they really believe in me, they believe it when I say you never on a given night know what may happen,” Central Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman said. “You don’t know how the season progresses and who may step up. I’m just happy for him. He’s a great young man. Sometimes he gets down on himself more than I do, and I’m just hoping this boosts his ego and his personality and will just make him come out and give me some more.” After fighting its way back from a

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veryone enters a new sports season with high hopes of going undefeated and winning a state championship. However, for a lot of teams, those goals are just a pipe dream. I always think it’s best for coaches to set their expectations as realistically as possible. That’s not to say a coach or a team should ever give up or expect to lose, but setting a goal of winning state when a team isn’t likely to go over .500 is unnecessary. I really liked what Dadeville wrestling coach Fred Ford had to say about his objectives for the season. “We really have a lot of personal goals,” he said during the preseason. “We have several student-athletes that are on the team and they want to accomplish something — whether it’s discipline, weight loss, if it’s getting in better shape or for our crossover sports, for football to get a little more aggressive and learning leverage, they have a lot of personal goals. “That’s going to have to be what we judge ourselves on at the end of the day. Are we hitting the marks of what we’re trying to accomplish?” While there are a few teams around the area that will need to focus on constant improvement and measuring success in their own ways, it does seem to be shaping up to be a good winter season, especially on the basketball court. The first installment of the Alabama Sports Writers Association high school basketball rankings were released earlier this week, and quite a few teams in the Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. coverage area made the top-10 cut. Central Coosa’s boys team was ranked the highest for area schools for AHSAA squads. The See ARBOGAST • Page 12

double-digit deficit to start the game, the Wildcats forced overtime twice. At the end of regulation, Kobi Crabb drained a jumper to send it to extra time then Jaikobee Gamble hit a putback with eight seconds left in OT to put another four minutes on the clock. But in the second overtime, after Sandlin hit a free throw to go up by two points then an insurance layup, Benjamin Russell went cold from the charity strip and couldn’t find its way back for a third time. The Wildcats went 9-for-12 from the line in the second overtime; See BOYS • Page 12

Although Benjamin Russell’s streak of holding its girls basketball opponents to fewer than 20 points came to an end Friday night, Central Coosa didn’t get much more than that. The Wildcats once again dominated their opponent, beating their rivals, 62-23, and keeping their undefeated streak alive. Benjamin Russell (6-0) once again forced an unbelievable amount of turnovers, as it grabbed 15 steals and the Cougars (2-6) finished with 40 miscues. “That’s because of our 1-3-1,” BRHS coach Latreisha Moon said. “The person up front, they always go hard and call it. Once they call it up front, it stops the other guards from seeing the floor. I think that’s why we did so good, especially in the second half, because the first half we struggled a bit with our turnovers.” The game was fairly close early on, as Central Coosa trailed by just seven points with about 2:30 left See GIRLS • Page 12

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Benjamin Russell’s Brooklyn Edwards (15) fights to keep control of a rebound against Central Coosa’s Micaiah Mitchell on Friday night.

Benjamin Russell sweeps wrestling tri-meet STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Benjamin Russell’s wrestling team picked up a pair of victories in a tri-meet Thursday night, defeating Northview, 72-12, and Russell County, 62-12. Due to a large number of forfeits against the Cougars, BRHS (5-4) had just two wrestlers go 2-0 on the mat. At 138, Robert Graham had a dominating day, winning both his matches by fall. In his bout against Northview’s Arion White, Graham picked up a 41-second pin. He then worked his way to a third-period fall against Curtis Wilson of Russell

County, flattening him in the final five seconds of the match. At 132, Bobby Charsha was the only other two-bout victor for the Wildcats. He had a pin against Northview’s James Elbeck in just 1:11 then earned a 9-2 major against Russell County’s Cameron Oglesby. There were several others who picked up wins on the mat though for BRHS. Against Northview, Saxon Coker (152 pounds), Ja’Mikal Harris (160) and Ryan Green (220) all earned pins. Against Russell County, Hezekiah Hunter (182), Zydrekus Tuck (195), Pokey Norris (285), Sandlin Pike (106) and Coker Causey (113) flattened

their respective opponents, while Ryan Spradley (160) racked up 20 points in a 20-5 tech fall, and Devion Freeman (145) eked out an 8-5 decision.

Dadeville goes winless at quad meet

Although Dadeville is still looking for its first team win, the Tigers are still continuing to put up a fight against some strong wrestling opponents. They went winless at Thursday night’s quad meet in Beauregard, falling to Enterprise, 52-24; Tallassee, 60-18; and the host Hornets, 60-18. Both RJ Ford and Zi’Nezerous Moon picked up a pair of wins See WRESTLING • Page 12

COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAME SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 15 New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque) N. Texas (9-3) vs. Utah State (10-2), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Cure Bowl (Orlando, Florida) Tulane (6-6) vs. Louisiana (7-6), 1:30 p.m. (CBSSN) Las Vegas Bowl Arizona State (7-5) vs. Fresno State (11-2), 3:30 p.m. (ABC) Camellia Bowl (Montgomery) Eastern Michigan (7-5) vs. Georgia Southern (9-3), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans Bowl Appalachian State (10-2) vs. MTSU (8-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 18 Boca Raton (Florida) Bowl UAB (10-3) vs. Northern Illinois (8-5), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 19 Frisco (Texas) Bowl Ohio (8-4) vs. San Diego State (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 20 Gasparilla Bowl (Tampa, Florida) Marshall (8-4) vs. South Florida (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 21 Bahamas Bowl (Nassau, Bahamas) Toledo (7-5) vs. FIU (8-4), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) Idaho Potato Bowl (Boise) BYU (6-6) vs. Western

Michigan (7-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 22 Birmingham Bowl Wake Forest (6-6) vs. Memphis (8-5), noon (ESPN) Armed Forces Bowl (Fort Worth, Texas) Army (9-2) vs. Houston (8-4), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Dollar General Bowl (Mobile) Buffalo (10-3) vs. Troy (9-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Hawaii Bowl (Honolulu) Hawaii (8-5) vs. Louisiana Tech (7-5), 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 26 First Responder Bowl (Dallas) Boston College (7-5) vs. Boise State (10-3), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl (Detroit) Minnesota (6-6) vs. Georgia Tech (7-5), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) Cheez-It Bowl (Phoenix) TCU (6-6) vs. California (7-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 27 Independence Bowl (Shreveport, Louisiana) Temple (8-4) vs. Duke (7-5), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl (New York City) Miami (7-5) vs. Wisconsin (7-5), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 28 Music City Bowl (Nashville, Tennessee)

Auburn (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Camping World (Orlando, Florida) West Virginia (8-3) vs. Syracuse (9-3), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl (San Antonio) Iowa State (8-4) vs. Washington State (10-2), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 29 Peach Bowl (Atlanta) Michigan (10-2) vs. Florida (9-3), noon (ESPN) Belk Bowl (Charlotte, North Carolina) South Carolina (7-5) vs. Virginia (7-5), 12:30 p.m. (ABC) Arizona Bowl (Tucson) Nevada (7-5) vs. Arkansas State (8-4), 1:15 p.m. (CBSSN) CFP Semifinal: Cotton Bowl (Arlington, Texas) No. 2 Clemson (13-0) vs. No. 3 Notre Dame (12-0), 4 p.m. (ESPN) CFP Semifinal: Orange Bowl (Miami Gardens, Florida) No. 1 Alabama (13-0) vs. No. 4 Oklahoma (12-1), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Dec. 31 Military Bowl (Annapolis, Maryland) Cincinnati (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (6-6), noon (ESPN) Redbox Bowl (Santa Clara, California) Michigan State (7-5) vs.

Oregon (8-4), 3 p.m. (FOX) Liberty Bowl (Memphis, Tennessee) Missouri (8-4) vs. Oklahoma State (6-6), 3:45 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl (San Diego) Northwestern (8-5) vs. Utah (9-4), 7 p.m. (FS1) Taxslayer Bowl (Jacksonville, Florida) Texas A&M (8-4) vs. NC State (9-3), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas) Pittsburgh (7-6) vs. Stanford (8-4), 2 p.m. (CBS) Monday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl (Tampa, Florida) Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Iowa (8-4), noon (ESPN2) Fiesta Bowl (Glendale, Arizona) UCF (12-0) vs. LSU (9-3), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Citrus Bowl (Orlando, Florida) Kentucky (9-3) vs. Penn State (9-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California) Ohio State (12-1) vs. Washington (10-3), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Texas (9-4) vs. Georgia (112), 8:45 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 7 National Championship (Santa Clara, California) Clemson-Notre Dame winner vs. Alabama-Oklahoma winner, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

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Rebels upend Cougars in area girls hoops tilt

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Reeltown’s Fred Willis looks for a way around Central Coosa defenders Jovon Richardson (14) and Josh McGhee (42) on Thursday night.

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After matching the hometown Reeltown Rebels shot for shot early in Thursday’s Class 2A Area 8 tilt, Central Coosa’s girls basketball team fell short down the stretch. Reeltown picked up a 46-30 victory to put its first mark in the win column this season. According to Rebel coach Will Solomon, the win was a product of their 55-18 loss to Benjamin Russell earlier in the season. “I was really pleased with our intensity tonight and the way we played as a team,” Solomon said. “We didn’t have a real good outing last Friday against Benjamin Russell. We came back on Monday and Tuesday and worked through some things. I feel like we are playing more as a team right now.” The Rebels (1-4, 1-0) jumped ahead 13-8 following a Kenzie Hornsby 3. Eryn Wells added a 2-pointer to the Reeltown tally. “We hit a couple of 3s and we were able to get inside a couple of times and score,” said Solomon. “Then we stepped up our transition game and forced them to turn the ball over and take bad shots.” Hornsby sank 2 of 3 free throws after being fouled outside the arch. On Hornsby’s miss, Makayla Langston grabbed the rebound and converted it into points. Langston finished the night with six points and nine rebounds. Hornsby and Mikia Jones contributed seven points each. The Rebels were led by Taniya Haynes and her 21 points, which went along with five rebounds. “I think the biggest thing for (Haynes) is what she does on defense,” Solomon said. “She’s a very fierce competitor. She’s starting to take that competitiveness and when things don’t go right or they go sideways, she’s starting to handle it a lot better.” Led by Aliona McKenzie’s 10 points and Shae Suttles’ 10, Coosa (2-5, 1-2) found itself limited offensively to five points in the second period, trailing 30-13 at the break then eight points in the third to go behind 37-21. In the final stanza, the Cougars rallied to close the gap but couldn’t do so, resulting in the 46-30 loss. Reeltown hosted Fayetteville on Friday then travels to face Beulah on Monday before returning to the friendly confines to host their Christmas tournament next week. “There a lot of things we’ve got to work on and improve on; our rotation on defense and we got a little tired in the second half,” Solomon said. “But as far as the way we are playing and the way we are playing together as a team, that’s really encouraging to see.”

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with Moon going 3-0 on the day. At 220, Moon flattened both Beauregard’s Michael Williams and Enterprise’s Cole Killingsworth before picking up a forfeit against Tallassee to finish the day undefeated. Ford’s win came against Beauregard’s Zayden Adams and Tallassee’s Gus Grey at 138 pounds. Dadeville (0-13) had the most success against Enterprise. In addition to Moon’s win, the Tigers also got victories by fall from Brandon Pratt (106 pounds), Troy Cruz (120) and Kevin Keel (285).

SPORTS CALENDAR Saturday, Dec. 15 High school wrestling Benjamin Russell in McClint Dual at Oxford, 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17 High school boys basketball Horseshoe Bend at Alabama Christian, 6:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Horseshoe Bend at Alabama Christian, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 High school boys basketball Dadeville at Notasulga, 5 p.m. Reeltown at Beulah, 7:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Reeltown at Beulah, 5:30 p.m. High school wrestling Smiths Station, Elmore County at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m.

Second-half Coosa surge stymies Rebels By GRIFFIIN PRTICHARD For The Outlook

Jadarius Brown came off the bench and got hot in the second half, scoring 15 points on five 3-point shots as the Cougars turned a double-digit halftime lead into a 61-40 Class 2A Area 8 victory Thursday night in Reeltown. Brown — the Cougars’ sixth man Thursday night as they were working without starting guard Noel Jones — stepped in and played his role to a T, according to Central Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman. “It’s always good to have someone that can come in off the bench and score,” Freeman said. “But that’s his job and that’s something we are working on to make sure

he becomes consistent and confident out there doing that. But he also has to do his job on the other end of the court as well.” Defense proved to be the difference Thursday as different Cougar combinations stepped in to contest and harass Rebel shooters from one end of the floor to the other. “That’s what we pride ourselves in; your defense is going to win it,” Freeman said. “Make your free throws and force turnovers. I tell them all the time I get more excited about a great defensive play than I do a dunk or a 3-pointer or anything like that. Defense is something the other team has to be responsible for.” The Rebels (0-5, 0-1) trailed 12-8 after the end of the first

period and then fell behind 34-18 at intermission. Trey O’Neal, who had 11 points through the first quarter and a half, left the game midway through the second period with an injury and did not play in the second half. Keke Hughely and Fred Willis finished the night with seven points each. Coming out of the break, the Cougars (7-1, 3-0) pushed their lead to 21 points and in the fourth period, threatened to blow the game open before Freeman began clearing his bench. Coosa’s Omar Gaddis finished the night with 11 points. Teammates Jovon Richardson and CorJavion Marbury posted a combined 17.

Boys meanwhile, Coosa was 7 of 11. “The thing that we tell the kids is we have to learn to finish in situations like this,” BRHS coach Lewis Daniel said. “We practice it, we talk about it to them but it’s nothing like the actual application, especially in this environment. I’m extremely happy and pleased by the way we played and competed. Unfortunately in a game like this, somebody has to win and somebody has to lose.” Early on, it seemed like it was going to be an easy victory for the Class 2A No. 4-ranked Cougars (8-1), who dashed out to a 10-0 lead just two minutes into the game. Coosa got its lead to as many as 14 points before Benjamin Russell (1-5) slowly started to chip away at it. Za Stowes absolutely caught fire in the final minutes of the second quarter, racking up nine points in the last four minutes of the frame and pulling the Wildcats within two points at the break. After taking its first lead of the game on a Gamble jumper with

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The Cougars will travel to Montgomery after Christmas to take part in the Dwight Madison Roundball Classic at Carver. “It’s going to be teams from the state of Georgia and Alabama and a mix of classifications all the way from us being the smallest to some 6As and one of the teams from Georgia is from their higher classifications as well,” Freeman said. “You want to get exposure and see what’s going on somewhere else, but you take pride in competing. We want to win, but if we don’t, we want to see what the other schools are doing that we may be able to do to help us reach our ultimate goal of winning a state championship.”

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Benjamin Russell’s Qua Howell (10) defends Central Coosa’s Jovon Richardson on Friday night.

6:30 left in the third, Benjamin Russell got to as much as a 39-34 edge before it was Coosa’s turn to erase a deficit. Backto-back 3-pointers from Richardson and Gaddis gave the Cougars a lead it held onto until Crabb’s jumper in the final seconds of regulation. “Tonight, there was a notable difference in effort and productivity (from Crabb),” Daniel said. “The minutes he gave us tonight were solid minutes. He’s now confident enough to believe in our system and that he can play in it, so I think it

was huge for him to come off the bench and contribute the way he did. He did it in a very timely manner when we needed him to.” Despite Crabb’s best effort as well as several other Wildcats — Stowes poured in 17 points, Gamble and Qua Howell each had 14 and Desmond Bishop contributed 12 — it wasn’t enough to overcome Central Coosa’s firepower. Richardson scored a game-high 27 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter alone, and Gaddis also surpassed the 20-point

Girls in the second quarter. But Benjamin Russell went on an eight-point run, thanks in large part to several fast-break buckets, and from there, the Cougars never cut their deficit to under double digits. Although Coosa coach Syreeta McKinney did credit Benjamin Russell’s strong defense to part of her team’s faults, she also said having such a young team contributed to the big loss. “Youth; that’s what it is,” she said. “We gotta learn and we still gotta fight, but that’s a big part of it. I couldn’t play

mark with 21. Josh McGhee scored 15 points and capped off a double-double with 17 rebounds, and Quin Brooks added 13 points. “Both teams exerted a lot of energy; both coaches exerted a lot of energy,” Freeman said. “The fans were phenomenal. The atmosphere was outstanding. This is what the rivalry is all about. This is why when we’re playing each other, people always say, ‘I’m going to that.’ Fortunately we were on the winning side of everything.”

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down. I tried to prepare them exactly for how the atmosphere was going to be. Most of them, this is their first experience with this game. I’ve been doing this for a long time, but other than maybe three (players), this was new to them, so it was expected.” Benjamin Russell got a big defensive spark from Mia Graham, who played one of her best games of the season. She led the way with six steals, as Aaliyah Thomas grabbed four, Brooklyn Edwards had three and Bre Smith contributed two. “I think (Graham) hustled

more than she has been hustling,” Moon said. “She also had about 13 points, but she was all over the place so I was really pleased with the effort Mia gave.” Benjamin Russell’s Jaaliyah Caldwell led all scorers with 19 points and also had 12 rebounds; Thomas also poured in 13 points. Edwards grabbed 12 off the glass and was two points shy of a double-double. For Central Coosa, Shae Suttles scored 13 points and had nine rebounds, while Aliona McKenzie scored the Cougars’ other 10 points.

boys, who were 6-1 at the time of voting, were ranked No. 4. As of Friday afternoon, the Coosa boys had moved to 7-1 with their only loss to undefeated LaFayette. Also sitting in the top 10 were Dadeville’s boys at No. 9 in Class 3A and Tallassee’s boys at No. 8 in 5A. For AISA teams, Edgewood was ranked in the top 10 for both boys and girls — the boys were at No. 4 and the girls No. 10. Although it’s hard to put much stock in the very first rankings of the year, it does give a good idea of how things are going to shake out after the opening weeks of the season. And there are quite a few teams around our coverage area to keep your eyes out for, even if they didn’t make the opening ranks. Benjamin Russell’s girls team has jumped out to a 5-0 start as of Friday afternoon, and the Wildcats have been absolutely annihilating their opponents. They had an average margin of victory of 36.6 points per game through their first five. Another team to watch is Horseshoe Bend’s girls, who are on fire lately. After starting the season with back-to-back losses, the Generals have reeled off six straight wins including big wins over 2A Area 9 opponent Woodland. Over in Elmore County, there’s a pair of boys teams who could make some noise. Stanhope Elmore’s boys team is 8-2 with its only losses coming against Tallassee by five points and Brewbaker Tech, which has scored at least 75 points in three of its four games this year. And although Wetumpka sits at just 2-7, it’s looked a lot better since the return of its starters who were busy on the football field. The Indians have won two in a row since then. Obviously it’s still extremely early in the season, and we’re still about two months away from the postseason. But it’s certainly shaping up to be an exciting basketball season around Tallapoosa County, and I’m ready to watch it continue to heat up. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

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