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Jury finds Sanders not guilty By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

It took a jury 35 minutes to find Donald Clyde Sanders not guilty of two counts of rape and three counts of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12 Friday after testimony stretched over two days. Mark Tindal along with Tom Goree

Jr. represented Sanders and was thankful for the effort of jurors. “I appreciate the jury being willing to listen to all of the evidence,” Tindal said after the verdict. “I appreciate them not deciding based on emotion.” After the verdict, Sanders hugged members of his family and Tindal. Tindal had asked the jury to take into account the inconsistencies in the story

presented by various witnesses for the state in his closing argument just an hour before the verdict. “There are multiple doubts,” Tindal told the jury. “There are too many inconsistencies. There are too many holes in the case.” Assistant district attorney Kevin Hall admitted there were different versions of the story.

“Of course there are inconsistencies,” Hall explained. “It either happened or it didn’t.” Hall choked up in the last moments of the closing argument where he read the alleged victim’s school essay assignment starting the journey to be decided by a jury of five white males, four African American females, two See SANDERS • Page 9

Council expected to authorize more sewer maintenance By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Alexander City City Council members will gather Monday evening for a regular meeting. It is expected they will authorize Mayor Jim Nabors to execute contracts for more work on Alexander City’s sewer lines. “It will be projects across the city,” public works director Gerard Brewer said. “It will involve some root cutting and removal, manhole linings, heavy cleaning and some more (sewer line lining).” The resolution is for up to $535,000 worth of work. Another resolution authorizes up to $150,000 in work. The council is also expected to take up a resolution to authorize the mayor to file a pre-application for state and federal funds for runway lighting improvements at the T.C. Russell Field Airport. This would be lighting to replace decades old lighting along the runway and some of the taxiway. The last lighting and runway work at the airport cost nearly $1,000,000 and only cost the city about $50,000 in grant matching funds. The council will also authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with Jackson Thornton for an electric, gas, water and wastewater rate study. The cost of the project is not to exceed $60,000 and has See COUNCIL • Page 9

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tudents of Harbor Learning Academy take part in a cancer walk Friday morning as the preschool hosted its first-ever cancer walk. The students raised more than $1,000 for the UAB Russell Medical Cancer Center. Left, students bow their heads and fold their hands while praying before the cancer walk.

Economic development alliance thanks area manufacturers By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Leaders from area manufacturers gathered Friday morning not to talk business, but to enjoy a bite of breakfast from the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance (LMAEDA) while celebrating Manufacturing Day. LMAEDA Executive Director Don McClellan is proud what manufacturers have done in the area and used the networking opportunity, complete with city and county officials, was to thank manufacturers for locating here. “It is to thank all the manufacturers in our area – in Alexander City, Dadeville, Tallapoosa County and Coosa County,” McClellan said. “We are just See BREAKFAST • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: I am an unemployed (and looking) 24-year-old male who is the oldest of four. My three sisters are a 20-year-old who has a part-time job and goes to college, a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old. We all live at home with our physician parents. Our longtime cleaning lady recently quit, and my parents seemingly have no interest in hiring a replacement. My sisters and my father don’t help with the chores because they are seen as either too young or too busy. At most, they will unload groceries or assist in cooking a meal. My mother encourages this and does a fair amount of the work herself, but she has a job, so I’m frequently told to handle the dishes, cooking, pickups and drop-offs for after-school activities, garbage and recycling, groceries, miscellaneous errands (usually picking up things at the pharmacy) and occasional child care. I get no sympathy or

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help. My sisters don’t even bother to rinse their plates properly. They just leave them piled in the sink for someone else, and my mother recently yelled at me for “giving her attitude” when I hadn’t said a word. This situation is making it harder for me to get a job because I’m tired all the time, and my parents don’t listen to a word I say. I’m not unaware of the fact that as the oldest, more is expected of me, but I think this is well past the point of what’s expected. What should I do? -OVERWORKED IN NEW YORK DEAR OVERWORKED: Start reviewing your options. The first thing you need to do is understand why you are unemployed. If there are no openings in

your field, start considering other kinds of jobs you may be suited for. If you want to be something more than an unpaid domestic worker, you may have to figure out what it will take for you to live on your own -- perhaps with a roommate or two. Even if you don’t find the ideal job, employment will solve your problem because you will be too busy working to do the things you’re being required to do now. DEAR ABBY: I am getting married soon, and I’m thrilled to have found love. I have ex-co-workers I want to be there. I also have longtime friends who still work with me. The problem is they gossip at work all the time. I know if they attend my wedding, there will be trouble in my work life and friendships. How can I tell them not to gossip at work about who was at my wedding or who I excluded? How can I

tell them this is my day and I should be able to have the pleasure of being surrounded by friends and loved ones without worrying about attendees being mean? Please help. -- TIRED OF GOSSIP DEAR TIRED: You are focusing on the wrong thing. Concentrate on enjoying your special day. You can’t control what other people will or will not do. If you are asked after the wedding why someone was absent, respond that budgetary limitations prevented you from including everyone you would have liked to invite. If you do, it will appear to be less of a popularity contest. 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 Gary Claude Turner

Mr. Randall Lynn Thornell 1955 – 2018

Gary Claude Turner, age 75, of Lineville passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at his home. A private family service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Carol Turner of Lineville; one daughter, Heather Turner of Gilbert, AZ; one son, Derek Turner of Atlanta, Ga; 3 grandchildren, Breana Turner Terry, Shaylee Edwards, and Sean Edwards; 3 great-grandchildren, Elaina Grace Terry, Jaxon Eli Terry, and Karsyn Mariah Terry; one sister, Tammy Martin; one brother, Ronnie Turner. Mr. Turner was born on June 15, 1943 in Alexander City, Alabama, the son of Claude Lewis Turner and Morelle Pearce Turner. Mr. Turner served in the U.S. Army and was employed at Schiltz, Metal Box, and Anheuser Bush where he was in management. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Shelia Turner Worst. Family request donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Ok 73123. Online condolences may be expressed at www. benefieldfhwedowee.com.

Funeral Service for Mr. Randall Lynn Thornell, 62, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Thornell passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018. He was born on October 20, 1955 in Alexander City, Alabama to William Olney Thornell and Mary Black Smith. He was a member of Wayside Baptist Church. Mr. Thornell was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and making his lures, listening to music, and laughing with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Thornell of Alexander City; daughters, Karen Lynn Alford (John) of Jacksons Gap and Kelly Thornell Wilson of Alexander City; grandchildren, Luke Alford, Matthew Alford, and Randall Cole Bethea; father-in-law, Lofton Ray; and sisters-in-law, Brenda Thornell and Carol Thornell. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, William Don and William Frederick Thornell. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Robert Hutchins Mr. Robert Hutchins passed away Thursday, October 12, 2018 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department October 11

• Byron Lewis Devinner, 48, of Pelham was arrested for domestic violence. • Johnny Wayne Lewis Jr., 21, of Goodwater was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft was reported on Elkahatchee Road. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City.

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• Harassment was reported on Daywell Street. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported on O Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Glenn Street.

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• Reginald Blaine Brown, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Jermond Ja’Vorius Hart, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on South Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Madison Road. • Harassing communications was reported on Penny Lane. • Harassing communications was reported on Robinwood Drive. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.

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• Carol Lovejoy, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Justin Davis Ray, 21, of Alexander City was

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arrested for failure to appear. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported on Cornerstone Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Court Square. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on 12th Avenue. • Criminal trespass was reported on Ann Street. • Domestic violence was reported on J Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department October 11

• Joseph Whaley of West Lafayette Street in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for grand jury indictment sexual abuse first degree.

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• A resident of Mullican Road in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence third simple assault.

October 9

• A resident of Stoneview Court in Dadeville filed a report in reference to harassing communications. • A resident of Cottage Court in Dadeville filed a report in reference to theft. • Preston Ammons was arrested for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear criminal trespassing third. • A resident of Highway 50 filed a report in reference to theft.

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Bill Nichols preparing for third annual fall fundraiser By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

For those who like looking for good deals and unique items while helping out a good cause, there is one upcoming event that cannot be missed. Bill Nichols State Veterans Home will be holding its third annual fall fundraiser event Friday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the courtyard in front of the facility. “We will have a ‘country store,’ as well as homemade baked goods, and we will have grilled hot dogs for sale as well,” Bill Nichols activity director Shonda Young said. “All proceeds

will go directly to our veterans. This is the only fundraiser we do.” Young said the two main places Bill Nichols tries to use funds raised through the event include holding outings for the veterans as well as events held every Friday afternoon at the home. On Thursdays and Fridays, veterans have the chance to go out to lunch or to events like the Alabama State Fair and other exciting outings. Every Friday afternoon, Young said the Bill Nichols staff has events like birthday celebrations, cheese tastings and pizza for its residents to enjoy. Items to be sold during the fundraiser began arriving at Bill Nichols in August. Young said there are a wide variety of items people have

Breakfast trying to say thank you to them.” LMAEDA board member Marshall Griffin gave several important statistics about manufacturing today. “It is the fifth largest segment of employment in the country,” he said. “Six out of 10 export dollars are from manufacturing. Worldwide manufacturing, if it were its own country would have the ninth largest economy in the world.” Griffin also hopes the public’s view of manufacturing is not what it once was and Manufacturing Day was started in 2012 to change that vision. “The purpose was to change what the perception of modern manufacturing was all about,” Griffin said. “The common misconception is it is a dirty business, not safe. The perception has changed over the years on cleanliness and safety of our manufacturers.” Griffin also presented local manufacturing facts. “Locally, three out of our top five employers are manufacturers,” he said. “The fabric of our community going back 100 years has been built on manufacturing. We understand the importance of it. We

donated to the facility, which come in from family members and sponsors of the veterans living at the home. “We have had TVs, kitchen sets, clothing, just all sorts of different items,” she said. “The first year we had this, we had a lot of kitchenware being donated, and last year, we had a bunch of clothing come in for this.” Along with the staff at Bill Nichols, Young said many of the veterans get involved in the fundraiser, making craft items and helping in a number of other ways. “They are very active,” Young said. “They absolutely enjoy it.” Not only do the veterans help out

with the fundraiser, Young said there are volunteers from the community who offer their time and services to keep the fundraiser running smoothly, including students from local schools. For those who want to volunteer, Young said all they have to do is contact her at Bill Nichols and fill out a form to help out. Should bad weather prevent the fundraiser from being held in the courtyard, Young said the event will be moved inside to the dining room. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. “This event has gotten better each year,” Young said. “We pray we see even more people are involved and the event continues to grow.”

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have transitioned from an agricultural community to a manufacturing community. We have a vested interest.” Both McClellan and Griffin used the breakfast to promote the diversity in manufacturing in the area. “As you can recognize from the table, we have everything from ‘a to w,’” Griffin said. “We just don’t have a ‘z.’ We have all sorts of industries in the Lake Martin area.” “The table shows how diverse we are in the area in the manufacturing sector,” McClellan said. “Not only do we have the automotive industry here but we have wood products. Russell is

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ne of the qualities that makes our area so special is the beauty nature provides us here. We have the blue waters of Lake Martin, beautiful rolling hills, scenic rivers and streams, and historic buildings and homes all right here in Tallapoosa County. With so many great images all around us, why would anyone who calls our community home trash it? From cars rolling along Highway 280, to boaters sinking beer cans in the lake, or property owners dropping a load of trash on a rural road, we are too often seeing our own residents choosing to take the easy way out. Rather than using trash cans or hauling refuse to a landfill, they are using our beautiful county as a dump. This needs to stop. Wouldn’t it be great if our government workers didn’t have to spend countless hours picking up trash along our roads? Imagine if marine police didn’t have litter as a concern and boaters and swimmers didn’t have to worry about what was at the bottom of the lake. It would be great, wouldn’t it? How about if all the illegal dumps were gone overnight? You know the answers to those questions. That’s why the Throw Away Day events have become so important to the effort to keep our area clean. Dumpsters are strategically placed in all five commission districts in an effort sponsored by the county commissioners and Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership. The next Throw Away Days are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday and we hope you will take advantage of it. See dumpster locations on Page 5. The following items are not allowed: liquids (including paint, paint thinners, pesticides, etc.), appliances with compressors, tires, batteries, light bulbs, TVs, computers, propane tanks, hazardous/medical waste. We ask that you take advantage of this opportunity to help rid yourself of unwanted items and help keep our community clean at the same time.

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n the madness of the Trump era, terrible things happen with almost no notice. An announcement is made, some news stories are written, and the issue quickly disappears, engulfed in a storm of crazy tweets and lies, followed by expressions of outrage among President Trump’s foes. A good example is the administration’s decision last month to slash the number of refugees who can be resettled in the United States next year to 30,000, down from the already shamefully low level of 45,000. The new figure is the lowest ceiling imposed on the refugee program since it was created in 1980 and reflects a sharp decline from the cap of 110,000 that President Obama proposed in his last year in office. In all circumstances, the move would be short-sighted, mean, politically opportunistic and embarrassingly out of line with what we have always claimed our values are. But it is even more cruel and wrongheaded now, as the world confronts what Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) called the “worst refugee crisis since World War II.” “We are turning our backs on it,” McGovern recently told me, “when we should be exercising global leadership.” The Trump Administration has “taken a hatchet to the program” said David Miliband, President of the International Rescue Committee. Now, he added in an interview, “America is closing its doors to the world’s most vulnerable, and it’s a green light to others who want to do the same.” Can anyone honestly believe this makes America great? The moral tragedy is also a political tragedy. Historically, refugee resettlement was a bipartisan issue. Administrations of both parties understood not only the United States’ obligations to humanitarian relief, given our country’s wealth and

E.J. DIONNE Columnist international status, but also the nation’s self-interest in reducing the instability that large concentrations of refugees can create. “Part of the way you protect our homeland is by not letting children grow up in refugee camps,” McGovern said. “It promotes resentment towards us. That’s where terrorism breeds.” There are still glimmers of cross-party cooperation on the issue. McGovern co-chairs the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (named after the late congressman who championed this cause) with Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL). They joined in a statement condemning the administration’s decision. “The United States cannot abandon its role as a place of sanctuary for the individuals and families seeking to escape violence, turmoil and persecution,” they said. He noted in an interview that the actual number of refugees admitted runs well below the cap. “We can do better than this,” Hultgren noted in an interview. “These are incredible people who aren’t looking for anything but a place of security. They are working hard and taking care of their families. This a part of the story that doesn’t get told enough.” But Trumpian Republicanism means turning away from basic decency in the name of politically motivated attacks on newcomers to our shores. The policy of reducing the ceilings on refugees has been pushed hard by Stephen Miller, the president’s senior policy adviser who never met a form of nativism he didn’t like. Miller reportedly overcame the objections of officials in both the Defense and State departments. They challenged Miller’s ill-founded claim that letting in more refugees would

make it harder to deal with a backlog in asylum-seekers. And as Rep. Hultgren’s comments on who these refugees are suggest, it is a libel to link them with terrorism, especially given a highly intensive vetting process. As a 2016 Cato Institute report noted, the risk of an American being killed by a refugee in a terrorist attack in any given year was 1 in 3.64 billion. Especially appalling — “the worst of the worse,” said Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT). — is the way the administration is making entry to the U.S. exceedingly difficult even for the tens of thousands of Iraqis and Afghans who have helped American diplomats and the military during our wars. This, Himes noted, stands in sharp contrast to our policies toward rescuing our Vietnamese allies after one of the most unpopular wars in our nation’s history. In an election year, McGovern noted, “Going out and saying that we have to resettle more refugees might not win you more votes.” But “most people in our country are good, and I think they understand what’s right here.” “You’re not going to lose an election,” he added, “by saying we’re going to do our share with other countries to help people in dire need.” And you surely shouldn’t win one for refusing to do so. E.J. Dionne writes about politics in a twice-weekly column and on the PostPartisan blog. He is a government professor at Georgetown University, a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution and a frequent commentator on politics for National Public Radio and MSNBC. He is most recently a co-author of “One Nation After Trump.” His column is provided by The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate and he can be reached at ejdionne@ washpost.com or on Twitter @EJDionne.

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Weekend Edition, October 13-14, 2018

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HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is hosting a free hunter education class at Wind Creek State Park, Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a one hour lunch break. To register visit https://huntered.dcnr. alabama.gov/public/ or call 256242-3620. SCHOLARSHIP DINNER: The Central Alabama Club of NANBPWC, Inc. “Paint the Town Red Scholarship Dinner” will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at 1 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center. Advance tickets are $15 or $18 at the door. You can reserve tables of six. There will be food, fun, music, vendors and games. For more information call 256-3291595, 256-215-3839 or 256-2156933. OKTOBERFEST: Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Sportplex in Alexander City. It is a day-long celebration for the whole family featuring local arts and crafts, dining, entertainment, kid-fest children’s activities, an antique car show and more. There will be performances from Nashville hit singer-songerwriters Ashton Shepherd, Ken Mellons and Kevin Denney with special guest Kevin

Moon. There will also be a voter registration table. CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a cancer awareness luncheon Saturday, October 13 at noon. The speaker will be Alveta Resse of Tuskegee University. The luncheon is free but is a fundraiser for New Adka Our Journey of Hope cancer ministry. If you cannot attend the luncheon, but would like to contribute please contact Mary Greathouse at 256-496-2927.

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Sunday’s Events

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kellyton Baptist Church is holding homecoming services Sunday, October 14. Guest singers will be Paid in Full. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m., worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. Everyone is welcome. CHURCH HOMECOMING: B.B. Comer Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting homecoming services Sunday, October 14 at 11 a.m. Special music will be by Ronnie Betts and the special

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Participate in your Outlook by calling 256-234-4281, faxing them to 256-234-6550, sending your event to calendar@alexcityoutlook.com or logging on to http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/. speaker is Pastor Josh Hickman. A fellowship lunch will follow. David Sherrell is pastor of Comer Memorial and the church is located at 427 East Church Street. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Pearson Chapel Church is hosting its annual homecoming service Sunday, October 14 at 9:20 a.m. Bro. Bennie Yates will preach and there will be special music by The Fellowship Quartet. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Everyone is invited to attend. ANNUAL CHOIR DAY: An annual choir day will be held Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at Leander Baptist Church in Daviston. Rev. James Whestone is pastor and Sis. Alice Lewis will emcee. All are welcome.

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Monday’s Birthdays

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October 15-18

UPWARD BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING: First Baptist Church is hosting Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Registration is October 15-18 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Chris Graham or Marie Parks at 256234-6351.

Monday, October 15

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be presenting to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

Tuesday, October 16

GRAND OPENING: The BR Wildcat Den is holding a grand opening, Tuesday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Mrs. Durr’s classroom. Light refreshments will be served. MEDICARE CHECKUP: The Area Agency on Aging will be at the Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2019 Medicare Checkup. There will be help to understand Medicare benefits, determine which Part D best fits needs, enrollment, file a claim or appeal and answer questions about health insurance. No appointment is needed but help is first come, first serve. Be sure to bring your Medicare Card and list of medications with dosage and strength.

Thursday, October 18

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FASHION SHOW: The Lake Martin Area United Way is hosting its 6th Annual Mardi Gras Downtown Showdown and Fashion Show, Thursday, October 18 starting at 6 p.m.

The show features clothing from local merchants in the United Way Back Parking Lot of 17 Main Street Alex City. Tickets are $30 per person; VIP Tables are available at $500 per table. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, specialty cocktail, cash bar, local designers/merchants and a silent auction will be part of the evening, in addition to the fashion show. The event begins at 6 p.m. with the fashion show starting at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Lake Martin Area United Way. The event is sponsored by Emporium Wine and Spirits and Ocie & Belle’s. Tickets available at the United Way office. Call 256-329-3600 or email uw211@ unitedwaylakemartin.org for any additional information. VOTER REGISTRATION: There will be a voter registration table at the Central Alabama Community College Business Building October 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, October 19

BOOK SIGNING: Alexander City native Runas C. Powers III will be having a book signing and reading at the Adelia M. Russell Library Friday, October 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. He will have his books available including his newest, “A Right to Write.” COUNTRY STORE: Goodwater Healthcare is hosting its annual country store Friday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Chapman Family Home in Goodwater. There will be door wreaths for Christmas, sports and other seasons along with crafts, home cakes, pies and jellies and jewelry. There will also be fried bologna sandwiches and hoop cheese. For more information call 256-839-6711. All proceeds benefit the resident activity fund.

Saturday, October 20

REUNION: The annual Mountain Day Reunion is Saturday, October 20 starting at 10 a.m. at Bethany Church in the Mountain Community. Bring your dish and join in a great day of fun for family and friends. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on October 20 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available

BENEFIT PROGRAM: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a benefit program for Mrs. Susie Holloway Saturday, October 20 at 5 p.m. HEALING AND DELIVERANCE SERVICE: Gap Fellowship Church is hosting a healing and deliverance service Saturday, October 20 at 7 p.m. Special guest is Evangelist Theresa Times of Missouri City, Texas. Lou Benson is pastor of GAP Fellowship.

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SCHOOL REUNION: The Red Hill Community Club will hold the Red Hill School Reunion Sunday, October 21 starting at 1:30 p.m. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The Almighty God Baptist Church is celebrating the 7th pastoral anniversary of Rev. and Sister Lorenzo Caldwell Sunday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Larry Heard of New Hope Baptist Church in Barfield. Everyone is invited. CHOIR DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting their annual choir day Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Arthur Thomas of Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Cusseta. Edward Milner is pastor of New Adka Missionary Baptist Church. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Word Bible Church on North Central Avenue is celebrating the 16th Pastoral anniversary of Apostle Wayne Davis and First Lady Minister Brenda Davis Sunday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. The guest pastor will be Rev. Tracy Burton of Seleeta Missionary Baptist Church. TALLAPOOSSEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: Meet at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum on the Square in Dadeville for the quarterly meeting of the Tallapoosee Historical Society. Barbara Cole will present a program about Growing Up in the Village at Martin Dam, a worker settlement that is no longer in existence. No admission charge. Refreshments will be served. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is holding homecoming services Sunday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. Steve Lucy will be the guest speaker and there will be special music.

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

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191

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Employment Job Opportunities Tallapoosa County Commission is accepting applications for: Tallapoosa County Tourism Department Director Deadline is: 10/25/2018 at 5pm Please apply at: Tallapoosa County Commission 2IÂżFH &RXUWKRXVH 125 N. Broadnax St. Room 131 Dadeville, AL 36853 EOE HELP WANTED The Tallapoosa County Revenue Commission is taking applications for Assessing Clerk Apply at the Tallapoosa &RXQW\ &RPPLVVLRQ 2IÂżFH in Dadeville Courthouse. Deadline October 18, 2018.

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Help wanted for screen print embroidery. Direct-to-garment printing and various other positions. FT/FT seasonal/PT seasonal positions available. Apply in person: 20975 Hwy 280 Unit 7. Located in Dadeville Shopping Center Five Star Preserve NOW HIRING: Part-time Evening Servers. Email Resume to: KDUU\#¿YHVWDUSUHVHUYH FRP $Q (TXDO 2SSRUWXQLW\ (PSOR\HU Jones Contractors, LLC NOW HIRING: ‡6XSHUYLVRUV ‡/HDG 0HQ ‡&DUSHQWHUV ‡&DUSHQWHU +HOSHUV ‡3DLQWHUV ‡/DERUHUV $SSOLFDWLRQV ZLOO EH WDNHQ DP DP 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ 256-749-3293

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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 CLASS A CDL OTR DRIVERS Local AL Terminal *UHDW %HQHÂżWV *UHDW 3D\ 6LJQ 2Q %RQXVHV 5HTXLUHPHQWV \HDUV H[SHULHQFH PXVW SDVV GUXJ VFUHHQ PXVW KDYH FOHDQ 095 Call (903)569-6960 Welder/Metal Worker -Welding -Light Machining -Metal Cutting -Misc Tasks Pay DOE and ability Must be able to pass drug test. Please call 256-234-6699

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Keep reaching out to someone you care about. You will be touched by this person’s response when the two of you Ă„nally connect. Perhaps you’ve postponed making this call, yet you see how needed it was. Your insecurities might emerge. Tonight: Do something totally new. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You can make a diɈerence in someone’s life by sharing more. What might be a dream to you now could actually become a reality. Ask yourself if you’re ready for that experience. Sometimes a new path, regardless of how desired, can be frightening. Tonight: As you like it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You can make a diɈerence where it counts. You also can decide to pull out of a diɉcult social scene. In many ways, the people around you are somewhat deceptive. Many of you will need to change or add to your circle of friends. Tonight: Say “yesâ€? to an oɈer if it feels right. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Not every weekend can be a big social happening. Use the calmness of the day to bring the family together and cook a favorite meal. Laid-back periods are essential to your well-being. Make it OK to invite a friend to join you. Tonight: Throw yourself into the moment with gusto. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Tap into your inner child when interacting with a loved one. When you free yourself from constraints, you give the other party permission to do the same. Be more caring in the way you approach others in general. Tonight: Let the world know how wild the moment can get. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.22) You might be best served by planning on a few low-key days. A domestic issue could arise from out of nowhere -- or so you think. The issue has been hovering over you and the other party for a while, unnoticed by you. Expect to get an earful. Tonight: Don’t react just yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) No matter where you turn up, you seem to get a reception like a rock star. Play the scene out if you want. Going home might be a downer after this experience. You might get into the groove of popularity a little too much. Be more realistic. Tonight: In the whirlwind of living. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You might be overcompensating without realizing it. You often walk a tight line with boundaries and with how much to give. Look within yourself to see if you’re comfortable with what you’re doing. Tonight: Time for a long-overdue discussion with a close loved one. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your sense of well-being allows you to cross boundaries that others might distance themselves from. Allow your sense of humor to emerge when dealing with a loved one who has distanced him- or herself. Remember to honor this person’s needs. Tonight: Be yourself. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Do your best to view a situation in a new light. Have a conversation or two with people who won’t hesitate to tell you how and why they disagree. The broader your perspective is, the greater your chances are for resolving the issue at hand. Tonight: Choose a favorite pastime. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Be more forthright in what you do and say. A new friendship is likely to develop. Ask yourself what you want from this person. You might be biting oɈ more than you can chew, especially if you are attached. Tonight: Wherever you are, a spontaneous happening could erupt. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Listen to what a loved one thinks, as he or she carries clout in your immediate circle and/or family. Deal with this person by acknowledging his or her importance in your life. Lighten up the moment and invite a friend out for a meal and maybe a movie. Tonight: A must appearance.

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The Outlook

THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELDÂŽ By Jim Davis

BIG NATEÂŽ By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOPÂŽ By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

THE GRIZZWELLSÂŽ By Bill Schorr

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FRANK AND EARNESTÂŽ By Bob Thaves

Job Opportunities

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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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Jobs Wanted Now Hiring Construction Laborers Construction Framing, 40-50 hours/week. Must have reliable transportation and like heights. Email constructionhardworkers@ gmail.com

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.

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

Auctions & Sales

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AUCTION OCT-20th 9:00am Est. 6279 Co Rd 51, Woodland,AL Home w/shop/barn and 4.89-acres www.mwestrealty.com For information “Open-House Oct-7th, Oct-14th 12pm-5pm� Metro West Realty & Auctions Scotty Hicks-Auctioneer 770-301-6000 770-836-0042 GA-AU-C002831 GA-205759, GA-AU3525, Ala-5149

Garage Sales Yard Sale 68 Montezuma Drive off Trussell Road, Saturday 6am-? Lots of household items, some home interior pictures, sheet sets, cookware, too much to name. Yard Sale Kellyton Community Center next to the Kellyton Fire Department. Friday October 12th 7am-12pm Saturday October 13th 7am-?? BIG, BIG YARD SALE 22012 AL Highway 9 Goodwater Friday, October 12th 8:30a.m.-2:00p.m. We will be selling ÂżVK VDQGZLFKHV Household items, new clothes, too much to list. A little ELW RI HYHU\WKLQJ Yard Sale 882 16th St West Alexander City October 12 & 13 7:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

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Real Estate Homes For Sale HOME FOR SALE. LEASED LOT SANDY CREEK LAKE MARTIN: FURNISHED 30MIN FROM AUBURN, $67,000/home, LOT RENT $400/month 772 Shoreline Drive Jacksons Gap. Details/Pictures see Zillow 706-773-9378

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Rentals Apartments Available Now!! AVAILABLE NOW!!! 3BR-starting at $478 2BR-starting at $419 1BR-starting at $374 Kitchen furnished w/appliances, sewer/water/garbage services provided. Highland Ridge Apartments located in Goodwater. 2IÂżFH KRXUV SP SP &DOO

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

2BR/1BA Mobile Home 1301 Main St. Jackson Gap NO PETS!!! $450/month plus utilities, and $400 deposit 256-825-6595

4 Cemetery Plots in Hillview Memorial Park in Alexander City (256)392-3607

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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

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

Cemetery & Monument Lots For Sale: One plot 2 spaces. Lot 11-D. Military Section. Hillview Cemetery. Contact: Phil Bradberry 817-521-6122

Apartments

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3 BEDROOM RENT STARTS AT $400.00 To $550.00 Deposit. No pets. 4073 Whaley Ferry Rd Alex City Call 334-745-7367

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African American males and one white female. The alleged victim and mother sat at the front of Judge Tom Young Jr.’s courtroom with their arms locked together. On the other side of the court family members of Sanders watched intently as the foreman read the verdicts on the five counts Sanders was charged with. Hall started the day by calling the forensic interviewer to the stand who confirmed some of what the alleged victim testified to the day before. The forensic interviewer confirmed victims often do not disclose all of what happened and shut down during abuse events as a means of coping. On cross-examination, Tindal asked the forensic interviewer about the delay in the Department of Human Resources’ (DHR) involvement in the case until the Child Advocacy Center was brought in. “Unusual,� the interviewer responded. It was approximately five months between the alleged victim turning the essay in and DHR involvement to the victim’s forensic interview. The alleged victim was a relative of Sanders. Sanders also knew the alleged victim was under the age of 12 at the time of the alleged abuse. Testimony from the alleged victim stated abuse started a few years prior to the essay. Tindal called the alleged victim’s sibling to the stand and asked about sleeping arrangements. The sibling recalled sleeping in the same bedroom most of the time during the timeframes the alleged victim testified the abuse occurred. The sibling could not recall the dresser being put in front of the bedroom door like the alleged victim testified to. Tindal called another relative of Sanders to the stand asking about seeing signs of abuse to which the relative replied, “I didn’t see anything.� Hall expressed appreciation for the jurors’ time. “Thank you for your service,� Hall said in the closing argument. “It is not easy to sit there and do this. Thank you for your time.�

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previously been discussed in work sessions for the fiscal year 2019 budget. A contract with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s office needs to be approved to allow city inmates to be held in the county jail. The Tallapoosa County Commission just passed a policy for the sheriff’s department making costs of $50 for a booking fee and $10 a day for food per city inmate. The council has a motion to approve the annual Hometown Christmas Parade for Monday, Dec. 3. The council starts with a business meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday in council chambers with the regular meeting following.

Manufactured Homes For Rent

Alex City New 2018 3BR/2BA Mobile Home Owner Financed Available, No Credit Checks in Highly Restricted Park $800/month Call Bobby 256-749-3513

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

Miscellaneous Services

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Transportation Automobiles

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2003 Toyota Highlander SUV White, limited, luggage rack, sunroof, leather interior, new tires. Bought new from McKinnon Motors, Clanton, AL Well maintained with records. $5,500 Call Jimmy 256-794-1045 Alexander City

1998 Buick Lesabre Great running condition. 146,000 miles $1,600.00 or obo. (205)475-3530

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corner, thence run North 2640 feet to a corner, thence run East 874.5 feet to the point of beginning; said above described land being in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, Township 24 North, Range 21 East, and containing 53 acres more or less, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, less and except the following described property: Commencing at a stone monument found at the Southeast corner of Section 33, Township 24 North, Range 21 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama; thence N 89°33’22â€? W a distance of 349.91’ to a 1/2â€? capped rebar set (stamped Jackson CA# 615) and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence N 89°37’38â€? W a distance of 518.83’ to a 1/2â€? rebar found; thence N 00°38’46â€? E a distance of 2603.93’ to a concrete monument found on the South rightof-way of Red Barn Road; thence along said right-ofway the following calls: S 77°30’57â€? E a distance of 96.32’; thence S 74°30’20â€? E a distance of 139.10’; thence S 65°55’49â€? E a distance of 107.68’; thence S 57°58’08â€? E a distance of 164.58’; thence S 54°08’41â€? E a distance of 61.93’; thence leaving said right-of-way S 00°38’30â€? W a distance of 2381.83’ to the POINT OF BEGINNING; containing 30.00 Acres, more or less, AND the unknown heirs of Robert B. Dark, and any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons, claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the above described property, Defendants. CIVIL ACTION NO.:CV-2018-900130 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

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TO: The unknown heirs of Robert B. Dark, 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 11th day of September, 2018, a complaint to quiet title LQ UHP ZDV ÂżOHG LQ WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW RI 7DOODSRRVD &RXQW\ Alabama, and the heirs of Robert B. Dark 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 thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to plead, answer, demur or otherwise respond WR WKH &RPSODLQW RQ RU EHfore the 4th day of December, 2018 else at the expiration of 30 days thereafter suffer judgment by default to be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served I &

3DWULFN &UDGGRFN &LUFXLW &OHUN RI 7DOODSRRVD &RXQW\ Mitchell E. Gavin (GAV001), Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O.Box 248, 1258 Lee Street, AlexDQGHU &LW\ $ODEDPD 0248, Telephone: 256-3292211 $OH[DQGHU &LW\ 2XWORRN 2FW 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2018 CV-2018-900130 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA AT ALEXANDER CITY BRENT HAYES BENTON, Plaintiff, v. All that part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 lying south and west of the right-ofway of Red Barn road in Section 34, Township 24 North, Range 21 East in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, AND the unknown heirs of Walker Reynolds, and any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons, claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the above described property, Defendants CIVIL ACTION NO.:CV-2018-900132 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: The unknown heirs of Walker Reynolds, 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 11th day of September, 2018, a complaint to TXLHW WLWOH LQ UHP ZDV ÂżOHG LQ the Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and the heirs of Walker Reynolds 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 thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to plead, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before the 4th day of December, 2018 else at the expiration of 30 days thereafter suffer judgment by default to be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Patrick Craddock, Circuit Clerk of Tallapoosa County Mitchell E. Gavin (GAV001), Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O.Box 248, 1258 Lee Street, Alexander City, Alabama 350110248, Telephone: 256-3292211 Alexander City Outlook: Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2018 CV2018-900132

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his has become a heated debate over the last 36 hours. After Eli Manning and the New York Giants were absolutely demolished by a Philadelphia Eagles team that isn’t exactly looking like the defending Super Bowl champions, the question of when the Giants will part ways with Manning has become the fodder of talking heads and columnists all over. So, I’ll take my stab at it. I’m a big Eli Manning fan, to be honest. Having to come after brother Peyton Manning and live up to the hype of father Archie Manning, nothing about Eli’s path to success was easy. While people say opportunities are given to those with connections — and yes, that is true — in Eli’s case, he had to know he was getting into a lifetime of, “But is he as good as Peyton?” It’s really hard to compare the Manning brothers. Eli has won two Super Bowls while it took Peyton his whole career to match that total, but Peyton was named the league’s MVP an incredible five times — more than any player in the history of the NFL — and Eli never earned the honor. Statistically, it’s difficult to compare because Peyton played from 1998 to 2015, while Eli has been playing since only 2004, so his big brother has a few years on Eli. But Peyton does lead in career completion percentage, passing yards and touchdowns, rushing yards and touchdowns, according to Sports Reference. Eli does have fewer interceptions, but not by much considering the number of years they’ve both played. Either way, regardless of how Eli compares to Peyton, he’s still a fine quarterback. He’s been a staple for the Giants for years, led them to a pair of Super Bowls and has been a fantasy football players’ dream. Confession: The only reason the Eli Manning debate interests me is because Drew Brees was on a bye so I had to use Eli as my starter Thursday night and already my prospects for winning this week are not looking good. Eli finished with 10.24 points on Yahoo. For a fantasy football quarterback, that’s embarrassing. I have kickers who do better than that. Anyway, back to the point. Eli Manning has done wonders for the Giants. He started in 210 consecutive regular season games up until last season, and no matter what you say about a player, if he’s getting more than 13 years worth of starts, he’s doing something right. Back before the 2017 season, Eli said he planned to play until he was 40. That gave him four more years in a Giants uniform. New York must have believed in him, as it extended his contract until 2019. But with Manning’s dismal start to the year, it’s time for the Giants to part ways. Not only is New York 1-5 to start the season, but Manning’s numbers speak for themselves. He’s hit the 300 passing yard mark only once this season, and he’s thrown four interceptions compared to just six touchdowns. His completion percentage has gotten progressively and exponentially worse since the Giants’ game against Houston — their only win of the year. Now, this is not to say it’s all Manning’s fault. The Giants were smart in drafting Saquon Barkley in the spring rather than a quarterback because even a young, spry QB wouldn’t be able to do much behind New York’s offensive line. The Giants defense is also giving up a ridiculous amount of points. But in the NFL, when your team isn’t successful, you’re usually looking at getting rid of your coach or your quarterback. As Pat Shurmur is in his first year, it makes sense to give him a little time. But with the fine crop of quarterbacks that’ll be ready for next year’s draft, it’s time for the Giants to start planning their exit strategy from the Eli Manning era. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

SPORTS CALENDAR Saturday, Oct. 13 College football Missouri at Alabama, 6 p.m. Tennessee at Auburn, 11 a.m. High school cross country Horseshoe Bend at Smiths Station, 8 a.m.

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OUTDOOR SMARTS New Auburn degree combines wildlife, business, hospitality

By DAVID RAINER Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Pay attention, high schoolers and parents. Students who love the outdoors and plan to continue their education after graduation will have a new option for a college degree rooted in the outdoors at Auburn University in 2019. The undergraduate degree will be in Wildlife Enterprise Management with training in wildlife sciences, business and hospitality. Auburn professors Steve Ditchkoff and Mark Smith collaborated on developing the major in an effort to fill a need in the outdoors community that doesn’t require a wildlife biologist degree. Heather Crozier, Director of Development at the Auburn School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences unveiled the program to outdoor writers recently at the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association Conference in Florence, S.C. Outdoor recreation generates about a $14 billion impact on the Alabama economy and about $887 billion nationwide. Outdoors-related businesses and companies support 135,000 jobs in Alabama. “Our faculty did some surveys, and they found that in a 250-mile radius of Auburn that there are 1,000 businesses that are wildlife enterprise-related,” Crozier said. “This major will give us a unique skillset for that industry. The students will also get a minor in business so they will understand basic business principals.” Crozier said the new degree program will utilize the facilities connected to Auburn. The Deer Lab is a 400-plusacre facility near Auburn at Camp Hill where researchers study the genetics and physiology of white-tailed deer. The Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center near Andalusia gives students hands-on instruction in forestry, wildlife and natural resources management. The Kreher Preserve and Nature Center on the outskirts of Auburn provides an outdoors venue for a variety of nature programs. Crozier said only one other college, Kansas State, offers a similar degree with about 100 students in that program annually. “When our students graduate with a Wildlife Enterprise Management degree, we hope they will apply the principles of wildlife enterprise, understand and apply the ecological principles in conservation biology and eco-tourism and be a well-rounded student in hospitality and understand customer service in food and beverage production and lodging,” Crozier said. “They will have the skillset to be able to run a business as well as be able to effectively market and advertise the wildlife- and outdoor-based enterprise.”

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Auburn University’s Deer Lab studies white-tailed deer genetics and physiology.

This curriculum will have a wildlife core with about 60 percent of the courses in wildlife sciences and about 40 percent in business and hospitality. “Most of our students who go to work for fish and wildlife departments are wildlife sciences majors and end up being wildlife biologists,” Crozier said. “The students in the new program will not be wildlife biologists.” Crozier said the graduates in the new degree can pursue jobs at hunting lodges, shooting facilities, fishing resorts as well as guide services and outdoor sport/ adventure promotions. “Dr. Ditchkoff and Dr. Smith were talking with people in the industry, and they kept hearing, ‘We need students who understand business, who understand customer expectations and who know about wildlife,’” she said. “What they learned was several of the outfitters they talked to were going to colleges and universities and recruiting wildlife students and teaching them about hospitality and business. Or, they were recruiting hospitality and business students and teaching them about wildlife. The industry said it would really be nice if you could develop this specific product. We feel like there is a market for it.” Pam Swanner of Alabama Black Belt Adventures agrees wholeheartedly. “The Black Belt region has a rich history in the traditions of hunting and fishing,” Swanner said. “It’s a natural fit that Auburn would create a unique degree program to provide a skilled workforce trained in land management, business and hospitality. At Auburn’s back door are more than 50 outfitters that can provide opportunities for student internships. “Alabama Black Belt Adventures is partnering with AU’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences to assist in organizing internship placement in the Black Belt region. We’re also introducing the faculty to the industry’s many product

companies and other organizations that have an interest in supporting such a worthwhile program with scholarship funds to ensure a prosperous future for our industry.” Crozier said if you venture outside that 250-mile radius, the possibilities become considerably greater. She said 40 students currently enrolled at Auburn are waiting to pursue the new degree, and she expects the program will eventually graduate between 100 and 150 annually. “Just think about international,” she said. “It’s amazing how many opportunities are out there. We expect these students to not only go to work for hunting lodges, fishing lodges and shooting facilities, but also do safaris in Africa, outdoor adventures anywhere in the world or become representatives for outdoors companies. This is an extremely broad major that does not limit our students to a specific area. “We’re expecting the demand for this major to blossom and really increase.” Crozier said an internship is not a part of the curriculum, but it is highly suggested so the students who go into this major will get some industry experience. “Dr. Ditchkoff and Dr. Smith are putting together a list of industry contacts who are looking for interns,” she said. “It will be up to the student to go find their internship. If we have a company or business that wants to interview students, we will provide a place to do that and line the students up to interview. Crozier said the faculty plans to reach out to the outdoors industry to identify what might be a current need or emerging need that could become an area of focus or to adjust the curriculum. “Being a bran- new program, we do have some needs. We need to be able to create partnerships with industry so that our students have places and opportunities to intern,” she said. “We’re looking for corporate sponsorships.”

Saban named to Dodd Trophy midseason watch list STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban is on the short list for the 2018 Dodd Trophy. Officials from the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Chickfil-A Peach Bowl released the midseason watch list, which includes 17 of the nation’s top college football coaches representing six conferences and Notre Dame. The Dodd Trophy, college football’s most coveted coaching award, celebrates the head coach of a team who enjoys success on the gridiron, while also stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity — the three pillars of legendary coach Bobby Dodd’s philosophy. The midseason watch list was created through a selection process by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, taking into consideration each program’s current performance, Academic Progress Rate (APR) and each coach’s commitment to service and charity in the community. Of the 17 coaches on the midseason watch list, the

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Alabama coach Nick Saban has been named to the 2018 Dodd Trophy midseason watch list, which was released earlier this week.

ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC all lead the way with three coaches represented. Nine of the 17 coaches remain undefeated going into week seven. This year’s midseason watch list includes four former winners of the Dodd Trophy with Mike MacIntyre (2016), Chris Petersen (2010), Saban (2014) and Dabo Swinney (2001) all making the list. Additionally, four of the coaches were finalists for last year’s award, including Paul Chryst, Mark Richt, Kirby Smart and Swinney. “We know this is a different kind of coach of the year award,” said Jim Terry, chairman oof the Bobby Dodd

Coach of the Year Foundation. “The Dodd Trophy doesn’t just reflect success on the field, it tries to measure the ‘whole’ coach and his positive impact on his players, school and community. Each coach on this list represents more than wins and losses. We celebrate coaches who try to live up to Coach Dodd’s example of scholarship, leadership and integrity.” Others on the 2018 Dodd Trophy midseason watch list include Paul Chryst, Wisconsin; Dave Doeren, N.C. State; Luke Fickell, Cincinnati; James Franklin, Penn State; Jim Harbaugh, Michigan; Tom Herman, Texas; Dana Holgorsen, West

Virginia (Big 12); Brian Kelly, Notre Dame; Mike MacIntyre, Colorado; Ed Orgeron, LSU; Chris Petersen, Washington; Mark Richt, Miami; Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma; Kirby Smart, Georgia; Charlie Strong, South Florida; and Dabo Swinney. Considering the Dodd Trophy represents more than just a coach’s performance on the field, a coach in his first year, who has not had a full season to establish his own impact on APR and the local community, is not eligible to win. “We have a very competitive field vying for this year’s Dodd Trophy halfway through the season,” said Gary Stokan, Peach Bowl, Inc. CEO & President. “We look forward to seeing which coaches can separate themselves from the rest of the pack as we get into the heart of conference play these next few weeks.” A panel consisting of all previous winners, national media, a member of the Dodd family and a College Football Hall of Fame members will identify a list of finalists at the conclusion of the 2018 season. The winner of the 2018 Dodd Trophy will be announced in Atlanta during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Week.

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ALABAMA’S BIGGEST WEEKLY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL EDITION Wetumpka 23, BRHS 7 ... Page 2 Stanhope 31, Selma 20 ... Page 5 Pike Road 40, Dadeville 30 ... Page 6

Elmore Co. 24, Childersburg 14 ... Page 8 Tallassee 39, Rehobeth 14 ... Page 10 Vincent 27, Horseshoe 6 ... Page 11

SPORTS EXTRA GAME COVERAGE AND FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD INSIDE

Wetumpka running back Terrance Thomas Jr. (22) is tackled by Deshawn Gonzales (14) and another BRHS defender Friday night at Wetumpka High School. Brian Tannehill / For Tallapoosa Publishers

Reeltown 31, Coosa 12 ... Page 13 Leeds 34, Holtville 21 ... Page 16 Edgewood 31, Lakeside 7 ... Page 18

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Wetumpka 23, Benjamin Russell 7

Brian Tannehill / For Tallapoosa Publishers

Wetumpka’s Tyquan Rawls (6) tucks the ball and runs during a football game Friday night against Benjamin Russell.

BRHS falls short of Wetumpka after rough start By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

A Magic Eraser is branded to clean up any mess. Regardless of the blemish, a Magic Eraser will do the trick. It’s too bad Benjamin Russell couldn’t use a Magic Eraser on the first two and a half minutes of Friday night’s football game against Wetumpka. After the Wildcats kicked off the dust and got to business, they stuck very close to the No. 6-ranked Indians in Class 6A Region 3 action. But those first couple moments were more than enough for Wetumpka to secure a 23-7 victory and put the Wildcats in a mustwin situation next week at Calera.

“We talked about that before the game, coming out dead,” Benjamin Russell coach Kevin Smith said. “That’s been kind of the theme for the year. I don’t know what we gotta do. We’ve tried a lot of different things and we’ve tried to loosen things up a little bit. You can’t go out like that.” In addition to Benjamin Russell (4-4, 1-3) being sluggish to start the game, Wetumpka (7-1, 3-1) was extra fired up after coming off a last-minute loss last week to a team it felt it could’ve beaten if it played up to its usual standard. Wetumpka’s Brandon Bowman returned the opening kickoff a staggering 67 yards, eluding tackle after tackle to immediately set See BRHS • Page 4

“It’s a region win and it keeps our streak at home going. It was a great way to honor the seniors, and it puts us right back in the hunt for the region.” — Tim Perry

Wetumpka coach

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INDIANS VS. ’CATS Photos by Brian Tannehill / For Tallapoosa Publishers Top left: Za Stowes (11) runs a kickoff back for a touchdown during a football Friday night in Wetumpka. Top right: De’Angelo Jones (20) is tackled by BRHS’s Brett Pitts and Marquel Jackson. Left: Kentucky running back and former Wetumpka Indian Kaviosey Smoke throws a football on the sidelines during Senior night.

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up his offense in the red zone. Tyquan Rawls quickly took the bait, running 12 yards for a score on the Indians’ first play from scrimmage. After holding the Wildcats to a three and out, Wetumpka was back at it again with De’Angelo Jones scoring a 69-yard rushing touchdown. With just two offensive plays under their belts, the Indians already had a 13-0 edge. “We emphasized that all week about starting fast and getting off to a good start,” Indians coach Tim Perry said. “We wanted to grab the momentum right from the start and not try to sit back and wait to see how the game was going to play out. We wanted to just get right on them, and our guys did that.” From there, Benjamin Russell seemed to seize back some of its momentum, holding the Indians to just a field goal for the rest of the half. “I don’t know where that other team went, but I’m glad they left,” Smith said. “The defense in that second quarter on looked much better.” But once again, the problem for the Wildcats was their offense. Although BRHS had several sustained drives, it couldn’t get anything into the end zone. It got into enemy territory on the rest of its drives of the first half, but every time the Wildcats got close, the Indians stopped them. Benjamin Russell’s biggest threat came right at the beginning of the second quarter when it got to the red zone on a 13-yard pass from Landon Cotney to Nick McGhee. That set the Wildcats up on the 9, but two plays later, Wetumpka’s Colton Adams picked off a pass and returned it nearly 35 yards. “I thought the defense did extremely well,” Perry said. “It’s tough to go out series after series and shut somebody down. It’s the old cliché; we bent at times but we never broke. We didn’t help them out a lot the second half offensively. We had too many three and outs, and we gotta get that fixed on offense.”

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Benjamin Russell running back Carl Russell (26) follows his blockers during a run play Friday night at Wetumpka.

Smith said, “Offensively, it’s just the same things. I sound like a broken record. It’s just inconsistencies in the run game, and tonight we were a little bit off throwing. I thought the offensive line played one of their better games. Keedon (Young) ran the ball a

little bit better against what I thought was a good defensive line. We just have to get some kind of consistency.” The victory puts Wetumpka tied for second place in the region with Opelika, which has yet to play regionleader Stanhope Elmore.

“We relaxed a little bit maybe too quick, we’re proud for the win,” Perry said. “It’s a region win and it keeps our streak at home going. It was a great way to honor the seniors, and it puts us right back in the hunt for the region.”

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Stanhope Elmore 31, Selma 20

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Stanhope Elmore’s Kerenski McGhee runs to the outside in the 31-20 win over Selma High.

Stanhope overcomes Selma, 31-20

By WILL WHALEY Selma Times-Journal

The Selma Saints lost their homecoming game Friday night to Stanhope Elmore, 31-20. The first and only touchdown of the first quarter was a 1-yard run touchdown from Selma’s No. 2 running back Amarian Molette. Molette hasn’t been active for the Saints the last few weeks due to injury, but that did not stop him from making the first touchdown for the Saints in his return to action. After missing the extra point, the score was 6-0. The Mustangs returned with their own score on a field goal kick by Xavier Hall with 10:30 left in the second quarter. The Saints answered with a safety with 6:56 left in the first half to make the score 8-3. The Mustangs scored their first touchdown on a pass play with 2:11 left in the second quarter. After halftime, the Mustangs scored again on a pass play with 5:41 left in the third quarter. The Saints had a highlight moment with an interception return touchdown by Javonte Stubbs which made the score 17-14 with 9:20 left in the fourth quarter. The Mustangs extended their lead with

their third passing touchdown of the game, which gave them a 24-14 lead with 7:51 left in the game. The fourth quarter continued with scores after Hall made a run with 4:13 left in the fourth quarter to put the Mustangs up 31-14. The final score of the night came from the Saints with three seconds left in the game, when Gabriel Wade caught a touchdown pass to cut the lead to 31-20 before time expired. “Stanhope is a good team and we are trying to get to where everybody needs to be in this region. You can’t make the mistakes we made and doing the little undisciplined things we do,” Selma coach Christopher Raymond said. “We still have some work that needs to be done. We hope that we get better game after game. We are steadily doing the things we did in the first game. We are not playing up to our potential. “You see some improvement at times and then we go backwards at times. To beat the Stanhopes, the Wetumpkas and the Opelikas you have to play at a certain level every night.” The Saints face No. 6 Wetumpka next weekend, who defeated Benjamin Russell on Friday.. “We are going to go back and try and improve on the things we do well and not concentrate on the mistakes,” Raymond said. The loss officially eliminated Selma from the playoffs.

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Pike Road 40, Dadeville 30

Second-half Tiger comeback falls short against Pike Road By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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ighteen seconds. That was all the time it took for the Pike Road Patriots to gain a lead they refused to surrender against the Dadeville Tigers on Friday night in a critical Class 3A Region 3 matchup, despite a furious comeback attempt from the Tigers in the second half. With the 40-30 loss, Dadeville’s hopes of not missing the postseason for three years in a row have been virtually dashed. “Going into tonight, we were in a must-win situation to get to the playoffs, but that’s out the window now,” Dadeville coach Richard White said. “Now we have two games left and what

we’re playing for is pride, try to get something on the winning side as we finish this season.” Dadeville (2-6, 1-4) held the Patriots (6-2, 4-1) to a pair of field goals in the second half, while the comeback attempt began with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Slade McCullers to Zander McClendon midway through the third quarter. After giving up a field goal early in the final frame, the Tigers drove the ball 70 yards, aided by a helmet-to-helmet hit against McCullers that resulted in Pike Road’s Griffin Robinson being ejected from the game. McCullers then found Jamauri Chislom in the end zone from the Pike Road six. The two connected again on the two-point conversion, pulling Dadeville within 15, 37-22. See DADEVILLE • Page 7

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Top: Dadeville’s Domunique Holley (38) chases down Pike Road quarterback CJ Paymon. Above: Dadeville’s Alex Sims (40) reaches up for a pass while he’s pursued by Pike Road’s Curt Carter on Friday night.

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Dadeville Another field goal from Pike Road made it 40-22, but the Tigers responded with another touchdown, this time a 4-yard rush from Javuntae Holley, who turned around and ran it in for two as well, leaving the Patriots’ advantage a mere 10 points. However, Pike Road ran the clock out and escaped with the narrow victory. “It wasn’t any adjustments, it was just grow up a little bit, you know, become a football player,” White said about his halftime talk. “That’s the main thing we’re not doing. We were letting them push us around the first half on both sides of the ball.” Pike Road pounded the Tigers early and often in the opening frame. On the first play of the game, Patriot quarterback CJ Paymon found Curt Carter open for a 66-yard touchdown reception. Easton Wilcoxson intercepted McCullers for a pick-six two minutes later during Dadeville’s opening drive to give the Patriots a 13-point advantage. The Tigers finally found paydirt late in the first quarter when Joshua Taylor pounded it in from 8 yards out, cutting the deficit to 20-7. However, Pike Road struck right back with a 5-yard rushing score from Bradley May on the first play of the second quarter. The rest of the first half was fairly quiet, until Paymon called his own number from the Dadeville 5, then Carter snatched McCullers’ second interception of the night, though this pick did not result in any points for the Patriots. The score remained 34-7 at the half when Pike Road kicker Aubrey Grace missed a field goal with just under 10 seconds to go. While his team played fairly flat throughout the first half, White felt there were a few positive things to take away from what he saw after halftime. “Kids started making plays on offense,” he said. “Defensively, we still have some issues, tackling and fitting where we’re supposed to fit defensively and we didn’t do that. They did a good job of out-scheming us on that.

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Dadeville quarterback Slade McCullers (5) drops back for a pass against Pike Road on Friday night.

“Right now offensively, we’re doing OK. First half, eh, but last two ballgames, second half we’ve picked it up offensively.” As the end of the season fast approaches, White said the outcome of the final two games all comes down to

how well his players can do what they have to do on every play. “We get out here and we work on stuff all the time. It goes back to execution on both sides of the ball,” he said. “The kids gotta learn to execute, they gotta learn to tackle, they gotta learn

to do things in a ballgame. They gotta take what they practice into a ballgame and we haven’t seemed to have done that. “All we can do is go back to work Monday and see if we can’t salvage this season the best we can.”

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Elmore County 24, Childersburg 14

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Elmore County’s Austin Downey tries to out run the Tiger defense during Friday night’s game against Childersburg.

Third-quarter surge clinches playoffs for Panthers By DAVID D. GOODWIN For Tallapoosa Publishers

The Elmore County High Panthers emerged from the jumbled middle of Class 4A Region 4 to clinch a long sought-after playoff berth Friday night with a 24-14 win over Childersburg. The victory, combined with a 34-21 defeat of Holtville by the Leeds Greenwave, clinched the Panthers’ first playoff berth since 2011. Elmore County head coach Jordan Cantrell, in his first year of his rebuilding project in Eclectic, said they’re “breaking the drought” that’s seen a prolific program shut out of the postseason for seven years. The Panthers and Tigers traded scores through the first half, and Childersburg took a four-point lead to the locker room. But the third quarter opened with a Panthers squad hungry to dominate. “We really stuck it in the ground that second half,” Cantrell said. “We had (running backs) D.J.

(Patrick) and Antwan (Cooks), and we had an offensive line just killing people with their zone game.” The Elmore County defense forced Childersburg to go three-and-out its first two second-half possessions, while scoring a pair of touchdowns. And when the Tigers built some momentum as the quarter wound down, Patrick scuttled the rally with an interception near the end zone to end the quarter. Seniors Dalton Odon (8 tackles) and Thomas Bass (6 tackles) terrorized the Tiger offense nearly every play. “We did an overtime drill for toughness every day this week,” Cantrell said, “because we knew (Childersburg) was going to bring it offensively and defensively. I think that paid off.” Patrick, a senior superstar who is averaging close to 200 yards per game this season, said it’s “a great feeling” to take the team back to the playoffs. See PANTHERS • Page 9

“We did an overtime drill for toughness every day this week because we knew (Childersburg) was going to bring it offensively and defensively. I think that paid off.” — Jordan Cantrell Elmore County coach

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Panthers “That second half, we came out and I was screaming, ‘We some dogs and we’ve got to let them know that; hit them every play,’” he said “We’ve got four seconds every play, and we’ve got to play them like it’s our last. We don’t have that many more games left.” The Panthers got on the board first with a 27-yard field goal by Joseph Stockman, who also had a perfect night on points-after-touchdown kicks. Childersburg answered back on the ensuing possession, as quarterback Austin Douglas hit Cameron Thrash for a 56-yard score. But, lacking a reliable kicker, the Tigers opted to try the two-point conversion and failed. In the second quarter, Douglas tried to serve up another home run ball, but junior Shakwan Bickley made him pay, intercepting the pass on the 22-yard line. This launched a drive highlighted by a 39-yard scamper by Antwan Cooks. Quarterback Austin Downey and Bickley hooked up for the 5-yard touchdown. On the Tigers’ next possession, rusher Terry Thomas was carrying the pile around his own 30 when Panther senior Dalton Odom picked his pocket and emerged with the fumble recovery. But Elmore County couldn’t convert. The Tigers chewed up the rest of the second quarter with a long drive culminating in Maurice Bennett’s 8-yard score. Thomas scored the twopoint conversion. In the second half, Cooks found the end zone with a five-yard touchdown run. Patrick ripped off another big score from 35 yards out. Patrick finished the game with 185 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries. Cooks added 95 yards and a score. The Panther ground game racked up 358 yards on the evening. Elmore County High’s most prolific football alumnus, retired NFL lineman Ben Grubbs, was on hand to witness the victory and congratulate the team. “Like I just told them, they did something I couldn’t do when I was here: make it to the playoffs,” said Grubbs, a 2002 ECHS grad who went on to be a first-round draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens. “This is a huge accomplishment. Playoff times are memories that you’ll carry forever. I just reminded them that there is still work left to be done, and that they can put themselves in an even better situation if they win.” The 5-2 (3-2) Panthers will journey to Dallas County next week. Childersburg head coach Jonathan Beverly said the Tigers’ plan from here is simple. “We’ve got to win next week,” Beverly said. “It’s must-win for us next week; we’ve got to finish 3-3 and hopefully win some tiebreakers.”

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Tallassee 39, Rehobeth 14

Tigers use ground game to earn road victory STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Tallassee rushed for 349 yards and had six touchdowns on the ground in its 39-14 win at Rehobeth on Friday night. The Tigers had three different players score a touchdown in a 25-point second quarter to get the victory. The Tigers (5-2, 3-1 Class 5A Region 2) jumped out to an early lead when quarterback Kalvin Levett ran 65 yards for the opening touchdown of the game. He led all players with 184 rushing yards and averaged 16.7 yards per attempt. Trent Cochran-Gill had two rushing touchdowns in the first five minutes of the second quarter to give Tallassee a 19-7 lead. Levett added his second rushing touchdown of the game on a 9-yard run before Markevious Mathews finished off the half with a 25-yard rushing touchdown of his own. The Tigers led 32-7 at halftime and needed just one more score to finish off the Rebels. Cochran-Gill scored his third touchdown of the night with 2:42 to go in the third quarter. He finished 66 rushing yards on just 10 carries and added 87 yards on three receptions. Levett made the big plays with his legs but his efficiency in the passing game

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Tallassee’s Markevious Mathews tries to outrun the Valley defense during last week’s game. Tallassee celebrated a victory over Rehobeth on Friday night.

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Vincent 27, Horseshoe Bend 6

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Above: Horseshoe Bend’s Chandler McMath (14) and Jumall Buchanan (3) pursue a Vincent running back on Friday night. Right: Horseshoe Bend’s Gavin Brazzell (15) hauls in a pass against Vincent’s William Harris on Friday night.

Tough loss: Horseshoe Bend Generals stung by Vincent, 27-6 By MELISSA REYNOLDS For Tallapoosa Publishers

Horseshoe Bend Generals was coming a bye week and got in some extra practice for Friday night’s Class 2A Region 4 game against the Vincent Yellow Jackets. After flying high against Central Coosa three weeks ago, the Generals have come back down to earth and were

taken down by Vincent, 27-6. Setting the stage for Friday night’s game, Horseshoe Bend came up short against Loachapoka two weeks ago, falling 14-0. Meanwhile, the Vincent Yellow Jackets got themselves on board, blowing past Central Coosa, 29-0. Vincent’s win lifted it to 2-4 and put it in position to make a playoff push, especially with See GENERALS • Page 12

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Generals a win against Horseshoe Bend (1-6, 1-3). Friday night, it was Senior Night at the stadium in New Site said. “It’s heartbreaking to be my last (home) game,” HBS senior Adrian Buchanan said. “Let’s just play ball and have fun.” The first quarter, Horseshoe Bend’s defense came out with a punch against the Yellow Jackets, completely stunning them on their first drive. Horseshoe Bend’s Stephon Buchanan gave it his all with a 30-yard run putting the Generals in scoring position only to be stopped by the Yellow Jackets. With each team’s defensive players stepping up the entire quarter neither Horseshoe Bend nor Vincent scored. The second quarter, both teams were plagued by penalties. Horseshoe Bend quarterback, Cole Johnson, did move his team down to the field to the Vincent 16-yard line, only to lose his offensive momentum as the Yellow Jackets picked off a pass. From there, Vincent (3-4, 2-2) dominated the quarter scoring six points with a failed 2-point conversion and stung the Generals again by advancing down the field for another touchdown bringing the score at the half to 13-0. During halftime, Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said, “The Yellow Jackets are running a 4-4 and we cannot stop their running back, Christopher Hardie.” Vincent coach Lucas Weatherford said, “Horseshoe Bend’s defense is holding us back. We have to work harder to get by them,” The third quarter began with a Horseshoe Bend fumble, giving Vincent the ball. Vincent then immediately fumbled, giving the ball right back to Horseshoe Bend. The Generals gained a spark from Adrian Buchanan and Trent Cotney, but they lost their zest with another fumble. Vincent then worked against the Generals to finish the third quarter, 20-0. Horseshoe Bend gave the crowd a bit of hope in the fourth quarter when Johnson completed a 22-yard pass to Stephon Buchanan for a touchdown, giving the Generals six points on the scoreboard. But in the end with bad snaps, incomplete passes and tired players, there was not enough fuel left in the Generals to hold off a Vincent win. “I was hoping to have the homefield advantage tonight for this (region) game,” Averett said. “The odds were just against us. Vincent is not a powerhouse, but they were hard to block up front.” Weatherford said, “It was a rough game, but we made it through it. And I am proud of all our football players.”

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STATEWIDE SCOREBOARD Abbeville 54, Daleville 0 Addison 43, Tanner 18 Albertville 24, Lee-Huntsville 20 Aliceville 36, Southeastern-Blount 6 American Chr. 64, Sipsey Valley 7 Anniston 7, White Plains 0 Athens 56, Columbia 0 Auburn 34, Smiths Station 0 Austin 40, Huntsville 3 Autauga Aca. 58, Evangel Chr. 0 Baker 37, Alma Bryant 7 Bayside Aca. 35, Excel 6 Berry 42, Brilliant 6 Bessemer Aca. 28, Lee-Scott 0 Bibb Co. 34, Chilton Co. 21 Billingsley 47, Autaugaville 8 Boaz 42, Sardis 14 Bob Jones 15, Sparkman 10 Brantley 53, Red Level 14 Brewer 32, Guntersville 8 Briarwood 41, Parker 7 Brooks 48, Deshler 7 Catholic-Montgomery 41, BTWTuskegee 0 Center Point 40, Sylacauga 14 Central-Clay Co. 40, St. Clair Co. 7 Central-Phenix City 44, LeeMontgomery 17 Chambers Aca. 46, Meadowview 6 Charles Henderson 17, CarrollOzark 7 Cherokee 44, Shoals Chr. 14 Cherokee Co. 59, Ashville 14 Clarke Co. 6, Hillcrest-Evergreen 0 Clarke Prep 41, Lowndes Aca. 26 Clay-Chalkville 61, Pell City 0 Clements 40, East Lawrence 0 Cleveland 49, Woodland 21 Colbert Heights 42, Lexington 25 Collinsville 59, Asbury 13

Coosa Chr. 34, Gaylesville 6 Coosa Valley 32, Springwood 19 Cottage Hill 35, Leroy 9 Crenshaw Chr. 28, Wilcox Aca. 0 Curry 18, Cordova 14 Daphne 13, Robertsdale 6 DAR 59, Danville 12 Davidson 21, Murphy 0 Demopolis 40, CentralTuscaloosa 7 Donoho 45, Talladega Co. Central 18 Dora 50, West Point 29 East Limestone 34, Ardmore 0 Edgewood 31, Lakeside 7 Elmore Co. 24, Childersburg 14 Escambia Aca. 42, South Choctaw Aca. 20 Escambia Co. 24, Andalusia 3 Etowah 54, Douglas 0 Eufaula 52, Russell Co. 31 Fairfield 43, Woodlawn 13 Fairhope 24, Foley 7 Fairview 31, West Morgan 14 Falkville 70, Decatur Heritage 41 Florala 63, McKenzie 29 Fort Payne 17, Buckhorn 0 Fultondale 16, Midfield 14 Fyffe 56, Cedar Bluff 0 G.W. Long 24, Houston Co. 15 Gadsden City 31, Florence 24 Georgiana 35, Elba 27 Glenwood 38, Tuscaloosa Aca. 35 Good Hope 23, Haleyville 7 Gordo 55, Greene Co. 6 Goshen 34, Calhoun 0 Greenville 34, Beauregard 13 Hale Co. 22, Holt 20 Hartselle 35, Decatur 14 Hatton 66, Tharptown 7 Hayden 32, Corner 15 Helena 16, Carver-Birmingham 0 Highland Home 31, Luverne 28

Hokes Bluff 49, Cleburne Co. 10 Holy Spirit 42, Keith 14 Homewood 34, Chelsea 7 Hoover 32, Spain Park 7 Houston Aca. 37, Geneva 28 Hueytown 33, Bessemer City 14 J.B. Pennington 28, Holly Pond 0 J.U. Blacksher 38, Chickasaw 35 Jackson 15, Citronelle 6 Jackson Aca. 52, Sparta 6 Jackson-Olin 40, Pelham 28 Jacksonville 22, Oneonta 21 Jasper 28, Lawrence Co. 7 Jemison 34, Marbury 22 Kinston 20, Pleasant Home 14 LaFayette 27, Alabama Chr. 8 Lamar Co. 24, Oakman 21 Lanett 42, Loachapoka 0 Lauderdale Co. 52, Phil Campbell 47 Leeds 34, Holtville 21 LeFlore 61, Wilcox Central 6 Linden 14, Francis Marion 6 Locust Fork 38, Vinemont 32 Lynn 35, Hubbertville 28 Macon-East 42, Success Unlimited 20 Madison Aca. 64, Madison Co. 22 Maplesville 32, Isabella 0 Marengo 19, Sweet Water 12 Marengo Aca. 14, Pickens Aca. 12 Mars Hill Bible 26, CentralFlorence 9 McAdory 35, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 26 McIntosh 18, St. Michael 10 Millry 33, J.F. Shields 0 Mobile Chr. 16, Flomaton 12 Monroe Aca. 28, Pike Liberal Arts 0 Montevallo 38, Sumter Central 24 Montgomery Aca. 33, SouthsideSelma 26

Morgan Aca. 28, Kingwood 14 Mountain Brook 20, HewittTrussville 17 Muscle Shoals 47, Cullman 17 North Jackson 69, Priceville 7 North Sand Mountain 64, Ider 20 Northridge 42, Brookwood 18 Northside 54, Oak Grove 21 Northside Methodist 42, Fort Dale Aca. 14 Notasulga 41, Verbena 0 Opelika 30, Calera 10 Oxford 47, Shades Valley 13 Patrician 40, Hooper 14 Phillips-Bear Creek 38, Hackleburg 8 Pickens Co. 67, Meek 20 Piedmont 37, Glencoe 0 Pike Co. 32, Slocomb 10 Pike Road 40, Dadeville 30 Pinson Valley 41, Huffman 6 Plainview 55, Brindlee Mountain 6 Pleasant Grove 42, John Carroll 0 Pleasant Valley 38, B.B. Comer 6 Prattville 47, Jeff Davis 32 Prattville Chr. 28, Bullock Co. 27 Providence Chr. 61, Opp 0 R.A. Hubbard 42, Woodville 33 Ragland 47, Valley Head 6 Ramsay 12, Wenonah 7 Ranburne 47, West End-Walnut Grove 19 Randolph 45, St. John Paul II 35 Randolph Co. 53, Walter Wellborn 13 Red Bay 12, Colbert Co. 7 Reeltown 31, Central-Coosa 12 Rogers 39, West Limestone 12 Russellville 65, Hamilton 34 Saks 30, Weaver 7 Saraland 35, St. Paul’s 0 Scottsboro 44, Arab 27 Section 24, Sand Rock 14

Sidney Lanier 35, CarverMontgomery 25 Snook 45, Abbeville Chr. 42 South Lamar 55, Marion Co. 31 Southern Aca. 64, CornerstoneColumbiana 27 Southern Choctaw 39, R.C. Hatch 6 Southside-Gadsden 35, Alexandria 14 Spanish Fort 10, Baldwin Co. 0 Spring Garden 39, Victory Chr. 12 Springville 23, Moody 14 St. James 49, Beulah 20 St. Luke’s 62, Fruitdale 0 Stanhope Elmore 31, Selma 20 Susan Moore 35, Pisgah 6 Sylvania 59, New Hope 13 Tallassee 39, Rehobeth 14 Tarrant 27, Sulligent 14 Theodore 15, McGill-Toolen 3 Thomasville 28, T.R. Miller 12 Thompson 21, Vestavia Hills 20 Trinity 10, Dale Co. 0 Tuscaloosa Co. 10, Oak Mountain 7 UMS-Wright 65, Monroe Co. 0 Vigor 41, Faith-Mobile 0 Vincent 27, Horseshoe Bend 8 Washington Co. 28, Choctaw Co. 22 (OT) Waterloo 48, Vina 0 West Blocton 46, Dallas Co. 8 Westbrook Chr. 48, Gaston 0 Wetumpka 23, Benjamin Russell 7 Wicksburg 27, Straughn 14 Williamson 26, W.S. Neal 14 Wilson 21, Elkmont 0 Winfield 35, Carbon Hill 12 Winston Co. 40, Cold Springs 8 Winterboro 52, Appalachian 7 Zion Chapel 27, CentralHayneville 12

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Reeltown 31, Central Coosa 12

Reeltown pulls out victory despite lackluster performance By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Reeltown was slow out of the gates in a 31-12 victory over Central Coosa. It was a game many thought the Rebels should win easily, but the Rebels’ minds were elsewhere and Coach Matt Johnson was not pleased with the lack concentration. “It was extremely slow (to start with), frustrating,” Johnson said. “I was scared all week it was going to happen. I felt it in pregame. They just came out arrogant thinking since we are Reeltown, they will roll over for us and give us the game. That is not the case.” Johnson gave the Cougars credit

speaking to them as they huddled with the Rebels for a postgame prayer. “Great job Coosa,” Johnson said. “Y’all hit us in the mouth; keep fighting.” Central Coosa coach Brett Thomas was happy with his team’s efforts on the night. “We played a lot better,” he said. “It may have been our best game of the season. I can’t be upset with them, they were competitive.” The Rebels struggled in the first quarter going three and out on the first possession of the game. Central Coosa struck first with Jashaslin James running around right end 9 yards for the score See REELTOWN • Page 15

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Top: Central Coosa’s TD Parker runs against Reeltown’s Chandler Gray (51) and Mike Lowe (22). Above: Central Coosa’s JaMichael Chambliss runs against Reeltown on Friday night.

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Reeltown with five minutes left in the first frame. Coosa held the lead at the quarter break 6-0 but Reeltown took its next drive 65 yards down the field and finished with quarterback Khoner Davis tossing a 28-yard touchdown pass to Trey O’Neal. The Rebels couldn’t convert a twopoint conversion but capitalized on a interception returned by Rasheed Wilson to the 1-yard line. O’Neal was able to punch in on the next play and Reeltown opted to kick the extra point. Reeltown mustered up 63 yards on the ground and 57 more in the air in the first half. Johnson said his team made some mental errors. “We have got to get better every single play and quit worrying about who is lined across from us,” Johnson said. “It is common; a lot of teams do it but it doesn’t make it any less frustrating.” Johnson hopes his team does not overlook an opponent in the future. “Twenty-five percent of our team is doing real good, but we need it from the whole team,” Johnson said. “They were better than us tonight. They were playing 100 percent and we were not.” The Rebels came out in the second half and put away the game with 169 yards on the ground while playing some less experienced players. “We got to rest some guys,” Johnson said. “We had some guys banged up from that three week stretched – that is part of it.” Johnson was happy with the efforts of some of his guys. “Cameron (Faison) and Keke (Hughley) both had good games,” Johnson said. “Trey O’Neal had some huge runs.” The Rebels mustered up 289 yards of total offense on the night behind Faison’s 102 yards on the night including a 32-yard touchdown run. Hughley had 11 touches for 31 yards and O’Neal had two touchdown runs

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Reeltown’s Cameron Faison tries to break the tackle of Central Coosa’s Tahj Robbins.

of 59- and 1- yards. Coosa was held to 168 total yards. TD Parker ran for 58 yards on 13 carries. The Cougars’ Donta Daniel tried to carry his team. He ran for 21 yards on 11 carries and attempted 15 passes. Unfortunately, he went down in a

scramble in the fourth quarter. James came in to finish out the game under center. Thomas was proud of both Daniel and James. “Daniel and James carried us,” Thomas said. “James is our quarterback of the future, he played well

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COUGARS CAN’T CATCH UP Photos by Cliff Williams / Tallapoosa Publishers

Top left: Central Coosa’s Donta Daniel shakes hands with Reeltown players after the game. Daniel went down in the fourth quarter with a foot injury. Top right: The Reeltown High School Marching Rebel Pride performs at halftime. Below: Reeltown’s Khoner Davis throws against Central Coosa. Right: Reeltown coach Matt Johnson prays with his team after a game with Central Coosa.

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Leeds 34, Holtville 21

Greenwave washes over Bulldogs, 34-21 By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For Tallapoosa Publishers

An offense once similar to a green tsunami came in more like the tide Friday night as the Leeds Greenwave washed over the visiting Holtville Bulldogs and their playoff hopes. The 34-21 Leeds win left the Bulldogs afloat in a sea of questions about their future. “I know that we’ve got a tough Talladega team coming in next week that we’ve got to be ready to play,” Holtville coach Jason Franklin said. “We got whipped on both sides of the football tonight. We didn’t execute real well. And I saw things happen tonight that I’ve never seen in my 18 years of coaching.” Holtville pushed ahead 6-0 in the second quarter when quarterback Braxton Buck (14-of22, 215 yards and three scores) connected with JaDarius Carter in the end zone for the touchdown. Leeds blocked the extra point, but Holtville held the 6-0 lead. Then the play of an eighthgrader changed the momentum. Jarad Latta — who Leeds coach Lee Gibson described as having a huge upside — found gaps in the Holtville defense for touchdown passes of 70 and 28 yards giving the Greenwave a 13-6 lead at halftime. “He’s going to be a really good player for us; we just had to get him some confidence,” Gibson said. The tide began to roll in for Leeds in the third quarter when Jakobi Hunter (102 yards rushing and one score) broke free on an 18-yard run. He called

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Edgewood 31, Lakeside 7

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Wildcats stay unbeaten in region with home win By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

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n a cold night in Elmore, it took almost 18 minutes of football for Edgewood’s offense to warm up. However, once the Wildcats got going, it was tough to slow them down. The Wildcats improved to 6-2 on the season and 4-0 in AA-Region 1 with a 31-7 win over Lakeside on Friday night. “Our team was unbelievable to be able to come out here and dominate the game like that,” Edgewood coach Darryl Free said. “We pride ourselves in being a physical football team and I thought we came out and played really physical.” Each team had three offensive drives before points were put up on the score-

board. Edgewood was pinned back on its own 4-yard line after a big punt from Lakeside. The Wildcats needed one first down for some breathing room before striking with a big play to take the momentum. Sophomore quarterback Alex Johnson found junior Kaleb Varner deep down the left sideline for an 89-yard touchdown pass with 6:12 to go in the first half. Johnson completed 10 of his 14 pass attempts for 135 yards and one touchdown during the game. “We made a few mental mistakes in the first quarter but we were able to bounce back,” Free said. “I think this was our most complete performance to date.” Lakeside fumbled the ensuing kickoff and the Wildcat offense was back in business in enemy territory. Six rushing plays See EDGEWOOD • Page 19

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Edgewood took Edgewood 28 yards into the end zone, capped off by Tyler Abernathy’s 17-yard touchdown run. Less than two minutes later, Varner was back at it for the Wildcats. After forcing a three-and-out by Lakeside, Varner fielded a punt and returned it 44 yards. The return set up a 3-yard touchdown run by Kolby Potts to give Edgewood a 21-0 lead at halftime. “I told our guys that this would be a four-quarter battle all week and they answered the call in every way,” Free said. “When we needed big plays, we made big plays and when we needed to impose our will, we imposed our will.” Lakeside (4-3, 3-2) was ready to bring the fight back in the second half. After going 58 yards in seven plays, the Chiefs had a fourth and goal from the 1-yard line. Edgewood’s defense stood strong and Lakeside couldn’t recover. “Defense stepped up so much,” Free said. “That goal line stand was huge and flipped the momentum back. They came through for us in the big moment.” Potts broke a 77-yard run on the next possession to help flip the field for the Wildcats but the team couldn’t score on the drive. Potts finished with 225 rushing yards on 27 carries for Edgewood. The Wildcats relied on their rushing attack in the second half to move the clock. Edgewood finished with 334 rushing yards and averaged 7.1 yards per carry. After a 29-yard field goal by Robert Stewart extended Edgewood’s lead, Varner finished off his night with another big play. He took the ball on a reverse and ran 53 yards into the end zone to put his team up 31-0 in the fourth quarter. Varner had 209 allpurpose yards on 14 touches. “I saw two of my linemen pull and knew it was a touchdown right away,” Varner said. “I just had to kick the jets on.” Edgewood held Lakeside’s offense to 190 yards and is just one of two teams to hold the Chiefs in single digits on the scoreboard. Abernathy led the Wildcats with 9.5 tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss. Sophomore Dawson

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Kolby Potts (6) is tackled by a Lakeside defender in a home football game Friday night.

Owens had an interception for Edgewood. Friday night’s win clinched a top-two finish in the region

for the Wildcats, which means they will get a playoff game at home. Next week’s showdown with Autauga will

be for the region championship. “It feels great,” Potts said. “I don’t think I’ve ever felt

like that before. To go out and do what we’ve done this season, it just blows my mind.”

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Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.