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Man arrested on sex abuse charges Alex City man arrested days after pleading guilty to child abuse By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

An Alexander City man was arrested on sexual abuse charges last week. Tony L. Dates, 53, was arrested

Tuesday on a warrant that was issued Dec. 18, 2017. “It involves a 12-year-old girl,� Alexander City Police Department deputy chief James Easterwood said. “It doesn’t appear to be rape.�

Easterwood explained the delay between the issuance of the warrant and the arrest was because the report was made through a family member in the Montgomery area causing more agencies to be involved in the matter. Dates is being held in the Tallapoosa County Jail on $75,000 bond. To make matters worse, Dates

pleaded guilty in front of Judge Tom Young Jr. just last month to willful abuse of a child in a plea agreement that would have Dates serving four years in prison. The district attorney’s office had reserved the right to sign off on a recommendation until Oct. 29 when Dates is due in court again on the older abuse charge.

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Reminiscing on the fairest childhood costume of all Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series where Outlook staff members will write a Halloween-related editorial piece leading up to Oct. 31. By SANTANA WOOD Design Editor

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hen I think of celebrating Halloween as a child, I instantly think of memories with my mother — my best friend. I think of all the things she’d do to make sure I had a special costume and the lengths she’d go to achieve it. Whether it was homemade or store-bought, she made sure it was just right. My best Halloween memories come from my No. 1 favorite costume, Snow White. At the time, we lived in the very tiny town of Tallapoosa, Georgia. If you think Alexander City is a small town, you haven’t been to Tallapoosa. We had to travel if we wanted to shop, and to do serious shopping at a mall, we had to travel even farther to Douglasville. I remember Mama taking me to the Disney store at the mall, and, being a See COSTUME • Page 10

Thousands take to Wind Creek for festival Photos by Cliff Williams / The Outlook Above: Some campers went so far as to create haunted houses for trick-or-treating at Wind Creek. Thousands attended the event filling the campground and thousands more visited the park for the day to take advantage of the festival and campground trick-or-treat. Right: Brady and Claire Culp take their homemade costumes of a camp fire and camper down the road in a costume parade. See more photos on Page 3 inside.

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World War II vet celebrates 95th birthday By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

A decorated veteran of the Second World War, master craftsman and former art gallery owner will be celebrating his 95th birthday this week. To help mark the occasion, family members gathered at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home for a special celebration. William Denson, Jr. was surrounded by family members at Bill Nichols Saturday morning to celebrate his birthday, including his wife Ruby Denson and children Debbie Denson, William Denson III, Chris Denson, Caroline Denson and stepson Jim Lamdis. William Denson III shared his father’s story, from being born in Selma in 1923 to his time in the military during the war, to what he did prior to becoming a resident at See VETERAN • Page 9

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William Denson, Jr., center, and his family gathered together Saturday to help celebrate Denson’s 95th birthday. Denson served in World War II and was given the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained during the Battle of the Bulge.

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DEAR ABBY: I have two sons, 14 and 10. I just got married a year ago. My husband, “Kurt,” has taken on the father role and does pretty well, although I think he sometimes goes a little overboard. He and my oldest son, “Elijah,” worked on a roof together, and because my son made $200 plus a $70 bonus, Kurt got upset with Elijah when he used his money to buy an Xbox. Kurt thinks Elijah should have bought clothes, toiletries and other things he needs because we aren’t rich. I agree to an extent, but it’s gotten out of hand. Now Kurt is so upset that he doesn’t want to give Elijah another opportunity to make more money for himself. He really made a huge stink about how Elijah spent his money. What to do? -- VERY FRUSTRATED MOM IN MICHIGAN DEAR MOM: “What to do” is to calmly and privately remind your husband that Elijah is 14, and his decisions

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are not always mature ones. Then suggest he and Elijah work out an agreement that in the future when Elijah earns money, a certain percentage of it will be put into savings, another portion will be used for necessities, and the rest can be used for items at his discretion. It’s called budgeting, and it’s an important lesson every teen should learn. DEAR ABBY: My parents -both in their early 90s -- have lived with me for three years because they need care. We have maintained their home all this time, but they will never be able to return there. Although my parents are somewhat cognizant, both suffer with mild dementia and

haven’t been back to their house for nearly two years. We have enlisted the help of an auctioneer and are planning to sell their house and much of the belongings and furniture. Our dilemma is whether or not to tell them. I’m not sure whether it’s kinder to let them believe things are as they have been or tell them differently. -- WHAT’S RIGHT? IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR WHAT’S RIGHT?: You say your parents suffer from mild dementia. The respectful thing to do would be to have a talk with them about it before you do anything. When you do, remind them that because it has been two years, and maintaining two households is so expensive, you think this would be the prudent thing to do. You didn’t mention whether you have your parents’ power of attorney, but if you don’t, you should discuss what you’re planning to do with your lawyer.

DEAR ABBY: I thought I’d share this in reference to the Aug. 22 letter from “Bedroom Secret,” the religious man who feels guilty for using graphic language while making love with his wife. It reminded me of a joke about a young married couple who asked their clergyman if it was a sin to have sex before Sunday morning church services. His reply: “It’s fine as long as you don’t block the aisle.” -- CHUCKLING IN RUTLAND, VERMONT DEAR CHUCKLING: Funny! Your joke reminds ME of a quote from the late playwright Oscar Wilde, who said, “I have no objection to anyone’s sex life as long as they don’t practice it in the street and frighten the horses.” 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 Jacob Maxwell Henderson, Jr. June 1940 - October 2018

Mrs. Emogene Rogers 1925 - 2018

Jacob Henderson, 78, of Alexander City, AL, passed away on October 20, 2018 after an extended illness. Jacob was born on June 20, 1940 to Jake and Lucy Henderson in Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Benjamin Russell in 1958. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy; daughter Elise (Jay) Sailors, son Andrew (Jodi) Henderson; grandchildren, Megan (Josh) Ashcraft, Morgan (Ashley) Maeger, Anna (Josh) Pinkham, Tyler Regelsky, Davis Henderson, Matthew Sailors, Hunter Regelsky, Ethan Henderson, and Sara Grace Henderson. He is also survived by his sister, Martha (Eugene) Loper, as well as 3 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. He loved his family, bragging on his grandchildren, and watching sports, especially Alabama football. A special thank you to the people at Brown Nursing Home for their loving care and support during his final days. A celebration of life will be held at Calvary Heights Baptist Church in Alexander City, AL on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Calvary Heights Baptist Church, 474 7th Way, Alexander City, AL 35010.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Emogene Rogers, 93, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Rev. James Haskins, Rev. Mike Densmore and Pastor Barry Dunn will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Rogers passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Brown Nursing Home. She was born on February 15, 1925 in Elmore County, Alabama to Julius Clark Edwards and Mattie Dee Hodnette Edwards. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and along with her husband they sang in the choir for over 40 years. Mrs. Rogers and her husband established Rogers Auto Supply in 1955, and she continued working there alongside her son after her husband’s death in 2000. She was a member of the basketball team for Wetumpka High School and an avid sports fan of her beloved Auburn Tigers and the Atlanta Braves. Her passions were her church and her family. She is survived by her daughters, Paula Woodward of Pensacola, FL, Catherine Spires (Hank) of Mt. Airy, NC; son, Thomas Edwards Rogers (Rachel) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Jon E. Woodward, Brannon McDaniel (Michael), Allison Gilmore (Bruce), Wil Spires (Elizabeth), and Thomas Edwards Rogers Jr. (Joy Lynne); greatgrandchildren, Jonathan L. Woodward, Tyler G. Woodward, Lindsey R. Gilmore, Ben G. McDaniel, Paige C. McDaniel, Jefferson Spires, Clark C. Gilmore and Anne Porter Spires. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Seaborn Thomas Rogers; parents; three sisters and two brothers. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church, 310 Green Street, Alexander City, Al, 35010 or to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, P O Box 531313, Henderson, NV, 89053. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Charlie Frank Parker Graveside Service for Mr. Charlie Frank Parker will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church Cemetery. Professional service is provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.

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driving under the influence controlled substance. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Coley Creek Road. • Assault was reported on Tidwell Street.

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• Emestine Georgi Dugan, 34, of Dadeville was arrested for theft of property. • Dameyune Kortez Horton, 23, of Huntsville was arrested for robbery and attempting to elude law enforcement. • Harassing

communications was reported on Greenleaf Street. • Criminal trespass was reported on Coley Creek Road. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on S Street. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary and criminal mischief was reported on Booker Street. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Robbery was reported on Hillabee Street. • Theft was reported on Overhill Drive.

October 16

• Justin Wade Towry, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Harley Wayne Johnston, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Criminal mischief and criminal trespass was reported on Milton Nunn

Drive. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported on Woodlawn Drive. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Warren Circle. • Identity theft was reported on Raintree Drive. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Hillabee Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department October 16

• Lori Johnston of Hillabee Parke Avenue in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Cory Edwards of O Street in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear child support and failure to appear driving while suspended.

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TRICK-OR-TREAT Photos by Cliff Williams / The Outlook Top left: Xander Colley, 5, of Augusta, Georgia gives the pingpong ball a toss to win a goldfish at Saturday’s Fall Festival at Wind Creek. Thousands attended the event filling the campground and thousands more visited the park for the day to take advantage of the festival and campground trick-or-treat. Top right: Children take part in trick-or-treating at Wind Creek. Middle left: Two young girls try their luck at the duck pond drawing for prizes. Below right and left: Children take part in trick-or-treating at Wind Creek.

Stephens holding family movie night tonight By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Parents and students at Stephens Elementary School will have the chance to enjoy a show on the silver screen while raising money for one of the school’s organizations tonight as the school hosts one of its regular family movie night events. “We have movie nights like this to benefit our academic booster club,” academic booster club sponsor and instructional coach Ivy Pike said. “Admission to the event is free, but we will be selling concessions like popcorn, pizza, candy, water and soda.” Shown in the gym, the movie will be a familyfriendly feature, though Pike said she does not want to reveal which film will be shown until the event itself to keep the students interested and excited for the show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at 6. Everyone is encouraged to bring a blanket, chair or stadium seat, as the gym floor will serve as the seating area. Since starting the movie night series last year, this event has become fairly popular among students and their parents, Pike said, with parents sharing a mul-

titude of positive comments, especially given how expensive going to a movie theater can be. “This has been a successful event for us in the past,” Pike said. “The biggest turnout we had last year was 75, so we always hope for a good turnout. We never know how many people will come out.” The mission of the academic booster club, which this movie night is helping support, is to enhance academic success and achievement for all students at Stephens. This is accomplished, according to Pike, by rewarding students for their hard work and their efforts in the classroom on a daily basis. “We started holding an awards day at the end of the first semester, in addition to the one we normally hold at the end of the school year,” Pike said. “We purchase ribbons and certificates to hand out to the students during this.” In addition to tonight’s movie night, Pike said Thursday nights in November will be Papa John’s nights, with proceeds from this fundraiser also going to support the academic booster club. “We’re hoping for a good turnout (tonight),” Pike said.

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weeks? The Outlook hopes you have. If you haven’t, there is still time. We want to encourage you to study up instead of “throwing a dart” at the ballot. Have you taken time to look over literature from campaigns, at reports from multiple media sources and talked to friends about the candidates in the election? If you haven’t, The Outlook thinks you should, but just what are good sources? The campaigns are a good place to start. Most have websites you can visit, but don’t stop there. Take a look at a variety of media reports. Don’t just look at one article or one source. If you look at something from what some may label as right-wing media, take a look at the left too. Talking to friends can be great, but remember they may be a lot like you and not see all a candidate has to offer both good and bad. If you are a Democrat, have a civil conversation with a Republican about the issues and candidates. No matter what party you consider yourself a part of, most seeking public office want to help. Locally take a look at the Tallapoosa County Commission. If you notice, there are some who are strong Republicans and others who are strong Democrats, but they put politics aside to try to do what is best for Tallapoosa County. They have learned bringing the politics to the table makes decision making difficult if not impossible. Yes, they do have their disagreements, but they all have what is best for the community in mind. When they do disagree, they talk things out in a civil manner and in the end find a common ground. The Outlook encourages everyone to find someone different from themselves to talk about things in the community. In the end you will make a new friend and might discover you have a new perspective on a matter.

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eorge Washington was our first, and perhaps best, president. One of his primary goals for the new nation was unity, and he worked tirelessly to arbitrate differences between and among political leaders, choosing not to join any political party. Washington served two terms, though he considered retiring after one term. Oddly enough, two political rivals, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, both encouraged Washington to serve a second term for the sake of the union. In his farewell address, Washington warned the people of the intrinsic dangers of political parties. “Without looking forward to an extremity of this kind (which nevertheless ought not to be entirely out of sight), the common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it. “It serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with illrounded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another; foments occasionally riot and insurrection.” In subsequent administrations, the parties flourished and grew and battled all the other parties, yet they all shared the same goal: growing the power of the federal government. The Constitution had delegated most government duties and protection of

DANIEL L. GARDNER Columnist rights to the states and the people. As parties began to dominate government in the capital, politicians made laws and created bureaucracies to increase powers of the federal government. While politicians worked to grow the power and scope of the federal government, they continually raised and fought over issues of their own making, dividing citizens into political camps just as Washington and other founders had predicted, and with the same anticipated outcomes. Every national election in my lifetime has been deemed “the most important election” in our lifetimes. 2018 midterm elections are no exception. Polls, politicians and pundits predict Democrats will take back the House and Republicans will gain a couple of seats in the Senate. Of all the presidents from the past 100 years, Trump is arguably the least partisan and most pragmatic. Trump has probably been a registered Democrat for more years than registered Republican, and he has given millions of dollars to politicians across the political spectrum including the Clintons. Out of 19 Republican candidates, Trump was my 19th choice. Nevertheless, Trump may prove to be the best president out of

all the 2016 candidates if he maintains his pragmatic approach to solving both domestic and international challenges. Unfortunately, though Republicans controlled both houses of Congress the past two years, #NeverTrump Republicans and lock-step Democrats along with their kissing cousins in the media thwarted Trump’s policies, positions, and initiatives as effectively as a divided government. If Democrats take the House, Nancy Pelosi and her legions of storm troopers in the House and media will impede, vilify and denigrate every Trump decision, policy and initiative. In that sense, political parties’ goals and actions have remained the same since Washington’s day. Washington’s prescient warnings have become today’s news: “It serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-rounded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another; foments occasionally riot and insurrection.” Voters would do well to remember party politicians created “false alarms,” kindled “the animosity of one part against another,” and fomented riots and insurrection. Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Starkville, Mississippi. You may contact him at PJandMe2@ gmail.com, or interact with him on the ClarionLedger website.

Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn. Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30, which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov

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America has reached a dangerous point in its history. The danger from within is as bad, or worst, as the danger from without. We neglected to teach our children America’s History and the History of our LORD, the creator of Heaven and our beloved Earth. The result of that, is a very ungodly America.

With very little to no knowledge of God, the Holy Bible, or of His moral rules of behavior. Now we see masked mobs attacking their fellow Americans praying, or going to voting places. We see leaders suggesting harassment of Republicans and their families where ever they can be found. All this while the police are not allowed to arrest the unlawful evil doers. Even Hillary, twice

presidential candidate, believes their side is civilized. However, a nation that murders innocent unborn babies, is not a civilized nation. It is a murderous nation in God’s eye. Most men of God now believe the end of time could occur any day, now that Israel exists as a nation as prophesied. But God decides when! Manuel Ybarra, Jr. Coalgate, Oklahoma

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A sloth is a type of mammal that lives in the tropical forests of Central and South America and is most well-known for how slowly they move about. Sloths are usually around two feet tall and live in the trees. They have two or three toes, depending on the species, with long claws and small, round faces. Sloths are almost always seen in the trees and never on the ground. This is because sloths cannot walk. When on the ground, they must pull themselves around by their claws; this makes them very susceptible to danger from other animals. For this reason, they almost never leave the trees. Sloths move about slowly and silently from branch to branch. Often, they hang in the trees, but they will also sit among the branches. Sloths are a brownish color, but they sometimes appear to be green because they are also covered in a type of algae RQ WKHLU IXU 7KH DOJDH KHOS WR FDPRXÀDJH WKHP LQ WKH WUHHV 6ORWKV DUH PRVWO\ QRFWXUQDO $ IHZ species are awake some during the day, but for the most part, they sleep during the day and roam through the trees at night to eat leaves and fruit. They also sometimes eat insects. Although sloths cannot walk, they are incredibly good swimmers and are very agile in the water. he six species of sloth living, living the pygmy sloth is a critically endangered species, while the Of the ned sloth is considered vulnerable. vuln maned

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Oct. 24 - 25

BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: VCCA is holding a basic computer class Oct. 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. The class offers two modules. The first covers hardware and using a mouse, clicking, double clicking, dragging, cutting and pasting. Module Two is for email and exploring the internet and social networking. There is a $20 registration fee and participants should register before the first class. The class is limited to five participants per class determined by the order registered. Please call VCCA by noon Monday, Oct. 22 to reserve a space.

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LUNCH AND LEARN: VCCA is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday, Oct. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. Alexander City Police Captain James Orr will talk about ways to protect oneself from identity theft. Bring a sack lunch and VCCA will provide dessert and tea. VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280. Please call 256-234-0347 by noon Tuesday, Oct. 23 to reserve a space. FALL FESTIVAL: Ivy Creek Hospice is hosting a fall festival Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Dadeville at 201 Mariarden Road. There will be bouncy houses, roasted corn, petting zoo, cake walk, Sonny’s Hotdogs, games, prizes and more. CHOIR CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell and Alexander City Middle School choral departments are hosting their fall choir concert at Calvary Heights Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at Calvary Heights Baptist Church. It will feature the middle school chorus, gospel choir varsity singers and more. The public is invited. CARNIVAL: Adams Health and Rehab is hosting its annual Halloween Carnival from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 25. Tickets are five for a $1 or 25 cents each. There will be plenty of fun and games. For more information contact activity director Linda Young at (256) 3290847. All proceeds go toward the residents’ Christmas.

Oct. 25-28

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting a National Women’s Conference Oct. 25 - 28 at the Liberty Life Christian Center. Supplication will be at 9 a.m. daily, Women in Training is at noon and Profound Women of Evangelism is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are three seminars for Young Adult Women. Sunday, Oct. 28 is climax day with Natasha Mitchell of Lufkin, Texas. Mother Ola P. Traylor is superintendant and founder and chief administrator is Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor.

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WILDCAT DASH: The 5th Annual Radney Elementary School Wildcat Dash is Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 a.m. at Radney Elementary. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Run. Register by Sept. 7 to get a T-shirt. Fun runners are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. FARM DAY: Meadows Farm is hosting a Farm Day Festival to benefit the Meadows Scholarship Funds for Tallapoosa County Schools, Mt. Carmel Baptist Youth and Tallapoosa County Crisis Center Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It costs $2 to enter and vendors are welcome to rent a space for $10. For more information email meadowsfarmal@gmail.com.

The farm is located at 3547 Dudleyville Road in Dadeville. DRUG TAKE BACK: The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force will be hosting a drug take back event at Walgreens in Alexander City Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. OLD FARM DAY: The Weogufka Center’s Annual Old Farm Day is Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will by syrup making, an antique car show and vendors. Concessions will be sold and the museum will be open. Admission is $5 per car. CARNIVAL: A “Good Ole Days” Halloween Carnival will be at the Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville, Saturday. Oct. 27 from 5 p.m. - until. There will be many booths like cake walk, roulette wheel, fish pond, ring toss, basketball throw, helium balloons, photo cut-out stands, dart board, bowling, bean-bag toss, duck pond, ping-the-pong, animal walk, bouncy house, bingo, face painting, football throw, palm reading, tattoo parlor and more. Children 12 and younger will receive 10 free tickets to selected booths. Food items include hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, candied apples, popcorn, candy, chips and drinks. EASTERN STAR CELEBRATION: The 105th celebration fo the Cottage Grove Chapter 313 Order of Eastern Star is 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Morning Star District Center building on County Road 30 in the Cottage Grove Community. Rev. Rosevelt Gregory is the speaker.

Sunday, Oct. 28

FOUNDERS DAY: GAP Fellowship Church is celebrating its 19th Annual Founder’s Day Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2:30 p.m. with special guest Rev. Robert Williams of Peace & Goodwill Baptist Church. Lou Benson is pastor of Gap Fellowship. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bradford United Methodist Church is hosting its annual homecoming celebration Sunday, Oct. 28 at 10:30 am. The guest speaker will be Rev. Alex Beaube. Special music will be provided by “The Wilkes.” There will be a fellowship dinner following the service. FALL FESTIVAL: First Baptist Church is hosting a fall festival Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be held in the Family Life Center and parking lot. Parking will be available behind the Family Life Center. There will be games, fun and fellowship for everyone. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is holding its 149th Church Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m. Rev. David Coe is the guest minister. Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. is pastor of Mt. Olive.

Monday, Oct. 29

FALL FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting a Fall Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. The public is invited.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

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.

Wednesday, October 31

TRUNK OR TREAT: Central Alabama Community College is hosting a trunk or treat Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CACC baseball field. There will be games, candy and fun for children up to sixth grade. VETERAN’S PROGRAM: The New Adka Community Development Center is hosting a Veterans Program October 31 at 11 a.m. at 59 North Thornton Road in Dadeville. The speaker is Eugene Benford, U.S. Army Retired Commander CSO DAV Representative. Lyman Ward Military Academy and Avery Martin will be special guests. Everyone is invited. For more information contact Evelyn Johnson at 256-896-2702 or Mary Greathouse at 256-896-2729. FALL FESTIVAL: Family Worship Center is hosting a fall festival Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. There will be a trunk or treat, duck pond, coke toss, cake walk, fishing and bean bag toss.

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Thursday, November 1

LUNCH AND LEARN: VCCA is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday, November 1 from noon to 1 p.m. with registered nurse Sandra Patten who will present “Tackling Getting Older.” Bring a sack lunch and VCCA will provide dessert and tea. VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280. Please call 256-234-0347 by noon Tuesday, Oct. 30 to reserve a space.

Sunday, November 4

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its 89th Church Anniversary Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Pastor Tyrone Edwards of New Spirit Baptist Church in Opelika. Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. is pastor of New Harmony Baptist Church.

Tuesday, November 6

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. SOUP LUNCHEON: The First United Methodist Church UMW Election Day Soup Luncheon is Tuesday, November 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The cost is $7 and includes vegetable beef soup, cornbread, drink and a dessert.

Thursday, November 8

LUNCH AND LEARN: VCCA is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday, November 8 from noon to 1 p.m. with River Bank and Trust’s Randy Dawkins who will talk about better banking practices and scams for seniors. Bring a sack lunch and VCCA will provide dessert and tea. VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280. Please call 256-234-0347 by noon Tuesday, November 6 to reserve a space.

Friday, November 9

CHURCH SINGING: The McKameys will be performing at 7 p.m. Friday, November 9 at the Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street. Tony Harris is the pastor of Family Worship Center.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You feel energized and will express a depth within you that others rarely see. You likely have decided to present yourself as an obstacle to someone’s controlling tendencies. You could be stunned by this person’s reaction. Do what’s best for you. Tonight: Make an appearance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Take some time to think through some of your recent decisions. Some of them may have been based on assumptions, not truths. In the next few weeks, you will discover that a loved one can become quite challenging. Maintain your distance. Tonight: Attempt to get some quiet time. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Emphasize what you Ă„nd positive about the large number of associates and friends you have. You have many diɈerent ideas to ponder. Your loved ones won’t hesitate to point out a gap in your thinking. Be grateful for their awareness, not resentful. Tonight: Among the crowds. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You cannot handle everything that is happening around you. You certainly express a buoyant personality and a willingness to accommodate others. However, when too many requests head your way simultaneously, you could act out or feel pressured. Tonight: Be in the limelight. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Reach out to someone at a distance who means a lot to you. Do not hesitate to share what is on your mind. You probably will be greeted by several suggestions. Verbalizing your goals and desires is the Ă„rst step toward manifesting them. Tonight: Avoid hassles and diɉcult people. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Express your desires in a concrete way. Someone will be delighted by your thoughtfulness. You might seriously consider letting go of a complicated scenario that proves to be a hassle. If it comes into play again, you are likely to blow a fuse. Tonight: Be present with a loved one.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You often feel like you are on a roll, but it could be hard to feel that way today. One interference sets oɈ one problem, which triggers another one. Don’t worry, though, because no matter what, you will come out on top. Try to avoid hassles. Tonight: Say “yesâ€? to a caring oɈer. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your intensity emerges in the moment. Often when people are interacting with you, they completely forget what they were going to say; your presence can be overwhelming. Use your allure well, when it counts. Tonight: Someone close to you surprises you with his or her actions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) When faced with a hassle, you come up with solution after solution. Others are in awe of your incredible imagination. Be open to an unexpected happening that could cause you to look at a set of problems differently. Simplify matters rather than complicate them. Tonight: Out late. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You could be deep into considering how to deal with a hassle and Ă„guring out the best way to appease the other party. You do not feel comfortable with uproar, especially if you’re surrounded by it at home and in your personal life. Do your best to keep the peace. Tonight: Relax at home. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You are able to make a diɈerence once you initiate a discussion. Conversations could come in from out of left Ă„eld, revealing startling information. Once you’ve digested what you have heard, you might have a lot to share. Tonight: Do not get into a tiɈ with a friend. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Take incoming news with a grain of salt. Decide not to get involved until you know more. Pressure builds when dealing with an older relative. The unexpected occurs. Don’t be so Ă„xated on having a situation go a certain way. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner and a special dessert.

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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

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

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 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 Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.

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

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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

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

Cabin in the Woods Atop Lookout Mountain 1 mile from Mentone Village. $300 for four nights. Accommodates four people. (205)903-4223

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

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Bill Nichols. “He was a competitive golfer growing up, winning several tournaments at the time,� Denson said. “He is also a master craftsman in woodwork and is quite an artist, working in oils, charcoal and other things.� Around the time the United States became fully involved in World War II, Denson said his father enlisted with the U.S. Army Air Force with the dream of becoming a pilot, but instead eventually wound up serving in the infantry. By 1944, William Denson, Jr. was fighting the Germans in France as the United States pushed deeper into Axis-held territory. However, during the German offensive in the Ardennes Forest in the winter of 1944-45, also known as the Battle of the Bulge, Denson was wounded in the fighting. “He took shrapnel from a grenade right here,� Ruby Denson said as she motioned to her right hip. “It also affected his hearing.� After being wounded, William Denson, Jr. was first taken to a hospital in Paris to receive treatment, then finished his recovery at a hospital in New Orleans. As a result of his wounds, Denson received the Purple Heart and was granted an honorable discharge from the service. After the war, Denson attended the University of Alabama, majoring in art while working in a cabinet shop. It was shortly after being discharged he met

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and married his first wife, Natalie Hodges Denson. The two shared a lovely marriage together until her untimely passing in the early 1980s. Over the years, Denson worked with a company in Selma making specialized wooden golf putters, as a mall manager in Montgomery and even owned his own art gallery in the Birmingham area for a number of years. Like many veterans returning home from combat, Denson’s son said he has spoken little over the years about his experiences during the war, but more recently, he has recalled a few details, namely nightmares of seeing the bodies of his fellow soldiers being destroyed. While not having said a lot about his time in the service, he has been very vocal about having served and doing his part during the war. “He’s said he was disenchanted when he received his discharge because of his wounds,� Denson said. After several enjoyable moments at Bill Nichols, the family loaded up for a special outing to help celebrate William Denson, Jr.’s birthday. Everyone was excited to be spending this time together and celebrating this momentous occasion. “He is one of a kind,� William Denson III said. “He was always giving himself for others. He is a very spiritual man, and thanks to him, we all share that same faith. We’re proud of him and thankful to call him our father.�

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Walter L. Walton and Leticia A. Walton, husband and wife, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 20th day of January, 2006, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Recorded Card 213122; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on September 18, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: One

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(1) dwelling house and one acre of land, known as part of the Estate of Ann Herren, deceased, said lot bounded as follows: on the North by property of H. K. Hanson; on the east by Highland Avenue; on the South by G. P. Jenkins Estates; on the West by property of W. J. Hicks. The lot having a length of 255 feet East and West, and a width of 170 feet and 10 inches North and South and being in the Town of Camp Hill, being part of Section 21, Township 21, Range 24 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama and being the same property as that described in deed made by W. M. Conine and wife to Mrs. Lavinia B. Williamson and others, recorded in Vol. 18, page 87, Record of Deed of Tallapoosa County. Property street address for informational purposes: 157 Conine Street, Camp Hill, AL 36850 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 10/18/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 12/06/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

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open top pipe; thence North 02° 33’ 31â€? West 151.26 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; situated in the Northwest of Section 3, Township 21 North, Range 23 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 233 E Hewsten St, Dadeville, AL 36853. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLUHFWRUV DWtorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6KDSLUR and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust, and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on March 27, 2009 by Anthony Scott Baker and wife, Christy Baker, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Castle Mortgage Corporation, and recorded in Instrument # at 247075 on April 2, 2009, LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage $FTXLVLWLRQ 7UXVW DV UHĂ€HFWed by instrument recorded in Instrument #, 273221; Instrument #, 286744; Instrument #, 323660 and of the VDPH 2IÂżFH 6KDSLUR DQG Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on November 26, 2018, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Tallapoosa County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Dadeville, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to wit: Begin at a found open top at a fence corner marking the Northwest corner of Section 3, Township 21 North, Range 23 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama; thence North 85° 36’ 26â€? East along an old fence and remnants thereof (also, a faded orange line) 1380.77 feet to a found rock corner; thence South 02° 30’ 18â€? East along an old fence and the remnants thereof (also, a faded orange line) 848.90 feet to a set “PKâ€? nail in the base of a tree at the approximate center of a branch; thence along said branch the following nineteen (19) courses: (1) South 75° 17’ 54â€? West 39.94 feet; (2) North 84° 03’ 11â€? West 53.04 feet; (3) North 72° 41’ 07â€? West 40.14 feet; (4) North 74° 20’ 10â€? West 48.74 feet; (5) South 85° 01’ 53â€? West 68.31 feet; (6) South 86° 51’ 41â€? West 50.17 feet; (7) North 78° 44’ 19â€? West 36.22 feet; (8) South 74° 37’ 32â€? West 38.66 feet; (9) South 61° 31’ 32â€? West 24.50 feet; (10) North 83° 17’ 37â€? West 28.85 feet; (11) South 79° 47’ 53â€? West 78.27 feet; (12) South 86° 35’ 50â€? West 59.60 feet; (13) South 63° 48’ 07â€? West 151.40 feet; (14) South 70° 17’ 41’’ West 68.50 feet; (15) North 79° 01’ 04â€? West 96.08 feet; (16) North 43° 33’ 20â€? West 77.90 feet; (17) North 62° 10’ 38â€? West 72.61 feet; (18) North 47° 20’ 38â€? West 82.47 feet; (19) North 66° 39’ 35â€? West 95.93 feet to a set capped rebar marked “DM COOK 11530â€?; thence leave said branch West 260.00 feet to a found open top pipe; thence North 03° 38’ West along an old fence and the remnants thereof 496.70 feet to a found

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 18016321, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Alexander City Outlook: Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2018 FC/BAKER, A.

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Coley files paperwork for next month’s election By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Special / The Outlook

Pictured are, from left, TPI newspaper design editor Santana Wood at age 7 as Snow White, her mother Traci Youngblood Davis and her sister Andi Wood, dressed as Jessie from ‘Toy Story.’

Costume kid who had never been to Disney World, that store — to me — was “the happiest place on earth.” We left the store where it felt dreams really could come true with a Snow White costume in tow. I never had a costume that fancy before. It had a big, white collar, with a blue velvet torso, red, puffy capped sleeves and a golden yellow, sparkly skirt full of tulle. The best part of my costume was the lipstick. I’m convinced today, at 24, my childhood Snow White costume is the reason I love lipstick so much. Mama let me wear her best red, and she applied it to my 7-year-old lips just like she would her own. I thought it was the best thing ever. She taught me how to put it on my little cupid’s bow just right, pat my lips to blend it together and blot it on a piece of tissue to tone it down just a touch. I got to wear some of her blush, too. For the finishing touch, Mama tied a red ribbon in my hair. Being Snow White was more than just having a fancy costume from a fancy store. It was time spent with my biggest fan — the woman who did everything she could to make me feel special every day of the year, not just on Halloween. Today, it’s a memory

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that has always stuck with me. Even though Snow White was my favorite costume, there are more I remember fondly: 2. Witch. Despite it being a pretty typical thing to dress up as, it was one of my favorites. I had a doll I carried everywhere with me. Her name was Molly, a character from “The Big Comfy Couch” in the ’90s. Not only did Mama make sure my witch costume was perfect, but she made sure Molly had a matching one that was just as special. 3. Baby Bop. OK, I was 3 years old — cut me some slack here. Besides “The Big Comfy Couch,” “Barney & Friends” was my favorite TV show. I had a little stuffed Baby Bop, too. 4. Hippie. I think I’ve been a hippie for Halloween more than once. My nanny grew up in the ’60s, and she passed her love for that genre of music down to Mama, and her to me. Oldschool music and peace and love are in my blood. 5. Mulan. Somehow I got to get another costume from the Disney store, and this one was almost equally as magical as the first. Mama put my hair in a bun with chopstick hair accessories, and I got to wear more lipstick. What more could a little girl ask for?

Coley

Ballots were already printed for the Nov. 6 general election when T.C. Coley filed paperwork Thursday with the Alabama Secretary of State office for the upcoming election. The paperwork has been around for statewide races since becoming law in 2011 and in June of 2017 the Secretary of State made it a requirement for all candidates seeking an office but only those in municipal elections. The requirement has all candidates filing an appointment of principal campaign committee within five days of qualifying for the office candidates seek. Subsequent filings with the Secretary of State are required once a candidate receives or spends $1,000 on a campaign. Coley ran unopposed in the June Democrat primary for Tallapoosa County District 1 commissioner, an office he has held for 20 years. He acknowledged the issue and made the correct filings. “It was an oversight on my part,” Coley said Thursday. “I made the filings (Thursday) with the Secretary of State office.” The other filings with the Secretary of State office are required when a candidate spends $1,000 on their campaign. “I have not yet hit the threshold,” Coley said. “I expect I probably will in the next few days.” The filings were previously filed with county probate judge election officials. “In the past if you registered with the (local) party you were good,” Coley said. Tallapoosa County Democrat party interim chair Carol Gowan confirmed Coley had talked to her well before the June primary. “He qualified with me,” Gowan said. Clay Howell at the Alabama Secretary of State office confirmed Coley filed his paperwork Thursday and the next paperwork due is when he spends $1,000 on his campaign. They also confirmed the process both

current and in the past for county commissioners. “Candidates are required within five days of (qualifying) of setting up their committee on our website,” Howell said. “In the past, they would have filed with the probate judge.” Howell said the Secretary of State’s office had no power to levy fines or penalties. “The policing part of this is left up to the Ethics Commission,” Howell said. The Alabama Legislature passed Act 687 in 2011 amending Section 17-5-8 of the 1975 Code of Alabama to require more frequent filing of campaign reports and for the Alabama Secretary of State office to set up a website to handle the filings. “Beginning after the 2012 election cycle, regardless of whether a candidate has opposition in any election, monthly reports not later than the second business day of the subsequent month, beginning 12 months before the date of any primary, special, runoff, or general election for which a political action committee or principal campaign committee receives contributions or makes expenditures with a view toward influencing such election’s result,” the code now reads. “A monthly report shall include all reportable transactions for the previous full month period.” Coley faces Republican candidate Mark Lamborne of Alexander City Nov. 6.

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Kenneth Boone Photography 2018 Halloween Photo Packages These images will be full length to show off costumes and we will have a backdrop featuring hay bales and pumpkins. Payment by check or cash required at the time of photo. Photo packages will be available for pick-up at The Alexander City Outlook beginning on Tuesday, November 19th. You do not have to purchase a photo package to be in The Outlook. For more information please contact The Outlook at 256-234-4281.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

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SETTLING FOR SECOND BEST Wildcats defeat Russell County, fall to Opelika in area tourney

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After making quick work of Russell County in the Class 6A Area 6 volleyball tournament, Benjamin Russell had the tables turned on it against Opelika. The Wildcats played like a well-oiled machine in their first match of Monday night’s tournament, but it was Opelika that looked unbeatable in the championship. The host Bulldogs defeated Benjamin Russell in straight sets to take the title. Despite the loss, the Wildcats still advance to the regional tournament, which begins Thursday in Montgomery. “In the first set, you take away the jitters of the area tournament, of wanting to do good and wanting to win, and we’re right there,” BRHS coach Magan Ford said. “I was proud of them for sticking with it and fighting, but we just have to clean up the little things.”

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Benjamin Russell’s Bre Smith (20) goes up for a block against Opelika’s Mattrice Harris on Monday.

Despite the scores — Opelika won, 25-16, 25-16, 25-11 — Benjamin Russell gave the Bulldogs everything

it had. Especially during the first set, the teams fought like cats and dogs with several

AREA CHAMPS:

points lasting over a minute. Baylee Adkins led a backrow defense that was flying all over the place, sticking with

Generals win pair of straight-set matches

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Hosting the Class 2A Area 9 tournament Monday, the Horseshoe Bend Generals found themselves facing off against two sets of Bulldogs. After dispatching the LaFayette Bulldogs in the first round, the Generals had one final hurdle standing between them and the area title: the Ranburne Bulldogs. When the dust cleared, Horseshoe Bend claimed the area title in straight sets, 25-16, 25-19, 25-18. “I told our girls that ultimately, our season goal was to win an area championship, and I told them this was the last step in the process to obtaining our goal,” Horseshoe Bend coach Julie Turner said. “I told them that if they come out and play like they know how, without errors or with fewer errors than normal, then we would do well and we did.” Horseshoe Bend looked full of confidence in the first set, but a handful of errors in the second and third frames allowed Ranburne to stick around. The Generals held a commanding 10-2 lead in the second set, but a few hits out of bounds and into the net allowed the Bulldogs to tie the set up, 17-17, but a Ranburne serve into the net and a pair of kills gave Horseshoe Bend enough of a spark to put away the second set. “We just got complacent

LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

Alabama’s reign is good for college football

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Above: The Horseshoe Bend volleyball team and coaching staff celebrate Monday night after defeating Ranburne for the Class 2A Area 9 championship. Below: Abby Cheatham (1) gets a return started for Horseshoe Bend against Ranburne.

in what we were doing,” Turner said. “We kind of knew our strengths, so we just kinda started getting complacent in what we were doing, not really focusing on every point like we should. We have a tendency, if we have one error, then it kind of trickles into five and six errors and that’s what happened in that second game.” The Generals found their groove again in the third frame, cutting down on the errors and regaining their focus to build up a strong lead. Ranburne attempted a serious comeback with Horseshoe Bend only a few

points away from victory, but the Generals made enough strong hits and forced enough mistakes out of the Bulldogs to stifle the

comeback and claim the area championship. With the team now heading for the regional See GENERALS • Page 12

Benjamin Russell takes first at Lake Martin STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

A lot of firsts were checked off for Benjamin Russell’s fishing team this weekend at a tournament on Lake Martin. For the first time in the team’s young history, it won the tourney and also had a boat finish first overall for the first time in a tournament of this size. In fact, Benjamin Russell placed half of its boats in the top five. Wilson Hays and Hamp Meadows won overall, bringing in five fish

every ball and fighting to keep points alive. The biggest issue for Benjamin Russell against Opelika was its serve receive, something that’s usually a strength for the Wildcats. “We pride ourselves on serve receive,” Ford said. “We practice serve receive every time and then to come out and let someone beat us there, we can’t do that. Especially in the playoffs, you can’t let somebody keep a serve.” The Wildcats ended the match with seven errors on serve receive in addition to eight Opelika aces. Benjamin Russell also struggled with starting sets well, which was the Wildcats’ doom in the second set. Opelika soared out to a 10-0 lead in the second set behind the serve of Claire Worth, who had four aces in the run. The Wildcats ended up losing the game by nine points. See WILDCATS • Page 12

with a total weight of 20.74 pounds. Their bag was more than a pound bigger than the runners-up. Hays won the big fish award with a 3.09pound bass. Also placing in the top five for the Wildcats were Slade Davis and Mary Beth

Coker and Jackson Fuller and Davis Barnett. Davis and Coker’s weight was 13.74, which was good enough for fourth overall, while Fuller and Barnett followed closely behind in fifth place with a weight of 13.59 pounds. Jackson McMichen and Garrett Jones earned ninth place for the Wildcats with a weight of 13.16. Also competing in Saturday’s tournament were Dadeville and Reeltown, which placed second and fourth as a team, respectively. The

Tigers’ best boat finish was captured by Dillon Burns and Alex Ray, who caught a bag worth 18.65 pounds, good enough for third place. During the fall, the teams are competing in a fourtournament series called the Three River Throw Down. After two tournaments, BRHS leads the standings with a total of 1,764 pounds. Closely behind are Wetumpka (1,725) and Smiths Station (1,722). Dadeville is currently seventh, and Reeltown is eighth. The next tournament is Nov. 10 on Lake Jordan.

he grumbling tweets began sometime after Alabama jumped on top of Tennessee 14-0 early in the first quarter. “I truly mean this in the most complimentary way imaginable, but Nick Saban and his program are sucking the life out of college football.”, wrote one Tennessee beat writer. Others shared his sentiment by complaining essentially Nick Saban’s latest version of the Crimson Tide is just too dang good and therefore bad for the sport. To the argument a welloiled, highly-evolved, intensely-built football team is unhealthy for college football, I have only this to say: “Child…Please.” Before I go on, I am not anointing the Tide the champions of football just yet. There are still many perilous bridges to cross and college football can get nuttier than a retirement party at Planters. With that acknowledgment out of the way, I readily admit anything short of an undefeated season for ’Bama would be shocking at this point. But to say Alabama’s recent mind-boggling dominance is bad for college football is flat out wrong. Are the Patriots bad for the NFL? The Warriors bad for the NBA? Is UCONN bad for women’s college basketball? I would argue those three respective dynasties have helped their sports. They are the bullseyes for all of the other teams … just like Alabama. Another apt comparison — although it isn’t a team sport — to what this Alabama a team is would be Tiger Woods in his prime during The Masters. At times, it just seemed…. Unfair. Of course, it is not unfair; Woods (like Alabama now) at his height was just what happens when an unmatched, unnatural work ethic collides with uncanny See ROBINSON • Page 12

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Green Team wins ACYS U6 fall league Submitted / The Outlook

The Green Team won first place in the Alexander City Youth Soccer league for the U6 fall season. Team members included, from left to right, coach Lance Gilbert, Colin Spivey, Ramsey Patterson, Harris Gamble, Grayson Gamble, Landon Winters, Cruz Loyo, Jackson Gilbert and Parker Ann Gaston.

Robinson

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natural abilities. Think about it another way: When we all listen to the typical sports-talk drivel spouting from mindless talking heads littered throughout radio and TV land (that reminds me, be sure to tune in to all Sportzblitz programming on WKGA!), what are the usual complaints from the homer-ific hosts? “Why can’t Gus Malzahn adapt his offense to fit his players?” “How does Georgia allow so many big plays to LSU?” “What on Earth was Ohio State doing Saturday against Purdue?” Those are all pretty familiarsounding questions, right? Well, Nick Saban and his staff evaluate their team every week, every day and every minute. They identify their own weaknesses and strengthen them. They explore their own tendencies. They challenge their players and demand excellence. They don’t play favorites; they play the best players. The ’Bama staff does all of these things and it does them better than anyone. Oh, and it also recruits more effectively than anyone, too, because Alabama goes after highly skilled talent that doesn’t rest on its laurels. That helps. My point is this Tide program simply outworks the competition. That effort leads to unprecedented achievements the likes of which we have never seen. So, why is that a bad thing? It’s not. It’s actually a great teaching point: Work hard, continue to improve and compete against your own high expectations and success will follow. I suppose fans of others teams assume bludgeoning opponents week after week can get stale. There’s usually a lot more drama on TNT afternoon programming than during an Alabama game. But like many ’Bama fans, I am having the time of my life. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

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tournament in Huntsville Thursday, Turner said limiting errors and not being overwhelmed by the environment will be key focus points for her young squad. “If we can play like we know how, I think we’ll do fine,” Turner said. “They have to learn to let (errors) go. When you make one error, you’ve got to just let it go and continue to work toward the other points.” At the same time, Turner said there was a bit of uncertainty going into the area tournament. The Generals have not frequently matched up against a number of the teams they may face in Huntsville. Earlier in the day, the Generals topped LaFayette in straight sets to secure a spot in both the area tournament finals and the regional tournament. “We played really well (against LaFayette),” Turner said. “We cut down on our errors, which was the key and one of our focus points for the game. We did very well against them.”

Benjamin Russell’s Brooklyn Edwards (6) puts up a block against Russell County’s Kaleigh Elkins on Monday night.

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“Opelika is disciplined and they’re smart,” Ford said. “They were making adjustments to what we were doing, and we weren’t adjusting to what they were doing.” Although Benjamin Russell lost its final set by the worst score of the night, it was the only set in which the Wildcats led. BRHS jumped out to a quick 6-4 lead in the third set, but that was quickly erased as Opelika finished the frame on a 21-5 run. Earlier in the day, Benjamin Russell defeated Russell County in straight sets, winning 25-15, 25-16, 25-9. The Wildcats spread the offensive wealth against the Warriors, but it was Bre Smith who really came alive. Her blocking work at the net was especially evident late in the third set, as she racked up four block kills and a tip kill in the final six points of the game. “I can’t speak enough of her presence on the net,” Ford said. “Her blocking and her insticts are great. Even against Opelika, you saw it some, but she is so instinctive and you can’t

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Benjamin Russell fans cheer on the volleyball team during the area championship Monday night.

teach that. She’s only a junior, so who knows where we’ll be in October next year with Bre? To see her grow up in front of my eyes has been amazing. She keeps us

in games.” Smith finished with nine kills and eight blocks on the night. Timira Lawson led the offense with 11 total kills, while Sarah Rogers added

eight. Benjamin Russell will head to Montgomery on Thursday to begin regional play and will face the winner of Area 8 in the first round.

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