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City addresses concerns over Russell property demolition By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

Questions from visitors as well as Alexander City residents have prompted questions about the lagging demolition and cleanup of property that was formerly part of the Russell Corp. campus. At a Monday night meeting of the Alexander City City Council, Councilman Tony Goss asked

Mayor Charles Shaw about the status after citizens expressed concerns about the slow pace of the project. The salvage operation of five Russell mill buildings began June 2013 and is still ongoing, but Shaw said that the sites have been quiet in recent weeks. The property is now controlled by Saucier Investments LLC and it has contracted with Roy Granger

and Regeneration LLC to handle the work. Shaw told the council and those in attendance at Monday’s meeting that they have been in talks about the situation. “We’ve been in contact with Roy (Granger),” Shaw said. “As he said, when you are recycling and salvaging, it is a slow See CLEANUP, Page 7

‘Renew Our Rivers’ event slated to include multiple points of focus

2015 could end as one of hottest years on record

Two-day clean up event expects more than 250 volunteers this year

By Carmen Rodgers Outlook Staff Writer

Still sporting sandals and T-shirts? There is a reason. October has been one for the record books. This month has been the hottest October ever recorded and September was the second warmest on record. “Only September 1998 was warmer for the Lower 48. Record and near-record warmth spanned most of the country, with nine states in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest record warm,” according to NOAA. Go back to the summer months of June, July and August and these months also saw the highest global temperature average since record-keeping began in 1880. October has tipped the scales, making 2015 the warmest year on record. What is driving these record setting temps? “Media attention draws eyes on El Nino, and this season’s is expected to be See HOT, Page 3

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A building on the old Russell Mills campus is partially torn down. Alexander City officials have been critical of the pace of the cleanup.

By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

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United Way Poker Walk Above, area residents walk from business to business Thursday night at the Lake Martin Area United Way Super Hero Poker Walk. Right, Mark and Brandi Worthy discuss their poker hands while dressed as Harry and Lloyd from ‘Dumb and Dumber.’ The event finished at JRs where the winning and losing hands were announced as well as best costume. The United Way played off their own Super Herothemed campaign to encourage participants to dress up for the walk.

More than 250 volunteers are expected to participate in next weekend’s “Renew Our Rivers” annual Lake Martin Cleanup. The 2015 effort is sponsored by Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA), Alabama Power Company (APCo), Russell Lands and Advanced Disposal. The combined efforts of more than 250 volunteers each year over the event’s first six years have resulted in more than 40 tons of building debris and trash being removed from the pristine shoreline and scenic roadsides surrounding the lake. “The faculty and students at Stephens School will kick the event off with a ‘Celebrate Lake Martin Day’ on Friday, Nov. 6,” said Thompson. “All will wear the customized tee shirt featuring the winning artwork provided by Stephens third-grader Ava Franklin.” The cleanup will be a two-day event from 8 a.m. till noon on Friday and Saturday. Dumpsters will be placed at Kowaliga Bridge, Wind Creek Park Marina, New Site and Coley Creek public launch. Volunteers will be there to provide supplies and assist with unloading the filled bags. Tee shirts will be given to all volunteers. Already a fraternity from UAB has indicated it will be sending approximately 25 volunteers to assist in the cleanup. They have See RENEW, Page 2

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Third-grader Ava Franklin thought of the good times she’s had on Lake Martin when she came up with the idea for her winning poster for the “Renew Our Rivers” poster contest at Nathaniel L. Stephens Elementary School. Franklin, whose homeroom teacher is Brandon Morgan, drew a trio of Lake Martin fun-seekers doing one of her favorite things to do on the lake. “They’re tubing and they’re about to fall off,” said Franklin. “See their feet in the air?” Franklin said she often goes tubing with her dad, John, and her sister. When she does, she says it’s not unusual to see trash on the Lake Martin shoreline. “I see a lot of bottles,” she said. As the winner of the poster contest, Franklin’s design will adorn the front of David Granger / The Outlook the “Renew Our Rivers” shirts given to Winners of the “Renew Our Rivers” poster contest at Stephens Elementary School pose with those who participate in the Seventh Annual their artwork. They are, left to right, Fourth-grader Taylor O’Daniel (second place), fourth-grader See POSTER, Page 3 RaeLeigh Caldwell (second place) and winner Ava Franklin, a third-grader.

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DEAR ABBY: Printing this letter could save some lives -maybe even your own. In the United States, eight people die every day (on average) in house fires. Tragically, about half of these deaths could have been prevented with an inexpensive device that takes just a few minutes to install and costs only a few dollars to maintain. I’m talking about smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are the cheapest life insurance money can buy. They are one of the most successful public health innovations in history, but 71 percent of smoke alarms that failed to operate during the last year had missing, disconnected or dead batteries. For the 28th year, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is proud to partner with Energizer, the manufacturer of batteries, flashlights and lanterns, in the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program. Together, we’re asking your readers to make sure they have

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working smoke alarms that have been installed correctly, and to test their existing batteries -- or install fresh ones -- in conjunction with the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 1. In a fire, seconds count. A working smoke alarm can literally mean the difference between life and death. This program ensures that residents will have a WORKING smoke alarm, giving them and their families the critical early warning needed to escape a fire. That precious time also helps to protect firefighters, reducing the likelihood they’ll have to enter a burning home to rescue someone trapped inside. Learn more about the program by visiting energizer.com/ firesafety or the IAFC at iafc.

org. Readers should also check with their local fire departments because many of them offer discounted or free programs to install working smoke alarms in low-income areas in their communities. Thanks, Abby. -- FIRE CHIEF RHODA MAE KERR, IAFC PRESIDENT AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD DEAR CHIEF KERR: I’m pleased to publicize your lifesaving effort. Readers, daylight saving time is also lifesaving time. Changing and testing the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting the clocks back can save your lives and the lives of the people you love. Every family should also have a fire safety evacuation plan and practice it so that everyone is prepared to evacuate should an emergency occur. A great start to establishing that safety plan is to recognize that this is the ideal time to buy and install those batteries. DEAR ABBY: My husband

was going to a meeting at the home of a fellow temple member. Because I was baking for a cookie exchange and had plenty available, I sent a lovely plate of cookies with him. The hostess thanked him, but didn’t serve them. I’m fine with that. But as he was leaving, she presented him with the still-wrapped plate and said she “couldn’t possibly” accept them. Is it me, or is that odd? -- COOKIE BAKER DEAR COOKIE BAKER: Yes, I think it’s odd -- unless the hostess or someone attending the meeting had a severe allergy to an ingredient that might have been in the cookies, such as nuts. While it was not unusual (or rude) to not use the gift of food in the meeting, it WAS odd to return it. 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.

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“Renew Our Rivers” Cleanup, set for Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7. In addition, all the students at Stephens will wear the shirts as they kickoff “Renew Our Rivers” with “Celebrate Lake Martin Day” on Friday, Nov. 6. Fourth-grader Taylor O’Daniel, a homeroom student of Caitlin Stanford, finished second in the poster contest with his entry that features life both above and below the surface of the water. But the star of O’Daniel’s entry was the big, yellow sun shining across the water as it it sinks into the horizon. “I’ve seen other pictures that have the sun on the water and show people fishing and I wanted to do that,” O’Daniel said. Fourth-grader RaeLeigh Caldwell’s third-place entry showed a family engaging in just what the sponsors of the “Renew Our Rivers” cleanup hope others will do next weekend – picking up trash from the shoreline. “You can tell they’ve been having fun, but they’re cleaning up now,” said Caldwell, whose homeroom teacher is Melissa Harris. “Lake Martin’s where we have

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Cleanup process. They did bring some machines in back in August and ground up some concrete and bricks on one of the sites, but there hasn’t been much activity since that time. That’s been about six weeks since that was done.” During the summer, City Building Inspector Gaines Hodnett cited Saucier under the city’s weed abatement ordinance. He said then that the company had agreed to work on getting the sites in order.

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Still, grass is almost knee deep in places as of Thursday afternoon. Granger said Wednesday that he believes the project can be done within a year and that he hoped to meet with City Engineer and Public Works Director Gerard Brewer as well as Hodnett to discuss the situation. Shaw said that like everyone else, he understands the frustration in seeing the area in such a state of

flux. “I know these things take time and it is frustrating and it looks bad,” Shaw said. “But this is something that we inherited and it’s just sort of in limbo right now.” One of the issues the city faces is that the original agreement used language saying that the project would be handled in a “reasonable” amount of time, but set no deadline for completion.

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alloween is a great time for all of the ghouls and goblins to come out and enjoy the fun of dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating. It can be a fun time for the whole community to get together and enjoy a longstanding fall tradition. But as with any activity, there are also risks involved. Here are a few tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission to follow to ensure you and your children can stay safe this Halloween: • Purchase or make costumes that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists. • For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car’s headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle and sporting goods stores. • To easily see and be seen, children should also carry flashlights. • Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling. • Children should wear wellfitting, sturdy shoes. Mother’ s high heels are not a good idea for safe walking. • Hats and scarves should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children’s eyes. • Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If a mask is used, however, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough to allow full vision. • Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be of soft and flexible material. • Children should not enter homes or apartments unless they are accompanied by an adult. • People expecting trick-ortreaters should remove anything that could be an obstacle from lawns, steps and porches. Candlelit jack-o’-lanterns should be kept away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. • Indoor jack-o’-lanterns should be kept away from curtains, decorations and other furnishings that could be ignited. • Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has carefully examined them for evidence of tampering. Pretty simple tip, but they can make a difference in a safe and tragic Halloween. So enjoy and have a fun, safe Halloween.

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play the race card on everything. All 52 cards in their deck seem to be race cards. I am not sure what Donald Trump’s mantra on this being a “civil rights” issue would be. Perhaps “We shall over comb.” Then Dems say they are working on solving this theoretical problem, but it is going to take you trusting and asking no questions, and lots of tax dollars given to their cronies in the global warming fleecing industry. The same climatologists who cannot accurately the predict weather five days out tell us what the earth’s temperature will be in thirty years vs. what it should be -and that the seas will rise two feet, perhaps drowning Tom Cruise or Mayor Bloomberg. Global warming fits the left’s faux compassionate persona or, as P.J. O’Rourke would call it, “a fashionable worry.” If someone sings “Last Train to Clarksville” on the street, people would call him an idiot. But if the same person leans over to his neighbor on the subway and asks, “How can you smile while Earth falling apart and dying?,” he acquires an air of seriousness, intellect and compassion. And more room on the subway next to him. Aside from the costs, regulations, and uncertainty that we can even do anything about global warming, funding for real world aid causes is now diverted to this fake one. In their rush to seem concerned, countries like France and the U.S., along with the African Development Bank, continue to add to their “climate aid”

efforts by diverting billions in real aid. So instead of sending food, medicine and potable water options to poor countries like Mozambique, we will now be sending them solar panels and Teslas. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has looked at this trend of diverting money to “climate aid” from real, tangible and immediate needs like food. It has determined that 25% of historic money is now going to climate-related “aid.” This amounts to billions of dollars redirected from actually helping the needy to buying them solar panels (made in China with coal-powered plants) which the ruling junta will strip for parts and sell. Across the world,1.4 billion children live in poverty and 2.6 billion lack clean drinking water or basic sanitation. This new “feel good” directive to divert real aid money to the global warming shake-down industry is costly. With dubious, self-serving climatological research, emails debunking data and holes in theories being exposed, the “settled science” is anything but. A leaked U.N. report on climate change admits that solar activity might have a greater role in global warming than previously thought. So the sun might cause heat on earth? Wow, it’s always the last place you’d think. All these inconvenient truths are mounting. Al Gore’s Academy Award- and Nobel Peace Prize-winning film, An Inconvenient Truth, might round out its liberal award trifecta by also winning a Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Ronald Hart is a syndicated op-ed humorist, awardwining author and TV/radio commentator.

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Outlook failed to report on financial director pay increase Dear Editor, I am very disturbed with the unfair journalism practices that I have recently witnessed from the Alexander City Outlook. Reporting should be fair and unbiased at all times. However, this has not been the case when reporting on our city government. All summer long, the Outlook ran numerous stories about the raises of city employees not going through the proper channels. The City Council of Alexander City took away the raises of city employees all of which were under $18 an hour. Even after the mayor and department heads showed that these raises were deserved and some would eventually save the city money, they

were still rejected by the council simply because the council was not consulted beforehand. Several weeks ago, the mayor discovered that Sandra Machen, finance director, went into the city’s payroll software and changed her own pay rate. Ms. Machen is not authorized to change salaries. These changes are done by the Human Resources Department. Most importantly, Ms. Machen’s pay adjustment was not approved by the city council which they have demanded that ALL pay adjustments MUST be approved by the city council. When the mayor dismissed Ms. Machen for her unethical behavior, the council voted to put her right back to work with

no punishment at all. Clearly, the council does not care about what wrongs are committed at City Hall. The only thing they want to do is block the mayor from doing what the people elected him to do. Also, the Outlook never reported on Ms. Machen’s actions. Why does the Outlook continually report on the raises of numerous city employees making $15 to $18 an hour, and refuse to write about Ms. Machen , who makes $80,000+ a year, giving herself a raise without council knowledge. Where is the fair, unbiased journalism? Jessica Phillips

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party could go till the wee hours. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Investigate the possibilities rather than nix anyone’s idea. In fact, a suggestion that seems far out of left Ă„eld could prove to be a gift when you start working with it. Your inner voice might be pushing you in a certain direction. Listen to it. Tonight: Try a new spot. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might be intrigued by a loved one’s plans. Friends seem to pull you into an unrelated realm, but you will enjoy the diversity. Expect the unexpected, or you could be wary without knowing why. Tonight: You choose where and with whom you want to be. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Defer to a partner who is more social than you are. You could be all over the map about an issue, whereas this person is not. Focus on what is ailing you. Don’t forget what is happening with a family member. You can’t just ignore this issue. Tonight: Follow the gang. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Pace yourself, as you have a lot of ground to cover. An adviser or friend might present the facts in a new light, which is likely to open up a new door. You could be surprised by a new path that you had not yet considered. Tonight: Hang out with great friends and a few goblins. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Creativity surges with each imaginative comment, suggestion or plan you come up with. Your friends and family will delight in brainstorming with you. Drop the word “impossibleâ€? from your vocabulary. You will be happier as a result. Tonight: Use your imagination. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Sometimes you simply are not in the mood to deal with pressure. How you deal with these moments can have a long-term eɈect on your relationships. Tension mounts, despite your eɈorts. Erase negative thoughts and see what happens. Tonight: Dress up like a couch potato.

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October 31 POETRY READING: There will be an open microphone poetry reading at the Camp Hill Library Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. It is open to all ages to share work or just listen. TRUNK OR TREAT: The Marshall Street Church will host a trunk treat Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FAMILY FUN DAY: The Corinth Baptist Church, Flint Hill Baptist Church, Seleeta Baptist Church and others are hosting a Hallelyha Christian Fun Day for the Family Oct. 31 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Great Corinth Outreach Parker on Lindsey Road in Alexander City. Activities include a motorcycle/car show, games and prizes. Something fun for the whole family. Concessions will be sold. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes but please no masks. GAMES: The West End Church will have games, candy and free hot dogs Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. TRUNK OR TREAT: The Kellyton Baptist Church will host a trunk or treat Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. FALL FESTIVAL: Victory Baptist Church located at 210 South Road off Hwy. 280 will be hosting their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31 starting at 4 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be lots of free games, candy and fun for everyone. FALL FESTIVAL: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a fall festival Oct. 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hay rides will be $2. FALL FESTIVAL: Calvary Heights Baptist Church is hosting a fall festival Oct. 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. with games, cake walk and hayride. Trunk or Treat begins a 6 p.m. Calvary Heights Baptist Church is located at the corner of Hwy. 280 and Elkahatchee Road. HAUNTED 5K: The Wadley High School Girls Basketball team is hosting a Haunted 5K Oct. 31 at Wadley High School. Entry fee is $25. Feel free to wear your costume. For more information contact Mrs. McGuire at 256-3952286. TIME CAPSULE: On Saturday, Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. all churches belonging to the Tallapoosa Baptist Association are asked to bring a gallon Ziplock bag filled with items, pictures, etc. about their church. The information will be put into a container to be buried outside of the Tallapoosa Baptist Association Office on Highway 280 in Jacksons Gap. In ten years, in October of 2025, the time capsule will be opened. If you can’t attend, please bring your bag to the Association office and it will be placed in the capsule. This event is part of the Anniversary of the Tallapoosa Baptist Association’s celebration of serving the area for 100 years, 1915-2015. For further information call the Tallapoosa Baptist Association at 256-825-4441.

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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating its 86th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. Rev. Melvin Ervin is the guest minister. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Goody’s of Alexander City.

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VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting a Veterans Day program and luncheon Nov. 4 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a military color guard, Rick Rainwater, Don East and others will be speaking.

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November 14 November 5 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Dadeville High School is hosting a Veterans Day Program Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the auditorium. There will be a reception for veterans and families at 8:30 a.m. CONCERT: The Alexander City Arts Association is hosting the Capital City Sounds Band Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium for a Veterans Day program.

November 6 BLACK AND WHITE BANQUET: District 10 of Eastern Star PHA F&AM of Alabama Annual Black and White Banquet will be Nov. 6 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Life Center in Lafayette. Rev. Michael T. Stiggers, pastor, Sister Betty Tyner, president of BED Congress of Christian Education will be the speaker. Brother Brandon Morgan will render the music. Tickets ar $20.

November 7 BRAWL FOR A CAUSE: Pro Wrestling Alabama will have a show to support Team Natalia, a baby with cancer, with wresting stars WWE Hall of Famer Bullet Bob Armstrong, Action Mike Jackson, Johnny Rage, Super Assassin and many more on Nov.7 at the Alexander City Sportsplex starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. FALL BAZAAR: The Annual St. James Episcopal Church Fall Bazaar will be held on November 7 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 347 South Central Avenue. Featuring delicious homemade food, crafts, plants and beautiful pottery. Come by and see all we have to offer. SCHOOL REUNION: The Gibsonville School Reunion has been changed to Nov. 7. It will be held t Mt. Moriah Church in the Bluff Springs Community. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the day. BRUNSWICK STEW: Trinity United Methodist Church will have the original Brunswick Stew Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church located on Highway 280 next to Russell Medical Center. LOVE APPRECIATION PROGRAM: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a Love Appreciation Program for Odie Marie Calloway Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

November 7-8 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: The Dadeville Christmas Open House will be Sat., Nov. 7 during regular business hours and Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Businesses taking part are Old Bank Antiques, The Blue Hydrangea, Pearson’s Place, LaKay’s Flowers and Gifts, Mix It Up, Plantation House, H &R Block, Tallaposee Historical Society Museum, USAmeriBank and Lakeside Mercantile. They will have special discounts, drawings, door prizes and refreshments.

November 7 DEACON DAY: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting deacon and deacon wives day Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.

November 11 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is hosting its 5th Annual Veterans Day Program will be Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Alabama National Guard Armory in Goodwater.

REUNION: There will be a Daviston School and Community Reunion Nov. 14 starting at 10 a.m. at the Daviston Community Center with lunch at noon. CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: The Bibb Graves School will be hosting Santa’s Christmas Village Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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November 21 TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day Nov. 21 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

November 28 BINGO: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a family bingo night Nov. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ongoing Events WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday of the month, Victory Temple Holiness Church is hosting a woman’s meeting, at 237 Astor Street in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work classes beginning weekly. This is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program is dependent upon the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@ cacc.edu. CELEBRATING RECOVERY: We meet every Monday at 5:45 p.m. at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. YOU can be a part by: Praying for this ministry; Attending a meeting - see what God is doing; Telling others about CR & inviting them to come; Bringing a meal or dessert for a meeting; Providing childcare on a weekly, monthly or occasional basis; and supporting this ministry financially. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday for Beyond Transformations, Inc. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please Email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meet every 3rd Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256-2342528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177.

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The high school Dadeville comeback falls short against Eufaula football playoffs are upon us A By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

nother year, another season of high school football in the books. ROBERT Well, another HUDSON regular season, Sports Editor anyway. As is the norm in the Lake Martin Area, many of our local high school football teams will continue their seasons on into the playoffs. Benjamin Russell, Dadeville and CentralCoosa have already locked up spots to keep playing into November, with Reeltown’s playoff status still in the air as of this writing. Playoff time is arguably the most exciting time of the season in prep sports. There’s always a little more pop in the crowd, a little bit more adrenaline fueling players each play, and so much more on the line. To steal a phrase from the NBA on TNT, “It’s Win or Go Home.” So, where do our local teams stand going into week one? Assuming that Reeltown makes its way into the postseason, three of our four teams will be traveling come Nov. 6. Central-Coosa already knows its opponent will be T.R. Miller, winner of Class 3A-Region 1 and one of the state’s most consistent winning programs. Dadeville will travel to Class 4A-Region 1 runner-up Thomasville, while the Rebels would also hit the road in their 2A state playoff opener. And then that leaves Benjamin Russell. The Class 6A No. 6-ranked Wildcats will host their playoff opener next week with their opponent yet to be determined. I have watched a lot of high school football this year, and let me say that with the exception of one half, the Wildcats have looked unstoppable. That’s why I think that, with their powerful rushing attack and the added ability to mix in the pass they’ve shown in the second half of this season, a deep playoff run is not out of the question for BRHS. They will be tested immediately. That ‘yet to be determined opponent’ I mentioned earlier will be the loser of last night’s Saraland-Blount matchup in Class 6A-Region 1. Both teams were 8-1 entering Thursday’s game, oh, and Saraland was last year’s 6A runner-up. While I’ve seen neither team play this season, as a Mobile-area native I can tell you that Region 1 in just about every classification in Alabama traditionally is littered with talented teams. Saraland or Blount would probably be region winners in most other regions in this state, so it’s a tough draw. But there is a hidden beauty in that the Wildcats will see a potential championshipcaliber opponent in round one. Certainly, it will be a tough test, but I believe the Wildcats have all of the tools to pass, and after that, anything is possible. Hudson is Sports Editor of The Outlook.

DADEVILLE – After trailing by two scores late, the Dadeville Tigers made a comeback attempt that fell just short in Thursday’s 28-26 loss to the Eufaula Tigers. In spite of the loss, Dadeville Coach Richard White said he was proud to see his team not give up after trailing late. “I thought we played well at times and we played bad at times, and we ended up getting beat by two points,” White said. “But I’m proud to see our kids keep fighting. We got down by two touchdowns early, then we got down by two touchdowns at the end of the game, but we came back. So, I’m proud they kept fighting. That’s a good sign. We made some strides even in this game.” Trailing 28-12 midway through the fourth quarter, Dadeville (5-5) made it a one-score game, as junior quarterback Margarius Buchanan kept it on the read option and scooted 67 yards for the touchdown with 6:01 remaining. Buchanan then found tight end Trevorous Johnson wide open in the back of the end zone for the two-point conversion to make it a 28-20 game. The Dadeville defense stood tall on the ensuing possession, forcing a Eufaula (8-2) punt after a three-andout with 4:10 left to give Dadeville the ball back at its own 35-yard line. One play after a near disaster on a fumble Dadeville was able to recover, Buchanan rolled toward the home sideline and hit receiver Ty Stone for a 35-yard reception that set Dadeville up on a first-and-goal at the Eufaula 9-yard line. Two plays later it was Buchanan to Johnson again, this time for a 6-yard touchdown that put Dadeville within two points with 1:13 remaining.

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Dadeville’s Margarius Buchanan (4) breaks away from Eufaula’s Gregory Ledbetter Jr. during Thursday’s game.

But on the two-point try, Dadeville’s DJ Pearson bobbled the snap and threw an incomplete pass to Buchanan on the trick play that resulted in a failed attempt. Eufaula recovered the onside kick and kneeled the game away. Eufaula struck first in Thursday’s game, driving 77-yards on their second possession with a 10-yard scoring run by quarterback Justin Warren and the extra point by Graham Haney making it a 7-0 game in the first. Dadeville responded by opening the second quarter with a 66-yard touchdown pass from Buchanan to Pearson on a wheel route to make it 7-6 after the failed conversion attempt. Eufaula scored on a 1-yard run by

Jerquaveus Johnson that made it 14-6 with 1:49 left in the first half, but an 11-yard scoring run by Buchanan narrowed the halftime margin to 14-12 after another failed conversion. Eufaula’s other scores were a 7-yard run by Warren and a 38-yard run on a reverse by receiver James Purswell. Jerquaveus Johnson led Eufaula with 115 yards rushing on 19 carries. Buchanan was 10-of-21 passing for 218 yards and two scores, and also rushed for 121 yards on 21 carries with two scores. Stone had 135 yards receiving on seven catches for Dadeville. Dadeville will open the Class 4A State Playoffs next Friday on the road at Thomasville.

LOOKING TO CLOSE THE SEASON STRONG

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Horseshoe Bend and running back Drew Hill, above left, will hope tonight’s matchup at Central-Coosa will lead to their first win, while quarterback Raymond Graham and Central-Coosa, above right, hope to take a win and momentum into round one of the playoffs. Tonight’s matchup at 7 p.m. between Horseshoe Bend and Coosa is the final game of the regular season and the only game in the area.

Weekly Football Picks From Area Sports “Experts” This Week’s Games H. Bend at Coosa

Robert Doug Patterson Hudson Last Week: Last Week: 6-4 6-4 Season: 59-21 Season: 55-25

Coosa

Coosa

Mitch Sneed Last Week: 6-4 Season: 55-25

Coosa

Luke Robinson

Randy Lee

Last Week: Last Week: 7-3 7-3 Season: 53-27 Season: 53-27

Coosa

Scott Hardy Last Week: 4-6 Season: 52-28

Brett Pritchard

Cliff Williams

David Granger

Last Week: Last Week: Last Week: 6-4 7-3 5-5 Season: 53-27 Season: 51-29 Season: 50-30

Coosa

Coosa

Coosa

Coosa

Coosa

Auburn

Ole Miss

Ole Miss

Ole Miss at Auburn

Auburn

Ole Miss

Ole Miss

Ole Miss

Auburn

Ole Miss

South Carolina at TAMU

TAMU

TAMU

TAMU

TAMU

TAMU

TAMU

TAMU

TAMU

TAMU

Florida

Florida

Florida

Georgia at Florida

Florida

Florida

Georgia

Florida

Florida

Florida

Tennessee at Kentucky

Tennessee

Tennessee

Tennessee

Tennessee

Tennessee

Tennessee

Tennessee

Tennessee

Tennessee

Temple

Notre Dame

Notre Dame

Notre Dame

Notre Dame

Temple

Penn St.

Penn St.

Penn St.

Penn St.

Penn St.

Penn St.

USC

USC

USC

Notre Dame at Temple

Temple

Illinois at Penn State

Penn State

Notre Dame Notre Dame Penn St.

Penn St.

USC at California

USC

California

USC

California

USC

USC

Oklahoma St. at Texas Tech

Okla St.

Texas Tech

Texas Tech

Okla St.

Texas Tech

Okla St.

Texas Tech

Texas Tech

Okla St.

Denver

Green Bay

Green Bay

Green Bay

Green Bay

Green Bay at Denver

Green Bay

Green Bay

Green Bay

Green Bay

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