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Alex City man to be deported after sentence Hernandez to serve split sentence for sex abuse of a child By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Judge Tom Young Jr. sentenced Maximino Dejesus Hernandez to 10 years in prison after Hernandez was found guilty of two counts of sexual

abuse of child under the age of 12. “I took into consideration three things,” Young told Hernandez from the bench Monday. “I do find the remarks of the child advocate in this case troubling. I am going to tell you that you cannot be in this country

hold on him when he is released. If Hernandez is caught returning to the United States after he is deported, he will have to serve the remainder of the 10-year prison sentence. Hernandez has been deported once before for having a forged Social Security card. The Social Security number had been used by See DEPORTED • Page 10

illegally. When you are released (from prison) you will be deported. If you come back, you will serve the remainder of the 10-year sentence.” Young spilt the sentence allowing Hernandez to serve two years with four years of probation. Hernandez has been in jail since his arrest 18 months ago. In six months he will be released. Hernandez was also notified ICE has a

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HALLOWEEN PICKS

Law enforcement gives Halloween safety advice

10 candies kids don’t like getting

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Ghouls and goblins, princesses and superheroes will be roaming the streets Wednesday night as another Halloween rolls around. Candy will be flowing out of houses like the Tallapoosa River into Lake Martin, while children in costumes of all kinds will search for the best goodies to satisfy their sweet tooth. As everyone prepares for a night of excitement, gathering candy and dressing up in costumes, local law enforcement officials offered up valuable advice for those enjoying all the fun Halloween brings. Key among the points of advice Alexander City police chief Jay Turner had to offer was for parents to keep a close eye on their children, while young trickor-treaters need to watch carefully for traffic on city streets. “Go to neighborhoods you’re familiar with,” Turner said. “Local churches will be offering events, so consider utilizing them. See SAFETY • Page 9

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Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series where Outlook staff members will write a Halloween-related editorial piece leading up to Oct. 31. By CARTER SINGLETON Digital Marketing Coordinator

very kid’s second favorite holiday is upon us — Halloween. As a child, my favorite parts of Halloween were going to pick out my costume and getting an entire bucket full of candy to munch on for three weeks. There were a few items you would get trick-or-treating no one was very excited to get though, so here is a list to reminisce a few of those and maybe get a good laugh along the way. 10. Fruit. As an adult, I deeply appreciate free fruit. As a kid, I did not. Skip the healthy food and go straight to the processed sugar when picking out Halloween candy to hand out. 9. Tootsie Rolls. These little guys would turn rock hard after

Photos by Donald Campbell / The Outlook A large crowd turned out Saturday for the Russell Crossroads Family Fall Festival. There were children’s games, including bowling, a ring toss, a milk bottle toss and bobbing for apples, along with a prize table for winners. Children also had the chance to get their faces painted, ride a pony and pet goats in a small petting zoo. Guests of all ages could enjoy a carriage ride, test their archery skills and pick out a pumpkin from the festival’s pumpkin patch and decorate it. Chainsaw artist Corey Worden from Beneath the Bark demonstrated his skill carving logs into a multitude of designs, while Raymond Head, a blacksmith with Emerald Mountain Forge, showed how blacksmiths used to make nails one at a time by heating a piece of metal, shaping it and then flattening part of it to make the head. There was also a demonstration of how a grist mill works, from getting corn kernels off the ear to grinding them up to make corn meal and animal feed, while guests could also get up close and personal with an owl, corn snake, hermit crab and many more creatures in the naturalist cabin.

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Tallapoosa County Commissioners are blessed to have some discretionary funds at their disposal to help with matters, but it is no blank check. The funds come from tippage fees paid by Advance Disposal for operating a landfill in southern Tallapoosa County. Last year that amounted to $651,495.05 paid to the commission and is not part of the roughly $17 million budget the county approved. The funds are divided equally between Tallapoosa County’s five commissioners to be spent as they wish. In 2017, each commissioner could decide how $130,299.01 was spent, but the spending still has to meet standards. “Discretionary spending still has to meet the same requirements as the general fund,” county administrator Blake Beck said. “The only difference is the commissioner decides how their share of the funds is spent and not the commission as a whole.” There is great variety in discretionary spending by commissioners but over the years, each district spends its funds in basically the same areas. In most cases, it was See FUNDS • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 20 years. We’ve had our share of ups and downs, but always managed to work our way through them. Last year, he decided he no longer wanted to be married, saying the last 20 years “were not all that pleasant” and “we have never really gotten along.” (As far as I know, there isn’t another woman.) My problem is, for the most part, he still ACTS like he wants to be married. He has made no attempt to leave, tells me his comings and goings, asks me to have dinner together, etc. However, he sleeps on the couch and there’s no sex. He says he does this because he hopes we can stay friends after the divorce. I have yet to be served with divorce papers, so I’m thinking it may be a midlife crisis. Am I misreading his signals and he’ll snap out of it, or am I being strung along? -- ANONYMOUS IN THE USA DEAR ANONYMOUS: You

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are confused because your husband is sending you mixed messages. Could he be having performance issues? Do you still love him? I ask because nowhere in your letter did you mention it. The two of you are overdue for an honest discussion about whether your marriage is salvageable. If it isn’t, ask him when and if he plans to file for the divorce, because this situation has left you in limbo, which is unfair to you. Then consult an attorney to ensure you get a fair shake.

portive and understanding. However, I’m a private person and don’t like talking about it with new people. It’s hard to make friends and go on dates when I know I might have to flake out at the last minute due to a migraine. What’s a good way to gracefully bow out of plans without seeming like a flake? Or should I just tell new people about my migraines? -- HURTING IN NEW YORK DEAR HURTING: Suffering from migraines is nothing to be ashamed of. More than 12 percent of people in the U.S. share your problem. While I don’t think it’s necessary to make an announcement about it when you meet someone, I do think you should tell the truth if you must cancel an engagement.

DEAR ABBY: I am a young adult who suffers from migraines, which make it difficult to have much of a social life. My family and close friends know about them and are sup-

DEAR ABBY: I am the youngest of four children. Every Sunday, our family gets together for Sunday dinner, a tradition I have loved since I was a kid, although lately, I have grown less fond of Sundays. Here

an active member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was retired from the Trucking Company where he worked as terminal manager. Waylon enjoyed watching Western movies. His passion was joking and laughing with his family. Waylon was known for his love to talk and never meeting a stranger. Waylon’s precious memories will always be cherished by his wife of 48 years, Martha Hales Smith; three daughters, Amy(Marty) Steltenpohl , Christy (Matthew) Pritchard, Tracy(Scott) Fuller; Grandchildren, Brandon Mann, Breana Mann, Jason Battistella, Zack Pritchard,

Brantley Mann, Dale Smith, Dallas Smith, and Jordan Smith; Great Grandchildren, Charlette Mann, Dominic Mann, and Remington Baker, two brothers, Radford (Teresa) Smith, David (Nancy) Smith, one sister, Lou Ann Fuller, a daughter- in-law, Sarah Smith and host of nieces and nephews. Waylon was proceeded in death his parents and only son, Todd Smith. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.wrightsfuneralservice. com

is why: I am now 30 and the tallest sibling in my family, yet I am made to feel as though I am the smallest. No one listens to me; no one asks my advice. I could be at the table with my finger up my nose and I don’t think anyone would even notice. I say things and no one acknowledges me. Sometimes I feel as though I don’t even exist. It’s as if because I’m the youngest, I have no importance. What can I do to change this? -PATIENCE RUNNING THIN DEAR PATIENCE: Allow me to suggest that at the next Sunday dinner you speak up loud and clear and say exactly that. And if nothing changes, make other plans for Sunday. 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 James Waylon Smith Funeral service for Mr. James Waylon Smith will be Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Shelton Hutcherson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Wright’s Funeral Home at 131 Mason Street and from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the church. Waylon passed away October 27, 2018 at Russell Medical surrounded with the love of his family. He was born on August 11, 1947 to the late William Lee Smith and Willie Pearl Peppers Smith. He was

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Mrs. Sarah Knight Burns Mrs. Sarah Knight Burns 78 of Alexander City, AL died on Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence. Final arrangements pending through Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Ms. Annette Jones Ms. Annette Jones of Jackson’s Gap, Alabama passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at her residence. Funeral arrangement will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department October 25

• Phillip Buchanan Kennedy, 28, of Hoover was arrested for theft. • Daniel Joseph Piland, 28, of Kellyton was arrested for domestic violence and interference with a domestic violence emergency call. • Disorderly conduct was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in

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Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Identity theft was reported on Church Street. • Domestic violence and interference with a domestic emergency call was reported on Gunn Court. • Disorderly conduct was reported on Mary Street.

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• Amy Smith Cook, 44, of Childersburg was arrested for bail jumping. • Sernee Delshay

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Wilson, 30, of Kellyton was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported on Lamar Street. • Theft was reported on Broad Street.

October 23

• Deangelo Shardel Davis, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Christoper Lee Shurum, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Willie Joe Kennedy, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Richard Ryan Haddox, 27, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for tampering with physical evidence and illegal possession of prescription drugs. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft of services was reported on Highway 280. • Burglary and menacing was reported on 3rd Street.

• Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Tampering with physical evidence and illegal possession of prescription drugs was reported in Alexander City.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department October 25

• A resident of Veazy Road in New Site filed a report for theft of property. • Charles Phillips of Lakeview Heights in Jacksons Gap was arrested on an outstanding warrant for harassing communication. • Graylin Harris of Second Avenue South in Birmingham was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation possession of forged instrument second.

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• A resident of Highway 50 West in Dadeville filed a report for theft of vehicle.

Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. • Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month.

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Funds the same entities month after month, year after year receiving monies from the discretionary funds. “Each district is unique in what they do with the funds,” Beck said. “For the two districts in Alexander City, a lot goes to education and recreation. In the other districts, a lot goes to roads.” A look at checks written from the funds in the last nine months in commission Districts 1 and 3 show that between January and September of this year, the county has taken in $485,305.10 in funds for discretionary spending amounting to $97,061.02 available to each commissioner. T.C. Coley spent $103,625 since the beginning of the year with more than $23,000 going to Benjamin Russell High School. He also issued checks to the Cooper Recreation Center for $21,000, the Boys & Girls Club for $3,500, $1,500 to Tallapoosa County Schools, $1,500 to the United Way, $3,500 to the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Authority. Coley’s spending in the same nine months in 2014 was similar, just a little less. Commissioner John McKelvey spent about the same as Coley, but in different areas. Nearly $30,000 went to fire districts in the third district mainly to provide matching funds for new fire trucks while $9,350 funds went to fire districts and rescue squads to help with operations. $18,050 in the same time frame went to education with Horseshoe Bend getting the largest portion at nearly $14,000 and the Boy Scouts received $1,000. McKelvey spent $66,000 helping others in District 3. The Town of New Site received more than $21,000, the Hackneyville Community Center received $2,000 and $10,614.30 went to temporary employees. Other funds were transferred to the highway department to help with purchases of materials for roadwork. McKelvey also financed an excavator with funds from his portion of discretionary monies. Four years ago commissioner Frank Tapley had similar spending

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habits in the 10 months leading up to the election and the end of Tapley’s term in office. $14,700 went to Horseshoe Bend School. Checks totaling $5,200 were issued to the Hackneyville Community Center, $1,500 to the Boy Scouts and $3,000 to the Town of Jacksons Gap. Temporary employees garnered $8,951.47. Fire districts and rescue squads received $34,250. Of note is the Hackneyville Fire Department received $23,000 with a $15,000 check being issued the last week Tapley was in office in 2014. Even if the discretionary funds were put in the highway department, they would not go far. At $120,000 a mile for asphalt, the $651,495.05 commissioners received in 2017 would have paved 5.43 miles of roads in Tallapoosa County. That is not very far when you consider there are 735 miles of paved road and 223 miles of unpaved road in the county – it could be more. According to county engineer David Moore, if you count the road mileage in Camp Hill, New Site, Jacksons Gap and Daviston, paved road mileage quickly goes above 1,000 miles. Most of the funding for roads comes from the gasoline tax which has not been increased since 1992. Moore said funding due to the gas tax is the problem. “We are dealing with a tax situation that was passed in the ‘80s,” Moore said. “When looking at road mileage, we are about No. 13 out of 67 counties. When looking at funding, we are about No. 50 out of 67 counties.” Moore said the issue with the gas tax is it is distributed based on population, but even if the current gas tax was distributed differently it would still be a drop in the bucket for what the county needs to maintain and bring roads up to date. “We have a problem with eight zeros behind it,” Moore said. “We can only patch the problem. We cannot afford to repave long sections of road.” Some of the recent paving projects

FAST FACTS ABOUT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS • $651,495.05 was paid to the commission and split equally for commissioners to spend in 2017 (not included in $17 million budget) • $130,299.01 paid to each commissioner to spend following certain standard • $120,000 per mile for asphalt. With the money the commissioners are given in discretionary funds, only 5.43 miles could be paved on Tallapoosa County roads. • 735 miles of paved road in county; 223 miles of unpaved road • T.C. Coley spent $103,625 so far in 2018 in discretionary funds: $23,000 to BRHS; $21,000 to Cooper Rec; $3,500 to Boys & Girls Club; $1,500 to Lake Martin Area United Way and $3,500 to LMAEDA. • John McKelvey gave nearly $30,000 to fire districts in District 3 in 2018; $18,050 to education; Town of New Site got $21,000; Hackneyville Community Center $2,000; $10,614.30 went to temporary employees. • Frank Tapley gave $14,700 to Horseshoe Bend School; $5,200 went to Hackneyville Community Center; $1,500 to Boy Scouts; $3,000 to Town of Jacksons Gap; $8,951.47 to temporary employees; $34,250 to fire districts and rescue squads, with $23,000 going to the Hackneyville Fire Department in first 10 months of 2014. have been accomplished with federal grants with the ATRIP (Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement) program. With discretionary funds seeming large to individuals it is a drop in the bucket to what Tallapoosa County needs to fix major issues. Beck is proud the commissioners have a way to take care of smaller things in their

districts without having to divide the commission on how to fund them despite the issues being worthy of county monies. “They can’t go beyond the boundaries,” Beck said. “I like the commissioners have the discretionary funds because they can do things in their districts they would not be able to do otherwise.”

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he news of the last week has us concerned. Pipe bombs allegedly mailed from a someone with questionable bumper stickers. Someone who was already making anti-Semitic remarks allegedly gunned down Jews in worship. It seems things are happening everywhere. It is happening in every state. It is happening in almost every town. If you can bear it and read it, it is in the news almost daily. We are witnessing those from the left making comments about the right. Those on the right are doing the same thing. It is as if there is a line in the sand and no one is to be near it. The rhetoric has gotten out of control and seems to spur on those who are tittering on the edge. What happened to the comprising talent of our forefathers? They agreed to disagree on things but came up with what was once a great country. Now no one dares discuss anything for fear of the other person breaking out a weapon. Have we gotten to the point we need to isolate ourselves for fear of speaking what we believe in? Hopefully not, but it does seem that way. What happened to civil discussion, debate and compromise? What are we teaching our children? Speaking of children, have you watched them on a playground, especially those under the age of 9 or 10? If not watch them. We can learn from them. Yes they have their differences but they could care less about race. They could care less about someone else’s religion. They could care less about if someone comes from money. Children are happy to be playing with someone and do so nicely most of the time. We think it is time we all learn a lesson from children, step back a let go of the stereotypes and be civil.

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Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. 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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his story is a Halloween tradition in my family, so if you have read it before I apologize. But this year, I want to provide an important update and, as Paul Harvey would have said, tell you “the rest of the story.” The last few weeks my daughter Jessica and her family have been working a piece at a time to get her house on Semmes Street ready for Halloween. They go all out with the lights, characters, tombstones, spider webs and all sorts of ghoulish creations designed to enhance the Halloween experience for trick-ortreaters. Last year, hundreds visited her street just to see what she and her neighbors had in store for them. She loves Halloween and all holidays. She comes by it naturally. I do too and as she and her sister Sydney were growing up we always decorated the house for Halloween, Christmas and a lot of times we even did the tacky eggs hanging from trees with an inflated bunny under it at Easter. My mother, who would often make popcorn balls with the girls before Halloween just as she had done with all of us, said having kids is about building memories. “You don’t have to spend a lot to make something fun,” she would say. “These are the things they will remember all their lives and all it really cost was a little time.” I have always tried to remember that. In 2000, I got an opportunity to move to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to be the city editor at the Kenosha News and commuting from Fayetteville, Georgia, wasn’t an option. So when opportunity knocks, you have to move quickly and my family and I did just that. We loaded the U-Haul to the gills with things even tied on top, but the trouble was that moving day fell on Halloween. Jessica was a bit chapped she was going to miss trickor-treating, but we finally figured we could stop for the night and just let her go do the Halloween thing

In memory of editor MITCH SNEED there. She put her costume and makeup on in the front seat with her sister and was looking forward to getting a boatload of candy somewhere along our life-changing journey. Just before dark we saw a sign for Murfreesboro, Tennessee and the sign said it was about 12 miles away. So look out Mufreesboro, here come the Beverly Hillbillies. We pulled off I-65 and found a place to park the truck. We loaded in the family SUV, which was also packed to the gills, and headed for the first neighborhood we could find. Less than two blocks away we found a little street with crackerbox houses and let Jessica out to go door-to-door. We parked at the end of the street near an apartment complex and waited on her to make her way down the street. As I sat and thought about how crazy I was for doing this, a spotlight hit the back window and a police car pulled beside our vehicle. “May I ask what you are doing?” an officer asked. Blue light anxiety had hit, and the lump in my throat was as big as a wad of Red Man that had been swallowed by accident as I struggled to explain. “You aren’t from around here are you?” the officer asked. “Do you have any idea of where you are? These are the projects and we are constantly called out here on drug calls. Unless you are trick-or-treating for nose candy, you may want to try somewhere else.” I asked him if he could make any suggestions. He asked us to follow him. We drove into the city of Murfreesboro. He pointed us to some of the largest antebellum homes and a tree-lined street that featured decorated homes ̾ a scene straight from a Thomas Kinkade painting. We sent Jessica on her way and we thanked the man who we found out was Officer Tommy Roberts of the Murfreesboro Police Department. He told us to have a great trip and drove

off to make Murfreesboro a safer place. Officer Roberts is now a detective in charge of the Murfreesboro Special Victims Unit. Jessica, in a ghoulish costume, made out like a bandit with a pillowcase full of candy. We drove on to Bowling Green, Kentucky, where we stopped for the night. As we wound down, we all laughed about the experience and talked about how no one would believe we went to all that trouble for candy. “Best Halloween ever,” she said. But it was incredible to see her smile and it was an experience we will never forget. Jessica is 30 now, but I will never forget that look on her face and her love for Halloween has stuck with her all these years. Friday, I talked with Roberts and shared a laugh about that night. He has handled tons of cases and I get the feeling helped thousands of people just the way he did us that night. It just seems like his nature. “I had forgotten all about that until just now when you refreshed my memory,” Roberts said. “But so many times people think of encounters with police as bad things or a negative experience. That’s why I always try, when I was on patrol and in what I do now, to make it about helping them and something positive. Especially with kids, they are so impressionable that what happens at a young age sticks with them for life. I’m glad it stuck with her in a positive way.” It is so great to see law enforcement who care so much about people and their community. We see it all the time right here in Alexander City. From Capt. James Orr planning all sorts of community events and/or organizing the Citizens Public Safety Academy or Sgt. Fred White and his Brothas Keeper Motorcycle Club welcoming about a thousand kids to Strand Park for a Halloween event, we are blessed. Just like Det. Roberts, our local first-responders will touch a young person and instill a love and passion for life that will be with them for life. I know because Det. Roberts did that for my daughter and built a family memory that will stick with us forever.

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LUNCH AND LEARN: VCCA is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday, Nov. 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. PLAY: The Benjamin Russell High School Drama team is presenting “Of Mice and Men” Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5.

Sunday, Nov. 4

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its 89th Church Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 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.

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FALL REVIVAL: Calvary Baptist Church is hosting fall revival services Nov. 4 through Nov. 7. Evangelist Rev. Scott Jordan will be speaking at 6 p.m. nightly. The church is located at 398 Main Street in Dadeville and the pastor is Rev. Johnny Pritchard.

Tuesday, Nov. 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, Nov. 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. Wednesday, November 7 MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will host theire monthly luncheon on Wednesday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Veterans Day Program and all Veterans will be recognized. Please bring a covered dish

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LUNCH AND LEARN: VCCA is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday, Nov. 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, Nov. 6 to reserve a space. PURSES FOR A PURPOSE: Russell Medical will be raffling off designer handbags and focusing on women’s health Thursday, Nov. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mill Two Eighty in Alexander City. Enjoy an Italian feast, and sip your favorite wine or beer provided by Ocie & Belle’s. Tickets are $25 and are available in the Russell Medical marketing office at 115 Alison drive across from Radney School or in the Russell Medical gift shop. For more information, call 256329-7145.

Friday, Nov. 9

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

Saturday, Nov. 10

SCHOOL REUNION: The Daviston School and Community Reunion will be Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Daviston Community Center. HOLIDAY IN THE COUNTRY: Cancer Outreach and Community Hope (C.O.A.C.H.) is sponsoring the 5th Annual Holiday in the Country Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stewartville Volunteer Fire Department and West Coosa Senior Center. There will be an all-you-caneat pancake breakfast starting 6 a.m. There will be arts, crafts, face painting, horse rides, vendors, kettle corn, kids corner, silent, food and more.

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USHER MEETING: Early Rose District Usher’s meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. 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.

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MUSIC: Peggy Glenn Shores will be performing at the Equality Performing Arts Center Friday, Nov. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Shores plays the piano and entertains her audiences with music from many genres including movie themes, Broadway tunes, patriotic songs, oldies and country and southern gospel. EPAC is located on Alabama Highway 9 in downtown Equality. There is no admission charge but

donations are welcomed. BALL: The Dadeville Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2018 Denim & Diamonds Ball, a “Night of Giving,” Friday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Martin Event Center. The ball benefits the Lake Martin Area United Way. Tickets are available at the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Martin Area United Way and the Lake Martin Event Center at the Rodeo Club. Tickets include a steak dinner and silent auction.

Sunday, Nov. 18

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 146th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. The church is located at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville. Guest minister will be Rev. Gary Dixon of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Lafayette. Edward Milner is pastor of New Adka Missionary

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Sunday, December 2

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is presenting its Christmas Cantat “Sing Christmas,” A Christmas Choral Experience Sunday, December 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The music is arranged by Joel Raney and Mary McDonald and includes staging , musical and theatrical staging under the direction of Der. Kim Walls with a an orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians. Participants will include the choir and theatrical cast of church members. Refreshments and coffee will be served folling the cantat. Everyone is invited. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville. Vicki Cater is pastor.

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FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church. ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256-329-0507. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org.

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Job Opportunities Moco Transportation OTR Drivers Needed 25 yrs old, 2 yrs Exp. Hazmat Required. Good MVR. NO LOCAL RUNS Call: 1-800-328-3209

Help wanted for screen print embroidery. Direct-to-garment printing and various other positions. FT/FT seasonal/PT seasonal positions available. Apply in person: 20975 Hwy 280 Unit 7. Located in Dadeville Shopping Center Five Star Preserve NOW HIRING: Part-time Evening Servers. Email Resume to: KDUU\#ÂżYHVWDUSUHVHUYH FRP $Q (TXDO 2SSRUWXQLW\ (PSOR\HU Jones Contractors, LLC NOW HIRING: Â&#x2021;6XSHUYLVRUV Â&#x2021;/HDG 0HQ Â&#x2021;&DUSHQWHUV Â&#x2021;&DUSHQWHU +HOSHUV Â&#x2021;3DLQWHUV Â&#x2021;/DERUHUV $SSOLFDWLRQV ZLOO EH WDNHQ DP DP 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ 256-749-3293

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Be careful before you declare today as being â&#x20AC;&#x153;normal.â&#x20AC;? You might discover that the universe has a surprise or two in store for you. Ignore someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt to gain power. Lady Luck will come through for you. Tonight: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow anyone to rain on your parade. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You say what is on your mind, but you refuse to harp on others. You will note that many people around you want situations to go as they wish. EÉ&#x2C6;orts to go along with othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plans could lead to power plays. Pull back and become more independent. Tonight: Carry on as only you can. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your independent streak emerges when you notice how determined others are to control certain issues. A conversation might seem to clear the air, but perhaps only for a short while. You could feel taken aback by another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior. Tonight: Catch up on othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; news. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Allow others to see how you really view certain matters. You recognize that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change others, but you can share more of what you feel is appropriate. Do not have any big expectations. You will be happier once you share your thoughts. Tonight: Mind your budget. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You might be best oÉ&#x2C6; in the role of observer for most of the day. Others around you become unusually headstrong. People seem to believe that they need what they desire; they also let you know in no subtle way what is going on. Be respectful, no matter what. Tonight: Time to shine. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Discussions revolve around a loved one or a creative project. Your conversations demonstrate your resilience and willingness to get past a problem. A conversation announces a surprising change. You might need to regroup. Tonight: Get some extra sleep -- you need it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

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The Outlook

THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELDÂŽ By Jim Davis

BIG NATEÂŽ By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOPÂŽ By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

THE GRIZZWELLSÂŽ By Bill Schorr

ARLO & JANISÂŽ By Jimmy Johnson

LOLAÂŽ By Todd Clark

FRANK AND EARNESTÂŽ By Bob Thaves

Auctions & Sales Garage Sales Yard Sale 74 Knight Road, Alex City Saturday November 3rd 8am-2pm Rain or Shine!! Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, antiques, collectibles, furniture and household items!! Multi Family Yard Sale 1864 Mayfair Lane, Alex City Saturday & Sunday November 3rd & 4th 8am-??? Something for everyone!! Indoor Yard Sale 352 Franklin Street, Alex City The Old Faith Temple Church Building, Saturday November 3rd 7am-12pm New items and reduction on many items. Big Inside Yard Sale Highway 22 East Brick house across from Horseshoe Bend School, Sat. Oct 27 & Sat. Nov 3 8:00am-2:00pm

Merchandise Furniture & Appliances Oak table with 4 chairs 30â&#x20AC;? black gas stoveonly 2 years old Dark brown plaid sofa Call (256)675-6111

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Homes For Sale Very Nice Lake Martin Home, Russell River Oaks development, 3778 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 Bath, beams with pine t and g walls, SRUFHODLQ Ă&#x20AC;RRULQJ * URRP dining, kitchen, sitting area all open area, master and guest on main level, 2 walk out bedrooms and man cave on lower level, many other amenities. Reduced $50,000 to $649,000. See on MLS 18-889, Zillow 1334 River Oaks Dr, -DFNVRQV *DS $O

HOMEMADE QUILTS Variety of Pattern Quilts: Available in King, Queen, Full, Twin & Crib Call 256-234-4335 for more information. 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

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Apartments 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

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

Business Opportunities BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT IN ONLY 7 WEEKS! Visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call 205-561-8118 to get your career started!

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

Recreational Vehicles

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

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Transportation

Dachshund puppies for sale Black with tan markings, 6 weeks old and wormed parents on-site $100 each Call: (334)541-3265

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HALLOWEEN-SPECIAL!!!! Greenleaf Apartments 1BR with half-price deposit! Call:(256)794-2101 .

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Check your candy. If you find something you think might be suspicious, bring it to the police department and we will check it for you.â&#x20AC;? Capt. James Orr with the ACPD elaborated further on some of Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suggestions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have on light-colored clothing, wear something reflective or use reflective tape,â&#x20AC;? Orr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make sure your costume fits properly. Use makeup instead of wearing a mask for better visibility. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety in numbers, so consider trick-or-treating in groups.â&#x20AC;? Orr also said only visit houses with porch

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lights on, look both ways before crossing a street and have an adult present when going out and about, as safety is the most important concern. For those trick-or-treating in the Dadeville area, Dadeville police chief David Barbour said there will be additional patrols out and about town, while also reminding residents to use caution and common sense as they go about their Halloween business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make sure you wear reflective clothing,â&#x20AC;? Barbour said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents, hold onto your children and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them run out into the

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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 Shulanda Richardson, a single woman, originally in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., on the 25th day of January, 2006, said mort2IÂż

street. Drivers, slow down and be aware of your surroundings. Watch for children who may come darting out from behind cars.â&#x20AC;? Along with other public groups offering safe venues for children to gather candy and enjoy their Halloween night, Turner said officers with the Alexander City Police Department will be handing out candy to children stopping by downtown. Orr added the officers will be in front of the building by the flagpole, handing out candy for as long as it lasts. Official trick-or-treating times in

Alexander City will be from 5 to 8 p.m., while Dadevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hours will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Halloween activites

â&#x20AC;˘ CACC is hosting a trunk or treat from 5 to 7 p.m. at the baseball field. There will be games, candy and fun for children up to the sixth grade. â&#x20AC;˘ Family Worship Center is hosting a fall fest starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a trunk or treat, duck pond, coke toss, cake walk, fishing and bean bag toss. â&#x20AC;˘ Dadeville First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church of Dadeville are holding trunk or treats starting at 5:30 p.m.

Public Notices

JDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, LQ &DUG 1R PRGLÂżHG in Document No. 305594; the undersigned JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 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 August 7, 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: Lot No. 4, Block A of the Riley & Newman Subdivision in Alexander City, Alabama, according to the plat of said subdivision as recorded in Plat Book DW 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 560 Charlotte Ln , Alexander City, AL 35010. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by noon the next busiQHVV GD\ DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH of Sirote & 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee/Transferee

Rebecca Redmond, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P.O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 382544

ical, 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) Â§ 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

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.

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 SoS / / C

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Two-vehicle incident occurs on Dadeville Road Saturday By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

A two-vehicle incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. Saturday on Dadeville Road at the intersection of Worthy Road. One vehicle involved struck a power pole on the side of the road and caught fire, while the other vehicle suffered damage to its rear. An eyewitness at the scene reported both vehicles were traveling up Dadeville Road towards Alexander City. One had stopped to turn left onto Worthy Road next to Kerley Motor, when the other vehicle topped the hill before the inter-

section and was unable to brake in time. Units from the Alexander City Police Department, Alexander City Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, while police officers rerouted traffic heading towards Dadeville onto Comer Street. Alexander City Police Department officials said the occupants of the car that caught fire were able to escape the vehicle before responders arrived, but one of the occupants was transported via ambulance to Russell Medical. The incident remains under investigation by the ACPD.

Deported numerous people. Hernandez’s attorney Jason Jackson asked for the court’s mercy in sentencing. “He has lived here for an extended period of time,” Jackson told the court. “He has a wife and child and has been employed here for several years. He used the Social Security card to gain employment.” Earlier this month, a jury found Hernandez guilty of two of three counts of sexual abuse of a child under 12. The child victim known to Hernandez testified she went to a home to play with her best friend and explained a blind food challenge with her best friend. The game involved the children being blindfolded when it was their turn to try to figure out what candy they were tasting. She said Hernandez took part in the game. “He put something weird in my mouth,” she said. “It felt like a ball with honey in it.”

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She went on to describe it as “soft and squishy.” The state called to the stand forensic interviewer Sarah Flint who works with the Tri-County Child Advocacy Center. Flint testified how the interviews are done in such a way to let the child tell the story in his or her words with open-ended questions. Flint testified her job is not to determine the truth. “I am not a lie detector,” Flint said from the stand. Flint said the victim told a story like the one she told from the stand of being blindfolded while playing a game with her best friend and the abuse possibly happened while playing the game. Flint also interviewed the friend who made no abuse disclosers to her. Hernandez took the stand in his defense testifying it was just a game.”

Dates sentencing continued

Tony L. Dates, 53, of Alexander City was scheduled to be sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to willful abuse of a child in September, but attorney Robert Walls was not present to represent Dates. Young continued to the case to November. Dates is also being held on a $75,000 bond at the Tallapoosa County Jail after being arrested two weeks ago on sexual abuse charges. The warrant for the new charge was issued Dec. 18, 2017. “It involves a 12-yearold 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.

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Candy a week or two in your Halloween pumpkin. Even if they are fresh, Tootsie Rolls still are pretty lacking in the flavor department. 8. Gum. The gum you would receive in a Halloween basket was always desperately tasteless. When chewing on Bazooka bubblegum, the flavor would last about as long as it took to actually soften up the gum enough to try and blow a bubble. 7. Jolly Ranchers. This candy would quickly devolve into a sticky mess if you didn’t eat it in the two-week period following Halloween. Many kids have tried to get the weird, sticky mess of a stale Jolly Rancher out of their teeth and braces. 6. Strawberry hard candy. I’ve never been sure if people actually buy these candies or if they just miraculously appear in the bottom of the pantry. I can’t imagine someone would actually buy these on purpose. There are much better fruit-flavored candy options out there, so let’s not give these out anymore. 5. Smarties. Whoever decided to make chalk into sour little disks and put it into a brightly colored wrapper for children must not have been thinking very clearly. Granted, I am not a huge fan of sour candy, but these little guys were always traded for a better candy at the end of the night. 4. Mounds. Read carefully: coconut does not belong in candy. Now read this again: coconut does not belong in candy. 3. Peppermints. Peppermints have kept kids quiet in church since the beginning of time. These

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Firefighters from the Alexander City Fire Department pack up their gear Saturday morning after extinguishing a car fire after a two-vehicle incident on Dadeville Road.

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guys are readily available everywhere. They multiply almost like the strawberry hard candy. I’ll pass on these and also throw in the fact they make your chocolates taste funny. 2. A toothbrush. Unless you’re a dentist, a toothbrush should not be given out on Halloween. You can’t eat a toothbrush. I understand the angle of getting kids to brush their teeth, but come on. Halloween isn’t a

responsible holiday. Let the children have their candy and eat it too. 1. Candy corn. This brightly colored wax is an instantly recognizable symbol of Halloween and fall in general. It may look good as decoration around the house and in pictures, but this candy is really bad. I can honestly say I have eaten candy corn one time, and it was one time too many for me.

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WILDCATS ARE HUNGRY BRHS wrestling team kicks off season with first day of practice

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

id you get better today?” A simple sign hangs above the exit door of Benjamin Russell’s wrestling room. Since Wildcat coach Michael Ransaw was hired, his message hasn’t been about wins and losses. It hasn’t even been about beating your opponent. The message has always been about getting better every day, and on the first day of his second year at the helm, Ransaw said his team is buying in. “Every day you leave (this room), did you get better today?” Ransaw said. “I tell them if you didn’t, if you walk out of here and you’re not getting that, you need to tell me to come back in here and tell me what to do to correct it. We’ve got a lot of them in here today, listening, paying attention and doing what they’re supposed to do.” And although Ransaw’s focus wasn’t on wins and losses or how the team did during the postseason, the motto of daily improvement turned into a lot of success for the Wildcats, who finished second in the state in Class 6A a year ago. Now, they’re back for more, and it all began Monday, the first day of wrestling practice for BRHS. “You can definitely feel a different air from last year’s first day to this year,” Ransaw said. “It’s because we have kids who are excited about it. We have veterans who came back here excited and ready to go. Coming in finally with a coach they had last year

is a good thing too, and they know what we’re expecting.” Although middle school practice began last week, Monday marked the first practice for the varsity wrestlers, and the focus was going back to the basics. Missing a lot of competitors due to still playing football, the Wildcats were working on basic fundamentals and bringing some of the newcomers up to speed. “The first day is just basic stuff,” Ransaw said. “The big thing is the basic stance and making sure they understand how to stand, the movement of wrestling and the positions. You’re not bouncing; you’re not jumping around. You’re sliding; you’re gliding — Just simple things like that.” Ransaw said in addition to some wrestlers still competing on the gridiron, he was also missing a few due to soccer tryouts. But he wasn’t upset about those who couldn’t attend; instead, he was encouraging about them playing multiple sports. “I let them do that and I have no problem with them doing that,” he said. “I want other coaches to see that they can do other sports and it’s no problem, and it’s going to help them. I told our guys not to come back here until they’re done with soccer tryouts or until football season ends, and we’ll be here when they get back.” Benjamin Russell kicks off the season Nov. 16 and 17 at an individual tournament in Mobile, and the Wildcats have beefed up their schedule with out-of-state tournaments in Nashville, Tennessee, and Darlington, Georgia.

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Benjamin Russell coach Michael Ransaw, center, works with returning wrestlers Ryan Spradley, left, and Saxon Coker during the first day of practice Monday.

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Horseshoe Bend’s Maggie Wood (12) is the only graduating senior from this year’s squad.

Alabama game could be closer than expected

H Volleyball ends with teams excited about future By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

With Horseshoe Bend, Dadeville and Central Coosa all falling in their respective regional tournaments last week, volleyball season has officially come to a close. But despite none of the area teams advancing to the state tournament, all the area coaches seem excited about the future. Dadeville, which made a coaching change midway through the season, surprised everyone by winning its area tournament, and new head coach Jenni Roy was pleased with how the Tigers peaked at the end of the year. “I was really impressed with how we really grew at the end of the season as a team more than anything,” Roy said. “The girls came together and I saw a fight and a spirit that I hadn’t seem before and I was really happy about that. “We played against Sylacauga the week before

(the area tournament), and they came together in that game. (Sylacauga is) two or three classes above us, and they had a really good team. We beat them in a couple matches, and I think the girls really saw that they had such great potential. When they work together, that’s what we could achieve.” Dadeville graduates three seniors but Roy has high expectations for her two rising seniors, Sidaesha Hear and Makya Johnson. Despite being a junior, Johnson actually served as the team captain this year. “We chose her because of her great leadership skills,” Roy said. “She has such a positive attitude and is always looking to help the team. We also have a lot of solid talent comping up, so I’m excited to start from the beginning as the coach. I know a lot more now, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity.” Horseshoe Bend’s team made it further than any team in the county, defeating

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Shae Suttles was an essential part of Central Coosa’s success this volleyball season.

Ohatchee in the first round of its regional before falling to Addison, which was one of the best teams in the state. Youth got the best of

the Generals in their match against Addison, as they looked overmatched from the get-go, according to HBS See VOLLEYBALL • Page 12

ere are a few random thoughts from around the sports world… • Everything about this Alabama team says the Tide will bomb LSU in Baton Rouge this weekend — the stats, the roster, the quarterback comparison, the “eye test,” all of it. But even without star linebacker Devin White for the first half, I am guessing Bengal Tigers keep it closer than people think. The Tide has not scored more than 27 points against LSU at their place since Nick Saban took over as head coach and that was in overtime. • The first College Football Playoff rankings for 2018 are to be announced Tuesday. Alabama, Clemson and Notre dame should be Nos. 1, 2 and 3 respectively. But then who? My guess is LSU at No. 4, Michigan at No. 5 and Oklahoma at No. 6. • The most concerning thing I saw all weekend: In practically every college football matchup, I saw a lot of empty seats. No-shows at a place like Arkansas are expected, but to have obvious vacancies at the Florida versus Georgia game was surprising. Granted, that contest is not played on campus, but it was a top-10 matchup. • There’s been more talk about this or that team being underserving of their ranking. Here’s the thing: Only Alabama and, at times, Clemson has looked playoff worthy. Every other team has some pretty easy-to-spot flaws — yet another reason not to expand the playoffs as even this year’s four-team field will have a mediocre entrant or two. Why See ROBINSON • Page 12

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Coosa’s expectations are soaring By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Conditioning has been the name of the game for Central Coosa’s boys basketball team during the first week of practice. “Straight conditioning and running; over and over and over again,” Cougar senior Jovon Richardson said. Imagine running the baseline of a basketball court 16 times. Now imagine doing it in under a minute. Finally, imagine if you don’t finish it in your allotted time, you have to do it over again until you get it right. “But, late fourth quarter, you gotta have that energy,” Richardson said. Putting an emphasis on conditioning has been important for Central Coosa, which felt it could’ve gone further in last year’s postseason run, and with a team bringing back virtually everyone, the Cougars don’t want to let one slip away again. “Coming back, we just want to make sure that we, collectively, get our heads together about the season,” Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman said. “Really getting our conditioning is the most important thing about this. We’ve been playing a lot and they play a lot on their own, so it’s not about playing; it’s about them understanding what we need to do and what we need to do together as far as keeping our heads about ourselves.” The biggest advantage for the Cougars during the first week of practice

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Cade Coleman glides to a second-place finish in the Radney Wildcat Dash 1-mile fun run Saturday morning.

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Central Coosa boys basketball coach Jeremy Freeman, left, runs through a drill with Jovon Richardson, center, and Noel Jones during Monday’s practice.

is they’ve all become so familiar with each other, as they return their entire starting lineup and graduated just one from last year’s squad. Each person knows their role and what’s expected of them. “It’s really the same as last year since we only had one person leave,” Coosa senior Omar Gaddis said. “We’re really just conditioning and shooting and we’re just trying to get the feel again, but I feel like it’s going to be a good year.” Although a lot of those roles are defined already,

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Freeman said it was important to him to expand beyond the roles his players are comfortable with and start turning them into more well-rounded basketball players. “A lot of what we’re working on is getting people into things that will expand their games,” Freeman said. “We want to give them different looks. I have multiple people that can do things, so when I have that luxury, it’s very easy to get complacent. That’s the hardest part is getting them to be competitive every day.”

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coach Julie Turner. When Turner reflected on the season, she was impressed with how her girls handled some major adversity, namely the injury to starting setter Karsen Kinman in the second game of the year. “When we had the injury the second game of the year, it put everything in limbo,” Turner said. “I didn’t know what was going to happen or who was going to fill the role. Kate (Lewis) stepped up and did an excellent job and we didn’t skip a beat. We just kinda went on like that was the initial plan.” Both Horseshoe Bend and Central Coosa are graduating essential parts of their offenses, as they’ll say goodbye to Maggie Wood and Shae Suttles, respectively. “Maggie started off kinda slow but toward the end of the year, she started playing like I

expected her to play,” Turner said. “She had a really good area tournament and her first game of regionals was really good. Her ability to put it down when we needed a kill is something we’re going to miss.” Central Coosa coach Doris Gamble said, “Shae is really going to be missed. She did a little bit of everything, from middle to outside, and she played all six rotations. She was very well-rounded.” Although Gamble said the Cougars fell short of their goal in terms of winning their area tournament, she was pleased with how the team progressed throughout the season. “I thought we did a better job of working together as a team,” Gamble said. “We hit a few hard places. We were down a couple matches and able to come back and win, so I thought we did well in difficult situations.”

Freeman, who is in his second year as head coach, said it’s been a huge advantage to be working with the same set of players as he had last year. “It’s really big as far as knowing what we have to do down the road with each other,” he said. “I already got the line; I already got the bench rotation. Now it’s just getting a rhythm of getting the season going. Last year, we had no experience and this year, we have tons of experience. As a group, I’m just excited for them and cannot believe the season is already here.”

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reward even more average teams? • Nothing goes by as quickly as a football season. It’s truly remarkable. The AHSAA playoffs start next week if you can believe it. • Meanwhile, even though the Red Sox just won the World Series on Sunday, baseball goes on and on … and on. It stops for what seems like only a hot minute between seasons. The NBA is the same way. There’s barely even time to mop up the locker room champagne spills from the previous champions before the preseason tips off. • UAB football continues to be the feelgood story of college football. The Blazers didn’t crack the top 25 this week, but they dang sure should have. With two very winnable games upcoming before a trip to Texas A&M, my money is on UAB being ranked in the next week. • A radio host on Sirius’ ESPNU Radio said, on-air, Chick-fil-A is overrated. That’s just pure gastro-blasphemy. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Dressed as video game character Yoshi, Radney Elementary School Assistant Principal Dr. Brittany Duncan sounded a drum in front of Radney early Saturday morning, marking the beginning of the fifth annual Radney Wildcat Dash 5K and 1-mile fun run. “We had 53 runners sign up to participate (Saturday) between the two races,” Radney teacher Lisa Dark said. “We raised about $1,100 through this fundraiser.” As the 5K runners made their way down the course behind Russell Medical, then down to the airport and back, a number of Radney teachers were dressed in costumes while waiting for the winners. Joining Duncan as characters from the Mario universe, school counselor Curtis Gay was dressed as Mario and principal Dr. John Prestridge was Bowser. All three had cardboard boxes made to look like gokarts with them, making the three appear as if they had just left the tracks of “Mario Kart.” Fifth-grade teacher Cailin Kelley was decked out in her Slytherin prefect robes, while art teacher Hannah Hawk was dressed like a wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man and several other teachers had on witch costumes. Austin Teel came in first place in the 5K, Jim Pearson principal Jamie Forbus claimed second and Ken Peters finished third. Shortly after all 5K runners had returned, Duncan sounded the drum again, and the 1-mile runners were off on their race. Once the course wound its way to the track behind Radney, teachers were placed at intervals along the track, handing out candy and allowing the runners to trick-or-treat as they approached the finish line. In the 1-mile, Ricky Patterson took the top spot, Cade Coleman was the runnerup, and Wil Calhoun rounded out the top three finishers. Overall, Prestridge and Dark felt the day had gone well, raising money for the school’s general fund, while giving participants some good exercise and the chance to score some free candy. “We had fewer runners (Saturday) than we did last year, but it was still a successful day,” Dark said.

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