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Police make arrest in fight ACPD also investigating shots fired on Ann Street By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Alexander City Police Department charged three individuals following a call of fighting on K and O streets.

About 7:30 p.m. Friday, ACPD received a call of individuals fighting and responded. “There was a crowd of about 50 people,” deputy chief James Easterwood said. “When officers got there, they scattered but three

were still fighting and were arrested. They were charged with disorderly conduct.” According to scanner traffic, police also responded to several calls over the weekend of fights where guns may have been seen but were not used. By the time police were able to get to the scenes, the suspects had left. Easterwood said police did respond

to shots fired in Alexander City over the weekend. “We responded to a call on Ann Street early Sunday morning,” he said. “It was a shooting into an unoccupied vehicle. We do have suspects in the case.” Authorities ask if anyone has any information on any of the incidents to give police a call at 256-234-3421.

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here is no need to worry next week when you see a large gathering of first responders at Strand Park in Alexander City. “We are taking part in the 35th National Night Out,” Alexander City Police Department Capt. James Orr said. “We are doing ours in conjunction with Crime Presentation Month in October. We are calling it a ‘Public Safety Expo.’” The idea is to allow the community to come out and meet first responders in a relaxed environment. “So many times when people meet a first responder it may be in a stressful situation,” Orr said. “This will be a very relaxed setting and we want them to feel comfortable and understand what we do and how we can help. We want to just meet, communicate and be neighborly. We want to invite all of our neighborhoods and residents to come out and have a meet and greet with our first responders.” Orr said officers from the Alexander City Police Department, Tallapoosa County See EXPO • Page 3 File / The Outlook

Carson Williams of Alex City suits up in some gear from the Alexander City Special Response Team at a National Night Out in the past. This year’s public safety expo will be held Oct. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. Organizers hope residents use this as an opportunity to meet area first responders in a relaxed environment.

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Get ready for twangy fiddles, sweet harmonizing and heartfelt songs this Saturday. The 18th annual Titus Bluegrass Festival will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m., giving guests the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy live bluegrass music from some talented musicians. On stage this year will be Cottonmouth Creek, Over the Mountain and Crains Nest. Along with the music, there will be vendors selling barbecue, peanuts, cookbooks and other various craft items. The Titus Community Center is located approximately 10 miles north of Wetumpka on U.S. Highway 231, then north on County Road 29. Admission to the festival is $10 for adults and free for children under the age of 12. Bring your favorite lawn chair and your friends. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the best of today’s bluegrass music. This is a wonderful festival, a place where you can bring the entire family and have a great time. For more information about the festival, visit www.tituscommunitycenter. org.

Another fascinating semester of Horizons Unlimited continued Monday afternoon as the group welcomed Nancy Anderson to talk about “The World of Childhood: ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,’ ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ and ‘The Kite Runner.’” Due to a scheduling conflict, Ruth Cook was unable to attend, but Horizons Unlimited was able to reschedule her and move Anderson up in the semester to fill in Monday. A native of Mississippi and a retired professor

of English from Auburn University Montgomery, Anderson spoke about several seemingly unrelated books and how, despite being what some may consider to be works for young adult readers, these books all have a similar underlying theme to them. “I chose these books because of some of the important things they all have in common,” Anderson said. “All of them are told in first-person, except for Tom Sawyer, though an early draft of the book was written in first-person.” Despite “Tom Sawyer” and “Huckleberry Finn” being set in the antebellum South, “To Kill a See HORIZONS • Page 3

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Nancy Anderson speaks Monday afternoon with the members of Horizons Unlimited, showing some of the underlying themes tying such diverse books as ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,’ ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and ‘The Kite Runner’ together.

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to be a guest at the wedding and enjoy seeing her get married. How do I bow out of this untitled role she has given me? -- BOWING OUT IN THE WEST DEAR BOWING OUT: If your friend had felt good about making the announcement, she wouldn’t have hesitated to look you in the eye. I suspect that she included her sister -- who she doesn’t get along with -- in her wedding party because of pressure from relatives. Because you feel her questions should more appropriately be answered by the sister, tell your friend -- as kindly as possible -- she should be asking her maid of honor, who

is “only a phone call away.” DEAR ABBY: I fell in love with my first crush 30 years ago. We both felt the same way, but because I was six years younger than him, my parents didn’t approve. We lost contact, and over the years, I would sometimes wonder what had happened to him. Last week his cousin found me on Facebook, and I was able to video call him. We were filled with emotion and realized our feelings haven’t changed. We both have families. I’m divorced with two young adults. He’s married with three young adults. I don’t want to cause him any problems, and yet, I’m willing to let it play out and see what happens. All I want is just to see him again, but I’m afraid of what will happen. Please tell me what to do! -- FULL OF EMOTIONS DEAR FULL OF EMOTIONS: The problem with making important decisions when we are “full of emo-

tions” is they’re usually impulsive and the wrong choice. Consider this: You and this man are adults with responsibilities to others. If you see him and he still feels the same as you stated, it may be the start of an affair and the end of his marriage. If it’s an affair, you will be his side dish and unable to form a meaningful relationship with anyone else for years. If divorce is involved, his wife and children will be collateral damage. Because I’m not sure you have the strength to keep your distance if you meet him, ask him to include his wife and family when you do, and bring along your children. 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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Obituaries Miss Kelly Lee Payne 1977 - 2018 A Celebration of Life Service for Miss Kelly Lee Payne, 41, of Auburn, formerly of Dadeville, will be Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Covenant Church. Pastor Ronny Jennings and Pastor Chip Gordon will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Private burial will follow at a later date at Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. Miss Payne passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, GA. She was born on

Mr. Larry Emerson Lowe Mr. Larry Emerson Lowe, 71, of Tallassee, passed away September 22, 2018. He was born September 28, 1946. Funeral service will be Monday, September 24, at 11 a.m., at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Schmitt officiating. Burial will follow at Elam Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Sunday, September 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Larry’s hobbies were fishing and hunting and he was an avid Auburn fan.

August 27, 1977 in Opelika, Alabama to Ronnie Payne and Becky Pope Payne. Kelly was a graduate of the Class of 1995 at Dadeville High School. For the past 17 years, she has worked at the Surgical Clinic, LLC in Opelika. She loved spending time with her family and friends and anything that had to do with water. She also loved her amazing group of friends that she called “The Tribe.” She is survived by her mother, Becky Pope Payne of Opelika; father, Ronnie Payne (Kathy) of Dadeville; brother, Michael Payne (Ashley) of Auburn; special friend, Medley Harris of Auburn; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arnold L. and Ada Pearl Payne and Grady and

He worked as a supervisor at Mt Vernon Mills and will be remembered as a hard worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be greatly missed. He is survived by son, Bryant Lowe (Meredith); daughter, Tammy Griggs (Mark); grandchildren, Michael Lowe, Emma Lowe, Marley Lowe, Colin Griggs and Anna Griggs. He is preceded in death by his wife, Canera Lowe. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama

Rosemerry Pope. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Nikki Mitchell Foundation, P.O. Box 68305, Nashville, TN 37206 www. nikkimitchellfoundation.org or to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan, GA 30265. The family would like to give a special thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses, and staff at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, for the wonderful care, love, and support that was extended to Kelly. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Jimmy Lee Brooks Mr. Jimmy Lee Brooks, Sr. of Alexander City, Alabama passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Adam’s Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Mr. Arthur B. Daniels Memorial Service for Mr. Arthur B. Daniels, 63, of Alexander City, AL.; Wednesday, September 26, 2018; 11 a.m. ; Armour’s Memorial Chapel, Alexander City, AL Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

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Sheriff’s Department, and Alexander City Fire Department, along with other first responders, churches and local government officials will have an opportunity to hand out safety information. “This is a great opportunity to come out and meet and greet the first responders,” Orr said. “If they want to touch vehicles, they can put their hands on it. It is just a great learning opportunity for everyone. National Night Out is designed to: • Heighten crime and drug-prevention and foster safety awareness; • Generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs; • Strengthen neighborhood spirit and public safety-community partnerships; • Promote general safety in and around the home; and • Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. The event will include more than just full-time first responders. “A lot of our first responders are volunteers,” Orr said. “We have great volunteers and they would love to share what they do with everyone else.” The event will also include ALEA’s Marine Patrol and the Alabama Forest Commission. This year the Public Safety Expo will be Oct. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m., but it will be in a new location – Strand Park. “We will be on the lower end of the park and will block off the street,” Orr said. “It is our first year there.” There will be things for children at the event like a train ride, bouncy houses, Sonny’s Hotdogs and Kona Ice. “Everything is free,” Orr said. “We will have water too.” Orr says the event is family friendly and encourages those coming to the event to approach the first responders. “Get to know them, get familiar with them,” Orr said. “They would love to meet the families in our community.” Orr said first responders welcome communication all the time when they are not responding to a call. “We are always welcoming people to come in the department, walk around ask questions,” he said. “If you see an officer, go and speak to them.”

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Above: Lt. Dalton Peterson of the Alabama National Guard 214th Military Police helps Carter Williams put the barrel on a .50 caliber machine gun at National Night Out last year. Left: Rebecca Charsha, left, and Madison Gravette, both of Alex City, work to launch a water propeled bottle rocket at a National Night Out in the past. This year’s event will be held Oct. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Strand Park. Along with first responders, there will be churches and local government officials present.

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Mockingbird” taking place in Alabama during the Great Depression and the events of “The Kite Runner” occurring as the group that would evolve into the Taliban began to rise in 1970s Afghanistan, all four books have a similar theme to them, according to Anderson. “The laws of God versus the laws of man, and which one is right are key,” Anderson said. For example, when Huck Finn and the runaway slave Jim were riding their raft south on the Mississippi River, Finn has a moment where he realizes he will have to go to hell for going against the laws of man by not turning Jim in as a fugitive slave. When an adult Jean Louise looks back on her childhood as Scout in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” she remembers how her father Atticus told her and her brother he could not expect them to mind him if he refused to do what was right and defend Tom Robinson in court. “There is a tension between the races in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ just like in ‘Huckleberry Finn,’” Anderson said. “It just changed from slavery to Jim Crow.” Throughout all of the books, there is a father figure helping the children learn important lessons and help them become more aware of the world around them. “You see all of the same tensions in each of these books,” Anderson said. “Many of the issues are the same.” Anderson also fielded several questions from the audience about Mark Twain and his upbringing, what one of the authors currently does and also mentioned things she has heard from others regarding these books. While

both Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn came from non-traditional families, Anderson said Twain’s life was not entirely like this, though his family was not always the most financially well off. Khaled Hosseini, who authored “The Kite Runner” and immigrated to France, then the United States from Afghanistan prior to the Soviet invasion, now works for the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees, helping those in situations similar to those characters in “The Kite Runner” face. While a majority of Anderson’s talk was upbeat, it was one of her final remarks that left many attendees thinking as the meeting began to adjourn. Along with speaking engagements like Horizons Unlimited, Anderson said she has worked with teachers on seminars about “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which led to one of the most impactful things

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she has ever heard someone say about the book. One teacher told her about how she was teaching the book to a group of AP English students. During one lesson, one student responded to the teacher’s question with, “Aren’t there any Atticuses any more?” before having

to leave the classroom. For those who were interested in hearing Cook speak on “North Across the River: A Civil War Trail of Tears,” the group was able to reschedule her for Oct. 22, the date Anderson was initially slated to speak on.

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T It takes us all to clean up I t seems we see trash everywhere go. Despite efforts to clean up our city and lake like Throw Away Days and organized cleanups, some people still choose to be lazy and dump their trash on roadways, the lakeshore and other people’s property. A specialized effort has been started in Alexander City to clean up the trash through the Clean Community Partnership. Its success shows how much of a problem we have with litter and how more people need to help clean up, report litterers and educate others on why we need to stop littering. Since March, a total of 133 volunteers have come out on the third Saturday of each month to clean up city streets. Their efforts have seen more than 11,000 pounds of trash removed from roadways in the city limits. The Outlook applauds the efforts of those volunteers trying to make our city more presentable to not only guests but also trying to keep our natural resources free of litter. The effort starts at home. We want everyone to make an effort to cleanup. Let’s educate our children why it is a bad idea to leave the candy wrapper in the back of the truck, allowing it blow out while traveling down the road. Let’s get with our neighbors and reintroduce ourselves by organizing informal walks through our neighborhoods picking up trash along the way to a healthier body. Let’s make sure our garbage is disposed of properly in tied bags so disposal is easier. Let’s keep an eye out for those who chose to dump their trash on our roads and properties and report them to the appropriate authorities for citation of criminal littering. Just a few little things can make a great improvement to the visual aspects of our community while taking care of natural resources like Lake Martin. Who knows, these efforts might create the eye candy for a potential employer to say yes to locating here.

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he hysteria over Donald Trump’s nominees to federal courts, especially to the Supreme Court, began November 8, 2016, when those on all sides of the political spectrum who opposed Trump realized Trump would nominate people to judicial positions. Opposition to Trump’s nominating Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court has had nothing to do with Kavanaugh per se, and everything to do with opposition to Trump. After months of intense congressional and public scrutiny, deep FBI investigations into every aspect of Kavanaugh’s life and insane disruptions and stalling tactics during open committee hearings, those in-the-know on Capitol Hill said Kavanaugh would probably be confirmed to the Supreme Court. To put these hearings in context, Barack Obama’s nominees to the Supreme Court submitted a fraction of the number of documents presented for Kavanaugh. In fact, the committee has received more documents for Kavanaugh than the last five Supreme Court nominees combined! Still, those who oppose Trump found nothing of substance to defeat this nomination. On the other hand, both of Obama’s nominees sailed through confirmation with bipartisan majority votes. More than enough has already been written, reported and speculated about the latest charges against Kavanaugh. As I write this column, no one knows for sure whether

DANIEL L. GARDNER Columnist the judge’s accuser will testify in any way or under any circumstances against him. If she does, I doubt we’ll learn any more than the media has already reported. Judge Kavanaugh has unequivocally denied all of his accuser’s allegations. Kavanaugh will continue to deny categorically the allegations if the committee asks him to testify. When all is said and done, the committee will vote and regardless of its vote Kavanaugh’s nomination will go to the whole Senate for an up or down vote. Kavanaugh will either be seated on the Supreme Court or return to the bench he currently occupies. His accuser will go wherever forgotten accusers go and all who have opposed him in the name of #ResistTrump will moveon.org to the next hyperoutrage against Trump. What has happened to Kavanaugh’s wife, daughters and family the past two weeks? They have all received credible threats of the most brutal crimes against them from the left. I can’t imagine what his daughters in particular, and their friends at their young ages are thinking, imagining and fearing from “adults” on the left who are so self-righteously

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defending women by viciously attacking their father. This is what politics has become in America today: scaring little girls and accusing their father of being a sexual predator of the worst kind. What kind of scars will these attacks by adult men and women in positions of power have on these innocent little girls? What do Kavanaugh’s opponents hope to gain from their disturbing attacks? Votes? Flipping the House or Senate? Those who breathe the rarified air of rich and powerful in media, government and politics justify their histrionics, tactics and smears via “the end justifies the means.” The “end” aka more power, more money and more influence at any cost, even if that cost includes threatening to destroy those with whom they disagree. Yes, the liberals/progressives/Democrats are the primary predators in this case, but establishment politicians, operatives and media of all stripes bear responsibility for the divisiveness they have spawned among grassroots Americans. Regardless the outcome, #ResistTrump has guaranteed another lose-lose ending for all Americans.

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The Benjamin Russell High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) is hosting a golf tournament Friday at LakeWinds Golf Course. Tee time is 8 a.m. The cost is $150 per two-person teams. All funds will go to the BRHS FFA chapter and all the members to participate in all FFA events and functions around the state and nation. Organizers are seeking hole sponsors. Cost is $75 for one hole, $135 for two or three for $200.

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Friday, September 28

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Benjamin Russell High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) is hosting a golf tournament Friday, September 28 at LakeWinds Golf Course. Tee time is 8 a.m. The cost is $150 per 2-person teams. All funds will go to the BRHS FFA chapter and all the members to participate in all FFA events and functions around the state and nation. Organizers are seeking hole sponsors. Cost is $75 for one hole, $135 for two or three for $200.

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Sunday, Sept. 30

PASTOR APPRECIATION: The Kellyton Revival Center will be celebrating Rev. and Sis. Bill Young at their first pastor appreciation at 10: 30 a.m. Everyone is invited.

Monday, October 1

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Sparky the Fire Dog, Scruff, Sponge Bob Square Pants and more. For more information contact Capt. James Orr with the Alexander City Police Department at 256-329-6772. USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting will be Tuesday, October 2 5 p.m. at Early Rose District Center. FAFSA WORKSHOP: Central High School and Coosa County Technical Center counseling departments are hosting a FAFSA workshop for seniors and their parents Tuesday, October 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. More information will be sent home with students at a later date.

Wednesday, October 3

LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday October 3 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Saturday, October 6

SOAP BOX DERBY: The second annual Ducky Ward Memorial Soap Box Derby and Car Show will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 on West Street next to the Dadeville Public Library. This year’s derby will be held in conjunction with the city’s annual Fall Festival. Open to children ages 6-16, the derby begins at noon and will last until a champion has been crowned. Registration for the derby is open until Sept. 22, but there is no registration fee for participants. For more information about the derby and car show, contact event organizer Marrell Ward at 256-496-0339. COOKOUT: The Goodwater Class of 1972 and Hannah J. Mallory is sponsoring a cookout for October 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Willie James Facility on Highway 280. All classmates and friends are welcome. For more information contact Renell Bradford at 256-839-6915 or 256-7862275, Bernice Gunn at 256-839-5708 or 256-749-7011, Deborah Caldwell at 404-542-4353 or Willie James Gaddis at 256-861-6177. CAR SHOW: The fifth annual Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Car Show is October 6 in Millerville. There will be 50/50 tickets, money tree, games, door prizes, music and more. Car Registration is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is $20 each. Spectators can come for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Billy Barnett at 256-839-5077 or 256-267-1525. There will be a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for a $6 donation. Lunch items are a choice of fish or chicken finger plate for $10 and includes fries, hushpuppies or roll, slaw, tomatoes, onions, pickle spear, pepper, cake and tea. Also available will be hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and candy. MEETING: Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association is holding a bi-annual meeting Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m. at the church. For more information contact Janice Reams at 256-252-6823.

Sunday, October 7

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating Family and Friends Day at 2 p.m. October 7. the guest speaker will be Rev. Tracy Burton, pastor of Selecta Baptist Church. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is the pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, October 11

LUNCH AND LEARN: VCCA is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday, October 11 from noon to 1 p.m. with Alexander City Police Captain James Orr who will talk about ways to protect yourself in an active shooter situation.. 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 Wednesday, October 9 to reserve a space.

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HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is hosting a free hunter education class at Wind Creek State Park, Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a one hour lunch break. To register visit https://huntered. dcnr.alabama.gov/public/ or call 256242-3620. SCHOLARSHIP DINNER: The Central Alabama Club of NANBPWC, Inc. “Paint the Town Red Scholarship Dinner” will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at 1 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center. Advance tickets are $15 or $18 at the door. You can reserve tables of six. There will be food, fun, music, vendors and cames for more information call 256-329-1595, 256-215-3839 or 256215-6933.

Sunday, October 14

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kellyton Baptist Church is holding homecoming services Sunday, October 14. Guest singers will be Paid in Full. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m., worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. Everyone is welcome. CHURCH HOMECOMING: B.B. Comer Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting homecoming services Sunday, October 14 at 11 a.m. Special music will be by Ronnie Betts and the special speaker is Pastor Josh Hickman. A fellowship lunch will follow. David Sherrell is pastor of Comer Memorial and the church is located at 427 East Church Street.

Monday, October 15

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October 15 - 16

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16. Dumpster locations have not yet been determined and will be available at no charge to residents.

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CDL Drivers NeededClass B license required. Sherman Ready Mix Call 205-368-3502 or come by 4837 Dadeville Road, Alex City

We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals. Call us at 256-342-5222 or email: aohcs08@gmail.com

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You could feel pressured. Your anger and ability to communicate take you down a new path. When eyeing a new direction, you could feel confused, especially because you have been given some information that seems oɈ. Do not commit yet. Tonight: Go back to square one. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Digesting some new information might take time. Try to look at the big picture. Your day-to-day routine might be fraught with questions and potential misunderstandings. Do not sign papers or agreements just yet; wait for better timing. Tonight: Go on a one-night retreat! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Lie low and choose to be passive. Listen carefully to a conversation to determine what is being left out. Confusion seems to surround a work-related situation. Let it go; time will help you clear up the problem. Say little and learn a lot. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You could feel restricted by someone in authority. A partner could be pushing to handle Ă„nances diɈerently. Confusion surrounds both your domestic and professional lives. You also might be too tired to process all of this information. Postpone decisions. Tonight: Make it early. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Pull back a bit. Take in the big picture. Know that what you visualize might not be viable. The more you detach, the better oɈ you will be. At this point in time, don’t make demands. You could gain a more accurate assessment of a situation. Tonight: Take a nap, then decide. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) One-on-one relating elicits some strong reactions, which you might not appreciate. Do not judge others and their sources of information; just listen. Another person might have a valid point. Confusion surrounds calls, emails and discussions. Tonight: Stay close to home.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You could be tired and withdrawn. Know and establish your limits with others, especially a close associate or loved one. This person might not like what he or she hears. Let it go. Listen to suggestions from others, but clarify what you are hearing. Tonight: Say “yesâ€? to an invitation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Communicate what you can about an important project. You might not know the best way to handle someone who does not want to hear your message. Pull back. Let this person Ă„nd you when he or she is prepared to have the discussion. Be patient. Tonight: OɈ to the gym. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Deal with a close child or loved one directly. The conversation you have might be conĂ„dential, and it could make the other party feel vulnerable. Remain sensitive and deal with others on an individual level. You know what you need to do. Tonight: Relax to a good movie. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might be looked at as a stick in the mud because you seem to always have a reason for why an idea or suggestion will not work. You might not be comfortable with what comes up. Learn to voice your concerns kindly and considerately. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You need to stay on top of someone else’s request. This person means what he or she says, and knows what he or she is asking for. To get the results you desire, refuse to push too hard. First, deal with this person directly. You will be more focused afterward. Tonight: Hang out. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your views on spending need to come forward in a positive way. You might not be able to get certain items as quickly as you might like. Your smile and positive approach help others relax. Remember that you have a lot going for you. Tonight: Be aware of what you oɈer.

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THE BORN LOSER ® By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELD® By Jim Davis

BIG NATE® By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOP® By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

THE GRIZZWELLS® By Bill Schorr

ARLO & JANIS® By Jimmy Johnson

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FRANK AND EARNEST® By Bob Thaves

Job Opportunities

Garage Sales Kids Closet 2018 Fall & Winter Consignment Sale 131 Franklin St, Alex City Next to Rising Starz Dance Studio

WARRIOR MET COAL NOW HIRING Located in Brookwood, AL Immediate need for experienced: ‡8QGHUJURXQG 0LQHUV ‡(OHFWULFLDQV ‡0DLQWHQDQFH )RUHPDQ ‡6XSHUYLVRUV $SSO\ RQOLQH ZZZ ZDUULRUPHWFRDO FRP

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

Auctions & Sales Garage Sales Huge Huge Huge Yard Sale 774 Coosa County Rd 50, Kellyton Thursday 7am-5pm Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 7am-5pm )XUQLWXUH DQWLTXHV ¿VKLQJ VXSSOLHV FORWKHV DQG PXFK PXFK PRUH

New/Gently worn fall and winter children’s, juniors, maternity clothing, Shoes, Halloween costumes, Holiday RXW¿WV LQGRRU RXWGRRU WR\V cribs children’s furniture and bedding, strollers, car seats, videos, DVDs, books, home decor, household items, etc Anything to do with children!! CASH & CHECKS ONLY! Friday Sept 21st 5pm-7pm Saturday Sept. 22nd 9am-5:30pm Sunday Sept. 23rd 12pm-5:30pm Monday Sept. 24th 10am-5:30pm Tuesday Sept. 25th 10am-5:30pm Wednesday Sept. 26th 10am-5:30pm Thursday Sept. 27th 10am-5:30pm 25% off Friday Sept. 28th 10am-5:30pm 50% off Saturday Sept. 29th 10am-5:30pm For information contact: Kidscloset4@yahoo.com

Yard Sale 3385 COOSA COUNTY RD 63 Saturday, 7:30 until ? Lots of baby clothes (newborn-3T), baby gear, toys, household items, a few sofas. Everything must go! Great prices.

Merchandise Furniture & Appliances 2 Camel-back sofas, matching pillows, nice multicolor. $100 ea. 256-750-3314

Hay, Feed & Grain Hay For Sale Well fertilized Local delivery $45 per bale

Call: 334-415-0682

Miscellaneous For Sale HOMEMADE QUILTS Alabama & Auburn Or Variety of Pattern Quilts: Available in King, Queen, Full, Twin & Crib Call 256-234-4335 for more information. Cuisinart 14 cup Food Processor, Used Once $45 (256)234-6721

Pets & Livestock Domestic Pets Mix Breed Puppies 6 weeks old free to a good home Call 256-329-8992

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Homes For Sale House Address: 90 2nd Retreat, Eclectic, AL 36024 $156,900 Eclectic, Alabama LAKE MARTIN ACCESS and ECLECTIC PUBLIC SCHOOLS Short walk to gated community waterfront park w/boat slips, designated swimming area/ beach, dock, pavilion, boat ramp! CASTAWAY/ KOWALIGA area, home on 3 1/2 lots (room to build another small home). Features a paid Membership to the Neighborhood Lakefront Recreational Park and facilities, Fees $150 Annually. Recently remodeled & updated with new metal roof, new windows, fenced in yard for pets. Tile and Hardwoods throughout. Large screened porch. 3 bedroom. Third bedroom has queen and two twins. Selling partially furnished if interested. Will include washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, microwave. Move-in ready. Call for appointment or additional property info. NO rent to own PLEASE. Call 571-242-9547. https://www.forsalebyowner. com/listing/90-2nd-Retreat-Eclectic-AL/559adc00aff83938378b4567 VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=a-pXaTT-SDs https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_FQa89o5Y_c

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!

Community Events

FOR SALE by owner. 2BR/1.5BA, 2SHQ ÀRRUSODQ DF 1BR guesthouse. 5HDG\ IRU PRYH LQ 6LJQ RQ $/ +Z\ PL VRXWK RI 'DGHYLOOH &DOO *HRUJH

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

Quail Run Apartments 32 Quail Run Drive Tallassee, AL 36078 1BR/1BA $475 800 sq.ft. 2BR/1BA $520 925sq.ft 3BR/2BA $595 1200sq.ft. 2I¿FH +RXUV 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ 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. 2I¿FH KRXUV SP SP &DOO

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Real Estate Homes For Sale

Houses For Rent Small house on Lake Martin 2BR/1BA Jackson’s Gap area $750/month + $750 deposit (256)212-3058

Clean 2BR Furnished/Unfurnished Good locale. Alex City No pets. Lawn care provided $320+ 256-212-9858

Manufactured Homes For Rent 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Trailer Includes water. $350.00 monthly $350.00 deposit (334)319-6613

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

FOR SALE 2016 Cabcob 76x16 2 bedroom, 2 baths Needs to be moved Asking 33,000 334-651-9151

Rentals For Rent 2 and 3BR, 1 and 2BA. 4073 Whaley Ferry Road Alexander City. Rent starting at $325.00 with deposit. No pets. Please, call 334-745-7367.

Apartments For Sale: $76,500 1227 6th Street, Alex City Main House- 2BR/1BA, Kitchen, Large Den Guest House-2BR/1BA Call Amy Duncan for Showing: 256-212-2222 Lake Martin Realty HOME FOR SALE LAKE MARTIN: Want to live or have Weekend/Game Day home LAKE SIDE? 30 MIN FROM AUBURN, 772 Shoreline Dr, Jacksons Gap $70,000, LOT RENT $400 monthly, ZILLOW for Details and Pictures and/or call 706-773-9378

1BR/1BA $500/month No pets 256-397-0260.

HOUSE FOR RENT 802 North Bridge St. Wetumpka, AL 2 bedroom/1 bath, unfurnished, 150-foot backyard. No pets. 5 min to Wind Creek Casino Wetumpka. $400 month $400 deposit 973-768-7242 egeeter@aol.com

135 Brookside Drive Alex City 3BR/2BA New siding. Kitchen appliances. Fans, lights DQG VRPH ÀRRULQJ )HQFHG areas. $89,500 Owner 805-462-8342

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Duplexes for Rent

FOR RENT!!! Single Wide Mobile Home $550.00. Booger Hollow Road Area 3bedroom/2bath Call 256.825.4800

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

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Lawsuit filed against Merrill over Twitter blocking STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three citizens of Alabama, claims Merrill blocking them on Twitter violates the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. The lawsuit, which lists three Alabama residents and registered voters as plaintiffs, seeks to stop Merrill from blocking plaintiffs or others based upon whether or Merrill not he agrees with their viewpoint. The case, Fasking v. Merrill, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama headquartered in Montgomery Wednesday, with Kimberly Fasking, Heather Melvin Booth and Herbert Hicks listed as plaintiffs in the suit. The suit claims Fasking was blocked after asking about crossover voting, Boothe being blocked after stating “Good point! Ballot has major typo� and Hicks getting blocked after asking Merrill about a speaking engagement. “It is upsetting to me that the Secretary of State, who primarily uses his Twitter account to disseminate information on issues related to his office, has also weaponized that account by blocking those with whom he disagrees with

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politically,� Fasking said in a prepared statement. “It is not the Secretary of State’s job to communicate only with those who agree with him, but with all of the people of the State of Alabama. I am disappointed that I no longer have ready access to information from the Secretary of State’s office in a way that allows me to engage meaningfully on topics that I find incredibly important.� The Twitter account in question, “@ JohnHMerrill,� is an account Merrill uses regularly to discuss Alabama election law, inform the public about his duties as Alabama’s Secretary of State, remind voters about upcoming elections and generally engage with the citizens of Alabama. Because of the way he uses this account, it has become an important source of news and information regarding Alabama elections and election law. After a federal judge ruled President Donald Trump’s blocking of followers on Twitter is a violation of the First Amendment, Merrill gave a statement insisting he will continue to block members of the public because of their political views. “In the digital age that we live in, John Merrill as a government official does not get to pick and choose who receives information on Twitter, just like he can’t kick out his constituents for their beliefs at a town hall,� ACLU of Alabama attorney Brock Boone said in a release. “This is a violation of the First Amendment. It is worrisome that the individual in charge of free and fair

Recreational Vehicles

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

1998 Buick Lesabre Great running condition. 146,000 miles $2,000.00 or obo. (205)475-3530 ,

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5Class C Motor Home 2008 Winnebago Outlook 29B Ford E-450, 6.8L V10 Double-slide, queen bed 4KW Generator. Sleeps 6. 30K miles. Entertainment Center. Classic Motor Home $37,500 (256)329-5179

Services Appliance Service

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C115 YAMAHA OUTBOARD ENGINE 2 STROKE ENGINE,FULL SERVICE DONE JULY 2018. COMPRESSION ON 4 CYLINDERS 125 PSI. VERY GOOD CONDITION $1,800.00 334-513-9504 1993 14-foot Sylvan V-hull Boat w/drive-on trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, live well, WUROOLQJ PRWRU GHSWK ÂżQGHU rod holders. Asking $2800 Call Tom @ 256-307-1423

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elections chooses to discriminate against individuals on social media. As the Secretary of State, Merrill should be using his platform to inform the public, not censure them.� Steven Gregory, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, said “Political speech benefits from the highest level of protection under the First Amendment. The CEO of Twitter, along with the COO of Facebook, testified earlier this month before a committee of Congress on the issues of whether social media platforms exercise bias in their management of accounts. The First Amendment protects everyone’s right to participate in political speech without regard to political viewpoint. The Alabama Secretary of State should engage in protecting that right on his Twitter account, not suppressing it by blocking inoffensive content.� During an interview Wednesday with AL.com, Merrill called the lawsuit “a political hack job,� while also reminding the public there are other ways to get in touch with him. “I hope what you’ll do is what I’ve asked you to do in the past and that’s to put my cell phone number in the paper: 334-328-2787. Because anyone in the state that wants to get in touch with me can call me on my cell phone,� Merrill told AL.com. “This is the bottom line: anyone who wants to get in touch with me in this state can do so, but they don’t get to choose how they get in touch with me.�

AUCTION-AUBURN, AL, luxurious 5,914+/- sq. ft. updated home, lake, guesthouse, 2230 Estate Drive in exclusive Hickory Hills. gtauctions.com. 205 326.0833, Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc, Jack F Granger, #873

Real Estate Auction: 89 AcresÂą in tracts inside Athens, Alabama city limits. Thursday, October 4th. Prime residential development opportunity. Mickey Fowler ALSL466, (866) 293-0157 or www.fowlerauction.com.

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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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 Carolyn D. Moss, to United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, dated September 25, 1987, said mortgage recorded in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, as Instrument Number 191859. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama on October 17, 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: A parcel of land lying in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 20 North, Range 23 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama; said parcel being more particularly described as follows: To reach a point of beginning, commence at the intersection of Easterly right-of-way of Elie Hall road and the Northerly right-of-way of Alabama highway # 50; thence southeasterly along the Northerly right-of-way of said Highway #50 a distance of 282 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence from said point of beginning South 06° 10` East a distance of 42.43 feet to the centerline of said Highway #50; thence South 76° 41` East along the centerline of said Highway #50 a distance of 120 feet to a point; thence North 03° 57` West a distance of 151.89 feet to a point; thence North 76° 33` West a distance of 126.34 feet to a point; thence South 06° 10` East a distance f f f

Public Notices of 111.74 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.4 acres, more or less, together with appurtenances thereunto appertaining. This is identical property as described in deed of Evers to Dabbs, GDWHG -DQXDU\ DQG recorded Card #42397, OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH Tallapoosa County, Alabama. 3URSHUW\ 6WUHHW $GGUHVV 11095 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853 (provided for informational purposes only). Said property will be sold “AS ISâ€?. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. 12 5(35(6(17$7,21 25 :$55$17< (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' ,6 0$'( $6 TO THE TITLE OF SAID 3523(57< 6DLG SURSHUW\ LV VXEMHFW WR DQ\ WLWOH GHÂżFLHQcies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior WR WKH 0RUWJDJH ÂżUVW VHW RXW above. The debt secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Mortgage. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. 3URJUDPV PD\ DOVR H[LVW WKDW help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, Mortgagee or Transferee Attorney for Mortgagee or Transferee, Stern & EisenEHUJ 6RXWKHUQ 3& Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204, http://foreclosure.closingsource.net, AL201800000236 Alexander City Outlook: Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2 and 9, 2018 FC/MOSS, C. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF HETTIE M. CAMPBELL, DECEASED PROBATE COURT 2018-0110 Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th day of September, 2018, by the Honorable Bonita Caldwell, Judge of Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Jo Ann Washburn, Personal Representative of the Hettie M. Campbell Robin F. Reynolds, PC, Attorney for Personal Representative Bonita Judge

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256.234.4281 Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Debra A. McIntosh, to United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, dated October 5, 1994, said mortgage recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, as Instrument Number 096818. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama on October 10, 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, towit: Lot No. 7, Block B, of Wall Street Heights Subdivision as the same is described and UHVWULFWHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH 7DOODSRRsa County, Alabama, which description and restriction as shown in Plat Book 5, page 155, are incorporated by reference here in as if set forth in full. Property Street Address: 108 Delta Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 (provided for informational purposes only). Said property will be sold “AS ISâ€?. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to any title GHÂżFLHQFLHV LQFOXGLQJ EXW QRW limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record VXSHULRU WR WKH 0RUWJDJH ÂżUVW set out above. The debt secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Mortgage. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. 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 part of the foreclosure process. United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration Mortgagee or Transferee Attorney for Mortgagee or Transferee, Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC, 1709 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204, AL201800000246 Alexander City Outlook: Sept. 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2, 2018 FC/MCINTOSH, D. Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 256.277.4219.

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LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

Tua becoming a must-see

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ow many things in life make you stop in your tracks to watch and/or listen? I mean, to the point you have to quit whatever it is you are doing and pay attention? I know I put the remote down every time “Die Hard” comes on the tube. It is, after all, the perfect movie. It’s a Christmas movie wrapped in outlandish action that works during any season. “Die Hard” also has the greatest use of foreshadowing in modern history as John McClane asks whiny deputy chief Dwayne T. Roberson, “Who gives a $%^$ about glass?” just before he himself has to run barefoot over broken shards of glass for just about the remainder of the film. Then there’s The Gap Band’s classic, “Burn Rubber.” What. A. Song. And, after every time I hear it, I ponder, “Why would Charlene just leave him like that? This boy can sing!” Anywho, I have to listen to that ditty all the way through whenever it blasts through my car’s stereo. Well, I think we can all add one more “must see” to our lists: Tua Tagovailoa. The dynamic Alabama quarterback is putting on a show every week and, unbelievably, topping himself each time. Obviously, he’s only 4.5 games deep into his role as the Tide’s leader. There’s always a chance he could regress. However, I assume those same chances were in place for the likes of Tim Tebow and Cam Newton and Johnny Football. How’d they do? Maybe it’s premature and presumptuous to put Tua’s name in such a class as those aforementioned three, but I am willing to bet he will get there (and maybe beyond). Tua doesn’t have Tebow’s brute strength. On the other hand, Tua has proven to be quite tough as he has taken many below-the-knees shots this year already. Tua doesn’t have Cam’s intimidating size. On the other hand, size is overrated when you are so accurate you can hit an airborne clay pigeon with the pigskin. Tua doesn’t have Manziel’s rowdy, wild-west spirit that demanded attention from defenses and fans alike. On the other hand, Tua has all of Manziel’s flash while backing it up with substance all without creating headaches off of the field. Tua certainly does possess Tebow moral center, Cam’s contagious personality and Manziel’s… well… Maybe it’s best he doesn’t have any of Manziel’s other traits. The true common denominator among all of these great quarterbacks, though, is their innate ability to make their teammates better. Sure, the wide receivers are practically giddy catching passes from these guys (who wouldn’t be?), but the running backs enjoy the freedom they receive from not carrying the weight of the team’s performance and the offensive lines love blocking for them as well. Meanwhile, the defense can take a few more chances knowing the offense is bound to make up for any mistakes. Tua hasn’t played in enough games for some people, I get it. They want to see more before anointing him the next big thing. As far as I am concerned, though, I have seen enough. Frankly, I had seen enough as the missile Tua launched in the Mercedes Dome was spiraling perfectly towards the waiting arms of Devonta Smith to win the National Championship. These first four games of 2018 only strengthened my position. So while some Alabama games are bound to get out of hand during this next month, I would not classify the Tide’s routs as boring; Tua Tagovailoa will steal your attention like Hans Gruber steals bearer bonds. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

PROJECT COMPLETE Cliff Williams / The Outlook

The new track and field track has officially been completed at Dadeville High School.

Dadeville track now fully paved By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Athletes in the Dadeville High School cross-country and outdoor track and field programs now have a new facility to call home. Paving on the high school track across the street from the football field has been completed. “The surface of the track, it looks great,” DHS principal and track and field coach Chris Hand said. “It’s fantastic just to have a place of your own.” The track has eight marked lanes, is paved with asphalt and will give the track and cross-country teams a place to practice.

“Cross-country practices there one day a week to work on their speed,” Hand said. “They’re really excited about it, because they can get more accurate times on their speed. The track kids have been telling me how excited they are about it too.” While the track has been completed, Hand said there are still a few other projects left to be finished. Key among these are installing pits for the long jump and high jump, as well as a space for the shot put. Currently, there is no timetable on when these items will be completed, but Hand said the outdoor track and field season does not start until March, meaning there is still plenty of time for the work to be done. Along

Despite loss, Rangers continue to see improvement

Special teams lead Auburn in victory over Arkansas

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

It’s easy to forget about special teams. It’s rare you see a big play in the return game and aside from a game-winning field goal, the only time you hear about the kicker, the punter or the coverage teams are when they’re not doing their job. But since the beginning of the season, Auburn special teams coordinator Larry Porter has been preaching to his guys if you make plays on special teams, you will win games. Between a blocked punt, multiple long punt returns and a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, Saturday’s 34-3 win over Arkansas was a prime example of the impact special teams can have on a game. “Really, a lot of teams just leave those plays out there,” sophomore cornerback Jordyn Peters said. “They’re plays that nobody really pays attention to. But in the long run, they do add up. So we have to go out there with the mindset that every play counts, just like offense and defense, because it does on special teams.” Peters was the one who got a hand on a punt late in the first half. Because of the deflection, the ball traveled only 8 yards where it was picked up by Auburn linebacker K.J. Britt and returned inside the Arkansas 10-yard line. A few plays later, Jarrett Stidham ran in for a touchdown to extend Auburn’s lead to 17-0. Between the two returns from Davis and the one from Britt, Auburn finished with 95 punt return yards ̾ the most in an SEC game since Tennessee in 2013 (127) and the most in any game since Louisiana Tech in 2014 (129). On the flip side of that, Auburn punter Arryn Siposs also enjoyed a career day Saturday. The sophomore, who arrived in July, averaged 47.2 yards per punt on his five punts. He also kicked one 60 yards, a new career long for the native of Australia. So no, not everybody pays attention to the special teams. Sometimes, they can lose a game. But on Saturday, they played a major role in helping Auburn win.

Tua continues to shine as No. 1

with giving the Dadeville track and field team a nicer practice facility, Hand added the school will also be able to host track meets there once all the work is completed. “We want to try and host two meets there, one in March and one in April,” he said. “We’re ecstatic to be getting the pits soon.” Despite there still being work left, Hand feels having a paved track has made an immense difference. “It has made the whole area look so much better,” he said. “I think this will definitely increase interest in track here. It’s like a dream come true for us. We are very, very excited for this.”

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Auburn’s Ryan Davis tries to break a tackle against Arkansas.

Alabama handles Texas A&M

No. 1 Alabama (4-0, 2-0) beat No. 22 Texas A&M (2-2, 0-1) 45-23 Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led the Tide on offense with a career-best five touchdowns, four passing and one rushing. He threw for a career-high 387 yards on 22-of-30 passing. The completions and attempts are also new career highs. His four touchdown passes equal his previous career high. His passing yardage total also ties for the fifth-best performance in school history. Alabama had three players with 70-plus receiving yards, including Henry Ruggs III, (84 yards and a touchdown), Jerry Jeudy (78 yards) and Irv Smith Jr. (74 yards). Senior tight end Hale Hentges had two catches for 29 yards with both going for touchdowns. On the ground, senior Damien Harris led the way with 52 yards on seven carries. On defense, the Tide came away with seven sacks, led by senior defensive end Isaiah Buggs. The Tide offense picked up right where it left off in the second half as Tagovailoa guided UA all the way down the field for a seven play 80-yard drive, capped off by junior running back Josh Jacobs going in untouched from three yards out. Following Joseph Bulovas’ kick, the Tide held the 45-16 advantage with 2:01 left in the third. Texas A&M closed the gap with an 11-play, 88-yard drive that culminated in the Aggies touchdown with 7:36 left in the game, putting the score at a 45-23 final.

Despite losing 62-52 Friday night against North River Academy in Tuscaloosa, Lyman Ward football coach Roland Bell feels his team is continuing to make progress and move forward. “We basically tell them that we want them to be perfect on every single play,” Bell said. “We had a number of imperfections Friday night.” These imperfections included the defense losing containment and giving up several big plays, while the offense had five touchdowns called back due to penalties. Despite the issues seen Friday, Bell feels things are improving as a whole for the Rangers. “We’re getting better. We are definitely showing good improvement,” Bell said. “(Quarterback) Joseph Reese had another good standout game and (running back) Bogdan Maples, he’s getting better every week. He’s got the speed and he’s got the moves.” Bell said one issue the Rangers face is many of the players have never played before, or have only had limited experience with the game. As such, Bell said he focuses on the fundamentals a lot with his players, making sure they get the basics down as they prepare for each game. “I feel confident I will be able to get them there,” he said. As Lyman Ward prepares for its next game and home opener, Bell said there are key issues on both the offense and the defense needing addressed for the Rangers to be able to win. “Defensively, we’ve got to work mainly on containment on the edges, make our guys force the other team to cut back inside,” Bell said. “Offensively, we have to work with our running game and getting our receivers to run the proper routes. We’ve got to have a little more deception on our routes.”

SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday, Sept. 25 High school volleyball Benjamin Russell at Wetumpka, 4:30 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Clay County, 1:30 p.m. Dadeville at B.B. Comer, 4:30 p.m. Thorsby at Central Coosa, 5 p.m. Reeltown at Randolph County, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 High school cross country Dadeville at Horseshoe Bend, 3:30 p.m.

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