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Area residents watch as a fire burns at Mott’s Woodyard on North Loop in Dadeville Thursday night. The fire consumed timber, mulch and crossties being stored on the site. The timber and mulch came from installation of the Sabal Trail pipeline.
Thursday fire in Dadeville could burn for days By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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The Dadeville Fire Department responded to a fire at Mott’s Woodyard on North Loop early Thanksgiving Day. “We found a small fire down in the pile here,” Dadeville Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson said Thursday night. “Then at noon we came back and it was ablaze again.” The old woodyard was being used by a contractor working on the Sabal Trail pipeline project. “The contractor made us aware of it,” Sabal Trail’s Andrea Glover said. “He is working with local authorities on the matter.” The site is being used as a collection point for the timber that is harvested from the right of way
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Mike Ingram, left, with the Dadeville Utilities Board looks on as repairs are made to the pumping station causing water outages in Dadeville.
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Many Dadeville residents stepped into their showers Friday expecting water to flow. What most did not know is that little water had made to the town’s water tanks over the last few days due to a malfunctioning pumping station at West Lafayette Street and Madwind Road. “We have been working on it since early Thursday,” Dadeville Gas and Water Authority’s Mike Ingram said Friday morning. “It appears to be electrical.” Ingram explained that crews had been repairing some leaks in the station and as they would fix one, another would appear. Ingram also said it was possible that the spraying water may be the culprit. The lack of water also presented the town a problem in fighting a fire at Mott’s Woodyard Thursday. “Two tanks have little to no water in them,” Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith said. “The fire
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The National Weather Service’s extended forecast for Wetumpka and surrounding area includes something people in this are have seen little of lately: a better than 50 percent chance of rain. As of Friday morning, the NWS forecast includes a 60 percent rain chance for Tuesday, Tuesday night and Wednesday. “This is definitely the best chance of rain we’ve seen in several months,”
said Mark Rose, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. “We’ve got a fairly strong storm system coming through. We may see a few showers on Monday, but it looks like our best chances are on Tuesday and Wednesday when we may have a couple of waves coming through.” Rose said there is a possibility for significant amounts of rainfall in the area and northward. Mitch Sneed / The Outlook “The models Empty rain gauges like this have become standard across are showing fairly the area as the last time it has rain a measurable amount See RAIN • Page 3 was Sept. 18, but that appears that will change next week.
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Today is a day in Alabama when families are split, friends avoid one another and college football is king. It’s Iron Bowl Saturday. Today at 2:30 p.m. in Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium, the No. 13 Auburn Tigers (8-3, 5-2 in SEC play) pay a visit to the undefeated and top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (11-0, 7-0 in SEC games). Alabama enters the annual rivalry tilt as a prohibitive 17.5-point favorite in a game nationally televised on CBS (WAKA, Channel 8 in Montgomery). See GAME • Page 5
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DEAR ABBY: I am a new bride in my mid-20s. I’m writing about my dad. At the wedding dinner, he read a list of reasons he “let” me get married. Granted, he thought it was funny, and he always needs to be the center of attention. But during our honeymoon abroad, he sent me messages at every juncture and each hotel. Maybe he’s having a hard time “letting go,” but is this normal? Frankly, I found it creepy. My honeymoon was my and my new hubby’s time to enjoy, and so much intrusion felt like stalking. I am not particularly close to Dad. Am I overreacting? -NEWLYWED IN CALIFORNIA DEAR NEWLYWED: You stated that your father likes to be the center of attention. Your wedding dinner may have been yet another example of it. A lot of humor is based on truth, and Dear Old Dad’s thinking may be rooted in the 19th century or earlier, when women needed their father’s permission to marry. That he would insert himself into your honeymoon
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does seem over the top for someone with whom you are not particularly close. If he persists, you and your husband should have a talk with him and tell him it’s making the both of you uncomfortable and ask him to please stop. DEAR ABBY: Many businesses these days outsource their customer service departments to phone centers in other countries where the person answering the phone speaks very little English or has a weak comprehension of the English language. Please don’t get me wrong, they are polite, patient and try hard to be helpful, but many times it is difficult to get a question answered or an issue successfully dealt with because
Mr. Wesley Ellis Peppers 1922 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mr. Wesley Ellis Peppers, 94, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Peppers passed away on
Mrs. Faye Forehand Sullivan March 30, 1935 November 24, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family of Faye Forehand Sullivan announces her passing after an extended illness, on November 24, 2016, at the age of 81. A native of Alexander City, Faye was born in her grandmother McKemie’s home in Eagle Creek and she was raised in Alexander City. Faye was a proud alumni of the Avondale School and a 1953 graduate of Benjamin Russell High School. She went on to obtain a business skills degree from Draughon’s School of Business in Birmingham, returned to Alexander City, and began working in the accounts payables department at Russell Mills. Faye would later retire from Russell Corporation from the cost accounting department
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Russell Medical. He was born on April 7, 1922 in Alexander City, Alabama to Homer Peppers and Della Peppers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid rabbit hunter and enjoyed running his beagles. Mr. Pep was an excellent small engine mechanic and could fix what others couldn’t. He enjoyed the morning breakfast gatherings with his buddies at Hardees. He is survived by his sons, Stanley Peppers (Jennifer) of Trussville and Danny Peppers (Wanda) of Alexander
after twenty-five years of service. Faye was married to Paul Michael Sullivan on September 9, 1961, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Alexander City and they were happily married until Mike’s passing in July of 2003. Faye and Mike lived in Philadelphia, PA (Mike’s hometown) for ten years before returning to Alexander City in 1972. Faye was an avid reader and her love of family encouraged her interest in genealogy. Nothing brought more joy to her than to share a discovery that she had made concerning some branch of her vastly extended family. Whether digging through an archive, reading old newspapers or surveying a cemetery, Faye loved the hunt for information about her past and the many, many people who contributed to making her who she was. Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her son, Paul Mark Sullivan (Kelly) of Alexander
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City; grandchildren, Angela Grigsby (Kevin), Robby Peppers, and Victoria Gulledge (Will); great-grandchildren, Stephen Grigsby and Katherine Grigsby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Mae Peppers; his parents; four brothers and two sisters. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
City; two grandsons, Kirby Sullivan (Barbara), of Auburn, and Russell Lunsford, of Alexander City; one granddaughter, Shannon Sullivan Lashley (Tyler) of Alexander City; and two great-grandsons, Sebastian “Bas” Sullivan and Wilton “Wilt” Lashley. She is also survived by her brother, Michael Forehand (Patti) of Alexander City; sister-in-law, Brenda Butler Forehand (Bob) of Alexander City; as well as a niece, several nephews, and too many cousins to count. Faye was preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years, Paul Michael Sullivan; parents, William Marvin Forehand and Myrtis Wilma Forehand (McKemie); brothers, Joe Bob Forehand and Charles Glenn Forehand; and sisterin-law, Mary Elizabeth Doak (Sullivan). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic
Church in Alexander City. Father Peter Reddy will officiate. Committal will follow at Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff, therapist, and administration at Brown Nursing Home for the compassion and care of these many months. You all are appreciated more than you can imagine. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make memorial contributions to the Brown Bag food program at St. John’s Catholic Church, 454 N Central Ave, Alexander City, AL 35010. The program feeds 170+ low-income seniors and families in the local area and was a favorite of moms. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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The Alexander City Fire Department puts out a fire on North Central Avenue Friday afternoon after a resident tried to burn leaves. They used more than 1,000 gallons of water hoping that the fire would be fully extingishued and they would not have to come back out. The resident was unaware of the burn ban.
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decent rainfall amounts,” Rose said. “Close to an inch over the entire forecast area. The higher totals may be farther north, but (in the Wetumpka) area there could be about an inch over a two-day period.” Rose said forecasters are watching the models for the potential of severe weather, but aren’t ready to commit to that possibility yet. “There is the potential that exists for some stronger storms,” Rose said. “We don’t expect anything severe right now, but we will continue to watch the models.” Meanwhile, the state remains in the midst of a brutal drought for which the rain could provide much-needed relief. As of Friday morning, there were active wildfires in Butler, Jefferson, Lowndes and Marshall counties. There were 38 more wildfires termed “contained,” which had burned a total of more than 6,600 acres. Four of those wildfires – one each in Blount and Walker counties and two in DeKalb County – had burned more than 500 acres each. The largest had burned more than 1,300 acres in Walker County. Contained wildfires are still actively burning on the interior, but have a containment line around them. Tallapoosa County has suffered from 14 wildfires in the last 30 days that have consumed 97.5 acres according to the Alabama Forestry Commission. Luckily, Elmore County has remained relatively unscathed, with only two wildfires consuming a total of 10 acres in the last 30 days. As a result of the long period of dry conditions in
Water department stopped using water when the fire was contained. They used between 15,000 and 17,000 gallons of water.” The water shortage presents an issue for Dadeville Healthcare and its residents but according to Smith they are prepared. “Nursing homes are required to have a three day supply of water,” Smith said. “I just talked to the administrator their and they are in good shape. They have an arrangement with Lake Martin Community Hospital who is also required to keep a water backup. Luckily the hospital has water that is supplied from a different tank.”
the state, a statewide no-burn order remains in effect, in which all outdoor or open burning is prohibited. The drought emergency order was declared by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Nov. 7, although burn restrictions have been in place since early October. This regulation makes it illegal for any person to set fire to any forest, grass, woods, wildlands or marshes; build a campfire or bonfire; or burn trash or debris. If convicted, the penalty for violating the no-burn order is up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.00. ”The Forestry Commission is appreciative of the efforts of ALEA, local sheriff departments, along with the State Fire Marshal’s office, for working in conjunction with our agency not only to enforce the no-burn order, but with arson investigations as well,” Alabama State Forester Gary Cole said. Bentley has also appealed to the general public for assistance, announcing a $5,000 reward for anyone providing information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a person responsible for setting wildfires. The no-burn order will remain in effect until rescinded by Cole when conditions change to reduce the occurrence and frequency of wildfires. To report persons burning in violation of this law, contact your local law enforcement. For more information on the current wildfire situation in the state, visit Alabama Forestry Commission’s website at www.forestry.alabama.gov.
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Friday morning an authority work crew along with contractors were going through a control panel that operates the two pumps. “We are working diligently to get it back up and running,” Smith said. “We are asking everyone to be patient.” By 8:30 a.m. Friday the pumps were up and running but it could be a while before residents see pressure as two of the three water tanks are near empty and most of the system needs to be pressurized. Dadeville’s water system has a storage capacity of over 1 million gallons in its three tanks.
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Shopping local S has many benefits he Christmas shopping spree is in full force. Here in Alexander City, it began in earnest during the Holiday Open House, then hit top speed yesterday during Black Friday. Today – which is still the Thanksgiving shopping season in most places – we suspect that the 2:30 p.m. Iron Bowl kick off will keep most shoppers occupied for most of the aday. However, there are plenty of shopping days left before Christmas – 26 of ‘em. And we’d like to take this opportunity to remind shoppers that spending your money in town is the best, fastest, most beneficial way we know to get your shopping list checked off while helping your neighbors. There’s no doubt that you have to go out of town, or online, to buy some things that are not available in town. No guilt there. And there’s not doubt that a holiday shopping road trip is a family tradition in many homes. But the benefits of shopping at home are many: 1. It’s faster, safer and less expensive to shop closer to your home. 2. Money spent here, is spent again and again, benefiting many people in our community. 3. Local sales taxes fund our schools, our city police and fire services, help provide the money our city uses to help us all. 4. Local shopping means postpurchase activities are much easier – exchanging items and getting items serviced in the future. 5. Shopping at home builds community – one of our favorite parts of shopping locally is spending time with people we know. We encourage you to shop at home, to visit the stores who advertise sales in The Outlook, and to have a very merry shopping season this year.
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eventy days. That’s how long it’s been since the last measurable rain. The last time water fell from the heavens in Tallapoosa County was Sunday, Sept. 18. That’s not exactly true, because Thanksgiving morning I walked out on my brick landing and saw dark spots on the bricks. It took me a while to register that it could be rain. I reached down and touched one and, yes, it did seem to be water from the sky. I broke into a smile and said a little Thanksgiving prayer and felt grateful. But no more rain fell. There was enough to make dots on the ground, but not enough to fill in between them. I’m not sure what you call that, but it wasn’t the rain we need. Over at my farm on Russell Pond, I’ve watched everything shrink. The earth has contracted, and most of the plants have died back, shrunk, turned brown and other more pleasant colors. The water is about 18 inches low, and we’re lucky. I’ve seen many ponds that are almost dry. The humidity has been so low at times that it doesn’t even feel like Alabama. Friday morning I was working outside, sweating, wearing only a T-shirt. When I got in my truck, I was shocked to see that the outside temperature
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was 46 degrees. It’s so dry outside that cold doesn’t feel cold and hot doesn’t feel hot. That’s one of the few pluses the drought has brought our area. The other one is that I think it may mean we will have a mild mosquito and chigger season next year ... all the forest bugs are suffering. So is the forest. I’ve been looking up and many of our trees are “self pruning,” pulling back and loosing leaves on the ends of branches that will very likely die and fall off ... if the tree lives. I’m expecting many of our weaker trees will not. And that doesn’t include all the trees that have burned up because of our extraordinarily dry weather. In the past 30 days, we’ve had 14 wildfires in Tallapoosa County that have consumed 97.5 acres, including 12 acres over Thanksgiving. This week I put up a purple martin house and a wood duck house at the farm. The martin house required digging a hole in a field on top of a hill. I had one of those drain spades with the long, thin blades and I dug 2-foot deep hole about a foot wide.
It probably took me 45 minutes. I might as well have been digging in a parking lot. The earth was dry and light as talc as far down as I dug. There is no moisture in the ground; I’ve never seen anything like this in Alabama. When I set the pole in concrete, the concrete didn’t feel any harder than the dirt around it. It is with this introduction that I call your attention to the upcoming week’s forecast. On Friday my forecast said we start next week with a 61 percent chance of rain on Monday, an 84 percent chance on Tuesday, 82 percent chance on Wednesday and 54 percent on Thursday. In the past 70 days, I’ve watched similar forecast percentages shrink as we approached and then fall to zero on the day of. But I don’t think we’ve ever had as many chances for rain as next week, or as high a percentage. So say a prayer, cross your fingers, pull on your victory underwear, do a rain dance and turn your cap around backwards ... we need a change, a wet week. And we need it in the worst way. And when it comes, we ought to think about having another Thanksgiving. Boone is chairman of Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.
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Game Jay Collier of Wetumpka, a 42-yearold Auburn graduate, will be in the stands. It will be his 28th consecutive Iron Bowl. He has seen his beloved Auburn Tigers win 13 times and Alabama win 14. He hopes this is the year he gets to .500. Meanwhile, Wade Morgan, a 45-yearold graduate of the University of Alabama will watch the game at his Wallsboro home, but will root no less hard for his beloved Tide. Collier and Morgan are friends. But it’s not likely they will talk this afternoon. One of them might want to, but the other? Decidedly not. That’s the way it goes with the Iron Bowl. “My earliest memory of the Iron Bowl would have to be watching it in 1986,” Collier said. “Alabama was up 17-14 with around 30 seconds left in the 4th quarter. Lawyer Tillman ran a reverse play (for a touchdown) just inside the 10-yard line to lead Auburn to a 21-17 victory.” Naturally, Morgan’s first Iron Bowl memory is of a Tide win. “1981,” Morgan said. “I remember watching the game with whole family, Alabama and Auburn fans. (Legendary Alabama head coach Paul) Bear (Bryant) was going for win number 315. We normally didn’t watch games together but this one was special.” Fourth-ranked Alabama defeated unranked Auburn 28-17 in 1981. Just as naturally, when Collier and Morgan look back on their favorite AuburnAlabama games over the years, those have differing outcomes, as well. “My favorite was the 1994 Iron Bowl at Legion Field in Birmingham,” Morgan said. “I was still a student at Alabama and attended the game. Both teams were undefeated headed into the game. The atmosphere at the game was electrifying. It was a hard fought game. Alabama ended up winning, 21-14.” “I would have to say I have two,” Collier said. “I was with my son at both games. He has been to every Iron Bowl since 2008 with Many a small thing has
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me. And these are two we will never forget. Of course the 2010 Iron Bowl with Auburn ranked No. 2 and Alabama ranked #11. Auburn came back from a 24-0 deficit to win 28-27. Cam Newton being the quarterback makes it special for JB. He is a big Cam Newton fan. “The other obvious is the 2013 Iron Bowl, ‘Kick Six. Both fan bases will hear needa-second-got-a-second or 1-second-left jokes for the rest of our lives. But Chris Davis running back a missed field goal 109 yards to win 34-28 over Alabama was insane. I have never seen Jordan Hare stadium like that. After the Miracle Catch the week before (versus Georgia) it made for a special two weeks of football.” One of Collier’s favorites, not surprisingly, is Morgan’s least favorite. “My least favorite would have to be the 2010 Iron Bowl at Bryant Denney Stadium in Tuscaloosa,” Morgan said. “We had a 24-0 lead and we ended up losing 28-27. I felt like we had a better team. I told a friend as we walked out of the stadium that we were the only team who could beat Auburn, and we just let them off the hook.” Collier’s least favorite was former Auburn and current Cincinnati head coach Tommy Tuberville’s ugly swan song. “My least favorite was 2008 in Tuscaloosa,” Collier said. “It finally happened. Alabama beat Auburn for the first time in Iron Bowl history at home in Tuscaloosa. It was after a chaotic season for Auburn and head coach Tommy Tuberville. Auburn lost 36-0 and Tuberville coached his last day as an Auburn Tiger.” Collier said he enjoys looking back on Iron Bowls past, but that, despite what many say about tossing record books out of windows, the favorite usually wins. “It is always fun looking back over the years and seeing how close most of these games are,” Collier said. “The team that
should win typically does, not too many surprises there. But a lot of the Iron Bowls final scores are closer than you would think they would turn out from way season had played thus far.” So how would Morgan and Collier explain the intensity of this in-state rivalry to someone who was not familiar with all of the elements that play into it? “It’s one of the kind of games that you’re relieved when it’s over,” Morgan said. “This is the only game I get a little nervous even when we’re the better team because the joy you get in winning that game doesn’t come close to the pain of losing.” “It is like no other sporting event,” said Collier. “It is a way of life for so many around here. I don’t let it affect me and get into it as much as I used to, but I know some who a win or loss changes their outlook on life for the time being. We shouldn’t make one game have such an impact on our lives, but for many Alabamians it does. It goes on 365 days a year. If it isn’t during the regular season it is all about who it getting the best recruits. Both fan bases have coaches speaking at events year round. With no professional sports programs in our state sports fans have to lean to college sports and man they sure do. It is the fiercest and most competitive rivalry in all sports.” Finally, what do the two friends see happening Saturday? “Ideally, we’d blow Auburn out by a score of 40-0,” Morgan said. “Realistically, I say we will win with a score of 24-10.” Collier was a bit more effusive, as underdogs sometimes are. “If I put on my orange and blue shades here is my prediction: It will be a low scoring game. It must be for Auburn to win,” Collier said. “Both teams have top five defenses. Auburn is having injury issues and inconsistent quarterback play. Who would have thought two years ago that Auburn would be struggling finding an offense and
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have one of the best defenses? I think it will be a grind-it-out, fourquarters game. Jeremy Johnson will get the start at quarterback and play a decent game. He will be turnover free and end his Auburn career leading the Tigers to victory. Auburn will pull off the biggest upset in recent Iron Bowl history on a long 45-yard field goal as time expires to win 16-14. It will be Carlson’s 3rd field goal of the game. “Realistically, the team that is supposed to win typically wins the Iron Bowl. With that being said, Alabama has the better, stronger, healthier team at this point of the season. I look for a close first half. But as Auburn has trouble moving the ball in the game the
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10. But I still think I like my first scenario better.”
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MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Ministerial Association will be Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the new building of GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Court. The guest speaker Riley Foshee, an Alexander City Police officer, will give information about church security. Also, the election of officers for 2017 will be conducted. There will be time for sharing news and concerns and for intercessory prayer. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information, contact Bill Middlebrooks at 256-2343371.
November 29
DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.
November 30
BOOK SIGNING : The Adelia M. Russell Library is hosting Linda Carter for a book signing of her book “What I Need to Succeed,” Nov. 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
December 1
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THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY: Faith Christian Academy will present the musical “The Little Drummer Boy” Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at Faith Temple. The musical features Reid Daughtry, Kylee Stark, John Patrick Stark the 82 voice choir, FCA cheerleaders, dance troupe and the second
grade handbell choir. Silent Night will be sung in Russian, Spanish,Korean and English. There is no charge
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December 3
CHRISTMAS PARADE: The town of Camp Hill will have a Christmas Parade at noon Dec. 10.
TRASH WALK: The monthly PATH Trash walk will resume Saturday, Dec. 3 It will start at the Elkahatchee Bridge on Highway 63 at 8:30 a.m. where assignment and supplies will be issued. For more information contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289.
December 4
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 151st Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. M. A. Moss of Reeltown Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Thomas is pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church will present its Christmas cantata “Christmas Music” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls. The choir composed of church members will sing some of their old favorite selections accompanied by a full orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians from the local area. Featured vocalists will be H.D Price, Toni and Phil Adcock, Diane Miller, P. J. Armour and Susan Grace. Dramatization will feature the Manager Scene, the 3 Wise Men, The Angel Gabriel and the Shepherd Boy. Refreshments and coffee will be served following the concert. Make your plans to attend. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820,redridgeumc.org CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 153rd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Rev. G.H. Pulliam is pastor. Guest minister is Rev. C.L. Daniel, pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Notasulga. Dinner will be served.
December 5
CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Alexander City Hometown Christmas Parade will be Dec. 5 and start at 6 p.m. Lineup will start on Comer Street before coming up Cherokee Road to the Round-About and down Tallapoosa Street.
December 6
DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development
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December 11
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Liberty United Methodist Church Choir is presenting a Christmas Cantata “The First Noel” Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. A fellowship meal will follow. The church is located at 1630 Liberty Road 2.5 miles north of Hackneyville. CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Dadeville Christmas Parade will start at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 and follow travel Lafayette Street before making its way to the courthouse square.
December 17
COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School.
January 8
FASHION, HAIR and COMEDY SHOW: There will be a community talent, fashion, hair and comedy show with guest from as far away as Arkansas Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
January 20
SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center, Auburn University 36849-5232.
Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.
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THANKSGIVING DAY BLAZE Holiday blaze and water issues leave firefighters few options but to let it burn
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Firefighters responded to a blaze at the old Mott’s Woodyard Thursday morning. By night fall, the blaze rekindled and had consumed stacks of timber and mulch covering five acres.
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where the pipeline is being installed. The timber is sorted with some going sawmills, some to chipmills and the rest is ground into a mulch like substance that is piled high in some areas of the site. Also stacked at the site is several mounds of hardwood and pine timber that had not yet been transported to mills. In addition to the timber, the site is littered with stacks of old railroad ties. Thursday, crews from Norfolk Southern used a backhoe to move some of the railcars from near the fire. The fire was close enough to some of the cars to burn the paint on them. The Dadeville Fire Department was also helped by the Alabama Forestry Commission who responded Thanksgiving Day as well. “The forestry commission came out today,” Wilkerson said. “They cut some firebreaks to totally contain the fire.” The forestry commission cut two fire breaks around the site and back burned between them to help contain the fire. The fire breaks contain about five acres and the actual fire was about two acres. Thursday night contractors were moving equipment from loaders to trucks and trailers that were near the site just in case the fire jumped fire breaks. “We will stay here and monitor it,” Wilkerson said Thursday night. Friday morning the fire had died down but the mulch was still smoldering and some of the remaining timber was just starting to catch fire as the forestry commission returned. Firefighters were left few options other than to let it burn. Fire hydrants were far from the site and Dadeville was having issues with its water system with a pumping station malfunction causing two of the town’s three water tanks to be empty. The cause of the fire is unknown but is being investigated.
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Youth teams returning to the GA Dome Alex City, Dadeville youth to play in 2nd annual ‘Clash of Two Cities’ By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
This Sunday 11 and 12-yearolds from Alexander City and Dadeville youth football teams will return to the Georgia Dome for the second annual “Clash of Two Cities.” The exhibition game is part of the post-game events following the Atlanta Falcon’s face off with the Arizona Cardinals. Joining the Alex City and Dadeville game will be several youth league games of various age groups from Georgia and Florida, according to Alex City Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson. The now annual event originated last year when former Pittsburg Steeler running back and current Alexander City resident and Dadeville Youth 11 and 12U football couch sought help from his NFL contacts to make it a reality. “Thanks to Benny, these kids get a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Wilson said. Dadeville Youth Football League President Michael Taylor points out that the trip is a unique opportunity for both the athletes and their parents. “There are adults who have never been inside a professional football arena like the Georgia Dome,” he said. “It’s very exciting for the community and the kids.” Both cities will be well represented. Some 63 adults are joining the 18-member Alex City team. Meanwhile, Dadeville’s 27 youth athletes will be joined by more than 170 adults. Once there, the youth will be part of the pregame parade, which will be led by the University of AlabamaBirmingham Marching Band and enjoy the NFL game before taking to the field in their own matchup. “Our kids are very excited,” Wilson said, pointing out the significance for the 12-yearold Alex City team members. “It’s a great way to be able to end their last season with youth league since they’ll be moving up to middle school football next year.” Coaching the Alex City team are Jamie Thrower, Cedrick Collins and Jon Owens. They will be looking to defeat Dadeville, coached by Taylor, Snipe and Jefferey Bennett. However, Dadeville is aiming for a second win in a row. “If Dadeville wins, I’m getting them championship rings,” Taylor said. Taylor added that efforts are also under way to expand the opportunity to the Pittsburgh Dome in the next three to four years.
CORRECTION The Thanksgiving story in the Sports section of Thursday’s Outlook displayed an incorrect picture for Bernie Robidart. Below is the correct photo.
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Dadeville High’s varsity wrestling team may only be in its second year, but first-time head coach George Richardson has already begun work to grow the program. “My whole goal is to spark a lot of interest from the younger kids,” said Richardson, who is also the football defensive coordinator. “If you start them out early you can build a strong program and hopefully I can start a club program for the youth.” To spark that interest, Richardson set the team’s home matches at times and locations accessible to the most students. “That was why I wanted to set up our home matches at 2 p.m. at the high school,” he said. “It’s right next to the elementary school, everybody’s right there and the kids will be able to come over and see us and what’s going on.” The coach is hoping that exposure will dispel a lot of myths about the sport. “A lot of people don’t know about wrestling,” Richardson said. “When they think of wrestling they think of WWE or WWF and this is far from it. This is the real deal and wrestling is the toughest sport out there.” The coach knows all about the sport’s difficulty from his own experience. “Even with me coaching football, wrestling was my favorite sport when I was in high school,” Richardson said. “I was my team’s captain and I loved it because it’s you out there on the mat against that guy.” While the coach looks to grow the wrestling program, the Tigers will open their season at home against Beulah on Nov. 29 with a solid, confident team ranging from seventh to 12th grade. “I have seven guys returning and should have five or six new,” Richardson said. Newcomers include seventh grader Royce Berry, eighth grader Dillan Strickland and seniors Tyreke Carr, Caleb Jones, Austin Holley and Justice Hunter. Meanwhile, veterans include junior Kenneth “Ab” Abernathy, sophomore R.J. Ford and seniors Tyler Muniz, Branterro Banks, Antonio Hughley and Will Claybrook. It’s not yet clear which of the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s 14 weight classifications that several on the team fit into. “We have about five guys that are in between so we’re not really sure,” Richardson said. “We just went to weight management and hydration testing.” However, Richardson does know that Banks, Hughley and Abernathy will be heavy weights while Muniz will wrestle at 152. Banks, Hughley and Abernathy, as well as Ford, are also expected to stand out this season. “Those are the top returning guys,” Richardson said. “They have a very good chance of getting to state.” The team is also heading into the season with no injuries except for senior Caleb Jones, who hurt his knee in the first football game of the season. “He’ll be cleared at the end of December,” Richardson said. “He’s rehabbing and we’re just working with him, getting him into shape and doing conditioning.” Despite that one setback, Richardson is looking forward to seeing his athletes hit the mat this season. “I’m really excited about this season,” he said. “We have a really great group of guys.” Among that group, several leaders have emerged. “Our returning guys are eager to teach what they know to the new guys and the younger guys,” Richardson said of
Above, during the Dadeville High varsity wrestling team’s first practice Monday, coach George Richardson instructs senior Tyreke Carr while junior Kenneth “Ab” Abernathy looks on. At right, Dadeville sophomore R.J. Ford (left) and seventh grader Royce Berry prepare to square off in an exercise coached by Richardson. Cathy Higgins / The Outlook
DADEVILLE VARSITY WRESTLING ROSTER No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Name Kenneth “Ab” Abernathy Dillan Strickland Tyler Muniz Branterro Banks Royce Berry Tyreke Carr R.J. Ford Caleb Jones Austin Holley Justice Hunter Antonio Hughley Will Claybrook Kendrick Coleman - Manager Kathy Gonzalez - Manager
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DADEVILLE VARSITY WRESTLING SCHEDULE Date 11/29 12/03 12/05 12/06 12/13 12/15 01/12 01/16 01/17 01/21 01/24 01/26 01/28 02/04 02/07 02/10-11 02/16-18
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Abernathy, Muniz and Banks. “That’s really an advantage to me as a coach, to have older guys that are mature enough to try to student-teach.” That’s not surprising since Richardson has coached all three of these athletes on the Tigers’ football team. “They already know me and my expectations,” he said. Those expectations include meeting the challenge of a
Opponent Time vs. Beulah 5 p.m. @ Tallassee 9 a.m. @ Prattville Christian Academy 5 p.m. @. Beauregard (Beulah) 5 p.m. @. Beulah (Tri-match) 5 p.m. vs. Benjamin Russell 2 p.m. @ Beauregard (Central Phoenix) 5 p.m. AHSAA 1A-5A Region 2 Duals 8 a.m. @ vs. Beulah (Russell County) 5 p.m. State Dual Quarter Finals (TBA) 7 a.m. State Dual Semi-Finals TBA vs. Beulah 2 p.m. State Dual Finals TBA @ Beauregard (Hornet Slam Tourny) 7 a.m. vs. Beulah 2 p.m. STATE SECTIONALS (TBA) TBA ALABAMA STATE TOURNAMENT 8 a.m.
heavy schedule. “I think I added six more matches than last year,” Richardson said. “With wrestling, you get better by wrestling a lot.” Most of that wrestling will be done on the road. “We only have four matches,” Richardson said. “Most of them will be in the daytime at the high school.” In addition to a heavy road
schedule, this season the Tigers face 6A Benjamin Russell. “I always want to test our players with the toughest competition possible,” Richardson said. “Once we get in our own region, the tougher competition will help them to be successful. ” The Tigers wrestling team’s first match against Beulah starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Dadeville High gymnasium.