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Brown Bag again hit in smash and grab Alexander City Police Department investigators are looking for a burglar who will never be mistaken for “Jeopardy” Champion Ken Jennings, after smashing a window at a downtown convenience store and fleeing with only about $16 in coins. The Lynn’s Quick Stop, also known to many in Alexander City as the Brown Bag, on Jefferson Street had its front door smashed for the second time this year just after midnight Wednesday. According to Alexander City Police Department Deputy Chief Jay Turner an alarm call alerted police at 12:54 a.m. Wednesday to a possible burglary. “They found that the window had been smashed by a large rock,” Turner said. “Investigators and the store owners were called. After

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Area children take a look at a kangaroo following the Creepy Crawly show Wednesday. Below, Socrates the rat is viewed by the children.

CREEPY CRITTERS Animal display at Mamie’s Places wows kids

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After school let out Wednesday dozens of local kids filled Mamie’s Place Children’s Library to see, feel and learn about a plethora “creepycrawly” bugs and animals just in time for Halloween. The library wing was packed with children who met seven different kinds of exotic insects, reptiles and a See CRITTERS • Page 7

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Accused killer Matthew Clate McDaniel was sent to the Tallapoosa County Jail Wednesday for violating the condition of the bond he posted after being arrested for murder. Judge Kim Taylor heard from Assistant District Attorney Michael Weldon as McDaniel well as defense attorney Davis Whittelsey, before ordering McDaniel to be taken into custody. McDaniel is charged with murder in the Jan. 17 shooting death of Norman Dean Crayton, but has been out on a $250,000 bond pending trial, but prosecutors filed a motion for bond revocation after his arrest in Auburn for thirddegree criminal mischief. One of the conditions See MCDANIEL • Page 3

BRHS students lead ‘World of Work’ expo By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Benjamin Russell High School students were introduced to the “World of Work” and got glimpses into a number of industries ranging from engineering to cosmetology by fellow students in the school’s new Career Academies program. Members of the local business community were at the BRHS gymnasium Wednesday morning as well to see what the students were learning through the program, and give input from a real-world working perspective.

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Erin McMichen, Haley Browning and Nigia Harkins talk with other BRHS students about the Medical Domains Academy and entering the nursing field through the school’s new Career Acadamies program.

Dozens of ninth-grade students milled from booth to booth and talked with their peers from one of the eight respective career domains in the Career Academy. Some had set up elaborate replicas of a scenario they might encounter in their field. There were a number of displays from the disciplines represented in the Medical Domain Academy. Students had set up a mock pharmacy counter, and were dressed in lab coats and medical attire. While just to their left a group wearing full scrubs stood around

a hospital bed and tended to a “wounded” patient, while other “non-working” students stood by watching and waiting to ask questions about the industry. On the opposite side of the gymnasium a whole different scene was playing out with rifle-spinning, lock-stepping ROTC students in full ornate military garb. They performed in a section just across from booths of law enforcement-minded students and the real officers accompanied who them. It constituted the wing of Justice See EXPO • Page 3

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Schools in the area are taking part in Red Ribbon Week with students learning about the dangers of drug use. “It’s National Red Ribbon Week,” Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said Tuesday. “We have our school resource officers out in the county schools making students aware of the dangers of drugs.” Drug Enforcement Agency Agent Enrique

Camarena was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. In his honor friends began wearing red badges of satin. Parents had started forming groups with many using Camarena as their model and also adopted the red ribbon. In 1988, the National Family Partnership sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Celebration. The county schools are not the only ones taking part in Tallapoosa County. “We have our DARE See RED RIBBON • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: I’m 18 and a freshman in college. My 16-yearold brother is supposed to be a junior in high school, but he’s still taking freshman classes. He has gone to school maybe twice this year. He just gave up and dropped out. All he does is stay home, sleep and text all day. It makes me angry because I don’t work right now, but I clean, cook, do laundry and take care of my younger siblings while he does absolutely nothing. Mom has given up on him. She begs him to go to school and get an education, but he yells at her and tells her he doesn’t care and he’ll just become a hobo. I don’t know what to say to him to get it through his head that he needs to finish high school. What would you do? -- BIG SISTER IN NEW YORK DEAR BIG SISTER: If your

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brother is a junior and still taking freshman classes, he belongs back in school. He may be lazy, but he may also have learning disabilities. If he doesn’t get the help he needs to earn a diploma, he’ll be virtually unemployable by the time he’s 18. Your mother should visit his school and talk to his teachers and the principal about this. As it stands, your brother may be considered “truant,” which is against the law. DEAR ABBY: I am 47 years old and date younger, usually very attractive women. I live in New York City, so they tend to be

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Mr. William (Bill) Neff died at his home on October 25, 2016, following a long illness. Mr. Neff, a native of Memphis, TN, moved to Alex City to enjoy the Lake 24 years ago. Mr. Neff especially enjoyed boats, antique cars, and being with his family. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of Flint Hill UM Church where he served on the Board of Trustees at various times. He is survived by Inez, his wife of 66 years, a daughter Donna Neff of Lilburn, GA, a son John Neff (Peggy), two grandsons Michael Neff of Memphis, Johnny Neff (Alicia) and two great grandsons Julian and Colin Neff of Denver, and an adopted daughter Cindy MacNabb of Lilburn, GA. Many other family members live in Memphis and Montgomery. A private service conducted by Pastor John Hill will be held on Friday, October 28. In lieu of flowers, contributions could be made to Flint Hill UM Church of Alex City.

Mrs. Connie Gaston Hamil, age 51, peacefully left this earth on Saturday, October 22, 2016, to prepare an eternal home for her family. Connie was born February 5, 1965, in Alexander City, Alabama. She leaves behind her parents Ronnie Lee and Betty Whitley Gaston; her husband of 32 years, Scott Boyd Hamil; and two children, Andrew Boyd Hamil and Alexandra Marie Hamil, whom she loved more than words could ever express. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Wood Gaston, Sr. and Marie Dean Gaston; her maternal grandparents, Emmett Whitley and Bertha Thornton Whitley. Connie was a 1983 graduate of Opelika High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. She was retired from Auburn University. Connie truly lived

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Samuel H. Robinson Graveside funeral service for Samuel H. Robinson will be Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Alexander City Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Sims officiating. The family will receive friends at Wright’s Funeral Home at 131 Mason Street from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Mr. Robinson passed away October 24, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. He was born on February 4, 1935 to Alfred and Mary Fannie Woodfin Robinson. He was an active member of River Road Baptist Church. He was retired from the City of

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life to the fullest and was always happiest when she was helping others. She loved her family and truly enjoyed spending time with them. Connie is also survived by her sisters, Selena Gaston Tapley (Gerry), Leigh Ann Gaston Thompson (Gregg), her brother, Michael Shane Gaston (Rebecca) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Family, friends, and others whose lives Connie touched are invited to visitation on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Johnson BrownService Funeral Home in Valley from 10:00 a.m. EDT until 11:00 a.m. EDT. Funeral services will be held in the Johnson BrownService Funeral Home chapel at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Lanett. Please visit our website at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to sign the online guest book. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley is directing. Alexander City where he worked as superintendent of the gas department. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Taunton Robinson. Son, Bryon (Wanda) Yates. Daughter, Paula Jean (Randy) Carrell. Brother, Ernie (Myra) Robinson. Granddaughter, Brandi (Scott) Adair. Great Granddaughters, Brittany (Josh) Brown and Jessica Lamar. Great-great grandson, Max Brown. Mr. Robinson was proceeded in death his parents. Wright’s Funeral Home directing Wrightsfuneralservice.com

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of his bond was to not break the law or be arrested, Weldon said. According to court records, McDaniel was arrested by the Auburn Police Department on Sept. 24 for third-degree criminal mischief after a Sept. 19 incident where McDaniel was allegedly recorded on video surveillance on foot approaching the entrance of a city parking deck in Auburn. According to the bond revocation motion, McDaniel was captured on video bending the deck’s gate arm around a concrete column and walking away. The damage made the gate inoperable, Weldon. Video surveillance also depicts a truck with a license plate that matches that of a vehicle owned by McDaniel, according to court records. Whittelsey said there is no denying the incident that happened in Auburn, but asked Taylor to consider some other options. “There has been a charge of criminal mischief filed there and I have been in contact with officials in Auburn,” Whittelsey said. “We hope to get that resolved with him paying for damages. We are not disputing that it did happen. No mistaking that. We hope to have him enter into their court referral program and take part in what programs they offer including treatment for substance abuse.” Whittelsey also said that McDaniel would continue to live with his mother, adhere to a curfew, monitoring and attend AA meeting regularly, if he was allowed to remain free on bond. “We will agree to any stipulations or conditions that the court would put in place,” Whittelsey said. Weldon told the judge that in addition to that incident, McDaniel is also identified as a suspect in a harassment case earlier the same date in Auburn. Records indicate “a female made a report that an unknown white male approached her at her place of employment and

made harassing remarks to her. Through a photo lineup she identified the subject as McDaniel.” Weldon also said that his office had received numerous pictures of McDaniel from residents who reported seeing him in local bars and engaged in questionable behavior. Taylor had heard enough. “If you don’t get some help, you will be doing exactly what your attorney described – sitting in jail until the conclusion of your trial,” Taylor said. “If you and your attorney are able to get some of the things he described in place, I will reconsider in a week or 10 days. But I’m going to put you in jail today.” McDaniel was handcuffed and taken out of the courtroom as his mother wiped tears and sobbed in the gallery. Taylor cautioned someone in the gallery who clapped when the announcement of McDaniel’s arrest was made. Wednesday’s developments are the latest in legal issues for McDaniel. McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17 after hunters found Crayton’s body in a wooded area off Barron’s Bridge Road south of Dadeville. Investigators indicated that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. McDaniel saw his case bound over to the Tallapoosa County Grand Jury after a June 28 preliminary hearing where investigators in the case testified that McDaniel admitted that he had shot and killed Crayton in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, but said it was self-defense. Testimony at the hearing also included descriptions of evidence found at the scene that tied McDaniel to the crime and that there were signs that Crayton’s body had been moved and an attempt had been made to destroy and hide evidence in the case.

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A group of ninth-12th grade students set up a drama display, and demonstrate applying stage makeup. Pictured from left to right are: Lucy Graves, Regan Fuller, Lorebeth Keeble, Paris Burdick, Marley Mann, Ivey Ridd. Below, BRHS senior Madison McClellan, left, explains dosing, schools, salaries and all-things pharmacy to Cheyanne Jackson, ninth grade.

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and Public Safety along with the Government Service and Leadership academies. Drones were buzzing around overhead, kids in hardhats were working on a mock construction site, and a group of girls demonstrated the application of theater makeup across from two who talked about how to correctly store meats for food safety. “This is a showcase of careers and career opportunities for kids,” said Assistant Principal Davis. “We want to expose them to it so they can decide ‘hey that might be for me’ or they can get a little taste of it and say ‘hey I need to look in a different direction’, there are so many different fields that these kids are just not exposed to.” Business Education Teacher Mandi Durr said all of the displays were student led and organized. They had to do their own research, build their booth and determine how they wanted to showcase their work field, Durr said. “We would like to bridge a partnership with community leaders and business owners so that we can actually teach our students soft skills and skills that they will

be able to use in the future in the business world,” Durr said. Durr said it was part of the school’s technical career focus, and was organized by BRHS Principal Anthony Wilkinson in conjunction with the Career Tech Department. Wilkinson said the approach was about “getting the hook in them early” to think about what they would do after high school. “We want them to have a dream career, and then we do a lot of things to make sure that that dream becomes a reality,” said Wilkinson.

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joined the Army, because it was the first door at the recruiting complex. I graduated basic training from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, 24 years ago this week. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. Heck, it’s hard to believe I’m that old. I’ve often had a lovehate relationship with Army, particularly when I was on active duty. For example, I loved serving the nation, but I hated waking up early, running and shaving, yet those were the first three things I did every day. That door opened up so many opportunities. It’s been quite a journey but almost a journey that never happened. My career in the Army started out bleak at best. I started out on a dreaded road march in dreadful weather before I ever even donned the uniform. My recruiters gave me a bus ticket to the Military Entrance Processing Station located in Montgomery. I had to go there for a physical. As I waited for the bus to arrive, I realized that I didn’t have my driver’s license in my wallet, and proper identification was a requirement. I’d used it earlier in the day and had mistakenly left it in the pocket of another pair of pants. I had no choice but to call my recruiter to come pick me up. Although he didn’t show his frustration, I’m sure he

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was not pleased. Later that evening, my brother was kind enough to loan me his car so I could make the 60-minute trip to Montgomery. I was on a lonely stretch of the interstate about 20 miles shy of Montgomery when the car stalled on me. I was able to let the car come to a halt on the side of the road but was unable to get it to restart. It turned out that I threw a rod. I don’t even know what that means, but it wasn’t good. Apparently, it’s important for the car to be in the right gear. I was parked next to a sign indicating the next exit for the next town was four miles ahead. There is no doubt God has a sense of humor, because the name of the town four miles ahead was Shorter. By this point, it was cold and rainy. There was nothing short about my inevitable four-mile road march in the less than desirable conditions. I was miserable. No one stopped to help as I waited near the car for a bit, so in spite of the weather, I prayed and then started walking. I knew there was

a truck stop at the next exit. I’d walked no more than a hundred yards or so when an early 80s model Chevette pulled over to help. After a quick rundown of what’d happened, he took me to the truck stop so I could use the payphone. He waited to ensure that I reached my mother before driving away. Before I could thank him, he disappeared into the night. I never did get his name. Our encounter was brief, but I appreciated his kindness. Coincidentally, I find it remarkable that he was a captain serving in the United States Army. My mother came to pick me up. It was midnight in Montgomery when we got to our motel. I don’t know if I would’ve even enlisted had that captain not stopped to pick me up. I may have been so turned off by the negative experience that it may have altered my entire life. Who knows? What I do know is that God and mama were looking out for me that night and for that, I am forever grateful. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.

represents District 1. His phone number is 256329-9671. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.

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Sherry Ellison-Simpson represents District 2. Her phone number is 256329-0516. Her address is 2879 Old Dark Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.

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Bob Howard represents District 3. His phone number is 256-2342225. His address is 241 8th Street West, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.

Billy Ray Wall represents District 4. His phone number is 256329-8060. His address is 101 Scott Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

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James Spann represents District 5. His phone number is 256-3299758. His address is 314 Auburn Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.

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Tony Goss represents District 6. His phone number is 256-7493355. His address is 647 Shady Point, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.

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Civic leader asks for support of amendments Dear Editor, In November citizens will be asked to vote on four statewide amendments related to the constitution. Amendments 3, 4, 5 and 6 resulted from the work of a nonpartisan commission chaired by former Governor Albert Brewer. Amendment 3 restricts an individual legislator from forcing a statewide vote on an amendment that affects only one county. With amendment 3, all of the legislators will vote on that decision, which increases the chances that the people who live in a specific county will be allowed to decide what is needed in their hometowns. Amendment 4 gives com-

ponents of local government back to the communities by allowing counties to establish programs, policies and procedures related to county government. The Act will not allow counties to increase or levy new taxes, nor will it allow counties to amend or repeal an existing local law. Amendment 5 will simply modernize the language in the Constitution by renaming the “departments” of governments into “branches.” Amendment 6 provides that 2/3rds of the Senate must vote to approve an impeachment, a change from the current constitutional language which does not specify the percentage required for impeachment.

Amendment 6 also will bring the Constitution in line with current practices by limiting the list of those who may be impeached to elected officials, removing an appointed position from the list. Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform (ACCR) supports the adoption of these amendments. Vote “Yes” for these amendments. Gerald W. Johnson Auburn Former Director ACCR Board President, Spirit of Democracy

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Dear Editor, Is that what it takes? The headline in the Oct. 18 issue of The Outlook celebrated again the opportunity for additional sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The presentation to the city council was that allowing the license for such sales would draw more people to that business. This same statement has been made before. Way back when, (before I lived in Alexander City), the claim was made that allowing consumption of alcohol at the Jazz Fest. Would make it more popular, so the city government approved. More recently when the Sun Festival was being promoted, a request was made that the city council allow alcoholic beverages to be brought into the Sportplex for the first time in its history. Those wanting this change stated that it would

bring in more young adults and college aged people. In the second year of Sun Festival the exception was made almost automatically. Then there was the promotion of increased sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages by changing a section of downtown in to an entertainment district. The same claim was made. The businesses downtown would draw more people if such was approved. I question how many businesses in the entertainment district have had increased profits except for those who dispense alcohol. Then there was the promotion of increased sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages by allowing for Sunday sales. This too was stated to be a means of economic benefits for our city. It was told that tourists would be more likely to patronize businesses here.

Also, new restaurants would open in Alexander City which could sell alcohol on Sunday. Nobody yet has announced the prospects of any new restaurants. It would be interesting to know whether anyone has benefited by the change in that law except those who sell alcohol. I commend Councilman Wall for his statement to the council which was quoted in the newspaper on Oct. 18. I regret that he was not reelected. Perhaps those who compose the incoming city council will consider carefully and thoroughly some other ways to improve our city. People of Alexander City – is more alcohol available and consumed really what is needed to attract new businesses and people? Aren’t there other ways to benefit the economy? Bill Middlebrooks Alexander City

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FALL FESTIVAL: The Bill Nichols State Veterans Home is hosting a Fall Festival Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is free to the public. There will be a bake sale, yard sale, country store and grilled hotdogs. All proceeds go toward veterans. FALL CELEBRATION: The Family Worship Center Fall Celebration will be Friday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with hotdogs, games, trunk a treat, hayride and cake walk. The pastor is Tony Harris. FASHION SHOW: The Downtown Showdown Fashion Show for the United Way will be Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the United Way back parking lot. The fashion show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and VIP tables are available by calling 256-329-3600. The event will have hous d’oeuvres and feature local designers. FASHION SHOW: The Horseshoe Bend High School FCCLA Pink Fashion Show will be Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. in the commons area of the school . The show will feature pink and teal models as the focus in not just on breast cancer but to bring awareness to ovarian cancer too. Never Give Up t-shirts will be for $15 and up.

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FALL FESTIVAL: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is hosting a fall festival and trunk or treat with popcorn, shaved ice, cake walk, hayride, fishing booth, corn hole, karaoke and lots of games and food for all ages. FALL BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will have its Fall book sale from 8 until 1 p.m. Saturday in the library basement at 205 North West St. We have lots of new donations, including fiction, nonfiction, biographies, history and politics, children’s books, sports, cookbooks, religious and inspirational books, travel, hobbies and crafts, decorating and how-to books, etc. Fill up one of our plastic bags for $5, or 3 bags for $10. Baked items will also be available for purchase. This is a big fundraiser to benefit the library. Call 256 825-7820 for details. TRICK OR TREAT: The Brothas Keeper Motorcycle Club, The Alexander City Police Department, The Alexander City CARE Unit, The Alexander City Fire and EMS Department and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office are hosting a Spooktacular Halloween Trick or Treat Safe Zone Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strand Park in Alexander City. There will be candy for kids of all ages, games and bouncy houses. HAUNTED HAYRIDE: The Fields of Fear Haunted Hayride will be Oct. 15, 22 and 29 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 503 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Cost is $15. FALL FESTIVAL: The Alexander City Church of God of Prophecy at 122 Poplar Road is hosting a fall festival Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a country store, kitchen with chili, popcorn, cotton candy and drinks. Children can enjoy apple bobbing, darts, ducks, face painting and a hayride. FALL FESTIVAL: Calvary Heights Baptist Church will be hosting a fall festival Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of Highway 280 and Elkahatchee Road. There will be a bouncy house, hay ride, bean bag toss, sucker pull, face painting, balloon pop, Go Fish, cake walk and cupcake walk.

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event is for all ages and everyone is welcome. WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM: The Word Bible Church is hosting its Women’s Day Program Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. Pastors are Apostle Wayne and co-pastor Brenda Davis. KIDS FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting Kids Fest Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. There will be games, food, prizes, inflatables, fun and fellowship. For more information call the church office at 256-234-6351. FALL FESTIVAL: Calvary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting a fall festival Sunday, Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be lots of goodies, free food, games, prizes, and candy with lots of fun and fellowship for the whole family. FALL FESTIVAL: Orr Street Baptist Church is hosting a fall festival Sunday, Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes, a cookie/cupcake walk, treats and load of fun.

October 31

TRUNK OR TREAT: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting a trunk or treat Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. FALL FESTIVAL: Wend Church will be hosting a fall festival and trunk or treat Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be hotdogs games, cake walk and prizes. No clown costumes and everyone is welcome. FALL FESTIVAL: Sixth Street Baptist Church is hosting Brave Cave Fall Fest Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. There will be activities for toddlers through sixth graders starting at 6 p.m. It’s all free and everyone is invited to come on Halloween for some safe candy and activities. TRUNK OR TREAT: The Central Alabama Community College Ambassadors are hosting a trunk or treat Monday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The trunks will be set up around the baseball. A game between the baseball and softball teams.

November 1

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, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, 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. WOMEN’S SAFETY SEMINAR: USAmeriBank in Dadeville will be hosting a Women’s Safety Seminar Nov. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lt. William Hough, chief investigator and training officer with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department will the seminar demonstrating simple self-defense techniques as safety strategies in different situations.

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be having their monthly luncheon Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. OPEN DOOR WEDNESDAY: Benjamin Russell High School is having its monthly open door Wednesday, Nov. 2. Between 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Emily Sassano’s Human Anatomy and Physiology classes will be presenting an art-based cross-curricular cultural celebration of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Students will be painted in “sugar skull” fashion to teach the public about the bones of the human skull and face while also connecting the students studies to the art and history of the holiday.

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LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY CLEANUP: The annual LMRA Renew our Rivers Clean Lake Martin Community cleanup is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th. As in the past large dumpsters will be placed in convenient locations around the lake for volunteers to use for disposal of trash removed from the shoreline or roadsides surrounding the lake. The dumpster locations and more detailed information will be published in Lake Magazine, Lake Martin Living, Alexander City Outlook, and LMRA FaceBook page. For more information you can contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info.

November 7

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: The Dadeville City Council will meet Monday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. to administer the oath of office for mayor and council and hold an organizational meeting.

November 8

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, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, 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. SOUP LUNCHEON: The First United Methodist Church is hosting an Election Day Soup Luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be vegetable soup, cornbread, drink and dessert. Cost is $7.

November 10

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Dadeville High School is hosting a Veterans Day Program Nov. 10. A reception for veterans will be at 8:30 a.m. and the program will be at 9 a.m. BOOK SIGNING: Peggy Jackson Walls will be at the Adelia M. Russell Library signing her book “Alabam Gold: A History of the South’s last Mother Lode,” Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.

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CAR SHOW: Bill Nichols Chapter 13 Disabled American Veterans will host a car show at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Nov. 12 starting at 9 a.m.

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few mammals. It was the second time Animal Tales had been to the library, and this time their show featured the typical types of creatures that give both adults and children literally “the creeps.” But Naturalist John Ham with the company’s Pensacola-based southeast region took the time to break down why each and every member of his crew of critters was important and the purpose it served in the animal world and for humans. He said Animals Tales is an animal education company, and he started out his career at the Birmingham Zoo before joining them. The crowd was captivated by the show, and only on occasion grew restless. However they were quickly reigned in when Ham brought out a new creature, or walked through the aisles with a large insect or snake dangling above their head. A Madagascar hissing cockroach was up first, and a little girl immediately declined being the volunteer to hold it. Another was quick to take her place, though. The roach was nameless but the rest of the animals Ham presented were named, and second in line was “Bob.” Bob was an Asian forest scorpion, and when prompted the crowd of kids let out, “Hi Bob!” One girl could be heard asking, “Is that a nice scorpion?” Ham awed them with a black light he had Cliff Williams / The Outlook brought. Tommy Farr, left, 5, and Bentley Matthews, 4, pet a snake at the Creepy Crawly Show at the library Wednesday. He asked for the lights to be turned off and walked around the room with Bob on his hand to show the audience how a scorpion glows under the light due to the keratin in its shell. Ham brought out “Charlotte” next, an aptly named Brazilian pink bird eating tarantula named for the popular children’s book character. One member from the young audience let out, “That’s fascinating!” A furry Norway rat named Socrates and an Egyptian fruit bat named Osiris prompted several of the children to touch the animals. Ham quickly checked their attempts and said that out of them all Socrates bit most and Osiris was not far behind. Next came a snake named Shiloh. But last and by-no-means-least what Ham called his personal pet drove the crowd wild. Ham reached behind the table and pulled out a satchel with a 7-month-old Red kangaroo. He let “Sheila” bounce around the room, and even against his directions to not touch the kangaroo, some could not refrain. After the show Library Assistant Jamie Foshee thanked everyone for attending. She said the group was there in the summer, and were re-invited to give their “Creepy Critter” fall show. “It was a really good turnout, we’re really happy with everyone that came,” said Foshee.

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officers working with the kids,” Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson said. The Alexander City Police Department DARE officers along with the ELKs are helping educate children in Alexander City. “We are doing something in the schools each day,” DARE officer Marcus Billups said. “We had the ELKS trailer at Stephens Monday handing out information and they will be at Radney Friday. Each day is different day. Today (Tuesday) is camo day.” The fun activities help deliver an important message. “We need to help children understand the dangers,” Robinson said. “Hopefully, they will learn early enough about the dangers and be able to stay out of trouble.”

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checking the store, the owner found that some rolls of pennies, and some other coins were all that was missing. So it appears that the suspect did all that for $16 in change.” Turner said there was a surveillance video of the suspect and they are working to extract an image to see if the public can help identify the man shown. Turner said the video shows a man going over the counter and reaching down for the change. “We have had a number of these and we are looking at all possibilities right now,” Turner said. “Chances are that it is related to some of the others that we have had, but we can’t say for sure. If anything these last few we’ve had should tell people thinking of doing something like this, is that these stores have very little cash in these stores after closing. “Is $16 worth the price they will have to pay when they are caught?” Turner continued, “We all know the answer to that, but these people obviously aren’t doing a whole lot of thinking.” Turner said extra patrols have been ordered on area convenience stores and said other measures were being taken to prevent similar burglaries. The same store was hit on May 10 in a similar manner. Following that burglary, store owner Lynn Patterson offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the theft and the damage they caused in the process. Just last week two other businesses were also victimized by smash and grab burglars. On Tuesday Oct. 18, Alex City In and Out on Dadeville Road and Five Point Annex on Jefferson Street were both hit by burglars some time after they closed for business the previous evening. The search for those two incidents remains active. Wednesday morning’s burglary was the 10th similar incident in Alexander City this year.

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always been positive. It is a negative $620,000.” It was explained that RSA gives the amount to be paid in payments over 21 The City of Dadeville is in good years, much like the Social Security financial shape and is eight years system. away from being debt free despite an Vance said despite the negative accounting change that shows a new number, the city should not worry. $790,000 liability. “This is the first year that number As part of a 2015 audit, accountant has been put on the books,” Vance said. Ben Vance made a presentation at “It is not that the city has a backward Tuesday’s council meeting telling them position, but you have this liability that the city is in good shape. is out there. There is no way to make “Overall the city’s debt went down that number smaller….it theoretically is $200,000 and your bottom line went going to zero. That is why you see such a up $1.1 million,” Vance said. “That is a drastic change in the position of the city, pretty good result.” but it is nothing the city has done. There Vance also explained the city’s debt is nothing you could do about it.” situation is good. For its last meeting, the outgoing “When you look at debt on the general council made few decisions choosing to fund, it is as low as it has been in some leave those to the incoming council next time,” Vance said. “All of the debt is month. scheduled to be paid off by 2024. There The council tabled three appointments are not many towns around that have that to the sewer and water board to allow short of a debt period.” the new council to approve those The accounting change for appointments next month. governments now makes governments City Clerk Mike Gardner informed the show the liability for employment council that more title searches had been pension plans, something that has not sent to Monroe and Associates for the previously been required. dilapidated structure demolition project. “The reason for the change is so that Gardner advised the council there citizens can see the true costs of benefits because it was not presented in financial were no updates on the Courthouse Square renovation project and the ATRIP statements,” Vance said. “The liability Lafayette Street paving projects. is $790,000. If the city were to close Gardner also reminded everyone that today, the retirees would come up short Nov. 11, Veterans Day is a city holiday $790,000 in their retirement plan.” and that city hall will be closed. Vance said there are very few fully The Dadeville City Council also: funded government employee pensions in • honored outgoing Mayor Joe Smith the nation. for his public service over the years. “The only state that has city pensions • approved to allow the annual fully funded is the State of Wisconsin with over 50 percent fully funded,” Vance Christmas Parade along the same traditional route for Dec. 11 from 1 p.m. said. “Locally, Tallassee is over funded to 5 p.m. by some $1 million, but it is not money • approved the minutes from the last they can just get back. It is money they meeting. could have spent elsewhere but now just • approved recreation center rentals. goes to future pensions for them.” • approved a temporary easement to The pension liability created something allow work on city drainage on property the City of Dadeville has not seen before belonging to Al Smith. on its financial statement – a negative • approved an advertisement in the number. Dadeville Magazine. You have money that is restricted • approved the installation of a street for public safety, for streets and money light on South Henderson Street. that is invested in physical assets and The next meeting of the Dadeville City money restricted for debt service,” Vance Council will be Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. for the said. “The line that says unrestricted swearing in ceremony and organizational is the money you have left over to run meeting. the city…That number in Dadeville has

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Above, this 1970 Paint Code ‘Cuda was one of the highlights of last weekend’s Mopars at the Museum Event at the Welborn Muscle Car Museum. The car was created through a collaboration between the museum and The Bomb Factory, the legendary New Orleans car restoration house. The idea for the car was a print ad that was used to show all the colors the car could be ordered in. The car never existed until Welborn and company decided to make it happen. Below, Ryan Brutt, The Automotive Archaeologist, from Hot Rod Magazine, Muscle Car Review, Mopar Collectors Guide Magazine and author of “Amazing Barn Finds and Roadside Relics” was at Saturday’s show talking with car owners about the features of their prized rides. More than 50 cars across the country joined the Wellborn collection on display.

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BRHS ends regular season at Beauregard By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

head to Tuscaloosa next to face Hillcrest at home tonight by taking on Region 3, in Round 1 of 6A playoffs at 7 p.m. Class 1A Loachapoka. Nov. 4, according to the Alabama High With the post-season playoffs in Benjamin Russell will close its regu- School Football Historical Society. mind, the Rebels come into tonight’s lar season tonight in search of redempmatch up against the Indians in a good Generals host Wadley tion after last week’s 41-14 loss to Before Horseshoe Bend heads into position with a season record of 5-4 Wetumpka. Round 1 of Class 2A playoffs next overall and 5-2 in the region. Plus, The Wildcats travel to Beauregard week, the Generals will close their Reeltown is coming off last week’s tonight to take on the Hornets who regular season at home tonight by host- 52-42 win over Fayetteville. will be looking to maintain momen- ing Wadley at Battle Stadium. Meanwhile, the Indians have strugtum from last week’s 52-3 defeat of gled a little more, garnering a seaHorseshoe Bend has had a good Lincoln. season so far, with a record of 6-3 over- son record of 3-6 overall and 3-3 in Benjamin Russell heads into the all and 4-3 in the region. The Generals the region. Their latest loss was 43-0 matchup with a season record of will also come into tonight’s matchup against Maplesville, which is unde3-6 overall and 3-3 in the region. If on the heels of last week’s 33-8 tri- feated this season. Beauregard’s 7-1, 5-1 season record is umph over Woodland. Still, Reeltown head coach Matt any indication, the Wildcats will have Johnson isn’t taking anything for grantHowever, the Generals will have their work cut out for them. their work cut out for them tonight ed. Instead, he’s been making sure his “Obviously they are a very good against tonight’s 1A foes. After all, Rebels are prepared for Loachapoka. team,” said Benjamin Russell head Wadley has gone undefeated all sea“I know I’ve said this before, but coach Danny Horn. “They’re well son, with last week’s win over Donoho their record doesn’t reflect the kind of coached and have great, skilled people. coming in with a 61-16 score. team they are,” he said. “They’re in a They’ve got good lines on both sides of It’s a fight head coach Jason Franklin tough region like we are. We’re going the ball. They’ll make some noise in 5A is bracing his Generals for. to approach this like any other week.” playoffs. We’ll have to play extremely The Rebels have another reason “We’ve got to be more disciplined well to have a chance to win.” to be on guard against the Indians and more physical on both sides of The Wildcats will be looking to the ball if we’re going to match their tonight. contain that very good team, which intensity,” he said. “This game is going “Winning tonight, for them, includes running back La’Damian to have to be hard fought for all four could mean going into the playoffs,” Webb, who comes in at 5 feet, 9 inches quarters and we’ve got to play some Johnson said. “It’s also become sort tall and weighs 210 pounds. of a rivalry game for us.” hard-nosed football.” “Webb is the main one,” Horn said. But this week is yet another Horseshoe Bend will need to fight “He can really run. He’s hard to bring hard to contain the Bulldogs in this Thursday night game. down. We’ll have to hit him low and season-closer. “This is the fourth Thursday game gang tackle him to bring him down. “They have a lot of good players,” for us this season,” Johnson said. “It’s If you hit him high, he’s just going to Franklin said. a short week and it’s been a big week bounce off of you.” That includes Wadley senior running on teaching and focus.” He’ll have help on offense from back Tyrese Sheppard, who comes in at That focus has been concentrating senior Corbett Walker, who comes in 5 5 foot 7 inches and 158 pounds; junior on what the Rebels need to zone in on feet, 10 inches tall and 230 pounds, and quarterback Colby Nunn, who stands tonight. senior Mason Bass, who stacks up at 6 at 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds; “We need to be physical and we feet, 3 inches and weighs 255 pounds, and junior wide receiver Quae Drake, need to play some hard-nosed footto move the ball into the endzone. who tops out at 6 feet, 2 inches and ball,” Johnson said. But Beauregard’s offense isn’t the weighs 170 pounds. That includes containing the Indians’ only thing the Wildcats will have to These will be just some of the offense. contain tonight. “They run a lot of I-formation stuff key Bulldogs Horseshoe Bend will “Their defense has played well all aim to contain. Nonetheless, Franklin and make the quarterback work,” year long too,” Horn said, “and they’ve looks forward to the challenge as Johnson said. “We’ve got to get strong got a good kicking game. Every aspect besting the Bulldogs could also help to slow them down. They’ve also got a of their team is really good.” Horseshoe Bend as they prepare to face good, physical defense.” The Wildcats will need to bring very tough foes in the playoffs. To overtake e Indians, Reeltown is their A game in order to pull a win over looking to make tonight’s game better “This game is going to be good the Hornets tonight. That’s something for us from that perspective,” Franklin than it was last week and the week that’s been a challenge as the season said. “Anytime you play an undefeated before. has gone on. “We’re going to continue to play team that’s rated high you’re going to “This hasn’t been the season I’ve have some good football.” on our strengths and improve on our hoped for,” Horn said. “But we’ve got After tonight, the Generals next head mistakes,” Johnson said. to keep working and hopefully we’ll north to face Fyffe, ranked No. 1 by the After tonight, the Rebels next head be better and even better next year. I’m Alabama Sports Writers Association, in to into the first round of playoffs. still waiting for that one game where Round 1 of playoffs at 7 p.m. on Nov. According to the AHFSA, Reeltown we can put everything together.” will go to Leesburg to play Sand Rock, 4, according to the AHSFHS. After tonight’s season closer, fourthNo. 10 by the ASWA, at 7 p.m. Rebels close season at home ranked seeded Benjamin Russell prepares to on Nov. 4. Reeltown closes its regular season

emember those nail-biting moments between the time when LSU’s D.J. Chark caught the apparent gamewinning touchdown at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 24 and when officials finished reviewing the play? LSU fans went from delirium to, “Wait, what’s going on?” Auburn fans went from disbelief and despair to, “Wait, are they JOE going to reverse MCADORY this?” Sports Columnist When it was discovered that LSU didn’t snap the ball before the clock struck zero (anything that happens after that doesn’t count, just so you know) the fortunes of two football programs changed. LSU fired Les Miles before the team left the stadium and Auburn avoided a dreadful 1-3 start. Now the Tigers are 5-2. Had that call gone LSU’s way, Miles might still be eating grass at Tiger Stadium and Gus Malzahn and Co. would be desperate to make the Birmingham Bowl. It’s funny how things can change so quickly. Some fans were calling for Malzahn’s ouster following Auburn’s 29-16 home loss Sept. 17 to Texas A&M. The Tigers hadn’t beaten an SEC team at home in two years and were sputtering mightily on offense. The term “hot seat” was more common than “zone read.” Meanwhile in September, Houston head coach Tom Herman was regarded as the next great hire for most big-time programs in need of a new head coach. LSU and Texas are probably among his suitors. Since then, Herman’s Cougars have lost to Navy and Southern Methodist. Sounds like a big time candidate to me. For what it’s worth, Herman and Malzahn both have two losses in 2016. When Kevin Steele was announced that he would replace Will Muschamp as Auburn’s defensive coordinator, some rolled their eyes — citing his demise at Clemson and 2015 ouster at LSU in favor of Dave Aranda. Florida State defensive coordinator Charles Kelly, an Auburn alum, was considered to be a strong candidate for the Auburn job — a move many Tiger fans yearned for. Instead, he stayed in Tallahassee. How is this working out? Steele’s Tiger defense ranks 18th nationally, allowing an average of 328 yards per game. Florida State is 55th, allowing 34 points to Ole Miss, 63 points to Louisville and 37 to North Carolina. Steele’s defense has surrendered more than 19 points just once. Football’s a funny game, isn’t it? Following the Tigers’ 56-3 rout of Arkansas last Saturday, the Tigers even have a mathematical shot at crashing college football’s playoff party. To steal a line from “Dumb and Dumber” … So you’re saying there’s a chance. It’s very slim — but seconds after Chark scored LSU’s phantom touchdown on Sept. 24, nobody would have believed such conversation would be happening this late into October. It remains to be seen whether or not that conversation continues beyond Saturday’s game in Oxford. Quick kicks: · Vanderbilt at Auburn equals sunshine: For whatever reason, Vanderbilt has never played a prime time football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Times for the Nov. 5 SEC schedule were announced Monday, and Vandy at Auburn was given an 11 a.m. kickoff. Searching records through 1987, the latest Vanderbilt at Auburn kickoff was 1:30 p.m. · Home field power: Alabama’s dominance on any football field worthy of respect. But since Johnny Manziel beat Alabama 29-24 on Nov. 10, 2012, the Tide is 26-1 at BryantDenny Stadium. Since that day, Alabama has won three SEC titles and two national championships. The lone loss came last year to Chad Kelly and Ole Miss. · Playoff projection (subject to change, and it will): 1. Alabama; 2. Michigan; 3. Clemson; 4. Washington. Should Ohio State beat Michigan on Nov. 26, then things get interesting. Clemson could lose Saturday at Florida State, possibly propelling Louisville back into the picture. Joe McAdory is communications editor at Auburn University’s Raymond J. Harbert College of Business and is the former sports editor at the Opelika-Auburn News.

Editor’s note: The gold crown indicates those with the best record so far in the season.

BRHS @ Beauregard

Cliff Williams

C. Coosa vs Childersburg

Last Week: Last Week: 9-1 7-3 Overall: 64-15 Overall: 61-18

H. Bend vs. Wadley

Cathy Higgins

Brett Pritchard

Mitch Sneed

Doug Patterson

Luke Robinson

David Granger

Last Week: 6-4 Overall: 60-19

Last Week: 7-3 Overall: 58-21

Last Week: 7-3 Overall: 57-22

Last Week: Last Week: Last Week: Last Week: 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 Overall: 56-23 Overall: 55-24 Overall: 53-26 Overall: 51-28

Randy Lee

Scott Hardy

BRHS

Beauregard

BRHS

C. Coosa

Childersburg

C. Coosa

Central

C. Coosa

Childersburg

Wadley

H. Bend

Wadley

H. Bend

Reeltown

Loachapoka

Auburn

Georgia @ Florida

Clemson

Tenn. @ S. Carlina

Florida

Miami @ Notre Dame

Tennessee

Notre Dame

Miami

Notre Dame

Miami

Notre Dame

Miami

W. Virginia

Okla. State

Reeltown vs Loachapoka Auburn @ Ole Miss Clemson @ Florida State

W. Virginia @ Okla. State