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Feds probe church theft case Secret Service agents meet with Alexander City Police Department investigators By MITCH SNEED Editor
Federal investigators with the Secret Service met with Alexander City Police Department officials this week to compare notes in a probe of theft allegations at a local church. A criminal complaint was filed by members of Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in early July alleging a
pattern of theft and misappropriation of church funds that spanned several years. Alexander City Police Detective Commander Lt. James Easterwood confirmed that agents were in Alexander City and said there is no timeline for when the investigation may be complete. “They have the information that we had and they met with us and we talked about where we are,” Easterwood said. “We have gathered what we can and now
they are doing their part. We will wait to see where it goes from there.” Easterwood would not comment on the amount of money alleged to have been part of the reported theft and no information has been released as to the parties who are believed to be involved. Because the allegations are in the investigative stage, Easterwood said that there isn’t much information that can be released.
Lake Martin Auburn Club to formally announce Phillips Scholarship fund
Electronic recycling drop-off set for Thursday
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By MITCH SNEED Editor
Do you have an ancient computer that needs to go? Have a television that has been replaced? Is your garage filled with string after string of Christmas lights that may or may not work? Well Thursday is your chance to get rid of that stuff. Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and Alexander City Public Works will hold its monthly electronics recycling drop-off event Thursday at the Public Works headquarters at 824 Railey Road in Alexander City. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and on the second Thursday of every month, residents can bring all types of electronics including: computers, TVs, phones, toys, CDs/ DVDs, batteries, small household appliances, Christmas lights, extension cords, cameras and See RECYCLE • Page 7
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The Outlook was alerted to the allegations by calls from church members asking if the newspaper planned to investigate after the questions over use of funds were raised at a meeting at the church late last month. Police were also called on July 17 to a reported burglary at the church located at 692 Jefferson St. in Alexander City. At the time of that report, Easterwood See CHURCH • Page 7
he had taken in during his lunch sales near Rockford and the teller at the bank returned with a $20 in hand. “They told me that it was counterfeit and I needed to report it to the police,” Salinas said. “I have no idea who may have given it to us. My son was working with me taking
The Lake Martin Auburn Club will formally announce its establishment of a scholarship in honor of the late Jimmy “Red” Phillips at the club’s annual meeting and fall rally, set for Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at The Ridge Club, located at 40 North Ridge. The club will also celebrate a rebirth of sorts, according to local attorney Larkin Radney, president of the Lake Martin Auburn Club. “In the 70s, 80s and 90s, there was a very active Auburn club up here,” said Radney. “It was called the TallapoosaCoosa-Clay Auburn Club and the way the (Auburn) alumni association does it is they divide the state up into geographical areas and that’s your club area. For whatever reason, sometime in 2005 or so we became inactive and the alumni association deactivated our charter. “Several of us got together last year and decided we need to reactivate ourselves. We found out it wasn’t that easy, that you have to go through the alumni association and they have a very strenuous program you have to follow. We were on probation for a year and we just received our charter in June of this year.”
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Andrew Salinas holds a counterfeit $20 bill that he received while he was selling hot dogs in Rockford Tuesday. Investigators say that people should beware of bills that look and feel different.
BOGUS BILLS Local businessman receives counterfeit $20 bill By MITCH SNEED Editor
Check your wallets – a local small businessman has reported that counterfeit money has again turned up in his daily receipts. Andrew Salinas, who owns and operates Sonny’s Hot Dogs, said he was surprised Tuesday when he took the cash
Camp Hill candidate forum slated for Thursday By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Once again the Tallapoosa County Chapter of the Alabama New South Alliance is hosting a candidate forum in Camp Hill to facilitate communication between candidates and the community. “We did this the last municipal election,” chapter president Sam Alexander said. “Mainly it’s a forum to get the people together with candidates. We want to give the community a chance to ask questions of the candidates about concerns they have in the community.” The forum will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Camp Hill Public Library in downtown Camp Hill. Samuel Harris will moderate the forum. Each candidate will be given the chance for See CAMP HILL • Page 7
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Unattended pan on stove prompts fire call
Firefighters were called to Mason Street to an apartment in the Azalea Place apartment community on reports of smoke coming from an upstairs unit in the H Building. They had to force the door open and found the apartment filled with smoke that was caused by a pot left cooking on the stove with no one home. They used fans to clear the smoke and the pot was taken outside.
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Obituaries Mrs. Mary F. Hammond 1929 - 2016 Graveside Service for Mrs. Mary F. Hammond, 86, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Greenview Cemetery with Rev. Gene Carver officiating. The family will receive friends onWednesday, August 10, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Hammond passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on September 11, 1929 in Shelby County, Alabama to Willie Frances Benson and Sam Guin. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Machen (James) of Goodwater; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, James B Nicholson. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
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see how they go, and then reveal the fact? Please help, if you can. -- CURIOUS IN LYNCHBURG DEAR CURIOUS: I see no reason to reveal something like this on a first -- or even second -- date, and certainly not with a virtual stranger. “Prosthetics” of various kinds are common, but few people are willing to discuss the fact that their appearance has been enhanced with false teeth, caps and veneers, breast implants, Botox or a hair transplant. People are more than a prosthetic, so new acquaintances should get to know the person before receiving that information.
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DEAR ABBY: This politically divisive year has fueled a debate in our family. I like to put a political sticker on my car (on a magnet). That way I can remove it when I
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That is the most prudent date for the referendum. A special election would cost Alabamians $4 million. However, they cannot dilly-dally around. They have to get it on the ballot by Aug. 24. A lottery would bring in about $240 million. That is not a lot of money when you consider how much revenue is budgeted by the state each year, but it is not so much about the amount of money it brings in. It is the fairness factor to our state that is the issue. It is hard to understand how a legislator would refuse to allow their constituents the right to vote on this issue. If they have been listening to their folks at home at all, they have heard a hue and cry from their people that they would like the opportunity to vote on a lottery. Recent polls reveal that over 75 percent of all Alabamians would vote for a lottery if their legislators would allow them to vote on it. This includes Republicans, who would vote for it simply because they want their money to stay at home. We are one of six states in America who derive no revenue from this source. All of our surrounding states have a lottery, except Mississippi, which has full-fledged casino gambling from which they derive a good bit of their state revenue. Alabamians buy lottery tickets. They just have to drive to our neighboring states to get
them. The most tickets sold in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee are bought on their borders by Alabamians. If I were a Republican legislator running for reelection in 2018, I would hate to have to defend a record of casting my first vote of the quadrennium for Mike Hubbard for Speaker and then voting to refuse you the right to vote to keep your money home rather than sending it to our surrounding sister states. Speaking of electing a Speaker, the first order of business in the House of Representatives on Monday will be the election of a new Speaker to replace Mike Hubbard. Under the super Republican majority rules, the House GOP members must vote for the candidate selected in a caucus meeting. They held that meeting last week and selected Rep. Mac McCutcheon, a Republican from Monrovia near Huntsville, to be their choice for Speaker. McCutcheon has been in the House for 10 years and defeated five other candidates within the caucus. The 70 Republican members will vote unanimously for McCutcheon, the former Chairman of the Rules Committee. They will essentially lock the 33 Democrats out of the process for election of the Speaker. It should be an interesting session. I will keep you posted. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival August 8-12 at 7 p.m. nightly The pastor is Rev. G.H. Pulliam and the evangelist for the week is Rev. Carols Snead of Faithful Baptist Church in Columbus.
August 11
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The Alexander City Police Department is hosting the 33rd Annual National Night Out August 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex. The event will showcase various public safety and emergency response agencies that operate in the Alexander City and surrounding areas including the State, County, EMA, businesses, and church groups. The event is free and will include free hotdogs and drinks while they last. PATH FINDERS MEETING: The next meeting of the local Alzheimer’s Group for individuals needing dementia education, resources and support will be Thursday, August 11 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way Conference Room. This meeting is open to the community. CANDIDATE FORUM: The Tallapoosa County Chapter of the Alabama New South Alliance is hosting a candidate forum Thursday, August 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town of Camp Hill Library. All candidates that are funning in the town of Camp Hill municipal election are invited to attend. Mr. Samuel Harris will be the moderator.
August 13
CAMP FIRE REGISTRATION: There will be a pool party registration for Camp Fire for the upcoming school year August 13 at the city pool from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is for kindergarten through sixth grade. GOSPEL SINGING: The Joy Masters Quartet will perform August 13 at 6 p.m. at the Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street. Everyone is welcome. BENEFIT SINGING: There will be a benefit singing for Abby and Sam Salinas to help with medical bills due to an accident this past April at the Kellyton Revival Center August 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area After School Program will be located at the Sportsplex Gym. Clubs will be open every weekday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and are available to children 5-7, 8-9, 10- 12 and a FREE teen program for 13 – 18. For an application, please contact us at 256234-4757 YOUTH EXPLOSION: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Youth Explosion August 13. The program starts at 10 a.m. Special guests are Rev. Jamal Oliver of White Street Baptist Church and Gospel Rapper Vydreon Moon. Lunch will be served and everyone is invited to attend. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 is hosting a back to school bash Saturday, August 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a 18 foot water slide bouncy house, snow cones, fun and messy games, hot dogs and hamburgers. Parents bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fellowship. HIPPY REGISTRATION: Playhouse Cinema is hosting HIPPY
registration Saturday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. along with a free movie. The Alexander City HIPPY program is encouraging all families with a 3, 4, or 5 year old child to register with HIPPY. HIPPY is a program designed for Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters. Registration is desired as soon as possible since the program is planned to run alongside the regular school year. The 30 week program begins at the end of August and will run through May. Registration is also at the Hippy House in front of Benjamin Russell High School. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The 2016 Pride of Alexander City Benjamin Russell High School Marching Band is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday, August 13. Plates can be picked up for $6 between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Purchasers get a sneak peak of the half-time show at 9 a.m. on the practice field.
August 14
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Sardis United Methodist Church in Dadeville is hosting its 179th Homecoming August 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a lunch following. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church on County Road 30 in Kellyton is hosting homecoming Sunday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. McClendon Hall of Loving Peace Baptist Church. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Liberty United Methodist Church in Hackneyville is hosting homecoming services August 14 at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Hon. Ray Martin with special music by Harlan Burton. Lunch will follow at noon and there will be a singing in the afternoon. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services Sunday, August 14 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Freddy Robinson of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson’s Gap. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill will celebrate its 140th anniversary Sunday, August 14 at 11 a.m. Rev. Gary Hardy is pastor.
HOMECOMING: Darian Missionary Baptist Church at 1825 Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will have a Homecoming Celebration beginning at 2:30 p.m. The guest church is Harper Springs Baptist Church of Sylacauga with Pastor Ocie Blackmon speaking. Rev. Larry Shealey is the minister at Darian Missionary Baptist Church.
August 22
SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENING: Auburn Universtiy’s NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Monday, August 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic in Room 1199 of the Haley Center. No Appointment is necessary.
August 22-24
REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 22-24 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest minister is Rev. MacArthur Moss of Reeltown Missionary Baptist Church. Edward Milner is pastor.
Aug. 22-Aug. 26
REVIVAL: Darian Missionary Baptist Church at 1825 Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will hold a revival Monday, Aug. 22-Friday, Aug. 26 with nightly services set for 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Theoangelo Perkins of Liberty Christian Church in Harpersville.
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HOMECOMING: There will be a homecoming reception for the Dadeville High School Classes of 1957, 1977 and 1997 at the Dadeville high School Library at 5 p.m. The classes will be honored at the reception before the game and by recognizing them at the football field before the game begins.
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LAUREL HIGH CLASS OF 1969: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 will have a meeting on Sat. September 10 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Cooper Recreation Center.
August 16
BUDGET HEARING: The Alexander City Board of Education is having a public budget hearing following the 5 p.m. August 16 board meeting at the board office.
August 16-18
CHURCH REVIVAL: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill will have its annual revival August 16 - August 18 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Rev. Quenton Hammond of Antioch Baptist Church in Pratt City will be the guest minister. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.
August 17-19
CHURCH REVIVAL: Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services Aug. 17-19 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest evangelist will be Rev. Kendall Burton of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Sylacauga. CHURCH REVIVAL: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 17-19 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker is Maurice Wright of New Life Christ Center in Roanoke.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
September 22
STORY TELLER: Delores Hydock, actress and storyteller, will present ‘Soldiers in Greasepaint: USO Camp Show Entertainers from World War II’ at Red Ridge Methodist Church (corner of Hwy 49 and 34) Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host this fun presentation by Delores, and she will tell us that it was bigger than Bob Hope! From Utah to the Philippines, from wrestlers and tap dancers to the biggest names in show business, from 16,000 servicemen in a southern France amphitheater to 20 GI’s in jeeps, USO camps were part of an inspiring story of volunteerism, patriotism and service. She shares with us her stories, pictures and video excerpts of some of the 7000 camp performers who brought music and laughs to US servicemen far from home during WW II. Call 256-8257820 for more information.
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Shelter dogs make Morgan house a home H appy birthday to Phil Stephens (Aug. 11) on Lake Martin at The Narrows, Linda Hunt (Aug. 14) of Goodwater and happy anniversary to Tom and Mattie Howard of Alex City, celebrating 46 years on Aug. 16. We must be in our Dog Days now because forecasters said that the daily heat index was around 105 degrees, certainly too hot to be outside for any length of time. I worked in my Nixburg House shop Friday for a few hours thinking I was getting ready for the following day. Friday afternoon I was so absolutely knackered from the heat that I slept on the couch for several hours just to recuperate. Thinking about doing the same on Saturday, but for a longer period of time with the same heat warnings, I decided to sit that one out, my good health being worth far more than the few dollars I may be able to make from those that were, in fact, braving the awful heatwave. Hope we get the promised rains to cool us down this week. I feel so sorry for people whose work is outside yearround, and especially for
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animals that stay outside always, having no choice. Ron says I am like Ellie Mae Clampett (Beverly Hillbillies fame). My sister Sally thinks he should call me ‘Rosie-Mae’. Anyway, all four of our dogs came from the Humane Shelter in Wetumpka. One was Flint, about 10 pounds now, with micro-ophthalmia, which is underdeveloped eyes. The shelter director, Rea Cord, thought he would be a good fit with the two we already had because he needed other dogs to follow. He became ours, now virtually blind, but a happy, loved boy. I receive the newsletter from the shelter each week, and they feature a special pet of the week for adoption with a link to others available. I have made a habit of looking to see the dogs, some with stories of neglect that are very sad. It breaks my heart. This is how we got our shaggy ‘Bella’, a very shy girl until
she got settled with us. Then I saw another girl, Bernice, a black shaggy dog with almost a permanent smile. I asked Rea, but she was being fostered towards possible adoption. I was disappointed, she was so cute. But there was another that needed a good loving home, a boy 1/3 of Bernice’s size. This boy, about two years old, had been at the shelter five weeks, recovering from hair loss due to being covered in fleas. We ‘visited’ to see him, the worker handed him to Ron, and the doggie began kissing him on the face. You guessed how this story finishes. We brought home this sweet little dog on Saturday, calling him Gus. He is 9 pounds and very-much the size of Flint. Gus is the perfect new addition to our Pack – playful, happy, and already comes when we call him. While in Wetumpka, we stopped at the Wal-Mart for some things. The cashier was chatty and I told her we were getting a new little dog. She asked me if it was going to be a trained house dog. I just couldn’t imagine having a yard dog. l would only see when it was fed and watered. Our dogs are our kids. If
you have room in your heart and home, please consider visiting the local shelters. I found a great dog quote from Roger Caras; “For me a house or apartment becomes a home when you add one set of four legs, a happy tail and that indescribable measure of love that we call a dog.” For us now, that is five sets of four legs. Wayne and Ann Glenn unveiled “Equality Performing Arts Center” on Main Street, Equality, and now are celebrating its fourth anniversary, inviting you to join in this Friday, Aug. 12. Doors open 6:30 and the show begins at 7 p.m. Roger Vines will perform his Kudzu Kountry music/humor and mainstay Peggy Shores will work her magic on the piano with show tunes, love songs and more. Come enjoy the beginning of the fifth year for EPAC. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
Parks and Rec’s 50+ getting back to land fitness
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ program will be getting back to land fitness classes, day traveling and adding a few more day activities at the center during August and September. On Mondays at 12:30, we will experience a new twist on fitness by using drumsticks and stability balls. The class will also include a standing ballet-bar leg-toning portion. Twenty minutes with the ball and 15 minutes using the ballet bars. There will be different options for the exercises, if needed by participants. You know your body best and doing something is better than nothing. Tuesday evenings if you are into playing spades come at 5:30 and start a game with
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some buddies. The art class has started back this month, so the center will be open during that time. There is an easy Rook group that will be meeting on select Mondays from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sign up to participate on the activity center entrance-way bulletin board. Tuesdays and Thursdays there is a sit-and-Stretch class at the center. On Thursdays there is a group exercise class at 10:30 a.m. that will alternate between circuit and
Tabata yoga. This class will be located at the Sportplex gym or at the cabin. Quotes and Recipe Share starts in September. Check your calendar and save the date! Sept. 7 and Sept. 23 from 10:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. Carlisle’s is on Sept. 7 and Catherine’s is on the Sept. 23. Hope you can come. It’s never too early to mark your calendars for Oktoberfest 2016. Save Oct. 8 as the day to volunteer or bake a dessert for the 50+Retiree fundraiser group. Proceeds to benefit our Activity Center. Oktoberfest meeting on Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. if you want to participate in helping. The more the merrier! Fact no. 5 on why having a senior activity center is a positive. Boredom is a common problem with aging
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adults. It affects mental and physical health, which can lead to depression. The 50+ Active Center helps provide area adults with fabulous opportunities for all abilities. If there is not a program that appeals to you, suggestions are highly welcomed. You could help with the start up of something that someone else would love as well. Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ club.
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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department August 3
• Glenn Toler Jr., 40, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Domestic violence was reported in the 2500 block of Pearl Drive. • theft was reported on Cornerstone Place.
August 2
• James Mattheew Woodruff, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and resisting arrest. • Scott Allan Zeigler, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for attempted burglary, two counts of unlawful breaking and entering and drug paraphernalia.
• Domestic violence was reported on 3rd Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 22. • Criminal Trespass was reported in the 1600 block of Elkahatchee Road.
August 1
• Danny Curtis McNeal, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for theft and attempting to elude. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 280.
July 31
• Marcus Anthony McNeal, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for shoplifting.
• Donovan Anthony Pogue, 25, of Greensboro, North Carolina was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Theft was reported in the 1200 block of Town Creek Road.
July 30
• Ashton Brooks Murray, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Thomas Brown Hill IV, 59, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Markies Jaqueze Holtzclaw, 23, of Sylacauga was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Robbery and interfering with a domestic violence emergency call was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported on Walton Road.
July 29
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• Alex Jamal Courtney, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported in the 100 block of Cleveland Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering and fraudulent use of a credit/debit card was reported on Airport Boulevard. • Domestic violence was reported in the 900 block of 5th Street. • Theft was reported on Dadeville Road.
July 28
• George Miles Noble, 26, of Pell City was arrested for theft. • Kenny Ray Simmons, 25 of Margaret, Alabama was arrested for theft. • Ashley Cherie Layton, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for obstructing governmental operations. • Revandor Westbrook, Jr., 18, of Alexander City was arrested for burglary. • Trevor Marquis Thomas, 26, of Dadeville was arrested for criminal trespass. • Jamaine Ransaw, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Kelan Delawrence Rogers Jackson was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Theft and obstructing governmental operations was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal trespass was reported in the 1300 block of J Street. • Harassment was reported on 8th Avenue. • Theft was reported in the 1500 block of Hillabee Street.
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• A resident of Cardinal Heights in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.
August 3
• A resident of County Road 89 North filed a report
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for menacing. • Margaret Clack of Dadeville was arrested during a traffic stop for a failure to appear warrant.
August 2
• Dustin Barrett was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. • A resident of Little Kowaliga Road in Eclectic filed a report for vandalism.
August 1
• A resident of County Road 89 North in Camp Hill filed a report for theft.
August 31
• A resident of Hill Top Road filed a report for burglary of a residence. • Laderrial Johnson of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear warrant and probation violation. • Denisha Anderson of Tallassee was arrested for two failure to appear warrants and driving without a seatbelt.
August 30
• Danielle Henderson of Tallassee was arrested for driving under the influence.
July 29
• A resident of Goldville Cutoff Road in Alexander City filed a report for identity theft.
July 28
• Darrell Pearson of Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City was arrested for failure to comply with court referral. • A resident of Dudleyville
Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • A resident of County Road 89 in Camp Hill filed a report for harassment. • A resident of College Street in Wadley filed a private property accident report.
July 26
• Dustin Hardy of Dadeville was arrested for an active failure to appear warrant. • A resident of Wave Front Circle in Dadeville filed a report for a dog bite. • Shenetta Black of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • William Marbury of Alexander City was arrested for active failure to appear child support warrants. • A resident of Warrior Lane in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property and burglary of a residence. • A resident of North Holiday Drive in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
July 25
• A resident of Germany’s Ferry Road in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence. • A resident of Centerport Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Mayfair Lane in Alexander City filed a report for theft of property.
July 24
• Stephen Williams of Rocksprings Road in Jackson’s Gap was arrested for obstructing justice.
July 23
• A resident of Freeman Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Harbor Place in Dadeville filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Jones Road in Daviston filed a report for domestic violence harassment.
July 22
• A resident of Patridgeberry Lane in Alexander City filed a report for theft. • A resident of Hickory Hill Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft.
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Camp Hill an opening statement of up to two minutes and a two minute closing statement. Candidates will be asked two to three questions by Alexander relating to municipal and council responsibility. Alabama New South Alliance is not new to politics. “It was formed in 1996,” Alexander said. “We formed so that the New South Alliance can endorse candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties. We have some candidates that have switched parties.” A lot of times the Alabama New South Alliance will endorse candidates, but not in the case of the Camp Hill municipal election.
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“We do endorse candidates in municipal elections,” Alexander said. “But not in the case of Camp Hill. We have some members that are running for office here so we are just going to facilitate the forum.” Running for mayor in Camp Hill are Jeffrey Bandy, Frank G. Holley, James E. Woody and Ezell Woodyard-Smith. Running for town council in place 1 are William Tucker Jr. and Linda Caldwell, in place 2 is Sylvia Spratling, in place 3 are Duane Blackwell and Anthony Pogue, in place 4 are Dean Bonner and Andrea Penn-Hutcherson and in place 5 are Heidi A. Carroll and Clifford Wilkerson.
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said it appeared that someone entered the church office area sometime either late Friday night or early Saturday morning, but there were no signs of forced entry, other than some minor damage around a window. Easterwood said at the time of the incident that church officials could not identify anything as missing from the area that was
accessed. No information on possible suspects or motives for the burglary has been released. Also in recent weeks the church deacons and board of directors were removed without a vote of the church members. A call to the church about the latest developments was not immediately returned Tuesday.
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Larkin said 200 people attended the newly activated club’s meeting last year and 75 attended the club’s organizational meeting. “That 75 is unheard of, according to the alumni association. There’s a great bit of interest in being in an Auburn Club right now,” Radney said. Radney said the Auburn Alumni Association stresses scholarships and that the Lake Martin Auburn Club’s board decided to create one to honor Phillips. Phillips, who died in March 2015, was a native of Alexander City and a graduate of Benjamin Russell High School, where he was a member of its first freshman class, played for legendary coach Hamp Lyon and lettered in football, baseball, basketball and track. Upon graduation, Phillips headed for Auburn, where he was a vital cog in Auburn’s undefeated and national champion 1957 team. Phillips was a co-captain of that team, earned All-American honors and finished sixth in the balloting for the Heisman Trophy. Phillips was chosen fifth overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1958 NFL draft. He went on to play in three Pro Bowls with the and Rams and finished his football career with the Minnesota Vikings. After football, Phillips retired to Alexander City where he sold State Farm insurance for several years before accepting a position with the Alabama Department of Insurance. “We spoke with Jimmy’s three children about doing this and they okayed it,” Radney said of the scholarship. “We will start with $1,000 scholarships for any student from Tallapoosa, Clay or Coosa coun-
ty who wants to attend Auburn, has a minimum of 24 on his or her ACT and has financial need.” Radney said the club hopes to eventually endow one of more scholarships in Phillips’ name. The club will officially announce the formation of the scholarship at the Aug. 18 meeting, which will also feature Auburn Athletic Director Jay Jacobs, representatives of the Phillips family and Auburn’s lovable costumed mascot, Aubie. “It’s a big deal that Jay is going to be there,” said Radney. “He doesn’t speak at an awful lot of clubs, so we’re lucky to get him.” Radney said that anyone who wishes to donate the Jimmy “Red” Phillips scholarship fund may do so by mailing a check for any amount to Lake Martin Auburn Club, P.O. Box 245, Alexander City 36011245. Just include a letter indicated your desire to contribute to the fund or write Jimmy Phillips scholarship on the memo line of your check. In order for the check to be tax-deductible, it must be made out to the Auburn Foundation. Radney added that whether you contribute or not shouldn’t be determined by the colors you wear on gameday. “I want it to be said, too, that we also welcome Alabama fans to contribute to this fund,” Radney said. “Jimmy had a lot of Alabama friends.” Radney said the Aug. 18 annual meeting and fall rally will include a meal catered by Kowaliga Restaurant and an open bar. Cost per person is $40. “We expect a big crowd,” Radney said.
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more. There is no charge to recycle most items, with the exception being a $10 fee for CRT televisions. The newer flat screen televisions are free to recycle. The recycling services are provided by CE&E Solutions. “We are in our second year of doing this and we take in tens of thousands of pounds each year,” said Sabrina Wood of the Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership. “We have been pleased with the success of this project and are excited to continue offering it to not only Alex City residents but also those people
in outlying areas.” Wood said that the program has been one of the more popular that it has offered and they plan to continue the monthly collections as long as there is a public need. “This is a great resource for our area and offers a great option for disposing of these items,” Wood said. “The past year has been great and CE&E will continue to be on site every second Thursday.” For more information on the event, call Public Works at 256-409-2020.
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money and we were working near the courthouse in Rockford and all we had was our regular customers there. So it’s hard to say, but I just wanted to let people know to be careful and pay attention. I know we will now for sure.” Alexander City Police say that they have had reports of counterfeit bills and even had an arrest in a case where phony $100 bills were being passed in the area. Alexander City Police Department Cpl. Michael Howell said although there has been no rash of recent reports of counterfeit bills in recent weeks, they do see an occasional bill. He said Salinas has the right idea – to be aware. Howell said that residents should be aware of the money they receive as change or from other transactions. He said with newer bills watermarks and a security strips are present, but some have even tried counterfeiting them as well.
“We’ve seen them try anything, but the older bills are the most common for counterfeiters,” Howell said. “So as you get your change, beware if you get an older bill like this. Plus, the texture and the feel of it is different. A legitimate bill has a softer feel than the paper used in these counterfeit bills.” Howell said that if you get a bill that you think may be counterfeit, ask the clerk or person giving you about it. “They may be totally innocent, but they may recall who gave them the bill and that could help us with a search for a suspect, “ Howell said. “The more times it changes hands, the harder it is to track back to the source.” Howell said banks usually catch bogus bills before they go back out to customers, but he said in stores, clerks often don’t realize they have them until it is too late.
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Graham’s SEC predictions: The West
’m a man who learns from his mistakes. Last year, I picked Florida fifth in the East and they finished first. I picked Auburn first in the West and they finished last. Clearly, my intuitive mojo was adversely affected by cloud cover or the lunar cycle or global warming, but I straightened it all out. You can take these to the bank. 1. Alabama (11-1) – The Crimson Tide is unquestionably the most talented team in the SEC. That’s a mouthful considering the SEC is the most talent-rich conference in the entire country. While uncertainty at quarterback seems to be a stumbling block for everyone else, it hasn’t even fazed Alabama the last two years. It’s just the next man up at every position. Honestly, the only possible way I can ensure the Tide don’t win their third straight SEC title is to pick them to win it. I’ll show them. 2. Ole Miss (9-3) – It’s been a pretty rough off-season in Oxford and the Rebels lost some significant talent to the NFL draft. However, Hugh Freeze does have the best returning QB in the league (Chad Kelly) who could put up prolific numbers in 2016. Mississippi was one freak-play away from being in Atlanta last season. They have a brutal schedule, but I believe still win double digits with a bowl win. 3. LSU (9-3) – Les Miles consistently puts together the second most talented team in the SEC. Unfortunately, the Bengal Tigers haven’t overcome their QB problems as easily as others. Leonard Fournette will be one of the most productive running backs in the entire country, but LSU will not win the West without stellar performance from QB Brandon Harris. I just do not see that happening. 4. Auburn (8-4) – The Tigers are one of the hardest teams to predict because they almost never live up to high expectation and almost always exceed low expectations. With the QB situation still a mystery, it’s nearly impossible to get a firm grasp on what Auburn could do in 2016. It would be just like the Tigers to defy the critics and win 10 or 11 games. I hope that happens, but I must don my Joe Friday fedora and simply look at the facts. 5. Arkansas (6-6) – The Razorbacks were a strange team in 2015. They beat Ole Miss and LSU, but lost to Texas Tech and Toledo. While their record has steadily improved the last three years, I believe they take a step back this season. An early matchup with TCU should answer a lot of questions. 6. Texas A&M (6-6) – Kevin Sumlin and his coaching staff have set a new SEC standard for gaffs and faux pas in the last several months. I have no doubt the season can’t get here fast enough for them. However, I foresee the angst in Aggieland only getting more intense. Oklahoma transfer QB Trevor Knight once beat Alabama. He’ll have his chance to do it again this year. Good luck with that. 7. Miss State (6-6) – Dan Mullen has done an outstanding job in Starkville only posting one losing season (his first) in seven years. The last two years have been especially good and it’s no coincidence Dak Prescott quarterbacked those teams. Whenever a player of his caliber leaves a program like State, there’s always a hangover. Take two aspirin, six losses and call me in the morning. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
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Dadeville High senior Tre Johnson proves he can both wreak havoc for the opposition and make impressive moves with the pigskin.
Johnson is versatile weapon in Tigers’ arsenal at 6-foot-3 inches and 245 pounds, it’s no wonder seeing When Dadeville High takes him heading toward them to the football field this season, after the snap rattled the other team’s quarterbacks, causing opposing teams looking to seven hurries and put some points on the board a fumble in his will first have to make it past varsity career. defensive end Tre Johnson. While Johnson Wearing the No. 13 has proven his jersey, the senior will enter ability to block his third year on the Tigers’ the offensive line, varsity team. If history is any his versatility on indication, he should do some defense is also obvious. damage to the other team’s “He can handle it one on offense. In the 26 varsity one or run those plays inside,” games Johnson has played, said Dadeville High head he made 149 tackles — 74 football coach Richard White. of which were achieved solo. The senior knows how Plus, as a junior six of his to seek out opportunities to tackles lost yardage for the get hold of the pigskin, as other side. evidenced in his interception Johnson also made five as a sophomore. He also sacks each in the previous two recovered a fumble during seasons, causing 36 yards of each of the last two seasons. losses in 2015 and 16 in 2014. Johnson’s defensive prowess With the senior coming in By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
earned him recognition two years in a row when MaxPreps named him their Defensive Player of the Game in 2014 and 2015. The first nod was for his exploits in the Oct. 17, 2014 loss against Elmore County by a score of 14-9. Last year’s tip of the hat came in a 46-29 win at Handley High in Roanoke on Oct. 23. While Johnson shines on defense, he also makes his mark for the Tigers as tight end. “Trey has great hands as a tight end,” White said. He made three touchdowns last year, one of which was rushing. The two receiving TD’s came with Johnson racking up 11 receptions
for 186 receiving yards, an average of 14.3 receiving yards per game. With all that, Johnson earned 18 points for Dadeville last year at an average of 1.4 points per game. As he prepares to take to the gridiron this fall, Johnson is confident in the Tigers’ success. “We should have a very successful season,” he said. To help the DHS achieve that success, Johnson intends to take an active role. “I’m looking to be a leader and pick the team up,” he said. That’s right in line with White’s expectations. “Your seniors need to be the leaders of the team,” the coach said. The Tigers open the season by heading to LaFayette to play the Bulldogs at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
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Alexander City Parks and Recreation Adult Softball Fall League registration, $275 registration fee per team. Registration forms available by following online links at http://www. acpr.me/adult.php. For more information, call 256-329- 6736 or drop by the Parks and Rec office at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Games begin Sept. 12.
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Tackle Football registration for age divisions: 5-6 yr old flag football, 6-8 yr olds, 10U and 12U (Playing age as of Sept. 1st). 8 week season. The league consists of 6 cities. The first 6 weeks is regular season. Then, there is a two week playoff to decide the top two teams in each age group. These top teams will then play in the Tallapoosa County Super Bowl.
Aug. 12
Alex City Youth Soccer registration for ages 3-15, 5:30-8 p.m. at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex gym, birth certificate required, $60 fee includes jersey. Rebel Night, 6 p.m. at Nix-Webster O’Neal Stadium in Reeltown, public is invited to come meet the 2016 Reeltown Youth Football, Junior Varsity and Varsity Reeltown Rebels.
Aug. 13
Alex City Youth Soccer registration for ages 3-15, 5:30-8 p.m. at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex gym, birth certificate required, $60 fee includes jersey. Alexander City PGA Juniors 2016 All-Star Game, 10 a.m. at Lake Winds Golf Course. The 10 Alex City All-Stars will play against Montgomery All-Stars. East Alabama Horseman’s Association Show, 1 p.m. at Alex City Arena in the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.
Aug. 15
Benjamin Russell High School Quarterback Club will sell packages of season parking passes and Quarterback Club memberships for $50 in the high school lobby during the school day.
Aug. 16
Meet the Tigers, 6:30 p.m. at Dadeville High School, chance to meet the 2016 DHS football team just days before the season begins.
Aug. 18
Mandatory Game Check Seminar Series, 6 p.m. at Central Alabama Community College Betty Carol Graham Center. For more information call 334-2423465 or visit http://www.outdooralabama.
com/game-check-and-harvest-recordinformation.
Aug. 20
Alex City Junior City Championship, 9:30 a.m. at Lake Winds Golf Course.
Aug. 23
Alexander City Parks and Recreation Youth Fall Softball registration, 5-7 p.m. at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Gym, cost is $45, tryouts Aug. 25 for 10-game session.
Aug. 27
2016 Jamboree, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in Reeltown. Reeltown vs. Tallassee 8-9:50 a.m., Eclectic vs. Beauregard 1 10-11:50 a.m., Beauregard 2 vs. Horseshoe Bend noon-1:50 p.m., Tuskegee vs. Dadeville 2-3:50 p.m.
Aug. 29
Dadeville High Baseball Four-Man Scramble benefiting DHS Baseball Team, 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Lake Winds Golf Course, entry fee $75 per person, for more information, call Carroll Gulledge at 256-749-7887. Send entries for the Sports Calendar to Sports Editor Cathy Higgins at cathy. higgins@alexcityoutlook.com.
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Stirring up hornets’ nests not a smart idea; they are better left alone
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ver wondered why many of us use the old phrase “it was like stirring up a hornets’ nest” to vividly describe things? That’s because when people get upset and mad about a specific issue, it is very similar to the way hornets get mad and attack if disturbed. Both can be a dangerous and defensive situation. The buzz lately has not been on stirring up hornets’ nests but rather calls and concerns merely about their presence. Many people have discovered or accidentally found active hornets’ nests in their yard or on their property and have inquired on what to do about it. Well, if that old saying has any valuable meaning then the initial answer is to get the heck away and leave them alone. They won’t bother you if you don’t bother them. Despite the risk and that one is highly outnumbered, certain situations call for action. But first the facts about hornets. Hornets are considered beneficial insects but occasionally
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build their nests in the vicinity of people, such as on houses, in nearby trees and shrubs, and along outdoor buildings. Most of the time hornets and their nests go unnoticed until one surprisingly finds one or gets warned for getting too close. Normally, hornets are not aggressive but are very protective and will sting repeatedly if you get too close, disturb their nest, or provoke them to make them mad. Many people are allergic to the stings of hornets and should take further precaution.
Bald-faced Hornet
The bald-faced hornet commonly nests in trees or shrubs. These hornets belong to the same family as yellow jackets and European hornets. Bald-faced hornets are black and white and are a little bit larger than yellow jackets. These hornets can build nests up to about 12 inches
in diameter. Their nests are comprised of cells and a paper envelope made up of chewed wood pulp that is gray in color.
European Hornet
The European hornet is also related to the yellow jacket and bald-faced hornet but is much bigger at almost 1½ inches long. It is brownish yellow in color and has orange stripes on its abdomen. The European hornet feeds almost exclusively on live insects and is an excellent predator. European hornets normally nest in wooded areas in tree hollows. However, nests can also be found in attics and wall voids. The colony may contain between 200 to 400 individuals. Although the European hornet is not as aggressive as
the yellow jacket, its sting is potent. They tend to become more of a problem during the summer and fall. At night, they fly to lights on porches, at campsites, and other places people frequent.
Control Methods
Trying to get rid of a hornets’ nest is very difficult. The best and safest advice may be to just leave the hornets’ nest alone. If the nest is not in high traffic area or where direct contact can be avoided, then it can be left alone and properly removed sometime during the winter once the nest is vacant. Remember, hornets are just part of nature and will only become a major sore if interfered. If something must be done, then you better be prepared. Wear full protective
clothing including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, and a bee veil when attempting control. Locate the nest during the day, and drench the nest at night with at least 1 gallon of a reputable liquid insecticide labeled for hornet control. The nest may be high in a tree and difficult to treat. In this case, use a pressurized container that can shoot a stream of insecticide. Some containers can spray up to 22 feet away. Use a liquid insecticide containing a pyrethroid such as resmethrin and pyrethins for outside treatment. If hornets are nesting in a wall void, puff a dust formulation into the void. Do not plug the hole right away. The hornets may try to chew through another place in the wall. A pest control professional
may be able to collect the hornets from a wall void, using a vacuum cleaner, or may be able to treat the void with products not available to homeowners. Traps or baits that may work for yellow jackets probably will not work for European hornets because these hornets prey on live insects. Harris is the Tallapoosa County Extension Coordinator.
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