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Wastewater initiative shows big savings By MITCH SNEED Editor
In a time when stories of waste in governmental spending are common, Alexander City has a refreshing success story where employees led an initiative that will save the city as mush
as $94,000 a year. Early last year, Alexander City’s Wastewater Services Department under the direction of Superintendent Shelby Richardson voluntarily launched an Energy Management Initiative for Alabama Water and Wastewater Utilities. See WASTEWATER • Page 3
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New bond hearing for McDaniel set for Jan. 27 By MITCH SNEED Editor
Matthew Clate McDaniel will have to wait until after the holidays to have a judge reconsider his release pending trial in the murder case against him. A new bond hearing has been set for Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse before Judge McDaniel Kim Taylor. McDaniel, who is charged with murder in the Jan. 17 shooting death of Norman Dean Crayton, had been free on a $250,000 bond until Oct. 26 when Judge Taylor ordered McDaniel back to jail following his arrest in Auburn on misdemeanor criminal mischief charges. Since a revocation hearing on Oct. 26, McDaniel has remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail. As part of the revocation, Judge Taylor said that if legal issues in Auburn were handled and other safeguards were set up, he would reconsider the revocation. See BOND • Page 3
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Alexander City parades in the holiday season Monday’s rain stopped just in time for the Alexander City of Commerce’s Hometown Christmas Parade and thousands lined the streets to catch a glimpse of everything from classic cars and Santa Claus to “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.” Lake Martin Resource Association President John Thompson served as the grand marshal for the event. Entries and floats from more than 40 different groups made the night one to remember. For more photos from Monday’s parade, see page 10 inside.
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Citizens claim conditions around Stone’s Throw are unhealthy By MITCH SNEED Editor
Residents living near the Advanced Disposal’s Stones Throw Landfill asked the Tallapoosa County Commissioners to revisit its decision to allow the landfill to operate as a renewal of its permit is under review. Rev. Leon Henderson and Sam Alexander attended Monday’s regular commissioners meeting. Henderson said that residents near the landfill, most of which are poor and African-American, have endured trash, damaged roads, an awful smell, truck traffic and noise at all hours of the day and night and unhealthy living conditions for more than a decade. “When this landfill came, the county gave the approval,” Henderson said. “I know it’s a poor area, an African-American community, but I wish you would go back and revisit that decision. ...I feel you have a moral obligation, if not a legal obligation, to monitor the landfill and that’s not being done at this point.” The landfill is located at 1303 Washington Blvd. in Tallassee, began accepting waste See LANDFILL • Page 3
Animal shelter warns against suprise pet gifts for holidays By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Almost everyone loves to cozy up to a pet. Many remember having a childhood dog or cat. Some are thinking of giving an animal as a Christmas present. Before giving someone an animal as a surprise gift, Lake Martin Animal Shelter’s Mia Chandler has a give a few tips. “A surprise gift of a pet is never a good thing,” Chandler said. “A pet is a lifelong commitment. The person getting the pet needs to be involved in the process.”
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DEAR ABBY: My mother has a tight circle of friends she socializes with often. They are all retired with grown children and grandchildren and eager to share every bit of news of their lives. Mom talks nonstop about her friends’ children’s parenting challenges, marital squabbles and medical issues. The challenge for me is that anything I tell her becomes fodder for their cocktail-hour discussion, which then gets around our community. After hearing that the daughter of one of my mom’s neighbors knew the results of my breast biopsy, I stopped sharing anything personal. This has damaged our relationship. She doesn’t think mothers and daughters should keep secrets from each other, and I agree, but she also said she won’t keep secrets from her friends. I miss being able to turn to her for support, but do not want the world to know my business.
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with my daughter marrying a man who has no job. She has been supporting him financially. He has had a few jobs, but he gets fired or quits within a few weeks or months. My daughter is 30 and never married. She’s an assistant professor at a good university and a leader in her field of education. Her intended has no career and no prospects. He asked her to marry him without consulting me. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I would have expressed my concern about his lack of career. I can’t alienate my daughter by saying the wrong thing. But what if she can’t work someday and he can’t support a household? He has a million excuses. I don’t think he’s the man she thinks he is. My life lessons tell me he may never be the man she thinks he could be. I have come to the conclusion that marrying him would bring her only misery. What should I do? -- VERY WORRIED DAD
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The Scouts of Pack 67 spent the last few weeks collecting food items and clothing from their family and friends as well as going door to door to “do a good turn” for those who are less fortunate. Saturday, the Scouts presented the items they collected to the Salvation Army in ALexander CIty. Pictured are Corlee Condre, Amber Condre, Craig Condre, Skylar Magouyrk, Shanna Cumbie, Brandon Cumbie, Jana Patterson, Vance Patterson, Braxton Magouyrk, Zander Cumbie and Gavin Haire.
Obituaries George Foshee Neighbors George Foshee Neighbors, 69, of Hanover, Ala., died peacefully on December 11, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 9, 1947, the son of H.C. and Ila Neighbors, and grew up in Nixburg. He was a patient and loving husband, father and friend. He and his wife Sandra Gallops Neighbors were married for more than 49 years and were true partners, working together for more than 23 years at the Coosa County Highway Department and prior to that 10 years at Hanover Equipment. Their devotion to one another was overwhelmingly apparent in his final months as they were a team trying to fight his illness. He leaves behind two children, Phillip (Lynsey) of Wetumpka, Ala. and Heather (Matt) of Birmingham, Ala. The kids have treasured memories of summer road trips filled with picnics
Mr. Jack Lauderdale Mr. Jack Lauderdale 88 of Goodwater, AL died on Friday, Dec.9, 2016 at his home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 13, 2016; 11 a.m.; St. James AME, Goodwater, AL. Burial in Marietta Baptist Church Cemetery, Goodwater, AL. Armour’s Memorial Services in charge.
and weekends on Hatchet Creek. He also has two adoring grandchildren, John Horton and Langley Catherine Neighbors. His favorite pastimes with the grandkids were coloring, riding the Ranger, and playing school. Langley always remarked that when Granddaddy played school with her, he was always “really good at nap time.” He was a member of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir. He and Sandra were active members over the years, leading youth groups and teaching Sunday school. Rumor has it he once found a Christmas tree so large for the youth group that it touched the ceiling at Andrew’s Chapel. George served in the Army Reserve for six years. He was an active member in the local community, serving in the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department and was a board member for the Stewartville Water Authority. He
Mr. Douglas T. Dunham 1941 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mr. Douglas T. Dunham, 75, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Monday, December 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. James Cullins will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Concord Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 12, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Dunham passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. He was born on May 22, 1941 to Grover Cleveland Dunham and Clarice Towns. He was a hard working, insightful man who loved his family and his life. He is survived by his daughter, Kimalyn Ford (Lynn); son, Kevin Dunham; sister,
served on the Coosa County Forestry Planning Committee, hosting annual visits to his family farm for local school children. George was preceded in death by his brother, John and is mourned by brothers Bob (Ann) and Henry Watson (Vera). The family will receive visitors at Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City on December 13 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and a service to celebrate his life will be held at Andrew’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on December 14. Memorial donations may be made to Andrew’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 1043 Coosa County Road 56, Rockford, AL 35136 or to the Coosa County Forestry Planning Committee, in support of their efforts to teach the community about the outdoors, at 228 County Road 157, Rockford, AL 35136.
Annette Jones (Ralph); brothers, Walter Dunham (Judith), James Dunham (Jackie), Charles Dunham (Sherri), and Larry Dunham (Lisa); grandchildren, Kelsie Ford, Hayden Ford, Chance Dunham, and Chandler Dunham; and great-grandson, Elijah Ford. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 45 years, Linda Patterson Dunham; and brothers, Gerald Dunham, Lowell Dunham, and Lomax Dunham. The family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth J. Lightsey Hunter Ruth J. Lightsey Hunter, age 85, of Jackson’s Gap, Al. passed away on December 10, 2016 at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville, Al. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday December 12, 2016 at Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville, Al. with Rev. Josh Sammons officiating.Family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Monday. To some she was mama Beanie, or Grannie Jean, to others she was the lady who ran the half-price store. But to all, she was an angel here among us, always giving and doing for others. She was preceded in death by her parents Durell Harrelson and Gertha Dixon Harrelson, Husband John Ed Lightsey, son Mark Lightsey and daughter-in-law Shelia Lightsey. She is survived by two sons: Thurman
Lightsey and Chris Lightsey; one daughter Patricia (Phil) Patten, and daughter-inlaw Beverly Lightsey; six grandchildren: Jon (Sabrina) Lightsey, Angel (Brandon) Freeman, Jennifer (Jason) Shockley, Shona (Brian) Butcher, Daniel (Angie) Lightsey, Tabatha (Justin) Glassburn; 10 great-grandchildren: Dalton Freeman, Camden Shockley, Savanah Freeman, Makinna Lightsey, Mark Butcher, Laney Glassburn, Cole Lightsey, Ansley Glassburn, Austin Lightsey, and Amanda Bowen.In lieu of flowers - Donations to St. Jude Childrens Hospital ( 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105) or Homeless Veterans in Alabama “ Family Endevors “ ( 4110 Wall St., Montgomery, Al 36106). Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville are handling the arrangements. alabamafuneralhomes. com
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The idea was to explore ways that the city could use less electricity at its Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant without having a negative impact in the quality of the final discharged water. “We have a large aeration basic that has eight aerators and two mixers that we were running 24 hours a day,” Richardson said. “They water has to be aerated for the process to be effective. But under the plan, we looked at shutting down two of them for two hours each during the day. When those two came back online, we would shutdown two others until we cycle through all of them.” Extensive testing was done as the program was implemented as the plant processes about 1.2 million gallons of wastewater each day. “What we found is that there was no negative changes at all in the levels we got as the shutdowns were fully implemented,” Richardson said. “In fact, some of the readings were actually better under the new plan.” The energy used dropped dramatically. The plant saved an estimated 76,500 kilowatt hours per month, which is a total of 25 percent less than it was using previously. That amounts to $94,000 in energy cost savings, which is about 29 percent of the annual usage. Another interesting side effect is that the Carbon-dioxide emissions also fell dramatically. The estimated reduction is 790 tons per year. “It turned out to be a benefit in ways we didn’t expect,” Richardson said. “Saving money is important, but making sure the water maintains the purity we expect, that was even more important. In this, we were able to do both.” Richardson thanked Gary Nelson of
Nelson Electric for his help in the project. “He helped us with the installation of some programmable relays that allowed the shutdowns to be timed out,” Richardson said. “He did that and stayed with us to make sure that it all worked like we planned. It wouldn’t have been possible without his help.” Richardson said that it was a program that everyone ion the department took part in. He said it was refreshing to see the enthusiasm, especially when they began to see the positive results. “This was really something that everyone in our department had a hand in,” Richardson said. “I know a lot of people may not see it, but saving and being good stewards of the money we are trusted with is important to us. “The way we look at it is that if every dollar we can save, it shows that we are being efficient. If the city sees that we are all doing what we can and are saving money, then if times get lean, they will know that we are doing our part. It’s job security in a way, I guess you could say. They really take a lot of pride in what they do.” Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors applauded Richardson and everyone involved in the initiative. “That was outstanding news to hear,” Nabors said. “You have to appreciate city employees who work so hard on something like this. We certainly appreciate their time, effort and their willingness to help the city the way that they have. “We have some tremendous employees and this is an example of a department that has gone the extra mile to help the city and the community.”
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other ways of helping give the gift of a pet. “One of the greatest gifts is to offer to help with an adoption fee or pay for a spay/neuter. Maybe even just pay for someone’s adoption fee at the shelter for someone you do not know.” Chandler says the shelter even offers something for those that can not afford a pet but want to give to animal advocacy. “The national organizations are great,” Chandler said. “But those donated dollars do not filter down to us. We depend up local residents to help. And
it does not have to be a big donation. It can be as small as a bottle of antibacterial soap. “It is amazing how useful things like the soap a bottle of bleach can be. We use those on a daily basis.” While many want to bring food to the shelter, Chandler says other things are more needed. “We have a very good connection for food,” Chandler says. In addition to donating money, the shelter gladly accepts cleaning supplies, antibacterial soap, and bleach.
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Defense attorney Davis Whittelsey filed a motion on Nov. 10 seeking a new bond hearing. According to court records, the signed order setting the Jan. 27 hearing date was entered by Taylor last Tuesday, Dec. 6. Whittelsey’s motion claims that an agreement has been negotiated in Auburn that requires McDaniel to serve 50 hours of community service, and pay court costs and restitution in exchange for the case being “nolle prossed.” The motion also says that McDaniel’s behavior, damaging a gate arm in an Auburn parking deck, “arose out of the consumption and/or excess consumption of alcohol.” The motion further claims that if McDaniel is released on bond, he will: • Submit to the Court Referral office to follow any recommendations made by the office. • Submit to appropriate substance abuse counseling and/or treatment. • Wear an ankle monitoring device and/or other device that monitors defendant’s whereabouts.
• Comply with a reasonable curfew. The motion to set bond with conditions is the latest legal move in a case that has been one of the most talked about cases in recent memory. 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 selfdefense. 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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in 2002. Currently the landfill receives approximately 232,000 metric tons of waste each year and is designed to remain active through 2025. Henderson said residents have met with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to talk about the issues and as a result of their talks, the public comment period for those objecting to renewal of the permit has been extended to Dec. 19. Written comments can be addressed to: ADEM / Permits and Services Division Attn: Russell Kelly 1400 Coliseum Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama 36110 Comments can also be emailed to rak@adem.alabama.gov and landmail@adem.alabama.gov Henderson said the landfill has purchased land across the street and aims to expand there. He believes that water quality has suffered and says he has seen firsthand rodents and buzzards and a church in the area has even secured fresh air masks so that parishioners can make it through an entire service with the overwhelming smell on hot days. County Engineer David Moore said they are looking at ways to make some repairs to the road, but did not have the funds for an entire repaving on Washington and other streets surrounding the landfill. The landfill means big money to the county and the commissioners. Under the modified district system of government that Tallapoosa County employs, each commissioner is responsible for a number of employees and services in their district. Commissioners have discretionary funds at their disposal here in Tallapoosa County. Those funds come from payments made by Advance Disposal as royalty for allowing a landfill to operate here. By county ordinance, commissioners end up with $80,000 or more to spend annually as they see fit. That doesn’t count the tax revenue that is derived from the landfill that goes into the county’s general fund. Commissioner Steve Robinson asked that the county be kept up to
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t’s refreshing to see activities that help our children grow and flourish. Right here in Tallapoosa County we are seeing that firsthand as the Tallapoosa County 4-H Program is growing by leaps and bounds and adding programs that are attracting kids to several new and exciting activities. Consider just a few of the things that 4-H has to boast about these days: • There are now 53 4-H clubs countywide, with clubs in each and every school. • More than 1,400 members participated in in-school 4-H club programs. That number has more than tripled over the last 10 years. • Nearly 200 4-H members from Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend Elementary Schools participated in the Living Streams Program, which taught sixth graders about the streams in their backyards and the many organisms that can be found in them. • 42 of Tallapoosa County’s 4-H’ers participated in the 4-H Chick Chain Project and received 756 chicks. The participants learned responsibility while caring for and raising chicks, and ended the program with a chicken show and auction • Tallapoosa County became a pilot county for 4-H SportFishing, a new program that teaches 4-H’ers the basics of fishing. Agent Shane Harris participated in the in-service training and earned certification. • Tallapoosa County became a pilot county for 4-H RiverKids, which introduces students to watersports like kayaking and canoeing. • 4-H will offer certified shotgun and archery programs. • Approximately 450 4-H members participated in the Tallapoosa County Water Festival at Wind Creek State Park on April 2 where they learned about water and natural resource management. • 175 4-H members participated in the Tallapoosa County Classroom in the Forest at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in May where they learned about water and natural resource management. See, 4-H may not be the same club we all knew when we were in school. There is much more than just cows and chickens for kids who take part in 4-H today. We applaud Shane Harris and all the folks at the Tallapoosa County Extension Service for all of their hard work in making 4-H something that today’s young can embrace.
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ow do we know Dr. Ben Carson is unqualified to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development? Because House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said so, calling him “disturbingly unqualified.” “There is no evidence that Dr. Carson brings the necessary credentials to hold a position with such im-mense responsibilities and impact on families and communities across America,” Pelosi said. She supported President Obama’s nominee, Julian Castro, whose “necessary” experience in the housing industry was limited to being mayor of San Antonio, a good tennis player and a loyal Democrat who cred-its affirmative action with his admission to Stanford University while his SAT score was, as Mr. Castro puts it, “well below the median.” As is typical in such positions, Castro is simply a well-known partisan politician who carries the party ban-ner. Otherwise, why would he have been on Obama’s short list for Obama’s Transportation Secretary with no real federal transportation managerial or design experience? Considering Pelosi’s skills at creating personal wealth through insider trading, as CBS’ “60 Minutes” re-ported, perhaps she herself could find a position as Secretary of Pelosi’s Personal Treasury. This is going to be the problem with Republicans and Democrats for the next four years. Democrats will be doing all they can to delay and disrupt the Trump presidency, just as Republicans did all they could to try to defeat Obamacare, “stimulus,” cash for clunkers and other failed policies. This is not to say Ben Carson would be the greatest, most effective Secretary
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of HUD. He just might fail as badly as Hillary did as Secretary of State. With any luck, Dr. Carson will be able to rescind Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule (AFFH) while Democrats are busy being outraged at The Donald’s latest tweet. AFFH, Obama and Castro’s regulation designed to create more federal control over local communities, is HUD’s way of forcing suburbs and small towns to create new zoning to allow high-density low-income housing in upscale areas. Once your town accepts HUD money, HUD’s central planners determine whether or not your community has what they consider to be an acceptable number of minorities and refugees, low income population, and whether any of these groups live too close to each other and are not well dispersed into all neighbor-hoods. This is why wealthy Westchester County in New York is embroiled in a federal lawsuit at taxpayers’ ex-pense. “The Journal News” reported last May, “The most publicized provision of the settlement’s consent decree is the requirement Westchester greenlight 750 units of affordable housing in 31 of its richest and whitest communities by the end of this year.” One stated goal is to provide better job opportunities to low-skilled poor. It hasn’t worked. While spending so many more millions to put Section 8 housing in wealthy neighborhoods, a 16 year HUD study published in 2011 found that these adults did
not find better jobs. More of them actually went on food stamps. Crime increased in the neighborhoods. After all, what jobs are they to find in such upscale neighborhoods? Automotive training in a lawyer’s 4-car garage? Assembly lines in McMansion craft kitchens? No, they found some landscaping work and not much public transportation, either. Most people don’t buy million dollar homes in Westchester (or the average half million) to work there. They commute. However, your town council signing new HUD agreements could allow the federal government to force suburbs and small towns to raise taxes for more buses, wider roads or even light rail for these new resi-dents. Now, some towns have decided to avoid the federal government’s control of their communities by refusing HUD money. This list of HUD recalcitrants is growing. Numerous reports indicate Castle Rock, Colorado; New Hamp-shire towns of Bedford, Goffstown and Rindge; and Sedgewick County, Kansas, are simply refusing to accept HUD money. This way, HUD has no authority to rewrite their zoning laws. No one should ever be refused housing based on their race, religion or creed. However, is it really the government’s job to insist federally subsidized lowincome housing be built next door to the mansions of Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton? Maybe not. Hillary’s hometown of Chappaqua, N.Y. is also fighting HUD. Jensen is a syndicated columnist distributed by Cagle Cartoons.
Reader: Equal justice isn’t equal for everyone make you afraid because this is where the justice system has taken us. Make them up as you go along. Who’s there to stop Trump from giving away the country? He doesn’t have a plan. His cabinet members all tell a part of Alabama history that will never change. It will keep this country divided. I’m hoping the Democrats up there will stay clear of their policies and take plenty of time to read the bills because they are good at hiding their real agenda. They stall on President Obama’s policies and bills so Democrats do likewise. Cause this is serious business and the President-Elect don’t get it. He thinks everything is a joke. He is studying breaking laws up there now, but the Republican Party is very happy. Before it is all said and done this will be their last shot at the full house, senate and presi-
dent in many years to come. Because they were so greedy at winning they didn’t think about leading or governing. So whoever has the ‘wisdom’ step up to the plate. The country is waiting for him or her. They will be up there wandering around up there for the next four years, because when you have people in charge that need to be in jail it just don’t sit right with people that are already in prison for tax evasion and corruption. So people you have to wonder where is the “justice” people will come after me for writing the truth, it’s o.k. I can take it. We live in a country of democracy where you can voice your opinion. I tell the truth when I write. I don’t cater to no interest group. I’m just me and that makes me different. Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City
Reckless killing of ‘innocents’ should be a felony Dear Editor, In the same edition of the Outlook recently there were two intentional killings of innocents. In one case a black bear was killed for sport. There was no need to kill the animal for food else the hunter would have field dressed the carcass, so it was simply a joy-killing of a protected, endangered animal for the sheer pleasure of killing. What a waste. The black bear had become something of a reclusive celebrity, and yet he was hunted down and killed for sport even though there is never a legal time to kill a black bear in Alabama. This was an
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Let’s talk about equal justice and what it means and to who. It means to the “haves” ignore the laws; to the “have nots” you are in for a long stay without a lawyer – that is the difference. It is either right or wrong, but today we don’t have balance. We have the Attorney General Luther Strange that has several lawsuits pending. His hands have corruption all over them and he hasn’t been to court on any of them and here he is seeking the U.S. Senate seat that Jeff Sessions left (and wasn’t fit to hold) as long as he did catering to the corporate Last but not least Donald Trump, where is his plan? This is a man who knows how to use the system. Has done it for 20 years without paying any taxes. He bucked the trend and bought electoral votes, but when you look at the real votes he had, it would
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intentional violation of Alabama law and is inexcusable. I once saw what I believe was this very same bear in my neighborhood and I did not report it because I knew some self-absorbed jerk would hunt him down and kill him. Unfortunately I am proved correct. Next we have a donkey killed by “accident.” This innocent animal was blown away by a man who failed to identify his target and simply pulled the trigger to see what would happen. Luckily, what happened was a donkey got killed. What if the unidentified target had been a 4-year-old child? His mother
reportedly stated “you don’t know my son.” I totally agree, I do not know any rational thinker that would pull a deadly trigger without knowing at what he is shooting. This level of narcissistic idiocy needs to be punished far greater than the few days in jail and a fine that will probably never be paid. This needs to be a felony, in both cases. I urge our state representatives to make these types of joykillings a felony, and stop the slaughter of innocents. Rap McBurney Jacksons Gap
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FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting nonperishable food items in lieu of library fines.
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HOLIDAY TREE OF LIGHTS: The Russell Medical Auxiliary is having its annual Holiday Tree of Lights in the lobby of Russell Medical. For $5 anyone can put a car on the Christmas tree in the lobby in honor or memory of a love one. Proceeds go toward student scholarships and items to be donated to much needed departments of the hospital.
December 15
CHRISTMAS DINNER: Victory Temple Holiness Church is hosting its Annual Christmas Dinner on Dec. 15 at the American Legion in Dadeville across from the football field.
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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School in Millerville will have the monthly trade day Saturday, Dec. 17 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 18
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting “Oh Come Let Us Adore Him” Christmas Pageant Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there will be fruit bags for everyone. CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Comer United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m.
December 20
OPEN HOUSE: VCCA is hosting an open house to celebrate the Spirt of Christmas and Volunteerism Tuesday, Dec. 20 between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama 5030 Highway 280 Suite C.
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CHRISTMAS DINNER: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Dinner Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to have a hot meal and fellowship. Tickets can be picked up at the nutrition center and at the Salvation Army. You do not need a ticket. For more information call 256-234-7831.
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BABY BOOT CAMP: Russell Medical is offering a one-day Baby Boot Camp. This four-hour childbirth course is designed for busy couples to better understand pregnancy and the birthing process and is taught by labor and delivery nurse Jennifer
Shurette, R.N. You can register by calling Community Relations at 256329-7145. ANNUAL FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards families will be Jan. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. Bring a dish. For more information contact Linda Norris Nix at 256-7869279.
January 8
FASHION, HAIR and COMEDY SHOW: There will be a community talent, fashion, hair and comedy show with guest from as far away as Arkansas Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North.
January 17
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
January 20
SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center, Auburn University 36849-5232.
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MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Rehearsals will take place Friday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Little Lambs and Ivy Day School or by emailing Sherri Williams at misswinterpageant@gmail. com. There will be a Baby Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Elite Miss and Miss Winter Princess.
Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office
Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334-440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meets every third Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information.
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HOLIDAY ON PARADE The sounds of the Benjamin Russell High School Pride of Alexander City Marching Band filled the air at the Hometown Christmas Parade. From drones to the jolly old elf, Ebenezer Scrooge to Lake Martin Home Health’s ‘Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,’ it was a night to remember in Alexander City.
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IT’S BEGINNING TO FEEL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
Alexander City Parks and Recreation hosted Christmas in the Park complete with ice skating, snow and reindeer for residents to enjoy. The attractions drew thousands from as far away as Montgomery and Auburn with many still coming to the area for ice skating through Saturday.
Alexander City and Dadeville host Christmas events
Dadeville hosted its annual Christmas parade complete with the Dadeville Police Department arresting the Grinch for the third straight year in the process of stealing Christmas. Following the arrest, Santa pardoned the poor soul after he said he would grow a heart. Photos by Cliff Williams
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BRHS wrestlers medal at Swede Umbach tournament I’m looking forward to 2017 high LUKE ROBINSON
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nother year, another victory for Team Alabama in the AL/ MS All Star Game. (Except…. I guess…. They did lose last year….. Hmmmm…. We won’t count last year.) Every December this game comes around and it is my favorite AHSAA event each time. It’s kinda my Christmas morning now. I also annually give you my thoughts for some of the stars of the game and 2016 will be no different. At least, I am pretty sure I do that annually; I am too lazy to look back at previous years’ articles so we will take it as gospel that I always do this. 1. Henry Ruggs, WR, Robert E. Lee Montgomery — For reasons unknown, Ruggs has taken a backseat on the recruiting train when it comes to the national experts. Guys like Clay-Chalkville’s Nico Collins have received the majority of the high praise in Alabama. However, Ruggs put on a show this week in practice leading up to the game at Cramton Bowl and proceeded to take the opening kickoff 90 yards for a TD. Ruggs is just a phenomenal player and his 6-foot, 1-inch listed height seems surprisingly legit. Factor in his incredible athleticism (he once had seven dunks in one high school basketball game) and Ruggs may wind up being the best prospect in the state this year. Ruggs will be committing in the next few weeks it appears and my guess is that will be to Alabama. 2. Tadarian (TD) Moultry, LB, Jackson-Olin — Unlike the National Anthem to open the contest, Moultry is very, very, VERY fast. (By the way, I had no idea the “Star Bangled Banner” even had a dance remix, but you live and learn. There were, like, 14 extra stanzas to this version of the song Saturday.) Anyhoo, Moultry is Reuben Foster Part Deux in my opinion. A heavy hitter who still has some room to get better. His speed is derived from his playing safety as a junior last year at 200 pounds; now he is 225 and hasn’t lost a step. Moultry’s instinctive, physical and, as I mentioned, fast. Auburn University is getting a fantastic linebacker. And, yes, I think he honors that commitment. 3. Neil Farrell, DT, Murphy High School — Farrell- who is committed to LSU- just seems to love playing football. He’s not the biggest defensive tackle I have seen at this game through the years. Or the meanest. Or the fastest. However, he doesn’t lack noticeably in any of those categories. Farrell is a disruptor with a knack for finding the ball carrier. In three seasons, I suspect Alabama and Auburn fans will be wondering how Louisiana State got this guy from under our teams’ noses. 4. Thomas Johnston, LB, Spanish Fort High School — Keep in mind I am not ranking these guys on this list; I am simply giving you the four that impressed me most. If I were ranking them, the four slot would be criminally low for Johnston. Let me be clear: Johnston is nowhere near Moultry athletically. The kid just makes EVERY tackle. Every … single… tackle. The Tide and Tigers are bypassing Johnston for more athletic LBs with better measurables. I certainly get that approach. In the SEC, you need unbelievable athletes who can outrun other unbelievable athletes. Johnston is a throwback player with a modern-day twist. That said, Johnston will wind up at Iowa or Arkansas or Illinois and be a solid contributor day one. I am talking “lead-the-team-in tackles” guy early. After another great Saturday at Cramton Bowl, I am already looking forward to next year. Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native and president of the LAKE MARTIN BAMA CLUB who also writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.
The Benjamin Russell varsity boys wrestling team competed this past weekend at the Swede Umbach Tournament in Auburn. The two-day tournament that started Friday included host Auburn, Opelika, R.E. Lee, Prattville, Montgomery Catholic, Tallassee, Wetumpka, St. James, Russell County, Central, Smiths Station, Sidney Lanier, Stanhope Elmore, Upson Lee (Ga.), Columbus (Ga.) and Oxford. The Wildcats carried 14 wrestlers, two of whom came away with medals. Benjamin Russell junior Brooks Parker placed fourth in the 145-pound division after going 4-2 with two pins. Benjamin Russell freshman Saxon Coker took fourth place in the 138-pound class after going 4-2 with one pin and a major technical win. Overall Benjamin Russell as a team placed eighth in the tourney while Smiths Station won the event and Central and Auburn took second and third place.
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Benjamin Russell junior Brooks Parker, left, and freshman Saxon Coker each placed fourth in their respective weight divisions during the two-day Swede Umbach wrestling tournament in Auburn.
Central Coosa gets double wins at home over B.B. Comer By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Central Coosa varsity boys had a successful Friday at home as the Cougars defeated B.B. Comer 87-47. Despite the win, Central Coosa varsity boys basketball head coach Shane Smith believes his Cougars could have performed better in the first two quarters of the game. “We started very slow and did not play very well in the first half,” he said. However, the Cougars really began to roar after halftime. “We scored 50 points in the second half and got to play everyone with some good minutes. I am proud of my team, but we have to come out ready every game. When we do, I think we could be pretty good.” Helping Central Coosa in the home-court win was senior forward Tyius Evans with 17 points. He had help from freshman forward Noel Jones with 12 points and senior guard Jaylan Street, who had 11. Also, sophomore guard Omar Gaddis and senior forward Jevon McKinney each had 10 points while senior guard Carlos Spivey had nine and senior forward J.T. Hill had eight. The win brings Central Coosa varsity boys’ overall season record to 3-5. The Lady Cougars had an equally positive outcome at home Friday as the Central Coosa varsity girls defeated B.B. Comer by a score of 61-26. Leading the Lady Cougars in the win was Central Coosa freshman guard Eunique McKinney with 18 points. She had help from sophomore center Shaelenzia Suttles and senior guard Shania Tuck, who each had 17. The win brings the Lady Cougars’ overall season record to 3-2. Central Coosa next hosts Beulah today. Tipoff for varsity boys is 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for varsity girls.
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During the Lady Cougars’ home game against Sylacauga earlier in the season, Central Coosa senior Shania Tuck tries to evade a couple of Lady Aggies.
Wadley road game loss for HB varsity boys, win for varsity girls The Horseshoe Bend varsity boys basketball team lost on the road to Wadley Friday by a score of 61-54. Despite the loss, Horseshoe Bend junior Naliha Heard led the Generals in scoring with 24 points. “The boys battled all night,” said Horseshoe Bend varsity boys basketball head coach Chad Kison. “We came back from 8 and 10 down to take the lead but missed a few free throws and some open jump shots. The boys played hard and had a lot of positive energy. I’m proud of how they worked but disappointed in the result.” The loss brings the Generals’ season record to 2-4. The Horseshoe Bend varsity girls had a much better time Friday as the Lady Generals defeated Wadley 51-36. It was a win that HB varsity
girls head basketball coach Erica Meigs was satisfied with. “It was a much better all around effort by everyone,” she said. Helping lead Horseshoe Bend’s varsity girls in the win was senior guard Zakkiah Lyons with 22 points. She had help from freshman forward Nadia Freeman with seven points and sophomore center Ivy Vickers, who had six. The win brings the Lady Generals’ season record to 3-3. Horseshoe Bend next hosts region foe Reeltown today. Tipoff for varsity girls is 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. for varsity boys.
Reeltown varsity boys, girls lose at home to Beauregard The Reeltown varsity boys are still in search of their first win of the season as the Rebels lost 62-44 to Beauregard in Friday’s home game. Reeltown varsity boys basketball head coach Jonathan Gardner pinpoints the loss to the final minutes of the game. “We played really hard all
night,” he said. “The game was close until the final four minutes when we went cold and couldn’t knock down any shots and they hit all of their free throws.” Despite the loss, Reeltown freshman forward Eric Shaw led the Rebels’ scoring with 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks. Friday’s loss drops the Rebels’ overall season record to 0-2. The Lady Rebels had an equally disappointing outcome Friday as the Reeltown varsity girls lost to Beauregard on the home hardwood by a score of 63-54. The Lady Hornets established an early lead by putting 17 points on the board in the first quarter while Reeltown only added six. The Lady Rebels added another six points by halftime. But that was a far cry from Beauregard’s additional 14. The Lady Rebels rallied in the second half by adding 21 points in each of the final two quarters. However, the Lady Hornets added 12 and 20 points to an already expansive lead. “We fell behind early by giving up too many points in transition game,” said Lady Rebels head coach Will Solomon. “But we settled down and battled back to stay in the game.” Leading in the Lady Rebels’ scoring was Reeltown junior guard Ashlyn Thomas with 18 points — four of which were from the outside. She also had five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Thomas had help from Reeltown junior forward Marsheka Shaw, who had 11 points and seven rebounds. Junior forward Ayriana Stoneback also had eight points, eight rebounds and two steals. Friday’s loss brings the Lady Rebels’ overall season record to 0-2. Reeltown next heads to New Site today to take on region foe Horseshoe Bend. Tipoff for varsity girls is 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. for varsity boys.
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS Tuesday, Dec. 13 • Dadeville High varsity wrestling tri-match at Beulah, 5 p.m. • Dadeville middle basketball at Elmore County, girls 4:30 p.m. • Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Auburn, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m. • Central Coosa boys, varsity boys/girls home basketball game
against Beulah, varsity boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 6:30 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend middle boys, girls/JV boys, girls basketball at Central Coosa, 1 p.m. • Reeltown varsity basketball at Horseshoe Bend, girls 5 p.m., boys 6 p.m. • Reeltown junior high boys basketball at Pike Road, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 14 • BRHS bowling home game
against Beauregard, 4 p.m. at Idle Time Family Center. • BRHS JV girls, ninth grade boys basketball at Tallassee, 5:30p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 15 • Dadeville High varsity wrestling home match against Benjamin Russell, 2 p.m. • Benjamin Russell JV boys, varsity boys/girls basketball
home game against Wetumpka, 4:30 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity boys, girls basketball host Horseshoe Bend Invitational with Holtville, Wadley and Woodland, times TBA. • Dadeville varsity basketball at Elmore County, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m. • Reeltown basketball at Eclectic, junior high girls 5 p.m., junior high boys 6 p.m.