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Innovation center takes shape Chamber could be moved to new location in January as interest grows By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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Chamber of Commerce president Kenneth Boone swears in new board members Amanda Luker, Dr. Anthony Wilkerson, Emily McDaniel and Glenda Bland Tuesday.
The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce learned Lake Martin Innovation Center will have its first tenant soon – the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. And that things are looking up for new retail
business and restaurants in the area. “We have a couple of tenants already lined up,” Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President Ed Collari said at the Tuesday Chamber Board meeting. “I think it would be nice for the chamber to already be there when they come in.” Thanks to a work of Chamber
volunteers and others, the chamber should be able to make the move by the end of the year. “This should be the last meeting in this office,” Chairman Kenneth Boone said. “I hope so,” Collari said. “We have USAmeriBank to thank See CHAMBER • Page 7
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Alice Howard Stewart fights back tears as she holds up a picture of her son Fletcher Ray Stewart on the day he was killed – Feb. 11, 2015. His death is now the subject of a federal lawsuit.
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Brother and sister Kaleb and Kelera Adamson look through the art supplies at Walmart as they take part in Shop with Cop with the Alexander City Police Department’s Det. Sabrina Osborne and Lt. James Orr. Below, Kaleb looks over toys at Walmart Tuesday.
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What do art supplies and Marvel super heroes have in common? They are on the Christmas wish list of brother and sister Kelera and Kaleb Adamson. “Where are the gel pens?” Kelera asked. “I like all the Marvel super heroes,” Kaleb said as the pair strolled the aisles of Walmart Tuesday afternoon with Alexander City Police officers Investigator Sabrina Osborne and Lt. James Orr.
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The siblings are two of 13 children in eight families to be selected by the Alexander City Police Department to take part in the department’s Shop with a Cop program. Kelera, a fifth-grader at a local school, went straight for the art supplies. “I like to draw,” she said. “I learned it from my mom.” Kaleb picked up some art supplies but quickly headed to pick out a movie. “I like Ice Age,” Kaleb said. See SHOP • Page 7
Family of mentally challenged man killed by deputy files federal lawsuit By MITCH SNEED Editor
The family of a mentally challenged man who was shot and killed after waving a gun in the direction of officers responding to a complaint has filed suit against the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the deputy involved. On Feb. 11, 2015 46-year-old Fletcher Ray Stewart was killed after units responded to reports that a man had walking along Booger Hollow Road near Dadeville with “a gun and threatening to kill people.” Deputies on the scene encountered Stewart and after a brief foot chase reportedly ordered See SUIT • Page 11
Charges pending after man crashes vehicle into his home By MITCH SNEED Editor
The New Site Police Department is looking into possible charges after a man drove an SUV with drugs inside, spinning through his yard before slamming into a porch at the home Monday evening. First responders were called to a home in the 300 block of Bence Street just after p.m. Monday. Upon arrival investigators found that a 19-year-old male had driven his Toyota 4 Runner through the yard at a high rate of speed. Evidence showed that the vehicle struck a parked car, crashed through an out building on the property before spinning up a hill and crashing into the porch. The covered porch then collapsed on top of the SUV. Even though the structure stopped the vehicle from traveling further, the SUV remained running and the driver was found with his foot on the gas and the tires
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DEAR ABBY: My husband drinks a lot. When he does, his personality changes to the point that I don’t want to be around him. He’s aware of this, but he continues to drink. Recently I caught him sneaking alcohol, so I hid the bottle. When he realized what I had done, he retaliated by letting our cat out after dark, which we don’t do because of the coyotes in our area. (We recently lost a cat to them after dark.) After he did it, “Joe” nonchalantly let me know the cat was outside. He didn’t say why he did it, but I figured it out. I know he’s an alcoholic, but isn’t this evil? It feels evil. Or is it the stunted, vindictive mind of an alcoholic? -- LET THE CAT OUT DEAR LET THE CAT OUT: Whether your husband’s mind is stunted, I can’t say. But what he did was, indeed, vindictive. It was also cruel. As your letter shows, alcoholism is a disease
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that affects not only the alcoholic, but also the people who are close to them. Whether you can continue living this way is for you to decide, but before making up your mind, you would be wise to visit some Al-Anon meetings. To find one near you, visit al-anon.alateen.org or call 1-888-4-ALANON. Please don’t wait. DEAR ABBY: I’ve been involved with a younger man for 15 years. “Grant” and I were great friends, but always kept things casual -- bars, hotels, sports events. We agreed we would discuss it if we wanted
to date other people and allowed each other the freedom to do so over the years, but we would always come back together. This year on my birthday I was shocked to find out through social media that Grant has been in a relationship with another woman the whole time I have known him. In fact, he married her and had a baby with her! He has been lying to me since the day we met. I feel terrible not only for myself, but also for Grant’s wife. I consider him a scumbag at this point. My gut reaction was to contact his wife and spill the beans. But after I cooled down, I’m not sure if it makes sense to ruin three more lives. I just feel he should be responsible for his actions and shouldn’t get away with it. What would you do in this situation? -- BURNT TO A CRISP DEAR BURNT: Honestly? I’d move on.
DEAR ABBY: I work in a large medical facility that relies on nurses to attend every shift they are assigned. Last Christmas a nurse I know called in saying her father had died. The thing is, I have known her for years, and her father has been dead as long as I have known her. Would it be snitching to tell my supervisor what I know? -- SHORTHANDED IN NEW ENGLAND DEAR SHORTHANDED: Yes, it would. But it wouldn’t be snitching to inform the nurse that lying to get out of work is not only unfair to the rest of you, but also unprofessional. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Wright’s Funeral Home acquires Bass, moves to new location By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
Wright’s Funeral Home has moved to a new location after acquiring Bass Funeral Home. The owner and namesake of Wright’s Funeral Home Gregory Wright Sr. met with Willis Edmonson, the 88-yearold owner and builder of Bass Funeral Thursday night to finalize the transition. “We proudly announce that we have acquired Bass Funeral Home and we will provide the same great service at our new location,” said Gregory Wright Sr. Gregory Wright Sr. said he had been a licensed mortician and in the funeral business for 30 years in Alexander City and associated with funeral profession for 46 years. His son Gregory Wright Jr. has been a licensed mortician for 12 years. Wright welcomed the community and said they will continue their legacy of caring to the families in the area. “Always remember, you can’t go wrong with Wright,” said Gregory Wright Sr.
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Pictured at the new location of Wright’s Funeral Home are, back from left, Willis Edmonson, Bobby Baker, Ken Nabors, Robert Shaw, Gregory Wright Jr., Michael Beck, Andrew Ford and Jeffrey Benton. Front from left are Alfred Higgins, Katti Hocutt, Gregory Wright Sr., Janice Palmer, Phyllis Thomas, Melena Glenn and Marcell Jones. Gregory Wright Sr. and Willis Edmonson pose for a picture Thursday night as the two finalized the transition on the new location of Wright’s Funeral Home.
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take over control of our prisons. The state already settled a suit with the Department of Justice over problems with the Julia Tutwiler women’s prison in Wetumpka arising out of allegations of physical and sexual violence. This settlement occurred about a year ago. The Justice Department is now saying that the same problems exist in the men’s prisons. The DOJ investigation may very well be the precursor to federal intervention. The prison problem will have to be front and center when the legislature convenes in February. State Senator Cam Ward of Shelby County, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and has been at the forefront of the prison issue, says, “At the end of the day you have to change the facilities to some degree not just for the safety of inmates but for the safety of those who work there.” Alabama’s prisons were at 178 percent capacity in July. This severe overcrowding is the primary contributing factor to violence in prisons. There have been six homicides at the St. Clair Correctional facility between 2011 and 2014. There have been riots at Holman prison in Atmore. The Bibb and Bessemer correctional facilities have seen numerous allegations of physical and sexual abuse. All three U.S. Attorneys in the State have tacitly agreed with the Justice Department investigation. The Governor’s Advisory Council on gambling is meeting and will formulate a plan of action to propose to the legislature when they convene in February. This seven-member advisory panel will examine the entire gambling gambit. Hopefully, this council will promulgate a plan of action for gambling in Alabama.
This issue of gambling has plagued the state for decades. In fact, it has existed since the state’s founding. Gambling revenue is probably the state’s largest potential revenue source. Our state is losing millions of dollars to our surrounding states. Hopefully, this council will look at all aspects of gambling including the lottery, how to extract some money from the Poarch Creek Indian casino monopoly, and also allowing the locally sanctioned facilities in Greene, Macon and Lowndes counties to exist and pay some state taxes. The council should have a recommendation to give the legislature by January 31, 2017, in time for the legislative session in February. The race for our open U.S. Senate seat is beginning to percolate. Candidates will be wise to avoid the interim appointment to the seat by Gov. Bentley. The early favorites to win election to the seat are Attorney General Luther Strange and Congressman Robert Aderholt. A host of viable candidates will enter the fray. 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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pace history buffs knew this day was coming. Senator John Glenn, the last of the original seven Mercury astronauts, died on Dec. 8, at the age of 95. A native of Ohio, John Herschel Glenn Jr. had a stereotypical All-American boyhood, and had met his future life partner in a playpen when they were both toddlers (and he and Annie had been married for 73 ½ years when he crossed the way last week). He had more aviation experience as a Marine aviator prior to being selected as an astronaut than some folks might have known. He flew combat missions in World War II, and did two combat tours during the Korean War, shooting down three enemy planes. Glenn came to (brief) public notice in 1957, when, as a test pilot, he flew a jet aircraft from coast to coast in less than three and a half hours, setting a transcontinental speed record that was faster than a .45 caliber bullet. The flight was presented as an endurance test for a particular jet engine, and involved three in-flight refueling rendezvous with tanker aircraft. The average speed for the mission was some 725 mph (almost the speed of sound at ground level), even though Glenn had been compelled to slow his aircraft to approximately 300 mph for the refueling maneuvers. Soon after the completion of what was dubbed “Project Bullet,” newsreel stories about the new speed record were presented in theaters all across the country, giving John Glenn his first taste of national acclaim. But Glenn and six other military test pilots weren’t household names when they were introduced to the nation
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in April 1959 as America’s first astronauts. NASA’s Mercury program was slated to hurl each of these valiant warriors into the great, black unknown as the us-againstthe-Russkies space race hit its stride. Other than some aviation buffs who might have been familiar with Glenn’s Project Bullet feat, no one knew much about the Mercury Seven, but such anonymity was abruptly obliterated. The decibel level of the adulation for these instant heroes was deafening, and in spite of their having signed an exclusive contract with Life magazine, the ravenous press scrutinized the astronauts and their families incessantly for the next four years. And to say that these guys subsequently earned their “hero” status is an understatement, considering their assignments to sit atop a giant cylinder that could explode, and to be rocketed into an airless void where no one could help them if an emergency arose. Glenn’s flight on Feb. 20, 1962 was a nail-biter. His was the first orbital flight by an American, and he was astride a rocket that had a reputation of being undependable. The Atlas missile to which his Mercury spacecraft was affixed was basically a metallic balloon that had to be engorged with fuel. Its “shell” was thinner than a dime. And the joke was that any new piece of a space launch system was also built by the lowest bidder on a government contract.
Much of the world came to a stop to monitor Glenn’s three-orbit mission, which had another scary facet when telemetry indicated that the spacecraft’s landing bag (to cushion the splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean) had deployed. If that was the case, the heat shield had come loose, and Glenn would be incinerated upon re-entry. It turned out the readings were false, but an in-cockpit camera showed Glenn’s obvious concern, just as it showed his joy and relief when he saw the parachute above his spacecraft after it had safely re-entered the atmosphere. The tidal wave of patriotic euphoria that accompanied Glenn’s safe return swamped the entire nation, and Glenn opted to enter politics. He served four terms as a U.S. Senator from Ohio and unsuccessfully campaigned for a Democratic nomination for president. But he wasn’t perfect, having been caught up as one of the quintet of Senators cited in the Keating Five scandal. And while his return to space at age 77 onboard a Space Shuttle flight, was admirable from a physical fortitude standpoint, there were rumblings that his venture had a political favor facet. Nevertheless, John Glenn always seemed to epitomize love of country and remained a patriotic icon for the rest of his life. He and the other Mercury astronauts lived up to their (premature) “hero” designations in spades, in unique and historical service to the United States at a time when heroes were indeed needed. Willie Moseley is the regular columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers.
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Dear Editor, Webster’s dictionary defines ignorance as “a lack of knowledge, education or awareness.” This one word describes why the Democratic “ Progressive Socialist” party was so surprised and dismayed over the presidential election, unlike the working class, tax paying informed citizens who were tired of the rhetoric and saw the tidal wave of conservative change surging toward the inevitable conclusion. Ignorance is the reason the Progressive movement is losing all over the world. George Soros’s plan for one world government and one world currency is coming unraveled by the day. The first evidence of the conservative surge is the breaking up of the European Union and the changing attitudes of the European nations toward
unrestrained immigration. Jim Rogers, a world economist from Birmingham predicted the breakup of the EU four years ago. Knowledge and education and awareness are crucial in developing an understanding of current social trends. The Democrats lost because they only knowledge and education came from within their own party so they could reassure their own insecurities and egos that their way was the only way. They were totally unaware. Mrs. Wyckoff’s editorial is the epitome of why the Democrats lost so decisively. Mrs. Wyckoff’s editorial is filled with hatred coupled with racism, retribution and an inability to embrace the attributes of tolerance, equality, equal justice and forgiveness you so fondly endorse in your editorials. The facts are hard to refute
and here are the facts about Barack Hussein Obama “legacy.” He accomplished nothing viable during his whole eight years. The most miraculous thing Obama accomplished is he doubled the national debt in less than eight years. That is more than the combined debt of the last eight presidents. Way to go Barack. Racial division, controversy, political obstruction and arrogant executive order legislation are the hallmark of Barack Hussein Obama’s administration. Mrs. Wyckoff, you make a lot of accusations without any facts whatsoever. Oh and I think you might as well get ready for eight years of Donald Trump!! Things are looking up. Thanks you for your time. Woody Baird De Opresso Liber Alexander City
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Christmas is almost everywhere we turn I t certainly is beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere we go. In just three days, two places in Auburn had sold out of all real trees for Christmas dressing. To have the fresh scent of cedar-types and pine trees inside always makes it special. Makes me think of my childhood in England. We had two cedars that were supposed to be dwarf. The trees were planted each side of our path at the front doorway. They smelled great, but grew almost as tall as our two-story house. I noted when I was home in 2014, the current owners had paved the front garden for parking, added on an entrance-vestibule at the front door and removed those large cedars. Memories are very special as things in real life change often and are never the same. Happy Birthday to Chason Channell of Alex City, he’ll be 17 on the 16th; and all good wishes to Charlie and Nelda Hayes, they celebrate their 62nd anniversary Dec. 18 and are one of the best couples. The ‘National Geographic’ channel is showing an interesting series about getting to Mars in the year 2030. Last evening, Ron and I watched about the removed/lost books not in the Bible. There are many including Able, Judas and Enoch. Old scrolls found make plenty of proof that these books were left out purposefully and you
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know each one of us interprets in our own way. Learning new things is not only quite interesting but keeps our minds alert. Which is always a good thing. Patti Self went with me to Wetumpka last week and we stopped at the Humane Shelter where I talked to Rea Cord the director. They have a good supply of whatever you like in a type of dog/cat for adoption. They also do a wonderful thing if you would like to give a rescued animal as a gift this Christmas you can make the payment and get a certificate to give away. Then the person who receives it can go to the shelter at their leisure choosing their own perfect pet. Now that is a super and lasting loving gift. The Ott’s are thrilled that grandson Cody, Kate and baby Rowan are getting to visit Nixburg for a week over Christmas from San Antonio, Texas. My sister Sally is having the family for the ‘Boxing Day’ buffet in our Mum’s stead and Sally’s eldest daughter Kerrie is having the family for Christmas Day dinner at her home in London. I will miss my
family but Ron and I will enjoy our seasonal Christmas joy at home with our six rescue dogs. Traditions make each Christmas a special warming one. I don’t know if they still do this, but when I was young and a teenager in the greater London area, we had Carolers’ singing at the door over the Christmas season. The groups were usually in their twenties, had lanterns to light their way and would sing and knock singing all the well-known carols. We had to let them finish a song because as soon as you opened the door they would stop caroling to collect a few pennies. Everyday people are just nicer, and do kind things over the holiday season; share kind regards, and say “Merry Christmas,” it may just make someone’s day most special. It is time for baking cookies now so we have plenty of treats over Christmas. I always loved the fruit and plentiful nuts we had in bowls on the sideboard at our house in the 1950s and 1960s. Merry Christmas to you all as you get ready for the special time and until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
Ongoing Events CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered 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 334-4406539. 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. 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 TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256-2342528.
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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.
December 17
COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School. 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. PRAISE FEST: Ruth Black and the Harmonettes will be at the Early Rose District Center Sunday, Dec. 18 Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program starts at 5 p.m. Also singing will be Gospel Navigators, Greg Brown and the Trumpetaires, Evangel Temple Male Chorus, Evangel Temple Choir, N2 Christ, Ruth Black and the Harmonettes, Rev. Phil Ford and the Singing Disciples and Tavares and God’s Project.
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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.
December 21
MEET SANTA: USAmericaBank will be hosting a Santa meet and great at its main office in Alexander City Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon.
December 24
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Comer United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas Candlelight service with Communion on Christmas Eve with services beginning at 5 p.m.
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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 256234-7831.
December 31
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE: St. John AME Church is hosting Watch Night Services Dec. 31. Food will be served at 10 p.m. and worship starts at 10:45 p.m.
January 7
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 256-329-7145. 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 256-786-9279. TRASH WALK: The January PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7. and will meet at Strand Park at 8:30 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments. Volunteers can pick an area of their choice or be directed to roads where litter is a constant problem. For additional information contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289.
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 256215-4496 (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 a.m.–3 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. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. There is also a meeting on Tuesday at the Tallapoosa County Baptist Association from 10 a.m. to noon. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511. WEIGHT WATCHERS: The group meets each Monday evening in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Alexander City. The Fellowship Hall is located behind the sanctuary. Registration is 5- 5:30 p.m. Meeting is 5:30-6 p.m. New members will want to stay after the meeting for a 15-minute Weight Watchers orientation. MUSIC AT EQUALITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at 6:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 9 in Equality. Country/Western, bluegrass, Southern gospel and instrumental music featured. For more information, contact Wayne Glenn at 334-5413302.
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“I also like Batman,” he said as he methodically looked through the super heroes in the toy section. This is not the first year for the Shop with a Cop for the Alexander City Police Department. “We have been doing it since 2013,” Orr said. Officers raise the money and get some help along the way. “We raise funds ourselves by paying to take part in the no shave November,” Orr said. “It goes on for a couple of months. We also get some donations and the stores, Walmart and Rose’s help us out too.” Cliff Williams / The Outlook
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for this blessing,” Boone said. “The painting is 80 percent done and fiber has been installed. We just need to get the router installed,” Collari said. “The flooring needs some work and we are hosting a work session next Tuesday at 5 p.m.” Collari explained that they are trying to use chamber members for the work when they can not do it themselves. “We are getting bids from chamber members for the work we are unable to do,” Collari. “We want to support are local businesses where we can.” The innovation center received both good and bad news. “We were informed Friday that we are not getting the Appalachian Region Commission grant through ADECA,” Collari said. “They were impressed with the project and encouraged us to apply again next year. That was $280,000 grant with $40,000 in matching funds coming from the city and $40,000 coming from the county. Next week we are getting $164,000 from Sabal Trail. They want to be a partner in the community. They heard about YEA (Young Entrepreneur Academy). The want to help with the innovation center and be the sponsor of YEA.” Collari says they are waiting to hear about a possible $99,000 grant from the USDA. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Board of Directors passed the bylaws and articles of incorporation for the Lake Martin Innovation Center to finalize its 501c3
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QB Stidham already causing some lofty expectations
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he Auburn Tigers made a big splash this past weekend that sent ripples throughout the college football world when they garnered the commitment of fivestar QB prospect Jarrett Stidham. For those of you normal people who don’t keep up with frivolous things like college football recruiting, Stidham was a very highly touted high school quarterback from the state of Texas that committed to and played his freshman year at Baylor University. He was unexpectedly thrust into action in 2015 by the Bears when starting QB Seth Russell suffered a neck injury. Stidham’s performance was exceptional for a true freshman and he led Baylor to two victories in the three games he started. Unfortunately (or fortunately if you’re an Auburn fan), he was also injured and missed the rest of the season. After the dismissal of Baylor coach Art Briles and the ensuing ugliness of which I will not go into, Stidham decided to transfer from Baylor. He took a different approach than most and enrolled in a community college in Waco and did not play football in 2016. He undoubtedly became the hottest commodity at the quarterback position in the entire country for the class of 2017. Needless to say, Auburn fans are extremely excited about the prospects of such a high quality player, but it’s not just Tiger fans. ESPN’s Greg Ostendorf (among others) has already stated Stidham’s presence automatically makes Auburn a 2017 playoff contender. I consider myself a pretty positive fellow and I’m thrilled with the Stidham commitment, but can we at least let him play a game or two before we talk about Heisman candidacy and playoff appearances? Did we not learn anything from the Jeremy Johnson debacle? I realize most people are pretty levelheaded and temper their expectations accordingly, but there are always some loud voices that tend to put the cart before the horse. Let’s think about this rationally for a moment. Jarrett Stidham is not just going to be given the job. He’ll have to beat out Auburn’s incumbent starting quarterback Sean White. Remember him. When healthy, White led the most efficient passing offense in the SEC and the Tigers went on a six-game winning streak. Of course, that’s the biggest problem with White. He can’t stay healthy. He’s been Auburn’s starter for parts of two years and he’s missed multiple games in both seasons. Judging by film, Stidham is bigger, a better overall athlete than White and throws the ball downfield with far greater success. However, injuries have also been a problem for Jarrett Stidham. He hurt his back in his first start at Baylor although he was able to continue. He also hurt his ankle and hand in his third start and was not able to return. Look, I hope (probably more than most) that Stidham breaks every passing record at Auburn and leads the Tigers to the promised land. I just can’t help but recall that several of Auburn’s problems in 2016 had more to do with the people on the sideline than on the playing field. It’s really just the nature of recruiting. Hope springs eternal. Here’s a novel concept I encourage everyone to employ. Instead of heaping a mountain of expectation on the shoulders of a 20-year-old kid, let’s actually let him just play football and see what the guy can do. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
Edward Bell-Dadeville Alumni Basketball Game set for next week
CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Christmas will come early for fans of Dadeville and Edward Bell high school basketball from days gone by as the Edward Bell vs Dadeville Alumni Basketball Game is set for Friday, Dec. 23. Set in the Edward Bell gymnasium in Camp Hill, the event will feature games between Dadeville and Edward Bell alumni from boys and girls varsity basketball teams. “We’ll have two separate games,” said event organizer Derek Harris. “The girls will play at 6:15 p.m. and the boys at 7:15.” The teams will be made up of players from the mid-1990s through 2010, including Dadeville’s Andrew Hart, Jason Burns, Quentin Russell, Veronica
Minnifield, Kristi Crapps and Ashley Finley. Edward Bell alumni set to play include Larry Cooper, Damien Carr, Danyun Doss, Jasmine Evans, Alisha Holston and Kia Askew. Harris came up with the idea for the Edward Bell vs Dadeville Alumni Basketball Game after his work with Iron City Sports enabled him to organize similar events in Birmingham. Next week’s game provides fans of Dadeville and the now closed Edward Bell to renew the
rivalry the two schools held. “We want to revive that,” Harris said. Harris has been organizing the event since Halloween. With that, he has even expanded the idea for next year. “The plan is to make it an annual thing and include Benjamin Russell and Horseshoe Bend,” he said. “We’d like to eventually have it in the summer and get all the schools involved.” Tickets for the EBHS vs DHS Alumni Basketball Game are $7 and can be purchased online by visiting https://www. eventbrite.com/e/ebhs-vs-dhs-alumnibasketball-game-early-tickets-specialtickets-30111950655. They will also be available at the door on the night of the game at EBH gym, located at 251 Martin Luther King St. in Camp Hill. For more information, call Harris at 205-243-9006.
Horseshoe Bend gets double wins at home Varsity girls, boys defeat Reeltown in region contests By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Horseshoe Bend varsity girls basketball team came away from Tuesday’s home game against 2A region foe Reeltown with a W as the Lady Generals defeated the Lady Rebels 55-37. Horseshoe Bend had control of the game from the start as the Lady Generals put 15 points on the scoreboard in the first quarter while Reeltown placed five. Horseshoe Bend added eight points by the half while Reeltown added six for a halftime score of 23-11. The Lady Generals drove up their lead after the half by adding 20 more points in the third quarter while Reeltown added 11. In the final quarter, Horseshoe Bend added a dozen more points while the Lady Rebels added 15. Horseshoe Bend varsity girls basketball head coach Erica Meigs was happy with the team’s success in Tuesday’s region game against Reeltown. “I think it’s good to win an area game,” she said. “I think they played well. We still have a few things here and there we’re working on. But for the most part we played well.” Helping lead Horseshoe Bend in the win was junior guard Zakkiah Lyons with 22 points. She had help from senior center Kearra Birmingham and sophomore center Ivy Vickers, who each had 12. Leading the Lady Rebels in scoring was Reeltown junior guard Ashlynn Thomas with 12 points. Sophomore guard Mikaya Jones also had eight. The win brings the Lady Generals’ overall season record to 6-2. Meanwhile, Reeltown remains winless with an overall season record of 0-3. Horseshoe Bend’s Tuesday triumph came on the heels a road game win at Fayetteville Monday by a score of 56-31. “It was another good night where everyone played together,” Meigs said. “I had nine out of 11 players put points on the board. That is a good night when you have that happen.” In Monday’s win for Horseshoe Bend, Vickers led
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Horseshoe Bend senior center Kearra Birmingham tries to make a shot while evading the defense of Reeltown junior guard Ashlynn Thomas during Tuesday’s region game at Horseshoe Bend. The Lady Generals won 55-37.
for the Lady Generals with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Birmingham also had 12 points while Lyons had 10. The Lady Generals’ male counterparts had an equally successful pair of wins as the Horseshoe Bend varsity boys defeated Fayetteville Monday 72-50. Leading in the Generals’ Monday win was Horseshoe Bend junior Nalijah Heard with 22 points. He had help from senior Tyus Ford with 17 points and junior Cade Worthy with 14. It was a triumph Horseshoe Bend boys varsity basketball head coach Chad Kison was happy with. “It was a good all around effort by the boys,” he said. “They played a complete game on both ends of the floor.”
As the Generals hit the home court Tuesday, they built on the momentum from Mondays win by defeating Reeltown 60-44. Horseshoe Bend claimed the night early on by putting 23 points on the board in the first quarter while Reeltown placed four. The Generals never relinquished their lead as they added 15, 16 and six more points in the remaining quarters while Reeltown added 18, 13 and nine. Leading the Generals in the win was Ford with 16 points. He had help from Heard with 14 points and senior Brandon Heard with 10. For Reeltown, sophomore guard Latrevien O’Neal led in scoring with 14 points. After Tuesday’s victory, Kison was equally pleased with his team’s performance.
“I’m very happy right now,” he said after the game. “The boys came to play in the first half and really turned up the defense. “We got sloppy in the second half but did the things we had to do to win,” Kison added. “I’m very proud of our guys and how they worked. We always say work hard and they definitely did.” Tuesday’s win brings the Generals overall season record to 4-4 while the loss drops Reeltown to 0-2. Horseshoe Bend next hosts the Horseshoe Bend Invitational with Holtville, Wadley and Woodland on Thursday with the first game tipping off at 4 p.m. Reeltown’s next game is Friday at LaFayette with varsity girls playing at 5:45 p.m. and varsity boys tipping off at 7 p.m.
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS 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.
Friday, Dec. 16 • Benjamin Russell JV boys, varsity girls/ boys basketball home game against Central
Coosa, 4:30 p.m. • Reeltown basketball at LaFayette, JV boys 3:30 p.m., varsity girls 5:45 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17 • Alexander City Middle wrestling at Benjamin Russell for Dwight Buzbee Invitational, time TBA. • Benjamin Russell freshman boys/JV girls basketball at Handley, girls noon, boys 1 p.m.
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Suit him to drop the weapon that was later found to be a BB gun. When he failed to comply, the deputy fired, killing Stewart. Even though a Tallapoosa County Grand Jury found no wrongdoing by the deputy or the department, the suit filed last week in Montgomery alleges that Stewart’s civil rights were violated and seeks unspecified damages as a result. Stewart’s family is represented in the suit by Montgomery-based attorney Grif Sikes Jr. Attempts to reach Sikes or family members for comment Tuesday were unsuccessful. Tallapoosa County Attorney Thomas Radney briefed the commissioners on the suit at Monday’s meeting. Radney described Stewart’s death as a tragedy, but said the deputy was found to have followed proper procedures. “The county will vigorously defend the actions of the deputy and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department,” Radney said Tuesday. “We are very sympathetic for Mr. Stewart’s family because this was a tragic situation. However, we believe that the deputy acted properly that day and a Tallapoosa Grand Jury obviously believed the same thing in clearing him of any wrongdoing.” Stewart’s death has captured state and national headlines as a prime example of the challenges law enforcement faces when dealing with the mentally challenged –
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balancing safety and the potentially unpredictable nature of those with mental issues. While the lawsuit cites examples it calls inappropriate handling of the situation, the findings of the investigation at the time of the incident found otherwise. Just two weeks after the incident, District Attorney E. Paul Jones held a press conference to announce that the grand jury heard the finding of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation and found insufficient evident to indict the deputy who had been on the job for a little more than five years at the time the tragedy took place. At the press conference Jones said the evidence shows that the deputy and others who had responded to calls indicating that Fletcher Ray Stewart was walking along Booger Hollow Road with “a gun and threatening to kill people” had to make a “very hard and painful decision.” The incident was cap-
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