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BIG CASE BACKLOG: Officers lead Edward Thomas into the Alexander City Jail upon his arrest for the murder of LaDarrell Hart.
Nine homicide death cases await trial in Tallapoosa County
By MITCH SNEED Editor
Nine people lost their lives in cases that have been deemed homicides over the last three years in Tallapoosa County. Despite the oldest of those cases being more than three years old, there are still 11 men facing murder charges that have not been to trial. While it would seem that would mean that 2018 could see a glut of murder trials play out in court, that isn’t likely the case. Judge Tom Young said because Dadeville and Alexander City are part of a circuit that covers five counties, there are limited terms and court days to fit in a massive amount of cases.
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“We have two trial terms in Alexander City and two in Dadeville,” Young said. “Those terms consist of two weeks each. So looking at a best-case scenario, knowing that there are other cases besides those, you may be able to get in one murder case per term in each location. That’s assuming that the cases are ready.”
Consider this list that awaits trial:
• Dean Carl Stevens, 52, has been indicted on two counts of capital murder in the shooting deaths of Dianna Mitchell Sharpe, 48, and Robert Wayne Mitchell by a Tallapoosa County Grand Jury in Aug. 2016. The brother and sister were shot See CASES • Page A3
Angel dolls a judge’s gift to adoptees
Council to consider ADA contract, sales tax holiday
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
For the past four years, Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Leon Archer has tried to make the day a child is adopted a special time. In order to help ensure the children being adopted take happy memories away from that day, the judge gives the new adoptee a handmade angel doll to take home with them. “When we have an adoption, it’s just a little token to remember the day they were adopted,” Archer said. “The younger ones don’t always understand what they’re doing here. After all the legal portions of the adoption are over, I bring out the doll, and the child’s face just lights up.” Since starting this four years ago, Archer estimates he has handed out between 50 and 75 angel dolls to children being adopted. He said he keeps several, both boy and girl dolls, in his office at any given time. See DOLLS • Page A3
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“Not only are we having difficulty in replacing him for all he does, the city is as well,” Larkin Radney said. Wagoner was instrumental in starting the downtown farmers market and helping with grants for renovating facades in downtown only steps from his childhood home. “I grew up on these streets,” Wagoner said.
A plan to continue the city’s effort to comply with the American With Disabilities Act and consideration of the city’s participation in the State’s Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday are on the agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Alexander City City Council. Like all cities across the country, Alexander City is facing a May 2018 deadline to have a plan in place to become ADA compliant. The council will consider a contract with Foresite Group, Inc. to begin implementation of the first two phases of the city’s compliance plan. The ADA prohibits unjustified discrimination based on disability, requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities and imposes accessibility requirements on public accommodations. Those requirements for public and employee accommodations are
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Dedie Hendrix hugs Richard Wagoner Thursday at a board meeting of Main Street Alex City. Main Street’s board gathered to say goodbye to Wagoner, a man who changed the face of downtown.
Main Street says bye to former director By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Richard Wagoner has been a main stay of Alexander City – growing up just blocks from downtown to being a school principal to director of Main Street Alexander City. Thursday, Main Street’s board gathered to say goodbye to the man who changed the face of downtown.
Extension office, Beekeeping association offering beekeeping class By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
For those who may be interested in learning more about the subject of beekeeping, including how to get started with their own hives, the Tallapoosa County Extension Office and the Tallapoosa River Beekeeping Association will be offering a beekeeping class beginning Jan. 16. The class is open to anyone who may be interested in becoming a beekeeper and setting up a hive, as well as those who may simply want to learn more about the topic in order to make a more informed decision about taking part in such a hobby, according to Tallapoosa County Extension Coordinator Shane Harris. “This class will be giving basic instructions for those getting into the field of beekeeping and help them prepare for the upcoming year,” he said. “We will go over some of the expenses, necessary supplies and equipment, and the proper maintenance of a beehive.” See BEEKEEPING • Page A3
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Keith Robinson walks away from beehives in his yard in Dadeville. The Tallapoosa County Extension Office and the Tallapoosa River Beekeeping Association will be offering a beekeeping class.
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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were together for eight years before we married a year ago. He has a kid from a previous marriage who just turned 11. The boy has been a part of my life since he was 3. But it wasn’t until his father and I were married that my parents began sending him Christmas presents. They don’t usually send him birthday gifts. My husband and I had our own child seven months ago. Now they’re sending a ton of Christmas presents for my biological son, but only a few token gifts for my stepson. My sister didn’t bother buying anything for my stepson or my husband. When I pointed it out to her, she ignored me. I don’t think it’s fair that they exclude my stepson. My sister has two girls and I bought gifts for everyone -- including her husband -- although money was tight. Now I wish I could take everything back. How can I get them to not shortchange my
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stepson? Or should I just tell them not to bother sending anyone gifts? -- OUTCAST IN MONTANA DEAR OUTCAST: It appears your husband may have a less-than-ideal relationship with your mother and your sister. Before taking any action, discuss this with your husband. If he agrees, then you are within your rights to tell them the way they are treating your husband and stepson is hurtful. Say that if it can’t be corrected, you prefer gifts no longer be exchanged because the discrimination is blatant and not what these holidays are supposed to be about. DEAR ABBY: I’m a 12-year-old girl in seventh
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Mr. Jimmie A. Reeves 83 of Alexander City, AL died on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his home.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Frances Earleen Shadrick, 93, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Michael Waldrop will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Hope Assembly of God Cemetery in Clanton, AL at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Shadrick passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on January 29, 1924 in Clay Hill, Alabama to Frank Lawerence Sacks and Myrtle Irene Jackson Sacks. She loved her Church dearly
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an interest in girls eventually. And when he does, you do NOT want him to remember you as the one who embarrassed him in public. DEAR ABBY: How do I treat someone with respect whom I do NOT respect and who does not respect me? I try to treat everyone courteously; however, it’s tough to do when often the respect only flows one way. -UNSURE IN CALIFORNIA DEAR UNSURE: Here’s how. First, keep your distance, if that’s possible. And then refrain from showing your disdain by using basic good manners whenever you are forced to be in the person’s presence. 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.
at River of Life Worship Center, loved her family, and was always lending a helping hand to family and friends. She also enjoyed quilting. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie Peevy and Dean Colby both of Alexander City; son, John Shadrick (Patsy) of Rogersville, AL; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Sylvester Shadrick; parents; two sisters and one brother. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River of Life Church, PO Box 847, Alexander City, AL 35011. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department December 15 December 14
• Ja’Tayshia Mykia Smith, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Sanda Maria Thomas, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Alexis Michelle Sweetwine, 19, of Alexander City was for assault. • Tamika Rene Smith, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Joshua Luke Duke, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and receiving stolen property. Burglary was reported on Carolyn Road. • Burglary and theft was reported on Athea Loop. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Airport Boulevard. • Failure to pay for gasoline was reported on Broad Street. • Harassment was reported in the CACC parking lot. • Receiving stolen property was reported on Airport Boulevard. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City.
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grade. I have this crush and we’re friends. I finally got up the courage to tell him I liked him, and he has said nothing about it for the past two days. My best friend, Sara, tried to ask him why twice at lunch, but he left every time she tried to bring it up. I know we’re only in middle school, but I’m ready. Should Sara and I confront him together or give him time? I can’t do it without Sara because then I would probably run. What should I do? -- GIRL WITH A CRUSH DEAR GIRL WITH A CRUSH: Twelve-year-old girls in seventh grade may be ready for crushes, but 12-year-old boys in seventh grade may not be. You have already gotten your message across to him. Forget confronting him and do not involve your friend Sara, or he will run in the opposite direction the minute he sees you coming. Be patient. It may take some time, but he will develop
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• William Giovani Delinski Russell, 22, of Mobile was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, receiving stolen property and possession of a concealed weapon without a permit.
• James C. Lucius Jr., 21, of Alexander City was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance possession of marijuana, receiving stolen property and possession of a concealed weapon without a permit. • Tremaine Antoine Marbury, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for adult sex offender in prohibited location. • Anthony Dontrell Smoot, 28 of Kellyton was arrested for domestic violence. • Tavaris Donta Brooks, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance was reported on Washington Street. • Theft was reported on Seminole Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Barrett Road. • Domestic violence and criminal trespass was reported on South Road. • Theft was reported on Highway 63 North. • Criminal mischief was reported in Parkway Circle. • Adult sex offender in prohibited residence location was reported on Cornerstone Drive. • Robbery was reported in the Alex City Shopping Center. • Identity theft was reported in Marketplace. • Disorderly conduct was reported in Alexander City.
December 12
• Susan Leann Guy, 30, of Alexander City was arrested on two counts of possession of a controlled
substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Greg Shaquan Bryant, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a concealed weapon without a permit. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal use of defense spray and assault was reported in Laurel Heights. • Assault was reported on J Street.
December 11
• Marcus Emanuel Kellum, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Jessica Lynn Hallum, 35, of Dadeville was arrested for four counts of failure to appear. • Domestic violence was reported on South Road. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported in Mill Square. • Two counts of possession of a controlled substance were reported on Airport Drive. • Two counts of domestic violence were reported on South Road. • Theft was reported on K Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Washington Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Cornerstone Drive. • Harassment was reported on Hillabee Street.
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Wagoner “We worked in the drug store. We delivered the newspaper.” With many showering thanks on Wagoner, the man of the hour was humble. “I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to serve,” Wagoner said. “I never thought I was deserving of anything. I am honored to have served. I never had a job. It was always a pleasure. Thank you for allowing me to do this. I have had a good time.” Both Radney and Wagoner said a lot of what Main Street has accomplished in the last several years has been due to community partners, especially one. “The Adelia Russell Foundation has made a huge difference in what
• A resident of Rosewood Lane in Dadeville filed a report for theft from a residence and criminal mischief. • A resident of Macedonia Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Hickory Hill Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property and criminal trespass.
December 11
• Edward Halsey of Highway 63 North in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Rhonda Price of Sunny Level Cut Off in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession of marijuana second degree.
December 10
• A resident of Rosewood Lane in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence and theft of property.
December 9
• Ryheem Sistrunk of South Long Street in Opelika was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear possession of marijuana second degree and was transported to the county jail. • Charles Reed of Jacksons Gap Way in Jacksons Gap was arrested on a grand jury indictment for possession of forged instrument first degree and was placed in the county jail. • A resident of Marina Point Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.
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is going on downtown,” Radney said. “We got our first contribution five years ago and you can see what a difference it has made.” Wagoner says the contributions of the Adelia McConnell Russell Charitable Foundation have been huge as the funds help with grants for building façade renovations and landscaping. “I think we have done 29 buildings,” Wagoner said. And impacted so many people. We feel it has had a huge impact on the properties of downtown. This would not be possible without Ben Russell. He has done so much. Dedie Hendrix with the Adelia Russell Foundation was on hand at the board meeting not only to
thank Wagoner for his service but to make another donation. “I would like to present this check to Main Street in your (Wagoner’s) honor,” Hendrix said. “I, we so appreciate your hard work and dedication.” Bre Smith has taken over the reins of Main Street Alexander City but many will still call on Wagoner. “You may want to change your number,” Radney said. Wagoner said he would always be available. “Richard’s enthusiasm is what brought me on board,” Stephanie Smith said while holding back tears. “He is so full of good stories, so full of good advice. I have his number.”
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to death in the mobile home they shared on Pate Road in the Goldville Community Oct. 8, 2015. Authorities said shortly after the shootings that Stevens, who was Sharpe’s boyfriend, admitted to shooting the two after surrendering to New Site Police. Stevens, who has been cleared for trial after mental evaluations, is still in jail and could see his case in court early next year in Alexander City. • Matthew Clate McDaniel is charged with murder in the death of Norman Dean Crayton. The case has been widely followed since McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, 2016. Hunters had 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 is out on bond and officials say it could go to trial in Spring 2018. • Franklin Nathan Price Jr., 52, of Alexander City was indicted on felony murder charges earlier this year after having been arrested on April 22, 2016, two days after his neighbor, 49-year-old Elbert Clyde Wilson died after being shot as he cut grass on a riding lawnmower in his yard at 3823 Highway 63. On the day of the shooting, Price said he had witnessed a red truck pull up in front of Wilson and fire a shot in his direction. But a after exhaustive search and checking other leads, the probe turned back to Price as a suspect. Testimony at a preliminary hearing on Sept. 15, 2016 indicated that Price finally admitted to the shooting, but said it was an accident in a signed statement. Price remains in custody and while a plea is a possibility, it is unsure if this case will be one that could hit in 2018. • O’Hennessey Diomonta Wright, now 19, of Alexander City is accused killing 28-year-old LaBrandon Lamar Herron of Kellyton. Reports indicate that Herron was shot multiple times in the early morning hours of Oct. 30, 2016 and died from his injuries. A second victim was also shot and Wright is also charged with attempted murder. That victim, whose name was not released, did not suffer life-threatening injuries and was treated and released. Wright
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Top: Dean Carl Stevens has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of capital murder from a 2015 shooting in Goldville. Above: Deputy Chief James Easterwood takes crime scene photos in the death of Elbert Clyde Wilson. Franklin Nathan Price Jr. was indicted on felony murder charges earlier this year after having been arrested on April 22, 2016, two days after his neighbor Elbert Clyde Wilson died after being shot as he cut grass on a riding lawnmower.
has undergone mental evaluation and there are no new court dates set in his case at this time. • Dadeville residents Edward Rashun Thomas, 20, and 20-year-old Bobby Lee Ponds Jr., were arrested Jan. 20 and charged with capital murder for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of 27-year-old LaDarrell Lamar Hart in his Third Street home on Jan. 18, 2017. A preliminary hearing painted Thomas as the triggerman and Ponds as helping in the aftermath of the crime. Both men have been indicted and denied youthful offender status. • Anthony Davon Parker, accused of reckless murder and shooting into an
occupied vehicle in a March 28, 2017 incident that claimed the life of 18-year-old Quentavious Arrion Reese. It is alleged that Parker was at the home of Jeffery Bruno off Robinson Road near Alexander City and was shooting a .45 caliber handgun. Parker had been target shooting and Reese had been at the home, before leaving in a vehicle with a group of friends. Parker allegedly shot towards the same vehicle as it came back down the road, a shot that struck Reese and eventually caused his death. Parker is out on bond and his motion for youthful offender status was denied. • Nicholas Seth Harrison, 21, of Valley is facing charges of capital murder, reckless
endangerment and shooting into an occupied dwelling or vehicle. Harrison also faces additional charges stemming from a traffic stop in Dadeville that have been merged with the more serious charges. 21-year-old Denzel Pope of Sylacauga died after being shot while traveling in a light gold four-door 1993 Acura Legend on Sept. 19. Pope’s vehicle came to a stop on the side of the westbound lanes of Highway 280, just west of Tallapoosa Ford and across from McDaniel Supply and Storage. His case has been bound over to a grand jury and Harrison remains in jail. • Tavorick Laquaz “Qua” Black of Dadeville, Camp Hill’s Dazmon Notorious Shaw and Daquon Sheeley of Jacksons Gap are all charged with murder in the Sept. 28 shooting on Jah Street in Dadeville that killed John Farrell Adamson and left Gerald Haggerty critically injured. The cases against those three were bound over to a grand jury after preliminary hearings Thursday to see if there is enough evidence for the cases to advance to trial. District Attorney Jeremy Duerr said that there are multiple factors in getting a case into court. Cases must wait on evidence such as medical tests, toxicology reports and ballistics data from the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. Duerr said that that once a case is ready, they take them from oldest to newest as they can be fit into limited days set for trials in term. “There are a lot of variables that have an impact of cases of all kinds,” Duerr said. “The state has limited resources for forensic sciences, medical examiners as well as the court system. The entire process of bringing a murder case to court is not only time consuming, but is very expensive and that’s before you factor in the cost of incarceration. Combine all that with the limited number of people and limited number of court days and it does take longer than we’d like.” Duerr said that depending on how many of the cases could be settled with pleas before they actually go to trial, he thinks there could be three murder trials next year. “Like the public, we don’t like to see justice delayed for the victims and their families,” Duerr said.
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Archer poses with several of the handmade angel dolls made by some of the women at Red Ridge United Methodist Church.
“I give them a choice, if they want a girl angel or a boy angel,” Archer said. “When I give it to them, I tell them it’s their angel that will watch over and guard them.” The dolls Archer keeps in his office are only a handful of the many made each year by the women members of Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville, led by church member Gerri White. There are also a few who participate in the angel doll program who are not
Beekeeping “Our goal is to train anyone that has an interest in becoming a beekeeper and later stay with them as they progress with this wonderful insect that we get to have a hobby with,” Tallapoosa River Beekeeping Association President Keith Robinson said. “We love training beekeepers to be successful. We will take six weeks to break down the major aspects of beekeeping to get them on solid ground to begin with. We take the tried and true methods and stick to them without add-
In order to help support this effort that brings so much joy to the children who come through his office for adoption, Archer said he does donate money to the women to help buy the supplies necessary to make these dolls. “It’s rewarding to see these children so happy,” he said. “The kids are really excited for this. The parents really appreciate it too.” While all of the legal
matters and other similar issues that are part of the adoption process are not always the easiest for a child to deal with, the angel doll program at Red Ridge that allows Judge Archer to give these children a small but priceless gift to bring a smile to their face is a valuable service. “Our adoptive parents are special,” Archer said. “This is a really good project.”
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ing a million techniques. You could say that we try to keep it simple.” The class began in 2015 when a number of residents throughout the county expressed interest in having a course on the basics of beekeeping and has continued, though a lack of interest prevented the class from being held in 2017. “We were overwhelmed by the response we got for this class in 2015,” Harris said. “We were expecting maybe 20 to 25 people, then we had more than 70 sign up to take part.”
Harris added that classes like these were the business of the extension office, and he was proud the office could offer a multitude of educational opportunities like this to the residents of the county. “We are trying to meet the needs of our community,” he said. “We want people to be well-informed. I feel this will be successful even if some of those taking the class decide not to become beekeepers. We are looking for a good turnout and a great response.” Since starting this class
Council far-reaching, covering public restrooms, sidewalks, access to public buildings, parking, seating in public facilities (such as the Sportplex) and more – all the way down to the heights of hand dryers and countertops. In another item, cities and counties are given the opportunity to opt in and forego sales tax during this period each year during the state sanctioned weather preparedness sales tax holiday. Traditionally the city has joined in, but the county has not. The state requires the entity to make a decision on whether they will participate or not at least 30 days before the set time period. This year’s weather preparedness sales tax holiday begins at 12:01
members of Red Ridge, according to Kay Deis with the Methodist church. “We probably make a couple hundred a year,” Deis said. “Some of them come here and some go to the courthouse in Lee County. Every new girl that comes in down at the Sheriff’s Girls Ranch also gets one.” “The Angel Doll Ladies meet once a week for this,” Archer said. “I’m really proud of these ladies, and I want to give all the glory to them.”
in 2015, Harris has said the class has paid good dividends across the county, including seeing a revival of the local beekeepers’ association as a result. For more information about the upcoming beekeeping class, or to register for the 2018 sessions, contact the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at 256-825-1050. Registration costs are $45 for adults and $35 for students. The class begins Jan. 16, running through Feb. 20 and will be held every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, and ends at midnight, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, If approved by the council, this will be the seventh year that Alexander City shoppers could take advantage of the break on items that will help them be prepared in the event of severe weather. Under the program shoppers can to stock up tax-free on common supplies costing less than $60 that every home and business needs to prepare for a natural disaster or even a general emergency. Items like batteries, tarps, self-powered radios, weather radios, flashlights, plywood, anchoring systems and non-electric food storage coolers. Generators costing
$1,000 or less also can be purchased free of the state’s four-percent sales tax during the three-day tax holiday. Other agenda items include: • A resolution to award Bid 18-01 for the Light Department to Siemens Industry Inc. • A resolution to authorize the mayor to execute
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efore every holiday, newspapers prepare stories about holiday safety, telling residents to travel safe, obey traffic laws and how to make themselves tougher targets for would-be criminals. The stories are designed to raise awareness in hopes that a holiday can pass without a lot of bad things happening. We’ve had stories on how to make sure packages that arrive at your home aren’t the target of crooks as well as how to protect yourself as you shop. We even had a piece on how to avoid being the victim of scammers who are out there looking to take your money. During the holiday season we are all on the move, traveling constantly to get to holiday gatherings and spend time with family and friends. Friday, state law enforcement issued a warning to those on area roads for the holidays. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced that their folks will have a greater Christmas presence this holiday season by assigning all available Alabama State Troopers to patrol Alabama’s roadways and to bolster efforts to prevent traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities. The goal is quite simple: to save lives. Let’s #ArriveAliveAlabama. From now through midnight Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, Troopers will heighten enforcement. Please obey speed limits, insist everyone in the vehicle buckle up and/or use child-restraint systems, avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, avoid driving while texting and distracted in other ways, and avoid following too closely. These driving behaviors are among the most deadly. Also, make sure your car is operating properly with lights working, tires in good shape and all your fluids are at the proper levels. Law enforcement officials say to plan your route, allow yourself plenty of time and let others know of your travel plans, including when you should arrive. Be aware of the weather along the route so you can prepare for the conditions. Make sure that you have your cellphone fully charged and you have a few emergency items like a flashlight, a heavy coat or blanket and booster cables just in case. It sounds simple but get plenty of rest before you depart. Tired drivers are less sharp and more likely to make mistakes on the road. We want you to have a safe and happy holiday season. So take care as you travel this Christmas.
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t was 33 years ago today that my life changed forever. After almost two days of waiting in labor and delivery at Piedmont Hospital, Sydney Nicole Sneed arrived. I’ve said it multiple times, but I have done a lot of things wrong in my life. Trust me when I say that there is a list of Mitch-made messes in my permanent record that would make even the most forgiving person shake their head in disbelief. Despite my ability to screw up a two-car funeral procession, the two things that I managed to do right are my daughters Sydney and Jessica. They are my best friends, my pride and joy and they never cease to make me happy with the goodness in their hearts and their accomplishments. I know the label at the top of this page says Opinion and we normally reserve the space for political views and feelings on local issues, but today I appreciate you allowing me to give that agenda a break in favors of a birthday salute to my oldest. If this had been five years ago I would share some of her childhood stories that would have embarrassed her, but at 33, she’s much too grown up for that. After arriving she showed quickly she wasn’t one to sit still for long. She started walking before she was 8 months old and then she didn’t walk, she ran. She could carry on adult conversations by the age of two and could figure out things like puzzles and could take apart and reassemble toys with ease. Sydney showed athletic prowess at an early age and by the time she was 6 she had an arm like a cannon on the softball field and could hit a softball a country mile. One year she knew she was going to move from catcher to third base for her high school team and to prepare she had me blast at least 100 ground balls at her three or four times a
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week because she heard that Olympian Dot Richardson stayed sharp by doing that. During her travel ball days she played softball in 31 states, was high school all-state at three different positions in two different states and earned a softball scholarship that helped her earn a degree and become a teacher. She has hit home runs that people are still talking about and went to the state tournament as a golfer. She can drive that dimpled ball 300-plus yards, not a bad distance for a girl. Sydney has hung with me through all the travel and places my journalistic journey has taken me. She could keep a scorebook by the age of 7 and would go with me to baseball and basketball games and take notes while I took pictures. Sydney even learned how to layout pages to help me so we could get out of the office quickly. She met Richard Petty after a race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and was in the gym with Evander Holyfield when I was interviewing him before a title fight. Both Sydney and Jessica have a quick wit. Love to laugh and have smiles that will light up a room. They both have held jobs since they were 14 years old. My girls even did odd jobs like cutting grass or pet sitting when they were younger to help buy things they wanted. They were blessed with the Sneed work ethic. Sydney used that softball scholarship and a lot of hard work to graduate from West Alabama and became a teacher. I had a few opportunities to see her interact with her students and it made my heart swell
to see how they responded to Sydney and how much she cared for them. She has an incredible way with people. She will help anyone who needs it and has never met a stranger, something she had to get from my dad. Sydney was with me on the lake and we happened up on a man who was in distress in the water and she jumped in selflessly to help get the man out of the water and began CPR. She never once thought of herself, just wanted to do what she could to help. I think the fact that the man didn’t make it still haunts her to this day. That’s how big her heart is. While working full-time as a teacher, Sydney went back to school on her own dime earned her masters from Kaplan University and serves as District Technology Instructor for the Montgomery Public School System. Not bad for a girl whose father’s DVD player still flashes 12:00 permanently. She also started three little side businesses doing pitching lessons, graphic design and doing law service. Sydney has always been willing to work to earn what she needs and wants in life. She’s married now and lives in Millbrook and is as happy as I’ve ever seen her. I don’t get to spend as much time with Sydney as I would like these days and I hate that. When we talk I hear in her voice that she is well, happy and content. Isn’t that about all any parent could wish for? I could write all day, but I’m limited in space. I still have the shirt I was wearing the day she was born and I will put it on today as I spend some precious time with her to celebrate. Yes, I still have a 33-year-old shirt. Thanks for allowing my pride to spew all over the page and help me wish Sydney a Happy Birthday. Sneed is the editor of The Outlook and the newspapers of Tallapoosa Publishers.
John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John McKelvey Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.
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George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
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very year during the Christmas season, I like to take some time to highlight a few of the great things folks are doing for each other across East Alabama. Below is a small sampling of what is going on in the Third District. In Tallapoosa County there are multiple programs that help others during the holiday season. From Shop with a Cop, multiple donations by Dedie Hendrix and the Adelia McConnell Russell Foundation, to all the work done by the Salvation Army and others, residents in Tallapoosa County always show they have a big heart. In Randolph County, the Pilot Club provides toys for less fortunate children in the area. Across Chambers County, the Christian Service Center provides food, clothing and gifts for families in need. In Macon County, the Tuskegee Fire Department participates in “Toys for Tots.” The City of Tuskegee and Town of Shorter employees
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adopt families through DHR for Christmas and the Macon County Ministers Council provides for families in need. In Talladega County, folks in Sylacauga participated in the Second Annual Stuff the Bus Food and Toy Drive. Last year, the efforts fed more than 4,200 in December and provided over 100 families with toys. This year, the food and toy drive was triple last year’s totals. In Talladega, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama gave toys and food items to needy families in the area. In Calhoun County, the Knox Concert Series in Anniston continued its four-decade tradition and held two school day performances of The Nutcracker for free for the
third grade students in the area. In Montgomery County, at Pike Road Town Hall, hygiene and food items are being collected for the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System and the Food Pantry at Woodland United Methodist Church. First Baptist Church (Ripley Street) ‘Meals on wheels’ programs serves hundreds throughout the city. In Russell County, the Mayor’s Charity Ball in Phenix City provides annual scholarships to over 20 students in Russell County. Donations come from local business owners. It is always amazing to me to see how much our brothers and sisters across East Alabama do for one another. Let’s keep that spirit up throughout the year instead of just during the holidays. As always, I want to hear from you on this or any issue. Congressman Mike D. Rogers (R-Saks) represents the Third Congressional District, which includes Tallapoosa County, in Washington.
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TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on December 16 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. RENTED CHRISTMAS: Alexander City Theatre II will present a heart-warming holiday story in two acts with carols and the reading of the Christmas story from the Book of Luke. There will be two performances of the play - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults; $7 for students and are available at the door and online at the website www. act2fineartscenter.com. BENEFIT SINGING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting a benefit singing and cake auction for the family of Lienna Taylor. Taylor was recently diagnosed with AML Leukemia and is currently at UAB. She has left her job for treatments and her husband is now the sole provider for the family of four. Singing at the end of the cake auction will be Heaven’s Crossroads, Zach Channell and All for Him.
2 p.m. After the parade there will be Christmas festivities in the Edward Bell Gym with Christmas carols, cookies and hot chocolate. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church had to reschedule Breakfast with Santa as he got snowed in. It will be Saturday, Dec. 16 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage and juice is $5 and it is $5 for a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Today’s Birthdays
Justin Davis, Hollis Davis, Kathy Dark, Matthew Davis, Chason Montgomery Channell, Wink Claybrook, Katie Cotney, Justin Yates and Jimmy Thomas are celebrating birthdays today.
Sunday’s Events
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is presenting its Christmas cantata “How Should a King Come” by Randy Vader and Rose Aspinall Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls with a full orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians. Dramatization will depict scenes of the birth of Jesus Christ directed by Marian Edell and Sue Mason.
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Sam and Mary Champion and Kenneth and Mary Lyman Boone celebrate their anniversaries Sunday.
Monday’s Birthdays
M.J. Thurman, Kimberly Meadows, Allen Beasley, Jimmy Thompson and Elsie Campbell celebrate their birthdays Monday.
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Tommy and Susan Futral and Nelda and Charlie Hayes celebrate their anniversaries Monday.
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Work on the rain garden in Dadeville’s Keebler Park continued Thursday as Dianna Porter finished up planting a multitude of daffodil bulbs. Half of the bulbs were planted by color of the flower, while the others were mixed together. Porter said she would determine, once the flowers begin blooming in the spring, which section looked better, and would replant the other to match.
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SHOP LOCAL LATE: MainStreet Alexander City and downtown Alexander City businesses are hosting Shop Local Late on Thursdays in December. Participating stores are open until 7 p.m. Bring your downtown receipts to Cloud Nine to be entered to win a Christmas gift basket. Spent $25 get one raffle ticket. Spend $50 get two and spend $150 get five. The winner will be announced Thursday, Dec. 21 at Cloud Nine.
Friday, December 22
BLOOD DRIVE: The Amercian Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Russell Medical in the Community Room from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All blood types are needed. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org. by using the keyword Russell. There will be pizza and t-shirts for those who come.
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Monday, December 25
CHRISTMAS DINNER: Comer 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 the Salvation Army. You do not have to have a ticket to get a meal. For more information call 256-2347831.
Saturday, December 30
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5:00 until 8:00 Saturday December 30. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
Monday, Janurary 8
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Craigger Browne will present “Tribute to Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 8 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
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Commission are holding Throw Away Days January 8-9. Dumpsters will be located at at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.
Saturday, January 13
BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale on the lower level of the Dadeville Library Saturday, Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a grocery bag for $5 or three bags for just $15.
Tuesday, January 16
BEEKEEPING COURSE: The 2018 Beginner Beekeeping Course will start Jan. 16 and will be on Tuesdays through Feb. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. Cost is $45 for adults and $35 for students Call the Extension Office at 256-825-1050 and the deadline for registration is Jan. 11.
Sunday, January 21
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet at the Historical Museum on the square in Dadeville on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. Dr. Charles Mitchell will be the speaker. He will present “A Pictorial History of Alabama Agriculture.” While working at Auburn, Dr. Mitchell accumulated lots of old photographs related to Alabama agriculture. Several years ago, he began organizing them and realized that these old pictures could actually tell the chronological story of Alabama’s agriculture from the Creek Indians to modern production. He will share these photographs with the Tallapoosee Historical Society Please make plans to attend. The meeting is open to the public, there is no admission fee and free refreshments will be served.
Monday, Janurary 22
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: E. Paul Jones will present “Reverend Maxwell” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 22 starting at 1:30 p.m.at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple.
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Monday, January 29
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Marilee Tankersley will present “Wetumpka Impact Crater” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 29 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
Monday, February 5
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Glen Willis will present “Forgotten Alabama” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 5 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
Monday, February 12
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Peggy Shores will present “Songs from the Heart” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 12 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
Monday, February 26
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. James Hansen will present “Neil Armstrong” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
April 9-10
THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days April 9-10. Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.
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SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE Rebounding advantage leads BRHS to win By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
All night long, Benjamin Russell’s girls basketball team was being aggressive on the boards and outrebounding Central Coosa in Friday’s rivalry matchup. The Wildcats finished with a 59-33 advantage on the boards, and in the end, that’s what made the difference in a 59-52 victory. With under four minutes to go, Central Coosa (4-2) led 52-49 after a steal and layup from ShaDaezya Flowers. But from there, it was all Benjamin Russell’s Jaaliyah Caldwell. Caldwell, who finished with a staggering 34 points and 20 rebounds, scored 10 straight points, all of which came on putbacks, to set the final score. “I think Jaaliyah and Brooklyn (Edwards) both did good on the boards tonight,” BRHS coach Latreisha Moon said. “We outrebounded them a whole lot, and I just told them that their post couldn’t compete with our post and if we can get the ball inside, we’ll be fine. That’s what we did.” Edwards had a bit of a breakout game as well. She contributed 16 rebounds and also added eight points. “First of all, every time we play, my teammates have been telling me, ‘You know you’re a better player than what you’ve been playing,’” Edwards said. “So I just said OK, and asked God to please let me get more rebounds than I have been. This is a big game for our team, so I needed to get myself together for it.” It wasn’t the kind of blowout Benjamin Russell (6-2) has become accustomed to, though. Central Coosa’s defense gave the Wildcats fits, especially early on. They had 23 total turnovers, including seven in the first quarter alone. “In the beginning, our girls didn’t handle it well,” Moon said. “They just needed to relax and calm down, but it’s this atmosphere. That’s why we weren’t so strong in the beginning, and once they calmed down, I think we did a whole lot See GIRLS • Page B2
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Central Coosa’s Omar Gaddis, left, is defended by Davede Herron, of Benjamin Russell, on Friday night.
Central Coosa boys hold off Wildcat push By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Central Coosa and Benjamin Russell’s boys basketball game Friday night certainly lived up to all the hype. There was no clearcut favorite, and both teams proved why they could’ve easily been the winner. Neither team led by more than eight points, and both held leads at different points down the stretch. But one too many turnovers proved costly for Benjamin Russell, which dropped a 54-51 decision to the Cougars. “The worst part is it’s happening at inopportune
times,” BRHS coach Lewis Daniel said. “We were right there and right at the point of coming back, making some good moves and good plays, then we get the turnover bug. But we’re still working at it, and our kids are accepting the challenge that we need to get better there.” At the start of the fourth quarter, Benjamin Russell (2-4) held a 38-34 advantage, and the scoring greatly slowed. Three minutes in the frame, the Cougars (4-2) had cut the deficit to two points and tied it up 39-39 on a Noel Jones layup. It went back-and-forth from there. Just as Coosa looked
like it would pull away for good with some strong free throw shooting by Jovon Richardson, Benjamin Russell answered. Twice, the Wildcats tied it up again — once on a Zae Stowes layup and another on a Charlie Morris layup. With just under 30 seconds to go, Benjamin Russell had a big chance. Coosa led 51-49, but the Wildcats were getting the ball out of a timeout. But Benjamin Russell had its biggest turnover of the night, giving Central Coosa the ball back and ultimately handing the Cougars the victory. “I’m searching still now,
trying to come up with ways so we can alter that part of the game,” Daniel said. “Right now, the turnovers are the Achilles’ heel on our season so far. We need to take away the inopportune turnovers at the inopportune times where our opponent is taking it and turning it into points.” Benjamin Russell finished the night with 28 turnovers. “(Our defense) is going to have to be there every night,” Cougar coach Jeremy Freeman said. “Because they’re so big and strong, we’re exerting so much because we’re not as See BOYS • Page B2
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here’s a lot of great things that come with the Christmas season. I love driving through town and seeing all the pretty — and sometimes tacky but hilarious — decorations. Having the right to eat cookies endlessly at my desk and feeling only mildly guilty about it is pretty great. Usually, there’s snow; I mean, not in Alabama, but I did bring a little winter wonderland down from Pennsylvania with me this year. And the best part for me is, I get a few days to travel home for the first time since moving to Alex City, and I’ll get to spend some time with my three best friends — my brother, my sister-in-law and the cutest niece on the planet (and yes, she does still wish I was an Alabama fan). But you know what’s also great about the Christmas season? Besides all the lights and music, presents and food, family and friends? It’s Bowl season. Bowl season is like March Madness for college football. While I’m sure Alabamians are caught up in the excitement surrounding the Peach Bowl (Auburn vs. UCF) and the Sugar Bowl (Alabama vs. Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals), there’s a lot of great games before Jan. 1. And it all begins today. On today’s docket are Troy vs. North Texas in the R+L Carriers New Orleans
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Bowl; Western Kentucky vs. Georgia State in the AutoNation Cure Bowl; Marshall vs. Colorado State in the GILDAN New Mexico Bowl; Middle Tennessee vs. Arkansas State in the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl; and, most importantly, Oregon vs. Boise State in the Las Vegas Bowl. Ignoring the crazy sponsorship names of the bowls (but can we please get Cap’n Crunch or some really laughable sponsor going?), the Oregon-Boise State matchup should be a good one. Oregon has been a playoff contender recently and certainly wants to put a stamp on an altogether disappointing season. Boise State, on the other hand, always seems to be one of those up-and-comer teams, never quite breaking in with the big boys but always proving itself as a relatively solid team. Also keep your eyes on Middle Tennessee vs. Arkansas State because, after all, it is being played at the Cramton Bowl, and it’s cool the state of Alabama (other than Auburn or the Crimson Tide) will be on the ESPN display. Bowl season lasts for weeks, and there’s plenty of good matchups coming. Watch out for the Bahamas Bowl, featuring
UAB and Ohio. It’s pretty cool the Blazers finished 8-4 in their resurgence season and qualified for a bowl game. Plus, they’re playing in the Bahamas, and who wouldn’t want that? That one’s on ESPN at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 22. The following day, another set of eyes will be on Alabama for the Birmingham Bowl, featuring Texas Tech vs. USF. That’s 11 a.m. on ESPN. Mobile also hosts the Dollar General Bowl on Dec. 23 between Toledo and Appalachian State, also on ESPN at 6 p.m. I have a soft spot in my heart for the Pinstripe Bowl, which this year is between Iowa and Boston College on Dec. 27. I love the Pinstripe Bowl because it’s the only bowl game I’ve ever covered, and Penn State won in thrilling overtime fashion. I expect this matchup to also be a close one. My homer self will also point to the Military Bowl between Virginia and Navy on Dec. 28. Virginia has become a basketball school of late, but this is one it could win. Wahoowa. Dec. 28 is also the day the bowl games start heating up with many more top-25 matchups happening over the next three days. The biggest one to watch: Ohio State vs. USC in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29. The Buckeyes feel slighted over not making the playoffs? OK, prove it. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.
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Dadeville’s Ranika Cox is defended by Elmore County’s Mackenzie Lewis (55) and Emerald Britt (44) Thursday night. The Panthers’ defense swarmed Dadeville, 51-34.
Tigers split with Panthers By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Despite leading by just one point at halftime, Dadeville’s boys basketball team continued to apply the pressure and slowly but surely wore down Elmore County for a 61-45 victory. “That’s my main goal is keep that pressure applied and try to wear folks down,” Dadeville boys coach Jesse Foster said. “In the second half, it was a onepoint game, but we ended up winning by 16 points. We were just getting after it and putting a little pressure on the ball.” The second half started out as a seesaw battle with several lead changes and ties in the first four minutes of the
third quarter. Midway through the frame, Dadeville (4-0, 4-0) led just 35-33, but the Panthers didn’t score again until two minutes into the fourth. During the Tigers’ 12-point run to end the third quarter, 6-foot-8 freshman PJ Eason slammed his second dunk of the night, putting the momentum solely in Dadeville’s favor. Eason stuffed the stat sheet, finishing the game with 16 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals. In addition to Dadeville’s stifling second-half defense, the Tigers also dominated on the boards. Elmore County was out-rebounded, 35-20. For Dadeville, Jamarion Wilkerson grabbed See TIGERS • Page B2
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better.” It didn’t help early that Shay Johnson was in foul trouble; she had two fouls to her name in the first quarter and had to sit for the majority of the first half. But Aaliyah Thomas came off the bench and had a strong effort with seven points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals. Another thing Benjamin Russell did well was slow the likes of Central Coosa sharpshooters Ryesha Whetstone and Eunique McKinney. Although Whetstone finished with 28 points, she was limited to only seven points in the
fourth quarter. McKinney scored 10. “Basically, they outhustled us, but they didn’t blow us out and they’re not going to blow us out,” Central Coosa coach Syreeta McKinney said. “There are adjustments that we need to make because we can hang right with them. Our team is going to make the necessary adjustments so we can do what I know we can do which is be successful. “Now, (Benjamin Russell) is a great team with a great coach and Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook great players. It was a very good game, but we just Benjamin Russell’s Brooklyn Edwards (15) and Central Coosa’s fell short.” Aliona McKenzie battle for a rebound on Friday night.
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physically inclined as they are, so it takes a lot out of us. I don’t use timeouts a lot early because I need them at the end, so when we got to the end, I just needed them to gather themselves and enjoy the moment.” Richardson went 8-for-8 from the line in the final four minutes of the game, and Omar Gaddis had a clutch
3-pointer to help Coosa pull away. “I rely a lot on them,” Freeman said. “We’ve got to have them out there, and they can handle it. I would love to have more people with the ball, but right now, the comfort zone is with those two.” Jones once again led the Cougars with 25 points and also added eight rebounds. Although Gaddis had just six
points, he also grabbed five steals, and Richardson had four steals to go along with his 13 points. For the Wildcats, Charlie Morris came off the bench to lead the way with 17 points and Stowes added 12. On the boards, Alex Doss grabbed nine rebounds, while Jaden Tuck and Quin Burroughs each grabbed eight off the glass.
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six rebounds, Kevin Walker had five and four others had at least three. The Tigers also spread it out offensively. In addition to Eason’s 16-point performance, Walker poured in 15 and Wilkerson scored 10. Jalen Sullivan also contributed eight points, and Tykeem Holley added a pair of 3-pointers. “What I try to tell them is it’s a team game,” Foster said. “I don’t care who scores the points; let’s just be unselfish and have a good time. If we play hard together, then everything else will take care of itself.” With four straight wins to start the season, all of them
in Class 4A Area 5 action, Dadeville has set itself up very well, having beaten all four area foes to begin. Dadeville’s girls team wasn’t so lucky. Much like the boys, Dadeville’s girls started out in a back-andforth battle with the Panthers. The Tigers even led by two points two minutes into the second, but Elmore County closed out the first half on a 13-2 run. It never looked back and eventually captured a 51-34 victory. “We normally start out maybe not as well as I would like, but we normally start out and do decent,” Dadeville girls coach Pam Holloway
said. “Then we hustle down the stretch, but the second and third quarters have been our Achilles’ heel.” What kept Dadeville (1-3, 1-3) in the game early and helped it make a push late was its ability to create turnovers. Elmore County had 18 combined miscues in the first and fourth quarters but had only five in the middle two frames. That wasn’t the same story for the Tigers, who had at least five turnovers in every frame and finished with a total of 31. While Elmore County did play a strong pressure defense and got plenty of steals from Madison
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Traylor, many of Dadeville’s turnovers were due to errant passes. “That’s something we working on,” Holloway said. “With the five or six (players) we’ve had, it would seem like everyone should be set in a position that they’re in but we’ve had to move around so much, we don’t really have the cohesiveness that we need right now as a team for everyone to know their role.” Quanesha Presley capped off her second straight double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Ranika Cox also had nine boards and three blocks, and Nena Pearson grabbed four steals.
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Benjamin Russell extended its win streak to seven wrestling matches with a pair of dominating victories over Russell County and Northview on Thursday night. The Wildcats defeated Russell County, 72-12, then topped Northview, 65-7. Four Benjamin Russell wrestlers went 2-0 on the mat. Saxon Coker (145 pounds), Michael Parker (152) and Isaiah Holloway (195) each had a pair of pins, and at s 138 pounds, Ryan Spradley earned a pin against Russell County then scored an 18-3 tech fall over Northview’s Tanner Lacy. Because the Wildcats (15-5) received six forfeits against the Cougars, not everyone got a chance to go 2-0, but there were several individual wins. Scoring a pin against Northview was Jy Harvey at 160 pounds, while Bobby Charsha (106), Robert Graham (132), Conner Burk (182), Dimitri Johnson (220) and Curtis Norris (285) all won by fall against the Warriors.
Reeltown goes 1-2 at quad meet
After losing two straight in a quad meet Thursday night, Reeltown got back on the right track with a 48-30 victory over Beulah. The win for the Rebels (2-5) was thanks in large part to a slew of forfeits, but they did have two victories on the mat. At 126, Reeltown’s Kade Davis earned a pin over Beulah’s Emileigh Dunson, and Carson Baker added another pin at 138 against Dylan Kilgore. In a 66-12 loss to Beauregard, Reeltown once again had two wins. Tanner Hill at 106 and Brody Newman at 152 both earned pins. Although they lost 58-24 to Pike Road, the Rebels actually had their best match of the night on the mat, winning three. Hill picked up his second pin of the quad meet, and Jackson Hornsby and Caleb Gantt also won by fall at 220 and 285, respectively.
LaFayette dominates Reeltown
On Thursday night, Reeltown dropped a pair of basketball games to LaFayette. The Rebel girls lost, 57-25, while the boys fell, 67-26. For the girls (1-3, 1-1), Reeltown got point contributions from seven different players, but no one had more than Mikiya Jones’ eight points. Ariyana Stoneback added six, and Eryn Wells scored four. Stoneback led the way on the boards with six rebounds, while Taniya Haynes and Marsheka Shaw split 10 evenly. Jones grabbed three steals. The boys’ loss dropped them to 2-2 (1-1).
LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Saturday, Dec. 16 High school wrestling Benjamin Russell at Oxford duals tournament, 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18 High school boys basketball Talladega at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m.
High school girls basketball Talladega at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m. High school wrestling Reeltown at Dadeville, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 High school boys basketball
Smiths Station at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Sylacauga at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. High school girls basketball Smiths Station at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m. Sylacauga at Central Coosa, 5:30 p.m.
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CLASS 7A 1. Hoover (10-0) 2. Sparkman (13-2) 3. Spain Park (7-2) 4. Hewitt-Trussville (10-1) 5. James Clemens (8-2) 6. Alma Bryant (13-1) 7. Mountain Brook (10-2) 8. Huffman (5-4) 9. McGill-Toolen (8-4) 10. Davidson (9-4) Others nominated: Buckhorn (9-6), Huntsville (5-5), Lee-Montgomery (6-3), Murphy (7-4), Oak Mountain (8-3), Tuscaloosa County (8-2). CLASS 6A 1. LeFlore (13-0) 2. Hazel Green (12-2) 3. Ramsay (8-3) 4. Hartselle (11-2) 5. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (8-2) 6. Homewood (7-3) 7. Austin (9-1) 8. Brewer (10-2) 9. Selma (7-1) 10. Blount (9-1) Others nominated: Athens (8-4), CarverBirmingham (10-1), Carver-Montgomery (4-2), Center Point (5-5), ClayChalkville (9-4), McAdory (8-3), Muscle Shoals (6-3), Northview (7-4), Opelika (9-3), SouthsideGadsden (7-0). CLASS 5A 1. Charles Henderson (7-0) 2. Wenonah (8-2) 3. Eufaula (8-1) 4. Central-Tuscaloosa (9-2) 5. Faith Academy (9-3) 6. Brewbaker Tech (6-5) 7. Talladega (3-1) 8. West Point (10-2) 9. Shelby County (7-0) 10. Mae Jemison (5-5) Others nominated: Alexandria (7-2), Carroll
(8-1), East Limestone (8-3), Fairview (9-3), Headland (9-3), LeeHuntsville (7-6), Scottsboro (6-1), St. Paul’s (8-2), Sumter Central (7-2). CLASS 4A 1. Deshler (8-1) 2. Madison Academy (9-1) 3. Sipsey Valley (8-0) 4. Anniston (5-1) 5. Priceville (7-2) 6. Hokes Bluff (9-1) 7. Cherokee County (5-1) 8. Greensboro (5-1) 9. Madison County (8-4) 10. Jacksonville (8-1) Others nominated: Danville (9-3), DAR (6-5), Montgomery Catholic (5-3), Oneonta (8-4), Rogers (7-1), St. James (7-3). CLASS 3A 1. Lauderdale County (8-0) 2. Pisgah (6-0) 3. Midfield (7-4) 4. Locust Fork (6-0) 5. Plainview (8-2) 6. Clarke County (10-0) 7. Geneva (9-4) 8. Montevallo (8-1) 9. Susan Moore (8-0) 10. Prattville Christian (8-1) Others nominated: Colbert County (6-3), Daleville (6-3), Glencoe (4-3), Hillcrest-Evergreen (1-2), Montgomery Academy (3-1), North Sand Mountain (5-3), Pleasant Valley (8-3), West Morgan (6-4).0 CLASS 2A 1. Geneva County (9-2) 2. Samson (11-1) 3. Tanner (6-4) 4. Collinsville (8-2) 5. Fyffe (7-1)
6. Section (4-3) 7. Ariton (5-0) 8. Phil Campbell (9-2) 9. Central-Hayneville (3-1) 10. G.W. Long (4-4) Others nominated: Abbeville (6-2), Chickasaw (8-0), Falkville (7-3), LaFayette (3-3), Mars Hill (6-2), Sand Rock (4-3), St. Luke’s (4-3), Winston County (9-3). CLASS 1A 1. Spring Garden (8-1) 2. Phillips (10-0) 3. Linden (3-0) 4. Pleasant Home (7-2) 5. R.A. Hubbard (4-2) 6. Loachapoka (6-1) 7. J.F. Shields (6-0) 8. Skyline (8-2) 9. Westminster-Oak Mountain (3-2) 10. Holy Spirit (5-1) Others nominated: Brantley (5-2), Cedar Bluff (3-2), Coosa Christian (7-4), Covenant Christian (7-3), Decatur Heritage (6-5), Isabella (4-2), Meek (8-3), Notasulga (3-1), Vina (11-3).0 AISA 1. Glenwood (8-1) 2. Tuscaloosa Academy (10-0) 3. Lee-Scott (10-1) 4. Springwood (9-1) 5. Fort Dale Academy (7-1) 6. Lakeside (9-3) 7. Macon-East (7-3) 8. Wilcox Academy (5-2) 9. Abbeville Christian (8-7) 10. Pickens Academy (5-2) Others nominated: Hooper Academy (5-3), Northside Methodist (105).
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Food Bank of East Alabama collects food for those in need By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
In order to help those who may not be able to provide food for their families, food banks are a valuable resource, which collects canned items and distributes food to people in need. The Food Bank of East Alabama fills this need across a seven county area that includes Tallapoosa County. “The Food Bank of East Alabama, located in Auburn, is a non-profit organization that distributes food to other non-profit organizations and churches throughout seven counties in East Central Alabama,” Director Martha Henk said. “Our mission is to gather together the best supply of food and grocery products to feed the needy in our community. We provide this product to more than 200 agencies—emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, rehab centers, day cares for low-income families, youth programs, etc.” Like many other large food banks, the Food Bank of East Alabama does not give its collected items directly to individuals, but instead serves primarily as a distribution center to locations that do hand out food to those in need, including seniors, families with children and those in low-income situations. Henk said that any organization that receives food from the Food Bank of East Alabama must follow a strict set of guidelines, such as following all proper food handling procedures and maintaining detailed records of how the food they receive is used. “Our core work is supplying our emergency food provider network with donated food,” Henk said. “To enhance this mission, the food bank has developed other special programs such as the Brown Bag Program that serves seniors living in poverty; the produce program that distributes more thank 450 tons of fresh produce each year’ the mobile food pantry program that
EDITOR’S NOTE:
This is the 28th in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding its 2018 fundraising campaign, “Team United.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www.unitedwaylakemartin.org.
serves people directly from the food bank vehicle; and the Backpack Program that assists elementary-age children in food-insecure homes.” As a United Way agency, the Food Bank of East Alabama enjoys a great working relationship with the Lake Martin Area United Way, receiving all the benefits that come from being part of the United Way umbrella. “We are proud to be a member agency of the Lake Martin Area United Way,” Henk said. “Funding from the United Way is used to cover some of the costs of acquiring and transporting food for distribution. For every $1 that is donated, we can distribute the equivalent of 7 meals. Additionally, the United Way helps to foster networking and communications between the various United Way agencies that helps us to better meet the needs of the local community.” Statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture show that 19 percent of the residents of Tallapoosa County, including 29 percent of children in the county, are in a food-insecure situation. With these numbers, organizations like the Food Bank of East Alabama are that much more valuable to have, providing those in need with valuable nourishment. To learn more about the Food Bank of East Alabama, its phone number is 334821-9006, its website is www.foodbankofeastalabama.com, and the email address is food-bank@foodbankofeastalabama.com.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
A reflection on news and happenings in the Lake Martin area this week SATURDAY
SNOW LINGERS IN ALEX CITY: Though the weather is still chilly, this weekend feels a lot different than last weekend. Last Saturday, area residents and city officials were dealing with the effects of nearly 8 inches of snow falling on Alexander City. There were hundreds of issues on area roads and thousands without power, cable and internet. The storm caught officials off guard, as Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors said. “Looking at the information that we had early Friday, there was no indication that we would have experienced what we did,” Nabors said. “But I’m proud of the way that our folks answered the call ... they worked straight through to minimize the issues.” Despite the issues, the snow transformed the city into a winter wonderland and many residents made the most of it by getting outside, enjoying the scenery and making snowmen. Paulina, Kevin and Sandra Noriega, right, had a great time building snowmen in the field in front of Benjamin Russell High School Saturday morning.
SUNDAY
DADEVILLE PARADE HAS GREAT TURNOUT: Even though Alexander City still had a lot of snow on the ground and roads Sunday, Dadeville was able to enjoy its annual Christmas Parade. Bands and floats paraded through the downtown streets as area residents enjoyed the view. The parade had a great turnout as streets were full of area children and residents of all ages.
MONDAY
COMMISSIONERS SNUB ARCHER’S REQUESTS: Tallapoosa County Probate Court Judge Leon Archer asked the Tallapoosa County Commissioners for permission Monday to spend money raised by indexing fees in his office to hire a new employee to help while others are out and to revamp the offices in the courthouse in Dadeville. The commissioners didn’t say yes or no, and in fact, they didn’t even make a motion to bring it to a vote. Archer was not happy as the commissioners shot down his proposal, saying it would be no money out of the county budget at all, but rather out of their index fees. Ultimately, the remodel and employee request were snubbed.
TUESDAY
JONES WINS SENATE: There was a heavy turnout at area poll locations as area residents set out to vote for either Republican Roy Moore or Democrat Doug Jones to win the U.S. Senate seat. Ultimately, Jones won the seat in a close race against Moore, edging 50% to Moore’s 49%. The vote in Tallapoosa County was overwhelmingly in favor of Moore. Moore won the county 7,171 to 4,590 or 60.2 percent to 47.4 percent. Tuesday’s election was the first one to use the new electronic poll books. Archer said the main complaint was that the scan feature, where a voter’s ID could be quickly entered by sliding it through a reader, was not working properly in some instances. “It was the first time and no matter how much testing and training you do, that first time is always tough,” Archer said. “We think in time they are going to be a positive thing.”
WEDNESDAY
HEADED FOR CLOSURE: Wells Fargo bank in downtown Alexander City appears to be headed for closure. Though there has been no official confirmation from the company, city officials are showing interest and thinking of what the building could be. Nabors hopes to keep the historic building occupied if the bank does close in the future. EVIDENCE EMERGES IN HIGHWAY 280 MURDER: Judge Kim Taylor made the decision to send the case to a grand jury after hearing evidence and testimony in a preliminary hearing Wednesday. Included in what the judge heard was information suggesting that suspected killer Nicholas Seth Harrison of Valley may have still had feelings for a former girlfriend who was in a relationship with the victim Denzel Pope at the time of his death. LYMAN WARD STARTS AVIATION PROGRAM: Lyman Ward Military Academy is now offering a “very challenging” curriculum, according to Commandant Lieutenant Colonel Joel Burdette, for cadets desiring to immerse themselves in civil aviation.
THURSDAY
LAWMEN GIVE LESSONS IN CHURCH SAFETY: Local officials held a discussion on church safety with the goal to help church leaders find ways to remove opportunies for attacks and put plans in place in case of disaster.
FRIDAY
LEGISLATORS DONATE $4K TO LIBRARY: State Representative Mark Tuggle and State Senator Tom Whatley presented $4,000 to the Dadeville Public Library to spend on whatever they choose.
TODAY
ACT II PRESENTS ‘RENTED CHRISTMAS:’ The play made its debut last night and will take the stage again today at 2 and 7 p.m.