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Two men arrested on sexual assault charges By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department made two arrests in unrelated cases where suspects are facing charges relat- Thornton ing to sexual assaults. A 31-year-old Alexander City man was arrested Wednesday around noon on a warrant for sexual abuse of a female child under the age of 12. While Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said because this was still an active investigation, few details
could be released. He confirmed that Corey James Thornton, 31, of Elkahatchee Road in Alexander City was arrested without incident at a mobile home on Bay Pines Road by deputies and investigaWhite tors. Abbett said that Thornton is facing two counts of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 and bond has been set at $25,000 on each charge. Thornton remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail Wednesday evening. In an unrelated case, Abbett said a See ARRESTS • Page 3
31-yearold Corey James Thornton was arrested on Wednesday around noon on a warrant for sexual abuse of a female child under the age of 12. Cliff Williams / The Outlook
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Elmore County Judge Glen Goggans set a bond for former Coosa County Jail escapee 27-year-old Shane Anthony Vernon that should assure that he will be in jail up until the case is heard in court. Goggans set a cash bond of $6 million cash bond for six felonies. Vernon is charged with three counts of firstdegree robbery, two counts of first-degree burglary and one count of first-degree kidnapping in Elmore County. Officials say it’s the largest bond amount they can ever recall in Elmore County. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin confirmed Friday that Vernon had been waived extradition and was returned to Elmore County Friday where he was booked into the Elmore County Jail. Vernon had been in custody in DeKalb County, Georgia since his See VERNON • Page 3
Alexander City Schools officials, along with the Alexander City Police Department, are investigating an incident where an alert teacher spotted suspected marijuana after it fell from a garment worn by a 9-year-old student at Stephens School Tuesday. Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner confirmed their presence at the school and their involvement in the process. “There was no arrest, but yes, a 9-year-old was observed putting his hoodie on and a small bag containing marijuana fell out,” Turner said. “The student was released to his mother and disciplinary actions will be handled by the school. Narcotics investigators have picked up on the case and will follow up on origin of the marijuana and appropriate charges when the investigation is complete.” Alexander City School Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said all protocols and procedures were followed and law enforcement was called in to handle any legal aspects of the discovery. “We can’t go into a lot of detail, but a teacher did find drugs that were apparently brought to school,” Cooper said. “We have investigated and we See STEPHENS • Page 3
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The temperature difference between inside and outside with the high humidity caused condensation to form on many windows in downtown Alexander City on Wednesday evening.
Cold weather projected for county over weekend “There are currently a series of cold fronts and a pattern change is working to bring this cold weather down from the As the seasons transition from fall to winnorth,” Meteorologist Jim Westland with the ter, a cold front is expected to move in over Birmingham office of the National Weather Tallapoosa County within the next few days, Service said. “Right now (Wednesday afterbringing with it a drop in temperatures and the noon), there is still about a 70 percent chance potential for wintry weather, including a small See WEATHER • Page 3 amount of snowfall. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
BRHS students have fun while prepping for semester tests Jamie Linderman combined current events with their studies. Similar to the situation currently seen in the south With the final week of the fall 2017 African country of Zimbabwe, where school semester approaching, the stuPresident Robert Mugabe was recently dents and teachers are spending this deposed after being in power for over week preparing for the end of semester 30 years, the students in both classes testing. No matter the class in question, were presented with a scenario to find a special preparations have been made, solution to. though several were finding ways to In the scenario, the island nation of make ready for the exams in a fun way. Xlandia had recently overthrown its Seniors in Trina Vest’s College dictator and was looking for a new way Essentials English class spent part of forward. The students were split into their Wednesday morning reviewing several groups, each one representing a subject-verb agreements. Across the different country of the United Nations, hall, Jennifer Clanton was asking her including Canada, South Africa, the English students review questions about Ukraine, the United Kingdom and a book the class had recently read, John Australia. Each group then devised a Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.” plan to help Xlandia create a new sysMore interesting projects could be tem of government that would be fair found just down the hallway, as stufor all. dents in the government classes of See STUDENTS • Page 3 Coach Justin McCollum and Coach
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DEAR ABBY: I am not a hugger. In fact, I pretty much always hate it. But people think I’m rude when I don’t open my arms to hug after they’ve opened theirs. And they also think I’m rude when I tell them I’m not really a hugger. It happens with friends, fellow church congregants and audience members (I’m an entertainer) all the time. Although I let the hugs happen, I’m usually holding my breath the whole time. Once I’ve “Hey girl’d” someone and offered my warmest smile, what more can I do? I don’t want people I like to think I don’t like them, or I’m not happy to see them. But I’m fed up with faking it and participating in this ritual that makes me so uncomfortable. If there’s a polite, clear way to convey this to people without seeming cold or unappreciative, please let me know what it is. -- BRACING FOR THE EMBRACE DEAR BRACING: You are not alone in feeling the way you do. Not everyone is
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with being hugged. I think you should simply be honest about your feelings and tell the huggers that you become claustrophobic when people hug you, and to please understand that your reluctance isn’t personal. If you make it about you rather than them, it shouldn’t come across as rejection. DEAR ABBY: My son and daughter-in-law are splitting up. I’m devastated for them and my two young grandchildren, with whom I’m very close. They live in another state, so I stay with them when I go visit. Although we’ve always had a great relationship, I’m terrified that my daughter-inlaw will not want me to visit
Mrs. Gloria J. Myers (Egidi) A Memorial Mass for Mrs. Gloria J. Myers (Egidi), 74, of Lake Martin, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Bill Skoneki officiating. G loria Jean Myers (Egidi), 74, died unexpectedly at 2:58 p.m. on December 2, 2017 following a prolonged hospitalization and complications from treatment for leukemia. She was born on October 21, 1943 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The oldest daughter of Robert D. and Anna (Nina) M. Egidi, and granddaughter of Laura and Giovanni Iocca (‘Nonna and Nono Downstairs’), Gloria became the family matriarch and carried on many revered Italian family traditions. In particular, she would warm hearts and bellies everywhere by sending her homemade wine cookies to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Gloria also healed and nurtured professionally as a registered nurse. She attended nursing school at Providence Hospital in Pennsylvania and earned her Bachelors of Nursing
Funeral Service for Mrs. Donna Marie Beckman, 61, of Kellyton, Alabama, will be Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. David Williams and Bro. Bennie Brazzell will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Beckman passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born on September 28, 1956 in Tallapoosa
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Funeral Service for Ms. Ethel S. Orr, 79, of Camp Hill, Alabama, will be Friday, December 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Bro. David McMichael will officiate. Burial will follow in the Dadeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Ms. Orr passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born on February 24, 1938 in Dadeville, Alabama to Hubbard Frank Sharpe and Annie Lee Ennis Sharpe.
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her after the divorce. I’m heartsick and don’t know how to proceed. What can I do to maintain a good relationship with her, while staying on good terms with my son? My grandchildren mean the world to me. -HEARTSICK IN THE WEST DEAR HEARTSICK: The last thing you want or need is to get caught in the middle of the divorce. Try your level best not to take sides and be sure to give your almost-ex-daughter-in-law her space. Assure her that you care about her and that you deeply regret that the marriage with your son didn’t work out. (It’s true.) Tell her you have grown to love her as a daughter and hope that, in spite of the divorce, you will always be close. Do NOT discuss any intimate details or assign blame, if you can possibly avoid it, and try to keep your visits upbeat while concentrating on your grandchildren.
Ms. Classie Pogue of Alexander City, AL died on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL. Final arrangements pending. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
degree from St. Francis University in Joliet, IL. She worked in the trenches of various emergency rooms from 1964-1995 and worked the nightshift for many years as a young mother. During the last 14 years of her career, she continued to comfort families as a Transplant Coordinator at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. She was known for always going the extra mile and she developed close personal relationships with many of her transplant families. Clarence “Butch” Myers Jr., a handsome blonde ski-boat captain from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, bucked Italian tradition by marrying Gloria on July 2, 1966. During their 51 years together, they had two children (Matt and Lori) and moved numerous times before retiring together in 2009 on Lake Martin. Butch and Gloria traveled the world together from Singapore to Greece, the Grand Canyon, Italy, Italy and Italy. When not traveling, spending time with her grandsons (Andrew and Aidan), baking cookies, cleaning, painting doors, taking water aerobics classes or knitting hats, she gave her time and love to the com-
munity in which she lived and to Russell Medical as a member of the hospital auxiliary and the Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group (certified facilitator). Memories of Gloria’s beauty will continue to inspire Myers her family and friends. She is survived by husband, Clarence “Butch” Myers Jr., son Matthew (Jacquie) Myers, daughter Lori (Mike) McLamb, grandsons Andrew and Aidan McLamb, sisters Carla (Larry) Brock and Roberta (Dennis) Kmiec, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and close friends. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests that memorial donations be made to Russell Medical Foundation, P.O. Box 939, Alexander City, AL 35011). russellcares.com/ donate Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory directing. www.jeffcoattrant.com
County, Alabama to James Marion Danford and Marie Danford. She was an active member of Town Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Beckman was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had a green thumb and according to her family could grow anything. Her interests included gardening, watching Auburn football and spending quality time with family and fur babies, Tink and Poochie. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Tommy Joe “T.J” Beckman of Kellyton; mother, Marie Danford; daughter, Kelli Nicole Mann (Chris) of Alexander City; son, Jonathon Beckman (Amber) of Kellyton; grand-
children, Thomas Rowan, Haley Mask, Jackson Beckman, Jarrett Beckman; brother, Darrell Danford (Pat) and sister, Angela Windsor (Ed). She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Bernie Jean Danford. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 504 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
She was a genuine, loving, servant and wasn’t happy unless she was serving others. Mrs. Orr had a great work ethic. She worked as Master Control Operator at the Tallapoosa County Jail. She loved to shop locally and socializing with others. She enjoyed cooking and serving as well as working in the yard and growing vegetables and flowers. Her grandchildren brought her so much joy. She is survived by her daughters, Sabrina Ennis (Woody) of LaFayette and Stephanie Wyckoff (Tim) of Daviston; sons, Steve Moore (Wanda) of Dadeville and Shayne Moore of Camp Hill; grandchildren, Adam Moore (Sara), Susan Grizzard (Wes), Benita Willoughby (Donnie), Christopher Reneau (Michele), Becky Dunham
(Cole), Rene Colvin (David “JR”), Ashley Clifton (Brandon), Kristen Ennis, Matt Orr (Lisa), Mark Orr (Starr), Mac Alexander (Kelly), Seth Alexander (Brittany); twenty eight great grandchildren; brother, Bill Sharpe of Dadeville; sister, Alma McGill of Alexander City; several nieces and nephews including a special niece Deborah Bunn “her treasure.” She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Stanley Howard Moore; husband, John Orr; and Six Siblings. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com.
Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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of precipitation over the next couple of days. There is definitely the potential for some snow as this cold front comes in.” Rain was forecast to begin moving into the area Wednesday evening, with precipitation continuing through Friday before the skies clear on Saturday, though the temperature will not be expected to reach 50 degrees until Sunday. “There are still a lot of unknowns right now,” Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran said Wednesday afternoon. “It’s on a line right now where it’s hard to tell exactly what will happen. Part of the county could be affected in one way, and a different part of the county is affected in a different way. “At this point, we can’t be completely sure what may happen. We will know more (today).” In order to be ready for whatever the changing weather may bring, Moran said he would be meeting with county and city officials today in order to formulate a potential plan for dealing with any inclement winter weather. Whether or not the rainfall will turn into snow on Friday, the temperatures will still be cold during the day for the rest of the week, with the lows at night regularly dropping below freezing. As the air turns cold and feels more like winter, both Westland and Moran encouraged the public to be prepared for whatever may happen, including having a winter weather emergency kit prepared with things like blankets, bottled water and other similar items. “Keep an eye on the forecast,” Westland said. “Have alternate plans in case the weather changes.” For those who may need to travel over the weekend, Moran said drivers need to be cautious when on the road, as any rain or snow that may have fallen over the previous days could still be on roadways and possibly have even turned into ice as a result of the freezing nighttime temperatures. At the same time, he also warned about potential hazards when inside. “Do not have combustible items within a three-foot radius of a space heater,” Moran said. “Also, plug them directly into the wall instead of into a strip.” Along with these tips, Moran encouraged checking up on family members to make sure they are staying safe. “Stay tuned to local media and watch the forecast,” he said. “Preparedness is the key. We want people to be cautious.”
Above, a customer walks into Anytime Fitness Wednesday evening as temperatures were dropping. Right, the temperature difference between inside and outside and the high humidity caused condensation to form on many windows downtown.
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Reflecting some of their country’s own heritage, a group of Linderman’s students representing the United Kingdom created a strategy where Xlandia would form a parliamentary system of government with a bicameral legislature and an unwritten constitution based on common law. The prime minister of Xlandia would be elected in an election format similar to the United States, with a popular vote and an electoral college. Once elected, the prime minister would be able to choose members for the 10 available cabinet positions, but each appointment would have to be approved by the lower house of parliament. A federal court system would be utilized as well, with each province having its own Supreme Court, along with a higher court at the national level. Their presentation concluded by proposing universal suffrage for all citizens over the age of 16 to help foster a greater sense of civic responsibility. There was plenty of enjoyable work taking place in the science department, as is often the case.
Small groups were working together in Amanda Fennel’s classroom to review their Anatomy lessons, while Emily Sassano’s AP Biology students were writing OREO (Opinion, Research, Evidence, Restated Opinion) persuasive essays on the differences between a low-carb diet and a low-fat diet. In addition, the science teachers incorporated plenty of movement and fun to keep their students’ minds energized and ready to learn. As part of the Open Door Wednesday series, members of the public were more than welcome to observe these proceedings and see how test reviews were being conducted, though fewer classroom doors were open as a result of this preparation. While being prepared for end of the semester tests is very important, the teachers at Benjamin Russell High School found ways to get their students ready, while also making sure such preparations were more than simply memorizing the necessary information to be successful on these exams.
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don’t feel that the student did so intentionally and there was no intent to use or distribute the drugs. In fact, we believe they were only there due to an outside party.” Cooper said no students were put at risk and any exposure to the situation was limited to the
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Camp Hill man was arrested Monday after he was identified as a person of interest in a rape that was reported Sunday. Christopher Lewis White, 43, of South Main Street in Camp Hill has been charged with second-degree rape and second-degree sodomy. The bond for White was set at $25,000 on each of the two charges. The case has been assigned to Judge Kim Taylor and White is due in court for a first appearance on Jan. 16, 2018 at 9 a.m. at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville.
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eventy-six years ago today, on a bright Sunday morning, our nation was forced into the darkness of World War II. On a beautiful island in the Pacific, the Japanese attacked the U.S. Navy’s fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, we had no choice any more. The day after what President Franklin D. Roosevelt called “a day that will live in infamy,” the country declared war on Japan. Four days later, we also were at war with Germany and Italy. World War II had arrived on the doorstep of a nation that had felt insulated from foreign wars by a couple of oceans. The 2,403 Americans who were killed at Pearl Harbor (including at least 33 Alabamians) didn’t have much of a chance. There had been no declaration of war before the sneak attack, although, as with the attack of Sept. 11, 2001, in hindsight, there were warning signs that were ignored. When the first of the 353 Japanese planes attacked at 7:48 a.m. Hawaiian Time that Sunday morning, the U.S. ships were sitting ducks. All eight Navy battleships were damaged. Four of them were sunk. It was a sign of the American resilience, which the Japanese underestimated, that six of the eight were returned to service as the U.S. gradually won back the Pacific. There are parallels between Pearl Harbor and 9/11, where nearly 3,000 were killed and more than 6,000 were injured. Both attacks ambushed us. It is easy to see, in retrospect, why we didn’t take hints of impending disaster more seriously. It was impossible to imagine that the Japanese could launch such a disastrously successful strike so far from their mainland. And there was no way 19 Americahating Islamists could hijack four U.S. airliners and fly two of them into the World Trade Towers and one into the Pentagon. The fourth crashed in rural Pennsylvania when brave Americans understood the plot and took on the hijackers. Both attacks shook us to our core and made us doubt our invincibility. Both made us face up to the realization that the unthinkable sometimes happens. Today let’s pause and remember those who lost their lives on that day and as a result of the war that followed. Let us also all do our part to remain vigilant and help make sure that our nation doesn’t have to endure that pain again.
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love this time of the year. The music is familiar. We eat together, a lot. We enjoy parties, cantata’s, and holiday movies. And we give and receive gifts. Every year my wife and I tell our kids, “No presents for us. We have all we need.” They always agree, and then they still bring gifts over for us on Christmas. What are you going to do? For presents, my favorite Christmas was in 1971. I was nine years old and a few of the gifts I opened that year changed my life. I think I got a bike, and a glove and those were great, but they were not the best gifts that year. The best presents that year were five hard backed books given to me by my parents. The books were all about sports: Strange But True Football Stories, Great Running Backs of the NFL, Greatest College Teams of All Time, Baseball Greats, and Greatest Linebackers in NFL History. They were written at the perfect level for me to read and I devoured them. Till this day, I am a walking encyclopedia of information on American football and baseball in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. And beyond just sports knowledge, those books opened my mind to reading. When I went back to school after Christmas break, I immediately started checking out and reading
good sports book. Not long ago, I read a book about Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. I have begun reading Hemingway’s short stories. I read my first James Patterson RAY WATERS novel. It was a real pageColumnist turner. I also read about things large numbers of books. My I want to learn. This past favorites were biographies. year I have read books on I devoured books about grilling, the Keto Diet, George Washington, Kit cyber currencies, Spiral Carson, Davy Crockett, Dynamics, weightlifting, Daniel Boone, Andrew Ireland, business coaching, Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, emotional intelligence, fear, Sam Houston, Florence and creativity. My reading list Nightingale, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, sounds like a lot, and I guess to some, it might be, but it is George Washington Carver, just a few hours every day. Booker T. Washington, Another thing that helps me Theodore Roosevelt, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Willie Mays, with the volume I read is to listen to a book or two a and Hank Aaron. I was a month on Audible. If it is a sponge. technical book, I will read My love for reading has and listen at the same time. If continued to this very day. it is a lighter read, I will just The last 10 years I have leisurely enjoy listening while primarily only bought books for my electronic reader. It is I am driving or walking in the morning. convenient, but I often miss Those Christmas present physically holding a book. books were game changers There is something about the for me. Maybe you need smell and feel of a book that to grab you a book this is hard to replace. Christmas and turn off the I read now from several TV and read a bit. It can broad categories. I enjoy be an amazingly refreshing reading books with spiritual activity. Or, perhaps you have content. Richard Rohr has someone in your life that become a favorite author just might have their whole to me in this genre. I still life altered because you gave read biographies. Recently them the gift of a good book. I finished books on Sir Ray Waters is a minister, Richard Branson, Elon Musk, a motivational speaker and and Alexander Hamilton. I a regular columnist for still have a weakness for a Tallapoosa Publishers.
represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee. District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
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Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
Monday, Dec. 12 really is a “Special Election.” Media and cable news along with left-wing nuts are filling the air waves with their hateful rhetoric against Alabama voters calling us immoral if we put party over morality. What a joke. These fools cannot accept that 62 million Americans voted for President Trump with no collusion from Russia. They fight everyday only to impeach President Trump. Now these same fools want to tell us who to vote for Alabama Senator. No thanks. They are the immoral
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ones for refusing to accept our President. They continue to mock and disrespect him everyday. Where does this deep-seated irrational hatred come from? He won, she lost, move on. In this country we are innocent until proven guilty. 40-year-old accusations, unproven three weeks before an important election is highly suspect. President Trump needs all the help he can get to clean up Washington and finally put We the People first. There are many pushing for a write-in candidate instead of a vote for Roy Moore. That’s just wasting time and is ridiculous. Our politicians won’t put
country first, but I will by voting for Roy Moore. Don’t let biased media dictate how you vote. Their hatred for Trump and all who voted for him is driving them crazy. They believe we are irredeemable deplorables. They are full of hate for no reason. Stand tall Alabama. Remember, “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” This country must move forward in the right way for ourselves and future generations. I will vote for Roy Moore, not for party but for country. Please remember to vote on Dec. 12 and put America first. Merry Christmas Annette Lynch Alexander City
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Oh yes. However, no one knows the day or the hour, only God. However, it may be sooner than we expect. For all we have to do is look around, see the turmoil and killings and unrest. It is as if life has no meaning. Surely it does as we were all created in the image and likeness of God. Wow. Yet folks have forgotten every thing except just what
they want. I feel people hurt and destroy so much good on our earth that when we have these torrential rains, storms, etc. has anyone ever given thought that it just might be the good Lord and the angels crying over the land? A thought. Even “Jesus wept,” John 11:35. So we all are not immune to crying. Even, myself, I am an old lady, but oh, my I cry for our country, leaders, military, churches, our families, for they all stand in need. So
why don’t we all shed a tear, say a prayer and try to get our country back to God before it is too late. Worth a try, I would think. This upcoming election sure need our prayers that God’s will be done. Sad to be living in ones last days and this turmoil going on and most of it is not needed. May God bless all. Margaret Aldridge Dadeville
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New Site Senior Activity Center gets off to exciting start will be offering. New Site Mayor Phil Blasingame and members of the New Site Town The New Site Senior Activity Council also attended the open house Center officially opened to the public and had nothing but good things to say Sunday afternoon with an Open House about the new program. celebration, followed by Tuesday’s “Ms. Kennedy did a great job at first day of activities at the center. open house yesterday,” Blasingame “Sunday exceeded my expectasaid during the New Site Town tions,” Director Jan Kennedy said. Council meeting Monday night. “We had a great turnout. Sixty-six When Kennedy opened the doors people showed up and signed up Tuesday to welcome seniors to the for our mailing list. We had some center, 11 showed up for the activipeople from Daviston and some from ties, 10 of whom stayed the entire four Alexander City show up.” hour period from 8 a.m. to noon. During Sunday’s Open House, “We did some stretching exercises, Kennedy had all of the board and card then the seniors played Rook and games for the seniors to play available Uno,” Kennedy said. “We also offer displayed on a table, as well as a paper chess, checkers and dominoes for them detailing all of the activities the center to play.” By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Tuesday was no less exciting than Sunday as Kennedy said all the seniors were having a good time socializing and having fun. “There was a lot of laughing, cutting up and having fun,” she said. “They loved it. Some of them were coming up to me and thanking me for doing this.” Along with stretching exercises every Tuesday and games on Tuesday and Thursday, Kennedy said the center will also offer its seniors a monthly luncheon, along with special entertainment. At the first luncheon scheduled for Dec. 20, she said New Site Police officer Justin Farr would bring his guitar and play for the seniors, while there will also be a guest speaker. Following the entertainment and lunch
sponsored by River Bank and Trust, the group would have plenty of time to play Bingo. “Some have said to me this was better than staying at home and watching TV,” Kennedy said. “This gives them something to do. It gets them moving and thinking.” Now that the Senior Activity Center in New Site has been established and opened to its senior citizen clientele, Kennedy said she has plans to keep growing things the center can offer, including cornhole and horseshoes starting in the spring, when the weather gets warmer. “I think this was a great investment in the seniors of our community,” she said. “I think it was a real need in the community for something like this.”
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PASTORAL APPRECIATION: House of Prayer Apostolic Church of Promise is celebrating the 24th Annual Pastoral Appreciation for Overseer Emma and Deacon Earnest Hoyle Dec. 6 and 8 and 7 p.m. and Climax Sunday is Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. The church is at 634 North Central Avenue in Alexander City.
Friday, December 8
BAKE SALE: The Russell Medical Auxiliary is hosting its annual Christmas Holiday Bake Sale Friday, Dec. 8 starting at 7 a.m. in the Russell Medical Community Room. There will be cakes, pies, breads, candy, cookies and canned goods. All proceeds go toward student scholars.
Saturday, December 9
CHRISTMAS BALL: New Style Baptist Church is hosting Christmas Ball 2017, a semi-formal event, Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at The Hangout 6207 Hwy 63 South in Alexander City. Rev. Richard E Taylor is Pastor. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Please contact Tonya Thomas at 256-786-0399, Pam Jones at 256-496-2044, Shirley Jennings at 256-496-4067, or Shelia Thomas at 256-872-1053 for tickets. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a holiday open house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors can see luminaries along the pathways and battlefield. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Dadeville First United Methodist Church is hosting breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee are $5 and the breakfast a photograph with Santa and Mrs. Claus is $10. Mrs. Butterworth will be there too. Proceeds benefit the church’s Honduras Medical Mission trip.
Sunday, December 10
CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Friends of Dadeville in concert with the Darrell Brooks, Owner Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual Cutting •Edging “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Weed Eating •Mulch Parade scheduled for Dec. 10 in Dadeville. This annual event features a Weed Control wide variety of floats and parade participants, arts and crafts booths, a children’s venue, food booths and more importantly, Santa Claus. If you would like to participate in the parade or need additional information, please contact the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256 825256.267.0518 4019. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: Faith Temple Church will present the
a Christmas musical, “Christmas in His Presence” on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Faith Temple sanctuary. The musical features soloists Valerie Baty, Julie Haynes, Susan Mann and Frank Carpenter. The public is cordially invited. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Hillabee Baptist Church Children’s Choir will present its Christmas program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 and at 6 p.m. the youth choir will present its program. Everyone is welcome. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell High School Choral Department is hosting its annual Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of Alexander City First United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting Christmas on the Square, “the Greatest Story Ever Told,” Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 14
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Capitol Sounds Concert Band will be in concert Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. James United Methodist Church at 9045 Vaughn Road in Montgomery. Admission is free. SENIORX: Deborah Jones, a SenioRx coordinator will be available Dec. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and maintence medications. Jones can be contacted at 1-800-361-1636 for more information. 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.
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RENTED CHRISTMAS: Alexander City Theatre II will present a heartwarming holiday story in two acts with carols and the reading of the Christmas story from the Book of Luke. The play begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults; $7 for students and are available at the door and on the ACT II website at www.act2fineartscenter. com.
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 heartwarming 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. Tickets are $12 for adults; $7 for students and are available online at the door and online at the website www.act2fineartscenter. com.
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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.
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THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County 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 Halll 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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No injures in Jacksons Gap fire
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Firefighters from the Jacksons Gap Volunteer Fire Department and the Dadeville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire on Jacksons Gap Way Wednesday afternoon. The Jacksons Gap Police Department and deputies from the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office were also on the scene. Preliminary information showed that no one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. Damage to the structure was said to be heavy.
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Hogs came calling and Gus could have answered
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us Malzahn didn’t bolt the Loveliest Village on the Plain for the mountains of Northwest Arkansas. But I wouldn’t have blamed him if he did. Northwest Arkansas is Malzhan’s home. The University of Arkansas is Malzahn’s alma mater and is a coaching situation he once referred to as his dream job. When reports came that Arkansas boosters were willing to park a Brink’s truck outside Malzahn’s home to lure him away from Auburn, it is easy to see why he could have traded the Waffle House on Glenn Avenue for another one in Fayetteville. Career moves aren’t necessarily personal — unless your name is Lane Kiffin. It would have been a business/ homecoming decision. Happens in the real world all the time. Another thing … expectations. Coaches that go 8-4 in Fayetteville aren’t often the subject of internet message board vile. No, guiding the Razorbacks each season to the Music City, Outback, or Liberty Bowls won’t get you fired. Bret Bielema, however, couldn’t even do that much. Get this: Arkansas is a program that has reached the Sugar Bowl only once since joining the SEC in 1992 and hasn’t played for a national championship since Richard Nixon was president. To sum: at Arkansas, your football program doesn’t have to be epic — just good. After taking Auburn to heights in 2013, the Tigers underwhelmed the next three seasons. Pundits even put Malzahn on Auburn’s hot seat, along with Bielema, Kevin Sumlin and Butch Jones. A funny thing happened on the way to Gus’ demise, though. The Tigers won 10 games, beat Alabama and reached the SEC Championship Game. I’m pretty sure most Auburn fans would deem that as an acceptable season, despite a hiccup or two along the way. Accomplishments raise expectations, but as long as Nick Saban is coaching across the state and signing five-star talent every year, 10-win seasons will be difficult. Evidently, Malzahn doesn’t mind. He wants the challenge. He wants Georgia. He wants Alabama. He wants Saban. He wants to play for championships, not Liberty Bowls or winning the annual Arkansas-Missouri Thanksgiving weekend pillow fight. Arkansas’ late push for Malzahn nearly left Auburn in a tough spot. What if he took the Arkansas job? Where would Auburn have abruptly turned? It’s early December and much of the year’s annual head coaching crop has already been reaped. Although it was put on the spot, Auburn wasn’t about to join the bizarre list of major programs without a head coach while we’re putting up Christmas decorations. So here we are. Malzahn’s new, $49 million contract is three times longer than most cell phone agreements, the Tigers will more than likely be among preseason favorites in 2018 and hotshot high school quarterback Joey Gatewood is expected to be on the Plains next summer. What could go wrong? The mighty Jaguars: OK, so the 2017 South Alabama football season wasn’t one for the highlight reels. The Jaguars not only went 4-8, but head coach Joey Jones resigned. Instead, let’s look on the bright side. South Alabama beat Troy. Troy beat LSU. LSU beat Auburn. Auburn beat Georgia and Alabama, two of this year’s playoff teams. Alabama or Ohio State? It’s unfortunate that championship weekend’s most dramatic contest was contested in a board room and not on a football field. Head-to-head, Alabama would beat Ohio State. The Crimson Tide, who hasn’t lost by 30-plus points to anyone since 1998, is the better team. Ohio State, however, is a major conference champion and Alabama did not win its division. The wrong choice isn’t Ohio State or Alabama. It’s allowing a committee determine the fate of the football season. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
Tigers host BRHS in rivalry matchup By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Everyone knows the clichés about rivalries. It doesn’t matter who has the better record or which team is supposed to win; you can throw all that out during a rivalry matchup. Both the Benjamin Russell Wildcats and the Dadeville Tigers are going into Friday night’s basketball doubleheader with those clichés in mind. Just because BRHS is a Class 6A school compared to Dadeville’s 4A, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Wildcats will get the best of the Tigers. “We play them pretty hard, and they always play us hard so it’ll be a good rivalry game,” Benjamin Russell girls coach Latreisha Moon said. “It’ll be packed.” Dadeville’s girls are going to have an uphill battle against the streaking Wildcats who have won three straight in convincing fashion. Benjamin Russell has outscored its last three opponents, 201-96. Jaaliyah Caldwell has emerged as the biggest scoring threats, putting up at least 28 points in each of the last three games, while Shay Johnson, Brooklyn Edwards and Bre Smith are also capable of double-digit performances. Dadeville, which has only seven girls on the roster, has played just two games so far and has split those two contests. It dominated Holtville, 39-4, before falling to Alabama Christian Academy, 54-37. Ranikia Cox has had doubledoubles in the first two games, and Quanesha Presley put up a strong 19-point performance against ACA. It could be a game of defensive wills, as both teams play an aggressive style. Dadeville had 24 steals against Holtville alone, including 16 from Jamela Moss.
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Benjamin Russell’s Aaliyah Thomas, right, attempts to get a pass around Sylacauga’s Yamesha Powell on Tuesday night. The Wildcats travel to Dadeville on Friday.
“We’re just going to keep doing what we’ve been doing,” Moon said. “We’re going to run our same defense and run the floor and see what happens.” It should be a more even matchup during the boys basketball team, as Dadeville is off to a 2-0 start and although the Wildcats have lost three of their first four, they’ve played all but one fairly close. The biggest challenge for Benjamin Russell will be stopping Dadeville’s strong scoring prowess. The Tigers have scored 79 points in each of their two victories, while the most BRHS has scored this season was 69. “What I’ve told the kids is I don’t worry about what the other team is going to do,” Benjamin Russell boys coach Lewis Daniel said. “We need to take care of us and what we do, and that’s been my focus.
I’ll look at Dadeville and get a scouting report, but I don’t share a whole lot with the kids because I want them to believe in their skillsets. “Now, we’ll come up with a scheme among the coaching staff with how to defend what they’ll do to us, but I’ve asked our kids to just focus on you. You gotta get better every pass, every shot, every possession.” Benjamin Russell’s biggest weak point so far has been its rebounding game, but the Wildcats have had a nice scoring spread. Jaden Tuck put up 18 points against Central Clay, while Quin Burroughs and Za Stowes scored 24 and 19 points, respectively, against Sylacauga. Although the Wildcats have lost two in a row, they are starting to implement more and more into their defense, which they’re hoping will allow them
to contain the Tigers. “We’re adding bits and pieces to what we’re going to look like hopefully when our team hits the max of where we think we’re going to be,” Daniel said. “When those little pieces are there, we can add to them, then when we really need them, they’ll be there.” Like Moon, Daniel knows how much of a rivalry game this is and how much that can factor into the outcome. “Our kids and that group of kids know each other, so it’s kind of the glue in this type of game,” Daniel said. “The kids can feel some type of entitlement when they win it, and on the other side, they went out fighting hard and will be looking for the next opportunity to play them again. I think the stage is kinda set for our team to continue to grow and get better.”
Horseshoe Bend boys upset Lanett in overtime STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
It took until overtime, but Horseshoe Bend pulled out a huge upset over the two-time defending state champions, Lanett, to begin area boys basketball action Tuesday. Nalijah Heard led the Generals (6-2, 1-0) with 36 points, while Cade Worthy scored 21. The Horseshoe Bend girls dropped a 67-27 loss to Lanett to move to 2-3 (0-1) on the season.
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Dadeville’s boys basketball
team once again put up 79 points to earn a 79-55 win over Alabama Christian Academy in area action on Tuesday. The Tigers are now 2-0. The girls team wasn’t so lucky. They were taken down by Alabama Christian, 54-37, to start area play on Tuesday night. Quanesha Presley stuffed the stat sheet with 19 points, six rebounds and seven steals, while Ranikia Cox scored a double-double with 10 points and 10 boards. Makya Johnson also had six rebounds. Despite the strong rebounding effort, the Tigers
LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, Dec. 7 High school boys basketball Reeltown at Beauregard, 7:30 p.m. B.B. Comer at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. High school girls basketball Reeltown at Beauregard, 5:30 p.m. B.B. Comer at Central Coosa, 4:30 p.m. High school wrestling Dadeville in quad match at Beulah, TBA Middle school basketball Alexander City at Central Coosa, 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 High school boys basketball Benjamin Russell at Dadeville, 7 p.m. Pike Road at Reeltown, 7:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Benjamin Russell at
Dadeville, 5:30 p.m. Pike Road at Reeltown, 5:30 p.m. LaFayette at Central Coosa, 1 p.m. High school wrestling Benjamin Russell at Auburn tournament, TBA
couldn’t keep up with ACA’s scoring prowess. The Eagles put three in double figures. Lindsey Glass had 16, Jamie Barlow added 13 and Zoe Stiff followed with 11. Dadeville’s girls are 1-1 on the season.
ACMS stomps Talladega
Alexander City Middle School’s boys basketball team returned to action Tuesday with a 59-39 win over Talladega to improve to 8-2 with only four games remaining. On the girls side, ACMS was unstoppable, earning a 43-6 win. The Wildcats started
the game with a 19-2 run and improved to 9-1 with the victory. The boys were led by Tre McMillian, who posted a 29-point, 14-rebound doubledouble. “Tre is a great athlete and he works hard at practice, and it shows in his game,” ACMS boys coach Shundell Russaw said. “Tre is also a hard worker in the classroom.” Russaw also said the Wildcats played a great defensive game led by Quin Wilson and Demarcus McNeal. The Wildcats play again today at Central Coosa.
Big buck
Saturday, Dec. 9 High school girls basketball Horseshoe Bend at Randolph County, TBA High school wrestling Benjamin Russell at Auburn tournament, TBA Monday, Dec. 11 High school boys basketball Woodland at Horseshoe Bend, 7:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Woodland at Horseshoe Bend, 6 p.m. Middle school basketball Dadeville at Alexander City, 5 p.m.
Submitted / The Outlook
Macy Daniel, 14, killed this buck in Tallapoosa County on her first day ever hunting. It is a large 3-pointer. To have your deer photos featured in The Outlook, email them to lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com.