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Former ‘One Tree Hill’ star turned country music artist Jana Kramer will bring her hits including ‘I Got The Boy’ as she headlines the final night show of Sun Festival on July 30.
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The arrest of Clate McDaniel, 33, for a murder at the hunting land off Barron’s Bridge Road, in the background, has sparked media attention from across the country, mostly because of his appearance on a History Channel reality show called ‘Bamazon.’ Below, activity at McDaniel’s business, Lakeside Excavating and Materials, was idle Tuesday morning.
Officials address legal process, interest in murder case’s details By MITCH SNEED Editor
Since news broke Sunday morning that Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department investigators were on the scene of an apparent homicide, social media conjecture and the quest for information has run wild. The most frequent question: What the heck happened? Even though some close to the parties involved had bits of information, it wasn’t until Monday morning that Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett confirmed that hunters had found the body of Norman Deon Crayton, 40, of Jacksons Gap. Crayton had been shot multiple times, according to Abbett. Shortly after the 4:43 a.m. discovery, investigators had information that led them to arrest Matthew Clate McDaniel, 33, of Dadeville away from the site on Barron’s Bridge Road where Crayton’s body was found. While witnesses told the Outlook See MURDER • Page 5
Artists group aims to broaden talents By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Aspiring artists can now get some help in Alexander City thanks to the efforts of Martha McKnight and Dottie Holdren. The ladies have taken it on themselves to form the Artists Association of Central Alabama (AACA) to help those who want to broaden their artistic talents. “When I moved here, there was not an art club for me to be involved in,” AACA Vice President Dottie Holdren said. “I got to talking with (AACA President) Martha McKnight about it in Sept. of 2013.” That conversation was the beginning. “We have been meeting since Sept. 2014,” Holdren said. “We have had two Cliff Williams / The Outlook workshops already. We meet the third Dottie Holdren leads a discussion on abstract composition at Tuesday’s AACA Tuesday of every month.” meeting. Holdren hopes the group will continue to grow and that the group will See ART • Page 5 be able to offer more workshops.
Jana Kramer to headline Sun Festival Actress, country star to bring hot, new hits to Alexander City July 30
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Actress and country music star Jana Kramer will headline the 4th Annual Sun Festival concert on Saturday, July 30. The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce released news late Tuesday that Kramer, the former star of the television show “One Tree Hill,” would be bringing her string of recent country chart topping hits like “I Got The Boy” to the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. “We are very excited about having her as our headliner for Sun Festival this year,” said Alexander City Chamber President and CEO Ann Rye. “She is an up-and-coming country music star with a tremendous following. Last year with the David Nail show, we realized the number of young people who were at the show, making Jana Kramer a natural for that audience. “She is an amazing talent and we know she will be a big hit when she takes the stage here on July 30.” Kramer, who is currently touring to promote her second studio CD “Thirty One,” has rapidly made a name for herself on the country music scene. She has become one of country music’s See KRAMER • Page 6
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DEAR ABBY: I live in Israel, and for the past five years I’ve been having an affair with a great guy I’ll call Yuri. I married very young to a man who is kind and very Orthodox. I love my children and grandchildren. Yuri thinks we should leave our spouses and make a fresh start. (I’m not Orthodox and neither is he.) I am afraid if I do, I may lose my children and grandchildren. On the other hand, I can’t survive without Yuri. I have always had lovers since I discovered how Orthodox my husband is -- it’s a survival thing. I am going nuts. What should I do? -- IN TURMOIL IN ISRAEL DEAR IN TURMOIL: Consider VERY carefully what a new life with Yuri will cost you, because it’s going to be emotionally expensive. Right now you are part of a community, with standing in that community. If you leave it, all of that will be gone, and you will likely be shunned. While running away with your lover may seem romantic, I
Obituaries Mr. Homer Black A service of memory honoring the life of Mr. Homer Black will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Memorial Gardens. Mr. Homer Black (Nick) was born on December 19, 1949. To the Late Mr. Simmie Lee and Mrs. Jessie Mae Black. He joined the Kellyton Chapel Methodist Church at an early age. He served in the United States Marine
Sarah (Susie) Nell Litsey (Lightsey) Bookout, 1929-2016 Sarah (Susie) Nell Litsey (Lightsey) Bookout, of Montgomery, Alabama and Bozeman, Montana, passed away on January 16, 2016 after many years with Parkinson’s Disease. She is survived by her husband, Henry Ellis Bookout; her daughter, Marilyn “Sue” (Jim) Hamilton of Bozeman; her granddaughters, Erin (Wyatt) Larson and Katrina Hamilton of Bozeman; her great-grandchildren, Keilan Segi and Carmen Larson; her sister-in-law Maragret Lightsey of Mobile, Alabama, nephews, James (Sharon) Lightsey of Daphne, Alabama and Keith Lightsey of Nashville, Tennessee and nieces, Elizabeth Massingale and Sharon Woods of Mobile,
several years of intense counseling and still battles depression, so there is no way I’ll permit him to have contact with her or my other children. I have had no contact with him since we split up several years ago. My lawyer mailed the divorce papers and that was that. Should I write him a letter and tell him what I think? -- NOWHERE IN TEXAS DEAR NOWHERE: No, your lawyer should. One of the hallmarks of abusers is that they tend to blame their victims for their actions. The statement in your ex’s letter accusing your daughter of “punishing him” with her silence is troubling. She’s under no obligation to forgive her abuser. When he is finally released from prison, one of the conditions may be that he must have no contact with minors. And if by then your children are no longer minors, one can only hope that they have become mature enough to protect themselves emotionally -- and physically, if necessary -- from their father.
DEAR ABBY: I’m 13, and a girl in my grade likes me -- REALLY likes me, but I think I’m too young. All my friends say I should go for it and have her as a girlfriend, but I’m not sure I should. I need professional help. -- NOT QUITE READY IN GEORGIA DEAR NOT QUITE READY: Determining when a person is “ready” for a romantic relationship isn’t something other people can or should decide. If you’re not sure you want a girlfriend right now, the fact that she likes you -- REALLY likes you -- isn’t as important as what YOU think and YOU feel. You appear to have a good head on your shoulders. Let it be your guide and don’t allow your well-meaning friends to push you into anything.
Corp where he was Honorably Discharged. He departed his life on January 9, 2016 to join his recently departBlack ed sister Evelyn Amanda Lane of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Homer Black leaves to cherished memories his wife Selina Beene, his three sisters Diane (L.B.) Buckner of Alexander City,
Alabama, Thelma Black of Knoxville Tennessee, Juanita McCoy (John McCoy) of Goodwater Alabama, two Brothers Steven Black of Wetumka Alabama and Octavies Black of Birmingham Alabama, four special Aunts Effie Kelly, Nellie Kelly and Earnestine Kelly of Alexander City Alabama and Shirley of Anniston Alabama, a host of nieces and nephews, two special Uncles Donna and Tony of Anniston Alabama, and a host of family and friends who love him dearly.
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Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Katie Era (Price) Litsey of Alexander City, Alabama, her brother, James Marylon Guy Lightsey of Mobile, Alabama and her infant daughter, Janice Ann Bookout. Born in Dadeville, Alabama, on March 17, 1929, she was a farmer’s daughter who became a military wife. She worked as a secretary and administrative assistant at the Economy Gas Company and Aaronoff Construction Company during her early years of marriage before becoming a civil servant who worked at Wiesbaden Air Force Base in Wiesbaden, Germany, as well as Gunter and Maxwell Air Force Bases in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a devoted Christian, active member of Frazier Memorial Church and the Air Force One
Chapter of the Eastern Star in Montgomery, Alabama. Sarah and Henry moved to Bozeman in 2009 where they resided at the Bozeman Lodge. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Bozeman Lodge as well as the special caregivers from Home Instead, especially Lori Bussi, along with the many friends and acquaintances she made while living at the Lodge. Funeral services will be held at White Chapel funeral home in Montgomery, Alabama on Thursday, January 21, at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial will be held at the Bozeman Lodge Chapel on a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Turner 1921-2016
away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Lake Martin Community Hospital. She was born on October 9, 1921 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to John Eric Ponder and Josie L. Carroll Ponder. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church. Mrs. Turner retired from Dale Manufacturing Company after many years of faithful service. She was known for her beautiful quilts that now after years of being blind she can see. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her later years were spent at Dadeville Healthcare where she enjoyed making new friends and always had a smile on her face. She will
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would be very surprised if it didn’t spell the end of your relationship with your children and grandchildren. A decision like this should not be taken lightly; it needs to be made rationally. If you are “going nuts,” you are NOT thinking rationally, so please, discuss this with a counselor more familiar with Orthodox custom than I. DEAR ABBY: My ex sent our children letters from prison. I didn’t give them the letters because he was abusive. In one of them he asked our daughter to forgive him and not punish him forever. Abby, her father had abused her, and he’s asking for her to stop punishing HIM? She was going to kill herself because of what he did to her. My daughter went through
Funeral service for Mrs. Dorothy Louise Turner, 94, of Dadeville, will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Union United Methodist Church. She will lie in state for one hour prior to the service. Rev. Dana Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in the Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Union United Methodist Church. Mrs. Turner passed
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Graveside service for Mr. Perry Charles Brooks of Selma, AL, 1:00 p.m.; Thursday, January 21, 2016; Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL. Visitation Wednesday, 5-7 at funeral home. Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Services
Mrs. Annie B. Tuck Funeral service for Mrs. Annie B. Tuck of Kellyton, Alabama will be Thursday January 21, 2016 at Corinth Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. Wright’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Felix Spivey Mr. Felix Spivey of Goodwater, AL died on Monday, January 18, 2016 in Columbia, SC. Arrangements announced later by Armour’s Memorial Services
Mr. Norman Crayton Mr. Norman Crayton of Jackson’s Gap, AL died on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Arrangements announced later by Armour’s Memorial Services
be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. She is now seeing and walking with the Lord. She is survived by her son, Johnny Turner (Jeanie), of Dadeville; daughter, Phyllis Pitchford (Graham), of Dadeville; son, Steve Turner (Sharon), of Dadeville; Eight Grandchildren; Fifteen Great Grandchildren and Four Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Frank Turner; parents; sisters, Marion Pitchford, Florence Roberts, Walene Casaday and brother, Harold Ponder. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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good many of the news stories that were the most noteworthy events of 2015 will continue into this new year of 2016 and may repeat as the major headlines of this year. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard will go on trial in his home of Lee County in early spring. Hubbard, the Republican Speaker, is the architect and leader of the GOP takeover of the Alabama House. Ironically, one of the cornerstone issues heralded by Hubbard in his coup was ethics reform. Interestingly, one of the most incriminating emails revealed during discovery was one in which Hubbard essentially asked his buddy, former Gov. Bob Riley, why in the world did we pass that ethics law? Hubbard has been indicted on 23 felony counts of ethics law violations. These ethics canons were passed and heralded by Hubbard and his leadership team in the House, which has remained loyal to Hubbard throughout the course of his trial. Hubbard was indicted in 2014. The GOP dominated House reelected him Speaker in January 2015 as the new quadrennium began. Their justification was that in America you are innocent until proven guilty. During 2015 there were ongoing legal battles between the state prosecutors and Hubbard’s attorneys. These skirmishes filled the news periodically throughout the year. The case continuation seemed to cause some disintegration of Hubbard’s political hold on the House. In addition, the protracted budget fight that lasted most of 2015 created tension and discord. During the last Special Session, while dealing with the General Fund Budget, some of the GOP backbenchers challenged Hubbard and some actually called for his resignation. Rep. Phil Williams of Huntsville actually launched a campaign to run against Hubbard as Speaker. Hubbard’s trial is set to begin in late March so the Speaker will be absent from the presiding
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post for most of the Regular Session while attending his trial. If he is convicted on any of the 23 counts, not only will he have to vacate the Speakership but he will also be forced to leave the House entirely. Hubbard’s successor would be elected among the House of Representatives. Regardless of the outcome this story portends to be one of the leading news stories of 2016. Speaking of the legislature, an issue that arose in 2015 and should be resolved this year has strangely gone completely under the radar screen. Alabama’s House and Senate district lines, which were drawn and adopted in 2013, are up in the air. Our current legislature was elected in 2014 under these lines. When drawing the lines, the Legislative Reapportionment Committee meticulously complied with every aspect of the existing Voting Rights Laws and judicial holdings. Minority districts were preserved and even enhanced. Under Alabama’s 2014 redistricting the state’s racial compliance, as called for under the Voting Rights Act, is one of the fairest in the nation. It was thought by most observers that a perfunctory appeal of the lines by the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Democratic Conference was nothing more than a Hail Mary. Indeed, a three judge federal panel approved the state’s plan. However, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the case on appeal and in a surprise 5-4 decision in March remanded the case back to the three judge panel to reconsider. Justice Stephen Breyer, in writing for the majority of the Supreme Court, said the judges should look at the individual districts to determine
whether they were racially gerrymandered. The Supreme Court is plowing new ground in Alabama and in other southern states by saying that black voters were “packed and stacked” in majority-minority districts stifling their power in the legislative process. In August, the panel asked the plaintiffs to submit maps to comply with the ambiguous Supreme Court ruling. They did so in September. The three judge federal panel could rule on the maps at any time. Even though most of the changes suggested by the plaintiffs are minor and subtle and do not affect most existing lines, the federal courts could very well call for new legislative elections this year. If that happens it would be as big a story as the Hubbard trial. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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January 21
WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine will host a wine tasting event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 128 Calhoun Street, Alexander City. There is no charge for this event. PUBLIC MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Commission/Emergency Management Agency is scheduling a public meeting on Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting will take place at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse, Dadeville in the Extension Auditorium downstairs. The public, private non-profits, municipalities, school board, universities/colleges, utility/ water/sewer boards, fire departments, and elected officials are among those invited and encouraged to attend. Participation is required in order to apply for federal hazard mitigation grants in the future.
January 22
MARDI GRAS AUCTION: St. James Episcopal Church will host live and silent auctions at this inaugural event to support the Feast of Sharing ministry, which provides free meals twice a week at First United Methodist Church to some 100 people in need. Auction items will include original art, a Russell Marine wakeboarding package, framed photography by Kenneth Boone, handmade pottery items, a vacation at the beach for the whole family, the Rev. Rob Iler’s handyman services for a day and more. There will be beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and entertainment. Tickets are $25 per person and can be reserved by calling St. James Episcopal Church at 256234-4752. For information, contact Heidi Ross at 256-794-7010 or Susan Mange at 601-431-8239. FREE SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENING: The Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, January 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please note that very young or handicapped individuals may not be able to respond to the speech hearing screening and may require a more formal evaluation at a later appointment date. Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center.
Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Sardis M.B. Church, Dadeville, Rev. William Perry Jr., Pastor. Guests include Voices of Faith, Pell City, Shiloh Spirituals, Eclectic, Greg & Joyful Experience, Columbus, GA, Proverbs 31, Talladega, Bishop Thomas Weaver, Roanoke, Gospel Voices, Hollins, Traveling Harrells, Alex City, Sister Alice Lewis, Wadley and many more! Special Guest MC Minister David Butler. All Groups, Choirs & Soloists are our “Special Guests” and everyone is invited to attend.
January 24
PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Hope Baptist Church in Camp Hill will celebrate its 12th pastor’s anniversary honoring Rev. and Sister Henry Cooper Sunday, Jan. 24 at 11 a.m. Rev. Jimmy Thomas and Mt. Zion East Baptist Church will be our guest minister. SINGING AND FELLOWSHIP: The Kempters will be singing at Old Union Baptist Church Sunday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. Come out and join us for some great singing and fellowship.
January 25
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Steve Flowers will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Jan. 25 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: The first meeting of the year for the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at River of Life Worship Center on Cherokee Road. Serious, prayerful, focused attention will be given to purpose, activities, and continuation of this ministerial association. Time will also be used for fellowship, sharing, and intercessory prayer. All Christian minister are invited. For more information, contact Bill Middlebrooks, acting secretary at 256234-3371. QUARTERLY MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will have its quarterly meeting on Monday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. in the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Executive Board Room on the campus of Central Alabama Community College.
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ANNUAL MEETING: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and awards banquet Tuesday, Jan. 26 for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 460 Camp Civitan Road in Dadeville. There will be an awards presentation, installation of 2016 officers, displays by chamber members, drawing for door prizes, dinner and a cash bar. For more information call the chamber at 256-825-4019.
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REVELATION BIBLE STUDY: Family Worship Center is having Revelation Bible Study presented by Dr. Albert Pike beginning Jan. 28 through Feb. 27. It will be Thursdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
January 30
ART WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Zantangle Art Workshop Jan 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Way Conference Room. Cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members, all supplies included. Call Martha McKnight at 256-8256503 or Dottie Holdren at 256-3774918 with questions or to register. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Pine Ridge Mission team will have its’ annu-
al Pancake breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The plates are $6 and include 2 big pancakes, sausage, fruit and drink options. The proceeds help fund the teams’ annual trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation including VBS and Community outreach projects.
January 31
BIG DAY: Lake Pointe Baptist Church invites everyone to celebrate a Big Day for the church on Sunday, January 31, 2016, beginning at 10 a.m. Lake Pointe is a new church and the new pastor will be introducing the church strategy of “Come! Let Us Build!” in the morning worship on January 31st. The worship music will be led by Anthony Counts, former pastor of Mountain View Baptist Church in Wetumpka. Faron Golden, pastor at Lake Pointe, will be sharing the church’s plan for serving the community and surrounding area through the message from God’s Word. Lake Pointe is located at 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, Alabama 36853, and is just a short drive from Tallassee. Everyone is welcome. SINGING: Bay Pine Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap will host The Dye’s for a singing Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m.
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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 1 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Registration will be at Radney Elementary School Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Late registration will be Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower at a cost of $100.
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BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Registration will be at Radney Elementary School Friday, Feb. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Late registration will be Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower at a cost of $100.
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BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Registration will be at Radney Elementary School Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $75. Late registration will be Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower at a cost of $100.
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PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill will celebrate it’s 7th Pastor’s Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sister Melvin C. Kelley, Jr. Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.
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Murder Monday that they saw the two men playing pool together for a time Saturday night before the killing at Col. Tom’s Tavern, a club located at 10207 County Road 34 near Dadeville, Abbett would only say that they were acquainted. Rumors have swirled about what may have led up to the shooting and where it took place, the condition of the body and if any of it may have been captured on video from game cameras on the property where the body was found. Abbett said that people should beware of unconfirmed information and be patient as the legal system works. “I’d tell people to be cautious with regards to information or so called facts that may be out there on social media or in the rumor mill,” Abbett said. “He will have his day in court and the facts will be heard at that time. This is not a case we want to try in the media or on social media. “You have to remember that one family is dealing with the loss of a loved one and another family is dealing with some pretty tough things as well. So I tell you, TMZ, Fox News or the Los Angeles Times the same thing, we have to let the legal process work in this case, just like we do in all the others we investigate.” Tallapoosa County District Attorney E. Paul Jones spelled out the legal process that awaits McDaniel in this case. He said that a bond has been set and a 72-hour hearing was held. Other than that, he is not aware of any dates being set for further legal proceedings. “He will be given the opportunity to have a pre-
Art At Tuesday’s meeting, at the United Way Confrence Room, Holdren was introducing the members to abstract composition. “It is very easy,” Holdren started to explain. “You just a take a page from a magazine that appeals to you that has good lights and darks. You then take both your hands and start to scrunch it together, but not to tight. Now, you can start to look for a composition within it. The folds become lines in your composition.” The members seemed to like it. “I like this,” member June Dean said. “It let’s me be a little messy.” After a little work they share their creation with the group. “It’s time for me to make everyone feel good,” member Nancy Scott said. The group will take the projects home with them.
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liminary hearing and there will be limited evidence presented there,” Jones said. “The purpose of that is to determine if there is enough evidence to have it presented to a grand jury. “If it does go to the grand jury they will hear the basic facts, just enough to evaluate that a crime has been committed. If they return an indictment, at that point the next step would be to have a trial date set. It’s a very specific process and we are just beginning that cycle at this point.” Both Jones and Abbett said they have been besieged with calls from the media and have been stopped by residents asking for additional information. The media attention has been heavy, most likely a result in McDaniel’s brush with fame from his appearance on the History Channel reality show “Bamazon.” More than 75,000 people viewed the Outlook’s story on Facebook and at www.alexcityoutlook. com, many accessing the story from fan sites for the show and other news organizations that have shared the Outlook’s coverage. “I didn’t know anything about ‘Bamazon,’ so when media members called and asked me about it I didn’t have any idea,” Abbett said. “That’s irrelevant to us in terms of the investigation. We work the case the same way regardless and deal with the facts. The stuff like reality shows, that creates some interest with some media outlets I guess.” As of Tuesday afternoon, McDaniel remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail. His bond has been set at $250,000.
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“We will work on these at a workshop late,” Holdren said. “We are using the monthly meetings to introduce and idea and then following it up with a workshop to go more in depth.” McKnight and Holdren want to see the club grow. “When we get bigger, we want to bring some of the professional artists to give workshops,” Holdren said. “In the mean time will keep doing this and maybe traveling a little bit to workshops. And we want to expand to things. We want highend art crafts too.” And the ladies have more ideas for the club. “We want to get the community involved,” Holdren said. “We would like to do a travelling show where pieces are up in a business for a few weeks before being exchanged for others.”
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Arrest with burglary in connection with break-in at Duncan United Methodist Church the week of Oct. 25, 2015. “We were able to develop some information after the suspect had talked to some others about being involved in the burglary,” Foshee said. “From there we found enough evidence to link him to that burglary and he was arrested and charged.” At the time the burglary was reported, no signs of forced entry were found at the building. Evidence was found that the suspects had rambled through several rooms at the church, apparently looking for items to take.
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cookies together. “Do you want to know why I do this?” she sums up. “I’m giving back. That’s what I love most about being on this platform that I have. I want to give that back to people. This was never just a hobby for me. I’ve always wanted to share my story and help change people’s lives. That’s how much this music means to me.” The opening act, the winner of the Sun Festival’s Band Battle competition, will take the stage at 7 p.m. followed by Jana Kramer at 8:30 p.m. The night will end with a spectacular fireworks show. Tickets are now available online at www. alexandercitychamber.com or at the Chamber of Commerce office. All seating is general admission and tickets are $20. Chamber officials remind fans to bring chairs and blankets to sit on the field or seats are available in the stands. Sun Festival Alexander City is an eight-day, community development and tourism initiative comprised of approximately 60 individual events, designed to enhance the lifestyles in the Alexander City and Lake Martin areas. Sun Festival Alexander 2016 is set for July 23-30. A complete schedule of events will be published as the event approaches.
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The one item that was identified as stolen was a ceremonial staff with a large gold-colored cross at the top of the pole. At the time the church, located at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City, was burglarized two other churches were also hit by burglars. Foshee said that investigations into those two burglaries are active, but they are looking to see if Smith could be connected to them as well. “We are looking at all possibilities,” Foshee said. “At this time, he is charged with the one incident for now. We will continue to investigate and hopefully will have some news on the others soon.”
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Nixburg’s Cody Ott surprised his family with a visit
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apologize deeply for an unknowing mistake I made last week. I wished a Happy Birthday to Claude Thomas, being unaware that he had gone to be with the angels in Heaven before the end of the year. I send my deepest sympathies to Jimmy Thomas and the extended family; please know I am very sorry. I enjoyed a chat with Mrs. Ellen Yarbrough of Goodwater on the telephone, she is such a delightful chatter. Having been in the hospital for several months at the end of 2015, she is still housebound, but enjoys knowing the news. Last Sunday (10th) began the 6th and final season of the superb Public television historical series called, “Downton Abbey” set in the 1920’s, Edwardian England, Even if you don’t usually watch this type of thing; the acting is great, with stories so compelling. It appeals to all ages, my Mum has watched it since the beginning. Ron and I watch it together, plus we let it record in the DVR so we can watch it again after the memories fade. Pat Garnett and I had a wonderful day in Auburn on Friday. After the rain stopped, the weather was decent; plus we met some really pleasant people everywhere we stopped. My Mother’s last letter told that they were having cold wintry and rainy weather much like ours, in the
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greater London area. Mum is still recovering from her last Hospital stay, plus they are watching a leaky heart valve; so she has not been dancing since before Christmas, and is anxious to get back to that. A wonderful surprise visit for the Ott family in Nixburg early in January. Cody Ott, currently serving for the Air Force in Colorado, came for a surprise visit to see his family. The visit was just for a few days, but did the world of good for the family. This past week, Cody’s sister Holley with her baby Rhett, and Mother Loretta have gone out to Colorado visiting Cody and Kate Ott. Happy Belated birthday to Trista Grier Waters of Equality on the 19th, a day she shares with one of our Greatest Generals, Robert E. Lee. All Best wishes to Forest Meigs of Alex City on January 20th. Some of the spring blooming shrubs have already shown flowers at ‘Summerdown Manor,’ apparently getting confused after us having cold and frost then sunny warm days and rains. Seeing plenty of Crimson and ‘Alabama’
jerseys, so good to see so many celebrating Alabama’s win; Roll Tide! Above Nixburg on Highway 9 at 22, where there are ‘Kings Ranch’ collection boxes, some folks have abused the idea completely. There has been broken unusable furniture and mattresses dumped in the open to get soaked in heavy rains, rendering them no-good for anyone, even the poorest. Hunting season will be over at the end of January, thank-goodness. Not that I am against hunting as such; but the Hunters come from other places, rent the land in Coosa County, and when they come for a day of hunting, leave their breakfast rubbish from what they buy in town (we don’t have fast food places here) then when they leave, drop the rest of papers, napkins, empty cans and bottles. If you take a look at Coosa 4 close to Highway 9, it tells the tale that some have no respect for keeping Alabama and our countryside, beautiful for everyone. Until next week, keep smiling and nicely warm. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.
meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in
Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. Coosa County Commission
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Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall.
Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m.
Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of
Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.
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Pearl fighting ‘CATS FACE TOUGH COMPETITION ON THE MAT to make Auburn Hoops relevant
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fter opening ANDY the seaGRAHAM son with Sports a conColumnist ference win over Tennessee, the Auburn Tigers lost three straight games by double digits and looked less competitive in each successive contest. Significant injuries to key players had seemingly de-clawed these Tigers and turned them into domesticated house cats. I’m not sure anyone outside of the locker room was actually looking forward to a home game versus Goliath to Auburn’s David. This year’s Kentucky Wildcats might not be quite as formidable as last season’s team that flirted with perfection, but they still sport a roster full of McDonald’s AllAmericans. I’m not saying Auburn has struggled with Kentucky on the hardcourt or anything. I’m just saying the Tigers had one victory over the Wildcats in the last 25 years coming into this game. Well, now I guess they have two victories. Auburn’s 75-70 win on Saturday over John Calipari and Big Blue was just another brick in the foundation Bruce Pearl is trying to assemble on the Plains. I didn’t think the Tigers had much of a chance, but apparently Pearl did and more importantly the players did as well. Saturday’s game was a testament to what Pearl has accomplished since arriving a year and a half ago. Auburn Arena has actually become an intimidating venue for opponents. In years past, there would have been nearly as many Wildcats fans in attendance as Auburn fans. I know. I went to an Auburn/UK game in 1998 as a student and heard the roars as the Wildcats won by 25. That’s no longer the case. Pearl has totally embraced Auburn and immersed himself in its culture. The students and fans have responded with full support understanding that it’s going to take time. Auburn basketball was relevant during the 1980s. It was relevant in short stints in the late 1990s. It hasn’t been relevant since. That’s the charge that’s been given to and accepted by Bruce Pearl – Make Auburn basketball not only relevant to its own fans, but to the entire country. It’s an enormous undertaking considering the depths to which the program had fallen. However, Saturday’s win is a nice step in the right direction especially considering it happened on national television. Right now, fans need to cherish wins like these. Last year, it was a run in the SEC tournament. This year it’s a win over Kentucky. There may only be moments in the first couple of years, but they prove the future is bright. If Coach Pearl continues to recruit like he is doing, Auburn basketball will be relevant very soon. Unfortunately, I’m having to write this column before Auburn takes on Alabama on Tuesday night. That will be an important game for both teams for obvious reasons, but even more so because neither team can afford a loss. If Auburn won that game, then I’m extremely happy and the Tigers have gotten a much-needed boost of confidence. If Alabama won that game, I’m not very happy and the Tigers jubilation was somewhat shortlived. Quite frankly, I expect inconsistency and won’t be surprised by either outcome, especially considering Auburn’s best player is a little gimpy. Since the game has already been played, do me a favor and let me know how it comes out. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.
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Benjamin Russell’s Saxon Coker tries to pin Prattville’s Aaron Curry during last Thursday’s home match in Alexander City. Benjamin Russell will host Stanhope Elmore on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m.
BRHS travels to Thompson, Opelika for pair of wrestling tournaments By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor
The Benjamin Russell Wildcats wrestling team came home with a few victories after a stretch against tough competition on the mat. On Jan. 15-16, the Wildcats participated in the Southeastern Pools wrestling tournament at Thompson High School. Jeremy Stanford, head coach of Benjamin Russell, said the Wildcats faced plenty of tough competition at the Southeastern Pools before competing in the Opelika Bulldog Brawl this past Monday. “In the Southeastern Pools, there was a lot of good competition there, especially with Thompson High School being the host,” Stanford said. “They had 45 wrestlers in the tournament, so we had to wrestle a lot of Thompson wrestlers and wrestlers from Baylor School out of Tennessee – they’re really good and I think they won state in Tennessee last year. We’ve had some tough competition this past week and were able to build some confidence coming out of the weekend and getting some victories yesterday (Monday).” Among other notables at the Southeastern Pools, Benjamin Russell 285-pounder Daniel Bland defeated Ft. Walton Beach’s (FL) Joseph Pearson
by pinfall in four minutes, 12 seconds. Bland then defeated fellow Wildcat Cameron Buckner by a 17-5 majority decision in round three of the tournament. In Round six, Bland defeated Oak Mountain’s Patrick Jackson by pinfall in 55 seconds before falling to Thompson’s TJ Rayam by pinfall in two minutes, 27 seconds in the firstplace match. “We’re missing a point getter there at 220 (pounds) because Tae Robinson is still trying to drop weight. He was really close this weekend at 223.8,” Stanford said. “He ended up bumping up and got third in heavyweight, which is unreal. But we didn’t get those points as a team.” Benjamin Russell’s Robinson defeated Buckner by pinfall in one minute, 39 seconds in round six of the heavyweight tournament. Robinson won the third-place match over Baylor School’s Cooper Reniche. In the 220-pound division, Benjamin Russell’s Tikeathon Harvey defeated fellow Wildcat Alex Dean by pinfall in three minutes, 34 seconds in round two. Tikeathon Harvey defeated Athens’ Andrew Crouch by pinfall in 59 seconds in round one, and defeated Ft. Walton’s
Nick Woodward by pinfall in 33 seconds in round seven. Tikeathon Harvey defeated Central’s Joshua Ford by a 9-2 decision in the seventh-place match. Benjamin Russell’s Thomas Coley defeated Ft. Walton’s Brendon Carter by pinfall in 58 seconds in the 170-pound division’s eighth round before falling by 3-0 decision in the third-place match. In the Bulldog Brawl, the Wildcats opened with a 65-12 defeat to Central-Phenix City before defeating their next four opponents, finishing second among 6A schools at the event. “We faced Central first in the round-robin duel. We faced them earlier in the year and they’re just a well-rounded team,” Stanford said. “We just don’t match up well with them from top to bottom, but we had a couple of matches against them that we won. After that, we ended up wrestling against Auburn, Opelika, Beauregard and Columbus high schools and were able to win the rest of them, so that was good and helped us there with a little confidence.” BRHS defeated Beauregard 48-36. Coker defeated BHS wrestler Gage Hill by pinfall in 43 seconds, while the 113pound match saw BRHS wrestler Braxton Ray defeat BHS’
Jonathan Fuller by pinfall in one minute, 14 seconds. Benjamin Russell’s Michael Parker defeated Tyler McLain by pinfall in one minute, 42 seconds at 126 pounds, while BRHS’ Jytarious Harvey defeated Flynn Long by pinfall in 25 seconds at 145 pounds. Trevor Gravette won the 160-pound match for BRHS by pinfall over Jacob Terrell in four minutes, six seconds. Coley defeated Bearegard’s Isaac Farrow by pinfall in 30 seconds, while Bland defeated Beauregard’s Will Lindsey by pinfall in 17 seconds. BRHS defeated Auburn 36-34, with Parker, Jamarez Hall at 152 pounds, Marquel Jackson at 195 pounds, and Bland each scoring pinfall victories. Gravette and Coley each won their matches by a 5-4 decision. BRHS then defeated Columbus (GA) 41-30, as Parker won by pinfall, Coley won 17-1, Gravette won by 7-1 decision, and Ray won by 11-6 decision. BRHS finished by defeating Opelika 43-36, with Jytarious Harvey winning by 19-9 majority decision, Hall winning by pinfall in 29 seconds, Gravette winning by pinfall in one minute, 52 seconds, Coley winning his match 4-3, and Jackson winning by pinfall in 53 seconds.
Youth softball, baseball registration begins Feb. 4 By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor
The start of little league baseball and softball in Alexander City is getting closer. The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Board will begin registration on Friday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Radney Elementary School. Alexander City Baseball/Softball Board President Alexander Smith said registration will continue at the same time on Feb. 5 before wrapping up on the morning of Feb. 6. “We’ll have the registration on Feb. 4-6 at Radney School. On that Thursday and Friday it will be from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., and on that Saturday morning it will be from 8 a.m. to noon,” Smith said. Upon registration, girls must be ages 3-12 years old and boys must be 3-15 years old. Parents are asked to please bring their child to registration for uniform fitting and to bring their child’s birth certificate. “For the boys, it will be their age as of May 1, 2016, and for the girls it’s their age as of Dec. 31, 2015,” Smith said. “The big thing is they need to have their child’s birth certificate. That’s the main thing we need.” This year’s registration fee will be $75 per child. Smith said this year’s fee is different because parents will not be required to sell raffle tickets as they have been in previous years. “In past years, we’ve required parents to sell raffle tickets, but now we’ve done away with that completely,” Smith said. “The
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Tiffany Roberts, left, slides into home plate as Tone Spann tries to get a handle on the ball during last year’s Opening Day games.
parents will not have to sell raffle tickets, and that’s the cause in the increase of the registration fee. We pretty much just split the difference and added the $10 to the fee and got away from the raffle tickets because it was hard on everybody. I think we should get a bigger turnout because that was a big headache for everyone, but now it’s gone.” There will also be a late registration
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Please think of the Bobby Joe Hunter family S ympathy is extended to the family of the late Bobby Joe Hunter. He is God’s gain and our loss. The late Bobby Joe Hunter played on the first football team at New Site High School. He was a fast runner and a great basketball player there, also. His coach, Coach Bryan Yates and Coach Joel Graham knew the late Bobby Joe Hunter was a “Bundle of Joy” for the New Site Warriors first football years ago. The Hunter family had many great players for the New Site Warriors team. God Bless this wonderful family. Gracie Deason is home now, and she looks so happy. This precious child has a had a rough recovery but she looks wonderful. All of her relatives and friends are so happy to have her home, but Douglas and Shelia Howard are beaming about
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“Little Gracie” whom God restored her back to safe living now. Gracie, we love you and are praying for your recovery. Isn’t the Lord Great? An awesome man of New Site who is a friend to all is Henry Knight. He is home from the hospital and is trying to recuperate the best he can. Stop by and say hello to Henry Knight. Sam Bledsoe of Columbus, Georgia visited his relatives in Cowpens and Daviston during the weekend. What a person he is! Patrick Moody with his two sons, Bryan and Sawyer Moody, of
Prattville spent Sunday night with his parents Clint and Penny Moody of Alexander City. While the rest hunted on Monday morning, Bryan Yates and I kept out great-grandson, Sawyer who is too young to hunt now. All of us had a great time together. James Vickers is improving but he appreciates everyone who remembered him. Dr. Holmes in Auburn is a great doctor. Glenn Fuller took Bryan Yates and me to see her on Tuesday. Bryan’s report was very good so far. Thanks to Glenn Fuller, a kind young man to have as a friend. Smile and know God loves you!
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Last year was great for Parks and Recs 50+
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n this week’s article, the Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ takes a look back at May-Aug of 2015. May: The 10th Annual Senior Day Celebration took place in May at Wind Creek State Park. Over 150+ people gather together at the celebration to enjoy a day of fun, food and fellowship. The 55th In-House Rook Tournament during this month top winner was Chat Richardson! The lucky one to receive the “Got Skunk Out” award was none other than Billy Joe Davis! Travelers had a wonderful outing to the salad luncheon at FUMC in Montgomery. VIVA Health provided a Bingo event at the Activity Center. Signups began for the ACPR Outdoor Aquatic Exercise program. We had several individual group parties throughout the month to pay tribute to those 50+. June-August: The ACPR 50+ program geared up for the outdoor Aquatic Exercise during these three months! Always something different each summer in conjunction with this program and for this summer each week was centered on a theme.
CORLEY HOLT AND LUCILLE THOMPSON Senior Moments
Themes includedLearning the Moves, Having a Ball, Boot Camp, Crazy Noodle Fun, Wet Bingo, Strength, Best Week Ever, Fleet Week, Wet & Wild, You Got This, Party Week and Memory Week. There was a Deep Water morning class, a Fun & Social Senior morning class and a Community Noon Express class. The ACPR 50+ Day Trip Committee met during the month of June. June Monthly Luncheon was a Salad & Fruit theme and the guest speaker was Brantley Newton. Vicky Pruett hosted a Bingo and Info event.
An Ice Cream Social was held at Corley Holt’s new home. Brunch Bingo was held at the Activity Center with special guest host Granny Irene. Guys & Dolls afternoon movie meet several times during the summer at Playhouse Cinema. The July Luncheon guest speaker was from Care-South. A Ladies Party was held the center for a cookie swap and foot massages. Hilltop Players met during July and cast members were Brenda Burnette, Sara Jacobs, Chuck Gallagher, Reba McFee, Frank McFee, Judy Keel and Jerry Burnette. Happy Timers bell group met to practice for the holiday months and performers were Wynema Sprayberry, Rebecca Northington, Lucille Thompson, Sara Jacobs and Tracy Hodge.
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The August Monthly Luncheon guest speaker was from the Gardens of Talladega Assist Living. Group travel during these months included: Poplar Dawg’s, Hyundai Tour and Cracker Barrel, Logan’s, Olive Garden and Oscar’s. Corley Holt taught 80 Aquatic Exercise classes during June-August and the morning class average attendances was 48 along with the noon class attendance of 22. Senior Moments article for next week will continue the recapping the 2015 year. Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.
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