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January 21-22, 2017
Vol. 125, No. 15
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Police nab suspected killers By MITCH SNEED Editor
Alexander City Police Department investigators have two men in custody in connection with the murder 27-yearold LaDarrell Lamar Hart. Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alexander City Police Department Edward Rashun Thomas, 20, of Dadev- Interim Police Chief Jay Turner ille was one of two suspects arrested confirmed that Edward Rashun and charged with capital murder.
Thomas, 20 and 20-year-old Bobby Lee Ponds Jr., are in custody and will be charged with capital murder. Both men are listed as residents of Dadeville. The arrests were made Friday after the execution of two search warrants. Ponds was arrested at about 3:30 p.m. and was held until they were able to locate Thomas about two hours later.
With Ponds in custody, Thomas was transported to the Alexander City Police Department by units from the Dadeville Police Department. Thomas was then led into the facility by ACPD officers and members of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force at 7:05 p.m. Ponds was already
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Traffic citations mean big bucks to some area towns CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Traffic stops are common in Tallapoosa County – it’s just that they are more common in some areas than others. With recent discussions at council meetings in Jacksons Gap and New Site in regards to overtime in the police departments, The Outlook examined traffic citations written in the month of December 2016 for Alexander City, Dadeville, Jackson’s Gap and New Site. The Alexander City Police Department issued 150 traffic citations in December. Alexander City Interim Police Chief Jay explained they write no warnings and that this number does not include those the municipal court might lower to a warning. Turner also explained that these citations include equipment violations. In that same time frame, the Dadeville Police Department issued 54 traffic citations and 39 warnings. The New Site Police Department issued a total of five traffic citations in December with a total of two full-time officers. According to the 2010 Census, New Site has a population of 773 people while Jackson’s Gap had a See TICKETS • Page 3
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Ed Collari, right, shows off the Lake Martin Inovation Center to Sabal Trail Pipeliine staff and local officials Friday. The center opened this week and also houses the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce.
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Donation makes innovation center possible CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Lake Martin Innovation Center is up and running thanks to a donation from Sabal Trail. “We would not be at this point without you,” Ed Collari of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce said of the Sabal Trail donation. “Without this we would not be this far along. It is a godsend. We were looking at another six or seven months.” Collari and the staff of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce gave representatives a tour of the building Friday
after opening Tuesday. “This is starting to shape up,” Sabal Trail’s Andrea Grover said. “You have come a long way since the last time we were here.” Collari and chamber members have been doing a lot of the work themselves from sanding the concrete floor to painting to reclaiming and rehabbing furniture to save money. The center already has tenants – Wisepoint is one of them. Wisepoint’s Jeff Kirk says his company was looking at moving to Auburn because See DONATION • Page 8
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department investigators have arrested a man they believe played a role in the torching of a Dadeville area nightspot last month. Caldwell Colonel Tom’s Tavern at 10207 County Road 34 near Dadeville was heavily damaged in a fire that occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 14. Law enforcement and fire personnel arrived on the scene at about 3:55 a.m. Jonathan Kurtis Caldwell, 19, of North Oak Street in Dadeville was arrested on Friday in connection with the fire. According to Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, Caldwell was a charged with second-degree arson, third-degree burglary and third-degree theft. Caldwell was booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail and bond was set at $40,000. The arrest after a month-long investigation into the club fire that caused extensive damage. The interior of the building, which featured walls that were largely plywood, was gutted by See ARREST • Page 3
Alex City Man authors self-help book on depression and PTSD By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
An Alexander City native has used his personal battles with post traumatic stress and depression and his background in nuclear power engineering to author a step-by-step, self-help book for others struggling with similar issues. Christopher Bishop, 38, authored “Out of the Depths I Cried” with the inspiration from his experiences. As an engineer, he said he wanted a process to follow, steps and guides – which is why he wrote the book in four parts detailing his experience along the way. But Bishop said it was
not easy. “It was difficult because I was having to live the research whenever I was trying to learn how to manage my own depression,” said Bishop. Bishop said he formulated his own process in writing the book. “It’s a self-help book really, that’s what it is designed for,” Bishop said. “It was to solidify what I had learned about depression and realized maybe others would be able to benefit as well.” Among what Bishop called the “tools” he developed in finding his way through his turbulent period, was prayer. He said prayer along with
meditation were integral tools in dealing with his depression and PTSD. Bishop said he is a Christian, so there are Christian references throughout the book. “Anybody who goes into it with an open mind will find help,” Bishop Bishop lived in the area until he was 18, joined the military and then began his engineering career with the Navy Nuclear Program, retiring as a MM1 Machinist Mate First Class. Later he said worked as a quality assurance manager for a nuclear laboratory that manufactured nuclear cores See BOOK • Page 3
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LaDarrell ‘Bo’ Hart
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Funeral service for Mr. LaDarrell ‘Bo’ L. Hart 27 of Alexander City, AL Wednesday, January 25, 2017; 1 p.m., Great Bethel Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL. Armour’s Memorial Services in charge.
Police Briefs Alexander City Police Department January 20
• Clarence George, 55, of Birmingham was arrested for using false identification to obstruct justice. • Harassing communications was reported on Highway 22. • Using false identification to obstruct justice was reported on Highway 280.
January 19
• Domestic violence was reported on Barrett Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Willow Drive. • Harassing communications was reported on J Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Willow Drive.
January 18
Funeral service for Ms. Catherine Olivia Holley, Saturday, January 21, at 1:00 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home Staff.
was reported on Holman Street. • Harassment was reported on Washington Street. • Criminal littering was reported on Hillabee Street. • Burglary was reported on Carolyn Road. • Possession of marijuana was reported on J Street. • Burglary was reported on Highway 280. • Theft and criminal mischief was reported on 9th Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported on 15th Place. • Domestic violence was reported on Dadeville Road.
January 17
• Rodriquez Deshun Finney, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Ronnie Gene Sinclair, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Dogs running at large
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• Santana Sherrell Dowdell, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for cruelty to a dog or cat. • James Darren Welcher, 49, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for public intoxication. • Angela Faye Hawkins, 51, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of theft, criminal trespassing and public intoxication. • Menacing was reported on Montezuma Drive.
DEAR ABBY: I have known “Kathy” for 13 years. Her parents moved up the street from us when we were both 2. I don’t remember much when we were younger, but everyone says we had some good times. We are now 15 and in our first year of high school. My problem is, Kathy has changed. She started going to the same school I did in eighth grade after having some problems with bullying. The new school didn’t help much. She started hanging out with people who weren’t good influences, and her attitude started changing. Then we started high school, and now she acts like she’s above me. I’m a polite, quiet and religious person. Kathy swears a lot and doesn’t treat me like a friend anymore. Our families are close, and I feel stuck. If our situations were different, I would have never ended up being friends with her. What should I do? -- SOME GOOD TIMES DEAR SOME GOOD TIMES: Tell your parents how
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you feel about Kathy and why. Friendships don’t always last forever. As time goes by, sometimes people grow apart. If Kathy is unkind to you, you shouldn’t be forced to be around her. Because your parents and hers are close, they can socialize as adults, with no offspring involved. DEAR ABBY: My husband lacks sympathy. When people die, he has the attitude of, “Oh well, people die.” I thought he would change once someone close to him died, but his father died a few months ago, and although he shed some tears, he refused to eulogize him at the funeral and is back to his old attitude. His mother is the same way.
Recently, my grown son phoned me in the middle of the night to let me know that his best friend’s dad had died. He was very upset and needed to talk. My husband was annoyed that he woke us about someone we didn’t even know, and went on to say how ridiculous it was that my son was so upset. I told him that, as a mom, I will talk my son through any problem, whether he agrees with it or not. He just grumbled and went back to sleep. This is still bothering me. I wonder how my husband will act toward my children if I die first. I worry that he will say “suck it up and stop crying” when they need him the most. I don’t think this is worth ending a 30-year marriage over, but it makes me angry that he is so unsympathetic. Any ideas on how I should handle this? -- FULL OF FEELING IN ARIZONA DEAR FULL: Yes. Outlive him. DEAR ABBY: I have been a
longtime reader and recently I have been reading the archives and find it funny that most requests for advice are relevant even in this day and age. My question is, now that we have caller ID and cellphones, do you still say “hello” when you answer a call? The greeting seems false since you know exactly who is calling you. It could be because I am in my 40s and didn’t grow up with cellphones. -- AIMEE IN SAN ANTONIO DEAR AIMEE: The customary greeting is still to say hello. However, because we now have caller ID, which gives us the advantage of knowing who the caller is, many people answer their phones by addressing the person by name (i.e., “Hello, Aimee!”). Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mrs. Doris Davis 1928 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Doris Davis, 88, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church. Rev. Charlie Horton and Rev. Terry Harris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Jackson’s Gap Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on October 7, 1928 in Alexander City, Alabama to Arlin Jackson Milam and
Mrs. Glenda Lee Thornton 1944 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Glenda Lee Thornton, 72, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 3:00 pmat the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Cummings and Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Rocky Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Thornton passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her
Grace Lillian Still Milam. She was an active member of Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church. Family was first and foremost in her life. She loved to fish, flower garden, and cook for her family. She worked for many years in the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in the Tax Collector’s office and the Probate Judge’s office. Mrs. Davis also drove a school bus for the Dadeville schools for 18 years. She always enjoyed decorating for Christmas. She was a big Auburn fan. Mrs. Davis always considered the B.D. “Red” Heard family as her extended family. She is survived by her daughter, Wylone (Bobby) Brewer of Alexander City; sons, Larry Davis (Jennifer) and Creath Davis (Sharyn Marshall) both of Jacksons Gap, Byron Davis (Doris)
of Alexander City, and Kevin Davis (Cindy Homan) of Lafayette; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; sister, Cheryl Harris (Terry) of Clanton; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Vinson Davis; her parents; and brother, Arlin Rennie Milam. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church, 23 E Church St., Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
residence. She was born on August 16, 1944 in Alexander City, Alabama to Dewey Leon Lauderdale and Barcie Lee Gamble Lauderdale. She was an active member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Glenda loved people and called everyone “Hun”. Her life was spent as a caregiver for her family and friends. She enjoyed trips to WalMart just to visit. She worked for over 30 years at Russell Corp as a line waitress and quality control inspector. Mrs. Glenda always had a smile and a unique laugh. She is survived by her daughter, Heather T. Turner of Alexander City;
grandchildren, Kayla Seats, Shauna Johnston, and Lane Freeman; nieces, Diane Nolen and Tammy Thornton; and nephews, Leon Nolen (Judy), Jeff Nolen (Penny), and Edward Thornton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl "Pete" Thornton; daughter, Carla Lee Johnston; and sister, Jessie Pearl Nolen. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
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• Domestic violence was reported on Dadeville Road. • Identity theft was reported on Hillabee Street. • Possession of forged check was reported on Hillabee Street. • Public intoxication was reported on K Street. • Theft was reported on Joseph Street.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department January 19
• A resident of Madwind Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for domestic violence harassment. • A resident of Goldville Road in Daviston filed a report for theft of property.
January 18
• Gary Bodrick of Prattville was arrested on an outstanding probation violation warrant. • Recardo Giddens of Lafayette was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant. • A resident of Highway 63 North filed a report for theft of a utility trailer.
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population of 828 people. The two towns are also of similar physical size with New Site being 9.8 square miles and Jackson’s Gap 8.4 miles. Where things appear skewed is in Jackson’s Gap Jacksons Gap issued 100 traffic citations in the month of December. According to Mayor Jeff Walker said the town has three full-time officers and two part-time officers. In December two officers in Jacksons Gap accounted for 84 tickets. While one other officer wrote 11 citations and Police Chief B.C. Cooper wrote five. Jacksons Gap Mayor says the tickets written by the Jacksons Gap Police Department are warranted. “I review 50 tickets personally,” Walker said. “Out of those, only three were under 80 and those were 78 and 79. Out those tickets 37 were between 80 and 90. We had three tickets from 90 to 100. We had one ticket at 132 mph. And we had two tickets that were 45 in a 25…I don’t know about other towns but 15 miles over the speed limit is excessive and should be ticketed.” For comparison, New Site wrote a total of 26 citations all of 2016. The biggest difference between Jackson’s Gap and New Site is Jacksons Gap has a little over three miles of Highway 280. Alexander City and Dadeville both have more than four miles of the four-lane highway. New Site has state highways 22 and 49. The Outlook also took a look at municipal court revenues, which is mainly from traffic tickets and total budget for the same towns for 2016. Jacksons Gap took in $147,858.37 through
municipal court. The entire town’s revenue was $442,000 with courts generating 33.45 percent of the town’s revenue. Dadeville took in $73,723.63 with a total town budget of $2,603,800, a total of 2.83 percent of Dadeville’s revenue. New Site has no municipal court as the district court handles their traffic citations. New Site receives about $18 per citation with the rest going to district court and the state. Posted in the Jacksons Gap Town Hall is a list of costs for traffic citations – almost all are above $200. Alexander City took in about $200,000 in traffic related fees for 2016. On a budget of about $47 million, that means traffic related fees and fines make up just .4 percent of the city’s budget. The other difference is in what municipalities Cliff Williams / The Outlook charge for speeding. A Jacksons Gap Police Officer watches traffic in the median of Alexander City charges $175 for fine and court Highway 280 Friday afternoon. cost for a speeding ticket, district court charges $183 but that does not include court costs. cent. In Alabama, it appears there is no regulation Governing conducted a study in the state that governs what the maximum percentage of a of Missouri and found in general, traffic fines town’s revenue came come from traffic citations. tend to account for a larger share of revenue in There is a law that restricts who can patrol the smaller communities. State law, however, prohibstate’s interstates. its Missouri municipalities from collecting more “We have not found an opinion on the matter,” than 35 percent of operating revenues from traffic Mike Lewis with the Alabama Attorney General’s fines and court costs, requiring excess money be office said Friday. “It does not appear that we have turned over to the state Department of Revenue for weighed in on the situation.” schools. According to consumer watch dog group What is noteworthy is that Alabama Law Governing, 17 states have laws that prohibit Enforcement Agency’s State Troopers are charged municipalities from having a budget rely on more with patrolling state and U.S. Highways in than 35 percent coming from court fines and costs Alabama. and seven of those half have a threshold of 25 per-
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the flames. No official estimate was given on the amount of damage, but from the outside looking in equipment, fixtures, seating and appliances appeared to be charred as a result of the fire. The building is located less than a mile from the Paces Point Volunteer Fire Department headquarters and the flames were knocked down before the exterior walls were totally destroyed. As officials investigated the fire later the day it occurred, Alabama State Fire Marshal Scott Pilgreen confirmed that the fire was deliberately set and was being investigated as arson. Abbett thanked other agencies for their help and said that the investigation is still active. “The Sheriff’s Department Investigative Unit, Alabama Fire Marshal Office and Dadeville Police Department are to be commended for their efforts during the investigation,” Abbett said. “The investigation is continuing with an additional arrest forthcoming.” News of the arrest and more to come was welcomed news by business owner Tom McElroy.
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for power plants aboard Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. Bishop said it was his job to make sure all of the “I’s were dotted and T’s crossed” before the cores made it to the military vessels. He said it was a job full of responsibility and stress, however it was not the source of his fight with depression. Bishop said he felt after looking back he had always had symptoms of depression. In his teenage years, the tragedy of his brother’s suicide deeply affected him. He said he felt it was the source of his PTSD. But he said he would not have found answers had he not been entered into an intense psychiatric treatment regimen involving multiple hospitalizations and therapy. He said he scoured books on the topics his doctors were guiding him through, but with little result. Though he currently lives in Pittsburgh, he said he still feels fondly about his childhood home. “I love going back there to visit family and friends,” Bishop said.
“Those little SOB’s about ruined me,” McElroy said. “They stole $7,000 in cash, $6,000 in liquor and then thought they needed to burn the place down and destroy everything. Obviously, I’m not the smartest person in the world and didn’t have any insurance. But I’m thankful that they tracked them down and I hope they rot in jail. “I own the property and building, but the one they really hurt is Miss Lou (Lorene Bess). She is revered in this county and that’s who they hurt. She’s 74 years old and this was her retirement. This will mean that she may have to work another 10 years just to keep her head above water. It just makes me sick and I hope they get what they deserve.” The club was a popular hangout that often features live music. Colonel Tom’s is typically open serving alcohol from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. McElroy thanked investigators Michael Temple and Bill Hough for their aggressive approach in the case. “They were on it and they stayed on it,” McElroy said. “I can’t thank them enough.”
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resident Donald Trump took the oath of office Friday with the pomp and pageantry that comes with the change of power in our nation. There were some touching moments and some that were not exactly America at its finest as protestors went beyond a peaceful display of displeasure. Trump becomes one of only a few political novices ever to move into the White House and the first since 1953, when former Gen. Dwight Eisenhower was sworn in. While his poorly thought out tweets and words that escape his mouth with little thought and research have and will cause him and the country some embarrassment, he is the nation’s president. Despite what you think of Trump or how you voted in November, don’t we all want the best for our nation? As Americans, we should wish him well in the complex task of growing the economy and improving national security. Obviously, his supporters are behind him, but so should the millions who haven’t quite come to grips with his victory. He is the president and, in the interests of the country, he should have the best wishes of its people. While we don’t know if construction will begin today on a wall guarding the country against Mexico or if every American who is unemployed will have a job Monday, we do know that the job of leading the United States is much easier if we keep an open mind and a positive attitude. Hopefully, someone will convince Trump to give his Twitter finger a rest and make sure he counts to 10 and thinks before he speaks. It might be a good idea if he “unfriends” Putin as well. His rise to the nation’s highest office is proof that he is a smart man, even if he selected a WWE exec to serve in his cabinet and said demeaning things about women while riding with a reporter. Our hope is that America prospers, remains safe and becomes unified. Let’s all give the new president a chance and see if he can make that happen.
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echnology has changed our business. We have better equipment and are able to capture electronic, digital images and have them in place in minutes, without having to develop film and print pictures. We have access to the Internet and can get breaking news out to the masses in a matter of seconds. As you have seen with our coverage of city council meetings and breaking news like this week’s senseless killing of LaDarrell Lamar Hart, we can get details out live through social media. We try to be sensitive with the power that comes with this technology and make sure that we aware that images and information could be hurtful, especially to loved ones who are unaware of the events we report. I can assure you, nothing we publish is done without thought. Do we make mistakes? Yes. But rarely do we ever mistake something that is private for something that is public. That is the cornerstone of our ethical standard. But that’s hard to explain to someone who is on the other side of a story. On the day that we published the police reports and a full 11 minutes after they names of those arrested were posted on our webpage and referenced from our Facebook page, there was a knock on our office front door a half hour before we opened for business. I went to see if I could help the young lady. “Why did you have to put my name on Facebook,” she said. “I’m not sure what you mean. What story were you mentioned in?” I asked. “It was the people who were arrested,” she said. “You wrote ‘Who’s been busted’ and put it on the Internet and social media.
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That’s tacky. Why do you have to do that.” “Were you actually arrested?” I asked. “Is that not accurate.” “Yes, but it wasn’t a big deal,” she said. “You don’t know the whole story.” I know this conversation is riveting, but I will cut to the chase. Nothing I was going to say was going to matter. She was convinced that we had invaded her privacy by publishing information that is public information, provided by public servants who are paid with taxpayer dollars. “Well can’t you just leave my name out?” she asked with tears coming down her face. The truth is we have to do all or none. Out of fairness, we have to do all or nothing. The owner of this newspaper even published his son’s name on the front page of this newspaper when he was arrested several years ago. That was far from the only issue that people who had had a brush with the law had with me this week. I heard a scanner call Friday about a fight in an alley adjacent Alexander City City Hall. I jumped in the truck with a camera in hand and went to see what had happened. Let’s face it, we have a track record with fights at city hall, just saying. When I arrived, a young man was being tended to by fire medics and being placed in handcuffs. It seems that the man and his twin brother picked the alley in the middle of downtown Alexander City to get into a scrap on their birthday. Yes, twin brothers in a fight in public on their birthday. I began to take pictures
and the young man yelled across the parking lot, “You are invading my privacy.” I wanted to yell back, but unlike our new president, I resisted. The truth is that there is no assumption of privacy in a public place. City Hall and the adjoining property is owned by the people. The right-of-way along roads is public as well. If anything or anyone can be seen with the naked eye or the lens of a camera from a public place, then it too is public. Then there was this. “What were you thinking putting my address in the paper? Did you even think that it would put me in danger.” We do think. It was part of the police report and the release that we were given on the arrest of a suspect in a highly publicized crime. We didn’t use the house number and just used the street name. We do it the same way in every crime we report. I know my answers mean little to people who feel that they have been wronged. I understand better than most of you know. As a person who has seen his name, address and mug shot published in a newspaper for being arrested, I know how it feels. It’s embarrassing and in today’s electronic world where your digital footprint, which includes that stupid thing you did, follows you forever. As Outlook Publisher Steve Baker explained to the young lady who didn’t want her name in the arrest reports online, there is a simple solution. “There’s a way that you can make sure your name isn’t published in the paper or put on social media for being arrested,” Baker told her. “Don’t get arrested. Pretty simple.” Sneed is the editor of The Outlook.
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Dear Editor, I would like to send out a big shout out to Mr. John Thompson who spearheaded the Cleanup Day for our city on Jan. 7. He has a heart felt desire to ensure that our city and surrounding areas stay clean. Mr. Thompson is very sincere about this. Thanks to all who pitched in to help when the time comes
for Cleanup Days like this. When people visit cities, cleanliness makes a big statement. It let’s visitors see that we care about and take pride in our townships. Caution and a word of wisdom to those of you who throw trash out windows into the streets or walk down pathways not caring, trashing areas. Be considerate and stop! Please
help keep our areas clean. Special thanks goes out to our sanitation crews who stop at residential areas weekly to pick up piles of nasty, smelly and piles of junk where citizens have thrown in garbage bins. Blessings, Teresa Harrell Moten Alexander City
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at Beulah Baptist Church, 5891 Lovelady Road, Dadeville, AL. Troy Turner, Editor of Opelika-Auburn News will be the speaker. There is no admission and the pub-
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Robert Holdren of Goodwater photographed this Carolina Wren in his yard recently. According to Holdren, this Carolina Wren is special in that it has a white head. All the others that Holdren has seen are gray like the rest of this bird. information call 256-369-3003. January 23 February 7 HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The first meeting in 2017 of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall Street Church of God. New officers will propose and explain procedures and possible events for the association to sponsor. News from churches will be shared. There will be time for intercessory prayer. All Christian minister are invited. For more information contact Tony Harris at 256794-2969, vice president Rick Levell at 256-234-3180 or interim secretary Bill Middlebrooks at 256-234-3371.
January 28
PASTORS MEETING: Take the City Lake Martin is providing a meal to all local pastors, ministry leaders and city leaders Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the cabin in the Sportsplex. For more information call 256-307-8099. BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 . Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
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YOUTH NIGHT: Sandy Creek Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting Youth Night Jan. 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be programs for children of all ages and refreshments will be served.
January 30
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Dr. Paul Harris will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their monthly luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
February 4
MICHAEL TWITTY: The Mellow Valley High School Alumni and Friends Association is Michael Twitty, son of Conway Twitty, Sat. Feb. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. along with Kevin Moon and Dianne Sherril. General admission tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Kowaliga Country, Hill’s Auto in Linveville, Costley’s Store in Mellow Valley or by calling 256-749-3568.
February 5
PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 8th pastor’s anniversary of Rev. and Sister Melvin C. Kelley, Jr. Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Guest Minister is Rev. Cameron R. Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell.
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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Bill Deutsch will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
USHER MEETING: Early Rose is District Center is hosting a district usher meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
February 11
MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Rehearsals will take place Friday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Little Lambs and Ivy Day School or by emailing Sherri Williams at misswinterpageant@gmail.com. There will be a Baby Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Elite Miss and Miss Winter Princess. TRASH WALK: The February PATH Trash Walk will meet at Dirt Road Gourmet located on Highway 229 near Martin Dam on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. Volunteers can arrive as early as 8 a.m. and enjoy coffee and a sampling of sausage & grits provided by Dirt Road Gourmet owners Jackie & Reuben Thornton. At the conclusion of the walk the volunteers will drop filled bags of trash at Dirt Road Gourmet and enjoy a cookout hosted by the Thornton’s. This annual event has become one of the most successful area cleanups each year with as many as 50 volunteers participating. For additional information contact John Thompson at lmra@lmra.info.
February 13
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frances Robb will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
February 18
CLAY CLASSIC: The Ronald E Koon Sporting Clay Classic is in its 11th year of providing a fun filled day for avid shooters to help support our local Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. The event will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Club in Montgomery, Alabama starting at9 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2017. Team of four is $600. Team of two is $300 and a one-man team $100. Lunch, shells, goodie bags and door prizes given to each participant Call 256-234-4757 to sign up today or email bgcreynolds@gmail.com NORRIS HOLLEY AND EDWARDS FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards family will be Feb. 18 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bud Porch Building. Bring a dish.
February 19
LAKE WATCH ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Watch of Lake Martin Annual Meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the StillWaters Residential Association Building. Along with a business meeting, Jimmy Lanier, founder of CRATA will be the guest speaker.
February 20
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Daphne Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
February 24-26
COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. at the Sylacauga High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more
February 27
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Katie Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
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COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “The Miracle Worker” April 21 at 6:30 p.m., April 22 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., April 23 at 2 p.m., April 28 at 6:30 p.m. April 29 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2. p.m. at the B.B. Comer High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call 256-369-3003.
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Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-5800343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk.
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Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991
Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
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Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834
Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
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First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081 Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421
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Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
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Public Meetings
Downtown decorative signals being installed
n 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. n 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.
Contractors continued to work along Broad Street in downtown Alexander City on Friday. The work shown here is on the installation of new decorative traffic signals and poles. The poles are dark in color to match the downtown light poles. The signals are similar to those installed in downtown Auburn and Opelika and are designed to keep a more uniform look throughout the downtown area. The work is part of the overall Broad Street Streetscape Project that is being paid for by Transportation Alternative Program funds received from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). The project will total more than a half million dollars when complete.
n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. n Coosa County Commission 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. n 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 Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.
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n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.
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River of Life to hold building dedication Sunday a long time coming, but we are excited to finally to have this day here.” River of Life Worship Center will The Church has about 90 people hold a special ceremony Sunday, who worship with them regularly. Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. to dedicate the Sunday’s celebration will feature a church’s new building at 1715 meal after the service so feel free to Tallapoosa Street in Alexander City. bring a dish of some kind. The new building has been a The guest speaker will be David dream of the congregation for Strayhan who is the Alabama almost a decade. Assembly of God Men’s and “We purchased the land in 2004 Missions Director. and worked towards this day since A special offering will be that time,” said River of Life pastor collected to help the church finish Rev. Michael Waldrop. We actually the front design of the church. purchased the material for the First Assembly started in a small building in 2013 and then started building on Hillabee Street and construction last year. It has been through the leadership of Pastor By MITCH SNEED Editor
Ken Rickles moved next door into a larger facility also located on Hillabee Street. The name of the church was changed to River of Life Worship Center around 2004 after Waldrop became pastor. River of Life is part of the Assembly of God fellowship statewide and nationwide. “We would love to have everyone come out and celebrate this milestone with us,” Waldrop said. “For us, this is a sign of growth and our dedication to spreading the Mitch Sneed / The Outlook word of God. We are excited about River of Life Church will dedicate its new building off Highway 22 what the future holds for River of North, 1715 Tallapoosa Street, in Alexander City with a special Life.” ceremony Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
County’s jobless Arrest rate up slightly in December STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Tallapoosa County’s unemployment rate rose slightly in December to 5.5 percent. Even thought it was up from November’s 5.2 percent, the local jobless rate was down from the 5.7 percent that was posted in Tallapoosa County in Dec. 2015. Tallapoosa County’s jobless numbers mirrored statewide trends in statistics released Friday by the office of Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington. Statewide stats show that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 6.2 percent, up from November’s revised rate of 5.9 percent, and below December 2015’s rate of 6.3 percent. There were 17,794 people employed and the total workforce was listed at 18,838 in the county. By comparison, December’s statewide rate represents 136,409 unemployed persons, compared to 128,651 in November and 134,403 in December 2015. 2,066,842 people were employed in December, up from 2,066,012 in November and 2,011,475 in December 2015. “Our unemployment rate rose in December because the labor force grew by nearly 9,000 in one month,” said Washington. “This represents the largest labor force Alabama has seen in more than five years and indicates confidence in the job market. We also surpassed last month’s employment numbers, making December the month to beat. More people were working in December than at any time during 2016! We actually haven’t seen this many people working since April 2008.” 2,203,251 people were counted in December’s labor force, up 8,588 from the number recorded in November. The last time the labor force measured 2,203,251 or more was in May 2011, when it measured 2,204,321. “As far as wage and salary employment goes, we continue to experience record numbers,” said Washington. “The economy supported the second highest number of jobs for the entire year, and this December marks our third best December over the past 12 years.” Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 18,600, with gains in the manufacturing sector (+8,300), the government sector (+6,600), and the financial activities sector (+4,200), among others. December’s wage and salary employment measured 1,983,600, which was lower than only November’s count of 1,991,000 for all of 2016. “Manufacturing is leading our job growth for 2016,” Washington said. “Manufacturing employment is at its highest level since December 2008. With wages averaging around $20 per hour, these are jobs that are certainly bolstering our economy.” Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 4.3 percent, Elmore County at 4.8 percent, and Cullman County at 4.9 percent. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Wilcox County at 15.6 percent, Clarke County at 11.1 percent and Green and Perry Counties at 10.5 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 3.7 percent, Homewood at 3.8 percent, and Hoover at 4.1 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Selma at 10.0 percent, Prichard at 9.9 percent, and Bessemer at 9.8 percent.
inside the facility. “At this point there isn’t a lot of information that we can release, but obviously this is a positive step in what has been a long couple of days for all of our people,” Turner said. “These guys really went above and beyond, with virtually no rest to get to this point. I am very proud of their work.” The arrest is a development in a case that touched a nerve in Alexander City. Hart, a well-known resident who served as a co-manager at Wal-mart, was found shot to death when his roommate came home from work at about 5 a.m. and made the discovery. Investigators responded to the home at 1522 Third Street in Alexander City and found Hart dead, having suffered what police called “two apparent gunshot wounds.” Turner said over the last two days investigators developed a timeline and interviewed more than two dozen people, some that led them to other people who were able to share pieces of information. It was found that Hart had invited people to his home to play cards and that another message on social media showed that as of 3 a.m. he was still alive. Turner confirmed previously that property was taken from the home. A cellphone, a television and the victim’s car were among the items that were missing. Hart’s vehicle was later found on the Northside in Alexander City. Turner said the vehicle was a source of some of the leads they received over the last two days.
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Edward Rashun Thomas is led into the Alexander City Police Department Friday night. Thomas will likely face a capital murder charge in the death of LaDarell Hart.
The entire department worked on the case, many locating people who may have information with others gathering evidence and checking with sources. Turner said it does appear that robbery was the motive. “Robbery appears to be the motive,” Turner said. “To be capital murder, there has to be an underlying crime and that appears to be robbery in this case. I’m sure we will have more in the days to come. We are still interviewing both suspects and probably will be doing that into the morning hours.” While Turner couldn’t say how the
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suspects may have been connected with the victim, Ponds was a Facebook friend of Hart’s and says that he is a student at Auburn, where Hart was employed. Funeral arrangements were announced Friday for Hart by Armour’s Funeral Home. A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, January 25 at 1 p.m. at Great Bethel Baptist Church in Alexander City. A Go Fund Me page has been established to help the family with the unexpected expenses that are to come. To donate go to https://www.gofundme. com/in-fond-memory-of-ladarrell-hart.
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Sabal Trail Pipeline representatives, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, Mark Tuggle and Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors, above, pose for a photograph Friday as Sabal Trail makes a donation to the Lake Martin Innovation Center. Below, Ed Collari gives a tour of “The Bullpen.”
of the lack of fast internet for the technology company. “We just did not have the bandwidth where we were,” Kirk told the group. “We were looking at a moving to Auburn but with the fiber here we were able to stay.” Collari says that is just one of the many features of the center. “We wanted the same resources here for out businesses or potential businesses that they can find in Auburn, Birmingham and Atlanta. We wanted state of the art.” The Lake Martin Innovation Center offers offices and space for businesses but it also offers what Collari calls “The Bullpen,” a large space with tables and chairs that can host training sessions or the individual business person who works remotely. “For those business people we have space where they can meet a client,” Collari said. “We also have conference rooms. They have video conferencing and networking.”
Grover explains why Sabal Trail is making a $164,803 donation to the center. “We have a community giving program,” Grover said. “We recognize that we are new to a lot of people and that this is a good introduction for us into the community. We are pleased with the patience of everyone as work has happened. But at the end of the day we will
have people living and working here.” She says the Lake Martin Innovation Center should help Alexander City and the area recruit and retain businesses just like Wisepoint. “He is able to stay in the community,” Grover said. “That helps us out, that helps out y’all. It helps Alexander City stay alive and help develop the economy.”
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You could be overwhelmed by everything that a loved one wants to do. Get ready for a hectic pace if you decide to comply. Goodwill is likely to grow between you, and your energy levels will soar. Enjoy the unfettered time together. Tonight: Continue the relaxing theme. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Others might be more dominant than you are comfortable with. Know that this moment is just a passing one in time. You don’t need to do anything; you can just suggest an adjustment to plans that suits you more. Tonight: Get together with friends, perhaps at your place. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You understand that you have limited energy and you can’t always push as hard as you might like to. Enjoy the here and now. Slow down, and appreciate each moment. Someone you care a lot about could be pushy. Know when to say “enough.” Tonight: Make it luxurious. CANCER (June 21-July 22) A close loved one could change his or her idea of what he or she would like to do. Make it your pleasure to accommodate this person, and go with the moment. Your caring comes through in your easiness and willingness to adjust. Tonight: Add some spice and mischief. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You will want to slow down the pace. You might feel as if someone would like you to do more, as he or she puts in his or her two cents about more active plans. Embrace the role of the happily homebound Lion who enjoys some downtime. Tonight: Be a couch potato. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’ll witness changes in a loved one who seems more Åexible than in the past. Keep your mood light and easy. Refuse to get caught in an uncomfortable conversation. Give only what you want for now. Schedule talks in a few days. Tonight: Be spontaneous.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Be aware of the need to maintain a strict budget. Brainstorm with a loved one about how to keep the budget down when making plans. You could be surprised by the ideas that pop up. You might Änd that you enjoy yourself even more than you thought possible. Tonight: All smiles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You could decide to adjust your plans. You might feel as if anything is possible at the moment. Go for what seems impossible but what you would like to have or experience. Be open to a creative idea that comes from a child or friend. Tonight: Let the good times roll. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Get some extra R and R. Reach out to a Leo for a better sense of direction when making plans. Though you might enjoy socializing, you’ll need to schedule some much-needed private time. Know that you don’t need to isolate yourself. Tonight: Order a favorite cuisine. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might want to move in a new direction. Sometimes, it is better not to make plans too early; you never know how you will feel days later. Freeing yourself up in this way will make you happier. A sibling or neighbor will reach out to you. Tonight: Be adventurous. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Make time for an older relative or friend. You might feel weighed down by everything you need to do. However, by the end of the day, you will feel good about all of the tasks you have completed. Avoid a Änancial disagreement with a family member. Tonight: All eyes turn to you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You have an allure that appears to have blossomed. Someone can’t seem to stay away from you. Don’t be coy when trying to make plans to visit with someone at a distance, as he or she is unlikely to understand your message. Tonight: Go where there is great music!
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Dominos anyone? “I had problems beating Johnny (Howard Spivey) when I started playing. He started calling me Rookie and it has stuck ever since. But I do win more than I lose. — Rev. Clifford
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“Friends – There is no such thing as friends at the table. There can be some cheating going on at times. But when we push away, we are all the best of friends.”
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Almost every Thursday, a group has been gathering at the Cooper Recreation Center in Alexander City to play dominoes. It is a small but loyal club with players checking up on each other. They may be friends but when they roll up to the table the gloves come off to out play each other. Top, Alexander City Council Member Bobby Tapley makes a play as Johnny Howard Spivey, Jerome Russell and Burnetta Hawkins look on. Above, Rev. Clifford Spradley takes a look at his bones. Above right, Paula Washington reacts to being blocked by Spradley.
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Weekend Edition, January 21-22, 2017
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
BRHS varsity girls struggle, Youth ball varsity boys get win at Opelika umpiring training set for February
By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Benjamin Russell varsity girls had an unsuccessful road trip Thursday as the Lady Wildcats fell to Opelika 61-31. This is the third time the Benjamin Russell varsity girls faced off with Opelika and the third time the Lady Wildcats fell to the Lady Bulldogs. Despite the loss, Benjamin Russell sophomore LaHope Westbrooks led the Lady Wildcats in scoring with 13 points. The loss brings the Lady Wildcats’ season record to 9-7 overall and 1-3 in the region. The Benjamin Russell varsity boys had a much better night Thursday as the Wildcats defeated Opelika 59-54. This was the second time the Wildcats matched up with the Bulldogs. Thursday’s win was redemption time for the BRHS varsity boys, who lost at home to the Bulldogs earlier this month. Thursday’s win bumps the Wildcats’ season record to 6-10 overall and 2-1 in the region. Benjamin Russell next heads to Montgomery Monday to take on Jeff Davis. Varsity girls play at 5:30 p.m. while varsity boys tip off at 7 p.m. The Wildcats’ next home game is Saturday, Jan. 28, against Dadeville. The varsity girls begin at 1:30 p.m., while the varsity boys play at 3 p.m.
By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Horseshoe Bend gets swept at Tri-County Tournament
The Horseshoe Bend varsity boys had a not so hot time at Clay Central’s TriCounty Tournament Thursday as the Generals fell to Cleburne County by a score of 69-57. In spite of the loss, Horseshoe Bend varsity boys head coach Chad Kison was happy with his team’s performance. “We played hard and led the game until middle of the fourth,” he said. “We got tired and had a few turnovers that led to easy points for the other team.” Despite the loss, Horseshoe Bend senior Tyus Ford led the Generals in scoring with 30 points, 23 of which were in the first half. He had help from junior Nalijah Heard with 15 points. “(Junior) Trace Meadows also played very solid defense, making six steals and 10 defensive rebounds,” Kison said. The loss drops the Generals’ season record to 5-8 overall and 1-4 in the region. The Horseshoe Bend varsity girls also had a disappointing night Thursday as the Lady Generals lost to Ranburne in the tournament by a score of 56-45. Despite the loss, Horseshoe Bend varsity girls basketball head coach Erica Meigs believes her team showed improvement over previous performances. “We played better and hustled a little more,” she said. In spite of the loss, Horseshoe Bend senior guard Zakkiah Lyons led the Lady Generals in scoring with 30 points. The loss drops the Horseshoe Bend varsity girls’ season record to 8-7 overall
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In the Lady Wildcats’ home game against Auburn earlier this month, Benjamin Russell junior Shay Johnson works her way toward the basket.
and 1-3 in the region. The Generals next host B.B. Comer on Monday. Varsity girls tip off at 6 p.m. while varsity boys start at 7:30 p.m.
Dadeville varsity girls’ season record to 6-9 overall and 5-4 in the region. The Dadeville varsity boys didn’t fare as well as their female counterparts Thursday as the Tigers lost to Alabama Christian Academy 57-43. Dadeville varsity girls The loss drops the Tigers’ triumph while varsity boys season record to 5-9 overall fall at ACA and 4-4 in the region. The Dadeville varsity Dadeville’s next home girls had a fruitful road trip game is today when the Thursday as the Lady Tigers Tigers host Central Coosa. won over Alabama Christian Academy by a score of 43-38. Varsity girls play at 5:30 p.m. while the varsity boys tip off According to Dadeville at 7 p.m. varsity girls basketball head coach Pam Holloway, the Rebels get swept on triumph boiled down to home court by Lanett teamwork. The Reeltown varsity boys “Everyone did not score suffered disappointment at or make contributions but home Thursday as the Rebels they all contributed in lost to region foe Lanett by a helping to make it a better score of 76-41. team effort and team win,” According to Reeltown she said. “I was proud of varsity boys basketball head their improvement in many coach Jonathan Gardner, the different aspects, and I look game was within reach by forward to seeing more halftime. growth from the team that “We played really well in showed up to play ACA. “They were also relentless the first two quarters,” he said. “We went in at the half in their hustle and effort only down by 13.” throughout the game,” However, in the second Holloway added. Still, the Lady Tigers coach half, the Rebels lost the chance of a win. believes there’s continued “In the third quarter we room for her team to improve. came out slow and dug a “We have to limit our bigger hole four ourselves number of turnovers and do and couldn’t get out of it,” a better job at the free-throw Gardner said. line,” Holloway said. Still, the Rebels lost to a Leading the Lady Tigers top-notch team. in the win was junior guard “They are the defending 2A Quanesha Presley with 27 state champion,” Gardner said points, 14 rebounds and 10 of Lanett. steals. She had help from Even without a win junior center Ranika Cox, Thursday, Gardner is pleased who had eight points and 10 with the Rebels’ performance rebounds. on the home court. The win brings the
“Overall, I’m really proud of the team and how they got after them all night,” he said. Despite the loss, Reeltown senior Cole Flurry led the Rebels in scoring with 13 points. The loss brings the Reeltown varsity boys’ season record to 1-11 overall and 0-5 in the region. The Lady Rebels also had a disappointing night on the home hardwood as the Reeltown varsity girls lost to Lanett 61-42, their 10th straight loss of the season. In spite of the loss, Reeltown varsity girls head coach Will Solomon saw improvement from his team Thursday. “This was our best effort this season,” he said. “Our players are beginning to understand their roles. We are focused and improving daily. “I have believed in these young ladies from day one,” Solomon added. “They have not let their record distract them. I am proud of the way they continue to compete and challenge themselves to improve.” Despite the loss, Reeltown sophomore Mikaya Jones led the Lady Rebels in scoring with 11 points. She had help from freshman Diyanna Newton and junior Marsheka Shaw, who had nine points each. The loss drops the Lady Rebels’ season record to 0-10 overall and 0-5 in the region. The Rebels next host Horseshoe Bend Wednesday. Varsity girls tip off at 5 p.m. while varsity boys start at 6:30 p.m.
A training opportunity is coming up for area residents interested in umpiring youth baseball and softball this spring. Dadeville Youth Sports Inc. is hosting a National Softball Association softball-certification class and hands-on Dixie Youth Baseball clinic next month. The NSA softballcertification class is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at McKelvey Park in Dadeville. “You’ll be assisted in class time and testing for NSA official certification that will make eligible to umpire any and all NSA sanctioned events,” said Dixie Youth Sports Inc. Chairman Stacy Ayers. Onsite registration is $60 The following weekend will be dedicated to Dixie Youth Baseball, with an umpires hands-on clinic at the park. It is set for Sunday, Feb. 19, at 1:30 p.m. Onsite registration is $10. Upon completion of the baseball umpires clinic, participants can visit http:// alabama.dixie.org/site/ ClientSite/article/1387760 to receive their Dixie Youth Baseball certification. “Coaches, parents, umpires and anyone wanting to become an umpire come and join us for these highly informative events,” Ayers said. For more information, visit http://www.playnsa. com.
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS Today • Central Coosa varsity basketball at Dadeville, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend junior high girls/boys basketball at Cleburne County for Junior High Tri-County, time TBA.
Monday, Jan. 23 • BRHS basketball at Jefferson Davis, JV boys 4 p.m., varsity girls 5:30 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend basketball JV boys, varsity girls/boys home game against B.B. Comer, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 • Dadeville High wrestling home match against Beulah, 2 p.m.. • Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Beauregard, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m. • Central Coosa basketball home game against Randolph County, JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 6 p.m., varsity boys 7:30 p.m.
Corrections:
In a picture shown in the Friday, Jan. 13, issue of The Outlook Sports page, Central Coosa freshman forward Noel Jones was incorrectly identified. In a picture shown in the Friday, Jan. 20, issue of Sports, Benjamin Russell varsity wrestling team eighth-grader Damian Lawry was incorrectly identified. We apologize for the errors.