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WEATHER DELAYS WORK Officials say March completion is still possible
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Workers were busy Tuesday at the site of the Scott Road Bridge replacement project. Officials say a March or April completion is possible.
Extreme cold temperatures, rain and snow have created some obstacles for contractors working to replace the Scott Road Bridge, but officials hope that they will get a break as they push towards completion of the project. The two massive 12-foot-by-12-foot culverts are in place to span the void. Engineering, Environmental and Forestry Services Company Project Manager Daniel Mayfield said two more concrete portions will need to be poured before
road construction begins. “The weather has given us fits,” Mayfield said. “But we have our fingers crossed that it will get better from here. You need some spans of good weather to get the concrete work done and that’s what we have next.” Mayfield said the wings that span from the culvert opening on one side will be poured as soon as possible. That will leave just the top slab that will be the finished surface of the bridge to be poured. See BRIDGE • Page 3
BACK TO THE FUTURE Tallassee’s Mt. Vernon Theater
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Downtown Tallassee was full of life Friday as Mt. Vernon Theater footlights went on, illuminating the theater’s first performance in over 50 years. Outside, the lights lit the night sky and classic cars lined the road in front of the historic building. Inside, the newly renovated theater people buzzed about dressed in their best for this momentous night. The smell of popcorn filled the air as people began to fill their seats. The theater was once again open for business. People made their way from around the state and one man made the trip form Missouri to attend the opening of “Dear Mama: Letters and Music from World War II.” James Manning lived in Tallassee as a young boy and at the age of 12 he went to work at the theater. “I used to operate the reels,” he said. See THEATER • Page 9
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Vintage cars were staged outside Tallassee’s Mt. Vernon Theater for Friday’s grand reopening.
County schools educate parents on Chromebooks By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Tallapoosa County School System began holding Chromebook Parent Meetings Monday night in the Dadeville High School auditorium. Reeltown High School followed suit Tuesday night, and Horseshoe Bend will wrap up the countywide meetings tonight at 5 p.m. in the auditorium/lunchroom area. “There were about 150 students and parents in attendance, which was really good considering the weather,” Tallapoosa
The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce will honor members at their annual meetings. “We will be awarding our businessperson of the year, community spirit and lifetime achievements awards,” said Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President Ed Collari. “We will also be recognizing the police officer, firefighter and teacher of the year along with Chamber ambassadors.” This will be the 107th Annual Meeting for the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and one thing will be a little different. “We are not going to have a speaker this year,” Collari said. “It’s in the
County Director of Student Services Casey Davis said about Monday night’s meeting. “We got a great start with lots of good community support. We were very pleased with that.” During the meetings, Davis said attendees were able to go over the oneto-one initiative handbook and review the acceptable use policy. Members of the tech staff showed off some of the capabilities of the Chromebook, while school administrators explained the distribution procedure for the devices.
“There was a lot of excitement from students and their parents,” Dadeville High School Principal Chris Hand said. “I thought it was a really good meeting.” During the meeting, parents and students were also able to ask questions, though Davis and Hand said there were not that many questions asked during Monday’s meeting at Dadeville. “One question we have been hearing quite a lot from parents is if the students will be hindered See MEETINGS • Page 3
Tallapoosa GOP to hear from candidates By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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About 150 plus students and parents attended the Chromebook 1:1 device meeting at Dadeville High School Monday night.
The Tallapoosa County Republican Party will welcome a pair of special guests to its monthly meeting Thursday night. Attorney General candidate Alice Martin and Ag Commissioner hopeful Rick Pate will be in attendance to speak about themselves and their campaign to the local Republican supporters. “During a campaign year, we try to have candidates come in and speak,” Tallapoosa County Republican Chair Denise Bates said. “We invite state See CANDIDATES • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: Seeing a child you love struggle with depression is such a helpless feeling. Parents wonder how to talk to them as they withdraw from the people and activities that used to bring them joy. You just want them to feel better again. Many times, parents tell themselves it’s just a phase their child will grow out of, but one in five teens is affected by depression. It’s important for parents to know that children even younger can become depressed, and that girls are twice as likely as boys to experience it. Depressed kids are more likely to abuse alcohol and other drugs and are at greater risk for attempting suicide. To help concerned parents reach out to their hurting children, USA.gov has created the free online-only Kids and Depression guide at www.USA.gov/features/ kids-and-depression. The guide’s sound, compassionate advice helps parents,
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Obituaries Mrs. Modesta Adamson 1930 - 2018 Graveside Service for Mrs. Modesta Adamson, 87, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Hillview Memorial Park. Dr. Matt Haines will officiate. Mrs. Adamson passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Chapmans Nursing Home. She was born on April 21, 1930 in Alexander City, Alabama to Maynard McClellan
and Ada McClellan. She was an active member of Sixth Street Baptist Church. She was a kind, gentle, loving person that everyone loved. She worked for 45 years at Russell Corp. as a spinner. She is survived by her sister, Jane Pike; brother, Don McClellan (Linda) all of Alexander City; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dean Adamson; her parents; sisters, Bessie Kitchens, Inez Forbus, and Lorine Ray; brothers,
Rudolph McClellan, Harold McClellan, James McClellan, and Billy Wayne McClellan. In lieu of flowers the family prefers that memorial contributions be made to the Building Fund of Sixth Street Baptist Church, 2324 Sixth Street Ext., Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
domestic violence. • Domestic violence was reported on N Street. • Domestic violence was reported on 9th Avenue. • Criminal mischief was reported on Elkahatchee Road. • Harassment was reported on Airport Drive. • Theft was reported on Green Street.
drug paraphernalia. • Unlawful possession of a concealed weapon on a person or in a vehicle was reported on Highway 280. • Theft of services was reported on Alabama Street. • Theft of property was reported on Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Naynard Street.
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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department January 22
• Thomas Drake Sharpe, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance. • Quanteshia Shardae Leonard, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Virgil Blackburn III, 22, of Dadeville was arrested for unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and theft. • Harassing communications was reported on Bay Pine Road. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal trespass was reported on North Central Avenue. • Theft was reported in Parkway Apartments.
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• Richardeon Felonte Davis, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Demetrious Tavon Harvey, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Michael Donzell Allen, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Alan Legree Sandlin, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for
January 20
• Edward Anlandris Deal, 34, of Opelika was arrested for four counts of failure to appear. • Robert Dalericus Menniefeld, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Discharging a firearm was reported on N Street. • A dog bite was reported in Creek Landing. • Domestic violence was reported on Booker Street. • Robbery was reported on Houston Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on J Street. • Discharge of a firearm into an unoccupied dwelling or vehicle was reported on Cornerstone Drive.
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• Quindarius Ducaine Boone, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and
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• Bobby Jarvis of Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear fishing without resident license.
January 21
• A resident of Lakeview Drive in Dadeville filed a report for theft from a residence. • A resident of Post Oak Drive in Dadeville filed a report for harassment.
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• Jason Jacques of Highway 22 East in New Site was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Nosquailas Blake of Nobles Road in Wetumpka was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.
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open to the public. • 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. • 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 each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.
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When the bridge is in place and the road is reconstructed motorists will find the surface of the road about 14 feet higher than it was previously. The project will not only straighten the route, but takes away the massive dip that was there originally. Both improvements should improve safety significantly,” Mayfield said. “I think people will see a much better road when all is said and done.” The Scott Road Bridge replacement has been on the drawing board since 2012 and money for the project was awarded a year later. This past March, the $1.5 million project began with Mt. Meigsbased Dubose Construction Company winning the bid. Since that time demolition of the original bridge that dates back to 1960 has been done, site work has started and work to replace gas and utility lines on the route is in progress. Abramson Concrete Construction of Irondale is the sub-contractor handling the culvert portion of the project. Mayfield said if he had to estimate where the project is currently, it is about 25 percent complete. “It still looks like March or early April is still possible if all goes well,” Mayfield said. “For concrete you need 40 degrees or higher for a span of several days. Hopefully we will get that window soon.”
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and local candidates to attend. If they attend, we allow them to speak for a few minutes about their campaign.” During recent meetings, Bates said the county GOP has hosted other candidates running for state and local offices in 2018, including current Attorney General Steve Marshall. “Attorney General is a very important position,” Bates said. As the calendar inches closer to the June 5 primary, Bates said she would like to be able for the county Republican Party to have a “meet the candidate” event, where a multitude of state and local candidates would be present for the public to get to know them even better. In addition to having Martin, Pate and possibly a handful of local candidates at Thursday’s meeting, Bates said she would be arriving early with the necessary paperwork for those who may be interested in running for a local office to fill out in order to qualify before the Feb. 9 deadline. “If they want to go ahead and fill it out there, they can,” she said. The monthly meeting of the Tallapoosa County Republican Party will be held at the Reeltown High School auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Bates said the meeting would last about an hour and there is no cost to attend.
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Chromebooks will soon be delivered to students in Tallapoosa County Schools. Currently staff are making sure the computers are setup and ready for students later this week.
Meetings if they have limited or no Internet access at home,” Davis said. “The answer is it will not be a hinder.” As the county pushes to complete a system-wide one-to-one initiative, having Chromebooks in the hands of high school students in all three locations is a strong first step. At the same time, Davis said these new pieces of technology were not meant to supplant devices already incorporated into high school classrooms. “This is not replacing anything we have in the classroom right
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middle of the day and we are trying to make things more efficient. We also want to give more time to recognize our award winners.” The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce will also recognize members Thursday. “It is our annual meeting,” said Dadeville Area Chamber of
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now,” he said. “This is just adding to what’s already there. It’s one more tool in the toolbox.” With the Chromebook Parent Meetings wrapping up, the county high schools are all set to begin distributing the devices to students. Dadeville and Horseshoe Bend will begin distribution Thursday, while Reeltown students will start seeing their Chromebooks today, according to Davis. Both Hand and Davis expressed nothing but positive sentiments for being able to distribute the
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ollowing action in the Alabama Legislature is often difficult, with items left dangling until the end of the session nears and then everything is pushed through in a flurry after the timeconsuming task of budgeting is complete. But this year we are watching with interest two bills introduced by legislators with local ties. Sen. Clyde Chambliss introduced a bill that seeks to establish the crime of voyeurism, better defining a practice that has become more common with the advent of technology, where people use digital cameras, phones or other electronic means to take compromising pictures of unknowing victims. Under the current law, law enforcement officials are required to prove that sexual gratification was gained from the images, which can be very difficult to prove in a court of law. “Our law needs to catch up with technology,” Chambliss said. “That’s what this bill is designed to do.” Chambliss is on target with this bill and this becoming law would be great for victims of these cowardly slugs who use electronic means to victimize unknowing people. We hope that fellow legislators give this bill the consideration it deserves and make this the law in Alabama. Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, represents a small portion of Tallapoosa County. Since last year, Warren has been banging the drum for a much-needed fix for state daycare centers. She introduced a bill again this year aimed at adding new safeguards for childcare centers that aren’t regulated by the state because they claim a religious exemption. Close to half of the state’s childcare centers are exempt from licensing by the Department of Human Resources. Warren and advocates for the bill say that creates a gap in child safety protection. Warren’s bill passed the House last year but died in the Senate. It is co-sponsored by Rep. K.L. Brown, R-Jacksonville. We urge the legislature to finish the deal this time around and pass this bill. We need all children to be in daycares that follow the same standards, not in environments where loopholes could leave doubt.
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stop to take a picture of a flowing creek on a sunny day led to a grisly discovery Sunday morning, two small puppies dead inside a pet crate hidden in high weeds under the Hamlet Mill Bridge. The small mixed breed puppies were curled up together in the back corner of the crate, an empty food plate and water bowl inside the cage there with them. My blood started to boil. What kind of person could do such a thing? My first thought was that someone had unwanted puppies and took them there to die in the sub-freezing temperatures we have been experiencing. I called law enforcement and New Site Police Chief Philip Weddle responded to the scene and said he couldn’t believe what he saw. His feelings were much the same as mine. “What kind of person would do something like this,” Weddle said. “They put them in a cage where they could get up and didn’t have a chance. It looked like they had a plate for food and a bowl for water, but did they think that would last forever? It just burns me up.” Weddle planned to exhaust every avenue to find out who was responsible for leaving the puppies there. He was ready to dust for fingerprints on the cage, checking game cameras that were nearby and was looking at tire tracks that were found close to the area where the crate was hidden. He wanted me to get a picture of the unique looking crate, metal and a
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plastic that has the look of wicker, out on social media so someone might recognize it and help identify who it belonged to. Before I could do all that, Weddle said someone had come forward and said the pups were strays that just showed up at their house and had parvo. The folks said the dogs were already dead when they were left there. I’m still trying to figure out how they knew to go to Weddle and fess up. It hadn’t been broadcast, posted or anything. Maybe they saw the cage in the back of the police truck when Weddle brought it in to start the investigation. Pardon me for rambling, but I get like that when I try to wrap my brain around something I can’t understand. I’m just left with more questions than answers on this one. Even if all the above is the case, who in their right mind thinks it’s appropriate to leave unwanted carcasses and a big cage under a bridge on property that isn’t yours? Maybe they didn’t see it as littering and that someone had dumped the dogs out on them in the first place. Maybe they felt it was OK to let it become someone else’s problem. If they were in fact dead, why not bury them? Isn’t that what most people would do? I think we know the answers
to those questions. No one wants a stray to take up at their house, I get that. Is it like, someone dumped them on me, so I guess I can do the same thing? Wrong. If you are a pet owner, be responsible. Have your pet spayed or neutered. Be considerate of your neighbors and mindful of your pet’s health and keep them restricted to your property. I have seen way too many examples of people with their dogs on short chains and tethered to trees, without any sign of shelter. I’ve seen those things in extreme cold and sweltering heat. It’s just not right. Pets are meant to enhance your life and by taking ownership, you are saying you are accepting a commitment to provide the essentials for them, much like you would with a child. I’ve reported on people doing heroic things to save a beloved family pet and a community coming together to help fund vet expenses in this town and then to see just the opposite makes me madder than a yellow jacket in a Coke can. I mean Tuesday morning authorities were called to a home where someone had apparently moved out, leaving a pig behind with no food or water. I just don’t get some people. I will get off my soapbox now. Rant is over. I just hope the right people get the message. Mitch Sneed is the editor of Tallapoosa Publishers’ five area newspapers.
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evin, one of my newer friends, texted me on Jan. 16. referencing a recent article, he was making sure I was good to go on propane. We hadn’t talked or texted since July 16. That night, it snowed. The next day, the roads were impassible. Drivers were urged to stay at home. Some people left because they no choice, while others left because they were temporarily transformed into dunderheads. If you point your finger at someone, you have three more pointing right back at you. The thumb kind of does its own thing. I was no doubt one of those dunderheads. I needed to go take care of the animals at the home place. On the 16th, I’d given my mom and stepdad a heads up that I might need them to take care of them if I was unable to make it up there due to road conditions. I held off for most of the day, but around 2:30, I thought the roads would be okay. They looked good in front of our house. I’d only drive a few hundred feet when I realized I may have made a bone-headed decision. I didn’t slide off the road, but I did do a little slippin’ and a little slidin’. I didn’t like it, but I was on a mission. I drove slowly with my hands at 10 and 2. My eyes never left the road. My toes were curled the entire time. It took way longer than it normally does to get to the intersection of Oak Bowery Road and Highway 147. When I got to the stop sign, I almost slid right through it. I had flashbacks to that time I tried skiing in the mall in Dubai. I couldn’t stop. Temporary fencing and poles were flying through the air. People were running for their lives. It wasn’t
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pretty. I was really low on gas, but I took a right, so I could fill up at the Box Car at the intersection of 147 and 431. I was taking the back way to the home place. Taking that right was a huge mistake. Apparently, it would have been no better had I taken a left, but this story takes me down Highway 147, also known as Gold Hill Road. On this day, it was Ice Hill Road. I stayed a couple of hundred yards behind the truck in front of me. He drove slower than me, so he was being super careful. When we got to the long hill, he kept on going, but slowed down tremendously. I think he had 4-wheel drive. I didn’t. I started to slide as soon as I got on the ice. My right tire slid right off the road. I was stuck. A couple of guys helped me. One even offered to drive me home. One guy who helped me was a trucker from Oregon, so he gave me sound advice. There was no backing up, so he advised me to put it in neutral and roll steadily down the hill with my foot on the brake. I did just that, and after one erroneous move, I made it down the hill, moving at a cold snail’s pace. I somehow maneuvered my way out of that and made it to the Box Car on fumes. It was closed. I took a left towards LaFayette. It was in the wrong direction of home, but I think it had the closer fillin’ station. There were a few icy patches along the way but nothing too terribly bad, and I had just enough
fumes left in the tank to make it. The toes were curled the whole time. I called mama to ask if she could look after the animals. They only live a couple of miles from there. They tried to make it, but the country roads were simply too dangerous to even take a chance. I understood completely. Then, I thought about Kevin. He lives less than a mile from the homeplace and has a 4-wheel drive truck. We hadn’t talked in six months until the day before. Why did we talk? What odd timing it was… or was it? Maybe the timing was perfect. I called him to ask if he could help. That man was in the comfort of his own home, yet quickly loaded up into his truck to help a neighbor in need. That’s what life is all about. His wife Tiffany was right at his side. Those are good people, right there. The animals were fine. When I came back through, I passed right on by Ice Hill Road and continued south on US Highway 431. There were sheets of ice hundreds of feet long. It was awful. I drove carefully but still slid a time or two. Rest assured that I won’t be trying out for the TV show Ice Road Truckers any time soon. My toes are still curled. I’m still trying to straighten my toes back out. It’s going to take a while. Next time, I won’t be a dunderhead. I’ll heed all warnings and stay at home. I encourage you to do the same. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com
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Thursday, January 25
SENIORX: Are you eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications? SenioRx Coordinator Deborah Jones will be available Jan. 25 by appointment between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For an appointment please call 1-800-361-1636 or 256-761-3575.
Saturday, January 27
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo Saturday, Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. It will begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. BENEFIT SINGING: A benefit for Matt and Julie Vernon will be held at Kellyton Revival Center Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. All for Him, Danny Hutcherson, Jimmy Edwards and the Russell Family will be leading the worship in song. The Vernons lost everything in a house fire. A chili supper will follow.
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Saturday, February 3
BOSTON BUTT FUNDRAISER: Meals on Wheels is having a Boston Butt fundraiser. They are selling tickets for a Feb. 3 delivery of a Firetruck Boston Butt at the Meals on Wheels office at Russell Medical or by calling 256-329-7382. Tickets are $35. BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale on the lower level of the Dadeville Library Saturday, Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a grocery bag for $5 or three bags for just $15.
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PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting the 9th Pastor’s Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sis. Melvin C. Kelley, Jr. Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Ira Moss, pastor of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tuskegee.
Wednesday, January 31
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Glenn Wills will present “Forgotten Alabama” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 5 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins Jan. 8 at 1 p.m.
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Marilee Tankersley will present “Wetumpka Impact Crater” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 29 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins. Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. GRIEF SHARE: A session of GriefShare will be starting soon at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist next to Russell Medical. GriefShare helps those who have experienced the death of a loved one to realize that there is hope amidst the pain and uncertainty of grief. The journey can be made lighter when shared with others who are trained to listen with compassion and are able to provide guidelines on how to move forward. There will be two separate groups meeting at the same location on the same days, one at 10 a.m. and the other at 6 p.m. Both are identical material. Meetings will start Jan. 31 and continue each Wednesday through April 25. The facilitators are Dr. Tomeka McGhee and Patsy Coe Densmore. For more information call 256-2342455 or 256749-9354.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church is hosting the Debt Cancellation Revival Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Financial classes are nightly at 6 p.m. at the church at 573 Harper Avenue. Musical guests include Lemmie Battles, Paul Porter and Bishop Jason Nelson. For more information contact Bishop Frank McCleod at 334-740-0294.
Friday, February 2
FEAST OF SHARING: St. James Episcopal Church will hold its Mardi Gras Auction at the church located at 347 South Central Ave, Alex City. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and will feature live and silent auctions, raffles, wine/beer/non-alcoholic beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and entertainment. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For information please contact Denise Graves 205-826-4066. For tickets please contact St. James Episcopal Church 256-234-4752. All monies benefit Feast of Sharing, a ministry of St. James and First United
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Tuesday, February 6
CHARITY BINGO: Niffer’s will be hosting charity bingo on Tuesdays in February to benefit the Lake Martin Area United Way. Cards are $1 each. The first seven rounds are for Niffer’s dollars and the final round is for the jackpot. Niffer’s is located at 7500 Highway 49 South in Dadeville.
Wednesday, February 7
SITE REVIEW: Central Alabama Community College will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree in Nursing program by the ACEN on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in Building J of the Childersburg Campus. For further information, go to the CACC homepage at www.cacc.edu. ENGLISH LEARNER’S CLUB: The Adelia M. Russell Library is hosting the English Learner’s Club starting Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration starts Jan. 3. The club will help speakers of other languages learn, develop and improve English skills, learn American slang, idioms and other useful phrases and work on fluency activities and interview questions. For questions and information, call 256-329-6796 or visit the Adelia M. Russell Library.
Friday, February 9
VALENTINES CELEBRATION: The Equality Performing Arts Center is hosting a Royal Valentine’s Celebration Friday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Six past state pageant winners and the reigning Ms. Alabama Sr. America will perform popular love songs, a romantic aria and tap dance. The EPAC is located on Alabama Highway 9 in Equality.
Monday, February 12
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Peggy Shores will present “Songs from the Heart” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 12 starting at 1:30
p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins Jan. 8 at 1 p.m.
Friday, February 16
PAGEANT: God’s Beautiful Creations Pageant will be Friday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville in the Fellowship Hall. The event is sponsored by the music ministry. There will be five categories and all ages are welcome to participate. There will also be an Outstanding Couple category. To participate please contact any of the Sardis Missionary Baptist Church choir members.
Saturday, February 17
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Club will be holding its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7 until 11 a.m. at the Dadeville Elementary School Cafeteria. Tickets are $6 per person and includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, ham, coffee, juice and milk. For tickets, see any member of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club, or contact Tony Johnson at 256-825-6364 or Peggy Bullard at 256-825-9415.
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Saturday, February 24
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: There will be a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Faith Temple Church Gym at 425 Franklin Street from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets are $6 for all you can eat pancakes in house and sausage, juice and coffee. Carry out is available. This is a fundraiser for the Faith Christian Academy’s Robotics team which will compete in the National WWII Museum’s Robotics Challenge in New Orleans in May. Tickets are available from FCA students and at the door.
Monday, February 26
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. James Hansen will present “Neil Armstrong” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins Jan. 8 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 10
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting a pancake and Conecuh sausage breakfast March 10 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School Cafeteria. It is $6 a ticket and all you can eat. Carry outs are available.
Wednesday, March 29
VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME: The Auburn Veterans Project is celebrating and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Auburn High School Auditorium. Speakers will be Joe Galloway and Medal of Honor recipients Bennie Adkins and James Livingston. Family is welcome to accompany their veteran and there will be a light reception afterwards. Visit auburnveteransproect.weebly.com/east-alabama-vietnam-veterans-welcome-home-cermony.html. Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance by either emailing Blake Busbin at wbbusbin@auburnschools.org or by calling Auburn High School at 334-887-2120.
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s the 2018 state elections begin, let’s take one last look at the 2017 Special Election to fill the remaining three years of Jeff Sessions’ sixyear term which, by the way, comes up in two years in 2020. It is assumed by most astute political observers that the winner, Democrat Doug Jones, cannot win election to a full term in 2020, simply because he is a Democrat. I am not ready to write Doug Jones off so quickly. I would contend that Jones would not be a cupcake to take on after two to three years on the job. Doug Jones knows what he is doing. He is a seasoned political veteran that will hit the ground running in Washington. I submit that he will be a far superior senator for Alabama than Roy Moore. The Ten Commandments Judge’s mission in the Senate would be as an obstructionist and the voice of the ultra right wing zealots of not only Alabama but of the nation. This would not do Alabama any good as far
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as having a senator who is helpful to the state. In addition, his extreme views and statements, along with the allegations thrown at him during the campaign, made him a horrendous caricature nationwide. We would have been the brunt of ridicule on all late night and daytime news shows for three years. Moore had become not only a joke but also a bad image for the state. We would have actually been better off not to have had a second senate seat if Moore was in it. We would have been better served to have only one senator, Richard Shelby. On the other hand, Senator Doug Jones, will strive to be an effective senator in the mold of Sen. Shelby. He will work with Shelby to bring home the bacon. Sen. Shelby knew this and that is why he refused to vote for Moore.
However, Sen. Jones will still have very little wiggle room in preparation for 2020. He will organize with Chuck Schumer, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and all of the very liberal East and West coast senators. He is in the same boat with them on social issues like abortion, immigration, and gay/lesbian and transgender issues. If these issues come to the forefront in the form of Supreme Court nominees, Jones may be caught between a rock and a hard place. If he can avoid these litmus test issues that illuminate the fact that he is a national Democrat from a ruby red Republican state, he could possibly survive, especially if there is a contentious GOP Primary with six or more Republican thoroughbreds wrangling for the opportunity to take Jones out in a 2020 battle royale. This field of proven conservative Republican stalwarts could beat each other up in the primary. Therefore, they arrive at the dance beat up and broke facing Jones who
probably has not faced a primary opponent, and is well financed with national Democratic senatorial money, running as an incumbent. The Doug Jones victory was a perfect storm that cannot be perfectly replicated by Democratic gubernatorial aspirants Walt Maddox or Sue Bell Cobb. First of all, the national money will not be available in an Alabama governor’s race, in a year where 33 U.S. Senate races are in play, as it was in last year’s race. We were the only show in the country and you had a polarizing figure to energize the national liberal base. There was also an overwhelming 6-to-1 financial advantage that provided resources to turn out the Democratic base. In addition, probably never again will any party have the opportunity to run against a candidate with a 70 percent negative approval rating, who has no money and runs a modern day 2017 campaign similar to one run in 1954 out of the back of a pickup truck.
On the other hand, the Democratic campaign was state of the art. Due to Moore and this being the only senate race in the country, Doug Jones’ campaign was run by the brightest Democratic pollsters and media consultants in the world. They energized millennials and the LGBTQ community to vote in record numbers, along with the amazing unparalleled turnout of African American voters. It was an anomaly and a razor thin victory. However, it shows that it can be done in the “Heart of Dixie.” A Democrat won a statewide race, and a U.S. Senate race at that. It gives credence to a Democratic gubernatorial campaign this year. 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 atwww. steveflowers.us.
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation 50+ hoped you all stayed safe and warm during last week’s weather. Due to the weather conditions, we did have to cancel several programs and a group outing, safety always coming first. The best way to know immediate updates is to check our Facebook page at Alex City Parks & Rec 50+ Activity. The Sportplex will be hosting a Valentine’s Day event for Tallapoosa County Senior Citizens. Make plans to attend on Wedneday, Feb. 14 at the Sportplex Gymnasium starting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided during the event, please RSVP as soon as possible. Contact Frank Tapley or the Activity Center 256329-2910. Carolyn Baker has taken the group leader position with the Quilting Guild. We know she will do a wonderful job! Advanced Line Dancing on the 2nd Thursdays of the month will
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be starting at 4 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m. We have added more Senior Cardio Dance classes for February. Senior Punch Fit will start on scheduled Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in February. There will be a In-house Rook Tournament in February. Stop by to sign up on the Activity Center bulletin board. We have now added Better Half Outings! This is for those that have spouses that don’t want to go or are unable to do so. We will schedule bimonthly trips. Be sure to check next month’s activity calendar! 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+ Program.
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ove the looks of beautifully white cloaked trees and barns that the snow brings, but as with fish, after three days it begins to stink and is not so pretty. Glad we live down South, where snow is mostly a rarity. I still can’t see man-made global warming. Happy Birthday to the kindest, most caring lady of Kellyton that I know, Nelda Hayes. She’ll enjoy her special day Jan. 27. On that same date in 2006, Western Union stopped sending telegrams, telex messages then computers took over. Telegrams were special, and hopefully often meant good news. Jan. 29 is Janice Moses birthday. She’s one of the most loyal ladies in our ChitChatters group. Happy Birthday all. I saw Dr. Hager’s replacement ophthalmologist, Dr. Elizabeth Keeble for my eye pressure check-up. She’s a lovely person, since she couldn’t see a full thickness opening for my narrow angle, she suggested I have more laser surgery to be safe from future attacks. That will be soon. Since we were already in Wetumpka, we had a treat for lunch at San Marcos Grill, served by Antonio who knows we need a fix of Mexican flavors
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periodically. While picking up what we needed in Wetumpka, we ran across Betty Haynes with her grandchildren. She is always bright, happy and a joy to see. The Chit Chatters Group will meet this Thursday at 11 a.m. This time we are eating in Rockford at the Triple RRR, where I must say the fried chicken is delicious. Come along ladies, you’ll are welcome to join our group, where we always eat well and share laughter. The Equality Neighborhood Watch Meeting is this Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. Richard Penton of Equality is the leader and meeting will be at the old firehouse on Highway 9 in downtown Equality. Sadness came with the knowledge that sweet Mr. Robert Adams of Equality had passed away and his funeral was earlier this month. I met Mr. Adams shortly after we moved to Nixburg when he was working part-time as a clerk at the Post Office in Equality when it was in its old location directly across from
Quality Foods. Mr. Adams was a kind and ‘no nonsense’ friendly citizen and greatly admired. I was on my way to Montgomery on a hot summer day in the mid 1990s, and just before I got even with Highway 259, I had a blow-out flat. I was upset, by this inconvenience and walked to the Post Office finding Mr. Adams serving. This was before cell phones with ‘Bars.’ Mr. Adams conveyed that he wished he could help me, but he couldn’t leave his station, and his wife had gone to town for errands, or I could use that car. At the car again, I just cried. A kind pair of gents stopped to ask if they could help me, they had been on business up this way. One of the men took off his jacket and nicely ironed white shirt, getting down on the asphalt to change my tire on the old Mustang convertible. Back then you knew you could trust the good ones, and could just tell they wanted to help. Mr. Adams lost his wife in April of 2000, and worked hard on his property to keep it looking cared for. He will be missed by many. Sincere sympathies to the extended family and friends. Get Ready for Friday, Feb. 9, when EPAC in
downtown Equality, presents a variety of love songs, show tunes, gospel, patriotic music and an operatic aria, all for your pleasure and enjoyment. In addition to musical and singing pieces, you’ll see a marvelous tap dancer who knows how to “kick up her heels.” Entertainment for this fabulous evening will come from six lovely ladies, all being former “Ms. Sr. Queens.” They are Peggy Shores, the Ms. Missouri Sr. America 2002. The others are all Ms. Alabama Sr. America, Edwina Chappell (2008), Sally Beth Vick (2009), Frankie Cashion (2011), Niva Dorough (2012) and the Reigning Queen of 2017 Rita Young Allen. So, join EPAC Feb.9 as doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wear your Valentine colors and bling, and bring your favorite Valentine appetizer to share. We are shaped and fashioned by what we love. So, do the things that bring you joy and keep you happy. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
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Theater “They asked another boy who was a little older than me to learn how to operate the reel, but he didn’t want to do it. I already knew how to do it from watching, so they offered the job to me.” Manning recalled a time when the theater was more than a theater. Parents would drop their children off at the theater every Saturday around 2 p.m. and kids would stay there until the movie ended, which was usually around 9 p.m. “We also played music and sometimes we played bingo,” he said. “Back then if you came in during the middle of the movie, you stayed and watched until you got that point in the movie.” Those who remember the theater during its glory days have even referred to it as the community babysitter because children, sometimes less than 6 years old, would spend the entire day inside the now historic building and parents did not have to worry about their safety. To say it was a different time may be an understatement. The theater pushed to open the doors for Friday night’s performance of “Dear Mama: Letters and Music from World War II,” which
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continued from page 1 was written by Adrian Lee Borden who also wrote “From the Heart Pocket,” a play that debuted in Tallassee in 2016. Jeanna Kervin, Ann Christian and Elizabeth Britt, with the Tallassee Historical Preservation Society and Friends of Tuckabatchee, worked with Borden to direct the production and people from around the area performed in the production. “I loved working with everyone,” said Kat Raiford who played Patricia’s mom and Ethel, a Rosie the Riveter. “The best part was meeting and working with so many fabulously talented people and knowing that this play had a positive economic impact on the City.” The production featured speeches, letters and songs from the WWII era and the cast and directors were spot on. Some of the typescripts were local characters that lived and worked in Tallassee during WWII. With these characters Borden did an impeccable job of capturing everyday life during this tumultuous time. “We thoroughly enjoyed the play,” said Haley Daniels, who attended the Friday night show with her husband, Daniel. “We were
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PANTHERS CLAW REBELS Lanett’s defense overpowers Rebels By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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Reeltown’s Hailey Cowart, left, is defended by Lanett’s Alyse Madden on Tuesday night.
Turnovers cause heartache for Reeltown By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Already having lost to Lanett by 25 points earlier this season, Reeltown’s girls basketball team knew it was in for a dogfight on Tuesday night. Unfortunately for the Rebels, they didn’t help themselves with a slew of unforced turnovers and ended up suffering a 47-31 defeat. “Early in the game, a lot of those were us just trying to do too much,” Reeltown coach Will Solomon said. “Once we settled down, late in the second quarter, and started taking our time bringing the ball up, it made a big difference.” The problem was, by that point, Reeltown had already gotten itself in a big hole. The Rebels (5-7, 2-3) didn’t score a field goal until 4:30 left in the second quarter,
and although they had a few free throws to their name, they were staring down a 21-8 deficit. Lanett continued to build on its lead and took a 33-14 advantage into halftime. But Reeltown came out of the locker room with a new sense of self, opening up the third quarter on a four-point run. It held the Panthers scoreless for the first five and a half minutes of the second half, but couldn’t quite overcome the double-digit deficit. “The way that they competed and as hard as they played, that’s the way you want your team to compete,” Solomon said. “We pulled ourselves into the game and late in the fourth quarter, we gave ourselves a chance to win.” Midway through the final quarter, Reeltown got within 10 points but didn’t cut it any closer
than that. But it was still a big improvement over the 44-19 loss the Rebels suffered in the teams’ first meeting. “These girls practice really hard and they work hard every day we go out, and tomorrow at practice, we’ll be full speed again,” Solomon said. “We just gotta quit putting ourselves in a bad situation with unforced turnovers.” Reeltown finished with a staggering 45 turnovers, but 28 of those came in the first half. The Rebels did a nice job on the boards, racking up 37 rebounds to Lanett’s 39. Ayriana Stoneback led the way with nine, while Marsheka Shaw had six. Four other Rebels contributed at least three boards apiece. Ashlynn Thomas led the scoring with 11 points, and Taniya Haynes contributed seven.
Lanett proved exactly why it’s the two-time Class 2A boys basketball defending champion on Tuesday night. Just about everything that could’ve gone wrong for Reeltown did, and the Panthers jumped on every opportunity, seizing a 75-39 victory. The game started well enough for the Rebels (6-7, 2-4), who trailed just 8-4 midway through the first quarter as both teams got off to slow offensive start. But Lanett took off from there, ending the frame on a 13-3 run and never looking back. Defensively, the Panthers were swarming. Every time Reeltown got the ball, Lanett put on its full court press and it felt like there were 10 Panthers on the court at a time instead of just five. “They’re long and very athletic, and they get to the goal real good,” Reeltown coach Jonathan Gardner said. “They get a lot of second chances around the basket, and you’e gotta box them out. We’re not going to outjump them, so we needed to be physical and smart against them and that’s what we didn’t do.” Reeltown struggled with turnovers all night, finishing with a total of 40 miscues, and on the boards, Lanett was just as overpowering. The
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Reeltown’s Fred Willis is guarded by Lanett.
Panthers outrebounded Reeltown, 43-24. Despite Lanett’s height and speed, Eric Shaw still managed a double-double for the Rebels, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds, but no one else had more than seven points. Tre Tre Hughley did some damage defensively, racking up four steals, as Lanett had 24 turnovers of its own. But it didn’t stand up to the Panthers’ attack. With the area tournament looming and Lanett locking up the No. 1 spot, Reeltown is going to have to get through either the Panthers or LaFayette if it hopes to advance to the next stage of the playoffs. “We just gotta play Reeltown ball,” Gardner said. “If we play our basketball, we’ll come out on top, but we’re our worst enemy.”
Polar opposite results in BRHS’ return ANDY GRAHAM Columnist
AU introduces new athletic director
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uburn University introduced Allen Greene as its newest athletic director last Friday and he unequivocally won the press conference. Greene has spent the last two years as the AD at the University of Buffalo, but also has ties to the SEC with time spent in the administration as an assistant AD at Ole Miss. He was very impressive with his vision for the future of Auburn athletics, as well as displaying an understanding of the magnitude of the job he now inherits. His degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame should pay dividends as he transitions from a $30 million budget at Buffalo to a $120 million budget at Auburn. Fiscal responsibility aside, the real mastery of the job will come with how he deals with people. The position requires a delicate balance between authoritative leadership and managing the egos of people that make a lot more money than he does. Greene comes highly recommended as a rising star in the profession by quite a few sources, but this isn’t a minor university in upstate New York. This is a major university in the premier athletic conference in the country. It’s an incredible opportunity for a 40-year-old but will also be a daunting task. Auburn’s 15th athletic director won’t exactly be inheriting the best See GRAHAM • Page 11
By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
After more than a weeklong hiatus due to last week’s snowstorm, Benjamin Russell’s basketball teams finally got back on the court Monday night, but the games couldn’t have been more reversed. While the girls shook off their early-game jitters and claimed a 70-39 victory over Clay Central, the Wildcats’ boys team seemed stuck in the mud all night and walked away a 65-43 loser. “Clay Central had some tournament time this weekend, so they did get time on the court so it could be that,” Benjamin Russell boys coach Lewis Daniel said, “but characteristically, we didn’t help ourselves. We didn’t play defense, we had some turnovers again and we’re still not capitalizing on scoring opportunities, so it’s a combination of things.” It was an unbelievably slow start for both teams, as the Volunteers didn’t score for the first three minutes of the game and led just 4-2 with 2:30 left in the first quarter. While Clay Central eventually found its offensive footing, the Wildcats (7-10) never did. They scored only 12 points in the first half and shot themselves in the foot with 16 turnovers in the opening two quarters alone. Things got slightly better in the second half, but the Wildcats still committed 12 turnovers and couldn’t compete with Clay Central’s rebounding effort. The Volunteers outrebounded BRHS, 36-27. Benjamin Russell attempted to change the flow of the game by inserting several
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Benjamin Russell’s Mia Graham (10) makes a pass against Clay Central on Monday night.
different people in the lineup, but none of the combinations was the magic formula. “Part of it was possibly us not having the right combination of players on the floor,” Daniel said. “We were trying to mix and match and find a way to get us out of that funk that we were in, thinking the chemistry would change. At that point, we were just trying to do things to see if we could get a balance going, and that didn’t work out.” Jaden Tuck still had a fine performance; he led the team with 13 points and was just two rebounds shy of a doubledouble. But Tuck couldn’t quite compete with Clay Central’s Quantavis McKinney, who poured in 25 points, and, to add insult to injury, slammed four dunks. “We’re just going to go back to the drawing board and see where we can fix things
and make adjustments as best we can,” Daniel said. On the girls side, it seemed like it also might be a long night for the Wildcats, as they didn’t score a point in the opening two minutes. But having beaten Clay Central by 30 points earlier this season, Benjamin Russell just needed to settle in. The Wildcats did just that, reeling off a 21-2 run to end the first quarter and lead 21-5. With all of its starters on the bench to begin the second quarter, Benjamin Russell (115) slowed down quite a bit on the offensive side of the ball, but it picked it right back up in the third. The Wildcats pushed their lead out to 62-31 entering the final quarter to start the running clock. “It’s always great to get people on the court that don’t normally play,” BRHS coach Latreisha Moon said. “We did a lot better than we did the last
game with rebounding, and we also ran the floor better too. But we still had a lot of missed layups and missed shots that we’ve got to figure out.” Benjamin Russell did a fantastic job on the boards, outrebounding Clay Central, 37-23, and every Wildcat who hit the floor had at least one rebound. The Wildcats also had a fine effort at distribution, finishing with a total of 17 assists. Aaliyah Thomas led the way with seven assists, to go along with five steals, three rebounds and 13 points. Shay Johnson also stuffed the stat sheet with seven points, three boards, four assists and three steals. Mia Graham came off the bench to contribute four assists. Jaaliyah Caldwell capped off yet another doubledouble with 22 points and 11 rebounds, despite not playing for about a quarter and a half.
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of situations. Greene will need to hit the ground running and attempt to clean up some of the mess left by his predecessor. It will be very interesting to see how Auburn’s new AD deals with the basketball program and more specifically Bruce Pearl. Greene will have to make a major decision regarding the ambiguity of Pearl’s job status before he even gets settled into his office. It’s a decision Auburn’s president Steven Leith admitted is “complicated” by the team’s success this season. Speaking of the Auburn basketball program, the Tigers garnered another SEC victory over the weekend defeating Georgia, 79-65, and bringing their record to an impressive 17-2 overall and 5-1 in the SEC. The Tigers continued a disturbing trend of stumbling out of the gate with poor shooting and lackluster play. They found themselves facing a 14-point deficit heading into halftime. Of course, they also continued another recent trend by outplaying their opponent in the second half. Saturday’s comeback involved a remarkable run in which Auburn outscored Georgia, 33-5 on its way to the 14-point victory. Junior Bryce Brown got hot from behind the arc and scored 25 of his team-leading 28 points in the second stanza. Like the rest of the season, it was a team effort with four players in double figures. Also like the rest of the season, it’s been four different players every night. Brown and Mustafa Heron have both been very consistent, but Pearl hasn’t had to live or die by their offense alone. The entire lineup has been productive at one time or another either by scoring or on the glass, which is a big reason the Tigers are at the top of the SEC standings. The comeback strategy isn’t conducive for long-term success, but it’s working for the time being. Right now, Auburn is on a path to a high seed in the NCAA tournament. I certainly hope they continue to “complicate” matters for the AU administration and its new athletic director. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.
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Mentored program teaches hunting to lucky five By DAVID RAINER Alabama Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
A group of five scored what might be considered the lottery for hunters who want to pursue white-tailed deer in the Black Belt of Alabama. Those lucky hunters were selected in a random drawing to participate in the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s Adult Mentored Hunt Program. Before the weekend was over at Cedar Creek Special Opportunity Area in Dallas County, one participant had shot a firearm for the first time and followed that with a shot that sent her home with venison. One hunter made a 10-hour drive from central Florida to participate and also went home with venison. And another hunter, who didn’t have time to pursue hunting during his military career, brought his 12-year-old to join in all the activities as a guest, including watching his father take his first two deer. The Adult Mentored Hunt Program was developed to facilitate new or novice hunters in their quest to learn the skills necessary to pursue Alabama’s wild game. The most recent hunt treated five hunters – Mary Beth Brown, Esther Conde, Chris Forman, Marynell Winslow and Jeffrey Bogue – to weekend hunts like those available at one of Alabama’s premier hunting lodges with a notable exception — personal instruction from a variety of WFF personnel. Before the hunters ever sat in a hunting stand, they underwent instruction in firearms safety and also learned about the function of the Division and how it operates as well as wildlife management, the use of safety equipment and shot placement. “I’ve done several BOW (Becoming an Outdoors-
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WFF Wildlife Section Chief Keith Gauldin gives the participants tips on items needed in your backpack when you venture outdoors for a long hike or hunting trip.
Woman) events,” said Esther Conde, who traveled from St. Cloud, Florida. “That’s more educational. This is more of an experience. We got instructions on all the equipment. It was hands-on and we could actually use it. I felt more comfortable in what I was doing. Even if I didn’t harvest a deer, I felt comfortable enough when I got home I was going to be able to apply what I learned.” Conde was definitely in the hot spot on the 6,000acre tract with 25 deer spotted on her first hunt. She was not comfortable with any of the shots presented and decided to wait. The afternoon hunt was markedly different. “We saw three deer soon after we got into the blind,” she said. “Then I decided to shoot. It was all about when I felt comfortable. It felt right. I didn’t feel any pressure. In the classes, they show you where to shoot and have a decoy to show you. It was a perfect shot.” Despite growing up in Winfield, Mary Beth Brown had never even fired a gun. “Over the past few years, I realized I was interested in going hunting, but I didn’t
have anybody close to me that hunted,” she said. “I just Googled adult hunting in Alabama and found the program. I sent in the application. I got lucky. When we went to the range, I found it was a lot less scary than I thought it would be.” The only problem was that Brown and her mentor, Marianne Hudson, realized on the final hunt Brown was shooting right-handed but was left-eye dominant. After some practice and letting a couple of deer walk, Brown found looking through the scope with her left eye worked best. “Even if I hadn’t shot something, I really enjoyed it because I don’t know many hunters,” Brown said. “It’s been great talking to everyone and learning about their experiences. I was really actually glad I was able to get a deer. Even if I hadn’t shot a deer, I still learned so much.” The person who went home with an ice chest filled to the brim with venison was Jeffery Bogue, who bagged a buck and a doe during the Saturday afternoon hunt. Although Bogue got his hunter education certificate when he was 16, he didn’t
have much of an opportunity to hunt before he joined the Army. After a 20-plus-year military career, he settled in Alabaster and recently decided to get involved in hunting with his son, Vincent. “You just can’t beat (this program),” Bogue said. “This is such a great opportunity for inexperienced hunters to come out and work with the mentors. They were so helpful with everything and getting in the right position.” WFF’s Justin Grider, the Adult Mentored Hunt Program coordinator, said the response to the mentored hunt program has exceeded his expectations with applications coming in from all over the state as well as Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. “We opened the process in September,” Grider said. “I was apprehensive that there wouldn’t be very much demand for the program. I was surprised and excited that that wasn’t the case.” Grider said the applicants cover the societal spectrum and those selected are done by random computer drawing. He also discovered sometimes the students in a mentoring situation can provide as much insight as the mentors. “We’ve had some really great groups, and we’ve learned a lot from them,” he said. “A lot of times when you’re hunting, you’re predisposed to doing things certain ways. So, when you have folks from different walks of life, who have different experiences than you, it allows them to see things through a different lens. They ask questions, and that allows you to dig into your reasoning and why you do things the way you do.” Visit www. www. outdooralabama.com/applyadult-mentored-hunt for information on upcoming mentored hunts.
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