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Council hears thoughts on lodging tax increase By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Alexander City City council held a public hearing on the possibility of raising the lodging tax at Monday’s meeting. Central Alabama Community College’s Brett Pritchard believes an
increase to support the creation of a tourism entity is a good thing and would bring more events and people to town. “I spoke to you a few months ago about supporting the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament,” Pritchard said at the public hearing. “I think it was a tremendous success.” The city has supported events in the
past. “Over the last three years we have had three of the largest tournaments through the BASS organization – high school, college series and the Elite series,” Pritchard said. “It really is unprecedented that we get an Elite tournament that quickly. It was because of the support from everyone.”
There has already been discussion about creating an entity for tourism but no vote was held Monday night. “We have not decided what that lodging tax will be or if we will have an increase,” council president Tommy Spraggins said. “We are having a public hearing and I don’t see anyone See COUNCIL • Page 9
MainStreet Alex City decorating downtown in Sneed’s memory
New Site council makes progress on clinic project
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
In memory of Outlook editor Mitch Sneed, the MainStreet Alexander City organization will be placing ribbons throughout downtown. “We were wanting a few white ribbons to place in downtown,” MainStreet’s Bre Smith said. “He was a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan, so we wanted to do white ribbons with red and black.” Smith said the tribute began Monday by placing one such ribbon on the front bench of the courtroom in the old city hall, marking the seat Sneed always occupied during Alexander City City Council meetings. Since then, Smith has been working to grow the tribute to include the entire downtown area. “We want to put them on light poles or, if the businesses will allow us, put them in the windows of these businesses,” Smith said. “He was a good man and he contributed a lot to our organization. A tribute like this is the least we can do.”
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A University of Georgia colored ribbon marks the spot where Mitch Sneed always sat while covering and live streaming the city council meetings.
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The plans for bringing a medical clinic to the town of New Site are one step closer to fruition, after the New Site Town Council held a special work session in addition to the regularly scheduled council meeting Monday night. At the work session, New Site Mayor Phil Blasingame said getting to this point has been the culmination of more than a year of hard work and dedication from a lot of people. Blasingame brought plans for what the clinic building could look like, both a more traditional style or a modular structure similar to the Tallapoosa County Board of Education building in Dadeville or MainStreet Urgent Care in Alexander City. One key issue in bringing the facility to New Site is funding. Blasingame and others involved in the process have been in conversation with representatives of the East Alabama Planning Commission about trying to get grant funding to construct the building. At the same time, the council felt it would be a good idea to look into ways the project could be funded if the town did not obtain any grant money. “We need to look at both options (grant money and alternate sources) if we do move forward,” Councilman Michael East said. “We need to be careful with what we do,” Councilman Billy Daniel added. “We will have plenty of opportunities to come up with alternate options,” Blasingame said. “The deadline for turning See CLINIC • Page 3
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Photos by Kenneth Boone All across the Lake Martin community people gathered to celebrated Independence Day in their own way. Numerous boats were decorated in patriotic regalia and some unique as ‘The Banana Boat,’ above, at Russell Marine’s annual boat parade that began at Kowaliga and went to Children’s Harbor Wednesday morning. For photos from Alexander City Celebrate Freedom Tuesday night and more from the boat parade, see Page 5 inside. Friday’s Outlook will feature photos from the fireworks at The Amp Wednesday night and more.
County schools’ summer arts enrichment program draws to successful close By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Throughout the month of June, elementary school students at all three facilities in the Tallapoosa County system took part in the annual summer arts enrichment camp. Last Thursday morning, these students presented the productions they spent their mornings working on, showcasing their artistic and dramatic talents to the community. Dadeville Elementary campers put on a stage production of the iconic story “Annie,” Horseshoe Bend performed a
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special piece called “Songs and Legends of the American Frontier” and Reeltown Elementary staged a performance of “Grease.” All three performances were well attended, and drew plenty of positive comments from those watching the show. Under the guidance of director Alicia Peters, participants at Dadeville Elementary performed their version of the hit 1970s musical that has since become one of the most famous stories ever written, having been adapted into multiple film versions and seeing several stage revivals on Broadway. Singing such iconic numbers See ARTS • Page 9
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Obituaries Mr. Roy Hill Funeral service for Mr. Roy Hill, 71 of Alexander City, AL; Saturday, July 7, 2018; 10 a.m.; Great Bethel Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL.; Burial, Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL. Visitation: Friday, July 8, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at funeral home.
Mr. Curtis Walker Funeral service for Mr. Curtis Walker, 84, of Alexander City, Al who passed Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham, AL. Friday, July 6, 2018, 12 noon; Armour’s Memorial Chapel, Alexander City, AL. Burial, Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL. Visitation: Thursday, July 5, 2018 at funeral home 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home
Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. • Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. • Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. • Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. • Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. • Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. • Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. • Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a premeeting 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. • Goodwater City Council
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Clyde Mitchell “Mitch” Sneed Clyde Mitchell “Mitch” Sneed believed everyone has a story and if he met you, he was determined to tell it without fear or favor. He offered the world he encountered an authentic smile and an unflinching mirror that emanated from his written words. For nearly four decades, Mitch reflected the world around him and shed light upon its glories and human frailties as a dedicated journalist, loving husband and father, a fiercely loyal friend and as a mentor to younger journalists discovering the profession that he viewed more as a vocation than just a job. His work earned a litany of professional honors and awards and consistently set a standard of excellence his colleagues used as a benchmark for their own efforts. Sneed, 57, of Alexander City, Ala., died Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born on June 2, 1961 in East Chicago, Ind., to Roy J. Sneed and Donna J. Sneed. Sneed was a life-long journalist, beginning his career at age 18 covering high school sports at his hometown paper, the Clayton News/Daily in Jonesboro, Ga. He attended the University of Georgia before returning to Clayton County to begin what became a remarkable career that would see him record a first draft of history throughout the South and the Midwest. Sneed chronicled sports at every level of competition, including high school, college and professional sports teams. He wrote extensively about NASCAR, professional boxing and college football before moving to hard news coverage. He was an award-winning journalist at several stops throughout the Atlanta area, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, in Kenosha, Wis., Virginia and Alabama. He served as editor at the Clayton News/Daily, the OpelikaAuburn (Ala.) News, and the Douglas County (Ga.) Sentinel. As a newsroom leader, he served as a mentor and an example of unparalleled dedication to scores of journalists that took the lessons he imparted throughout the country. Throughout his career, Sneed interviewed world and national leaders, stepped in the ring to fight Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield for a charity event, exposed corruption and fought tirelessly to give voice to those in
society who were otherwise voiceless. But his profound passion always was local community journalism and working tirelessly to improve any place he called home. If you knew Sneed, you loved him. And he loved you, regardless of your station in life, your color, sexual orientation, religion or politics. To Sneed, everyone had a story and he dedicated his life to telling it. He was widely appreciated for a biting wit and was an accomplished comedian who wrote for several nationally-known acts. Since 2014, Sneed served as editor of five newspapers in Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties: The Alexander City Outlook, The Dadeville Record, The Wetumpka Herald, The Tallassee Tribune and The Eclectic Observer, and their related websites. Sneed won numerous awards during his long journalistic career, including 12 individual Alabama Press Association awards this year which will be presented at the state’s newspaper convention later this month. Sneed’s editorial team was a major reason The Alexander City Outlook was named one of the “10 Newspapers That Do It Right” in 2018 by Editor & Publisher magazine. Survivors include his wife, Cyndi Thomas Sneed of Alexander City, Ala.; daughter Sydney N. Hampton-Sneed (Jessica) of Millbrook, Ala.; daughter Jessica D. Sneed (Sabrina) of Alexander City, Ala.; granddaughter Kaydence E. Bryan; sister Brenda J. Barnhill (Chris); brother Roy A. Sneed (Jeanie); sister-in-law Frankie Sneed, father-in-law Fred H. Thomas (June) of Opelika, Ala.; sisterin-law Missy Thomas McEntire (Thomas) of Opelika, Ala., and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Roy J. Sneed and mother Donna J. Sneed, his brother Arthur J. Sneed and his sister Katherine G. Burger. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Faith Temple located at 425 Franklin Street, Alexander City. Pastor Ray Waters will officiate. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. the family will receive friends at Faith Temple. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, and memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Lake Martin Animal Shelter or the Alabama Press Association. Foundation.
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Clinic in a grant application is September, but the recipients are not announced until the spring.” After a brief review of what had been said during the work session, a motion was made and approved to notify the East Alabama Regional Planning Commission the council was interested in pursuing a grant to develop the medical clinic, but also continuing discussion on alternate funding options in case no grant money was received for the project. Along with the discussion on a Russell Medical Center clinic in town, the council heard from Michael McKenzie with the organization ARISE. McKenzie shared with the council all the organization can offer to local residents. Along
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with allowing those who may not have the ability to get around on their own remain independent, McKenzie said there is much ARISE can do for the public. “We can sign on with you all to work with your senior center,” McKenzie said. “We can provide you with a service, save you a lot of money and potential headaches.” McKenzie said he was scheduled to meet with New Site Senior Activity Center Director Jan Kennedy Tuesday, and also mentioned he wanted to look at placing a sign or banner in a prominent place in town to advertise ARISE and what it can do for residents in town. The mayor and council agreed putting up some sort of signage would be valuable and said they were interested in forming
a stronger partnership moving forward. “We want to help you,” Blasingame said. “We want to see you expand service here in town.” The New Site Town Council also addressed to following items: • Minutes from the June 18 meeting were approved. • Blasingame told the council members to be thinking about project ideas for around town to be added to a list of potential things to tackle in the future. • After talking with representatives from McKee & Associates, Blasingame said the town can bid out the electrical project in the old New Site gym in two phases. A motion was passed to rebid the project in two separate phases, one to install the electrical
wiring and one to install the fire safety equipment. • Representatives from the East Alabama Regional Planning Commission were recently in town to look at the New Site Senior Citizen Center and the list of items suggested to upgrade the center. According to those who examined the facility, the total for accomplishing everything is $151,000. The information gathered has been turned in to the grant writers, who will be coming before the council regarding this at a later date. The council also offered thanks to Tallapoosa County Commissioner John McKelvey for his recent $6,000 donation to the senior center. • It was announced a Walgreens flu clinic will be in town Tuesday, Sept.
• Theft and criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal use of defense spray was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported on Airport Drive.
June 30
• Brandon Ray Whisenhunt, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Kayla Renea Schroeder, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Domestic violence was reported on Campground Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Scott Road. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Scott Road. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Hilltop Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Willow Point Road. • Criminal mischief and criminal trespass was reported on Parks Avenue. • Assault was reported in Elkahatchee Trailer Park. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.
June 29
• Giovanni Elijah Martone, 21, of Williamsburg, Virginia was arrested for robbery and receiving stolen property. • Samantha Gail-Danielle Denoy, 19, of Yorktown, Virginia was arrested for theft. • April Danielle Holliman, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for theft, possession of opium or a derivative and tampering with physical evidence. • Jospeh Lee Lewis, 40 of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of theft. • Fraudulent use of a credit card and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Dogwood Drive. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Receiving stolen property and criminal mischief was reported on B Street. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on 6th Street Extension.
ed in Alexander City. • Driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Airport Drive. • Theft was reported on Scott Road. • Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City.
June 27
• Melissa Faye Blake, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Adrin Michelle Blake, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Sharon Caldwell, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for altering fireman identification. • Mark Alan Spence, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Smith Street. • Domestic violence and assault was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Parrish Drive. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported on Oak Street West. • Altering firearm identification or possession of altered firearm was reported on Town Creek Road. • Theft was reported on Old Kellyton Road.
• Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Semmes Street. • Truck fire was reported on Highway 280.
June 26
• Catlin Marie Yates, 22, of Goodwater was arrested for failure to appear. • Gary Todd Dean, 47, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for domestic violence. • Fraudulent use of a credit/debit card was reported on Holman Street. • Domestic violence was reported on River Chase Drive. • Trespassing was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported on Sewell Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Sewell Street.
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• A resident on Tanglewood Lane in Dadeville filed a report in reference to theft. • Walter Hudson of Drake Road in Daviston was arrested for driving under the influence. • A resident of Buttston Road in Dadeville filed a report in reference to assault.
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• A resident of Cross Creek Drive West in Mountain Brook filed a report for a dog bite. • Steven Russell of Ashurst Bar Road in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.
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• Robert Westbrook of Eagle Creek Road in Jacksons Gap was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for child support. • A resident on Horseshoe Bend Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report in reference to harassment.
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• A resident of Dudleyville Road in Camp Hill filed a report for theft.
June 25
• A resident of Whipporwill Court in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • Reginald Russell of Saxon Street in Alexander City was arrested on five outstanding warrants for fraudulent use of a credit or debit card.
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• Janie Rice of Fairway Ridge in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence third.
June 30
• Joshua Wilson of Deerfield Drive in Auburn was arrested for driving
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• Jonathan Shane Hallman, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. • Brenda Lee Hallman, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear. • Roderick Derrell Kelley, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for theft, criminal trespass and failure to appear. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was report-
• Councilman Mickey Carter said the man who will be installing gutters on the old New Site football field press box was running behind and had not yet taken care of the work, but the city was still on the list to be accomplished. • Blasingame said all of the necessary equipment was on site at the new Mexican restaurant and it would hopefully be opening soon, though it was mentioned the town had not yet heard from the ABC board regarding the restaurant’s liquor license. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council will be Monday, July 16 beginning at 5 p.m. in the meeting room of New Site Town Hall.
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11 from 9 a.m. to noon. • New Site Police Chief Philip Weddle said things have been quiet recently. • Further discussion was held on continuing to look at extending the town’s water service to a number of locations around town and forming a list of such places, while the council also talked about problems popping up regarding current water customers who have had services suspended. Town Clerk Shelia Fuller said she felt the town’s water policy is a good policy, but she and assistant clerk Brittany Brown are still having to deal with some customers who can become rather unruly after having been disconnected and needing to reinstate water services.
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ast week, The Outlook published a story about Lt. Cmdr. Ben Smith, who has recently taken over as the new instructor for the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC unit. With this being his first time serving as an instructor for a JROTC unit anywhere, Smith expressed how he wants to continue having the unit involved in events the cadets have been a part of in the past, while also continuing to reach for new levels of success. “This lets me do what I loved about being active duty, teaching people how to be their best,” Smith said. “I am looking forward to seeing what we can do with the unit.” While a part of the unit, cadets learn about a multitude of different topics, including the history and organization of the United States Navy, civic involvement and many more subjects. Along with this, the cadets spend time learning drills and maneuvers like those utilized in the Navy. Through these drills and weekly uniform inspections, cadets in the unit are taught discipline, respect and how to take ownership of their own actions. Along with these values, JROTC cadets are able to engage in a variety of events and activities. These include the Gator Games competitions in Pensacola, orienteering competitions and various events at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. These events give the cadets opportunities to serve others, gain a new sense of appreciation and respect for those who served and excel in competition against other cadets from across the Southeast. While there are those who argue JROTC units are simply recruiting tools for the United States Armed Forces, this is not the case. There are some students who choose to follow this path and enlist after graduation, but cadets in JROTC units are not required to join the military. Instead, the Navy JROTC is another outlet for students at the high school to be successful and work to achieve their dreams, while gaining valuable lessons for the future along the way. We want to warmly welcome Smith to Alexander City and to the Benjamin Russell family, continuing to impart the quality values and positive life lessons the unit is known for to a new group of Navy JROTC cadets.
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n 1837, a proslavery mob killed abolitionist newsman Elijah Lovejoy in Alton, Illinois. Neo-Nazis assassinated Jewish radio show host Alan Berg in the 1980s. And the massacre in Maryland is yet another sad chapter in this story where our free press, even our free speech, protected by the U.S. Constitution in the First Amendment is under fire. If anyone thinks the killing of five journalists for The Capital Gazette in Maryland had nothing to do with politics, you would be mistaken. I read his Twitter feed and his anger at the newspaper was laced with politics, frequently connecting his diatribe with quotes and references to political acts, many connected to violence and threats against the press. With these five deaths, America is now tied alongside Syria at No. 2 in the world for journalist deaths with Afghanistan taking the top spot. And we’re not even a war zone. There is a disturbing trend in democracies. Politicians running on populist platforms are increasingly demonizing reporters calling them “the enemy of the people.” Others like Filipino President Duterte said “Just because you’re a journalist you are not exempted from assassination, if you’re a @#^&*!” Then, murders of reporters began in The Philippines after his inauguration. You’re actually more likely to see
JOHN TURES Columnist democracies on the list of the countries with the most murders of journalists. An article I wrote for The Observer last year revealed many of the countries in the Top 16 for journalist deaths were democracies. Some deaths come from investigating the mafia or the drug trade. But many of them are political murders where reporters are killed for investigating corruption. On Monday, June 26, right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos wrote to The Observer, “I can’t wait for the vigilante squads to start gunning journalists down on sight.” On June 29, the shooter at the Maryland newspaper posted his first tweet since 2016 and then went on his deadly attack. It’s a bit chilling, since I write for The Observer. Sean Hannity took to the airwaves to blame Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Rep. Maxine Waters for the shooting. Hannity ignored Yiannopoulos’ words, which were far more directed. Here’s what Rep. Waters had said that led to Hannity’s blame. “Let’s make sure we show up wherever we have to show up. If you see anybody from that cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you
create a crowd and you push back on them and you tell them they’re not welcome anymore, anywhere.” I completely reject Waters’ suggestion. Nobody should refuse someone a meal or hassle them at home. It doesn’t change any policy, and plays into the hands of those who publicize the incident. It’s a dumb idea. But it’s not even in the same league as Yiannopoulos’ direct call for violence. Yiannopoulos is not the only one. Cheryl K. Chumley of The Washington Times objected late last year when Wal-Mart pulled the T-Shirt “Rope. Tree. Journalist. Some Assembly Required” from its sales. She wrote “But why? After all, what’s good for the First Amendment gander is good for the First Amendment goose,” even though the First Amendment doesn’t cover company sales. Dana Loesch called for journalists to be “curbstomped,” which is what Nazis did to Jews. It’s open season on journalists in America in today’s politics. Such rhetoric and behavior must stop, lest we become like these partial democracies that are sliding into authoritarianism. John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@ lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is JohnTures2.
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This letter is written with tremendous gratitude for the overwhelming support granted during the second annual Benjamin Russell vs. Central Coosa Charity Basketball Game, held on Saturday, June 30. The outpouring of community backing from beginning to end, via promotion (The Outlook; It’s All Good; Kenny Dean) and attendance surpassed all expectations. The camaraderie (Facebook battles and trash talking) generated by the game, has truly made this the bi-county event of the year! It goes without saying, like any worthwhile activity, the success of the game was due to the commitment of the alumni, the business sector and fellow citizens. What a blessing to get a “Yes” from our celebrity alumni participants, who took time from their busy
schedules to make this happen. Our hospitality room was a hit, due to the delicious food provided by Big B, Subway, Good Old Boys, G’s Place, Jake’s, the Rockford Mount Calvary Baptist Church (Rev. Alvin Williams), JR’s, Pam Belyeu, Granny E and our “Cougar Grannies” (you know who you are). From the bottom of our stomachs we thank you. On behalf of the Central Coosa Cougars basketball coaching staff, we offer a
heartfelt thank you to our board of education for granting your stamp of approval. Kudos to the fans of the game, for your eagerness to confirm our vision for the student athletes we serve. We look forward to the continued growth of this game and we hope to see you all again next year. Go cougars! Coach Jeremy Freeman Central Coosa boys basketball coach
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CELEBRATING FREEDOM Photos by Cliff Williams A large crowd turned out Tuesday night to enjoy live music, various vendors and an impressive fireworks show as Marshall Street Church of God hosted its 14th Annual Alexander City Celebrate Freedom at the band practice field in front of Benjamin Russell High School. Finding Favour, below left, was the headliner with 49 North, above, and Vy Moon opening. The Montgomery Biscuits mascot Big Mo, left, even made a stop in Alexander City to entertain the crowd Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning Russell Marine held its annual boat parade where numerous boats paraded the lake donned in patriotic attire and boat decorations. Pick up a copy of Friday’s Outlook for photos from the concert and fireworks at The Amp Wednesday night.
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FAMILY REUNION: The Willoughby Reunion will be Sunday, July 8 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are invited. UNITY RALLY: Liberty Life Christian Center is hosting a Unity Rally Sunday, July 8 at 3 p.m. Bishop Demetrius Griffin, pastor of Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is the guest speaker. Apostle W. T. Traylor is pastor of Liberty Life Christian Center.
July 8-11
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible School July 8 to July 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a meal provided each night.
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EARLY ROSE DISTRICT CONGRESS: The 59th Annual Session of the Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is July 9-13 at 9 a.m. daily at Miracle Missionary Baptist Church.
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GOSPEL SINGING: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting a Gospel Homecoming at 7 p.m.
July 16-18
THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16. Dumpster locations have not yet been determined and will be available at no charge to residents.
CHURCH REVIVAL: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting revival services July 16-18 at 6 p.m. Guest speakers are Pastor James Grasham of Haven Chapel, Pastor Lou Benson of GAP Fellowship and Associate Pastor Joann Finley of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church.
Tuesday, July 17
ELECTION: The primary election runoff will be held July 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 22
VBS CLOSING CEREMONY: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a VBS closing ceremony at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed during the recent VBS program. Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Family Worship Center is hosting Game On, Vacation Bible School July 12-14 for ages 3 through teens. July 12 and 13 will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and July 14 will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Tony Harris is pastor of Family Worship Center.
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club pancake breakfast is July 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is $6 a plate, eat-in or carry out. MARKET ON THE HILL: Artisans will display and sell their handmade items at Market on the Hill next to the Good News Baptist Church on Highway 280 in Jacksons Gap. There will also be face painting, prizes and awards. All pre-registered vendors are eligible to receive a $100 Hobby Lobby gift card. For more information call 256-8279857 or email at frslatter@gmail.com
Sunday, July 15
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services July 15 at 11 a.m. with a covered dish to follow. The church is located at 3610 Dudleyville Road in Dadeville. Rev. John Marks will deliver the message. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting homecoming services July 15 at 2 p.m. Pastor John Leonard Sr. of St. James AME Church is the guest speaker.
July 15-17
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 15-17 at 5 p.m. daily. The theme is “God First” and a closing ceremony will be Sunday, July 22 at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed. Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.
July 16-17
THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County
ASTHMA CAMP: The Auburn University School of Nursing is holding the first Asthma Camp Eagle (ACE) in partnership with the Morris family and Children’s Harbor from July 23-26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Martin. The camp is for children 7-12 years old. Most of the campers will be from Tallapoosa County. The camp is free and parents of possible campers are asked to contact Linda Gibson-Young at gibsolm@ auburn.edu. or call at 334-844-5601.
Sunday, July 29
OPEN HOUSE: Living Word Eclectic is hosting an open house July 29 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn about the church, facility and programs offered. The message will be delivered by Rev. Stan Davidson. The church is located at 1826 Kowaliga Road. Call 334-399-1486 for more information.
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CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus. Tickets are currently available at liftministriesal.com/shop for $50 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and a catered lunch. Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow. Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $70, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee. Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship. For more information, contact LiftMinistriesal@gmail.com
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FALL FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting a Fall Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. The public is invited.
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FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor. COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. 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 through Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 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.
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that signed up to speak against the lodging tax.” Some of that discussion has been around the a fulltime position devoted to the effort of recruiting events and people traveling to town. “You already understand how important athletics, fishing and other events are to bringing people into our community,” Pritchard said. “I think having a staff member whose job is to promote the city is great. It is better than having a volunteer or someone who can only do it part time.” Spraggins and others on the council support the idea. “We want to focus on tourism,” Spraggins said. “We think that we may need a concentrated effort on tourism.” Council member Scott Hardy wanted to clear up where the funds from a possible lodging tax increase would go. “This is not a chamber initiative,” Hardy said. “They are an advocate for it. But this is not something the chamber would receive funding from.” The council also: • approved minutes from the June 18 regular meeting and the June 14 work session. • approved a resolution to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation to host a high school fishing tournament. The city will provide $4,000 in funding and six hotel rooms. • approved a resolution to authorize the mayor to execute an engineering agreement with Garver for landing aid lights at the airport. • approved a resolution to dispose of surplus and unneeded property that includes 21 vehicles and items in the warehouse. • approved a resolution to amend the city’s CDBG demolition grant to include the ability to take down commercial structures. • learned from finance director Sandy Stanbrough that the fiscal year 2016 audit is well underway and the staff is working to get the information ready for the fiscal year 2017 audits ready. Stanbrough said she and staff were working on budgets and hopefully be available to be approved by the council in September. The next meeting of the Alexander City City Council is July 16 at 5:30 p.m.
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Concluding their show ‘Songs and Legends of the American Frontier’ Thursday morning, Horseshoe Bend’s campers displayed an American flag they made while performing the song ‘America, of Thee I Sing.’
Arts as “It’s a Hard-Knock Life” and “Tomorrow,” the students participating had the audience enthralled with the well-rehearsed show. Somewhat similar to last year’s “Tunes and Tales Around the World,” Horseshoe Bend’s “Songs and Legends of the American Frontier” featured classic tall tales from American history, including the stories of Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, John Henry and Sal Fink. “We wanted to think of something that would work cohesively with art and music,” Horseshoe Bend program director Ashley Gresko said. “We got together a few days before the program and started to brainstorm ideas. We thought about different kinds of folk music and put a cohesive program together from there.” During the program at Horseshoe Bend, the students had the chance to express themselves through various art styles, singing and playing the ukulele, and spending time outdoors playing and gardening. “We wanted it to be inclusive of everything,” Gresko said. “I feel this year’s program was very successful.” At Reeltown, camp director Diane Miller said around 40 students participated in this year’s program, up from around 30 for last year’s
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“The ‘Reel’ Wizard of Oz.” Similar to how Gresko and her staff came up with the idea for Horseshoe Bend’s production, Miller said she and her teachers sat down and tried to come up with a production that would have something for everyone and be a show the students could have plenty of fun with. “The teachers and I sat down on the first of the three workdays prior to the students’ first day to bounce ideas around and discuss suggestions on which plays/stories we could bring to life,” Miller said in an email. “We narrowed it down to two to three, then discussed ideas for each. Finally, we narrowed it down further to just one. “Once we chose the musical ‘Grease,’ we started discussing costumes, backdrops, props, crafts and music. Then on the last planning day, we headed to Auburn for our big shopping trip to buy all of our supplies.” Like with last year’s performance, “The ‘Reel’ Grease” put localized twists on the story. These changes included turning Rydell High School into Reeltown High School, renaming the local teen hangout “Rufus’ Soda Shop” for the Reeltown mascot and changed specific locations named in the movie to places more local to the south end of the county.
Along with getting to express their artistic talents, participants in the summer arts enrichment program at all three schools were able to receive lunch every day the camp was in session through the county school’s summer feeding program. Lunchroom staff was on hand to make sure the students received plenty of nutritious food, giving participants the chance be wellfed while exercising their minds artistically. Following Thursday morning’s performances, Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle expressed how positive of a program this was. Windle felt the camps this year had been a great success, and believed the funds used for these art enrichment camps was money well spent by the county school system. With a growing number of children participating at all three schools in Tallapoosa County, the chance to explore the worlds of art, music and drama continues to be a popular way for these students to spend a portion of their summer. With the entire program being offered at no cost to any participant, the summer arts enrichment camp has proven itself to be a success, and will continue to serve the students of the Tallapoosa County School System for as long as children are interested.
LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com
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REMEMBERING A FRIEND Locals to host fishing tournament in honor of Mitch Sneed like.” The fishing tournament will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday out of D.A.R.E. Outlook editor Mitch Park in Jacksons Gap and Sneed loved fishing. will end at midnight. Whenever he had “There’s a bunch of a rare day off from guys like to fish daytime newspapering, he would and some that like to fish hit Lake Martin in his pontoon boat or he would at night,” Lackey said. plan a trip to go noodling “We wanted to give them a little bit of both so that for catfish with John way more people would McKelvey. come.” So when some of The cost is $100 per Sneed’s closest friends boat with $20 of that learned of his passing, it going to the Big Fish seemed obvious to host a pot. The winner of the fishing tournament in his tournament will receive honor. half the funds, while Josh Lackey, who Cyndi will be given has been neighbors the other half. Lackey with Sneed since he and is hopeful the potential his wife Cyndi Sneed winner may decide to moved in four years ago, donate all the money, but a is organizing a fishing trophy will be given to the tournament this weekend in hopes of raising money victor either way. “I think we’ll get a for Cyndi. good response,” Lackey “We have a group said. “Facebook has kind of guys that are all of exploded about this; a really close and we’re lot of folks are sharing and always looking to help calling me up. I hope a somebody,” Lackey lot of people are going to said. “What a better way come out. It’s just a way to do it for Mitch than to honor Mitch. We didn’t something that everyone can enjoy and we can also do a whole lot of fishing together, but we became help raise some money. good friends right off the We plan to give it Cyndi bat. They are just real laid or she can donate it to a cause, whatever she would back and great people.”
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Late Outlook editor Mitch Sneed loved noodling for catfish. His friend and neighbor, Josh Lackey, will host a fishing tournament Saturday at D.A.R.E. Park in Sneed’s honor.
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Anthem stands for more than personal freedom We stood for the national anthem before our little league games. We stood for the national anthem at my first Major League Baseball game in 1978. We stood for the national anthem at high school football games all my life. We stood for the national anthem at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Bryant-Denny, Samford Stadium and other massive venues across the country. We stood for the national anthem — whether piped through a loudspeaker, sung by a nervous choirgirl or trumpeted by a marching band — because the song itself stood for the core values of American freedom and represented the blood, sweat and tears our forefathers endured to grant us these freedoms. I stand out of respect … respect for the men and women who sacrificed their lives, time, families, bodies and mentally to allow us the very freedoms thousands in this great nation take for granted. I stand out of appreciation for a flag that represents our freedoms. We enjoy freedom of speech, which provides us with hours of really cool music, television shows,
JOE MCADORY Columnist
America only in terms of its government, laws or those charged with protecting and enforcing them. It’s so much more than that. Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner” on a ship during war, but after 204 years the song’s meaning has morphed far deeper than its lyrics. The national anthem is about us. It’s about the soccer mom with a van full of kids. It’s about the single mother who works two jobs to ensure her children are well taken care of. It’s about friends hanging out beside a campfire on a Friday night. It’s about the hard work and sweat so many endure to pay the bills. It’s about little kids singing at birthday parties. It’s about a rod, reel, moonlight and a fish on the other end. It’s about our lives — all of our lives — who we are, who we represent, where we came from and where we want to go. The anthem is about you. The anthem is about me. The anthem is about everything we do and everything we dream. Yeah, I’ll stand up for that.
movies and sporting events to digest. We enjoy freedom of religion, which allows us to choose a variety of means to worship. I stand because I believe in the very rights the flag stands for, including your right to protest. Look, I haven’t protested anything since I was a toddler, but I respect those who stand up to right wrongs via legal, peaceful manners. Some choose to kneel — protesting the very anthem that celebrates their right to protest. I stand because the talented people performing the anthem deserve my appreciation. I’m not sure I’d want to be handed a microphone and sing “Oh say can we see …” in front of thousands, though I once had a nightmare about it. I can’t hit the high notes. I also stand because my butt often needs a break from those cold, metal bleachers. Truth. Joe McAdory is a I stand because the flag, communications editor at the song and the spirit of Auburn University’s Harbert the moment doesn’t capture College of Business.
July 4, 1985: ndependence Day The New York is here again and Mets defeated the I hope everyone Atlanta Braves has a wonderful and 16-13 at Fulton safe holiday. There County Stadium in have been some one of the wildest pretty memorable and wackiest MLB sporting events on games in history. It July 4. Here are ANDY took 6 1/2 hours, 19 some of the most memorable to me. GRAHAM innings, 46 hits, five errors and two rain July 4, 1984: Columnist delays before this Richard Petty wins marathon could be the 200th race of decided. The game his legendary career featured a little bit of at the Daytona Firecracker 400. As it turned everything. Mets first baseman Keith out, it would also be the Hernandez hit for the cycle final victory for the racing and Braves relief pitcher icon. I’m not a NASCAR Rick Camp hit the only fan and never have been. home run of his career The closest thing for me to actually watching a race was to tie the game with two outs in the bottom of the seeing the movie “Days of 18th inning. Hall of Famer Thunder.” However, even in my vast Bruce Sutter blew a save and Daryl Strawberry was ignorance, I know the name ejected. To cap the night, Richard Petty. I know the the Braves went ahead with hat. I know the sunglasses the scheduled fireworks and I absolutely know the pale blue 43 car. Petty is still display at 3:55 a.m. to the surprise and dismay of the The King. surrounding neighborhood. July 4, 1993: Pete July 4, 1939: Obviously, Sampras wins his first this was long before my Wimbledon championship time, but it’s still one of the defeating Jim Courier in most memorable moments four sets. Professional in all of sports history. tennis in the 1990s was Hall of Fame Yankee third very competitive and very baseman Lou Gehrig gives entertaining. a farewell speech just days Sampras was always after being diagnosed with my favorite player and I ALS (otherwise known watched him win practically as Lou Gehrig’s disease). every Grand Slam title Fighting back tears, he gave of his career. He went on an eloquent and emotional to win seven Wimbledon championships and 14 Grand 274-word speech with his Yankee teammates and a Slam titles (the most in retired Babe Ruth by his history at the time, but since side. Gehrig’s indelible broken by Roger Federer’s words have endure. “Today I 20 and Rafael Nadal’s 16). consider myself the luckiest July 4, 1980: All-time man on the face of the great Nolan Ryan records earth.” his 3,000th strikeout to join I want to end by sending a group of only four men at my heartfelt condolences the time in baseball history (Bob Gibson, Walter Johnson to the family and friends of Mitch Sneed. I didn’t know and Gaylord Perry). Mitch even though I’ve Ryan was one of the been writing for this paper most dominant figures on for almost seven years now. a baseball mound in the The overwhelming response history of the game and I from the community speaks still believe he is actually volumes about his character. underrated. He went on I wish I had a chance to to set the MLB record for know him better. strikeouts at 5,714. He also threw an incredible seven Andy Graham is a regular no-hitters, 12 one-hitters and columnist for The Outlook. 18 two-hitters.