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Mayor Charles Shaw is held back by an officer and a city employee after an April 25 fight with Council member Tony Goss.
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An attorney hired to represent Alexander City Mayor Charles Shaw and his wife Lavern has asked that the trial be pushed back to allow time to prepare for trial. Thomas Radney was retained by the Shaws on Thursday to represent them in the trial on the third-degree assault charge that resulted from an
April 25 physical altercation with Councilman Tony Goss following a council work session at City Hall. Randolph County District Court Judge Clay Tinney has been assigned to hear the case and the bench trial has been moved up five days to May 19. The case was on the docket for May 24 before District Court Judge Kim Taylor. But last week Taylor asked to be removed from the
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The March median sales price of Lake Martin waterfront homes increased over both February and March 2015, according to a report released Thursday by the Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE). ACRE’s report said the median sales price for March was $430,000, an increase of 14 percent from March 2015 and an increase of 31 percent from the prior month. The report also said that historical data show the March median sales price between 2011 and 2015 typically decreases 2.5 percent from February. But Steve Arnberg, vice president for real estate sales for Russell Lands on Lake Martin, said the difference between the increase in March over last year and the historical decrease between 2011 and 2015 is misleading. “I think that snapshot put things a little bit out of context,” Arnberg said. “I think what you’re actually looking at from 2011 to 2015 is a period when prices were going down because of the financial crisis. In 2014, the prices started going back up a little.” Arnberg said his numbers show the Lake Martin waterfront market is very healthy. He said in the 12 months ending in March, the average price was up 10.3 percent compared to the 12-month period ending in March 2015 and the
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National Nursing Home Week Area facilities hold special activities in honor of their residents Area nursing homes and rehab facilities held special activities for residents in observation of National Nursing Home Week. Above, Josh Patterson serves Chapman Nursing Home resident Linda Giambrone a watermelon flavored Kona Ice treat Friday afternoon. Left, Eddie Moncrief, 83, is crowned Miss Brown Nursing and Rehabilitation Thursday afternoon by Activities Director Donna Jones. Mary Leonard was selected first runner up and Jewell Fomby second runner up.
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case. Judge Steve Perryman filed paperwork appointing Tinney to hear the case on Wednesday. Radney motion for a continuance was filed Friday, citing little time to prepare, obligations by the mayor as well as scheduling conflicts for Radney. The motion says that Shaw will be out of town today through Tuesday and Radney has to be in courtSee TRIAL • Page 5
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The cast for the Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) summer production of Arsenic and Old Lace this week began rehearsals at the Old Bama Theatre on Tallapoosa Street. The play will be performed at Benjamin Russell High School July 14, 15 and 17. Tickets will be $10 and will be available from ACT II board members, online and at the door. The production will feature a local cast of 11 men and three women and will be directed by ACT II See ACT • Page 3
Some of the best backyard cooks in Alabama – including some from here in Alexander City – will be on hand today at the Lake Martin Amphitheatre to compete in the Lake Martin Chapter of the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s Wild Game Cook-Off. Cooks compete in three divisions – fish, fowl and game. First-, second- and third-place are awarded in each division. There is also a best overall award, an award for best presentation and a people’s choice award voted on by the attendees. Local cook teams Smokin’ & Jokin’ BBQ and Smokin’ Aces and will be participating in the cookoff, which amounts to a “home game” for the them. Smokin’ & Jokin’ is the defending state AWF Cook-Off champion. Chonita’s Cookers, another local cook-off power that won the state AWF title in 2014, will not be participating today. The Cookers won the AWF cook-off at Talladega Superspeedway in March with their Pheasant Isabella Tacos and have already secured a spot in the state finals, set for Aug. 6 at Lanark in Millbrook. Chad Jones, his wife Khara, son Caleb and Blake and Rachel Self and their son Eli make up Smokin’ See COOK-OFF • Page 3
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One local business is hoping to inspire others to join in helping veterans battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Sherrer Septic Tank and Construction has launched a fundraiser for the Semper Fi Fund, an organization that raises funds to help military vets financially as they battle PTSD following their time in the service. “We learned of this group and were very impressed with what they are doing,” said Blake Sherrer. “They provide everything the veterans need while receiving treatment for PTSD. They help vets with everything from a water bill to a mortgage payment. They will handle it. We felt it was such a good cause that we decided to get involved. See PTSD • Page 5
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DEAR ABBY: There is a guy that I kind of like at school, but he’s really shy and doesn’t really talk to anybody. I have talked to him a couple times, and he’s really nice and has good manners. He sits with me and my group every day at lunch, and I see him around school. I say hi to him every time, but I’m not really getting any results. I would really love some guidance. -- SHY TEEN IN CALIFORNIA DEAR SHY TEEN: I think you are doing everything you can right now without scaring him off. On the plus side, this boy is comfortable with your group or he wouldn’t be having lunch with you. If you all socialize beyond eating together (such as going to school dances or sporting events), make sure he knows he’s welcome. If he takes you up on it, it will give you both a chance to get to know each other better, and it may help him to overcome some of his shyness. DEAR ABBY: I just want
recent Republican candidate for president of the United States. DEAR ABBY: My mother is 70. She lives alone and has been diagnosed with mild dementia and hydrocephalus. She has fallen numerous times and hurt herself, can no longer drive and needs help with household tasks. The problem is, a relative keeps asking her to baby-sit her 5- and 7-year-old sons. The doctor has said in front of Mom that she shouldn’t, because the boys will distract her and she’ll have a hard time focusing on her balance and getting up. I have told this relative that Mom shouldn’t be watching the kids, but she refuses to listen. (Other relatives say she will be fine if she does.) My mother loves watching these kids and I understand that. But I’m more concerned about her well-being. Not sure what to do about this. Can you help? -- CONCERNED IN TENNESSEE DEAR CONCERNED: Speak to the doctor and see if he/she
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people to know you can succeed in raising your kids as a single parent if you put your mind to it. I’ve worked in fast food, retail, and in nursing homes as a certified nursing assistant -- all jobs people call “dead end” jobs. I’m proud to say my kids are now grown and college-educated. I’m writing because I want to reassure single parents out there that it is possible. -- LOYAL READER IN ALABAMA DEAR LOYAL READER: Congratulations on a job well done. Another example that comes to mind would be Ben Carson, M.D., an internationally respected pediatric neurosurgeon. He was raised by a single mother who had only a thirdgrade education, and he was a
will put in writing what was said to you and your mom about not baby-sitting. If you get it in writing, you can share it with the mother of those children and the other relatives. Frankly, as concerned as I am about your mother losing her balance because she is distracted, I am equally concerned about the welfare of the kids. If your mom should fall and hit her head or break a hip, would they know what to do to help her? And as she becomes more confused, if something like a fire should happen, would she be competent enough to get the children out and call the fire department? What you have described could be a recipe for disaster, and I am shocked at the irresponsibility of that mother. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Gary Kent Hensley Hensley, Gary Kent, age 78, of Birmingham, passed away May 6, 2016. He served in the US Navy and raised his family in Alexander City, AL. He spent his career traveling as a furniture Hensley manufacturer’s representative. He attended Double Oak Community Church in Mt. Laurel. Gary was a huge Alabama football fan and a faithful Republican. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Clark Hensley and Lucille Fisk. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Watkins Vernon (Art) of Greystone Farms; granddaughter, Shelby Lynn Watkins; step-mother, Margaret
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Hensley; step-brothers, Clark Hensley, Jr. of Clinton, MS and Dana Hensley of Franklin, TN; and his best friend, Bob Hall. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Double Oak Community Church in Mt. Laurel, followed by a committal service at 2:00 p.m. at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL.
Mr. Edsel Kent Riddle 1945 - 2016 Memorial Service for Mr. Edsel Kent Riddle, 71, of Alexander City, will be Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Mr. Riddle passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. He was born on April 1, 1945 in Alexander City, Alabama to Edsel Ford Riddle and Daphine Simpson Chapman. He was a member of the Brotherhood of the Fraternal Order of the
Elks. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at Gamble’s store, loved his dog, Gigi, and riding four wheelers. In his younger years Kent enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and playing softball. He was an avid Auburn fan. He loved his granddaughter, Brooke, and was looking forward to meeting his new granddaughter, Madison Kate, this fall. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and served for seven years in the Alabama National Guard. Kent worked as a supervisor at the Double Knit Plant of Russell Corp and retired after 43 years and was a school bus driver for New Site School and Horseshoe Bend School for 23 years. He is survived by his daughters, Allison Elizabeth Riddle of New Site and Kelly Riddle Findley (Michael) of Holtville, AL; granddaughter, Brooke Elizabeth Findley of Holtville, AL; mother, Daphine Simpson Chapman of Alexander City; brothers, Phil Riddle (Delia) and Glenn Riddle both Alexander City; sister, Patsy Riddle Fuller of Alexander City; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edsel Ford Riddle. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Martin Humane Society 2502 Sugar Creek Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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& Jokin’. Jones said his team would be cooking turkey, deer and fish today. Jason Hilyer of Smokin’ Aces said his team will cook, among other things, a turkey dish that served them well in a previous cook-off in Talladega. “Yes, sir, we’re cooking tomorrow,” said Hilyer. “We’ll have the same exact team members (Hilyer, Jackie Hilyer, Greg Moore and Jesse Weeks) and we will be cooking the same turkey dish (Longbeard’s Last Stand) for the fowl category that we won second place with in Talladega. If nothing happens to change my mind, we’ll be doing an Asian-inspired fish dish. Honestly as of right now, I still have no idea what we are cooking for game category.” In addition to all the outstanding food, a major highlight of the cook-off will be a silent auction, a raffle and live music. “In the silent auction, we have several wildlife prints, some Auburn and Alabama prints of some of
their more famous moments, some outdoor-themed home décor items, some Auburn and Alabama tailgating items, knives, gun cases and tackle boxes,” said Tommy Tidwell, who coordinates the cook-offs for AWF. “I know that we’ll be raffling off a The Judge pistol by Taurus, a Yeti Hopper and another gun.” According to Steve Forehand, an AWF board member who is chairing the Lake Martin cook-off locally, Opelika artist Dallas Dorsey will provide live music at the event. Forehand says the expected perfect weather should make the cook-off a must-do event for local fans of food and fun. “The weather is going to be perfect,” Forehand said. “The tent will be at the top of the hill. We’re going to have a bunch of good cooks and a great crowd. We start at 5 p.m. and, with daylight savings time, you oughta be just about able to get home before dark.” Admission to the event is $40 per couple/person in
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median price compared to the same period was up 11 percent. “Anything in real estate above six percent is abnormal,” Arnberg said. “Anywhere between three and six percent is considered a healthy market. When I start looking at my numbers and I see double-digit increases, that’s a fairly significant story.” As an illustration of that significance, Arnberg said the average price for waterfront homes went down between 2013 and 2014. Between 2014 and 2016, he said, prices have increased by 17 percent. And those increases may continue. “I think what we have seen is that the market isn’t really appreciating, but that its just recovering lost ground,” Arnberg said. “Over the last year or so, we’ve hand pent-up demand and we’ve had a reduced amount of inventory compared to what we have had. We’ve had fewer homes for sale, more people buying them
and I think we’ll see that continue. It’s not easy to get a mortgage, there’s not a lot of speculative construction and there are not a lot of people bringing their homes to the market.” Arnberg said in the last year the inventory of available homes has decreased from 14.46 months to 11.2 months, which is good news for anyone who chooses to sell their home. But Arnberg doesn’t necessarily think it’s a bad time to buy, either. “I think next year we might see the market on Lake Martin get even better,” Arnberg said. “Basically, if you own a Lake Martin waterfront home, congratulations.” The ACRE report said Lake Martin waterfront sales totaled 27 units during March, a decrease of 25 percent or nine units from the same period in 2015. Year-to-date sales on Lake Martin’s waterfront are 15 percent below the same period a year ago.
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President Betsy Iler. Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring is a comedy in three acts and tells the story of the Brewster sisters, pillars of the community who are famous for their many ministries and charitable endeavors. But their image is tarnished when nephew Mortimer discovers a dead body in the window seat. It seems one of the sisters’ charities is to help lonely old gentlemen escape their miserable lives by serving them elderberry wine laced with arsenic. It turns out that insanity runs in the family, as another nephew thinks he’s President Teddy
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Brewster’s fiancé, and Dr. Doug Roberts will play her father, the Rev. Dr. Harper, who is vicar of the church next door to the sisters. Alexander City attorney Scears Barnes will play Mr. Gibbs, one of the gentlemen the Brewster sisters hope to help. Bobby Boone will take the role of the sanitarium administrator, Mr. Witherspoon, and the roles of the four policemen in the production will be played by John Bowden, Adam Tucker, Larry Jennings and Randy Adair. ACT II is a non-profit
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t’s one thing to read police reports or stories in the newspaper about burglaries, drug busts, vandalism or domestic violence. It’s another thing when you witness something that you know isn’t right or that you have knowledge of a crime that has been committed. When a person finds himself in that situation, it creates a dilemma – get involved and help police or ignore it and go about your business. What should you do? We all really know what the right answer is, don’t we? If you were the victim of a crime, wouldn’t you want people to do all they could to help bring the person responsible to justice? Again, you all know the answer. This week we featured the story of Johnny Peterson, a local man who on a cool October night in 2014 was alerted to something by the barking of his dogs. Instead of rolling over and going to sleep, Peterson did the right thing. He went to check it out and did all he could to help catch the group responsible for a string of burglaries all around Lake Martin. Peterson’s attentiveness and actions resulted in the conviction in Coosa County of an individual linked to a Montgomery gang who is suspected in a total of 45 Lake Martin home burglaries. The suspect was convicted on numerous counts of theft of property in the first degree. Charges are still pending against him in Elmore and Tallapoosa counties. For his efforts, Peterson received a $5,000 from Lake Martin Resouce Association. There has been a series of burglaries at convenience stores in the Alexander City area. The latest is a bold smash and grab burglary at Lynn’s Quick Stop where it is believed that two men threw a piece of concrete through the front door and made off with cash from the store. Storeowners have offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the parties responsible. While the rewards are a help, it’s more about doing the right thing. If you have information on this or any other crime, do what’s right and let police know. We all work too hard for what we have to allow people who want to take the easy way and steal to escape justice.
t has been a busy few weeks here in Alexander City, but it appears as though I have survived a Friday the 13th, even one with a full moon. For that I am thankful. Many of our readers may not know it, but we have been battling short-handed at our sister papers for about four months. But as of right now, we are back up to full staff in our Elmore County papers and our new managing editor down there William Carroll, appears to be settling in well. Maybe it is the light at the end of the tunnel that has me feeling so good about things. Or it could be that many things that have been going on in my life have seen some positive turns. Whatever the reason, I just wanted to share some of the reasons I feel so thankful right now. My brother Art and his wife Frankie live near Charlotte, North Carolina and he has been battling lung cancer for the second time. Doctors didn’t know if they were going to be able to take care of it this time around. But he has been taking chemo in hopes that he would be able to have surgery that would be able to get the shrunken tumor. After taking his last treatment doctors at the Cancer Treatment Center in Atlanta did a routine scan to see if surgery would be an option. Friday afternoon he got the call. “Mr. Sneed, How many people did you say were praying for you?” the doctor asked. “Everyone I know who knows how to pray,” Art said. “Well, you may want to tell them thank you and thank the Lord above,” the doctor said. “There was no sign of cancer at all in your scan. Congratulations.” The power of prayer is amazing.
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But that’s not all I have to be thankful for these days. I have been blessed in so many ways, despite being a person who has made so many mistakes and bad choices. I am living proof that God smiles on dumb animals. I am so thankful for my family. My mom and dad are no longer here on earth, but the knowledge that they shared with me has served me well. The example they set for me showed me the proper way to treat people with respect. Above all, I am thankful that they taught me how to live, love and laugh and make the most of what I have been given. I can’t thank them enough. I am thankful to have two incredible daughters that are so much like me that it is frightening. In addition to being my babies, they are also my best friends. Through thousands of softball tournaments, NSYNC concerts, countless movies and mini catastrophes – they have never failed to make me smile when I think of them. I look at them today and realize that they are my greatest accomplishments. I am thankful to have so many incredible friends who have stood beside me when I did things that had some running for cover. I’m not talking about friends of the social media variety – I mean the friends who will be there no matter what. They say you learn who your real friends are when they see you at your worst, and I found that I had some of the best people in the world on my friends list. I am so thankful to have
been given the opportunity to make this community my home. Getting the opportunity to live, work and deliver the news here is a dream come true. I have enjoyed meeting the great people who live here, and working to tell their stories and the news that are important to our readers. I say it all the time, but I have the best job in the world. Sure, there are days when the hours get long and the workload is heavy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have found a job that isn’t work, just like my high school principal Julian Mock told me to seek out. I am so thankful for being led here in my professional life. I am thankful to have everything I need and almost everything I could ever ask for. I don’t go to bed hungry, and I don’t worry if the lights will be on when I wake up. I have my health, even though some days I feel all the miles I have put on this almost 55-year-old body. I know I talk about my dad’s sayings and wisdom often in this space, but today one of the best things he ever told me seems fitting. These words came while he lay in a hospital bed in Asheville, North Carolina, the day before he died. “When you get to a place in life where you are happy with where you are, who you are with, what you have and what you do – it is something else,” Dad said. “That’s contentment and the kind of happy that most people never get to feel. If you get that feeling, make sure you just smile, think of me and hit those knees to thank God for letting you have that feeling.” I am thankful. It’s time for me to hit my knees. Mitch Sneed is the editor of the newspapers of Tallapoosa Publishers.
John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256825-8403. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, New Site.
Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. Her daytime phone number is 825-6914 and her Emma Jean evening phone number is Thweatt 825-4207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville. George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
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Scripture “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” – Romans 12:2
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Dear Editor, During the times that we’re living in and the things that are going on in the world, where there seems like its no real love or kindness, I would like to take the time to say that there are truly still good people who really care. A couple of months ago, my daughter Ashayla was really
sick. We stayed at Children’s Hospital Birmingham about six weeks, and on going trips to and from after discharge. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the community, churches, and Dadeville Elementary for being there for us in our time of need. I send a special thanks to principal Chad McKelvey and all of the
guys for a helping hand on accommodating Ashayla’s needs. My family and I cannot express our gratitude enough for all of the love shown towards us. May God bless each and everyone of you. Ashley Russell Dadeville
Reader urges council to give Alexander City a fresh start John McKelvey
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Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-654-0047. Steve Robinson His address is 1225 Warren Circle, Alexander City.
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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community T.C. Coley and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.
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Dear Editor, The city government of Alexander City is so incompetent, corrupt and laden with scandals that it is almost literally destroying Alexander City. Our city government’s incompetence, corruption and scandals have given our town a bad reputation throughout industries that may have considered locating to Alexander City, have caused some businesses already established n Alexander City to leave and seek to reestablish themselves in “better business towns”, caused great numbers of citizens to wish to leave Alexander City, and made us a town that no one wishes to move into. All of the above has altogether caused the value of real estate in Alexander City to hit rock bottom. To prove this truth, one has only to drive around any section of Alexander City and note the huge number of properties for sale.
If Alexander City is to survive it is essential that we have a completely new city government that has no connections whatsoever to the present or past city governments. For the sake of Alexander City’s survival, I respectfully urge Mayor Charles Shaw to resign immediately and allow the president of the council to complete his term in office. I also respectfully urge all members of the city council not to run for another term as councilmen and not to run for any other city office. This will give the citizens of Alexander City the opportunity to have a completely new city government that has no connections to the incompetence, corruption and scandals of the present administration. Such thorough housecleaning at City Hall is the only thing that will enable Alexander City to survive and begin to thrive. I have several times referred to the incompetence, corruption and
scandals that have so blackened the reputation of our present city government and so severely injured Alexander City without addressing any of them. I have not addressed any of them because our local newspaper The Outlook, has reported them all superbly well, in great detail, and on the front page of so many recent issues. This incompetence, this corruption and these scandals are sadly, but most appropriately, the common talk of the town and regrettably much discussed in surrounding towns as well. I hope the mayor and all members of the city council will place the welfare of Alexander City ahead of their own ambitions and desires and heed my respectful urging set forth in the second paragraph of this letter. Bill King Alexander City
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“We learned that 22 veterans commit suicide every day, while battling PTSD. That’s where we got the ide for a 22 fundraiser.” Sherrer said they are asking area residents and fellow business owners to donate to the cause and they will make sure it gets to the Semper Fi Fun to help a local veteran. “We are asking 22 businesses to join us as well as with 22 area residents to donate $22,” Sherrer said. “IF they can do that, we know it will make a big difference. Another way we want to show our appreciation and gratitude is that we plan give a free pump out to a military veteran! The veteran must live within a 30-mile radius of Alexander City. Winner will be announced on May 22.” To learn more on how you can help, call Sherrer at 256-794-4670.
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FCCLA (Family, Community and Career Leaders of America) donatied a $200 check to the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center’s Back Pack Program. Denise Moseley, Director of the Crisis Center, is accepting the check from club president Jami Culp. The money was part of the proceeds from the FCCLA cookbook fundraiser conducted earlier this year. The check was donated at the group’s monthly meeting, May 12.
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mandated mediation on Wednesday. That would have left no time for preparation, the motion states. “I consulted with them (Friday) morning and that’s when we asked for a continuance,” Radney said. “I haven’t had the opportunity to examine any of the evidence and all I know about the case is what has been written and said. I have no idea if it will be granted, but I hope to hear something from Judge (Clay) Tinney as soon as Monday.” The fight occurred after the specially called work session had adjourned due to the loss of control. Shaw rushed around the table towards Goss as he stood up. Shaw then punched Goss in the side of the face and landed another punch as Goss retreated and started defending himself, throwing punches back at the mayor. Others, including the mayor’s wife, appeared to join in the rush towards Goss. City employees and others gathered at the meeting worked to break it up. Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson grabbed Goss and restrained him while a second officer had to use +
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Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037
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New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322 First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404 Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047
Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681
New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820
Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081 Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708
The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646
Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
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Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg
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Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
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Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951
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FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville
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Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am
Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
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Haven United Methodist 410 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394
PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
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Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191
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CLASS REUNION: Union Academy, Dadeville, AL, Senior Class of 1974 is hosting a School Reunion BBQ on Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. until at University Station RV Park, Hwy 14, Auburn. All students, faculty, their families, and anyone associated with Union Academy are invited. Contact Eddie Hughes, 334-257-3826, email hughesautoparts@ centurytel.net; Priscilla Hammonds, 334-283-2233, email steven505@centurytel.net; Carolyn Hood, 334319-3434, email auburnhood@aol.com; or Genice Fuqua, 256-508-1768, email gfuquaret@gmail. com for more information. Assistance will be provided for those with mobility problems. CLAY SHOOT: The Alex City Kiwanis is once again sponsoring it’s annual Five-Stand Clay Shoot at
Five Star Plantation. This year’s event will be Saturday, May 14th. Five person teams will compete against one another with each team getting 25 shots per person. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Full fiveman teams are $800, a half team is $400, and individual entry is $160. Entry deadline is Friday, May 6th. For more information or to register, please contact Dr. Matt Haines at mhaines@sixthstreetbaptistchurch.com or call 256-794-3074. You can also contact through the Alexander City Kiwanis Facebook page. LAUREL CLASS OF 1969: Laurel High School Class of 1969 will have a meeting Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. to talk about the 50th year anniversary reunion. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is
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May 15
GOSPEL SINGING: Goodwater Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch in between. Bring a covered dish. The Joyful Hearts will be performing and a love offering will be taken. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery of Coosa County will host a homecoming May 15 at 10 a.m. with lunch after the service. Please join us if you have
family buried in the cemetery or you used to go to church there. HOMECOMING: The Midway School Historical Association will be hosting homecoming May 15. Lunch will be at noon and singing afterwards. SOLIDARITY DAY: The New Adka Church is hosting Solidarity Day may 15 at 11 a.m.
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SUNDAY: Karrie and Scotty Carr and Eddie and Tina Otralek are celebrating their anniversaries. SATURDAY: Michael Ransom, Ashley Harris, Bobby White, Lynn Causey, Valarie McDaniel, Anfernee “A.J.” Russell and Ryan Hill are celebrating their birthday Saturday. SUNDAY: William McKee, Karen Burns, Christopher Winslett, Deloris Long and Elise Smith are celebrating their birthday Sunday.
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WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: I Hate Hamlet will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players May 12 - May 28. For ticket information call 334-868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.
May 16
PARENT NIGHT: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting parent night for the annual summer reading program May 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be registration for the summer reading program, door prizes, pizza and fun run information.
May 17
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
May 18
MAY DAY: The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club is hosting its 11th annual May Day Celebration at Wind Creek State Park Wednesday, may 18 starting at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony. There will be door prizes, bingo, music, boat rides, horseshoe tournament, rook and food. If you are bringing a group of 8 or more, please call in you count by May 13 at 256329-2910 Free and open to all of Tallapoosa County, just the $2 entrance fee at the park. For more information email corley. holt@alexandercityal.gov.
May 19
WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine is hosting a wine tasting May 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. John Mark Davis of Pinnacle Imports will have wines from the Pacific Northwest. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MEMORIAL: The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department are hosting the 20th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial at the Alexander City Police Department May 19 at 11 a.m. Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill. In the event of bad weather, the ceremony will take place at the First Baptist Church.
May 20
AWARDS DAY: Coosa Central Middle School Awards Day for fifth through seventh grades will be May 20 at 9 a.m. The eighth grade promotion ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. DSC FUNDRAISER: The Dixie
Sailing Club is hosting a $5,000 Drawdown at The Ridge Club May 20 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The proceeds will be used to promote the youth sailing program. There will be a silent auction, music, food and drinks. For tickets check the club’s website at www.dixiesailingclub.com.
May 21
PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE: Children’s Harbor Lake Martin Campus is hosting Paddle for a Purpose May 21 at 8:30 a.m. Registration fees are $35 for the mile race and $45 for the 3 and 6 mile race. This event is part of the SUP the South race series. Non-racers are welcome to watch. MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR VETERANS: Anyone with a motorcycle is welcome to the 2nd annual Armed Forces Day Ride for Veterans supporting Bill Nichols Veterans Home. Registration is $20 per bike plus $5 for additional riders. The ride starts at 10 a.m. from the New Site Town Hall. Bikers will ride down Highway 22 before returning to the town hall at 2 p.m. for a meal. All proceeds go to the Bill Nichols activities fund. This event is organized by the DAV Bill Nichols Chapter 13 and the Clay County Sheriff and sponsored by Bike Riders for the American Soldier and local supporters. For more information, contact Ray Latham at 256-990-2666 or Cory Powell at 256329-9502. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day May 21 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. BREATHE FOR BUNN: The third annual Breathe for Bunn 3-mile walk/ run will be held Saturday, May 21 at 9 a.m. The Breathe for Bunn Walk/Run is a 3 mile walk or run dedicated to raising awareness of Cystic Fibrosis while also raising funds to benefit Ashley Bunn as she prepares for a double lung transplant. The walk will start and end at the Courthouse Square in downtown Dadeville this year. BLESSING OF THE FLEET: Pastor Bill Brown will bless the fleet at Harbor Pointe Marina May 21 at 11 a.m. Colorful decorations are good and the evet is sponsored by Stillwaters Yacht Club. BENEFIT SINGING: There will be a benefit singing and silent bake auction at the Kellyton Revival Center May 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to benefit Brenda Thompson for unexpected
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CHURCH HOMECOMING AND SACRED HARP SINGING: Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church will observe Homecoming and Sacred Harp Singing on Sunday, May 22, beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a covered dish lunch at noon. There will also be singing in the afternoon. The church is located three miles SW of Daviston on County Road 79. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Coger Hill C.M.E. Church in Daviston is hosting Family and Friends Day May 22 at 2 p.m. The Rev. T. Caldwell, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Five Points will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. CHOIR ANNIVERSARY: New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville will host its annual choir anniversary Sunday May 22 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Emerson Ware. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The 7th Appreciation service for Pastor and Sister Michael Strong of Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church will be Sunday May 22 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Elder Mary Meadows,associate pastor of Multicultural Church and lead of Love Institute of Growth.
May 23 - May 25
CHURCH REVIVAL: Sandy Creek Baptist Church will hold revival services May 23rd thru May 25th at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The guest speaker will be Rev. Jimmy Sprayberry. Special music will be provided each night. The church is located at 621 Sandy Creek Road, Camp Hill, Alabama. Everyone Welcome! Craig Guy is the pastor.
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OLD FASHIONED GOOD TIME: The old Coosa County/J.D. Thompson School campus will be the site of a real old fashioned good time, going back in the day with fun. Activities will include a May Pole, horseshoes, car games, two-hole golf, bingo, art contest and more. Concessions will be available but please no large bills. Kendall Burton will be the guest speaker. Please bring a lawn chair. BOSTON BUTT SALE: The Alexander City Methodist Church is selling tickets for Boston Butts for Memorial Day. Cost is $28 for one or $50 for two.
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Miles in custody, set to serve prison time Marshal’s Fugitive Taskforce to issue an active warrant for his arrest. Miles last appeared before Elmore County Judge Sibley Reynolds after the grand jury charged him Former Tallassee assistant police chief Chris with one count each of second-degree burglary and Miles will soon begin a 41-month sentence after second-degree theft of property on April 13. Miles U.S. Marshals arrested him Thursday for failing reached a plea agreement that includes a 24-month to show up to begin his prison time originally prison stay that would run concurrently with his scheduled to begin Wednesday. 41-month federal prison sentence. It was reported the arrest went without incident This comes after Miles pleaded guilty to one and Miles was not confrontational at 7 a.m. count of deprivation of civil rights, two counts Thursday as marshals carried out the warrant at a of false statements and one count of possession location where Miles was located in Notasulga. with intent to distribute before Judge Myron H. A chief deputy with the U.S. Marshals Service Thompson of the Middle District of Alabama. of the Middle District of Alabama, Ashley Miles admitted to beating a suspect with a Hefelfinger, said Miles was taken to a federal notebook-sized ream of paper during an initial File / The Herald courthouse in Montgomery, where he had an initial investigation of Stephen Conrad. Conrad was Former Tallassee assistant Chief of Police Miles walks into the U.S. Court appearance at 11 a.m. suspected and initially charged with over 100 for the Middle District of Alabama where he plead guilty to one count each of The former Tallassee assistant police chief, counts of child abuse, sodomy and sexual torture obstruction of justice, deprivation of rights and distribution of marijuana. who pled guilty last year to federal counts but those charges were dropped to three counts of deprivation of rights, false statement and show up to court on Wednesday. of sexual abuse and one count of sexual abuse in possession of a controlled substance with intent to Miles’ sentence was not affected by his failure to connection with the abuse of four victims who distribute, is now under U.S. Marshal custody. appear to court and self-surrender, and Hefelfinger ranged in age from 1 to 3 years old. Circuit Court “He is here and remanded to our custody and said he would now be turned over to the Bureau of Judge John Bush sentenced Conrad to 16 years. at some point in time he will be shipped out (to Prisons through the Marshals Service. Miles also admitted to taking 16 pounds of prison),” said Hefelfinger. Miles’ failure to appear comes after he was late marijuana from the evidence room at the Tallassee He said there were no objections from either for his previous court appearance. Police Department and selling it to a known drug side at Miles’ hearing, which was a result of the Unlike Miles’ previous tardiness, this time dealer, who has yet to be named. new warrant placed for his arrest after he did not he was a complete no-show, prompting the U.S. By COREY ARWOOD & CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writers
Local Briefs County schools to host summer art program The Tallapoosa County Schools are hosting summer arts enrichment programs at Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown schools this summer. The program is available for students in kindergarten through the tenth grades. The program will focus on music, art and drama. There will be an end of camp program for parents. The program will be June 6-9, June 13-16, June 20-23 and June 27-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. No transportation will be provided and students must be picked up no later than 12:10 p.m. Children may bring a snack. Registration is handled through the child’s school.
Parmer honored by Allstate for customer service Allstate agency owner Alice Parmer, who owns The Parmer Agency, LLC, is being recognized by Allstate for her outstanding performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of her agency’s work. Allstate is recognizing Parmer with the Premier Agency Designation, Honor Ring and Leaders Forum. These awards are Allstate’s symbols of outstanding business achievement and honorees have proven to be champions in growing their agencies and serving Allstate customers. “It’s a tremendous honor to earn this recognition from Allstate,” said Parmer. “My agency is fully committed to helping customers better understand the risks they face in their household and provide solutions that help meet those needs. We are extremely proud of this recognition and proud of the fact that so many customers trust us to help them with their insurance needs.” The Parmer Agency, LLC is located at 839 Airport Drive, Suite 105 in Alexander City. Parmer can be reached at 256-215-3833 or at aliceparmer@ allstate.com.
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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department May 10 • Norrenza Dewan Salter, 45, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with using false identification, promoting prison contraband, assault of a police officer and tampering with physical evidence. • Marcus Anthony McNeal, 33, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with two counts of fourth-degree theft of property. May 9 • Steven Bryan Thornell, 31, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with fourth-degree theft of property. • Schundritha S. Jackson, 38, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with using false identification to avoid arrest. • Labrenica Alonzo Blackmon, 23, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle and residential burglary. • William Jerome Trammel Jr., 22, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle and residential burglary. • William Rufus Wilkerson, 61, of Dadeville was arrested and charged with fourth-degree theft by taking. • Thomas William Schwaim, 30 of Alexander City was arrested and charged with harassment or making harassing communications and thirddegree domestic violence. May 8 • Jennifer Shanay Corbin, 25, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. May 7 • David Franklin Alexander Jr., 19, of Montgomery was arrested and charged with public intoxication. • Javier Cortez Dean, 19, of Montgomery was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Henry Lamar Banks, 37, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, giving false identification. • Tyrone Fitzgerald Dark, 42, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with shoplifting. • Genaro Henandez Hernandez, 30, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with thirddegree domestic violence.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department May 12 • A resident of Highway 49 South in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence. • Norrenza Salter was arrested for active child support warrants through Tallapoosa County. • Randel Jones was arrested at the Clay County Jail on active probation violation/revocation warrants and was transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail. •A resident of Whaley Ferry Road in Alexander City filed a report for reckless endangerment May 10 • A resident of Hayes Mill Road in Notasulga filed a report for theft.
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• Winton Rogers of Roberts Drive in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence assault. • Kimberly Ramero of Roberts Drive in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence assault. • A resident of Cotton Ridge Road in Tallassee filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Highway 63 North in Alexander City filed a report for theft. • A resident of Barnesville Loop in Dadeville filed a report for theft. May 9 • Christian Riley of Squaw Lane in Dadeville was arrested for an outstanding warrant through an out of state agency. • Freddie Jones of Glenwood Drive in Sylacauga was arrested for a probation violation warrant. • Freddie Jones of Glenwood Drive in Sylacauga was arrested for a probation violation warrant. • A resident of Fire Department Road in Alexander City filed a report for burglary of a residence. May 8 • A resident of Mullican Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft from a residence. • Henry Banks of Washington Street in Alexander City was arrested for two warrants for probation violation and probation revocation burglary second. • Jason Voss of Walkabout Road in New Site was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. May 7 • Daniel Kelly of Creed Road in Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for probation violation possession of controlled substance. • Posha Doss of Highway 50 in Camp Hill was arrested on a warrant for failure to pay nonsufficient funds checks. • A resident of Powers Avenue in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence simple assault. • A resident of Creek Run in Jacksons Gap filed a report for domestic violence harassment. • Shameka Banks of Montgomery Street in Alexander City was arrested on warrants for failure to appear child support, failure to appear possession of forged instrument, theft of property third. May 6 • A resident of Highway 49 South in Notasulga filed a report for fraudulent use of a credit card. • Anthony Bibb of Westview Drive in Montgomery was arrested on a grand jury indictment theft of property second. May 5 • A resident of County Road 34 in Dadeville filed a report for theft. May 4 • A resident of Campbell Road field a report for burglary. May 3 • Terence Odem of Astro Street in Goodwater was arrested on warrants for failure to appear domestic violence second, two failure to appear possession of controlled substance and probation violation possession/receiving controlled substance. • A resident of Cobb Road in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence criminal mischief. • A resident of Campground Road in Alexander City filed a report for criminal mis-
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chief. May 2 • A resident of Alabama Highway 120 in Notasulga filed a report for theft froma motor vehicle. • Shannon Jordan of County Road 79 in Daviston was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support. • A resident of Gammils Store Road in Tallassee filed a report for burglary of a residence and theft of property.
This month The Outlook will publish senior photos for the local graduating classes. We will include graduate photos and your special message on or near the graduation pages. Benjamin Russell - May 27th • Horseshoe Bend - May 24th Central High School Coosa County - May 19th
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Dadeville Police Department May 10 • A report was filed for Fraudulent Use of a Credit or Debit Card that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Park Blvd. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on Freeman Drive. • Arrest of a Dadeville man, age 61, on two charges of Theft of Property. Arrest was made on Hatcher Street. May 8 • Arrest of a Tallassee man, age 55 on two charges of Failure to Appear. Arrest was made on Freeman Drive. May 7 • A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred in the 18000 block of Highway 280. May 6 • Arrest of a Jacksons Gap woman, age 31 on the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Assault. Arrest was made at the Dadeville Police Department. • Arrest of a Dadeville woman, age 26, on the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Assault. Arrest was made at the Dadeville Police Department.
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2016 ALL-OUTLOOK BASEBALL TEAM
Corley Woods, BRHS
Cole Noble, Reeltown
By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
The 2016 season was a successful one in the Lake Martin area, as four of the five local teams competed in the AHSAA playoffs. The Benjamin Russell Wildcats advanced to the second round of the Class 6A State Playoffs, falling just one run short of a trip to round three. The Wildcats were one of only two teams in the area to win more than 20 games this season, the other being the Reeltown Rebels. The Rebels’ season saw them go all the way to the third round in Class 2A, just one away from the state competition, as their road through the postseason saw them clash with area rival Horseshoe Bend in round two. For Dadeville, the season ended in round one of the 4A playoffs, marking the end to a 30-year career for veteran Coach Randy Nolen. There were many standout players this season in the area. These players represent statistical standouts, players with competitiveness and character, as well as leaders of their teams. This is the 2016 All-Outlook Baseball Team.
Cal Burton, Reeltown
Cal Jones, Dadeville
2016 All-Outlook Baseball Team
Corley Woods (Sr.), P/INF, BRHS (10-2, 52 strikeouts, 2.53 ERA) Cal Jones (Sr.), OF, DHS (.516 batting average, .967 slugging percentage, 41 RBI, 10 home runs, four triple, 17 doubles) Neal Turner (Sr.), C, BRHS (.305 batting average, 17 RBI) Cole Noble (Sr.), P, RHS (7-4, 3.61 ERA, .316 batting average) Cal Burton (Jr.), SS, RHS (.364 batting average, 1 home run) Jonah Schmidt (Sr.), P, Central-Coosa Trevor Stover (Sr.), P/UTL, Central-Coosa Isac Holt (Sr.), C, Horseshoe Bend Landon Wilson (Jr.), SS, DHS (.441 batting average, 50 hits, four doubles) Carson McClendon (Jr.), C/OF, DHS (.439 batting average, .526 OBP, 14 doubles, 26 RBI) Timmy Lawson (Jr.), SS, BRHS (.381 batting average, 1 home run, 30 RBI Shep Flurry (Jr.), 2B/OF, RHS (.386 batting average) Joby Newman (Jr.), 2B, RHS (.341 batting average) Darius Jackson (Sr.), P/OF, BRHS (.349 batting average, 23 RBI, 2.97 ERA, 35 strikeouts) Bradley Mann (Sr.), P/1B, Horseshoe Bend
Jonah Schmidt, Central-Coosa
Bradley Mann, Horseshoe Bend
SOFTBALL UPDATE: Horseshoe Bend, Reeltown battle for spot at state By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
Three local high school softball teams were in action again on Friday at Troy in the South Central Regional Tournament. Here are some scores from Thursday and Friday’s action in the regional tournaments.
Horseshoe Bend 1, Reeltown 0
The Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals won 1-0 over area rival Reeltown on Friday evening to clinch a spot in the state tournament next week in Montgomery. A full report will be in next week’s Outlook.
Horseshoe Bend 10, Luverne 0
The Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals continued their winning ways on Thursday night, as they defeated Luverne 10-0 in their second game at the Class 2A Central Region Tournament in Troy. Horseshoe Bend had 10 hits against Luverne, as K-Rae Blasingame had an eight strikeout performance from the circle. Horseshoe Bend’s Alana Story hit a triple followed by Blasingame with a double and Cheyanna Howard with a single in the first inning for a 3-0 start. In the third inning four runners were able to reach on errors. Horseshoe Bend got singles by Danielle Mitchell, Taylor Walton, and Story to put the score at 8-0.
Cory Diaz / The Wetumpka Herald
Above left, Horseshoe Bend’s Cheyanna Howard, left, tries to scoop up the ball while a Reeltown runner advances during Friday’s game in Troy. Above right, Dadeville’s Kristen Tolbert, left, tries to make a play at third during Friday’s game against Handley in Troy.
In the fourth inning Horseshoe Bend had out nine batters in the loss. doubles by Becca Norrell and Ivy Vickers, In other action on Thursday, the Reeltown a single by Sydney Catrett and an RBI by Lady Rebels fell 10-0 to New Brockton in Danielle Mitchell to close out the win. their first game of the Class 2A South Central Regional Tournament in Troy. The loss sent Reeltown to the loser’s New Brockton 3, Horseshoe Bend 1 The Lady Generals fell in their third bracket where it bounced back with a 16-5 game of the tournament, losing 3-1 to New win over Pickens County. Reeltown went on to beat Luverne 13-3 Brockton. Horseshoe Bend had five hits against on Friday. New Brockton, while Blasingame struck Reeltown’s win set up Friday’s meeting
between the Lady Rebels and their rival Horseshoe Bend. In the Class 4A South Central Regional Tournament, the Dadeville Lady Tigers opened with a 17-2 loss to Handley on Friday. Dadeville was scheduled to play Oak Grove at 7:30 p.m. in the loser’s bracket on Friday with a chance to keep its season alive and advance to Saturday. Results were not available as of press time.