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Officials deal with snake on school campus By MITCH SNEED Editor

One Alexander City School was forced to deal harshly with an unwanted visitor on campus Monday – a 4-foot rattlesnake. At about 1:30 p.m., Radney students and staff were involved in a fire drill where staff and students were moved outside the building. At that time a staff member noticed the snake in an area near the school’s parking lot. Alexander City Schools maintenance personnel and the Alexander City Police Department were dispatched quickly to the school. Officer Tommy Maness was the officer who used a special tool that the police department is equipped with to kill the snake just to make sure that it didn’t have a chance to endanger anyone at the school. “It looks like it had crawled out of the woods to sun itself and they spotted it when they were out for the

drill,” Maness said. “It’s my understanding that the children weren’t real close to the snake, but in a situation like that with cooler temperatures coming you don’t want to leave it near the school.” Alexander City Schools Maintenance Director Mark Simmons also responded as did other maintenance personnel. “You don’t get calls like that every day,” Simmons said. “Usually it’s a socket that doesn’t work or a light is out, but can’t say we hear a rattlesnake at a school very often. I’m glad the police were here to handle the dirty work on this one.” Police credited the school staff for being observant and keeping children well away from the area and acting quickly. Most of the children weren’t even aware that the snake was there and school officials made sure they weren’t alarmed. Before the dead snake was taken from the area it was measured at 45 inches without its head and six rattles were counted on the snake’s tail.

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Filings, hearings to come in murder case By CLIFF WILLIAMS and MITCH SNEED Staff Writers

Matthew Clate McDaniel appeared Monday with his attorney Davis Whittelsey McDaniel before Judge Steve Perryman in Dadeville. While the case was on the plea docket for the day, Perryman, Whittelsey and Chief Assistant District Attorney Mike Weldon were going over scheduling items for the case where McDaniel is charged with the murder of Norman Dean Crayton. Weldon explained after Monday’s hearing the case cannot be set for trial yet. “We have got to have the immunity hearing first,” Weldon said. “There will be several filings ahead of it. We can’t go to trial to until we have the hearing.” Whittelsey filed a motion seeking immunity from prosecution on the See MCDANIEL • Page 3

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Two new residential developments and a change in one of the county’s polling places were approved Monday at a meeting of the Tallapoosa County Commissioners. The Harbor at Blue Creek and Cottages at Lake Martin both got the thumbs up from commissioners. The Harbor at Blue Creek is a cluster of one-bedroom units that are being billed as “affordable lake living.” Located on a part of the lake off Highway 49 across See COMMISSION • Page 3

Holiday Open House sees good turnout for local businesses

Council takes another crack at the budget

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Families filled downtown Alexander City Sunday afternoon for the annual Holiday Open House celebrations. Shops up and down Main Street welcomed customers wanting to get an early jump on their Christmas shopping, while others just took in the sights and enjoyed the afternoon. “Overall, everything seemed to go really well,” Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President Ed Collari said. “There was a steady flow of traffic in and out of stores. The participants did an excellent job in promoting themselves.” Collari and the other members of the See SHOPPING • Page 3

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Area residents walk the streets and sidewalks of downtown during the Holiday Open House Sunday. Local businesses welcomed shoppers throughout the day having a successful turnout.

The work towards passing a budget continued Monday night as the Alexander City City Council had several questions answered and eyed revisions to the proposed Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget. The city has been operating on a continuation of last year’s budget since the Oct. 1 deadline passed. It will do so until a new budget can be put in place. See BUDGET • Page 2

DAR presents Good Citizenship Awards to local students By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Members of the Tohopeka Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at the Tallapoosa County Board of Education office Monday afternoon to present five deserving high school seniors from throughout the county with the DAR Good Citizenship Award. “We think this is one of the most important things we host,” Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle said. “You all have made a difficult, difficult cut,” he told the students being honored.

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a wonderful life and much to be thankful for, but we have no children and are usually alone on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Everyone makes such a fuss about sharing these holidays with loved ones, but I become depressed during this season. I do volunteer work on these holidays, but still feel sad and like everyone else in the country is having a better time than I am. Any suggestions? -- NOT SO JOLLY IN ARIZONA DEAR NOT SO JOLLY: You must be a new reader of my column or you would know that every year around holiday time I receive letters from people like you, expressing that rather than feeling joyful and elated, they feel depressed and deprived. Some of it may be the result of the incessant marketing of these holidays, which gives the impression that “everyone” is having a grand

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With a heavy heart, we announce that Carey Moore Thompson passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 in Mobile, AL. He is survived by his son, Collin Thompson (Kathryn) of Mobile, AL; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Thompson Badgett (Majors) of Cincinnati, OH; his three grandchildren Merrill, Tucker and Sadie; brothers, Hugh L. Thompson Jr. (Sharon J. Cleary) and Steve Thompson (Willard Henson); extended family, and friends. Carey was born on October 4, 1951 in Alexander City, Alabama to Hugh Lloyd Thompson and Mary Helen Thompson. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mobile, Alabama. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Carey received a Bachelor’s degree in Business. He was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. For more than ten years, Carey was the Property Manager for the First National Bank Building in downtown Mobile. His sense of humor and outgoing personality made him a favorite at work. When away from the office, he enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors hunting or at the beach. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Carey’s family during this time. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (4051 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608) or to USA Mitchell Cancer Institute. (https://jagaspx.usouthal.edu/gift/gift. aspx?s=1003&d=1005&f=1007) All services will be held at St. James Episcopal Church (347 South Central Avenue, Alexander City, AL 35010). The funeral service will be on Thursday, November 16th at 10:30 a.m., with a reception to follow immediately after in the Parrish Hall. Family graveside service will follow the reception at Hillview Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Phillips, age 82, of Dadeville, Al. will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday November 14, 2017 at the chapel of Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville with Rev. Bobby Ned Duck and Rev. Miles Crouch officiating. A graveside service will follow in Tallapoosa Co. Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville. Mrs. Mary Ellen was born March 19, 1935 in Tallapoosa Co. and passed away on November 11, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Al. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her daughter Brenda ( Gary ) Claybrook; son Donald Phillips;

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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hodge 1923 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hodge, 93, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Matt Haines will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Hodge passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Russell Medical. She was born on December 13, 1923 in Elmore County, Alabama to Robert Lee McGarr and Annice D. McGarr. She was a member of Sixth Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Hodge enjoyed crocheting, sewing and growing house plants. She was an

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old time sipping cider, stuffing themselves with turkey and caroling under the windows of their neighbors. An antidote for your holiday blues might be to do more than volunteer. Why don’t you and your husband plan to do something special to treat yourselves, rather than stay home feeling like everyone else is enjoying themselves? Choose a different destination each year to visit and learn about. Or invite some friends or acquaintances to join you at home. There’s a saying that misery loves company, and in your case, company might be the solution to the problem.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Trudy Lee McGrady, 77, of Kellyton, will be Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Michael Waldrop will officiate. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Margaret Hamlin Ray, 82, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Jacksons Gap Baptist Church with Brother Charlie Horton officiating. A private family entombment service will follow in Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens Cemetery in Dadeville. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Traci Ray Floyd of Jackson’s Gap, AL, Angela Ray Jones of Forsyth, GA, and Gloria

two brothers Thomas ( Mary Ann) White and Mac Arthur White; six grandchildren Philip Simmons ( Fianc« Allyson Morris) , Brandon ( Brittney ) Simmons, Will Claybrook, Warren (Natalie) Phillips, Kasey Phillips and Ethan Phillips; two great-grandchildren Kaleigh Phillips and Jake Kolb; one great-grandson soon to be born Beau Simmons. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Dewey White and Sara Jane Dye White; husband Eugene Phillips; daughter Diann Phillips; four brothers Robert White, Durrell White, Athen White and Theron White; two sisters Alton Medows and Juanita Payne. Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville are in charge of the arrangements. www.alabamafuneralhomes.com avid reader and spent many hours playing Rook with her friends. She is survived by her son, Larry G. Hodge (Deborah) of Buckhead, GA; grandchildren, Deryck G. Hodge (Wendy), Mary Claire Hodge, William M. Hodge; sisters, Bobbie Collier and Margie Johns; greatgrandchildren, Zoe and Waverly Hodge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Price Hodge; parents; brothers, Edward McGarr and Vernon McGarr; and sister, Ruby Reed. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Sixth Street Baptist Church, 2324 Sixth Street Extension, Alexander City, Al, 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ray Perry (Tim) of Macon, GA; one brother, Leslie Hamlin; two sisters, Judy Smith (Walter) and Brenda Collett; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Lee Hamlin and Ervie Mae Murphy; one daughter, Margaret Elaine Ray Collins; and one sister, Hazel Hamlin Greenhill. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Jacksons Gap Baptist Church 23 E Church St, Jacksons Gap, AL 36861. Alabama Funeral Homes of Dadeville, Alabama are in charge of the arrangements. www. alabamafuneralhomes.com

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Budget Alexander City Finance Director Sandy Stanbrough gave a presentation that adjusted numbers according to questions that arose in a Nov. 2 budget work session. With revisions, the city is looking at a $55 million budget, which includes $48.9 million in operating funds and $6.1 million in capital projects. Conservative revenue estimates were listed at $53.7 million, meaning the city would use about $1.2 million in reserve funds if the budget is approved as proposed. “There are some things that we will cut as a result of what we did tonight,” Stanbrough said. “That will drop that $1.2 even further and as you may have noticed, that is already down from the $1.4 million we saw with the first draft.” The main point of contention still seems to be employee pay. The budget calls for corrections in 14 positions where employees were not classified properly, had missed step increases, had been left out of the budget or aligned the positions with others similar posts. Council member Buffy Colvin

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said she has been approached by many employees who claim they are in similar situations, but are not listed among those in the budget draft. Stanbrough said the numbers on this list are from seven of the city’s departments. “We need to make sure that we don’t have others who are in this same situation,” Colvin said. “If every department head hasn’t had the chance to look at this and make sure that all of their people are where they should be, then we need to give the opportunity to do that. “I hear it all the time. What I’m saying is that if we are fixing these, then we just need to make sure that we are fixing all the inequities so that everyone is being treated fairly.” While Colvin said she fears employees may be leaving because of these issues, Stanbrough pointed out that the average length of service for current city employees is 24 years. Department heads were asked to look to see if they have any issues of classification or other inequities and report those to Stanbrough

immediately so they can be researched. To complicate the matter, Stanbrough said the city is still dealing with a resolution that was passed by the pervious council that froze all salaries until the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University pay study was complete. That study was commissioned in 2015 and the city still has not gotten the results and isn’t sure if it ever will. “I think the mayor’s office, along with Sandy and (Director of Human Resources Director) Kathy (Railey) are prepared to use the data that is available and work on formulating a salary structure that would make us comparable to other like cities,” Mayor Jim Nabors said. “Then we can take that to an independent third party for verification. I think we are to a point where we can no longer wait on the Auburn study. Of course that will be next budget year, not the one we are considering now.” The council still hopes to be able to consider the budget with proposed changes at its next meeting next Monday Nov. 20.

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“Some of the judges reviewing the submissions said this year’s were some of the toughest they’ve had to judge,” Graham added. After each of the five were individually recognized, Cade Worthy was given special honors as the winner of the Tohopeka Chapter Good Citizenship Award. “As the chapter winner, he goes on to compete against others at the district level,” Graham said. “The judges said his essay was outstanding.” “I feel very privileged to win this,” Worthy said. “It’s a very distinct honor. It lets me know I’m doing something right.” Worthy also congratulated the other four school winners on their achievement and said the DAR is a great group of people. During the program, Tallapoosa County Board of Education member Carla Talton was the special guest speaker, while Margaret Caldwell presented a National Defense Report on Choctaw code talkers during the First and Second World Wars. Speaking on the subject of patriotism, Talton began her address recognizing the DAR organization, saying it is one she has a great deal of respect for. “The idea of what patriotism means is being questioned,” she said. “The concept has been politicized. This is not

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Cade Worthy receives his DAR Good Citizenship Award pin Monday afternoon. Worthy was the winner of the Tohopeka Chapter Good Citizenship Award.

new, but the level of vitriol we see today is unparalleled.” Quoting famous Americans like Mark Twain, John F. Kennedy and George McGovern, Talton said, when penning the United States Constitution, the

Founders were putting their focus and emphasis on union. “The Founding Fathers were not perfect. The documents they wrote were not perfect documents,” she said. “The Constitution is a living, breathing docu-

ment, and it is about creating a more perfect union.” Talton added that she feared the country had failed in providing its young people with a proper civic education, which she believed has helped lead to the situation seen today. However, she found a way to end on a more positive note, saying there is far more that brings the citizens of this country together than things that try to divide. Rounding out the day, Caldwell briefly touched on a history of how warriors of the Choctaw nation had long fought alongside soldiers of the United States. Long before members of the Choctaw became code talkers during the world wars, Caldwell mentioned how the chief Pushmataha prophesied that his people’s war cry would be heard in many foreign lands, a prophecy that came true as American military forces began to arrive in Europe near the end of the First World War. Listing the names of these first code talkers, Caldwell said the native languages used by these Choctaw soldiers was a highly effective method of communication, as the Germans were unable to decipher messages being sent between the Allied front lines and headquarters. “They established a standard for others to follow,” she said. “Truly these men are patriots, and we thank them for their service.”

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us how beautiful our store was. Hopefully they continue to shop with us.” Along with the multitude of items showcased in the different stores, there were a number of activities for the family, including a table next to Alabama Makers Market offering children the chance to write a letter to Santa Claus. Ooh La La Creations got involved as well, as Santa visited the store to take photos with the customers admiring the latest children’s wear. After browsing the downtown area stores, customers had the opportunity to go to The Coffee Corner for a warm and relaxing

Chamber of Commerce spent time downtown during the open house event Sunday, getting a feel for how well received the 2017 iteration was. Collari said he spoke to several storeowners as he made his rounds, all of whom had nothing but positive things to say. “In a few of the stores, there were so many customers I didn’t get the chance to talk to the owners,” Collari said. “It was a good event for us. It brought people in to the store that may not normally come in,” Amanda Brandt, an employee at Cloud Nine said. “People were excited we were open and told

drink or check out the new taco bar, while both Ocie and Belle’s and Fermenter’s Market were also serving up beverages for patrons. “Yesterday was widely successful,” Tony Blanco, one of the owners of The Coffee Corner said. “There was a line out the door pretty much the whole time. We had over 150 sales. I know that may not sound like a lot, but we pretty much had a whole day’s worth of sales in four hours.” Blanco said a number of people also took the time to explore the recently added taco bar, telling him it was a

great addition and they would definitely be back again. Holiday Open House was not limited to just the downtown area, however, as shops like Jackson Drugs, Longleaf Antique and Flea Mall and Gilbert Woodcrafts and Home Décor welcomed customers during their special hours. “I think it went great,” Jackson Drugs Gift Department Manager Michelle Hilyer said. “We had a very good turnout. We were very busy all day.” Stores that participated on Sunday all wanted to thank their customers for participating and say how great it was to have this.

“We want to thank everybody for coming out Sunday, exploring our store and seeing what all we had,” Brandt said. “I’m glad for the effort being put into the community and events like this,” Blanco said. As the Christmas season approaches and sales continue to increase for retailers, the Holiday Open House event in Alexander City was a great way for locals to see what stores in town were carrying and get a jump on their holiday shopping. “A lot of people were perusing and getting ideas,” Collari said. “I think it was a pretty positive day overall.”

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from Oskar’s, developers Jody Bear and Ray Roten of Cypress Development presented the idea to commissioners last year. Monday’s vote approved the preliminary plat for the development. County Engineer David Moore said that Cottages at Lake Martin were set to be condos in the Sunset Point area of the lake in StillWaters. He said that the StillWaters Residential Association had given approval to the project.

With the Dec. 12 special election for U.S. Senate and an important vote of a property school take for those in the county school attendance zones rapidly approaching, the county announced a change to one of its polling places. For years voters in the Pearson Chapel area have voted at what was formerly Moncrief’s Store. But due to availability and the fact that Moncrief’s has no water, the commissioners approved moving the polling place to

Pearson Chapel Church. “The church is less than a half mile up on the right from the store and it will be a more suitable location,” said Sheriff Jimmy Abbett. “I will get with the election folks and make sure the new location is on the cards that are sent out to voters.” The county will have to construct a handicap ramp in the rear of the church to accommodate voters, but it may not be possible to get that done before this elec-

tion. So voters needing handicap access will have to enter through the front of the church, County Administrator Blake Beck said. The commissioners also approved following the state in making the Friday after Thanksgiving a holiday for county employees, meaning offices will be closed that day. They also accepted the calendar for meetings for 2018. Most are on the second Monday of each month except for when holidays and

other matters create a conflict. The meeting dates will be: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 9, Nov. 14 and Dec. 10. The commissioners also approved a transfer of a Restaurant Retail Liquor license to Table 34 LLC. The former Judy’s Stagecoach restaurant has been sold and has a new name. It was also announced that the courthouse will be closed Nov. 23-24.

McDaniel charges under Alabama’s “stand your ground law.” The motion says McDaniel “asserts his plea of immunity and defense of selfdefense and demands an evidentiary hearing on said plea as required by law.” With future filings and previously filed motions in the case still to be heard, dates for hearings and a possible trial will likely be next year. No dates have been set for the motions to be heard. The case has been widely followed since McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, 2016. Hunters had found Crayton’s body in a wooded area off Barron’s Bridge Road south of Dadeville. Investigators indicated that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Whittelsey had previously entered a plea of not guilty for McDaniel in the case. District Attorney Jeremy Duerr said last week the case might be called in the spring trial term. “We have a very heavy load right now and it doesn’t appear that the case will be called in the upcoming term,” District Attorney Jeremy Duerr said. “There is still a lot to be settled before this is ready for trial. I would hope it could go the following term.”

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While that date has not been set, it would likely be late February for the next Dadeville trial term. Whittelsey previously filed a change of venue motion on March 22. The motion claims that due to the attention that the case has garnered in the media, McDaniel would not be able to get a fair trial here.

Motions to have statements made by McDaniel and all evidence collected from his vehicle at the time he was stopped by law enforcement is also the focus of a motion to suppress. The motion maintains that the evidence should not be admissible because the traffic stop was illegal because he had bro-

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ken “no rules of the road,” and that there was no warrant when the evidence was collected. McDaniel saw his case bound over to the Tallapoosa County Grand Jury after a June 28, 2016 preliminary hearing where investigators in the case

testified that McDaniel admitted he had shot and killed Crayton, but said it was self-defense. A murder indictment was handed down by a Tallapoosa County Grand Jury in Dadeville on March 7, meaning the panel found enough evidence for the

case to proceed to trial. In addition to the murder charge, court records show that Lakeshia Crayton, the executor of Norman Crayton’s estate, filed a wrongful death suit against McDaniel last December. McDaniel remains free on a $350,000 bond.

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e understand voters went to the polls and chose Roy Moore to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, even though he has a long record of ignoring court orders and being removed from office as an Alabama Supreme Court judge. Moore has again made the state fodder for skits on Saturday Night Live and the punch line of jokes after allegations published by the Washington Post where four women said they had sexual encounters with Moore when they were teenagers. One woman, Leigh Corfman, said Moore took her to his house, removed her clothes, and groped her when she was just 14. The other women were 16, 17, and 18 when they met Moore, who was in his 30s. Moore denied knowing Corfman entirely, but admitted he knew the others. In Alabama, the age of consent at the time was 16. Instead, he assured Hannity: “I don’t remember dating any girl without the permission of her mother.” At first the Moore campaign called the allegations “fake news” but is it fake if he admitted dating them? While the women who were 16, 17 and 18 said the relationships were not sexual and didn’t advance beyond kissing, one of them alleged that he took her to dinner and purchased wine with dinner, even though she was underage. Monday a fifth woman, Beverly Young Nelson, held a press conference and claimed Moore forced himself on her when she was a 16-year-old living in Etowah County. Moore is the GOP Senate nominee in Alabama’s special election, which has sent Republican lawmakers reeling. Some have called for him to drop out outright, while others, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee say he should bow out “if these allegations are found to be true.” We may never know without a shadow of a doubt if these allegations happened as they were reported. Moore’s track record tells us that he won’t quit or step aside, but he should. So even though his own party is calling for him to step aside and allow someone else to take his place, we will likely see his name right there with Doug Jones when we go to the polls on Dec. 12. It’s not our job to decide what is true or not or innocence or guilt. Alabamians just need to ask themselves if they really think Roy Moore can be an effective senator with these kinds of issues hanging over his head? That’s a question we should all be able to answer.

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e took my parents home to Alabama for the Crimson Tide vs. LSU game Saturday, and I had occasion to get some insight into current events from my Druncle Mac. I pass on his blue-collar views because I feel strongly that they go a long way to explain why Trump is president. Mac will never win a humanitarian award. I once saw him call the manager over when he saw a baby changing station in an airport men’s restroom to tell him, “There must be some kind of design flaw.” He made the manager promise to look into it. He also says, “I have two favorite songs. One is Elvis’ rendition of ‘Dixie,’ the other is not.” Confronted about his “drinking problem,” he said “when you think about it, it’s really the police’s problem.” My Druncle Mac had an interesting take on the Harvey Weinstein case: “I’m lucky to be too poor to have any accusers come forward to say I got grab-ass with them years ago.” The closest he ever got to litigation was when his lesbian construction site manager beat him in a wrestling match. He said the lawyer came in and felt his wallet and looked in her purse, and said there was nothing he could do about it. His point is that sexual harassment claims are a rich man’s problem. These women (via a Gloria Allred-type attorney) all seem to be coming out saying they were inappropriately touched years ago. By whom? The answer, all too often is, “anyone willing to settle.” Long ago, Los Angeles declared itself a sanctuary city for powerful, ugly, nasty old men. Men that ugly can only get action by trafficking in their

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power. The same can be said for powerful politicians in D.C. Washington has long been the Hollywood for ugly people. Mac went on to pontificate that most of these “victims” who suddenly came forward with claims of sexual harassment had to know Weinstein’s reputation and went to his hotel room anyway. When one actress was asked, “Why didn’t you NOT go to a married movie producer’s hotel room, knowing what you know about him?”, she responded, “And give up on show business?”. There is always truth in his drunken, blue-collar observations. He readily admits men are cads. Mac has always said, “God created man in just one day, on the seventh, when He was probably not paying attention — and it shows.” Free market capitalism quickly punishes boorish behavior like Harvey Weinstein’s. Just when you think no one could mess up his career worse than Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey pops up and says, “Wait a second, hold my Appletini.” There might be a comeback opportunity for Spacey and Weinstein: I hear Subway is looking for a new spokesman. Keep in mind, Druncle Mac has not had the best relationships with women. I once asked him how he and his then-wife were doing, he said, “Ronnie, not so great. We took out large insurance policies on each other; now it’s just a waiting game.” This from

a man who does not buy car insurance. We were watching a Geico commercial on TV that promised to save 20 percent on car insurance. Mac said that was nothing; he saved 100 percent on car insurance by leaving the scene of every accident he’s ever been in. In essence, Weinstein was using his position and extorting ambitious actresses for sex. Awful, yes, but being a horn-dog jerk is not a crime. Otherwise Bill Clinton would be serving life. Rape and assault are serious crimes and should be examined in this case. The sad thing is that, in some states, the woman who taped Weinstein in his hotel room proving her case would face felony eavesdropping charges. The reluctance to come forward could be traced to our unchecked and convoluted legal system where “Russian collusion” investigations end up with unrelated bystander charges. Both Mac and Harvey are walking and talking testaments to the fact that telling someone to “just be yourself” is terrible advice to give some people. There are always going to be creeps, and piling on after not saying anything when it happened do not make victims “heroes.” This #Me,too seems too late, victimizing and selfcongratulatory. But Hollywood created this world. Weinstein, Ratner, et al are still around Hollywood. Bill Cosby, Woody Allen and O.J. are too. Has there ever been a better time to be a young woman in Los Angeles! A syndicated op-ed humorist, award-winning author and TV/radio commentator, Ron may be reached at Ron@ RonaldHart.com or Twitter @ RonaldHart.

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lack Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season, but it’s the next day, Small Business Saturday, that really puts me in the holiday spirit. That’s because Small Business Saturday, which falls on Nov. 25 this year, isn’t about getting up before dawn, fighting traffic, jostling with crowds and standing in long lines to save a few bucks on things no one asked for. Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support the small, family-run businesses that do so much throughout the year to support our community. The campaign to “shop small” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving began in 2010 to help small businesses that were struggling to recover from the last recession. Since then, it has grown into a powerful movement to give back to the businesses that keep our communities vibrant. The idea is simple: Instead of sitting at home and ordering online or driving to the nearest shopping center or big-box store, you shop at small, locally-owned businesses for things you simply can’t find at

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the mall. And instead of dealing with temporary workers who don’t know the merchandise, you’re likely to deal directly with the owner, who has a vested interest not only in selling you something that day but in making you want to come back time and again throughout the year. And like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday comes with its own deals and discounts. Shoppers are wising up to Small Business Saturday. Last year, an estimated 112 million people reporting shopping at small businesses on Small Business Saturday, a 13-percent increase from the year before, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express. Among those who shopped on last year’s Small Business Saturday, 32 percent reported

attending a community event while 81 percent encouraged friends and family to shop or dine at small, independentlyowned businesses. That level of support is having a real impact in our communities. State-specific numbers aren’t available, but, nationwide, shoppers spent an estimated $15.4 billion independent stores and restaurants on last year’s Small Business Saturday. That’s money that, for the most start, stays in the community. When you shop local and shop small, you’re supporting your friends and neighbors. You’re supporting your community. When you shop at a chain store, most of the money goes back to some corporate office somewhere, but when you shop on Main Street, most of that money stays on Main Street. This holiday season, make a difference in your community: Shop local on Small Business Saturday. Rosemary Elebash is state director of the National Federation of Independent Business.

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PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The Liberty Life Christian Center invites you to a pastoral appreciation for the Chief Apostle and National Mother of the New Covenant Ministries of the World, Inc. Praise and worship will be 7 p.m. nightly Wednesday through Saturday. All donations and gifts will be presented at the close of the Founder’s Day Program on the 18th. Dinner will be served in the dining area.

Friday, November 17

MUSIC WORKSHOP: Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will host a Community Harvest Music Workshop. The workshop will be held at 294 Coosa County Road 20 in Equality. The workshop is designed for singers, choral directors, musicians, and anyone interested in singing. The workshop will be held at New Style Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public. Registration for the two-day event is $10. For more information contact richardetaylormusic@gmail. com or newstylebaptistchurch@gmail. com. HOLIDAY MARKET: The Alexander City Methodist Church is hosting a Holiday Market on November 17th from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the church located at 1020 11th Ave. North in Alexander City. The event is to help people find Christmas gifts locally and to help local crafters and vendors get exposure. There is a small fee for vendor space and that money is all donated to the Relay for Life Foundation. DENIM AND DIAMONDS BALL: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Denim and Diamonds Ball benefiting the Lake Martin Area United Way Friday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include a steak dinner and live music along with a silent auction. Tickets are available at the United Way, the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Martin Event Center at the Rodeo Club.

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR: St. James Episcopal Church at 347 S. Central Ave., Alexander City, will host the • Alexander City Outlook • Dadeville Record annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to • Wetumpka Herald 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the • Eclectic Observer parish hall. Each year, the pottery • Tallassee Tribune and art guilds at St. James out-do themselves with beautiful creations for this event, which funds community outreach programs and ministries throughout the year. In addition, church members lend their individual talents to crafting items for your gift lists, and they produce bountiful supplies of casseroles, cakes, pies, breads and treats for your holiday Darrell Brooks, Owner tables. Arrive early for the best selection! Cutting •Edging CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: Weed Eating •Mulch Hatchett Springs Church is hosting its 3rd Annual free food and clothing Weed Control giveaway for the City of Goodwater and surrounding areas Saturday, Nov. 18 9 a.m. to noon at the Caldwell Community Center at 583 South Main Street in Goodwater. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves Schools in Millerville is hosting a trade day Saturday, Nov. 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact 256.267.0518 Ray Camp at 256-354-3311.

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THANKSGIVING DINNER: Kingz United and Men of Honor will be holding a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dadeville Community Center on East Columbus Street Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. POTLUCK DINNER: To honor the spirit of sharing and fellowship, join Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor and New Style Baptist Church for our Thanksgiving Community Harvest Potluck. Giving thanks, good food, and great fellowship on Nov. 19, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at New Style Baptist Church, 294 Coosa County Road 20, Equality, AL 36026. Following the dinner at 6 p.m. Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will provide an evening of praise and thanksgiving through song in its Command Performance Concert featuring soloist, group ensembles, and choir. All are welcome. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 145th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. R.L. Carter of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Valley. Pastor of New Adka is Edward Milner. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: GAP Fellowship Church will be celebrating the 18th appreciation service of Pastor Lewis and Marilyn Benson on Sunday, November 19th. There will be an 11 a.m. service with Rev. Bud Nolan and Pastor Haven of United Methodist Church and a 2:30 p.m. afternoon service with Rev. McArthur Moss of Reeltown Baptist Church. Guest M.C. will be Sylvester McPherson “The Communicator.” Everyone is invited to this event at 721 Robinson Court in Alexander City. MISSION DAY: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is hosting Mission Day Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. John R. Leonard of St. James A.M.E. Church in Goodwater. Pastor of Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is Bishop Demetrius D. Griffin.

Sunday, November 26

HARVEST RALLY: The World Bible Church at 161 Main Street is hosting a Harvest Rally Sunday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. The pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Minster Brenda Davis. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Popular Spring Baptist Church in Dadeville, Alabama will celebrate its 135th Church Anniversary on November 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard D. Jacobs is the pastor. Guest Minister is Rev. Melvin Kelley, Jr, Pastor of New Harmony & Mt. Olive Baptist Churches. Everyone is invited. The church is located at 165 Pine Avenue in Camp Hill. For more information, contact Lisa Rowe at lrowe40@yahoo.com. DEDICATION SERVICE: Lake Pointe Baptist Church will dedicate two new buildings at the morning service beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 26. The dedication service will include a time of thanksgiving and prayer followed by a concert by Wes Hampton. Wes sings tenor with the Gaither Vocal Band and is providing the concert in recognition of the opening of Lake Pointe’s new buildings. The public is invited and you can obtain more information by calling the church office at 256-373-3293 or by email to pastor@lakepointebaptist.com with any questions.

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Sunday, December 2

SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, casual dinner. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 152nd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Jessie Mays of Marrietta Baptist Church. Pastor of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is Rev. Jimmy Thomas.

Sunday, December 10

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Friends of Dadeville in concert with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Parade scheduled for Dec. 10 in Dadeville. This annual event features a wide variety of floats and parade participants, arts and crafts booths, a children’s venue, food booths and more importantly, Santa Claus. If you would like to participate in the parade or need additional information, please contact the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256 8254019.

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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 weightloss 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) 4964210 for more information.

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AREA PAYS TRIBUTE TO VETERANS Top left, members of the color guard bow their heads in prayer at the start of Sunday’s memorial service at the Sportplex. Top right, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rice pay tribute to the veterans of Desert Storm. Far left, Dadeville Mayor Wayne Cowhick leads the veterans and guests in a prayer during the Veterans Day Service Sunday at the Sportplex. Left, Selena Phillips leads the guests in the National Anthem at Sunday’s veterans service. Bottom left, Members of the Alexander City Honor Guard retire the colors during the Veterans Day celebrations at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Saturday morning. Bottom right, Millie Daye, Elizabeth Stalnaker and Pat Cummins were among the special honorees during Saturday morning’s Veterans Day event at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. The facility gave special honors to its female residents, presenting each of them with an American flag. Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

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LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

A lot of apologies to dole out

et it never be said that Luke Robinson doesn’t ever take ownership of his misgivings because today, I am passing out apologies like church bulletins. I have a lot to be sorry for and you are going to hear all about it. For starters, I am sorry in advance to my liver. There is a 0.00000006 percent chance that underrated organ of mine will be firing on all cylinders after two weeks of stress and unabashed drinking related to the anticipation of the upcoming Iron Bowl. Alabama looked like a team bored with success for much of the game against Mississippi State and a lot of the fan base is wondering, “How good are we, really?” Meanwhile, Auburn fans are as geeked up as a “Lord of the Rings” convention after whipping No. 1-ranked Georgia. It’s going to be a long two weeks of build-up for this monumental contest and I am not sure there’s enough hard lemonade in Tallapoosa County to get me through it. I could probably use something stronger even. I wonder … could I get a cheap, quick flight to Colorado? (Not everyone will get that joke, but just laugh anyway.) I am sorry in advance to my wife and children who will no doubt feel completely ignored and at least mildly embarrassed when I take the aforementioned Iron Bowl way too seriously. On Nov. 25 from around noon until 7:30 (and perhaps beyond), I will most assuredly be “that fan.” I don’t roll (or poison) trees, but I am not a lot of fun to talk to during this annual classic. I cannot say how much I hate that fact, but sadly, it is a fact nonetheless. I am both fully aware of it and powerless against it. I will return to embarrassing my family in my more normal fashions after the game. I am sorry for thinking Bret Bielema would be successful at Arkansas. We all know my predictions are horribly off-base, but my prognostication that Bielema would do well in Fayetteville is bad even for me. He has had some bad injury luck, but for the most part every season under Bielema has ended with disappointment. I am sorry Tennessee fired Butch Jones. I have thoroughly enjoyed that tire-fire. Not because I dislike the Vols’ program, but because it was fun to watch things so unpredictably (yet so, so predictably) awry in Knoxville. “Champions of life?” “Five star hearts?” Who says those things? I will tell you who: Butch Jones. And now we no longer have him. I am going to miss those kinds of quotes. I am also sorry for shortchanging Kerryon Johnson. I have always known he was a good running back, but he has really carried this Auburn offense more than I thought he could. It’s his knack for making yards when there were seemingly no yards to be made that make him special. I am sorry for thinking Notre Dame would beat Miami. I will admit, I thought Notre Dame was “back” after they were running roughshod through most of its schedule. However, in the last five years the Irish have played in Miami twice and have been beaten like Gloria Estefan’s bongo each time. Notre Dame is “back” alright — “back” of the line when it comes to true contenders. Finally, I am sorry you had to struggle through this column, but I do appreciate it! Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

NEW SEASON BEGINS

Central Coosa kicks off area hoops action By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

With a winless football season behind them, the Central Coosa Cougars are looking forward to getting back on the basketball court. Coosa kicks off all area hoops action tonight when it hosts Sylacauga in a girls and boys doubleheader. The boys team is under the direction of new head coach Jeremy Freeman, and although he was an interim coach for half of last year’s season, now it’s time for a new regime. But he doesn’t want to change too much. “All I want to do is just make sure we keep the program on that level that it has been for years,” Freeman said. “We just want to stay relevant, because it has already been established. We want to take what we already know to do, look at what our goals are and obtain them.” Coosa’s ultimate goal is of course a state championship, but it’s not going to be easy. The Cougars plan to use a man-to-man defense in the half court and even throw in some full court press. Although they don’t boast a lot of size, Freeman said they’re going to “get up and down the court.” Offensively, they return some highflying scorers and plan to be a strong shooting team. “First, we are very, very dominant ball handlers and we’re guard-oriented,” Freeman said. “That definitely means we’re going to do a lot of things perimeteroriented. We do have some inside shooters, but it’s going to be a process.” On the girls side, the Cougars are coming off a successful 19-6 season. They made it all the way to the regional finals File / The Outlook before ultimately falling to Midfield in a Central Coosa’s Eunique McKinney returns after a freshman debut on the basketball court a heart-wrenching double overtime game, year ago. 76-73.

Lance Cunigan takes 16th at state championship STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Benjamin Russell’s Lance Cunigan wrapped up his cross country season just one spot shy of an all-state honor. At the AHSAA Class 6A state championship, Cunigan had his best time of his career, clocking in at 16:48.81. The time was good enough for 16th place overall and was less than a halfsecond away from 15th, which would’ve earned a spot on the all-state team. Also representing Benjamin Russell at the 6A meet was Ashley Walker, who, like Cunigan, had a personal record. She

crossed the finish line in 22:47.76 to earn 94th place. In the Class 4A race, Dadeville’s Caleb Bice also turned in a PR. He clocked in at 19:25.67, which was good enough for 93rd place. Following closely behind was Dadeville teammate Jordan Ford, who finished in 19:32.39 for 98th place. Horseshoe Bend’s Gavin Brazzell was the lone area competitor in the Class 1A/2A race, and he finished in 21:30.82, which gave him 113th place. All five runners return for another season. Walker and Cunnigan are both juniors, while Bice is a freshman. Ford and Brazzell are only eighth-graders.

BRHS to start season late Although Benjamin Russell’s football season has ended, the basketball season will be put on hold a little longer. The Wildcats have rescheduled their first two games of the season, which were scheduled for Thursday and Friday against Talladega and Elmore County, respectively. The games will be rescheduled at a later date. Benjamin Russell’s first basketball game is now set for Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Talladega with the JV boys starting at 4:30 followed by the varsity girls and varsity boys.

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Madisyn Johnson to continue softball career at CACC Monday morning, Benjamin Russell’s Madisyn Johnson, seated center, officially signed her letter of intent to continue her softball career at Central Alabama Community College. “I chose CACC because it’s just like home to me and I’ve always wanted to go there. My plan is to go into nursing, so it’s the first step into the door, and I’m hoping to go to Auburn after that. That’s always been a dream of mine.” Johnson is a second baseman and shortstop for the Wildcats. At her signing, Johnson was joined by, front row, her mother Jessica Johnson and her father David Johnson; back row, from left, athletic director Pam Robinson, her grandmother Sheila Fuller, her brother Brett David Johnson, Wildcat assistant softball coach April Yarbrough, Wildcat head softball coach Jessica Johnson, CACC softball coach Greg Shivers and BRHS assistant principal Tracy McGhee.