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Tallapoosa County voters passed the Sunday sale of alcohol by a large margin. While the numbers show it was something the people wanted, local businesses probably wanted it even more. There were close to 5,000 in favor of Sunday alcohol sales in the county with 7,573 votes total on the resolution. Ultimately it passed 4,800 to 2,773.
Some businesses are preparing for the upswing they said they had been losing to other areas when they turned away customers because of the restriction. “I think it’s going to help business a ton,” said Niffer’s on the Lake manager Charlie Pack. Pack said he has been manager at that location for eight years, and with Niffer’s for 13. “A lot of people come in on Sundays and they ask us whether or not you can sell alcohol,” Pack said.
As for the effect it would have on business at Niffer’s, and elsewhere, he said, “I think it’s going to make it excellent. We turned away so much business especially on holidays.” He said said they lost thousands of dollars because of the restriction. Pack said they announced that Sunday sales were on the way at Thursday’s trivia day and the restaurant broke out in a cheer. He said they were considering drink specials See SALES • Page 7
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The Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard is having a Veterans Day Program Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Sportplex. There will be a short program honoring veterans. The brief program will feature the presentation of colors, laying of wreaths and the sounding of “Taps.” The public is encouraged to attend to honor all those that who sacrificed so much for freedom. Cliff Williams / The Outlook
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Master Sgt. Thomas Davis, center, accepts a flag from Garrette Woodham of the Bill Nichols State Veteran’s Home at Friday’s Veterans Day Tribute.
The Bill Nichols Disabled American Veterans Chapter 13 and the ladies auxiliary will hold will host a car show at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Nov. 12 starting at 9 a.m. There will also be barbecue on sale on site from 8 a.m. to noon.
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Veterans Day is a day to honor those who have served the United States – a day to hear the stories of Veterans and learn the lessons of war. Friday’s Veterans Day Ceremony at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home was special. Guests were treated to the story of a resident of the home and Alabama native Master Sgt.
Thomas Davis – a Pearl Harbor survivor. “I saw the first bomb dropped on the U.S.S. Arizona,” Davis told the crowd. “They started Sunday morning around 8 o’clock and were there all morning. Our ship was within one mile of battleship row.” U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Fuller thinks it is important to remember those survivors from that infamous day. See VETERANS • Page 3
An attorney representing Matthew Clate McDaniel has filed a motion asking for the court to consider allowing him to again be released on bond. McDaniel is facing murder charges in the Jan. 17 shooting death of Norman Dean Crayton. McDaniel had been free on a $250,000 bond until Oct. 26 when McDaniel Judge Kim Taylor ordered McDaniel back to jail following his arrest in Auburn on misdemeanor criminal mischief charges. Since a revocation hearing on Oct. 26, McDaniel has remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail. As part of the revocation, Judge Taylor said that if legal issues in Auburn were handled and other safeguards were set up, he would reconsider the revocation. Defense attorney Davis Whittelsey filed a motion on Thursday seeking a new bond hearing. No date has been set by the court for the motion to be considered. See HEARING • Page 7
Faith leads local man to start cancer support group By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
A local church held its first session of a cancer outreach program Thursday that was started by a Hackneyville man who said he saw the need for a long-term support group for those affected in any way by the disease. David Church said the idea for the program he organized at God’s House Church came from his own two bouts with cancer. “My church family here is the one’s that helped us, we had no body to talk to about cancer or what we were going through,” said Church as he stood at the front of the fellowship hall and gave a personal testimony of the two times he
beat the disease. He said he is now cancer free but it was from his time spent in and out of hospitals that he saw the need for a local program to help those affected by the disease and their family and friends as well. “It’s worse on them than it is the cancer patients,” said Church. The meeting will be held once a month and Church welcomed anyone, from any church, from anywhere to the gatherings. There were serious, heartfelt accounts shared from a number of people that night, but it was even humorous at times as Church recounted a story from the first time he was diagnosed with cancer. Corey Arwood / The Outlook He told them he was diagnosed David Church addresses participants in the first session of a cancer outreach See SUPPORT • Page 7 program organized at God’s House Church.
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than weight loss. Being physically active benefits your heart and brain, and in addition, can be an effective stress reducer. It doesn’t necessarily have to be running. Perhaps tennis, bowling or dancing would be more enjoyable for you. “Tricking” yourself can work two ways, but while I don’t advise tricking yourself to make yourself get off the couch, I think the adage “the way to get out of a jam is not to get into one in the first place” applies here. Some suggestions: When you get out of bed in the morning, have your exercise clothes already laid out. Instead of reading or listening to the news, put them on IMMEDIATELY. Then eat some protein to boost your energy, and go out and do what you need to do. Don’t expect to run a marathon immediately. Start slowly and remember that stamina isn’t
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and Elizabeth “Libby” Welcher (Mike) of Alexander City; son, David DeWayne Partridge; seven grandchildren including, Lauren (Gary) Hines, Leah (Brad) Pounds, Zack Tucker, Michael (Sarah) Welcher, and Steven (Lauren Smith) Welcher; great-granddaughters, Presley Hines, Hadley Hines, Hannah Welcher, and Caroline Pounds; greatgrandson, Tate Pounds; and sister, Doris Powell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ronnie Niblett Partridge; parents, Johnnie Lewis Partridge and Clara Bentley Partridge; sister, Lavada Garrett; and brother, Guy Partridge. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions to the Sixth Street Baptist Church Building Fund. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.
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Obituaries Miss Sherry Lenora Downing 1953 - 2016 Funeral Service for Miss Sherry Lenora Downing, 63, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sardis United Methodist Church. Rev. Stephen King will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Miss Downing passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 18, 1953 in Tallassee, Alabama to Gerald Clifton Downing and Marilyn Evers Downing. She was an active member of Sardis United Methodist Church and the Tallapoosa County Retired Teachers. She was a caring and giving
person who gave quietly to many people. She was a fun loving and loyal person with a great sense of humor. Mrs. Downing taught 2nd grade at Reeltown School for 30 years and was very dedicated to her students. She was an Auburn Fan and was always happy. She is survived by her aunt, Paulette Wright (Larry) of Dadeville; Special Friends, Nanci, Mickey, and Hester Hamby all of Dadeville. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Sardis Cemetery Fund, PO Box 162 Notasulga, AL 36866. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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“While we remember the dead of that day, we must not forget the survivors from that tragic day and the legacy that they represent,” Fuller said. The service was not just to honor Davis but all Veterans. “It is an honor to pay tribute to the Veterans in my hometown of Alexander City,” Fuller said. “To all of our Veterans past and present, thank you for your service.” Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Robert Vensel explained Veterans Day is not just for those that made a career of the military but all Veterans. “The day does not belong to any one branch or any one Veteran,” Vensel said. “It belongs to all Veterans throughout history that have served their country to thank them for their service. No matter how long you served, it’s that you answered the call to serve your country and did everything asked of it is the reason why we honor you today. For us as a nation, it is important that we pause and hear their stories.” Vensel said it so others can learn that war has a cost.
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Members of the Alex City Veterans Honor Guard salute during the National Anthem at Friday’s Veterans Day Tribute at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home.
“We must tell the stories both good and bad so that we remember war is not glamorous. We must tell the stories so that no one ever forgets.” Helping with the ceremony was the Alex City Honor Guard who posted the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. They were joined by Air Men and Women from Maxwell Gunter Air Force base and the Benjamin Russell Show Choir who sang the
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“World War II was over and the Korean War was starting,” Davis said. “In 1950 I went back to Korea. I volunteered to serve in Vietnam when Montgomery told me I was crazy. I told them, I survived Pearl Harbor – I can survive Vietnam and more.” Davis has done more than survive. “I am 96 years old,” Davis told the crowd. “I am truly blessed to be here.”
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he Lake Martin community is an incredible place to live. We’ve said that time and time again. While we are blessed with great scenery, abundant natural resources and an overall great quality of life, the greatest asset here is our people. That has never been more evident than this week as time and time again the area honored veterans with several programs and ceremonies. Every school in Alexander City held a Veterans Day ceremony. There was a touching ceremony in Dadeville at the high school. Bill Nichols held a touching tribute Friday that is featured on the front page of today’s paper. Today there are even more Veterans Day events. To see how the people who call Tallapoosa County home paid tribute to the brave men and women who served our country was uplifting. Stephens Interim Principal Shireen Coleman said it well: “We are proud to be part of a community and a school systems that puts so much emphasis on patriotism. I want to thank everyone for coming and everyone who worked so hard on this program. It was beautiful. To our veterans, we appreciate you. We hope you were honored, because we were honored to celebrate your service to our country.” There was also an appeal to make every day Veterans Day and never miss an opportunity to listen and learn At Bill Nichols Friday, Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Robert Vensel explained Veterans Day is not just for those that made a career of the military but all Veterans. “The day does not belong to any one branch or any one Veteran,” Vensel said. “It belongs to all Veterans throughout history that have served their country to thank them for their service. No matter how long you served, it’s that you answered the call to serve your country and did everything asked of it is the reason why we honor you today. For us as a nation, it is important that we pause and hear their stories.” He is right. We thank our area veterans and thank the people here for doing their part to honor them this week.
he last time there was measurable rainfall in the Alexander City area was Sept. 18. That’s 54 days. Yes, there was a mist that wasn’t measurable on Oct. 16, but that only hit scattered spots around Tallapoosa County. Back then Hilary Clinton had an eightpoint lead in the polls and Les Miles was still the head football coach at LSU, coming off a win over Mississippi State. While a lot of things have changed since then, the weather hasn’t. Not having to look at the forecast before leaving for work is about the only good thing about the drought that has reached dangerous proportions here in our area, across the state and in most of the Southeast. It’s so dry the trees are begging dogs for a sprinkle. That’s dry. I hear Baptists are sprinkling and the Methodists are spitting and my vet said he treated two fish this week that had ticks. The mess we are in is no joking matter. We are at a point where virtually every stand of trees or yard could become a statistic at the drop of a lit cigarette. Outdoor burning has been banned in every county in the state and it’s hard to drive down any stretch of a divided highway and not see a patch that hasn’t been charred at some point on your route. Gov. Robert Bentley announced Friday that the state would pay $5,000 reward to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person
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who is responsible for setting wildfires. Yes, we have some idiots out there who think it’s amusing to risk people and property for kicks. Since Sept. 18 and the last rain, there have been 22,335 acres of land in Alabama burned in 1,773 fires. Here in Tallapoosa County 224 acres have been scorched in 29 separate wildfires. That’s frightening. I kind of feel bad about joking about it earlier. If you want to hear about how much the lack of rain has hurt people, talk to a farmer or a hunter. Most of the green fields that hunters planted haven’t sprouted and the ones that have are drying up. Winter wheat and rye for farmers are in the same boat. Many have opted not to plant them until it rains or not plant them at all. Planting them now would mean that the birds would get the seed. Either way, farmers will lose money that they depend on to survive. New Site’s Toby Hanson farms more acres than about anyone in the north end of the county. He had soybeans that were the size of small peas and saw some of his corn never form ears. Luckily he was near water and had a good bit of hay, but that water is drying up. “We have creeks that were 12 feet wide early in the summer that are
two and three feet wide now,” Hanson said last week. “Most of them you can walk across and never get your feet wet.” Bentley held a drought meeting Wednesday with various groups “to continue the dialogue on ways to address and mitigate the impact of extreme drought conditions to Alabama farmers.” A lot of fancy words and the government can only do so much. We need rain. I used to hear if you don’t like the weather in Alabama, wait 10 minutes and it will change. That’s not the case right now. My Dad was a weather junkie and he always allowed that people griped about the weather, but they didn’t do a thing about it. He was right. But what can we do? I know from my Indian heritage that tribes often would dance to help ask the spirits for rain, particularly in the Southwest. I even saw a group of Poach Creek last year at Horseshoe Bend do something similar. I’m seriously considering checking to see if someone at the school can get me their number. It can’t hurt. Also, let’s save all the water we can by cutting back. Conserve as much water as you can by washing bigger loads of clothes and taking shorter showers. But better yet, let’s hit our knees and ask someone who can do something about it to help. Pray for rain, we need it and we need it soon. Mitch Sneed is the editor of The Outlook.
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Dear Editor, I had stopped writing letters but God put this one on my heart. The Republican Party reminds me of a story in the Bible. When Moses was leading the people out of Egypt they didn’t have the mind to pray for themselves. God promised them manna but they wanted meat. They asked Moses to pray to his God, not their God, for meat. God gave them more than they could eat and some choked on it. I said that to say this – the Republican Party has taken control of most of these official seats. They have control of the House, Senate and the Presidential seat. They have it all.
God gave them what they wanted over his children. All that power he has given them, this is their history. We will sit back and watch them fall with their president, because there is some ugly stuff that is going to come to the light about their president. They didn’t bother to check him out. He was a so-called billionaire so that made him right for the job. Well this will define who the Republicans really are. This is what they got after planting fear in the country for eight years. This is what comes to the surface and his ugly history is going to take them down. Believe me it’s coming and it will leave them
unable to govern. Remember God will give you what you ask for. You may ask how you got here? Look back eight years on how you failed to help the poor, hungry, college student debt, wouldn’t take care of the sick, not even the firefighters that risk their lives putting out fire at the Trade Center. So yes, this is your work. So when it starts surfacing, and it will, remember how you got there – greed. It will destroy you every time. Remember the manna and Moses. Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City
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This weekend is November 12-13, 2016 Honor Guard is having a Veterans Day Program Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Sportsplex. There will be a short program honoring veterans.. The public is encouraged to attend to honor all those that who sacrificed so much for freedom. REUNION: There will be a Daviston School and Community Reunion
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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 136th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Guest pastor will be William Russell of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Pastor of Peace and Goodwill is Robert
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November 1 - December 17
FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting nonperishable food items in lieu of library fines. ANGEL TREE REGISTRATION: The Salvation Army Angel Tree registration will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 to Nov. 17 at the Salvation Army at 1725 Highway 22 West in Alexander City. The Angel Tree Program provides gifts of new clothing and toys to thousands of children who otherwise might not have anything for Christmas. Families in need of assistance may contact the Salvation Army at 256-2153730 for information on how to apply.
November 10 - December 2
ACMS FUNDRAISER: The Alexander City Middle School is having a linen fundraiser Nov. 10 through Dec. 2. For sale will be Egyptian cotton twin, full, queen and king sheet sets for $35. See any student, parent or teacher at ACMS. Proceeds benefit ACMS. PEANUT FUNDRAISER: The Alex City Kiwanis is holding a peanut fundraiser. 2.5 pound bags of raw shelled peanuts can be purchased for $5 from Kiwanis members or at River Bank and Trust, Jay Hare CPA, Anytime Fitness, Tapley Appliance, Sixth Street Baptist Church, Caldwell Electronics, Alex City Board of Education and Cloud Nine.
November 14
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child drop off location Monday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. at Vertical Point Church at 860 Airport Drive.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.
November 17-20
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CHURCH REVIVAL: Family Worship Center will host a revival Nov. 17-19 at 6:30 p.m. each night
and at 10 a.m. Nov. 20. Speaking will be Pastor Mark Deason and Evangelist Philp Gipson. Pastor of Family Worship Center is Tony Harris.
November 18
CHARITY BALL: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball a the Lake Martin Event Center at The Rodeo Club Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. There will be a steak dinner and silent auction. Tickets are available by calling the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-825-4019, the Lake Martin Area United Way at 256329-3600 or the Lake Martin Event Center at 256-825-7503.
November 19
COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends are having a trade day Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. TURKEY SHOOT: The Red Hill Community Club is hosting a turkey shoot Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Red Hill Community Center. Cost is $5 per shot with all proceeds go to the Red Hill Community Roof Fund. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The New Site Volunteer Fire and Ambulance will be having a pancake breakfast Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the New Site Town Hall.
November 20
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church will observe its 144th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Anthony Pogue of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. Pastor of New Adka is Edward Milner. PASTOR APPRECIATION: GAP Fellowship Church will celebrate the 17th Appreciation of Pastor Lewis and Marilyn Benson Sunday, Nov. 20 2:30 p.m. At the 11 a.m. service Minister Jessie White, GAP Fellowship Associate Minister will speak. at the 2:30 p.m. Pastor Larry D. Shealey of Darian Baptist Church will speak.
November 27
HARVEST RALLY: The Word Bible Church is holding a Harvest Rally Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Min Brenda Davis. Guestspeaker will be Pastor D emetrius Griffin of Hatchett Spring Baptist Church.
November 29
DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin.
To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.
December 4
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 151st Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. M. A. Moss of Reeltown Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Thomas is pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
December 6
DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.
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December 17
COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School.
January 17
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information.
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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
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New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
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New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
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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 Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
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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
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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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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 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg 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
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588 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
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047
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Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
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
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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
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also. At least two local convenience stores have fliers up announcing the new move to Sunday sales. Dadeville’s Store 34 owner and manager Mike Patel said he regularly had to direct customers to Camp Hill when someone came to his store for alcohol on Sunday. “Yeah, I think it’ll bring in a lot of customers,” said Patel. “It will be good for the customers.” Patel said it would be even better in the summer though, when the seasonal tourism came to the area. But even though it passed Tuesday there was still some confusion about when it was actually going to take effect.
Sunday alcohol sales were already allowed in Camp Hill for years and earlier this year Dadeville, Alexander City and New Site voters passed referendums to allow customers to buy alcohol on Sunday. A number of local restaurants and businesses had questions about when they would begin to be able to sell on Sunday, and if there were any restrictions on what they could sell. Tallapoosa County Commissioner Chairman John McKelvey cleared the lingering confusion Friday. McKelvey said the resolution would take effect, with no restrictions, on the Sunday after canvassing is completed. Canvassing is set for Tuesday, Nov. 15 at noon.
So next Sunday, Nov. 20 is the official day for Sunday alcohol sales to begin. The time for when Sunday sales would commence was a little less clear, but a time frame from noon to op.m. was mentioned McKelvey said the county resolution was based off of similar municipal Sunday sales laws passed earlier this year.
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Whittelsey’s motion claims that an agreement has been negotiated in Auburn that requires McDaniel to serve 50 hours of community service, and pay court costs and restitution in exchange for the case being “nolle prossed.” The motion also says that McDaniel’s behavior, damaging a gate arm in an Auburn parking deck, “arose out of the consumption and/or excess consumption of alcohol.” The motion further claims that if McDaniel is released on bond, he will: • Submit to the Court Referral office to follow any recommendations made by the office. • Submit to appropriate substance abuse counseling and/or treatment. • Wear an ankle monitoring device and/or other device that monitors Defendant’s whereabouts. • Comply with a reasonable curfew. The motion to set bond with conditions is the lat-
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Gunfire breaks out at Roses Three people were arrested Sunday after a bizarre incident involving pepper spray and gunfire inside a local discount store.
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Rev. Rob Iler, a rector at St. James Episcopal Church, blesses the crosses sold at the church’s annual bazaar.
St. James to hold bazaar next Saturday By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
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Elected officials sworn in Monday was the day when elected officials in all the county’s municipalities were sworn in, including new Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors.
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Holiday season to kick off Students from Benjamin Riussell work downtown Wednesday replacing lights on Christmas decorations in preparation for this weekend’s Holiday Open House Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Harbor Freight coming It was announced this week that Harbor Freight and AT&T Wireless will be locating stores in our area in early 2017.
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Duerr elected DA Democrat Jeremy Duerr held on to edge Republican Bill Harris Tuesday and will be the next District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Members of St. James Episcopal Church are preparing for their annual bazaar and are putting the finishing touches on the handmade pottery and signature crosses the church sells each year to fund their outreach programs. Rev. Rob Iler, who is the rector at St. James, said this is the fifth year the church has held the bazaar, one of the two major fund raising efforts for the church each year. To prepare, Iler said around 12 to 18 members, and a few who he called, “friends of the church” had gathered throughout the year to shape each piece pottery for the event. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of individual pieces of pottery in the church and he said they made bowls, platters, napkin holders and other pieces of artwork from the clay. Each piece is unique in some way.
While one may look similar to another and possibly was even made by the same person, Iler said each comes out slightly different in color, shape or design. “Each one is custom hand made, so no two are exactly alike,” said Iler. It is only the crosses that receive a prayer from the potters and a blessing from the pastor. “The men and women that get together and make these on a daily basis, they pray over the crosses that they make and then they hand them off to me and I bless the crosses,” Iler said. Iler described how the pieces went from clay to cross. He said the clay was placed into a roller and flattened, then the shape was cut out and the designs were crafted, then it was left to dry before glaze was applied, all in the church’s basement. The only part of the process not performed at the church he said was
the firing, or placing the nearly finished product in a kiln to be baked and hardened. Along the way they receive a prayer and the finished product a blessing. “There’s all kind of blessings that you can look up in our prayer book, but I always just kind of bless to whatever comes to mind,” Iler said. “When I bless them I ask that God blesses these things that anybody who comes in contact with them or sees them feels closer to God, feels God’s presence in their life.” He said many of the pieces were given as gifts and he intended for the blessings to carry over to the recipient as well. “I pray that the person that receives it sees it as a reminder of the love that person who gave it to them has for them as well as the love of Christ for them,” Iler said. And he said the crosses were for anyone from any denomination.
“They’re not just episcopal crosses,” he said and laughed. Iler said the money raised from the bazaar would go to their support of around 10 different local charitable agencies, like the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center, the East Alabama Food Bank and the Boys and Girls Club. The funds also help pay for the “Feast of Sharing” which he said the church holds in conjunction with First United Methodist Church and feeds about 80 to 100 people one night out of the week. He said they would also sell other arts and crafts, baked goods, casseroles and home made soups at the bazaar, along with some locally renowned cakes. Iler said the crosses varied in price from $3 to $25. The bazaar is scheduled from Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chambliss, McMillan receive AARC Legislative Leadership Awards STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
State Sen. Clyde Chambliss, who represents part of Tallapoosa County, was one of two legislators to receive the 2016 Legislative Leadership Award by the Alabama Association of Regional Councils during its Annual Training Conference held at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. State Rep. Steve McMillan (R-Foley) and Chambliss (R-Prattville) were recognized at the AARC Annual Training Conference. Chambliss serves on five Senate standing committees, including the Taxation and General Fund Committee, which appropriates funds for technical assistance used to help with economic development and other programs at a local level. Chambliss was also recently named co-chair of the Budget Reform Committee, which is tasked with providing a comprehensive review our Alabama’s state budgets. Chambliss spoke of seeking input from citizens and stakeholders within the Regional Councils to help find stability in the General Fund so services will be able to continue at current levels now and sustain future population growth. “We have to invest in infrastructure and we are not growing as fast as neighboring states,” said Chambliss, “As a state, we cannot have growth until our General Fund is stable and the Budget Reform Task Committee allows us to follow through with a solid plan.” McMillan serves as vice
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From left, Greg Clark, Sen. Clyde Chambliss, Rep. Steve McMillan, Rickey Rhodes pose at the Alabama Association of Regional Councils Annual Training Conference in Montgomery.
chair of the Ways and Means Education Budget Committee and is a key decision maker as it relates to education, economic development and local government. He has served in the House of Representatives since 1980. He also chairs the County and Municipal Government Committee and serves on the Internal Affairs Committee, Technology and Research Committee and the Baldwin County Legislation Committee. The meeting is held each year to provide training and educational information sharing with state agencies, county governments, municipalities and staff on senior services, economic development and transportation related issues. AARC President and NACOLG Executive Director Keith Jones presented the awards and commended them for standing up for not only senior issues, but transportation and economic development. “These gentleman have shown real leadership and we think it’s fitting, this year, to recognize those that have not only supported
us in Montgomery, but have been part of our organizations in the past and can advocate our issues based on their experiences,” said Jones. The Regional Councils have received state funding for the last 21 years, providing technical assistance to fund programs designed to make significant contributions to local communities. Some of these funds are also used as matching capital to create jobs through the Revolving Loan Fund, enhance community development, and provide senior services. The AARC is composed of 12 regional councils. A Regional Council is a public organization that directly serves local governments through local and/or state government laws. They function through communication, planning, policymaking, coordination, advocacy and technical assistance to local governments and citizens in a region. To learn more about AARC and its programs please visit the AARC at www.alarc.org.
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Lady Wildcats ready to hit the court Benjamin Russell entering season with young team By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
When the Benjamin Russell varsity girls basketball team opens the season next week, the Lady Wildcats will be heading out onto the court with two seniors, five juniors, three sophomores and one freshaen. “I have a lot of younger returning players,” said Lady Wildcats head coach Latreisha Moon. The coach is counting on the talent of those younger players to take Benjamin Russell into a successful season. “I’m looking to get a lot of work out of junior Tayla Stowes, sophomore LaHope Westbrooks and junior Shay Johnson,” Moon said. The coach expects a lot from sophomore Jaaliyah Caldwell, too. “She’s playing pretty big for me right now,” Moon said. That’s saying a lot since Caldwell and junior A’niah Ford didn’t get to start practicing with the rest of the team on Oct. 17, as they also played on the varsity volleyball team and had to wait until that season ended before hitting the basketball court. “They haven’t been with me the whole time,” Moon said. “But when they came, I thought we had enough time to put it together and compete.” Helping to make up the Lady Wildcats’ competitive factor will be freshman Breanna Smith, who Moon has found to show great promise. “I hope to play her a lot,” Moon said. “She can shift the ball well.” With all that young talent on the team, Moon is equally impressed with how seniors Chynna Allen and Darby Hines have stepped up into leadership roles this season. “My seniors are leading the team pretty well,” Moon said. An added bonus is that the Lady Wildcats are coming into the season with all 11 members injury free. Moon is counting on this cohesive, healthy team to improve on last year’s season record of 7-15 overall and 1-5 in the region, which was her first year to coach the Lady Wildcats. “Last year we won more than we did the previous years,” she said, “but this year I’m looking forward to doing even better than we did last year. They’ve been working harder and the girls are really putting in work.” The coach points to one basic way to make that happen. “I really think we’ll do fine this year if we just continue to work hard,” Moon said. That hard work is meant to help prepare the Lady Wildcats for a schedule the coach describes with one word. “Tough,” Moon said. That tough season begins with a home game against Jeff Davis on Thursday. Also on the schedule is Opelika. “I want to beat Opelika,” Moon said. “We haven’t beaten Opelika in a long time, and they’re in our area too.” The coach would also like for the varsity girls to defeat Auburn. “But I know it’s going to take a lot of hard work and teamwork to beat those teams because they are really good,” moon said. Tip off of the Lady Wildcats’ first game against Jeff Davis is at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
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During the Lady Wildcats basketball scrimmage Friday morning, Benjamin Russell junior Tayla Stowes defends against sophomore Aaliyah Thomas.
BEN RUSSELL VARSITY GIRLS ROSTER No. 1 4 10 11 12 14 20 21 22 23 24
Name LaHope Westbrooks Breanna Smith Darby Hines Tayla Stowes Chynna Allen Aaliyah Thomas Kishandria Marbury JaTori Leonard En’dasia (Shay) Johnson Jaaliyah Caldwell Jakorria Glenn
Position Post Post Wing Wing Post Wing Post Post Wing Post Post
Height 5’ 8” 5’ 8” 5’ 5” 5’ 6” 6’ 1” 5’ 5” 5’ 10” 5’ 8” 5’ 7” 5’ 10” 6’ 0”
Weight 131 144 124 148 183 122 206 191 152 193 203
Grade 10th 9th 12th 11th 12th 10th 11th 11th 11th 10th 11th
BEN RUSSELL VARSITY GIRLS SCHEDULE Date 11/17/16 11/18/16 11/21/16 11/22/16 11/23/16 11/28/16 11/29/16 12/01/16 12/06/16 12/09/16 12/12/16 12/15/16 12/16/16 01/06/17 01/09/17 01/10/17 01/13/17 01/19/17 01/24/17 01/28/17 01/31/17
Day of Week Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Monday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Friday Monday Thursday Friday Friday Monday Tuesday Friday Thursday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday
Opponent vs Jeff Davis vs Tallassee vs Childersburg at Sylacauga vs Talladega at Sylacauga vs Opelika at Sylacauga vs Smith Station @ Sylacauga vs Central Clay @ Tallassee @ Dadeville @ Smith Station vs Wetumpka vs Central Coosa vs Sylacauga vs Opelika vs Auburn @ Wetumpka @ Opelika @ Jeff Davis vs Dadeville @ Auburn
Time 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 5 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m.
Ben Russell varsity basketball teams scrimmage Friday At left, during Friday’s BRHS varsity boys basketball scrimmage, senior Quentavious Reese tries to catch junior Alex Doss before he can make it to the basket.
By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
School may have been out for Veterans Day but that didn’t keep the Benjamin Russell varsity boys and girls basketball teams off the Wildcats court Friday morning as both teams geared up for the fastapproaching season with scrimmage matches. With the home-game season opener against Jeff Davis coming up Thursday, Lady Wildcats head coach Latreisha Moon found the exercise invaluable. “It’s very important because I need the girls to run the offense against us and to see the how we run the defense when the time comes,” she said. “It’s very important for us in getting ready for Thursday and to let the referees know. We’ve been at practice every day.” At the end of the varsity boys’ four 12-minute games, head coach Jeff Hines was pleased with what he saw from his team. “I thought it went extremely well,” he said. “I was really impressed with the intensity and effort our guys showed. We played very fast and I was impressed with how we handled the basketball playing at the speed we did.” However, Hines does feel there’s room for improvement on the team. “Defensively there are some kinks we’ve got to get worked
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out,” he said, “and there are times we’re not taking care of the basketball like we need to. But all in all I’m very impressed with our guys. We’re not a finished product by any stretch of the imagination. We’ve still got a lot of work to do.”
Friday’s scrimmage came complete with six referees from Alabama High School Athletic Association, who made sure the athletes understand what to expect on the court once the season gets underway. “It’s sort of like a clinic,”
said AHSAA official Billy Paul Williams of Alexander City. “We provide this service for free for all our schools.” In addition to Benjamin Russell, that includes varsity teams at Childersburg, Prattville, B.B. Comer, Central
Coosa, Wadley, Clay Central, Opelika, Auburn, Loachapoka, Tallassee and Handley. “We try to go over the rules and tell them what we look for when we officiate,” Williams said. “There’s usually a new rule or two every year that we talk about with the coaches so that when we call a game and we call something, they won’t say, ‘What was that?’” The Lady Wildcats head coach sees the benefit of the officials’ instructions. “That’s why we came out here today,” Moon said, “so they can show us what we can and can’t do and to get familiar with it.” Friday that mean sharing the AHSAA’s new rule regarding entering the semi-circle on free throws. “A defensive player can’t enter there,” Williams said. “It’s a violation.” The clinics also benefit those relatively new to officiating. “We use this to train them,” Williams said. The Lady Wildcats host Jeff Davis Thursday at 5:30 p.m., while the boys varsity game tips off at 7 p.m.