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Council votes to change utility pacts, accept audit By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Alexander City City Council voted to end several permits that allowed utility lines to pass through railroad property to save funds and accept the 2015 audit of the city’s finances at Monday’s regular meeting. In a meeting that took just 23 minutes, the council heard about how a new contractor handling easements
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for the railroad had increased the price from just a few dollars a year to hundreds for each permit. That led city department heads to begin researching and according to Alexander City Gas Department Superintendent Mike Stewart, they found that there were many of the lines that were never installed or no longer in use. “Many of these permits date back to the 1950s and it was simply a way for the city to pay to get permission to
allow lines to cross railroad property,” Stewart said. “For years the agreement was only like $6 per year so it was such a small amount, we never really looked to see how they were used. “But with a new contractor (Strong Capital X LLC) taking over, the price went up significantly. For us those nine permits were going to cost $485 each per year. The total was $4,425.” Stewart said they found eight crossings that were among those early
agreements had been combined into just one actual crossing. Stewart’s research will save the city $3,385 per year. The council voted 6-0 to allow Mayor Jim Nabors to enter into the revised agreement with Strong Capital X LLC for the one crossing at $485 per year. The council also voted unanimously to accept an audit report that they heard on the budget year ending Sept.
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For the fourth consecutive period, Russell Medical has received an “A” rating for Patient Safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization. Russell Medical was one of only seven hospitals in Alabama to receive the highest rating. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns letter grades of A, B, C, D and F to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. Russell Medical was one of 832 hospitals nationwide awarded an “A” for its commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. “It takes consistent, unwavering dedication to patients to achieve the highest standards of patient safety. An ‘A’ Safety Grade recognizes hospitals for this accomplishment,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the clinicians, board, management and staff See HOSPITAL • Page 9
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Volunteers unload bags of trash and litter along with a rotten canoe that was picked up during last weekend’s Renew Our Rivers Cleanup. A tremendous amount of trash was picked up from roadsides and shorelines around Lake Martin.
Volunteers haul tons of trash from Lake Martin By MITCH SNEED Editor
Coolers, 55-gallon drums, shoes, a fender, pieces of dock flotation material, hubcaps, tires, cups, rotten canoes, water noodles, blankets, hats and chairs of all shapes and sizes were just some of the more common items that more than
300 volunteers hauled out of Lake Martin last Friday and Saturday during the Renew Our Rivers Cleanup. Lake Martin Resource Association President John Thompson said the final numbers haven’t been tabulated just yet, but the impact was tremendous. “It was really just something
to see,” Thompson said. “We had a group of about 10 or 12 of our regulars who hauled in a tremendous amount of trash from some of those key areas where they concentrated their efforts. “But what was really impressive to me was to see all the kids and families who came out See CLEANUP • Page 3
The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, with the help of other agencies, conducted three Allen search warrants that resulted in six arrests and the seizure of drugs, a vehicle, weapons and cash. Friday, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Davis Task Force, US Marshal Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force, Alexander City Housing Authority and Dadeville Police Department executed a Sturdivant search warrant at a residence on Fulton Street in Dadeville. Investigators recovered approximately 135 grams of synthetic marijuana or Spice, six grams of cocaine and 13 Adderall pills. A 2004 Ford Mustang, Glock 9mm and $537 in cash were also seized. See ARRESTS • Page 9
Tallapoosa County Crisis Center in need of food donations By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
As the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays draw closer, the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center has found itself in desperate need of food supplies to help those in need. “We normally have two closets full of food and shelves stocked up,” Director Denise Moseley said. “Right now, we have nothing in our closets and some items on our shelves. We were down to just a few cans of vegetables at one point recently.” To help alleviate the situation, Moseley said the center has sent out letters to a number of local churches, asking them for any assistance. Over the past couple of days, a couple of churches have responded to the call, including St. James Episcopal Church in Alexander City and New Salem Baptist Church in New Site.
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DEAR ABBY: I’m responding to “Wallowing in the North” (June 16), who has had a wonderful life and has accomplished all the goals he set out for himself at age 56, but now feels no “spark” to carry on. Abby, he’s in a unique position to help someone else who hasn’t had all those advantages in life. He could foster a child and enlighten that child about a world he/she might never know without his help. Wouldn’t it spark something inside him to see a child’s reactions to things the writer may have experienced a hundred times and took for granted? There’s so much ugliness and anger in this world. He could play a small part in turning that around. Or, if helping a child isn’t for him, there are many other wonderful causes to get involved in -- aiding a cancer patient in hospice, being involved in protecting the environment, helping a small business -- the list is endless and the need is so great. Any of these endeav-
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ors could help him relight his spark. Finding meaning in life can be as simple as extending a hand to someone who can really use it. -- FOUND MY SPARK DEAR FOUND: You and many other readers offered wonderful suggestions. I appreciate the spirit of helpfulness in which readers responded, hoping to inspire the writer of that letter. Read on for a sample: DEAR ABBY: Tell “Wallowing” to pick up a course catalog from his local community college and enroll in some classes. He can take art and learn to paint, sculpt or make ceramics; study photography and learn to shoot better pictures; take woodworking and build furniture; take an American Sign Language class and volunteer to work with the
deaf; or sign up for a foreign language, culinary or film appreciation course. I’m just scratching the surface because community colleges have something for everyone. I have taught in one and been an administrator. It’s a wonderful place to “find” yourself, whether you’re 18, 88 -- or 56. -- DIANA IN CALIFORNIA DEAR ABBY: If “Wallowing” is truly tired of dealing with most people, he may want to begin connecting with nature. He could plant or nurture a garden, or install a few birdhouses and let the birds happily serenade him each day. Engaging with nature can change a person for the better and can also change the lives of those around you. -- NATURE LOVER IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR ABBY: I would like to suggest “Wallowing” talk to his doctor about his testosterone level. I did it, and it boosted my self-esteem, drive and energy. -- ROGER IN OKLAHOMA DEAR ABBY: May I suggest he have his vitamin D levels
checked? I, too, experienced a loss of desire/passion for life when I was close to his age. Turned out, my vitamin D levels were extremely low. Once I started taking a supplement, my interest and excitement in life returned. -- BEEN THROUGH IT IN KANSAS CITY DEAR ABBY: Your advice should have included becoming active in a church, synagogue or charitable organization. Helping others, whether locally or on a mission trip, yields three results: It has a positive impact on those being helped, it increases the giver’s sense of self-worth, and it reminds us how blessed we truly are. -LOVER OF LIFE IN TEXAS DEAR LOVER AND DEAR READERS: Amen! Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Obituaries Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Shaddix 1946 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Shaddix, 71, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 2:30 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Miles Crouch will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Shaddix passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Russell Medical. She was born on January 12, 1946 in Tallapoosa County to EJ “Buster” Strickland and Hazel Milner Strickland. She was an active member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Mrs. Shirley was a sewing machine operator at Russell Corp. for 25 years. She enjoyed working word search puzzles, playing games on Facebook, was an Elvis fan, but her greatest joy was caring for her son. She loved her family and close friends very much and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son, Timothy Mark Shaddix of Alexander City; daughters, Teresa Melinda Shaddix of Alexander City and Tanya Melissa Patterson (Jeremy) of New Site; grandchildren, Tiffany Tucker (Dewayne Thornton), Brianna Andrews, Michael Andrews and Savannah Patterson; great-grandchild, Sawyer Andrews; sister, Priscella Abbett of Alex City; nephew, Jeffrey Abbett of Jacksons Gap; and great niece, Kalie Abbett. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Winford L. Shaddix; and son, Tony Michael Shaddix. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Radney Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Postcard worthy view in Tallapoosa County With all the incredible views in and around Tallapoosa County you should always have your camera handy. Sunrise Friday morning over the River Bridge on Highway 280 was postcard worthy as vehicles rushed to get to their destination with an breath-taking view along the way.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAMS AROUND THE AREA THIS WEEK ALEXANDER CITY SCHOOLS:
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Reeltown Elementary School: Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Central Middle School-Coosa County: Wednesday at 9 a.m. Bill Nichols State Veterans Home: Saturday at 10 a.m.
Stephens Elementary hosting Family Movie Night By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Looking for ways to get parents more involved in the school, Stephens Elementary School will be holding a Family Movie Night Wednesday evening in the school gymnasium. “It’s going to be a family friendly, G-rated movie, and we’re going to have a big inflatable screen to show the movie
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dents and their academic achievements. “We’ll have candy, popcorn and Cokes available, as well as light-up bracelets and necklaces,” Pike said. She added that students needed to be accompanied by a parent or chaperone at least 18 years old in order to be admitted to the movie night. Families would also need to bring a blanket, stadium seat or folding outdoor chair
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50 vendors set for Coosa Job and Information Fair STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
An Information and Job Fair will be held this Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Joe N. Belyeu Gymnasium at Central High School Coosa County located at 243 Coosa County Road 75 in Rockford from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the first such event to be held in Coosa County and at least 50 vendors are registered to participate. This Information and Job Fair will be open to 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students in the Coosa County school system from 10 a.m. until moon. Homeschooled
students from the area are also invited. The students will be able to talk with representatives from businesses in the fields of health services, human services, information technology, law enforcement/public safety, manufacturing, finance, government/public administration, agriculture/natural resources, construction/utilities, military, staffing agencies, colleges/trade schools and others. The students will also be able to research the skills and education they will need to enter the job market. Parents and adults from the area will be able to meet with these same representatives from noon to
2 p.m. This will be an opportunity for anyone unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a better job to get information on job openings, the skills needed for these jobs and additional education options. There will be companies taking applications on site. Co-sponsors of the Information and Job Fair are the Coosa County Children’s Policy Council, the Coosa County Board of Education, the Coosa County Extension Office, Alabama 4-H and the Coosa County Chamber of Commerce. For additional information please contact Marty Rittmann at 256-377-4823 or martyrittmann@ gmail.com.
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and got their bags and pickers and hit other areas around the parks, the lake and sides of the roads. To see the young people doing such a big part was just great. We had Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, the JROTC from Benjamin Russell and many other groups. Not only did that make an impact today, but by being a part of this they will tell others and they will be less likely to throw things down in the future. Plus if they do see something, this means we have a whole new generation out there helping us pick it up.” Thompson estimated that as many as 350 volunteers may have been involved. The record came last year when 290 took part. When Advanced Disposal is finished removing all the dumpsters that were used, the weight will be tabulated. He believes the number will be close to 13 tons of trash removed from the lake, rivers and the roadsides. Thompson said the cleanups are making a dent in the most problematic areas. “When we started this several years ago each year we pick two or three areas where things have never been cleaned up where things have just accumulated over the years,” Thompson said. “So now we have just about gotten all those areas and now we shouldn’t have those massive areas to tackle again. Now it should be dealing with annual trash that is from just the one year.” Thompson thanked all the volunteers, the civic groups and clubs, the staff and volunteers at Wind Creek and all the sponsors. Renew Our Rivers is made possible through the support of Lake Martin Resource Association, Alabama Power, Russell Lands, Advanced Disposal, Wind Creek Park and TowBoat US Lake Martin. “Every year it just amazes me at all the people who step up to help,” Thompson said. “This year we were blessed with two days of great weather and that helped, but to see how hard these folks worked – I just can’t thank them all enough.”
Above, Volunteers unload bags of trash and litter along with a rotten canoe that was picked up during last weekend’s Renew Our Rivers Cleanup. A tremendous amount of trash was picked up from roadsides and shorelines around Lake Martin. Left, members of Boy Scout Troop 169 worked hard Saturday picking up litter along Coven Abbett Road as a part of the Renew Our Rivers Cleanup sponsored by Alabama Power and Lake Martin Resource Association. Below left, tires are always a problem in and around the lake and this pile stacked at Wind Creek was just a small portion of what volunteers removed over the weekend. Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
Council 30, 2015 from the Birminghambased accounting firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram. CRI’s Jason Harpe said at last Thursday’s budget work session that the city showed progress, but still needs to conduct a detailed inventory and evaluation of its infrastructure assets. The audit showed it took the city about $61,000 per day to operate during that budget year and the $2.6 million in unassigned funds on hand at the end of the cycle gave the city about
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43 days of reserves. Harpe said ideally the city should work toward building a 90-day cushion in unassigned funds to be prepared for emergencies. It was announced Monday that another budget work session will be held Monday, Nov. 13 in the upstairs conference room at city hall. The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. The council also voted 6-0 to approve: • A resolution to change the Flexible Benefit Plan / Cafeteria Administrator
under the city employee’s benefit package. The new administrator will be Skipper Worthy of Worthy Insurance Agency. • A resolution to accept a donation of land from Habitat for Humanity. The lot, which is listed as being 0.2 acres, is located on Laurel Street near Cooper Recreation Center. The property is being donated, with no cost to the city. • A request to approve the Annual Hometown Christmas Parade for
Monday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. The parade is sponsored by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. • A request to reschedule the January 2018 Regular Council Meetings to Thursday, January 4th and Tuesday, January 16th. • A request to reschedule the Dec. 4 Regular Council Meeting to 5 p.m. to allow council members and residents to complete the meeting in time to attend the Hometown Christmas Parade.
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Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.
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Wind Creek A just keeps getting better ind Creek State Park is an incredible resource to our community, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to the Lake Martin Community. It offers a wide range of activities and amenities so no matter what you are in to, you will find something appealing at Wind Creek. The park features 1,445 acres adjacent to Lake Martin. There are 586 campsites and cabins, fishing, swimming, riding trails, a playground and boat rentals along with all sorts of outdoor activities. As good as the park is, it just keeps getting better. Last summer a jungle boat attraction was put to use at the beach so that visitors could jump and splash from all sorts of towers and ropes. This fall the zipline canopy tour came on line. Then on Friday the ribbon was cut on a new archery range at the park. It is just the second inside a state park and one of only 13 across the state. The way the archery range came together is a perfect example of across-the-board cooperation. The new archery park was made possible through a unique collaboration of multiple agencies and local donations of time and supplies. Alabama State Parks, the Archery Trade Association, Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Alabama Department of Conservation all worked to make it happen and Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries helped with funding through license sales and federally matched PittmanRobertson Act funding. Tallapoosa County Extension’s Shane Harris said there were several local businesses and individuals who made contributions to the range. Harris singled out the volunteers of Wind Creek, Tallapoosa County Commissioner Steve Robinson, Home Depot of Alexander City, Russell Do It Center, A & E Metal Roofing, Lake Martin Building Supply, River Bank & Trust, Southern Pipe & Supply, Wildlife and Freshwaters Fisheries, City Accounting - Steve Pressley, Tallapoosa County 4-H and the The Sure Shot. Harris said the entire staff at Wind Creek and its volunteers went all out with carpentry and giving their time and support. We congratulate everyone involved for making this archery facility a reality and look forward to the years of exciting activities that it will host.
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s most assumed, lobbyist and fired Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was indicted by Mueller’s Special Counsel investigation. This indictment had nothing to do with Trump’s campaign. The investigation into Russian collusion by Trump has been an expensive, mediaencouraged attempt to find some major smoking gun. So far, this “scandal” hasn’t lived up to its hype; it’s the Apple Watch of investigations. They were able to get Manafort for whatever they wanted to with all the convoluted laws we have regarding taxes and foreign lobbying. As a famous New York judge once said of grand juries, “Prosecutors could get them to indict a ham sandwich.” If you are a ham sandwich, or a U.S. citizen, that should bother you. Manafort’s biggest crime in the partisan swamp of D.C. was being Trump’s campaign manager. According to an analysis by The Hill, of the 14 major Federal agencies whose employees personally donated to presidential politics, “By the end of September 2016, about $1.9 million, or 95 percent, went to the Democratic nominee’s campaign.” Ninety-four percent of DOJ employee donations were to Hillary. If you don’t think legal outcomes are based on biases or payback, ask the O.J. jury. The Mueller team is full of Democrat donors. Even according to the hyper-left Washington Post, of the top investigators who donated heavily to Democrats, “James Quarles gave the most political donations out of the four — nearly $33,000 to various Democrats since 1999, Federal Election Commission records show. Recipients included Obama for America, Hillary for America and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign
RON HART Columnist Committee.” Like everything in Washington, the Justice Department is political. Its stock answer is, “We will go where the evidence leads us.” But, in a town that voted 90 percent for Hillary, that means, “We will go where we want the evidence to lead us, and leak it if it doesn’t.” Not surprisingly, the judge in the Manafort case is an Obama appointee. The way the deep state “swamp dwellers” in Washington are now, Democrats really want this investigation to impeach Trump, and Republicans are secretly hoping it will. It’s not a fair fight. We all know Trump often exchanges bravado for facts. He is probably also under investigation for something. I say this because he has tweeted that he is “NOT under investigation.” The reality is that, if you give the ex-FBI chief $10 million dollars, a big Democrat donor staff, and all our laws-layeredupon-laws in America, they will get 90 percent of us if they want to. It is like a policeman tailing your car for 1,000 miles: He will eventually find a reason to arrest you. But what should worry us all, Democrats included, is the question: Is this the legal system we want, one that indicts out of political vengeance? I think Manafort probably did some slippery things; in that business, most do, including Hillary’s besties, the Brothers Podesta. You start lobbying for foreign governments, wiring money, etc., and you can be indicted on a whole long list of U.S. laws. I predict this episode unveils further the seedy role lobbyists play in running D.C.
and will strengthen Trump. Swamp dwellers in D.C. like Manafort and Podesta didn’t invent crime, they just improved on it. But if the crimes Manafort has been indicted for date back to 2006, why did DOJ not get him then? That is the real question. And an armed, pre-dawn raid of his home for a non-violent investigation should make us all scared of government. With all the problems in America, we continue to prosecute and incarcerate more citizens than the rest of the world. We are 4.4 percent of the world’s population and we have 22 percent of the world’s prisoners. If you give government this many agencies, money, and vast and unaccountable powers, more of us will be arrested. Neither Hillary nor any political enemy needs to be harassed as a blood sport by this government morass. By weaponizing criminal law for political gain, this “special counsel” is about to spend $20 million dollars to indict some guys who really harmed no one. It is no surprise we have a huge budget deficit with all this waste and just had to do a budget deal to avoid another “fiscal cliff.” When lawmakers go over the next fiscal cliff, I hope the tide is out. Even liberal lawyer Alan Dershowitz says, “Criminalizing political differences hurts democracy.” And GOP Congressmen are mute as this governmental blunt object is swung. We must stand up to politically motivated prosecutions. Should America die next week, the police investigation would say there were no signs of struggle. Ron Hart is a syndicated op-ed humorist, awardwinning author and TV/radio commentator and may be reached at Ron@RonaldHart. com or Twitter @RonaldHart.
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Is church not a safe place anymore? O What’s your ur hearts go out to the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The First Baptist Church of this town and the entire community was ambushed in what resulted as the worst mass shooting in Texas history. Twenty-six people are dead and many others are currently fighting for their lives in intensive care. This is heart crushing for this Texas community and all of America as we must conclude no place is safe in America anymore. My hometown church in Inez, Kentucky kept the backdoor of the church unlocked during most of my high school years. The church was a place where anyone could enter and pray, and seek refuge from the problems of the world. A little Catholic church around the corner from where I once lived in Louisa, Kentucky kept the front door unlocked the entire time I lived there. My sons and I went in there a couple of times to just be quiet, think and pray. While growing up as a kid my family attended different churches and there was never a thought of anything being unsafe about our worship. Times have changed. Sutherland Springs, Texas again reminds us that evil is everywhere and no place is perfectly safe. Worshippers in this quiet Texas town gathered to sing, pray and hear a good sermon Sunday. They never dreamed their lives would end in church at the hands of a sick and evil gunman. We don’t know his motive for sure but it seems to me based on various reports that Devin Patrick Kelley was there
GLENN MOLLETTE Columnist to kill his in-laws. Kelley’s past was filled with troubles that included domestic abuse and a dishonorable discharge from the military. Unfortunately Kelley needed mental help that might have saved 26 lives and carnage that this Texas community will never overcome. Too bad a good deacon in the foyer or vestibule area of the church did not shoot Patrick Kelley dead. I know my good moderate Christian friends frown on me for this line of thinking. However, maybe several lives could have been saved if the church had a game plan for reacting to terrorism. This has been a hard concept for my religious friends to embrace. Many have ignored the times of this world and simply sloughed it off. Some have said, “God will take care of us.” Others want to brush off today’s crisis with, “Something like that would never happen here.” Wake up reader. Bad stuff happens everywhere. This is our world. Walkers on a bike path in New York City are not safe. Concertgoers in Las Vegas are not safe. People shopping in Colorado are not safe. Moviegoers and schoolchildren are not safe. Quaint café wine drinkers on sidewalks in peaceful
neighborhoods in Paris, France are not safe. Busy people trying to earn a living in prestigious skyscrapers are not safe. We are all vulnerable. If we do not take a position of defense we are more vulnerable. People sitting in churches, concerts, movies and many other places are in danger of being attacked by surprise. It’s very difficult to survive an ambush. This is why there must be a defense plan in place for all churches, civic groups, businesses, factory work places, offices and families. When I was child I remember when my mother started locking the front door. We had not always locked the front door but my mother had heard about people walking our road late at night and decided it was time to do so. We also had shotguns. Today, of course, people with common sense lock their doors. America has changed. We still have a great country. I love America. America mostly has good and decent people. Sadly, there are Devin Patrick Kelley’s scattered throughout our country. There may be one in your state or even your community. You have to be ready to confront him or them. By the way, Kelley was denied a gun permit. He still managed to obtain guns. Evil people will find ways to rent trucks, obtain guns, knives or make bombs. Please think about this and live and sadly now worship defensively. Even church is not safe anymore. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of 12 books. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com.
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SOUP LUNCH: Election Day Soup Lunch sponsored by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church will be Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. All you can eat vegetable soup, cornbread, dessert
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and drink will be served. Carry-outs available. Cost is $7. Proceeds will go to local mission projects. USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District will have an usher meeting Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. NURSING INFORMATION SEMINAR: Central Alabama Community College is hosting a nursing information seminar Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Childersburg campus in Building J Nursing Building.
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: Doug Jones, Democratic Senatorial candidate will be at the Tallapoosa County Democratic Party meeting Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 9, 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Dadeville High School is hosting its annual Veterans Day Program Thursday, Nov. 9 with a reception for Veterans and their families beginning at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Town of Rockford is hosting a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at Veterans Park on Jackson Street in Rockford. In cse of inclement weather the ceremony will be moved to the Rockford Event Center. Guest speaker will be Senior Airman Terri uintini Hale. There will be light refreshments following the ceremony. NURSING INFORMATION SEMINAR: Central Alabama Community College is hosting a nursing information seminar Thursday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alexander City campus in the library.
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CHURCH SINGING: Eternal Vision will be singing at Bay Pine Baptist Church Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 11
FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill Flea Market is holding its second Saturday flea market Nov. 11 at the old airport from 30 minutes after daybreak to 2 p.m. Vendors please contact James Woody for space at 256-749-8270 for $10. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is holding Veterans Day program honoring all Veterans Darrell Brooks, Owner Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Alabama National Guard Armory in Cutting •Edging Goodwater. Weed Eating •Mulch COMMUNITY REUNION: The Daviston School and Community Weed Control Reunion is Nov. 11 starting at 10 a.m. with lunch at noon at the Daviston Community Center. The grand opening of the Daviston Museum will be after the reunion. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Nov. 11 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or 256.267.0518 carry out for $6 a plate.
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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.
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, Equality, AL 36026. 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 pm. The event is opened 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.
Saturday, November 18
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: St. James Episcopal Church at 347 S. Central Ave., Alexander City, will host the annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the parish hall. Each year, the pottery 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 tables. Arrive early for the best selection!
Sunday, November 19
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 their 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.
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.
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Thursday, November 30
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.
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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.
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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 256 825-4019.
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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 7:00 am 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.
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Arrests Arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance, Trafficking in Synthetic Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Imitation Controlled Substance was Darrell Allen a.k.a “Eggeye,” 41, of Dadeville. Arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance was Kenyell Davis, 37, of Dadeville. Police are actively looking for a third suspect in this investigation: Dwight Undreal Sturdivant, a.k.a “Dfly,” 41, of Dadeville. Sturdivant has active warrants for Trafficking in Synthetic
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Marijuana, two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Imitation Controlled Substance. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this individual should call the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department TIP LINE at 256-827-2035.
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Information may result in a cash reward. During an unrelated search warrant execution at a residence on Smith Street in Alexander City earlier on Friday, the Task Force arrested an individual on a warrant for domestic violence assault. The suspect had crystal meth in his possession at the time of arrest.
Arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Resisting Arrest was Billy Dewayne Jones, 44, of Alexander City. On Wednesday, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Alexander City Police Department, Alexander City Housing Authority and Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Iris Avenue in Alexander City. Investigators recovered several grams of synthetic marijuana from the residence. This is the second search warrant executed at this location in less than two years. Arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled
Hospital of Russell Medical for showing the country what it means to put patient safety first.” Russell Medical President and CEO of Russell Medical Jim Peace applauded the efforts of the entire clinical team for their commitment to consistent safety measures and continued quality improvement. “Patient safety is an important element of an effective, efficient health care delivery system where quality prevails,” Peace said. “At Russell Medical, patient safety is a top priority throughout our hospital and affiliated clinics. With patient safety standards being the hallmark of our quality efforts, we can reduce infection rates, put checks in place to prevent mistakes, and ensure strong lines of communication between hos-
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pital staff, patients and families.” Developed under the guidance of a Blue Ribbon National Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign A through F grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per year. It is calculated by top patient safety experts, peer reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Brenda Duncan, RN serves as Director of Quality Management for Russell Medical. She gives credit for this high rating to everyone on the Russell Medical team. “Quality at our hospital is owned by every employee,” Duncan said. “Our mission is being the best because we care, and we live this mission daily. Inside our
doors you will find professionals of the highest caliber and leadership committed to utilizing all of our resources to improve the quality of every life we touch. “We strive to provide optimal care following national standards as our benchmark. We want every patient to feel comfortable and confident during their hospital stay. Our ultimate goal is quality patient care, and we make every effort to provide an excellent experience because we want a positive outcome for our patients and their families.” To see Russell Medical’s full grade and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org and follow the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade on Twitter and Facebook.
Donations tries to help its clients out with a little extra food for Thanksgiving and Christmas. “We always try to give a little more for Thanksgiving,” Moseley said. “At Christmas, we provide our clients with the things they need to make a Christmas dinner, like sugar and flour. Right now, we don’t have anything ready for Christmas.” Moseley said anyone wanting to donate items is more than welcome to
Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Probation Violation was Austin Blake Miller, 20, of Jackson Gap. Arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia was Virgil Jones, 26, of Alexander City. Arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia was Patricia Jones, 48, of Alexander City. Sgt. Fred White of the Task Force did not rule out additional arrests and said the investigation of the possession, distribution and trafficking of illegal narcotics is ongoing in Tallapoosa County.
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help out, though there are two restrictions on what could be accepted. “Due to health code restrictions, we cannot take anything that has been in someone’s freezer and we can’t accept anything canned at home over the summer,” she said. Any non-perishable food item, including canned vegetables and meat, boxes of crackers, soup, pasta and bags of rice and dry beans will be accepted. The center can also take
some refrigerated items like cheese, so long as they are bought at the grocery store and immediately taken to the center. Moseley also said the center will welcome monetary donations which will be used to purchase items from the local food bank. The center will accept cash or checks made out to Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center. Donations of food or money can be dropped off during the center’s
regular office hours, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. No matter how much individuals and groups bring in, Moseley said the center has plenty of storage space, and will find and make room for everything. “We’re just as appreciative of one can as we are a case of cans,” Moseley said. “Even if it’s just one or two cans of Vienna sausages, we appreciate them because we know they were given with love and care.”
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LUKE ROBINSON Columnist
It’s time for UA’s offense to answer the call
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oday, I was poised to write about Alabama’s victory over LSU last Saturday night. How the Tide extended the impressive sevengame win streak against the Bayou Bengals alive even though Coach Ed Orgeron’s Tigers scratched and clawed all game long. Although the win was by double digits for the third straight year, it came at a great cost. Two more key defensive components were lost for the year due to injury — two more linebackers, no less. It’s hard to call the victory a pyrrhic one because the season-long war for a national title isn’t over, but it’s difficult to remember a time when a successful Saturday like that one still brought on a general sadness. Wait. No, it’s not hard to remember; I had the exact same feeling earlier this year. Right after the Florida State game when the same sort of scenario presented itself. The Tide rolled to a big victory, but a couple of defenders were injured and most likely lost for the season, which dampened the win. Back then I penned a column about how the offense must step up its game — how ’Bama’s defense under Saban has always bought home the bacon and now it was time for the offense to fry it up in the pan if another crown was to be won. I basically said the ‘O’ would need to carry the water for the D in 2017. Well, I said it then, but now I really mean it. Not kidding. No more messing around. Like Izzy Mandlebaum used to say on Seinfeld, “It’s go time!” Maybe you are going to chalk up Alabama’s lack of offensive prowess against LSU to just a bad game. That’s fair. Every man has them and every team has them. I heard Einstein even got a B once (but I bet it was in PE). But here’s the thing: The tests are about to get harder for the Tide. Mississippi State is better than LSU (and UA plays the Bulldogs on the road). Auburn is better than Miss State and LSU (and UA also plays the Tigers on the road). I would discuss how Georgia is the best of them all, but without beating MSU and AU there is no game against UGA so that is a rat-poisoned moot point for now. Alabama needs the offense to be more effective starting right now. The moment is here for ’Bama’s freshmen receivers to grow up. Today’s the day for the offensive line to gel. No better time than the present for the running backs to start turning 2-yard gains into 20-yard bursts. The defense is still formidable, but it is wounded. It needs longer rests and fewer three-and-outs from the offense. For a change of pace, Alabama needs to more intimidating with the ball than without it. This team can still win titles. Those goals are not out of reach. However, the Tide is going to need to go against its established defensive grain to do so. So, Alabama offense, like I said after the FSU game, “Your task starts this Saturday”. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.
Outlook Athlete of the Week Wright does a little bit of everything in Reeltown win By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
It’s been a season of development and change for Reeltown’s RaRa Wright, and he’s peaking at the right time. Wright was a defensive standout in the Rebels’ shutdown of Loachapoka, and he had some bright offensive moments as well. He is the Outlook Athlete of the Week. Racking up nine tackles, including three for a loss, Wright had one of his best defensive performances this week. From the defensive end position, he had a clear nose for the ball and put quite a bit of pressure on the Indians’ skill players, who gained just 84 total yards of offense. “Mostly, I just knew their plays,” Wright said. “I studied film a lot and I just knew what they were going to do when they lined up.” Reeltown coach Matt
RARA WRIGHT, REELTOWN Grade and position: Senior defensive end/fullback Measurements: 5-foot-10, 250 pounds Parents: Sholeka Riley Other interests: RaRa also plays basketball for the Rebels and is interested in the outdoors and agriculture. Favorite team: University of Alabama in football and Cleveland Cavaliers in basketball. Statistics: Wright was the Rebels’ defensive leader, racking up nine tackles and three for a loss in Friday night’s win. He also had 43 yards on eight carries. Johnson said, “He’s starting to understand technique. He’s playing a lot better with his hands and starting to understand offenses better. He’s always been explosive off the ball and strong, but he and Leo (Lewis) are really beginning to understand technique in their position.” Wright did not play football last year, so it took him some time to get used to the speed of the game again. But now that he has, he’s become a real force for Reeltown.
Offensively, Wright has gotten himself into the rotation at fullback, even though he didn’t play the position at the beginning of the season. “It’s been great,” Wright said. “The first couple weeks it was hard because I didn’t know what to do, but it was all right. To be honest, I like (being a fullback) because I can go block for people and sometimes I get the ball too.” Wright had his number called eight times against Loachapoka and managed to gain 43 yards.
Wright
“Our scheme offensively is your backs have to block, and him and Jordan and Kolby Coan at fullback do a great job blocking,” Johnson said. “By doing that, we throw them a bone every now and then and let them run the ball, and he did a great job. He was pounding it up in there and fighting for every yard he got.” Hopefully for the Rebel faithful, Wright’s dominance both offensively and defensively will continue as Reeltown begins its playoff run Friday.
Anfernee Jennings has solid performance for UA STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
After missing two games with an injury, Anferee Jennings, of Dadeville, has returned in full force for the University of Alabama’s football team. Jennings is a redshirt sophomore who earned quite a bit of playing time last season but has worked his way into a starting position at linebacker this year. Saturday against LSU, Jennings racked up four tackles, including two solo shots. He also had a quarterback hurry. Typically playing in the Jack position, Jennings is a hybrid defensive end and linebacker and has fit quite well into the role. So far this season, Jennings has recorded 22 total tackles, including nine solo tackles and a combined tackle for a loss. He has forced a pair of fumbles, broken up two passes and recorded two quarterback hurries.
Brazzell advances to state championship
One Horseshoe Bend runner will join four other area runners at this weekend’s ASHAA Cross County Championship. In its first year as a cross country program, Horseshoe Bend advanced on to this weekend’s ASHAA Cross County Championship. Eighth-grader Gavin Brazzell will join four other area runners at the state meet. Brazzell turned in a time of 21:21.40 at the Class 1A/2A Section 1 meet on Friday. The time was good enough for 20th overall and earned Brazzell a wildcard bid.
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Alabama’s Anfernee Jennings, a Dadeville graduate, stops LSU’s Derrius Guice.
Saturday’s 1A/2A boys race begins at 8:50 a.m. in Oakville.
Auburn AD Jay Jacobs resigns
Friday afternoon, Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs announced he would be stepping down. The resignation will take place June 1, 2018 or when a successor is named. “The last several months have been a particularly difficult time,” Jacobs wrote in a letter to Auburn University president Steven Leath. “Across several sports, a series of controversies have arisen. They have begun
to take their toll and have raised questions about why Auburn must endure such problems. “As I have always done, I have worked my hardest and best to do what is right for Auburn. I believe in Auburn and will fight for Auburn. But as I consider the future and what is best for Auburn, I have prayerfully decided the time has come for me to step aside.” Jacobs has been the AD at Auburn since Dec. 22, 2004.
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Drive 4 UR School raises $6,000 for BRHS athletic programs Friday night, Tallapoosa Ford presented a check to two Benjamin Russell athletic groups for the money raised at Ford’s Drive 4 UR School event on Sept. 30. Ford hosts the event biannually, which allows local dealerships to support area schools. At the event, Ford donated $20 for up to 300 people to test drive vehicles. The community had 368 people complete test drives, raising the maximum amount of $6,000, which was donated to the Benjamin Russell Quarterback Club and cheerleading squad. Presenting the check was Tallapoosa Ford owner Jeff Smith, second from right. Also pictured are, from left, cheerleading coach Sandi Woods, QB Club President Bill Hendrix, Smith’s son Pryce Smith and his wife Elisha Smith.
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