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‘A SIGNATURE EVENT’ JazzFest and Sun Festival to coincide in 2018
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JazzFest, an event in its 28th year, and Sun Festival will become into one massive week-long celebration in 2018. Alexander City Chamber of Commerce CEO Ed Collari revealed the development at Monday’s meeting of the Alexander City City Council, saying by combined the festivals over the same week should give the area “a signature event that could draw visitors from across the Southeast who would stay for several days.” “The JazzFest has been around for 28 years and the track record it has is incredible,” Collari told the council. “But it has been done by a committee, and over time it has gotten down to where just a handful of people were having to handle the majority of the work. Primarily it was driven by Russell Lands and Robert Gunn in particular. “So they approached the Chamber about taking it over and we were glad to See FESTIVAL • Page 10
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After hearing from the state’s probate court judges, including Tallapoosa County’s Leon Archer, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said that the case against those who improperly crossed over Archer and voted in the Sept. 26 Republican runoff for U.S. Senate is now closed. Merrill said that the investigation showed that no prosecution was warranted. “We were very excited to see that our efforts to educate and inform voters, in conjunction and cooperation with Merrill local election officials, were successful and that the probate judges have determined these findings do not warrant prosecution,” said Merrill. See CROSSOVER • Page 10
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Top, guests mingle as Randall Bramblett entertains the crowd at JazzFest held earlier this year. Middle, Izabella, left, 6, and Caden Bowen, 9, take an oath to help take care of their pets from Lake Martin Animal Shelter Director Mia Chandler earlier this year at Sun Festival. Above, Moon Taxi performs at this year’s Sun Festival. In 2018, Sun Festival and JazzFest will coincide during the same week.
Starting in 2012, Giving Tuesday was created as a way for people around the world to give back to their communities. Falling on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday follows the three major shopping days of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. On this day of helping and giving to others, the Lake Martin Area United Way will be launching a dedicated effort to get the word out about the organization and the agencies it partners with. “We have participated in Giving Tuesday before, but not at the level we are this year,” United Way Marketing Director Courtney Layfield said. “This year, we’re partnering with Kowaliga Country and the television station.” Members of the Lake Martin Area United Way will be on The Front Porch with Kenny Dean Tuesday morning talking about the See UNITED • Page 9
Volunteer Connections gives locals outlet to help others By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
In any community, there are a number of citizens that are willing to go above and beyond to help their neighbors in any particular situation. Sometimes, however, these caring individuals may not know how to go about offering up their services. For the residents of Alexander City and Lake Martin, Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama exists as a way for people looking to give See VOLUNTEER • Page 9
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DEAR ABBY: My husband’s sister “Cassie” and I got along well until we had kids. Our children are months apart in age, and parenting has brought out the differences in our beliefs in a way that has made it hard for us to get along. I’m a proponent of Western medicine. My kids are vaccinated. We take them to the doctor, give them antibiotics when their doctor prescribes them and emphasize a balanced diet. Cassie is a proponent of alternative medicine. She doesn’t vaccinate her kids, keeps a vegan house and uses homeopathic remedies and meditation to combat illness. This difference has resulted in heated arguments about what’s best for kids, and we have not been able to “agree to disagree.” Recently she sent me a large, and probably expensive, set of herbal remedies as a “gift.” If it were from someone else, I’d thank her and give the
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set to someone who would use it. But in light of our ongoing “debates,” this feels like a passive-aggressive dig at my values. It would be like me sending her a grass-fed steak and a wheel of Brie. How should I respond? -- DIFFERENT MEDICAL BELIEFS DEAR D.M.B.: Don’t overreact. Write Cassie a sweet note thanking her for her “thoughtfulness” and give the unwanted gift to someone who might use it or toss it. Do NOT let this degenerate into another argument. And let’s hope that her children continue to enjoy good health. DEAR ABBY: I am mature for being 16. However, I have a few quirks that I prefer not
to tell anyone about because when I do, most of the feedback I get is negative. First, I don’t like watching PG-13 movies, so my favorite TV shows and movies are for kids. My mom and sister keep telling me how dumb and stupid it is and that they’re surprised I don’t watch things “more my age.” I don’t call their shows stupid. I hate telling people my favorite TV shows because of the kind of reaction I get from the people close to me. Second, I LOVE stuffed animals. Last time I counted, I had around 60. All of them have value to me and make me happy. Is there something wrong with having that many? One of my sister’s famous quotes is, “How come you have them if you don’t use them?” Occasionally she has tried to take stuff from me because of her “philosophy.” Is there something wrong with me? Or should I ignore the nasty comments? -- KID
AT HEART IN THE MIDWEST DEAR KID AT HEART: There is no accounting for taste. Many adults still read the funnies. I know this for certain because I am one of them. We ALL have our quirks, and that includes your mother and your sister. Yours harm no one, and if they bring you pleasure, I see no reason not to indulge yourself. Your mom and sister may be teasing you, so stop rising to the bait. P.S. Your sister may think your stuffed animal collection is juvenile, but she shouldn’t be taking them without your permission because that’s stealing, and stealing IS a serious problem. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mrs. Sara Ruth Kittrell 1949 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Sara Ruth Kittrell, 68, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Dadeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Kittrell passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Grandview Medical Center. She was born on August 2, 1949 in Lee County, Alabama to Elmer Sherum and Jewel Cleveland Martin. Mrs. Kittrell loved working with her flowers and fishing with her kids and grandkids. She loved her family very much and enjoyed the family
Ms. Christine M. Correia 1920 - 2017 Memorial Service for Ms. Christine M. Correia, 96, of Alexander City, will be Friday, December 1, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 1, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. until service time at Radney Funeral Home. Ms. Correia passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Sylacauga Health and Rehab. She was born on December 24, 1920 in Talladega County, Alabama to Lawrence Glison Murner and Minnie Montera Parnell Murner. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, talking, shopping and crocheting. She also loved to spend time with her family.
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gatherings. She is survived by her children, Brenda Pressley of Alexander City, Eugene Kittrell (Jennifer) of Kellyton and Crystal Scruggs of Alexander City; grandchildren, Allen Kittrell, Daniel Scruggs, Bryan Pressley (Samantha), Chasity Abram (Nick), Danielle Pressley, Lane Mask and Ally Kittrell; great-grandchildren, Trent Pressley, Emma Pressley and Raleigh Vernon; sister, Joyce Bolan (Amos) of Dadeville and Annie Mae Holsomback of GA; brother, Jimmy Sherum of Dadeville; sister-in-law, Alma Jean Fincher of Piedmont; and special niece, Amanda Pritchard. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James Kittrell; brother, Johnny Fincher; and sister, Frances Bolan. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Edward Mabrey of Munford and James Walton Haynes (Susan) of Richmond, CA; son-in-law, Richard Underkofler of Alexander City; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren and thirteen great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond George Correia; daughter, Sandra Ann Underkofler; son, Gary Michiel Mabrey; six sisters and three brothers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the charity of one’s choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Paula J. Walls 1952 - 2017
Legacy Celebration for Pastor Shawn Jones, Monday, November 27, 2017 from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1550 E. Washington Street, Montgomery, Alabama, Featuring National Artists. Jones Funeral Service for Pastor Shawn Jones, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church 1550 E. Washington Street, Montgomery, Alabama with burial following at Rockford Cemetery, Rockford, Alabama. Visitation will be 8:00-10:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Per family request, there will be no public visitation at Wright’s Funeral Home.
Memorial Service for Ms. Paula J. Walls, 65, of Hackneyville, will be announced at a later date. Ms. Walls passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 1, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas to Paul J. Walls and Maxine Walls. She was a loving sister with a huge heart and will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by her brothers, Wayburn (Melody) Walls of Sedalia, MO and Robert L. Walls of Tampa, FL; sisters, Patricia Ann (Phillip)
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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department November 21
• Eddie James Streeter, 51, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Dana Renee Rogers, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Robbin Wade Crouch, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Public intoxication was reported on Willow Drive. • Theft was reported on Dadeville Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Oakwoods Lane. • Burglary and criminal mischief was reported on Red Bud Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Booker Street.
• Domestic violence was reported on Eastwood Drive. • Theft was reported on Court Square.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department November 23
• Heather Baker of Campbell Road in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence third assault. • Frankie Crayton of Crayton Road in Jacksons Gap was arrested for domestic violence third assault.
November 22
• A resident of Highway 49 South in Notasulga filed a report for burglary of a residence.
November 21
• A resident of Crowne Point Road in Dadeville
filed a report for theft. • A resident of Highway 49 South in Tallassee filed a report for menacing and domestic violence harassment. • Raymond Wright Jr. of Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for probation violation possession/ receiving controlled substance and was transported to the county jail.
Dadeville Police Department November 21
• A Dadeville woman, age 37, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on Highway 280.
November 19
• An Alexander City man, age 21, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana
and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on North Loop Road. • An Alexander City man, age 18, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on North Loop Road. • A Dadeville man, age 51, was arrested on Herren Street for Domestic Violence. • A Jackson’s Gap man, age 57, was arrested on Agricola Road for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. • A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on Christian Street. • A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on North Loop Road.
November 18
• A Kellyton woman, age 38, was arrested on a warrant for Theft of Property. • A Dadeville man, age 24, was arrested for Domestic Violence on Dogwood Circle.
November 17
• A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on East Lafayette Street. • A two motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 resulting in minor property damage and no injuries. One driver was cited for no license. • A Dadeville man, age 25, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs on East South Street. • A Notasulga man, age
38, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Possession of Marijuana on South Tallassee Street.
November 16
• A report was filed for Burglary and Theft of Property that occurred on East Lafayette Street. • A Sylacauga man, age 26, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana on North Broadnax Street. • A Talladega woman, age 24, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana on North Broadanx Street. • A two motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.
November 15
• A report was filed for Burglary and Theft of Property that occurred on North Oak Street.
Benjamin Russell JROTC takes part in Wind Creek orienteering competition By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Cadets from the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC unit took part in an orienteering competition held by the Vulcan Orienteering Club last Saturday at Wind Creek State Park. The cadets joined a number of other teams navigating their way through the park, looking for control points using only a map and compass in preparation for the Navy JROTC Area 8 Orienteering Championships at Oak Mountain State Park on Dec. 18. The day began at 7:30 a.m. with a group training event on the Permanent Orienteering Course at the park, according to Unit Instructor Capt. Matthew Leahey. “As a practical exercise to backup classroom academic knowledge of orienteering basics, the more experienced members of the group taught the cadets new to the sport the basics of orienteering, including compass and map orientation, terrain recognition, pace counting for estimated distance traveled, trail running and bushwhacking,” Leahey said. “The permanent course period gave the entire group a great chance to learn in a controlled and non-competitive environment.” When the competition was scheduled to begin, the cadets were broken up into groups of three or four, with an experienced cadet working with the newcomers as they made their way through the course. With four orienteering courses to choose from, ranging from beginner to advanced, Leahey said all of the cadet groups competed on the intermediate course, finding all 11 control points and returning to the finish line within a respectable
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Cadets from the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC took part in an orienteering competition at Wind Creek State Park last Saturday.
time frame, ranging from 97 minutes to just over two hours. Leahey said the Vulcan Orienteering Club had not yet released the results from Saturday’s event, but felt that the Benjamin Russell cadets had done very well. “This was another great training and competitive event with Vulcan Orienteering Club and Wind Creek State Park,” Leahey said. “This sport takes both athletic ability and quick decision making. It puts the cadets into a place where they have to be precise with their orienteering skills, fast on their feet, and quick to formulate and execute
a sound orienteering plan. I was really proud of their teamwork and teaching skills that the cadets showed today on the courses. The senior cadets did a fantastic job of sharing their orienteering knowledge with their peers.” As a way to further prepare for the Area 8 Championships, Leahey said several cadets would be attending a special orienteering training camp and competition hosted by Pine Forest High School Dec. 1-3 at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama. “If the BRHS NJROTC cadets place in the top two teams at the Area 8 Championships,
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With map in hand and compass at the ready, a team of Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC cadets take off to being the orienteering competition at Wind Creek State Park last Saturday morning.
they will have the opportunity to travel to Kelly and Wekiva Park in Apopka, Florida for the National Orienteering Championship, Feb. 17-18, hosted by Titusville High School,” Leahey said. Begun in Sweden in the 19th Century as a military training exercise,
orienteering has spread around the world and enjoyed by a multitude of participants today, the Navy JROTC cadets are doing more than just learning how to navigate using only a map and compass and competing against their fellow cadets from other Navy JROTC programs. They
are gaining an understanding of skills that will prove highly valuable should they choose to enlist following high school, while also following in the footsteps of other military units who have taken part in such exercises for more than 100 years.
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alk of voting is always heavy when there is a big national election or at times when there are hotly contested local races. On Dec. 12 voters will go to the polls to cast ballots in the Alabama U.S. Senate race. Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore are vying to replace Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate. The seat is currently held by Sen. Luther Strange, but was beaten by Moore in the GOP runoff. Will Roy Moore’s recent allegations keep you from voting as a Republican, or will you stand by him? Do you believe in Doug Jones’ platform and will choose to check his name on the ballot? If you want to vote in this upcoming election, you need to be registered and the deadline to be eligible is nearly here. Voters have through this Monday, Nov. 27 to register. The deadline to apply in person is Monday by the close of business at your county board of registrars’ office, online is 11:59 p.m. or postmarked by Nov. 27. Additionally, the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Thursday, Dec. 7 and the deadline to return an absentee ballot is Monday, Dec. 11. Officials have worked very hard to make it easier for people to become registered. Voters can register at the county health department, the library in Dadeville, the county courthouse annex in Alexander City, and at the board of registrars in Dadeville. Those wishing to register must have identification, date of birth and proof of a proper address. The Alabama Secretary of State’s office is offering online methods for voters to register at alabamavotes.gov, where voters can print out a registration form and mail it to their local board of registrars; addresses are provided in the form. Voters in need of a valid photo ID can apply free at http://www.sos.state. al.us/elections/voterid.aspx For more information on voter registration, contact the Tallapoosa County Registrar’s Office in Dadeville at 256825-1081 or the courthouse annex in Alexander City at 256-234-3264. Our nation and our state face very important issues on the horizon. It is important to have your voice heard. Each and every vote has the potential to make a big difference. Be sure you are registered, and get out on Dec. 12 to vote for the candidate you believe best fits the bill.
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ell, Christmas time is finally here because one of the cherished traditions at the Hallmark house is now complete. The time honored, hallowed and sacred annual argument over putting up the tree is behind us. This year was a lot better than last year because I don’t have any bruises, contusions or stitches. Plus, my sweet wife didn’t kick the ladder out from under me this time around. Now don’t get me wrong, we love each other very much, but when it comes to Christmas trees, there is a clear and distinct divergence of opinion. My idea is to get that puppy up, decorated and then get on with more important pursuits such as watching TV, hunting or napping on the couch. My lovely wife’s idea is to sing carols and drink hot chocolate while artfully placing each ornament in an honored spot. To her, all of this is a Kodak moment right out of Currier and Ives. She watches too many of those sappy Hallmark Christmas movies. Also, before each ornament is placed on the tree, its history and origin must be tearfully recited. Woe unto me if I can’t remember which of the kids made it, bought it or when they gave it. The truth is I can’t remember what I did with the tree from year to year; much less have a personal
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relationship with each ornament. However, I have teared up more than once over one of the ornaments, only because those kicks hurt. Right now we have a tree in the great room that is slightly smaller than the one at the Rockefeller Center in New York City. Looking at it in a totally objective manner, I believe our tree has more lights and decorations. This tree is so heavy with stuff that I had to go into the basement and reinforce the floor joists. I’m just glad the electrical service was big enough to carry the 220-volt wires required to operate the lights, the twelve dancing Santas, the three Nativity scenes and a miniature village the size of Chicago. There is a bright side (no pun intended) to this Christmas decorating business. Calloway Gardens wants to negotiate a deal to rent some of my wife’s decorations. I think they want the Santa that’s flying a full-size replica of a Boeing 747, or the blinking lights that depict the Battle of Gettysburg. Right now they’re trying to find a place big enough to display one of these scenes.
I understand that there are ongoing negotiations with the Atlanta Braves for the use of their stadium. We all like to drive by homes that are lit up for the holidays. The decorations remind us of the season and the joy of our Lord’s birth. Yet, as a pastor I believe the most beautiful decoration at Christmas is a family in church. The family unit is a precious ornament on God’s Christmas tree because He can tearfully recite each one’s history and origin. After all, each family is a blood bought gift from His Son. A Christian family that is faithful in worship is a shining light for all to see. As the world looks at the lights of God’s Christmas tree, the church, I pray they see you burning brightly for Him. Oh no, the lights are out on the tree! Nothing strikes terror into a husband’s heart like hearing that the lights are out. That means I only have to check each individual socket out of 1,532,016 bulbs to find the culprit. I’m just glad that God’s lights never go out on His tree, aren’t you? Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister who lives in Alexander City and is currently serving as interim pastor at First Baptist Church in Dadeville. His column appears each week in The Outlook.
John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John McKelvey Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.
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George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
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his Thanksgiving week I am grateful for variety. It not only makes Thanksgiving better, but it also makes life better. I have a friend who has a very small palate. When she is with us, we know we have to pick a restaurant that has chicken fingers and French fries on the menu. It doesn’t matter how fancy the restaurant, or exotic the food, if there’s a kid’s menu, Sandra will be OK. I’ve known her for over 15 years, and my subtle, smart aleck remarks bounce off of her with little or no effect. She is shameless. I know — I have tried to get under her skin about her limited food choices. Chicken fingers, French fries and a coke — mmm good. Sandra cracks me up because my whole life I have had an expansive palate. Even as a kid when my family traveled out of the country I would order the strangest foods possible. I truly love it all. Beef tongue burrito, yes. Oysters, yes. Snake, yes. Curries and goulashes, yes and yes. I could go on, but you get the point. It doesn’t matter much
RAY WATERS Columnist
whether your food palate is big or small. I joke about it, but it’s not a big deal. Sadly, however, I have discovered people sometimes live a small palate life. Their world is only chicken fingers and French fries wide. There is no diversity. It’s all pretty vanilla. If that is you, you need to work on opening it up a little. The world we get to live in is a beautiful place. I have found friendly people on all six continents where I have traveled. I believe almost every person has a story that’s fascinating if you dig deep enough. In this life, there is beautiful music to hear and stunning paintings to see. There are causes to be embraced, some dogs and cats that need to be adopted. There are great books to be read. There are various foods to be tasted. There are lovely songs that need to be sung, and there are majestic mountains that
are waiting to be climbed. You can sit in the same reclining chair watching those same old shows if you want to. But for me, I want to taste and see, and experience as much of this life as is possible. So many people think they only like the things they have enjoyed previously. That is because they usually have not stepped out of their comfort zone to try something new. I am not talking to people who can’t go and do as they’d like. And I am not despising the simple things we all get to enjoy. I am merely saying when possible, stretch yourself a little. Order something you’ve never tried before. Watch a movie that is a different genre than what you usually watch. Go somewhere different on vacation. We are given the opportunity to try a lot of things in this life. Big life means a big palate. Stretch your taste a little and live large my friend. Ray Waters is a minister, a motivational speaker and a regular columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers.
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HARVEST RALLY: The World Bible Church at 161 Main Street is hosting a Harvest Rally Sunday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m.
its 135th Church Anniversary on November 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard D. Jacobs is the pastor. Guest Minister is Rev. Melvin Kelley, Jr, Pastor of New Harmony & Mt. Olive Baptist Churches. Everyone is invited. The church is located at 165 Pine Avenue in Camp Hill. For more information, contact Lisa Rowe at lrowe40@yahoo.com. DEDICATION SERVICE: Lake Pointe Baptist Church will dedicate two new buildings at the morning service beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 26. The dedication service will include a time of thanksgiving and prayer followed by a concert by Wes Hampton. Wes sings tenor with the Gaither Vocal Band and is providing the concert in recognition of the opening of Lake Pointe’s new build-
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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a holiday open house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. Visitors can see luminaries along the pathways and battlefield.
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Monday, November 27 MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The final meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westend Church. New officers for 2018 will be elected at this meeting.
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. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Central Alabama Community College Concert and Community Band will host a Christmas Concert Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Center. There will be a meet and greet from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. SWEET POTATO PIE: Alex City Arts presents the female music group Sweet Potato Pie. They will be performing at the Benjamin Russell auditorium Thursday, Nov. 30. The group’s show, “A Home Grown Christmas,” will feature heartfelt renditions of many iconic Christmas songs. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, while students and children get in free.
Sunday, December 2
SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, casual dinner. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 152nd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Jessie Mays of Marrietta Baptist Church. Pastor of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is Rev. Jimmy Thomas. INAUGURATION CEREMONY: Word Bible Church is hosting an inauguration ceremony Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. The event is located at 1050 N. Central in Alexander City. All are welcome.
December 6-10 PASTORAL APPRECIATION: House of Prayer Apostolic Church of Promise is celebrating the 24th Annual Pastoral Appreciation for Overseer Emma and Deacon Earnest Hoyle Dec. 6 and 8 and 7 p.m. and Climax Sunday is Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. Darrell Brooks, Owner The church is at 634 North Central Avenue in Alexander City.
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CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: Faith Chrisitian Academy presents its 12th Annual Christmas musical, Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Faith Temple sancturary. The musical will present the FCA Cance Troupe, the second grade handbell choir, a lasso performance and an 84-voice children’s choir.
Saturday, December 9
CHRISTMAS BALL: New Style Baptist Church is hosting Christmas Ball 2017, a semi-formal event, Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at The Hangout 6207 Hwy 63 South in Alexander City. Rev. Richard E Taylor is Pastor. Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door. Please contact Tonya Thomas at 256-7860399, Pam Jones at 256-496-2044, Shirley Jennings at 256-496-4067, or Shelia Thomas at 256-872-1053 for tickets. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a holiday open house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors can see luminaries along the pathways and battlefield. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Dadeville First United Methodist Church is hosting breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee are $5 and the breakfast a photograph with Santa and Mrs. Claus is $10. Mrs. Butterworth will be there too. Proceeds benefit the church’s Honduras Medical Mission trip.
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. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: Faith Temple Church will present the timeless story of His coming in a Christmas musical, “Christmas in His Presence, “ on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Faith Temple sanctuary. The musical features soloists Valerie Baty, Julie Haynes, Susan Mann and Frank Carpenter. The public is cordially invited.
Thursday, December 14
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Capitol Sounds Concert Band will be in concert Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. James United Methodist Church at 9045 Vaughn Road in Montgomery. Admission is free.
Sunday, December 17
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is presenting its Christmas cantata “How Should a King Come” by Randy Vader and Rose Aspinall Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls with a full orchestra.
Ongoing Events
FIT FOR THE KINGDOM: Ladies are invited to Alex City Apostolic Church every Thursday at 2 p.m. for weight loss support and to learn how to change to healthy eating habits.
Free to join. Call 256-496-2774. GED CLASS: A free afternoon GED class is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1–4:30 p.m. at the Adult Learning Center at 1512 Dadeville Road. For more information, call 256-215-4286. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY: Meetings are held every Thursday night at Comer Memorial Baptist Church at 341 East Church Street from 6–7 p.m. Call 256-329-8631 after 6 p.m. for more information. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: First United Methodist Church in Dadeville will host Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The church is located on the corner of Broadnax and Lafayette streets. For more information call 256-496-4384. FREE WOMEN’S AEROBIC CLASS: A free women’s aerobics class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at Cooper Rec Center from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information call 256-329-6799. FLEA MARKET: Habitat for Humanity ReStore will hold a Flea Market every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3831 Pepperell Parkway in Opelika. PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM: The Parents as Teachers Program at the Circle of Care Center for Families is accepting donations for baby items such as clothing, toys, Pampers and other necessities. They will also accept used items in good condition. For more information contact Shareka Benson at (256) 7944838 or sharekabenson@gmail.com. TALLAPOOSA CHRISTIAN CRISIS CENTER: The Alex City Ministerial Association is asking churches and residents to donate box fans, linens, cookware and dishes to the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center. Monetary donations are accepted. Checks should be made out to TCC with “box fans” in the memo box. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. For more information call (256) 329-3327. FLINT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Flint Hill United Methodist serves free hot dogs, chips and a drink to the public at the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center from 9 a.m. to noon every third Thursday of the month. For more information call 256234-5042. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256-2342528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. CHARITY BINGO: Alexander City Elk Lodge #1878 will have Charity Bingo every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds go to local college scholarships.
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Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-5218
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
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
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
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
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
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 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
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
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
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
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
Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
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
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)
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill
House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
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
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
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Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820 Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047
EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752 HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City
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PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
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Laubach Literary Council helps adults become more language proficient By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Being able to read and write is often considered to be a key element of basic learning. For adults in Tallapoosa County who may have difficulty with this, the volunteers with the Lake Martin Laubach Literary Council are there to help adults in better grasping these highly important skills. “Our mission is to recruit and tutor undereducated adults in reading and writing. Also, to train and recruit tutors to work one-on-one with adults who want to learn to read and write,” Council Director Rita Cream said. “The overall goal is to help the undereducated adults who read below the 5th grade level; help them understand that they can learn and help them do so.” When a client comes in seeking assistance with their literacy skills, specifically adults who read below a fifth-grade level, he or she is paired with a dedicated tutor who meets with the client at least once a week. “Tutors need to be adults with patience who will commit to be trained and then work one-onone with their student,” Cream said. “Both need to commit to meet at least once per week for an hour to an hour and a half.” Meeting with the clients at a mutually convenient time and location, these tutors then work hard to ensure the client gains greater literacy capabilities, reading and writing on a higher level than ever before. While the Lake Martin Area
EDITOR’S NOTE
This is the 21st in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding its 2018 fundraising campaign, “Team United.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256329-3600 or at www. unitedwaylakemartin. org.
United Way assists the council with money to help the program operate, the agency has helped the council out in other ways as well. “United Way is the Literacy Council’s tie to the community and other agencies, as well as providing us with accountability to the community and funding,” Cream said. “We collaborate with two other agencies (Head Start and Volunteer Connections) in a Family Reading Program that grew out of our agency relationship through United Way.” For more information about the Laubach Literary Council, the group’s number is 256-2154347 and can also be reached via e-mail at literacylakemartin@yahoo.com.
United Way and its affiliated agencies, while Kowaliga Country would be running radio spots about the 28 United Way agencies and what they do in the community. “We want to hopefully encourage people to give to the United Way on Tuesday,” Layfield said. “We’re excited about it and the possibilities it could bring.” As this year is the first major concerted effort the United Way is launching on Giving Tuesday, Layfield said there is no specific goal the group is looking to try and reach, but may consider doing so in the future.
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“We want people to learn more about us and what we do,” Layfield said. “We are feeling pretty optimistic about this. It would be awesome to bring in a couple thousand dollars. But whether it’s a couple thousand dollars or a few hundred, every dollar we bring in counts in a big way.” For those who want to contribute to the United Way on Giving Tuesday, Layfield said there are several ways people can do so. “They can call our office at 256-329-3600 and make a donation or a pledge,” she said. “There is a donate button on our Facebook
Volunteer back to the community find an ideal volunteer project. “Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., serves as a vehicle for a diverse volunteer base to create, promote, implement and to participate in meaningful programs addressing critical needs,” VCCA Director Carley Cummins said. “Through these programs, volunteers, the majority being 55 years and older, are provided the opportunity to share their talents, interests, time and experience to participate more fully in the life of their community through volunteer service and to improve the quality of life for others.” Incorporated under the name RSVP in 1997, Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama offers a wide variety of services to its clientele, including assistance with tax preparation, Medicare enrollment, using computers and family reading programs in a partnership with Head Start. “Through family literacy programs, the home becomes an environment where young
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page. People can also donate on our website or by texting ‘Lake Martin UW’ to 313131.” With the 2018 “Team United” campaign heading into its final weeks, Giving Tuesday is a great way for the community to come together and donate to such a worthy cause, helping the Lake Martin Area United Way reach its goal of $550,000 to be distributed among the 28 agencies affiliated with it. “We appreciate all the support we have gotten this year,” Layfield said. “We hope to get some more support Tuesday.”
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minds can grow to their fullest potential and where parents, a child’s first teacher, can play active roles in their children’s intellectual development,” Cummins said. “In order to address the need for age-level appropriate books for families to read, our program has the added component of providing free books to participating families.” Between May and October, Volunteer Connections offers classes to seniors helping them better understand the world of computers. Broken down into three modules, beginning with how to use the mouse for multiple tasks before advancing to e-mail, the Internet and social media, seniors leave this class with a much better understanding of these valuable tools, according to Cummins. Similar to the computer class, the organization helps senior citizens with online enrollment in Medicare Part D during the open enrollment period between October and December. Volunteers unaffiliated with any insurance company enter
a client’s data in order to ensure seniors are receiving the best coverage possible. Arguably the biggest program Volunteer Connections offers the community is tax preparation in the spring. “Annually, January through April, approximately 35 IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance trained volunteers assist over 1,000 taxpayers with the accurate preparation and completion of federal and state income tax forms,” Cummins said. As one of the agencies affiliated with the Lake Martin Area United Way, Volunteer Connections receives some of its funding through the United Way, allowing it to continue providing some important services to the community. These donated funds allow VCCA to continue offering its annual tax assistance program, according to Cummins. To learn more about Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama and its many programs, or to volunteer with the organization, contact 256-234-0347 or vcca.al@gmail.com.
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Top left, signs marked the way onto Black Friday sales in downtown Alexander City as many merchants offered markdowns for shoppers. Top right, Opelika newlyweds Caleb and Melanie Hutchinson look over candles at Cloud Nine while selecting items to use gift cards given to them at their wedding last week. Melanie’s parents live in Willow Point and they were in town for the holiday. Middle left, Emily Till, 8, of Hoover takes a look at a doll at Ooh La La Friday. Till was in town visiting her grandmother and the family took her to downtown Alexander City to see what deals were being offered. Above, customers take a look at items for sale Friday at Alabama Street Makers Market. Right top, lines formed at Kohl’s at Tiger Town in Opelika Thursday evening for Black Friday sales. Right, a T-shirt stand was set up Friday afternoon on Highway 280 selling game day apparel.
Crossover In the recent primary and Republican runoff for Jeff Sessions’ former Senate seat, nearly 700 registered voters across the state engaged in crossover voting, including 10 in Tallapoosa County. Despite these individuals violating the crossover law, Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Leon Archer said he felt there was no deliberate attempt to break the new law. “I don’t think it was intentional. This is the first election we’ve had since the law was enacted,” he said. “I think most of it was just poll workers’ error. That’s exactly what I explained to Secretary of State John Merrill. I don’t think there was any intent by the voters or our folks to do anything to break the law or influence the election. They were just plain and honest mistakes. “I can’t speak for all of them across the state, but I feel certain that was the case here with the 10 we had in Tallapoosa County.” The issue arose after the Alabama State Legislature passed a bill to stop crossover voting, where a voter who cast a ballot in one party’s primary election would be unable to vote in a runoff of the opposing party. Sponsored by Senator Tom Whatley, the bill
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passed through the legislature with an overwhelming majority before being signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. In the past, the Alabama Democratic Party has made it a rule not to allow those who voted in the Republican primary to vote in a Democratic runoff, while the state GOP had no such rule in place. According to the crossover law, the penalty for violating this law is one year in jail and a fine of $15,000. Immediately after the election and when it was learned that 674 voters statewide had technically violated the law, Merrill said an investigation was underway and did not rule out prosecution. According to a release from Merrill’s office, Merrill and members of the Elections Division team began reviewing these returned reports from each county on Nov. 7. The team combined the responses into a report which indicated 140 confirmed occurrences of crossover voting. Merrill then personally called and discussed with each of the remaining 20 county Probate Judges to determine what action they recommended be pursued in the 140 confirmed violations of the crossover voting law. These
recommended actions could include additional levels of investigation, which could ultimately lead to suggested or recommended prosecution, according to the release. Archer said the conversation between he and Merrill covered exactly what happened in Tallapoosa County. “I think there were probably many different reasons for the 10 we had here,” Archer said. “First it was new and I don’t care how much education you have out there, people just make mistakes. Many people think when the polls are open, they are supposed to vote. I think that was the case in some of them. Others, we probably should have caught them at the polls. Things happen and I think this was the right decision to close the matter.” “After a thorough review, only 140 voters were actually determined as having actually crossed over,” Merrill said. “That is, only .03 percent of all those that voted were identified as crossover voters. In other words, 99.97 percent of all voters cast ballots that were error-free and without any concern of impropriety.” In the general election on Dec. 12, all registered voters in Alabama may vote for the candidate of their choice.
Festival do that. But in looking at Sun Festival and particularly the timing of it in late July when the weather was just so hot, we thought that holding the two the same week just made sense.” The festivals will still be held the second week of June with the big JazzFest shows set for Friday and Saturday night. Collari said that Sun Festival events will still be held all week to keep events for the community, kids and to help draw people to the downtown area and to promote all the things the city has to offer. “We’re still in the planning stages right now so we don’t know exactly what the lineup will be or what the final product will look like,” Collari said. “But I think by having it in that time frame, before so many people start taking vacations and before the extreme heat gets here, I think it will draw much better crowds. “Plus, I think by concentrating the efforts, it gives the area a signature event that could draw visitors from across the Southeast who would stay for several days. Jazz Fest has been the big event for a long time and we are excited to
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be a part of it and to help make it even better with the weeklong events that lead up to the two big final nights of music.” JJ Grey and Mofro, The Derek Trucks Band, Delta Rae, Lowrider, Susan Tedeschi, Los Lonely Boys, and world renowned banjo player Bella Fleck are just some of the acts that have graced the JazzFest stages over the years. Since its creation in June of 1991 the festival has been free to public. It started as a customer appreciation celebration for the 100th anniversary of Frohsin’s Department Store. Sun Festival is heading into its fifth year and had been held the final week of July. “I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m a big guy and I lost almost 10 pounds in that week,” Collari said. “I just think for a lot of reasons this new arrangement makes sense. By concentrating efforts on one big week of events rather than dividing them between two separate events at two separate times, it will leave you with one unbelievable week.” Collari said more details would come in the coming months.
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Sports editors BRHS hosts grads in have a lot to annual game be thankful for By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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his community makes it easy for a sports editor to be appreciative. After being here for just seven months, I can see why people always flock back to Alexander City. I’ve met a lot of people over the past several months who have left town, only to find themselves longing for Alex City. “It’s just home,” they’ve told me, and I now understand why. One thing that’s made my job so easy thus far is the avid readers we have of The Outlook sports pages. I’ve tried to up the ante in terms of well-rounded coverage, and you’ve eaten it up. There’s a love for sports, especially at the high school level, and that’s made my job so much more enjoyable. If no one was reading the newspaper, there’d be no need for me. I’m also so gracious for the coaches and student-athletes we have in this community. As many of you know, I came in on the tail end of baseball and softball season and got a small taste of just how great our county’s coaches and athletes are. Now, I’ve been through an entire fall season and gotten to know everyone from volleyball coaches to football players to athletic directors, and they’ve all been fantastic to work with. The players are starting to understand me and know how much I want to make their talents shine, and coaches are once again understanding the importance of having a good relationship with the local media and how much we can help each other out. I’m also thankful for this first football season in general. Throughout my career, I haven’t covered very many successful football teams, and I had the opportunity to cover both Benjamin Russell and Reeltown on their journeys to the playoffs. I got to see some really incredible games this season. Some highlights include Benjamin Russell’s one-point victory at the last second over Minor, and although it didn’t work out for a local team, that Holtville comeback against Horseshoe Bend was pretty amazing. Reeltown’s turnaround after losing its first two games of the season and Dadeville’s Kadore Glenn having back-toback 300-yard performances were also big standouts. I was even impressed with Central Coosa, which finished the season 0-10 but never gave up and improved every step of the way. It was fun to be introduced to Alabama high school football through a season like this. There were some highs and lows, some ups and downs, but the community showed its love for these teams like no one I’ve ever seen. Much like at the end of last season, the end of the fall season makes me incredibly excited for what’s to come. If you read my last column, you know how much I love covering high school basketball and I’m thrilled to see what those teams bring to the table. Also, I had a chance to stop by Alex City Middle School’s game against Central Coosa, and if that’s any indication of what’s to come during the varsity season, I am so ready. Lastly, today I’m thankful to be getting the chance to go the Iron Bowl. If this is really “the greatest rivalry in the country,” as I’ve been told, bring it on. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor at The Outlook.
For more than 15 years, Benjamin Russell’s soccer team has found a great way to work off the Thanksgiving calories. The boys soccer squad hosts former BRHS players in an annual alumni game the day after Thanksgiving, and on Friday, the tradition was in full force. “It kinda just provides tradition for the city,” said Levi Shiverdecker, a 2006 graduate who now lives in State College, Pennsylvania. “We try to instill in the younger people how important it was for us and keep that tradition going. I try to come back every year but I’m a little farther away now.” Around 15 alumni were present at Friday’s game, and they took on a group of around 12 current Benjamin Russell players. In addition to tradition, it also provides a bit of a tuneup for the current Wildcats midway through the offseason. “It gives us a chance to keep playing and keep it going,” Eddie Naranjo said. “We have some newcomers, and we lost a lot of people last year, so we’re trying to figure out what we need to work, our strengths and weaknesses. It really helps to find those things out.” Cole Grogan was the only player who switched teams this year. While he has typically played on the current Benjamin Russell team, Grogan has graduated but returned to play for the alumni squad. “It’s a little different than usual,” Grogan said. “I’ve
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Above: Benjamin Russell’s Landon Daniel, left, and Robin Wilbanks, a BRHS grad, compete for the ball during Friday’s alumni game on Friday afternoon. Below: Benjamin Russell grad Levi Shiverdecker, left, makes a play for the ball against current Wildcat Lucas Roberts.
been used to playing with all the boys, and now I’m playing with the guys that graduated from 2002 and on. In past years, it’s gotten competitive. When I was playing on the other side, we would win but I guess today since I’m playing with the older folks, we should bang a couple in the net. “I also know what (the young guys) are gonna do. I’m like a spy.” Although the game does get competitive, it’s mostly friendly, and it provides the graduates a good chance to not only keep up with their former teammates but also what’s on the horizon at Benjamin Russell. “Our biggest challenge is fitness; the old guys start losing it,” Shiverdecker said. “We all know each other
Top left: Alex City cheers on its middle school team. Top right: Demarcus Neal (21) makes a pass around Central Coosa. Bottom left: Corrie Miliner takes a shot. Bottom right: Danyick Owens directs traffic. The girls team defeated the Cougars, 41-9, while the boys won, 63-37.
because we keep track of everybody and we’ll check in. But playing against the
younger guys is cool because I get to see who’s up and coming.”
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