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Couple facing multiple charges Dadeville Police seize drugs, children placed with relatives By MITCH SNEED Editor
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Fog engulfs the Tallapoosa River Bridge along Highway 280 early Tuesday morning as the warming temperatures and the cooler water below created an interesting image for approaching motorists.
Area could be target of severe weather Wednesday said. With light rain off and on in the interim, the rain should set in late this The first organized morning, bringing with it severe system since midthe chance for tornadoes, April is threatening the damaging winds and small area today, according to (quarter-sized) hail later Holly Allen, a meteorolotoday. gist with the Birmingham “You could get fairly office of the National wet even from the interWeather Service. mittent rainfall (prior “We were talking about to the storms’ arrival),” when we last had a severe Allen said. “Tthroughout weather system come the threat, there will be through this morning,” said a greater threat for some Allen. “Looks like it was stronger storms to the in mid-April. We’ve had a northwest of you, but we quiet fall severe weather are advising everyone to season.” stay tuned because there is April 19 saw confirmed a chance the threat levels tornadoes in Bullock, may change as the forecast Cherokee and Russell becomes clearer.” counties. There were no Currently, Alexander injuries or fatalities. The City appears to be in the last Alabama tornadolimited threat area for at related death happened in least 15 hours from 3 p.m. an EF-3 tormado in Oak Wednesday until 6 p.m. on Grove on Jan. 23, 2012. Thursday. But that could all change Allen said the NWS during this afternoon is hopeful that the media and into Thursday, Allen See STORMS • Page 5
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Headlights from approaching cars illuminate the rain-soaked pavement along Cherokee Road late Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologists say that more rain and possibly storms are on the way to the area today.
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For the second time this month, Camp Hill Mayor m Danny Evans has had to D cancel a council meeting. ca “Once again I apologize we cannot have a meetg ing,” Evans said Monday in evening. “We do not have a ev quorum to have a meeting.” qu With the unexpected death of Council member d Leon Hatcher the day before L Thanksgiving, it leaves only T four fo members of the council. ci Three have to attend any
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A neighbor’s call to report a verbal altercation led to the arrest of two people by the Dadeville Police Department on a myriad of charges including drug possession and child endangerment. According Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour, officers responded to a call on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. on Reeder Road Moss of a verbal altercation between a man and a woman at the residence. Once at the scene, investigators interviewed the two adults at the residence and as a result of information gathered, both Dwight Whetstone Demond Moss, 41 of Dadeville and Jessica Nicole Whetstone, 29, were taken into custody. During a search of the residence several grams of marijuana and cocaine were recovered from the home and vehicle at that location. There were two children, ages 2 and 4, found in the home. Barbour said that they were turned over to DHR for placement in a relative’s home. Moss was charged with third-degree domestic violence, one count of chemical endangerment of a child, two counts of first-degree possession of marijuana and one count of possession See ARRESTS • Page 5
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Camp Hill Mayor Danny Evans, left, and Council members Ezell Smith and Will York look over paperwork while waiting to see if another council member would show up at Monday’s council meeting.
meeting to make a quorum. Monday night, the standing date for the second regular meeting of the month for the council, the same two council members were absent again, Anthony Pogue and Sylvia Spratlin as
Mayor Evans and the other two council members Ezelle Smith and Will York waited through the council policy requiring 15 minutes after the called time before canceling the meeting. See QUORUM • Page 9
A new survey by the makers of Milk Bone dog biscuits shows that residents in only 15 other states spend more money on their dogs at Christmas than do Alabamians. Big Heart Pet Brands – the makers of Milk-Bone, Milo’s Kitchen, PupPeroni, and Canine Carry Outs -- asked 3,000 Americans about their dog-related holiday habits, including whether their dog is involved in gift-giving, stockingstuffing, Christmas sweater-wearing, and other holiday traditions. The fact that Alabamians spend as much as they do on their dogs (an See PETS • Page 5
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DEAR ABBY: I found out a few months ago that my husband, “Hal,” the father of my children, has had affairs with five different women. I left, and we are now being divorced. I desperately wanted revenge, so I have been secretly seeing Hal’s good friend “Ron,” whom he “forbade” me from contacting after I told him his infidelity and disrespect gave me permission to act on the attraction I had for Ron. It’s just a friends-with-benefits situation and I am having fun, so I don’t really consider it to be revenge. Hal has spent the last five months begging me to forgive him and work on our marriage, but I no longer love him and I certainly don’t trust him. I told him I would “work on” forgiving him, so now he calls, says he still loves me and flirts. The last woman Hal cheated on me with is his current girlfriend. He told me that if I ever want to hook up, I should make sure to use code words when
Obituaries Mr. Thomas B. Owens Jr. Mr. Thomas B. Owens Jr. age 82 of Kellyton, Al. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. December 28, 2015 Marshall Street Church Of God with Pastor Ricky Levell officiating. Mr. Owens was born on November 12, 1933 in Columbus, GA and passed away on December 19, 2015 at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, AL. Mr. Owens is survived by his loving wife Linda Holman Owens; three sons Thomas B. Owens IV , Terry ( Patty) Owens and Bradley (Becki) Owens; three daughters Janet Owens, Cathy Welch and Tanaeya ( Mike) Williams; one sister Dolly Perkovich; numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren whom were all loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas B. Owens Sr. and Beulah Hunter Owens; daughter Connie Owens; brother Don Owens. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations to the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home in care of Marshall Street Church Of God, P.O. Box 2009 Alexander City, AL 35011. Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Dadeville is handling arrangements
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leaving messages because she might see my calls and text messages. He also told me that he is not interested in a longterm relationship with her. I slept with Hal recently to have leverage. I was contemplating sending her the proof as payback for how she treated me some months back, although I don’t want her boyfriend back. I am now questioning if this is the right thing to do. Should I just leave it alone? -- PAYBACK SOMEWHERE IN THE USA DEAR PAYBACK: Yes, do it for everyone’s sake -- including your own. This cycle of revenge is doing no one any good. DEAR ABBY: Before we
Mr. Albert Norwood 1941-2015 Funeral service for Mr. Albert Norwood, 74, of Jacksons Gap, will be Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Norman Strickling will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Norwood passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born on November 4, 1941 in Monroe County, Alabama to
Mr. James Kirby Smith 1928-2015 Funeral service for Mr. James Kirby Smith, 87, of Dadeville, will be Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Todd Smith, nephew, will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mr. Smith passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Dadeville Healthcare Center. He was born on September 14, 1928 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Harry Hersey Smith, Sr. and Minnie Kate Kirby Smith. He was an entrepreneur and operated several businesses
had kids, my wife and I would occasionally go out with groups of friends or to social functions, but it was difficult to get her to go home. She always liked closing the place down, and if we left early I felt like I was dragging her away. For the first five years after our children were born we didn’t get out much. My wife is now starting to go out with friends from work -- a mixed group of single and married guys and gals. She has invited me to come along, but sitters are expensive and I’m not friendly with her co-workers. She stays out with them until 3 to 4 a.m. once a month. I think that’s ridiculously late when you have a husband and children at home. When she’s not here, I can’t sleep and I worry that something is wrong. She rarely calls to check in unless I ask her to. Overall I trust her, but with her drinking heavily and many single guys around, I don’t feel comfortable with the situation.
I don’t know what to do. -LONELY DAD IN ARIZONA DEAR LONELY DAD: I have it on good authority that last call for serving alcohol in Arizona is 2 a.m. Could your wife be drinking so heavily that she needs the time to sober up in order to drive home? If that’s the case, she may be a binge drinker, which isn’t healthy. The implications of your letter are serious, so you should sit down with her and have a discussion about the amount she imbibes on her nights out. You shouldn’t have to worry about her, so out of respect for your feelings, she should routinely let you know how long she’ll be after the bars/clubs close.
Dewey Norwood and Essie Lee Stokes Norwood. Mr. Albert loved spending time on the Alabama River fishing with family and friends. He was happiest spending time with his grand and greatgrandchildren. Mr. Albert enjoyed bowling, softball, watching football and drinking coffee. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Edna Earl Norwood of Jacksons Gap; daughter, Tina Norwood Smith of Alexander City; son, Terry Wayne Norwood (Trish), of Alexander City; daughter, Teresa Hendrick (Ronnie), of Alexander City; sisters, Marie Powell, Doris Sampley (Bill), Betty Taylor (Willie); brother, Bennie Norwood; grandchildren,
Andy Newton, Nikki Sweat, Megan Norwood, Josh Horsley, Justin Norwood, Drew Skinner, Gavin Norwood, Hannah Pelico Austin Pelico; great-grandchildren, Kaylin Newton, Jordan Newton, Lexi Newton, Payson Horsley, Bently King, Addison Sweat, Cody Doler and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vera Smith and brother, Cecil Norwood. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
including the campground at Blue Creek and Kirby’s Dairy Bar. Mr. Smith served Tallapoosa County in various positions and as a State Representative in the Alabama Legislature. He was named Alabama’s Most Outstanding Citizen by Governor George Wallace. Mr. Smith was a people person and enjoyed talking politics. He was a championship skeet shooter, enjoyed playing dominoes, was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, and was a big practical joker. He is survived by his daughter, April S. Dudley (Larry), of Alexander City; sisters, Joanne Ready of Montgomery, Hixie H. Smith of Tallassee, Alma Ruth Coleman of Opelika; brother, Harry H. Smith, Jr. (Sue), of Reeltown; grandchildren,
Lance Dudley and Misty Dudley; great-grandchild, Faith Dudley; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Hilda Segrest. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Camp ASCCA, 5278 Camp ASCCA Drive, Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the sitters and healthcare workers that cared for Mr. Smith during his illness. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com.
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s we look back over the past year’s political events one week stands out. During one week in the middle of 2015, three momentous events occurred. All three came down bang, bang, bang in the week leading up to the fourth of July. First was the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which deemed same sex marriage legal and the law of the land. Then the historic BP settlement which granted Alabama $1.3 billion for environmental recovery and an additional $1 billion for economic losses. Finally, was Gov. Robert Bentley’s executive order removing all of the confederate flags from the Capitol. All three decisions will have an impact on state politics. How will these three events affect Alabama politics in the next few years? The removal of the confederate flags affects only Gov. Robert Bentley. Since Gov. Bentley is prohibited by the constitution from seeking a third term as governor and at that time he will be 76, it is doubtful that Bentley runs for office again. Therefore, it has no political effect. However, years from now it will be considered as a positive reflection on Bentley’s tenure as governor. Some have suggested that it will be one of his legacies. What about the BP settlement? This windfall to the State General Fund will have a positive impact for Alabama’s finances for the next two decades. $55 million a year is nothing to sneeze at. It will help legislators who are not yet on the scene balance the state’s budgets. However, what are the political ramifications, if any?
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Negligible at best. Governor Bentley again claims the spotlight and will be able to claim credit for the BP settlement as it came down during his administration. That brings us to the same sex marriage issue. Like the BP ruling, it is all over but the shouting. It does not matter if less than a decade ago Alabamians voted overwhelmingly for a constitutional amendment outlawing same sex marriage. The U.S. Supreme Court is the ultimate omnipotent authority and they have spoken. It is over. It is the law. My prognostication is that this issue has legs and the fallout will be felt in Alabama politics into the 2018 governor’s race. Roy Moore likes to ride horses. In fact, he rides his horse to vote at his home in Gallion in rural Etowah County. Our chief justice has got a horse to ride into the 2018 governor’s race. Like Bentley, Moore is prohibited from running for his same office again. You cannot run for a judgeship in Alabama after age 70. Roy Moore will be 72 in 2018. You can bet your bottom dollar he will be a candidate for governor. Moore made his mark by running with a granite monument of the Ten Commandments. He gallantly stood by his convictions to not remove it from the judicial building. He lost his chief justice position over his stance. Alabamians did not forget his stand. Ten years later they put
him back in his job as chief justice. My belief is that this issue will not be forgotten nor taken lying down. We are one of the most religious states in America. It is a pivotal issue for Christians. It resonates and it will be a game changer. They will be reminded every time they read their Bible. Alabama politics clearly dictates that race and religion drive the vote in the Heart of Dixie. Roy Moore knows his constituency. They know him and believe me he is their man. Studies have shown that if Alabama is the Heart of the Bible Belt, the buckle is a stretch of the State just north of Birmingham. Moore chose an evangelical church in Kimberly in rural northern Jefferson County to throw down the gauntlet. He told his folks in the Heart of the Bible Belt, “Welcome to the new world. It’s just changed for you Christians. You are going to be persecuted according to the U.S. Supreme Court dissents.” In a crowded field, the evangelical vote becomes paramount. We will have eight to ten folks running for Governor in 2018. The vote becomes splintered maybe along geographical friends and neighbors’ lines. However, religion trumps geography in Alabama politics. Roy Moore has found his horse and it secures him a place in the runoff in 2018. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Comer Methodist Church will have a Candlelight Communion Service on December 24 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
December 25
CHRISTMAS MEAL: Comer Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to have a hot meal and enjoy fellowship. Tickets can be picked up at the Nutrition Center and the Salvation Army. You do not have to have a ticket to have a meal. Call 256-234-7831 for more info. COMMUNITY FORUM: Churches, schools, organizations, clubs, youth and adults are invited to a community forum on Emergency Preparedness, Get ready, stay ready, what to do when there is a disaster and Serious Advice for Effective Encounters Saturday, Dec. 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. They will also be teaching young people how to respond when approached by law enforcement. It is sponsored by the Central Alabama Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Incorpated. AMERICAN LEGION POST 339, COTTAGE GROVE, AL: Under new management! Music, food, and fun! Annual Christmas celebration beginning at 8:30 p.m.. Dress to impress.
December 27
NOTE BURNING CEREMONY: Peace and Goodwill M.B.C. will have a note burning ceremony for the Community Life Center Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. at 188 County Road 30 in Kellyton. Guest will be Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware, Jr. of Great Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Robert Williams is pastor of Peace and Goodwill.
December 28-30
COMMUNITY FEEDING: The Alexander City Schools Nutrition Program will be feeding children and adults at the Stephens Elementary School cafeteria Dec. 28-30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal is free for children and $3 for adults. There will also be activities for children.
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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting its monthly luncheon Jan. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a covered dish.
January 10
HAIR AND FASHION SHOW: Gloria Boleware celebrates 37 years of service
with a community hair and fashion show Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63. It will feature Hair 4 Daze, Dea Love’ Reesie Williams, Adrian Young, Team Katlin,Sharmaine Stowes, Nalarence Davis Show Models, GoGetters, Ent Marilyn Owens Lebron Spradley and the Grande Finale Charlene Benton.
January 16
TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting Trade Day Jan. 16 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
January 17
GOSPEL SINGING: Hillabee Baptist Church will host a gospel singing and concert with Adam Cragg and The Griffith Family Jan. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A love offering will be taken.
January 21
WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine will host a wine tasting event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 128 Calhoun Street, Alexander City. There is no charge for this event. PUBLIC MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Commission/Emergency Management Agency is scheduling a public meeting on Janyary 21 at 10 a.m. to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting will take place at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse, Dadevile in the Extension Auditorium downstairs. the public, private non-profits, municipalities, school board, universities/ colleges, utility/water/sewer boards, fire departments, and elected officials are among those invited and encouraged to attend. participation is required in order to apply for federal hazard mitigation grants in the future.
January 22
MARDI GRAS AUCTION: St. James Episcopal Church will host live and silent auctions at this inaugural event to support the Feast of Sharing ministry, which provides free meals twice a week at First United Methodist Church to some 100 people in need. Auction items will include original art, a Russell Marine wakeboarding package, framed photography by Kenneth Boone, handmade pottery items, a vacation at the beach for the whole family, the Rev. Rob Iler’s handyman services for a day and more. There will be beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and entertainment. Tickets are $25 per person and can be reserved by calling St. James Episcopal Church at 256-234-4752. For information, contact Heidi Ross at 256-794-7010 or Susan Mange at 601-4318239. FREE SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENING: The Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having
a free speech and hearing screening Friday, January 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please note that very young or handicapped individuals may not be able to respond to the speech hearing screening and may require a more formal evaluation at a later appointment date. Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center.
January 23
BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting family bingo night Jan. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. TRASH WALK: The next PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, January 23 at 9:00 AM. We will meet at the fountain in front of Jake’s Restaurant to receive supplies and assignments. Come out and join your friends and neighbors for a healthy walk while removing unsightly litter from the roadways of the “most scenic� county in Alabama. For additional information contact John Thompson at jthompson@ lmra.info
Ongoing Events AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ASSISTANCE: VCCA certified volunteers will provide Affordable Care Act Assistance by appointment – Marketplace Open Enrollment (based on income) assistance will be offered November 2 through December 30 (except during the weeks of 11/23 and 12/21) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please call the VCCA office at 256-234-0347 on Mondays or Wednesdays (9 a.m. -2 p.m.) to set up an appointment. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a woman’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@ cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the
Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIOA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256496-4664. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334-440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256212-4063
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Police Briefs Alexander City Police Department December 16
• Rickysha Danelle Russell of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Willie Joe Kennedy of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of possession of forged instruments and theft. • Santana Maria Martinez Gillum of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Tyrone Heard of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of theft. • Telvin Floyd of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Vernon E. Pearson of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Samie L. Marbury of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Breaking and entering was reported on County Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Celia Circle. • Theft was reported in the 900 Block of Center Street.
December 15
• Davey Alan Horsley of Alexander City was arrested for attempting to elude. • Deborah Lee Seaton of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Charleston Lametrius Shealey of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • James Austin Tillery of Alexander City was
Pets average of $23.05 per dog) is no surprise to Jamie Phillips, the owner of the dog grooming and boarding business called Bed Bath and Bark On, located on U.S. 280 between the Antique Mall of Memories and Satterfields’, and the proud owner of a yorkie, a giant Schnauzer, a chiweenie (Chihuahua-dachshund cross) and a dorkie (dachshund-yorkie mix). “For those people that truly love their dogs, consider them part of their family and dote on them, that amount certainly doesn’t surprise me,” Phillips said. “I think it would be more for those people.” New Jersey residents pamper their dogs the most at Christmas, spending $30.01 per canine family. New Jersey is the only state where residents spend more than $30. Kentucky spends the least on its canine friends during the holidays, ponying up a mere $8.63 per dog. Oklahoma is the only other state to spend less at $9.44 per dog. Phillips also said dog lovers are fond of gussying up their canines for the holiday season. “It’s been crazy busy,” said
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• Theft was reported on Lee Street. • Burglary was reported on R Street.
December 13
•Tedrick Dwayne Withers of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Katie Marie Byrum of Huntsville was arrested for domestic violence. • Terica Sharie Owens of Goodwater was arrested for two counts of bail jumping. • Breaking and entering was reported on 10th Avenue. • Burglary was reported in the 600 block of South Road. • Domestic violence was reported on North Central Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported in the 100 block of S Street.
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• Burt Wayne Moore of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Menacing was reported in the 400 block of Laurel Road.
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Phillips. “Everyone wants their dogs to look special for the holidays.” According to the Big Heart Pet survey, the top reasons that Americans include their dogs in their holiday are activities – be it with a treat, a toy or a new haircut is to express their love for their dog. Other popular reasons include their pets include because it’s fun for the owner, to help their dog feel included like a family member, to give their dog a moment of happiness and to feel closer to and bond with my dog. The study also calculated national statistics on the percentage of U.S. dog parents who include their dog in popular Christmas traditions: hang a Christmas stocking for their dog, 48%; include their dog in a photo for a family holiday card, 43%; post photos of dog on social media with a holiday message, 32%; dress up their dog in a holiday-themed outfit or costume 29%; make or buy dog-themed holiday decorations, 22%. “I’ve probably done all of those things at one time or the other,” Phillips said. “But, in particular, my little yorkie loves his sweater.”
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of a controlled substance. Whetstone was charged with third-degree domestic violence, one count of second-degree possession of marijuana and one count of chemical endangerment of a child. Barbour thanked the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and officials with DHR for their help in the arrest and investigation.
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helps spread the word about the midweek threat and especially hopeful that people heed it, especially considering the long period the state has endured without severe weather. “Certainly people pay more attention to a system like this one when they’ve been through one more recently,” Allen said. “Weather is a little like a lot of things – out of sight, out of mind. We hope that you guys will help us get the word out so that people are prepared and not surprised what right now may seem like a rare event.”
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Quorum Council member York quietly asked the mayor if he had heard from either of the missing council members. “I know Sylvia has been out of town with her full time job,” Evans said. “I don’t know about Mr. Pogue. I have not heard from him.” “Can we call him,” York asked of the mayor. At 6:15 p.m. those attending or hoping to speak at the meeting started to leave council chambers and gather in the parking lot of town hall. It was then that Council Member Pogue made an appearance. “I was trying to rush back from Opelika,” Pogue said. Given the town’s finances, the council has not been able to discuss matters of the town or take action to pay the town’s bills. Town attorney Ben Hand says that Mayor Evans can do some things. “As town administrator, the mayor can pay some of the bills,” Hand said. “Basically, he can keep the lights on. There are some that the council has to approve in order for them to be paid.” Evans hoped to be able to talk to the League of Municipalities Tuesday. “I want to explain the situation and see what we can do,” Evans said. “Hopefully we will be able to announce an emergency meeting to take care of some things.” Evans explained some matters that were on the agenda, including that the seat held by Hatcher was
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to be declared vacant so that they could take applications to fill the vacancy. By law, the council has 90 days to fill the vacancy from the time it becomes open. Almost a month has passed since Hatcher’s passing. Evans spoke about the good that Hatcher did for the Town of Camp Hill. “He worked hard like a lot of other people to try and make Camp Hill better,” Evans said. “Working with the parks and recreation department, he was able to get a new pavilion at the park.” Hatcher was memorialized in a way at the meeting with a photograph and black ribbon at his seat at the table. “I planned to do a prayer for him tonight,” Evans said. “But I had no chance to call the meeting to order. It is all just frustrating.” One of those in attendance hoping to speak with the council was former Camp Hill Police Chief Roosevelt Finley who was terminated by the council in 2014. “I am here to request funds,” Finley said as he left town hall. “It is for my time involved in the case of Markis Heard.” Heard plead guilty Dec. 2 to strangling and raping 78-year-old Camp Hill resident Willie Louise Kellum. Finley appeared on the TNT Network show Cold Justice. With no meeting, Finley was not able to make the request for payment of his services in the case.
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ALL-OUTLOOK: DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Benjamin Russel’s Edwards was a headache for opposing offenses By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor
No matter how much the game of football shifts to the spread offenses and up-tempo styles of play, it will always be a game that is won or lost in the trenches. That sentiment was very much a fact for the Benjamin Russell Wildcats in 2015, as they had a terror on the edge in defensive end Travenski “Trae” Edwards. It’s no doubt that opposing quarterbacks and coaches got tired of seeing the maroon number 58 in their backfield. In 2015, Edwards recorded 85 solo tackles with 44 assists, 33 quarterback hurries, 18 sacks, eight forced fumbles and five recovered fumbles and 34 tackles for loss. For that, Edwards is The Outlook’s Defensive Player of the Year. Edwards said going into his senior season he wanted to make sure he went out with a season to remember. “Going into my last year I wanted to just go out with a bang. Coach (Wes) Tate always told us before a game and during practice that it will always start and stop with us,” Edwards said. “So, I took that as a big key going into every game and tried to help my team the best I could this season, especially with it being my senior year.” While the objective each play remained the same – wreak as much havoc as possible – Edwards said his pass rushing technique changed from week to week based off of his opponent. “I always tried to watch film on my guy the week going into the game. I tried to find his weaknesses and see what they can do,” Edwards said. “On some guys, I was quicker coming off the edge without a move, but some guys I would give them a quick move or whatever. It really just depended on the skill set of the guy I was going up against each week.” One of the biggest plays Edwards made this season was in the fourth round of the playoffs against Spanish Fort where he had a strip sack and fumble recovery to halt a Toros drive. “They were driving the ball. I remember there was a fourth down where they hit the screen play to the running back and they got the first down,” Edwards said. “I’m not sure if it was the very next play where I made a big play, but I knew I had to come through for my team or whatever. I came off the edge, dipped my shoulder and I saw the quarterback rear back to throw, so I tried to make a big play and was fortunate enough to sack him and I saw the ball on the ground so I recovered it.”
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Benjamin Russell senior defensive end/linebacker Trae Edwards was a force on defense for the Wildcats in the 2015 season. Edwards had 18 sacks on the season.
This season, Edwards said he knew that he would have to take on a bigger leadership role as a senior. “I think this was my best year so far, not really stat-wise, but as a leader,” Edwards said. “Coach (Danny) Horn always told us that you can have 100 players on the team that are great athletes, but without great attitudes and great sportsmanship, it’s nothing. Going into this year, I just tried to be more of a leader. Coach Horn always told the seniors that you always have the younger guys looking up to you, and if they see you doing wrong they might
get the mindset that they can do wrong. “For instance, running to the line in sprints during practice, if you pull up before the finish line and they see you, then they’re going to pull up before the line.” Edwards said he enjoyed the support and moments from his four years, and hopes he set a good example for future Wildcats. “I enjoyed my four years including my ninth-grade year. I enjoyed everything from the coaches to the fanbase and their support of the Alexander City
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hile the weather might seem more like April, it is, in fact, the season to be jolly. And I’m just that… jolly. It’s no secret that I much prefer the oppressive heat of a southern summer day rather than Jack Frost nipping at my nose. However, I also greatly appreciate Christmas as a truly wonderful time of year. I love this holiday. I enjoy the decorations, the food and the get-togethers. I like giving gifts and I like receiving gifts (I’m a large by the way). Most of all, I enjoy the spirit of Christmas that seems to infect even the most cantankerous curmudgeon. When I was a kid growing up, my Christmas list was never very precise. I might ask for two or three specific things, but there was one particular item sure to appear on my list every year and that was “surprises”. I always had friends who would snoop around their houses searching for hidden gifts. I never wanted to know. The excitement of coming into the living room on Christmas morning having no clue what to expect was part of the fun to me. In hindsight, it probably drove my parents a little crazy, but I suppose I was a weird kid. Of course, it
Malzahn will have already announced the new DC by the time this is published. Whoever it is (Tom Allen?), they have their work cut out ANDY for them. GRAHAM (2) I want to see the Sports Carolina Panthers win the Columnist Super Bowl. Cam Newton is a force of nature and well was the 70s and early 80s. deserving of the NFL MVP We were just happy to get award. I never thought I anything. We didn’t care. would see an athlete to rival Kids today will make out a Bo Jackson, but he’s about detailed list and give Santa as close as it gets. He also the specific website and product number. Oh well, to happens to love Auburn and Auburn most definitely loves each his own. him. Believe it or not, a lot (3) I want peace on earth has changed since I was a and goodwill toward men. kid. The world is a differYou know, that just makes ent place and I’m keeping good sense for everybody up with the times. I know involved. what I want for Christmas (4) I want a bowl victory this year and it’s not my two over Memphis. By pretty front teeth. I’ve still got a couple of days left, so here’s much any standard, it’s been a lousy season. There’s hoping Kris Kringle reads only a few things that could my column. make it worse. One of those (1) I want to see the happens to be a loss to the Auburn Tigers field a defense that ranks in the top Memphis Tigers. Hey, if you’re sentenced to Legion 40 in the country in 2016. Field to play a bowl game, As you can see, I’m not you might as well win it. greedy. I’m not asking for (5) I wouldn’t mind a brilliance. I’m just begging for decent. Will Muschamp surprise or two. What can I say? Old habits die hard. I said the Auburn defense wish you all a very Merry made a lot of progress this Christmas! I hope you get year. We ended up 90th in everything on your list too. the country against the run Graham is a sports columand in total defense. What nist for The Outlook. in the world did we progress from? Perhaps, Gus
area and everywhere else,” Edwards said. “It was really a bittersweet moment my last game. Even though it didn’t go the way I wanted it to go, I know we had a great accomplishment going to the fourth round because we haven’t been there in a long while. I hate it had to end and there were some things I wish I could have done, but I’m going to miss it. “We just tried to lead by example this whole year and hopefully gave the younger guys the mindset of the tradition of how to play Benjamin Russell football.”
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE • San Diego County CU Poinsettia Boise State vs. NIU San Diego Dec. 23 3:30 p.m. ESPN • GoDaddy Georgia Southern vs. Bowling Green Mobile Dec. 23 7 p.m. ESPN • Popeyes Bahamas Middle Tennessee vs. Western Michigan Nassau, Bahamas Dec. 24 11 a.m. ESPN • Hawai’i San Diego State vs. Cincinnati Honolulu, HI Dec. 24 7 p.m. ESPN • St. Petersburg UConn vs. Marshall St. Petersburg, FL Sat. Dec. 26 10 a.m. ESPN • Hyundai Sun Miami (FL) vs. Washington State El Paso, TX Dec. 26 1 p.m. CBS • Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Washington vs. Southern Miss Dallas, TX Dec. 26 1:20 p.m. ESPN • New Era Pinstripe Indiana vs. Duke Bronx, NY Dec. 26 2:30 p.m. ABC • Camping World Independence Tulsa vs. Virginia Tech Shreveport, LA Dec. 26 4:45 p.m. ESPN • Foster Farms UCLA vs. Nebraska Santa Clara, CA Dec. 26 8:15 p.m. ESPN • Military Pittsburgh vs. (21) Navy Annapolis,,MD Dec. 28 1:30 p.m. ESPN • Quick Lane Central Michigan vs. Minnesota Detroit, MI Dec. 28 4 p.m. ESPN2 • Lockheed Martin Armed Forces California vs. Air Force Fort Worth, TX Dec. 29 1 p.m. ESPN • Russell Athletic (10) North Carolina vs. (17) Baylor Orlando, FL Dec. 29 4:30 p.m. ESPN • NOVA Home Loans Arizona Nevada vs. Colorado State Tucson, AZ Dec. 29 6:30 p.m. ASN • AdvoCare V100 Texas (20) LSU vs. Texas Tech Houston, TX Dec. 29 8 p.m. ESPN • Birmingham Auburn vs. Memphis Birmingham, AL Dec. 30 11 a.m. ESPN • Belk NC State vs. Mississippi State Charlotte, NC Dec. 30 2:30 p.m. ESPN • Franklin Amer. Mort. Music City Texas A&M vs. Louisville Nashville, TN Dec. 30 6 p.m. ESPN • National Funding Holiday (25) USC vs. Wisconsin San Diego, CA Dec. 30 9:30 p.m. ESPN • Chick-fil-A Peach (18) Houston vs. (9) Florida State Atlanta, GA Dec. 31 11 a.m. ESPN • Capital One Orange (4) Oklahoma vs. (1) Clemson Miami Gardens, FL Dec. 31 3 p.m. ESPN • Goodyear Cotton (3) Michigan State vs. (2) Alabama Arlington, TX Dec. 31 7 p.m. ESPN • Outback (13) Northwestern vs. (23) Tennessee Tampa, FL Jan. 1 11 a.m. ESPN2 • Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus (14) Michigan vs. (19) Florida Orlando, FL Jan. 1 Noon. ABC • BattleFrog Fiesta (8) Notre Dame vs. (7) Ohio State Glendale, AZ Jan. 1 Noon ESPN • Rose Bowl Game (6) Stanford vs. (5) Iowa Pasadena, CA Jan. 1 4 p.m. ESPN • Allstate Sugar (16) Oklahoma State vs. (12) Ole Miss New Orleans, LA Jan. 1 7:30 p.m. ESPN • TaxSlayer Penn State vs. Georgia Jacksonville, FL Jan. 2 11 a.m. ESPN • AutoZone Liberty Kansas State vs. Arkansas Memphis, TN Jan. 2 2:20 p.m. ESPN • Valero Alamo (15) Oregon vs. (11) TCU San Antonio, TX Jan. 2 5:45 p.m. ESPN • Motel 6 Cactus West Virginia vs. Arizona State Tempe, AZ Jan. 2 9:15 p.m. ESPN • CFP National Championship Semifinal Winner vs. Semifinal Winner Glendale, AZ Jan. 11 7:30 p.m. ESPN
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very Merry Christmas to one and all, with my sincerest wishes for plentiful comfort and joy over these special days. While I was growing up, all the days of Christmas were special. Christmas Eve, my grandparents arrived on the Motorcycle with Nanny in the sidecar to bring our extra nice cuts of meat that my Mother had ordered from her brother Denis, who managed a Butcher shop. Grandad did the deliveries for Denis to the family members. At that time all were living fairly close to one another. We had fillet steak on Christmas Eve. This was an extra treat and the only time in the year we were treated so well with the very best cut of steak. Christmas Day, we had a capon with stuffing and lots of delicious vegetables, roasted potatoes and Yorkshire puddings with gravy. The table was cloaked in white tablecloths and set with crackers and a table gift for everyone, finished off with Christmas (plum/fruit) pudding and vanilla custard with whipped double Devon cream. As children, we didn’t really like Christmas pudding, but always had a small amount just in case we were lucky enough to get the silver sixpence coin hidden inside it. Usually on Boxing Day (Dec. 26), my Mum would roast a leg of lamb or a pork leg; again with all the veg and roasted items. Lamb served with homemade mint sauce, or Pork with
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apple-sauce. I can still remember the smell of dinner cooking in my Mother’s kitchen. Last Friday, Wayne and Neta Stephens hosted a fabulous gathering of friends and family at their beautifully decorated Victorian home on Highway 9, just below the Coosa line. Everyone brought so much delicious food and dirty Santa was a good laugh. I even sang the “Naughty” song, originally done by Charles Drake in 1958. It was a tribute to my beloved late brother Maurice, who sang all the words when he was four years old. I still miss Maurice terribly and how the years tick by His funeral was Dec. 23 10 years ago. We missed Bill and Betty House and Charlotte Tuggle and some others due to illness and hope they feel better before the weekend. Be sure to take a drive south on Highway 9. The light display is so lovely, you will think you are in a winter wonderland. Happy wedding anniversary to Rev. Mike and Connie Jackson on Dec. 28. Ron’s shoulder surgery went well, though there was more than suspected.
Sadly the numbing nerve block which was supposed to keep the shoulder/ arm without feeling for 10 hours, did not work at all, so his first night was quite a rough one. Everyone we came in contact with at Russell Hospital, was super. Ron’s nurse, Debbie, was just the best care-giver ever. I phoned my Mother on Sunday, and as fate would have it that was a good day for a call. Mum had been in the hospital all day from early morning as she couldn’t breathe, and she needed some cheering up. Her doctor did many tests, and said she was very healthy and her heart was good. The final diagnosis was that the asthma my Mum has not had in 20 years has returned, determined by her slight wheezing. Mum had that wheezing while Pat and I were there in 2014, so it’s not a new symptom. But sometimes it takes the National Health Service some time to get to the root of the trouble. As we hung up, my Mother had a little cry. I hated to let her go, but I know they were joyful tears. Until next week, Merry Christmas everyone! Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
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he late Kelly Cotney’s family have our sympathy. She is our loss and God’s gain. Kelly Cotney always had a sweet smile for everyone. God bless the Cotney family. Precious Gracie Deason is still in Children’s hospital due the automobile accident she was in last Monday. Keep this sweet little girl in your prayers. She is loved by everyone. Brenda Jennings, Penny Moody, Billy Gray and Susan Odom celebrate their birthdays on Dec. 24. These three young ladies and fine man are “special” people to everyone. May God bless you! Bryan Yates and I celebrate our 64th wedding anniversary on Dec. 22. God has blessed us in wonder-
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ful ways. New Salem Baptist Church choir members went around on Friday night singing like angels. Thanks to all of you who participated. Schools are out and the students are happy. Relax, have fun, but you be careful. Smile and realize my news will be loaded next week. Let someone know you love them and practice the word “joy” and its meaning. Yates is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of New Site and writes about the events and people of the New Site area.
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he Daviston Sr. Club met on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. in the Community Center. Bettie Vickers, president, called the meeting to order. Rev. Mark Rasbury gave an inspiring devotional. He emphasized the real meaning of this seasonal celebration – the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Betty Melton read the November minutes. Flo McIntyre gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Bobbie
Black reported that our Club paid $300 toward the cost of the Center icemaker. Also, our commissioner, John McKelvey, paid the balance. His investment was most appreciated by the Sr. Club and citizens of Daviston community. THANK YOU, John McKelvey! Illnesses and deaths in our community were cited, some very closely connected to club members’ families. Rana Blake, Russell Hospital physical therapist, will be our program for our January meeting. Club members enjoyed a “Dirty Santa” game with
Christmas ornaments. After the blessing by Lorena Cowhick, 24 people enjoyed a holiday meal catered by Tommy Wilson of Hackneyville. It was delicious and, best of all, he donated the food to our Sr. Club. What a nice gesture at Christmas time! Start the new year by bringing a covered dish and attending our next meeting on Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Daviston Community Center. Anyone 50+ is encouraged to join us for good food, fun, and fellowship. Keel is the secretary of the Daviston Sr. Club.
Twelve sites of Social Security that can help F amiliar carols are a part of the season. This song is so popular that holiday revelers clamored for it again. It’s “The Twelve Sites of Social Security,” inspired by the popular traditional holiday song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” — a holiday favorite since 1780. For the first site of Social Security, we give to you: our home page, www.socialsecurity.gov. It’s the place to go for all things Social Security. Everything you could want — from online services and benefit screening tools to publications and frequently asked questions — you can find easily on this site. For the second site of Social Security, we give to you: answers to all of your Social Security related questions at our Frequently Asked Questions page atwww. socialsecurity.gov/faq. For the third site of Social Security, we give to you: an easy way to learn how to replace your Social Security card at www.socialsecurity.gov/
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ssnumber. For the fourth site of Social Security, we give to you: an online application for retirement benefits that you can complete and submit in as little as 15 minutes atwww. socialsecurity.gov/applytoretire. For the fifth site of Social Security, we give to you: five estimates of your future Social Security benefits! Or as many estimates as you would like using different scenarios. Get instant, personalized estimates of your future benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/ estimator. For the sixth site of Social Security, we give to you: a convenient way to apply for disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability. For the seventh site of Social Security, we give
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to you: an online application for Medicare that you can complete in as little as 10 minutes, atwww. socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly. For the eighth site of Social Security, we give to you: Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. You can learn more and apply online atwww.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp. For the ninth site of Social Security, we give to you: our convenient publication library with online booklets and pamphlets on numerous subjects, atwww.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. For the tenth site of Social Security, we give to you: services for people who are currently receiving benefits, such as the ability to replace your Medicare card, get or change a password, request a proof of income letter, or check your Social Security information or
benefits. You can do these and other things atwww. socialsecurity.gov/pgm/ getservices-change.htm. For the eleventh site of Social Security, we give to you: a way to get your Social Security forms online, at www.socialsecurity.gov/forms. On the twelfth site of Social Security (and we saved the best for last): open your own personal my Social Security account, which will enable you to verify your earnings, get future benefit estimates, obtain benefit verification letters, update your Social Security information, and more at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. And a partridge in a pear tree. Find it all (except the partridge and pear tree) at www. socialsecurity.gov. McKinney is a public affairs specialist with Alabama Social Security.
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he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ staff would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to recapping the 2015 year during the month of January. We would like to say thank you to those who have helped out in any way during this year. Your continuous support and caring hearts having truly blessed our lives and for that we are grateful. “Each day God sends his Angels to guide us. We don’t
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