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City council passes $44 million budget By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
With the promise of closer oversight of spending and the promise to pay back more than $2 million taken from reserves, the Alexander City City Council passed a $44 million general fund budget Monday night.
Alex City bands to perform tonight, Thursday
The FY 2016 budget included more than $3 million in capital projects, a number that was cut 67 percent from original requests from department heads. The budget passed by a 5-1 vote, with Councilman Tony Goss being the lone dissenter. Goss had been vocal in his opposition to using any reserve funds to balance the
budget. “Over the years our city reserve balance has dropped from $17 million to under $12 million,” Goss said before the vote. “The 2015 budget is $1.9 million above projected revenues. I am not in support of borrowing $2 million plus See BUDGET, Page 7
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Sportplex to be transformed into winter wonderland complete with ice skating, carriage rides and more
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The Alexander City Middle School and Benjamin Russell High School bands will be in concert tonight and Thursday night at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. Admission to both concerts is fee and both are set to begin at 7 p.m. The Alexander City Middle School Band beginning band will perform three selections and the eighthgrade band will perform three. The beginning band will perform “Jingle Bells,” “Up on the Rooftop” and “Little Drummer Boy.” The eighth-grade band will perform “Frosty the Snowman,” Winter Wonderland” and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” “It’s just our small part of helping the community get into the Christmas
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Alexander City’s Hometown Christmas Parade rolled through town Monday night, complete with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as bands and much more. With the theme of ‘Christmas Vacation,’ the Jackson Drugs “Griswold Station Wagon was a big hit. For more pictures see page 11 inside.
Christmas in the Park will be a little on the wild side this year with some of its animals and attractions taking temporary residence in Alexander City. “We are going to have ice skating in the Sportplex,” Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s Jennifer Baker said. “It will be a synthetic ice but will still be fun. We will also have real live reindeer with Santa.” Things get kicked off at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Boys and Girls Club Wild and Crazy Reindeer Chariot Race. All of the other activities start at 4 p.m. The annual event is being spruced up some this year according Baker. “We just want everyone to be able to enjoy Christmas activities here in Alexander City,” Baker said. “What makes this so nice is a family can stay right here in town and not have to travel anywhere.” Activities at this year’s Christmas in the Park include train rides, the Polar Express for children, carriage rides, Christmas music by local groups, a S’mores bar, a Christmas tree lot and a live nativity scene. The evening finishes up with “Frozen” on the screen. See CHRISTMAS, Page 7
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Funeral services for Mr. Charles DeBardelaben, of Rockford, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in the chapel of Bass Funeral Home. Chaplain Michael H. Griggs will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill U.M.C. Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 6 – 8 p.m. at Bass Funeral Home. Mr. DeBardelaben was born on December 8, 1928 in Elmore County
Obituaries Kendric Marbury Infant Kendric Marbury of Dadeville, Alabama died December 3, 2015 and arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Charles Russell Mr. Charles Russell of Dadeville, Alabama died December 5, 2015 and arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
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worked on his Uncles farms Mr. Bobby Joe in Wadley and Roanoke. Montgomery He also worked at Yates 1937-2015 Grocery Store to help provide for his family. He Graveside service for Mr. was a Baptist by faith, Bobby Joe Montgomery, very involved with AA and 78, of Alexander City, will was a past board be Wednesday, member of The December 9, 2015 Lighthouse. Bobby at 11:00 a.m. at the was a proud U.S Hillview Memorial Army veteran. He Park with Veteran was a hard worker Honors provided by and devoted 32 the Alexander City years to Russell Veterans Honor Corporation Guard. Rev. Lamar and retired as Veazey will officiate. Supervisor in Mr. Montgomery Montgomery the Bleachery passed away on Department. He Friday, December also enjoyed work4, 2015 at University of ing in his yard, workshop Alabama Hospital. He and garden. was born on October 3, He is survived by his 1937 in Tallapoosa County, wife of 59 years, Dot R. Alabama to Elzie Burton Montgomery of Alexander Montgomery and Rena City; daughter, Ditra Brooks Montgomery. During Campbell (Bob) of Ft. his youth, Mr. Montgomery Walton Beach, FL; grandhad a paper route and daughter, Dr. Sarah Novara
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DEAR ABBY: A good friend of mine recently found out his daughter, “Rhonda” (who is over 18), feels she should have been born a boy. “Ronnie” is now living life as a man and plans to change genders completely. To say the least, my friend and his wife are finding it difficult to deal with. He doesn’t understand why she can’t just be gay, which he would be fine with. I want to give them emotional support while at the same time supporting Ronnie, but I’m having a hard time relating to their feelings. Could you provide some resources for them, such as organizations that help families deal with gender changing and all that it entails? -- WANTS TO BE SUPPORTIVE DEAR WANTS TO BE SUPPORTIVE: I know an excellent LGBT organization that has been mentioned before in my column. It’s called Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). The largest increase in new individuals reaching out to PFLAG is now
Mr. Hollis R. Wyckoff of Alexander City, Alabama died December 7, 2015 and arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home. (Trey) of Vestavia Hills; great-grandson, Thompson Allen Novara of Vestavia Hills; sister, Patricia McCain (Burren) of Alexander City; and his great pet dog, Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bobby Wilkes Montgomery; grandson, John Paul Campbell; sisters, Sue Smith, Mary Hanson, Lee Bailey, and Sandra Gawron; brothers, James Montgomery and Milford Montgomery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Children’s Harbor, One Our Children’s Highway, Children’s Harbor, AL 35010 Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
to William Clinton, Sr. and Frances Shaver DeBardelaben. He died December 5, 2015 at Bethany House in Auburn. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Charlyne DeBardelaben; sons, Timothy Charles DeBardelaben and Terry Wayne (Carla) DeBardelaben. Daughters, Beverly (Mike) Griggs and Rita (Wayne) Brown. Mother-inlaw, Evelyn Denny. 7 grandchildren, Brittany, Courtney, C.J., Analisa, Allison, Anna and Austin. 1 great grandchild, Colton.
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among trans people and their family members. Ronnie can’t “just be gay” because the issue isn’t sexual orientation; it is Ronnie’s GENDER IDENTITY. PFLAG can help to explain this to Ronnie’s father, and he should visit pflag.org for guidance. DEAR ABBY: I have been with “John” for 18 years. We married while he was in prison. I know I have outgrown him, but I’m scared to say it’s over in case I realize later that we should be together. Over the years, we have both cheated and hurt each other. I don’t know exactly what I am holding onto with him. There doesn’t seem to be anyone else out there to choose
Mrs. Crystal Coker Morris 1978-2015 Funeral service for Mrs. Crystal Coker Morris, 37, of New Site, will be Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the New Site United Methodist Church. Rev. Paul Vick, Randy Anderson and Rev. Richard Hall, Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow in the Old Harmony Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Morris passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1978 in Alexander City, Alabama to Ronnie Coker and Joyce Coker. She graduated from Horseshoe Bend High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Auburn University Montgomery and her Masters Degree
Mr. Fletcher Haynie Mr. Fletcher Haynie, 83, of Eclectic, passed away December 5, 2015. He was born October 13, 1932. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 10, at 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Eclectic with Rev. Britt Green and Rev. Dru Mattox officiating. Burial
Mrs. Myrtlee R. Hartsfield 1926-2015 Graveside service for Mrs. Myrtlee R. Hartsfield, 88, of Alexander City, will be
He was preceded in death by: his parents; Brothers, Ralph “Jack” DeBardelaben, Ansley (Rochelle) DeBardelaben, Henry (Alice) DeBardelaben, William Clinton, Jr. (Grace) DeBardelaben, Emett (Opal) Holland, Ray (Lou) Holland and Sisters Francis DeBardelaben (Marvin) Bell and Iona DeBardelaben (Wendall) Stough. Bass Funeral Home & Cremations directing.
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from, so maybe I should stay. I’m not afraid to be alone, but I am confused. I am suffering from depression over this. Please help. -- STUCK IN DES MOINES DEAR STUCK: If the only reason you haven’t left John is that there’s no one else around to choose from, it’s understandable that you would be depressed. The status quo isn’t fair for you or your husband. As I see it, you have two choices: Fix your marriage or leave. Of course, the better option would be for you and John to have counseling to see if your love can be revived. However, if it doesn’t work, then it might be better for you both to separate. The reason there is no one else out there right now may be that you are unavailable. DEAR ABBY: Call me ungrateful, but I am very uncomfortable receiving gifts. How can I get longtime friends to stop bringing hostess gifts when I invite them over? I don’t need anything, and I resent feeling I
am obligated to take something to them, too. Why do women do this and men not feel so compelled? I have tried remarking, “The present of your ‘presence’ is present enough,” but it continues. I need your help. -- UNGRACIOUS IN FLORIDA DEAR UNGRACIOUS: Women usually bring hostess gifts because they were raised to believe it is the gracious thing to do. (“Don’t come emptyhanded.”) Since “remarking” hasn’t gotten your message across, you will have to be more direct with your friends. TELL them that when they visit, you would prefer they bring only themselves and nothing more. Then explain that you are at a point where you have enough “things” and do not need or want any more. 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
in Special Education from the University of Phoenix. Mrs. Crystal was a special education teacher at Horseshoe Bend School. She was very athletic and played and coached softball and basketball. Her favorite destinations were the beach and floating the river in her kayak. She was an Atlanta Braves fan and an avid Auburn fan. Crystal was a great encourager, teacher, and selfless person. She loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Chad Wesley Morris of New Site; parents Ronnie and Joyce Coker of New Site; sister, Carrie Coker (Jacob), of Daviston; brother, Shaun Coker (Fran), of New Site; grandmother, Wynell Coker of New Site; nieces, Abigail Hodnett, Anleigh Hodnett, Caroline Coker, Tori Johnson, Kinley Johnson, Cambree Johnson, and Maddie Foster; nephews, Toby Hodnett and Austin Hanner; mother-in-law, Mot Walker (Jamie); father-
in-law, Rodney Morris (Wanda); brothers-in-law, Brandon Morris and Kennon Hanner (Amiee); sistersin-law, Kristi Foster (Kevin) and Kyleigh Johnson (Lee), Pallbearers will be Stephen Chambers, Andy Milner, Mickey Milner, Levi Cotney, Cole Whiteard, John Adair, Ken Peters, and Casey Davis. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to New Site United Methodist Church 103 Church Road New Site, AL 36256, Pilots for Christ PO Box 707 Monroeville, AL 36461, The Cancer Center of Russell Medical Center, 3316 US Highway 280 Alexander City, AL 35010 or to Southern Care Hospice 755 Lee Street Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. He is survived by wife, Iva Haynie; son, Darrell Haynie; daughter, Charlotte Mattox (Dru); daughter-in-law, Gail Haynie; brother, Luke Haynie (Pat); grandchildren, David Fletcher Haynie Jr. (Lindsey), Jennifer Salemi (Ryan), Brett Mattox and Aaron Mattox and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by wife, Evelyn
Ruth Haynie; son, David Fletcher Haynie Sr.; and siblings, Betty Luke Haynie, Howard Williams “Chicken” Haynie, Lorene Canty and Morris Haynie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Kindness Ministry, First Baptist Church of Eclectic, PO Box 240400, Eclectic, AL 36024. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Tim Harris will officiate Mrs. Hartsfield passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on December 23, 1926 in Randolph County, Alabama to Bill Reynolds and Stella Easterwood Gray. She was an active member of Comer Memorial Baptist Church. For over 40 years, she worked at Russell Corporation. She is survived by her daughters, Suzette Vickers (Billy B.) of Alexander City and Sheila Carr (James) of
Montgomery; sister, Faye Garrett of Jackson’s Gap; grandchildren, Melissa Thomas (Rev. Dr. Kevin) and Rebecca Beasley (Randal); great-grandchildren, Michael Thomas, Katherine Thomas, Olivia Thomas, Cole Beasley, and Kent Beasley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton Hartsfield; parents; and brother, Howell Gray. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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spirit,” said Christy Baldwin, band director at Alexander City Middle School. The Benjamin Russell band concert will feature the percussion ensemble, the freshman band, the concert band and the symphonic band. “The selections will include a lot of medleys and some really neat settings,” said Dale Bloodworth, director of the BRHS band. “You’ll hear a lot of Christmas carols and other Christmas standards performed a variety of different ways. “This is a really big tradition here at BRHS. We’ve been working on this program since the second week in October.” Bloodworth said a highlight of the program is always the presentation from the Alexander City Lions Club to the band of money it raised through concessions at BRHS Wildcats home football games. “They always use this opportunity to present us with a check from their
concessions,” Bloodworth said. “They are very generous with what they do for us.” ACMS students selected for honor band: Five Alexander City Middle School band members were selected for the Southeastern U.S. Honor Band this weekend at Troy University, according to Baldwin. “I’m very proud of the young men and women who were selected for this honor band,” Baldwin said. “The competition was extremely tough.” Those selected were Sam Morris (euphonium), Lauren Tidwell (alto saxophone), Hailey Wingard (trombone), Connor Spann (trombone) and Christian Rudolph (clarinet). Each of the members selected competed Dec. 3-5 at Troy University in Troy. They were selected among the approximately 300 band members in attendance from Alabama, Florida and Georgia after submitting applications.
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his Christmas, all of us who are able will give to family and friends. However, to enjoy the true meaning of this season of wonder, we should also give to those less fortunate than ourselves. Here in Tallapoosa County, we are fortunate to live in a generous community populated with people who are not hesitant to dig deep to help their fellow man. That generosity is illustrated through the strong progress of the Lake Martin Area United Way’s annual campaign, the giving through the Salvation Army’s red kettles and Angel Tree program and, to a lesser degree, numerous fund- , toyand/or food-raising events like next Saturday’s Church & Main concert, which will require a $10-$20 toy for admission. To all of you who have participated in any of these charitable campaigns, The Outlook would like to take this opportunity to say “thank you’ and to encourage you to continue to give as long as you are able. Your Christmas season will be blessed with the knowledge that others less fortunate are – thanks to you – enjoying theirs as well. Unfortunately, the needs of some in our community don’t end with the holiday season. While it feels particularly good to give at Christmas, we must be mindful that many in our community need our help year-round. While we realize that all of us are limited in our means, we also know that small, seemingly insignificant gifts add up and become big, important gifts in the end. No gift is insignificant. What may seem a pittance to you could mean a warm meal to a family in need. Winston Churchill said, “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Here at The Outlook, we couldn’t agree more.
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reathtaking! Mystifying! Stupefying! It’s the greatest show on earth playing in Paris. Pseudoscientists perform impossible feats of data manipulation. Politicians perform unbelievable contortions of truth. Clerics plumb the deepest depths of political coercion. In the grand finale, world leaders pull the wool over the entire world! Only a couple weeks after the tragic terror attack in Paris, the previously scheduled United Nations’ (UN) talks on climate change hit Paris. This travesty is the “Conference of Parties” or COP21 as the 21st international meeting since 1995. World leaders, so-called government scientists, environmental activists, and all-around agitators gather annually to revisit their plan for global wealth redistribution. Make no mistake; this is a global swindle. The sales pitch is doom and gloom from global warming, but the solution being pedaled is to forfeit freedom and spread economic misery globally. Obama among others insists all nations must set “legally binding” carbon emissions goals. Legally binding to what authority? This is an end run to give the UN more power over nations; in other words ceding more national sovereignty to global governance. With tedious repetition, vacuous speakers demand rich nations pay poor nations to pollute and therein lies the true objective. All this carbon nonsense is intended to decrease economic power in industrialized nations while growing it in developing nations until all nations are equally poor - easier for global governance. Ever notice how
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developing nations are perpetually developing? Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi forthrightly said “rich nations must make the deepest cuts for climate justice.” The climate justice he touts is to hamstring prosperous nations to give his nation an economic advantage. China and Russia smugly watch the charades knowing they have no intention of stifling their economies; they eagerly hope to exploit impediments forced on America. Despite some propaganda, they snicker at Obama’s misguided efforts to weaken America. Redistribution of wealth efforts are aggravating and the absurd notions about global warming parading as science are annoying, but the recent pronouncements tying global warming to Jihad are utterly unconscionable. Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders actually claims global warming causes Jihad! Sanders believes extreme heat and drought cause people to lash out and start beheading others, but he fails to explain why “warming madness” seems to only affect Muslims. Paris was still mourning and the world reeling when Obama took a silly swipe at terrorists. Praising COP21, he said “what greater rejection of those who would tear down our world than marshaling our best efforts to save it.” Take that ISIS! You may slaughter us in our streets,
but we are going to readjust our thermostats. If anyone is going to destroy our way of life, we will do it ourselves. Beyond Obama’s indescribably tone-deaf comments, leadership’s disconnect from reality is stunning. Violence and turmoil are consuming the planet, yet world leaders stoically proclaim tenuous computer models as settled science that requires global action. Never mind most of the world may be murdered before anything is decided. Not to be out done by insipid politicians, the most political Pope Francis sternly warns for climate action “now or never;” he goes on to say “we are on the brink of suicide.” Funny, if world demise was imminent, most people would expect the world’s leading cleric to warn the masses to accept Christ now or never. After Paris and with Jihad now in California, the real dangers of this world are inescapable, so it is inexplicable that our leaders insist on pursuing strawmen. Are they cowards? Or, do other desires for power draw them away from righteous action? America needs bold honest Godly leadership now! The danger is real and it’s here. “But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:2 Pete Riehm is the host of Common Sense Radio heard 8pm every Thursday on FMTalk106.5 or streaming at fmtalk1065.com. Email him at peteriehm@bellsouth.net.
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Alabama has some of the greatest state parks in the nation Dear Editor, About five times a year my family loads up our RV and head to Alabama. We have the choice of dozens of campgrounds and state parks at home in Georgia and throughout the Southeast, but for over a decade we’ve chosen Alabama State Parks simply because they are the best. Disappointed hardly describes how I felt as I watched our second home turned into a political hot potato in not one, but two special sessions in Montgomery. For years legislators have been so desperate for money, they have continually dipped into the park’s budget to fund
other agencies. How could a government take away such a beloved resource, one that costs taxpayers so little, but brings so much to the state? It’s not the tax dollars of Alabamians financing the parks; it’s those who visit the parks. The parks make the majority of their money from guest fees. Half of the parks’ visitors are from out of state. Millions of guests patronize convenience stores, restaurants, gas stations and more when visiting Alabama’s parks. Last summer, after encouraging a neighbor and his family to join us at DeSoto State Park, he purchased a new truck in
nearby Ft. Payne for $65,000 during our stay at the park. Tens of thousands of businesses benefit from the parks and the state sees hundreds of millions of dollars of economic impact from the parks system. I hope we can continue to rely on these incredible State Parks for years to come. My plea is that citizens of Alabama will help their legislators recognize the incredible resource – both natural and economic – they have in the parks system. Ed Crosby Canton, GA
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PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Celebrate the 22nd annual pastoral appreciation for overseer Emma and Bro. Earnest Hoyle Dec. 9-11 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. at the House of Prayer A.C.O.P. at 634 North Central Ave.
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ECLECTIC EVENT: Merry Christmas to All: An Eclectic Event starts at 5 p.m. Dec. 11 in downtown Eclectic with the Eclectic Christmas Parade followed by visits with Santa and the town tree-lighting ceremony in front of Town Hall. At 7:30 p.m. the Community Choir will present a live cantata, “Fantasi Noel,� in the High School Auditorium. To round out the evening your are invited to bring your guitar and join the Christmas Jam Session at 9 p.m. with national singer and songwriter Keith Moody in the Warehouse downtown. If you want to participate in the parade or just want to enjoy the event and need information, call Lisa Elliott or Heather Martin at 334-541-3581. RIBBON CUTTING: The Bill Nichols State Veterans Home will host a ribbon cutting for the new dayroom expansion project at the home Friday, Dec. 11 at 9:30 a.m. A reception and tours will follow the ceremony.
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December 13
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Liberty United Methodist Church Christmas Cantata is being presented by the Liberty United Methodist Church Choir Sunday, December 13 at 5 p.m. a fellowship meal to follow. The church is located at 1630 Liberty Road, two and half miles north of Hackneyville.
December 3 - December 18
FOOD DRIVE: The Camp Hill Library is collecting nonperishable food donations at various stores around Dadeville and Camp Hill. Look for the boxes from 3 Dec through 18 Dec. Donations of meats are welcome closer to the Dec 18th finish. The support of citizens and stores is greatly appreciated by those in need over the holidays.
December 18
CHRISTMAS DINNER: Victory Temple Holiness Church will hold a Christmas Dinner December 18 at 6 p.m. at the Dadeville Housing Resident Service Building in Dadeville. Everyone is welcome. STUFFED WITH LOVE: The Dadeville Public Library is collecting new stuffed animals for the Stuffed With Love campaign to be donated to the Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center. Now through December 18, bring a new stuffed animal to the library circulation desk to help support this amazing agency and show these kids good people are still out there.
December 12
CHRISTMAS BALL: The New Style Baptist Church in Equality is hosting a Christmas Ball Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. Please RSVP by purchasing a ticket by Dec. 1. For more information call Sharon Benton at 256-496-1143 or Pamela Jones at 256-496-2044 or email at newstylebaptistchurch@gmail.com TOY DRIVE: Church and Main will host its second annual Toy Drive on Dec. 12 at Lake Martin Baptist Church. The line-up for the evening will include Zach Channel, 49 North, and Church and Main. We ask everyone to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be given to area children. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Beacon of Joy Church will host a friends and family day Dec. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Sixth Street Baptist Church invites you to come and join us for a “Christmas Night of Worship� on December 12 and 13 as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through story and song. Come and let your heart be filled again with wonder through some familiar songs of praise as well as some new songs. The worship celebrations begin each night at 5:30 p.m. You are also invited on Dec 13 to participate in our church Christmas dinner. For more information, call us at 256-234-2408 or visit our website at sixthstreetbaptistchurch.
December 19
TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves School will be hosting a trade day Dec. 19 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 19-20
CHRISTMAS DRAMA: The Family Worship Center at 1676 Swell St. is hosting a Christmas Drama, “A Breath Away,� Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 10 a.m.
December 20
BEAUTY PAGEANT: Miss Winter Wonderland Beauty Pageant will be December 20, 2015. Registration is now in progress - Early Bird Registration - $30 (Until Nov. 20), Standard Registration - $45 (Nov. 21 - Nov. 30), Late Registration - $10.00 Additional Fee (After Nov. 30). Cash prizes will be awarded to supreme winners in each category. Each contestant that enters will receive a participant’s trophy. For registration packet, please email to misswinterwonderlandpageant@gmail.com or call 256-749-6204.
December 20
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Hillabee Baptist Church will present its Christmas Cantata Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. The free event is under the direction of Mrs. Bea Pate. Rev. Josh Sammons is pastor. Everyone is invited.
December 21
CHRISTMAS AT MAMIE’S: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is
hosting Christmas at Mamie’s Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be Christmas movies and hot chocolate. For more information call 256-2344644.
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.
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.
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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 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 601-431-8239.
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.
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Budget $500,000 to shore up the budget without a plan of action put in place first. “Once this budget is passed the citizens will be the ones to pay this loan. The talk of raising utility rates to increase revenue will only place the burden on the backs of our citizens. In my opinion, this is not the best answer. I will continue to be a good steward of the citizen’s money. Understand that while voting ‘no’ for the budget may not be the most popular vote, I certainly hope it will be the most respected.” To balance, the budget will authorize the use of about $2 million in reserve funds if needed. City Council President Jim Spann said the money from reserves will be used only if needed and he doesn’t believe it will take all that to balance. The budget eliminated unauthorized pay increases, any purchases for new vehicles for the city fleet, and corrects some step levels by increasing the pay of several employees who had been overlooked for regular longevity raises over the years. The council was behind in approving the budget. A new budget was supposed to be in place by Oct. 1, but the council approved operating under the previous year’s budget until a new one could be passed. Several public works projects that have been awaiting approval of a new budget were also on Monday night’s agenda. One item will provide engineering needed in the process of Alabama Department of Transportation paving projects on Lee and Washington Streets. The council also approved spending on a material that will extend the life of paved streets. That money will come from the city’s half-cent sales tax for roads. The Council also: • By a 5-1 vote, with Sherry EllisonSimpson voting against, approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC for preven-
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tative asphalt maintenance services. • By a 4-2 vote, with Goss and Ellison-Simpson voting against, approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with CSL Services, for installation of temporary flow monitors. • By a 4-2 vote, with Goss and Ellison-Simpson voting against, approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with CH2M Engineering for services related to program management of the Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation Program. • By a 6-0 vote, approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an Agreement for Examination Services with RiverTree Systems lnc. The service will monitor tax collections for the hotel-motel and gasoline taxes to make sure the city isn’t missing any revenue. • By a 6-0 vote, approved a resolution authorizing street lights at two locations, one at Sunny Level Cutoff and another at Knight Road and Hillabee Park Avenue. • By a 6-0 vote, approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a contract for services between the City and the Chamber of Commerce for promotions to help attract new business and industry. • By a 6-0 vote, approved a resolution declaring certain property no longer needed and authorizing the disposal of said property. • By a 6-0 vote, approved a resolution declaring certain property no longer needed and authorizing thedisposal of said property as a retirement gift. • Tabled a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a contract with Triton of Dallas, Texas, for phone service for the Automotive Shop. • By a 6-0 vote, approved a request from Lake Hill LLC doing business as Lake Hill Chevron located at 8188 Hwy 280 for a 050-Retail Beer and 070 Retail Wine( off premise only both.)
Christmas Fire Truck BBQ will be there with hot dogs and sandwiches for sale. Baker said that families need not worry about things costing much. “All activities are free except the ice skating,” Baker said. “That will cost $5 a person.” The ice-skating will stick around through Dec. 19. Baker wants to make sure every-
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Sounds. “When they get through those four books, they’re not going to be able to For more than two decades, the Lake read ‘War and Peace’ or write the great Martin Laubach Literacy Council has American novel,” Cream said. “But they been teaching adults in the area to read. should be able to pick up a copy of The 30s and 40s. But occasionally their cliThe council uses the Each One Teach Outlook and tell what is going on.” ents are older. One method and other concepts develCream said as the students work “Right now, one of my personal stuoped by Frank Laubach, a Christian through the books, there is also some dents is in his 70s,” Cream said. “He’s Congregationalist missionary – and the “backdoor” learning that takes place. very intelligent, but he just can’t read. only American missionary ever featured “Through their lessons and the use of We often discuss current events and he on a U.S. postage stamp – who traveled these books, they also learn things like knows what’s going on in the world. I to more than 300 countries promoting punctuation and grammar,” Cream said. think his parents pulled him out of school literacy and teaching people to read. “We don’t tell them they’re learning in the fourth grade and he started shining Laubach is most famous for his work in these things because school was not usuthe Philippines, where he developed most shoes.” ally a good experience for them and, if The reason that adults who can’t read of the concepts he used throughout the they know we’re teaching those things, come to Laubach are many, Cream said. world. they may become anxious. Of course, we Some are seeking a GED and some are “He had been in the Philippines for a want them to remain comfortable during wanting to pass the written portion of the while and had already had a lot of sucthe tutoring.” driver’s examination. Others just want cess teaching people to read,” said Rita Cream said on rare occasions a Cream, director of Lake Martin Laubach the personal satisfaction and learning Laubach student is going through the ability that comes with reading. Literacy Council. “Of course, he had program and a family member finds out Regardless of the reason, the 18 tutors and he would pay them. But then and, for whatever reason, forces the stututors at Laubach are able to help. Each the stock market crashed and he went to dent to quit the program. one undergoes training at the Syracuse, the king and told him that he couldn’t “We had a man who was coming to New York, headquarters of ProLiteracy, pay his tutors, so he couldn’t continue class,” Cream said. “He and his tutor his work. The king supposedly raised his Laubach’s parent organization. were making progress and his wife didn’t The tutoring makes use of four texts, machete and said, ‘No! Each person who know he couldn’t read or that he was can read will teach someone else.’ That’s all developed by Laubach for the purpose going to class. She pulled him from the of teaching adults to read: Sounds and how Each One Teach One got started.” class. She bought him a new boat and he Names of Letters; Short Vowel Sounds; Cream said most of the adults who quit coming to class. seek assistance from Laubach are in their Long Vowel Sounds; and Variant Vowel “I’m hoping that if something happens Outlook Staff Writer
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A two-vehicle crash at 10:30 a.m. today, Dec. 5, claimed the life of a Sylacauga man. Alexander Trent Beard, 23, was killed when the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving collided with a 2012 Honda Civic on Coosa County 5 (Marble Valley Road) 12 miles south of Fayetteville. Beard was pronounced dead at the scene. Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
Markham graduates from ICBM training Second Lt. Rachel DeVries Markham graduated from ICBM technical training school at Air
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Education and Training Command, Vandenberg AFB in California on Nov. 16, Rachel was recognized as a Distinguished Graduate for her outstanding academic achievement. Out of three classes, Rachel graduated with an overall grade average above 98 percent. She has been serving in the Air Force for ten years and is a 2003 graduate of BRHS.
Alabama Shoreline Management open house today in Dadeville Alabama Power Shoreline Management of Lake Martin is hosting a Public Education Open House at the Lake Martin Shoreline Management Office at 1296 South Tallassee Street in Dadeville Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and his wife’s no longer in a position to do everything – handle their finances and such – that he will come back to us.” Cream said she is proud of Laubach’s work and its association with the United Way. “We’re a non-profit and we’re a small group, but our work is big,” Cream said. “I’ve been around a long time and we’ve been a part of the United Way since I’ve been here. “The United Way makes us a part of a community of organizations and gives us some accountability. They make us keep records, develop a budget and ensure that our money is spent appropriately. And it makes us a part of the community by being able to participate in community events the United Way holds each year.” Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Council is located at 1675 Cherokee Road in Alex City. The Lake Martin Area United Way needs your support to reach its campaign goal and help the 26 agencies it supports, including the Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Council. You can send your donation to Lake Martin Area United Way, P.O. Box 876, Alexander City, AL 35011 or give at their office at 17-B Main Street in Alexander City. For more information, contact them at 256-329-3600.
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Second Lt. Rachel DeVries Markham graduated from ICBM technical training school at Air Education and Training Command, Vandenberg AFB in California on Nov. 16.
The Horseshoe Bend High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America), FFA, and TRUTH members joined forces to collect canned food items for the Tallapoosa County Christian Crisis Center through an Iron Bowl Food Drive from Nov. 2 through Nov. 16. Club Members posted flyers around the school to drive people to give canned foods. Students were encouraged to bring canned food items in support of their favorite team. A food prize was offered to encourage competition between the
classes. A total of 1084 items were collected. Alabama won the overall food drive. The Crisis Center volunteers picked up the items on Nov. 23. “The volunteers and Crisis Center Director Denise Mosley were touched and grateful for the items collected,” said Felicia Williams, FCCLA Sponsor. “Volunteers from the crisis center said they will be helping about many families this holiday season and the food that was collected was very much needed.” The class that collected the most items in the elementary school was Dana Ford’s secnd-grade class. The class that collected the most items in the high school was Coach Jason Franklin’s first-period class.
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Jim Peace, above center, leads the Russell Medical Center group in the parade. Below, the Rising Starz get ready to twirl fire along the parade route. The Horseshoe Bend Marching Five Star Generals Band makes way through the roundabout. Below, Sean Bland calls out to residents along the parade route. Dr. George Hardy gets some children up to dance with him. Hardy again skated his way through the parade this year with a disco theme. Brooklyn Dark, 2 watches the Lyman Ward Military Academy Marching Band in the round about.
A Christmas Vacation Holiday scenes come to life in Alexander City Chamber’s Hometown Christmas Parade
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Big names played part in Tide’s 25th SEC Championship Wildcats open season strong at Central-Phenix Red Devil Duels
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of big names conLUKE tributed to ROBINSON Alabama’s Sports 25th Columnist SEC title Saturday. Derrick Henry (of course), Jake Coker (Lawd yes), Calvin Ridley (without a doubt) and the entire defense (Lawd yes part 2: Electric Boogaloo). But how about a shout out to the unheralded heroes for the Crimson Tide? The guys who get overlooked or generally unnoticed altogether? Let’s start with Lane Kiffin. Yep, I know you don’t like him. He seemingly left smoldering ash in his wake at Oakland... and Tennessee.... and USC, etc. He’s cocky. He has an ever-present smirk that irritates you. I get it. However, the guy has done a remarkable job as the Tide’s offensive coordinator. Under Kiffin Alabama has put up points galore in leading to a few individual awards. Kiffin’s scheme helped Amari Cooper set school records as if none before him existed in route to winning the school’s first Biletnikoff Award. This year, Kiffin switched gears to the running game and may have helped secure a Doak Walker Award and Heisman Trophy for Derrick Henry. All the while he tutored QBs Blake Sims and Jake Coker and turned them both into championship caliber players. That was no easy task. Your personal opinion of Kiffin notwithstanding, the guy can coach an offense. Alabama will be very fortunate if he can be back in 2016. Then there’s senior Jarran Reed. When you are a defensive lineman at Alabama, you usually get lumped into being identified as part of a great group versus being outstanding individually. Reed doesn’t get the press of other defenders like Jonathon Allen or A’Shawn Robinson, but the argument could be made that he shows more flashes of dominance than anyone on the entire defense. Reed has all of the makings of a multi-year NFL guy and I suspect he’ll be picked quite early in the draft. Finally, I have to recognize wide receiver ArDarius Stewart. Yes, he has dropped a few passes (at Georgia on a big third down and in the end zone against Auburn come to mind), but without his heroics against Tennessee on ‘Bama’s final drive I am not sure the Tide even makes it to Atlanta, much less the College Football Playoff. More so than his receiving skills, I am impressed with Stewart as a blocker. I never seem to notice it in the moment, but when I watch the tape of games Stewart’s downfield blocking for Ridley and Henry stand out. Considering he was a quarterback at Fultondale High School and played safety in the Alabama–Mississippi All Star game, I would say Stewart has grown leaps and bounds at his position. One thing is for sure: The Tide will need all of these guys and then some to perform their best to bring home a national title. The other three teams in this playoff are all capable of winning it all, too. Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook and president of the Lake Martin Bama Club.
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Benjamin Russell’s Daniel Bland attempts to pin an opponent during a match last season against Beauregard. BRHS opened the season this past weekend in Central-Phenix City.
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The Benjamin Russell Wildcats opened the season in impressive fashion at the Red Devil Duels in Phenix City on Saturday. In Saturday’s meet, the Wildcats defeated Shaw 60-24, defeated Robert E. Lee 50-24, defeated Prattville 42-26, defeated Columbus 45-27, but fell 52-27 to Central-Phenix City. Individually against Shaw, Benjamin Russell’s Saxon Coker defeated James Day Jr. by pinfall in the 120pound class, while Wildcat Michael Parker won by pinfall over Cameron Brantley in the 132pound division and Andrew Queen won by pinfall for BRHS over Napoleon Spencer in the 138-pound division.
In the 152-pound class, Jamarez Hall won by pinfall over Brendon Phillips, Trevor Gravette won by pinfall over Shaw’s Markevion Thomas in the 160-pound class, Ryan Green of Benjamin Russell defeated Nathan Smith in the 182-pound class by pinfall, and Alex Dean won by pinfall over Shaw’s KeyShawn Stewart in the 220-pound class. Benjamin Russell 220-pounder Tikeathon Harvey won by a 7-3 decision over Le’Frederick Wa l k e r of Robert E. Lee, while Benjamin R u s s e l l ’ s 195-pounder Jamie Whitehead defeated Trey El of Lee by technical fall, 15-0, and 170-pounder Thomas Coley won by a 9-2 decision over Lee’s Jaquarius Milner. Gravette, Hall, Queen and Coker each won matches by pinfall against
Lee, while Parker defeated Lee’s Malik Reaker by an 8-5 decision at 132 pounds. Against Prattville, Parker defeated Dawson Margeson by pinfall, Hall, Gravette, Coley, Whitehead and Dean each won matches by pinfall. BRHS 285-pounder Daniel Bland defeated Prattville’s Kyle Nix by pinfall eight seconds into the first period. Benjamin Russell’s Tae Robinson won his 285-pound match against Carver-Columbus’ Davontay Lamb by pinfall. Harvey defeated Carver’s Jamarius Jones by pinfall, Coley won over Jordan Ford by a 7-3 decision, and Hall, Parker and Coker won by pinfall. In his match against Central, Bland defeated Deandre Ivey by pinfall, while Harvery defeated Ajani Black by pinfall at 220-pounds, Whitehead defeated Joshua George by pinfall at 195 pounds, and Coley defeated Jadarius Johnson by an 8-3 decision. Parker defeated Brannon Priddel by pinfall.
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Above left, Benjamin Russell’s Shay Johnson (22) drives to the basket during a game this season against Central-Clay County. Above right, Benjamin Russell’s Latravious Kelley calls out a play during last Friday’s game against Dadeville. Benjamin Russell will host Briarwood Christian tonight with the girls’ game starting at 5:30 p.m. and the boys’ game following at 7 p.m.