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Mom busted taking drugs to son in prison By MITCH SNEED Editor
The mother of a man serving time for murder after an April 8, 2013 accident that killed two local residents has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the prison where her son is being held. According the Alabama Department of Corrections Public Information Officer Bob Horton, Lisa Dunaway Wright, the mother of Richard Wesley Walls, was taken into custody on Jan 10 after she was observed trying to transfer contraband to her son. “Our records indicate that Lisa Dunaway
Wright was taken into custody at the Bibb County Correctional Facility on Jan. 10 during a visit with inmate Richard Walls,” Horton said. “She was charged with promoting prison contraband and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.” Court records show that Wright was detained at the Bibb County Jail by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Department and was released the following day after posting a $15,000 bond. Walls, now 21, is serving time after he plead guilty to two counts of murder stemming from an April 8, 2013 auto accident at
the intersection of Dobbs Road and Alabama Highway 63 North, which claimed the lives of Austin and Debra Gandy. Records indicate that the accident was caused by a 2002 black BMW driven by Richard Walls, then 19, of Alexander City. Walls allegedly ran a stop sign and struck a 2000 Dodge Caravan that was traveling along Highway 63. Walls was indicted for two counts of murder after records show that the grand jury found evidence that “in extreme indifference to human life” Walls was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana and “(drove)
his vehicle at a high rate of speed through a residential neighborhood and (failed) to stop at a stop sign.” In court, Walls admitted his guilt and confirmed that he had driven under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, was driving at excessive speeds and had failed to stop. Both charges that Wright is facing are classified as Class C felonies and, according to state code, the crimes carry a potential penalty of a minimum of a year and a day in prison, up to to 10 years in prison if convicted. A court date for Wright had not been set as of Tuesday, according to court records.
Chamber hires a new leader with local ties
McDaniel preliminary hearing set for April 20
Ed Collari comes to job from The Summit in Birmingham By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce has hired Ed Colarri to serve as its new president and chief executive officer. Collari, 38, is currently the assistant general manager and marketing manager at The Summit in Birmingham. His first day on the job will Collari be March 7 and he will take the position created with Ann Rye’s departure as she moves with her family to Ohio. “I realize that I have some huge, huge shoes to fill, especially with all that Ann and the staff there at the Chamber have going on,” Collari said Tuesday. “But I am super excited about the opportunity, the city of Alexander City and all the potential that the community has to offer.” When Collari talks about what is happening here, he knows about it because he already has ties to the Lake Martin area. Collari’s wife Meredith grew up in Dadeville and the couple and their two See CHAMBER • Page 11
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Benjamin Russell High School Family and Consumer Science teacher Daphne Davis asks for her students help while inventorying items in the kitchen.
NEW LEARNING BRHS teacher gives students real world experiences By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
Daphne Davis makes sure that every student in her Family and Consumer Science I class has a baby. But only for one night. “We have the actual infant simulators that they have to take home overnight,” said Davis. “A lot of them are soooo excited to have them. And then the next morning, when
they bring them back, they’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh! Take this baby!’” Davis, a Benjamin Russell grad who received her degree from Auburn, returned to her alma mater after stops at Russell Corp., helping her husband start his ultrasound business and opening and operating Rip-It Sports. After beginning teaching as a substitute, Tommy Bice urged her to renew her teaching See LEARNING • Page 5
Accused killer Matthew Clate McDaniel now has a date for a preliminary hearing and his attorney will be given access to McDaniel the evidence against him. McDaniel, 33, of Dadeville is charged with murder in the Jan. 17 shooting death of Norman Dean Crayton. At a first call hearing Tuesday, Judge Kim Taylor set a preliminary hearing for April 20 at 1:30 p.m. In addition, Taylor granted a motion for discovery of evidence filed by McDaniel’s OpelikaSee MCDANIEL • Page 5
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Despite adding expense, city manager could bring savings By MITCH SNEED Editor
Editor’s note: This is the second in a five-part series on the city-manager form of government. A petition is now active asking for the people to be allowed to vote on a possible change in Alexander City. The petition can be signed each day at the offices of The Outlook. Funding a new administrative position in a city where pay increases for employees have not come on a regular basis and the capital budget has been slashed repeatedly is a move that some residents have questioned. There are few cities the same size as Alexander City who currently have a city manager. But smaller cities with a city manager pay an average of $104,081. A move to a city manager-council form of government is more than just adding a position. There would be other
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DEAR ABBY: There is a topic I haven’t seen addressed in your column, namely being sexually abused by a spouse. I ended my marriage because my husband was waking me at 2 a.m. demanding sex. He expected me to have sex only a week after I had our baby, although my doctor had said I should wait six weeks. If I thought something he wanted me to do was degrading, he insisted I do it anyway. It amazes me that the subject of spousal abuse isn’t mentioned in premarital counseling. No one seems willing to acknowledge this kind of abuse exists. Is there even a “survivors” network or support group to cope? I went to individual counseling, but it didn’t help me. I think it would be helpful if society would acknowledge this kind of thing does happen. I also think that those
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who offer premarital counseling should be required to discuss the warning signs of a sexual abuser. -- THE EX MRS. BROWN DEAR EX MRS. BROWN: It is interesting that this topic isn’t addressed more often, because domestic violence can happen to anyone and it shouldn’t be overlooked. No one has the right to coerce a partner into doing something she or he doesn’t want to do, whether it’s done through physical violence or relentless verbal abuse. When there is forced sex in a marriage, the name for it is marital or spousal rape.
Mr. Thomas Joe “Herbert” Lashley 1930-2016 Funeral service for Mr. Thomas Joe ”Herbert” Lashley, 85, of Alexander City, will be Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Temple Church. Pastor Dick Stark and Rev. Brian Lashley will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park with Veterans Honors provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral
Mrs. Linda Sue Moncrief 1947-2016 Memorial service for Mrs. Linda Sue Moncrief, 68, of Kellyton, will be Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Jimmy Sims and Rev. Tony Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends on, Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at
Home. Mr. Lashley passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. He was born on March 21, 1930 in Lafayette, Alabama to Thomas Alvin “Jack” Lashley and Mittice Elizabeth Whiteard Lashley. He was an active member of Faith Temple Church. He is survived by his daughter, Sheena Lashley Quillen (Jonas), of Huntsville, AL; sons, Keith Lashley (Christy), of Jacksons Gap and Brian A. Lashley (Melana), of Athens, AL; grandchildren, Jake Lashley (Ashley), Jesse Lashley (Ally), Tori Lashley, Braylen Lashley, Hannah-
Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Moncrief passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on July 14, 1947 in Frankfurt, Indiana to Marion Avery Walton and Mary Margaret Jackson Walton. Mrs. Moncrief was a very loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was employed by Hill Petroleum for 20 years. She is survived by her
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Ruth Lashley, Claire Wietlake, and Tyler Wietlake; great-grandchild, Harper Haynes Lashley; brother, Kent Lashley (Charlotte), of New Site; sisters, Wyvolee Anderson (Paul), of New Site and Dean Farrow of Diamond Head, MS; and former spouse, Betty Lashley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Ruth Majors Lashley and his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
sons, Terry Wayne Moncrief (Donna), of Kellyton, James Avery Moncrief (Dean), of Chatsworth, GA, Adam Lee Moncrief (Amanda), of New Site; grandchildren, Christopher Moncrief, Justin Moncrief, Jonathon Hogan, Dalton Lawhorn, Brandon Moncrief, Jordan Moncrief, Courtney Moncrief, Bradley Moncrief, Jacob Moncrief, Jayden Moncrief, Jake Mulkey; great-grandchildren, Madison Moncrief and Maleah Gladson; brother,
Larry Lee Walton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Justin Wayne Moncrief; parents; daughter, Kristine Suzane Moncrief; sister, Nancy Dunham and brother, Jerry Joe Walton. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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DEAR ABBY: How do you handle an ex-son-in-law who “confides” in his 9-year-old and 7-year-old children? My granddaughter came to me yesterday and said her dad told her he’s not going to pay child support and is going to quit his job. Now she is worried her daddy will become homeless and have to live on the street. I know he is self-centered. He has started abusing narcotics and is moving in with a girl half his age. I told my granddaughter that no matter
what happens, her mom and dad will always love her. There is court-ordered support, but none has been paid. Any advice would be appreciated. -- GRANDPA IN MILWAUKEE DEAR GRANDPA: “Daddy” is not going to lose his apartment; he has CHOSEN to move in with his girlfriend. That’s a lot different than becoming homeless. Reassure your grandchildren, but do not lie. Your daughter should discuss with an attorney the fact that her ex isn’t meeting his child support obligation, and contact the state agencies that help to collect it.
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he presidential primary parade has been colorful and fun to watch this year. It has been even more amusing because of the pervasive presence of one Donald Trump and the fact that those of us in the Heart of Dixie have a front row seat to the show. Since we will have an early vote in the presidential fray due to our being one of the seven southeastern states having our preference primary on March 1, we are able to participate. We will be voting for president in less than two weeks. Over the past few weeks I’ve been asked on TV and radio interviews if the inevitable nominees will be Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. I would not use the word inevitable yet, but I would say they are the clear favorites. Early on I thought that Donald Trump was a fad that would fade. However, folks, he has been the frontrunner for about seven months now. He is for real and he is poised to carry Alabama’s GOP primary overwhelmingly. We in the South have a history of enjoying our political characters. Over the course of our political history our politicians have been our entertainment. Louisiana had Huey and Earl Long. Georgia had the Talmadges. South Carolina had Pitchfork Ben Tillman and we may have had the best with George Wallace and the king of entertainment, Big Jim Folsom. Big Jim would travel from town to town singing and dancing with his country band the Strawberry Pickers. He was a roadshow. At 6-foot-9 he was the epitome of the words uninhibited and unfiltered. Donald Trump is essentially nothing more than an entertainer. He is used to dominating the television stage with his reality show. He is a huckster and promoter and loves the limelight. He is George Wallace and Big Jim Folsom rolled into one. He has Wallace’s flair for demagoguery and Big Jim’s
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colorful flair for unbridled quotes. National political analysts are even saying that his voters are of the same profile as the George Wallace voters in the 1972 Presidential Race. Trump epitomizes the antiestablishment and race-baiting politics that appeal to southern voters. He is a throwback to a bygone era. Indeed his presence on the stage this year could possibly pave the way for an epic event from another bygone era. Some are suggesting that we may see an old-timey brokered convention at the Republican National Convention this summer in Cleveland. The very large GOP field of well-funded candidates that are parading into Alabama may be able to stay on the stage longer than usual. It is a fact that Republican Party regulars perceive Trump as unelectable and find him unpalatable. Therefore, they will try to derail his train. The rise of Super PACs and new political money raised online has put more money into campaigns than ever seen in history. Therefore, while in past years when someone does poorly in primaries their money has dried up and they have winnowed away, these candidates can continue to stay on the stage and cling to their delegates. There has not been a protracted GOP convention that went beyond the first ballot since 1952. The last state primaries are on June 7. It takes 1,237 delegates to be nominated. If Trump does not have that number, then there will be a stalemate. This is a recipe for the conservative GOP regulars to have to deal with some chaos. Trump has forged to the front and is the frontrunner, but, if there are still a host of
candidates left by June, they will prevent him from garnering the 50% needed to win. There may be a concerted effort by party insiders who generally believe that Trump is not the optimal candidate against Clinton in the general election. So they may try to block him. However, they are overlooking the fact that Trump is the master of the art of the deal. The Donald may deal them out and make a deal with either Cruz or Rubio or someone else to make them his VP running mate just prior to the convention. It is a fun show to watch. We could wind up having old-timey convention filled with multiple ballots, floor demonstrations, dark horses and favorite sons, minus the smoke-filled rooms, because the halls today do not allow smoking. It would be a good show. We will see. 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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The Glencoe High School Fishing Team poses for photographs for parents after winning the team title at this past weekend’s Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association tournament on Lake Martin. This weekend, the Alabama Bass Trail stops at Martin for its first tournament with a prize payout of $44,000. February 18
FREEDMEN’S BUREAU PROJECT: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library will be hosting a project on the Freedmen’s Bureau Project Feb. 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call or stop by the library for more information and to register. Learn how to index rare Freedmen’s Bureau records from 1865-1868. These records, which include the names of millions of freed slaves, will be available to the public for the first time when the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture opens this fall in Washington DC. The records will be online and free for everyone to learn about their family histories.
February 19-20
MINGLING OF SOULS: A simulcast will be shown at the First Baptist Church Chapel called The Mingling of Souls Simulcast with Matt and Laren Chandler. It will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10 per couple and focuses on building healthy relationships in marriage. Contact Bill Stinson at bill @fbc-ac.org for more information.
February 20
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual pancake breakfast Feb. 20 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the BRHS Lunchroom. The breakfast is all you can eat and there will be Conecuh Sausage. Tickets are $6 each. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School will hosts a trade day Feb. 20 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: There will be a pancake breakfast at the New Site Town Hall Feb. 20 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. with proceeds going to the New Site Volunteer Fire and Ambulance.
February 21
ANNUAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual friends and family day Sunday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Special guest and church is Rev. Wayne Cowhick, pastor of Alexander City Methodist Church. SPIRITUAL GROWTH SUNDAY: Trinity United Methodist Church is hosting spiritual growth Sunday, Feb. 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be Melinda Blair, author of Treasures of the Heart. Dinner will be served and donations for dinner will be appreciated.
bingo night Feb. 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. POLAR PLUNGE: Wind Creek State Park will host its Polar Bear Leap for Leap Year Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Participates should meet at the beach. Park entrance fees apply to non-campers. For more information call 256-3290845. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Faith Christian Academy will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 27 from 6:00 a.m. til 11:00 a.m. in the Faith Temple Gym on the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets. The proceeds will benefit the FCA Robotics Team who will go to New Orleans for Competition. All you can eat (in house) or take out is available. Price is $6. Plates include Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Tickets are available from FCA students or at the door.
February 29
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Jerry Armor will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 29 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
March 5
BOSTON BUTT SALE: There is a Boston Butt sale to benefit Carley Blankenship and family with pick up March 5 at Alex City Methodist Church from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by calling or texting Kristi at 256-596-2171 or Celia at 256-496-2745 and at JR’s Sports Bar and Grill or see Ashley Barker at City Hall. Cash or check only. RUMMAGE SALE: The Pine Ridge Mission team of the Alexander City Methodist Church will hold its annual Rummage Sale on Saturday March 5 6 a.m.- 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. We will have furniture, household items, clothes, toys and much more. The proceeds will benefit our annual mission trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation this summer.
March 6
PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton will honor the 24th anniversary of Pastor of Jimmy and Sister Patricia Brooks Sunday, March 6 at 11 a.m. Guest Minister will be Pastor Billy Simmons of Freewill Worship Center.
March 7
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited March 7 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
February 22
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Julie Williams will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 22 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Alexander City Ministerial Association will meet Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Gap Fellowship Church next to Big B. Attention will be given to programs which are spnsored by the association each year and about any special city wide Christian event which could be conducted this year. Time is also used for fellowship, sharing of news, and intercessory prayer. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information, contact Bill Middlebrooks at 256-234-3371.
February 27
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a family
March 12
CLASS MEETING: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 is meeting Sat. March 12 at 10 a.m. at Cooper Recreation Center. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast March 12 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Plates include pancakes, bacon and or sausage for $6. It is all you can eat dine only with to go plates available.
March 15
MEETING: The Artist Association of East Alabama will meet March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the United Way Conference Room.
March 17
WINE TASTING: Emporium Wines in Alexander City welcomes Patrick Sizemore from Grassroots Wines. Sizemore will host a tasting comparing
Old World wines to New World wine from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 256-212-9463.
March 18-20
WIZARD OF OZ: The Dadeville High School Drama program is presenting the Wizard of Oz March 18 at 7 p.m., March 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.
March 19
EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park will host an Easter Egg Hunt March 19 at 10 a.m. in the North Picnic area. There will be prize eggs. For ages under 2, 2 to 4 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. For more information call 256-3290845. PATH TRASH WALK: The March PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be hosted by New Water Ministries which is located on Lake Martin at 460 Civitan Road (newwater.com).Volunteers can register on line or on site at New Water campus the day of the event. Volunteers will also be able to meet and register at Siggers grocery crossroads on Young Ferry Road where they will receive supplies and road assignments. At noon, all volunteers will be treated to lunch at New Water contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info for more information
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THREE ON A STRING: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church presents Three on a String, Saturday, April 16 at White Acres in Camp Hill. Dinner of beef filet or chicken will start at 6 p.m. and Three on a Sting will play immediately after. Tickets are $50 per person and $100 a couple. For tickets call 256-825-7408 or 256-825-3985 and all proceeds will go towards local missions and support organizations such as Camp ASCCA and the Girls Ranch.
April 19
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MEETING: The Artist Association of East Alabama will meet June 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the United Way Conference Room.
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certificate and teach full-time. With a lot of experience in the real world and two children, Davis is particularly well suited for the family and consumer science career tech path. Parenting – including a single night of caring for an infant by feeding, burping, changing and otherwise showing it attention – is just one thing Davis’ students are exposed to. In the introductory family and consumer science class, in addition to the overnight experience with an infant, Davis says, “they get a little bit of everything.” “They start with the relationships,” Davis said. “Talking about individual relationships, their own confidence and setting their own goals in life. And then they move into relationships with others, their peers, how to handle peer pressure – negative peer pressure and positive peer pressure. Then they move into dating, then marriage and then, of course, parenting and children.” In the second semester of the introductory course, Davis said, the students learn about nutrition, what the components of a healthy diet are and how one plans such a diet. She said she used to have students keep journals of what they ate. “I had to get away from the journal,” Davis said. “It was just hard to believe what some of these kids ate and, in some cases, how little they ate. That’s when I made the decision to move to what they should eat.” Introductory students also get exposed to sewing through hand-sewing their own pillow and have a chance to earn a ServSafe food handler’s certificate, which gives them a state-approved credential indicating they have been trained to safely handle food in a restaurant. Davis said that in the second-level class, Consumer Services I, her students go more in-depth into many of the things they were exposed to in the first-level course. For example, these students can train for and receive a state-approved ServSafe food manager’s certificate, a nice credential to have whether going to college to study a hospitality related field, working through college in the food industry or starting a career in the food industry out of high school. “Part of that class is our ServSafe food manager’s class,” Davis said. “This year, the students will test for the certificate at Virginia College. When they receive it that means an employer doesn’t have to spend $100 or give them time off to go be trained, so they have a leg up. Our students already in the food industry are very excited because this could mean a promotion for them.” Second-level students also go more deeply into finances – personal accounts, savings accounts, why credit is important. “There are other courses here at Benjamin Russell
that go into the finances,” Davis said. “So I try to make it a little different. We’ll actually go to a bank and hear someone there tell us about these things or why you need to keep good credit. “Students from this class and my third-level event planning class are also largely responsible for our Wildcat Room, which is a welcoming center for our school. Consumer services students cleaned, painted, and calculated how much floor tile was needed and ordered it.” Davis said the event planning class made the window treatments, cornice boards (in collaboration with Ed Allen’s class), came up with a vinyl design for the room’s main wall and worked with Lee Marketing through the production of the final product. The event planning students also work with budgets, room layouts, decorations, etc., in planning most of the events on campus that include visitors, including Open Door Wednesday receptions and The Big Event for the students, the Senior Honor’s Day Reception, where the consumer services class helps them prepare a reception for approximately 500 people. “This year, there are only 10 students in the event planning class,” Davis said. “They’ve gotten real close and have done an excellent job. Friday, they even made mini-cupcakes for all of the teachers for Valentine’s Day. They did that all on their own.” As BRHS’ family and consumer sciences teacher, Davis is also the advisor for the school’s chapter of the Family Community and Career Leaders of America, which is involved in a number of community service projects centered around the family. “We rang the bell for the Salvation Army,” Davis said. “We made four quilts to donate to Save A Life and we’re participating in the baby bottle collection for Save A Life. That’s been a good group for us to partner with. At Christmas, instead of exchanging Christmas presents with each other, the students brought three huge boxes of donations for the backpack program.” Davis said completion of the three courses she teaches can help students beyond high school whether they go directly into a career or to college. “If a student completes all three courses, they are considered a family and consumer science completer and they get an endorsement on their diploma that can go on a resume or a college application,” Davis said. “If they want to go in a field related to family and consumer science – whether it’s a college major or a career – it can help them.” Family and consumer science is among several career and technical programs at Benjamin Russell and other area schools. February is Career Tech Month and, throughout the month, The Outlook will highlight several of these programs.
McDaniel based attorney Davis Whittelsey. Whittelsey said both developments were welcomed by the defense. “Those were our goals for the hearing,” Whittelsey said. “They did set April 20 for the preliminary hearing, but we do anticipate that the date could change. At that hour, I don’t believe we would have sufficient time to handle all that we anticipate.” Whittelsey said that by having his motion for discovery granted, he can start aggressively planning to defend McDaniel. “We will begin working with the district attorney to gain access to all the evidence and information that they have gathered to this point,” Whittelsey said. “That is something we have been hoping for from the beginning and that is essential for us to prepare for the hearings to come. So we are pleased by the developments.” McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17 after hunters found Crayton’s
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body in a wooded area off Barron’s Bridge Road south of Dadeville. A release from Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. McDaniel was released from jail on Jan. 19 after a bond of $250,000 was posted. Records show that AAA Bonding secured the bond, which was signed by McDaniel. The only condition added to the bond documents was that McDaniel was to have no contact with the victim’s family. McDaniel’s arrest warrant lists the time of the crime as between the hours of 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, and 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, when the two were last seen and when the body was discovered. The two men were seen at Col. Tom’s Tavern, a club located at 10207 County Road 34 near Dadeville, the Saturday night before Crayton’s body was found, witnesses said. Those who were at the club said at one point
McDaniel and Crayton were seen playing pool together. McDaniel, the owner of Lakeside Excavation and Materials, is also known for his appearance on the 2012 History Channel reality show “Bamazon.” The show tracked the trials and tribulations of a group of Americans running a gold mining operation in Guyana. It was a busy day at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse. In other hearings: • Ryan Demarco Edwards, 18, of Camp Hill made a first appearance for second-degree rape charges before Judge Kim Taylor. Edwards informed Judge Taylor he was in the process of acquiring an attorney. Edwards was arrested by the Camp Hill Police Department Jan. 29 and was released on $25,000 bond on Feb. 1. According to court documents, the charge stems from Edwards allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old victim in
January. • Sidney Lablance Hart, 40, of Dadeville ,who is charged with first-degree sex abuse and unlawful imprisonment, was granted a preliminary hearing and discovery. According to court documents, the charges stem from a Christmas Day incident where a female victim known to Hart said he forced her into a bedroom, forced her to remove her clothing and sexually assaulted her, according to the arrest warrant. The victim called police when Hart arrived, but when they arrived at the victim’s residence, Hart forced the victim to be quiet with his hand over her mouth. Police were unable to make contact and left. Minutes later, police responded again, this time the victim was at the door upset and was taken to the hospital. Hart was arrested Jan. 5 and was released on a $50,000 bond on Feb. 5.
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oping every couple enjoyed as good a Valentine’s Day as Ron and I did at home. We had a ribeye for dinner and a relaxing day at home, while the dogs enjoyed being out in the glorious sunshine. I also made a yummy sweet for us, Decadent Banana Cake with cream cheese coconut frosting in a heart shape. We had a special evening of viewing on Public Television with Downtown Abbey, then Mercy Street. Happy Birthday to Megan Jordan, who will be nine on Feb. 18, and to Lillie Hardy who celebrates another year on Feb. 19. Feb. 20 is Jerry Sewell of Kellyton’s day and Charlie Hayes’ birthday is Feb. 22. Doctors in England are still working on finding a medicine for my sister Sally that will help the pains from ulcerative colitis. The National Health Service system +
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there is good on emergency care, like heart attacks, but very slow on curing and making the right diagnosis. Sally had been going to her doctor and to the local hospitals for all kinds of tests for years with stomach pains and for years the health workers convinced her that it was due to her female maturity onset. That was so wrong. My Mum is healing slowly and has been advised to stay inside while the cold and windy weather is at hand due to her asthma flaring up again. While I have so many concerns about my family at home in England, I have been reminiscing about the old 1930s and 1940s and early 50s
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music that my parents loved so much and we played on the “radiogram.” Dad would buy the record and sing along with it while recording on his reel-to-reel tape. He did this to get better and hear his mistakes. Dad was asked to sing whenever there was a Christmas, summer or retirement party held by his employers, Wall’s ice cream, bacon and sausages. Dad sang songs like “All of Me,” “Shanty Town” and “Take These Chains from my Heart.” Dad really enjoyed Ray Charles. Us kids heard the songs so much that we knew the words. Must be why they play in my head and I hear my Dad singing. My parents were married Feb. 20,1949, and that day many years later my baby sister Donna was born. History seems to get re-written these days, so I am sharing some good things with you here: The brilliant Thomas Jefferson, at age 53, served as Vice-President and was elected president of the American Philosophical Society. At 55, Jefferson drafted the Kentucky Resolutions and became the active head of the Republican Party. Then at 57, Jefferson was elected the third President of the United
States. And at 60, obtained the Louisiana Purchase doubling the nation’s size. At 61, Jefferson was re-elected to a second term as President. He retired to Monticello at 65. In 1754, Great Britain’s The Royal Society of Arts was established. In 1805, a gold medal was awarded to George Smart for his apparatus for sweeping chimneys without employing boys to do the work. Very sad to learn that the true constitutionalist Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died this past Saturday at 79. His is a tragic loss for our country that he dearly loved. He fathered nine children, and had some 35 grandchildren, believing in marriage between one man and one woman, and raising healthy children in that nourishing family environment. Looking forward to warmth of springtime. My daffodils are coming up, so it’s almost here. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie
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precious people. Grace Sprayberry enjoys the love people show her daily. Soon her birthday will be here again. Dorothy Clark had a fall recently, but you can’t keep a good woman down. Sara Harry is a lovely lady who is never forgotten by her love for others. Doris and Jimmy Harry are proud to be home again. We love both of you. Hagan Vickers lives in her Grandaddy Audrey Hamlet’s house now. It is fixed up so lovely. Debbie Railey knows how to make new cookies that melt in your mouth. Teach me how to make those delicious cookies. Bryan and I visited Bud, Desiree, Keegan, and Pasilee Sharpe in Daviston Saturday afternoon. Also, Clint and Penny Moody of New Site were there playing ball with them. It was fun to see how happy everyone was. Picking and Grinning will be Saturday night. Leon McCain band invites you to come. 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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50+ committees have been meeting East gives talk on mission trip
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ program has been pretty activity this month with the meeting of several Committee and making decisions for the months ahead. Week Day Program Committee met on the first Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. Committee members in attendance were: Ann Slay, Shirley Carmichael, Polly Wilkins, Sandra Thompson, and Charles Gallagher. We when over group updates, exchanging of the building keys among leaders, new programs that we are trying to get more people involved with and also the need to keep being positive about our ACPR 50+ program as a whole. This group will be meeting again in September. Day Trip Committee met on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Members of this group in attendance were: Bud and Martha Sue Champion, Tracey Hodge and Bernice Whetstone. We talked about day trip ideas using the 30 passenger bus for selected dates starting during March through May. We have included two charter bus trips during May to bring more excitement to the Celebration of Senior Citizens for the month of
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May. We are also scheduling another group overnight journey to Pigeon Forge this December. We are looking forward to the months ahead indeed! Men’s Day Trip Committee met on Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. to discuss 4-5 trip dates for the men and what they wanted to do this year. Places to eat, things to see and perhaps a ballgame to attend together were our main targets. We do have to work with the schedule of their group trip driver, Sonny Wilson who is our Parks & Recreation Director. He wears many hats here at the park. Senior Activity Supervisor, Corley Holt is thankful that he does want to take the time to bond more with the Senior Men when possible and after all it’s just one of those “Manly Things” to do! Members that attended were: Charles Gallagher, Ron Ownbey and Kenneth Brewer. The newly added Luncheon Committee met too at the start of February. Members in attendance were: Roger and Shirley Smith, Jerry
and Ann Hammond, and Billy and Kay Johnson. We decided to keep our Soup and Salad theme for the months of Jan and Feb. Guest speakers were line-up for the year. Our biggest discussion was the elimination of the June and July August Luncheon. The tallies that are kept of those who attended during those months were the lowest. We currently have a majority of those that are able to help keep grandkids when school is out, gardening tasks, traveling to see grandkids while their out of school and over all just busy during those months. This is a wonderful thing not a negative because we want our group to keep busy, keep going and stay active. That is the sole purpose of the goal of ACPR 50+. It is a blessing indeed! We are going to plan a huge return in August at the Luncheon from entertainment, awesome door prizes and perhaps a catered meal. We absolutely salute our active members go, go, go! Until next time, keep smile on your face and love in your heart.
Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Program’s 50+ Club.
By ODEAN KEEL Daviston Senior Club
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he Daviston Senior Club met at the Community Center on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. Bettie Vickers called the meeting to order. Berry Germany shared with us during devotion time. Her scripture reference was Psalms 27. We were reminded that we should approach life knowing our Lord will always be there with us. The treasurer’s report was given by Flo McIntyre. Since our secretary was absent, no minutes were read. The financial report was approved. Old business again included a reminder to pay increased dues to help with monthly rent for the community center. New business included the announce-
missionary in the field in Panama. Tal East was available to assist Ginger with visual aids showing the mission work in progress. After the blessing by Ginger East, a very tasty meal was enjoyed by everyone. 18 people braved the discomfort of this very cold snowy morning. We invite any seniors (50+) to join us for our next meeting on March 8 at 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish and enjoy good food and fellowship with us. Keel is the reporter with the Daviston Senior Club.
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Above, Central-Coosa’s David McKinney, center, battles American Christian’s Joseph Cummings (40) and John-Chaney Hajek (14) for a rebound during Tuesday night’s game. Below, Central-Coosa’s Cedarius Askew (24) drives to the basket during Tuesday’s game. By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
ROCKFORD – The Central-Coosa Cougars are going to Montgomery. The Cougars pulled away for a 60-44 win on Tuesday night at Joe Belyeu Gymnasium over the American Christian Academy Patriots in a Class 3A Central Sub-Regional Playoff. The victory is the Cougars’ seventh-straight win and sends Coosa to the Class 3A Central Regional Tournament in Montgomery at Alabama State University’s Dunn-Oliver Acadome. Coosa Coach Shane Smith said it was not the best effort from the Cougars (19-9), but they will return to work in preparation for the trip to Montgomery. “I guess the first time in six games we didn’t play very well. I think we were a little nervous just knowing what was at stake tonight,” Smith said. “American Christian played hard, but we just turned it up a little bit in the fourth quarter and pulled away. I’m glad we’re going to Montgomery, but I’m not happy with the way we played. So, we have to get back to work on Wednesday and try to fix some things.” Coosa entered the fourth quarter leading 39-32, but ACA got a few free throws and a low-post bucket from Jeremy Sparks that narrowed the gap to 39-37 with 6:32 left to play.
But Central’s David McKinney was fouled on a 3-point attempt and buried all three from the line to extend the Coosa lead to 42-37. Sparks scored again under the basket to cut into the deficit, but McKinney tipped in a missed layup by Anfernee Richardson to
keep the Cougars up 44-39 with 4:50 left. ACA got a free throw from Sparks that cut the lead to four, but with Coosa in the bonus the Cougars came away from three straight trips to the line with five points combined. Tyus Maxwell was responsible for three of those points while Cedarius Askew hit a pair that put the Cougar lead at 49-40 with less than two minutes remaining. Christopher Motley and Sparks scored on back-to-back possessions to bring ACA closer at 49-44 with 1:21 left. But the Patriots were forced to foul with time running out, as Coosa hit six straight from the line from McKinney, Richardson and Maxwell that made it a 55-44 ballgame with 45 seconds remaining to seal the win. McKinney led Coosa with 22 points, including a trio of 3-pointers in the first quarter that helped the Cougars jump out to a 16-11 lead after one. Maxwell added 16 points, while Askew had 11 points. Carson Crowe led ACA with 15 points. Though they have accomplished a lot so far this season, Maxwell said the Cougars are not satisfied and are hoping to finish strong. “We’ve accomplished a lot and these guys mean everything to me throughout the whole year,” Maxwell said. “This is the best. Never got to go this far any of my years, so it’s a great feeling, but we got here together and we’ve got to finish together.” The Cougars will take on Midfield in the Regional Semi-Finals, time TBD.
Dadeville renames field to honor both Jones, Nolen By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
For years the scoreboard at Dadeville High School’s home field at McKelvey Park has held the name “Randy Nolen Field.” But on Tuesday afternoon, the home of the Tigers received a new edition to honor another longstanding pillar of the successful baseball program. Dadeville’s home field was renamed Nolen-Jones Field before Tuesday’s season opener against Tallassee to honor Coach David Jones, who has served alongside Nolen for nearly three decades. An emotional Jones said he is proud of the honor, as he was appointed to the coaching position nearly 30 years ago by former superintendent Phillip Baker. “It’s very emotional because 28 years ago, Coach (Phillip) Baker and Mr. Jimmy Sanford hired us and we’ve been here ever since,” Jones said. “It’s a good honor. I’m proud of it.” Nolen said Tuesday’s tribute was a special moment and he is happy for Jones to receive the honor for his far-reaching influence on the program. “I know it’s special for him and it’s special for me, too. He’s been around here for 28 years and he’s been with me and this team through everything that’s gone on out here for 28 years,” Nolen said. “All of the wins, all of the losses, every team, every kid that’s ever come through here, he’s probably had more of an influence on them than I have.” Nolen added that Dadeville would not be the baseball program it is today without the impact Jones has made. “He’s meant everything (to this pro-
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Coach David Jones, center, is greeted by his son, Cal (2), and congratulated by head coach Randy Nolen, right, before Tuesday’s game against Tallassee.
gram),” Nolen said. “There’s no way that this program would be where it is today without him. Period.” Jones added he is thankful for all of the time he has spent with the baseball team as he has been able to coach so many players
throughout the years. “I played here, so to come back to your hometown and coach and have a chance to coach nephews, friends’ young ones and now I’m coaching my own (son) as a senior, it’s just been a great life.”
ith football season officially over and Opening Day in major league baseball over a month away, this is the slowest time of year for a person like myself. The NCAA tournament will provide a couple of weekends of quality entertainment and spring football is usually somewhat interesting, but these next few weeks are going to be pretty rough. That being said, I think it’s a perfect time for another edition of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Auburn athletics. The Good… Auburn defeated Alabama this past Friday night in a gymnastics meet held at the Auburn Arena. While Alabama beating Auburn or Auburn beating Alabama in any particular sport is always nice for the home fans, it’s normally unremarkable in and of itself (outside of football). This past Friday night was a gargantuan exception. The Tigers’ win over the Tide was most probably the biggest win in Auburn gymnastics history. Previous to this weekend, Alabama held a 117-match winning streak over the Tigers. Auburn had not beaten Alabama since 1979. It was an incredibly intense match that went down to the final routine. The Tigers won by the slimmest of margins in front of a sold-out crowd. Congratulations to Coach Jeff Graba and all the amazingly talented Auburn gymnasts. Ding dong, the witch is dead! The Bad… Auburn has had quite a bit of turnover in its football coaching staff this off-season. Most of it due to Will Muschamp taking the head job at South Carolina and taking several assistants with him, but the Tigers lost another member this weekend as WR coach Dameyune Craig headed to LSU. This defection was a bit unexpected and deprives Auburn of one of the best recruiters in the country. What makes it even worse is he was a former Auburn player and beloved by the fans. As usual, there are a host of rumors about the exact nature of his departure, but no one takes a lateral position if they’re extremely happy at their current job. I was never overly impressed with Craig’s coaching of the wide receivers, but he was an outstanding recruiter and will be missed. Some have equated this latest departure to rats abandoning a sinking ship. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have an uneasy feeling concerning the future of Gus Malzahn, but the 2016 season will tell the tale. The Ugly… The Auburn men’s basketball program lost its seventh straight game over the weekend to the Vanderbilt Commodores 86-57. At one point in the second half, the Tigers were down by 39 points. That brings Auburn’s record to 9-15 overall and 3-9 in the SEC. It’s only been a matter of weeks, but it seems like years ago when this very team defeated Kentucky and Alabama in backto-back games. Unfortunately, Bruce Pearl has since had to suspend Auburn’s most talented player and been forced to play a power forward at point guard due to injuries. I had hoped the Tigers would be further along in year two of the Pearl era, but I guess fate had other plans. I’m not sure what it will take to lift the curse that overshadows this program, but I fully believe Bruce Pearl is the one to do it. Let’s all just grin and bear it for another year. It’s not like we haven’t had a lot of practice. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.
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Chamber young children already have a home on the lake. “My wife’s father was Bennie Vinson who was an Alabama Power Co. forester in that area and this is where she called home until she was in the fifth or sixth grade,” Collari said. “Her folks have retired to the lake and a few years back we bought a home there, intending to retire there some day. “It’s just amazing that this opportunity came up and we actually get to live there, much earlier than we ever dreamed.” Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Kenneth Boone served on the search committee and said he feels confident in the skills that Collari brings to the position. “Our search committee was very impressed with Ed,” Boone said. “We believe he has the skills to continue the momentum that Ann Rye started and build on that to keep
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bringing good things to Alexander City. I believe that he has the ability to promote local businesses and help attract new businesses to our community. “I don’t think that he can replace Ann, but Ed brings a set of skills that served him well at The Summit. I think those make him ideally suited for what we have planned, especially with our business incubator model which is in the planning stages now.” At The Summit, Collari was heavily involved in recruiting businesses to the center, which maintained a 98 percent occupancy rate during his tenure. His resume also includes extensive marketing experience, often working with franchisees to build custom marketing plans. Boone said that having another energetic young family in the community is also a valuable asset. Ed and Meredith have two children, a daugh-
ter, Hvala, who will turn 3 in April and a son Colvin, 1. “The good thing is that we have already been involved,” Collari said. “We go to the Farmer’s Market on weekends. We’ve been to Jazz Fest and to a lot of the Sun Festival events. We love the community there and we are excited to be able to call it home and raise our children there. It’s a great community with unlimited potential and a lot of momentum. I’m looking forward to being a part of that.” Collari even participated in the recent Young Professionals Polar Plunge. Collari said he is thankful that he will have the opportunity to work with Rye for a few weeks to help with the transition. “What she has accomplished is amazing and I can’t wait to talk to her more and pick her brain for ideas,” Collari said.
Manager mayor is elected to preside over council meetings and handle other ceremonial duties. Auburn, where one of the most successful city manager-council governments is thriving, Mayor Bill Ham is paid just $16,000. That allows him to still operate his own business without being restricted by time or strict ethical guidelines. Despite the savings, some say that even with the reductions of $54,750, there is no justification to add an expense of $104,081. Proponents of the change say that a city manager would save the city much more than that making the city more efficient and being an added layer of oversight on dayto-day operations. In the last two years alone, the city has had several issues that have proven to be expensive. There were an
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estimated $110,000 in unauthorized pay raises given without council approval, that were discovered by the city’s finance director. The city had a personnel issue where employees were mistakenly overpaid. Also the the city is currently in the middle of an audit to determine where checks made out to the city’s golf course could have gone. Those missing funds have been estimated to be about $120,000 If a city manager could have saved even a portion of those losses, wouldn’t it make the net increase in administrative costs of $49,731 worthwhile? Council member Tony Goss, who has
made it known that he is considering a run for mayor, believes that it is an idea worth exploring. “In light of all the issues we have had, I would like for us to look at the possibility of forming some type of committee to explore moving to a system where we have a professional city manager,” Goss said. “I think the time is now, before we get too deep in the election cycle. We could look at others that have done it, how it works and what it would take to implement it here. That may be the best option for us at this point.”
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