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JUDGE ADMITS SEXTING Archer apologetic over sexually explicit talk, photos with younger woman By MITCH SNEED Editor
A Tallapoosa County judge has admitted having sexually explicit conversations via social media messenger that included suggestive language and propositions for sexual acts. A 37-year-old female Facebook friend, who asked that her name not be used but did meet face-to-face with The Outlook, has supplied the newspaper with electronic copies of her conversations with Tallapoosa County Probate Court Judge Leon Archer. The online conversations began
in early January and escalated from friendly banter to sexually suggestive requests in a matter of days, according to time stamps on the messages. Archer, who has Archer been married for 47 years, apologized for his “very poor judgment.” “I’m not going to lie about it or deny it,” Archer said after viewing prints of the messages Friday. “I’m not a perfect man and I have done a lot of things that I am not proud of and this may be one of the worst. I
got caught up while on social media with my language and pictures going back and forth. It got out of hand and I should have known better. “This shows a lapse of judgment – very poor judgment. Being a judge, I should be above that and adhere to a higher standard. I feel like I have voided that trust.” The messages appear to be from Archer’s Facebook account, which features his official probate court judge portrait. One message even includes the offer of money if the woman were to meet with him. “What you got going today … I got some money I need to spend,” See JUDGE • Page 9
This is one of the Facebook messages Leon Archer sent to a 37-year-old woman. Many of the messages were not suitable for publication.
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High school fishermen leave Elkahatchee Creek in last year’s Costa Bassmaster High School Southern Open. Bassmaster returns this week with the College Series Southern Conference Regional.
Records request denied due to pending outside forensic audit By MITCH SNEED Editor
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Bass tournaments to make February a busy time on Lake Martin Feb. 4-6 and the Alabama Bass Trail will be here Feb. 20. The two tournaments should mean extra tax dollars for the area as fisherman come to town for several days. “It will be a big economic impact for the city,” Alexander City Chamber or Commerce’s Carla Culligan said. “All
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Lake Martin will be busy the month of February as it plays host to two different fishing tournaments. The Bassmaster College Series Southern Conference Regional is here
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Few people are fortunate enough to see and experience history as Barbara Tagger has in her 34-year career with the National Park Service. Tagger, who became superintendent of Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in Daviston on Oct. 18, has spoken with historic figures and walked in their footsteps. In fact, she has also had a hand in creating National Parks, monuments, systems and trails that honor those historic figures. “That’s one reason why I saw coming to Horseshoe Bend as such a challenge for me,” Tagger
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told a reporter after speaking to the Dadeville Kiwanis Club on Thursday. “It’s the first place I’ve worked with the Park Service that I didn’t have a hand in creating. But I also wanted to be a part of a small park and use my experience to help make it shine. It’s going to be a challenge to try to get it more recognition. ” Tagger’s previous stops with the Park Service were the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March National Historic Trail, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program See PARK • Page 3
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of the hotels are already booked up, Wind Creek should be full. It should be great for all of our restaurants, retail businesses and marinas.” Bassmaster’s Hank Weldon sees it as great opportunity to showcase the lake and provide some economic boost. See BASS • Page 3
An Outlook request for city financial records, which included checks written to Lakewinds Golf Course that were never processed, has been denied by Alexander City officials due to an ongoing investigation. The request was filed Tuesday morning after resident Wendell Scroggins raised questions about a number of checks that seem to have been lost in the process at Monday night’s meeting of the Alexander City City Council. Alexander City Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson said at the meeting that he believes the amount of missing funds could be $120,000. City Attorney Larkin Radney explained the reason for the denial of records. “I understand that a forensic audit is either in the process or about to be,” Radney said. “I have advised the mayor
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DEAR ABBY: My fiance is in the Marine Reserves. He has been in for five years, and his contract is due to end next year. After that, he will either resign or re-enlist. He’s obsessed with the idea of serving his country and deploying. He says he won’t feel like he did his job if he doesn’t deploy. While I respect that, for him to deploy, he must re-enlist, and his new contract will be for another six years. He could be sent overseas many times in six years. I can’t imagine life without him. Every time I even watch a war movie, I cry. I know it sounds selfish, because he is very brave, but how can I talk him into not re-enlisting or at least communicate that I don’t want him to do this again? -WANTS HIM STATESIDE DEAR WANTS: Frankly, I am surprised you haven’t told your fiance your feelings about this already, because you should have. While I wouldn’t ask him to choose between you and his military service, I do think you have some serious thinking to
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do about your own future. Being a military spouse requires a special kind of strong, independent and dedicated person -- as you have already experienced. While you may love him, if this isn’t a lifestyle to which you can adapt, then he may not be the husband for you. DEAR ABBY: My mother’s father recently got out of prison and was deported to Mexico. He had been in jail for 20 years, almost my entire life (I’m 22). While he was in prison, I wrote him several times, hoping to connect with him, but I never got a response -- not even an acknowledgement in his letters to my mom. When I’m asked if I have any grandparents, I usually say, “I only have two grandmas.” My
Mrs. Ollie Dean Earnest 1920-2016 Ollie Achimon Earnest (95) went to be with the Lord January 28, 2016 after an extended illness. She can now breathe easy. Ollie was born December 11, 1920 to Parrie Lee Cadenhead Achimon and Elias Jefferson Achimon at home, Dadeville, AL. She attended and graduated from Union High School, Dadeville, which at that time serviced a large student census from families employed by Martin Dam during its’ inception. Ollie went to Wabasso, FL following graduation for health issues to live with her mother’s brother and family. She enjoyed and thrived on the healing salty air. In due time, Ollie attended and graduated from the Commerce Business College (now known as Orlando Business College). There she met her best friend and husband to be Robert Philip Earnest of Eustis, FL. They married January 13, 1940 and enjoyed nearly 75 years together. Philip went to be with the Lord October of 2013 at age 97. We (their children)
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thought they’d live forever and they almost did. They are survived by two daughters, Jeanie Earnest Turner (Johnny) and Phillis Earnest Knox (Murray), both of Dadeville; six grandchildren, Troy Turner (Barbara) of Dadeville and Opelika, Kaye Turner Huddleston (Todd) of Opelika, Kip Turner (Lisa) of Durango, CO, Scottie Knox (Mary Jewel) of Alexander City, Jody Knox (Becky) of Pelham, Jackie Knox Browder of Dadeville. There are also 14 great children and 4 great, great wee ones and numerous nieces and nephews. Ollie enjoyed her family and was known as Mama Dean. She and Philip enjoyed their church, filling various positions of service through the years. Ollie was a strong prayer warrior. Her dream of being a foreign missionary was fulfilled through granddaughter Katie who is a serving missionary in Africa; also through grandson, Scottie, who serves as a lay pastor. Ollie and Philip enjoyed working with their Florida Orange groves as a retirement adjunct. After living her married life in Florida, Ollie returned to
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haven’t. He’s my best friend, and I’m scared of losing him because I’m not good enough. Should I go, or call it off and just stay home? Maybe I’m just not meant for all this dating stuff. What should I do? -INEXPERIENCED IN NEVADA DEAR INEXPERIENCED: If you weren’t “good enough,” Josh wouldn’t have invited you to the dance. Because you haven’t danced before, ask him to give you some pointers before the big night. If you do, I’m sure he’ll be glad to help. As to what to wear, if any of your girlfriends have attended the dances, ask them for suggestions. However, if none of them have been to a school dance either, ask any female relative of the same age -- or ask Josh. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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the state of her youth following Philip’s departure and to the church of her baptism, Beulah Baptist of Dadeville. She greatly enjoyed the churches addition of a steeple and chimes. Her witness of faith was strong, her Godly devotion renewed daily. She leaves a big hole in our emotional hearts and will be sincerely missed. We would not have her back for she now has what she did not. She has walked the walk and arrived. Ollie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Underwood Achimon and Adam Achimon; sister Isabel Achimon Humphries. Service will be Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church; visitation will be one hour prior to service. Pastor Tim Davis will officiate with special music per Kaye Huddleston, granddaughter. Interment will be in Eustis, FL, next to Philip. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Wesson, age 86, of Alexander City, will be held Sunday, January 31, 2016 in the Chapel of Bass Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mikey Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 12:30 until time of service. Mrs. Wesson was born August 10, 1929 to Eugene Simmons and Stella Ledbetter Simmons. She died at Russell Medical Center, January 28, 2016. Clara is survived by her two granddaughters, Yvette Wesson Tew and Yvonne Wesson Oliver; seven great grandchildren, April Dykes, Matthew Davis, Savannah Davis, Wesley Tew, Bonnie Oliver, Caleb Oliver and Beth Oliver. She is also survived by six great great grandchildren, Aubrey Howse, Baylee Bryant, Jake Davis, Kyndall Davis, Gage Davis and Lynlee Davis. Mrs. Wesson was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joe Bill Wesson; son, Bobby Joe Wesson; brother, William “ Bill” Simmons; five sisters, Evelyn Hornsby, Myrtle Floyd, Frances Wesson, Naydeen Hale and Estell Hallman. Bass Funeral Home and Cremations directing.
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“It is going to be great,” Weldon said. “It is going to be one of the biggest college events ever. We have over 226 teams preregistered. That is 452 anglers and does not get into all the coaches and staff that will be here all week.” Weldon even has an economic outlook for next week’s event. “We have held a smaller event with 130 boats,” Weldon said. “We estimated that it had over a $1million impact on the local economy. The Southern Conference Regional should be about double considering almost double the number of boats. Plus the event is being taped for ESPNU so Lake Martin will get national coverage.” Weigh-ins for Thursday and Friday will be at Wind Creek State Park starting at 2:30 p.m. and on Saturday at Central Alabama Community starting at 3:30 p.m. Despite new lake levels for this time of year with the new license in place, Weldon thinks it will be good for fishing. “Traditionally, February has been a good time of year to fish Martin,” Weldon said. “With three more feet of water, it will allow anglers to get to more parts of the lake.” It is the first time for the Alabama Bass Trail to visit Lake Martin. “When we first started, a large contingent of people wanted to come to Lake Martin,” Alabama Bass Trail Director Kay Donaldson said. “It just did not work out to start with.”
Donaldson explained that community support has come around. “They have a very active community and very active chamber that was big on getting us there,” Donaldson said. “We did a lot of work to them here,” Culligan said. Donaldson said they are still registering fisherman for the tournament. “We are taking registration through Feb. 14,” Donaldson said. “We should have between 165 and 200 two-man boats for the one day tournament.” One of the big things that is attracting fisherman to the Alabama Bass Trail is the pay day. “The winner will receive $10,000 from us and with contingency monies and sponsorship could mean upwards of $20,000,” Donaldson said. “Overall, we will give out $44,000 in prize money on that Saturday.” In addition to the prize money, anglers are competing for spots in the championship to be held on Lake Eufaula this fall. “The winner at Lake Martin will automatically qualify for the championship,” Donaldson said. “But everyone is competing for points that could qualify them for it also.” Donaldson said the tournament will be good for area businesses. “They will start showing up Wednesday for prefishing,” Donaldson said. “Many will be staying in town and spending money for several days.”
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and clerk that until the city has completed this audit, which is certainly investigative in nature, and completion of any other type of investigation that it may lead to, such as a criminal investigation. “The city should not comment on the situation or produce documents until the time process is complete. I will say that a lot of people are working very hard to get to the bottom of this and in time I believe the appropriate resolution will be found and made public.” Alexander City Mayor Charles Shaw said earlier this week that the city is behind in its regular audits and the accounting firm of Carr Riggs and Ingram has been contracted to do a full audit of city finances and look into the issues with golf course deposit irregularities. The firm confirmed Tuesday that it is handling audit services for the city. Shaw said this matter is something that he thinks can be looked at and be finished in a matter of weeks. Shaw said that if it is found that funds are missing, the city will work
hard to make sure they identify the root of the problem and take any steps necessary to make it right. He did not rule out a criminal investigation, but said he thought the issue could be “procedural.” Scroggins said if his estimates are correct, as many as 364 checks have not made it through the system. He said an audit found that the golf course lost $150,000 last year, but he thinks he has a good idea why that may be the case. “My concern is about money that has been turned into city hall that has never been deposited into the bank,” Scroggins said. “It’s my understanding that the deposits are brought to city hall and two people count them out and check it and they sign off on it. If that’s the case, where are the checks going?” When denying the request for records, city officials did indicate when deposits are made to the bank, they go into a general fund, not into specific accounts for the entity where the funds were generated.
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Park and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument (Maryland)/Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (New York) – all related in some prominent way to African American history. So, wouldn’t Tagger find it difficult to relate to a military park that had nothing to do with that experience? “No, not really, because I can connect it to the African American experience, particularly to the Underground Railroad,” Tagger said. “Some of the Creek Indians that were forced into Oklahoma and Texas were actually descendants of the black Seminoles, some of whom were enslaved in colonial times and escaped out of the British colonies to the Spanish colonies that were in Florida. One of those places was Fort Mose, which is a state park near St. Augustine and is part of the Network to Freedom.” Indeed, more than a century before the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves from the British colonies were able to follow the original Underground Railroad which headed not to the north, but rather south, to the Spanish colony of Florida. There they were given their freedom if they declared their allegiance to the King of Spain and joined the Catholic Church. Tagger also discussed her fascination and love for “living history,”
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where individuals are able to experience history from talking with or at least hearing from those people who actually lived through historical times. Tagger said some of the more interesting “living history” figures she has had the privilege to interact with include John Lewis, Amelia Boynton Robinson, Mary Liuzzo (daughter of Viola Liuzzo) and several members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. “It’s amazing to hear history directly from those who made it,” Tagger said. “The stories are phenomenal and, often, emotional. That’s the lure of those people who are living historical figures.” Tagger said she’s excited to lead Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in its observance of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, which is this year. One area of emphasis will be called, “Every Kid in the Park,” which focuses on getting the nation’s fourth-graders in the country’s national parks. Admission to any park for the nation’s fourth graders is free . “We’re concentrating on fourth graders because they are at an age where they are beginning to understand the history of the country,” Tagger said. “By getting them in the parks, we think we can grow that understanding so that we are able to
help them know the value of what they learn. I’m excited about it. We’ve already had a very good response and teachers are asking us to take the program to third graders.” Tagger earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science at Howard University. She said she had intended on pursuing a career in law. “Then I had the opportunity work with the National Park Service and help with the (Martin Luther) King sight for three months,” Tagger said. “Well, three months has turned into 34 years.” Tagger also earned a master’s degree in United States history with a specialization in African American history at Atlanta University and attended Emory University as a doctoral student, specializing in urban history, African American studies and historic preservation. She is also a lifelong fan of her hometown St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. “I guess my favorite player was Bob Gibson, but I loved Lou Brock, too,” Tagger said. “It’s hard to choose just one off of that 1967 World Series team (when the Cardinals defeated the Boston Red Sox four games to three.).” Tagger received the coveted 2013 Harriet Tubman Lifetime Achievement Award pre-
sented by the Baltimore African American Tourism Council in Maryland, and the 2002 William C. Everhart award for sustained achievements in interpretation and fostering an appreciation of cultural and historic heritage within the National Park Service. Besides the Cardinals, Tagger – who saod she’ll probably extend her National Parks career to 40 years – said her hobbies include reading, traveling, music, and sports.
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This week, the chambers of commerce in both Alexander City and Dadeville took time out to pay tribute to those in their communities who make those communities the wonderful places that they are. Both chambers held their annual meetings and awards banquets and recognized the best of the best in Tallapoosa County. Alexander City’s Chamber honored John Thompson of the Lake Martin Resource Association with its Community Spirit Award and Chamber President and CEO Ann Rye, who will be leaving Alexander City in March to join her husband in Ohio, with the Businessperson of the Year Award.t Thompson has for years coordinated cleanups of Lake Martin and surrounding areas through LMRA. Rye has led a resurgence of Alexander City business that has provided significant new jobs to the area. The Alexander City Chamber also honored Susan Green as Teacher of the Year, Betsy Ray as Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Kelly Hawkins of Horseshoe Bend and Brooke Baird of Benjamin Russell High School as Junior Ambassadors of the Year, Cpl. Rashunsky McKinney as Officer of the Year and Lt. Kelly Scott as Firefighter of the Year. The Dadeville Chamber honored Michael Carter, Chamber president since 2013, with its Laeman Butcher Award, the Dadeville branch of USAmeriBank as Business of the Year and longtime Dadeville Mayor Joe Smith as Public Service Person of the Year. We congratulate those who received these honors and the chambers for making sure that individuals and businesses so richly deserving are recognized. And it’s nice to live in a place where those who do so much don’t do it for the honors. Thompson, Rye and Carter were all truly surprised with their awards. We also know there are others who are deserving of our thanks and recognition. Their numbers increase every day. The examples set by those honored this year will doubtless inspire still more.
hursday morning, my phone rang. It was John Thompson, calling to see if I would be willing to give him a hand in a clean-up effort at Fox Creek, on the Tallapoosa River, next month. I’m glad it wasn’t a video call. Because if John could have seen me, he would have asked why I was grinning so wide. In fact, I was trying choke down an ironic chuckle because of his timing. He was calling, asking me to volunteer for another clean-up. I was one of the few people in town who knew that four hours later John was scheduled to receive the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s Community Spirit Award in recognition of all the volunteer work he does to clean up trash and his work protecting the Lake Martin environment as president of the Lake Martin Resource Association. The whole time John was talking, I was grinning. I had a hard time listening closely because I was trying so hard to not let the cat out of the bag. Because I sometimes enjoy living a little dan-
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gerously, I asked John what he had going on the rest of the day. “I’ve got to go to the Chamber of Commerce meeting around noon,” he said, “I guess I’ll see you there.” Yup. And hundreds of other Alexander City residents. From the stage. While holding a very deserved Community Spirit Award. Frankly, I couldn’t be happier about the committee’s choice. I’ve known John for years. He’s one of the many Alexander City residents I look up to. He and I are both active members of St. James Episcopal Church. Last year we served on the vestry together. But my favorite place to spend time with John is when we are both sitting inside kayaks, paddling together down the Tallapoosa River or Hatchet Creek. John is a very good kayaker.
He’s got a natural, energetic, can-do enthusiasm for preserving the outdoors that rubs off on me when I’m around him. And he’s a genuinely nice guy, lots of fun to spend time with. And he’s one of the most active 73-yearolds I’ve ever met. The Rev. Dave Stoner, rector of St. James when I moved to Alexander City back in 1989, used to say there are two types of people: balcony people and basement people. Basement people bring you down with them. Balcony people lift you up. John Thompson is a balcony person for me. And I’ve spoken to a number of folks around town who feel the same way about John. I could go on, but I’m sure he’s already embarrassed enough reading this and I don’t want him to catch the big head and get all weird next time we go kayaking together. Just let me wrap this up by saying that I think John is a terrific choice for this year’s Community Spirit Award. And I hope to be like him some day. Boone is publisher of The Outlook.
Sherry Ellison-Simpson represents District 2. Her phone number is 256329-0516. Her address is 2879 Old Dark Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee. Bob Howard represents District 3. His phone number is 256-2342225. His address is 241 8th Street West, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee. Billy Ray Wall represents District 4. His phone number is 256-329-8060. His address is 101 Scott Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee. James Spann represents District 5. His phone number is 256-329-9758. His address is 314 Auburn Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee. Tony Goss represents District 6. His phone number is 256-749-3355. His address is 647 Shady Point, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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To the organizers and volunteers who helped in the Trash Walk Dear Editor,
Sherry Ellison Simpson
Bob Howard
The first PATH Trash Walk of 2016 was held this past Saturday on a day that was probably the coldest of what has been a mild winter so far. It was both encouraging and reassuring to have nine dedicated volunteers brave the horrible weather conditions in an effort to have a positive impact on the continuing problem we have with roadside litter in the Lake Martin
Community. The results, 25 bags of trash removed from our scenic roadways. A very special thanks to those who recognize the importance of protecting our environment and keeping our roadside and lake shoreline clean and litter free, particularly those who were brave enough to came out on Saturday. You made my day. The next “Walk” is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6. We will meet at Dirt Road
Gourmet, located on Highway 229 at 9 a.m. and concentrate on roadsides from Highway 63 to Martin Dam. Dirt Road Gourmet owners Reuben and Jackie Thornton have kindly offered hot beverages and a light breakfast for those arriving at 7:45 a.m. A cookout is planned at 11:30 to express gratitude to all volunteers. John Thompson PATH Trash Walk Chairman
Reader doesn’t want ‘normalcy’ to return to political parties Billy Ray Wall
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Dear Editor, The snarky stupid cartoon in today’s Outlook portraying Trump as knocked out by kryptonite labeled Megyn Kelly is offensive and beneath the quality and integrity of the Outlook. This country is in trouble. We don’t need the status quo of the same old politics that are not working. We need a fearless leader who steps out of the political box. Like it or not Trump dominates news media. The cartoon should have featured Trump as Superman standing on kryptonite labeled Fox and Megyn Kelly. Americans need to step out of the Democrat and
Republican label and really look at what’s happening in this country. The majority of jobs available are part-time low wage. There are 50 million on food stamps. Cities and states struggling to pay bills, middle class disappearing. Rich getting richer, poor getting poorer on and on. All politicians should be ashamed and embarrassed at what the exposure of the V.A. Scandal showed us. So Mr. Granger, you neglected to mention Democrat wacko’s along with Republican cracks in your opinion column. I don’t want normalcy to return to either party. Trump is wanting to go down
a different road to a greater America and he has the courage to speak his mind. He’s saying a lot of the same things we are also saying. You stated right now Dem’s are eager for Nov. Well so am I and millions of others. Donald Trump is the only one seriously talking about real change. I’m eager to cast my vote for Donald Trump. Oh yes before I forget we are now 19 trillion in debt with no end in sight. All of Washington has failed us. Annette Lynch Alexander City
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ART WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Zantangle Art Workshop Jan 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Way Conference Room. Cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members, all supplies included. Call Martha McKnight at 256-825-6503 or Dottie Holdren at 256-377-4918 with questions or to register. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Pine Ridge Mission team will have its’ annual Pancake breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The plates are $6 and include 2 big pancakes, sausage, fruit and drink options. The proceeds help fund the teams’ annual trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation including VBS and Community outreach projects. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Orr Street Baptist Church is hav-
ing a pancake fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. It is $5 all you can eat. Walk ins are welcome. BEAUTY PAGEANT: Horseshoe Bend High School will be holding the annual Miss Legend Pageant Saturday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m.in the school commons are. There will be six categories from k-12th grades.
Sunday’s Events
BIG DAY: Lake Pointe Baptist Church invites everyone to celebrate a Big Day for the church on Sunday, January 31, 2016, beginning at 10 AM. Lake Pointe is a new church and the new pastor will be introducing the church strategy of “Come! Let Us Build!� in the morning worship on January 31st. The worship music will be led by Anthony Counts, former pastor of Mountain View Baptist Church in Wetumpka. Faron Golden, pastor at Lake Pointe, will be sharing the church’s plan for serving the community and
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surrounding area through the message from God’s Word. Lake Pointe is located at 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, Alabama 36853, and is just a short drive from Tallassee. Everyone is welcome. SINGING: Bay Pine Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap will host The Dye’s for a singing Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m. FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING: A fifth Sunday singing will be held at Sandy Creek Baptist Church on Jan. 31 starting at 5:30 p.m. Local talent from area churches will be featured. Refreshments in the fellowship hall following the singing will be shared by everyone. GOSPEL SINGING: Calvary Heights Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing with Anna Sailors at its 11 a.m. service Jan. 31 Everyone is invited and a love offering will be taken.
Monday’s Events
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 1 at the Alexander City Board of
Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 1 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves School will host its monthly luncheon Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a covered dish.
February 4
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Registration will be at Radney Elementary School Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Late registration will be Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower at a cost of $100. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
February 5
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Registration will be at Radney Elementary School Friday, Feb. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Late registration will be Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower at a cost of $100. SOCCER REGISTRATION: Alexander City Youth Soccer will host registration Feb. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Sportplex Gym.
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BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Registration will be at Radney Elementary School Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $75. Late registration will be Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower at a cost of $100. DADEVILLE KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Sat. Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Dadeville Kiwanis Club is having a pancake breakfast for $6. Tickets are available all over town. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to
noon at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration. VALENTINE’S BASH: A Youth Valentine’s Day Bash for ages 5-18 will be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Cooper Rec. Center. Buy your tickets in advance for $5.00 or at the door for $7.00. Refreshments included with the ticket price. Special Guest DJ and Photographer. Sponsored by the Parents of Regeneration Dance Team. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling Elizabeth Harris at 256-750-2025.
February 7
PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill will celebrate it’s 7th Pastor’s Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sister Melvin C. Kelley, Jr. Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.
February 8
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Troy Jones will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 8 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 8 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
February 9
BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
February 10
IMPOSITION OF ASHES: Alexander City First United Methodist Church and Flint Hill United Methodist Church will
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February 11
BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 11 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
February 11 - February 27
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SOCCER REGISTRATION: Alexander City Youth Soccer will host registration Feb. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Sportplex Gym.
February 13
VALENTINE�S DAY SEMINAR: There will be a seminar Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Arbor to celebrate marriage. The night will include dinner, door prizes and the Date Night Challenge. The video by comedians Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley will allow couples to learn how to recognize why marriage is valuable, to invest in their marriage and join a community that is for their marriage. There is no cost. If you are interested, call Megan Sanders at 256-827-9127 or Angelia Windsor at 256-827-9226. SOCCER REGISTRATION: Alexander City Youth Soccer will host registration Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sportplex Gym. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
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Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County
Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588 Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047 Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
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Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820 Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. – Ephesians 4:31
Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081
House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
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Haven United Methodist 410 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394
EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404
PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
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have too much left over baggage and am convinced that one of the too much junk in the trunk. Also, what reasons that there is such a great you bring from the year before can level of failure as it relates to keep you from finishing in the New resolves and resolutions is because Year. We get too attached to things, we know how to start but we don’t attached to other folk, attached to habknow how to finish. We begin our its, attached to methods, attached to days with noble intentions, with procedures, attached to processes and high hopes and great expectation. not committed to results! They are We set out to do wonderful things. married to the way we use to do it, but But if you and I could just spend a moment of reminiscing retroactively Rev. Dr. Emerson you shouldn’t be married to the process; if the process is not productive. You and pulling together all of the New Ware Jr. can finish! Year’s resolutions that we’ve made Great Bethel The author of Hebrews says, “We over the past five years, then if we Missionary Baptist are surrounded by such a great cloud had just finished them, we would of witnesses.” In other words, there be new people by now! You see we are people in Chapter 11 who will testify to the don’t have a beginning problem/issue, we just fact that you can finish. By faith, Abel offered have a finishing problem. to God a better sacrifice. He completed his I said to the congregation, “If we lost all sacrifice. Hebrews Chapter 11, Verse 5: “By the weight we planned to lose every year, faith Enoch was taken from his life, so he would then we would be about a Size 6.” If every not experience death, and he could not be found man went to exercise everyday like he said because God had taken him away.” he would last year and the year before, our He finished his Earthly Journey. Verse 7: biceps and triceps, would be above average. “By faith Noah when warned about things not We have strong knees and ankles, but we get yet seen in Holy fear.” He built an ark and he bogged down, we become paralyzed. We get finished the Ark. He didn’t just start. If you stuck with good intentions. But I like what the begin, then author of Hebrews writes in Chapter 12, Verse you can finish! But, you got to have the right 1: “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed attitude and the right ingredients. You can’t start about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us out talking about what “I” am going to do. You lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth must take “YOU” out of the equation, because so easily beset us, and let us run with patience you arenot the most important ingredient. the race that is set before us. Verse 2, Looking The Hall of Faith People finish because they unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; had Faith in God! who for the joy that was set before him endured Faith in GOD will enable you and faith in the cross, despising the shame, and is set down GOD will empower you! at the right hand of the throne of GOD.” When You can finish and finish strong! you ask yourself, “Why is it that I don’t comRev. Dr. Emerson Ware, Jr. is pastor of Great plete all the task I lay out for myself?” Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. The author of Hebrews tells us why! We
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Judge Archer’s message read. Archer, who last year discontinued officiating marriages at the courthouse when he cited moral objections to same sex marriages, never said specifically what he wanted to spend the money on, which is a legal requirement to the crime of soliciting for prostitution. The woman said when money was mentioned, she felt the banter had gone from funny to insulting. “We had been friends on Facebook for about seven months, but until earlier this month there was nothing like this,” the woman said. “I’m not innocent in this, I mean at first I figured he was just a lonely, nice man who wanted to talk. As the messages got suggestive, I couldn’t believe it, but I didn’t end it. I honestly thought it was funny in a weird way. But when he started talking about money, like I was a prostitute, that’s when it hit me.” In messages from Archer’s account, the judge’s personal cell phone number was sent to the woman and in some conversations he as asked her to call him at his office. Those requests came during business hours at the Tallapoosa County Probate Office. A picture of Archer, dressed in a T-shirt, is also included in one messenger exchange. A photo
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of a man nude below the waist was also sent to the woman from Archer’s cell phone number. The background in the picture closely resembles the bathroom tile in the Tallapoosa County Courthouse. In one exchange, Archer made repeated requests for a nude picture of the woman below the waist. After making several excuses and trying to stave off the request, the woman said she sent him a picture she found on the Internet of someone else. “I did send him a picture, but it wasn’t me,” the woman said. “I admit that I did talk to him and respond. I guess I could have just ended it and unfriended him, but he is an elected official – a judge. I couldn’t believe that he was doing this and wanted to just see how far he would go. I mean some of the stuff he was saying, I had to look it up. There were some pretty strange things he wanted.” The woman even asked Archer: “Is it illegal for someone who holds elected county office to ask for sexual favors in exchange for money and ask the person to call their private line while they are at work?” The return message from Archer read: “Not if you call their personal cell #.” Archer said he is sorry for the embarrassment his actions will cause others.
Dadeville council approves demo project manager By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Dadeville City Council is moving ahead with cleaning up the city with a grant by formally hiring Susan Monroe of Monroe and Associates. Monroe will be the administration manager and demolition construction manager for the project and was present at Tuesday’s council meeting to explain the process. “We will identify, and with your approval, move ahead,” Monroe said. “We do a title search and notify property owners that their property is being condemned.” Monroe also explained that the process should satisfy the courts should someone file a suit against the city. Council member Randy Foster was concerned that some of the property may contain asbestos and lead. “That is taken care of in the bid process for demolition,” Monroe said. “If it is found then the contractor must have it properly removed and disposed of.” Monroe went on to explain that when finished the properties would be safe. “The lot should be flat with nothing remaining,” Monroe said. “If there is a septic system, it should be filled in as well.” The council approved the rezoning of property on East South Street from commercial to residential. “The old Highway 280 corridor there was originally zoned commercial because it was thought that the hospital when it was being developed would attract other businesses there,” said Jerry McGukin
with the planning and zoning board. “Since 280 moved that development did not occur and we recommend the change to residential.” McGukin also asked the council to approve a temporary variance of property on Highway 49 North. “The property owner wants to be allowed to rent his property to those workers who will be coming in to work on the pipeline,” McGukin said. “He wants to be able to put travel trailers on the property. There are mobile homes already along that stretch.” The council approved the temporary variance for 364 days. The council learned that the cemetery supervisor had resigned to take a position in the sewer department. City Clerk Mike Gardner informed the council that the position had been posted and had three applicants so far. The council is waiting for grants to be approved for the county before proceeding with the Courthouse Square project. The council had no updates on the Department of Human Resources project as it is waiting on the State of Alabama to respond. The council had no updates on the Lafayette Street A-Trip paving project as it is still waiting on the railroad to respond. The council also: • approved minutes from the last meeting. • appointed Frank Forbus to the Gas board. • appointed Ralph Emerson to the Dadeville Public Library Board. • approved recreation center rentals. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Feb. 9 at 5 p.m.
Extension service is weigh in site for Scale Back Alabama the Nutrition Education Program to participate in Scale Back Alabama,” said Dr. Barbara Struempler, Extension state Obesity is a problem in leader for nutrition programs. Alabama. In fact, Alabama The SBA challenge is meant has the sixth highest rate of to not only encourage paradult obesity of any state in the ticipants to lose 10 pounds in nation. a 10-week period, but also to In its 10th year, Scale Back encourage adults to use the Alabama, a free statewide challenge as a launching point weight-loss competitive proto make lifestyle changes and gram, targets these adults. The become healthier in 2016 and for first SBA team weigh-in is Jan. a lifetime. 25-31, and the weigh-out is April The Tallapoosa County 11-17. Scale Back Alabama Extension office is serving as a 2016 ends April 29. weigh-in and weigh-out site. Sue “One of Alabama Extension’s Pemberton with the Nutrition planned programs is Health and Education Program will be availWellness Across the Lifespan, so able for any diet and health it is a perfect fit for Extension questions you may have. agents in Human Nutrition, Diet Since the first competition in and Health and nutrition educa2007, Alabamians participating tors in the Extension Food and in the program have lost 1.2 milNutrition Education Program and lion pounds. By SUE PEMBERTON NEP Agent Assistant
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To get started, teams must register at http://scalebackalabama.com/projedt/register/ before going for their first weigh-in Jan. 25-31. A participating team consists of two people. Each team member is encouraged to lose 10 pounds in a 10-week period. Teams who lose 10 pounds per member are entered into a statewide drawing for cash prizes. The first three teams drawn will receive $1,000 per team member, the second three will receive $500 per team member and the third three will receive $250 per team member. Forty individuals will also receive a prize of $100. Scale Back Alabama sponsors include Alabama Hospital Association, Alabama Department of Public Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.
“I have apologized to her and I am sorry for being lead into this embarrassing situation,” Archer said. “I’m sorry for the embarrassment this will bring on people who mean so much to me.” Archer said he first met the woman a few years ago when she was in his court over a situation involving her then husband. Archer said he did become friends with her over social media, but did not have any face-to-face contact with her, only electronic conversations. Archer was first elected on Nov. 6, 2012 to serve a six-year term. Archer previously served as a county commissioner in Shelby County. Archer said his mistake should serve as a lesson to everyone about social media. “Don’t just accept someone’s request to be your friend,” Archer said. “When conversing with someone, one needs to be careful in your wording that goes back and forth. Pictures sent are there forever. Again, this is something I will have to live with the rest of my life. “I should have known better, but I can’t take it back. All that I can do at this point is ask my wife of 47 years, my children, my church family, friends and the people of Tallapoosa County to forgive me. “I am sorry and I apologize.”
Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall.
Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.
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Zeigler seeks info on move of Lurleen Wallace portrait Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler released a statement last week that said he has not been able to get sufficient answers as to why the portrait of Alabama’s first female governor was moved from where it had been displayed in the state capitol rotunda. “Forty-nine years ago, Lurleen Wallace was inaugurated as Alabama’s only female governor,” Zeigler wrote in a released statement. “One year ago, the Bentley administration removed her portrait from the capitol rotunda where it was supposed to historically and legally remain. One of my regrets during my first year as state auditor is that they declined my two requests, and the requests by many citizens, to restore her portrait to its lawful place. “It will likely take a new governor in 2018 to right this wrong and stop this historical revision. Sadly, Gov. Lurleen Wallace’s 50th anniversary will pass next year with Bentley still as governor and the Lurleen portrait still banished from the rotunda.” In a statement attributed to Stephen McNair, director of historic sites for the Alabama Historical Commission, he said the move was to place portraits in a more chronological order, not to slight anyone. – Staff Reports
Long found guilty in 2014 Elmore County murder Elmore County District Attorney Randall Houston’s office has obtained a guilty verdict for Jadrian Long in the Oct. 2014 Elmore County murder of 25-year-old Denard Williams. “I’m very pleased with the fact that the guilty came back with a guilty verdict. I think my assistant DA’s did an outstanding job with a very difficult case,” said District Attorney Randall Houston. Long turned himself in after fatally shooting a Montgomery man several times in the chest Oct. 5, 2014. Williams died from the injuries at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery. In a 2014 interview, Millbrook Police Chief P.K. Johnson said the shooting was the result of an ongoing feud between the two men. – Staff Reports
Songwriters group forms in Eclectic Aubrey Hornsby is no stranger to the entertainment business. He spent many years in Nashville, which is the hub of the country music industry. Today, Hornsby hopes to bring a little bit of Nashville right here to Eclectic. Hornsby said he hopes the newly formed group will offer a creative outlet for women that will allow various perspectives to shine through. “I’d like it to be uplifting, but you have to tell the truth and not every bit of the truth is uplifting,” he said. “Sometimes you have to sing the blues.” Currently, the group hopes to meet on a regular basis at the Warehouse on Main Street in Eclectic. For more information contact Aubrey Hornsby at The Warehouse in Eclectic at 303-944-0700. – Carmen Rodgers
Wetumpka prepares for February’s Craterfest With one look at the City of Wetumpka, it would be hard to believe the city eventually sprung from one of the biggest natural disasters in state — a meteor strike more than 80 million years ago near the end of the Cretaceous period and the age of dinosaurs. Each year, the Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission and the City of Wetumpka sponsors crater events that offer a unique educational learning opportunity for those interested in planetary science. Events this year begin Feb. 25-27 and will offer lectures, tours, video and new exhibit. Lectures begin at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Van tours will load immediately following the lecture. Van tour space is limited and must be reserved by Feb. 19. Participants need to meet at the Wetumpka Administrative Center on Main Street, 15 minutes prior to their tour time. For more information and reservations, call Valencia at 334-567-5147 or e-mail vsmith@cityofwetumpka. com. – John Peeler +
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eed Medicare Part B? If you’re eligible, now is the time to sign up. The general enrollment period for Medicare Part B runs from January 1 through March 31. Before you make a decision about general enrollment, let us fill you in on some general information. Medicare is a medical insurance program for retired and disabled people. Some people are covered only by one type of Medicare; others opt to pay extra for more coverage. Understanding Medicare can save you money; here are the facts. There are four parts to Medicare: Parts A, B, C and D. Part A helps pay for inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and other services. Part B helps pay for doctors’ fees, outpatient hospital visits, and other medical services and supplies not covered by Part A. Part C allows you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organization. These plans, known as Medicare Advantage Plans, may help lower your costs of receiving medical services, or you may get extra benefits for an additional monthly fee. You must have both Parts A and B to
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enroll in Part C. And Part D is the Medicare Prescription Drug Program. Most people first become eligible for Medicare at age 65, and there is a monthly premium for Medicare Part B. In 2016, the standard premium is $121.80. Some high-income individuals pay more than the standard premium. Your Part B premium also can be higher if you do not enroll during your initial enrollment period, or when you first become eligible. There are exceptions to this rule. For example, you can delay your Medicare Part B enrollment without having to pay higher premiums if you are covered under a group health plan based on your own current employment or the current employment of any family member. If this situation applies to you, you can sign up for Medicare Part B without paying higher premiums: · Any month you are under a group health plan based on your
own current employment or the current employment of any family member; or · Within eight months after your employment or group health plan coverage ends, whichever comes first. If you are disabled and working (or you have coverage from a working family member), the same rules apply. Remember: Most people are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B when they become eligible. If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part B when you first become eligible to apply and you don’t fit into one of the above categories, you’ll have to wait until the general enrollment period, which is January 1 through March 31 of each year. At that time, you may have to pay a higher Medicare Part B premium. For more information about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website at www.medicare.gov. Or read our publication on Medicare at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10043. html. McKinney is a public affairs specialist with Alabama Social Security.
Tuggle reappointed to Housing Authority STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Board of Commissioners for the Alexander City Housing Authority met Tuesday for their annual meeting, at which time Mayor Charles Shaw reappointed State Rep. Mark M. Tuggle to a second five-year term as commissioner for the authority. Tuggle, one of five commissioners for the authority, initially began his voluntary service on the board of commissioners in July 2004 when he filled the remaining two-year term of a vacated position. His first full five-year appointment came in 2006. During his tenure on the board, Tuggle has held the offices of chairman and vice-chairman and currently serves as vice-chairman. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires commissioners to develop policies; review and monitor budgets; monitor
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Alexander CIty Mayor Charles Shaw shakes hands with Rep. Mark Tuggle after he was reappointed for a five-year term on the Alexander City Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
and establish controls for providing safe and sanitary housing to the residents; insuring the agency is acting legally and with integrity in its daily operations; prevent conflicts of interest as defined in the agency’s contract with
HUD, federal regulations, and state law; and hire the executive director who is responsible for the day-today management. The Alexander City Housing Authority, a nonprofit agency, manages 517
public housing units (477 in Alexander City and 40 in Goodwater) and 265 housing choice vouchers in our local community, assisting approximately 1500 people or about 10% of the area population.
Tuesday Study Club treated to club history By JERRI HALLMARK Tuesday Study Club
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, the Tuesday Study Club met at Willow Point for our Christmas Luncheon and our regular meeting. A delicious salad and dessert was served and everyone enjoyed the fellowship around the table. Our regular meeting began with Mrs. Marsha Bankston giving a short devotion as the blessing before lunch, After lunch Mrs. Blanche Warr presented a program on “The history of the Tuesday Study Club” which
began in 1915 – 100 years ago. The program subjects have ranged from music to politics, religion, philosophy, geography and history. Our main goal has been centered on civic improvement. Club members have planted trees, rolled bandages, supported Campfire and Girl Scouts. We have also sponsored concerts, art exhibits and founded our local library. It began as a collection of books overseen by volunteers, then became a room at City Hall with a salaried director. That small beginning developed into The Adelia Russell Library which
graces out town today. A business meeting followed the program. The roll was checked (24 of 25 members were present). The minutes of the November meeting and the treasurer’s report were approved. Mrs. Margaret Fuller thanked the Social Committee for the lunch arrangements and Mrs. Warr for her wonderful program about one hundred years of our club. The next meeting was set for Jan. 12, 2016 at the home of Mrs. Eleanor Childers. The meeting was adjourned.
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Michael Carter receives Dadeville Area Chamber’s Laeman Butcher Award elected new officers and board members. Carter was elected to another term as chamber presiA tearful Karen White awarded dent, a position he has held since the Laeman Butcher Citizen of the 2013. Year Award to Michael Carter at The chamber also awardthe Dadeville Area Chamber of ed business of the year to Commerce Annual Meeting and USAmeriBank Dadeville Branch Awards Banquet. and the Public Service Person “This is a little emotional for of the Year went to longtime me as this award bears my father’s Dadeville resident Mayor Joe name,” White said. “I have known Smith. Michael for almost 25 years. He Even after the program Carter has become a younger version of was still a little speechless as he my dad, Laeman Butcher. Like my exchanged handshakes and hugs dad, he cannot say no. He sees the with those in attendance. needs of our community and busi“I cannot think of another nesses. Five years ago, I drug him way to be honored that would in the civic community to become be greater than this,” Carter said a school board member. In 2013 afterwards. “I always thought a he became chamber president lot of Mr. Butcher and I am just and little did I know that he was thrilled.” going to do it four years. There is Carter said that Butcher cannot no other person I could be more be duplicated. honored to present this award that “The word follow is about the bears my father’s name.” only way to put it,” Carter said. “I White’s presentation made don’t think anyone can fill those Carter speechless. shoes. I would like to think that I “Karen, you got me,” Carter try to carry on in this community said at the podium. what he believed in.” At the program, the chamber By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department Jan. 27
• Jerled Wayne Peppers of Alexander City was arrested for burglary and possession of marijuana. • Domestic violence was reported on Carolyn Road. • Theft was reported on Fish Pond Road. • Breaking and entering was reported on Airport Boulevard.
Jan. 26
• Angela Faye Hawkins of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of theft and criminal trespass. • Kevin Michael Butts of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Carryl Edward Biffle of Birmingham was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Harassing communications was reported on County Road 40. • Breaking and entering was reported on South Road. • Breaking and entering was reported in the 2300 block of Smith Street. • Breaking and entering was reported. • Burglary was reported on South Road. • Burglary was reported on South Road. • Breaking and entering and theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on Highway 280.
Jan. 25
• Cameron Ashley Lee of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Ashley Michell Davis of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Anthony Renaldo Goggans of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Alyson Nicole Griffith of Jackson’s Gap was arrested for theft. • Cortney Nicole Abbott of Kellyton was arrested for theft. • Theft was reported on Airport Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Old Kellyton Road. • Theft was reported. • Theft was reported on Hillabee Street.
Jan. 24
• Jeffery Doil Hooks of Alexander City was arrested for shoplifting.
Jan. 23
• Deboray Paul Monroe of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.
• Elizabeth Adair Krause of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Theft was reported on Cherokee Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Dejarnette Road. • Theft was reported. • Criminal trespass was reported. • Theft was reported in Mill Square.
Jan. 22
• Samurel David Morris III of Phenix City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Sabin Lynn Given of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Burglary was reported on 15th Street West. • Burglary was reported in the 900 block of 15th Street West. • Domestic violence was reported on Washington Street.
Jan. 21
Theft and criminal trespass was reported on O Street. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of South Road. • Breaking and entering was reported on North Central Avenue. • Criminal trespass was reported. • Harassment was reported on Mason Street. • Criminal trespass and criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of Parts Avenue.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 27
• A resident of Rock Springs Road in Jackson’s Gap filed a report for lost property.
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Karen White, left, presents the Laeman Butcher Citizen of the Year Award to Michael Carter at Tuesday’s Dadeville Area Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner.
• A resident of Highway 63 North in Goodwater filed a report for a gun discharge. • Henry Kelly of Holmes Street in Goodwater was arrested on two grand jury indictments for violation of sex offender notification.
Jan. 26
• A resident on Ball Field Road filed a report for assault. • Troy Ray of Rock Springs Road in Jackson’s Gap was arrested for domestic violence simple assault. • A resident on Dudleyville Road filed a report for domestic violence harassment.
Jan. 25
• Stephan Thomas of C Street in Alexander City was arrested on a grand jury indictment for driving under the influence. • A resident on Highway 49 South in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence simple assault.
Jan. 24
• A resident of Jackson Road in Waverly filed a report for burglary of a residence. • Michael Farley of Adair Drive in Dadeville was arrested for two failure to appear child support warrants.
Jan. 23
• Elener Wykcoff of Andrew Jackson Road in Alexander City was arrested for grand jury indictment of property second. • Dorian Herron of Highway 22 West in Alexander City was arrested for grand jury indictment rape second, sodomy second and sex abuse. • Charles Mickens of Thomas Road in Alexander City was arrested for probation revocation and three failure to appear warrants.
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Benjamin Russell begins hitting with 2016 season on the horizon
AREA SCHEDULE Upcoming local high school basketball games: Saturday, Jan. 30 Dadeville at Benjamin Russell, 1 p.m. (Girls), 3 p.m. (Boys)
Monday, Feb. 1 Randolph County at Reeltown, 5 p.m. (Girls), TBA (Boys) Childersburg at Dadeville, 5:30 p.m. (Girls), 7 p.m. (Boys)
Tuesday, Feb. 2 Auburn at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m. (Girls), 7 p.m. (Boys) Randolph County at Horseshoe Bend, TBA (Girls), 7:30 p.m. (Boys) Holtville at Reeltown, 5 p.m. (Girls), TBA (Boys) Dadeville at Central-Clay County, 5 p.m. (Girls), 7 p.m. (Boys)
Wednesday, Feb. 3 Central-Coosa at Winterboro, 4:30 p.m. (Girls), TBA (Boys)
Friday, Feb. 5 LaFayette at Dadeville, 5:30 p.m. (Girls), 7 p.m. (Boys) Central-Coosa at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m. (Girls), 7 p.m. (Boys)
Monday, Feb. 8 Benjamin Russell at Central-Clay County, TBA (Girls), 7 p.m. (Boys) Lanett at Dadeville, 5:30 p.m. (Girls), 6:45 p.m. (Boys) Robert Hudson / The Outlook
Benjamin Russell’s Connor Brooks takes a swing during Friday afternoon’s practice at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. High school baseball teams were allowed to begin hitting earlier this week.
By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor
While baseball practices began earlier this month, teams were finally able to begin hitting on Monday. Benjamin Russell Coach Richy Brooks said the Wildcats hit the field on Monday, but have been battling weather all week. “We got outside Monday and we knew Tuesday was going to be iffy as well as Wednesday, and both of those days turned out to be that way, so we weren’t able to get out there,” Brooks said. “Thursday, we were able to get out there and get some work in and we should be able to this weekend. That’s just part of it. You don’t get every day.” With the start of this week, the focus has shifted more from throwing to hitting. Brooks said the Wildcats have been work-
ing to get their timing down in practices this week. “The times we did get out on the field we were able to do some hitting. We’re just trying to get in the swing and catch up and get our timing down,” Brooks said. “We’ve got to get as many reps as we can. The guys have been doing a good job, they’re working hard and that’s all I can ask them to do.” In the few days that the Wildcats were not able to get on the field, Brooks said they have utilized the batting cages to get the needed work in. “We’ve utilized the five (batting) cages at the sportplex significantly. We’ve got, I think, 28 guys working over there right now, and getting that number of people as many reps as they need is tough to do,” Brooks said. “But we’re making it work.
We’re doing the best to make it work, and it’s also invaluable to get out on the field and be able to do things in space instead of confined to a cage. But it is beneficial to have those cages when we can’t get out on the field.” Brooks said it is invaluable to get as many hitting reps as possible to develop good plate discipline and timing. “It’s imperative that you get in as much time as you can with it because hitting is such a timing thing. It’s a repetitive motion learning to swing,” Brooks said. “You have to learn to get into a rhythm and do things out of habit. So, we’re trying to create some good habits and hope that will help us. Hitting is tough enough as it is. I tell the kids all the time that’s why they pay guys millions of dollars to be successful 30 percent of the time. It’s a tough gig.”
Wildcats bully Stanhope Elmore on the mat Staff Report The Outlook
The Benjamin Russell Wildcats wrestling team cruised to victory in its second to last home match of the year on Thursday. The Wildcats defeated the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs 56-9 on Thursday at the Benjamin Russell High School Gymnasium. In the 132-pound match, Benjamin Russell’s Andrew Queen defeated Stanhope’s Tanner Sheffield by an 11-3 majority decision. At 145-pounds, Benjamin Russell’s Jytarious Harvey defeated Stanhope’s Dylan Flynn by an 8-4 decision, while Benjamin Russell’s Thomas Coley won the 160-pound match over Tobias Garrison by a 16-3 majority decision.
Stanhope’s Jeffery Pannell pinned Benjamin Russell’s Connor Burk in two minutes, 31 seconds in the 170-pound match, and in the 182-pound match Benjamin Russell’s Ryan Green pinned Stanhope’s Jaron Bush in three minutes, three seconds. At 195-pounds, Benjamin Russell’s Marquel Jackson pinned Stanhope’s William Nicholson in one minute, 38 seconds, and at 285 pounds, Benjamin Russell’s Daniel Bland defeated Stanhope’s Jacob Andrews by a 4-3 decision. Stanhope’s Ethan McCord won the 113-pound match by a 5-4 decision over Benjamin Russell’s Braxton Ray, and in the 126-pound match Benjamin Russell’s Michael Parker pinned Stanhope’s Mitchell McCord in one minute, 59 seconds.
Baseball, softball registration set to begin Feb. 4 The start of little league baseball and softball in Alexander City is getting closer. The Alexander City Baseball/ Softball Board will begin registration on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, at 5:30-8:30 p.m. and conclude Saturday, Feb. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at Radney Elementary School. There will also be a late registration on Monday, Feb. 8, from 5-8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower with a fee of $100. No newcomers will be allowed after late registration. Upon registration, girls must be ages 3-12 years old and boys must be 3-15 years old. Parents are asked to please bring their child to registration for uniform fitting and to bring their child’s birth certificate. This year’s registration fee will be $75 per child. This year parents will not be required to sell raffle tickets as they have been in previous years. Tryouts will be Saturday, Feb. 20. Opening Day for softball and baseball will be Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2. The Opening Day Ceremony will be April 2 at 8 a.m.
Dadeville Youth baseball registration begins Feb. 1
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Benjamin Russell’s Thomas Coley tries to pin Stanhope’s Tobias Garrison during matches on Thursday.
WEEKEND SPORTS ACTION IN ALEXANDER CITY
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Above left, CACC’s Nate Langley scoops up a ground ball during practice Thursday. Above right, Benjamin Russell’s Tae Johnson (12) and Myles Whetstone (23) box out Dadeville’s Qua Tucker during a game earlier this season. CACC will open the 2016 baseball season on Saturday at noon in a doubleheader against LaGrange College (Ga.) at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Rivals Benjamin Russell and Dadeville will square off on Saturday at the BRHS Gymnasium starting with the girls’ game at 1 p.m. followed by the boys’ game.
Registration for the 2016 Dadeville Dixie Youth Baseball, Softball and T-Ball seasons is right around the corner. Registration for the Dadeville Dixie Youth season will begin on Monday, Feb. 1 from 3-7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center in front of Dadeville Elementary School. Registration for baseball and softball for 7-12 year olds will require a fee of $60, while registration for T-Ball for ages 3-6 years old will require a fee of $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at the time of registration. Registration will continue Feb. 4 from 3-7 p.m., Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 8 from 3-7 p.m., Feb. 9 from 3-7 p.m., Feb. 11 from 3-7 p.m., and Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. All registrations will be at the Dadeville Recreation Center. No registrations will be accepted after Feb. 13 with no exceptions. For more information or questions about registration for the 2016 Dadeville Dixie Youth season, email DadevilleDDY@ gmai.com