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Momentous vote ahead on Russell project Mayor still expects passage on Monday as wavering councilmembers mull decisions By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor
In a decision that could shape economic development and public services for years to come, the Alexander City City Council will vote Monday night whether to spend $9 million for property that would result in
moving the seat of government out of downtown and near U.S. Highway 280. Supporters of the proposal, most notably Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors, view the move to the former Russell Sales Office and out of aging and scattered quarters in and around downtown as a major step in making the municipality’s utilities, police, fire
and public works more efficient while also establishing a crown jewel to attract new businesses along Highway 280. Critics contend the move would damage downtown merchants and is a financial folly the city cannot afford. On Dec. 17, the council split 3-3 on a proposal to immediately consider
the project, delaying a decision for three weeks. Another 3-3 vote Monday night would kill the proposal but two councilmembers who voted no said they are willing to vote in favor of the project. A 4-2 majority is needed to send the proposal to Nabors, who said he would See VOTE • Page 3
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A homeowner, right center, is carried to the back of an ambulance to be checked out after his A Street home, above, caught on fire Friday afternoon.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Firefighters with the Alexander City Fire Department made quick work of a fire on A Street Friday afternoon. Three trucks and an ambulance responded to a 911 call of a house fire at 3:15 p.m. Friday to find smoke coming from eaves and soffits of a home. Smoke had stopped billowing from the home by 3:40 p.m. as some firefighters started to gather on the lawn to
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take a break by drinking water. “It started in the kitchen,” Alexander City fire chief Reese McAlister said after coming from inside the home. “The house was pretty tight. It almost had itself out.” While no one was injured, the homeowner was checked by fire department medics. Jefferson Street was also closed for a short time as fire hoses crossed the road to get to a hydrant. Traffic was redirected through the parking lot of Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
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A trash program to help with illegal dumping is being halted just months after it started. “Build it and they will come,” City of Alexander City Public Works facility maintenance superintendent Kirk Mickaels said. “I thought it would work, but we have had to pull the plug on it because it was abused.” Mickaels said things came to a head after the holidays. “I came in Wednesday morning and it was just everywhere,” he said. “The dumpsters were overflowing. Trash was on the ground and leaning up against them.” Mickaels said public works and Advanced Disposal quietly placed five dumpsters on a lot behind the public works building three months ago. The dumpsters were being emptied twice a week. The dumpsters had signs listing who could use them and for what purpose. His idea was to help two city employees whose sole
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Single man takes practical approach to business of dating DEAR ABBY: I am writing you about dating in these modern times. Lately I have become perplexed at the vanity and immoral behavior now associated with the task of dating. I’m a single man living by myself with no responsibilities but my own. I am looking for someone who will fit into my lifestyle. Unfortunately, I have encountered some roadblocks that keep me single. First: I am not looking for a ready-made family. Second: I’m not in a position to analyze her last relationship, which left emotional baggage. Third: I am definitely not looking for someone who isn’t business- or life-orientated. What I want to find is someone who doesn’t have a long history of suitors or life issues that cause further relationship problems. How do I go about separating the disposables from the possibles? -- DATING IN
DEAR ABBY Advice 2019 DEAR DATING: I find it interesting that nowhere in your letter have you given the impression that you are capable of compromise. I don’t know where you are looking, but I suppose you could eliminate hundreds of candidates from your search simply by reading their resumes and swiping left. However, when you do that, you eliminate women who might make excellent life partners if given the chance. Successful mature relationships require flexibility and empathy, and you appear to not understand that. Please consider what I have said. You
will find what you are looking for by associating with like-minded individuals and telling them you are looking. Broadening your search in this way could yield surprising results. DEAR ABBY: My older brother died suddenly two years ago. He was only in his 30s. After his death I found out he had been homeless and living out of his car. I blame myself for not knowing and not being there when he needed someone. My siblings seem to have gotten over it, but even after my weekly therapy sessions I can’t seem to stop crying when I see his picture or hear his name. Is something wrong with me because I can’t seem to let go? It’s so bad that I can’t visit his grave because I get panic attacks on the way there. -STILL GRIEVING IN MONTANA DEAR STILL GRIEVING: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your older
brother. If you were unaware of his financial situation and that he was homeless, it was likely because he didn’t want you to know. So stop blaming yourself for it. I’m glad you are seeing a therapist regularly, because when a person has experienced a loss like yours and is grieving as you are, therapy can help to relieve the guilt and trauma survivors sometimes feel after the death of a loved one. However, because you have been in therapy for the length of time you have and are not making progress, it may be time to consider changing therapists. 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.
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department Jan. 3, 2019
• Domestic violence and interference with a domestic violence emergency call were reported on Montgomery Street. • Burglary and theft was reported on Highway 280. • Vicious dog and dogs unlawfully running at large were reported on Elkahatchee Road. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on N Street. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.
Jan. 2, 2019
• David Michael McCain, 39, of Daviston was arrested for failure to appear. • Theft was reported on K Street. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary and theft were reported in Alexander City. • Harassment and criminal trespass were reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on County Road. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Cornerstone Place.
Jan. 1, 2019
• Ronbrea Keyona Williams, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Zachary Lee McDonald, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and theft were reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Greenleaf Street.
Dec. 31, 2018
• Stephen Antonio Huntley, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and failure to appear. • Kendric Lashon Hollenquest, 38, of Rockford was arrested for theft. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence and bail jumping were reported
on Washington Street. • Domestic violence was reported at Bishop Hall. • Theft was reported on Bishop Street. • Theft was reported at Mill Square. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Beach Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported on 11th Avenue North.
Dec. 30, 2018
• Matthew Brian Lancaster, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Walter Rolston, 62, of Kellyton was arrested for harassing communications. • Crystal Shanell Huntley, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle and drug paraphernalia. • Teri Brewer, 26, of Dadeville was arrested for open container of alcohol in a vehicle. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft and criminal trespass were reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Cherokee Road. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported on Dadeville Road. • Open container of alcohol was reported on Joseph Street.
Dec. 29, 2018
• Latravius Terrell Kelley Jr., 19, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and carrying a pistol unlawfully. • Robert Kendall Jackson, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and carrying a pistol unlawfully. • Sharron Marie Crausbay, 60, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Marie Danielle Edgell, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Brandon Scott Pike, 23, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for public intoxication.
• Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Street. • Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card and unauthorized use of a vehicle were reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Hillabee Street. • Carrying a pistol unlawfully and possession of marijuana were reported on Highway 280. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported on 4th Place. • Public intoxication was reported on Elkahatchee Road.
Dec. 28, 2018
• Thomas Charles Thompson, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. • Antonio Dontae Young, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Robert Smith, 58, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Young Street. • Reckless endangerment Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Reckless endangerment and possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Theft of property was reported in Alexander City.
of property. • A resident of Hayes Mill Road in Camp Hill filed a report assault. • A resident of Highway 22 East in Daviston filed a report for allowing livestock to run at large.
Dec. 31, 2018
• Cheldon Deason of Buttston Road in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.
Dec. 30, 2018
• Cameron Foreman of Greenleaf Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession of a controlled substance and chemical endangerment to a minor.
Dec. 29, 2018
• A business on County Road 34 in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief second.
Dec. 28, 2018
• Rena McMurrey of Sunset Lane in Dadeville for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear contempt of court. • A resident of New Hope Circle in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Wood Duck Point in Jacksons Gap filed a report for criminal trespass third.
Dadeville Police Department Jan. 1, 2019
• An Alexander City man, age 20, was arrested for driving under the influence on Highway 280. • A Jacksons Gap man, age 61, was arrested for disorderly conduct on Mariarden Road.
Dec. 31, 2018
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 3, 2019
• A Dadeville man, age 47, was arrested for driving under the influence and resisting arrest on Royston Street. • A report was filed for burglary third and theft of property fourth that occurred on South Broadnax Street. • A report was filed for criminal trespass third that occurred on Lett Street. • A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument first that occurred in the Dadeville area.
Jan. 2, 2019
• A Dadeville woman, age 58, was arrested for driving under the influence on South Spring Street. • A Dadeville man, age 19, was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol on South Tallassee Street. • A report was filed for criminal mischief that occurred on Old Millers Ferry Road. • An Alexander City man, age 33, was arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving on South Tallassee Street.
• Johnathon Rowe of J Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear probation revocation. • Marcus Neely of Coosa County Road in Equality was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear probation revocation. • Fredrick Rowe of D Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. • A resident of Arrowhead Lane in Dadeville filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Greenleaf Way in Troy filed a report for theft of property.
Jan. 1, 2019
• A resident of New Hope Circle filed a report for theft
Dec. 30, 2018
Dec. 28, 2018
• A two vehicle motor vehicle collision occurred on West Columbus Street resulting in minor property damage. Emergency personnel transported one person. • A Jackson Gap man, age 22, was arrested for possession of marijuana second, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance on North Broadnax Street.
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Red Cross blood donation Monday at Lake Martin Innovation Center By THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Special to The Outlook
The American Red Cross, which typically runs low on blood this time of year, has scheduled a donation event Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Martin Innovation Center. The Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to ensure blood is available for medical treatments and emergencies. Blood and platelet donations often decline during the holidays when regular donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. Snowstorms and extreme weather conditions in parts of the U.S. last month
forced dozens of blood-drive cancelations and donation-center closures. As a result, thousands of blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected. The Red Cross must collect more than 2,500 platelet and 13,000 blood donations every day for patients at about 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Blood and platelets are needed for accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. To find a blood drive near you and to make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Appointments are encouraged but not required.
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The American Red Cross needs to replenish its blood supplies after the holidays and a blood drive is scheduled Monday at the Lake Martin Innovation Center.
Vote sign it with relish. “I feel pretty comfortable about it,” Nabors said this week. “I’ll be glad when it’s done. I’ll take 4-2.” Council president Tommy Spraggins also predicted a 4-2 vote in favor of the purchase. “My gut feeling is it will be a positive vote, that we’ll have a majority,” he said. Councilmembers Buffy Colvin, Scott Hardy and Bobby Tapley voted against immediate consideration of the proposal Dec. 17 and only Tapley said he remains adamantly opposed. Colvin voted no because she feels the city has not planned for what will happen to downtown once it vacates the courthouse/ police building and the current city hall and because she wants the city to give tenants living in duplex rental houses on the former Russell property time to find new homes. Hardy voted no because he said he wanted to gather more facts. Both said this week they have not made a final decision and Nabors said he would be happy to meet with both to allay any concerns they have. “I’m still trying to piece everything together in my mind,” Colvin said. “I haven’t made a definite decision. Most of the people I’ve talked to are against it. And you’d still have two buildings downtown I haven’t heard a plan for yet. I’m still praying about it.” Hardy said taking a tour of the former Russell Sales Office this week helped him gain an appreciation of what the city will get for its money. “I took a tour of the sales office and it is in a lot better shape than what I had expected,” Hardy said. “In fact, as far as working conditions, I think it’s in better shape the way it is than what we have right now. If there is a move, given the condition it’s in, I hope it won’t escalate the $9 million much more.” The city has proposed spending $2.55 million for 56 acres — including the sales office, the former Russell guest house, the four duplex homes and frontage for future businesses along Highway 280 — and an additional $6 million for renovations. Architects have estimated it would take 10 months to convert the sales office into a new city hall where all departments would be consolidated. Spraggins, who frequently visited the sales office during his 37 years with Russell, also toured the building this week and is pleased with its condition. “I went in not sure what I would see, thinking this building
continued from Page 1 has been empty a long time, but I came away feeling good about it,” Spraggins said. “It’s an excellent building. I knew it when it was in its heyday and I can envision it as I walked through where things would be. It makes you feel proud. It would be such an upgrade for them (city employees).” Hardy feels he has a better command of the proposed move’s facts now than in December. “I can’t say for certain yet how I’ll vote,” he said, “but I feel better personally about it. I am more comfortable making a decision now than I was three weeks ago. The biggest thing, and it’s something that’s been asked of me, is that it seemed this was something no thought went into. Since the previous council meeting, I’ve been able to get answers to some of the questions I had and questions presented to me from the community. (The proposal) seems now to be more structurally sound than it appeared a few weeks ago. “The planning for what is to come is being done properly. There are some things going on (related to downtown) that we can’t talk about right now. If the move is made, I feel comfortable with what is happening downtown.” Colvin said she
remains worried about the economic impact of moving city hall away from downtown eateries and shops. “You’d have 50 people (city employees) from the first shift leaving downtown,” Colvin said. Hardy said the city could have done a better job raising the community’s comfort level about the benefits of the move. “I don’t think the move itself is what people are opposed to, the negativity we are hearing,” Hardy said. “I think it’s the rollout itself. I think this could have been done differently as far as announcing it. But nothing was done to deceive anybody.” Nabors thinks the city was well-prepared in presenting its plans in two public meetings. “I thought we did a good job rolling it out but I’ll accept the criticism if it is due,” he said. “If people are saying it was a secret, it was the worst-kept secret in town.” Colvin said the tenants in the duplexes were surprised to hear of the city’s plan. “Nobody said anything to them about this,” she said. “They found out about it by reading The Outlook. I don’t think it was handled correctly. Nobody from the city called them and gave them any other options.”
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While Colvin is happy to hear Nabors and Spraggins say the city may be willing to give tenants nine months to find other places to live and relief with rent, she said moving the seven families remains problematic. “If they did three, six, seven, eight or nine months, they need to pitch it to the people who live there,” Colvin said. “I don’t know about the giving them a month or two off their rent while they’re out trying to find another place to live … I think the trouble is paying rent while finding someplace else to go. Coming up with another security deposit and the first month’s rent, that’s a lot.” She also questions Nabors’ contention tenants can’t stay in the duplexes because they would pose a security risk with secure police parking and prisoner transfers into the new building.
“They’re saying there’s a traffic safety issue but how is that?” Colvin asked. “The
police work in zones. And you could cut another street in there to make it work.”
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e should all try to be more like dogs. Most canines provide loyalty, comfort and unconditional love. We know of one who provides a lesson about how much power God can give any of His creatures to change a life. John Till, a 76-year-old retiree, discovered all of that in a little Jack Russell Terrier named Jordan. In a story which appeared in Friday’s Outlook, Till — who is from Montgomery and now lives in an assisted-living facility in Alexander City — recalled his state job as a microbiologist had kept him happy and occupied. But he retired from the job about eight years ago and, childless and divorced, realized he never had time to develop any hobbies. He fell into a deep depression and even had suicidal thoughts. “It was just depression from a change in my lifestyle, retirement,” Till said. “I wasn’t doing well in my retirement. I basically didn’t have anything to do.” About five years ago, Till’s niece, Tamara Martin, found Jordan in a cage at an animal shelter in Montgomery and decided her uncle should meet the little dog. “She took me there to look at him and I fell in love with him,” Till said. They have been inseparable ever since. “Everything is special because of him,” Till said of Jordan. “He is more or less my life. I love him more than anything. This fellow right here brought me out of it because when I saw him, I wanted him. I had something to look forward to every day. I had felt like I didn’t have anything to look forward to and when I got him, I look forward to having him every day, playing with him. And he was so smart, alive.” And so is Till, who owes it to all the love that can be found in a small package in an unexpected place. Jordan had been tossed aside, then was rescued, then became the rescuer. That’s a wonderful life, indeed.
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s a business owner in Alexander City for over 28 years, I am very concerned about the process that the city council and the mayor are using in their apparent rush to pursue the purchase and renovation of the Russell Sales Office, the removal of the police department and city hall from the downtown area and the abandonment of two key buildings in the core of downtown with no definitive plans for their replacement. It is possible that it is the best move forward for the city to buy the Russell Sales Office and renovate it to become a municipal complex. However, I think that steps that any prudent city government should pursue before such a major move is undertaken have not been taken. The city council commented at the last meeting about the lack of attendance at the two hearings about the proposal. The meetings were first announced on Nov. 28, 2018, for hearings to be held just six days later and both hearings were held the same day. What government entity pursues a major move that could have a huge impact on the citizens with two hearings held the same day with only six days’ notice? In my opinion, the hearings should have been announced at least 30 days in advance and not held on the same day, giving citizens an opportunity to learn of the hearings, schedule it on their calendar and attend. The optics of giving the citizens just six days’ notice give the appearance of trying to railroad this proposal through before opposition to it could build. I have the following questions, among others, some of which I have submitted in a series of public information requests to the city: 1. Was there a study of the economic impact of moving the city hall and police department out of downtown? If not, why not? Wouldn’t that be the prudent thing to do? 2. Why wasn’t a copy of the presentation made
SUSAN MOORE Guest Columnist available for public viewing at the city hall? 3. Where is the substantiation for the $9.5 million number cited for a new police department? By all accounts, a brandnew, state-of-the-art police department could be built for $2.5 to $3 million. Without the substantiation, it would appear that the city council and the mayor are not being forthright to the public. 4. Why didn’t the city spend the money necessary to maintain the courthouse and city hall buildings? Why should I as a citizen feel comfortable that the city going forward is going to spend the money necessary to maintain a building that has huge operating costs, due to aspects like the atrium and running waterfall? 5. Was a study done that systematically studied other various options, for example: a. Renovating the courthouse building as a city hall, tearing down the current city hall and building a new police department on its site and providing additional parking for downtown? b. Buying the old Russell ISD building for either a city hall or public works building? c. Buying the empty Wells Fargo building downtown and converting it to either a city hall or police department? If all of these options were explored and rejected for valid reasons, where is the documentation for that? 6. The Russell Sales Office is reportedly infested with mold and mildew; reports are that floors and ceilings are going to have be ripped up, walls torn out, bathrooms redone to be handicapped accessible, etc. Why, if what the mayor said at the hearing was understood correctly, would the city just be assuming a 10-percent cost overrun? What would happen if the cost overruns amount to 25 to 30 percent? Where does
that money come from? 7. What is the proposed operating budget for the renovated municipal complex building? Reports are that when owned by Russell/ Fruit of the Loom, the annual operating budget exceeded $700,000. What happens if the operating costs exceed what the city has estimated? 8. Why is the city taking on this project and this expense when it doesn’t have audited financials for the past two years? Wouldn’t it be prudent to get the financial house in order before taking on such a huge capital outlay? 9. Was a study done of what would be the best use for the city’s economic health of the abandoned courthouse and city hall buildings or the spaces (if they are demolished)? If a study wasn’t done, why not? Wouldn’t that be the prudent thing to do? 10. Rumors are circulating that a non-profit is interested in turning the city hall building into an arts and entertainment complex. If it would cost $2 million to renovate the city hall building up to code as cited, then it would certainly cost more than $2 million to renovate and convert it to a theater and entertainment space. What non-profit organization in Alexander City exists could raise the necessary funds to renovate the space and operate it on an ongoing basis? If there is such an organization and there is such a plan, why not present it to the public? As I said above, I am disturbed at the process with which this is being pursued. It doesn’t seem to be prudent or accountable to the citizenry of Alexander City. I implore the city council to get answers to all of the above questions, which will require more study than appears to have been done before embarking on such a project. Not only does the current process not appear prudent, it appears reckless. Susan Moore has a law degree from Tulane, owns a business in downtown Alexander City and is currently the president of Moore Wealth Management Inc.
Why bulldoze a source of income? Regarding the purchase of the Russell Sales Office to replace our current city hall and police station, I have a few comments and questions. If the sales office is purchased, will the building be maintained or will we be searching for another complex in 20 years? Apparently, the current buildings were not cleaned or maintained properly. The outside of city hall needs to be pressured washed now. As with
our homes, maintenance is an almost daily occurrence. The sales office complex will be out of the way for a lot of residents. Many walk downtown now to pay their bills. This will create a hardship for them. Secondly, why are the rental condos scheduled for demolishing? They generate an income of $5,200 monthly and $62,400 yearly. If the city does not want to manage them, let a property manager take charge of the units. That income does not need to be bulldozed. Finally, our streets are in terrible condition. I would think
someone touring our town would be more impressed by good streets and sidewalks than by an extravagant municipal complex. If we want to spend money, spend it on needed repairs around Alexander City. I applaud Scott Hardy, Buffy Colvin and Bobby Tapley for voting against the first proposal and hope the council does not rush to push this project through until all questions and concerns are addressed. Willa Alford Alexander City
Sign personal guarantee for renovations Dear Editor, Happy New Year! I guess it is time to see what our city will do concerning the purchase of the former Russell Sales Office. Personally, I do not think this to be a good move. I have not been convinced with the information provided this is a good move. The only way I could back such a proposal would be if the reported cost of $6.5 million to remodel the building were capped at $6.5 million. That will never happen because there has never been a remodel of an old building come in on time and on budget.
So here is what I say to the mayor and city councilmembers in favor of this proposal: If you think this is the best option for the city and are 100 percent behind this, then sign a personal guaranty for any expense over the $6.5 million and I am all for it. If you are not willing to sign a personal guarantee, then maybe you need to re-evaluate your commitment to the city. The meeting I attended where this proposal was pitched insisted this would be a great investment for the city. My understanding of economics is when you make an investment, you expect a return. My opinion is this proj-
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Monday, Jan. 21
GRIEF SHARE: Grief Share sessions will begin Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church. Sessions will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The seminar is sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church.
MLK PARADE and PROGRAM: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21. It will start and finish at Stephens Elementary School. The program will follow at 11 a.m. in the Stephens Elementary School Gym.
Saturday, Jan. 12
DADEVILLE CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held at White Acres Farm at 641 Ross Rd. in Camp Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner will be served, and a cash bar will be provided. There will be award presentations, the installation of 2019’s officers and business displays. Winners of the best display will be awarded a one-year membership to the chamber. Tickets are $50 each. For more information, call 256825-4019 or email chamber@ dadeville.com.
TEEN SUMMIT: The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be holding its second annual Teen Leadership Challenge Summit Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center in Alexander City. Guest speakers for the event include local high school science teacher Courtney Davis and former Miss America Mallory Hagan. The event will also include a college fair and an essay contest with a $500 scholarship prize. Essays must be submitted by Jan. 8, 2019. ACT II AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for a February production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” at 10 a.m. at the ACT II Fine Arts Center, 216 Tallapoosa St. Roles for one male and one female. Adults only. No memorization. Performances will be held Feb. 14-17.
Sunday, Jan. 13
ACT II AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for a February production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” at 2 p.m. at the ACT II Fine Arts Center, 216 Tallapoosa St. Roles for one male and one female. Adults only. No memorization. Performances will be held Feb. 14-17.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
EDUCATION RETIREE MEETING: The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Education Retirees Association (TCERA) is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Alexander City Board of Education. The program is “What’s new in special education” with special guest Jill Jackson, AERA Executive Director.
Thursday, Jan. 17
SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.
Saturday, Jan. 19
PRAYER BREAKFAST: There is a Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Stephens Elementary School Gym. Tickets are $10.
Sunday, Jan. 20
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the
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Thursday, Feb. 7
STEAK DINNER: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual steak dinner and auction Thursday, Feb. 7 at The Mill Two Eighty. Tickets are $40 and Ocie & Belle’s will have a cash bar. There will also be a live and silent auction.
Saturday, Feb. 16
COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning Feb. 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.
Thursday, Feb. 21
SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.
Saturday, March 16
COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning March 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.
Thursday, March 21
SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.
Saturday, April 19
COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning April 19. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.
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FERST READERS: The Dadeville Public Library hosts the Ferst Readers program every Thursday at 1 p.m. Children up to the age of five who live in Tallapoosa County are eligible for free books. FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church on Green Street. It is a free dinner. OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus Street. Come and paint your own project or join in special Christmas projects. Eliminate stress, laugh, share a love of painting. Call Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506. ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256-329-0507. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org. GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting Jan. 9 and will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church. FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.
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Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442 Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972 Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685 Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
Dadeville, 256-234-7541 Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston
306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748 New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd. New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390 New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882 Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989 Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873 Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171 Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
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Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327
River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971
Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327
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Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339
Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263
First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville
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Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
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New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site
Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community
Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337
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New Hope Baptist 1133 New Hope Church Rd. 256-329-5218
Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
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
New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg
New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726
Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434
Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634
Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd.,
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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
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191
PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081
HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City 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
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564 Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631 CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494 Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573
FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708
The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646
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POSITION OPENING CITY OF LAFAYETTE, ALABAMA BUSINESS LICENSE CLERK The City of LaFayette, Alabama has an opening for a Business License Clerk This part-time position (approximately fifteen to twenty hours per week) is under the supervision of the City Clerk and works closely in conjunction with the Code Enforcement Division. The person selected will be responsible for issuing licenses to businesses and professionals, locating new businesses and informing owners of license requirements, processing renewals, and coordinating with the LaFayette Code Enforcement Division regarding non-compliant businesses. Rate of pay will be based on experience. Any interested applicants should send a resume to: City of LaFayette Attn: City Clerk, City of LaFayette P.O. Box 87 LaFayette, AL 36862 Additionally, any interested applicants can bring their application to City Hall, Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8:00a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:00p.m 50 Alabama Avenue West LaFayette, AL 36862 The person selected will need to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check, and shall have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Any questions should be directed to: City Clerk Louis T. Davidson, at 334-864-7181 This position is open until filled. The City of LaFayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Dumpsters job is to pick up trash along city streets, some 350 miles, according to Mickaels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was working great to start with,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were covering more ground and we were not seeing as much trash on the street, but then the abuse started. People started overfilling the dumpsters and bringing stuff that is not accepted. More trash was coming in than we could have expected.â&#x20AC;? Environmental services superintendent Marty Kendrick and Mickaels said they were also seeing things beyond trash, such as debris from construction projects, electronics and
continued from Page 1 furniture. Many of those things can be disposed of at the city landfill. Mickaels said the issue of overfilling the dumpsters was creating problems for other city programs as they were having to bring the brush truck off its scheduled route to clean up around the dumpsters to allow Advanced Disposal to empty the dumpsters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would clean up around it the afternoon before,â&#x20AC;? Mickaels said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would have to clean up again in the morning because people had dumped around the base of them again overnight. We were training people to use
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2010 Ford F-150XL 4.6 Extended cab, red,144k Sirus radio, stepside, new tires & brakes, tow hitch, bedliner, tool boxes, power lock&windows, key-less entry $10,500 256-794-4270 Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Tallapoosa and Elmore County Classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.
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heavy equipment like back hoes and loaders to take care of it.â&#x20AC;? Mickaels said trash recyclers were even going through the dumpsters to find things of value and leaving trash outside the dumpsters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let no good deed go unpunished,â&#x20AC;? Mickaels
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our two employees who pick up trash even come in on the Third Saturdays,â&#x20AC;? Mickaels said. Mickaels and Kendrick still want to help with the trash problem despite stopping the dumpsters at public works. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working on
quipped. To help with illegal dumping, the Tallapoosa County Commission has been supporting quarterly throwaway days by providing dumpsters at locations across the county. Alexander City has tried to help, too, through the Third Saturday Cleanups.
an alterative,â&#x20AC;? Kendrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is likely several months down the road.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to keep the discussion alive,â&#x20AC;? Mickaels said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The problem doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away. The city has a terrible trash problem and we are trying to help. Our hearts are in the right place.â&#x20AC;?
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Guest house would be used for economic development By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor
The former Russell Guest House will be used to boost the chances of convincing economic developers to bring their businesses to Alexander City if the city council approves the purchase of the former Russell Sales Office and surrounding property Monday. Alexander City Community Development Coordinator Al Jones said the city is offering $2.55 million to owners Gary Nelson and Eddy Penton for the 85,000-square foot sales office (which would be converted into a city hall consolidating all departments), 56 acres of property, four rental homes and the 5,000-square foot guest house. The guest house was used by Russell Corp. as a tool to earn business by lodging and entertaining clients there. The city would use it in much the same way during visits by business owners and investors, Jones said. The guest house could also be used to house officials visiting Alex City for sporting events and if police need a place to stay during disasters. Jones said Tallapoosa County’s most recent appraisal of the eightbedroom guest house was $396,480. The entire property most recently appraised for $5,624,320, according to Jones. The two-story guest house, which is fully furnished, has six bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs, each with its own private bathroom, a kitchen, a great room with a fireplace and laundry facilities. It was built at the same time the Russell Sales Office was constructed in the early and mid 1980s. The property is zoned industrial but a public hearing is scheduled Jan. 22 to consider rezoning it for business use. The property was not in the city limits when Russell Corp. owned it but it has subsequently been annexed, Jones said.
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Pictured above are the Russell Guest House exterior, top, the porch, middle, an upstairs bedroom, above left, and the great room and fireplace, above right.
DIRECTORY FOR THE POTENTIAL CITY HALL According to Alexander City municipal officials, this is where the various departments and services will be located if the former Russell Sales Office is purchased, renovated and converted into a new city hall:
FIRST FLOOR
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Pictured above is what would be the lobby and greeting area if the former Russell Sales Office is turned into an all-inclusive city complex.
• Lobby and greeting area • Atrium • Purchasing • Building official • Code enforcement office • Fire chief and related admin-
istration • Emergency operations center • IT (internet technology) • Dispatch for all operations • Council chambers • Office for councilmembers • Police workout room
SECOND FLOOR
• Mayor’s office • Community development coordinator • City clerk • Finance and accounting • Human resources • Revenue manager
• Revenue officer • Customer service for utilities (bill paying) • Police chief, deputy chief and related administration
THIRD FLOOR
• Public works • Meter readers • Room for expansion
POLICE
• Would occupy all three floors in secured areas around an existing elevator shaft
LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 414-3180 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com
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MIDTERM EVALUATIONS
Editor’s Note: Although it seems like the high school basketball season started just yesterday, we’ve actually already reached the midpoint of the season. It’s difficult to believe, but area play for those who haven’t begun already is just around the corner, and area tournaments are under a month away. That means it’s time to break down and grade how teams around the area are doing thus far.
Despite big losses, BRHS still top girls team in area By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Benjamin Russell: A
For those looking at scores only, it may seem like Benjamin Russell’s girls basketball team has taken a nose dive. But try to take those last two scores at face value. The Wildcats were defeated 64-29 by Sidney Lanier and 66-47 by Auburn, neither of which are a score to hang their hats on by any means. A few factors went into those losses, but mostly important, those losses came after an injury to starting point guard and stud defender Aaliyah Thomas, who not only is a key contributor on the court but is also a big-time leader off it. Although there has not been an update on Thomas’ injury, BRHS coach Latreisha Moon said she hoped Thomas would be cleared to play by next week. Prior to those two losses and a 62-50 defeat of Calera in the Chick-fil-A Tournament, Benjamin Russell was playing unmatched defense. In seven games leading up to the holiday tournament, the Wildcats were allowing just 18.7 points per game against. They held five of those seven teams to 20 points or fewer.
Horseshoe Bend: A-
Just like the Generals’ boys team, the girls squad hasn’t taken the court since Dec. 17 and when it did head back to the gym Friday night, it was coming off a 54-38 loss at the hands of Alabama Christian Academy. That being said, Horseshoe Bend was on a seven-game winning streak prior to that loss and was looking to work its way into the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s top 10 for Class 2A. One of the best things going for the Generals is sheer chemistry. They did not graduate any from last year’s squad, and they’re getting contributions from all over the court. Sitting in good position in Class 2A Area 9, the Generals already have a pair of wins over Woodland. They’ve still got Ranburne and LaFayette on the area schedule, and while the Bulldogs should pose problems, there’s no reason they shouldn’t easily scoot past Ranburne.
Reeltown: B+
It looked like it might be an extremely long season for Reeltown, which started the season with four straight losses. But three of those four defeats were by 10 points or fewer, and following the four losses, the Rebels have turned things around. They have won five in a row, including a pair of dominating victories over Class 2A Area 8 opponents Central Coosa and Fayetteville. They also will return to the court having defended their home turf by winning the Reeltown Holiday Tournament just prior to Christmas. Reeltown has a pair of strong scorers, as Taniya Haynes is averaging 13.6 points per game and Mikiya Jones follows closely with 9.3 ppg. Despite being just a freshman, Makayla Jones has also given a huge spark to the Rebels on the boards; she’s averaging
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Dadeville’s PJ Eason, right, has led the Tigers to a strong start so far this season. Central Coosa also had a fine first half to the season. File / The Outlook
The Wildcats are having an overall A season, despite some losses.
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Dadeville: C
A rollercoaster is the best way to describe Dadeville’s girls basketball so far this season. At times, the Tigers look extremely strong and well put together, and other times, their youth and inexperience show through. “I feel like the kids know what they need to do,” Dadeville coach Pam Holloway said after a particularly bad loss to Benjamin Russell. “As a coach, I’m going to continue to push what we need to be working on. I’m not giving up on them, but the ball is kind of in their court. “They can tell me exactly what they need to do and what they’re not doing as a team, but they’re going to have to come together and do that. I strongly believe they can, but they’re going to have to buy into that.” The good news for the Tigers is they play in a relatively weak Class 3A Area 7 and already have a pair of area wins, including a 43-30 defeat of B.B. Comer and a 42-37 win against Beulah.
Central Coosa: C-
With an extreme amount of youth, Central Coosa is actually off to a better start than expected despite being just 2-7 on the season. The Cougars knew they were going to lose the likes of top scorer Ryesha Whetstone due to graduation, but what was unexpected for Coosa was the loss of Eunique McKinney, who transferred to Childersburg. The pair contributed more than half the offense last year. Luckily, Aliona McKenzie has stepped up her scoring, and the Cougars are focused on getting forward Shae Suttles as many touches as possible, but the supporting cast is full of underclassmen. Coosa coach Syreeta McKinney said after a loss to Benjamin Russell the Cougars would be using a long holiday break to get in the gym, refocus their efforts and have a stronger second half. Like Dadeville, the Cougars don’t play in the best area, so they’ll still have a chance to come on strong at the end and make a push for the postseason.
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Horseshoe Bend’s Caly Carlisle, left, and Reeltown’s Makayla Langston compete for a rebound in a game earlier this season. The Generals scored an A- while the Rebels got a B+.
Central Coosa, Dadeville pace area boys teams in opening half By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Although it seems like the high school basketball season started just yesterday, we’ve actually already reached the midpoint of the season. It’s difficult to believe, but area play for those who haven’t begun already is just around the corner, and area tournaments are under a month away. That means it’s time to break down and grade how teams around the area are doing thus far.
Central Coosa: A
With their sights set on a state championship, the Cougars have gotten off to a great start. Central Coosa reeled off six straight victories to start the season before finally falling at the hands of undefeated LaFayette, which has won 14 straight. The Cougars lost to the Bulldogs only 61-57. Coosa’s only other loss was to Carver Montgomery in the recent Dwight Madison Roundball Classic. The Cougars were defeated, 68-52, but Carver is a high-powered Class 6A team and was ranked No. 1 in the class in the last Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. What puts Coosa’s grade so high to start the season isn’t just its record, though, but its style of play. With an entire starting lineup returning, the Cougars are gelling together extremely well and have gotten out of some sticky situations — a comeback victory over Talladega and a double-overtime edge of rival Benjamin Russell included. Moreover, Coosa has done it all without Noel Jones for most of the season; Jones was the Cougars’ leading scorer last season and has been out for several weeks with an injury. Senior guards Jovon Richardson and Omar Gaddis have taken on much of the offensive load and are both averaging more than 10 points per game.
Dadeville: A-
The Tigers are another team that returned a lot from last year’s squad, and they had a bad taste in their mouth after last year’s upset at the hands of Tallassee in their area tournament. But Dadeville has been extremely strong so far to start the season. After going 1-2 to begin, the Tigers posted six wins in a row. Although their 3-3 record in the last six games doesn’t look great, they’ve had losses to Class 6A foes Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Helena and 5A Marbury, which was a defeat in overtime. One of the Tigers’ biggest strengths so far has been their rebounding, as both PJ Eason and Jamauri Chislom have been forces on the board, and even the Tiger guards have picked many off the glass. Dadeville is also getting scoring from a myriad of sources. Eason is the leading scorer, but Jay Patrick has come alive so far this season, especially from beyond the 3-point arc. Dadeville has already faced area opponents B.B Comer and Beulah, beating both by at least 19 points.
Horseshoe Bend: B-
Not having taken the court since Dec. 17, it’s hard to judge how the Generals will return after a lengthy break. They could miss
a beat or they could use that practice time to their advantage. Through the first half of the season, Horseshoe Bend has been up and down, posting a 5-5 record so far. Like Dadeville, the Generals are spreading out the offensive wealth fairly well, and after the graduation of Nalijah Heard, who averaged nearly 30 points per game last year, that’s exactly what HBS coach Chad Kison was looking for this season. In addition, Horseshoe Bend is starting to gel well as was on display in its big win over rival Reeltown prior to the holiday break. “I thought we passed the ball well,” Kison said after the game. “Not one guy had to go to the rim and take a tough shot. We actually moved the ball, looked for open looks and actually got some pretty good looks too.”
Benjamin Russell: C+
Although it’s not translating to victories on the court, Benjamin Russell’s boys basketball team is clearly getting better. Several issues have plagued the Wildcats so far this season, mostly involving turnovers and a lack of rebounding. They’ve also done quite a bit of playing with the rotation. Whether that be because of disciplinary issues or an attempt to find the right combination, Benjamin Russell hasn’t found the same chemistry some of the other teams in the area have. But the Wildcats are slowly but surely starting to get some of those on-the-court issues under control; they did a phenomenal job against both Marbury and Dadeville during the BRHS Slam Fest. And although they seemed to take a step back in the final game against Prattville, they must have done something right to fall to Class 7A foe Auburn by just four points Wednesday night. One thing BRHS has going for it is a strong duo in Za Stowes and Qua Howell, who seem to feed off each other and bring out the best in the other.
Reeltown: D+
The one-win Rebels’ grade should actually probably be a bit lower than this, but they have plenty of good reasons they’re still trying to find their stride. Reeltown came off an extremely successful football season that could’ve been even better if not for two key injuries — two injuries that have manifested themselves in a harmful way. Defending Outlook Boys Basketball Player of the Year Eric Shaw suffered a knee injury during football that’ll cause him to miss the entire season. Shaw averaged a double-double last year with 20.9 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. In addition to Shaw’s injury, Tre Tre Hughley, Reeltown’s point guard last year, hurt his knee during football season and the Rebels will lucky to get him back by February, and Lio Lewis, who provided a spark off the bench and a leadership quality in the locker room, will also miss the season due to a football injury. The Rebels are getting strong performances from Trey O’Neal and Keke Hughley, but it hasn’t been enough to produce more than one victory so far.