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Central Boulevard to be closed Monday Roadwork to begin soon in Russell complex By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
A portion of Central Boulevard will be closed Monday as work begins to repave the road. “It will be closed Monday morning,” Gary Ingram Grading and Paving’s Jeff Harte said. “We will be working on it for several weeks.” The project is a continuation of a project that started at Highway 280 about four years ago and work will be similar in
Work will start Monday on paving Central Boulevard from Joseph Street to Russell Road.
scope this time around. “After the road improvements, it is going to look like a newly developed road,” Harte said. “It is a state-designed set of road improvements.” Like last time on Central Boulevard, the funding is the same. “It is coming from Industrial Access Road Funds,” Alexander City Development Director Al Jones said. “It is managed by the Alabama Department of Transportation.” See ROADWORK • Page 2
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A LITTLE HISTORY Alex City still keeping downtown alive and River Bridge still serving area 50 years later
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s time goes on, names and faces change and things come and go, but many things are still topics of discussion today as they were 50 years ago this month. In July 1968, downtown business owners were concerned about their lack of sales and had formed the Downtown Action Committee (DAC) to come up with solutions. “Downtown Alexander City is not doing as much volume per square foot as it should,” DAC President Doug Lee said at a meeting in 1968. “If we don’t do something soon, there will be no businesses in downtown Alexander City.” The issues half a century ago were not much different than today. Merchants and customers complained about traffic flow and parking. Over the ensuing five decades, businesses have come and gone from downtown. City leaders and business owners have tried things and have created programs to try See HISTORY • Page 3 Cliff Williams / The Outlook
Downtown merchants have been discussing ideas of how to bring more customers to town for decades, as shown above in a July 1968 edition of The Alexander City Outlook.
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Jones reiterates serious issues from potential tariffs By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump announced a series of new tariffs to be levied against motor vehicles and automobile parts being imported into Jones the United States, as well as newsprint paper produced in Canada and See TARIFFS • Page 3
River Bank & Trust to set pace for United Way campaign By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Lake Martin Area United Way will be kicking off its 2019 Lake Martin Lifesavers fundraising campaign at the end of August. Every year a pacesetter is chosen to lead the way encouraging others to give as well. This year River Bank & Trust has been selected.
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“We are happy to be the pacesetter this year,” River Bank’s Randy Dawkins said. “The list of previous pacesetters is impressive with Russell Medical and SL Alabama to name a few.” Dawkins explained they had to think a little outside of the box to set the tone for the campaign. “We are a small business compared to other See CAMPAIGN • Page 11
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where the last project left off at Joseph Street and continue to where Central Boulevard intersects Russell Road. Some may question why not finish it all the way to Lee Street? “The state wants industry on that side before they will fund it,” Jones said. Central Boulevard is a popular shortcut for many through the Russell complex. And the road is crucial to industries and businesses currently located there, but no business operations will be interrupted. “No business or industry will inaccessible,” Harte said. “People will have to zag instead of zig.”
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Obituaries Mr. Bruce Carleton 1930 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. Bruce Carleton, 87, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 23, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mr. Carleton passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama. He was born on November 15, 1930 in Dadeville, Alabama to
Vernon Carleton and Clyde McLain Carleton. Mr. Carleton retired after 26 years of service in the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant. He served throughout the world with the majority of his service overseas. Upon his retirement from the Air Force, he served as Clerk of Court for the Tallapoosa County Commissioners Office. He and his wife Tina raised five children on Lake Martin; all graduated from Auburn University. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Phillpott (Doug) of Greenville, SC; son, Rodney Carleton (Mahona) of Huntsville; daughter, Teresa Carleton of West Chester, OH; daughter, Tara Wichers (Tom) of Navarre,
FL; and daughter, Robin Henry (Mark) of Villa Rica, GA; grandchildren, Savanna Carleton, Nina Henry, and Ryan Henry; and brother-in-law, Sam Reeder of Dadeville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Ayon Carleton; parents; sisters, Louise Weldon, Margaret Beaird, Edith Godwin, Winnie Clanton, Virginia Husted, and Joan Reeder; and brothers, Henry Carleton and Stanley Carleton. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department July 19
• Terry Devon Kelly, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for harrassment. • Lakesha Denise Mitchell, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Breanna Nicole Glenn, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Amontre’l Javariez Todd, 20, of Camp Hill was arrested for menacing and possession of a pistol by a violent felon. • Harassment was reported on J Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on South Road. • Harassment was reported on Poplar Road. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Pamela Manor. • Menacing was reported in Alexander City.
July 18
• Travis Leon Taylor, 37, of Tallahassee, Florida was arrested for possession of a forged instrument. • Criminal trespass and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Theft and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported on Coley Creek Road. • Harassment was reported on Hall Street.
July 17
• Keisha Renee Murphy, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. • Daniel Ryan Kelly, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jarrod Zane Patterson, 44, of Hoover was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Richardson Felonte Davis, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Christopher Carlton Strawbridge, 37, of Goodwater was arrested for
distribution of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a forged instrument. • Alysha Kelli Royer, 28, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on South Franklin Street. • Violation of a domestic violence protection order was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported on C Place. • Distribution of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance was reported on Young Street. • Interference with a domestic violence emergency call and domestic violence was reported on South Road.
July 16
• R.M. Crayton, 66, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property. • Ramiro Ibarra, 37, of Dadeville was arrested for unauthorized use of motor vehicle, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and appears in public under the influence. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported on Poplar Road. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. • Theft of property was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Dadeville Road.
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• Justin Burns of Oak Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft of property first degree.
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• William Lester of Bibb Avenue in Auburn was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear operating a boat without proper light and bail jumping second degree. • A resident of Point Cloxson Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft.
July 18
• A resident of Germany’s Ferry Road was filed a report for criminal mischief. • Frankie Craven of Germany’s Ferry Road was arrested on an outstanding warrant for criminal mischief. • Joshua Mitchell of County Road 79 in Roanoke was arrested on two outstanding warrants for probation revocation. • Ruthie Missildine of Barrett Road in Alexander City was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear theft of property third and possession/ selling precursor chemical. • Daniel Kelly of Worthy Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear distribution of a controlled substance.
July 17
• A resident of Goodwater Road in Alexander City filed a report for criminal mischief. • Alysha Royer of Main Street in Jacksons Gap was arrested on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance. • Randall Johnson of Veterans Parkway in Opelika was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear possession/receiving controlled substance, possession of marijuana second and drug paraphernalia.
July 16
• Joseph Mizzell of South Dogwood Drive in Alexander City was arrested on a failure to appear warrant child support. • A resident of Herren Camp Road in Dadeville filed a report in reference to theft. • Degretio Sandlin of East Street in Alexander City was arrested on two failure to appear warrants for marijuana first and possession of drug paraphernalia.
July 15
• Andrew Caldwell of Fulton Street in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear speed.
Dadeville Police Department July 17
• A report was filed for Theft of Property First that occurred on Highway 280. • A report was filed for Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Theft
of Property Fourth that occurred on Landing Lane. • A Woodland, AL man, age 24, was arrested on a warrant for SORNA Violation.
July 16
• A report was filed for Theft of Property Fourth that occurred on Herren Street. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence Third that occurred on East Lafayette Street. • A report was filed for Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle that occurred on East Lafayette Street. • A Dadeville man, age 23, was arrested for Domestic Violence Second on Shepard Street.
July 15
• A Dadeville man, age 46, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct on Herren Street. • A report was filed for Harassment that occurred on Herren Street. • A Dadeville man, age 50, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana Second on South Broadnax Street. • A Dadeville man, age 22, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.
July 14
• A report was filed for Harassment and Criminal Trespass Third that occurred on Herren Street. • A report was filed for Harassment and Theft of Property Fourth that occurred on Fulton Street.
July 13
• A report was filed for Domestic Violence Third that occurred on Freeman Drive. • A Birmingham man, age 61, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana Second and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on Highway 280.
July 12
• A one vehicle motor vehicle accident occurred on Highway 280 resulting in moderate property damage and no injuries. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence Third that occurred on North Loop Road.
July 11
• A report was filed for Theft of Property Fourth, Criminal Trespass Second and Criminal Mischief Third that occurred on West Lafayette Street. • A Tuskegee man, age 26, was arrested for Public Intoxication on South Broadnax Street. • A two vehicle motor vehicle collision occurred on North Broadnax Street resulting in moderate property damage and minor injuries.
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this upcoming school year. “We will be adding grades seven and eight at all three schools to our 1:1 initiative this year,” Tallapoosa County Director of Student Services Casey Davis said. “They are Google Chromebooks, the same devices that we brought in earlier this year for the high school grades.” Currently, all the devices for two of the three county schools have arrived on campus, while Davis estimated the last shipment of devices would be arriving no later than Monday, in plenty of time before the new school year starts. “We already had the numbers calculated, we were just waiting on the funding for it,” he said. At the upcoming school open house events, Davis said the principals at all three schools will be going over the rules and other information about these devices. In addition to this, the information on proper usage of these devices has officially been added to the Tallapoosa County Schools Student Handbook. With grades seven and eight now officially part of the county schools’ 1:1 initiative, Davis said the next step is to plan for expanding the program down to the fifth and sixth grades in the near future. While funding is the key issue to being able to complete this task, by expanding this program down to the lower grades at a steady pace helps these students become better digital citizens. “We have no definitive timetable for it right now, but we are looking into it,” he said. “Each time we expand, we get one step closer to having a complete 1:1 initiative for the entire school district. We will continue to bring students on board to this.”
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History and bring people to town like the downtown entertainment district. Much of the discussion about the district centered around creating events to benefit all the businesses of downtown. City leaders at the time wanted those events to be approved by a committee under the Main Street program. Poker walks for United Way and other events have been held where customers wander through downtown businesses.
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Main Street Alexander City is hosting a fundraiser Saturday, August 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. on Main Street. “Beach Bash on Main” will feature music by Chevy Six. Reserved seating is $50, general admission is $30 or $35 at the gate. The funds will help Main Street continue serving the needs of downtown merchants. Fifty years ago this month also saw work on the River Bridge begin. The new River Bridge
was being constructed to accommodate a proposed four-lane road through the area going to Birmingham. In July 1968 automobiles could cross Lake Martin and the Tallapoosa River at River Hill but did so on a truss type two-lane bridge. Five decades ago, the large steel beams were constructed elsewhere and shipped in and put into place by crane. Today the same bridge constructed in 1968 remains
Tariffs exported south. Thursday, Sen. Doug Jones reiterated the problems these tariffs can create with the Alabama economy during his weekly conference call with news agencies across the state. “In 2017, 57,000 jobs in the state of Alabama were related to automotive manufacturing,” Jones said. “Tariffs like this will devastate our economy. Automobiles are not a national security threat.” As a way to try and keep the state and national economy from suffering potentially irreparable damage, Jones said he and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) are working to introduce a bill to Congress that would suspend the automotive tariffs. These import taxes will increase costs on both fresh-of-the-line vehicles and parts needed to complete assembly at a U.S.-based plant by 25 percent. This means automobiles produced at locations throughout Alabama and neighboring states, including Hope Hull (Hyundai), Vance (Mercedes-Benz), Lincoln (Honda), Huntsville (the Toyota and Mazda plant under construction), West Point, Georgia (Kia) and Chattanooga, Tennessee (Volkswagen), not to mention the multitude of smaller factories that manufacture parts to be utilized in these larger plants, will cost more to produce and thus be more expensive on the showroom floor.
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in place and engineers with the Alabama Department of Transportation inspect it at regular intervals. Fishermen even use the bridge to escape rain at times. Some even say the fishing is good under the bridge. A downtown organization continues to promote the area and the River Bridge continues to help deliver people and goods to area businesses and industries. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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Not only will this hurt the consumer out to purchase a new car, but this will be detrimental to those who work in any of these facilities. With Alabama having one of the largest car manufacturing bases in the country, the impact will be that much more severe here than in many other places. According to data recently released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Alabama would be the sixthhardest state hit under these tariffs, with $3.6 billion in exports threatened. This places Alabama behind only Washington ($6.2 billion), Louisiana ($5.9 billion), California ($5.6 billion), Texas ($3.9 billion) and Illinois ($3.8 billion). “When we raise tariffs, we can count on others retaliating with their own,” Jones said, adding that the union representing many of those who work in auto manufacturing centers has said if these tariffs go through, the Hyundai plant outside Montgomery would be among the first to see serious cutbacks. Tuesday, Jones and a number of his colleagues went before the United States International
Trade Commission to testify regarding both the automobile and newsprint tariffs and the negative effects they may have. After hearing testimony from these senators, the ITC will be voting on this matter on Aug. 28, according to Jones. “You have my support on this (delay and repeal of the tariffs),” Jones said. “The more information we can get out about this, the better.” Newsprint paper tariffs could deal a severe, perhaps even crippling blow to small-town newspapers throughout the state and across the country. For publications that have a press and print not only their own newspapers, but also papers from other communities, this will create a serious ripple effect. Since these companies cannot absorb the entire cost increase, they will have to pass some of it on to the papers who pay to have the larger group print their publications. In turn, the smaller papers will then have to either charge more or cut staff in order to maintain a workable revenue margin. Following his discussion on the effect the president’s tariffs
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could have on the state and national economy, Jones opened up the discussion to other topics. During this time, he responded to questions on his civil rights cold case bill, the president’s comments during the recent Helsinki Summit with Vladimir Putin of Russia and the latest ads supporting Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court opening, among other items. “I am stunned at President Trump’s comments,” Jones said. “There is not much confusion on what he said.” Jones felt, until the president acknowledges there was interference, there will be a problem
that could continue to pop up again and again in the 2018 midterms and the 2020 general election. With so much focus having been placed on the recent summit in Finland, Jones said there has not been a major amount of action surrounding his bill to release records surrounding cold cases from the modern civil rights era, and while no co-sponsors have come on board over the last few days, Jones is looking to secure another primary sponsor to join Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) in supporting the legislation. Jones admitted he has not
seen the ad backing Kavanaugh, and will continue his own investigation into the nominee. “I am currently building my files,” Jones said. “It’s unfortunate that people take sides so quickly. I will continue doing my research and I will be watching the Senate Judiciary hearings.” Wrapping up his conversation before returning to a committee meeting, Jones had one final call to action for those taking part in the call. “These tariffs are a bipartisan issue that affects everyone,” he said. “Let your voices be heard.”
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ometimes a headline can just leave you at a loss for words. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is looking into a cruelty to animal complaint after a cat was found dead in a mailbox. Deputies were called to Goodwater Road earlier this week where the cat was found dead inside a mailbox. The animal died of apparent heat exhaustion while in the mailbox. It is believed the animal could have been placed in the confined area as early as Saturday and was found Tuesday. What in the world could drive a person to do such a horrendous thing? It is sickening to think of the pain the cat endured while being confined in that scorching mailbox, unable to escape. There is just no excuse to treat an animal in such a way and it is heartbreaking to know this innocent cat died because of someone’s hateful, cruel heart. These kind of headlines aren’t new as we’ve seen many face animal cruelty charges in Tallapoosa County in the past, but what has us scratching our heads is how it continues to happen. It’s sad because an animal lost its life and it didn’t have to happen. It’s just the sheer hatred in someone’s heart that decided an animal wasn’t worth living. If you can’t take care of an animal, there are people willing to help. Dumping the animal on the side of the road, abandoning it and leaving it for dead or trapping it in a hot mailbox are absolutely unacceptable. If the person couldn’t care for the cat, it could’ve been taken to the Lake Martin Animal Shelter and Mia Chandler would’ve gladly taken it in her care. Alexander City Animal Control officers will also do everything in their power to assist if an animal isn’t being properly taken care of. Animal cruelty is a crime and whoever committed this one, leaving an innocent cat dead, deserves to be punished by law. We can only hope the sheriff’s department will catch the culprit and he or she will be brought to justice. Hopefully people will seek assistance in the future and use the resources available in Tallapoosa County if they cannot care for an animal. We hope no more pets have to lose their lives or endure animal cruelty because it is really a sick, heinous crime and no animal deserves it.
his year, millions of Americans have voted in congressional primary elections. These folks, who comprised just 15 percent of the eligible electorate in the last midterms, are wasting their time. Thus far, a vast majority of incumbents running for re-election have won their primaries. One might assume that incumbents are nearly invincible because they pay attention to their constituents. Even though eight in 10 Americans are “dissatisfied” with Congress, we mostly love our own representatives. Or so the thinking goes. But this narrative breaks down under scrutiny. In April, Gallup found that only half of voters believed their representative deserved to be reelected. With such middling approval ratings, we’d expect dozens of incumbents to lose their seats each election cycle. Yet they don’t — mostly thanks to generous support from super PACs, which spend millions to prop up incumbents and smear challengers. Super PACs, formally known as “independent expenditure-only committees,” became an electoral juggernaut after the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision. The Court ruled that corporations, political parties and individuals can donate unlimited funds to super PACs, so long as those PACs don’t coordinate directly with candidates or directly donate money. The ruling has been a godsend for incumbents. This election cycle, more
NORBERT RICHTER Columnist than 92 percent of all PAC spending has gone to incumbents. Unsurprisingly, most PAC money comes from corporations and ultrawealthy donors. During the 2016 primary season, nearly half of the $600 million in super PAC donations came from fewer than 50 individual donors. So far this cycle, just ten wealthy donors have given more than $76 million to super PACS. Politicians are desperate to keep this money flowing. They no longer care what their constituents believe — they’re completely beholden to their donors. In fact, the bottom 90 percent of American income earners have barely any influence over government decisions. Many Americans support campaign finance reform to get big money out of politics. But with super PACs protected by the Citizens United ruling and Congress in no mood to turn off the cash spigot, the chances for meaningful reform look slim. Handwringing and complaining about money in politics aren’t the answer. It’s time for voters to fight fire with fire. Small-dollar donors can’t move the needle on their own. But in aggregate, these small-dollar donors are immensely influential. Consider the 2016 presidential election.
Bernie Sanders’s campaign and various fundraising committees raised nearly $230 million and almost took down a heavily-favored Hillary Clinton. More than half of those funds came from donations under $200. The average donation? Less than $30. Or look at Donald Trump’s campaign, which raised more than $86 million from small-dollar donors. Those donations accounted for two-thirds of his total fundraising — a higher percentage than President Obama enjoyed in 2008 and 2012. By banding together financially, small-dollar donors can sway federal elections. And they can do so via the preferred vehicle of big-dollar donors -- super PACs. If fed-up voters unite behind a handful of such organizations, they could defeat lazy, corrupt, and outof-touch incumbents in both parties. The average incumbent congressman in the House has raised just more than $1 million this election cycle. If just 5,000 constituents contributed $200 to a super PAC opposed to that incumbent’s candidacy, they could neutralize that fundraising advantage. Right now, super PACs are a tool for the wealthy and well-connected. They needn’t be. With a modicum of organization, everyday voters could transform super PACs into the swamp’s worst nightmare. Norbert Richter is the founder of Fire Your Congressman PAC. This piece originally ran on FoxNews.com
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We learn of outrageous violent crimes anywhere we are revolted. But when it happens in our hometown and its horror is unspeakable, one realizes it isn’t something that takes place in a far off place, but right at home. Last Friday, July 13, Marie Kitchens, 74, her great-grandson Colton Lee, 7, and her neighbor Martha Reliford, 65, were brutally murdered by a homeless man in a robbery attempt in Guntersville, Alabama. The killer, Jimmy Oneal Spencer, 52, has a long violent criminal history. He was serving a life sentence in an Alabama prison until January of this year when he was released by the Alabama Pardons and Parole Board. Spencer was a native of Franklin County, Alabama — across the state from Guntersville — where he had lived since his release.
Franklin County District Attorney Joey Rushing issued a terse emotional statement upon Spencer’s recent arrest expressing frustration on his failure to convince the AP&PB to deny his release. Rushing emphasized his anger to area media that despite having been sentenced to life, Spencer has now murdered three people including a child. Early release practices by the pardons and parole board has been under scrutiny for a decade with the current case being typical of gross mistakes in judgment. So, where does the accountability lie? Is it people who are appointed through the political appointment systems that is nothing more than politicians “taking care of their cronies” with lengthy high paying positions. While victims, prosecutors and even judges can and do protest and oppose the release of violent criminals, they are, nonetheless,
powerless to stop the board’s decisions. Somehow, this system just does not jive with our judicial system. When a jury decides the guilt of an offender, a judge passes sentence, the appeals court reviews the case and agrees, why should a handful of bureaucratic good old boys in Montgomery overrule and invalidate that procedure? Especially when it leads to the multiple deaths of innocent people? Please keep in mind that while these deaths are devastating to the relatives, these crimes are against ALL the citizens of Alabama as well. One has to wonder how members of the Pardons & Parole Board feel about the deaths of Martha Reliford, Marie Kitchens and her great grandson Colton Lee. Does the word conscious come to mind? James W. Anderson Talladega
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CITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the community, in association with Clean Community Partnership, to help clean up the streets of Alexander City on July 21. Meet in Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. Contact Jacob Meacham at jacob. meacham@alexandercitychamber. com for more information. COMMUNITY HEALTH DAY: Beacon of Joy Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a community health day Saturday, July 21 from noon to 3:30 p.m. There will be free health screenings, gospel entertainment, Back 2 School supplies and science, arts and crafts activities with healthy snacks as long as supplies last. Beacon of Joy is located at 369 Scott Road. For more information call 256-786-9711. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater
will be held on July 21 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. CONFLICT RESOLUTION WORKSHOP: Seleeta Baptist Church is hosting a conflict resolution workshop Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The workshop will cover identify your anger warning signs, develop healthy ways to manage difficult feelings and learn how to respond to situations that may or may not be out of your control. The workshop is for everyone of all ages and presenters include licensed counselors and law enforcement. For those planning to attend, please call Min. Reginald Harkins or LaCheryl Harkins at 334-991-2050. Lunch will be served.
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VBS CLOSING CEREMONY: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a VBS closing ceremony at 5 p.m. with a program presented by
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Sharon M. Whalen, Kathy Willard, James Edwards, Marvin Flournoy, Tyreese Williams, Arianna Cunningham, Keasia Edwards and Bernard Moon celebrate their birthdays Sunday.
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Debbie and Myron Oliver Jessie and Katie Foster celebrate their anniversary Sunday.
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Robert Montaevious Henderson, Nell Parrish, Ben Norred, Carolyn Ellis, Shelia Johnson, Paula Glenn Jones, Donna Oliphant, Laura Tapley and Jillian Thornton celebrate their birthdays Monday.
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Brandon and Michelle Montgomery, Johnny and Janice (Hutcherson) Moses, Melvin and Tara Buckner and Sam and Gwen Milliner celebrate their anniversaries Monday.
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MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Betty Carol Graham Technology center on the Alexander City campus of Central Alabama Community College. For agenda details, please contact Denise Walls at dwalls@lakemartineda.com. MINISTERIAL MEETING: The July meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Westend Church.
July 23-26
ASTHMA CAMP: The Auburn University School of Nursing is holding the first Asthma Camp Eagle (ACE) in partnership with the Morris family and Children’s Harbor from July 23-26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Martin. The camp is for children 7-12 years old. Most of the campers will be from Tallapoosa County. The camp is free and parents of possible campers are asked to contact Linda Gibson-Young at gibsolm@ auburn.edu. or call at 334-844-5601.
Friday, July 27
CONCERT: Peggy Shores will be performing Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Equality Performing Arts Center (EPAC). Shores plays piano pieces from several genres including: oldies, southern gospel, movie and show tunes, and sacred arrangements. Joining Shores for the second half of the show is Gary Taunton. EPAC is on Highway 9 in Equality and doors open at 6:30 p.m. No admission is charges but donations are welcomed. Bring your favorite appetizer. For more information contact Wayne Glenn at 334-320-6326.
Saturday, July 28
FAMILY REUNION: The MahanYates-Jarvis Family Reunion will be July 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rocky Creek Fellowship Hall. Bring covered dishes and enjoy the fellowship and food. FISH FRY: The Weogufka Center is hosting a fish fry July 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the lunchroom. Tickets are $10 at the door and the plate includes fish, fries, cole slaw, baked beans, hush puppies and tea or water. Tommy Brown will be in concert in the amphitheater at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5. Donations to the Weogufka Center are tax deductible. GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
Sunday, July 29
OPEN HOUSE: Living Word
Eclectic is hosting an open house July 29 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn about the church, facility and programs offered. The message will be delivered by Rev. Stan Davidson. The church is located at 1826 Kowaliga Road. Call 334-399-1486 for more information. FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a fifth Sunday singing July 29 at 6 p.m. The special music will be a Sacred Harp with a special guest choir.
Thursday, August 2
AUBURN CLUB: Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl will be at the annual meeting of the Lake Martin Auburn Club at Willow Point Country Club, Thursday, August 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is $40 a person. Sponsorships are available at $500 and includes four tickets and a special meet and greet with Coach Pearl. Food and beverages will be provided and a cash bar will be available. To sign up just go to www. lakemartinauburclub.com and pay online. WORK GROUP MEETING: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tallapoosa County Conservation District is holding the 2018 local working group meeting for the fiscal year 2019 Environmental Quality Incentive Program August 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the NRCS office at 1995 Cherokee Road in Alexander City. Local working groups art to provide recommendations on local natural resource priorities and criteria for the USDA conservation activities and programs. For more information call 256-329-3084.
August 3-4
CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus. Tickets are currently available at liftministriesal.com/shop for $50 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and a catered lunch. Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow. Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $70, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee. Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship. For more information, contact
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Saturday, August 4
BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO: GAP Fellowship Church is coordinating the 18th Annual Back to School Expo Saturday, August 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. There will be free school supplies, free back packs, pizza and drinks. All students K-12 are welcome. Teachers will receive a free resource gift. KIDS WORKSHOP: Home Depot in Alexander City is hosting a kid’s workshop Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children who participate will receive supplies. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided.
Sunday, August 5
CHURCH SINGING: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting an all day singing starting at 10:30 a.m. with guest singers Kingsland Quartet from Arab. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Stanford Benson, pastor of First Baptist Church Rockford. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Elam #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Kellyton is holding the 23rd pastoral appreciation service honoring Rev. and Sister Autry Powell Jr. August 5 at 11 a.m. Guest pastor is Rev. Eddie L. Hunter of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church.
Monday, August 6
SEXUAL TRAFFICKING SEMINAR: United Methodist Women of Red Ridge United Methodist Church are sponsoring a seminar on sexual trafficking on Monday, August 6 at noon in the church sanctuary. Maryhelen Kirkpatrick will speak about the organization,The Wellhouse, which exists to honor God by rescuing and providing opportunities for restoration to female victims of human trafficking who have been sexually exploited. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, corner of 49 & 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820redridgeumc. org. Vicky Cater is pastor. The public is invited.
August 6 - 8
CHURCH REVIVAL: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 6 -8 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Rev. James Whetstone of Leander Baptist Church in Daviston. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary.
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CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
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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
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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
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Fun at ‘Touch-A-Truck’ Cliff Williams / The Outlook
ALEA Trooper John Pappion, far right, lets students from the First Baptist Alexander City Daycare try on some of his riot gear at Thursday’s Touch-A-Truck. Brayden Weldon, below right, 8, of Alexander City takes to the driver’s seat of Gary Poe’s 1971 Deuce and a Half Army truck.
Campaign pacesetters,” he said. “We have 11 employees. The others have hundreds.” Dawkins and Abby Guy knew they had to do something a little different as other companies have been able to raise funds on employee donations and pledges. “We have faithful employees,” Dawkins said. “As a pacesetter, we have to raise money now where we can have something to announce at the kickoff Aug. 28. So we have to think outside of the box.” “Randy had a great idea,” Guy said. “He thought of giving away a gift basket.” At first, it was going to be small. “We were thinking maybe a large gift basket,” Guy said. “We were having a conversation and Keith Watson was part of it and he just made it great.” Guy explained Watson took the idea and ran with it. “We now have over $9,000 in goods, gift certificates and services in it,” Guy said. “He (Watson) did a great job. Items included in the giveaway are a $2,500 gift certificate from Harrell Orthodontics, gift cards and catering from The Coffee Corner, a Nick Saban autographed football, two official Alabama football jerseys, a $100 Visa Gift card from Amanda Scroggins RE/Max, a package from Kowaliga Restaurant that includes a $50 gift certificate, a package from Iconic Orange Marketing and Design that includes a photo printer, digital camera and $1,500 towards marketing services. Aliquam Holdings LLC provided a vintage pedal car, a solar emergency kit, wine glasses and a Kate Spade Blanket, United Martial Arts Academy provided a gift certificate for two weeks of training, Jake’s provided a $50 gift certificate. The list goes on and on. Dawkins explained
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tickets are for sale at River Bank & Trust and at the Lake Martin United Way office on Main Street. “There are only 1,500
tickets to be sold,” Dawkins said. “The more you buy, the cheaper they get.” One ticket is $20.
Seven can be purchased for $100, 16 for $200, 34 for $300, 70 for $400 and 150 for $500. Guy said they have
not set a date yet for the drawing, but it will be in the August to November campaign season. “We hope to sell all the
tickets before the kickoff,” Guy said. “We would like to be able to announce a large number at the August campaign kickoff.”
LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com
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There’s a lot to be proud of in this area
SOUTH MVP BRHS’ Davede Herron shines at North-South All-Star game By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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lot has gone wrong the last few weeks. From the passing of my dear editor and friend Mitch Sneed to my beloved dog Stella being rushed to the emergency vet Thursday evening to various and sundry other day-to-day things that have gotten to me, it’s been a tough couple of weeks to say the least. But I think in times like this, it’s good to look around and think about what you have to be thankful for in life. For me, I have a divine support system of family and close friends. I have the cutest dog in the world. I’m healthy, I live in a safe space and I love my job. These are all things to focus on during hard times. I also think it’s as good a time as any to reflect on the many things we have to be proud of in Tallapoosa County and the surrounding areas, especially in the wide world of sports. On this very page, I write about Benjamin Russell’s Davede Herron being named one of the MVPs of the North-South All-Star game. How cool is that? Thursday night, as I was driving to get dinner after dropping Stella off at Auburn University’s vet school, I turned on the radio and listened to the game. At a time when I needed to smile, I heard the call of Herron’s first touchdown run. (I know I’m not supposed to cheer, but I was a proud momma in that moment.) I’ve also recently written a series on the top five moments for each school during the 2017-18 athletic year. From three locals winning their respective Bryant-Jordan awards to a slew of area championships to some last-second victories, it’s been a good year for this county. Let’s also reflect on Central Coosa’s Sportsmanship Award — given to schools without any ejections or fines throughout an entire year — and the fact the four Tallapoosa County schools combined for just seven. Across all those sports and all those teams? That’s pretty impressive. Not only do we have student-athletes who are accomplishing things on the field, they’re also doing it with style. I’ve also covered so many college signings this year, it would take the whole page to list them all. That’s always impressive to me — taking your talents to the next level, no matter what that level is. And moving past high school, we’ve got some locals doing some pretty impressive things. A pair of Central Alabama Community College anglers, Caleb Dennis and Hunter Presley, are competing in the Bassmaster College Series National Championships with anglers from Division I schools all the way to junior and community colleges. Dadeville graduate Anfernee Jennings just represented the University of Alabama at SEC Media Day, and Benjamin Russell grad Terrell Owens is planning his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech as we speak. Owens and a handful of other famous graduates from BRHS and Coosa gathered just a few weeks ago for the second annual alumni game, and several of them — Justin Tuck, Jamario Moon, Adalius Thomas — spent time after the game signing autographs for future Wildcats and Cougars. While none of these accomplishments can necessarily take away from some of the tougher stuff life throws at us, it’s important to remember and reminisce about the good things we do experience. Sports for me has always been an outlet, something to help me take my mind off things, and sometimes we need that. And this year, if I ever need to smile, I just remind myself the Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup champions. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.
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Benjamin Russell’s Davede Herron was named the South’s Most Valuable Player at Thursday’s North-South All-Star game.
Although the South didn’t beat the North in Thursday night’s annual North-South All-Star game, there was still a lot to celebrate for one local athlete. Benjamin Russell’s Davede Herron represented the area extremely well, racking up more than 100 yards and scoring both of South’s touchdowns, and he was named the South’s Most Valuable Player. “It was really an honor,” Herron said. “I really hope that there’s more players from Benjamin Russell that can play in the game and end up getting that MVP award. But for them just to make it to that point, it’s an honor for the school and for the city. Without God, it wouldn’t have been possible.” North took a 6-0 lead early in the second quarter, but Herron helped South secure its only lead of the game when he scored from 8 yards out on the ensuing drive and Cole Deeds, of Fairhope, booted the extra point to make it 7-6. North built up a 21-7 lead by the end of the third quarter, but Herron did all he could to bring South back into it. He capped off a five-minute drive with a 1-yard touchdown run midway through the final quarter. “It was a great game,” Herron said. “Even though we lost, we fought hard. We played hard the entire game, we just didn’t finish it off. One thing I really learned is that football is really a team sport. You really learn how to connect and bond through the sport, so it was a blessing and a great experience.” Herron got to cap off his high school career by being coached one last time by Kevin Smith — the current BRHS head coach who was Herron’s offensive coordinator during his career as a Wildcat. Smith was the running backs coach at the North-South game. “This is really the first time we’ve seen him running like he can since his 10th-grade year,” Smith said. “We were running pretty simple schemes, but he was running at a different level than everybody else and he just never let up. Davede quickly got everybody’s attention. Even not in pads (in practice), he was going full speed and everybody else was just a step behind him. Coaches were looking at me saying, ‘Where’d this hurricane come from?’” Herron finished with 111 yards on 18 carries and also had one catch. “I think this was a good source of pride,” Smith said. “He’s the typical back that comes from Benjamin Russell. We’ve had a long line of great backs that come from here, and Davede was another one.”
Players to Watch
Reeltown returns stellar crew Editor’s note: Each week leading up to the high school football season, The Outlook will be taking a look at the area teams’ top players to watch. By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
With a strong crew of returning seniors and coach Matt Johnson now in his third year, expectations are swirling around Reeltown’s football season. And with roster numbers high so far, there will likely be less Rebels playing both ways this year. Here are some of the top players to watch for Reeltown in 2018.
Cameron Faison
Faison played both ways during the last year, earning himself a spot on the All-Outlook First Team Defense but he File / The Outlook could’ve been put on either side of the list. With the return of Keke Hughley, Reeltown’s Trey O’Neal breaks the tackle of Vincent’s Zavien Kelley in a game last season. who was injured early last season, O’Neal will be a player to watch this season as he’s one of the few Rebels almost certain to play Faison’s role might change this year, both ways this season, showing off his versatility and importance to the team. but he’ll still be an integral part of junior boasting a height of 6-foot-4, At outside linebacker last season, Reeltown’s success. O’Neal finished second on the team with Shaw has that natural athletic ability. Last year, Faison was the team’s Last year, he had 52 tackles and two second leading rusher, finishing with 738 88 tackles, including 60 unassisted. interceptions defensively, and his Not only a dual threat because he can yards on the ground, and he was also a offensive output included 18 catches play on both sides of the ball, O’Neal is force on both defense and special teams. for 205 yards and a team-leading five He scored five non-offensive touchdowns also a dual threat on offense alone. He touchdown receptions. — one interception return for a score and can run the ball and catch it. He finished It’s uncertain whether Shaw will four kickoff returns for TDs. And he was with 18 catches for 258 yards as a junior continue to play both ways in the in 2017 and also gained 175 yards on 58 just a sophomore last year. upcoming season, but regardless of carries. Tre Tre Hughley where he’s put, he’ll be a force to be Leo Lewis If Faison wasn’t running the ball for reckoned with. Lewis’ stats speak for themselves. A the Rebels in 2017, Hughley was. returning senior defensive end, Lewis He was the team’s leading rusher, Chandler Gray was one of the best defensive linemen totaling just over 1,000 yards last A knee injury last year caused Gray on a stacked front four in 2017. He season, and while Faison had a lot of to be limited in what he could do on the totaled 80 tackles, including 56 solo speed, Hughley boasted punch. He was defensive side of the ball, but he still tackles, and had nine for a loss. But most managed to make a name for himself on a hard runner and with his size, he was impressively, Lewis finished with seven tougher to bring down. Hughley scored the Rebels’ team. He was an All-Outlook quarterback sacks on the season. 15 touchdowns and, like Faison, also honorable mention at linebacker a year “He’s very technical with his skill set did a quite a bit of damage defensively, ago, and Johnson expects Gray to pick as well as his athletics, and that’s what totaling 38 solo tackles and 22 assisted. up right where he left off before the you want at that position,” Johnson said. injury. Trey O’Neal Eric Shaw “He’s fast, quick and we have a hard O’Neal is one of the few Rebels who Like many of the players listed above, time blocking him in practice,” Johnson will almost certainly play both ways this said. “He’s been big for us this summer, season, which shows off his versatility as Shaw was a standout both offensively and defensively last season. A rising and he’s a great leader on the team.” well as his importance to the squad.