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Dog’s death on Lake Martin gains attention Story of dog killed by boater spreads on social media; grand jury to decide charges, if any, for suspect
A Facebook post recounting the death of a boxer named Cletus has gone viral after it said the dog was intentionally killed by a boater on Lake Martin. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said a grand jury will make a decision on whether the suspect in the case will be indicted and arrested on a felony or misdemeanor charge.
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The death of a dog, which police say was killed by a boater near Goat Island on Lake Martin, has gained widespread attention because of provocative Facebook posts. But, Elmore County Sheriff Department officials said a man accused via social media of having killed the dog was not involved in any way. A two-year-old boxer named Cletus was swimming in the lake this past weekend when
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he was killed by a passing boater. Before Cletus died, Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said the family had been trying to alert the boater the dog was in the water. A friend of the family claims the boater intentionally hit the animal. Franklin said a report was filed by Cletus’ owner and, after an investigation, deputies were able to identify the driver of the boat. Initially, Franklin said the ECSO had planned to arrest the boater on a felony charge that See DOG • Page 9
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Adam Jortner, left, speaks with Tallapoosa County Democrat Party members prior to a meeting Thursday night. Jortner is running for the Alabama State School Board. Below, Jeremy Jeffcoat speaks to members at the meeting. Cliff Williams / The Outlook
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he primary runoffs have just finished and the general election may be four months away, but the Tallapoosa County Democrats are hoping to go ahead and get their message out in hopes of electing their candidates.
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“The rest period has ended,â€? Tallapoosa County Democrat Party interim chair Carol Gowan said. “We need to get to work. Our feet should be on the sidewalks working for Democratic candidates.â€? While stumping for candidates until November is important, Gowan made a huge announcement to those at a party meeting. See DEMOCRATS • Page 3
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Alex City man dies in car crash A two-vehicle collision Monday afternoon about 12:30 p.m. in the 5000 block of U.S. Highway 280 West, just outside the Opelika city limits claimed the life of an Alexander City man. Christopher Frederick Walker, 58, of Alexander City was killed instantly when his vehicle apparently hydroplaned, causing him to lose control and leave the roadway. Walker suffered See CRASH • Page 9
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The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is following up on leads following a cruelty to animal complaint after a cat was found dead in a mailbox last week. “We have received numerous tips about it,â€? Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said. “It is still an active See CAT • Page 9
The Poll Pad is a system used at voter check-in for elections to eliminate human error. It was recently introduced and has been working well in recent elections, according to officials.
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An electronic poll system called Poll Pad was introduced earlier this year to be used at voter check-in for elections to eliminate human error and speed up the process. Having been implemented during recent elections, officials report there were no major issues with the new electronic poll books in last week’s election. “Overall, everything went pretty smooth,� Tallapoosa County Chief Probate Clerk Emberly Collum said. “We did have a few hiccups.�
One issue was the system still being relatively new. It was used in the June primary and the December special election. “We had a lot better application this go around because people are getting used to it,â€? Collum said. “Voters are getting used to it and poll workers are getting used to it as well. The more they practice, the better they will be.â€? The biggest issue to come up was in the list of downloaded names to the tablets used at the polling sites. The list used comes from the Driver’s License See POLL • Page 9
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DEAR ABBY: A lifelong friend of mine has died unexpectedly. Because he was my age, this brought up issues of my own mortality. We’d had our ups and downs over 25 years, but he moved crosscountry to the same city as I’m in and was there for many happy and sad life events, including the deaths of my remaining immediate family and his parents. I have a wonderful wife and amazing children. We are pretty active and have stressful jobs, so there is little time to be engaged, which leaves me feeling guilty about being less than 100 percent for her and the kids. We have a newborn, and he is a star among stars for me, so I feel even more need to be present at all times. My friend’s death has brought up painful feelings I thought I was over -- like the feeling of being an “orphan” (even though I have extended family, I have no immediate family left). Losing someone my age has hit me hard,
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which I honestly didn’t anticipate. I know I’m focusing on the wrong things, like some missed opportunities, but I can’t seem to move past them. I feel so drained and useless. Any help would be appreciated. -- MISSING MY FRIEND IN LAS VEGAS DEAR MISSING: Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your good friend. The death of someone close can affect people in many different ways. For some, the reminder that life isn’t infinite can trigger them to re-evaluate their relationships or how they have been living their lives. Because you seem to be unable to move past your feelings of abandonment, which many people experience after the loss of their parents,
consider joining a grief support group to help you to work through some of these thoughts you are experiencing. However, if that isn’t enough, a licensed therapist may help you to regain your balance. DEAR ABBY: My daughter’s significant other fathered her two children and seemed dedicated to his family. He worked hard to support and care for them. Then, almost overnight, it all changed. My daughter is now a single (unemployed) mom with two little ones under 4. She needs help, and I need advice about how to best help her. It appears they’ll need to move in with us (an arrangement that will be stressful for all). Life is a bowl of lemons, and I need a good recipe for lemonade. Help, please! -- READY TO PITCH IN DEAR READY: This would be my recipe: The first thing you adults should do is remind yourselves that this won’t be forever -- only until your
daughter is able to find a job, get back on her feet and the children are in day care. Repeat it to yourselves out loud when necessary, and it may help you retain your sanity when life becomes stressful. Next, help your daughter ensure that the children’s father continues to provide financially for them. If he is resistant, an attorney may be able to help, and so can government agencies in every state. And last, give the new additions to your household all the love and understanding you can -- which I am sure you are already doing because you seem like a very nice person. This, too, will pass. 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.
Obituaries Ms. Marion Leonard
Mrs. Joyce K. Williams
Ms. Marion Leonard passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at Grandview Medical Center. Funeral arrangement will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Mr. Melvin Wright Mr. Melvin Wright passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Sylacauga Health and Rehab. Funeral arrangement will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Joyce K. Williams will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater. Pastor Len Wilson officiating. Public viewing will be on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Zion Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Zion Memorial Funeral Home of Sylacauga directing (256) 245-1454. Alabama’s Premiere Funeral Directors.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR Alexander City Schools Tuesday, July 24
Open House, 5 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 6
• Benjamin Russell High School class schedules available for pick-up (seniors at 8 a.m., juniors at 9 a.m., sophomores at 10 a.m. and freshmen at 11 a.m.). Schedules will only be available for those who have completed their registration.
• Jim Pearson Elementary School Open House, pre-K and second grade at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 31
Tallapoosa County Schools Tuesday, July 31
• Alexander City Middle School Orientation (seventh grade at 10 a.m., eighth grade at 1 p.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 2
• Jim Pearson Elementary School Open House, kindergarten and first grade at 4 p.m. • Radney Elementary School
Tuesday, Aug. 7
• First Day of School
Monday, Aug. 20
• Alexander City Middle School Open House, 5:30 p.m.
• Horseshoe Bend School Open House (eighth and ninth grades at 5:30 p.m., seventh grade at 6:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Aug. 1
• Horseshoe Bend School Open House (12th grade at 1 p.m., 11th grade at 2 p.m., 10th grade at 3 p.m.)
• Dadeville High School Open House, grades 10-12, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 2
• Horseshoe Bend School Open House (first, third and fifth grades at 5 p.m., kindergarten, second, fourth and sixth grades at 6 p.m.) • Dadeville High School seventh grade orientation, 5 p.m. • Dadeville High School Open House, middle school grades, 6 p.m. • Dadeville Elementary School Open House, 5 p.m. • Reeltown Elementary School Open House, 2 p.m. • Reeltown High School Open House, 2 p.m.
Monday, August 6
• First Day of School
Ongoing Events 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. COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-4092020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight
management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting every first Sunday at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meetings start at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets MondayThursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and
ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed.
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“I am running to fix the issues. We need more funding for vocational training. It is not going to be easy or comfortable to fix the problems.” — Adam Jortner State Board of Education Place 2 Candidate
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Tallapoosa County Democratic Interim Chair Carol Gowan, above right, speaks at Thursday’s meeting. Alabama Senate District 27 candidate Nancy Carlton Bendinger, above left, speaks. Above left and right, Jeremy Jeffcoat speaks to members of the Tallapoosa County Democratic Party Thursday evening.
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“Walt Maddox will be here in September,” Gowan said. “Y’all, this is big for Tallapoosa County. It will be the only county in this area he is coming to.” Maddox will be at The Mill Two Eighty Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. and Gowan encouraged fellow Democrats to help get the word out. “We want to have a big crowd,” she said. “Let the folks in Lee, Clay and Coosa counties and anybody who wants to come know.” The Tallapoosa County Democrats also got to hear from three local candidates Thursday evening – Alabama House District 81 candidate Jeremy Jeffcoat, Alabama Senate District 27 Candidate Nancy Carlton Bendinger and State Board of Education Place 2 Candidate Adam Jortner. All three talked about what the state needs help with, mostly education, healthcare and economic development. “Everything is economic development,” Jeffcoat said. “We improve education, we improve economic development.” Jeffcoat said it is the same with healthcare and infrastructure, stating Medicaid expansion would help rural hospitals from closing and create 30,000 jobs in the process. It would also prevent individuals from spending unnecessary funds to travel an hour or more to receive treatment in many cases. Jeffcoat supports putting an education lottery on the ballot for voters to decide.
“It has been 20 years,” he said. “I think it is time to put it out there again.” Jeffcoat explained the states that do not have a lottery currently are in the bottom third of education rankings in the U.S. He is also for a balance between environmental protection and letting businesses have some freedom. Jeffcoat is also for term limits. Bendinger is an Alexander City native. “I have seen a lot of teachers from school lately,” she joked. “I am excited to be running in District 27 against Tom Whatley.” Bendinger thinks funding for education and healthcare are large issues. “It is important that we have access to healthcare,” Bendinger said. “And mental health has been level funded for the last 15 years.” Both Jeffcoat and Bendinger agree healthcare funding needs to improve. With increased funding, they say improvements can be made in rural healthcare and mental healthcare and improvements there will help with the addiction crisis. Jortner, an Auburn University history professor, sees a major issue with the education system in Alabama. “We have the jobs,” Jortner told the Tallapoosa County Democrats. “We just don’t have the people.” Jortner said the issues are difficult. He explained there are plenty of jobs in
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e now know who will be on the ballot in November and they are seeking our support to serve us in various capacities across the county and state. We have all heard and seen the commercials and advertisements in newspapers, on television and social media from the candidates during the primaries. Many of us now turn the channel, the page or delete because it sounds like they all say the same thing. If you were to strip the names, faces and voices away and just look at the scripts, they all look the same. In Alabama, candidates from both parties tell us of conservative values, but few – if any – tell us of their ideas for making a difference in the office they are seeking. Some tout infrastructure but no plans to fund it. Some want to change education but with no plans beyond change. We want to challenge the remaining candidates to leave the party rhetoric alone and tell us what you want to accomplish in office and an outline for accomplishing those plans. What makes your ideas different or better? Pro-guns or anti-guns and Christian values tell us little of what one can do as a probate judge or county commissioner. Border control tells us nothing of what someone can do as state house representative. Those issues are handled at the federal level. Yes, those are important issues, but they tell us nothing about how the candidates can better the office they are seeking. Let’s talk roads, local funding for schools and lodging tax. Let’s talk about local options for mental healthcare and how you feel about cutting down wait times for local and state services. Don’t tell us you are for cutting the fat, tell us exactly where the fat is and what will happen when you cut it. Stop telling us how much you pray or attend church or how big your Bible is in your commercials or how you said ‘No’ to Bentley or how much you love or hate President Trump. Tell us what you are going to do to make your office better. Tell us the important things that will make us want to support and vote for you. We all deserve answers to questions that really matter and that the person we elect can really impact. Candidates, skip the rhetoric and get real.
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ow many times have #Resist (Trump) folks’ heads exploded over something President Trump said or did, or over the unconventional way he said or did something? And yet, millions have not died as predicted, the world is not on the precipice of a nuclear war, and America’s economy continues to improve. Nevertheless, Democrats, national media outlets, and all forms of the #Resist movement continue to be the most potent agitators of instability, uncouth epithets, and advocates of violence in America today. We all agree Trump is an unconventional president. Americans are divided over how Trump’s words and actions are interpreted, because those on the left (including #Resist Republicans) can only speculate meanings, saying, “We don’t know, but….” CLUE: When anyone begins to report or analyze news with “We don’t know, but…” all that follows is opinionated speculation. Consider news from NATO in context with Trump’s predecessors. Both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama asked NATO nations to increase their defense spending, but defense spending in NATO remained flat. President Trump exhorted NATO nations to increase defense spending, and 15 NATO nations raised their defense spending with promises from all to raise their spending to at least 2-percent of GDP by 2024. That’s results on the international stage!
DANIEL L. GARDNER Columnist How have #Resist interpreted this accomplishment? “President Trump offended all of our NATO allies! We’re all doomed!” President Trump misspoke at a news conference following a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. If #Resist reactions are any indications, this is the only time any American president has ever misspoken. Associated Press reporter Jonathan Lemire asked, “Just now, President Putin denied having anything to do with the election interference in 2016. Every U.S. intelligence agency has concluded that Russia did … who do you believe?” Part of President Trump’s reply: “My people came to me, Dan Coates came to me and some others, they said they think it’s Russia. I have President Putin; he just said it’s not Russia. I will say this: I don’t see any reason why it would be. But I really do want to see the server.” Please note that no one in America’s intelligence community has examined any of the hacked servers. Crowdstrike, a private cyber-security contractor with ties to the Clinton campaign, is the only group reported to have examined any of the servers. Later, Trump tried to clarify his remarks by saying, “The sentence should have been...’I
don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t be Russia.’” #Resist folks have questioned Trump’s clarification, and speculated about what Trump and Putin discussed in their one-onone meeting. “We don’t know, but….” Confounding the #Resist camp even more, Trump invited Putin to the White House this fall. Heads have been exploding ever since this news broke! “We have undeniable proof Russia meddled in the 2016 election! And, Trump invites our adversary, Putin, to the White House! We’re all doomed!” CLUE: Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev supported John F. Kennedy in the 1960 election and “meddled” in that election. Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and other nations have meddled in American elections for decades. America meddles in other nation’s elections. President Obama meddled in Israel’s elections, among other meddling, reportedly with taxpayers’ money! As a former businessman, Trump calls our allies ‘partners.’ He calls our adversaries ‘competitors.” He deals with each as such, contrary to conventional American political rhetoric and protocol. Why are #Resist heads exploding? “We don’t know, but….” Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Starkville, Mississippi. You may contact him at PJandMe2@ gmail.com or interact with him at www.clarionledger. com
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Dear Editor, I will speak out against Kay Ivey. She is the wrong governor for the people here in Alabama. We are moving away from special interests. We want a governor that represents the people, all the people. Walt Maddox is that man. He believes everyone has the right to live and expanding Medicare to all is one of his goals. This country and state don’t belong to a few people. It belongs to the American people. Walt Maddox will pass a lottery that will educate our children and grandchildren. The education budget is bare bones and yet when they come back to work on the state budget, education will be on the table.
Mr. Maddox is the right man for the people of Alabama. He can make the right decisions for the people, bring in jobs to rebuild small cities like he did in Pratt City in Tuscaloosa with no taxpayers’ money. This man can do this and make the people’s money count. I will be speaking out for Maddox cause the need is great. It is time for a real change in this country. The Republicans lied and said President Obama led the country in the wrong way. You don’t hear them saying anything now. My question to the Republicans is “Where is the country now?” We can’t even recognize it now. So much corruption they can’t even stand up for what is
wrong. Please don’t just follow them, do your research. Vote them out, put new people in to rebuild this country and state. We can start by taking care of Alabama, electing Walt Maddox and the rest of the Democrats. We can’t keep moving in this direction. Too many people are dying from lack of help because some are pocketing more money. That is wrong and inhuman to treat human beings that way. Lets make it happen in November. Vote for expanding Medicare, decent wages, good paying jobs, lottery for education and redistricting. Arlean Wykcoff Alexander City
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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.
Thursday, July 26
NEEDS ASSESSMENT SESSION: Community Action Agency of Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa is hosting a needs assessment session at the Camp Hill Library July 26 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to highlight some of the services provided by Community Action that include assistance with housing, utilities, youth programs, food assistance and weatherization.
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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.
Wednesday, August 1
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, August 1 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
Thursday, August 2
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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 per-
son. 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 are to provide recommendations on local natural resource priorities and criteria for the USDA conservation activities and programs. For more information call 256-329-3084.
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August 3-4
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.
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 LiftMinistriesal@gmail.com
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. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street AME Zion Church is celebrating 138 years of ministry Sunday, August 5 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. George E. McKain. Pastor of Wall Street AME Zion Church is
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.
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USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting will be Tuesday, August 7 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.
Saturday, August 11
GOSPEL SINGING: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting a Gospel Homecoming at 7 p.m.
August 20-22
CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 20-22 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest minister is Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Loachapoka. The pastor of New Adka Missionary Baptist is Edward Milner.
Saturday, August 25
SPEAKER: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Sean Dietrich.
Saturday, September 1
CHRISTMAS ON THE GROUNDS: Equality United Methodist Church is hosting Christmas on the Grounds and more Saturday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be Christmas crafts, other arts and crafts, food and activities for children.
Monday, September 10
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will be presenting “Fools for Love: Fads and Fancies of Regency England” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.
Monday, September 17
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be presenting “Noah Webster, America’s Forgotten Founding Father: More than the Dictionary” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.
Monday, September 24
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Ruth Cook will be presenting “North Across the River: A Civil War Trail of Tears” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.
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investigation.” Deputies were called to Goodwater Road July 17 where a cat was found dead in 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, July 14. Abbett explained the department has not yet gotten enough evidence to file charges, and is still requesting the public’s help. “We don’t have anything that would lead to an arrest yet,” Abbett said. “We are still encouraging the public to call with information.” Anyone with information can call the department at 256-825-4264 or the Secret Witness number at 256-827-2035 for those who wish to remain anonymous. Those with information may also call Central Alabama Crime Stoppers with a possible reward for information at 334-215-7887.
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multiple blunt force impact injuries after striking a tree. Walker was traveling east on Highway 280 into Opelika when he lost control of his vehicle. He struck another vehicle traveling in the same direction, causing that driver to leave the roadway and strike a tree. The driver of that vehicle, a 55-year-old woman from Tallapoosa County and Walker’s passenger, a family member, were both transported by ambulance to East Alabama Medical Center with serious injuries. Lee County Coroner Bill Harris pronounced Walker dead at the scene. All victims were wearing seatbelts. According to a release from Harris, the weather is speculated to have been a factor as it was raining or had been raining at the time of the accident. The accident remains under investigation by the Lee County Coroner’s office and the Alabama State Troopers of the ALEA.
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Poll division of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “We are still have issues with the download of names from ALEA,” Collum said. “It is not with the units we have. It is in the download. They are aware of the problem and are working on it.” The tablets take the place of the large printed volumes of voter lists. Tallapoosa County was not the first to go to the electronic poll books eliminating the large paper volumes poll workers turned through to find voter names. “This equipment was piloted in 22 of Alabama’s counties in the 2016 general election and has been shown to dramatically reduce voter wait time by 60 to 75 percent,” Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said in a release. “These systems have also been shown to virtually eliminate the user errors which often exist with cumbersome paper rosters.” Merrill also said it could be valuable because of new laws that prevent crossover voting during runoffs.
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Bobby Fricke, left, representing Knowink, and Leon Archer give a demonstration on the new electronic poll book system for voting at a Tallapoosa County Commission meeting earlier this year. Other than one small issue, the new system worked well for recent elections, according to officials.
Dog was later reduced to a misdemeanor charge by the Elmore County District Attorney’s Office that said the crime fell under the misdemeanor statute under the Alabama Code of Law. Because the boater would not have been charged with a felony, Franklin said the dog’s owner refused to sign the warrant for the boater’s arrest. “Me and (the owner) had a very good, healthy, wholesome conversation,” Franklin said. “I
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understand where he’s coming from. If it were my dog, I’d be upset.” Franklin said the ECSO is not in charge of prosecuting suspects and does not have control over what types of warrants are issued. “We are the fact finders. We investigate the crimes and we bring those facts to the DA’s office for them to prosecute in a court of law,” Franklin said. Franklin said he is asking the District Attorney’s office to present
a case to an Elmore County Grand Jury during its next session in October. The Grand Jury will then decide what charge, if any, will be filed and whether that charge will be a felony or a misdemeanor. The social media posts have wrongfully accused one man of being the boat driver, Franklin said. “That particular gentleman has nothing to do with nothing. He doesn’t know what’s going on,” Franklin said.
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It’ll be a long time before Benjamin Russell basketball fans forget Shannon Woody. From 45 feet away from the bucket, Woody made history for the Wildcats two years ago as he sank an epic buzzer beater against Wetumpka to give them the Class 6A Area 6 boys basketball championship. Now, the rest of the world is starting to find out about the 2017 BRHS graduate. Woody, now a forward at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, went to a recent showcase, the Juco Report Top 100 in Atlanta, to show off his talent. “You have to be one of the top JUCO (Junior College) players in the conference,” Woody said. “When you get there, they talked about how many coaches were there and how big of an opportunity it is. Then you just get straight to playing.” Woody, along with two other Lawson State teammates Devonte Lanier and Jalen Lovett, played among 250 players and were scouted by more than 100 coaches. Woody garnered so much attention he received two offers — one from Point University, an NAIA program in West Point, Georgia, and Columbus State University, a Division II school in Columbus, Georgia. “I think his ceiling is unlimited,” former Benjamin Russell basketball coach Jeff Hines said. “I kinda coined the name ‘Big Shot Shannon’ because he hit some big shots for us the year I retired — both of them were game winners and one was for the area championship. Since then, he’s obviously worked on his craft and he’s got another year at Lawson to go through and he’s got two offers in his back pocket right now. “I told him he needed to be patient and more were going to follow. He needs to go where the best fit is academically and athletically.” With one season of eligibility at a junior college remaining, Woody isn’t getting too far ahead of himself in terms of where he wants to go with basketball. Like he was at Benjamin Russell, Woody continues to be focused on how to help his team, putting his individual goals
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Above: Benjamin Russell graduate Shannon Woody played in a junior college showcase and garnered two offers from four-year programs. Below: From left, Lawson State Community College basketball players Devonte Lanier, Shannon Woody and Jalen Lovett participated in the Juco Report Top 100 showcase in Atlanta. Woody is a Benjamin Russell graduate.
second. “For this season, I want to win the conference and get a ring, then go to see how far we can make it at Hutch (Hutchinson, Kansas, where the JUCO championships are held),” Woody said. “For my career, I’m trying to go to Division I, but I would go D-II or NAIA just because I love basketball and I just want to see how far I can take it.” Hines, who was the coach during Woody’s four years at Benjamin Russell, said Woody’s fate likely depends on his sophomore season at Lawson State, but with him already having two solid offers, anything is possible. Woody’s story, according to Hines, can also become an inspiration for other Wildcats attempting to follow in his footsteps. “We’ve already had one that went that route, and that was Ronnie Stacy — he went to Tyler Junior College and then to Oregon State,” Hines said. “Shannon will be someone that these young student-athletes definitely need to look up to because hard work has gotten him to where he is today. The kid’s in somebody’s gym shooting every day. That’s how you get it done. “He worked extremely hard his senior
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“For my career, I’m trying to go Division I, but I would go D-II or NAIA just because I love basketball and I just want to see how far I can take it.” — Shannon Woody Former Benjamin Russell basketball player, now at Lawson State Community College
year in high school, even back to his junior year, and that’s why he’s at the level he’s at and why he’s got those two offers. He’s knocking on the door. If he has a great sophomore year, there’s no telling where he’ll end up.”
Segrest wins 6th AC golf title in a row STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
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The top three placewinners from the Alexander City Golf Championships pose this weekend at LakeWinds. Pictured are, from left, third-place finisher Sawyer Scott, winner Ryan Segrest and runner-up Lynn Harrelson.
For the sixth year in a row, Ryan Segrest reigned supreme at the Alexander City Golf Championship held at Lakewinds this weekend. Segrest was in a close contest with 16-time champion Lynn Harrelson, but won by four strokes. Segrest carded a two-day total of 134 to earn the title. Harrelson was in the lead after the first day, 67-69, but Segrest totaled a stellar 5-under 65 on Day 2 to steal the lead. Harrelson finished with a two-day total of 138. Taking third was Sawyer Scott, of Benjamin Russell, who turned in a 142. Alex City’s senior division winner had a fine weekend; Rodney Kilgore captured first by shooting 143. Bobby Kelly and Gerry Walden were second and third, respectively, by carding a 151 and a 153. In the senior first division, Wendell Scroggins, Deawood Keel and Ronny Minor were the top three golfers. In the ladies’ division, Ronna Blake was first, finishing with 163. Sheila Gilbreath and Paula Pelfrey rounded out the top three. In the first flight of the men’s division, Robert Ezell had a great outing, taking first with a 142, just two over par. He was followed by Shae Bolt and Matthew Cush. In the second flight, Jacob Scott, Cade Worthy and Jimmy Vickers earned the top three spots, and Chris Pelfrey, Scott Richardson and Payton Goggins made up the top three in the third flight.
he University of Alabama has churned out a tidal wave’s worth of talented football players over the last decade. Awardwinning, opponent’s soul-crushing, trophy-hoisting behemoths have been commonplace on the NFL Draft stage every year. More specifically, ’Bama has produced some pretty incredible running backs. From Glen Coffee to Mark Ingram or Trent Richardson to Derrick Henry, the Tide has had more talented runners than the Boston Marathon. Those aforementioned stars — along with T.J. Yeldon and Eddie Lacy — all had several fantastic moments. However, current Alabama running back Damien Harris may eventually be the best of the bunch. Wait, let me change that statement: Harris will eventually be the most fondly remembered. Oh, Harris is good (he has had back to back 1,000-yard seasons coming into 2018) and he is deceptively productive (averaging 7.3 yards per carry in 2016 and ’17 combined), but where Harris will leave his biggest impression is off the football field. His gift for public speaking, his passion for the football, his love for the university and his uncanny charisma made for an incredible combo at SEC Media Days last week. In his typical fashion, Harris put on a show without showboating. He answered questions honestly, thoroughly and with more poise than an English barrister during closing arguments. Given he has been considered the backup back at best for his last three years at the Capstone, it was surprising to see Harris handle the newfound media attention so admirably. In hindsight, I should not be so shocked. Damien Harris has been a star for a while even if some of his more ballyhooed teammates have outshone him. Even while sharing touches with the likes of several nowNFL players, Harris has arguably been Alabama’s greatest big-play threat. He has a knack for the long run after all. The problem has been, someone else always seemed to grab the spotlight before Harris could get his just rewards. Think back to the Alabama game against USC in 2016. What do fans remember? The 52-6 blowout? Jalen Hurts’ debut? Marlon Humphrey’s pick-six? Well, Damien Harris had nine carries for 138 big yards in that contest. However, most people probably recall Harris was caught twice on long runs by the Trojans’ freakishly fast Adoree Jackson. In fact, he was run down three other memorable times in 2016. If football fields were only 95 yards long, Harris may have set Alabama’s single season scoring record. But his lack of closing speed that year gave him the motivation he needed to improve the following summer and in 2017 he scored nine more touchdowns than the seasons before despite fewer carries. The real surprise was Harris is back for his senior season. He could have easily left school a year early and been a high draft choice himself. But the dynamic back told reporters, “I had to ask myself, ‘Am I ready to leave this place?’” Luckily for Alabama, he wasn’t. Now, after years of getting less publicity than the Bo Scarboroughs and Jalen Hurtses of the team, in 2018 Harris should be the guy in ’Bama’s backfield. Even with Tua Tagovailoa is receiving the preseason hype, I am betting Harris is the low-key, on-field leader for Nick Saban. If his performance at Media Days is any indication, Damien Harris will be ready for this role. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.