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Record editor dies after crash Visitation, funeral service set for Saturday

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The face many residents in the Lake Martin area recognized as the man delivering local news has died.

Dadeville Record Editor Mitch Sneed died Sunday Sneed night as result of injuries

A Honda Accord rear-ended a Ford F150 driven by Mitch Sneed Saturday morning at the intersection of Highway 280 and Highway 63 in Alex City.

sustained in a Saturday morning automobile accident.

A Ford F150 driven by Sneed, 57, was struck from behind by a Honda Accord at the intersection of Highway 280 and Highway 63. “Mr. Sneed was stopped

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Ashley Bunn loses courageous battle with lung disease

McDaniel sentenced to 40 years

By MITCH SNEED Editor

A young woman who had captured the hearts of many with her courage as she battled cystic fibrosis before receiving a double lung transplant Bunn two years ago passed away early last Wednesday morning.

Friends of the family confirmed Wednesday that 26-year-old Ashley Bunn passed after she developed pneumonia in her new lungs in March and was never able to fully recover.

Bunn was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis shortly after birth, but in her late teens, the impact of the disease became more intense, leading to the search for a transplant.

After spending more than two years on the waiting list, Bunn received new lungs on June 16, 2016 at Duke University Medical Center. After about two months of recovery and rehabilitation, Bunn, a Reeltown graduate, was doing well until her setback earlier this year.

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John Thompson and Ben Russell share a laugh Tuesday morning in Russell’s office.

WORTHY OF HONOR LMRA’s Thompson honored by state Senate

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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ohn Thompson and cleanups are always associated with each other around Lake Martin.

Thompson, president of Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA), was recently honored with a resolution from the Alabama Senate for work he has done with the group. It is

an organization he has been a part of for 12 years. “Tom Whatley got us a resolution honoring John (Thompson) about his work with LMRA,� Ben Russell said. “John has really taken the bull by the horns. He has brought the organization back into a top-notch state. I bet you it is now one of the best organizations of its type in the country.�

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Clate McDaniel didn’t ask for mercy and opted not to say a word in court Friday morning.

But after hearing from defense attorney David Whittelsey, District Attorney Jeremy Duerr and members of the victim’s family, Judge Tom McDaniel Young sentenced McDaniel to 40 years for the Jan. 17, 2016 killing of Norman Crayton.

Under current truth in sentencing guidelines, McDaniel would not be eligible to even apply for parole for 20 years.

A jury had returned a guilty verdict on June 14, after four days of testimony and evidence were presented in a trial. While McDaniel never denied he fired the fatal shots that killed Crayton in a green field off Barron’s Bridge Road that cold morning, he claimed it was self-defense. “After four days a jury had a chance to see the evidence, hear witnesses, including everything you had to say,â€? Young told McDaniel, just before announcing the 40-year-sentence. “They See MCDANIEL • Page A3

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Obituaries Clyde Mitchell “Mitch” Sneed Clyde Mitchell “Mitch” Sneed believed everyone has a story and if he met you, he was determined to tell it without fear or favor. He offered the world he encountered an authentic smile and an unflinching mirror that emanated from his written words.

For nearly four decades, Mitch reflected the world around him and shed light upon its glories and human frailties as a dedicated journalist, loving husband and father, a fiercely loyal friend and as a mentor to younger journalists discovering the profession that he viewed more as a vocation than just a job. His work earned a litany of professional honors and awards and consistently set a standard of excellence his colleagues used as a benchmark for their own efforts.

Sneed, 57, of Alexander City, Ala., died Sunday, July 1, 2018.

He was born on June 2, 1961 in East Chicago, Ind., to Roy J. Sneed and Donna J. Sneed.

Sneed was a life-long journalist, beginning his career at age 18 covering high school sports at his hometown paper, the Clayton News/Daily in Jonesboro, Ga. He attended the University of Georgia before returning to Clayton County to begin what became a remarkable career that would see him record a first draft of history throughout the South and the Midwest.

Sneed chronicled sports at every level of competition, including high school, college and professional sports teams. He wrote extensively about NASCAR, professional boxing and college football before moving to hard news coverage. He was an award-winning journalist at several stops throughout the Atlanta area, including the Atlanta JournalConstitution, in Kenosha, Wis., Virginia and Alabama. He served as editor at the Clayton News/Daily, the Opelika-Auburn (Ala.) News, and the Douglas County (Ga.) Sentinel. As a newsroom leader, he served as a mentor and an example of unparalleled dedication to scores of journalists that took the lessons he imparted throughout the country.

Throughout his career, Sneed interviewed world and national leaders, stepped in the ring to fight Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield for a charity event, exposed corruption and fought tire-

lessly to give voice to those in society who were otherwise voiceless.

But his profound passion always was local community journalism and working tirelessly to improve any place he called home.

If you knew Sneed, you loved him. And he loved you, regardless of your station in life, your color, sexual orientation, religion or politics. To Sneed, everyone had a story and he dedicated his life to telling it.

He was widely appreciated for a biting wit and was an accomplished comedian who wrote for several nationally-known acts.

Since 2014, Sneed served as editor of five newspapers in Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties: The Alexander City Outlook, The Dadeville Record, The Wetumpka Herald, The Tallassee Tribune and The Eclectic Observer, and their related websites. Sneed won numerous awards during his long journalistic career, including 12 individual Alabama Press Association awards this year which will be presented at the state’s newspaper convention later this month. Sneed’s editorial team was a major reason The Alexander City Outlook was named one of the “10 Newspapers That Do It Right” in 2018 by Editor & Publisher magazine.

Survivors include his wife, Cyndi Thomas Sneed of Alexander City, Ala.; daughter Sydney N. HamptonSneed (Jessica) of Millbrook, Ala.; daughter Jessica D. Sneed (Sabrina) of Alexander City, Ala.; granddaughter Kaydence E. Bryan; sister Brenda J. Barnhill (Chris); brother Roy A. Sneed (Jeanie); sister-in-law Frankie Sneed, fatherin-law Fred H. Thomas (June) of Opelika, Ala.; sister-in-law Missy Thomas McEntire (Thomas) of Opelika, Ala., and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Roy J. Sneed and mother Donna J. Sneed, his brother Arthur J. Sneed and his sister Katherine G. Burger.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Faith Temple located at 425 Franklin Street, Alexander City. Pastor Ray Waters will officiate. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. the family will receive friends at Faith Temple.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, and memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Lake Martin Animal Shelter or the Alabama Press Association Foundation.

Mrs. Barbara Jean Shuman 1938 - 2018

Bobby Gene Granger Bobby Gene Granger, age 81, of Flowery Branch and formerly of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Bobby was born in Columbus, Georgia on May 23, 1937 to Annie Maude and Harrison Hampton Granger. He is preceded in death by his parents; his aunt Margaret Mitchell and his uncle Stacy Mitchell of Dadeville, Alabama. Survivors include his daughters Haley Ross (Scott) of Lexington, SC, Miranda Taylor (Jeff) of Brentwood, TN; brother Billy Granger (Glenda) of Shreveport, LA; granddaughters Abagail Ross, Scarlett and Adeline Taylor; grandson Connor Ross; several nieces and nephews. Bobby was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church in Dadeville, Alabama and a graduate of Dadeville High School.

He was employed by Dan River Mills in Wetumpka, Alabama for 18 years before making a career change in 1974 to AT@T. He retired in 1998 from Lucent Technology in Norcross, GA. He loved bass fishing, NASCAR races and Alabama Football. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am Saturday June 30, 2018 at Shadow Lawn Cemetery, New Franklin Road, LaGrange, GA, 30240 with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made through the Crimson Tide Foundation for the University of Alabama Football Scholarship Fund at 920 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, 65401 or at CrimsonTideFoundation. org. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome. org, 706-654-0966.

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Barbara Jean Shuman, 80, of Dadeville, will be Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Red Ridge United Methodist Church. Rev. John Mann and Rev. Vicki Cater will officiate.

Mrs. Shuman passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Dadeville Healthcare Center. She was born on May 15, 1938 in Red Warrior, West Virginia to Allen Byrd Leach and Mae Cox Leach. She was an active member of Red Ridge United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, H. Devon Shuman of Dadeville; daughters, Amanda Jenkins (Kevin) and Krista Johnson (Paul), both of Dadeville; son Rory Hall (Ivy) of Ansted, WV; stepson, Devon Shuman, Jr. (Sandra) of Dadeville; grandchildren, Jason Kimmons, Brandi Arrington (Randall), Macie Jenkins and Brittny Shuman; seven great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and brother, Larry Leach (Barbara) of Dadeville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Janice Nease.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www. stjude.org.

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 1

• Theft and criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal use of defense spray was reported in Alexander City.

• Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported on Airport Drive.

June 30

• Brandon Ray Whisenhunt, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Kayla Renea Schroeder, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Domestic violence was reported on Campground Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on Scott Road.

• Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Scott Road.

• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Hilltop Drive.

• Domestic violence was reported on Willow Point Road.

• Criminal mischief and criminal trespass was reported on Parks Avenue.

• Assault was reported in Elkahatchee Trailer Park.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

June 29

• Giovanni Elijah Martone, 21, of Williamsburg, Virginia was arrested for robbery and receiving stolen property.

• Samantha Gail-Danielle Denoy, 19, of Yorktown, Virginia was arrested for theft.

• April Danielle Holliman, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for theft, possession of opium or a derivative and tampering with physical evidence.

• Jospeh Lee Lewis, 40 of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of theft.

• Fraudulent use of a credit card and theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Dogwood Drive.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Receiving stolen property and criminal mischief was reported on B Street.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of a controlled substance and theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on 6th Street Extension.

June 28

• Jonathan Shane Hallman, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.

• Brenda Lee Hallman, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear.

• Roderick Derrell Kelley, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for theft, criminal trespass and failure to appear.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported on Airport Drive.

• Theft was reported on Scott Road.

• Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug para-

phernalia was reported in Alexander City.

June 27

• Melissa Faye Blake, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Adrin Michelle Blake, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Sharon Caldwell, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for altering fireman identification.

• Mark Alan Spence, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Smith Street.

• Domestic violence and assault was reported in Alexander City.

• Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Parrish Drive.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported on Oak Street West.

• Altering firearm identification or possession of altered firearm was reported on Town Creek Road.

• Theft was reported on Old Kellyton Road.

• Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Semmes Street.

• Truck fire was reported on Highway 280.

June 26

• Catlin Marie Yates, 22, of Goodwater was arrested for failure to appear.

• Gary Todd Dean, 47, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for domestic violence.

• Fraudulent use of a credit/debit card was reported on Holman Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on River Chase Drive.

• Trespassing was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Sewell Street.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Sewell Street.

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garnered by LMRA comes from partnerships Thompson has fostered to clean up the environment around Lake Martin. Thompson is credited with many efforts, starting with helping the group partner with Alabama Power for the annual Renew Our Rivers Cleanup, to spearheading more organized cleanup efforts in the area to partnering with Prosperity Again Thru Health (PATH) who promotes walking and healthy lifestyle in the area. Thompson suggested the partnership and for walkers to help pick up.

Thompson hopes LMRA is known more for than just cleaning up the area.

“LMRA gave me a great forum to expand the organization,” Thompson said. “Without LMRA I wouldn’t have near the credibility.”

LMRA also heads a buoy maintenance program on the lake.

Russell was instrumental in getting the organization off the ground.

“It started out in 1971,” Russell said. “The lake level had gone down like 17 feet for July 4. People got really upset, so I got a group of influential people and we went to Washington. We got with FERC and asked for some standards for water levels and take into consideration flood control. It has improved since then.”

In addition to working on water levels, Russell said the other big initiative for LMRA early on was crime prevention.

“In the ‘70s, burglaries were out of hand,” Russell said. “We started a reward system. Members could post signs with warnings anyone furnishing information leading to an arrest and conviction of anyone breaking and entering this property gets a $1,000 reward.”

Russell credits Thompson for giving LMRA a newer outlook.

“Somebody like John comes along and it takes off,” Russell said. “He has a lot of energy, innovation, hard work and able to get cooperation from everyone.”

Russell believes the lake is worth looking after.

“I have always said this lake is like having a Fortune 500 company in your backyard,” he said. “There is no

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at the time of the collision,” Alexander City Deputy Police Chief James Easterwood said.

“His vehicle was pushed into the intersection.”

The rear bumper of Sneed’s truck was pushed under the crushed bed of the truck.

Sneed was airlifted to UAB Hospital for treatment Saturday morning before succumbing to his injuries Sunday evening about 8:30 p.m.

The Honda Accord sustained major damage to the front of the car and the driver, whose name has not been released, sustained minor injuries.

Easterwood would not speculate as to the cause of the accident.

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Ben Russell poses with John Thompson for a photograph Tuesday morning in Russell’s office.

telling what it brings in.”

Thompson was reluctant to take credit.

“Without this gentleman’s (Russell) inspiration, this organization would not be here,” Thompson said. “He set a standard that the lake is important and that an organization supporting the lake has got to be equally important. The lake today is primed to be an economic engine.”

McDaniel returned a guilty verdict which means they didn’t believe anything you or your witnesses said. They’ve done their job and now it’s time for me to do mine.”

Despite a request from Duerr, Young opted not to sentence outside the voluntary guidelines.

He said while every murder is terrible, there was nothing that “distinguishes this one, making it more severe than others.”

Norman Crayton’s wife, Lakeshia Crayton, called the sentencing bittersweet.

“This is a bittersweet day,” Lakeshia Crayton said. “It’s sweet because the man who killed Norman was sentenced and is now being punished for what he has done. This is the first time that we have gotten any sense of relief at all. It’s bitter because we have lost a loved one and the verdict, the sentence, nothing is going to bring

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Norman back. Now we just have to move on from here.”

In his statements, Whittelsey indicated that there is a plan to appeal, but acknowledged that nothing has been filed at this time.

In making case for a consideration from the court, Whittelsey said the verdict was hard to accept.

“I believe in the jury system and the job this jury faced,” Whittelsey said. “But the time I’ve spent with Clate and what I know about the facts of the case….We stand here with a jury verdict but I must say I don’t agree with it.”

Duerr argued that McDaniel, who appeared in court in a faded gray and white prison uniform, had shown no remorse and alleged that he had lied to the court.

“Mr. McDaniel was asked on the stand if he was married because he was wearing a

wedding ring and he said no, that he was engaged,” Duerr said. “But in forms that McDaniel himself filled out where it asks marital status he says he’s married. Not that it makes any difference, but either way it’s just a total lack of respect for the court.”

Duerr also referred to a statement that was said to be made to a probation official as part of the sentencing process.

“I will read to you from the form,” Duerr said. “ ‘The whole court system lied on me because they are afraid of that family. Now I’m going to prison and something needs to be done about it.’ That’s the kind of attitude we have encountered from the beginning.”

Because a gun was involved in the crime, McDaniel could have been sentenced to between 20 and 99 years according to the listed voluntary sentencing guidelines.

Bunn

“The accident is still under investigation at this time,” he said. “We are still mapping the scene and collecting data from the vehicles.”

According to comments from staff and community, Sneed was a staple to the Lake Martin area and will be deeply missed.

Funeral services for Sneed will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Faith Temple Church in Alexander City with visitation services from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Staff note: A special section in tribute of Sneed will be published in Saturday’s Alexander City Outlook and will also be available at Sneed’s funeral Saturday.

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Known for her warm smile and positive attitude, Ashley pitched for the softball team and was a show choir captain, despite the disease. She was also a trombone player and line leader for the high school band and a member of the color guard while at Reeltown.

About five years ago, her symptoms became more severe, she still persevered and found a way to live life. Before the transplant she wore an inflatable vest that helped loosen and thin the mucus. In a 2016 interview she called her purse a “portable medicine cabinet”

and talked about the medications that helped and the enzymes she used to help her digest food.

The community had rallied around Ashley and her parents Tim and Pat Bunn. Numerous fundraisers were held in communities across the Lake Martin area to help the family defray the costs associated with the complex medical procedure. A social media page helped everyone keep track of her progress, and she was a frequent poster.

Just a week prior to her death, she thanked everyone for their prayers in a post.

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t is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our editor and our friend, Mitch Sneed.

Mitch was truly a one-of-akind, consummate journalist.

He was professional, tenacious, driven and at the same time compassionate, kind and fair. While not everybody called him a friend, he was universally respected for his integrity, his positive can-do attitude, his habit of helping others and how he worked to improve our community.

Mitch made an impact in Alexander City government like few people ever have, and we’re all better for it.

He loved working for newspapers and he did his job very, very well.

Mitch is the primary reason this newspaper was named one of “10 Newspapers That Do It Right” in the United States by Editor & Publisher magazine this year. He personally won 12 awards in the 2018 Alabama Press Association contest that will be presented later this month.

But much more importantly, Mitch tirelessly worked for you: our readers and our community.

He looked out for the underdog, he wasn’t afraid to tackle any issue or anybody head-on and he made a difference.

That’s a life well-lived in our book.

Mitch Sneed is irreplaceable and he will be greatly missed.

As a tribute to Mitch, The Alexander City Outlook will publish a memorial special edition Saturday morning. Additional copies will be provided to everyone who attends Mitch’s funeral Saturday afternoon.

The Outlook will accept any written tribute, from short comments or letters to column-length texts.

We feel this is a fitting tribute to a passionate journalist who lived so fully for his craft.

Besides, Mitch would like a special edition with his photo on the cover.

Please send tributes to santana. wood@alexcityoutlook.com. We will also take submissions from The Alexander City Outlook and Mitch Sneed’s Facebook pages. Our deadline for submissions is noon Friday.

Thanks for your help in honoring Mitch and please keep his family in your prayers.

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first met Mitch Sneed some 15 years ago when he was an editor for the Opelika-Auburn News and I was a media relations manager at Auburn University. There was almost an instant mutual respect between the two of us.

Little did I know then that, some years later, he would hire me at the Alexander City Outlook after my job at Auburn Montgomery (I had left Auburn to become a special assistant to the chancellor there) was abolished.

But he did. It took only one phone call, one meeting with Mitch and then-publisher of The Outlook, Kenneth Boone, Mitch’s endorsement and I was hired.

We grew close, closer almost daily. We were close in age, had similar interests (sports and politics, just to name two) and both loved newspapers.

I last saw him on Thursday.

He was the same old Mitch.

Jovial, but with a definite serious side.

I lost my friend and boss Sunday. Mitch died from head trauma he received in a car accident at Cherokee Road and U.S. Highway 280 in Alexander City on Saturday morning. He was stopped at the intersection and was rearended by a car traveling at a high rate of speed. He was lifeflighted to Birmingham’s UAB Hospital almost immediately.

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I heard about it early Sunday morning and got the dreaded text Sunday night.

If you didn’t know Mitch, you missed something. In Alexander City, he was the rare newspaper man that fell in love with and immersed himself in his adopted town.

He loved the city and he was a champion for it. He loved its people and he loved the proximity to the lake – everything about it. I can’t imagine him ever leaving there, even for his home in his native Georgia.

Mitch also loved his family – his wife, Cyndi, and his two daughters. He and Cyndi ate lunch together almost every day. I heard him on many occasions express his love and/ or concern for his daughters and talk about the old days when he coached them in softball. Those memories always made him smile.

Hurting as badly as I do, I can’t imagine how Cyndi and the girls must feel.

I went through a pretty rough time a couple years back with my health. One morning in the midst of that, Mitch recognized something wasn’t

right with me and got me to the hospital. I wanted to stay at work, but he insisted on driving me to the emergency room. He may have saved my life. And he was always there for my wife during the whole lengthy episode.

Working with Mitch was like working with a machine. He would pound on that keyboard as if just the computer’s fear of his mighty keystrokes would make it cough up a story. He knew every shortcut that a journalist might take, but used none that would result in the compromise of a story. And, as a boss, he could be tough, but you could count on him to always be fair.

In a week that had already seen the gunning down of five journalists in Annapolis, Maryland, the untimely death of Mitch Sneed was the last thing that I expected and has had a far greater effect on me. I’m not ashamed to admit to all of you out there I loved the man.

And I will miss him.

Every day.

Please keep his family in your prayers. A holiday is a tough time to lose a loved one.

Any time is a tough time for a family, a friend, a newspaper family or a city to lose a man like Mitch.

Rest in peace, my brother.

David Granger is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers’ Elmore County newspapers.

The Record strives to report the news honestly, fairly and with integrity, to take a leadership role and act as a positive influence in our community, to promote business, to provide for the welfare of our employees, to strive for excellence in everything we do and above all, to treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves.

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Reprint: Doing your job shouldn’t result in fear Staff note: This editorial was written by Mitch Sneed and published in the most recent Weekend Outlook.

Sneed died Sunday following injuries sustained in a car crash Saturday morning.

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hen I was younger and new to covering news after years in sports, the old black Western Electric phone that sat on the corner of my desk phone with those bells that looking back sounded like Commissioner Gordon was calling Batman.

I picked up the receiver and used my desk friendly newsroom voice, “News Daily newsroom, this is Mitch may I help you?”

That was the last words I would get a chance to say for the next two minutes or so.

“Exactly who I wanted to talk to,” the voice screeched.

“You’re the blankety-blankblank (not what he really said) SOB (abbreviated for the real words) that wrote that story about my boy being a dope dealer. Now let me tell you what I’m going to do to you. …”

The next minute or so were filled by this man telling me the slow and painful way that he was going to end my life, how he would stalk my family, track them down and make them suffer before they died.

People who know me will tell you, not much scares me, but when you start threatening my family, that crossed the line. I tried to ask if anything I had written in the report from court the previous day was inaccurate, but all he could say was that what his son did had no business being in the paper.

He slammed down the phone

MITCH SNEED Editor before the redneck in me could come out and it was probably for the best.

When our publisher came in, word filtered up to the front office about the call.

“We need to file a police report, just in case he decides to act on it and you end up dead,” he said. “But it’s been my experience that people who tell you they are going to kill you rarely do. It’s the ones that don’t say a word that you have to worry about.

“I know you are new to the news side. In sports, there’s a winner and a loser, it says that right there on the scoreboard.

In news, sometimes it’s not that easy. Obviously, you did a good job on this story. He wouldn’t have been mad if you didn’t.

“I will tell you this, if you aren’t making half the people mad every day, you aren’t doing your job. Remember that on days like this.”

I took those words spoken minutes after the first of the 14 death threats that I’ve received while on the job to heart. I do my job the best I know how and do my best to be fair, with my only agenda being to inform the people who read what I write about what is happening in our community.

Some stories are happy, some are sad, some are odd and others are shocking. But they are all news.

Why am I taking you all on this walk down memory lane

today?

Thursday five people who were members of this overworked, underpaid fraternity we call journalism lost their lives at the Capital Gazette in Maryland. Gerald Fischman, 61, editorial page editor; Rob Hiaasen, 59, an assistant editor; John McNamara, 56, a staff writer; Rebecca Smith, 34, a sales assistant; and Wendi Winters, 65, who worked in special publications.

They were shot and killed by a man using a shotgun and 00 buckshot. The point-blank blasts were so horrific in some cases, officials had to use surveillance video to make sure of their identities.

Why? Because he didn’t like the way they covered a news story that he was involved in. Even after a jury of his peers had ruled that the newspaper had done nothing wrong, he killed people who were the messenger of his misdeeds and some who had nothing to do with it at all. Dead for doing their jobs.

These days, the media and President Donald Trump don’t always see eye to eye. But Thursday he spoke on this mass killing.

“No one should fear from being violently attacked while doing their jobs,” Trump said.

“We pledge our eternal support. My government will not rest until we have done everything in our power to reduce violent crime and protect innocent life.”

On some things, everyone can agree – even the media and the president.

Mitch Sneed is the late editor of The Outlook who passed away Sunday morning.

Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about city matters, contact your council representative.

To contact the city hall, please call 256-825-9242.

Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749.

Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Brownie Caldwell

Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749.

Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. GoodmanRoy Mathis represents District 4.

His phone number is 256-825-4369.

His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

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Roy Mathis

H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-307-3880.

His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

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Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.

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Above, concluding their show ‘Songs and Legends of the American Frontier’ last Thursday morning, Horseshoe Bend’s campers displayed an American flag they made while performing the song ‘America, of Thee I Sing.’ Below left, Annie (Kahlia Wilson) and the other orphans are confronted by Miss Hanagen (Addison Caldwell) over the stray dog Sandy (Kameryn Mayton) during the Dadeville Elementary School Summer Arts Enrichment Camp’s production of “Annie.� Below right, cast members of ‘Annie’ perform the iconic song ‘Tommorow.’

Arts become one of the most famous stories ever written, having been adapted into multiple film versions and seeing several stage revivals on Broadway. Singing such iconic numbers as “It’s a Hard-Knock Life� and “Tomorrow,� the students participating had the audience enthralled with the well-rehearsed show.

Somewhat similar to last year’s “Tunes and Tales Around the World,�

Horseshoe Bend’s “Songs and Legends of the American Frontier� featured classic tall tales from American history, including the stories of Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, John Henry and Sal Fink. “We wanted to think of something that would work cohesively with art and music,� Horseshoe Bend program director Ashley Gresko said. “We got together a few days before the program and started to brainstorm ideas. We thought about different kinds of folk music and put a cohesive program together from there.�

During the program at Horseshoe Bend, the students had the chance to express themselves through various art styles, singing and playing the ukulele, and spending time outdoors playing and gardening. “We wanted it to be inclusive of everything,�

Gresko said. “I feel this year’s program was very successful.�

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At Reeltown, camp director Diane Miller said around 40 students participated in this year’s program, up from around 30 for last year’s “The ‘Reel’ Wizard of Oz.� Similar to how Gresko and her staff came up with the idea for Horseshoe Bend’s production, Miller said she and her teachers sat down and tried to come up with a production that would have something for everyone and be a show the students could have plenty of fun with. “The teachers and I sat down on the first of the three workdays prior to the students’ first day to bounce ideas around and discuss suggestions on which plays/stories

we could bring to life,�

Miller said in an email. “We narrowed it down to two to three, then discussed ideas for each.

Finally, we narrowed it down further to just one. “Once we chose the musical ‘Grease,’ we started discussing costumes, backdrops, props, crafts and music. Then on the last planning day, we headed to Auburn for our big shopping trip to buy all of our supplies.�

Like with last year’s performance, “The ‘Reel’ Grease� put localized twists on the story. These changes included turning Rydell High School into Reeltown High School, renaming the local teen hangout “Rufus’ Soda

Shop� for the Reeltown mascot and changed specific locations named in the movie to places more local to the south end of the county.

Along with getting to express their artistic talents, participants in the summer arts enrichment program at all three schools were able to receive lunch every day the camp was in session through the county school’s summer feeding program.

Lunchroom staff was on hand to make sure the students received plenty of nutritious food,

giving participants the chance be well-fed while exercising their minds artistically.

Following Thursday morning’s performances, Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle expressed how positive of a program this was.

Windle felt the camps this year had been a great success, and believed the funds used for these art enrichment camps was money well spent by the county school system.

With a growing number of children

participating at all three schools in Tallapoosa County, the chance to explore the worlds of art, music and drama continues to be a popular way for these students to spend a portion of their summer. With the entire program being offered at no cost to any participant, the summer arts enrichment camp has proven itself to be a success, and will continue to serve the students of the Tallapoosa County School System for as long as children are interested.

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Ward, Toney special guests at Dadeville Kiwanis Club members hear from soap box derby organizer, Ferst Readers advocate

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Dadeville resident Marrell Ward was the special guest speaker at last Thursday’s meeting of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club, discussing his vision for the upcoming Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby. Welcoming a second guest to the meeting, the Kiwanians also heard from Elaine Toney, providing those in attendance with information about the Ferst Readers program.

Ward said the idea for the soap box derby, held in memory of his late son, came about as a result of watching his grandson on his phone one day. Thinking back to his younger days, Ward hit on the idea of having a soap box derby as a way to not only give local children something fun and different to do, but would have everyone taking part in the festivities.

“I tried to think of something that would involve the parents as well as the kids,” Ward said. “With this, everybody gets involved, so everybody wins.”

Last year was the first year the Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby to be held, and while Marrell Ward felt the event had been a great success, there were some learning issues he wanted to work out before holding the second annual derby.

Along with dealing with these concerns, he also hit on another idea, holding the races in conjunction with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Festival in October.

“This year, I built a ramp for the starting line, so all we have to do is pull one lever to release both of the cars at the same time,” Ward said. “We will be enforcing a registration date this year.

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Marrell Ward was at Dadeville Kiwanis Club’s meeting last Thursday discussing plans for this year’s second annual Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby planned for Oct. 6.

We will also have age classifications and weight limits for the cars.

“The three things I require all cars and racers to have are a DOT approved helmet, brakes and a hand steering device.”

This year’s Fall Festival is slated for Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. While Ward said he does not know the exact time during the festival and will be enforcing registration, safety measures and a release waiver in order to race, he also said he wants the children to have plenty of fun and wants as many children that are interested to participate. Ward said there will be no fees for participants to take part

in the races, and those who may not be able to obtain the materials and construct a racer of their own will still have a way to take part.

“I have constructed a few cars of my own, so I can help there a little,” Ward said. “If anyone wants to help out with a sponsorship or building a car, they are more than welcome to do so.”

Currently, Ward said he is looking at having age classifications of ages 6-8.

9-11 and 12-14, but may also allow adults to race following the main derby event with the children. Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and thirdplace finishers, while he also hopes to

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Today’s Birthdays

Carlton Smith, Steve Clark, Cody Morris, LaKiesha Smith and David Williams are celebrating their birthdays today.

July 5, 2018 Sunday, July 8

FAMILY REUNION: The Willoughby Reunion will be Sunday, July 8 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are invited.

UNITY RALLY: Liberty Life Christian Center is hosting a Unity Rally Sunday, July 8 at 3 p.m.

Bishop Demetrius Griffin, pastor of Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is the guest speaker.

Apostle W. T. Traylor is pastor of Liberty Life Christian Center.

July 8-11

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 8 to July 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a meal provided each night.

July 9-13

EARLY ROSE DISTRICT CONGRESS: The 59th Annual Session of the Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is July 9-13 at 9 a.m. daily at Miracle Missionary Baptist Church.

Wednesday, July 11

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, July 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m..

Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

July 12-14

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Family Worship Center is hosting Game On, Vacation Bible School July 12-14 for ages 3 through teens. July 12 and 13 will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and July 14 will be from 9 a.m. to noon.

Tony Harris is pastor of Family Worship Center.

Saturday, July 14

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club pancake breakfast is July 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is $6 a plate, eatin or carry out.

MARKET ON THE HILL: Artisans will display and sell their handmade items at Market on the Hill next to the Good News Baptist Church on Highway 280 in Jacksons Gap. There will also be face painting, prizes and awards. All pre-regis-

tered vendors are eligible to receive a $100 Hobby Lobby gift card.

For more information call 256827-9857 or email at frslatter@ gmail.com

Sunday, July 15

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services July 15 at 11 a.m. with a covered dish to follow.

The church is located at 3610 Dudleyville Road in Dadeville. Rev. John Marks will deliver the message.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting homecoming services July 15 at 2 p.m. Pastor John Leonard Sr. of St. James AME Church is the guest speaker.

July 15-17

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 15-17 at 5 p.m. daily. The theme is “God First” and a closing ceremony will be Sunday, July 22 at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

July 16-17

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days July 16-17.

Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, Youngs Ferry Road at Mullican and Gibson roads and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

July 16-18

CHURCH REVIVAL: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting revival services July 16-18 at 6 p.m. Guest speakers are Pastor James Grasham of Haven Chapel, Pastor Lou Benson of GAP Fellowship and Associate Pastor Joann Finley of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, July 17

ELECTION: The primary election runoff will be held July 7 from 7

a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 22

VBS CLOSING CEREMONY: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a VBS closing ceremony at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed during the recent VBS program.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

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.

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.

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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.

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Saturday, August 11

GOSPEL SINGING: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting a Gospel Homecoming at 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 25

SPEAKER: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Sean Dietrich.

October 15 - 16

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16.

Dumpster locations have not yet been determined and will be available at no charge to residents.

Sunday, October 29

FALL FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting a Fall Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

The public is invited.

August 3-4

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

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Churches and non-profits can submit items to the calendar at editor@thedadevillerecord. com and calendar@alexcityoutlook.com.

Ongoing Events

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.

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have certificates ready for all of those participating. Ward said he will have more detailed information printed up soon to give out to anyone interested in being a part of the event.

Following Ward’s talk with the Kiwanians, Toney discussed what the Ferst Readers program can do for children throughout the county.

“I volunteer at the library a lot,” Toney, who is an active member of the Friends of the Dadeville Library organization, said.

“This is not connected to the library.”

Similar to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Ferst Readers provides one book a month to participating children ages birth to five at no cost to the family.

Encouraging children to develop a love of reading from a young age, the program provides books that are appropriate for the ages of participating children, while also suggesting ideas to parents on how to tie the books received in with other learning activities.

Toney said the organization came to Tallapoosa County approximately two months ago, and with 14 area women working as part of the Community Action Team to increase the program’s presence in the area, Toney said she is looking for more people to get involved and help financially sponsor more children who want to be a part of Ferst Readers.

“It costs $36 to sponsor a child for one year, giving them 12 books every year,” Toney said. “Ferst Readers is a 501(c)(3), so donations you make, you can count that on your taxes.

“We look forward to having all of you involved. We want to have all of the children in the county taking part in this program.”

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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 256-409-2020 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) 4964210 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.

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LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com

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LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Mitch Sneed was our fearless leader

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n today’s world where politics rule conversation and being on different sides of a debate can ruin the best of friendships, it’s easy to think disagreement is a bad thing.

I sat up for several hours Sunday night after hearing the news of the passing of Mitch Sneed — our beloved editor Mitch Sneed — and I went through about 50 stages of grief. I cried a lot; I laughed even more; I got angry from time to time; I thought about Mitch and his wife and daughters. And I was guilty.

I felt guilty because, like many in this community, Mitch and I sometimes disagreed. He was my boss after all. We didn’t always see eye to eye and we butted heads on more than one occasion.

But I realized something while talking to my dad Monday morning after a fitful night of unrest.

Mitch pushed me and nagged me and was hard on me because he believed in me. Mitch wanted me to be a better journalist and a better editor, and he knew I could be so he wasn’t going to take it easy on me. What I saw as his pestering and scolding was actually how I now know Mitch cared.

And even though Mitch and I didn’t always agree, we always respected each other. The fact we could have an honest disagreement but still work to accomplish the same goals shows just how much we respected each other.

We could fiercely debate and push each other’s buttons, but the minute a bird flew into my house or his dog Sadie got lost in a storm, we were there to help each other.

We never let a disagreement ruin our relationship because of that mutual respect.

Over the last 24 hours, the Outlook family has received nothing but an outpouring of love, support and comfort. From Bro. Wayne Cowhick coming to lead us in prayer Monday morning to my family sending a bouquet of flowers to the entire Outlook staff to hundreds upon hundreds of Facebook comments, emails and messages remembering Mitch, we’ve all been reminded what a beloved figure he was in our community. (By the way, he hated when I used the word “beloved.”)

We’ve also been reminded some clichés are entirely true. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.

No one could have expected Mitch Sneed, the bull-headed, fire-in-his-belly, go-get-’em Mitch Sneed, would be gone today. Mitch was a fighter, and everyone thought he could battle back from this too.

But tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Today, I urge you to tell the people you love that you love them. Hug your kids and your pets and your parents. Be kind to yourself because this entire community is aching.

Life is too short for some, but life is so good for many. Mitch embodied that. The first time I interviewed for this job, Mitch told me he would be the editor of The Outlook until the day he retired or the day he died, and he lived up to that promise. Mitch loved being your editor; he loved bringing you news; and he loved this town. (But he did have a deep loathing for semicolons.)

As soon as I heard of Mitch’s passing, I knew we’d still have to put this paper out, no matter how much it hurt, because that’s what Mitch would’ve wanted us to do.

We lost our fearless leader. We lost our good friend. But don’t worry too much. Even though he’s now looking down on us instead of walking beside us, Mitch Sneed still “be everywhere.”

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

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Late Record editor Mitch Sneed loved noodling for catfish. His friend and neighbor, Josh Lackey, will host a fishing tourney in Sneed’s honor Saturday.

HONORING A FRIEND

Locals to host fishing tourney in memory of Mitch Sneed

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Record editor Mitch Sneed loved fishing. Whenever he had a rare day off from newspapering, he would hit Lake Martin in his pontoon boat or he would plan a trip to go noodling for catfish with John McKelvey.

So when some of Sneed’s closest friends learned of his passing, it seemed obvious to host a fishing tournament in his honor.

Josh Lackey, who has been neighbors with Sneed

since he and his wife Cyndi Sneed moved in four years ago, is organizing a fishing tournament this weekend in hopes of raising money for Cyndi.

“We have a group of guys that are all really close and we’re always looking to help somebody,” Lackey said.

“What better way to do it for Mitch than something that everyone can enjoy and we can also help raise some money. We plan to give it Cyndi or she can donate it to a cause, whatever she would like.”

The fishing tournament will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday out of D.A.R.E. Park in Jacksons Gap and will end at midnight.

“There’s a bunch of guys like to fish daytime and some that like to fish at night,” Lackey said. “We wanted to give them a little bit of both so that way more people would come.”

The cost is $100 per boat with $20 of that going to the Big Fish pot. The winner of the tournament will receive half the funds, while Cyndi will be given the other

half. Lackey is hopeful the potential winner may decide to donate all the money, but a trophy will be given to the victor either way.

“I think we’ll get a good response,” Lackey said.

“Facebook has kind of exploded about this; a lot of folks are sharing and calling me up. I hope a lot of people are going to come out. It’s just a way to honor Mitch.

We didn’t do a whole lot of fishing together, but we became good friends right off the bat. They are just real laid back and great people.”

National anthem stands for more than personal freedom We stood for the national anthem before our little league games. We stood for the national anthem at my first Major League Baseball game in 1978. We stood for the national anthem at JOE high school football games all my life. We MCADORY stood for the national Columnist anthem at Jordan-Hare Stadium, BryantDenny, Samford Stadium and other massive venues across the country.

We stood for the national anthem — whether piped through a loudspeaker, sung by a nervous choirgirl or trumpeted by a marching band — because the song itself stood for the core values of American freedom and represented the blood, sweat and tears our forefathers endured to grant us these freedoms.

I stand out of respect … respect for the men and women who sacrificed their lives, time, families, bodies and mentally to allow us the very freedoms thousands in this great nation take for granted.

I stand out of appreciation for a flag that represents our freedoms. We enjoy freedom of speech, which provides us with hours of really cool music, television shows, movies and sporting events to digest. We enjoy freedom of religion, which allows us to choose a variety of means to worship.

I stand because I believe in the very rights the flag stands for, including your right to protest. Look, I haven’t protested anything since I was a toddler, but I respect those who stand up to right wrongs via legal, peaceful manners.

Some choose to kneel — protesting the very anthem that celebrates their right to protest.

I stand because the talented people performing the anthem deserve my appreciation. I’m not sure I’d want to be handed a microphone and sing “Oh say can we see …” in front of thousands, though I once had a nightmare about it. I can’t hit the high notes.

I also stand because my butt often needs a break from those cold, metal bleachers. Truth.

I stand because the flag, the song and the spirit of the moment doesn’t capture America only in terms of its government, laws or those charged with protecting and enforcing them. It’s so much more than that. Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner” on a ship during war, but after 204 years the song’s meaning has morphed far deeper than its lyrics.

The national anthem is about us. It’s

about the soccer mom with a van full of kids.

It’s about the single mother who works two jobs to ensure her children are well taken care of. It’s about friends hanging out beside a campfire on a Friday night.

It’s about the hard work and sweat so many endure to pay the bills. It’s about little kids singing at birthday parties.

It’s about a rod, reel, moonlight and a fish on the other end. It’s about our lives — all of our lives — who we are, who we represent, where we came from and where we want to go.

The anthem is about you. The anthem is about me. The anthem is about everything we do and everything we dream.

Yeah, I’ll stand up for that.

Joe McAdory is a communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.

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Storm rattles Tallapoosa County, Dadeville area few houses.

“We had a tree blown into a home on Coley Creek Road in Dadeville,” Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran said last Thursday evening. “We also had a tree in a house on Pritchard Road in the

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

A line of thunderstorms passed through northern Tallapoosa County last Thursday afternoon, generating winds that blew down trees into a

Jacksons Gap area.”

Dispatchers with the Alexander City Police Department took dozens of calls of reporting trees down. Power outages were reported across town including the Ann Edwards Subdivision, Gunter Circle, Warren

Circle, Thompson Ridge Road, Barrett Road, Elkahatchee Road and Cherokee Road.

Alexander City was not the lone ranger on downed trees.

“We have reports of trees down pretty much everywhere,” Moran said.

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“Luckily no injures have been reported. That is a good thing.”

Trees were reported down in Dadeville on East South Street, Herren Street and in Sandy Creek Estates.

Some residents reported trees falling on Sanford and Valley Grove roads in the north part of the county.

“So far the reported damage is in the northern part of the county,” Moran said just after 5 p.m. “There is not so much in the southern part of the county.”

The National Weather

Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area at 2:50 p.m. and the storm passed through moments later, bringing rain and wind.

“The National Weather Service estimates the gust to be between 60-70 mph,” Moran said.

The storm only dropped a half-inch of rain according to Bobby Tapley’s rain gauge in Alexander City. Tapley’s rain gauge also registered three-quarters of inch in Wednesday’s storm and a total of 1.8 inches for the month of June including Thursday’s rain.

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