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Top, Clate McDaniel sits stoically, showing little emotion as the jury delivers a guilty verdict in his murder trial Friday at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville. Left, District Attorney Jeremy Duerr talks with the victim Norman Crayton’s brother Darryll Young who thanked him for his work in the case. Above, Judge Tom Young dismisses jurors following the trial. McDaniel will be sentenced June 29.
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Local Habitat for Humanity holds first-ever fundraiser A crowd of more than 70 people gathered at Ballard Farms Thursday evening for the first-ever Builders Ball fundraiser held by the local Habitat for Humanity organization. With music from the River Bottom Blues Band and copious amounts of pulled pork to chow down on, the night was a chance for locals to have some fun and support a good cause at the same time. “I can’t say how grateful we are for everybody coming out tonight,” See FUNDRAISER • Page 3
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Jury finds McDaniel murdered Norman Crayton in 2016
A Tallapoosa County jury took just 50 minutes to find Clate McDaniel guilty of murder. After more than two years of legal wrangling, four full days of testimony and evidence, a 12-person panel, made up of seven women and five men where seven were white and five were black, found that evidence showed beyond a reasonable doubt that McDaniel murdered Norman Crayton in a green field off Barron’s Bridge Road on Jan. 17, 2016. When the verdict was read, McDaniel, who was dressed in a light-colored, long-sleeved buttondown and khaki pants, sat next to his attorney Davis Whittelsey. His expression never changed as he looked into the gallery where some family members were in tears, including his mother. Some of the Crayton family also sobbed silently, while some hugged each other. Judge Tom Young polled the jury, then told McDaniel that he would be sentenced on June 29 at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville. Under Alabama law, since the crime involved a gun, McDaniel faces sentence of at least 20 years and no more than 99 years, or the potential of a life sentence. McDaniel, who appeared on the History Channel reality series “Bamazon” in 2012, was remanded to custody and led out of the courtroom. After meeting with the Crayton family, District Attorney Jeremy Duerr thanked Assistant District See GUILTY • Page 3
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The River Bottom Blues Band provided musical entertainment for guests at Thursday evening’s Habitat for Humanity Builders Ball fundraiser.
Tallapoosa County’s unemployment rate rose in May climbing to 4 percent. More area residents are without jobs as the county’s jobless rate is up from that recorded in April, which was 3.7 percent. May’s rate is also substantially higher than the rate of 3.6 percent recorded in May 2017. Statistics released Friday show a slight increase in the number See JOBLESS • Page 10
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DEAR ABBY: My very best friend growing up was repeatedly raped by her father from around age 13. She told me when we were 17. I reported it to a policeman, but back then, they couldn’t do anything unless she reported it. She refused in order to protect her mother. Her mom is gone now, but dear old Dad is still hanging on. He lives in a retirement home known for supporting children and children’s activities. (It’s associated with one of the largest charitable groups for kids.) I worry a lot about this freak having an opportunity to molest other children, and it sickens me that when he does finally die, he will receive full honors from this group. I have thought about anonymously contacting the home and warning them. Should I? -- UNCERTAIN IN THE EAST DEAR UNCERTAIN: That information would carry far more weight if it came from his daughter. Encourage her to discuss what her father did with the
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director of the retirement home as well as a social worker. Her father should never be alone with a minor child again. If your friend refuses to do this, then yes, you should speak up. DEAR ABBY: I love my grandchildren. My problem is, my daughter expects me to baby-sit at the snap of a finger regardless of what I have to do or what I have planned. Additionally, I never know how long I will be sitting. Sometimes, it can be up to 12 hours. I receive no compensation because, in her words, “Grandmothers should not be paid.” If I refuse, she accuses me of being a “bad” grandmother. If I ask to have one child
for an overnight and a weekend day, I am refused. Her reason? “Because I said so!” Would I be justified in asking for compensation? I live on a fixed income and could use the money. -- BAD GRANDMA DEAR GRANDMA: If there are expenses incurred while you baby-sit your grandchildren, you should be compensated for them. However, I can see why your request for a salary for doing it would not be well-received. Because you need extra money, consider finding a part-time job. If you do, you will not only ease the strain on your budget, but also make yourself less available to your daughter “at the snap of a finger.” DEAR ABBY: My niece, who is being married next month, sent out invitations a couple of weeks ago. She requested no children under 16 because they’ll be serving alcohol and because she is running tight with her guest list.
My stepsister and her mom are upset because their young girls won’t be able to come. My sister said if they can’t go, then she isn’t going, which I think is ridiculous. They’re trying to force my niece to let them bring the girls. What they don’t understand is how you explain allowing them to come but not other kids. How should this be handled? -- NO EXCEPTIONS IN THE MIDWEST DEAR NO EXCEPTIONS: It should be handled by telling your stepsister and her mother how sorry everyone will be that they can’t attend, and they will be missed. In other words, no exceptions should be made for the intelligent reason you stated in the last lines of your letter to me. 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 Mrs. Leslie Brooks Martin Mrs. Leslie Brooks Martin (formerly of Alexander City, AL) of Tuscaloosa, AL died on Friday, June 15, 2018 at DCH Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL. Final arrangements pending. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
Ms. Naomi Maxwell Funeral Service for Ms. Naomi Maxwell will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Friendship Baptist Church with interment following at Bethel Benson Church Cemetery. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Mrs. Roena McDaniel Bice 1934 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Roena McDaniel Bice, 83, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Josh Hickman will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Bice passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Chapman’s Nursing Home. She was born on June 26, 1934 in Tallapoosa County to Woodrow McDaniel and Irene Brown Campbell. She loved her family dearly. She taught third grade at Stephens Elementary for 26 years in the same class room, and received the 1985 Teacher of the Year Award. She taught Sunday School at Alexander City First Baptist Church.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and traveling. She is survived by her daughters, Janice Embry (Wayne), and Jami Bice Frost (Cameron); grandchildren, Porsche Ferrall (Charlie), Holley Fenn (John), Rebecca Hickman (Josh), Sara Kate Frost, and Maggie Frost; great-grandchildren, Cody McCrary, Emma Ferrall, Ayda Hickman, and James Hickman; great-great grandchild, Piper McCrary; brother, Rafael McDaniel (Diane); sisters, Rebha Pike, Shelby Stansell, Sandra Pemberton (Tom), and Sue Gulledge (Carroll). She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Donald Bice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department June 14
• Roland Mancilla, 35, of New Site was arrested for four counts of failure to appear. • Tammy Sue Beck, 47, of Alexander City was arrested for arson. • Michael Johnson Jr., 35, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Eric Thomas Burton, 26, of Childersburg was arrested on four counts of failure to appear. • Theft was reported on Knight Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Booker Street. • Criminal trespass was reported on Highway 280. • Arson was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported on Red Barn Road. • Domestic violence was reported on I Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City.
June 13
• Scott Dwayne Smith, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for forgery. • Kent Lamar Jones, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and harassment. • Marilyn Annett Johnson, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Joshua Van Allen Vines, 28, of Council Bluff, Iowa was arrested for public intoxication.
• William Morris Whatley II, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for revenge porn. • Deauncey Sankey, 18, of Montgomery was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Dogs presumed to be vicious and dogs running at large was reported on Bishop Street. • Domestic violence was reported on O Street. • Identity theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Cruelty to a dog or cat was reported in Alexander City. • Publication intoxication was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Kellyton. • Dog running at large was reported on 13th Avenue. • Possession of marijuana reported on Circle Drive.
June 12
• Letha Lakesha Moore, 36, of Eclectic was arrested for bail jumping. • William Morris Whatley, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and harassment. • Chrisoula Latae Moon, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for shoplifting. • Malik Rhyale Kelly, 21, of Goodwater was arrested for theft. • Possible narcotics theft
was reported on Eastwood Drive. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Vicious dog was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Distributing a private image with intent to harass, threaten or coerce was reported in Alexander City. • Identity theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications and domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Railey Road. • Harassment was reported on I Street.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department June 14
• George Stinson of Heritage Hill Road in Tuskegee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear pistol carrying without a permit.
June 13
• Jeremy Edmondson of Hallman Lane in Sylacauga was arrested today on a warrant for failure to appear child support.
June 12
• Terrell Lykes of Jacob Street in Goodwater was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • A business on County Road 34 in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
Dadeville Police Department June 12
• Complaint filed in the 1100 Block of Fulton Street by a 22-year-old woman against her 49-year-old father for third-degree domestic violence. Warrants pending.
June 11
• Minor accident reported by Jacksons Gap woman. Minor damage, no injuries.
June 10
• An arrest of a 22-yearold Dadeville man on a traffic stop on Owen Street for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Complaint filed in the 200 Block of Herren Street of third-degree domestic violence by an 18-year-old female against her 22-yearold boyfriend. Warrants pending.
June 9
• An arrest of a 28-yearold Camp Hill man and a 36-year-old Alex City man on a traffic stop on US 280 for first-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Complaint filed by a local business on US 280 for fourth-degree theft of property (shoplifting) against an unknown subject.
June 8
• An arrest of a 35-yearold Alex City man on a traffic stop on US 280 for one count of failure to appear through Dadeville.
June 7
• The charge of menacing complaint filed by a subject on US 280 W. against an Alex City man. Warrants pending. • An arrest of a 20-yearold Alex City man for possession of a controlled substance.
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Habitat for Humanity of the Alexander City Area Director Larry Bates said. “Three weeks ago, we thought that if we had about 30 show up, we’d be doing great.� After everyone had their fill of barbecue and choice of any one of a number of desserts, Bates took the stage and reminded everyone of the purpose that brought them there. “The goal of Habitat for Humanity is to provide a decent shelter for everyone,� he said. “We are currently finishing up our 16th house.� Brandon Dixon, the state executive director for Habitat for Humanity, was also present and gave a special presentation on what the organization has been able to accomplish throughout Alabama over the past year. With 30 state affiliates working hard to build homes in 50 of the 67 counties, the non-profit organization averages around 300 houses a year constructed, along with some houses that are in need of renovation. At the same time, Dixon wanted to stress that the group does not simply give away the homes that are built, explaining the homes are a hand-up, not a hand-out. Along with organization officials in attendance at the Builders Ball, Vickie Hunter, who received a house of her own through Habitat for Humanity, spoke about what Habitat for Humanity has meant to her since taking ownership of the home. “I filled out the form the first time and didn’t get one, so I went looking for other housing,� she said. “I found out you could apply more than one time, so I applied again and received a house. “It was a dream come true. I can’t thank Habitat for Humanity enough for their assistance. It’s a dream to own your own home.� Some of those who were in
attendance at the Builders Ball felt it had been a wonderful event to take part in and were happy to be a part of it. “It was wonderful,� Terry Martin said. “The mission of Habitat for Humanity is just great. It helps a lot of people.� “Habitat is just a great organization,� Denise Bates said. “We were thrilled to be able to come here and help with this fundraiser, keep houses being built in Alex City.� In the future, Larry Bates said he hopes this becomes a regular event for the organization, growing and becoming a good source of funds the group can use to continue helping those in need. He also said, if anyone who did not attend the Builders Ball Thursday night wanted to donate to the local Habitat for Humanity, they could send donations to P.O. Box 1973,
The Builders Ball crowd, numbering at least 70 strong, listen to a presentation from Habitat for Humanity’s State Executive Director Brandon Dixon. Left, Habitat for Humanity of the Alexander City Area Director Larry Bates thanks the crowd at Thursday night’s event for coming out and supporting Habitat for Humanity. Donald Campbell / The Outlook
Alexander City, AL 35011 or online at alexcityhabitat.com. “I’m thrilled with the support we had out here tonight,� Bates said. “We
thought this would be a fun event and generate support in the community. “This seems to be working. This is a foundation for us to build on.�
Guilty Attorneys Michael Weldon and Robbie Trease, all those who played a role in the investigation from the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office, those who testified and most of all the jury. “I would like to thank the jury,� Duerr said. “They had a tough, tough job, but they sat here for five days and they listened very carefully to the evidence and I think they saw past his wild, crazy story that nobody outside his best friends, people who work for his family or people who they paid to testify could corroborate. “They saw through all that, blaming investigators and us. They saw through it and gave that family justice.� Crayton’s brother Darryll Young said following the verdict that there was a sense of relief. “It’s been a long time and we wondered if we would ever see this day,� Darryll Young said. “I’m thankful for all the hard work by the lawyers and the people who investigated. I thank the jury. Now he can rest.� There was no dispute that McDaniel shot Crayton multiple times in the early morning hours of Jan. 16, 2016, but the jury had to determine whether the shooting was justified under the letter of the law. In his closing argument, Whittelsey was critical of investigators and prosecutors in the case for not “seeking the truth� and called Crayton’s death “justifiable homicide.� “If you believe the Tallapoosa County County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney investigated this case to find the truth — that is beyond belief,� Whittelsey told the jury in his closing. “They set out on an investigation to convict Clate McDaniel of murder.� Whittelsey was critical of why investigators didn’t interview more people who were at people at Col. Tom’s
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and why only “selective evidence� was presented. Whittelsey said that Crayton’s “violent and tumultuous� past along with the testimony of McDaniel and others should prove that this was nothing but selfdefense. “If Norman wasn’t deceased, Clate would be,� Whittelsey said, later adding, “This was not murder. It’s not manslaughter. It was justifiable homicide.� Whittelsey said McDaniel may have been guilty of one thing. “If he’s guilty of anything, he’s guilty of freaking out after the fact in the way he treated Norman afterwards,� Whittelsey said. Duerr did the final closing for the state, after Trease had laid the legal groundwork to show why McDaniel’s actions fit the charge of murder. He said that even if the events had happened the way McDaniel said, that because he was trespassing, he had the obligation to retreat. “He had many opportunities not to kill Norman Crayton and he didn’t take a single one of them,� Trease said. “He could have driven off when they were at the
office. He could have let Norman get out of the truck instead of flooring it. He could have ran into the woods if he was really that scared of the Big Bad Wolf as they would have you believe that Norman Crayton was. “He admitted to killing Norman and he didn’t have to.� In his closing, Duerr suggested that McDaniel was mad at Norman because he had given him a job, worked him that day, bought him two meals and took him to his bar, set up a tab and then Norman embarrassed him by hitting on a white woman that he had been dating. Then when they got back to McDaniel’s place of business, Crayton asked the woman to take him home to the Gap in front of McDaniel, who had control of the gun at that point. “That’s when he said to himself ‘Oh hell no,’� Duerr theorized. “He told (the woman) to ‘go on. I got this.’ That’s when he decided that he would take care of this himself.� Duerr asked the jury if McDaniel’s story or his actions added up to self-defense? He asked
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why a man who had killed someone in selfdefense would drag the body to hide what he had done, set the victim on fire and would get more emotional about his dog dying on the stand than he did about killing a man.
“Who gets his fiancĂŠe to pay off four witnesses to get them to testify for you?â€? Duerr asked. “A guilty person does that. Clate McDaniel did that. ‌Give this family some peace and show them that Norman’s life was worth more than the $80
that was spent trying to cover it up.� Whittelsey objected and moved for a mistrial, but Young overruled the objection, denied the motion and then read the charge to the jury and sent them in to decide McDaniel’s fate.
Thank You! I would like to thank all of my supporters, friends, and family that have given freely their time, energy, efforts and votes during the course of my campaign. I could not have done as well as I did without your help. I would like to give a special thanks to my lovely wife, Amy Blythe, and to my campaign manager, Dakota Blythe. Thank you for your patience, love, and hard work. I would also like to apologize to my supporters for not winning. It has been some time since I felt pain the way I did when I looked into my son’s eyes and saw his disappointment on election night. The only words that I can offer him and other young people that I have offered leadership to throughout the years is this: nearly 30 years ago God but the desire in my heart to run for this of¿ce. I have patiently waited and when I began my campaign I prayed to God that I would win if it was His will. While I am sure it was God’s will for me to run, it was not His will that I should win. To those young people I say, follow the desires that God puts in your heart. Be willing to take that chance, be willing to step outside the boat. When you reach my age, it is not the things that you have done that you will regret, but rather the things that you have not done. So take that chance when God speaks to your heart, and do not be afraid. It is fear of failure that condemns middle-aged men to mediocrity. Our Lord and Savior did not intend for you to live a life of mediocrity. When we serve others, is when we are at our best. Again, thank you for all your votes, support, and your words of encouragement. Sincerely, Derrick Blythe Pd. Pol. Adv. by Derrick Blythe • 151 Alabama Street • Alexander City, AL 35010
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hile finding a vocation that will provide the means to enhance a man’s life and enable his family to have life’s essentials is vital – the job that will be the most important one any man will face in life is that of being a father. On Sunday, we honor our fathers, recognize their sacrifices, the example they set, the way they labor for their families and how they must take on a persona that is not natural and uncomfortable – nurturing young lives and helping shape them as children grow into adults and forge out on their own. Father’s Day was first celebrated 100 years ago, thanks to the efforts of Sonora Smart Dodd, who was inspired by her father who raised her and her five younger brothers on a remote farm when his wife died when Sonora was just 16. “His kindness and the sacrifices he made inspired me,” she said in 1936. It is fitting to continue acknowledging both in our fathers. Today, fathers face challenges those of yesteryear never envisioned as children face new challenges, temptations and expectations as our world changes rapidly. There is no instruction book that comes with the job, no apprenticeship and no probation period. Fatherhood is strictly trial by fire, on-the-job training, where the stakes are do-ordie. We’ve come a long way from the days of Ward Cleaver where a father’s role was one primarily of discipline. Today, Dad shares child-rearing responsibilities with Mom, since both work. That has allowed fathers to explore their softer side, to be the parent who makes the children’s lunches, braids a daughter’s hair, mends a son’s torn trousers, then drops them off at school with a hug and first hears of the triumphs and tragedies of the day. That’s why we should always learn from our fathers and take the time to thank them every day. We often hear the older a child gets, they realize the smarter a father appears. Mark Twain said it well: “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.” Fathers: take this job seriously and never lose precious time to help make your child a better person. Children: enjoy every second you have and soak up the wisdom a good father holds. Happy Father’s Day to all of our readers who hold the special title of “Dad.”
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John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-7944405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.
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Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 825-4207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.
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George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road, Dadeville.
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t’s not tyranny we desire; it’s a just, limited, federal government.” — Alexander Hamilton The musical “Hamilton” finally found its way to the South, and I finally found a way to see it without selling my house for ticket money. And I was transported — albeit by Uber — to the show. The play itself was surprisingly fair. I see now why the play captured more Tonys in New York than Rudy Giuliani did when he went after the Mafia in the 1980s. Aside from cost (I am an accomplished skinflint), I did not see “Hamilton” in New York because I presumed it to be another preachy, liberal interpretation of history. I imagined liberals booing the pivotal Revolutionary War victory scene at Yorktown. I also thought if they had their way, the spinoff of Hamilton would be Booth. Yet the conservative, minimal government tenets of Alexander Hamilton and our Founders could not be misinterpreted or masked with modern-day liberal spin. Lost or not on liberal Broadway was that Hamilton espoused limited government and wrote most of the Federalist Papers. The modern-day Federalist Society is a group of libertarian/
RON HART Columnist conservatives who advocate limited government. Further lost on the left is just how much the lauded Alexander Hamilton was like Donald J. Trump. The play was written and succeeded well before Trump came onto the political stage. In many ways, it predicted his rise. Hamilton centers around the brash and impulsive Hamilton and his polar opposite, spineless, cautious and obsequious weasel Aaron Burr (or Jeb). Hamilton famously says during one of his arguments with Burr, “Burr, I’d rather be divisive than indecisive. Drop the niceties.” Sound familiar? The advice to Hamilton could also apply to Trump. “Smile more, talk less.” Most of our Founding Founders were impulsive, bright, and womanizing scoundrels to varying degrees, like Trump. Hamilton’s political career was cut short because he was extorted over an affair. He paid the lady off, but she did not stay quiet as agreed when opposing political operatives used her as a political pawn to
hurt Hamilton. It’s just like the Stormy Daniels mess and her 15 minutes of fame. Both Hamilton and Trump were brash, pro-business New Yorkers. While Hamilton wrote the more eloquent Federalist Papers, anonymously advancing his opinions around the normal political process, Trump tweets. Hamilton was more self-promotional than a Party loyalist, but he was also plagued by resentment and undermined by leaks. Hamilton, like Trump, had a gift for gab and was witty, theatrical and coveted the stage. Both cut through convention to get the essence of issues; they were not afraid to ruffle feathers to get to the right answer. Clearly both were progun. Hamilton actually died in a duel with his nemesis Burr. Trump said he could “stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and not lose any voters.” Hamilton actually did. That’s one thing I wish they would bring back from Hamilton’s time — our politicians shooting each other in duels. That might cull the herd by half. A libertarian op-ed humorist and award-winning author, Ron is a frequent guest on CNN. He can be contacted at Ron@RonaldHart.com or @ RonaldHart on Twitter.
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he soft and green land of Alabama stood in front of me like a carpet of peace. The pond to my east was verdant with pines and hardwoods, a fishing rod still stands guard at the sweet gum tree. It belonged to my fatherin-law Ralph Gillenwaters. The small dock was almost incandescent with beauty in the late afternoon sun. My sweet husband was in the pond boat which his dad purchased for them both when my husband was a senior in high school. That boat held many a secret in its 50-year run, yet never a leak did it have. People made of the same stuff would never die. My love of this 50-acre patch of green will never pass from my heart. It was here I fell in love and here I am to stay. I fell in love with my boyfriend of two months and his father. It is not what you are thinking. Mr. Ralph could have been my own dad. Indeed he was in so many ways. A rich and horrifying life he lived with the Army. Satisfying for a boy from Alabama who made sport of climbing pines from one tree to the other with all his many brothers to see who could win the game. The man could shoot chickens or rabbits with a
IN MEMORY OF RALPH GILLENWATERS Guest column by Cindy Gillenwaters slingshot accuracy that few can find today. Later when sent out for Special Forces training, he laughed. The survival training was what he lived as a child. No big deal he said. My husband and I have been told so many stories from the Army. My mind reels with the veracity of each one. My father-in-law was a hero, one of the ones that never bragged, but did get several medals and many commendations. He was in so many airborne units we can’t recall them all, 101st, 82nd, 173rd – the list goes on, Green Berets. When he passed away Nov. 12, 2013, the day after Veterans Day, it was a day history should have mourned. Here lies a native son in
Dadeville, Alabama. I know when the Army came to give him a 21-gun salute, the officer who presented the flag to my mother in law was crying. Not just tears, but tears of joy and pain for as he said to her, tears for a real hero, a true hero who gave his all for his country. There are many men who have done the same thing, but I knew this man and will always love him. He could be hard as nails or soft as velvet but you better know which day was which. He helped shape our country and this hardheaded, unassuming man walked among the rest of us never knowing what he had done to make our country what it is today. Every time you hear the name Ralph Gillenwaters in Camp Hill, Alabama, be proud, stand strong because for more than 25 years and countless secret missions, that’s what he did for us. We love you and miss you Dad. All my love to you and your son (Charles). What a good man he is because of you and his mom. Happy Father’s Day, Poppaw. Cindy Gillenwaters wrote this guest column in honor of her father-in-law, Ralph Gillenwaters.
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CLASS REUNION: The Benjamin Russell High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 40th reunion at Queen’s Attic. CHURCH SINGING: The First Presbyterian Church Choir is presenting its Annual Concert at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary at 371 Jefferson Street. This year’s program is entitled “The Elders Sing the Oldies,” featuring music from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The guest artists will be former Alexander City residents, Brink and Brinkley Norton from Charleston, South Carolina. Admission is free. COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Clean Community Partnership is encouraging volunteers to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. Supplies and assignments will be provided to help clean up Alexander City’s roads. For questions, contact Jacob Meacham at 256-234-3461. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT:
Liberty Life Christian Center on S Street is hosting “You are What You Eat” at 6 p.m. The speaker is Charlene Stone and the pastor of Liberty Life Christian is Apostle W.T. Traylor. RABIES SERVICES ON THE ROAD: Dr. John Caldwell will take his rabies vaccination services on the road giving discounted $10 rabies vaccinations. Caldwell will be at the Daviston Fire Department from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. and at Hall Propane in New Site from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. The $10 fee only covers the rabies vaccination. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.
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Betty Tapley, April Dudley, Kathleen Stansfield, Lauren Maria Wilson, Ecael Vazquez, Joshua Mixon, Colton Lee Powell, Kristina East, Dorothy Melton, Ashley Thornton, Shirley Gardner,
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Hayden Gaines, Meagan Colley, Riley Campbell, Donna McGee, Joseph Blankenship, Betty Payne, Lauren Wilson, Gerald Neighbors, Remona Marbury and Talton Green celebrate their birthdays Sunday.
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Daniel and Kacy Booth and Kaye and Billy Johnson celebrate their anniversaries Monday.
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SENIORX: Deborah Jones, SeniorRx coordinator will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce to see if seniors are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements or medications. DAY OF ACTION: The Lake Martin Area United Way Day of Action is from 8 a.m. to noon. The projects this year are at Benjamin Russell High School, Dadeville Elementary School and on Main Street. Interested volunteers can download a registration form from the Lake Martin Area United Way website or contact Courtney Layfield at uw211@ unitedwaylakemartin.org or at 256329-3600.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Hackneyville God’s House Church is hosting Vacation Bible School for all ages June 28-30. Thursday and Friday’s programs will be held nightly from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday’s programs will be from 3 to 6 p.m. with a commencement to follow. The church is located at 9234 Highway 63 North in Alexander City or downtown Hackneyville.
Saturday, June 23
Saturday, June 30
SAVE OUR YOUTH TOUR: The 2018 Save Our Youth Tour featuring special guest Amari Asad will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Cooper Recreational Center located at 625 MLK Jr. Blvd. in Alexander City. The theme is “teach, educate and motivate.” Admission is $20 and advance tickets are available. Vendor spaces are also available for $25. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, call 256-496-4099. BENEFIT PROGRAM: New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a benefit program for Vikki and Porshia Doss at 5 p.m. It is hosted by the Star Wonders and pastor of New Canaan is Rev. Justin Freeman. YOUTH EXPLOSION: The Word Bible Church is hosting a Youth Explosion Saturday, June 23 at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited. FAMILY 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, June 23. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks. MUSIC: The Amphitheater at the Weogufka Center is hosting the Kandu Band June 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 and there will be concessions. The Kandu Band played at the Diplomat Lounge in the 1987 and then with Nashville Country. They then went their separate ways and now have come back for a reunion.
Sunday, June 24
FAMILY, FRIENDS and SINNERS PROGRAM: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton is hosting a Family, Friends and Sinners Night Program at 6 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Len Wilson, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Goodwater. Rev. Jimmy Brooks Jr. is pastor of Corinth Baptist Church. FAMILY REUNION: The 101st Mann Family Reunion will be at 11 a.m. at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church. All descendants of John Branch will gather for a covered dish lunch and fellowship. For more information call Judy Burgess at 256-216-6108.
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fair Tuesday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be health screenings, health education, door prizes, games, music and more. For more information contact Tabitha Royal BSW at 256453-7139 or email at tablee4@aol. com.
USHER MEETING: The Early District Usher’s meeting will be at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. HEALTH FAIR: Bibb Graves High School in Millerville is hosting a health
June 28-30
GREAT OUTDOORS DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a Great Outdoors Day. There will be Dutch oven demonstrations, boat rides, birds of prey programs along with archery and kayak training. There will also be a bounce house for children. A hiking tour and tips on camping will be demonstrated with a tour of an RV and boat. Park entry fees are charged at $5 for adults and $2 for children and seniors.
children of activities, games and music they enjoyed during the recent VBS program. Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.
August 3-4
CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus. Tickets are currently available at liftministriesal.com/shop for $50 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and a catered lunch. Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow. Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $70, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee. Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship. For more information, contact LiftMinistriesal@gmail.com
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Sunday, July 1
CHURCH MEMORIAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church is hosting a church memorial service at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Roosevelt Gregory of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Lorenzo Caldwell is the pastor of Almighty God Baptist Church. FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.
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, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.
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
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.
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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. 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, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters 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.
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: Meets the first Tuesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC, next to Russell Medical. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com.
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Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
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New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
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New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
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CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
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Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
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Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
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strong. “We are taking applications Monday through Friday at the plant,” Wellborn Forest Products Human Resources Director John Howard said. “We offer benefits including a 401K and insurance, and we do train.” In addition to taking applications at the Airport Boulevard plant, Howard explained they will be taking part in job fairs in the Auburn/Opelika area aimed at those former MasterBrand Cabinet employees. “The skill set bases are the same,” Howard said. “We are willing to look at them. I can hire a painter from there and have them on the production floor in hours. Training someone can take months.” Ashland-based Wellborn Cabinet Inc. will also be there. Howard explained all former MasterBrand employees may not be interested though. “Those that live in Auburn and Opelika may not want to travel to Alexander City,” he said. “But those that live in Dadeville and Jacksons Gap might want to come this direction.” Job fairs will be hosted at Auburn Junior High School at 405 South Dean Road Tuesday, June 19 from 3 to 8 p.m. and at Southern Union State Community College in Opelika Wednesday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to noon. In addition to local cabinet makers being represented at the job fairs, Auburn officials said other Lee County employers will also be represented. Jasper, Indiana based MasterBrand Cabinets announced Tuesday morning it was closing the Auburn facility due to “market conditions and consumer tastes.”
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of people listed as unemployed with 719 jobless residents in Tallapoosa County compared to 659 in April. At this time last year, 660 residents were without jobs. Friday’s statistics show 18,144 area residents are currently working in Tallapoosa County. This rate is slightly lower than the 18,413 residents who were employed in May 2017. The local numbers were only slightly higher than the state rates released by Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is at 3.9 percent. This number is an increase from April’s rate of 3.8 percent but is well below May 2017’s rate of 4.6 percent. Though Tallapoosa County’s jobless rate is up from April, Washington said state wage and salary employment is at a 10-year high and the number of people working in Alabama is at an 11-year high. According to Washington, the wage and salary employment in Alabama continues to increase significantly month after month being at 2,042,400 in May. The last time it measured at or above this level was 11 years ago in December 2007 at 2,045,800.
“This month’s count is the second largest we’ve ever recorded, yielding only to pre-recessionary numbers,” Washington said. “It represents the most jobs our economy has supported in more than a decade. Employers are hiring in Alabama, jobs are available in Alabama, and people are working in Alabama.” Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 21,600, with gains in the manufacturing sector (+4,600), the leisure and hospitality sector (+4,400) and the professional and business services sector (+4,000), among others. It increased in May by 7,000. Monthly gains were seen in the leisure and hospitality sector (+2,300), the manufacturing sector (+1,800) and the education and health services sector (+1,300), among others. “We know that our economy is supporting record numbers of jobs, and we also know that Alabamians are working in record numbers — the most in more than 11 years,” Washington added. “Twenty-one thousand more people are working now than they were last year. That means more Alabamians are supporting their families and spending money in their communities.” In May, 2,091,439 people were counted as employed in Alabama
— up 5,081 from April and up 21,277 from May 2017. May’s rate represents 85,634 people who are unemployed in Alabama, compared to 83,151 in April and 98,713 in May 2017. The last time state employment measured at this number or more was in April 2007, when it measured 2,091,857. “It is not uncommon to see a slight increase in the unemployment rate in May,” Washington said. “As graduates and students enter the workforce — some for the first time — they may not find jobs immediately and it can contribute to a rate increase.” Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 2.7 percent, Cullman County at 3.1 percent, and Marshall, Elmore and Baldwin counties at 3.2 percent. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Wilcox County at 8.9 percent, Greene County at 7.2 percent and Clarke County at 6.9 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 2.4 percent, Homewood at 2.5 percent and Alabaster at 2.6 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Selma at 6.2 percent, Prichard at 6.1 percent and Anniston at 5.5 percent.
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expansion, is I believe a moral failure that doesn’t make any fiscal sense,” Jones said in his weekly conference call. Jones recapped the history, saying the failure began with thenGov. Robert Bentley, who publicly opposed expanding the state’s Medicaid program and the federal money that went with it back in 2013. Jones said by giving the
lawmakers and citizens the data that shows the total impact, it will be hard to ignore the good that could be done. “It cost taxpayers in Alabama literally billions of dollars of their own money. And they’ve kept more than 200,000 people from accessing health care and have threatened the security of rural hospitals,” Jones said Thursday. According to a release
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2014 receive lower federal matching rates.” State officials have opposed expansion of Medicaid, so getting a reversal of that stance would have to happen first. State lawmakers have used reduced federal aid over time and an expected increased cost to the state as their reason for failure to expand the program. Jones says seeing the numbers may help change the opinion of lawmakers and the public. He has seen that start to happen in other states already. “While the final decision still rests with leaders in the state, I’ll continue to advocate for expansion,” Jones said. “It’s a smart thing to do for our state budget, but it’s also just the right and moral thing to do for Alabamians.”
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Counting down the top 5 moments of Dadeville 2017-18 sports Editor’s Note: Over the course of five weeks, The Outlook will be taking a look at the best storylines from each area school from the 2017-18 athletic year.
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Madolyn Daniel wins Big Fish award
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While there were a lot of changes around the area under the new AHSAA classification structure, one of the biggest differences will be Dadeville dropping down to Class 3A. For four years now, the Tigers have competed in Class 4A and for the past two years, they have been the smallest school in the entire classification. Moreover, they’ve been grouped with some of the toughest teams in the area. Class
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Dadeville’s fishing team had quite the season, making it to the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association state championship this year. But there was no better moment for the Tigers than when Madolyn Daniel won the Big Fish award on Lake Martin
in early March. The Big Fish award is given to the individual who bags the largest fish out of any one in the tournament. More than 350 student anglers competed, and Daniel took home the prize by bringing in a fish that weighed in at 5.19 pounds.
More impressive than winning that tournament, Daniel’s fish was actually bigger than the Big Bass award presented at the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. That fish was bagged by winner Takahiro Omori and weighed in at just 4 pounds, 14 ounces.
Tigers drop from Class 4A to Class 3A
4A Region 3 was dubbed the “District of Doom” by many with the likes of Handley, Tallassee, Leeds, Munford and even Childersburg playing football against the Tigers. In other sports, Dadeville had to deal with teams like Tallassee, Holtville and Elmore County, all of which proved talented in basketball, softball, baseball and volleyball. Now, Dadeville will have a much different set of competitors. In football, the Tigers may not have it much easier with a slew of private teams in Class 3A Region 3.
The region will include Beulah, Bullock County, Pike Road, Prattville Christian, Saint James, Soutside Selma and Montgomery Academy. “Well, I’m glad we dropped down, but we’ve still been thrown into the fire with all these private schools, so I don’t know if it’s any better,” Dadeville football coach Richard White said of the reclassification. As for the other sports, competing against the likes of B.B. Comer, Beulah and Randolph County will certainly be different than playing with regular playoff contenders.
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Glenn has 2 straight 300-yard outings A lot of eyes were on Qua Tucker when Dadeville’s football season started last year. Although Tucker delivered a decent season, he wasn’t quite as dominating as expected. But that wasn’t his fault — it was his teammate, Kadore Glenn, who exploded onto the scene and took some of the responsibility off Tucker’s shoulders. Glenn came alive in the Tigers’ 48-26 beatdown of Holtville. Glenn amassed a staggering 307 yards on just 21 carries to go along with three touchdowns. “I feel like I was just being patient,” Glenn said at the time. “I have good vision, and Coach always tells me to be patient and the holes
Tal Bullard steals a pair of victories
It’s no secret Dadeville and Reeltown are rivals in all sports, so when the teams met on the baseball field, it shouldn’t have been a surprise it came down to the wire. In the top of the eighth inning of a tied ball game, Dadeville had two outs to its name but speedster Tal Bullard was on third base. Bullard wanted to use that quickness to his advantage, so on the second pitch of Slade McCullers’ at-bat, Bullard was off to the races, stealing home for the go-ahead run in an eventual 6-5 victory. “(Coach Kyle Caldwell) looked at the pitch before and asked what do I think?” Bullard said after the game. “I wanted to watch one pitch and I saw that (Reeltown’s pitcher) was pretty
slow, so I wanted to take it. I’ve done it once or twice in practice, but it was just a chance we had to take.” It wasn’t the only time this season Bullard literally stole a victory. In the bottom of the seventh inning against Valley, Bullard played hero again. The Tigers went into the frame down a run, but Bullard doubled in the tying run, advanced to third on a passed ball then stole home for the walk-off victory. “Tal is really fast,” Caldwell said against the Reeltown win. “So I just told him to get as much as he could on his regular lead. We were going to see his first pitch and try to time it up and go on the second pitch. I told my batter to get in the very back of the box and let Tal in.”
will open. I just kept doing that, and the holes kept opening, so I kept hitting them.” Glenn’s success wasn’t short-lived, though. One week later, Glenn busted out another 300-yard game, this time with four touchdowns, against Valley. “(Former offensive coordinator Kyle Caldwell) calls them Thunder and Lightning,” White said. “You put Lightning back there, that’s Qua, then you put Thunder back there, that’s Kadore. It doesn’t give defenses a break when you swap one of them for the other. You’ve got more speed in one than the other, but you’ve got more power in one than the other, so it’s a combination of the two.”
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Last season, Qua Tucker brought three gold medals home from the AHSAA Class 4A Track and Field championships, and it didn’t seem likely he could do much better. Until this season, that is. Tucker absolutely dominated all four of his events, capturing first place in
every single one to bring home four golds this year. “It was just an awesome display of speed and athleticism,” Dadeville track coach Chris Hand said. “The hurdles are his best events, and he just dominated in both of those, but in the 100 and 200, he had to work and drive to win those. I think people knew what a special runner he was going in, but if they didn’t, they do now. It was a treat to watch him and we sure are going to miss him.”
Tucker won the 100 in 10.63 seconds and the 200 in 21.80. In the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles, he clocked in at 14.12 and 39.39, respectively. The 200 was his closest race; Tucker edged out Madison Academy’s Evan Brooks by just six-hundredths of a second. He won the 100 by more than two-tenths of a second. He was unstoppable in the hurdles, winning the 110 hurdles by more than a second and the 300 hurdles by a half second.
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Alexander City’s 9U All-Star baseball team took on Phenix City Friday night for the Alabama Cal Ripken District 5 championship. Regardless of a win or loss, Alex City had already guaranteed its spot in the state championships, along with several other age groups. Top left: Jesse Worthy follows through on a swing Friday night. Bottom left: Cade Coleman connects with a bunt. Bottom: Eli Young reaches out to make a play in right field on Friday night.
Honorable mentions for Dadeville’s 2017-18 sports year By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
During every school year, there are tons of top moments and storylines to choose from. Although the following didn’t make the top five for the Dadeville Tigers, they’re still worth mentioning.
Boys basketball team starts 5-0
For the first few weeks of the season, it seemed like Dadeville’s boys basketball team was unbeatable. Not only did the Tigers win their first five games of the year, only one of them was by fewer than nine points, and they
absolutely dominated in three of the five. Dadeville started off the season with a 79-50 crushing of Holtville and defeated Alabama Christian, 79-55, in its second game of the year. Dadeville was put to the test against Tallassee, but still escaped with a 51-50 win. It then put a beating on Elmore County, 61-45, before taking down rival Reeltown, 55-46. After the holiday break, Dadeville finally met its match, as the Rebels avenged the previous loss and handed the Tigers their first defeat, 70-56.
Dadeville receives grant to resurface track The Tigers have been quite
successful in track and field over the years, and Dadeville High School has been hoping to resurface its track for some time. That dream started to become a reality when, in November, Tallapoosa County received a grant to resurface the quarter-mile long diverse-use track. “It’s really awesome; it’s beyond words,” Dadeville principal and track coach Chris Hand said. “It’s something that has been dreamed about since I started back in 2000 when we started the track team. It’s hard to put into words.” Not only will the new track help the student-athletes at Dadeville, but it will also be open for community use.
Anfernee Jennings works into Alabama rotation Since his graduation from Dadeville in 2015, Anfernee Jennings has been working his way up the ranks at the University of Alabama. This year, he gave hometown fans something to cheer about as he became a regular in the linebacker rotation. Jennings played in 11 games this year, recording 20 solo tackles and 21 assisted for a total of 41. He also had six tackles for a loss, which totaled 21 yards, and earned a sack. Jennings also recorded two pass breakouts, four quarterback hurries and a pair of forced fumbles.
ith summer comes heat, and with heat comes a sense of wanting to be lazy. Getting out in the sweltering heat during these dog days of summer can be a challenge for anyone. Even though I’ve been in Alabama for a year, I still am getting used to this humid heat, the kind of heat where as soon as you step out your door, you’re sweaty. It seems so much easier to just stay indoors. But part of being a good athlete, or just a healthy individual in general, is not always doing what’s easy. Look at these football players, most of whom have taken to summer workouts and are busting their butts despite temperatures pushing three digits. I’m sure they’re not saying, “This is easy.” But they are definitely saying, “This is what we have to do to be our best selves come the fall.” With football season starting a week earlier and official practice kicking off the first week of August, this is going to be good preparation because it’s not going to be much cooler come Week 1. But the thing about football players — as well as volleyball players and athletes training for the upcoming cross country season — is they’re practically required to participate in summer workouts. Younger kids and those who aren’t athletes don’t have to beat the heat; they can just stay inside. I would urge parents, though, to be careful about letting that happen. I’ve been doing a lot of studying about exercising and being a healthier individual with my goal of running a 5K by the end of the year still in mind. Although I’m still considered young, it’s amazing how much slower your metabolism is as you age, and what’s even more incredible is how much harder it is to get outside and get moving as the years go by. It’s like learning a new language. It’s proven the younger you are when you learn a language, the easier it is. That’s how it is with any habit or skill — the younger it’s drilled into your head, the more likely you are to keep it going throughout your life. That’s why it’s so important for parents to instill a healthy lifestyle into their children. Instead of allowing your kids to sit at home and watch TV or play video games all day, have them do something active. Tell them to go outside and play basketball at the park or even host a game of tag with other kids in the neighborhood. This teaches them at a young age the importance of staying active. And the good news is, there’s plenty of opportunities for young people in the community. Bridge Builders is football focused, but is an inexpensive chance for kids to learn from some of the best players in our area. If that’s not your style, head out to Dadeville every Monday and Tuesday night for the third annual sports camp, which has integrated plenty of different sports and, best of all, it’s free. Even just taking your kids to the pool for a day, or having them go with an older sibling, is better than them staying cooped up all day. Believe me, I know it’s not easy, especially when that sun is beating down and your air conditioning is calling, but life isn’t always easy, and it’s best to learn that before it’s too late. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.