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Dylan McDaniel, Lorelai MacFiggen, Gracie Kelley and Kristina Skinner pose with their Dia de los Muertos display in Emily Sassano’s AP Biology class Wednesday morning. El dia de la ciencia, a Spanish term, translates to “the day of science.”
EL DIA DE LA CIENCIA Science students celebrate Día de los Muertos in fun fashion By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
A crowd of students, teachers and members of the public packed the hallway and classrooms of the Benjamin Russell High School science department Wednesday morning to take a look at the many projects being presented for Dia de los Muertos. “We want family and friends to come in and see what we do down here,” science teacher Emily Sassano said. “Students from other classes were invited too.” AP Biology students in Sassano’s class made sugar skull dolls out of apples they had carved earlier in the year to demonstrate water loss and how this can affect living organisms, as well as finding a number of different ways to tie the
Tavorick Laquaz “Qua” Black of Dadeville has been arrested for the attempted murder of Gerald Haggerty. Black was arrested Friday, posted a $50,000 bond and was Black released Sunday. Black is due in court in Dadeville before Judge Kim Taylor for a first call Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. Haggerty was shot in a Sept. 28 incident on Jah Street in Dadeville where John Farrell Adamson was allegedly murdered by Black, Dazmon Notorious Shaw and Daquon Sheeley. The attempted murder charge comes from the Dadeville Police Department’s investigation into the matter. Court records show Shaw has retained Alexander City attorney Jason Jackson while Sheeley has court appointed representation of Michelle Perez. Records show no representation for Black. Other warrants for the three men charge See CASE • Page 9
Sabal Trail Pipeline takes care of road issues By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
As part of the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Benjamin Russell High School, Amanda Fennel’s classroom featured a traditional Day of the Dead altar to remember BRHS See SCIENCE • Page 9 student Stephan Harold Thomas, Jr. aka “Jap Wildcat.”
A project as large as the Sabal Trail Pipeline brings jobs and revenue to the area but it also creates a few problems. The equipment needed to complete such a project is large and sometimes can damage the roads in the area which is the case on several roads in Tallapoosa County. But Sabal Trail corrected the issues without using taxpayer funds. Tallapoosa County Engineer David Moore says the work was done in two phases. “Over the summer they paid a contractor to perform the needed minor repairs,” Moore said. Moore said they fixed roads near pipeline construction at Antioch Road, Whaley Ferry Road, Freeman Road, Parrot Road, Elder Road, See PIPELINE • Page 9
Code Enforcement Officer returns to Alexander City By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors and the city council recently approved the hiring of a code enforcement officer to make sure city ordinances were being enforced to keep the city safe and clean. The job had been done away with under the previous city administration, but due to issues of ordinance violations across town, the position was brought back. Unlike in the past, the Code Enforcement Office falls under the control of the Alexander City Police Department rather than the mayor’s office. “I’m excited about getting this going. I started in this position on Oct. 9, so I’m going on my third week of doing this,” Code Enforcement Officer Steve Morgan said. “I did this from 2006 to 2013, which was the last time we had a code enforcement officer.” Beginning with having a booth set
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DEAR ABBY: My husband is a nice guy, but he’s not particularly good at planning ahead. This means that special events, holidays and birthdays often go unmarked because he doesn’t remember in time to get something sent. In my parents’ marriage, all family communications fell to my mom. It was her job to send the Christmas cards, birthday gifts for nieces and nephews and to remember her mother and her motherin-law on Mother’s Day. Our marriage is more egalitarian, and I don’t want the job of communicator-in-chief. My husband knows this and agrees that he should share some responsibility, but doesn’t act on it, even after being reminded. I feel guilty when an important milestone in one of his parents’ lives goes by and they receive no acknowledgement from our household. The source of my
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guilt is surely the nagging feeling that it’s my job as the wife to make these connections and that I am judged when the things are not sent. How do I let go of the guilt, or at least let my in-laws know I love them and their son is the one who is letting them down? I want absolution. -- NO CALENDAR GIRL IN CALIFORNIA DEAR NO CALENDAR GIRL: Not everyone excels at every task. That’s why there is division of labor in partnerships, including marriage. If you think you will look better after explaining to your in-laws that the reason
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on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Russell Medical. He was born on April 21, 1929 in Tallapoosa County to Richard Thomas Storey and Doye Hammock Storey. Mr. William was a lifelong resident of Tallapoosa County. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. Mr. Storey retired from Russell Corp after 40+ years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, walking at Horseshoe Bend Park and fishing. He was an avid gardener and animal lover. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. He enjoyed family gettogether’s and traveling with
Mr. William Hiawathia “Billy” Storey 1929 - 2017 Graveside Service for Mr. William Hiawathia “Billy” Storey, 88, of New Site, will be Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem-New Salem. Rev. Tom Drake will officiate. Veteran honors will be provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Storey passed away
Ms. Sarah Tuck Ms. Sarah Tuck of Douglasville, Georgia (formerly of Newsite, Alabama) passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at Tranquility Hospital in Austell, Georgia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Mr. Horace Brummitt Mr. Horace Brummitt of Dadeville, Alabama passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center Opelika, Alabama. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Mrs. Umeriauer Glenn 94 of Alexander City, AL died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at her residence. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
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ers, Thomas Buford Storey and Charles Durell Storey; sisters, Ola Storey Knowles, Hazel Marie Storey, Harma Marie Storey, Winford Baker and Pauline Storey Willoughby. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made in his name to the Bill Nichols Veterans Home or to the charity of one’s choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Commission for 26 years. Throughout his life he continued to enjoy fishing, hunting and conservation. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, A Memorial Service for Mr. Tom Cambre, Linda Cambre of Jacksons Gap; his 77, of Jacksons Gap, will be Saturday, mother-in-law, Nettie Brooks of November 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.at Montgomery; daughters Renee the Chapel of Langley Funeral Cambre Couch (Montie) of Home. Rev. David Johnson will Hampshire, TN, Kim Cambre officiate. The family will receive Green (Shane) of Shelby, AL, friends on Saturday, November 4, Anna Cambre Morgan (Dave) 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until service of Nashville, TN and Kathryn time at Langley Funeral Home. Peacock of MS; ten grandchilMr. Cambre passed away on dren; eight great grandchildren; Saturday, October 28, 2017 at and brother, Leonce A. Cambre Russell Medical. He was born (Elizabeth) of Rolla, MO; and many on February 5, 1940 in Jackson, loving friends. Cambre Mississippi to Leonce Antonio He was preceded in death by Cambre and Veronica Grohoski his parents. Cambre. Tom grew up in Jackson, MS Memorial messages may be sent to the where he first developed his love of the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. outdoors. Tom enlisted with the Marine Reserves before going on to graduate Langley Funeral Home is in charge of from Mississippi State. Tom was a registhe arrangements. tered forester with the Alabama Forestry
Ralph Vance Knight Funeral services for Ralph Vance Knight, age 85, of Wadley will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. from Corinth Christian Church with Rev. Johnny Bishop, Rev. Bobby Burroughs, Rev. Yancey Sanders, Rev. Ricky Cummings, and Rev. Phil Gore officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1,
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DEAR ABBY: My parents are in their late 60s and suffer from multiple lifestyle-related illnesses. Although they had every opportunity to make healthy changes, they chose not to. I live on the other side of the country, and I am busy with my career and family. I love my parents and accept our relationship for what it is. However, I do not feel obligated to disrupt my life and upset my children to
be with them as they die slow, painful deaths. If their illnesses were not directly related to their own poor choices, I might feel and behave differently toward them. Knowing it won’t change their behavior, should I tell them why I won’t be with them for what appears will be prolonged and terrible deaths? -- SADDENED BY THEIR CHOICES DEAR SADDENED: If your parents are as sick as you have indicated, they already feel terrible. I see nothing to be gained by adding emotional pain to their physical pain. Put aside your anger and find enough compassion to NOT say it unless asked directly. 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.
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2017. Mr. Knight will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services beginning. Mr. Knight passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Traylor’s Nursing Center. Survivors include his wife, Joyce L. Knight of Wadley; one daughter, Deborah Ann Knight Pate (husband, W. C.) of Roanoke; three sons, Dale William Knight (wife, Carol) of Wadley, Matthew Charles Knight (wife, Dianne) of Roanoke; and Mark Vance Knight (wife, Tanya) of Alex City, AL; nine grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Grace Evans of Roanoke and Alma Treadwell of Melbourne, FL; and one brother, Jerry Cecil Knight of Roanoke. Pallbearers will be Mr. Knight’s grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Knight’s granddaughters and great-granddaughters, the Corinth Fire Department, Randolph County Rescue Squad, and The Gideons International. A Wadley native, Mr. Knight was born on October 12, 1932, the son of Charles Garland “C. G.” and Mayroe Yates Knight. He was a
member of Corinth Christian Church where he served as a Deacon and was the former clerk and superintendent. Mr. Knight was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a retired rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was a charter member of the Randolph County Rescue Squad, a member of the Corinth Fire Department and The Gideons, and was on the Board of Directors for the Randolph County Farmer’s Co-op. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lewis Vernon Knight and Charles Knight. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Randolph County Rescue Squad c/o Matthew Knight, 349 Cauthen Circle, Roanoke, AL 36274; the Wounded Warriors Project at P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517; or to The Gideons International (Randolph Co. Gideons, PO Box 2, Wedowee, AL 36278). Online condolences may be expressed at www.quattlebaumfuneralhome.com.
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SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, casual dinner. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its 88th Church Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Guest Minister will be Rev. Richard D. Jacobs of New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church of Dadeville. Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. is pastor of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.
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SOUP LUNCH: Election Day Soup Lunch sponsored by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church will be Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. All you can eat vegetable soup, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served. Carry-outs available. Cost is $7. Proceeds will go to local mission projects. USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District will have an usher meeting Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.
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Saturday, November 11 FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill Flea Market is holding its second Saturday flea market Nov. 11 at the old airport from 30 minutes after daybreak to 2 p.m. Vendors please contact James Woody for space at 256-749-8270 for $10. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is holding Veterans Day program honoring all Veterans Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Alabama National Guard Armory in Goodwater. COMMUNITY REUNION: The Daviston School and Community Reunion is Nov. 11 starting at 10 a.m. with lunch at noon at the Daviston Community Center. The grand opening of the Daviston Museum will be after the reunion. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Nov. 11 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry out for $6 a plate.
Thursday, November 16 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch. MUSIC WORKSHOP: Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will host a Community Harvest Music Workshop. The workshop will be held at 294 Coosa County Road 20, Equality, AL 36026. The workshop is designed for singers, choral directors, musicians, and anyone interested in singing. The workshop will be held at New Style Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 pm. The event is opened to the public. Registration for the two-day event is $10. For more information contact richardetaylormusic@gmail.com or newstylebaptistchurch@gmail.com.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: St. James DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: Episcopal Church at 347 S. Central Ave., Alexander City, will host the Doug Jones, Democratic Senatorial annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to candidate will be at the Tallapoosa 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the County Democratic Party meeting parish hall. Each year, the pottery Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Bud Porch and art guilds at St. James out-do Center. themselves with beautiful creations For more information call Carol for this event, which funds community Gowan at 256-794-7432. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven outreach programs and ministries throughout the year. In addition, Memorial United Methodist Church church members lend their individual is hosting the Women’s Bible Study Darrell Brooks, Owner talents to crafting items for your gift “War Room” Nov. 9, 16 and 30 from lists, and they produce bountiful noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch. Cutting •Edging supplies of casseroles, cakes, pies, VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Weed Eating •Mulch breads and treats for your holiday Dadeville High School is hosting Weed Control tables. Arrive early for the best selecits annual Veterans Day Program tion! Thursday, Nov. 9 with a reception for Veterans and their families beginning at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin Sunday, November 19 at 9 a.m. THANKSGIVING DINNER: Kingz Everyone is invited to attend. United and Men of Honor will be holding a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dadeville Community Friday, November 10 256.267.0518 CHURCH SINGING: Eternal Vision Center on East Columbus Street Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 will be signing at Bay Pine Baptist
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October 30 - November 1 CHURCH REVIVAL: Campground United Methodist Church is hosting a revival Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. nightly. There will be a different speaker each night including Tony Harris, Billy Coleman and Brian Doyle.
Sunday, December 2 SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, casual dinner.
Sunday, December 10 CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Friends of Dadeville in concert with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Parade scheduled for Dec. 10 in Dadeville. This annual event features a wide variety of floats and parade participants, Arts and Crafts Booths, a Children’s Venue, Food Booths and more importantly, Santa Claus. If you would like to participate in the parade or need additional information, please contact the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256 825-4019.
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alloween is a big night for us here at the Outlook. Each year our own Kenneth Boone sets up outside and takes pictures of children who stop by in costume and many of our employees dress for the day. In the newsroom, we are always running to get photos and news from various Halloween activities. As we went through the day Tuesday, we were again reminded why we are so blessed to live in the Lake Martin community. It’s the people. It seemed as though everywhere our work took us, we saw prime examples of people going the extra mile to make the day special or make a difference in some way. • More than 500 kids visited Marshall Street Church for Trunks For Treats with Big Mo from the Montgomery Biscuits and others on hand. No child went home who wasn’t entertained and loaded down with treats. Marshall Street wasn’t the only church that did something special. The list of church sponsored events filled a half a page in the newspaper. That goes to show how much people care about children here in our area. • After the Brothas Keeper Motorcycle Club event was rained out Saturday, they teamed with the Alexander City Police Department to welcome children Tuesday evening. Costumed characters and loads of candy awaited the kids. The Alexander City Fire Department also welcomed children and in addition to treats, many got a tour of the firehouse. • In Dadeville, Lake Martin Community Hospital, downtown merchants, First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church all welcomed children who made out like bandits with big loads of candy. The way many went all out to decorate and create a festive atmosphere was refreshing. • Several area residents created their own little Halloween events with spectacular decorations and staging to give children and parents a chill or two. At one such stop on Semmes Street we found Jeremy Glenn and his family. They had loaded up an SUV and trailer and took more than a dozen kids trickor-treating all over town Tuesday evening. “It’s all about the kids,” Glenn said. “I just love to see them having a good time. We just appreciate everyone going all out and doing something special for them.” We agree. Thank you all for making Halloween and this community special.
hen I was a teenager, I had the good fortune of spending significant time with Fred C. Maples, the Minister of Music at our church. Fred was 52 years older than me. In the 1940’s and 50’s, he had been a very famous gospel singer. His group, the Harmoneers recorded on RCA Victor and Fred was posthumously inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2003. As a freshman, during summer break, I would go to Fred’s office and sit for hours listening to him talk about Gospel Music and his life as a performer. He was a hero to me. Because he sensed I had the stage in my future, he more than once told me this rule to follow. “Ray,” he would say, “Always give people back a little time.” “Most people take what they are given plus a little more. If you are a singer, you might be given a spot on a program to perform for 30 minutes. Most will go 35 minutes. This puts the promoter in a difficult spot as he tries to adjust his show to compensate for your long set. Be the type of person who goes 28 minutes. The promoter will appreciate you. Plus you should always leave your audience wanting more.” I have never forgotten those true words. Fred
you said you would. I will lose respect for you and your organization if you do otherwise. RAY Don’t over explain. WATERS If I am meeting with a Columnist salesperson, I want them to describe their product passed away in 1987. Yet, but I do not want the long that simple piece of advice presentation. I want the has helped me numerous high points and then some times in many different printed materials to read settings. Most people feel at my leisure. I want the time drained. They are most efficient presentation being pulled in many difthey can make. I will do ferent directions by many business with them if they competing forces. Respect respect my time. people’s time and people If you are giving an oral will appreciate you for it. presentation, when you Here’s a few ideas about come to your conclusion, time. “LAND THE PLANE.” If you have an appoint- Presentations are ruined ment, be on time. Actually when the presenter does be early and ready to ring not know how to finish. the bell at the precise time When it’s over – end it. you said you would be Don’t circle the runway there. It is disrespectful anymore. If you do an to show up late. Just the excellent job and end a other day an insurance few minutes early, I will salesman arrived 45 minappreciate the time you utes late for an appointgive back to me. ment with my wife and So think about it today. me. I let him talk a few How are you doing with minutes and then I had to time? Are you taking end the meeting. We had every minute you can from other appointments and people? Don’t do it. Leave could not let his poor time them wanting more. Be a management control our giver not a taker and your day. friends and associates If you are leading a will forever be grateful. meeting, rehearsal, or I believe Fred C. Maples coaching a team, give was right on time. your start and finish time and then stick to it. I am Ray Waters is a minismore apt to come to your ter, a motivational speaker meeting if I know you will and a columnist for The begin it and end it when Outlook.
Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.
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Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
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Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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e have now officially entered my favorite time of the year! It’s not a calendar date that I look forward to, but the change in the weather that brings cool mornings and warm afternoons. It includes high school and college football games, fall festivals, colorful leaves, hunting season and, most importantly, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. This year, NO SPECIAL SESSION! This will be the first year since I was elected that we have not had at least one special session. I can tell you first-hand that legislators across this state are relieved. As you know, we are “part-time” legislators, and most have businesses and family that are put on the back burner while we are in session. It has been great to be able to catch up on work, unwind a little, spend time with family and travel through the district meeting with constituents. Even though a special session wasn’t called, there is still much work to do. Chronic problems with the general fund, prison overcrowding and mental health inadequacies are just the start of a list of pressing issues.
me. There are so many issues that we deal with. I research, listen to input, and try to make an objective decision based on the CLYDE information that I have at CHAMBLISS the time – the information Columinst that people like you provide to me. It’s difficult to keep up As I travel around the with the 1,000-plus bills district, many people ask that we see in a typical why we can’t get everysession, so hearing from thing done while we are you in the offseason is in regular session. There most helpful. are many reasons, but in The 2018 Regular my mind, two are primary. Session starts on the secFirst, our forefathers set up our legislative process ond Tuesday in January and once again I’ll be to be deliberate in order protect the minority party. pushing for early consideration and adoption of the In a true democracy, this appropriation bills. We’ve is not the case. We are a been successful in moving Representative Republic the needle when it comes and the reason for this is to approving these very to protect all segments of the citizenry. Secondly, we important bills before the last day of the session. simply have more issues As you know, this to deal with than can be addressed in the constitu- has been the custom for tionally stipulated amount decades. Waiting until the late in the session does of time. Although some may see this as limiting, I have a few benefits, but early consideration and believe it is a good thing approval in a deliberate because usually less laws are better than more laws. manner is so much better because we can adequately I have thoroughly consider, debate, and make enjoyed being out and better decisions. about across Senate District 30. I get to hear Chambliss represents first-hand from you District 30, which includes regarding what you think all or parts of Autauga, about specific issues and Elmore, Chilton, Coosa catch up with family and Tallapoosa counties, and friends. Your input in the Alabama Senate. is incredibly valuable to
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A crew with Gary Ingram Paving removes old asphalt from Campground Road Wednesday morning in an effort to repair part of the road damaged by the Sabal Trail Pipeline construction project.
Holloway Road, Dudleyville Road and on County Road 89 North. The crews with Gary Ingram Paving could be found this week on Brickplant Road and Campground Road near Sabal Trail’s compressor station paving. Since more and larger equipment was used in the area, Gary Ingram Paving was milling some and laying down asphalt plant mix, again at no cost to taxpayers.
The work this week was paid for by Tallapoosa County but the funds for the work had already been received from Sabal Trail. “They paid the county $52,000,” Moore said. “They paid what it cost in that area to get the work done. It takes care of all the issues of the county roads involved in the pipeline.” Moore is thankful Sabal Trail took care of the issues created by the project.
“It takes a burden off the taxpayers,” Moore said. “Everyone knows the revenue is not there for roads. It was very helpful.” The 515-mile pipeline project stretches from near Alexander City to Orlando, Florida and is owned by Spectra Energy, NextEra Energy and Duke Energy. According to Sabal Trail, the pipeline will generate $1.1 million annually in property tax in Tallapoosa County.
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Case them with murder and provide more details surrounding the Sept. 28 murder in Dadeville. Black was alleged to have commited murder in the commission of another crime, robbery in the first degree. Black was arrested Oct. 4 and was released Oct. 19 on $250,000 bond. Shaw was arrested Sept. 29 and bonded out Oct. 4 on a $250,000 bond. Shaw’s warrant indicates he allegedly committed murder while trying to distribute a controlled substance. Shaw is alleged to have committed the crime while out on bond on two other drug charges. Court records show that Shaw was arrested in Dec. 2016 for trafficking opium and was out on a $75,000 bond. While out on the trafficking bond, Shaw was again arrested Aug. 4 for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and posted a $2,500 bond Aug. 14. The trafficking, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia charges have been bound over to the grand jury. Jackson represents Shaw in the two drug arrests and has filed for a preliminary
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hearing in the murder case. Sheeley was arrested Oct. 4 and according to his warrant is said to have committed murder while in the commission of robbery first. Court records show no bond has been given to Sheeley. Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said 911 dispatch received several calls of shots fired in that area at 12:47 a.m. on Sept. 28. Officers arrived shortly thereafter finding Adamson and 37-year-old Gerald Haggerty lying in Jah Street with gunshot wounds. They were transported to Lake Martin Community Hospital where Adamson passed away. Haggerty was treated there and then flown to Columbus, Georgia for continued treatment. While Barbour has not released any further details of the incident, residents on Jah Street recalled the shots from that Thursday morning. Residents said they heard about six shots over a 10-second time frame. One resident said one of the victims could be seen running from the shooter almost “running out of his clothes” while seeking cover at a nearby home.
Science symbols and traditional festivities of the Mexican holiday to other topics covered in class. Across the hall, Amanda Fennel’s anatomy students took a similar approach, tying Dia de los Muertos to their studies on the human body. Presenting their research with more of a Halloween theme, physical science students in Angie Pearce’s classroom demonstrated how simple machines could be used in the creation of a haunted house attraction. The research group of Adeline Treadwell, Maggie Daniel, Andrew Turner and Ethan Taunton explained how the four natural elements represented by items placed on or around a Day of the Dead altar could also be seen as symbolic of certain natural phenomena, such as fruit and flowers to represent the earth helping to explain the nitrogen cycle, where dead plant and animal material decay in the soil, releasing nitrogen to help plants grow, which are eaten by animals that eventually die and decay to start the cycle all over again. Ezra Robinson, John Brooks Williams, Dillon Lashley and Brooks Parker talked about some of the properties of covalent bonds and how these are like the familial bonds which are both showcased and strengthened during the celebrations of Dia de los Muertos, as family members come together to honor and celebrate the life of their deceased relatives. In anatomy class, Fennel’s students focused a lot of their attention on the human skull, as the calavera, or sugar skull, is an iconic part of Day of the Dead celebrations. These presentations included one from
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Sawyer Scott, Tayla Stowes and their other two group members who painted a replica skull multiple colors to represent each of the individual bones which fuse together to form the skull. In Pearce’s room, her students had displays of simple machines, explaining how they work and some of their practical applications. Holden Moore, Alaina Young and Emily Ray showed how easily items could be moved from a higher location to a lower spot, or vice versa, through the use of inclined planes like stairs and ramps. Faith McClellan, Lucy Tucker and Michael Ann Wilborn explained secondclass levers (effort applied at one end, the fulcrum at the other and the resistance in the middle) such as nutcrackers and bottle openers, while Paris Burdick, Damia Cleveland, Faith Hanna and Raven Hayes demonstrated a wheel and axle for a haunted house by lifting a severed doll’s head out of a well. Though the three classes drew to a close and students who had painted their faces to look like skulls cleaned the makeup off, there was still a sense of excitement and fun in the air from getting to both learn and explain these various scientific topics in such a unique way. “Teaching like this stimulates the right hemisphere of the brain, which is the side most people under the age of 25 function with more,” Sassano said, a statement echoed by both Fennel and Pearce. “Using the right brain stimulates creDonald Campbell / The Outlook ativity. We include many right Top, Amanda Fennel’s anatomy students used Dia de los Muertos to examine topics such as the different bones brain activities in our lessons, and we like to teach our content that comprise the human skull. Above, Faith McClellan, Lucy Tucker and Michael Ann Wilborn pose with their through art and other cultures.” display on second-class levers in Angie Pearce’s physical science class.
Officer include overgrown yards, utility theft and illegal dumping sites. Since returning to the post in early October, Morgan said he has seen a positive impact throughout Alexander City. “Ever since I’ve started, pretty much everyone has been supportive,” he said. “I’m already getting a lot of good responses. People are reporting problem areas, and in some places I’ve left notices at, those people have called me before the allotted time ran out to tell me they had corrected it and asked if I would come out and re-examine the property.” While there is a lot Morgan can do as code enforcement officer, he also said he cannot do it all alone. “If people see problem areas around town, call me,” Morgan said. “If I miss something, let me know.” In the near future, Morgan said he wants to try and start up a few projects, including an organized city-
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wide cleanup effort, as well as having dumpsters available similar to the current throwaway days program offered through the Tallapoosa County Commission, though full implementation of these plans would be limited by available funding. “Hopefully we’ll be able to get the funding to do this,” Morgan said. Some may see the return of a code enforcement officer in Alexander City as unnecessary or a waste of tax dollars, but having someone out on the street ensuring that all of the city’s ordinances are being enforced in order to present a more positive image to residents and those passing through is a very good thing. “This is already having an impact,” Morgan said. “We’re trying our best to make our city clean and safe.” In order to report a code violation, Morgan can be contacted at 256-3298426 or by email at steve.morgan@ alexandercityal.gov.
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Coat hangers were used to steal power in this meter box on Joseph Street.
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Area celebrates fall with Halloween sights, treats and thrills
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Costumes were the order of the night in Alexander City and Dadeville as trick or treaters visted buisnesses, homes, churches and even the police department.
Lake Martin Home Health’s Donna Parcell and Leslie Evans, left, man the Double Bubble Double Trouble Trunk or Treat at Lake Martin Community Hospital’s Trunk or Treat Fall Festival. Cheyenne Jordan, above, 10, of Dadeville picks out a treat at the Dadeville Public Library Tuesday night. Below Trunk or Treaters take part in a fall festival at the First Baptist Church of Dadeville.
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PLAYOFF TUNEUP
JOE MCADORY Columnist
What’s an acceptable stretch run for Auburn?
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eneral George Custer had Little Big Horn. Napolean Bonaparte had Waterloo. Gus Malzahn and the Auburn Tigers have Amen Corner: a must-win game this Saturday at Texas A&M, followed by home dates with the two highest-ranked teams in the nation. Other than winning out, what is acceptable at Auburn? Auburn’s fan base would probably more than stomach beating Texas A&M, then splitting the Georgia and Alabama games. After all, Auburn has beaten both Georgia and Alabama in a season only twice (2010 and 2013) in the past nine years, so beating at least one rival might brighten the upcoming holidays. Finishing 9-3 isn’t a dream season, but considering the rash of injuries to Kamryn Pettway and a number of defensive starters, it isn’t bad either. Another scenario: Is beating Texas A&M (and, of course, LouisianaMonroe) but losing to Georgia and Alabama still acceptable? Think long and hard about that one as Auburn was 5-1 before the fateful trip to Baton Rouge. This leaves Auburn at 8-4 before a token bowl game and makes the Tigers an unpopular 4-16 against their archrivals since 2008. Consider the strength of Georgia and Alabama, though. Was Adrian upset when underdog Rocky lost to Apollo? No! She embraced her bloody boyfriend. Rocky went 15 rounds with the champion, breaking Creed’s ribs in the process. But what if Georgia and Alabama crush the Tigers with early knockouts? An angry Adrian might leave at Jordan-Hare Stadium at halftime, then flood social media channels with venom. One scenario I failed to mention … what if Auburn lost to Texas A&M? Circle the wagons, folks. This is one game Malzahn can’t let get away. Be careful, Gators: Jim McElwain’s dismissal at Florida wasn’t surprising. The former Saban assistant left this program in far worse shape than he found it. So who’s next up in Gatorland? Some say Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen, offensive coordinator there during Urban Meyer’s heyday, is a front-runner. One problem, though, Mullen is 2-15 all-time in matchups featuring ranked teams. Is that what you really want, Florida faithful? Not worthy: It’s early November and two programs that remain unbeaten and clearly in the playoff hunt are Wisconsin and Miami. Good for them. One of them might slip into the playoffs, but neither are on the same playing field with See MCADORY • Page 12
Reeltown gearing up for postseason run By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Much like last week, the Reeltown Rebels can’t afford to get complacent as they face their final regular season game of the year. Reeltown heads to Loachapoka on Thursday night for a nonregion matchup, and although the Indians are just a twowin team, Reeltown can’t overlook them. The teams’ only common opponent is Notasulga, which defeated Loachapoka by three points and defeated the Rebels by four in the season opener. “Loachapoka is extremely athletic; they’re only 2-7 but they’re in an extremely tough region (Class 1A Region 3),” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “No matter if you’re playing a team that’s undefeated or a team that has one or two wins, you need to go out and improve on your skillset every chance you get to go out there.” Reeltown is also looking to “sharpen the iron” before the playoffs. But the good news for the
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Reeltown’s Trey O’Neal (12) is brought down by Lanett’s Johnny Daniels earlier this season. Reeltown plays its final regular season game tonight at Loachapoka.
all but one player back. The only missing player is Keke Hughley, who suffered a season-ending ACL tear. “The past couple weeks,
Rebels (5-4) is they finally have all their puzzle pieces in place. After a slew of injuries throughout the course of the season, Reeltown has
we’ve found some depth in some areas,” Johnson said. “With Keke being out, we had to change a lot of what See REBELS • Page 12
Generals end year with tough test By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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Horseshoe Bend’s Leevontae Robinson tackles Fayetteville’s Zachary Roberts earlier this season. The Generals are looking to end the season on a high note.
With 18 seniors on the roster and playoffs off the table, Horseshoe Bend is looking to end the season on a high note tonight. But it’s not going to be an easy task. The Generals head to undefeated Wadley, which is ranked No. 8 in Class 1A in the recent Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. “It’ll take a lot of stuff going our way to beat them,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said. “We’d have to play real well and keep them from running the ball, and we need some good things to happen early so we can get some momentum.” The Bulldogs (8-0) have become somewhat of a powerhouse in Class 1A recently. In 2014, they went 7-3 in the regular season, then were 10-2 in 2015. Last season, they finished the regular season undefeated before being bounced by one point against Sweet Water in the second round. “They were really good last year, and they have several seniors back this year, so they’re looking for this to be their year,” Averett said. Wadley has been absolutely dominant this season, outscoring its opponents by a combined score of 426-33 this season. It has posted three shutouts, including in each of its last two outings. See GENERALS • Page 12
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Reeltown’s Tre Tre Hughley (24) tries to find room against Lanett earlier this season.
we did offensively because half of our package was based off of Keke. There were a couple weeks where Jordan didn’t play, so Kolby Koan and (Rajerrian) Wright have stepped in. “During those injuries, it was huge to find some depth and find those guys that could do some things we wouldn’t have known about otherwise. We’re healthier now than we have been all year.� Offensively, Loachapoka will look to throw the ball around a bit. Johnson said the Indians quarterback, Aaron Frazier, who is just a sophomore, manages the game well, and one of his biggest targets is Tyrell Pierce. On the ground, the Rebels will be looking out for senior running back Jyquan Combs. “Defensively, they’re multiple,� Johnson said. “They’ll run a 3-stack sometimes, and sometimes they’ll be in what we used to call the ‘walk-around D,’ where they’ll just be moving around as the play is going. They’re based out of a three-man front, and they have a free safety who’s a real good ballplayer; he covers the whole field.� So far, the Rebels have been tough to
stop offensively, and they’re coming off their biggest victory of the season. With Tre Tre Hughley and Cameron Faison coming out of the Wishbone formation, they’ve become a bit of a two-headed monster. Hughley can pound the ball, and Faison boasts a ton of perimeter speed. Defensively, Reeltown posted its first shutout of the season last week, and Johnson said the biggest defensive standout was Trey O’Neal, who continues to be a force at linebacker. But as the old saying goes, with any rivalry game, you can throw records out the window. Reeltown will travel less than 17 miles on its trip to Loachapoka. The teams have played a total of 34 times, including every year since 2004, and Reeltown has come out on top in 27 of those games, including the last nine in a row. “This is a rival based off proximity,� Johnson said. “Both communities know each other very well, and the kids have known each other basically their whole lives. (Loachapoka) coach (Jerome) Tate and coach (Jackie) O’Neal coached against each other for a long time, so it created that rivalry as well.�
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“Childersburg has a ton of athletes too; they’re just a little more polished. Tackling has been a big focus this week. Selma, we knew Last year when Central Coosa we could stay in one zone and and Childersburg faced off, it was use it as a learning week, but this the game heard ’round Alabama. week, we’ll have to mix up some The two teams combined for the coverages to do some different state record for most points scored things.� in a football game, as the Tigers The biggest playmaker for defeated Coosa, 84-62. the Tigers is Jelan Kidd. Last Tonight’s game will be much week against Dadeville, Takairee different. Kenebrew also had a big game Just last week, Childersburg for the Tigers, grabbing three (4-5) clinched a playoff berth with touchdown passes from quarterback a thrashing of Dadeville, 48-14, Justin Taylor. meanwhile Central Coosa (0-9) Offensively, Childersburg is also hasn’t scored 62 points combined very adept at adapting to situations all season long. Despite Coosa’s and running a slew of different winless record, coach Shane Rary plays. has been able to find some positives “They’re very multiple,� Rary and is hoping the Cougars can close said. “They’ll run the spread, then out the season on a high note. on second down, they’ll line up in “We’re just looking for the I formation and run the football, something to build on,� Rary said. then on the third down, they might One thing working in Coosa’s line up in their variation of the favor is, according to Rary, wing-T. They do a good job of Childersburg is fairly similar to situationally knowing what they Southside Selma, which Coosa want to do, but their strength is faced last week. definitely their spread.� “Childersburg does a lot of Defensively, the Tigers run out things similar to what Southside of a 4-3 base. Selma does, so that was a good “They’re going to try to keep warmup for us,� Rary said. seven in the box on you,� Rary By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
said. “They’re very confident with their defensive backs having oneon-one coverage, and I’m sur ehtey will be against us.� But Rary said because one of Childersburg’s strengths is adjusting well to its opponents, Central Coosa is going to try to change some things up. While Jamichael Chambliss has been quarterbacking for most of the season, the Cougars are already looking ahead to next year and are hoping to get eighth-grader Jashaslin James some time under center tonight. “We believe that barring a lastminute move-in, Jashaslin is going to be our guy,� Rary said. “While leadership-wise, he’s still a little bit of an eighth-grader, Jamichael will still be on the field so you’re not losing him. But Jashaslin will be the quarterback of the future her, so we’re going to try to get him a few snaps and let him get some experience there.� Chambliss will be moving to wide receiver, and the Cougars will also be looking to give Tadarius Parker some more carries in hopes of finding a complement to Donta Daniel, who had another 100-yard rushing effort last season.
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No one has scored more than seven points against Wadley all season. Horseshoe Bend’s defense will have to be ready to play, as it’s facing a strong group of skill players. Some of the biggest standouts, according to Averett, are fullback Jamichael Angel and wide receiver Taquavian Drake. Defensively, Wadley runs a 4-3 and Averett said the Bulldogs are very aggressive on both sides of the ball. One of the things hindering the Generals especially lately has been injuries. Horseshoe Bend will be missing seven players this week, including Nalijah Heard and Grant Taylor, who both missed last week’s game as well. Drake Conway and Jumall Buchanan, who had a bit of a breakout game against Fayetteville, are also injured. “We also have about three more that are kinda banged up, but they’re going to go,� Averett said. “That was a big thing for us in the second half last week. We were playing a bunch of young guys. At one point, we had two eighth-graders and a couple ninthgraders out there on defense, so that definitely hurt some that we didn’t have everybody.� Although the Generals were
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Horseshoe Bend’s Nywanski Russell runs against Fayetteville earlier this season.
eliminated from playoff contention last week, there’s still a lot to play for, especially with such a senior-heavy team. Both quarterback Cade Worthy and running back Trace Meadows are hunting down 1,500 yards, and it’d be nice for the pair to end on a high note. “It would be huge to get a win,� Averett said. “It would be one
of those games the seniors could take with them and look back and remember that one. We need to play well, though. We played well against Fayetteville, played well in spots Friday night (against Woodland), so it would be good to end on a positive note and have something to carry into the offseason.�
McAdory whoever comes out of the SEC. Wisconsin’s toughest opponent thus far has been Purdue, a 17-9 win. The Badgers could still be unbeaten when it plays in the Big 10 title game, but
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I’m not impressed. Remain unbeaten, then knock off Ohio State, then I’m impressed. What about Miami, which struggled to beat lowly North Carolina last week? Defeat Virginia Tech,
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Notre Dame, then Clemson in the ACC title game, and we’ll talk. Auburn at Texas A&M: The home team has never won a game in this series. Then again, neither has the favorite. Texas A&M is the home team and Auburn is the favorite, so something’s gotta give. I liked what I saw from Auburn at Arkansas two weeks ago, and I sure didn’t like what I saw in Texas A&M against Mississippi State last Saturday. Auburn 27, Texas A&M 20. LSU at Alabama: As great as we assume
Alabama is, the Tide’s signature win this season is against Texas A&M. Alabama has no wins against a current Top 25 team. Hey — who knew that FSU would be so terrible? This week, the 19th-ranked Bayou Bengals come to Tuscaloosa, but Alabama’s schedule still won’t impress the college football playoff committee as much as its talent should. Alabama 38, LSU 13. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.