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Outlook editor dies following crash

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Outlook Editor Mitch Sneed passed away Sunday night as a result of injuries sustained in a Saturday morning automobile accident.

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

“Mr. Sneed was stopped at the time of

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

“His vehicle was pushed into the intersection.”

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

Sneed Sneed was airlifted to UAB Hospital for treatment Saturday See ACCIDENT • Page 3

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

Kenneth Boone / The Outlook

ACPD arrests two

BOMBS BURSTING IN AIR Fireworks, live music unite community in celebration for July 4

Solves May diamond ring theft and robbery Guests in attendance of the 6th annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks Bash watch fireworks set off in the sky Saturday evening after a night full of vendors, fellowship and entertaining live musical performances, including one from the Wilson Brothers Band, below.

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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eather stayed away from Hackneyville Saturday night to allow everyone to enjoy fireworks and most importantly – a performance from the Wilson Brothers Band.

“We really enjoyed performing for the hometown crowd,” Chad Wilson said. “It means so much to us that everyone came out to support us.”

As the evening went on, more and more people came out to hear their music and support the

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Alexander City Police Department arrested Samantha Gail-Danielle Denoy and Giovanni Elijah Martone in connection with two area crimes.

Denoy, 19, of Yorktown, Virginia was arrested for theft. Her charges come from an incident where she is accused of taking a threecarat diamond ring during an internet sale.

Denoy is alleged to have contacted the victim via See ARRESTS • Page 10

Cliff Williams / The Outlook

See CELEBRATION • Page 3

Camp Hill man gets 26-year sentence for attempted murder

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION EVENTS IN AREA Tonight

CELEBRATE FREEDOM: The 14th Annual Alexander City Celebrate Freedom is July 3 and is hosted by Marshall Street Church of God at the band practice field in front of Benjamin Russell High School. Finding Favour is the headline music act with 49 North and Vy Moon opening. Music starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks will finish the night.

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PARADE: The annual Blue Creek parade will start at 11 a.m. on Olana Drive at the north end of Ponder Creek Road in Dadeville and end at Niffer’s. To join in, arrive at Olana Drive by 10 a.m. For more information contact Mickey Forbus at 334-329-0905.

BOAT PARADE: The annual Russell Marine boat parade will start at Kowaliga

and go to Children’s Harbor at 10 a.m. Call Kowaliga Marina at 334-857-2111 or any Russell Marina to register.

FIREWORKS: Russell Lands will host its annual fireworks and concert at The Amp with The Grains of Sand Band starting at 8 p.m.

Fireworks start at 9 p.m. and the band returns to the stage at 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.

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Bryant Keith Ford was sentenced Friday by Ford Judge Tom Young after a jury found he tried to kill a victim in April of 2017.

Ford is no stranger to See SENTENCE • Page 3

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Directory Telephone: (256) 234-4281 Fax: (256) 234-6550 Website: www.alexcityoutlook.com Management Steve Baker Publisher, Ext. 218 steve.baker@alexcityoutlook.com Mitch Sneed Editor, Ext. 213 mitch.sneed@alexcityoutlook.com David Kendrick Circulation Manager, Ext. 204 david.kendrick@alexcityoutlook.com Lee Champion Production Manager, Ext. 220 lee.champion@alexcityoutlook.com Audra Spears Art Director, Ext. 219 audra.spears@alexcityoutlook.com Betsy Iler Magazine Managing Editor, Ext. 221 betsy.iler@alexcityoutlook.com Tippy Hunter Advertising Director, Ext. 206 marketing@alexcityoutlook.com Angela Mullins Business Manager, Ext. 202 angela.mullins@alexcityoutlook.com Newsroom Amy Passaretti Assistant Magazine Editor, Ext. 227 amy.passaretti@alexcityoutlook.com Lizi Arbogast Sports Editor, Ext. 228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com

Cliff Williams Staff Writer, Ext. 212 cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com Donald Campbell Staff Writer, Ext. 208 donald.campbell@alexcityoutlook.com Santana Wood Staff Writer/Pagination, Ext. 210 santana.wood@alexcityoutlook.com Advertising Sales Doug Patterson Newspaper Advertising, Ext. 205 doug.patterson@alexcityoutlook.com Katie Wesson Retail Sales Manager, Ext. 232 tkatie.wesson@alexcityoutlook.com Scott Hardy Digital Marketing Coordinator, Ext. 231 scott.hardy@alexcityoutlook.com Jessica Ware Advertising Sales, Ext. 217 jessica.ware@alexcityoutlook.com Composing Darlene Johnson Composing Department, Ext. 219 darlene.johnson@alexcityoutlook.com Shelley McNeal Composing Department, Ext. 219 shelley.mcneal@alexcityoutlook.com Circulation Linda Ewing Office Clerk, Ext. 201 linda.ewing@alexcityoutlook.com Erin Burton Office Assistant, Ext. 204 erin.burton@alexcityoutlook.com

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A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS

YOUR LIFE WAS A BLESSING. YOUR MEMORY A TREASURE. YOU ARE LOVED BEYOND WORDS. AND MISSED BEYOND MEASURE.

DEAR ABBY: I am a 64-year-old widow who lost my husband 5 1/2 years ago.

I became reacquainted with a former classmate at a high school reunion, and we started dating. He makes me laugh, takes me to dinner and movies, and we have a great time together.

One night, I let him stay over because he was going to go to church with me the next morning. He lives 45 minutes away.

My son drove by (intentionally), saw his car and confronted us at church in front of people.

He walked up to my friend and said, “Well, how did you enjoy your sleepover at my mother’s house last night?” This was the first time they had ever met!

Their bitterness toward each other has escalated, and now my son has given me an ultimatum: Choose between his family or my friend. He has my only grandchildren.

I am so depressed, I don’t know what to do. I don’t want

my advice to you is to live your own life.

DEAR ABBY Advice

my son dictating my life, but I want to see my grandchildren.

They truly are the most important people in my life. I could break up with my friend, but then my son would think he won. Any thoughts? -- SO, SO SAD DEAR SAD: You are all adults. Your son was a mile out of line to do what he did. Why would he be patrolling your home? Personally, I think what he did was a little sick.

This is not a question of winning or losing. For your own sake, you must not allow him to tell you how to conduct your personal life. I would recommend family therapy for all of you if your self-righteous son would agree. But if he won’t,

DEAR ABBY: I am getting married soon to the best guy ever, and I couldn’t be more excited. My older sister is my maid of honor, and she has been doing an amazing job with the planning of my bachelorette party, showers, etc.

Two years ago, my sister was engaged to a man named “Sean.” Six months before their wedding, Sean broke the engagement without warning, and along with it, my sister’s and my family’s hearts. About a month ago, they decided to get back together and are trying to make things work.

My fiance and I have decided not to invite Sean to our wedding. We believe it’s too soon for him to be around the family, but more importantly, we don’t think our wedding day is an appropriate time for him to be “re-introduced.” Is it selfish to exclude him from our

nuptials? How should we tell my sister? -- SELFISH IN THE WEST DEAR SELFISH: I’m glad you asked. While it’s your right as the bride to exclude whomever you choose, it would be selfish and I strongly advise you -- for the sake of future family harmony -- not to do this. Your sister has been doing everything she can to make this milestone event in your life wonderful. To exclude Sean would be a poor way to thank her for her efforts.

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Obituaries Janet Molloy Mardick Janet Molloy Mardick went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the age of 72. She is survived by her adoring husband of nearly fifty years, Kenneth (Ken) John Mardick. Janet and Ken were raised and married in the greater New York City area (Garden City). She is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Margaret Molloy Ioanidis; survived by her brother, Mike Molloy

Clyde Mitchell “Mitch” Sneed June 2, 1961July 1, 2018 Funeral services for Clyde Mitchell “Mitch” Sneed, 57, of Alexander City will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Faith Temple, 425 Franklin Street, Alexander City.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service.

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

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

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Mitch Sneed, 57, of Alexander City passed away Sunday night after succumbing to injuries he faced following a car accident Saturday morning. Sneed, editor of The Outlook, animal lover, car enthusiast and Georgia bulldogs fan was a beloved part of The Alexander City Outlook family and The Lake Martin community. A great newspaper man that loved his job and was taken too soon. A good man with a good heart. Please keep his family in your prayers so they may have peace and comfort during this difficult time.

(Karen); and survived by three children, John (Lindsay) Mardick, Missy (Chad) Kohls, and Mindy (Chris) Strickland. She was affectionately known as “Gigi” to six grandchildren: Mary Molloy (11), Kate (9), Will (8), Maggie (8), Ellis (7), and Ellie (4).

She was the beloved aunt to Janet Schultz, Christine Hostettler, Paul Ioanidis, Peggy Larson, Meghan Bunting, and Katelyn Kendall. Janet raised three beautiful children amidst eleven moves around the country. She traveled the globe, loved to paint, enjoyed time at Lake Martin, and most importantly loved time with her family.

She was a past President

of Women’s Alabama Golf Association (WAGA/ AGA), Rules Director WAGA/AGA, President of Inverness Ladies Golf Association (ILGA), and Most Improved Golfer for Ladies Birmingham Golf Association (LBGA). She attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham for over 30 years. A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at St. Stephen’s on Saturday, July 7th at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church or Scleroderma Foundation (www.scleroderma.org).

Through her, our lives are blessed forever.

Mr. Roy Hill Mr. Roy Hill, 71 of Alexander City, AL died on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, AL. Final arrangements pending.

Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bethany Murph Mrs. Bethany Murph of Alexander City passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral arrangements will announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.

• Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month.

Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.

• Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month.

Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

• Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.

• Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30

p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.

• Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.

• Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.

• Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.

• Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.

• Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held at the

Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.

• Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.

• Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.

• New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall.

• Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office.

All customers are invited to attend.

• Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m.

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Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department.

Much of the music the brothers performed was original including a single that has made Nashville sit up and take notice, “It All Looks Good From Here.” It hit No. 1 on CMT at a time when they were touring with Corey

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Smith. The song tells a story that almost everyone in this part of the country has experienced. Families that didn’t have everything, but had just enough. A truck that’s passed down through generations in a family and as the lyrics go…

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morning before succumbing to his injuries Sunday evening about 8:30 p.m.

The Honda Accord sustained major damage to the front of the car and the driver sustained minor injuries.

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

“The accident is still under investigation at this time,” he said.

“We are still mapping the scene and collecting data from the vehicles.”

Funeral services for Sneed will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Faith Temple Church. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

porch rockin’ chair. No doubt about it, don’t know how I got it, but it sure looks good from here.”

Ella Langley opened for the brothers and a fireworks show finished the night.

The Hackneyville Fireworks Bash kickoffs a week of events celebrating July 4.

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Sentence area law enforcement. Court records show that Ford has been arrested on 42 criminal charges dating back to 2003 that range from another attempted murder, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, aggravated stalking, menacing and resisting arrest. Ford was also shot by a Goodwater Police Department officer after he allegedly tried to grab a gun in a courtroom.

Ford was indicted by a grand jury in March for attempted murder, felon in

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possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. The jury found Ford guilty of felon in possession of a firearm and not guilty of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle.

Young sentenced Ford to 20 years in prison on the charge to run concurrent with the sentence from the attempted murder verdict.

Assistant district attorneys Mike Weldon and Kevin Hall prosecuted the case.

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EDITORIAL BOARD Steve Baker

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

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

He was professional, tenacious, driven and at the same time compassionate, kind and fair.

While not everybody called him a friend, he was universally respected for his integrity, his positive can-do attitude, his habit of helping others and how he worked to improve our community.

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

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

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

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

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

That’s a life well-lived in our book.

Mitch Sneed is irreplaceable and he will be greatly missed.

As a tribute to Mitch, The Alexander City Outlook will publish a memorial special edition Saturday morning.

Additional copies will be provided to everyone who attends Mitch’s funeral Saturday afternoon.

The Outlook will accept any written tribute, from short comments or letters to columnlength texts. We feel this is a fitting tribute to a passionate journalist who lived so fully for his craft.

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

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

Our deadline for submissions is noon Friday.

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

Outlook The

Mitch Sneed will be missed by many

I

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

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

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

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

I last saw him on Thursday. He was the same old Mitch. Jovial, but with a definite serious side.

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

I heard about it early Sunday

DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor morning and got the dreaded text Sunday night.

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

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

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

Those memories always made him smile.

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

I went through a pretty rough time a couple years back with my health. One morning in the midst of that, Mitch recognized something wasn’t right with me and got me to the hospital. I wanted to stay at work, but he insisted on driving me to

the emergency room. He may have saved my life. And he was always there for my wife during the whole lengthy episode.

Working with Mitch was like working with a machine. He would pound on that keyboard as if just the computer’s fear of his mighty keystrokes would make it cough up a story.

He knew every shortcut that a journalist might take, but used none that would result in the compromise of a story.

And, as a boss, he could be tough, but you could count on him to always be fair.

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

And I will miss him.

Every day.

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

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

Rest in peace, my brother.

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

He can be reached at david.granger@ thewetumpkaherald.com

John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston.

McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

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.

John McKelvey

Emma Jean Thweatt

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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—Romans 12:3

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n Independence Day, we urge Americans to take time not only to celebrate, but also to recognize the responsibilities of citizenship. There’s no free ride here.

Americans enjoy relaxing on the Fourth of July, firing up the grill, perhaps visiting a lake or pool, and enjoying fireworks tonight. But on this day of relaxation and celebration, remember that freedom doesn’t come cheap.

We honor those who serve in the military, both now and in the past. Some of them gave their lives for our freedom, and we must never forget that.

But that’s not the only way to serve your country.

Everyone needs to do his or her part to make this land a better place to live.

That comes through voting, through obeying laws, through volunteering, through letting your elected officials know where you stand on issues that matter most to you.

On this Independence Day and every day, don’t just celebrate your right to free speech, but also listen to what others are saying, even if you disagree with them.

We have seen discontent in Washington. Our state legislature is battling with big issues including fixing a broken prison system. Even here in Tallapoosa County we seeing great things happen, but still struggle to get on the same page at times.

Today, of all days, we should remember the strength that comes from uniting, rather than dividing. Doing what’s right for everyone instead of a

select few.

It’s not just about independence, but also about interdependence with other Americans – including people who might not look or think like you.

What makes our country great is not a politician with a cool slogan. Our country is great because of its people – past and present – who do everything in their power to keep our freedoms in place.

Enjoy your rights, but remember that American citizenship is not a one-way benefit. We pay for the rights and privileges we have as Americans with our taxes, our active participation in government and stepping up in our community.

We here at the Outlook wish you all a very happy and safe Independence Day.

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CELEBRATE FREEDOM: The 14th Annual Alexander City Celebrate Freedom is July 3 and his hosted by Marshall Street Church of God at the band practice field in front of Benjamin Russell High School.

Finding Favour is headline music act with 49 North and Vy Moon opening.

Music starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks will finish the night.

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Wednesday’s Events

PARADE: The annual Blue Creek parade will start at 11 a.m. on Olana Drive at the north end of Ponder Creek Road in Dadeville and end at Niffer’s. To join in, arrive at Olana Drive by 10 a.m. For more information contact Mickey Forbus at 334329-0905.

BOAT PARADE: The annual Russell Marine boat parade will start at Kowaliga and go to Children’s Harbor at 10 a.m. Call Kowaliga Marina at 334-857-2111 or any Russell Marina to register.

FIREWORKS: Russell Lands will

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Twist and Hula Hoop will be available for children.

Wednesday’s Birthdays

Jack Walls, Lera Gay Graben, Pat Williams, James Moseley, Madison Grace Fuller, Barron Shivers, Myra Abrams, April Mennafield, Jacki Milam, Ethan Russell, Payton Powell, Alphonsa Leonard and Deloris Bell are celebrating their birthdays today.

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Tom Roberson poses in a garden decorated by his children for the 4th of July. Roberson and four of his five brothers served in the military. Roberson has six children. When family gatherings come around, he can count 37 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the tables.

Sunday, July 8

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

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Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334) 252-0025, Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org

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

July 9-13

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

Wednesday, July 11

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

Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

July 12-14

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

Tony Harris is pastor of Family Worship Center.

Saturday, July 14

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

MARKET ON THE HILL: Artisans will display and sell their handmade items at Market on the Hill next to the Good News Baptist Church on Highway 280 in Jacksons Gap. There will also be face painting, prizes and awards. All pre-registered vendors are eligible to receive a $100 Hobby Lobby gift card.

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

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

July 15-17

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

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

July 16-17

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days July 16-17. Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, Youngs Ferry Road at Mullican and Gibson roads and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

Sunday, July 22

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

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

July 23-26

ASTHMA CAMP: The Auburn University School of Nursing is holding the first Asthma Camp Eagle (ACE) in partnership with the Morris family and Children’s Harbor from July 23-26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Martin. The camp is for children 7-12 years old. Most of the campers will be from Tallapoosa County.

The camp is free and parents of possible campers are asked to contact Linda Gibson-Young at gibsolm@ auburn.edu. or call at 334-844-5601.

Sunday, July 29

OPEN HOUSE: Living Word Eclectic is hosting an open house July 29 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn about the church, facility and programs offered. The message will be delivered by Rev. Stan Davidson.

The church is located at 1826 Kowaliga Road. Call 334-399-1486 for more information.

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

Saturday, August 11

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

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Ongoing Events

FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com.

COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15.

Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664.

CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month.

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“They met behind Dollar General and Sho’Nuff BBQ,” Alexander City Police Detective Drew Machen said shortly after the incident. “The lady allowed the would-be purchaser to hold the ring.

Then she ran off into the woods.”

Martone, 21, of Williamsburg, Virginia was arrested in connection to a May robbery on Cherokee Road and for receiving stolen property.

The pair had been staying with local individuals and were arrested Friday in Sylacauga.

As of Monday afternoon, the two were still being held at the Tallapoosa County Jail, Denoy on a $25,000 bond and Martone on a $10,000 cash bond.

The Alexander City Police Department was aided by the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, the U.S. Marshals, the Sylacauga Police Department and the Alexander City and Sylacauga housing authorities.

“We would like to thank them for their help,” Easterwood said.

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Mitch Sneed was our fearless leader

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

But tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Today, I urge you to tell the people you love that you love them.

Hug your kids and your pets and your parents. Be kind to yourself because this entire community is aching.

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

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

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

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

ALUMNI SHOWDOWN Graduates take pair of rivalry games to overtime

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Not only were this year’s Benjamin Russell vs. Central Coosa alumni basketball games a smashing success, the graduates gave the packed crowd a thrilling show.

Both the men’s and women’s alumni games came down to the wire, needing overtime to decide it.

In the women’s game, BRHS came out the victors, 34-32, while Central Coosa captured the men’s game, 69-67.

“It was great getting all the ladies together,” said Coosa girls basketball coach Syreeta McKinney, who also coached the women’s alumni team Saturday. “The Lady Wildcats came out and did their thing. I think we just ran out of gas, but we took them to overtime so that’s good. This is all about the love. This isn’t a regular season game for me, so I can’t be mad.”

The women’s game started out extremely slow with neither team scoring for the first seven minutes of the contest, but eventually both teams found their groove.

In the men’s game, Central Coosa absolutely dominated to begin, taking a 15-point lead into halftime. Slowly but surely in the second half, Benjamin Russell clawed back into the game and eventually took it to overtime.

“It shouldn’t have been that close,” Central grad Justin Tuck said. “I don’t know what happened in the second half. Coach (Joe) Belyeu told us at halftime that in a blowout, people would start leaving and it wouldn’t be exciting. He wanted us to make it a game, but we made it too much of a game. We didn’t mean to make it that close of a game.”

In OT, the Wildcats’ Scottie Vines, a former Detroit Lion, drained a 3-pointer that looked like it would seal the deal. But Coosa’s Jamario Moon, a former NBA player, answered with a longball of his own. Eventually Jamario’s nephew, Xavier Moon, who plays internationally, secured the victory with a pair of free throws.

Moon, a 2013 graduate, was the youngest player

on either team and got a chance to play with his childhood idols, Tuck and Adalius Thomas.

“I grew up watching them, so being able to play with them is great,” Moon said. “They were role models to me and I looked up to them.

Actually (Jamario and I) were on the same team in New York, so playing next to him is great.”

Although many of the players on Benjamin Russell and Central Coosa’s teams were long removed from high school, competing against their rivals made them look like they were right back in the moment of being high school juniors and seniors.

“Oh yeah, it’s always competitive with them,” Tuck said. “Especially when it got close in the second half, you start to feel those nerves. And on our home court, we wanted to hold home court. They beat us last year too so we felt some uneasiness there in the second half, but a win’s a win and we’ll take it.

“Any time we get the opportunity to give back and get together with all the guys, that’s actually the second thing. The first thing is we’re raising money for the school system and that’s the biggest thing. Hopefully I can be here next year too.”

A play from Benjamin Russell graduate Terrell Owens was featured on the “SportsCenter” Top 10 countdown.

Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook

Benjamin Russell and Central Coosa faced off in the second annual alumni game on Saturday. From top: Benjamin Russell’s Victor Stowes, right, defends Central Coosa grad Jamario Moon; Coosa alumni Justin Tuck shakes hands with Benjamin Russell players during the announcement of starting lineups; Benjamin Russell graduate Dede Whetstone, left, attempts to get a pass around a Coosa grad; Coosa graduate Xavier Moon runs the point against Benjamin Russell.

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