OPINION: IT’S TIME FOR THE STATE TO START FRESH, PAGE 4.
TUESDAY
THE LOCAL, PAGE 10
SPORTS, PAGE 10 Horseshoe Bend picks Averett to lead Generals
Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892
Brothers lay claim to Alabama Bass Trail win
April 11, 2017 Vol. 125, No. 71 www.alexcityoutlook.com 75¢
SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS Bentley resigns as governor, Kay Ivey sworn in
“I can no longer allow my family, my dear friends, my dedicated staff and cabinet to be subjected to consequences that my past actions Bowing to considerable pressure and attacks have brought upon them,” Bentley said at a on multiple fronts, Robert Bentley resigned as Monday afternoon press conference. “Though I Alabama governor late Monday afternoon. have committed myself to working to improve The fallout from his relationship with former the lives of the people of our state, there have aide Rebekah Mason seemed to have no end been times that I have let you and our people and Bentley had taken hit after hit in the last down, and I’m sorry for that.” several days. As spelled out in the Alabama Constitution, Before making a formal announcement, jail Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey was sworn into the goverrecords show Bentley was booked on two mis- nor’s role ahead of the 2018 general election. demeanor charges that arose from the investiAfter being sworn in Ivey addressed the gation of his alleged affair with a top aide. See BENTLEY • Page 3
By MITCH SNEED Editor
File / The Outlook
Now former Governor Robert Bentley tours Tutweiler Women’s prison in Wetumpka last year. Bentley resigned from his position as governor following entering a guilty plea on misdemeanor charges Monday afternoon.
Pilot in plane crash succumbs to injuries
Housing Authority picks Gabel as new executive director
By MITCH SNEED Editor
STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Alexander City Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has appointed Donna K. Gabel as the next executive director of the Alexander City Housing Authority. Gabel began her employment with the Agency in 2010 as the Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator for the Housing Choice Voucher program. In early 2011, she transferred to Human Resources and was Gabel promoted to manager of that department in October of the same year. She has been significantly involved in the agency’s regulatory and policy compliance for several years. “Mrs. Gabel’s diversified employment background coupled with 20 years combined management and leadership experience made her an excellent choice for the position,” stated Skipper Worthy, Chairman of ACHA’s Board of Commissioners. “She shares a deep passion for the Housing Authority’s mission, its employees, and tenants, and although not a native of Alexander City, See HOUSING • Page 2
Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
Play Ball! There is nothing tat says spring quite like opening day for youth league baseball and softball and the folks in Alexander City sure did it right Saturday morning. Every player registered in the league paraded on the field in uniform for introductions, the National Anthem, a moment of prayer, the first pitch and of course the words that they had all been waiting on – “Play Ball!” “The fields are beautiful, the weather is perfect, you an awesome God,” Bro. Wayne Cowhick said in the opening prayer. “It a perfect day for baseball.”
Easter came a week early to the families that came out to the annual Wind Creek State Park Easter Egg Hunt Saturday. The egg hunt was held on the north picnic side of the park. Since the park started their egg search, it has been held every year except April 2011, due to the extensive damage from the tornado.
Today’s
Volunteers including Amy Young, June and Henry Sasser, Mari Jean and Ike Hadley, Jack and Betty Mizzell, Barbara Greenlee, Savannah Banks, Katelynn Morrison, Gered Martin worked every day for a week to prepare. On Saturday everyone started setting up around 6:30 a.m. The Easter Bunny, with the help of volunteers of course, started around 6:30 a.m. hiding more See EGG • Page 3
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Submitted / The Outlook
Visitors at Wind Creek State Park walk to and fro with their children Saturday after the Easter egg hunt.
Lake Martin
Hardwood Floors Ceramic Tile Carpet & Vinyl
Weather Lake Levels
81 59 High
Low
489.79
Locally Owned for Over 45 Years
Reported on 3/10/17 @ 7:30 p.m.
256-234-6071
1945 Hwy 280 • Alexander City
LACEY HOWELL 256.307.2443 6
54708 90050 USPS Permit # 013-080
8
laceyshowell@gmail.com 5295 Highway 280, Alex City, AL
See PILOT • Page 3
Adelia M. Russell celebrates National Library Week
Hundreds flock to Wind Creek for annual Easter Egg Hunt By JESSICA SMITH For The Outlook
The pilot of a plane that crashed March 28 near Dadeville and heroically tried to save the life of his wife has died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident, according to Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett. David Lee Currier, 67, died Saturday at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, 11 days after he was flown from the crash site in a long line rescue by Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Aviation Unit. David Currier’s wife of 48 years, Jeanette Carol Currier, 66, of Daleville, died in the crash. Abbett said that he had been in contact with the Currier family who had planned to visit the crash site. But the family contacted Abbett and said that Currier had taken a turn for the worse overnight Friday. Officials indicated that Mr. Currier removed his wife from the wreckage and was able to keep the flames at bay around where they laid until help arrived. He sustained
HOLMAN FLOOR COMPANY “WE’RE
THE PROFESSIONALS”
During the week of April 9 - 15, the Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library will take part in National Library Week. Begun in 1958, National Library Week is held each April, and is a way for libraries across the country to promote themselves and the multitude of services they offer. See LIBRARY • Page 3
“PROVIDING QUALITY ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION SINCE 1961”
Bill’s Electric ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
(256) 234-4555 1814 Airport Blvd • Alexander City, AL