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Easy to say yes Councilmen note many benefits of Russell project

By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

When Alexander City councilmembers debated a proposal Monday to move from the city’s downtown quarters to the former Russell Sales Office, they sat in a building which everyone on the council agrees is decrepit and one insisted would be condemned on the spot in an inspection.

“This building here is old and in bad shape,” councilmember Tim Funderburk said of the courthouse, which also houses the police department. “If our building inspector, Eddie Patterson, who is sitting right out here, were to come in here tomorrow and inspect this building … This building would be condemned tomorrow and our police department would be put out on the street.”

The council split 3-3 on immediately considering an ordinance to spend $9 million for the Russell building, 56 acres of property and renovations, delaying a final vote until Jan. 7.

Councilmembers Tommy Spraggins, Eric Brown and Funderburk voted to support the move and remain adamant they will vote that way again, giving Mayor Jim Nabors a solid bloc of support. A four-vote majority is needed to approve the purchase and the move, and two of three councilmembers who voted to delay the decision have indicated they could vote yes in January.

Those who support the move cite the condition of the courthouse, improved efficiency by consolidating all city operations in one big building, the savings realized by using an existing building instead of new construction and a desire to improve Alexander City’s image in the eyes of investors and economic developers.

Funderburk acknowledged critics who have ridiculed the proposal but said they will never be satisfied.

“If not now, when?” he asked. “Is it going to be 10 years down the road when we have to do something and See COUNCIL • Page 3

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Law enforcement is investigating a Wednesday evening disturbance that occurred at Lighthouse Baptist Church in the Buttston community near Dadeville.

Shots fired near church No one injured in incident at play practice

By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

Multiple gunshots were fired Wednesday night outside Lighthouse Baptist Church in rural Tallapoosa County while children were inside practicing for their upcoming Christmas play, witnesses said.

No one was injured at the church in the Buttston community, church pastor Carl Stokes said Thursday. The pastor said he heard gunshots but when the two men witnesses believe to be the shooters entered the church, they were unarmed.

At least three shots were fired, See SHOTS • Page 2

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A crowd of nearly 50 senior citizens filled the New Site Senior Activity Center Wednesday for the center’s monthly luncheon, ready to enjoy some good food, fun with friends and learn more about a new unit at Russell Medical.

After a meal of chicken fingers, cabbage casserole, lima beans, potato salad and cornbread, Russell Medical’s marketing director Susan Foy introduced Stephanie Jones, the coordinator for the new Transitional Care Unit (TCU) the hospital established on the third floor.

“You are all friends of our hospital and our community,” Foy said. “We want to continue being here and sponsoring meals at least once a quarter.”

Foy discussed how Dr. Lance Patterson will be setting up his urology practice in the professional building in January, taking over for the recently retired Dr. James Bankston. Foy also mentioned the hospital has expanded its unit in Goodwater and is continuing to pursue a facility in New Site.

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Transgender man has kept full story from his parents DEAR ABBY: I’m a transgender male who has grown up in an area where many people discourage such things.

They view what I am as a sin and me as a sinful, satanic child. My parents are against anything different, including the LGBT community.

I have already gone through top surgery, but they don’t know about it. What they do know is that I am bisexual.

How do I tell them that I am male? -- SINFUL CHILD DEAR “SINFUL” CHILD: Why do you want to make an announcement? You know what will happen the minute you do. If you feel you must say something, say that you have discovered your true self, which is male, and that you are happier now than you have ever been.

After you do that you will be free. You can then start building a family comprised of people who are understanding and accepting, which will be

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DEAR ABBY: My mother and I have been estranged for many years for multiple reasons. She has bad-mouthed me in emails to other relatives and then denied having done it, invited my ex-husband to family birthday parties knowing I wouldn’t show up if he was there, and gone months, sometimes years, without speaking to me over things she has perceived as slights.

I have tried many times to walk away and let the situation go, but I continue being urged by other family members to “be the bigger person,” not give up and “just keep trying.”

I married recently and invited her to the wedding. She texted 48 hours beforehand to indicate she would not be there.

I’m wondering, is it OK to stop trying now? I mean, how much of this should one person be forced to take? -- JUST ABOUT DONE TRYING DEAR JUST ABOUT DONE: I see nothing to be gained by continuing to tolerate your mother’s passive aggression. If you are asking for my permission to stop doing all the work in the relationship, I am pleased to give it to you now.

DEAR ABBY: I have socialized with a group of women for the past 20 years. Our connection has always been our children. Now the children are grown and gone, one woman in our group keeps trying to include spouses each time we get together.

My husband works long hours. He doesn’t enjoy

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Lighthouse Baptist Church, the scene of an incident Wednesday night, is located on Buttston Road near Dadeville.

not going into all of that. There were no weapons seen. There were some reports that sounded like possibly gunshots outside the church.”

Stokes said the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. Sheriff Jimmy

Abbett confirmed an ongoing investigation but declined further comment Thursday.

The church is located in the old Speedy’s catfish restaurant on Buttston Road between Denver Road and Dudleyville Road, near Dadeville.

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said. “You all are blessings to us.”

As the coordinator for the TCU, Jones said the goal is to help those going through inpatient procedures be better prepared for returning home in a shorter amount of time than other similar units.

“Our goal is to have you ready to return home in 10 to 14 days instead of the 21 days it usually takes,” Jones said. “Our therapy department is amazing. It’s huge.”

In the TCU at Russell Medical, Jones said there is a room with a bed, a washer and dryer and other items commonly found in the home, giving patients the chance to practice these tasks after having surgery or another procedure that may have limited their ability to complete such chores.

For those receiving treatment in the unit, Jones said each patient has a private room and can take part in a wide range of social activities with the other patients. There is also a 24-hour RN on call in the unit to help watch over the patients, while those needing to spend time in the TCU can call ahead and plan for their

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witnesses said. One of the men appeared to be about 60 and the other about 30, Stokes said. He declined to go into more detail.

Theresa Hogan, 51, who is not a member of the church, said Thursday she was there with six of her grandchildren who were practicing for Sunday’s scheduled play when the shots rang out.

“We had about 14 kids in there and we started hearing gunshots,” she said. “The second time, it sounded like it was closer.”

She said the children were practicing songs for the play when the men entered the church. Hogan said she didn’t recognize them.

According to Hogan, the two men entered the church and confronted Stokes, cursing him.

She overheard one say if his son went to prison, it would be the preacher’s fault.

There were about 10 adults at the church, she said. As some of the men in the church were escorting the two men out, Hogan said one shouted, “I’ll come back here and kill everyone of y’all.”

Stokes downplayed the incident and said he didn’t recognize the men.

“There was a disturbance at the church, I’m not sure how threatening it was,” he said. “I’m

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being with these men, and he doesn’t want to go on these outings. I have sympathized with him because I don’t like the changes either. I’d prefer these events stay girlfriendsonly. I have gone solo a few times and stayed away a few times. But my friends are commenting now, and I feel stuck and uncomfortable. Do you have any suggestions? -- NO FAN IN MINNESOTA DEAR NO FAN: Yes, be honest. Level with your women friends and say you prefer socializing with them without the husbands. You are entitled to your feelings, and you do not have to elaborate further.

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A crowd of nearly 50 seniors enjoyed food, fun and fellowship Wednesday at the New Site Senior Activity Center during the center’s monthly luncheon.

stay before undergoing their inpatient procedure.

“We’re always looking for volunteers to help with our activities,” Jones said.

Since it was established earlier this year, Jones said the patients who have gone through the TCU have had nothing but positive things to say about it.

“We want to meet all the needs our patients have,” Jones said. “I feel

we’ve made a real difference.”

Along with the presentation, Tammy Jackson, Mabry Cook and Mike McCaleb from Russell Medical provided musical entertainment, singing a number of Christmas carols. Donna Carter accompanied the trio by playing the piano. The day wrapped up with several exciting rounds of bingo, with the seniors winning prizes, including vegetables and Christmas decorations.

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Council those same naysayers say, ‘Well, we could have bought that building and (more than 50) acres for $2 million and now it’s $7 (million) or $8 million. Why didn’t we buy it then?’”

The Outlook is publishing the public statements of the councilmen who support the proposal, made during Monday’s meeting, so citizens can see their reasoning.

Here are their comments:

Spraggins: “We didn’t have good attendance at the public hearings and that was disappointing. I think it was a total of 80 people. A lot of effort went into those presentations. There has been a lot of talk and we know everybody in Alexander City wants what is best for Alexander City.

“From people who have talked to me, and I don’t even know if they live in my district — some of them did and some didn’t — 95 percent of the calls and emails were positive.

They’re for the move.

“One of the biggest complaints we get when businesses do come here and want to do something, they have to go to different buildings all over town. Have y’all ever tried to point somebody over to the city engineer’s office? It’s pretty difficult to get there and it’s not very nice when you get there. That’s what Alexander City represents today. Do y’all want that for your city? I don’t.”

— Tommy Spraggins

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“It’s a big decision for Alexander City and it’s a rare opportunity we have — rare — to consolidate these departments we have. We haven’t talked about that much here; we’ve talked about redoing this building or that building across the street.

Public works is in bad shape, which you saw that. This building certainly is. City hall, yeah, we can renovate it but we need to consolidate. One of the biggest complaints we get when businesses do come here and want to do something, they have to go to different buildings all over town. Have y’all ever tried to point somebody over to the city engineer’s office? It’s pretty difficult to get there and it’s not very nice when you get there. That’s what Alexander City represents today. Do y’all want that for your city? I don’t.

“I would love that Russell Sales Office to be renovated back in its heyday. It wasn’t that long ago. It’s a beautiful complex and it could move Alexander City so much forward. I think it’s the right thing to do.”

“I know the future is scary. It’s hard to say how everything is going to turn out but we can either make choices and attempt to move forward or we can go backwards. There is zero standing still. If we ask everybody’s opinion, we’ll never get anywhere.”

— Eric Brown Brown: “We’re citizens. Let’s don’t forget that we live here and that our vested interest is this com-

munity. Every last one of us care enough about this to come up and sit in these seats and it’s very difficult seats to sit in. Not every decision is easy, not every decision is going to please everybody. That comes with the territory.

“Not one of us lives outside this area. We have a vested interest, whether it be downtown, whether it be any of it. Please remember that we’re not put up here just to say no, we’re here to look at the entire city.

It’s easy to get caught up in our own little world. We all have our points of interest. But once we get up here in these seats, we can’t just view down our little road. We truly have to back up and it’s a big deal to look at.

“We’ve got all these men in the back (policemen) who protect our city. We have to look out for them.

This is their home away from home.

We’re spread out all over town with different buildings and somebody wants to come to our community, to invest in our community, and they have to go all over the city. That’s not real convenient for everybody.

“I personally love downtown. I love these old buildings. Our league convention we’ve been to two years in a row, we get into group discussions with similar-sized cities, when downtown is mentioned, ours is always bragged on. So, downtown is not unconsidered in this choice.

But one of the things I hear people complain about downtown is a lack of parking. We can’t create parking out of nothing.

“In order to make more parking, something has to go and it’s not that we don’t care about downtown. The city invests a fair amount of money every year into Main Street, so I guarantee that (Mayor) Mr. (Jim) Nabors and everybody that’s had this planning, they’re not willing to walk away from this investment.

“I know the future is scary. It’s hard to say how everything is going to turn out but we can either make choices and attempt to move forward or we can go backwards.

There is zero standing still. If we ask everybody’s opinion, we’ll never get anywhere. We’re not going to please everybody, we’re not going to have a solution that will make everybody in this town happy.”

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“I think this is a great opportunity for us to make Alexander City a showplace. If you came to the town hall meetings, you saw the numbers, you saw the facts, the financial work on how we can pay for it. To me, it’s a no-brainer. We need to do it and we need to do it now.”

— Tim Funderburk Funderburk: “One of the questions I hear is why didn’t we take it for free (when it was offered years ago)? I don’t know the answer to that question. That was three or four administrations ago. The county has estimated that property, the building itself, at almost $6 million and we’re looking at buying it for a little over $2 million. To renovate our current building, city hall, the courthouse, you’re looking at $15 million. To build a completely new complex is estimated at $35 million. Do you build it downtown or outside of downtown? If so, that gets us back to the same situation.

“If not now, when? Is it going to be 10 years down the road when we have to do something and those same naysayers say, ‘Well, we could have bought that building and (more than 50) acres for $2 million and now it’s $7 (million) or $8 million. Why didn’t we buy it then?’

“This building here is old and in bad shape. If our building inspector, Eddie Patterson, who is sitting right out here, were to come in here tomorrow and inspect this building, he’d find lead paint, elevators that don’t go all the way to the top or all the way to the bottom, black mold we have being circulated through the ventilation system, the sewage backup getting worse and the roof leaking. This building would be condemned tomorrow and our police department would be put out on the street.

“I think this is a great opportunity for us to make Alexander City a showplace. If you came to the town hall meetings, you saw the numbers, you saw the facts, the financial work on how we can pay for it. To me, it’s a no-brainer. We need to do it and we need to do it now.

“I understand that there was an (advertisement) put in the paper this past weekend about the downtown store owners who were against this move. I made the statement in the previous meeting that I talked to several stores that were indifferent, (they) did not think it would affect their business. … it’s not every store owner in downtown that is against the move.

“And, also, two years ago, when we took office, we were donating $13,500 to the downtown Main Street group. The next year, I believe we doubled that amount to $30,000. This past year, they asked for $40,000.

Didn’t we give them $30,000? So, we are by far not abandoning downtown.

If anything, we are wanting to do more, as much as we possibly can, to make downtown as vibrant as it can be.

“When I ran (for office), the city was ready for change. They’d had enough. But there’s an old saying that if you keep doing the same old thing the same old way and getting the same old result, that’s insanity.”

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hristmas is known as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Families gather together and share the holiday spirit, children enthusiastically rip open their presents and the dinner table groans under the weight of a fantastic meal.

However, there are those who may not have a family to share the season with, while nurses and first responders may find themselves at work, ready to answer the call of their profession. Thankfully, two local churches have come together to offer members of the community a special Christmas dinner.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, Comer United Methodist Church will be serving a free Christmas dinner to attendees at its facility, located at 427 East Church Street in Alexander City. Joining Comer UMC in the effort is Duncan United Methodist Church.

Having two congregations involved in the dinner can only mean more people can be helped through the effort.

Having a program like this to help the general public on one of the biggest days of the year is a wonderful thing to see.

There are people who may be unable to prepare a Christmas dinner of their own. There may be locals sitting at home on their own, wishing for someone to spend the holiday with. Having a place where residents can go, receive a Christmas dinner and be around others is something well worth having and supporting.

Events like this are a good way of beating the sadness and loneliness that sometimes come with the holiday season. No matter the situation, having a place to go and be around others this time of the year is important.

If you find yourself needing somewhere to go for Christmas dinner this year, consider taking advantage of the meal Comer and Duncan are offering. It is there for you and may help you feel a little happier this Christmas Day.

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Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

Ed Oliver represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties.

He can be reached by phone at 334-261-0471.

His office is located at 11 South Union Street Suite 410-B in Montgomery.

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he cat purred softly as the old lady’s hand gently rubbed his back.

He was content to sit in her lap and feel the gentle rocking of her chair. There was a sense of security and pleasure in being held by those wrinkled hands. Slowly, the old lady looked around the small room that had become the center of her world. A much-used tree with even more-used ornaments sat on a table, a few Christmas cards were taped haphazardly along the edge of a dresser, and family photos filled the remaining space.

An occasional creak of the rocker seemed to trigger a responsive sigh from the old lady. Outside of these noises, the room was silent. There were no carols being sung, no laughter from children disturbed the peace and no other soul was there to say a word. The rocker’s protest of age was the only sound she heard.

Christmas Eve was being celebrated joyously throughout the world, but in this small room, all alone, sat a very lonely old woman. She had outlived her immediate family, and her extended family thought she would be happier in this nursing home. After all,

GERALD HALLMARK Columnist she had everything she needed to make her comfortable and she was looked after by a very competent staff.

In the quietness, she thought of her children’s excitement and anticipation of Christmases past. She remembered her home and kitchen so full of sounds and smells. She also remembered the funerals and a tightening circle of fear as she was more alone. The room seemed even quieter as she thought on these long-ago things.

Somewhere in the home someone started crying, sobbed a few times and then there was silence again. A disturbed dream had been exorcised in tears. The old lady instinctively held the cat a little closer for comfort.

Deep in her heart was a tiny ember of hope waiting to be fanned into a flame of reality. She was waiting for someone to come and see her. Even on the days of her worst confusion, this little spark gave her dignity and

worth. After all, a visit meant she was worth something as a human being to others.

Her mind replayed all the times her late husband had said endearing words that thrilled her heart. She recalled hearing her children calling “momma” as they shared victories, skinned knees and kisses. Those were wonderful memories but she desperately wanted to feel a warm hug, a loving kiss and a radiant smile of a loved one … anyone.

Her ever-deafening ears listened attentively for the sound of footsteps and her eyes stole quick glances at the door. Yet, she was afraid to get her hopes up and have the flame extinguished with crushing disappointment. The chair creaked, the cat snuggled deeper in her lap and she signed as rain began to fall against her window. She was just an old lady with her cat, living in a nursing home, and it was Christmas Eve. All she wanted was what anyone wanted, to be loved and remembered.

Then, a door opened at the end of the corridor.

Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister living in Alexander City. His column appears here each Friday.

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ll of Washington is focused on the political peril President Trump faces from Robert Mueller’s investigation. But the Mueller probe could very well turn out to be a disaster for the Democrats, not Trump.

The special counsel was appointed to investigate whether Trump engaged in a criminal conspiracy with Russia to win the 2016 presidential election.

If Mueller finds incontrovertible evidence of a criminal conspiracy between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, then the president will be — and should be — removed from office. But it is also possible Mueller will not find evidence Trump conspired with Russia, and Mueller or federal prosecutors in New York’s Southern District will find evidence for some other charge unrelated to a conspiracy with Russia — such as Trump’s hush-money payments to alleged former mistresses or crimes related to Trump’s family business.

That would be a nightmare scenario for Democrats, for three reasons. First, their base would demand the new Democratic House majority impeach Trump, even if the charges have nothing to do with Russia. The “resistance” does not care about Russia; it cares about getting rid of Trump and any pretext will do.

The pressure from the grass roots to impeach the president would be hard, if not impossible, for the new Democratic majority in the House to resist.

Second, such an effort to remove Trump from office would fail. Even if House Democrats managed to pass articles of impeachment, there is zero chance that two-thirds of the Senate would vote to convict Trump for paying hush money to an adult-film star and a Playboy playmate or for pre-

MARC THIESSEN Columnist presidential financial improprieties. And Americans — who rightly thought the purpose of the Mueller probe was to find out if Trump committed treason by working with Russia to steal the election — would see Democrats engaged in a pointless effort to remove the president over completely unrelated allegations.

Third, such a failed impeachment effort would backfire on Democrats just as the impeachment of Bill Clinton backfired on Republicans in the 1990s. At the same point in his presidency, after Republicans won the House in 1994, Clinton’s approval rating was stuck in the low 40s — only a few points better than Trump today. But two years later, after House Republicans approved articles of impeachment, Clinton’s approval rating soared to 73 percent. Despite incontrovertible evidence Clinton had sexual relations with a White House intern and lied about it under oath, Clinton left office with the highest Gallup approval rating of any president since Harry Truman. If Democrats want to give Trump’s approval a similar boost, there is no better way to do it than to impeach him for something unrelated to a criminal conspiracy with Russia.

Impeachment would not only raise Trump’s approval with the very suburban voters Democrats just peeled away from the GOP in the 2018 midterms but it would also energize his base as never before.

Trump’s supporters knew about his affairs and shady

business dealings in 2016.

They knew about the “Access Hollywood” tape, where he bragged about grabbing women by their private parts. They knew he boasted about ogling Miss Universe contestants as they were getting dressed and publicly fat-shamed a Miss Universe winner for gaining weight. They knew about the evidence students were ripped off by the for-profit Trump University (which was not actually a university). They knew that he has been credibly accused of using his charity, the Trump Foundation, to selfdeal, including using $258,000 from its coffers to settle legal disputes. They knew about the bankruptcy of his Atlantic City casinos and the allegations he failed to pay workers and contractors.

They knew all this and voted for him anyway. Impeaching him over pre-presidential conduct unrelated to Russia would be seen by Trump voters as an effort to invalidate their votes.

It would be received in Trump country as nothing short of an attempted coup. That could provoke a massive backlash. Just as the Democrats’ campaign to destroy Brett Kavanaugh cost them the chance to take back the Senate in 2018, a campaign to impeach Trump could very well cost them the chance to take back the presidency in 2020.

In other words, Democrats hoping the Mueller probe will be Trump’s undoing could find it is their own undoing instead.

Marc Thiessen writes a twice-weekly column for The Post on foreign and domestic policy. He is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and the former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush. His column is provided

by The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate.

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The librarians at the Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library help local residents get into the Christmas spirit by making large cutouts of their faces, putting elf hats on them and placing them on display in front of Mamie’s Place.

Sunday, Dec. 23

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Christmas Music Program Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. instead of the regular worship service. Everyone is invited to attend.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Calvary Baptist Church at 398 Main Street in Dadeville is presenting their Christmas Cantata “Believe in Christmas” Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. The cantata will be a praise and worship cantata with Christmas favorites and will feature “The Drummer Boy” and Psalm 150.

Pastor Johnny Pritchard and music director Dennis Floyd invite you this Christmas experience.

Lunch will be served following the service.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

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GRIEF SHARE: Grief Share sessions will begin Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church. Sessions will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The seminar is sponsored

by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church.

Saturday, Jan. 12

TEEN SUMMIT: The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be holding its second annual Teen Leadership Challenge Summit Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center in Alexander City. Guest speakers for the event include local high school science teacher Courtney Davis and former Miss America Mallory Hagan. The event will also include a college fair and an essay contest with a $500 scholarship prize. Essays must be submitted by Jan. 8, 2019.

Ongoing Events

FERST READERS: The Dadeville Public Library hosts the Ferst Readers program every Thursday at 1 p.m. Children up to the age of five who live in Tallapoosa County are eligible for free books.

FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church on Green Street. It is a free dinner.

OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus Street. Come and paint your own project or join in special Christmas projects. Eliminate stress, laugh, share a love of painting. Call Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506.

ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most!

Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256-329-0507.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital.

There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at

ww.oa.org.

GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting Jan. 9 and will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church.

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

Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance.

RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot.

The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Please call 256-409-2020 for more information.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday at 10 a.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256329-7177 for more information.

TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives.

Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 4964210 for more information.

WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too.

VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers.

Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.

WOMAN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting every first Sunday at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville.

Everyone is invited. The meetings start at 2 p.m.

READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready

to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256215-4499 or email at mveazey@ cacc.edu.

OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family.

Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered.

Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break).

All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk.

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.

BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday.

Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference?

Please email iamtransforms@ gmail.com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed.

AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

SCV MEETING: The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome.

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The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for Housekeeper.

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

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We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals.

Call us at 256-342-5222 or email: aohcs08@gmail.com

The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for 2nd, 3rd and Weekend shifts for Direct Care 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

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Communication easily could go south if you are not careful. You might be a little lax because you have so many options in front of you. You easily could be overwhelmed. Examine how you can express some ideas you have yet to share. Tonight: Say â&#x20AC;&#x153;yes.â&#x20AC;?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Do not allow someone to distract you, especially if you are tired. You might have a diÉ&#x2030;cult time bouncing back. You need a break from everything that is going on. A brainstorming session helps you make a choice. Tonight: Treat a friend to an eggnog.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You feel empowered, though you might need to slow down at some point and take a power nap. You could be surprised by everything that is happening around you and delighted by what surfaces. You cannot help but be distracted.

Tonight: Do a juggling act.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) A partner is demanding, but you like how he or she is extremely attentive. Be willing to give back.

You might feel as if your creativity is falling Ă&#x2026;at. Just avoid doing any decorating today; instead, send out cards and wrap gifts. Tonight: Follow a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You might be eyeing the implications of following a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suggestion. Everyone has a diÉ&#x2C6;erent opinion as to how to proceed.

Recognize that your priorities could be very diÉ&#x2C6;erent from othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. You will approach an issue in your own way. Tonight: Avoid a Ă&#x201E;ght.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Tension mounts, as there could be a diÉ&#x2C6;erence of opinion. You might talk about the topic for a long time before reaching an agreement. You and the other party involved have diÉ&#x2C6;erent backgrounds and therefore diÉ&#x2C6;erent approaches. Tonight: Out late.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Pressure builds. On some level, you could feel out of sync as you look at the panorama of your life. You will become the ringmaster if you just relax and allow others to help out. Do not make any commitments of your time for a while. Tonight: All smiles.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You might want to deal with a situation diÉ&#x2C6;erently from how you have in the past. How you handle a personal matter could change once some of the intensity of the moment dies down. You could be too demanding. Tonight: Where there is music.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) A creative endeavor takes an unusual turn. A partner could be reactive, especially with Ă&#x201E;nances. You could be making matters worse.

Address a low-level depression, and understand that you can handle this problem. Tonight: Answer any questions that are posed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might wonder what is going on with an important person in your life. If you are having diÉ&#x2030;culty explaining this personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get uptight. Understand that he or she might not be able to, either. Tonight: Go along with the program.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You could be past the point of no return when dealing with an associate. You also might give this person an unexpected jolt. Though at Ă&#x201E;rst you might feel guilty about it, try to view your words as a wake-up call.

Tonight: Get some much-needed R and R. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You experience some mounting tension. Someone might be quite taken with you, yet a problematic situation Ă&#x2026;ows into this relationship.

Make a point of going out on the town with friends, especially during the holidays. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

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THE BORN LOSER ® By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELD® By Jim Davis

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENN E. DUNHAM, DECEASED CASE NUMBER: 2017-0221F NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Pursuant to an order of this Court entered in the above entitled cause on the 12th day of December, 2018, you DUH KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHG WKDW %RQnie Cannon Dunham, Personal Representative of the estate of Glenn E. Dunham, GHFHDVHG KDV ÂżOHG KHU DFcount and vouchers for a ÂżQDO VHWWOHPHQW RI KHU DGPLQistration of said estate and that the 29th day of January,

Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the 12th day of December, 2018, by the Honorable Judge Talmadge East, judge of Probate Court in Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Lisa Gayle Nicholas, Representative of the Estate of Patricia Louise Richardson, Deceased Hon. Talmadge East, Judge of Probate Attorney for Petitioners: Dale Rouse Waid, PO Box 1290, Clanton, AL 35046, 205-7557887 Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 21, 28, 2018 and Jan. 4, 2019 EST/RICHARDS, P. PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2019-03 An Amendment to Ordinance 2019-03.

WHEREAS, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, as follows: WHEREAS, Ordinance 201903 reads as follows: (a) The Landlord shall have WKH ULJKW WR DSSHDO DQ\ ÂżQGLQJ of violations pursuant to the procedure as set out in the International Building Maintenance Code adopted by the City of Alexander City.

THEREFORE, Ordinance 2019-03 shall read as follows: Ordinance 2019-03, Section 2, Appeal and Penalty (a) The Landlord shall have WKH ULJKW WR DSSHDO DQ\ ÂżQGLQJ of violations pursuant to the procedure as set out in the International Property Maintenance Code adopted by the City of Alexander City.

SECTION 1. This amendment to Ordinance 2019-03 shall be effective from date of its passage, and shall be published one (1) time in The Alexander City Outlook, a daily newspaper published in the City of Alexander City, Alabama.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 17th day of December 2018. Thomas Spraggins, Council President, James D. Nabors, Mayor ATTEST: Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK The undersigned, as City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, hereby FHUWLÂżHV WKDW WKH IRUHJRLQJ LV a true, correct and complete copy of an Amendment to Ordinance No. 2019-03 which was adopted by the City Council on this 17th day of December 2018.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, as City Clerk of the City Alexander City, Alabama, under the seal thereof, this 17th day of December 2018. Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, SEAL Yeas: Tapley, Colvin, Hardy, Brown, Spragins & Funderburk Nays: None.

Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 21, 2018 AMEND ORD. 2019-03 PUBLIC NOTICE GARY INGRAM GRADING & PAVING, INC. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for the construction of Project No.STPNU-6217(250) in Tallapoosa County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on December 21, 2018 thru January 11, 2019. All claims should EH ÂżOHG DW *5,)),1 SHOALS RD, DADEVILLE, AL 36853 during this period.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04 An Ordinance to Adopt the 2014 NEC Code, 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 International Mechanical Code, 2015 International Energy Code Conservation, 2015 International Plumbing Code, and 2015 International Pool Code.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, as follows: SECTION 1. That Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IV, Electrical Code, Division 1 Generally, Section 18-93 Adopted of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, be amended so such action shall read as follows: Section 18-93. Electrical Code: Pursuant to the authority granted to the cities and towns by Code of Ala. 1975 § 11-45-8, as amended, there is hereby adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing the installation, construction, maintenance, and alteration, that certain code printed in pamphlet form known as the National Electrical Code 2014 Edition, prepared by the National Fire Protection Agency and National Electrical Code, of which not less than three copies have been and now DUH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH FLW\ clerk, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out that length herein and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city.

SECTION 2. That Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article III Building and Related Codes, Section 18-71 Property Maintenance Code of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, be amended so such action shall read as follows: Section 18-71 Property Maintenance Code: Pursuant to the authority granted to the cities and towns by Code of Ala. 1975 § 11-45-8, as amended, there is hereby adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing the installation, construction, maintenance, alteration, and demolition that certain code printed in pamphlet form known as the International Property Maintenance Code 2015 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council, of which not less than three copies have been and now are ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH FLW\ clerk, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out that length herein and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city.

SECTION 3. That Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article V Gas Code, Section 18-197 International Gas Code Adopted of the Code of Ordinance of the City Alexander City, Alabama, be amended so such action shall read as follows: Section 18-197 International Gas Code: Pursuant to the authority granted to the cities and towns by Code of Ala. 1975 § 11-45-8, as amended, there is hereby adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing the installation, of gas SOXPELQJ RU JDV ¿[WXUHV WKDW certain code printed in pamphlet form known as the International Gas Code, 2015 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council, of which not less than three copies have been and now are ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI PH FLW\ clerk, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the time this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city.

SECTION 4. That Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article VII Mechanical Code, Section 18251 International Mechanical Code Adopted of the Code of Ordinance of the City Alexander City, Alabama, be amended so such action shall read as follows: Section 18254 International Mechanical Code: Pursuant to the authority granted to the cities and towns by Section 11-45-8 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, there is hereby adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing the mechanical installation, maWHULDOV DQG Âż[WXUHV DOO RI WKDW certain code printed in pamphlet form known as the International Mechanical Code, 2015 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council with such other portion as of code not less than three copies have been and now DUH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH city clerk, and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city.

SECTION 5. That Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article III Building and Related Codes, Section 18-67 International Energy Conservation, Adopted of the Code of Ordinance of the City Alexander City, Alabama, be amended so such action shall read as follows: Section 18-67 International C

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Energy Conservation: Pursuant to the authority granted to the cities and towns by Section 11-45-8 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, there is hereby adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing model energy, that certain code printed in pamphlet form, known as the International Energy Conservation, 2015 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council, save and except such portions as are KHUHDIWHU GHOHWHG PRGLÂżHG RU amended, of which code not less than three copies have EHHQ DQG QRZ DUH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH FLW\ FOHUN DQG WKH same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length in this section.

SECTION 6. That Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article VIII Plumbing Code, Section 18271 International Plumbing Code, Adopted of the Code of Ordinance of the City Alexander City, Alabama, be amended so such action shall read as follows: Section 18271 International Plumbing Code: Pursuant to the authority granted to the cities and towns by Code of Ala. 1975 11-45-8, as amended, there is hereby adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing plumbing and, plumbLQJ PDWHULDOV DQG Âż[WXUHV that certain code printed in pamphlet form known as the International Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council, of which not less than three copies have been and now are ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH FLW\ clerk, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city.

SECTION 7. That Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IX Swimming Pool Code, Section 18291 International Pool Code, Adopted of the Code of Ordinance of the City Alexander City, Alabama, be amended so such action shall read as follows: Section 18-291 International Pool Code: There is hereby adopted by the city council, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing the construction and maintenance of swimming pools, that certain code printed in pamphlet form, known as the International Pool Code, 2015 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council, Inc., save and except the schedule of permit fees, and such portions as are KHUHDIWHU GHOHWHG PRGLÂżHG RU amended, of which code not less than three copies have EHHQ DQG QRZ DUH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH FLW\ FOHUN DQG WKH same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length in this section.

SECTION 8. That any ordinance or parts of ordinance LQ FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW ZLWK WKH SURYLVLRQ of this ordinance are hereby repealed and rescinded.

SECTION 9. That if any section, subsection, paragraph, or phase of this ordinance be declared invalid by court or competent jurisdiction as pertaining to any particular application, it shall not affect this remaining portion of the ordinance or application to other provisions.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 17th day of December 2018. Thomas Spraggins, Council President, James D. Nabors, Mayor ATTEST: Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK The undersigned, as City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, hereby FHUWLÂżHV WKDW WKH IRUHJRLQJ LV a true, correct and complete copy of Ordinance No. 201904 which was adopted by the City Council on this 17th day of December 2018.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, as City Clerk of the City Alexander City, Alabama, under the seal thereof, this 17th day of December 2018. Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, SEAL Yeas: Tapley, Colvin, Hardy, Brown, Spraggins & Funderburk Nays: None Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 21, 2018 ORD. 2019-04 Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.

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PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated August 28, 1997 executed by Rebecca Lynn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Steen, an unmarried individual, in favor of Anchor Mortgage Services, Inc. , said Mortgage being recorded September 3, 1997, in Instrument Number 123427, in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Tallapoosa County, Alex City Division, Alabama; assigned to Ditech Financial LLC by instrument recorded in Instrument Number: LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI 7DOODSRRsa County, Alex City Division, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Ditech Financial LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Tallapoosa County, Alex City Division, Alabama on 01/30/2019, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Tallapoosa County, Alex City Division, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 155, Block 3ODW 1R NQRZQ DV 7DOlassee Mills, East Tallassee Subdivision, as the same is UHFRUGHG LQ 3ODW %RRN DW 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI 7DOODSRRsa County, Alabama. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 206 Freeman Ave, Tallassee, AL 36078. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein VKDOO FRQWURO 7+,6 3523(5TY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-IS, WHERE-ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, 68%-(&7 72 $1< ($6(MENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, $1' (;&(37,216 5(FLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE -8'*( 2) 352%$7( 2) THE COUNTY WHERE THE $%29( '(6&5,%(' 3523ERTY IS SITUATED. THIS 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' WITHOUT WARRANTY OR 5(&2856( (;35(66 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain cirFXPVWDQFHV 3URJUDPV PD\ also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. Ditech Financial LLC 3DXO . /DYHOOH (VT $WWRUney for Mortgagee, Spina, & /DYHOOH 3 & 2QH 3HULPHWHU 3DUN 6RXWK 6XLWH 1 %LUmingham, Alabama 35243, (205) 298-1800, 18-01421FC Alexander City Outlook: 'HF DQG -DQ 2019 FC/OSTEEN, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA JOEL GRAHAM, Petitioner, v. TONY JONES, et al, and Fictitious Parties A, B, C, and D being unknown defendants who are those heirs at law of Henry H. Jones, deceased and heirs of Sarah Francis (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallieâ&#x20AC;?)

Hall Jones, deceased, Respondents.

CIVIL ACTION NO. CV-2018900155 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: The unknown heirs of Sarah Francis (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallieâ&#x20AC;?)

Hall Jones and also Henry H. Jones, deceased son of Sarah Francis (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallieâ&#x20AC;?) Hall Jones, and their heirs or devisees, if deceased, whose whereabouts are unknown and which cannot be ascertained after the exercise of reasonable diligence. <RX DUH KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHG WKDW on the 31st day of October, 2018, a Complaint for Sale IRU 'LYLVLRQ ZDV ÂżOHG LQ WKH Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and the unknown heirs Sarah Francis (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallieâ&#x20AC;?) Hall Jones and also of Henry H. Jones, whose

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whereabouts are unknown and which cannot be ascertained after the exercise of due diligence, and who are believed to claim some right, title, interest or claim in and to the property described above.

All persons having an interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to plead, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before the 21st day of Jan., 2019 else at the expiration of 30 days thereafter suffer judgment by default to be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

PATRICK CRADDOCK, Circuit Clerk of Tallapoosa County Larkin Radney, Barnes & Radney, P.C., P.O. Drawer 877, 80 N. Central Ave., Alexander City, AL 35011-0877, 256-329-8438 Alexander City Outlook: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2018 CV-2018-900155 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by ROBERT MICHAEL POTTS AND KYNA M. POTTS, INDIVIDUALLY AND JOINTLY AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, to PRIMESOUTH BANK on JULY 27, 2012, said mortgage being recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of TALLAPOOSA County, Alabama, at DOCUMENT NUMBER 275320, the undersigned PRIMESOUTH BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of TALLAPOOSA County, at DADEVILLE, Alabama, on JANUARY 3, 2019, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in TALLAPOOSA County, Alabama, to wit: LOT# 333, 334, 335 & 336 IN BLOCK 10, WALL STREET SUBDIVISION, EAST TALLASSEE, TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA. Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and<\\>or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;?. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time of sale in FDVK RU FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV $ODbama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure.

This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement.

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Friday, December 21, 2018

DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Eulogy for a truly original sports nickname

I

love minor league baseball.

The tickets are cheaper and the ballparks feel more intimate. Also, for fans like me, watching the minors is key because we can see the future of our major league teams developing right before our eyes.

Another great thing about the minor leagues is the abundance of unique team names reflecting local history.

The Akron (Ohio) RubberDucks honors the city’s history in the rubber and tire industry, as Firestone, Goodyear and B.F. Goodrich were founded there.

The Rancho Cucamonga (California) Quakes is an obvious reference to the abundance of earthquakes California experiences, while the Inland Empire 66ers (San Bernardino, California) remembers “the Mother Road,” Route 66, which ran through San Bernardino.

Earlier this month, the minor leagues lost one of its most original team nicknames when Las Vegas’s AAA team changed its nickname to the Aviators. The change coincided with the Aviators shifting major league affiliations from the New York Mets to the Oakland Athletics.

The Aviators nickname pays tribute to Howard Hughes, who invested heavily in aircraft manufacturing throughout much of the 20th century and played a role in developing the Las Vegas we know today. From 1966 to 1970, Hughes lived on the top two floors of the Desert Inn hotel, purchasing several hotels on the Las Vegas Strip during that time.

Don’t get me wrong, Aviators is a good nickname and is fairly original, but it took the place of a name I thought was way more original and a bit more fitting for the team: The Las Vegas 51s.

In the middle of the Nevada desert approximately two hours north of Las Vegas sits the dried-up Groom Lake. Since the 1950s, the area has become far more well known as Area 51, a secretive location where the military has tested experimental aircraft, including the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes and the F-117 stealth fighter.

This secrecy has naturally led to multiple conspiracy theories, including the belief the government houses crashed alien spacecraft and bodies at the site while also back-engineering recovered flying saucers and other alien technology to help develop the weapons of the future. These theories helped give the baseball team its name, with the 51s moniker being a direct reference to the site, while the former team logo was a grey alien with baseball stitches on the top of its head.

While I don’t necessarily have a problem with the team changing its name to remember an important figure in American and aviation history, some of the charm that came with a nickname like the 51s was lost in the transition.

If there was no way around changing the name, there could have been a few viable options that felt more “Vegas-y” than Aviators. The WNBA franchise relocated to Las Vegas from San Antonio uses the moniker of Aces, but that would be one of my top choices, given the double meaning of the name (oftentimes the highest valued card in a suit as well as a highly valued pitcher). Other names I might have considered include the Stars, for the number of entertainment acts Las Vegas is known for; Atoms, for the atomic bombs detonated at the Nevada Test Site 65 miles away (although this might clash with the Albuquerque Isotopes, whose name references the nearby Los Alamos National Laboratory, where the first atomic bombs were built); or anything recognizing the area as the gambling capital of the world.

So, while the Aviators wasn’t the worst choice for a nickname for the Las Vegas baseball team, there were possibly a few better choices out there.

Donald Campbell is a staff writer for The Outlook.

SHOOTING FOR A CAUSE

Photos by Amy Passaretti / The Outlook

T

he Reeltown/Liberty Lions Club hosted a seasonal turkey shoot Saturday for its members. About 20 competitors showed up, both men and women, and also included some members’ children. Ed Oliver, above, and Daryl Thompson, top and right, were two of the competitors. Every flight was $5 to enter initially and then went up to $10. Individuals had to purchase each shotgun shell on site for $1 to ensure fairness. Each of the nearly dozen flights had a winner and money raised from the event will go toward funding the charitable organizations supported by the Lions Club.

Changes coming on the green in 2019

By DAVE JENNINGS CACC Men’s Golf Coach

Folks, whether you play golf competitively or leisurely, it’s important to take note of the upcoming changes in the “Rules of Golf” for 2019. There are significant modifications that could alter how the game is played for all levels of golfers.

Take a little time to visit the United States Golf Association website at usga.org. The USGA has produced a large number of videos that simulate many of the rules changes to make it easier for golfers to grasp. Here a few changes: On the putting green, you may leave the flagstick in the hole, as there will be no penalty should your ball strike the flagstick.

When dropping a ball for relief from a cart path; ground under repair; a dangerous situation; casual water; or with a penalty from a penalty area, you no longer drop the ball from shoulder height. Now, a golfer will drop the ball with his hand near his knees. This will help if a golfer takes casual water relief in a bunker.

In the past, when dropping a golf ball from a penalty area or in free relief, if the ball rolled within two club lengths outside of the drop area, the ball was deemed in play.

Under the new rules, the ball must come to rest within the one or two club lengths of the drop area.

To me, this is one of biggest changes in the rules: On the green, should a golfer find spike marks or any other imperfections on the surface between the ball and the hole, except for a pitch mark left by a

golf ball, he could not repair these.

Under the new rules, a golfer may now repair or tap down spike marks.

This is huge when following golfers who cannot pick up their feet. (Or if playing golf in Florida where longbilled birds have dug into the putting surface for insects or worms.)

Time to search for a missing ball has been changed from five to three minutes.

I was amazed with this one: Loose impediments may now be moved within a penalty area. In the past, if a ball came to rest inside a red line or staked area or if a pinecone was behind the golf ball, a golfer was not allowed to move it.

In 2019, a golfer may do so without penalty.

Notice I have used the term penalty areas? This is the new term for what we used to call hazards.

In the past, if a player was searching for a golf ball and were to step on it or accidentally kick the ball, that player would have been penalized. Not so in the new rules. The player shall replace his golf ball and proceed without penalty.

There are some very worthy changes to the rules, and there are some odd ones. Either way, they will be the rules in which all golfers should play.

The USGA has published a great new rules book titled, “The Player’s Rule Book.” This book is easier to navigate, and it covers most rules that players encounter. Both, “The Player’s Rule Book” and the “Rules of Golf” include more illustrations for added clarity.

On the USGA website, players could order the new “Rules” book.

Additionally, golfers are encour-

aged to purchase “The Player’s Rule Book” for reference.

Golf is a constantly evolving sport, and some of these new rules could be omitted or changed in the next few years.

Equipment changes the game constantly. This summer, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (governing body of the “Rules of Golf” located in Scotland) contacted me for my opinion. I spent approximately 45 minutes on the phone, discussing the distance that golfers get from present equipment and the conditions found on most golf courses. I am very happy to see this organization reaching out to acquire feedback on this subject.

I totally agree that the PGA Tour players are much more athletic than in the 1960s and 1970s; however, I believe that the ball should be rolled back. Rolling back the ball would decrease the velocity that a ball comes off the clubface. Today’s balls seem to have a turbocharger within the core that allows it to travel much farther in comparison to the older three-piece golf balls.

The manufacturers already have the technology in place. I would like to see the best players’ shots not travel quite as far, allowing the regular amateur golfer to not be affected. The length that college or tour professional golfers are able to hit the ball is a bit out of control, which has antiquated some golf courses.

This extra distance has turned the PGA Tour into a smash-and-gouge sport. I preferred the game when it was more about precision and finesse. I hope to see it revert to this style of play within my lifetime.

See you on the first tee.