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Local man brings joy through ceramics Love of art, people fuels Stowes’ business By MITCH SNEED Editor
A local man who recently purchased a business said that bringing joy to others is what he likes most about owning Ceramics R Us. On an afternoon just before Christmas, Stowes and his partner Andrea Thomas brought plenty of happiness to a group of area senior citizens. See CERAMICS • Page 3
20-year-old facing multiple charges after speeds reach 110 mph
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John Dakota Winters of Alexander City sits on Highway 63 asphalt after laying down his motorcycle following a late Tuesday morning chase that reached speeds of 110 mph from Alexander City to near the Elmore County line. Alexander City Police, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and ALEA State Troopers all responded to the scene and despite the speeds, Winters suffered only minor injuries.
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A man who ran from Alexander City Police reaching speeds in excess of 110 mph on a motorcycle has been arrested and is facing multiple charges. John Dakota Winters, 20, of Alexander City was taken into custody shortly before noon Tuesday after laying down his motorcycle on Highway 63 South near Wicker Point. “Initially an officer spotted him speeding and when he attempted to initiate a stop, he took off,” said Alexander City Police Department Capt. James Easterwood. “Not exactly sure why he felt the need to run, but his license was revoked and I guess that may have been what he was thinking. He’s just lucky he wasn’t seriously injured.” Police units gave chase and were able to keep Winters in sight for more than eight miles. But with speeds increasing and the bike nearing the Elmore County line, officers radioed ahead and backed off to the speed limit. See CHASE • Page 11
Weather keeping hunters out of the woods By MITCH SNEED and CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writers
Deer hunting is the most popular game sport in Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. But due to the drought and temperatures that continue to be unseasonably warm, experts say that the number of hunters in the woods is down from past years. “People just aren’t hunting as often as they have in the past,” Conservation Officer Michael East said. “The drought prevented peo-
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ple from planting cover crops and a lot of people have accustomed to hunting those green fields. So without them, a lot of people are staying home.” Fewer people hunting means fewer deer being harvested. Processors like Vick Jackson of Outpost Processing in Waverly are seeing that firsthand. “It has been slower than normal this year,” Jackson said. “The numbers being lower has nothing to do with the health of the heard. I think it has more to do with the drought. The green fields that were planted
did not come up. The drought did not affect the bow hunters because they are normally hunting over acorns and such. Now is when we are seeing the lower numbers.” The warm weather has had an impact on the activity level of deer and hunters alike. In December alone there have been 16 days with high temperatures of 65 degrees or above. “We saw more hunters out since we had that little cold snap earlier this month and with the holidays it increased too,” East said. “If we See HUNTERS • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: I am a 70-yearold woman, married for 50 years, and I hate my husband. He wants to go to swinger parties and toss me to other men. I tried it a couple of times for him and hated it. He is overbearing and rude. We don’t have any friends where we live, so he seeks out new people. He doesn’t listen to my begging not to do this. His computer is full of porn and his thoughts are sinful, although he can’t perform. Every day I wish he were dead, but I feel guilty for these thoughts. Please tell me what to do. My life is unbearable. -PAST MY LIMIT IN ORLANDO DEAR PAST YOUR LIMIT: By now it should be apparent to you that you can’t change your husband. The only thing you can change is yourself. If you find the strength to do that, your circumstances will change. Because you say your life is unbearable, stop bearing it. Talk to a lawyer and set yourself free. DEAR ABBY: My 33-year-old
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son has mental problems. He is moving out to live with a guy he has been talking to on the internet and who has met him once. His father and I are against it, not because of their homosexuality but because we are afraid it’s a dangerous situation. We have learned that the guy was arrested three years ago on three different charges. He says he was cleared, but refuses any background checks or fingerprinting for jobs and/or government housing. When we tried to talk to our son and explain the dangers, he became irate and blamed everything on us. He has no driver’s license and has threatened to take off. He has also threatened suicide. We have asked him to consider talking to a psychiatrist,
but he refuses. He does see a psychologist every three months, and he’s supposed to be on medication, which he refuses to take. How can we deal with this? His psychologist won’t talk to us unless my son gives the OK. -- DESPERATE WORRIED MOTHER DEAR DESPERATE: Because your son is an adult, unless he is a danger to himself or others, there is nothing you can do to prevent him from leaving. However, you CAN write his psychologist a letter letting him/ her know what is going on and address your concerns. There is a chance your son might pay more attention to what his therapist says than to you. An organization that may be of help to you is The National Alliance on Mental Illness, accessible at nami.org. It may be able to provide you with the guidance and emotional support you need. DEAR ABBY: I’m 16, and I have a crush on a guy who is 23. We met in the gym he works
at. He’s very shy and he didn’t make the first move, but now we flirt a lot. I don’t know what to think because we met at his work, and he’s so much older than I am. What do you think about the situation? If he kisses me, what should I think? If he doesn’t make a move, what should I do? -- CONFUSED IN CONNECTICUT DEAR CONFUSED: My advice is to forget about it. If he kisses you, consider the consequences if your parents found out what’s been going on. It could cost this man his job. He may be very nice, but he is so much older and more experienced than you are that there could be criminal penalties and possibly jail time for him if he’s foolish enough to pursue you. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Mrs. Ellen French, 89, of LaGrange and a former resident of Dadeville Alabama passed away early morning December 25, 2016 at Florence Hand Home. Mrs. French was born October 16, 1927 in rural Chambers County Alabama the only child of Curry L. and Alma Smith Moore. She attended Shawmut Elementary School and graduated from Valley (AL) High School class of 1945. She proudly graduated from Massey-Draughn Business School Montgomery Al (1948). She married her Husband, Albert M. (Bert) French on September 11, 1948. During her marriage she and Bert lived in 7 states and traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting various countries on 5 Continents. She was a member of Red Ridge Methodist Church in Dadeville Alabama. She is survived by her four children: David French, Hughley, AL; Pamela Larsen, LaGrange, GA; Jennifer Brudigam and husband Norm, Lafayette, CA; Mark French and wife Kathy, LaGrange, GA. Grandchildren: Laura French Hicks (Daniel), Heather French Slaughter (Steven), Pat Holcomb, Malcomb Bruidgam, Erika Larsen, Christopher Larsen, Stella French King(JR) and Anna French Hall (Barry) and several great grandchildren. The family gathering will be at the funeral home Friday from 5-7 p.m. Graveside memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday from the Shawmut cemetery with the Rev. Anthony Hovey officiating. Memorials gifts may be made to Shoal Creek Baptist Church Roger Campbell Scholarship Fund. Please join the family in honoring the life of Mrs. Ellen French by visiting www.hunterallenmyhand .com and posting your tributes and memories.
Memorial Service for Mrs. Sylvia W. Stokes will be announced by the family at a later date. Mrs. Stokes died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1935 to Howard and Mary Stewart Mooney. She was a member of Kellyton Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jessie S. Stokes. Sons, Carl (Connie) Stokes, Danny (Ruby) Stokes. Brother, Wayne (Connie) Mooney. Sister, Edna Vickers. Grandchildren: Danyell Stokes, Kayla (Jimmy) Loomis, Christine DeJesus, Sylvia Fincher, Eric Stokes, Christopher Fincher, and Anthony Fincher. 9 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and Granddaughter Brandy Stokes Hardman. Wright’s Funeral Home is directing Wrightsfuneralservice.com
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Ms. Jessie Lee Buckner Funeral Service for Ms. Jessie Lee Buckner will be 11:00 AM; Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Peace And Goodwill Baptist Church with burial in the Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery. The visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 until 5:00. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00. Wright’s Funeral Home is directing.
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Mrs. Mattie Randall Watts 1943 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Mattie Randall Watts, 73, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church South. She will lie in state one hour prior to the service time. Rev. Andy Kinman will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bethel South Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Watts passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born on June 20, 1943 in Talladega, Alabama to George E. Randall and Ruby Randall. Mrs. Watts loved spending time with her family. Easter was always a big occasion with her family and the grandchildren enjoyed many hours of hunting Easter eggs. She spent many hours sewing for her family, friends and would also make quilts. She is survived by her sons, Steve Watts (Angie) of Alexander City, Johnny
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Stowes brought ceramic snowmen to The Meadows Assisted Living Home and spent almost two hours helping the residents paint and decorate their own Christmas masterpiece. “I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed doing that,” Stowes said. “Seeing how much they enjoyed it and appreciated us being there – that was an incredible feeling.” Stowes purchased the business located off Radio Road about six months ago from Pam Pike and Melanie Mason. Since then, he has been spreading the
word and working with groups and individuals to help learn more about ceramics. “I have loved ceramics since I was a little kid,” Stowes said. “My mother loved them and I guess I inherited that passion for art and making something special from her. When this opportunity came along, I was so grateful that they allowed me to take it on.” Stowes, who many may know as “Chi Chi” who mans the grill at Who’s Diner in Alexander City, said he has held classes for groups at Bill Nichols
Veteran’s Home among others recently. At The Meadows, Stowes was able to demonstrate and instruct by sitting around a table with the residents. Thomas was there with him and went around the table offering individualized help. “When you see how much they enjoy creating something of their own, that is what it’s all about,” Stowes said. “That is very rewarding to me. That’s exactly why I do this.” Stowes is available for gatherings of all types and sizes. He has hundreds of thousands
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get a break in the weather where those temperatures stay down for an extended period I think it will be back to normal.” Jackson said it’s more the hunter than the deer that doesn’t like the heat. “The main reason for the fewer hunters is that it’s warmer than normal,” Jackson said. “The temperatures do not affect the deer that much, but the hunters hate to be hot.” Deer hunting is big business in Alabama. Annual retail sales associated with hunting in the state are estimated at more than $1 billion, with a total annual economic impact of nearly $2 billion. Alabama’s bow season began in mid-October, and firearms season began Nov. 19. This year’s season is a little longer than normal, running through Feb. 10 statewide.
This year hunters are required to report all harvested deer and turkey within 48 hours through the state’s Game Check using the Outdoor Alabama app. East said that indications are that hunters are using it. “The numbers we are seeing are far greater than the last two years combined when it was voluntary,” East said. “Hopefully that will produce some data that will help manage the population more effectively. “Other than that, it has been a pretty good, quiet season from our standpoint.” Jackson said the deer that have been harvested are in good shape and he looks forward to a strong January. “What we are seeing are good healthy deer,” Jackson said. The best is yet to come. The best hunting for Tallapoosa, Chambers and Lee counties is normally in January.”
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he dawn of a new year is upon us and it is cause for a celebration. Another year is in the books and it is a time to think ahead and set goals for what is to come. Regardless of how you plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve, we ask that you plan ahead so that you arrive back home safely. Statistics show that many of the approximately 75 percent of Americans staying up past midnight will include alcohol as part of their celebration. If that’s true for you, line up a cab or designate a driver. The bottom line: If you’re drinking, make sure someone sober is behind the wheel. There are plenty of reasons to think ahead. Making a bad decision involving alcohol and driving can be life-changing – or even life-ending. Consider all the bad things that could happen: • An automatic 30-day suspension of your license if you’re caught. The suspension can be even longer if you’re convicted. • Fines, court costs, lawyers’ fees and bigger insurance premiums. • Medical expenses and, if you hurt someone else, perhaps a lawsuit. • Vehicle impoundment. • Maybe a jail term. • The possibility of living the rest of your life knowing you killed someone. • Or it could be you who dies. Not one of those outcomes is worth a few drinks on New Year’s Eve. If you’re driving this holiday season, even if you aren’t drinking, you should protect yourself as well. Drive defensively, with a safe amount of stopping distance between your car and the car ahead of you. Take special care at intersections, as they may be slippery from traffic and lights can change quickly. And keep your headlights on — whether or not you need them to see, others need them to help see you. The new year is a time for fresh starts and there’s no reason to begin 2017 badly by putting yourself and others in danger because of a lack of foresight.
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What a difference a year makes
his time last year, I wasn’t doing very well. It was a blue Christmas in every way. I don’t think I left my house on Christmas day. I wasn’t happy about life. I was eating and drinking way too much. I was pretty much miserable. I didn’t even watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. I usually watch it four to five times throughout the holidays. My, oh my! What a difference a year makes. I watched it a half-dozen times this year. In September of last year, I went to the Auburn - Louisville game at the Georgia Dome with my best friends. There were another 73,000 people there, too, yet I felt all alone. I watched just a couple of minutes of the first quarter before I had to leave. I sat alone on the floor with my back against the wall for the remainder of the game. The drinking and the depression was winning the battle. I’m bummed now that I didn’t watch Lamar Jackson play. He, of course, being this year’s Heisman Trophy winner. The remainder of the fall was the same way. I just didn’t want to be around anyone and if I did, it involved the consumption of copious amounts of alcohol. I wasn’t drinking for fun; I was drinking to drown the proverbial sorrows. I wasn’t drinking every day, but when I did drink, I made up
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for the nights I didn’t. I wasn’t an alcoholic, but one doesn’t have to be an addict to have a problem. Thankfully, I recognized that there was a problem and decided to do something about it. In early December, I went to the VA to see about getting right. It wasn’t necessarily an immediate life or death situation, so they scheduled an appointment for me. The appointment could have been any number of days, but the first available slot was the last available slot on Christmas Eve. I’m fairly certain there was some divine intervention involved with the scheduling. Merry Christmas to me. I went to several clinics for a range of tests, and the results were not very good. My cholesterol was high and my liver tests were a little high because of all the alcohol. My final stop of the day was with a counselor. I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d spoken with a Christian counselor a few months earlier, and while it was very positive, due to scheduling conflicts, I never followed up. That was not the case with the
counselor at the VA. I’ve seen him twice a month for the past year. He and I have so much in common. I think I’ve become as much a counselor for him as he has been for me. We all need someone to talk to, and we all need someone to listen. Far too often, we deal with our issues in destructive ways, but there’s always a better way. I went back three months after those initial series of tests for a followup. My cholesterol was well within range, and my liver tests were normal. I started eating healthier and didn’t drink for about six months and felt no pressure to do so. I now drink occasionally, but it’s not to drown any sorrows. What a difference a year makes. Like everyone, I still have my battles but have found more productive ways to deal with them: counseling, daily devotions and prayer, to name a few. I encourage anyone who’s struggling to talk to a professional. Much like the Jelly of the Month Club, it’ll be the gift that keeps on giving the whole year. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www. jodyfuller.com.
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Dear Editor, Although I am opposed to the closing of the alley between 33 and 41 Main I heartily agree with you on the benefits of human interaction, debate and the exchange of ideas and opinions. I don’t think our recent public hearing is what Margaret Heffernan had in mind. The future of Alexander City is not a football game. We gain very little by pitting one side against the other. There is no exchange of ideas in a public hearing where the proponents have five minutes each to stumble through their case and the opposition has equal time to disagree. This meeting should have been a work session in which the proposal might have been refined with input from both sides. Let me make this crystal clear because I believe that your reporting of the matter has made it appear otherwise. The “opposition” is all for making the city better. We fully support a vibrant downtown where people can safely walk and shop. We recognize the benefits of well-planned and maintained streetscapes. We encourage young entrepreneurs to get involved with new ideas and solutions. I was, however, particularly miffed by the glorification given to “ideas started by a small group willing to pony up money and sweat to make it happen.” Our downtown businesses do that every day thank you; this Leadership team
will graduate in May making Mark Lamborne’s question about who will keep it up a vital point for discussion. Mr. Lamborne also alluded to the fact that the Broad Street Plaza and most of the planting beds north of the roundabout are unkempt. Both Broad Street Plaza and Strand Park are underutilized for the most part. Events like Jazz Fest, Sun Festival, PATH walks and other scattered events have to be planned, organized, staffed and cleaned up by somebody. Is there a plan for that? Will in fact a beautiful alley with plants and greenery draw shoppers to our city? Ambiance has its place but what brings people to town is what is in the stores. We have been having these discussions for years but don’t seem to be coming up with valid, workable and sustainable solutions. Something is amiss but we won’t figure that out without honest and objective discussion. And if we are to have the healthy exchange of ideas that will bring innovation and prosperity to our community both sides have to listen. We all want the same thing but we do have to come to some agreement on what we truly need and the strategies that will get us there. Henry Foy Alexander City
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Former state leaders Baxley, Hooper, Bennett passed this year A t the close of every year my tradition is to acknowledge the passing away of significant political players from the political stage in Alabama. We have lost some Icons from politics in the Heart of Dixie this year. Lucy Baxley passed away in October in Birmingham at 78. She was born on a farm in rural Houston County in the community of Pansy. She went to school at Ashford. After graduation from high school she went to work at the courthouse in Dothan and worked for Judge Keener Baxley. When Judge Baxley’s son, Bill, got elected Attorney General in 1970, young Bill Baxley asked Lucy to come to Montgomery to be his administrative assistant. Eight years later she and Bill married. She was an integral part of Baxley’s first campaign for Governor in 1978. Bill became Lt. Governor
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in 1982, then lost again for governor in 1986. Soon, thereafter, Bill and Lucy ended their ten year marriage. Lucy then began her own career in Alabama politics. She was elected State Treasurer in 1990 and spent eight years in that post. She was a natural campaigner. One of the best one-onone I have ever seen. She worked the state during those eight years as Treasurer, especially among senior citizen groups. She parlayed that campaign into being elected as the first female lieutenant governor in history. In that 1998 campaign, she coined the campaign phrase, “I Love Lucy.” Her signs were all over the state. Her name identification
was so pronounced that her lieutenant governor’s parking space simply said “Lucy.” She was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2002, but lost to Republican Bob Riley. She finished her political career by serving on the Public Service Commission. Lucy loved Alabama and folks loved her. Judge Perry O. Hooper, Sr. passed away in his hometown of Montgomery in April at the age of 91. Judge Hooper’s career paralleled the growth and dominance of the Republican Party in Alabama. He was indeed one of the founding Fathers of the modern Republican Party in the Heart of Dixie. He was a Republican before it was cool. One time when he was state party chairman, Hooper would joke that he could call a meeting of the state GOP in a phone booth. Hooper was a Marine. His lovely wife, Marilyn,
Sr. Club enjoys holiday meal By ODEAN KEEL Daviston Sr. Club
The Daviston Sr. Club met at 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at the community center. Jean Welsh presided. Jean also shared interesting Christmas stories from past examples of old-time holiday treasures. Jean shared the Christmas story from scripture. Lorene Cowhick closed with prayer. The treasurer’s report was given by Flo McIntyre. Bobbie Black read the minutes from the November meeting. Both were
approved as read. New business included voting to buy a 10-cup coffee maker for the club. Betty Melton asked for suggested speakers for future meetings. She got a good response. Members participated in a Dirty Santa game with $5 gifts. Those present had so much fun. Our Christmas meal was catered by Mary Finley of Camp Hill. Our food has never been better! Plenty of left-overs too! After enjoying such a delicious meal, Loretta Tidwell dismissed with a prayer.
Senator and Secretary of State. He became a reporter for the Birmingham Post Herald after graduation from Jacksonville State. He covered the Civil Rights protests in Birmingham in 1963 and stood next to Bull Conner when he ordered fire hoses turned on protesters, including children. He once told me he interviewed George Wallace, Bull Conner and Martin Luther King in the same day. He ran for and was elected to the state legislature in 1978. We served together in the House. He later moved to the Senate. He was first appointed Secretary of State in 1993. He won the election in 1994 and served two four year terms through 2003. He
was a Montgomery native and they raised four fine boys. As a pioneer Republican he led the Goldwater landslide of the South in 1964. That crescendo propelled him into the Montgomery Probate Judge office. He was reelected to that post in 1970 and in 1974, he moved to a Montgomery Circuit judgeship. Twenty years later Judge Hooper broke the ice of control that the Democrats and Trial Lawyers had over the State Supreme Court. He became the First Republican Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Democrats and Republicans alike noted at his funeral that during his years as a Judge he treated everyone fairly. Jim Bennett was the longest serving Secretary of State in Alabama history. Jim passed away in Birmingham in August at age 76, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Jim was a writer, reporter, State Representative, State
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is not only the longest serving Secretary of State, but is also the only one to have been elected as both a Democrat and as a Republican. He was a longtime member of the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees and was Chairman of the Board when he passed away. Jim Bennett was a true public servant. Have a Happy New Year!
Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.
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WATCH NIGHT SERVICE: St. John AME Church is hosting Watch Night Services Dec. 31. Food will be served at 10 p.m. and worship starts at 10:45 p.m.
January 3
USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.
January 4
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on January 4, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. There will be no Family Game Night Bingo in December.
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BABY BOOT CAMP: Russell Medical is offering a one-day Baby Boot Camp. This four-hour childbirth course is designed for busy couples to better understand pregnancy and the birthing process and is taught by labor and delivery nurse Jennifer Shurette, R.N. You can register by calling Community Relations at 256-329-7145. ANNUAL FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards families will be Jan. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. Bring a dish. For more information contact Linda Norris Nix at 256-786-9279. TRASH WALK: The January PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7. and will meet at Strand Park at 8:30 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments. Volunteers can pick an area of their choice or be directed to roads where litter is a constant problem. For additional information contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289.
January 8
FASHION, HAIR and COMEDY SHOW: There will be a community talent, fashion, hair and comedy show with guest from as far away as Arkansas Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North.
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January 16
MLK PARADE AND PROGRAM: The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration parade and program will be Jan. 16 with the parade at 9 a.m. and program at 11 a.m. at Stephens Elementary School Gym.
January 17
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
January 20
SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center, Auburn University 36849-5232.
January 21
FLEA MARKET: Sistas for a Cause are hosting a flea market Jan. 21 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cooper
Community Center. Vendors are needed. Spaces are $20 and include a table. Please call 256-329-6799 for more information.
January 22
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at Beulah Baptist Church, 5891 Lovelady Road, Dadeville, AL. Troy Turner, Editor of Opelika-Auburn News will be the speaker. There is no admission and the public is invited.
January 28
PASTORS MEETING: Take the City Lake Martin is providing a meal to all local pastors, ministry leaders and city leaders Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the cabin in the Sportsplex. For more information call 256-307-8099.
February 11
MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Rehearsals will take place Friday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Little Lambs and Ivy Day School or by emailing Sherri Williams at misswinterpageant@gmail. com. There will be a Baby Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Elite Miss and Miss Winter Princess.
February 18
CLAY CLASSIC: The Ronald E Koon Sporting Clay Classic is in its 11th year of providing a fun filled day for avid shooters to help support our local Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. The event will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Club in Montgomery, Alabama starting at9 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2017. Team of four is $600. Team of two is $300 and a oneman team $100. Lunch, shells, goodie bags and door prizes given to each participant Call 256-234-4757 to sign up today or email bgcreynolds@gmail. com
Ongoing Events 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 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256409-2020 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. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of
the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@ 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 334440-6539. 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. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063
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Unusual Christmas weather in the south is not out of the ordinary H ard to believe that I am wearing flipflops on ‘Boxing Day’ when my feet are usually freezing and stay bundled up all winter. It’s not so unusual for us in the South to have erratic Christmas weather. When I had my brother Maurice with girlfriend Frances and niece Kerrie (11) here in Nixburg for Christmas of 1993, we had five 4-week-old puppies in the house and it was plenty of fun. It was extremely cold that year. I even had some tropical plants to die in the front hallway. This was before we did any remodeling and relied on space heaters. Nothing was perfect but we had a wonderful holiday together laughing a lot. This Christmas it was just ‘us’ and our six rescued dogs. It was different but very special. We gave the dogs a special beefy bone each which they loved. Ron
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and I seemed to give each other just what we needed in gifts. I made my phone call home to Kerrie’s flat where her sister Charley, brother Lee and my sister Sally were having a fun day with Charley’s children Kelsey and Roxie. I could speak to everyone. How special it was to hear the children’s little voices saying “I love you Auntie.” Sally told me about their Christmas Eve getting ready for the family dinner and going out for a pizza meal. Sally is great about telling stories just like my Mum was and everyone misses her. It is sad that we lose loved ones and doubly so at Christmas. But that is
the way life goes so we must enjoy every minute. Sally just e-mailed photos from Christmas Day. I was thrilled to see everyone. Kelsie (10) reminded me of myself at that age. She wore a new ‘Aran’ fisherman’s-style sweater with two-row pearl necklace and looked lovely. In England we always dressed up for Christmas festivities, even if we stayed home. Families having time together at Christmas has been a world-wide tradition celebrated for centuries but I did notice the lack of ‘Christmas’ programs on television this year and it makes me very sad. It seems political correctness has tried to take away our celebration of Christmas. Thank goodness we’ll be throwing those strange P.C. ideas away next year. We the People have a right to celebrate
Christmas the way we have always done and no one has the right to take that away from us, especially not the government. This Country was founded on religious freedom and has functioned very well thank-you since its founding. We should not be afraid to continue. Those coming here who don’t like the way we live and the freedoms we have, should just leave. I find it so interesting and comical that all the outspoken, complaining famous people announcing they would leave for Canada if President-elect Trump won and none of them have left yet. Happy Birthday to Barbara Brown of Equality who celebrates her birthday when the rest of the world brings wishes in of the New Year Dec. 31. I learned this week Medicare (A&B)
coverage cost coming from senior’s social security will increase by $30.00 monthly in 2017. Mr. Paul Ryan suggested in Oct. 2016 the government take $150 billion from Social Security, over the next three years to keep the disability insurance trust fund from being depleted in 2016. This will keep the fund solvent until 2022. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, wisely said, “The problem with socialism is that you soon run out of others people’s money.” I wish for everyone a happy and healthy 2017
of joy-filled days and well-slept nights. Do visit your parents and other family as often as you can. Don’t wait for funerals to gather. We never outgrow our need for our Mothers and they all love sweet kindnesses from their children. Until next year, stay safe and keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for the Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department December 21
• Vasco Orlando Woods Jr., 23, of Alexander City was arrested for aggravated assault, kidnapping and automobile theft. • Lydia Tawana Hunter, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Gregory Peck Gamble, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for attempting to elude law enforcement and reckless endangerment. • Forrest Grant Fennell, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • A 17-year-old female of Kellyton was arrested for two counts of assault. • Harassment was reported on Lee Street. • Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Court Square. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Tracery Road. • Reckless endangerment was reported on I Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Booker Street. • Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was reported on Hillabee Road. • Discharge of a firearm into an unoccupied dwelling or vehicle was reported on Willow Drive.
• Assault was reported on 8th Avenue. • Harassment was reported on Clay Street. • Theft was reported on Landry Trail. • Harassment was reported on Pamela Drive. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Washington Street. • Attempting to elude police officers was reported on Jefferson Street.
December 19
• Clifford Dewayne Hollenquest, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of attempting to elude police officer. Deeric Leminski Tuck, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Possession of forged instrument was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Phillips Road. • theft was reported in the 3000 block of Washington Street.
December 18
• Rita Smith McKelvey, 60, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence controlled substance. • Teresa Ann Wright, 44, of Alexander was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Christopher Matthew Marks, 29, of Auburn was arrested for tampering with physical evidence. • Orlando Lee Buckner, 26, of Goodwater was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Domestic violence was reported on Robinwood Drive.
December 17
• Kadjah Rashay Davis, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Nanci Hodgman Hales, 67, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Terrance Fitzgerald Johnson, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Domestic violence was reported in the 900 block of Sixth Street.
December 16
• Robert Montgomery Dark, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • William Laundrell Golden, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of Third Street. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported on Highway 280. • Three counts of domestic violence were reported o Summer Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 600 block of 12th Avenue. • Burglary was reported on Celia Circle.
December 15
• Anthony Tyrone Graham, 44, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Jason Ryan Jacques, 37, of New Site was arrested for possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. • 6 counts of criminal mischief were reported on Nathan Street.
December 20
• Maicol S. Jaramillo, 33, of Rock Springs Wyoming was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Juanita Kelly McElrath, 62, of Goodwater was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Tavaris Donta Brooks, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS
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Lake Martin Slam Fest starts today ANDY GRAHAM Columnist
Auburn hoping for sweet end to the season
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certainly hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is looking forward to a prosperous New Year. But there’s still a little business to attend to as we transition from 2016 to 2017. The Auburn Tigers will lace up their cleats one final time this season and take on the Oklahoma Sooners on Jan 2 down in New Orleans in the Sugar Bowl. This will be the sixth appearance for the Tigers in the sweetest bowl game of them all and the results have been a mixed bag. Auburn is 2-2-1 in its postseason history in the Big Easy and will face another significant challenge this go around. Let’s take a quick look into the past and then browse the future. January 1, 1972 – No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 5 Auburn – Pat Sullivan had won the Heisman Trophy and AU was 9-0 heading to the Iron Bowl. This was a little before my time, but it appears the Tigers wrapped up the season a bit early. Auburn was hammered by Alabama 31-7 and then dropped the Sugar Bowl 40-22 to the Sooners. January 2, 1984 – No. 3 Auburn vs. No. 8 Michigan – I was only 8 years old, but I remember watching this game. Michigan dominated the first quarter and took a 7-0 lead. Auburn would prove to be the better team for the next three quarters and win 9-7 on three Al Del Greco field goals. The Tigers would be robbed of a national title. January 1, 1988 – No. 4 Syracuse vs. No. 6 Auburn – The Orangemen entered the game 11-0 while the Tigers had one loss to Florida State and one tie to Tennessee on the ledger. It was an evenly matched game and a defensive struggle. Each team managed to find the end zone only once. Pat Dye famously decided to kick a 30-yard field goal in the waning seconds for a 16-16 tie. Syracuse coaches, players and fans were not supportive of his decision. January 2, 1989 – No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 7 Auburn – This was probably the greatest defense in Auburn history. A brutal loss to LSU in the famous “earthquake game” kept the Tigers from playing for the national title. The Seminoles jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the 1st half, but Auburn scored late in the 2nd quarter to make it 13-7. Both teams squandered opportunities in the 2nd half and failed to score. AU drove the ball from its own 4-yard line in the final minutes, but Deion Sanders intercepted Reggie Slack on the final play. I still say it was pass interference. January 3, 2005 – No. 3 Auburn vs. No. 9 Virginia Tech – Auburn came in undefeated and disappointed they were left out of the national title game. Virginia Tech was 10-2 and a quality opponent. The Tigers dominated the game, but settled for field goals in the first half. The Hokies rallied in the fourth quarter giving the appearance of a much closer game with the final score 16-13. January 2, 2017 – No. 17 Auburn vs. No. 7 Oklahoma – QB Baker Mayfield and WR Dede Westbrook were Heisman finalists. The Sooners also have one of the most prolific passing attacks in college football. However, the defense has given up a lot of yards and a lot of points. Sean White will need to be efficient and Auburn will need to run the football very effectively to keep the Sooner offense on the bench. I believe a healthy Tiger team can do just that. Look for the AU defense to get gashed occasionally, but play well overall. Auburn 34 Oklahoma 27 Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
Benjamin Russsell varsity boys host third annual holiday basketball tournament CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean the hardwood will be cooling down any time soon. Instead, the third annual Lake Martin Slam Fest starts today at Benjamin Russell gymnasium. The three-day holiday tournament features the Wildcats boys varsity team hosting seven teams through the remainder of the week. “It should be a very competitive tournament with teams from 2A all the way up to 7A,” said BRHS head coach Jeff Hines. Competing teams include 2A Reeltown, 4A Dadeville, 5A Jackson, 4A Tallassee, 7A Alma Bryant, 6A Stanhope Elmore and 4A Elmore County. The first tipoff begins at noon today and each team comes into the Lake Martin Slam Fest with a different standing. The Wildcats come into the tourney with a season record of 2-7 overall and 0-1 in the region. The Rebels come into today’s matchup looking for their first win of the season. Meanwhile, Dadeville’s season record is 2-1 and Jackson comes into the contest 6-7 for the season. Tallassee heads into the tournament with a season record of 4-7 overall and 2-1 in the region. Alma Bryant starts the tourney with a season record of 5-3 overall with a season record of 7-4 event with a season record and 1-0 in the region. Stanhope overall and 1-0 in the region. of 6-3 overall and 3-0 in the Elmore begins the Slam Fest Elmore County comes to the region.
At left, during the Wildcats’ match up with Central Coosa earlier this season, Benjamin Russell senior point forward William Grant goes for a layup. Starting today, BRHS hosts the third annual Lake Martin Slam Fest. Cathy Higgins / The Outlook
TODAY Game 1: Reeltown vs Dadeville, noon Game 2: Jackson vs Tallassee, 2 p.m. Game 3: Alma Bryant vs Stanhope Elmore, 4 p.m. Game 4: BRHS vs Elmore County, 6 p.m.
THURSDAY Game 5: Consolation Bracket, noon Game 6: Consolation Bracket 2 p.m. Game 7: Winner’s Bracket, 4 p.m. Game 8: Winner’s Bracket 6 p.m.
FRIDAY Game 9: Games 5 and 6 Losers, 10:30 a.m. Game 10: Games 7 and 8 Losers, 12:30 p.m. Game 11: Consolation Champions Game, 2:30 p.m. Game 12: Winner’s Bracket Championship Game, 4:30 p.m.
Cougars take win over Talladega Co Central Central Coosa varsity boys basketball team continues Christmas tourney today By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Central Coosa varsity boys basketball team has plenty of reason for extra holiday cheer this week. The Cougars came away from the first day of the Talladega Christmas Round-Robin basketball tournament with a W as Central Coosa defeated 1A Talladega County Central Monday by a score of 66-61. The win brings the Cougars’ season record to 6-5 overall and 2-0 in the region. The tournament was slated to continue Tuesday with Central Coosa matching up against 5A Shelby County at 6 p.m. The final day of the holiday event sets the Cougars against Talladega at 7:30 p.m. today.
Cathy Higgins / The Outlook
Central Coosa sophomore guard Omar Gaddis goes for a layup at Benjamin Russell earlier in the season. The Cougars are playing in the Talladega Christmas Round-Robin basketball tournament this week.
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS Wednesday, Dec. 28 Station, 9 a.m.-noon. • Central Coosa varsity boys basketball at Chuck Miller Arena in Talladega for Wednesday, Dec. 28-Friday, Dec. 30 Talladega Round-Robin Tournament, vs • Lake Martin Slam Fest at Benjamin Talladega, 7:30 p.m. Russell gymnasium with varsity boys basketball teams from Reeltown, Thursday, Dec. 29 Tallassee, Dadeville, Stanhope Elmore, • BRHS varsity wrestling at Smiths Alma Bryant, Elmore County, BRHS and
Jackson. See above story for times. Tuesday, Jan. 3 • Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Elmore County, girls 5:30 p.m., boys, 7 p.m. • Central Coosa varsity basketball at Clay Central, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.
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Two Bits
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John Winters, 20, was arrested on the scene after leading police on a high speed chase Tuesday morning.
Cathy Higgins / The Outlook
The Horseshoe Bend cheerleaders perform a stunt during the Generals’ recent home basketball game.
Public Meetings n 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. n 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. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n 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.
n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m.
n 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.
n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m.
n 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. n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.
n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. n 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. n 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.
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But shortly after making that decision, officers found Winters in the roadway, having lost control, Easterwood said. “That extreme speed of that road with the hills and curves was not a good combination at all,” Easterwood said. “He endangered a lot of people including himself.” Winters was treated at the scene for scrapes and bruises, but declined transport to be checked out at the hospital. Winters was initially charged with speeding, driving while revoked, reckless endangerment and attempting to allude police. Easterwood said bond had not been set and said other charges could be pending. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency responded to the scene to work the crash. Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department units as well as Alexander City Fire and Rescue were also on the scene. Elmore County Sheriff’s Department was on standby had Winters made it to the Elmore County line, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin.
Enslen: County’s probate judge should be licensed attorney By DAVID GRANGER TPI Staff
Elmore County Probate Judge John E. Enslen told the Elmore County Commission recently he believes that being a licensed attorney should be a requirement for future probate judges in the county. “I am here tonight to respectfully ask that you serve the best interests of the citizens of Elmore County by passing a resolution which requests our local legislative delegation to have the Alabama Reference Service draft a proposed law for your further consideration – a law that would require the probate judge of Elmore County to be a licensed attorney,” Enslen told the Commission. Enslen, who is 70, is in his first term as Elmore County’s probate judge. He is a licensed attorney of more than 30 years. However, he told the Commission that he would not seek re-election, so his advocacy for the requirement is not a self-serving attempt at winnowing out competition. “My request is not about limiting my competition for re-election,” Enslen said. “I will not be a candidate for re-election and would not be a candidate even if I were not over the legal age. I never sought to change the age limit for Elmore County’s
probate judge as some of my contemporaries in other counties have done.” A constitutional amendment to increase the eligibility age for probate judge in Pickens County was on the November ballot. In Tallapoosa County, legislation was discussed prior to the last legislative session that would have increased the limit on the age a candidate could run for probate judge, which would have allowed Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Leon Archer to seek another term. However, Tallapoosa County legislators did not pursue the legislation after Archer became involved in a “sexting” scandal. Enslen pointed out to the Commission that Elmore County’s superintendent of education is required to have a doctorate in educational administration and the county sheriff is required to have a college degree in criminal justice or the equivalent. “Elmore County citizens for generations to come will be blessed by those laws requiring a minimum level of competency in those two elected positions,” Enslen said. Enslen estimated that there were probably 50 attorneys in Elmore County who would meet his proposed requirement for probate judge. In contrast, he said there were “maybe five” who could qualify as superintendent of education. Enslen said that in 2015, his court
handled 166 estates of deceased persons, committed 86 people for mental illness treatment, handled all the condemnation actions related to the widening of Highway 14 in the Elmore area, presided over 73 adoptions and 39 name changes plus 356 additional cases, including conservatorships and guardianships. “Some of these probate court cases involved heated trials – contested adoptions, contested wills, contested condemnations,” Enslen told the Commission. “The probate judge is regularly called upon to make rulings on the evidence on the very spot – during the conduct of the trial. The judge sustains or overrules the objection based on the law of evidence. The same 98 rules of civil procedure that apply to the circuit courts now apply to the probate court. That was not the case in previous administrations. “The probate judge can’t stop the trial and take the time to call a real lawyer and ask him how the judge should rule. What is ironic is the fact that a person cannot represent a client before the probate judge unless that person is a trained and licensed attorney. In the end, Enslen said that instituting the requirement that a licensed attorney serve as probate judge is “logical.” The people are not going to be served well by someone who doesn’t have the
best qualifications for the job. It’s just that simple. It’s amazing to me that something that is so logical could have opposition to it.” And Enslen said, as with everything, there is opposition to his proposal. “There’s always opposition to everything and the opposition comes from people who it affects personally,” Enslen said. “That said, the opposition needs to be speaking for their own case. I don’t need to be speaking for the opposition. “But I can’t tell you how many people asked me when I was running if I was a licensed attorney because they knew this position needed a licensed attorney. It’s a joke to try to hold one of these hearing with a lot at stake in the judges office, with, ‘Everybody just come on in and let’s see what we can work out.’ Some of these things don’t work that way.” Enslen said that two members of the Commission strongly support him and the other two are “mildly in favor” of it, but being influenced by the opposition. He also says there is one member of the local legislative delegation who might be influenced to oppose the move. “If all of the local delegation gets behind it, it will pass,” Enslen said. “That’s just the way it works in Montgomery. That’s sort of an unwritten rule.”
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