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What’s Winn Dixie’s future here?

No word from company officials amid reports of potential store closures

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Cliff Williams / The Outlook

It is unknown if the Winn Dixie in Alexander City is one of the the some 200 stores that is rumored to be closing.

While business new outlets are speculating on possible bankruptcy filings by Winn Dixie parent Bi-Lo and Southeastern Grocers and the possible closing of over 200 grocery stores in the southeast, local officials remain optimistic about the Alexander City Winn Dixie.

“I have not heard yet if they

are closing the Alex City store,” Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President Ed Collari said. “Hopefully we will get good news and it will stay open.”

Bloomberg News reported Monday the large grocery store chain could be seeking court protection as early as next month speculating a move by Amazon to enter the market already with low margins and lots of competition hurting the southeastern grocery

chain.

Bi-Lo had previously filed bankruptcy in 2005 and 2009.

Collari explained if Winn Dixie were to close in Alexander City it would have large consequences.

“It would be a significant hit to the tax base,” Collari said. “It is the primary grocery store in the area. You can see it on any Friday during the lake season. You can see part-timers, weekenders and See STORE • Page 3

BRHS Choir to offer prom dress consignment fundraiser

Police subdue knife-toting man who stormed office at ACPD

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

By MITCH SNEED Editor

As local high school students prepare for the prom, the choir department at Benjamin Russell High School will be holding a prom dress consignment sale, giving students and others the chance to either sell some of their former dresses or find that new perfect outfit for the big event.

The first-ever Prom and Pageant Dress Consignment Sale sponsored by the BRHS Choir Department will be held Saturday, Feb. 24 in the choir room at Benjamin Russell from 9

A knife-wielding man with a history of criminal behavior and mental issues burst into an office at Alexander bu City Police Department headquarters C Tuesday asking for a captain to kill T him. hi But Capt. James Orr and department personnel reverted to their extensive pe training and were able to take down tr the man without injury after a few th extremely tense moments and a brief ex armed standoff between Orr and the ar 221-year-old man “The man has had a history of issues and we had dealt with him is before,” Alexander City Police Chief be Jay Turner said. “Earlier in the day Ja his family had been struggling with hi him and wouldn’t let them get him hi

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Praying for the victims

42 area residents gathered in Strand Park Tuesday evening to pray for the victims if the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida last week.

Ministers Tony Harris, Rick Levell and Michael Waldrop led the group in prayer and event organizer Lorrie Ross read the names of the victims before biodegradable balloons were released to honor them.

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CACC to hold open house for technical programs

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Faculty and students from the technical programs at Central Alabama Community College will welcome members of the public to campus on Feb. 27 for a Career Technical Education Open House.

Running from 4 until 7 p.m., visitors will get the opportunity to get a closer look some of the many programs offered on campus.

“February is Career Tech Education Month,” Instructor DJ James said. “We’ve been doing different things to celebrate it. We will be holding an open house on all of our campuses, which will give

people the chance to speak to faculty members, view the labs and see what’s going on.

“This is our first time holding a career tech open house. We just want to spread a greater awareness.”

“This is a good opportunity for people to come out, talk to us, ask questions and become more comfortable with this,” Dr. Carry DeAtley said.

The open house events will be highlighting the welding, machining, electronics, manufacturing, nursing, office administration, computer science, and cosmetology programs the college offers its students. The various labs and facilities will be demonstrating what students in these

programs are involved in doing, while also providing information on job opportunities those who are interested in these fields can take.

There will be at least five or six students guiding tours through each lab, explaining what visitors are seeing and answering questions the public may have.

“There is a great demand for all of these trades and students trained in these technical education courses,” James said. “The job market is really unlimited.”

“This is a college education, it’s just more hands-on,” DeAtley said.

“There are more jobs being created for people in these kinds of fields.”

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Faculty and students from the technical programs, like welding, at Central Alabama Community College will welcome members of the public to campus on Feb. 27 for a Career Technical Education Open House.

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DEAR ABBY: I have a son from a previous relationship, and have been in a relationship with a man I’ll call Bryan for a year. Not long ago, Bryan confided to me that he and his brother had been molested by a female relative. I don’t know her. I have only met his parents.

This female relative has been asking about my son on social media because she has seen him in pictures with Bryan’s family. I want to tell her to back off, but so far, I have held off. I’m afraid if I do, I will cause problems because his parents don’t know what I know.

My protective instinct has become very alert. I may be wrong, but I feel like she sees my son as a future target. What should I do? -- MAMA BEAR DEAR MAMA BEAR: Listen to your protective instinct.

Talk with Bryan and tell him the woman’s questions are of concern to you, that you don’t

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want her to have any information about or contact with your child, and then make sure your wishes are respected. If she receives any message to back off, it should come from him, not you.

DEAR ABBY: On behalf of all new moms, please help with this question. Why does every woman in the world, it seems, feel entitled to ask new moms if they are breastfeeding their babies? How should new moms respond politely to this question? If you say yes, you may or may not be lying. If you say no, you will be judged. If you give an evasive answer, people will assume you are not and you will be judged as well.

It seems to me that all substances excreted by the body should be off limits in social situations. -- MY BUSINESS IN TEXAS DEAR MY BUSINESS: Judgmental people can get to you only if you allow it. While there are valid reasons why babies should be breastfed, it isn’t always possible, and women should not be quizzed by strangers about whether they are.

My mother used to advise readers who were put off by prying questions to say, “If you will forgive me for not answering that question, I’ll forgive you for asking.” Even though you asked for a polite retort, in a situation like this, MY response would be, “If that were any of your business, you would already know the answer!”

DEAR ABBY: A couple years ago, when we moved to a home with more privacy than our previous home, my hus-

band decided to walk around naked all the time. It’s not that I’m a prude, but I don’t find his furry 60-year-old body attractive in broad daylight. Quite the opposite, in fact.

I have asked him many times to please put something on, and he either ignores me or gets mad. I avert my eyes when he’s sashaying by me.

Is there anything else I can do to reason with him? -- SEEN ENOUGH ALREADY DEAR SEEN ENOUGH: Probably not. Since you can’t change him, why not join him one day a week? You have nothing to lose but your clothes -- and it might solve the problem.

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.

Obituaries Nellie Edwards 1943 - 2018 Funeral Service for Nellie Edwards, 74, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Bill Young will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mrs. Edwards passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at

Jackson Hospital. She was born on June 26, 1943 in Lee County to Otha Harrison and Vennie Cason Harrison.

She loved her family dearly. She was an active member of Kellyton Revival Center, enjoyed traveling, gardening, feeding Hummingbirds, and thrift store shopping.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Wayne Edwards of Alexander City; son, Danny Cruise of Alexander City; stepson, Quintin Edwards (Megan) of Danville, IN; stepdaughter, Kathy Rene’ Milner (John) of Dadeville; grandchildren, Chandler,

Trevor, Courtney, Skye, Luke Cruise; one great grandchild; sisters, Shirley Bence and Alice Sharp (Buddy) both of Alexander City; brothers, Earl Harrison of Jacksons Gap, and O.C. Harrison (Bobbie) of Alexander City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Lee Harrison.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department February 18

• Carlton Lavelle Floyd, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping.

• Brian Keith Hayes, 33, of Dadeville was arrested for theft.

• Francisco Guidos Hernandez, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and public intoxication.

• Darian Jederrick Boone of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Richard Brandon Crain, 36, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Menacing was reported on J Street.

• Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on Carver Street.

• Possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct was

reported on Dadeville Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on Andrew Jackson Road.

February 17

• Tamika Antoine Tuck, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for assault.

• Marcos Latrell Riley, 32, of Kellyton was arrested for failure to appear.

• Mary Frances Norris, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

• Xavier Rashun Marbury, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of failure to appear.

• Melissa Wheeler, 50, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and giving false information to law enforcement.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported on Dadeville Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on 14th Avenue.

• Harassment was

reported on Ford Drive.

• Domestic violence was reported on Jefferson Street.

• Harassing communications was reported on Elkahatchee Road.

• Assault and menacing was reported on Tallapoosa Street.

• Reckless endangerment was reported on Alabama Highway 63 South.

• Domestic violence was reported on Booker Street.

• Possession of a controlled substance and giving false identity to a law enforcement officer was reported on Hillabee Street.

February 16

• Tory Antwuan Anderson, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication.

• Amondus Todd Bridges, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Robert Edward Cook, 61, of Wetumpka was arrested for domestic violence.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in Market Place.

• Leaving the scene of an accident and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement was reported on North Central Avenue.

• Theft was reported on Highway 280.

• Public intoxication was reported on 9th Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on 9th Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on 14th Avenue.

• Leaving the scene of accident was reported on Market Place.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Hillabee

Street.

• Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft by deception was reported on Parkway Court.

• Theft was reported on Jefferson Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department February 19

• Jonathan Wilson of Webster Road in Auburn was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession of a controlled substance.

• Adrian Grigsby of Johnson Drive in Jacksons Gap was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation.

• Robert Glassburn of Scott Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for escape first.

• A resident of Madwind Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for theft.

• A resident of Germanys Ferry Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.

February 18

• A resident of County Road 79 in Daviston filed a report for theft of property.

• Fredrick Moss Jr. Blueberry Street in Dadeville was arrested on three grand jury indictments for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and was transported to the county jail.

February 17

• Calvin Williams from Camp Hill was arrested for driving under the influence and transported to the county jail.

• A resident of Lovelady Road in Tallassee filed a report for harassment.

February 16

• Michael Burt of County Road 44 in Goodwater was arrested on a grand jury indictment for chemical endangerment of a child and was transported to the county jail.

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a.m. until 3 p.m.

While the sale serves as a way to prepare for the upcoming prom season, the event is also a fundraiser for the choir department at the high school.

“This was a new idea we came up with and decided to try,” BRHS Choir Director Molly Cross said. “We thought it was something that could give people a central place to come together with their dresses to buy and sell them.”

Unlike more traditional consignment sales, where a percentage of the sale price is taken by the party doing the actual selling as a way to cover operating costs, people bringing in dresses will keep 100 percent of the sale price, but there is a small fixed fee for bringing the items in. The fees are $10 per dress but tops off at $30 for three or more dresses, $5 for each pair of shoes and $1 for each item of jewelry brought in to be sold. This, along with the $5

admission fee, will serve as the fundraising portion of the sale.

The money raised through this event will go into the choir department’s general fund for purchasing music and covering travel costs to special choir events.

“A lot of people are excited for this, to be both buying and selling,” Cross said. “We have 30 sellers confirmed right now (Monday afternoon), but many other have contacted us though they have not officially registered yet.”

Even though those interested in selling their items will be able to set their own prices for each item, Cross said she believed a majority of the dresses will run between $150 and $250, allowing buyers to find that perfect dress for this year’s prom at a reasonable price.

“We will be accepting any sizes, from infants on up, but we want to keep this geared more towards items for formal events,” Cross said.

“Everything will be wellmarked, price-wise. There will be fitting rooms available, with choir students there to assist with the fitting process.”

With Cross and her choir students working the dress sale, and everyone expressing a great sense of excitement for having a fundraiser in a different format, Cross felt having a consignment sale of prom and pageant dresses would increase the amount raised for the choir department and be a more fun experience for everyone involved than a more traditional fundraising method.

For more information about the sale, or to register for the event, Cross can be contacted by email at mcross@acsk12. net or by calling Benjamin Russell High School at 256234-8611. Upon registering, dresses can be dropped off at the BRHS choir room now through Friday between 7 and 7:30 a.m., or between 4 and 6 p.m.

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The college began advertising its technical fields at the beginning of the month, posting information on social media highlighting facts about the programs offered as well as spotlighting students who are currently studying in one of the technical fields. A number of high schools have also taken tours of the CACC campus in recent weeks, including Horseshoe Bend, Tallassee, Benjamin Russell and Elmore County, among others.

Each lab on campus will be open to the public during open house, while James said they were looking at having a central location, possibly at the Betty Carol Graham Center, where visitors will be able

to be pointed in the right direction if they are unsure which way they want to go to take a closer look at everything.

So far, James and DeAtley said they had not heard as much from interested parties about the open house event, but a number of individuals have found the student spotlights to be highly interesting to read.

“We’ve been getting great reactions to the student spotlights,” James said. “The students are getting to tell their stories and share their experiences.”

CACC instructors and administrators chose to hold their open house event from 4 to 7 p.m. in order to give people who work a first-shift job time to come after

work, while those who work second-shift could visit campus before going into work. By setting it up this way, James said he and others are hoping for between 300 and 400 people to visit each of the three campuses during open house on the 27th.

“We definitely would like to see more people get into this,” James said. “We hope to see it grow, making it bigger and better. It’s all about taking that first step, which is being exposed to this.

“We hope students will bring their parents, their friends and family to show off what they’re doing. We’re looking for a good turnout and for everyone to have a good experience so we can build for next year.”

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any help, so they felt like the only thing they could do was to bring him here to be arrested after they had an altercation. But when he got here, he broke away, pulled a knife as he ran into Capt. Orr’s office and started demanding that he kill him.”

Orr managed to quickly draw his weapon, as the man got within four feet of him, Turner said. The captain said the episode unfolded so quickly, that all he did was react.

“I was there working and all of a sudden he was just standing there yelling at me,” Orr said. “I just got up and tried to engage him and stop him before he came any closer. I started giving him demands and telling him to put the knife down and just tried to talk to him. That seemed to diffuse him and a family member who came into the building after him came in and that seemed to calm him down and he put the weapon down.”

Turner said that’s when others rushed in and they were able to take the man down and quickly restrain him before he could do any harm to himself or others.

Turner said that the man, Johnny Worthy, 21, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with menacing. But after he was restrained, he agreed to get treatment.

He was transported restrained to the Nan Coley Center where he was committed

for treatment at a mental health facility.

The location is being withheld for his own protection.

Turner said that the training of the department’s people played a big role in the safe ending to what could have been a deadly situation.

“This was clearly a situation where he wanted suicide by police,” Turner said.

“He was armed and very close to Capt.

Orr and deadly force would have been warranted. But here in Alexander City we deal with many who have mental issues, so we have invested in a lot of training on situations like this. Capt. Orr handled it extremely well and that’s the only reason we had the peaceful end that we did.”

Turner said after the man calmed down, he was apologetic, which he said is typical in these kinds of situations.

“More and more we are being forced to deal with people with these issues,” Turner said. “The options for them to get help just aren’t there. Family members try hard, but at times it just gets to be more than they can handle and we are forced to deal with them. I hope in time that we can see some resources put towards mental health options. If not, we will have ending that didn’t end the same way that we saw this one end today.”

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full-timers buying for the weekend.”

While a Winn Dixie Store in Tallassee closed three years ago, the Alexander City store has been considered a high performer.

Collari said if Winn Dixie were to close would effect other businesses as well.

“With the store and its location as an anchor would effect other stores too.”

Collari said. “There would be some residual effect on the other stores there as well.”

This is not the first time grocery stores have been talked about in Alexander City as Publix was in talks with developers to build a store on part of the Russell complex.

Those efforts stalled but rumors persist in the community about another site in the works for Publix.

“I cannot comment on that,” Collari said.

Bi-Lo parent Southeastern Grocers based in Jacksonville, Florida operates more than 700 stores with 50,000 employees and says it is the fifth

largest supermarket chain operating under Harveys, Bi-Lo, Winn Dixie and Fresco y Mas chains.

Messages left with Southeastern Grocers were unanswered at press time. Employees at the store in Alexander City said any comment would have to come from corporate offices.

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Students need reality check Last Wednesday and Thursday, ninth-graders at Benjamin Russell High School participated in “Reality Check,” a program designed to help them understand how to be more financially responsible after leaving school. After entering the gym, each students was given a specific scenario, including their career and monthly income, potential spouses and children, then had to try and budget out all necessary expenses.

“This event is two-fold,” business teacher Mandi Durr said. “We want our students to recognize their parents don’t have an endless budget. We also want to open their eyes to how expensive it can be to live.”

Despite being a departure from a traditional classroom lesson, the education these freshmen received through the program was invaluable.

“Reality Check” taught these ninthgraders how to be financially sensible and not go crazy with their spending, which can have serious consequences.

There were a number of participants who ended up needing to get a second job to make ends meet, and some ended up with a fairly serious debt problem. There were some who enjoyed the exercise and some who didn’t, but all of them left the gym with a better understanding of the need for being responsible with their money.

This exercise will be growing in the future, with this year’s ninth-graders going through “Reality Check” again as seniors, hopefully taking part in the second round having learned more along the way and will act in a far more responsible manner in budgeting their money from month to month.

In this day and age, it has become more and more important to know how to be financially stable and fiscally responsible. Offering experiences like “Reality Check” gives students a more hands-on, potentially eye-opening realization of what it takes to make ends meet every month and not go into crippling debt.

Providing these students an education on this important life skill should be applauded.

No matter what job and career choices these students make, no matter where they may go in life, they will all have one thing in common: the need to maintain a budget and live within their means.

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A tale of one lucky hunter “Ok, now,” he whispered.

I exhaled, zeroed in, and squeezed the trigger. I can’t put into words how good I felt.

Euphoria comes to mind.

Last Thursday, I went deer hunting. George planned on taking me last year, but that never came to fruition. He planned on taking me earlier this season, but that never panned out either. I didn’t sweat it, because I knew my day was coming, and boy did it come.

George is a consummate pro and ensures new hunters follow safety protocols and know how to handle a rifle. Due to my military experience, he put me through the accelerated course.

Because I had never fired a Winchester Model 70 30-06, I needed the familiarization anyway. I got off two good practice shots and was ready to go.

We parked outside the gate and walked several minutes to our shooting house. We were very quiet. Think Elmer Fudd.

This was my second time hunting. When I was a kid, I walked through the woods once but was running my mouth and stepping on sticks while snacking on a bag of Bugles — hardly a recipe for a successful hunt. I was not quiet at all.

Think Tasmanian Devil. It’s also hard to pull the trigger with a Bugle on your finger.

Last year, I went hunting one time but I didn’t even see one.

I did, however, see a rafter of turkeys.

While I didn’t get a deer, I got something much better; I got my dear. Lucy and I were friends but not yet back together, but after six hours in a deer stand, everything changed. The next day, we gave ourselves a fresh start. It’s not always been easy, but it’s been worth every trial and every tribulation. The woods refresh the soul. Hunting is not always about hunting.

woods. A few minutes later, another large buck, my buck, a JODY 190-pound 8-pointer, appeared.

My breathing once again went FULLER awry.

Columnist He made his way out into the open, but it took him several minutes to turn broadside. It George and I got into the seemed like hours. I was ready. shooting house. He didn’t even “Ok, now,” George bring a rifle. He was there for whispered. me. He encouraged me to get I exhaled, zeroed in, and comfortable and to get familiar squeezed the trigger. He dropped with the rifle. He told me to right there in his tracks. I was breathe. He told me to find a very proud of my shot. It was spot on a tree through the scope. clean. He didn’t suffer.

He told me to pull the trigger. It After a couple of minutes, we was on safety. He told me there walked out to check on him. We was a little spike to my right. knelt next to him. George put his “Okay,” I said, thinking I was hand on the deer and began to supposed to envision that little pray. I put one hand on George buck to my right, but he was and one hand on the deer. It was serious. There was a spike to my a beautiful moment. After that, right. My breathing got all out he smeared blood all over my of whack. My opportunity to face. It was a rite of passage and get my first deer was right there one of those perfect moments in front of me. The deer was in life. It’s hard to explain, but content. I just needed for him to it had absolutely nothing to do turn broadside. with the thrill of the kill.

George said that since it was I sent texts to all my hunting my first deer it was alright to friends. No one was prouder of shoot. Had it been my second, me than Lucy. What a feeling! he would have discouraged We’re going to have enough it. The decision was mine. venison to last a while. What a Was I going to get another blessing! Hunting is not always opportunity? There were only about hunting. a couple of days left in the I’m one lucky hunter. season. I thought about it for a I know I’ll go hunting again, few seconds and decided to be but I can see a different scenario patient. The deer was young playing out. It reminds me of and would not have been a very when I left one peg in the peg impressive first deer. game at Cracker Barrel. I told So, I waited, and I’m glad I myself I’d reached perfection did. I witnessed the young buck and would never play again. scrape his antlers, scratch the That commitment only lasted ground, and mark his territory. about three minutes. I played That’s something that even again and left four. experienced hunters seldom, if And, in case you were ever, see. While he was doing wondering, it’s not a flock, and this, he got spooked. George it’s not a gaggle. It is, indeed, a knew there was a bigger buck rafter. about to make his presence.

Jody Fuller is a comic, Not three minutes later, a very speaker, writer and soldier with large one appeared along the three tours of duty in Iraq. He is wood line. No sooner than also a lifetime stutterer. He can we’d gotten a good look at him, be reached at jody@jodyfuller. he disappeared back into the com.

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

McKelvey currently serves as chairman.

His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John Road, Dadeville.

Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

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George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.

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Wednesday,February 21, 2018

Letter to the Editor

Reader: “Here we go again” Dear Editor, Why is it that the left – the Democrats’ – only answer to mass murder is to call for more gun control? As usual the authorities dropped the ball. The FBI has blood on its hands.

Individual rights have become more important than keeping the public safe. Bill Clinton is as much to blame as the actual shooters by defunding mental health during his administration so these individuals end up on the street because calling them crazy violates their civil rights. This guy Cruz, just like all the rest, was mentally unstable and allowed to fester just like a rotten wound and finally go septic. Why are schools and churches always attacked? Because they are sitting ducks unarmed and vulnerable.

Why is it the media only condemns firearms when these attacks occur and never praise heroes who save lives with firearms like the guy who responded to the Texas church shooting with a legally owned, what could be considered by the ignorant media an assault weapon?

The side bar editorial in the Outlook on February 16, 2018 takes the same track by demonizing firearms and demanding more legislation. The idea that legislation could fix the problem is stupid. Plus, what has been reported as 18 school shootings a year isn’t exactly accurate. It was a new organization using a bogus definition of school shooting.

Incidents with guns on campus or shooting near a campus, yes, but there hasn’t been three shootings a week at schools this year.

There is no legislation that could have prevented this shooting in Florida. France prohibits its citizens from owning any firearms. That didn’t stop three terrorists who brought three AK 47 machine guns into that country and killed 130 people in 2016.

Chicago, one of the strictest gun controlled cities in the country has had 58 dead and 242 wounded from firearms since Jan. 1. By the way Chicago is run totally by Democrats. Where are the Nancy

Pelosi’s of the world screaming about gun control for Chicago? This is a prime example that legislating against inanimate objects doesn’t work. The statement made that no other firearm could have brought such devastation in such a short period is BS. An open bore 12-gauge shotgun with 3- inch, No. 4 buckshot firing, 40 quarter-inch, round balls with each shot would have killed and wounded 10 times as many. Another ignorant statement.

Gun bans or confiscation will not take place in this country unless you want to start a civil war.

One way to slow down the carnage is to increase the diligence on purchasers. I like the Clinton inspired NICS background check. It gives me great leeway to deny sales to people I don’t like. Am I discriminating against these people – absolutely. Some people do not need guns.

Mentally impaired people should be tracked at the first sign of trouble. There are too many ARs and similar firearms in this country to attempt a ban. A deterrent would be to execute Cruz ASAP. Within the week. Then you would see this stop.

Why is James Holmes still alive? We know he committed the crime and he sits in prison.

If we really want to stop school shootings then arm the teachers.

Now the solution to the problem, our country must turn back to GOD. Our secular society will be the death of us literally. Raising your children in the church and giving them a base in morality and ethics has a lot to do with how the kids turn out.

There is no governmental answer to this question.

Thinking instead of reacting is the way to fix this problem, which leaves the Democratic party complete out of the equation.

I’m so tired of the gun being the problem. It is a people problem.

Thank you for your time.

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In addition to regular agenda items, the Alexander City City Council heard news that the city has raised about $50,000 from the sale of surplus items at auction.

Thursday, February 22

SENIORX: Deborah Jones of SenioRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber Thursday, Feb. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

This event is sponsored by the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (Area Agency on Aging).

For more information, contact Jones at 1-800-361-1636 or 256-7613575.

STATE OF THE CITY: The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural State of the City event Thursday, Feb. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Alabama Community College’s Betty Carol Graham Center. Local officials will take turns updating the audience on key issues facing the community and what their priorities are for 2018.

The event is open to the public and costs $10 to attend, which includes lunch. RSVPs should be made to the Chamber by Tuesday by calling 256-234-3461 or emailing kim.dunn@ alexandercitychamber.com

Saturday, February 24

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: There will be a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 6 to 11 a.m. at Faith Temple Church Gym located at 425 Franklin Street. Tickets are $6 for all-you-can-eat pancakes in house and sausage, juice and coffee. Carry out is also available.

This is a fundraiser for the Faith Christian Academy’s Robotics team, which will compete in the National WWII Museum’s Robotics Challenge in New Orleans in May. Tickets are available from FCA students and at the door.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.

AUCTION: The Weogufka Center is hosting an auction benefit for the gym roof Feb. 24 starting at 5 p.m. For more information, call Melvin Palmer at 256-249-8885, Gayln Adams at 256-487-1304 or Margret Thornton at 256-234-2186.

COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET: Cooper Community Center is hosting a flea market Saturday, Feb. 24 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Murray Chapel A.M.E. Zion in Camp HIll is hosting a black history program Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Johnny Ford. Pastor of Murray Chapel is Albert Lewis.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting family and friends day Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.

Guest minister will be Rev. Roosevelt Gregory, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Alexander City.

Rev. Michael Strong is pastor of Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church.

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ROOK TOURNAMENT: The New Site Senior Activity Center will be holding a rook tournament Feb. 26 beginning at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers, and a luncheon will be provided. All participants must register by Feb. 22.

The registration fee is $5, and players must bring their own partner. For more information or to register, contact Senior Activity Center Director Jan Kennedy at 256-794-1933.

MINISTERIAL MEETING: The Alex City Area Ministerial meeting will be Monday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street.

February 28 - March 2

CHURCH REVIVAL: The Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street is hosting revival services Feb. 28, March 1 and March 2 at 6:30 p.m. with Evangelist Apostle W.T. Traylor.

Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, March 4

PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: New Style Baptist Church on Coosa County Road 20 in Equality is celebrating Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor’s third anniversary Sunday, March 4. Rev. Yeasive Ware of Opelika is the featured speaker at 11 a.m. and Pastor Robert L. Harbrove III of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Alexander City is the featured speaker at 2 p.m.

PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton is hosting the 26th Pastoral Celebration for Pastor Jimmy Brooks Jr. and wife Patricia March 4 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Jeffrey Wilson of First Baptist Church in South Pell City.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Bread of Life Apostolic Church of Promise is holding an anniversary observance Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m. Elder Netherland Tuck is pastor.

Saturday, March 10

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting a pancake and Conecuh sausage breakfast March 10 from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria. Tickets are $6 and include all you can eat. Carry out is also available.

FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill Flea Market will start back up March 10 and continue on the second Saturday of each month through Nov. 10. The hours of operation are 30 minutes after day break until 2 p.m.

Spaces are for rent for $10 and are 20 feet by 20 feet. For more information contact James Woody at 256-7498270.

SINGING: Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street will be hosting “Singing with the Walkers” Saturday, March 10 at 6 p.m. The pastor of Family Worship Center is Tony Harris.

Tuesday, March 13

GREATER TUNA: Alexander City Arts is hosting “Greater Tuna,” Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. It is a hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.

Monday, February 26

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. James Hansen will present “Neil Armstrong” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple.

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March 16-17

SPORTING CLAY SHOOT: The 12th annual Ronald Koon Sporting Clay Classic benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be held March 16 and 17. Friday night there will be a Calcutta and steak dinner at the Alexander City Elks Lodge and the shoot will be Saturday at the

Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club.

If you would like to participate or sponsor a sign please contact Stacey Jeffcoat by calling 256-234-4757 or emailing at staceyj1229@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 17

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday, March 17 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry-out and is $6 a plate.

Saturday, March 24

EASTER EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting an Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m.

Most eggs will have small prizes and prize eggs will be hidden for each age division. The age divisions are 0-2 years old, 2-4 years old, 5-8 years old and 9-12 years old. The event will take place in the north picnic area across from the beach. There is a park entry fee for non-campers.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF HORSESHOE BEND: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting the 204th anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe Saturday, March 24.

There will be demonstrations of Indian and frontier life in the year 1814.

The program is free to the public.

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Wednesday, March 29

VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME: The Auburn Veterans Project is celebrating and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Auburn High School auditorium.

Speakers will be Joe Galloway and Medal of Honor recipients Bennie Adkins and James Livingston. Family is welcome to accompany their veteran and there will be a light reception afterwards.

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Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance by either emailing Blake Busbin at wbbusbin@auburnschools. org or by calling Auburn High School at 334-887-2120.

Saturday, March 31

FULL MOON HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a full moon hike Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. The hike will begin at dark in the north picnic pavilion. There is a fee for non-campers.

April 6-8

GREASE: The Dadeville High School Theater program is producing “Grease” April 6 at 7 p.m., April 7 at 7 p.m. and April 8 at 3 p.m. at the Dadeville High School auditorium.

April 9-10

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days April 9-10. Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

Thursday, April 12

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN: Alexander City Arts is hosting “Ain’t Misbehavin,” Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. It is a tribute to African American musicians of the 1920s and 30s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Election year means legislative session will be short to allow for campaigns

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he 2018 legislative session will be short and sweet. It is an election year. Historically, during the last year of a quadrennium, the legislature convenes early and passes the budgets, then goes home and campaigns for reelection to another four-year term.

Our forefathers, who wrote our 1901 Constitution must have been thinking the same thing because they designed for the fourth year of the quadrennium legislative session to start and end early. It is set by law to begin in early January, whereas it begins in February in most years. This year’s session began Jan. 9 and can run through April 23.

The consensus is that they will adjourn sine die earlier than the April deadline. Most observers believe that they will pass the budgets and be out of Montgomery by the end of March and home campaigning

by April Fools’ Day.

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist The budgets will not be hard. The economy has picked up and the education budget, which is reliant on sales and income tax, is flush. Even the beleaguered General Fund is not in dire straits.

The House budget chairmen, Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, and Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, walk around with a smile on their face.

The Senate budget chairmen, Trip Pittman, R-Baldwin and Arthur Orr, R-Decatur also seem happy. Pittman is a giant of a man who probably stands 6’8” tall and Orr is somewhat short. When they stand next to each other they look like Mutt and Jeff. It reminds me of a picture made in the 1950s with

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Who would have thought that our group lunch trip last Friday would have included a train/railroad station self tour! We really got an upclose view of seeing the building of a train with traincars.

Lawrence Allen spoke about his life in the Irondale area while we explored the railroad track workstation area. Going under bridge tunnels to the several different sides of the tracks was super fun! We won’t be forgetting that adventure anytime soon!

Speaking of last week, we want to say thank you to those who sponsored the fantastic lunch event on Valentine’s Day; Frank Tapley, Riverbank & Trust and Alexander City Parks and Recreation.

With BBQ and entertainment by Kevin Adams, the event certainly covered three important areas needed for social group functions: fun, food and fellowship. We also wanted to thank those who helped serve and cleaned up afterwards. Ronnie Betts did a great job as the event’s emcee. We appreciate all his efforts to help when possible at community events.

CORLEY HOLT Columnist After enduring a long winter and cold, bitter temperatures, it’s quite comforting to know that spring is quickly approaching, which means warmer, more pleasant weather right is around the corner.

Don’t let Mother Nature have all of the fun - join her outside and try one of these fun springtime activities: enjoy a picnic, go for a walk, plant a garden, do some spring cleaning and feed the birds.

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ACPR 50+ send condolences to Cindy Trimble and her family for their recent loss.

Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart.

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ADOPTION IS THE BEST OPTION. PUPPY UPDATE When we last left you, through the kindness of a neighbor, all the puppies had been found back in the woods on that cold rainy December day, and were reunited with a very happy Mama. Thank you Dr. Michelle & Dadeville Animal Clinic for giving these pups another chance at life.

What could be more wonderful!

Governor Big Jim Folsom and Congressman Frank Boykin standing next to each other.

Boykin was extremely short and portly. He was around 5’2”. Big Jim was about 6’9”.

It was quite an amazing photo taken at Boykin’s hunting lodge north of Mobile in Washington County. Both Big Jim and Boykin were inebriated. In defense of Pittman and Orr, they are both sober and serious about their business and do a good job.

Pittman has decided to stick to a campaign pledge he made when he first ran to serve only two terms, so he is not running again.

The other three budget chairmen are running and will be easily reelected if they ever have opposition. Arthur Orr, Steve Clouse, and Bill Poole will all return to the legislature and will more than likely chair their chamber’s budget committees for another four years. All four of these

budget leaders are smart and articulate. Clouse, Pittman and Poole all went to the University of Alabama for their college education.

These four chairmen write and control the budgets.

In fact, most of the major decisions affecting the budgets are dictated by the chairmen.

Most legislators do not really know the intricate details in the numbers. After the budgets come out of conference committee late in the session, it is “Katie bar the door.”

They are ready to vote yes and go home.

However, there will be significant turnover in both chambers next year. There are about 10 of the 35 state senate seats open due to retirement or seeking other offices. There will be close to 22 of the 105 House of Representatives seats open. That is a significant turnover but it is not record breaking. Furthermore, almost all of the major leaders

and decision makers in the legislature will be back for another four years in their same leadership positions.

The best action in Senate races this year may be in the Montgomery/River Region area. Popular state Senator, Dick Brewbaker, chose to not seek reelection. There will be a spirited sprint to replace him.

Also in Montgomery County, State Senator Quinton Ross was chosen to be President of Alabama State University.

Veteran State Representative John Knight is favored to take that seat.

The primaries are June 5. I will keep you posted.

See you next week.

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

There is something special about homeade soup

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missed writing for you last week due to illness, my apologies, but I am back this week and have lots to convey.

Soup is a special comfort when it’s home-made. I enjoyed my chicken and vegetable last week with exuberance.

When I was six, and my brother Maurice was two, our father Alfred and his youngest brother George were re-united after having lost each other during World War II. That’s a special story in itself. Our family visited Uncle George and his beautiful wife Agnes in Scotland on dad’s summer holidays from work for the next several years. Dad worked then for Rockware Glass Company in England and Uncle George for Rockware Glass in Scotland.

I didn’t know then, but learned as an adult, my mum said they were quite poor, as little work was available in Scotland for either of them with many jobs being seasonal.

That’s why Auntie Agnes made soup to feed us all for dinner. It was not my favorite at six. I said nothing of course and just ate what I could.

Auntie Agnes had no children and was a loving soul. She had polio as a youngster which affected one leg and fitted with a caliper she wore everyday. It frightened me to see it as she walked.

These days I surely do appreciate soup made at home with love because I have learned over the years how that makes it exceptionally tasty.

Feb. 18 Megan Jordan turned 11 and Lillie Hardy’s birthday was the 19th. Happy Belated wishes.

ROSIE MORGAN Columnist My parents were married Feb. 20, 1949, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ruislip Manor.

Their youngest child was born Feb. 20, 1968. Happy birthday to Charlie Hayes of Kellyton Feb. 22 and Feb. 25 when Riley Elizabeth Jackson will be 12.

EPAC on Main Street in Equality will be hopping this Friday when Hunter Goff, singer, pianist and organist will perform for your pleasure. Goff is wellknown and loved by audiences at EPAC. His specialty is engaging everyone to participate throughout the show.

Hunter is the grandson of the former beloved Dr. Goff of Rockford.

EPAC organizers say, come and enjoy a ‘free’ evening of entertainment, fun, food and fellowship.

Bring an appetizer if you wish. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts promptly 7 p.m.. Come one, come all.

I met a lovely lady, Cynthia while waiting at the bank on Friday. We chatted about all sorts of things. She works at Wellborn as a cabinet sprayer. Communicating which helped pass the time of the wait. I love meeting thoughtful, caring folks that are so pleasant. Finally, I had to leave as we had plenty of errands to get done and many still ahead of me.

With the threat of rain to come and knowing our dogs were outside, turns out we got home just in

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“Rocky” the Rockstar, the newly adopted shelter dog of the Morgans.

time before the rains.

Spring, I think seems to be just around the corner. Many just can’t wait to get their hands in the dirt and plant, I am in that number. According to the late Sam Morgan anytime after Good Friday works.

Everyone knows that this household and homeplace in Nixburg we call “Summerdown Manor,” is a haven for animals. We do love our dogs. After our nervous little blind dog ‘Flint,’ died in January. Not thinking of replacement, that never happens, but of saving another sweetheart soul from the shelter since we had room. I looked on-line at Humane Society of Elmore County in Wetumpka and we chose two to meet. One was an older stocky and hairy terrier, but the one the shelter called “Scruffy Popstar” fit our bill. We took

our new almost 1-year old Rockstar home, and called him “Rocky,” must be part Russell Terrier.

He jumps two feet off the ground, knows to sit and stay and knows his name already in just a week. ‘Rocky’ is joyful, excitable, plays hard and deserves ‘lovely’ because he is precious and sweet, sits and sleeps on a pillow with Ron in his chair when he’s played out. Rocky has a deep brown head with some wiry white hair on top and pure white with some spots on his body and legs. We love him!

Until next week, keep smiling.

Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for the Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the people and events of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

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Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Starting this Friday, Feb. 23, to Sunday, Feb. 25, Alabama will observe its seventh annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.

The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this threeday tax holiday. Certain emergency preparedness items will be exempt from the state’s 4-percent state sales tax, and in some cities and counties, local taxes are waived on those items as well. It means shoppers can save as much as 10 percent on these items in some areas of the state.

As of Feb. 8, 250 city and county governments opted to waive their local taxes as well. Alexander City has opted in, but Tallapoosa County Commissioners decided against participation.

To see if your community have decided to participate, click on the 2018 Participating Cities and Counties link.

Last year, around 220 city and county governments opted to waive their local taxes as well.

From 12:01 a.m. Feb. 23 to midnight Feb. 25, the tax-exempt items include the following priced at $60 or less: Flashlights, lanterns Battery-powered or hand-crank radio Batteries First-aid kits Cell phone charger Two-way radios Manual can openers Tarps and plastic sheeting Duct tape Fire extinguishers Tie-down kits, bungee cords or rope

Other tax-free items include: Coolers, ice packs, plywood, window film and smoke/fire/ carbon monoxide detectors. Portable generators and power cords costing $1,000 or less are also tax free. For a full list of tax-free items, go to alabamaretail.org/ alabamasalestaxholidays.

Alabama’s tax holiday is the earliest among the four states with a severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday. The Texas tax holiday is in April, Louisiana’s is in May and Virginia’s is in August.

“Severe weather can occur at any time, in any season,” said Alabama Retail President Rick Brown. “The tax holiday helps Alabama consumers remember to stock and prepare emergency kits to be ready when storms strike.”

Dan Moran, the owner of Rocky Ridge Hardware in Vestavia Hills, hopes his customers will take advantage of the opportunity to prepare early. “When bad weather hits or is about to hit, that’s when the flashlights go, the batteries, the candles, the tarps,” he said.

“We’re letting customers know what is included and not included in the tax holiday,” Moran added. Read more about how local hardware stores help customers prepare in times of crisis.

Alabama Retail recommends having enough supplies in emergency kits to last 72 hours following a disaster. For information on what items to include in emergency kits, as well as steps to take before and after disasters, visit ready.gov.

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

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

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

• Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

• Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville.

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

• Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.

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

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

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

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

• Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

• Kellyton Town Council

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

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

• Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.

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

• Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month.

Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.

• Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session.

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Catching up with Auburn after some time off

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wanted to start off today by thanking everyone for the thoughts and prayers during my recent illness. After a couple of weeks on the shelf, I think I’m actually starting to feel more like myself again. I’m truly grateful to all those who have expressed an interest in my well-being.

I’m not quite 100 percent after having my gallbladder removed, but I’m certainly on the road to recovery. Thanks again. I’ve been a little out of touch, so I thought I might spend this week trying to catch up.

Bruce Pearl and the Auburn basketball program suffered a devastating loss on Saturday when sophomore Anfernee McLemore dislocated his ankle against South Carolina. It was a gruesome injury that will sideline the center starter for at least four months.

McLemore was an integral piece of the puzzle for the Tigers leading the SEC in blocks and creating mismatches with his versatility. At 6-foot-7, his presence in the paint as well as his ability to shoot from the outside will definitely be missed by Auburn.

However, no one is going to feel sorry for the Tigers with four games remaining in the regular season. Despite an increasingly limited roster and all the outside consternation, Auburn still has a great opportunity to win the SEC with a two-game lead in the standings. A win against Alabama tonight in Auburn Arena would certainly increase the odds of that happening.

Junior Horace Spencer and freshman Chuma Okeke will need to pick up the slack, but I expect the Tigers to circle the wagons.

Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, Bruce Pearl deserves major consideration for every Coach of the Year award.

Another sport on the Plains playing well despite a rough offseason filled with turmoil is the softball program. Head coach Mickey Dean seems to have picked up right where former head coach Clint Myers left off.

The Tigers have opened the season 13-0 dominating from inside the circle. Senior Kaylee Carlson and junior Makayla Martin are both undefeated, giving up only three total runs in a combined 70 innings pitched.

Another hallmark from the previous regime was great defense and that also appears to be a carryover into this new year.

Ultimately, it’s a lot of the same players with a different coach and a different mindset, but the results seem to be the same. We’ll find out more about this team this week as it travels out to California and takes on a higher level of competition in the Mary Nutter Classic.

Finally, the Auburn baseball team opened its season over the weekend with a sweep of Longwood. It was actually the first sweep to start a season since 2013.

Butch Thompson begins his third year in the Loveliest Village and has consistently improved his roster every year. The Tigers were far more competitive in 2017 just missing out on a Super Regional and look to broaden their horizons in 2018.

Casey Mize is one of the top starting pitchers in the country and is the leader of a very talented and deep Auburn pitching staff. The Tigers also hit four home runs over the weekend. It took fourteen games to reach that total a season ago.

The SEC will undoubtedly continue to be the premier conference in the country, but this team should be able to compete with anyone on its schedule.

Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.

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EXPERIENCE ALL AROUND Wildcats return 9 starters to softball diamond

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With a bad taste in its mouth from last year’s finish, Benjamin Russell’s softball team is ready to hit the ground running with a slew of games during the opening week.

After performing well during regular season area play, the Wildcats’ hopes fizzled out during the area tournament last season. But this year, the team is returning nine starters and a strong pitching staff.

Although the Wildcats will have a small staff with only eighth-grader Taylor Harris and junior Asia McWaters taking the circle, they both have a lot of experience.

“Taylor, of course, is real young, but she is experienced,” BRHS coach Jessica Johnson said. “She throws a heavy ball and has good movement, but needs to be a little more consistent. Asia is more steady. She’s been there more. They’re similar, not in delivery but in technique.

They don’t throw a lot of fastballs; we work more on their spins.”

While she’s not in the circle, Harris will split time with Taylor McVey, who will also catch. Shay Johnson will serve as the starting second baseman, and will also receive help from Madi Johnson and Haylee Hunter. At shortstop will be either McWaters or Baylee Adkins, and Taylor Latham will take up her spot at third base.

In the outfield, Tayla Stowes, Jayme Marbury, JaTori Leonard, Bailey Underwood and Madi Johnson will all see time.

With six seniors on the roster, coach Johnson feels good about the leadership of the team.

“We definitely feel a difference in leadership,” she said. “We’ve done a lot more this year than we normally do as far as combining practice time (with JV), so we’ve done more with the younger girls shadowing the older girls at their position.

“I’ve been pleased with the amount of leadership they’ve shown, especially for

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Benjamin Russell’s softball team boasts nine returning starters, including outfielder Jayme Marbury. The Wildcats began the season Tuesday at Tallassee.

those juniors. They’re losing six seniors, so they’re buying into the fact that we’ve gotta develop our younger people because that’s our future.”

Offensively, the Wildcats are looking to improve with the bats. McWaters and Shay Johnson had the team’s highest batting averages last season, and McVey returns as a power hitter.

“We’ve harped on the fact that we’ve gotta do better on hitting,” coach Johnson said. “But we’re very fast, so we like to manufacture things. Baylee wasn’t necessarily consistent last year, but I think she’ll be leadoff this year.

She’s real scrappy and real aggressive.

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Howard racks up medals at SEC championships STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Benjamin Russell graduate Robert Howard, far right, who swims for the University of Alabama, was part of the winning 200 freestyle relay at the SEC Championships this weekend. His teammates included, from left, Laurent Bams, Zane Waddell and Braxton Young.

Robert Howard continues to represent Alexander City well. The Benjamin Russell graduate is now a junior at the University of Alabama, and racked up the accolades at the SEC Swimming & Diving Championships this weekend at Texas A&M. Howard and his Crimson Tide teammates began the championships with a surprise victory in the 200 freestyle relay. He teamed up with Zane Waddell, Braxton Young and Laurent Bams to win the event in just 1:16.38.

Howard was also part of the 400 freestyle relay which

was third overall; Waddell, Christopher Reid, Laurent and Howard clocked in at a total time of 2:50.24, which was a UA season best.

Howard then competed in the 400 medley relay with Luke Kaliszak, Bams and Waddell, and the quartet teamed up to place sixth overall in 3:07.37.

Individually, Howard didn’t win any events but still had a strong showing.

He was third in the 50 freestyle with a time of 19.14 and fifth in the 100 free, touching the wall in 42.58. Howard also won the B final of the 200 free, taking ninth overall in 1:34.61.

Teen rallies social media army to win Big Buck Photo Contest STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Hunter Goodman of Columbus, Mississippi, knew he had something special when he pulled the trigger that January morning in Boligee. The 17-point Greene County buck was special — exceptional enough to win the sixth annual Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Big Buck Photo Contest and the prize package valued at more than $3,000.

“I had a little bit of everything running through my head,” 17-year-old Goodman said. “I couldn’t believe it.”

Goodman’s father, Dean, who hunts on a family friend’s land that borders the Tombigee River in Greene and Sumter counties, said the big buck’s uniqueness didn’t register with his son at first.

“I told him he’d killed the deer of a lifetime,” Dean said. “He didn’t know what he had. I’ve been hunting my whole life and I’ve never seen a deer like that.”

Once the Goodmans entered the contest, they worked their extensive social media network to draw a huge number of visitors to the ALBBAA

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Hunter Goodman, 17, shows off this 17-point buck he bagged in January in Greene County, Ala. This photo won the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Big Buck Photo Contest.

Facebook page to vote by “liking” the photo. The winning entry was one of 93 photos submitted to the contest. Photos

of deer harvested in 22 of the 23 Black Belt counties were entered. Goodman received 2,433 “likes,” the most of a total of 14,464 votes.

“We are delighted that so many people got involved in this year’s contest, our largest to date, and that we had entries from across the entire Black Belt,” ALBBAA Director Pam Swanner said. “It’s a testament to the great hunting opportunities that exist in the Black Belt that we had entries from every Black Belt county except Choctaw this year.”

As the winner, Goodman will receive a Lifetime Alabama Wildlife Heritage License, an Alabama Hog Control Thermal Hog Hunt for three, a Winchester XPR 270-caliber rifle from Central Alabama Farmers Cooperative in Selma, a $300 cash donation from The Management Advantage in Helena, an American Hunter 200-pound Tri-Pod Feeder, a $50 gift card from Rountree Outdoors in Selma; and a $250 cash donation from the Southeastern Land Group.

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AHSAA BASKETBALL PLAYOFF RESULTS AND PAIRINGS GIRLS REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Class 1A Regional semifinals Linden 63, J.F. Shields 57 Pleasant Home 55, Marengo 31 Westminster-Oak Mountain 55, Isabella 23 Loachapoka 51, Talladega County Central 42 Spring Garden 50, Cedar Bluff 26 Skyline 61, Decatur Heritage 55 Phillips 53, R.A. Hubbard 49 Holy Spirit Catholic 58, Belgreen 33 Regional finals Linden (18-3) vs. Pleasant Home (25-5), Tuesday, 4 p.m. at Dothan Civic Center Westminster-Oak Mountain (17-5) vs.

Loachapoka (21-4), Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. at Alabama State Spring Garden (28-3) 68, Skyline 39 Phillips (27-3) vs. Holy Spirit Catholic (23-2), Tuesday, 4 p.m. at WallaceHanceville Class 2A Regional semifinals Samson 63, Chickasaw 31 Abbeville 53, Elba 35 Keith 54, Southern Choctaw 40 R.C. Hatch 62, Central-Hayneville 50 Sand Rock 65, Section 49 Collinsville 45, Fyffe 40 Cold Springs 59, Lamar County 41 Phil Campbell 55, Mars Hill Bible 46 Regional finals Samson (29-3) 49, Abbeville 19 Keith (16-8) vs. R.C. Hatch (16-8), Thursday, 9 a.m. at Alabama State Sand Rock (22-8) 33, Collinsville 30 Phil Campbell (26-5) 46, Cold Springs 29 Class 3A Regional semifinals T.R. Miller 71, Clarke County 47 Hillcrest-Evergreen 67, Geneva 56 Midfield 47, Montevallo 44 Central Coosa 55, Gordo 47 Glencoe 65, North Sand Mountain 61 Pisgah 77, Geraldine 41 Colbert County 80, Carbon Hill 37 Lauderdale County 59, West Morgan 44 Regional finals T.R. Miller (28-0) vs. Hillcrest-Evergreen (12-7), Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. at Dothan Civic Center Midfield (26-9) vs. Central-Coosa (183), Thursday, 12:30 p.m. at Alabama State Glencoe (23-8) vs. Pisgah (28-1), Tuesday, 4 p.m. at Jacksonville State Colbert County (21-6) vs. Lauderdale County (33-2), Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. at Wallace-Hanceville Class 4A Regional semifinals Thomasville 47, Monroe County 39 Saint James 36, UMS-Wright 13 Holt vs. Greensboro, Tuesday Childersburg vs. Sipsey Valley Tuesday Jacksonville 48, Madison County 38 Madison Academy 52, Hokes Bluff 26 Danville 49, Good Hope 39 Deshler 61, Priceville 42 Regional finals Thomasville (13-12) vs. Saint James (24-6), Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Dothan Civic Center Holt-Greensboro winner vs.

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Crockett score of 157 5/8 on its 18.5-inch antler spread — his family mobilized to see if it could come in on top in the ALBBAA contest.

“We have a huge Facebook following and at Hunter’s school, which also has the church where we go, we got teachers and classmates and his girlfriend and her parents involved. It was like a political campaign,” Dean Goodman said. “We even made flyers and put them up in the dentist’s office and the doctor’s office and the chiropractor’s office that I go to. All the people we pay money to, we figured they could help us out.”

His wife and Hunter’s mom, Shilo, said she started looking

for a contest the day that Hunter bagged the buck.

“It was such a big deer, we wanted to see if Hunter could get some recognition for it. This is the first contest we’ve ever done and I told Hunter it will be our last,” she said. “It was fun, but it was stressful. I have 1,918 Facebook friends and I owe all of them a huge apology for driving their newsfeeds crazy. I sent private messages to all my friends, asking them to vote.

The last couple of days, we were going up to perfect strangers and asking them to vote for my son.”

The next Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association contest will be the Big Gobbler Photo Contest starting on Facebook this spring.

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base, then let our quickness score runs.”

Benjamin Russell began the season Tuesday night at Tallassee and will host Chelsea on Thursday before hosting the annual Central Alabama Classic at the Sportplex this weekend. BRHS will face Dadeville and Valley at 4 and 7 p.m., respectively, on Friday, then take on Horseshoe Bend and Eufaula at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday in pool play.

“This tournament has always been one of our biggest fundraisers, and I feel like it’s good to kinda get our feet wet,” Johnson said. “A lot of local teams come now, so there’s some good competition. There’s some small schools and some big schools, plus we have a four-game guarantee. I just feel like it’s a good opportunity to be at home, play at home and see where we stand before the grind of playing five and six games a week.”

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WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFERS & MONEY ORDERS

USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS

SANDERSON ANDERSON FARMS FRES FRESH

USDA A INSPECTED FRESH CUT BONEL BONELESS

CHUCK ROAST

WHOLE CHICKENS

PORK CHOPS

USDA U DA SELECT BEEF BONELESS CHUCK STEAK VALUE PACK

$ 79

4

LB.

$ 39

4 $ 39 1 LLB. B.

USDA SDA INS INSPECTED ED FRESH BONELESS CHICKEN TENDERS VALUE PACK

LB.

1 $ 99 3

$ 99

2 $ 99 1

USDA SELECT U BEEF BONELESS TOP SIRLOIN STEAK

LLB. B.

$ 99

2

$ 19

VALUE PACK

LB LB LB.

$ 79

5

LB.

USDA SDA INSPECTED FRESH SIRLOIN SIRLO

USDA SDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICK CHICKEN

USDA SDA INSPECTED WHOLE BONELES BONELESS

PORK ROAST

LEG QUARTERS

PORK LOIN

USDA INSPECTED FRESH SIRLOIN PORK CHOPS VALUE PACK

$ 69

1

LB.

LLB. B.

WILLIAMS HOT OR MILD

SMOKED SAUSAGE.........12-14 OZ.. PKG. ASSORTED VARIETY LAND O FROST PREMIUM DELI SLICED

SANDWICH MEATS

10-16 OZ. PKG.

VALUE PACK

¢

59

LB.

2/$

COKE & COKE PRODUCTS PRO ODUCTS

¢

99

13

XXL RUFFLES 8.5 - 9 OZ. BAGS

BOLOGNA.........................................12-OZ. PKG. ZEIGLER REGULAR OR EXTRA HOT

RED HOTS.....................................24-OZ. BAG

2/$

2/$

5

BAGS GS

JELL O G JELL-O GELATIN ELA AT N

IDAHOAN INSTANT POTATOES 3.25 - 4.1 OZ. PKG.

2

98¢

12-OZ. CAN

JELL-O PUDDING MIX

88¢

.9 - 3.9 BOX

88

FRESH EXPRESS SALAD

$ 99

ASSORTED

1

5-OZ. BAG

98¢

RED RIPE GRAPE

TOMATOES..................P ..................PINT PINTT ..............LB. ..............LB .......... LB.

CA CANOLA ANOLA NOLA LA OR CORN OIL

DR. PEPPER PRODUCT PRODUCTS

$ 88

2

ASSORTED BOTTLES

1-LITER BOTTLE

MINUTE MAID SPARKLING 10/$

10 DASANI WATER......................................

2/$

40-OZ. BTL. L

10/$

ASSORTED

CAPRISUN DRINKS...........................10 PACKK ASSORTED WHITE LILY FLOUR OR

CORN MEAL....................................5-LB. BAG ASSORTED VARIETIES BETTY CROCKER

BROWNIE MIXES.....................16.5 - 22.25 OZ. PKG.

10 2/$ 5 2/$ 5 $ 88 1

12 PK., P 12-OZ.

DETERGENT...............................43.5 - 50 OZ. BTL. ASSORTED VARIETIES

DIAL BODY WASH..................16-OZ. BTL. GOLDEN FLAKE REGULAR OR JALAPENO

ASSORTED POWERADE 32-OZ. .................................. ¢

COKE PRODUCTS

P SBURY ASSORTED VARIETIES I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT BUTTER PILLSBURY

BTL.

89

2/$

CROWNS....................LB ....................LB. ................. LB.

$ 89

1 $ 39 2 $ 29 1 $ 49 1

F R ES FRESH SH

CANTALOUPES CA C A ANTALOUPES NTALOUPES O OR R STRAWBERRIES S TRAWBERRIES TRAWB BE ERRIE ES 11-LB. -LB. L . PKG. P

5

2/$

$ 98

2

2/$

3 4/$ 11

CHEESE PUFFS OR CURLS........5 - 6 OZ. BAG 6-PK. 1/2 LTR. BTLS. COKE &

CELERY.......................EA .......................EA. .................... EA.

5

ASSORTED PUREX LIQUID

BAG

MRS. CUBBISON’S CROUTONS

3-OZ. -OZ. BOX

ASSORTED A SSORTED

3 2/$ 4 $ 99 4

AMERICAN (11 OZ.) OR ITALIAN (9 OZ.)

¢

MAZOLA LA

2/$

Produce

4

LUNCHEON M LUNCHEON MEAT EA AT

ASSORTED

LB.

LLB. B.

ZEIGLER REGULAR, GARLIC OR THICK SLICED

ASSORTED A SSORTED

$ 88

7

BRYAN

DO DO DORITOS ORITOS R TO OS S ASSORTED

$ 79

WIENERS W IENERS.......................................12-OZ. PKG.

ASSORTED A SSORTED SS SPAM S SP

ASSORTED

VALUE PACK

ASSORTED A SSORTED V VARIETIES

COKE OKEE & COKEE P PRODUCTS PRODU R D CTS

2-LITER BTLS. BTLS

110-LB. 0-LL BAG A

%

12 PK., 12-OZ. CANS

3/$

USDA SELECT BEEF T-BONE STEAKS

5 100 2/$ BEEF 5 NO SOLUTION ADDED $ 99 4

PORK P ORK S SAUSAGE AUSAGE......................1-LB. PKG. ASSORTED FLAVORS BRYAN

USDA SDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

CUT & WRAPPED FREE

EACH

ASSORTED PILLSBURY

5

ASSORTED SELECT SEL

CRESCENT ROLLS MARGARINE ARINEE Q QUARTERS UARTERS TOASTER STRUDELS MAYFIELD ICE CREAM 8 OZ.

$ 88

1

6 COUNT

2/$

5

48-OZ. PKG.

3/$

$ 88

5 2

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