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ACFD gets an upgrade Firefighters get new breathing equipment

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Alexander City Fire Department was a little late in getting gifts this holiday season, but on Wednesday and Thursday the department was delivered new breathing apparatuses.

“It’s like Christmas around here,” ACFD Capt. Jeff Brewer said. “We just got our presents a little late.”

Brewer said the department was delivered 46 new breathing Air-Paks, 92 air bottles and 68 masks. He took Thursday and Friday to unpack the new equipment, to make sure things were working properly and to install the equipment into the department’s trucks.

“Our current breathing apparatuses are 14 years old,” Brewer said. “They are constantly tearing up.”

The new equipment makes bottle changes easier. Instead of unscrewing connections, the new bottles and equipment changing out bottles occurs with a quick pull of two rings.

Brewer said another issue with the old breathing apparatuses is the bottles holding the compressed air have one more year of service before they are required to be retired.

The equipment was purchased with a grant from the Department of Homeland Security.

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Man’s best friend Retired microbiologist says his dog brought meaning back to his life

By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

J

ohn Till said his dog Jordan saved his life at a time when he was deeply depressed and suicidal following a divorce and retirement from his state job as a microbiologist.

The 76-year-old retiree said Jordan came into his life about three years ago at a critical point and gave him a reason to live.

“It was just depression from a change in my lifestyle, retirement,” Till said. “I wasn’t doing well in my retirement. I basically didn’t have anything to do.”

He said recently his best friend makes each day, See DOG • Page 3

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Alexander City resident John Till said his dog Jordan has helped him overcome depression and suicidal thoughts.

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Alexander City firefighter Logan Bevels readies straps on a new breathing apparatus before putting it into a fire truck at Station 2 in Alexander City Thursday.

Get a tour of the former Russell Sales Office Have you ever been inside the former Russell Sales Office? With the Alexander City City Council set to vote on using it as an all-inclusive city complex at Monday’s meeting, The Outlook feels it is appropriate to give residents a tour.

Inside on Pages 10 and 11, readers can take a virtual tour of the 85,000-square foot building by scanning their eyes over many photos showing the potential it holds. Readers can see where the city council chambers would be, where the mayor’s office would be, where the police department would be and more.

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Drug user battling addiction offers words of hope to others DEAR ABBY: I’m currently in a mental hospital. I have been in and out for years because of suicide attempts and drug use. My drug of choice is crystal meth, and it has been a vicious cycle.

I’m 19 and will be 20 soon.

I would like to share my story with your readers, young and old, who may feel lost or alone.

I was sexually abused and have prostituted myself for drugs when I was desperate. I’m going through intensive treatment now.

When I was at my lowest, my family looked the other way.

What I want to tell people is to get help if they are contemplating suicide. I want them to know their lives are valuable. I struggle with hallucinations, and it’s scary at times. But no matter what we go through in life, we must remember that we were built to be resilient. I believe in our strength. Thanks, Abby. -OVERCOMING IN WISCONSIN DEAR OVERCOMING: I believe in your strength as well, and I’m glad that you are get-

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ting treatment. Recovery from addiction can be a daily challenge, which takes courage and determination. You appear to have both.

I am printing your letter because it carries an important message for anyone who is feeling suicidal. The phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-2738255, and it is toll-free.

DEAR ABBY: I work in close quarters with two women. They often talk politics, and I am very aware of their views. They asked me if I was voting in the midterms, and I answered in the affirmative, but offered no details as my vote is my personal business.

Since then, I have been told, “You are part of the problem.”

“People like you ...” and, “It must be nice to not care.” I don’t know how to respond to these hurtful comments, which make me feel terrible. It makes me extremely uncomfortable, and I don’t think it’s appropriate to discuss this at work in the first place.

I am not sure how to handle this if it continues. I don’t want these women to hate me. I respect them, but this is a sensitive topic. -- NOT THE PLACE DEAR NOT THE PLACE: I agree that, for the most part, discussing politics in the workplace is inappropriate because there are bound to be disagreements, which are not conducive to a pleasant environment. Hopefully, now that the midterms are behind us, the hostility will die down -- at least for a while.

If it persists, TELL your coworkers that what they are doing is hurtful and you want them to stop. And if they don’t, then discuss it with your supervisor or employer because what they are

doing is creating a hostile working environment.

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine is a pretty fair oil painter.

She occasionally sells one. I would like to buy a painting she recently finished. She quoted me a price, but phrased it as a question, “Does $-- sound OK?” Would it be rude if I offered her less than that for the painting? -BETTER OFFER IN THE WEST DEAR BETTER OFFER: No, it would not be rude. It’s common for buyers to negotiate the price of art objects. It is done all the time, and she shouldn’t take offense if you offer her what you think is a fair price. Remember, if she doesn’t agree, she can make a counteroffer.

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Obituaries Ms. Shelby Futral Ms. Shelby Futral passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Lake Martin Community Hospital.

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

Mr. Glenn Newman Funeral service for Mr. Glenn Newman will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service.

Rev. James Cullins will officiate. Interment will follow at Hillview Memorial Park.

He was born November 2, 1953 to Charles R. Newman and Myrtie T. Milan in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Glenn loved working on computers, tickling with motorcycle and truck engines, driving his truck, walking his dog and watching Youtube movies. But of most of all he loved his family.

Glenn passed away on Thursday,

December 27, 2018 at Piedmont Medical Center, Columbus, Georgia.

Glenn precious memories will always be cherished by his children, Rachel (Cliff) Scott and Darrell Glenn (Lacey) Newman, Jr. and his adorable grandsons, Avery and Harlan Glenn, two brothers, Charles Newman and Michael Newman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Newman.

Glenn will be truly missed by his family and friends.

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Bond set at $250,000 for carjacking suspect

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

District Judge James Glenn Goggans set a $250,000 cash bond Thursday for a suspect who was arrested and charged with kidnapping, rape, sodomy and robbery of a woman at gunpoint in a carjacking Sunday night in Tallassee.

Terrance Cobb, 20, of Notasulga was charged with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree robbery, rape, sodomy and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle in connection with the abduction of a 68-yearold victim, according to Tallassee police chief Matt Higgins.

“We handle our part, and we trust the courts to handle their parts, and we always appreciate it when the court system backs us and sets a high bond or no bond for someone who we feel is a danger to the public,” Higgins said. “I hate to use the term ‘happy’ because this isn’t a happy situation but I am happy with the way this turned out between us and the courts.”

Goggans set a $60,000 bond each for the rape, sodomy, robbery and kidnapping charges and a $10,000 bond for the firearms charge.

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The victim, who has been recovering in a Montgomery hospital since Sunday night, was due to be released Thursday, according to Higgins.

Higgins praised TPD Sgt. Genifer Drinkard for her work with the victim.

“Sergeant Drinkard, who was brought in to work with victims of sex crimes and things of that nature, has done an outstanding job on this case,” Higgins said.

No arraignment had been set for Cobb as of Thursday and officials at Elmore County jail could not confirm or deny if Cobb remained in solitary confinement.

Higgins said Monday Cobb was being held in solitary confinement at the jail because he tried to escape after being taken into custody.

“He has been combative and attempted to escape,” Higgins said.

Cobb was sleeping when officers found and arrested him at a residence not far from a truck stop where the victim flagged down a police officer for help, Higgins said.

Higgins said the suspect stole a car from Victoryland Casino in Shorter Sunday evening and crashed into the victim’s car in Tallassee, leading to the armed carjacking.

Within a few hours of the incident, Tallassee police detectives developed a lead on the suspect and, along with Macon County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Alabama Fish and Game officers, executed a search warrant at 2:15 a.m., resulting in Cobb’s arrest, Higgins said.

“The suspect was found sleeping when we got there,” Higgins said.

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Johnny Hammock said authorities caught a break when the suspect used the woman’s cell phone to make a call.

“He stole her cell phone,” Hammock said.

“They traced back a number that he called from that cell phone and were able to identify him.”

Tallassee police were called to the scene of an accident on Alabama Highway 229 Sunday at about 6:30 p.m. and found a vehicle abandoned off the roadway, Higgins said.

“There was no one in the vehicle when we arrived on scene,” Higgins said. “We know the car was taken from the casino. The suspect found the keys to the vehicle and that’s how it was stolen.”

Hammock said the suspect passed the woman, clipped her vehicle and caused a wreck in Tallassee.

“When he approached the female’s vehicle, she refused to open the door and he fired a round into the vehicle to gain access,” Higgins said.

The victim called a family member during the carjacking, which helped police determine she had been abducted, Higgins said.

“The victim was on the phone with a family member during the time of the abduction and we were getting separate calls from family members and other witnesses that (the incident) had occurred,” Higgins said.

“It was a little chaotic at first but we were able to piece all that together and determine fairly quickly what we’re looking at. At that point, we put out a lookout.”

Higgins said the suspect sexually assaulted the woman at an undisclosed location and

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shortly thereafter abandoned her and the car.

The victim then drove to the Torch 85 truck stop on County Road 53 in Tuskegee.

“At some point, she made her way to the Torch without him,” Higgins said. “He left her behind with the vehicle and that’s when she was able to flag down an officer from Tuskegee.”

Higgins said Cobb was arrested within 10 miles of the Torch 85 and credited teamwork among the agencies involved in the case for the quick arrest.

“Good detective work, some info from the victim, some other things that we were able to piece together, and, of course, through some things that we do with modern technology, were able to get a suspect, and then talk with the victim and narrow it down and eventually locate a possible address where he was staying,” Higgins said. “Fortunately for us, he was there when we got there.”

The victim was transported to Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Higgins said.

“She has some minor injuries from glass and that nature, and due to the sexual assault, we make sure people get treatment and counseling for those things,” Higgins said. “Also, due to her age, she has some health conditions that have her hospitalized because of the stress from the incident.”

Higgins said he believes the original theft at Victoryland Casino in Shorter, 15 miles from Tallassee, was a crime of opportunity.

“Of course, he hasn’t given us a statement at this time but we don’t know that it was intentional,” Higgins said. “It looks like a flight from his original crime, (he) had an accident which disabled the vehicle that he was in, which led him to commandeer the vehicle that he collided with, which was still drivable.”

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The total grant was for $285,600 and the city had a 5-percent match of $13,600.

“For about what three breathing apparatuses cost, we get 46,” Brewer said.

Brewer said the new equipment comes with a 10-year warranty. The old units had only a two-year warranty.

Brewer said volunteer departments in Kellyton and Ourtown/Willow Point received similar grants.

The grant is through a program started after 9/11 when the Department of Homeland Security realized firefighters were operating with old equipment and often could not communicate with others.

Rep. Mike Rogers serves on the Committee on Homeland Security in Congress.

“Tallapoosa County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said in a statement. “I congratulate the men and women of the Alexander City Fire Department for receiving this grant and hope it will ultimately help increase the safety for all local citizens.”

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Top: Alexander City firefighter Logan Bevels readies straps on a new breathing apparatus before putting it into a fire truck at Station 2. Above: Capt. Jeff Brewer unpacks the new apparatuses. Left: Some of the breathing apparatus equipment purchased with the grant awaits installment on Alexander City Fire Department trucks.

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continued from Page 1 Till added with obvious pride, “They are real fast on their feet. He can run, oh, he can run.”

Besides being a great companion, Jordan also is Till’s physical therapist.

Till’s left knee has been replaced with an artificial one. The operation left one long scar on the top of that knee and a smaller one on the side of it, and Jordan occasionally licks the smaller scar, Till said.

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Jordan rests his head on the lap of his owner John Gill.

and this past Christmas, special and worth living for. Jordan was likely to get some dog treats for Christmas, Till added.

“Yeah, it’s special for me and him, and it’s special because of him,” Till said of Jordan and Christmas. “Everything is special because of him. He is more or less my life. I love him more than anything.”

Till, who is from Montgomery, now lives in an assisted living facility in Alexander City. He retired from his state job about eight years ago. Childless and single, Till said his profession had kept him busy and happy.

“It was very complicated because I did hematology,” he said. “I did studies on milk and milk products, I did studies on bay waters, rabies.”

Till said he was so involved in his work that he never developed any hobbies.

All alone after retirement and feeling useless, he said depression set in. Then at his lowest point, where suicide seemed the best way out, Jordan came into his life.

Petting Jordan in his lap, Till said, “This fellow right here brought me out of it because when I saw him, I wanted him.

“I got him right away, and he came

to live with me and he perked me up to begin with, just playing with me. We would go outside and walk. I could walk better then than I can now. I can’t walk too well.

“So, when I got him, I had something to look forward to every day. I had felt like I didn’t have anything to look forward to and when I got him, I look forward to having him every day, playing with him. And he was so smart, alive.”

Jordan is now about 8 years old. He was 3 years old and residing in a cage at an animal shelter in Montgomery when Till came to his rescue.

Till’s niece, Tamara Martin, introduced her uncle to Jordan, and Till is still emotional when he describes that first meeting.

“She thought he would be nice for me,” Till said. “So, she took me there to look at him and I fell in love with him, and I said yes. He looked so cute, and they let me take him out of the cage and walk him on a leash out in their little yard. He stayed right with me and he acted like he liked me.”

Jordan is mainly of the Jack Russell breed, according to Till.

“They are real active,” Till said of the breed. “They use them as hunting dogs in England. They hunt fox with them.”

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“Well, I still have trouble with the knee,” Till said. “Sometimes, if he licks the right spot, and he licks that spot, the pain diminishes somewhat.”

Till said he and Jordan enjoy many simple pleasures.

“We just walk and he plays,” Till said.

“He jumps up in my lap and I scratch his back, and he jumps up and tries to kiss me. I love this dog more than I would a son. I mean, I love him terribly.”

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lthough the sun is forecast to come back out this weekend, Tallapoosa County has seen a lot of rain this week. With that being said, the roads are wet making the risk for accidents higher. It’s always important to be cautious on area roads to avoid becoming another tragic statistic.

We can all do our part to help reduce the chances of being involved in an accident or causing one.

As we drive, it’s easy to slip into autopilot. Although our eyes are on the road, our mind isn’t necessarily focused on driving. We’re thinking about where we’re going, what’s going on at home or work, stressing about this or that, singing along to the radio or whatever else it may be that has our focus everywhere but the road. It’s crucial to stay focused and remember how dangerous distracted driving can be.

That includes staying off your cell phone. You may think glancing down at a text is OK, but it takes only a second to have a tragic — or even fatal — accident.

So many times what seems like an innocent drive — even a short drive to or from work — can become life threatening because of a bad decision.

The decision to not wear a seat belt has proven time and time again to be fatal. Maybe you’re just jetting down to the gas station or your neighbor’s house, but the potential to have an accident is always there.

Statistics have shown accidents often occur within just a few miles of a driver’s home. It doesn’t matter how far you’re going, wear a seat belt.

Drive the speed limit. Don’t drive under the influence. Be smart and wary. Watch out for other drivers who may not be paying attention.

Do everything you can to avoid an accident.

We have rules on our roadways for one big reason — to save lives.

Any type of behavior that runs afoul of those rules is, at best, a gamble.

And the stakes are the very highest possible.

o, what’s the value of a newspaper? You’d think that could be answered with something about the net worth of the paper, the presses, the capital and the hard-working editors, writers and staff.

And there’s the benefit of information and literacy to the community.

But the watchdog role the media plays translates into additional advantages you might not have thought about.

Believe it or not, scholars have wrestled with that for a long time. Robert Picard and Stephen Lacy sought to determine what a newspaper was worth when there was a rash of thefts of such dailies in the 1990s. Historic newspapers can be worth a lot, if you take a spin around eBay. Jin Won Park, Yasuyuki Takahata, Toshio Kajiuchi and Takashi Akehata found another value for the paper and print in their article, “Effects of nonionic surfactant on enzymatic hydrolysis of used newspaper,” published in “Biotechnology and Bioengineering.” Even after writing for 14 years, I didn’t guess that one.

As newspapers have declined somewhat in circulation, it hasn’t helped adult literacy, which has remained stagnant over the past 25 years. The U.S. is now seventh in the world in literacy rates and that’s from a measure that looks at several variables other than the overused “test score” measures from schools.

And newspapers play a key role in that measure, along

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with libraries and computer access to literature. Those countries close to or ahead of us in that ranking are those we compete with in the international market, so a drop in literacy could have economic consequences.

But there’s another way newspapers help the local economy, as Shankar Vedantam pointed out on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition in his article, “Local newspaper closures come with hefty price tag for residents.” The newspaper plays a watchdog role that helps keep local governments accountable and allows outside investors to “trust” the local community better.

Vedantam cites research

by Dermot Murphy, Paul Gao and Chang Lee, who studied the closure of more than 300 newspapers across the U.S. from 1996 to 2015.

“They also looked at the borrowing power of cities and towns with thriving newspapers,” Vedantam found. “When they were done crunching the data, they found there was a significant difference between places that had local newspapers and those that lost them.

When a newspaper closed, the cost to borrow money for projects like schools and roads and hospitals, it went up.” That’s thousands more dollars taxpayers had to pay

for the average local government loan.

And there’s more evidence of bad behavior when there isn’t a local paper to keep an eye on things.

Vedantam covered the issue of illegal waste-disposal activities that were occurring in Colorado while the leading newspaper, The Rocky Mountain News, was shuttered. Freelance journalists laid off from their jobs uncovered a series of environmental hazards after they had been going on in the state for more than two years.

A newspaper is like a referee. As with any sporting event, both sides feel the ref is out to get their team.

I’ve seen fans of both sides scream at the TV, convinced the umpires are stealing the game from their team, in the same game. College and professional sports couldn’t exist without such referees.

Even if they miss or blow an occasional call, their value to the economic moneymaker is clear, whereas players and coaches calling the game would be chaos.

So, support your local paper. Its value to the community in terms of better literacy rates, better loan rates, better economic rates, better tax rates, better environmental quality rates, and even better enzymatic hydrolysis rates, of course, are worth it.

John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu.

His Twitter account is JohnTures2.

Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-2427865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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Reader: Council needs to consider advancing growth of downtown Dear Editor, There has certainly been a heated debate about the relocation of city hall. I strongly encourage those making the decision to consider this. Main Street, Young Professionals and other such organizations have gone above and beyond to restore the downtown district and to bring youth to the city’s center.

I believe the relocation

would disjoint what our project and focus has been over the past several years. With Hamp Lyon and Froshin’s pending reconstruction, those sites will also house additional entertainment to the district.

I applaud the downtown business owners for their willingness to serve and enhance the community.

My wish is to not jeopardize everything accomplished downtown.

My vote is to use available

funding and resources to renovate existing buildings and consolidate departments that need to be placed more closely.

If a majority if not all court cases are now at the annex, that space could be utilized for other needs.

Again, I urge the council to consider advancing the growth of downtown and the heart of the city.

Seth Fuller Kellyton

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Monday, Jan. 7

TOWN HALL MEETING: Alabama House of Representatives District 82 Representative Pebblin Warren is hosting a town hall meeting in conjunction with the Camp Hill Town Council meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7 at the Edward Bell Career Tech Center.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

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

Wednesday, Jan. 9

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

The seminar is sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church.

Saturday, Jan. 12

TEEN SUMMIT: The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be holding its second annual Teen Leadership Challenge Summit Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center in Alexander City. Guest speakers for the event include local high school science teacher Courtney Davis and former Miss America Mallory Hagan.

The event will also include a college fair and an essay contest with a $500 scholarship prize. Essays must be submitted by Jan. 8, 2019.

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EDUCATION RETIREE MEETING: The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Education Retirees Association (TCERA) is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Alexander City Board of Education.

The program is “What’s new in special education” with special guest Jill Jackson, AERA Executive Director.

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SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Jan. 17 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.

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PRAYER BREAKFAST: There is a Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Stephens Elementary School Gym. Tickets are $10.

Sunday, Jan. 20

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Museum on the square located at 214 Broadnax Street in Dadeville.

Dr. William Deutsch, professor emeritus at Auburn University, will open our year of celebrating Alabama’s 200th anniversary as a state by discussing the river system in Alabama. His book entitled, “Alabama Rivers, a Celebration and Challenge” will be available for sale.

Our first state seal included a map showing the river system, and our current one has a more prominent map of Alabama detailing the river system. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

Monday, Jan. 21

MLK PARADE and PROGRAM: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21. It will start and finish at Stephens Elementary School. The program will follow at 11 a.m. in the Stephens Elementary School Gym.

Thursday, Jan. 24

DADEVILLE CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held at White Acres Farm at 641 Ross Rd. in Camp Hill from 6 to 8 p.m.

Dinner will be served, and a cash bar will be provided. There will be award presentations, the installation of 2019’s officers and business displays. Winners of the best display will be awarded a one-year membership to the chamber. Tickets are $50 each.

For more information, call 256825-4019 or email chamber@dadeville.com.

Thursday, Feb. 7

STEAK DINNER: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual steak dinner and auction Thursday, Feb. 7 at The Mill 280. Tickets are $40 and Ocie & Belle’s will have a cash bar. There will also be a live and silent auction.

Saturday, Feb. 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning Feb. 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Thursday, Feb. 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Feb. 21 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.

Saturday, March 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning March 16.

Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments.

For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Thursday, March 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce March 21 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.

Saturday, April 19

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning April 19. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Saturday, May 18

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning May 18. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Saturday, June 15

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning June 15. Meet

at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Ongoing Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

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

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

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

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

Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-4092020 for more information.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Make sure you are on solid ground before you decide to puncture holes in a coveted idea that might need revision. You trigger othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ingenuity as they seek solutions. A resolution might not be possible just yet, but it will be soon. Tonight: Go where you can relax and be entertained.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might put your hands up as you have a discussion thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the verge of becoming argumentative.

You would prefer not to go down that path. Listen to what a close associate or family member shares, but know that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to agree.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to focus on completing an important project. You could decide to deal with someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anger, or you might opt to walk away from the volatile situation. Timing will be everything. Tonight: Invite a loved one to join you for dinner at a favorite spot.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You could be taken aback by everything that is going on. How you handle a volatile friend will deĂ&#x201E;ne how you feel for the remainder of the day.

Investigate options more openly with an eye to positive change. Someone might be a little too serious for your taste. Tonight: Buy a gift.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might feel oÉ&#x2C6; in the morning, but later in the day -- when the Moon enters your sign -- youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel like the lead player. Investigate opportunities that appeal to you. If a family member appears to be closed-oÉ&#x2C6;, give him or her some space. Tonight: As you like it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Pressure builds, and some of you could be easily antagonized by a child or loved one. You might need to take a walk and commit to saying nothing for now. Focus on the big picture and on the bonds that tie you together. Tonight: Let oÉ&#x2C6; some steam.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Defer to others, rather than Ă&#x201E;nd yourself in the midst of a public squabble. If you can keep your eye on the big picture, you will land perfectly.

Remain centered. You could feel uptight about a key issue that seems to be undermining your dealings.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Reach out to someone at a distance whom you care about but might be irritated with. Understand what is happening; you might want to pull back rather than trigger a reaction.

Emotions could run high, though you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t likely to show them. Tonight: Make it an early night.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Deal with someone directly, and know that this person will be quite touched by your time and attention.

Make a point of connecting with a friend at a distance who cares a lot about you. If you feel depressed or unhappy, share your feelings. Tonight: Get ready for some TV binging.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Use the morning for vital projects or to handle a situation that might rank high in importance, at least to you.

Others will demonstrate their caring, but not in the way you might expect.

In fact, you could be too irritated to be gracious. Tonight: Zero in on what you want.

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Local orthodontist installs Auburn brackets for pair of patients

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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lexander City orthodontist Dr. William Harrell recently made headlines for installing a set of braces with Alabama Crimson Tide brackets on patient Camden McVey, becoming the first orthodontist in the United States to give patients the opportunity to sport their favorite college team on their teeth.

Harrell followed up his Alabama braces with a pair of Auburn braces in late 2018, giving two young Tigers fans the chance to show off their support.

When they had their Auburn braces installed, Haver Spurlin and Trey Shockley became the second and third people in the area to have their fandom proudly displayed on their teeth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been my goal since I started down this path,â&#x20AC;? Harrell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited to be the first in the U.S. to do this.â&#x20AC;?

Spurlin, currently a fifth-grader at Veritas Classical School, said it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take him very long to decide he wanted to have Auburn brackets on his braces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just a big Auburn fan,â&#x20AC;? Spurlin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels surprising to have them.â&#x20AC;?

While wearing braces may not be the most comfortable thing in the world to deal with, Spurlin said having his favorite college team be a part of his braces made the whole process a little easier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When someone yells â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Roll Tideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at him, he can just smile back at them,â&#x20AC;? Haverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad Brad Spurlin said.

When his braces come off in a year or two, Haver Spurlin said he is not sure he is interested in saving them, though his dad disagreed with him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah you will,â&#x20AC;? Brad Spurlin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We may end up getting them bronzed once they come off.â&#x20AC;?

While McVey, Spurlin and Shockley may be the first in Tallapoosa County to receive braces with their favorite college team on the brackets, there is hardly any chance they will be the last.

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Santiago Flowers, a single person and Santanna Dowdell, a single person, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 14th day of March, 2014, said mortgage recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Document Number 288860; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on February 14, 2019, during the legal hours

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Top: Alexander City orthodontist Dr. William Harrell, left, poses with his patients Trey Shockley, center, and Haver Spurlin after the two had their braces, complete with Auburn brackets, installed.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY IN RE: The Estate of JERRY W. LYLE, Deceased.

CASE NO. 2018-0183 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA LOUISE RICHARDSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-0181 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED

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sa County, Alex City Division, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Ditech Financial LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Tallapoosa County, Alex City Division, Alabama on 01/30/2019, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Tallapoosa County, Alex City Division, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 155, Block 3ODW 1R NQRZQ DV 7DOlassee Mills, East Tallassee Subdivision, as the same is UHFRUGHG LQ 3ODW %RRN DW 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI 7DOODSRRsa County, Alabama. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 206 Freeman Ave, Tallassee, AL 36078. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein VKDOO FRQWURO 7+,6 3523(5TY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-IS, WHERE-ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, 68%-(&7 72 $1< ($6(MENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, $1' (;&(37,216 5(FLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE -8'*( 2) 352%$7( 2) THE COUNTY WHERE THE $%29( '(6&5,%(' 3523ERTY IS SITUATED. THIS 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' WITHOUT WARRANTY OR 5(&2856( (;35(66 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain cirFXPVWDQFHV 3URJUDPV PD\ also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. Ditech Financial LLC

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Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to DOROTHY IRENE LYLE, Executrix, on the 17th day of Dec., 2018, by they Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

DOROTHY IRENE LYLE, Executor Dianne James Davis, Attorney for Personal Representative, 107 Main Street, Alexander City, AL 35010 Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 28, 2018, Jan. 4 and 11, 2019 EST/LYLE, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENN E. DUNHAM, DECEASED CASE NUMBER: 2017-0221F NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Pursuant to an order of this Court entered in the above entitled cause on the 12th day of December, 2018, you DUH KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHG WKDW %RQnie Cannon Dunham, Personal Representative of the estate of Glenn E. Dunham, GHFHDVHG KDV ÂżOHG KHU DFcount and vouchers for a ÂżQDO VHWWOHPHQW RI KHU DGPLQistration of said estate and that the 29th day of January, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. has been appointed by the Court as the day and time to hear and pass said account and vouchers, at which time you may appear to contest the same if you see proper so to do.

Witness my hand this 12 day of December, 2018.

Talmadge East, Judge of Probate Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 21, 28, 2018 and Jan. 4, 2019 EST/DUNHAM, G.

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

Lisa Gayle Nicholas, Representative of the Estate of Patricia Louise Richardson, Deceased Hon. Talmadge East, Judge of Probate Attorney for Petitioners: Dale Rouse Waid, PO Box 1290, Clanton, AL 35046, 205-7557887 Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 21, 28, 2018 and Jan. 4, 2019 EST/RICHARDS, P. PUBLIC NOTICE GARY INGRAM GRADING & PAVING, INC. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for the construction of Project No.STPNU-6217(250) in Tallapoosa County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on December 21, 2018 thru January 11, 2019. All claims should EH ÂżOHG DW *5,)),1 SHOALS RD, DADEVILLE, AL 36853 during this period.

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Friday, January 4, 2019

Think big

Jimmy Wigfield / The Outlook

Pictured above is the atrium and skylight in the former Russell Sales Office located off Highway 280 in Alexander City.

Bold thinking, not insults, needed to move city forward

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he former Russell Sales Office seems to be generally viewed in two ways by Alexander City’s populace — an asset that must be saved from decay and has the potential to be a wellspring of money for the community or a cursed symbol of failure that will always suck cash into a financial abyss.

As with all Russell properties, it was once an exclusive enclave in which the sales force turned into cash the strategy of the masterminds who planned beyond the visible, touchable horizon.

Call it a leap of faith but Alex City officials have a similar idea in mind for the three-story behemoth and the property surrounding it.

JJIMMY IMMY A rare glimpse inside the sales office, which has been WIGFIELD since 2011, reveals Managing Editor unoccupied a massive building in remarkably good condition — a monument to a prosperous past and, perhaps, a robust future.

“You didn’t go there unless you were invited,” Alex City Community Development Coordinator Al Jones solemnly recalled as we entered the front door, as if some hidden merlin might reduce us to ashes if we were overheard.

But if the city council gives its consent Monday, everyone will have a stake in the mammoth edifice which could once again bring big dreams to life.

Contrary to scuttlebutt, it was not infested with coyotes and bats nor with poltergeists leading the mayor and council down a primrose path to financial ruin, which is how the self-proclaimed Alex City cognoscenti portray the administration’s favor in taking out a $9 million loan to buy the former Taj Mahal of the Russell empire and turn it into a spectacular city hall.

I didn’t see any other fanciful creatures rumored to be inhabiting the palatial structure. There was one dead squirrel which presumably got in and couldn’t find its way out. The poor rodent couldn’t even find an old Russell Athletic sweatshirt to wrap up in for comfort while he drew his last breaths.

Water dripped from the roof in a few places.

It was chilly but fans circulated air throughout the 85,000-square foot enclosure. Old fluorescent bulbs flickered to life when commanded by a flipped switch.

In some ways, going into the building was stepping back in time. It was constructed in the early 1980s and the kitchen appliances on the bottom floor could have been used to prepare dinner before watching original telecasts of “Miami Vice” or “Fantasy Island.”

To some Alex City residents, it’s not a fantasy but delusional to support the city’s proposal to buy the sales office and 56 acres, including the nearby guest house, rental homes and frontage along See RUSSELL • Page 11

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U.S. Highway 280 which can be used for future business development.

The city proposes spending $2.55 million to buy property conservatively appraised by Tallapoosa County at $5.624 million, according to Jones, and $6 million in renovations will add to its value.

Mr. Roarke and Tattoo could not have done any better on “Fantasy Island” had Mayor Jim Nabors gotten off the plane himself. Well, except for the plane bombing Alex City with bundles of the $9 million.

Gathering all the scattered city departments under one roof will also be more efficient, convenient and should save money.

Some have said the utility bills will be outrageous in the cavernous building.

When it was last fully occupied in 2007, the utility bills totaled $10,000 monthly, Jones said. With modern HVAC systems, LED lights and a new roof, Jones expects those bills to be $10,000 or less each month; currently the city spends about $7,000 monthly for city hall, police and public works, he said.

Yes, the city is taking a risk borrowing $9 million but most worthwhile endeavors require risk. Yes, there is legitimate concern about the impact on downtown businesses if the city moves its operations to the former Russell property.

But having a majestic municipal complex visible from the highway and surrounded by planned new businesses will be a diadem to bring more people and jobs into the city and into downtown if downtown is properly advertised and marketed along Highway 280.

The highway is where major development will happen but every effort must be made to help downtown play its significant role as an entertainment district.

Right now, there is nothing — nothing — to cause anybody driving through Alex City on 280 to stop and think, “Wow, I want to see more!” Will downtown, tucked away and out of sight from the main traffic artery, benefit from keeping things the way they are? No. That will only ensure things stay the way they are, which is no way to develop a vigorous, growing community.

Bold action and new ways of thinking are required.

Potential investors also need to see a city willing to embrace new ideas instead of ugly carping. People on opposing sides often find resolutions through good, clean, civil debate. But unfounded personal attacks against those involved in this project accomplish nothing and are void of intelligence, class and fairness.

I’ve heard tales of councilmembers being paid to vote yes on the project, of the mayor being addle-brained and accusations city officials are determined to destroy downtown and, along with it, the city. I am not sure how such carnage will help those elected officials, except for creating more parking space.

I am sure damage will occur with such negative, unsubstantiated talk that will discourage the very economic development the critics claim they want.

Jimmy Wigfield is the managing editor of The Outlook. You can email him at jimmy.wigfield@alexcityoutlook.com

LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 414-3180 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com

Friday, January 4, 2019

JOE MCADORY Columnist

2019 prediction ... the Atlanta Hawks won’t make playoffs

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new year brings new hope, new commitments, new promises, new goals and renewed ambitions. We’re going to shake those extra 15 pounds.

We’re going to land that dream job, make all As and Bs, restore lost relationships, quit smoking, so on and so on. We can’t escape the first week of the new year about reading predictions about the next 12 months — some outlandish and goofy, some with merit. Here are mine: · Alabama will defeat Clemson on Monday night, 34-20, to win another national championship, Dabo Swinney will be peppered with questions about succeeding Nick Saban once he retires (whenever that is), and this writer will be asleep before the third quarter begins because he must wake before the crack of dawn next Tuesday.

True story. · The Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots appear to be the New Orleans Saints’ main threats to win the Super Bowl next month.

However, each have shown cracks down the stretch. Other than when it benches it starters in meaningless games (see last Sunday), the Saints have been bulletproof. That’s why I don’t see anyone standing between Drew Brees and the Lombardi Trophy when it’s presented next month in Atlanta. · Bruce Pearl will lead Auburn’s men’s basketball team to another NCAA Tournament berth, but the Tigers — struggling to defend the 3-pointers — will not repeat as SEC champions. This team is arguably more talented than last year’s and probably won’t be injury-plagued when March Madness tips off. A trip to the Sweet 16 isn’t out of reach. It should be a fun ride. · Popular athletes will continue to use their platform to promote political agendas. That’s their right. It’s obviously my right to not give a rip. · Tiger Woods will not win the Masters … but it would be cool if he did. · For the first time in three years, the Golden State Warriors will not win the NBA championship. There are too many other talented teams biting at their heels this time. · The Atlanta Hawks will not make the NBA Playoffs. Going out on a limb with that one. · Josh Donaldson gives the Atlanta Braves an added offensive boost, helping lead what should be another fun summer at SunTrust Park. However, I question the team’s pitching depth. Making a run deep into the playoffs won’t be easy. · Gus Malzahn and the Auburn Tigers will struggle to reach a bowl game in 2019. A schedule that features road trips to Gainesville, Florida, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and College Station, Texas mixed with a season-opener in Dallas versus Oregon, and home dates with Georgia and Alabama is brutal. Give Malzahn a parade if he wins nine games against that slate. Doing it with an inexperienced quarterback will be even more difficult.

• Alabama and Georgia return a ton of starters from what were the two best teams in America this season. Logic tells me Alabama and Georgia will be the two best teams in America next season and one of them will win the national championship.

• Tom Brady and the Patriots will struggle to make the NFL Playoffs as friction grows between the quarterback and the poorly dressed head coach.

• Kyle Busch will outduel Chase Elliott to win the NASCAR Cup championship.

• High school football will continue to be the greatest atmosphere on earth.

Joe McAdory is a communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.

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WFF Enforcement increases deer carcass surveillance

By DAVID RAINER Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Hunters who travel out of state should be aware the Enforcement Section of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division has significantly increased its surveillance of roads along state borders, looking for persons illegally importing deer carcasses.

The regulation that banned the import of cervid body parts from states known to be CWD-positive was enacted three years ago to safeguard against disease transmission.

When a Mississippi deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) earlier this year, the Alabama Department of Conversation and Natural Resources was already in the process of expanding its prohibition of the importation of carcasses of white-tailed deer and other cervids (elk, mule deer, moose, etc.) to include all states.

“Those thoroughfares in close proximity to the state borders are where we have concentrated our efforts,” WFF Enforcement Chief Matt Weathers said. “This is important for the defense of the state — though it is a laborintensive undertaking.”

Weathers said the surveillance puts extra pressure on the enforcement officers, who still must perform other duties.

“It is the middle of deer season, so we’ve got lots of other tasks and calls to conduct,” he said. “But keeping CWD out of Alabama is extremely important, so we’re conducting details on the state lines to attempt to ensure no deer are brought into Alabama from other states.

“We are concentrating our efforts to match those peak hunting seasons in the West and Midwest when people would be bringing deer carcasses into the state. To some extent it will go throughout the entirety of our deer season.”

Since 1907, the ADCNR has been tasked with protecting Alabama’s natural resources

Billy Pope / ADCNR

Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officers stake out the state line to check for banned deer carcasses.

on behalf of its citizens.

The Alabama Legislature recognized that commercial exploitation was having a significant adverse impact on the state’s natural resources and founded the ADCNR. Although some exploitation of resources continues today, it has been minimized by the promulgation and enforcement of laws that protect those natural resources.

Although the ADCNR’s basic mission has changed very little over the last eleven decades, the types of threats facing Alabama’s natural resources have changed.

Today, the largest threat is CWD and the impact it could have on Alabama’s hunting industry and our hunting heritage.

“If you hunt deer in Alabama, enjoy watching deer in our state or if you benefit from the nearly $2 billion industry that exists in Alabama surrounding these activities, you should be aware that your very way of life could change greatly in the coming years if we all do not work together to keep CWD out of Alabama,” Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship said.

CWD is a 100-percent-fatal, communicable disease that is very similar to Mad Cow Disease in cattle. The prion that causes CWD can be found concentrated in the brain, spinal cord and bone tissue well after

the infected animal dies.

“If those infected parts are brought into our state and thrown out where deer from our herd can come into contact with them, we could become a CWD-positive state overnight,” Blankenship said.

One of the disconcerting aspects of the new regulations is the attitude of hunters toward those restrictions. A case in point occurred when Alabama and Tennessee wildlife officials conducted a joint operation at Alabama’s northern border.

That effort resulted in six citations for hunters bringing back field-dressed deer into Alabama from other states.

Alabama’s Enforcement Section has made several other cases since, and there seems to be a disturbing thread.

“We’ve got guys bringing deer back to Alabama that originated many states away,” Weathers said. “Many, if not all, of the states they passed through have similar regulations. For the limited amount of time we’ve conducted this operation, it is a concerning number of violations. It speaks to the volume of the problem.

“We’ve had several folks we questioned who were as aware and fluent in the law as we were. They just thought that it didn’t matter. It’s troubling that not everybody takes this as the serious issue it is.”

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WFF has long recognized the potential threat of CWD and started testing deer in the state in a preemptive manner in 2002. To date, WFF has tested more than 8,000 deer with no positive CWD samples found.

“This is not something that you can pour bleach or Lysol on and make it no longer a threat,” Weathers said. “It’s going to be there beyond any kind of chemical you pour on it. And time doesn’t seem to have any effect on it either.”

This past August, ADCNR unveiled an extensive advertising campaign to educate those hunters who travel to hunt out of state. Billboards and various other informational materials were placed along highway routes at state lines providing information about CWD and the regulations regarding the importation of deer parts returning from a hunting trip out of state. The regulations require that all deer meat be deboned and only cleaned skull plates with bare antlers without visible brain or spinal tissue can be imported.

Raw capes with no visible brain or spinal tissue can be brought in as well as upper canine teeth with no root structure or soft tissue present. Finished taxidermy products and tanned hides can be imported. Velvetcovered antlers are prohibited unless they are part of a finished taxidermy project.

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