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Young people key to build new economy, Lee says Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series about the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s plan to draw new business into the area. By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor In 2017, the Alabama Department of Transportation determined more than 27,000 cars a day passed by Russell Medical on U.S. Highway 280 — proof there’s plenty of cash driving through

Alexander City. Back then, those motorists saw abandoned buildings and rubble, the remnants of Russell Corp.’s once-vigorous empire. Randy Lee, who grew up in Alexander City, remembers the days of economic splendor and is optimistic they can return if the city provides a reason for its younger generation to stay. “My generation saw the downfall of

collar positions moving off to Atlanta through to the blue-collar positions kind of dwindling down from around 8,000 jobs at one point down to, I guess, about 300 or 400 at this point. It’s quite a bit of difference from the heyday of the mid-90s. “My generation, when we got out of college, we kind of knew and already felt that there were no jobs to come back to. I just see so many people that See ECONOMY • Page 5

Russell,” said Lee, 41, the CEO and founder of Lee Marketing Group who has been chosen to lead the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s efforts to recruit retail and commercial businesses as part of its Partners in Progress 201923 strategic plan. “I lived through the changes, both personally with my family that was active and we still currently are active in the apparel and textile business,” he said. “I’ve seen it from all of the white-

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Martin Dam’s operators began raising the lake level to summer pool on Thursday.

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Alabama Power bringing lake to summer pool

UPCOMING EVENTS

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What’s going on in March? OBITUARIES | 2 OPINION | 4 CLASSIFIEDS | 8

eb. 28 is the day on which Martin Dam’s operators begin to raise the lake level to summer pool and while it is affectionately known and in some circles celebrated as Plug Day, there is not an actual plug or stoppage mechanism that facilitates the 7-foot fill of Lake Martin each spring. The rise to the 491-foot mark is instead a balancing act between inflows and outflows, said Alabama Power Company’s

Tallapoosa River manager Chris Goodman. “We monitor the inflows coming into the lake and we monitor the outflows through generation, so we are sending out less water than what is coming in,” Goodman said. “This year, for instance, we’re getting a lot of rain right now. If that continues, we won’t have to curtail generation very much but the level will come up. If the rain starts to slow down and the lake isn’t rising toward the summer level, we would curtail generation, even to the point of stopping generation, to bring the level up.” The water level rises according to the rule curve published See LAKE • Page 3

Downtown gets new garbage cans By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Visitors will now have an easier time to properly dispose of trash when they visit downtown Alexander City thanks to the installation of new garbage cans. The cans were installed thanks to funding from Main Street Alexander City. “We purchased 19 new garbage cans,” Main Street Alexander City executive director Stacey Jeffcoat said. “We are replacing the old ones and putting in new ones too.” The decorative metal cans also have an extra feature to keep even more trash off the ground and disposed of properly. “They have ashtrays on top,” Jeffcoat said. Jeffcoat said 15 of the cans will be on South Main, Main, Alabama, Calhoun and Broad streets and four double cans Cliff Williams / The Outlook will soon be installed in Strand Park. New trash cans have been installed around downtown Alex City. “Cement has to be poured for those,”

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Boss in love with secretary tries to chart the road ahead DEAR ABBY: My secretary has worked for me for six years, and I have fallen in love with her. Neither of us is married. There’s a couple of problems, however. The first is, she’s half my age. The second, she’s a great secretary, and I would never want to do anything to upset her. I have never said anything about how I feel, but I am fairly certain she knows. I have never done anything as far as making advances toward her or making any type of inappropriate comments. However, I do know I am in love, and I’m finding it harder to concentrate and wonder what to do, which is why I am writing to you. Should I just leave it alone? -- DAZED AND CONFUSED DEAR DAZED: Harassment policies in the business world have become more stringent. Conversations that could make a subordinate uncomfortable could put your own employment at risk if you

DEAR ABBY Advice are rebuffed. Because I don’t know the policies in the company you work for, I’m recommending you err on the side of caution and leave it alone. DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I are getting married this summer. We are both atheists here in the Bible Belt and come from religious families who will be invited to our small backyard wedding. Our families don’t know that we are atheist. We won’t be having any prayers or religious readings in our ceremony. We are concerned about the reception. There is sure to be someone who expects a prayer over the meal and, if there isn’t one, will speak up and do it.

I would like to address this issue ahead of time so our wishes are respected. I thought of perhaps including a little note in the invitations asking that any prayers be offered silently. Would that be rude? Do you have another suggestion to help us figure out the best way to handle this before our big day? -RELIGIONLESS GATHERING DEAR RELIGIONLESS: Would it be rude? Yes. Technically, the only enclosure with your invitation should be the RSVP card. Feeling as strongly as your relatives do about religion, your families could feel confused or offended. Because you know someone is likely to want to bless the food, be polite, grin and bear it, and while it’s being offered, focus your thoughts on your honeymoon. DEAR ABBY: I am considering putting aside some money for my granddaughter’s college education while

I am able to do so. Do I need to see a lawyer for this? I just want a simple solution and need to know the best way to do it. She is 12 and wants to go to college someday. Is setting up a private bank account just for her a good idea? I really need some help in doing it the right way. -SUPPORTIVE GRANDMA IN ARIZONA DEAR GRANDMA: This is a question you should direct to your financial adviser or the manager of your bank. Setting up an education savings account is an excellent idea, and you are a generous and loving grandparent to want to do it. 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 Mr. Everett Carleton “Huey” Wayrynen 1941 - 2019

Mrs. Betty Ruth (Ware) White 1932 - 2019

Funeral Service for Mr. Everett Carleton “Huey” Wayrynen, 78, of Alexander City, will be Monday, March 4, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Henderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park with Honors provided by the United States Air Force. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Wayrynen passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Russell Medical. He was born on January 31, 1941 in Gloucester, Massachusetts to Otto Wayrynen and Evelyn Victoria Forsman Makkonen. He spent 30 years in the Air Force retiring as Captain and retired to his hometown of Rockport, MA where he enjoyed lobstering and playing darts in several leagues and many state championships. He relocated to Alexander City, AL where he met several new friends who he loved spending time with and playing cards. He also competed and won several State Rook Tournaments. Mr. Huey was an avid sports fan who followed all of the Boston teams- The Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Victoria Makkonen; son, Stephen Wayrynen (Stacey); daughters, Amanda Beadles (Matthew) and Pamela Luneke (James); grandchildren, Samantha Wayrynen, Christopher Beadles, Alexandria Beadles, Nicholas Luneke and Ashley Marie Luneke; three great grandchildren; brother, Ray Makkonen and sister, Cynthia Gralenski. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Betty Ruth White, 86, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama will be Monday, March 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Rev. John Hill will officiate. Burial will follow at the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Mrs. White passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Russell Medical. She was born on May 13, 1932 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Adam Harvey Ware and Maudie Irene Mann Ware. She was a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Betty was an amazing cook, an excellent wife, caregiver, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed every day of life that God granted her and filled each day with genuine laughter, heartfelt kindness and true happiness for the good fortune of others. She looked forward to her “Hi Mom” calls from her daughter each and every night. As a military wife, her life was filled with adventure and travel. She felt blessed to have such wonderful neighbors and friends. Through the years, she grew many different beautiful flowers in her gardens. Iris, Lily and Camellia were among her favorites. She enjoyed making chicken casserole for church and family gatherings and baking macadamia nut cookies for her grandchildren. She loved watching lake sunsets from her porch and celebrating Christmas with her family. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Donald Fred White of Jacksons Gap, her son Donald F. White Jr., daughter-in-law Bonnie and her granddaughter Amy White of Graham, TX, her daughter Patricia ‘Trish’ Holland, son-in-law Edwin and her grandson Kevin Holland of Jackson’s Gap, her sister Sarah ‘Sage’ Ware Dunham, her sister-inlaw Nellie Guy and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Sandee Ware Abrams and Debbie Ware Cowart, brother-in-law Mike Abrams and numerous other brothers and sisters in law. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

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Mr. Harry J. Boleware

Mrs. Mary Knight

Funeral Service for Mr. Harry J. Boleware will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Early Rose Baptist Church with interment following in Alexander City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 1, 2019 from 1:00 until 6:00. Family will receive guests from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Mary Knight passed on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.

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Alexander City District 3 Councilmember Scott Hardy will host “Coffee with the Councilman” March 23 at The Coffee Corner on Main Street downtown to get input from citizens on issues in the community. Hardy said the program will run from 8 to 10 a.m. and also feature appearances from city parks and recreation chairman Sonny Wilson at 8:30 a.m. and city public works director

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Mopar Club at Wellborn Museum Saturday By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

The Birmingham Mopar Owners Club has scheduled a car show/fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum in downtown Alexander City. Mopar is a Chrysler Corp. term meaning motor parts for Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge cars. Birmingham Owners Club president Eric Perrine said the same event last year drew 150 Mopar cars but this year fewer are expected because of possible bad weather. Perrine said the event celebrates the life of the late Phillip Love, the museum’s first curator. Two items autographed by NASCAR racing legend Bobby Allison will be auctioned during the event, Perrine said. The items are a 1/18th scale, die-cast miniature of Allison’s No. 22 Dodge Daytona and a front spoiler off one of Allison’s race cars. Money raised at the auction will go to Make-AWish Alabama, a charity for children, Perrine said. There will be no charge to view the cars parked at or near the museum. Admission to the museum is $11 for adults and $7 for children.

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Lake Magazine celebrated Plug Day as the end of the winter pool and the countdown to Lake Martin’s summer pool level. Magazine staff delivered bathtub plug-shaped minimuffins, above, to the crew at Martin Dam, and also hosted giveaways throughout the day Thursday with support from several sponsors.

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by Alabama Power Company on the www.apcshorelines.com website. The rule curve indicates a target level of around 488 feet on April 1, a little more than halfway between the 484-foot winter pool level and the 491-foot summer pool level, which must be attained by April 19. The rule curve is designated in APC’s license to operate the dam. Although the license, which is granted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, does not stipulate target dates between Feb. 28 and April 19, the rule curve acts as a general guide. According to the rule curve, there are only 50 more days to summer pool on Lake Martin. “There’s a balance,” Goodman said. “We have to maximize flood control during the rainy parts of the year but if we wait too long

to bring the level up, we won’t have the water to make it to summer pool by April 19.” Goodman said there are also times, such as during a drought, when dam operators would even close the gates to the intake pipes that power the generation turbines to bring the water level up faster, as long as downstream flow requirements also could be met. “We have the rule curve in our license that we have to stick to,” Goodman said. “If we don’t stick to the rule curve, there has to be a driver. Flood control would be a driver to operate outside of the rule curve. “The other day, Lake Martin got up to 488 feet, which is 4 feet above the rule curve. The driver in that case was flood control.” Despite the absence of an

actual plug, Lake Magazine celebrated Plug Day as the end of winter pool and the countdown to Lake Martin’s summer pool level. Posts on the magazine’s Facebook page included spoofs on what sort of plug might be effective in holding back enough water to fill Lake Martin. The magazine staff delivered bathtub plug-shaped mini-muffins to the crew at Martin Dam, held an in-office celebration with more mini-muffins and ice cream and hosted giveaways throughout the day with support from the following sponsors: Sweet GaGa’s, SouthFirst Mortgage, Mitchell & Company, The Beauty Shop, Ooh La La, Tallapoosa Publishers Inc., Hodges Vineyard, Walls Tire & Automotive, Emporium Wine and VestMate.

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Cougars are winners no matter what

ach player on Central Coosa’s boys basketball squad woke up this morning hoping to become a state champion by the end of today. We are crossing our fingers for the same. The Cougars have earned a spot in the AHSAA Class 2A Boys Basketball Championship and are facing Sacred Heart at 10:45 a.m. at Legacy Arena in Birmingham. There is a lot of pressure on those boys today and they are in our thoughts as they play their hearts out on the hardwood. We predict it to be a close game, which could undoubtedly bring a lot of anxiety to the players as well as their loved ones watching them from off the court. However, we hope the players also just enjoy the experience and have fun. These kids and coach Jeremy Freeman have worked hard to get to this point. They have put in the hard work and sweat and have finally made it as far as you can go. Their last step is just to win. While we’re hoping for the best possible outcome, it could go either way. Central Coosa has its work cut out for it, as the Cardinals are a talented team. However, so are the Cougars, and they’re going to put their all in today’s game to try and wind up on the winning side of the score. “We’ve been an underdog all year,” Freeman said. “A lot of teams look at us and don’t think we can play, but we’re going to play. We’re coming there to play the game and to win, and that’s just how it goes. At this time of the year, there’s only two teams, and we’ve got to be one of the best because we’re there too.” No matter how this morning’s game ends, the Cougars’ hard work should be recognized. Freeman is right — the Cougars are in this championship today because they are one of the best in the state. They have earned it and certainly deserve it. We applaud Freeman for being a great coach, and we’re proud of the kids for making it this far. Despite what the scoreboard says when the game’s over, the Cougars are winners in our book. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Weekend Outlook to see how the Cougars fared in today’s game.

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Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. She was sworn into office on April 10, 2017, and can be reached at 334242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama. Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Ed Oliver represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached on his cell phone at 334803-1889. His office is located at 11 South Union Street Suite 410-B in Montgomery. 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 334-242-7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn. Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30, which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov

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his past week my granddaughter announced her engagement and wedding plans for this summer. She has flooded Facebook and all the social media outlets with pictures, announcements and memes to commemorate this event. After all, this is her big moment in life and she intends to make the most of it. Her poor old dad is weeping into his checkbook every time she reveals another addition to the wedding ceremony and reception. I share this with you to brag a little but also to remind you the summer wedding season will soon begin. All across the land beautiful brides and nervous grooms will be saying their vows. It will be a time of flowers, fellowship, financing and fear for families. Everything has to be just right, on time and in place all at once. It is a harrowing time of semi-controlled chaos. Over the years I have married hundreds of people and seen a lot of things occur at weddings. I once performed the wedding of a Vietnamese bride who wore a Southern antebellum dress with all the down-home trimmings. You know, she didn’t look or sound a thing like Scarlett O’Hara but she was from South Vietnam so I guess that counted. To this day I’m not sure whether she

GERALD HALLMARK Columnist said “I do,” or sneezed. Her soldier husband didn’t care because he was more nervous than when he was in combat. On another occasion I had a bridesmaid back into a candle and catch her hair on fire. The groomsman standing next to her simply reached up and smothered it in his handkerchief then nonchalantly put the hanky back into his pocket. The bridesmaid was so grateful that she quickly fainted. A woman with singed hair, pale as a ghost, hitting the floor is not a pretty sight. However, the pictures of the wedding were unique. One of my favorite weddings was when the bride was so nervous she threw up on her dress. To help out, I ran and got the photographer to record the event. The only vow I heard from her was when she vowed to get even if it took her the rest of her life. Today those are some of her most cherished pictures and I have been forgiven. It was the only wedding where I saw a groom smell the bride when she arrived at the

altar. To this day I still wonder what was going on in his brain after he got a whiff of his future mate. Weddings are more than ceremonies to celebrate marriage. A wedding is the beginning of a new home because God gave to Adam the first bride and therefore performed the first wedding ceremony. In doing so, He gave us the home as the primary institution of society. Every wedding you attend is a reminder of God’s emphasis upon the home. In spite of the human foibles and flaws involved in the ceremony, the basic purpose of beginning a God-centered home is honored. Enjoy the worship of God as you see the ceremony proceeding because you know this is God’s plan for His children. Did I mention I once forgot a wedding? That’s right — I just blew it, what can I say? I was laying on the couch in my sweat clothes when the bride’s dad called to see what had happened to me. A minister only does this once in his life and after that tries to remember to never let it happen again. One thing is for sure, my wife has never let me forget it. Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister living in Alexander City. His column appears here each Friday.

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“I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another.” — Romans 15:14

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Cohen’s ‘bombshell’ testimony didn’t explode

ichael Cohen was supposed to provide “bombshell” testimony against President Donald Trump. Well, the bombshell didn’t explode. Not long ago, many were speculating Cohen might have recorded conversations with Trump admitting that he had made payments to Stormy Daniels for political purposes, instructed Cohen to lie to Congress, colluded with Russia or knew in advance about the infamous Trump Tower meeting. It turns out Cohen didn’t have anything like that. His testimony was certainly embarrassing for the president, but Cohen offered no evidence to advance the cause of impeachment. To the contrary, some of his testimony was exculpatory. While Cohen testified that Trump ordered him to pay off Stormy Daniels “as part of a criminal scheme to violate campaign finance laws,” elsewhere in his testimony he declared that Trump did not care about winning the election. He said Trump saw the campaign as an “infomercial” for the Trump brand, adding “He never expected to win the primary. He never expected to win the general election. The campaign — for him — was always a marketing opportunity.” Well, if Trump didn’t care about winning, that undermines the case that the payments were a campaign finance violation. Indeed, Cohen offered evidence that Trump’s motivation was in fact keeping his affair from his wife. “He asked me to pay off an adult film star with whom he had an affair, and to lie to his wife about it,” Cohen said. “Lying to the first lady is one of my biggest regrets. ... She did not deserve that.” Paying hush money because he did not want his wife to find

MARC THIESSEN Columnist out he was having an affair with a porn star is sleazy, but it is not a crime. Cohen also cleared Trump of the charge he had directed Cohen to lie to Congress about the Moscow Trump Tower project. Cohen declared “I lied to Congress” and Trump “did not directly tell me to lie.” Cohen said he assumed Trump wanted him to lie, so he did what he thought Trump wanted. Sorry, that’s not evidence of a crime. Nor did Cohen provide proof of collusion with Russia. Indeed, he told the committee “I wouldn’t use the word ‘colluding’” though he thought there was “something odd about the back-and-forth praise with President (Vladimir) Putin.” So did many of us. But while saying nice things about the Russian dictator may be evidence of bad judgment, it is not evidence of a criminal conspiracy to collude with Putin to steal the election. Cohen provided no evidence that Trump knew about the infamous Trump Tower meeting. Last July, CNN breathlessly reported Cohen had told special counsel Robert Mueller “Trump knew in advance about the June 2016 meeting in Trump Tower in which Russians were expected to offer his campaign dirt on Hillary Clinton” and “he was present, along with several others, when Trump was informed of the Russians’ offer by (Donald) Trump Jr.” That’s not what Cohen told Congress on Wednesday. He testified he didn’t know about the Trump Tower meeting in advance — he “read all over

the media” about it — but in retrospect he thought Trump Jr. might have been telling Trump about the Russia meeting when he walked into Trump’s office and whispered into Trump’s ear in front of Cohen “the meeting is all set.” Big difference. Cohen testified he was in the room when Roger Stone called Trump and told him WikiLeaks was going to release emails damaging to Clinton, and that Trump “responded by stating to the effect of ‘wouldn’t that be great.’” Trump knowing in advance WikiLeaks, acting on its own, was going to put out dirt on Clinton is not illegal. In other words, Cohen’s testimony was a dud. That does not exonerate Trump, not by a long shot. The Mueller report is still yet to come, and Cohen testified there were elements of his cooperation with federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York that he could not discuss. But we did learn something disturbing at Wednesday’s hearing — how shameless the new Democratic House majority will be in its efforts to undermine the Trump presidency. Democrats scheduled the Cohen hearing on the very same day the president was in Vietnam trying to broker a deal on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. We all had a stake in the president’s success. They could have waited one day to avoid creating a distraction during a critical diplomatic moment. But they didn’t because for Democrats it seems embarrassing Trump is more important than disarming a tyrant. Talk about sleazy. Marc Thiessen writes a twice-weekly column on foreign and domestic policy. His column is provided by The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate.

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Economy don’t have the availability to come back even if they want to and that’s something we’ve gotta change.” Lee feels Alex City has assets to attract new businesses — a good school system, available property along the 280 corridor and Lake Martin — and feels potential investors and developers will look at those positives and not pay as much attention to the braying from those who remain bitter about Russell Corp.’s demise and believe the city is mired in mediocrity with no path forward. “I’m an optimist, so it’s hard for me to listen to a pessimistic standpoint on what Alexander City has going for it in the years to come,” Lee said. “But it’s understandable because Russell Corp. fed this community for two generations. Nobody would have expected to see what happened. So many people in so many families put so much into Russell Corp. and it’s hard for them to come out of it. “Hopefully we’re getting close to people letting go of that. There will always be those that are too passionate about it to let it go. There’s a generation that’s left there that I understand but hopefully our generation and the ones coming up understand that we have to think outside the box and stop playing the blame game and get the new things going. I do think there’s a positive outlook. At least I have a positive outlook on Alexander City or I wouldn’t be back here.” Lee is a 1996 Benjamin Russell graduate and 2000 Auburn University graduate who moved back to Alex City in 2003 and started his business.

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NUMBER OF CARS PASSING BY EACH DAY RUSSELL MEDICAL

27,270

VALLEY BANK

19,010 Illustration by Santana Wood / The Outlook

In 2017, the Alabama Department of Transportation determined many statistics including the ones illustrated above. According to the study, 27,270 cars passed by Russell Medical on U.S. Highway 280 and 19,010 passed by Valley Bank in a day.

Lee said the education provided by the Alexander City School System provides a good foundation for success and the city must keep more of its native talent to build the business community. “We’ve got a great school system,” he said. “I went through it. I see how many really successful people are coming out of the Alexander City School System, going on and having really, really productive careers in whatever

they decide to do. So I think building on that and giving those people an opportunity to get back is important. I think that’s something to build on, to continue to sell Alexander City to those like me that went through the school system and maybe want to run their own business or want to have something to come back to. I see that as a positive. “Of course we’d all like to have better workforce development; we’d all like to have more

industry to come that would be higher-paying jobs. I think we have the opportunity in partnering with (Central Alabama Community College) to build those skills that are going to be important for an industry to come.” Lee said he understands the lingering pain of those affected by the staggering loss of Russell Corp. jobs but he hopes they will embrace new ways of reinvigorating the local economy that won’t involve manufacturing.

“Just turning a blind eye to the negative talk I think is going to be important but hopefully it’s not deterring people from actually making the decision to expand, relocate or add retail spots, which is what we’re talking about here,” Lee said. “I can’t imagine (investors and developers) are making serious decisions based off of the few naysayers toward really any positive direction the city’s got going. At least that’s my hope. “I do think we’re in

a prime position for growth on 280 and with all that the lake brings and what’s to come. I mean there’s nothing that I look at around that lake that doesn’t point to positive years to come for anyone that wants to be in a retail position around here. Look at home values, look at the success of those things that are popping up around the lake or businesses around the lake. I think there’s more to come and a lot of good things to come.”

Cleanup planned for Saturday starting at Dirt Road Gourmet By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Volunteers are lining up again to help clear litter from the roadways leading to Lake Martin this weekend. “This is the fourth year for it to be going out of Dirt Road Gourmet,” Lake Martin Resource Association’s John Thompson said. “And it has been expanded quite a bit.” For the past three years residents and volunteers from the Kowaliga area have gathered in early spring to help clear roadways using Dirt Road Gourmet as a starting point. According to Thompson, the efforts of many have created a community feel to the cleanups now instead of one organization taking the lead. “It has expanded quite a bit,” Thompson said. “It now includes the fire stations of the Kowaliga Volunteer Fire Department. It is the community coming together from Trillium to Kowaliga to Red Hill, all in an effort to clean up roads leading to the lake.” Thompson said Saturday’s cleanup will include volunteers from the Lake Martin Auburn Club, Lake Martin Resource Association, Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association, personnel from Alabama Power at Martin Dam and residents along the way. Saturday’s efforts will concentrate on roads including Highway 229 and Highway 50 from Highway 63 to Martin Dam, the Trillium neighborhood, and Highway

63 to Ourtown. Thompson said volunteers need to gather at Dirt Road Gourmet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. “We will give out assignments, tools and other details at that time,” Thompson said. “We will have a roll-off dumpster at Dirt Road Gourmet compliments of Kenny Richardson at Astrada Construction to make sure the collected trash is disposed of properly.” Thompson said this cleanup, like others organized through the Clean Community Partnership,

are starting to take off. “It is what I envisioned growing from the partnership to start with,” Thompson said. “It keeps on growing.” Thompson said anyone is welcome to take ownership in the partnership and it is showing through volunteer efforts to help keep roadsides clean. “Good things are happening in others trying to put together cleanups,” Thompson said. “Anyone who want to adopt the Clean Community Partnership can go for it.”

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People who would like to volunteer at Saturday’s cleanup are asked to meet at Dirt Road Gourmet at 8:30 a.m.

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SPRING RALLY: The Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club East Alabama Regional Spring Rally is Saturday, March 2 at Wind Creek State Park. There will be a special convoy Saturday afternoon. There will also be displays, swap meet and campfire discussion. Admission is free for Wind Creek State Park campers, non-campers will need to pay admission to the park.

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PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY: Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Goodwater is holding the 22nd pastor’s anniversary for apostle and prophetess Thomas E. Bullock Sr March 1-3. The guest speakers will be Pastor Cameron Thomas, Pastor Keric Merritt, Bishop Demetrius Griffin and Pastor Arthur Smith.

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SPEAKER: Passion Church on Highway 63 is hosting evangelist Danny Johnston at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 3. PASTORAL CELEBRATION: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton is honoring Rev. Jimmy Lee Brooks Jr. and Sis. Patricia Brooks with the 27th pastoral celebration at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 3. The guest pastor is REv. Autry Powell.

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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Suzannah Solomon Wilson will present “Alabama Cemeteries and Other Things” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, March 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Tuesday, March 5

USHER MEETING: Early Rose District Usher meeting is Tuesday, March 5 at 5 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. FREE PANCAKES: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is having free pancakes Tuesday, March 5 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

Wednesday, March 6

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Almni and

Friends in Millerville will have their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Thursday, March 7

YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is seeking members for a youth advisory board. There will be a meeting for those interested at 3:30 p.m. March 7. The library is looking for students in seventh through 12th grades who are interested in social media marketing, public speaking, leadership skills, PSA recording and community outreach.

Saturday, March 9

ART WORKSHOP: The Artists Association of Central Alabama is sponsoring a workshop Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center in Alexander City. Member Katherine Fabian will demonstrate many applications of oil paint in order to achieve correct shadow, round objects and balanced artwork. The fee is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. To register call June Dean at 256-373-3324. There is also an open studio every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center in Alexander City and every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dadeville Senior Center. CHURCH BENEFIT: Perfect Peace Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a red carpet unity, spiritual, marathon, concert and buffet dinner to benefit a church from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at The Mill Two Eighty. Dinner will be served rom 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. eat in or take for a donation of $40 a person or $50 a couple. For more information contact Shirley Shelton at 256-215-3839, Rhonda Banks at 256-794-1130 or Genevieve Hicks at 256-329-8153.

Tuesday, March 12

CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE: The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house at the E-911 building in Rockford from 3 - 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Snacks will be provided and everyone is welcome. UNITED WAY ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Martin Area United Way will have its 2018 Campaign Celebration and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 12. It will be at The Mill Two Eighty and beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m. while the awards presentation will begin at 6 p.m. SUICIDE AWARENESS SEMINAR: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is holding a Suicide Awareness Seminar at 11 a.m. March 12. Rev. John Hill is the instructor and the program attempt to dispel myths with facts, foster an understanding of possible causes, recognize warning signs and explore prevention and intervention. It is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of suicide prevention and intervention to include parents, grandparents, youth workers, ministers, teachers, first responders and mentors. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 at the corner of Highway 49 and County Road 34.

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.

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MEN AND WOMEN PROGRAM: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church on Thornton Road is holding its annual Men and Women Day Program 11 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Guest speaker is Sis. Becky Lawson of Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

Thursday, March 21

SENIORRX: 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, March 23

ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host the 20th anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All demonstrations, which will be both entertaining and educational, will be presented multiple times throughout the day. Guests can visit traditional hunting camps and watch demos of cultural skills such as hide tanning, cooking and finger weaving. Children will have the opportunity to participate in an authentic Creek stickball game throughout the day. Guests can also watch Tennessee militia fire smoothbore cannon and flintlock muskets, learn how soldiers cooked their meals, see displays in the museum, see wool being dyed and learn to spin wool and more. The program is free to the public and there will be refreshments.

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CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is hosting “The Charlestones in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the BRHS Auditorium. “The Charlestones” are a professional male a cappella quartet.

Saturday, April 6

BIKE RIDE: There will be a “Ride for the Children” charity event Saturday, April 6. It is a Bike ride around Lake Martin to support the children of the Brantwood Children’s home in Montgomery. There will be a car and motorcycle show, silent auction, music, prizes and awards. There is a free lunch for all registered participants. it is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger The ride begins at the Alexander City Walmart. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. and the show judging starts at 1 p.m. For more information call 256-827-9857.

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EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 13 starting at 10 a.m. There will be sections for ages 2 and under, 3- to 4-year-olds, 5- to 6-year-olds, 7- to 8-year-olds and 9to 12-year-olds. The hunts will in the north picnic area across from the beach. It is suggested you arrive early as there is a walk to the hunt areas. It is free for campers. Noncampers will be need to pay day admission, $5 for 12 to 61, kids 4 to 11 years old are $2 and seniors 62 years old and older are $2.

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DIVING INTO AWARDS Howard honored as top athlete, academic in SEC By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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Central Coosa’s Noel Jones and the Cougars are hoping to have something to celebrate today when they take on Sacred Heart for the Class 2A state championship.

Central Coosa is right where it belongs By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

By the end of today, Central Coosa’s boys basketball team could be a state champion. But regardless of the outcome of today’s AHSAA Class 2A Boys Basketball Championship, the journey for the Cougars has been one to remember. Central Coosa’s school has been closed for today’s 10:45 a.m. tipoff against Sacred Heart in Birmingham, and the community did a sendoff for the Cougars early Thursday morning. Despite the entire community looking on, Central Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman remains confident heading into today’s game against Sacred Heart and he knows the Cougars are right where they belong. “As long as we are doing what we’re supposed to be doing, everything is going to be fine,” Freeman said. “I’ve reiterated to them it’s not a shock to me that we are where we are. Yes, I’m thrilled. Yes, I’m thankful, and we’re truly blessed to be here. But this was something I knew we could do, and I’m going to continue to say that.” While Central Coosa’s high potent offense has been one of the big talks of its success — with all five starters averaging more than eight points per game — it’s the defense that has been a thing of beauty to outsiders. The Cougars’ ability to jump into passing lanes and grab steals has helped them generate a slew of transition points and has put opposing offenses on their heels. Coosa isn’t the biggest team, so it has struggled with getting outrebounded but it has used its quickness and agility all the way through the postseason. “That helps us generate points easier,” Freeman said. “Being a smaller team, you need an advantage of some sort and that gives us a good chance to get a good look to score. We do real well in the open court.” Although Sacred Heart is the fourtime defending Class 1A champion, Central Coosa remains focused on itself and isn’t going to change much for its opponent at this point in the season. “We’re not going to shy away from what we do,” Freeman said. “We’re just going to play. I’m worried about what we do and we’ll adjust as necessary. We’re not going to change up to play one game. “As a whole we’re going to keep it pretty much the same. Trust and believe. That’s what got us here.”

As if breaking two Southeastern Conference records and winning four gold medals wasn’t enough for Benjamin Russell graduate Robert Howard, he also added a pair of huge honors — one academic and one athletic — after last weekend’s SEC Swimming & Diving Championships. Howard kept up a great tradition for the University of Alabama’s swimming program after being named the SEC Male Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Not only is Howard a multiple SEC champion, he also holds a 4.0 grade-point average in accounting. He is the fourth Crimson Tide swimmer in a row to earn the award. “Alabama swimming has a tradition of getting that award,” Howard said. “It’s a lot easier to follow those guys’ lead because you know it’s possible and you know it has been done. I’m lucky to have those guys ahead of me, seeing their example and what they did. But you have to figure it out yourself too; it’s an awesome tradition we have with that.” Howard said his ability to keep his GPA so high in addition to being a highcaliber swimmer just takes focus. He doesn’t like to get caught up in results and wondering what could happen and said when he’s swimming, he’s swimming but when he’s studying, all of his focus is on studying. And although he puts a lot of time and energy into

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Alabama senior swimmer Robert Howard won two individual gold medals and two relay gold medals at the SEC Swimming & Diving Championships last weekend.

his studies, Howard puts that same effort into the pool and it showed last weekend at the SEC Championships. After winning four gold medals — two individual and two relays — Howard was awarded the Commissioner’s Trophy, which is given to the male and female studentathletes who score the most individual points at the championship. He is the first UA swimmer to win the trophy since 1991. “I actually didn’t even know that was a thing,” Howard said. “After the 400 freestyle relay, we were coming off the podium and our media guy told me to

wait around. Then it kinda hit me there were probably other awards at the end. “All the relays and the swims, I knew what to expect and hopefully to win, but this was kind of out of nowhere, so I was overwhelmed. I looked back at who’s won the Commissioner’s Trophy in the past, and there’s some pretty big names in the swimming world so that was a ‘Wow’ moment for me.” En route to the trophy, Howard had several career swims and two record-breaking ones. Both Alabama’s 200 freestyle and 200 medley relays broke SEC

records. In the freestyle, he teamed up with Zane Waddell, Sam DiSette and Jack Blake to finish the race in 1:15.43. Howard’s anchor split of 18.10 was the fastest relay split in the race by more than half a second. The 200 medley relay also broke an SEC record by more than a half second, and this time it was Waddell, Laurent Bams, Knox Auerbach and Howard who clocked in at 1:22.19. “That was really cool because that record was Auburn’s from like 2009,” Howard said. “Growing up going down to Auburn and See HOWARD • Page 10

Wildcats pick up narrow in over Smiths Station STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Despite still struggling with four errors, Benjamin Russell’s softball team got its bats going and secured a 4-3 win over Smiths Station on Wednesday afternoon after scoring the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth. Through the first three innings, the game was scoreless but the Panthers took a 1-0 lead in the top of the fourth. BRHS (5-2) quickly responded though by pouring in three runs in the bottom of the frame. Leah Leonard got things started by reaching on an error to leadoff. Taylor Harris then smacked a single to right field before Taylor McVey capitalized with a home run over the center-field fence to go ahead 3-1. Smiths Station also quickly pulled things back together and scored a pair of runs in the top of the fifth to leave the game knotted at 3-3 until the bottom of the sixth. Benjamin Russell then once again capitalized on some miscues. Brooke Bowden reached on an error to start the inning and moved to second on a popup from Haylee Hunter. Baylee Adkins then laced a clutch single to left field, giving Bowden time to score the game winner. See SOFTBALL • Page 10

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Benjamin Russell’s Asia McWaters (11) fired a three-hit victory over Smiths Station on Wednesday afternoon and struck out 16 batters en route to the win.

Central Alabama picks up 3 straight wins against Andrew College STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

After a pair of losses, Central Alabama Community College’s baseball team was looking to get back on the winning side of things, and it did just that with three consecutive victories over Andrew College on Tuesday and Wednesday. In a doubleheader Tuesday, the Trojans captured a narrow 4-3 win before beating the Tigers, 6-4, in the nightcap.

They then won Wednesday’s outing at home, 6-3. In the first game, CACC (8-8) had a three-run fifth inning then scored the ultimate game winner in the top of the final inning. Trailing 2-0, Michael Wurtz got things started for the Trojans in the fifth with a walk then they started putting together some offense with two outs. Cal Burton (Reeltown) singled before Louis Olivieri smashed a home run over the left-field fence to give CACC a 3-2 lead.

The ultimate game winner came in the seventh inning as Olivieri scored on a wild pitch after reaching base on an error. CACC also got a thrilling win in Game 2 as it was tied up 4-4 after seven innings, sending it to extra frames. After Gage Herring singled with two outs, Mathew Radoslovich played hero with a two-run homer to give the Trojans a 6-4 lead. They held off the Tigers despite allowing two to get on base in the bottom of the eighth.

The third meeting was the Trojans’ most offensively prolific, as they racked up 10 hits. They took a 6-2 lead in the bottom of the seventh and despite allowing Andrew College to score a run in the top of the ninth, they fended it off for the win. Through the three games, CACC finished with 24 total hits, including three home runs and three doubles. Luis Deleon and Radoslovich each had four hits, and Radoslovich

tied Olivieri for a team-high four RBIs. Donald Stokes and Olivieri recorded three hits apiece, and Burton, Herring, Jacob Frye and Wurtz all finished with two hits. CACC went through a slew of players on the mound, but they combined for only nine earned runs over the course of the three games. Nathan Curtis and Robert Urena both fired four innings, while Cody Rodger threw three. All three fanned five batters.

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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

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Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table, Butcher Block Table Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table great condition $350 Butcher Block Table $300 Dark Cherry Formal Dining Table with two leafs $200 334-399-2414

Medical Equipment Southern Patient Care Home Medical Equipment Mike Bradberry 839 Airport Drive Alex City 256-215-8654 bradmed2003@yahoo.com

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Moving Sale 2025 Flinn Rd Pike Road Saturday, March 2 7:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Furniture, medical supplies, wheelchair, walker, washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, tools, Easter decorations.

Automobiles For Sale: 1991 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab 172,000 miles. Power windows, door locks, cruise control, bedliner. Used as a farm truck. Asking $1300. Call Gary (334)283-2827 If no answer, leave name number and brief message.

1996 BMW Z3 5 speed, black over green droptop 55K miles Asking $4,700 Call: 256-409-9298 2004 White Ford Mustang 40th Anniversary Edition 3.9 V-6 engine, 115K miles Asking $4,990 Call 256-392-3429

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Houses For Rent HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, separate dining area. Clean & safe neighborhood. Alex City. $850 per month. If interested, contact: 334-728-3669.

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Mayberry Park Apartments Now taking applications Under New Management Hours are Mon & Wed 8:00am-5:00pm 169 E.Cass St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-0410

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Indoor Yard/Estate Sale 133 Coosa County Rd 73 (Carlton Rd off Hwy 22) Saturday, March 2 7:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Furniture, household items and miscellaneous.

New Lake Martin Resort Private Apartments Beautiful 2BR Open-Floor Furnished/new appliance, utilities,cable,etc. included, move-in ready/lake access/ private common area Dadeville-Area (Indian Shores) $975/month-Yearly Rate $500/deposit 256-373-3318

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Eclectic: 282 Jordan Road, off Highway 63. Cozy 2BR mobile home. Nice kitchen. On 5 1/2 acres in family neighborhood of quality homes. For 1 or 2 people ONLY. $500 per month lease. 334-301-4051

Transportation Automobiles 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2 66,500 miles Asking $18,800 (256)825-1961

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Softball

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Despite allowing two Panthers to get on base in the top of the seventh, Asia McWaters held them off with back-to-back strikeouts to end the game. McWaters went the distance in the three-hit victory. She racked up a staggering 16 strikeouts while walking only two. Just two of the three runs she gave up were earned. Bowden, Harris and McVey all had two hits for the Wildcats.

BASEBALL Horseshoe Bend falls in offensive showdown with Beulah

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Alabama senior Robert Howard was the anchor for a pair of relay teams that broke SEC records at last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SEC Swimming & Diving Championships.

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seeing those guys on the pool deck, then turning around and beating their record was pretty neat. They were all role-model status for me, so it was pretty cool to beat their record.â&#x20AC;? Howard also climbed to the top of the podium twice, both with career bests. In the 50 freestyle, he won in 18.74 and was two-tenths of a second ahead of the field. In the 100, Howard touched the wall in 41.57 for the second fastest time in the nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(In the 50 freestyle), that was the first full day so I was still really fresh and it just came together for me,â&#x20AC;? Howard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the morning, I swam a best time but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go crazy. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to show my hand

too early. At night, my dive was a little weird so I thought I could go even faster than that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(For the 100), that was the ninth session and that meet is so long and exhausting, so I was just happy to get first. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really care about the time as much, but hopefully I can get it a little faster at nationals with more rest.â&#x20AC;? Howard will swim his final races with Alabama at the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas which begin March 27. He is swimming the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle individual races as well as the 200 free, 400 free, 200 medley and 400 medley relays.

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Friday, March 1 High school boys basketball AHSAA Class 2A championship Central Coosa vs. Sacred Heart at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, 10:30 a.m. High school baseball Horseshoe Bend vs. Clay Central at Randolph County, 2 p.m. High school softball Horseshoe Bend at Prattville Christian Tournament Reeltown at Tallassee Tournament Saturday, March 2 High school baseball Benjamin Russell at Chelsea, 12:30

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Dadeville at Beauregard (2), 1 p.m. Reeltown vs. Catholic at Patterson Field, 10 a.m. Reeltown vs. Jeff Davis at Patterson Field High school softball Horseshoe Bend at Prattville Christian Tournament Reeltown at Tallassee Tournament College baseball Central Alabama at Chattahoochee Valley, 1 p.m.

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Central Coosa struggled to get its bats going in a 10-3 loss to B.B. Comer on Wednesday night. The Cougars managed only three hits and scored all three of their runs in the top of the first. Ryan Payne led off the game with a single then moved to second on a steal before scoring on a wild pitch. Steven Hardy reached on a dropped third strike to reload, and the Cougars filled the diamond as Donta Daniel was hit by a pitch and Jashaslin James drew a walk. Coosa remained patient at the plate, drawing two more walks to score the next pair of runs. Offensively, Payne led the way with two hits and Landon Meadows also added a single.

Physician Liaison â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marketing Dept. Russell Medical is seeking candidates for the position of Physician Liaison. Primary responsibilities: develop relationships and build rapport with physicians in the primary and secondary service area; develop positive and productive relationships with physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office staff to improve physician satisfaction; actively engage in marketing activities to promote, support and enhance physician visibility, hospital admissions and physician referrals; Bachelor degree required. Three to five years experience in marketing/public relations/direct sales preferred. Please send resume and apply online at www.russellcares.com

Sunday, March 3 College golf Central Alabama at Calhoun Spring Invitational in Decatur

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Sixteen hits somehow werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough for Horseshoe Bendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseball team to overcome Beulah on Wednesday night. The teams combined for an incredible 28 hits, but the Bobcats walked away with the 6-3 victory. The Generals (1-2) scored their first run in the second inning. After one out, Holt Tidwell doubled and was followed by a Kendall Penwell single. Justin Phillips then flew out to left field but Tidwell scored on the sacrifice. Horseshoe Bend added two

more runs in the fourth inning. Lee Norrell hit a run-scoring double, and Grant Taylor scored on a wild pitch. Chandler Lewis, Cole Johnson, Taylor, Norrell, Penwell, Phillips and Gavin Brazzell all had two hits apiece for the Generals.

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KATIE JO SCROGGINS, DECEASED CASE NO. 2019-0035 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTRIX Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of February, 2019, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of Probate, Tallapoosa County, 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. Martha Marie Walker, Executrix of the Estate of Katie Jo Scroggins Thomas A. Radney, Radney, Radney & Jackson, LLC, Attorney for Executrix

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the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of February, 2019, by the Honorable Talmadge L. East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given taht all persons having claims against said (VWDWH DUH UHTXLUHG WR ÂżOH DQ LWHPL]HG DQG YHULÂżHG VWDWHment of such claim in the ofÂżFH RI WKH VDLG -XGJH RI 3URbate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited. Janice Anita Graves, Personal Representative

PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to RBC Bank (USA), successor by merger to First American Bank, successor by merger to Bank of Dadeville to EH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The undersigned, PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to RBC Bank (USA), successor by merger to First American Bank, successor by merger to Bank of Dadeville, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Tallapoosa County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 20th day of March, 2019 the following property, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Starting at the Northeast corner of Section 20, Township 22 North, Range 21 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama; thence proceed South 02â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East a distance of 330 feet to a point; thence proceed South 86â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; West a distance of 1,306.85 feet, more or less, to a point on the Quarter Section line; thence continue South 86â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; West a distance of 808.15 feet, more or less, to a point on the East ROW line of a paved county road, FAS 479 (2) main line; thence run South 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; West along the East ROW line a distance of 400 feet, more or less, to the POINT OF BEGINNING of land herein conveyed; thence continue South 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; West a distance of 290 feet, more or less, to a point; thence run North 86â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East a distance of 1,074 feet, more or less, to the Quarter section line; thence run North 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; West a distance of 266.92 feet, more or less, to a point; thence run South 86â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; West a distance of 964 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. This tract of land being and lying in the Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Township 22 North, Range 21 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and containing 6.51 acres, more or less. Said property is commonly known as 4695 Elkahatchee Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all f

other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rightsof-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Brent Steele Belinda Steele or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO RBC BANK (USA), SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRST AMERICAN BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK OF DADEVILLE as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. com File No. 9114519 www. foreclosurehotline.net The Alexander City Outlook 02/1 5/2019,02/22/2019.03/01/2 019 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 15, 22 and Mar. 1, 2019 EST/GRAVES, R. PUBLIC NOTICE TALLAPOOSA COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF JENNIFER JONES BAKER CASE NO. 2019-0031 Letters of Administration on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of February, 2019 by the Hon. Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, 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. Gregory L. Baker, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jennifer Jones Baker Barnes & Radney, PC, Attorneys for Personal Representative, PO Drawer 877, Alexander City, AL 35011-0477 Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 15, 22 and Mar. 1, 2019 EST/BAKER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF TALLAPOOSA Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Brent Steele Husband Belinda Steele Wife to Bank of Dadeville dated September 27, 2005; said mortgage being recorded on September 30, 2005, as Instrument 1R LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to

Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 15, 22 and Mar. 1, 2019 FC/STEELE, B.

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