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Hutcherson files for change of venue Attorney says publicity will cause unfair trial in porn case By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
An attorney representing Justin Kyle Hutcherson has filed a change of venue motion based on pretrial publicity. “All local media has
sensationalized the nature of the charge against the defendant to the point that it will be impossible for the defendant to receive a fair and impartial jury in Tallapoosa County,” the motion states. Opelika attorney Zachary
D. Alsobrook represents Hutcherson, 32, New Site, who has been indicted on Hutcherson 61 counts involving an investigation
into the possession of child pornography. Alsobrook said in his motion filed March 13 citizens in Tallapoosa County and the district attorney shared a story by The Outlook on Facebook and the district attorney went on to comment about it. “The district attorney assured concerned citizens that
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The New Site Town Council hopes to start construction of a medical clinic and pharmacy soon and will keep its employee health insurance with Local Government Health Insurance. New Site Mayor Phil Blasingame said the town will need to offer perks to draw healthcare. “Incentives is the name of the game,” he told the New Site council Monday night. Blasingame said he was talking to Russell Medical about providing a medical clinic and to Brad Jackson about bringing a pharmacy into the same building if the council elects to go through with the project, which the town hopes will result in a clinic by 2020. “(Russell Medical CEO) Jim Peace has taking the clinic plan to his finance committee,” Blasingame said. “Between them, they are talking six new jobs, one being a nurse practitioner and the other a pharmacist.” The incentive being considered is for Russell Medical to sign a sixyear lease with the first year requiring no rent and See COUNCIL • Page 12
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The man who oversees pavement on streets and making sure bridges are safe enough to support traffic isn’t sure how much money Alexander City will ultimately reap from the state’s gas tax increase. Gerard Brewer, the city’s public works director, has a dream list of projects nonetheless but may not have the funds to see them brought to fruition. “I was glad to see it because any additional funding we can get is needed,” Brewer said of the gas tax increase, which will amount to 10 cents more per gallon within three years to raise an estimated $320 million for infrastructure improvements statewide. Brewer admitted the new gas tax is not popular with his neighbors. “My neighbors were out in the yard one day and we met at the mailboxes,” Brewer said. “They were saying, ‘Can you believe it, as poorly as they manage money they’ve got the nerve to ask for more?’ I got my mail and went inside.” Brewer’s department currently has a $1.35 million annual budget to repair and maintain streets and bridges but he said the city’s sophisticated MicroPAVER software has calculated $2.4 million is needed to maintain streets at a level
SMOKE IN THE AIR Photos by Cliff Williams / The Outlook Drivers called 911 Tuesday reporting a fire in the woods on Highway 63 South. The Alexander City Fire Department responded to the initial call until it could be confirmed it was a controlled burn. Russell Lands is performing controlled burns on much of its property over the next few weeks to control brush and duff to prevent larger fires in the future.
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Alcoholic is a monster at night with no memory in the morning DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for four years, and before that, I knew him for about a year. At the time, he was very loving and considerate, but right after we got married, his true nature emerged. He drinks heavily every night and says horrible things. In the morning, he has no recollection of it and expects me to be loving and warm to him. I can’t bring myself to do it. He is always accusing me of cheating on him, even though I have given him no reason. He has a GPS on my phone, and if I don’t answer his texts or calls immediately, he goes ballistic. Abby, I’m not happy and have often thought about running away. During the day he helps me, but at night he becomes a completely different person. I have a full-time job and pay 85 percent of the bills. I take care of the kids, cook and clean, but nothing makes him happy. I would really appreciate your advice. -- LOST IN CALIFORNIA DEAR LOST: Nothing you do WILL make your
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husband happy. You are married to an abusive blackout drunk. Demand that he enter an abuse treatment program. If he refuses, then leave now, before the example he sets when he has been drinking further damages your children. If you need information about forming an escape plan, go online to the National Domestic Violence Hotline website (thehotline. org). There is also a toll-free 24-hour hotline: 1-800-7997233. DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for almost a year. We don’t live together, but we’re together three or four times a week, and the sex is great. He is into porn, and when I am not there, I know he looks at it because I have
found pictures of it on his phone. It makes me feel like I’m not enough because if I was, he wouldn’t need to look at other girls for arousal. When I tell him that, he says there’s no emotional attachment to porn for him. He says it is all visual and there is nothing to be jealous of. I myself am not into it. It grosses me out to even look at it. Is he telling me the truth? -- GROSSED OUT IN NEW JERSEY DEAR GROSSED OUT: If your boyfriend does not require looking at his cellphone in order to have sex with you, then he is telling you the truth. Men are turned on by the visual. Women are more turned on by the written word. The expert who pointed that out to me was Larry Flynt. After I printed it, I was criticized by some readers for using him as a resource. Three months later, the book “Fifty Shades of Grey” appeared and became a worldwide phenomenon. So Larry was right -- in SPADES.
DEAR ABBY: I’m hoping you will settle a bet between me and a good friend. I’m sure you’ve heard of or seen the advertisements for ancestral DNA testing. I say that three children with the same two parents will all have equal percentages of their parents’ ancestry. My friend says the amounts can vary from child to child. Who is right? A nice dinner is riding on this. -- HUNGRY TO KNOW IN MINNESOTA DEAR HUNGRY: I am sure your friend will enjoy the nice dinner you’re paying for. According to Ancestry.com, unless the siblings are identical triplets, the amount of DNA they receive from each parent can vary, and it is not unusual for siblings to have different percentages of their parents’ ancestry. 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. Dennis John Cunningham 1947 - 2019 Funeral Service for Mr. Dennis John Cunningham, 71, of Alexander City and formerly of Chicago, will be Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Steve King will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in Chicago at a later date. Mr. Cunningham passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 4, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas Cunningham and Rita
Macke Cunningham. He attended First Baptist Church of Alexander City. Mr. Cunningham retired as a Sergeant from the Chicago Police Department after 31 years. He was a very honest, hard working man. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, working out at the gym, and western movies. Mr. Cunningham was a big John Wayne fan and loved his dogs. He is survived by his sons, Micheal Von Cunningham (Kimberly) of Chicago, Shane Thomas Cunningham (Donna) of Bruceton, TN; daughter, Jasmine Patra Hopper (Justin) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Samantha Donato, Thomas Cunningham, Alexis Hudson, Eliza Saldivar, Alyssa Saldivar, Ryan
Terry, Keeli Hopper, and Xavier “Beau” Hopper; great-grandchildren, Lacy Hollowell, Brian Hollowell, Evan Donato, Mason Donato, and Talon Hudson; brother, Thomas Cunningham; and sisters, Carol Darfler and Diane “Breeze” Raymond. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandchild, Joseph James Donato; and brother, Jerry “Cooch” Cunningham. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to ASPCA. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Kiwanis to host pancake breakfast next Saturday By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Those hungry for pancakes and Conecuh sausage can satisfy their craving March 30 at the Alexander City Kiwanis Club Pancake breakfast. It is not the first time the club has hosted a pancake breakfast, as the club owns large griddles to get the job done. “I think we have been doing it for decades,” Kiwanian David Willis said. “We have been doing it for a long while.” The funds raised at the breakfast will be used to support causes in the area. “We always use the money we raise for children,” Kiwanian T.J. Moore said. “We support Reading is Fundamental, scholarships to Central Alabama Community College, the JROTC program at BRHS, the special needs program at BRHS and the Alexander City Education Foundation. It is always child focused, for activities and programs that impact children.”
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Volunteers place pancakes and sausage on plates at last year’s Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
The Alexander City Kiwanians will be getting to the Benjamin Russell cafeteria well before the 6 a.m. start time, but they will not be alone. The breakfast will be
March 30 from 6 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $6 each and are all-you-can eat dine-in. Carry-out plates are also available. Tickets are available from any Alex City Kiwanian, at Tapley
Appliance, Caldwell Electronics or at the office of any Alexander City school. The menu includes coffee, milk, orange juice, pancakes and Conecuh sausage. “Louise Tapley will go to Evergreen to get the Conecuh sausage,” Moore said. “She will be going to pick up 280 pounds this year.” Since 2006 the Alexander City Kiwanis Club has donated $200,000 to local organizations to help area children.
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Wish list where the software will grade them in the low 80s. Under the new gas tax, Alexander City would receive $26,545 annually based on an equal share with 459 other Alabama municipalities which will get 8.33 percent of the new revenue. Of that revenue, 25 percent will be distributed equally; the other 75 percent will be distributed based on population but it’s currently unclear how much the city would get under that formula. The money can be used for transportation infrastructure improvements, preservation and maintenance projects, to match federal funds and on joint projects with other cities to leverage the money. It cannot be used for salaries and benefits, nor for equipment with the exception of permanent equipment as part of a road or bridge project — for example a traffic signal. Brewer said spending on Alex City’s roads, streets and bridges is a pittance compared to other services people regularly pay for. “We calculated with $1.35 million available to us annually for streets — that’s $1.2 million from the half-cent sales tax and $150,000 from the state gas tax — for a city of 15,000 people we’re spending $90 a year for every man, woman and child in Alexander City,� Brewer said. “People have $100 cell phone bills every month and $200 power bills.� Brewer’s wish list includes replacing the Mt. Airy Bridge; making major repairs to the worst streets, especially Arrowhead Road, in the Columbine subdivision and Fairlane Circle; refurbishing sidewalks; building regional stormwater ponds; redecorating the median on U.S. Highway 280; and connecting the site of the new city hall at the former Russell Sales Office to downtown with a series of attractive sidewalks or walking paths. The Mt. Airy Bridge on Hillabee Street could be the single most noteworthy bridge project.
continued from Page 1 “We’ve got six bridges and we just replaced two with culverts — one at the (Charles E. Bailey) Sportplex and one on Scott Road,� Brewer said. “But the worst one is Mt. Airy Bridge on Hillabee Street, the old railroad bridge. That’s a very odd intersection. It needs to be replaced or it may have to be abandoned. That would cause a problem because we’d have to find a way to get up on the Highway 22 bridge. That would be inconvenient and impact people’s travel routes. I’ve taken several engineers over there and it’s got to be a certain elevation because of the train passing under it. I’ve come up with a conceptual idea for the state of a ramp to use there. There would be a good bit of earth moving and one or maybe two houses may have to be bought by the city.� Brewer said completely repairing the worst streets instead of patching them would be a priority with extra money but fixing them now would quickly deplete the street budget. “Using the half-cent sales tax money, we’ve paved 18 or 19 miles over the last four years,� he said. “That number would significantly decrease to 3 or 4 miles if we hit the worst first. It would eat up our budget. One of the big things, and it’s not very sexy and the thing that bothers me most, is we have to let these very bad roads go if they’re below 55 (on MicroPAVER). The software lets them go. Then people will say to me, ‘Why are you paving that road over there when mine is so bad?’ If we were fully funded at $2.4 million, I wouldn’t have to let them go.� Brewer said several intersections need improvements to make them safer and improve traffic flow. “Right at the old Russell Main Office and Lee Street, it’s an odd intersection and I’d love to see a roundabout there,� he said. “But that will be hard to do since there is such a close-by hard stop with the railroad track.� Brewer said he wants to see the medians on U.S. Highway 280 revert to
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The Mt. Airy Bridge needs to be replaced or may have to be abandoned, according to City of Alexander City public works director Gerard Brewer. It can’t be lowered to eliminate the steep slope emptying onto 8th Avenue because of the clearance needed beneath it for trains to pass.
their appearance in the late 1990s. “I had a state senator from Tennessee who drove through back then call me and say, ‘I want some of that,’â€? Brewer said. “I’d like to see trees back in there, landscaping and specialty lighting to make our medians stand out. It shows people driving through we have pride in our appearance.â€? A fatal automobile accident resulted in the removal of the trees, Brewer remembered. “We had to take the trees out because a guy driving a Corvette at 135 mph with an exorbitantly high blood-alcohol level wrecked out there and hit some trees and died, so we agreed to cut the trees down,â€? he said. Better sidewalks and culverts also have a place on Brewer’s wish list as well as a way to connect the site of the new city hall to downtown 1½ miles away. “In the perfect world, we’ve got 12½ miles of sidewalks and half of them need redoing and to make them all ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible,â€? he said. “There is talk about trying to tie (the new city hall) to downtown by sidewalks. We’ve got an engineering firm roughing
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ast week we talked about the importance of roads to the economic development of our state. We spoke about urban growth and expansion, especially the need for highways in Huntsville and the improvement of the port in Mobile. I overlooked the needs and importance of our rural roads. Make no mistake about it, our rural roads need fixing too. A good many of the rural bridges in the state have been condemned and are hazardous for heavy trucks and school buses to travel. Many folks figure it would be cheaper to pay more for gasoline than it is to pay for having their front ends aligned and tires balanced every few weeks from hitting potholes in the road. Some of our farm-tomarket roads have not been fixed since Big Jim Folsom built them in the 1950s. Big Jim left an indelible legacy as governor with his legendary and necessary Farm to Market program. There are a good many stories and memories of Big Jim surrounding his legend as a Farm to Market road and bridges builder. One of those stories comes out of Scottsboro and Jackson County in the northeast corner of Alabama. It is one of the prettiest parts of Alabama, especially in the fall. One of Big Jim’s favorite political friends was Rep. John Snodgrass of Scottsboro. Big Jim loved Snodgrass and the feeling was mutual. Big Jim decided to build a bridge and name it after his buddy but he didn’t just build a little bridge, he built a big bridge over
STEVE FLOWERS Columnistt the Tennessee River. The problem was they built the bridge where there was no road. Folks in Scottsboro marveled at the fact the bridge they longed for was built without a road leading up to it. Big Jim and Snodgrass never worried about it for a minute. They told the good folks in the Tennessee Valley, “Don’t you know that if you build a bridge, they’ve got to build a road to it?” The road was built and is now the main thoroughfare through Sand Mountain — Highway 17 that runs through Jackson and Dekalb counties. Big Jim and Snodgrass were right — if you built a bridge a road will follow. Big Jim built the bridge for his friend with the intention of calling it the John Snodgrass Bridge. There got to be a lot of opposition to naming it after Snodgrass because some of the folks didn’t believe that you should name something after somebody who was living. Snodgrass was heir to a great family name in Jackson County. His granddaddy and daddy had both been prominent judges in the county. One day Big Jim pulled his friend Snodgrass aside and said, “John what was your daddy’s name?” Snodgrass said, “John, just like me.” “What about your granddaddy?” John said, “John, just like me.”
Big Jim said, “Hell, they are both dead and they are named John Snodgrass. We will just name it after them and it will be really named after you.” Shortly after naming the Snodgrass bridge, Big Jim was going to name another bridge in north Alabama that he had gotten built. The good folks in this county had worked on this bridge project for over a decade and Big Jim had gotten it done. The probate judge of the county had spearheaded the project and waited diligently on it. The bridge was rightfully going to be named after him. On the day of the bridge-opening ceremony, Big Jim was headed out of Montgomery in the governor’s limousine. As he passed the old Exchange Hotel, he spotted his best drinking buddy. He got his driver to stop the car and grabbed his friend to join him on his journey to dedicate the bridge. To say Big Jim and his friend had a couple of nips on the way would be an understatement. When Big Jim got to the dedication ceremony, he stumbled out of the car barefooted, hair disheveled, tie loosened and drug his friend along with him. He stumbled to the stage and to the dismay of the crowd, and especially the probate judge, pronounced the name of the bridge after his drinking buddy. He and his buddy, the proud honoree of a bridge, got back in the governor’s car and drove back to Montgomery. Steve Flowers served 16 years in the state legislature and can be reached at www. steveflowers.us
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TAX ASSISTANCE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is providing free tax and electronic filing assistance Jan. 28 to April 15. The program is to assist seniors 60 and over with no income limit, taxpayers under 60 with incomes less than $54,000 and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. March assistance will be available Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return, photo ID/drivers license for taxpayer and spouse, Social Security cards, W2s, 1099s, SSA 1099 and 1095A if you have health insurance through the government marketplace. For more information call 256-2340347.
Today-March 22
SPRING REVIVAL SERVICES: GAP Fellowship Church will hold its spring revival services March 20-22 nightly at 7 p.m. Wednesday the speaker will be Pastor Michael McCain of New Elam #1; Thursday Pastor Douglas Varner of True Light; Friday Pastor Tommy Carwell of Macedonia. Pastor Lou and Marilyn Benson are of GAP Fellowship Church, which is located at 721 Robinson Court.
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
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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. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville is hosting family game night bingo from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 23. It will begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.
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Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Opellika. Rev. Jimmial Harrison Sr. is pastor of Center view Missionary Baptist Church. ENCORE ACT PERFORMANCE: Alexander City Theatre II will present an encore performance of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” with Jan and John Jung on March 24 at the Willow Point Country Club. The event will include a cash bar and buffet dinner and is open to non-members. Tickets are $50 per person.
March 25
MONTHLY MEETING: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Assocation meeting will be Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at LifePoint Church (formerly Alex City Church of God of Prophecy), located at 122 Poplar Rd. in Alex City.
March 25-27
SPRING REVIVAL: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting a spring revival March 25-27. Prayer will start at 6 p.m. and the service at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Rev. Clifford Spradley will preach March 25, Rev. Jason Whetstone on March 26 and Rev. Jimmy Brooks on March 27.
Tuesday, March 26
HISTORY OF LAKE AND DAM: The Dadeville Public Library will host a presentation on Lake Martin and Martin Dam by Alabama Power. The event begins at 2 p.m. in the lower level of the library, which is located at 205 N. West St. in Dadeville. For more information, call 256-825-7820. A DATE WITH DOLLY: The Alexander City Rotary Foundation’s annual benefit in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will begins at 5:30 p.m. at the T.C. Russell Airport Hangar, located at 965 T.C. Russell Dr., Alexander City. There will be hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a live performance by Dolly Parton impersonator Melody Knighton. Donations are requested. For more information, contact Dana Rickman at dana@campascca.org or 256-825-9226. YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: The youth advisory board will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at the East Alabama Mental Health Center at 287 North Tallassee Street in Dadeville. They are looking for students in grades 7-12 from all Tallapoosa County schools who are interested in gaining skills in social media marketing, public speaking, leadership, public service announcements and community outreach. Transportation is provided for anyone who does not have a way to get to the meeting. Contact Ashley Williams at 256373-3538. COUNTY REPUBLICAN MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Republican Party will meet at The Elks Lodge in Alexander City March 26 at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in joining or learning more is invited to attend. For more information, contact Chairman Lee Hamilton at 334-3019411.
Thursday, March 28
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, March 30
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Kiwanis Club of Alexander City is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, Saturday, March 30 from
6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria. Tickets are $6 each and take-out meals are available. There will be pancakes, Conecuh sausage, hot coffee, juice and milk.
Sunday, March 31
DAY OF WORSHIP: God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church is hosting a Day of Worship. Special guest will be Dr. Rance Allen. He will be at the Camp Hill location on old Highway 280 Sunday, March 31 at 8 a.m. He will be at the Auburn location on Harper Avenue at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bishop Frank McCleod is pastor of God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church.
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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. 4TH ANNUAL UNITED WAY QUAIL FRY: The Lake Martin Area United Way will host its annual quail fry at The Stables at Russell Crossroads at 5 p.m. Tickets are $35, which include food, drinks and music. There also will be a baked goods sale and auction. All the proceeds benefit the Lake Martin Area United Way and will be the first event toward its 2020 fundraising campaign. Tickets are available at the United Way Office at 17 Main St., Alexander City; from United Way board members and staff; or at the Dadeville Valley National Bank located at 391 N. Broadnax St. For more information or to donate baked goods, call the United Way office at 256-329-3600. CHURCH MEETING: The biannual meeting of Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association of Coosa County is at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6 at the church. Anyone who has family buried in the cemetery is invited to attend.
Sunday, April 7
PASTORAL APPRECIATION: New Popular Springs Baptist Church in Dadeville is holding the 3rd pastoral appreciation honoring Rev. Richard D. Jacobs at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Rev. Willie D. Howard is the guest minister. Everyone is invited.
Saturday, April 13
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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ROSIE MORGAN Columnist to make it tender enough for us. St. Patrick’s Day is very well celebrated in this country and I understand has better recognition in Ireland these days. We bought a chance on the HSEC “Draw Down for the Dawgs.” It was a new experience for us and we met some really nice folks at our table, including Keith the vice president of the Predators Motorcycle Club that raises a large sum for the shelter each year through a ride. I enjoyed chatting with Keith’s wife
about our dogs and without exchanging our names. This event is a big fundraiser for the shelter and was sold out to a full house. This shows how many truly do care about the local homeless animals. American Idol season star Jessica Meuse, who graduated from Holtville High in Elmore County, was kind enough to sing two of her songs with guitar only to entertain the crowd before the drawing began. It’s like a bingo game but when your number is called you are out of the running; we lasted pretty well, going through roughly 60 numbers from the 312 that were left when our number was called. When it got down to the last remaining 10 numbered tickets, the
holders all agreed to share the $10,000 in prize money, so each was sure to leave with $1,000. All’s well that ends well. My grandad William Sanders was born in 1902 and my nanny Annie in 1901; they are in heaven with my mum Phyllis and her younger sister Yvonne. My grandparents’ firstborn child, Jean, will be 93 years old on March 25. My lovely sister Sally celebrates her birthday on March 29; she was always like my own real baby doll, as she was born when I was 11. The last performance presented by the Alex City Arts in the 2018-19 schedule is coming on March 28. The Charlestones will be in concert at the BRHS auditorium starting
at 7 p.m. Tickets for adults are $20 and available at the door, and children get in free. The singing group consists of Todd Monsell, William Purcell, Stephen Spaulding, and Brink Norton, who spent 10 years teaching music in the Alexander City school system and sang in the First Presbyterian Church choir. The Charlestones’ first album is entitled “Holy City Harmony.” I leave you with this thought: “Luck may bring you riches but it will never bring you wisdom.” Stay wise and keep smiling. Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
Tornado devastation in Lee County is heart-wrenching Get a replacement SSA-1099 Tax form I haven’t sent in an article in three weeks. Once again, I contemplated taking a very long hiatus from writing but once again I bumped into people who told me how much they enjoyed reading my column, so the show must go on. Today, just expect a bunch of words that come from the heart. You have been warned. The last three weeks have just not been very conducive for writing. Writer’s block crept in, whether it was an upper respiratory infection, chronic pain, sleepless nights or the catastrophic events that devastated parts of my county on March 3. Although I now reside in Tallapoosa County, Lee County will always be home. Other than the first 29 days at UAB, last night was possibly the hardest night we’ve had in Abigail’s short 17 months on this earth. It boggles the mind that she’s that old. She’s teething badly and was running a fever. We were up with her continuously, doing our best to comfort her. Lucy nursed her, I rocked her, and we gave her Tylenol every four hours. She screamed a lot. It hurt my heart to see her in so much pain. We love her so very much and we are so darn blessed that God chose us to be her parents. It breaks my heart when I think of those beautiful children who lost their lives in Beauregard. They grow up so fast. We must let them know we love them every day because tomorrow is never promised. I’ve looked at their pictures and videos over and over. I weep for their families and friends. I simply cannot imagine. I was scheduled to leave for Grand Rapids, Michigan, on March 7 for two showcases
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Columnist at Laughfest, one of the most awesome comedy festivals in the country. It was an honor to be invited but I had to cancel at the last minute. While I didn’t personally know anyone who perished that day, I simply did not feel like being funny while so many others back home were hurting. Plus there was a chance of severe weather over the weekend. I didn’t want to leave my family here alone. My heart goes out to all those who lost loved ones that day. We’ll never forget. We went to Beauregard a few days ago to pick up a piece of furniture. Lucy redoes furniture and she is very good at it. There is a fancy word for it but I’ll stick with “redoes” for now. It was actually a Salem address, so we weren’t expecting to see anything. We love driving, so after picking up the furniture we took a left just to see where it would go. Barely a mile down the road, we inadvertently stumbled upon the tornado’s path. People who have never been to a war zone kept referring to it as a war zone. As someone who has spent several years in war zones, it no doubt looked like one to me. Complete devastation. Lucy was in tears. Disbelief struck me. When my aunt and uncle moved in with my mawmaw after my pawpaw’s passing in 1986, they had a storm shelter built. If you have been reading my column, you may recall we moved to my grandparents’
home last summer, so we are fortunate to have a real safe place. The day following the storm, we got in there and cleaned it out. We would have used it if we’d needed to but we may have been sharing it with spiders, snakes and rodents. Not anymore. It’s clean and we’ll utilize it if necessary. We can’t always protect ourselves and our families but by golly we need to do everything we can to do so. I’m stuck to my phone during severe weather. Download weather apps, watch your local news, have a radio with batteries and tell your friends and family when severe weather is imminent. We shouldn’t be surprised by these massive tornadoes anymore. We just think that it can’t happen to us but it can. It did. And it can happen again but next time we can be better prepared. I’m so grateful for the first responders who literally saved lives that day, the churches who have gone above and beyond in answering their community’s call, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians who paid for all 23 funerals, the state and federal EMAs, our local and state leaders and President Donald Trump for visiting this small community in east Alabama that is filled with so many wonderful people from all walks of life. Most of all, I’m grateful to the volunteers, the servants, who have done so much solely out of the love in their hearts. I salute you all. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and solider with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller. com. For information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might be confused by your mixed feelings. A discussion to clear the air could make the problem even more diÉ&#x2030;cult. Avoid spending too much on a peace gesture. To the intended recipient, your very presence counts. Tonight: Celebrating Spring. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your creativity comes through during a diÉ&#x2030;cult moment in the morning. Someone at a distance might insist on having his or her way. You might have diÉ&#x2030;culty identifying with this person, but be compassionate. Tonight: A loved one could be excessive in demonstrating his or her caring. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Stay close to home during the daylight hours. Working from home would be even better. Opportunities could appear through an important relationship. Be more direct. Zero in on a long-term goal. Tonight: Express your friskier side. CANCER (June 21-July 22) If you know what you want, ask for it. Confusion surrounds the bestlaid plans. News from a distance is incomplete. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a decision about what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hearing. A close associate or partner is changing in front of your very eyes. Tonight: Greet Spring with a wish and a smile. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Someone tries to appeal to your gentler side. You sense that some of these feelings might not be authentic. Remain sure of yourself and ready to move in a new direction. Honor a fast change; be more upbeat. Tonight: Get into a Spring ritual. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Use your daylight hours to the max. Your sense of empowerment comes through. Confusion surrounds a discussion. You might not be able to come to an immediate conclusion. Someone very close to you cheers you on. Tonight: Be a duo.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) If you can, continue to play it low-key. Your sense of well-being emerges right in front of you. How you handle a diÉ&#x2030;cult situation might change by tomorrow. Give some thought to sharing something important with a loved one. Tonight: Take a power nap, then decide. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Stay focused on your long-term goal. What emerges might surprise and delight you. Instead of staying in situations that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work for you, open up to new possibilities. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not careful, you might overspend. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re full of get-up-and-go but you could need to be a little more somber in public. Your demonstrative and adventurous personality could scare a work associate. Toward the evening, choose to change gears. Tonight: Pop open the bubblies. Celebrate the Ă&#x201E;rst hours of Spring. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Look to a more open situation in which you learn about other styles and cultures. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Ă&#x201E;nd that adapting to others is easier than it has been in the past. Count on the fact that someone will dump responsibilities on you. Fortunately, you can handle whatever comes down the path. Tonight: As you like it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A partner wants to take charge, especially of the Ă&#x201E;nances. You could have mixed feelings. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to let another person know. To rebalance this relationship, look to the future or another perspective. Tonight: Use your imagination. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You could feel challenged by those around you. Also, you might want to clear the air. Make an overture, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised by the strength of the other partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reaction. For the next month, exercise care with Ă&#x201E;nancial decisions. Tonight: Make sure your budget is in shape.
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2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper by Forrest River Auto slide, awning and jacks Nice, big bath, nonsmoker Used very little Asking $15,000 Call (256) 596-0019 or (256) 596-0018
Transportation 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.
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1995 Harley Davison Softail Custom Lots of extras 16,800 actual miles. 6200.00 dollars. Bike is in great shape. (256)596-2394
2011 Crownline 270 Volvo Penta 5.7 and Volvo Penta outdrive w/duel prop,less than 100hrs Excellent conditions w/aluminum trailer. Asking $41,000 OBO Serious inquires only Pictures upon request Call:334-507-9100 1993 14-foot Sylvan V-hull Boat w/drive-on trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, live well, WUROOLQJ PRWRU GHSWK ÂżQGHU rod holders. Asking $2800 Call Tom @ 256-307-1423 Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department March 18
â&#x20AC;˘ Cierra Sharneay Ross, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Identity theft was reported in Alexander City.
March 17
â&#x20AC;˘ Starrdidra Lekehonto Edwards, 27, of Kellyton was arrested for failure to appear and possession of marijuana. â&#x20AC;˘ Brandy Lett Harris, 40, of New Site was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. â&#x20AC;˘ Walker Rolston, 62, of Kellyton was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Leaving the scene of an accident was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Damaged property was reported in Alexander City.
March 16
â&#x20AC;˘ Edward Bernard Heard, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of amphetamine. â&#x20AC;˘ Jadayshia Breanna Knight, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for using false identity to obstruct justice. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Reckless endangerment was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was
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March 15
â&#x20AC;˘ Brandon Lee Ruiz, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. â&#x20AC;˘ Demetrious Tavon Harvey, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. â&#x20AC;˘ Kenyatta Mia Shaun Heard, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. â&#x20AC;˘ Amber Nicole Vinson, 28, of Eastaboga was arrested for failure to appear. â&#x20AC;˘ Christopher Lynn Yates, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. â&#x20AC;˘ Using false identity to obstruct justice was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
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â&#x20AC;˘ Shena Smith of Hand Road in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrant for failure to pay child support. â&#x20AC;˘ Joshua Vernon of 12th Street West in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespassing third degree. â&#x20AC;˘ Joshua Dawson of Pearson Street in Goodwater was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession with intent to distribute and failure to appear possession of controlled substance.
March 17
â&#x20AC;˘ A resident of Hilltop Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report in reference to theft.
March 16
â&#x20AC;˘ Jadaysha Knight of Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for probation revocation possession of controlled substance and obstructing government operations. â&#x20AC;˘ Jonathon Hubbard of Alexander City was arrested on grand jury indictments for distribution/possession of a controlled substance, speeding and driving while suspended.
March 15
â&#x20AC;˘ Tony Heard of 12th Avenue in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. â&#x20AC;˘ A residence on Pine Tree Circle in Dadeville filed a report in reference to theft.
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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVERETT C. WAYRYNEN, DECEASED CASE NUMBER: 2019-0053 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of March, 2019, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa C
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. Stephen D. Wayrynen, Personal Representative
â&#x20AC;˘ Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. â&#x20AC;˘ Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. â&#x20AC;˘ Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of
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distance of 36.4 feet to a point 20 feet West of the centerline of Tallassee Street in the center of a paved driveway, which LV WKH 32,17 2) %(*,11,1* of the lot herein described; thence along the center of said driveway South 86 degrees 34 minutes West a distance of 150 Mitchell E. Gavin, Attorney for feet to a point; thence North Personal Representative, 1258 12 degrees 00 minutes West a Lee Street, PO Box 248, Alexdistance of 109.7 feet to a point ander City, Alabama 35011on the South boundary of Joe 0248 Mullican property; thence along South boundary of Joe Mullican Talmadge East, Judge of Proproperty North 86 degrees 57 bate minutes East a distance of 150 feet to a point on a line 20 feet Alexander City Outlook: West of center of said Tallassee Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 Street; thence along West side EST/WAYRYNEN, E. of Tallassee Street 12 degrees 55 minutes East a distance PUBLIC NOTICE RI IHHW WR WKH 3RLQW RI %Hginning. The above described THE PROBATE COURT FOR lot contains 0.35 acre, more TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, or less, and lies on the SouthALABAMA west 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of IN RE: THE ESTATE OF Section 4, Township 21 North , AUSTIN MILES WARD, Range 23 East, Dadeville, TalDECEASED lapoosa County, Alabama. The CASE NO: 2019-0055 above lot being the Northeast NOTICE TO CREDITORS corner of Lot 177 according to the Ohme Survey of the Town TAKE NOTICE that Letters of of Dadeville. For informationAdministration having been al purposes only, the property granted to Raymond Tuck, as address is: 525 North Tallassee Administrator of the Estate of St, Dadeville, AL 36853. Any Austin Miles Ward, deceased, property address provided is on the 14th day of March, not part of the legal description 2019, by the Honorable Talof the property sold herein and madge East, Judge of Probate. in the event of any discrepancy, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the legal description referenced that all persons having claims herein shall control. This sale is against the said Estate are made for the purpose of payhereby required to present the ing the indebtedness secured same within the time allowed by by said mortgage, as well as law or the same will be barred. the expenses of foreclosure. Raymond Ward, Administrator Furthermore, the property to of the Estate of Austin Miles be offered pursuant to this noEast, Deceased tice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance Thomas A. Radney - Attorney AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the for Administrator, Radney, RadPRUWJDJHH QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLney & Jackson, LLC, Post Ofrectors, attorneys, employees, ÂżFH %R[ $OH[DQGHU &LW\ $/ agents or authorized represen35011, 256-234-2547 tative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty $OH[DQGHU &LW\ 2XWORRN relating to the title or any physMar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 ical, environmental, health or EST/WARD, A. safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the propPUBLIC NOTICE erty offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities The following vehicles will be arising out of or in any way reauctioned off by J&J Towing lating to any such condition, &Automotive LLC on 4-17-19 at including those suggested by 10:00 A.M. Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee sale is subject to all prior liens V.I.N. # 1J4G258S4XC780390 Leonard N. Math, Chamb- and encumbrances and unpaid less Math Carr, P.C., P.O. Box taxes and assessments includ2008 Mercedes C300 V.I.N. # 230759, Montgomery, Alabama ing any transfer tax associated WDDGF54X38R020385 36123-0759, 334-272-2230 with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a Alexander City Outlook: Alexander City Outlook: non-refundable deposit of Five Mar. 13 and 20, 2019 Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 Thousand Dollars and no/100 AV/99 JEEP FC/HUGHES, D. LQ FHUWLÂżHG RU FDVK funds at the time and place of 5REHUW - :HUPXWK PJZ 6WHPUBLIC NOTICE the sale. The balance of the SKHQV 0LOOLURQV 3 & 3 2 PUBLIC NOTICE purchase price must be paid in %R[ +XQWVYLOOH $ODEDPD NOTICE FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ FORVH RI EXVL $WWRUQH\ IRU 0RUWJDJMORTGAGE OF FORECLOSURE ness on the next business day HH FORECLOSURE SALE WKHUHDIWHU DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI Default having been made Alexander City Outlook: Default having been made in 6KDSLUR ,QJOH //3 DW WKH DGin the payment of the indebt0DU DQG $SU the payment of the indebted- dress indicated below. Shapiro edness secured by that cerFC/WINDSOR, F. ness secured by that certain ,QJOH //3 UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW tain mortgage dated July 21, mortgage executed on June to award the bid to the next 2005, executed by Floyd E. 14, 2007 by James H. Hurley, highest bidder, or to reschedPUBLIC NOTICE Windsor and wife, Angela D. III and wife, Elizabeth M. Hur- ule the sale, should the highest Windsor, to Ameriquest Mortley, joint tenants with rights of bidder fail to timely tender the MORTGAGE gage Company, which mortsurvivorship, originally in favor total amount due. Alabama law FORECLOSURE SALE gage was recorded on August of Wells Fargo Financial Ala- gives some persons who have 4, 2005, in Card 206490, of an interest in property the right Default having been made in bama, Inc., and recorded in to redeem the property under the mortgage records in the the payment of the indebted- Instrument Number at 229390 FHUWDLQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3UR2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URness secured by that certain on June 20, 2007, in the Of- grams may also exist that help bate of Tallapoosa County, mortgage executed by DIANA ÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI persons avoid or delay the foreAlabama, which mortgage M. HUGHES, AN UNMAR- Tallapoosa County, Alabama. closure process. 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Liaisons Elementary SRO David Johnson has worked with both schools for a month. Cpl. Marcus Billups is the city schools’ D.A.R.E. officer and Radney Elementary and Alexander City Middle School SRO, according to Ray. “Our presence is proactive first and foremost,” Orr said. “[The SRO’s] responsibility is ensuring the safety of the students and the staff.” Orr said the city started putting school resource officers in the Alexander City Schools when Ray joined the department in addition to its D.A.R.E. officer. Orr said the city added Johnson to cover more schools from seeing national news reports. “The best case scenario would be to have an officer in every school that we’ve had,” Orr said. “At this point in time that’s not possible to do, so we added one SRO.
continued from Page 1 One more SRO would feel like we are getting a very good coverage of all of the schools.” Ray said the first thing he does when he gets to Benjamin Russell is help with bus duties and start walking in the school’s halls. “Any kind of problem that comes up in the school the administration will come and get one of us and we go with them and handle the situations,” Ray said. Ray said fights have cut down in the school since he started working at Benjamin Russell. Orr said the SROs help build the relationship between the community and police department and help prevent crime from happening in the schools. “With them being there it gives the kids another avenue to go to to report things and what you’d want to know and foster those relationships with
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Alexander City school resource officers Brian Ray, left, and David Johnson walk down the hallways at Benjamin Russell.
those different students,” Orr said. Earlier this month, a Benjamin Russell student was arrested after a gun was discovered in his car at one of the parking lots at the school. Ray said
other students had tipped him off the night before the gun was discovered. “Without the kids and other people letting us know who saw it, (it was) bridging that gap for them (to let) us know
stuff is happening, and that’s how we ended up (finding the gun),” Ray said. Johnson said he has enjoyed interacting with the students at the schools.
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“I like the positive response we’ve had especially in the elementary schools since I’ve been there from the teachers and parents, knowing that we’re there,” Johnson said.
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start clearing trees and dead shrubs.” The city can close on the property without a loan in place as it has enough cash to pay the negotiated price of $2.55 million, Nabors said. “We’ve got enough cash to do that, to buy the sales office and the land,” Nabors said. “Then we’d reimburse what we transferred.” The remainder of the $9 million loan is for the renovation of the sales office into the new city hall. After that loan closes with a commercial bank, the city will embark on a threemonth bid process. The architect for the project is JMR+H of Montgomery. Nabors, the former chief financial officer of Russell Corp., said he is studying the merits of financing for 20 or 25 years. “When we first priced it out, it was a 25-year amortization but we may do a 20-year,” he said. “The payment would go up but we’d pay it off faster. I don’t want to get too far away from the payment we used to justify the program. It’s like buying a house — you want to pay it off as quickly as you can but not stretch your budget. We want to be able to make principle payments without penalty. If the facts are such that we can lower the number of years, we would.” Nabors observed the financing environment remains ever more favorable for the city. He said the rate of yield on a U.S. Treasury bond, which influences many lending rates, was near a 52-week low of 2.61 percent Tuesday. “When we started this process it was at 3.18 percent,” he said. “If you go from 3.18 to 2.6 percent, that’s a 20-percent reduction in interest.” The 52-week range on U.S. Treasury bonds was 2.55 to 3.25 percent, Nabors said. “I’m reading interest rates will probably go down before they go back up,” he said. Many a
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ANDY GRAHAM Columnistt
Auburn could be peaking at the right time
T
he year was 1985. Ronald Reagan was reelected to serve a second term as president of the United States. Coca-Cola altered its original formula and released New Coke to the public. “We Are the World” was a hit song on the Billboard charts and Back to the Future debuted in theaters. Pete Rose became the all-time hits leader in MLB history. Nintendo released Super Mario Bros and the wreck of the RMS Titanic was discovered in the North Atlantic. I turned 10 years old. For Auburn University fans, the other very memorable occurrence was the Tigers winning the SEC tournament for the first time. As I mentioned last week, the 1985 season was a bit of a disappointment with the talent Auburn had, but they came together and played their best basketball at the end of the year. They won the SEC tournament by winning four games in four days and made it to the Sweet 16, losing a heartbreaker to North Carolina. Unfortunately, that tournament championship was the only championship the Tigers was win for the next 34 years. However, that dubious streak has now come to an end. Auburn’s domination of Tennessee, 84-64, has given it another banner to hang in the rafters of Auburn Arena. It was wonderful to see the Tigers rise to the occasion and play their best on the biggest stage. Hopefully, it’s a precursor of things to come. Bruce Pearl has built this team from the ground up and I believe he has coached them to the maximum of their ability. How far will that take them in the big tournament? That remains to be seen, but they are unquestionably one of the hottest teams in the country. They know who they are and play to their strength. They shoot 3s — a lot of 3s. They also make a lot of 3s. Just relying on shooting can be dangerous, because any team can go cold. Auburn has been playing relentless defense as of late and if that continues it will be the determining factor in how much longer its season lasts. A lot has been made about the Tigers’ No. 5 seed in the Midwest bracket. For the record, I thought Auburn deserved a No. 4 seed and I would’ve liked to see it play closer to home, but no one asked. Few would argue AU has one of the tougher draws, but the good thing about the NCAA Tournament is all you have to do is win. There are no easy draws. Everybody has to win six games to win the championship. No exceptions. Just win and that’ll take care of everything. In 1985, Auburn beat Purdue, 59-58, in the first round. It took down Kansas, 66-64, in the second round and, as I mentioned, fell to North Carolina 62-56 in the third round. This year, Auburn has a firstround matchup with New Mexico State. The Aggies have won 30 games and are capable of going deep in the tournament, according to experts. If the Tigers get past them, they’ll likely face No. 4 seed Kansas. If, by chance, they defeat the Jayhawks, they’ll most likely face No. 1-seeded North Carolina. It’s déjà vu all over again. Auburn is an outstanding basketball team. It could get knocked out in the first-round or it could make a run to the Elite 8. I wouldn’t be terribly surprised either way. The only thing I know is Pearl deserves a raise. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.
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High-scoring affair Losing streak moves to 6 games as Dadeville falls By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
The Dadeville softball team has struggled to add to its win total over the last two weeks but the Tigers had showed some fight against tough competition Tuesday afternoon. Dadeville traveled to Tallassee to face the Class 5A No. 8 team and held a two-run lead in the second inning before ultimately falling 18-8 in six innings. “I was proud of the girls for how we battled,” Dadeville coach Jordan McGuire said. “We are showing that improvement. We made some plays and we’re just learning how to work together. We just have to keep working hard and getting better.” Dadeville (4-10) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning after a single by Zoe Veres scored Tiffany Rice. However, Tallassee quickly erased that lead by scoring five runs in the bottom of the frame. Rice quickly got Dadeville back in the game with a big response in the second inning. Her two-run double with one out cut the lead to 5-3, setting Veres up to tie the game with a two-run double of her own. “We work really hard with our bats,” McGuire said. “That’s what has hurt us so much lately. Some of the games have been in reach for us but we couldn’t get our bats going. We’re still working.” Dadeville retook the lead when Cali Jones scored on an error and Brittany Claybrook
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Tiffany Rice reached base four times for Dadeville during an 18-8 loss at Tallassee on Tuesday.
added an RBI groundout to put the Tigers ahead 7-5 halfway through the second. However, the hosts were once again up to the task and did not give up the lead again. Tallassee wasted no time to get back in front, scoring three runs before Dadeville recorded an out. Dadeville made two errors in the inning, helping Tallassee put up seven runs in the inning to push its lead to 12-7. “I’m moving them around as much as anything else so it can be hard for them to get good at one place,” McGuire said. “If I have a pitcher in but she’s struggling, we will have to move around those positions and they may not have as much practice there.
We just have to find that niche where they all work.” Johnson scored her second run of the game in the fifth inning but Dadeville stranded two runners and could not cut into the deficit anymore. Tallassee scored the final five runs of the game, walking off with an RBI single from Madelyn Martin to earn the victory. Despite the loss, Dadeville found some positives at the plate. Over the previous five losses, Dadeville averaged just 2.4 runs per game and had only one extra base hit but McGuire hopes the offense can find some confidence after a good performance on Tuesday. “I think that could help us,”
McGuire said. “Sometimes when girls go up and get out twice, they can’t get that out of their mind. We’re trying to find a process of having a short memory while still learning from the mistakes.” Dadeville will play in its second area game of the season Thursday when the team travels to B.B. Comer. The Tigers lost the area opener but hope to get back on the winning track as they make a push toward the postseason. “We just have to keep working to find something that works well for us,” McGuire said. “It’s time to get really serious about it or the season is going to be a lot shorter than we want it to be.”
Wildcats struggle in pair of losses at Gulf Coast Classic STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
It was a tough day for Benjamin Russell’s softball team Monday, as it suffered a pair of losses to start the Gulf Coast Classic. The Wildcats fell to Soddy Daisy (Tennessee), 3-0, then De Queen (Arkansas), 5-1. Benjamin Russell (10-10) hit the ball fairly well against Soddy Daisy, finishing with six total hits, but it couldn’t string enough together to push any runs across. The Wildcats also allowed all three runs in the opening two innings and were playing catchup from there. Taylor Harris led the offense with a double, while Haylee Hunter, Taylor McVey, Asia McWaters, NaSkia Russell and Ryann Ruffin each had singles. In the circle, McWaters went the six-inning distance and allowed only one earned run as BRHS struggled with a costly error in the first frame. She gave up seven hits, struck out six and walked just two. In Game 2 against De Queen, BRHS ran into a tough pitcher who allowed only three hits while striking out eight Wildcats. Baylee
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Benjamin Russell’s Emma Tapley prepares to field a ball during a game earlier this season. The Wildcats are playing in the Gulf Coast Classic this week.
Adkins, McVey and Ruffin were the only ones to garner hits for BRHS. Harris gave a fine pitching performance, as she allowed seven hits in five innings and gave up only two earned runs. She struck out four and walked one.
Monday night. The Cougars also struggled offensively, as they were no hit in the threeinning outing against ECHS’ Alyssa Beam.
Central Coosa blown away by ECHS
Although it was leading through five complete innings, Benjamin Russell’s baseball team couldn’t hold on for a victory Monday night against Chilton County. The Tigers scored three runs
Despite allowing only five hits, Central Coosa’s softball team gave up 15 runs on five errors and nine walks, falling to Elmore County, 15-0, on
BASEBALL Wildcats’ win streak comes to an end
in the top of the sixth to earn a 4-2 victory, despite being outhit 8-5 by BRHS. After Chilton County took a lead in the top of the first, the Wildcats immediately tied it up in the home half of the inning. Nick McGhee doubled to lead off and with one out, he was plated by a Brett Pitts single. The Wildcats took a lead in the bottom of the third. Denzel Greene got things started with a double, and he was moved to third on a single from McGhee. Greene then stole home to take a 2-1 lead that stood until the top of the sixth. Benjamin Russell (126) finished with eight hits, including a 3-for-4 performance from McGhee. Pitts also had two singles. Despite getting a pair of solid outings from their pitchers, the Wildcats had two costly errors that allowed Chilton County to score its final three runs. Ryan Slaten threw the first five innings for BRHS, scattering three hits and striking out six. He walked just one. Huell Lumpkin entered in relief, giving up two hits and three runs in two innings, but none of the runs was earned. He fanned four batters.
LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Wednesday, March 20 High school softball Benjamin Russell at Gulf Coast Classic II
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Thursday, March 21 High school baseball Benjamin Russell at Sylacauga, 6:30 p.m. Dadeville at Valley, 4 p.m. Fayetteville at Reeltown (2), 4 p.m. Thorsby at Central Coosa (2), 4 p.m. High school softball Dadeville at B.B. Comer, 4:30 p.m. College baseball Calhoun at Central Alabama (2), 1
Friday, March 22 High school baseball Benjamin Russell at Handley (2), 2 p.m. Central Coosa at Horseshoe Bend, 4 p.m. High school softball Reeltown in Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament at Lagoon Park High school track and field Benjamin Russell at Sylacauga, 3 p.m.
College softball Snead State at Central Alabama (2), 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 23 High school baseball Reeltown at Horseshoe Bend, noon High school softball Reeltown in Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament at Lagoon Park College baseball Central Alabama at Calhoun (2), noon College softball Wallace State at Central Alabama (2), 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24 College golf Central Alabama in Glenlakes Invitational at Foley
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“After hearing testimony, the grand jury returned indictments on 61 counts against Mr. Hutcherson,” Duerr said earlier this month. “They include 12 total counts of production of obscene matter, 12 total counts of possession of obscene matter, 16 total counts of aggravated criminal surveillance and 21 total counts of tampering with physical evidence.” Hutcherson was arrested in January and charged with four counts of possession of obscene matter, four counts of tampering with physical evidence and one count of aggravated criminal surveillance. Alsobrook made statements in a motion after Hutcherson’s indictment accusing the district attorney’s office of malice in the handling of the case. “The State of
continued from Page 1 Alabama is attempting to railroad through 13 criminal counts against the defendant without so much as a preliminary hearing being had,” Alsobrook’s motion read. “…The state is doing so because it knows that upon the complaining officer being cross-examined that this court would have certainly thrown out the majority if not all the counts against the defendant. If the state wanted to bring this matter before the grand jury for probable cause, it had that ability prior to arresting the defendant on a citizen’s warrant.” Alsobrook also stated in a motion for his client in March that Hutcherson placed a camera in his own home and had certain images saved to his personal computer.
Council beyond that at $8.50 per square foot. The pharmacy would pay a similar rent. The council has looked at a modular building but a metal building was discussed Monday night to provide a structure that would last longer and provide more opportunities for renovations if needed down the road for other types of businesses. Blasingame said estimates for a metal building were just shy of $500,000. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs have already signed off on a $200,000 grant for the project but are awaiting approval in Washington, D.C. “Grant approval is the next step,” Blasingame said. “A representative has told me it is on the desk of the co-chair of the committee. That is a positive sign. I will then sign the documents so McKee and Associates can start the bid process and come back to us.” The council is looking at two different types of buildings. The other is a modular structure that has been quoted is approximately $400,000 for both the clinic and pharmacy. It was also discussed at the end of the first year instead of financing the approximately $300,000 the town would put into the project financing between $200,000 and $225,000 so less would be owed and lease payments would more than cover payments on the building. Blasingame said estimates put insurance
Hutcherson was free on $150,000 bond following his arrest in January but his bond was raised to $337,000 in March following the indictments. The Outlook has written four stories about Hutcherson and his charges. One story reported his arrest in January, one reported the indictments in March and the third was after Hutcherson’s hearing asking for the indictments to be remanded to district court. Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Ray Martin denied the request. Alsobrook also asked his client be released on the original bond. Martin still has not ruled on that request. The change of venue motion is scheduled to be heard by Martin at 9 a.m. May 30.
continued from Page 1 on a metal building at $830 a year. New Site currently has nearly $500,000 in the bank and Blasingame said revenue numbers over the last few years and the lease payments show the town could support the debt for the project. Currently New Site is set to receive grants for the senior center and a walking track. The town’s match for the grants total $60,000. Blasingame believes the grants would not come at the same time and the town could still handle the match obligations. Councilmembers and Blasingame believe a health clinic is good for New Site. “I don’t think there is a better thing we can give back to our citizens,” Councilmember Mickey Carter said. The council approved $15,462 in premiums due since 2015 to Local Government Health Insurance over three years to remain part of the program to help in future recruitment of employees. “We have dealt with this trying to recruit employees,” councilmember Michael East said. “Everyone we looked at as an alterative, you have to have at least two people to create a group.” The council went into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss the good name and character of an employee as it regards to health insurance. After returning to regular session the council approved paying $250 a month of the
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premium for employees and would inquire if councilmembers could participate in the plan while paying the full premium. In other action the New Site Town Council: • Learned the parks and recreation department has 13 baseball, t-ball and softball teams with 134 participants and 50 coaches this spring. “That’s a lot of kids running around out there,” Carter said. “If you are going to draw a crowd, you bring in the kids. Both parking lots should be full.” Opening day is scheduled for March 30. • Approved allowing the Alabama Department of Transportation to construct a turnoff to the pumping station at Hillabee Creek at a cost of $8,771.46. The town will also have to purchase 60 feet of 24-inch pipe to use as a culvert. • Learned progress in being made installing life safety measures and new lighting in the gym. “I went in the other day and a lot of conduit is in,” Blasingame said. “They were starting to pull wire.” • Learned the new water line is operational and the only thing left on the water project is for Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative to install power at a booster pump station in the Goldville area. • Learned the water department had a net loss of about $7,000 for the month of February. The loss is due to a yearly insurance premium of approximately $12,000 being paid in the month. • Approved a $250 donation to Friends of Scouting. Carter abstained from the vote. • Learned it will need to nominate someone for consideration on the County Board of Equalization. The nomination is due to the State Department of Revenue by Aug. 15. • Declined to participate in the 2019 “Back to School” sales tax holiday. • Learned the new sign for the senior center had been installed and more E911 address signs had been ordered as the others had sold out. • Was reminded ethics forms are due by April 30. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council is at 5 p.m. Monday, April 1.