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Oliver: Lottery bill has better chance to pass By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

A lottery bill will emerge from the Alabama Legislature this year and it has a realistic chance of being approved by voters statewide, Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) said. “I think it has more of a chance to pass now than it did before,� Oliver said of the public pulse. “I am not pro-

gambling but there’s too much money at stake not to offer it.� Alabama is one of five states — Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah are the others — without a state lottery; millions of dollars flow from the Heart of Dixie to lotteries in neighboring Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. The Alabama Legislature is considering two lottery proposals, including one

by Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) that is scheduled for a vote in the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee Tuesday. It would limit a lottery to paper tickets. A second bill written by Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) would also allow electronic games at state dog tracks. “The bill from Sen. McClendon is an all-encompassing gambling act estab-

Nabors recovering at home

JUST THE CLASSICS

By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

Ron Colquitt / For The Outlook

Top: The grill of a 1950s-era Chevrolet pickup truck is seen at the Klassic Kruisers’ 18th annual car and truck show Saturday in New Site. Right: Jerry Reeves of Sylacauga brought his purple 1934 Ford pickup truck to show off.

Nearly 100 vehicles featured in car show By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

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lassic car songs from the 1960s livened the crowd and vehicles ranging from a purple 1934 Ford to a 1954 Pontiac that once had trees growing through it were

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lishing a gaming commission and they will oversee all aspects of gaming,â€? Oliver said. “Then there is the ‘clean’ gambling bill which is designed to protect the Poarch Creek Indians. I expect a lot of debate. I believe we’ll come to some compromise to benefit the citizens that will be very good.â€? The Poarch Creek Indians offer electronic gaming at their three casinos in See LOTTERY • Page 3

displayed Saturday at a car and truck show in New Site. Although rain threatened the event, close to 100 vehicles made it to the Klassic Kruisers’ 18th annual show sponsored by New Site Volunteer Fire and Ambulance. See CARS • Page 10

Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors was released from UAB Hospital Saturday afternoon and is recuperating at home after suffering a fall at his home Wednesday. Nabors, 76, said in a text message he was glad to be home and thankful for a multitude of good wishes from Alexander City residents. There is no timetable for his return to duties but Nabors had been scheduled to have rotator cuff surgery Monday before he was hospitalized. Recovery from rotator cuff surgery often takes several months and gradually reduces the pain. The next meeting of the Alexander City City Council is scheduled for May 13. If needed, council president Tommy Spraggins can serve as the interim mayor until Nabors returns. Nabors, the former chief financial officer of Russell Corp., was elected in 2016 with 73 percent of the vote in a runoff against then-incumbent Charles Shaw.

Loan for municipal complex officially closes By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

The City of Alexander City officially closed Monday on its $9.11 million loan from Valley Bank for a new municipal complex and property near U.S. Highway 280. “The closing is complete,â€? city finance director Sandy Stanbrough said. “Now that’s behind us and we’ve got the next set of to do’s.â€? The city council voted in January to purchase the former Russell Corp. Sales Office, the former Russell Guest House and 56 acres of property, including frontage on Highway 280, for $2.55 million. It has allotted $6.5 million in renovations for the 85,000-square foot sales office to convert it into a new city hall which will consolidate all departments. The city’s light and public works departments have begun cleaning the property immediately surrounding the See LOAN • Page 9

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DEAR ABBY: I am a woman who has re-entered the dating pool after a few years of being single. I have gone on some amazing dates with fabulous men. I met someone online last summer. “Miles” had a similar story -- long, bad marriage and now living life to the fullest. I adore his personality (and looks), but I have never met him in person. We talk often, sharing dating stories and everything else, knowing it won’t go anywhere as he lives 1,000 miles away. We have developed a strong emotional bond and have become great friends. My emotions have now moved past friendship. I believe Miles can sense it because he has pulled back a little. I know realistically it won’t work due to the distance. My kids are still in school, and I’d feel guilty asking him to move away from his business, kids (grown), parents, family, etc. Should I quit talking to him altogether, because apparently I can’t keep it where it has been

forward and be more receptive to the “great men” in your own area who are available.

DEAR ABBY Advice for the last several months? We agree that we “met” for a reason, and only time will tell what that reason is or if it goes anywhere. I’m heartbroken and emotionally unavailable to the great men around me. My heart is with Miles. Advice? -- SMITTEN IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR SMITTEN: You and Miles may have met for a reason, but there’s also a reason why the two of you haven’t met in person in nearly a year. The fact that his reaction to the idea that you might be getting serious about him is to pull back makes me wonder whether you may have jumped the gun. Before allowing yourself to fall further in love, you have some work to do to get your emotions back under control so you can move

DEAR ABBY: My mom is 82 and suffering from dementia. I have called her every Sunday since I left home for college in 1990. We used to talk for an hour, sharing what had happened to us since we last spoke. Abby, I loved those calls, which allowed me to stay close to my mom despite the distance. Now I can barely manage five or 10 minutes. It’s basically just me telling her things about my week. She still remembers me, but she doesn’t talk much. I have started to skip our weekly calls because they are very painful to me. Dad says Mom misses my calls, but I know that’s not true. I know I should call her -- even if she doesn’t remember I did -- but it hurts so much. Do you have any advice on how to deal with this? -- HER SON IN AUSTIN, TEXAS DEAR SON: You are a good son, and a fortunate one to have had such a close and lov-

ing relationship with your mom. Dementia is a terrible disease, one that steals not only memories but the ability to communicate. If you think you are feeling bad or guilty now, imagine how you will feel when she passes away and you are left knowing you didn’t do the things you could to lift her spirits. Please don’t skip those calls. They may no longer last an hour, but your father has told you she is aware of their absence. Believe him. Tell her the good things that are happening in your life. Tell her jokes that will make her laugh. If her disease is as advanced as you say, you can tell them repeatedly and she won’t know the difference. The sound of your voice is what counts, and the words, “I love you, Mom.” 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. Anthony Eugene Green 1974 - 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Walker 1961 - 2019

Funeral Service for Mr. Anthony Eugene Green, 45, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 12:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Rick Levell will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Green passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL. He was born on January 2, 1974 in Alexander City, Alabama to Stanley Eugene Green and Gloria Miller Green. He was a member of Marshall Street Church. Mr. Green enjoyed spending time with his children, family and friends. His hobby was drag racing his race cars. He is survived by his parents; wife, Sunny Fuller Green; children, Sierra Green, Jordan Yarbrough , Kimber Green, Remington Green, all of Alexander City; grandfather, Harold Green; grandmother, “Big Momma”; uncle, Dru Green; aunts, Linda Freeman, Nellie Miller, Teresa Bradford; father and mother-inlaw, Tim and Kim Fuller and sister-in-law, Stephanie Green. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stacy Green; Grandmother, Peggy D. Huey; Grandparents, Gene and Louise Miller. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

Graveside Service for Mrs. Dorothy Jean Walker, 57, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, April 23, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at Smyrna Cemetery. Pastor Scott Jordan will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Walker passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on December 21, 1961 in Alexander City, Alabama to Thomas H. Crouch and Dorothy Nadine Bowman Tollison. She was a member of Church of Christ. Mrs. Walker was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She never met a stranger and enjoyed helping others. Dorothy was an excellent cook and was referred to by her family as a jokester. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Richard L. Walker of Alexander City; stepfather, Leon Huett; sons, Michael Walker of Alexander City and Adam Walker of Alexander City; grandchildren, Stephen Walker and Allison Walker; sisters, Carolyn Fincher and Deborah Moseley (Spanky Weaver); brother, Rodney Huett, mother-in-law, Marie Jones; sisters-in-law, Mona LeMaster, Brenda Mason, Sharon Jones, Pam Rich, and Wendy Jones; brothers-inlaw, Terry Walker and Billy Jones; nephews and nieces, Tim Johnson, Richard Walker, Josh Sims, Robert Mason, Jenny Jones, Luke Moseley, Breanna Moseley, Jimmy Fincher, Jennifer Crain, and Brian Johnson; cousin, Michael Murphy; friends, Tina Nolen and many more family members. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Lottery the state but aren’t subject to Alabama law banning gambling because they are a federally recognized sovereign nation. “(The Poarch Creek Indians) are doing very well with bingo and the State of Alabama should be capturing a piece of that, whether it’s with a pact with (the Poarch Creek Indians) or with direct competition,” Oliver said. Estimates vary on how much a lottery would provide the state but former Rep. Mark Tuggle of Alexander City, who is now the chief of staff for House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, said in December the best estimate he’s seen is $200 million to $300 million net annually. McClendon, who sponsored a lottery bill in 2016, wants Alabama residents to have a chance to play at home instead of going out of state but recently said it won’t provide enough money for the state budget. “My motivation is not to solve fiscal problems in Alabama,” McClendon told The Montgomery Advertiser. “There’s not enough money in the universe.” Oliver said he wants

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continued from Page 1 to see half the proceeds go to the Education Trust Fund and half go to the General Fund. Oliver said the legislature’s desire to maintain strict accountability and the effectiveness of committees in shaping successful proposals will boost the lottery’s chances of passing a statewide referendum. The last one failed in 1999. “It’s a constitutional amendment and if people decide they want it they’ll vote for it,” he said. “If not, they won’t. The oversight is one reason people will vote for it because of how the money gets used. One of the best things about the gas tax is a joint task force on budgeting will account for every single penny. Ninety-three percent of the General Fund is earmarked and while it keeps the legislature from stealing it, a lot of money goes to agencies in the most impractical way. It keeps us from writing a budget for each agency and the legislature should be writing a budget. “The (legislature’s) committees work very, very well. Anything that comes out of committee will probably pass the floor.”

Gov. Kay Ivey is on record saying she wants the public to have a chance to vote on a lottery. The state constitution, which bans gambling, must be amended and McClendon said his lottery proposal would include a statewide referendum during the March 2020 presidential primary.

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Rep. Ed Oliver (RDadeville, above left, believes the lottery has a better chance of passing now than it did in the past. Alabama is one of five states — Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah are the others — without a state lottery.

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Move over for E first responders aw enforcement and firefighters have a tough enough job as it is. Who wants to approach vehicles on the side of the road not knowing if occupants are up to something ill and have to worry about being struck by a vehicle coming from behind them? Who wants to help those involved in an accident and have to worry about working as traffic as screams by at 70 mph? Nobody does. It only makes sense when you see those flashing blue, red or yellow lights to slow down and get over. All 50 states have “Move Over” laws requiring drivers to change lanes or significantly slow down. The “Move Over” law is for good reason. It is not there just so another citation can be written. They are there to protect those protecting us. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 135 law enforcement officers lost their lives in the line of duty last year. Of those 53 were killed in traffic-related incidents and 15 were killed while outside their vehicles. Prior to 2016, traffic-related incidents were the No. 1 cause of death for law enforcement officers for 15 of the last 20 years. The crashes are preventable. It requires us to be aware, move over and give first responders the space they need to make it home to their loved ones at the end of the shift. Being aware is key. We have to put down the phones and watch where we are going while driving. We have to be aware of possible hazards to keep ourselves and passengers safe while driving. We must also be aware of blue, red or yellow flashing lights signaling first responders are dealing with a situation on the roadside. When we see those lights, move over and everyone sees their family again.

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veryone loves an open-door policy. But recently I saw a different take on the phrase. Sitting at a red light in traffic, a young couple walked across in front of my car. Holding hands, they stepped into the parking lot. It was then I saw a different open-door policy play out. Instead of each walking to their respective doors, he walked with the young woman around the front of the car and around her door. Reaching down, he opened the door wide and stepped aside for her to get in. And only when he was sure she was comfortably settled in did he close the door. He then walked back around the car and got in.å To some this 15 seconds of life might not seem particularly noteworthy. But I can assure you there are plenty of us out there who are seeing less and less of what we once considered common courtesy. This is not about gender but rather respect. My wife and I have a son and a daughter. And for our entire lives, we’ve encouraged them to treat each other with respect based on reverence instead

LEONARD WOOLSEY Columnist of perceived weakness or thinking less of the other. Chromosomes are never an excuse to treat another with anything other than the utmost respect or extending opportunities. The best thing about raising both a son and daughter was the opportunity to teach through example. And we believe teaching respect should begin at home — giving our children a front-row seat to what we hoped they would one day carry forward. And in our house, even the simple act of passing the scalloped potatoes was to include a please and thank you. As kids, they plain wore out the words thank you and please. When particularly young we even ignored requests without the critical word. We hoped doing so would painlessly allow them to become adults who never found themselves having to remember to practice the basics tenants of

respectful manners in any given situation. I have always opened the door for my wife beginning on our first date. Not because she couldn’t do it herself or I felt like as the male it was my job to open a door for her but because I never wanted to miss an opportunity to show her how much I valued and respected her in my life. This is not about gender but me wanting her to know how lucky I feel she is letting me be a part of her universe. Being with her made me happy and a better person. Why wouldn’t I do everything I could to let her know? This young couple reminded me of the journey. Our kids are both now adults and I can say each understands the value of treating others with respect. And the lessons must have taken root as my daughter once stood next to the car door while on a date and told the former boyfriend, “This door isn’t going to open itself.” Leonard Woolsey is president and publisher of The Daily News in Galveston County, Texas.

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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” — Psalm 46:1-2

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YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

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Library is hosting a Youth Advisory Board meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. Transportation is provided. Contact Ashley Williams at 256-3733538. VOTER REGISTRATION: The Tallapoosa County Board of Registrars is holding a voter registration drive at Central Alabama

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Princeton High School International participates in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program with the U.S. military, empowering students nationwide to discover their strengths and interests and map out their postsecondary and career field choice plans. This month, Andrew Whitehead of the U.S. Navy visited PHSI students at Jehovah Jireh Ministries in Alexander City. The participating students included, from left, Taz Shaver, Khalil Scott, James McGhee, Whitehead, Keedon Young, Lorenz Gilbert and O’lyreunna Wyckoff. Princeton High School International is a 501c3 nonprofit Christian school designed to educate the underprivileged and disenfranchised, high school dropouts, at-risk students, gifted students and adults who want to complete their high school education. For more information, visit PHSI’s Facebook page or call 256-215-4211.

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SPRING REVIVAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is holding spring revival at 7 p.m. nightly April 22 - 24. The guest minister will be Rev. Tommy Carwell, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Five Points. Rev. Lorenzo Caldwell is pastor of Almighty God Baptist Church.

Wednesday, April 24

MEETING: There will be a town meeting at 5 p.m. April 24 at the New Site Town Hall to discuss annexation.

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FISH FRY: Calvary Heights Baptist Church will host its sixth annual fish fry Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $15 donation will include two farm-raised catfish filet, Mississippi recipe hush puppies, homemade slaw and pound cake along with a large tea, tartar sauce, ketchup and a utensil packet. Proceeds benefit the CHBC building fund. Tickets are expected to sell out so interested parties must buy their tickets early to ensure a plate. Tickets are available at Kennedy Service Center at the corner of South Central and Lee Street. BOOK SALE: Friends of the Dadeville Public Library are hosting their spring book sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27 in the basement of the library. Hardback books are $1 each, paperbacks are 50 cents each or you can buy a bag of books for $5. All proceeds go to the library’s children’s and community programs. For more information call the Dadeville Public Library at 256-825-7820. MULE DAY: The Weogufka Center is holding its annual mule day Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry is $5 per car and concessions will be sold. The old school and history museum will be open. There will be a chance to ride a mule. GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville is hosting family game night and bingo April 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The night will start with hotdogs, pizza, chips and drinks. RECITAL: “The Studio” is holding a recital titled “Expecting Great Things” at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the BRHS Auditorium. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

April 27 - 28

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Macedonia Baptist Church in Goodwater is honoring Dr. and Sister Melvin Ervin. The pre-anniversary program is at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The speaker is Dr. Eddie L. Hunter. The anniversary program is at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28. The speaker is Minister Stracy Stroud.

Sunday, April 28

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SPRING CONCERT: The Central Alabama Community College/ Community Concert Band will have its spring concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28 in the Betty Carol Graham Auditorium. The guest conductor will be Dr. Quincy Hilliard of University of Louisiana-Lafayette. HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet on the fourth Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation/Senior Citizen Center at 116 Kids Court, near the school. The Center is scheduled to house the Alabama Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit celebrating 200 years of Alabama Statehood on April 23 through May 2. The historical society members will view and discuss the exhibits during the business meeting. Guests are asked to come and view the exhibit comprised of a number of interactive visual/audio panels. This is an opportunity to learn more about the history of our state. The public is invited, and tasty refreshments will be served. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the pastoral anniversary of Rev. and Sister Melvin Keelly Jr. at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28. The guest minister is Rev. Justin Freeman of New Cannan Missionary Baptist Church. CONCERT: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is hosting “SonRise,” a Christian vocal band, 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28 in the church sanctuary at the corner of Highway 49 and County Road 34. Vicki Cater is pastor. FIRST SERMON: Bro. Calvin Kelley is giving his first public sermon at Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. April 28. SINGING ANNIVERSARY: Coger Hill Church in Daviston is hosting the 39th singing anniversary of Alice Lewis at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28. All choirs, groups and soloists are welcome. WOMEN WARRIORS CELEBRATION: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting a Women Warriors Celebration April 28. At 8 a.m. there will be men, women and children’s Sunday Bible school classes. At 8:45 a.m. a Laity Gospel message will be delivered by evangelist Teresa Harrell Moten. Percy L. Nolen Jr. is pastor of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church. WOMAN’S DAY: Haven United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Women’s Day program at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28. The guest speaker will be evangelist Colenthia Wright.

Tuesday, April 30

USHERS MEETING: There will be a meeting of Early Rose District ushers at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at the Cooper Community Center. CHORAL CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell Choral Department is hosting its spring choir concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. The concert will feature the varsity singers, the gospel choir, the intro choir, the middle school choir and several soloists. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. to the public. Admission is free but donations will be accepted.

Wednesday, May 1

GRAND OPENING: Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch is celebrating the grand opening of the Sabel Family Learning and Recreation Center May 1. There will be ranch tours at 11 a.m., a luncheon at noon and ribbon cutting at 12:30 Please RSVP to Sandra at 256896-4113 or by emailing tallapoosa-

ranch@gamil.com. MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville are hosting their monthly luncheon Wednesday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Saturday, May 4

CHILDREN’S EVENT: The Tallapoosa Baptist Association is hosting a children’s event for kids first through sixth grade. Featured guests Nathan, the Crazy Tie Guy Juggler, Puddinfoot and her clown friends will be on stage at 12:40 p.m. Nathan has performed at venues all the world and even for a president. Puddinfoot also has traveled the world showing the gospel through her clown ministry. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the Camp Hill Pavilion across from Langley Funeral Home. FISHING TOURNAMENT: The 10th Annual Horseshoe Bend High School Cheerleaders Bass Fishing Tournament is May 4 at Wind Creek State Park. Registration begins at 6 a.m. with a Big Fish Pot of $20 per boat. There is a guaranteed payback of $3,000. For registration and more information call 256-749-4564. SUNDAY WORSHIP ON THE WATER: Dadeville First United Methodist Church and New Waters Farms are partnering to provide Sunday Worship On the Water services at New Waters Farms beginning May 4. Worship will begin at 8:30 am. The churches intend to hold these services every Sunday until the last weekend in September. All are invited to attend the Christian non-denominational services. New Waters Farms is located at 460 Civitan Rd. in Dadeville, and is on Sandy Creek just adjacent to Maxwell Recreation Area for boat access. YARD SALE: The women of Duncan United Methodist Church are sponsoring a yard sale Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to noon. The church is located at 3997 Highway 22 East.

Sunday, May 5

MEN AND WOMEN DAY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating Men and Women Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5. Guest minister is Rev. M.A. Moss of Reeltown Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Kelley Jr. is pastor of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: County Baptist Church is celebrating its 184th Anniversary at 10:45 Sunday, May 5. The speaker is Bro. Wade Fuller. There will be dinner on the grounds afterwards.

Tuesday, May 7

USHERS MEETING: There will be a meeting of Early Rose District ushers at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Cooper Community Center.

Saturday, May 11

JUNQUE JUBILEE: Main Street Alexander City will host its second annual Junque Jubilee event Saturday, May 11. Vendors are being accepted. For more information, contact executive director Stacey Jeffcoat at 256-329-9227.

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building. Meanwhile, project architect JMR+H is developing the design of the renovated building which will get a new roof and HVAC system. The city council approved the transfer of $2.55 million from the electric fund to the general fund to buy the property earlier this month and the council approved the financing terms last week, which include making interest-only payments the first year beginning June 1 then principal-and-interest payments of $49,396.22 monthly beginning June 1, 2020. Those figures are based on 2.71-percent interest on an amortized schedule of 20 years and the loan will be refinanced every five years, according to Mayor Jim Nabors. Stanbrough said the city has drawn out $2.55 million from the loan to reimburse the electric fund and those payments will be under $30,000 monthly for the final four months of the 2019 fiscal year. “The payments going forward will depend on what we draw from the loan,� Stanbrough said. Stanbrough said she regretted Nabors was unable to attend the closing Monday because he is recuperating at home after being released from the hospital.

“He had the vision for this,� Stanbrough said, “and that includes the financing part of the vision. He considered the city’s debt service from the beginning.� By the time the city presented its plans to the public in December 2018, Nabors had led an effort to reorganize the city’s finances and take out the $9.11 million loan without increasing its debt service. “At the time of the presentation, we already had enough detail in the financing opportunity and it’s gotten better by patiently waiting,� Stanbrough said. She said Nabors, the former chief financial officer of Russell Corp., continually monitored U.S. Treasury bond rates and finally locked in at 2.71 percent. “I think that was one of the first things he did every morning,� Stanbrough said. Bids on the project are scheduled to be let from June 20 to July 11. After a contractor is selected, a contract will be signed on Aug. 1, construction will begin Aug. 8 and the building should be ready in March 2020, according to JMR+H. At that time, all city departments will move in and the old courthouse and jail downtown will eventually be torn down.

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Alexander City finance director Sandy Stanbrough said the city officially closed on its $9.11 million loan for the new municipal complex Monday as scheduled. The city will make interest-only payments of under $30,000 monthly for the remainder of the 2019 fiscal year and won’t exceed $30,000 monthly for the first year.

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Nearly 100 vehicles were on display Saturday including Jerry Reeves’ purple 1934 Ford pickup truck, middle left, a 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati convertible, middle right, Craig Brooks’ 1954 Pontiac, right, and Wood Gaston’s 1946 Ford two-door, far right.

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Benjamin Russell baseball players embrace each other after a first-round playoff win against Wetumpka on Saturday. The Wildcats won two games in a row after dropping Game 1 on Thursday afternoon.

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etumpka was one out away from advancing to the Class 6A Round of 16 on Thursday night but Benjamin Russell fought back in dramatic fashion to force a decisive Game 3. After being rained out Friday, the Wildcats returned to Wetumpka on Saturday to grab an 8-4 victory after grabbing an early lead and riding Ryan Slaten’s strong start on the mound into the second round. “We asked our kids to come play their best baseball,” Benjamin Russell coach Richy Brooks said. “We didn’t play perfect baseball but we came out here and got after it. We’re happy to be moving on.”

“We didn’t play perfect baseball but we came out here and got after it. We’re happy to be moving on.” — Richy Brooks Benjamin Russell baseball coach After four two-out runs won Game 2, No. 10 Benjamin Russell (23-11) opened the third game in the same style. Brett Pitts reached base after being hit by a pitch, setting up Brock Elliott’s 2-run homer in the first inning to give his team a 2-0 lead.

“I knew I had to come out and hold it down,” Slaten said. “On the bus ride down here, I was thinking about everything and what I needed to do for us to get a win. That got me a lot more relaxed.” See WILDCATS • Page 12

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derin’ for you hile the below. NFL isn’t Quinnen exactly the topic Williams du jour around Most mocks here, I could not have the be more fired unblockable up for the draft defensive linewhich starts LLUKE UKE man headed Thursday night. ROBINSON either to the New No professional York Jets at No. Columnist leagues’ draft 3 or the Oakland comes within Raiders at No. 4. 100 yards of However, in my being as interesting, (definitely-not) unbiased fun, compelling and opinion, Williams is the captivating as that of the best player available and National Football League. should go to the Arizona For ’Bama fans, Cardinals with the first the recent drafts have pick. been exciting even if It’s not just that he is they don’t have a roota great player at what is ing franchise interest always a position of need, because Nick Saban has but Williams has a humcranked out top picks for ble interior coupled with more than a decade. The his forceful exterior and 2019 Alabama draftees would quickly become a will include the likes of fan-favorite in Phoenix. Josh Jacobs, Quinnen Oklahoma quarterback Williams, Mack Wilson Kyler Murray will proband Jonah Williams. ably be that first pick, There are a multitude but it is my humble take of mock drafts out there Arizona will eventupredicting where those ally regret passing on formers Tiders will be Williams. drafted, but have you Josh Jacobs wondered where they Possibly the coolest should be drafted? Well, and most fascinating story wonder no more because I have done all the wonSee ROBINSON • Page 12

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Dadeville’s Alex Walker (8) makes a grab at the fence against Montgomery Academy on Saturday.

For the second day in a row, Dadeville’s offense stalled, and it came at the worst time for the Tiger baseball squad. Against Montgomery Academy in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs, Dadeville didn’t hit the ball well, managing only six hits in a decisive Game 3. But it was a pair of costly errors in the fourth inning turned out to be the nail in Dadeville’s coffin, as it fell to the Eagles, 3-0, bringing its season to a close. “Really mental mistakes is what it was,” Dadeville coach Curtis Martin said. “It was a big game with a lot of pressure, and I just hate it for these seniors because they’ve worked so hard. But we had those two errors, and

that was really the difference in the game. Instead of it still being 0-0, it was 3-0.” Dadeville kept the Eagles off the board through the first three innings but couldn’t do the same in what ended up being the decisive fourth. Charlie Sipes led off Montgomery Academy with a single, and he was moved along by a sacrifice bunt. The Eagles then scored their first run as Thomas Speaks reached on an error, giving Sipes time to score. Eric Doh then got on base via an unsuccessful fielder’s choice that left Speaks in scoring position. No. 9-hitter Mac Martin took full advantage, smashing a double to left field and scoring two runs to give Montgomery Academy more than enough insurance. Throughout the game, the Tigers tried to battle back, putting runners on in all but one inning. But their hits didn’t come at opportune times. It wasn’t until the sixth See TIGERS • Page 12


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Wildcats The Wildcats added two more runs on a single by Ryan Willis and Slaten came to the mound for the first time with a four-run lead. Wetumpka pulled one back in the bottom of the inning with an RBI from Mason Elmore. Neither team could add any runs across the next two innings but Benjamin Russell put the game away in the fourth inning. The Wildcats got a two-out, two-run double from Joe Young to extend the lead to 7-1 and take much of the life out of the home dugout. “You have to tip your hat to Benjamin Russell,” Wetumpka coach Michael Dismukes said. “They got those two-out hits, a lot with two strikes I think. The team that played the best won today but we just didn’t play the best.” Benjamin Russell scored seven of its eight runs in Game 3 with two outs. The Wildcats scored 13 two-out runs in the series. “We emphasize that more than you know,” Brooks said. “We really started to emphasize that in practice and it has

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made a difference. The more you talk about it, the more it becomes important to them.” Benjamin Russell added its final run in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly by Wilson Hays. The Wildcats had 10 batters reach base by an error, hit by pitch or walk in the game and six of those 10 came around to score. “It really caught up with us in the last eight innings of this thing,” Dismukes said. “They did a good job of battling to get back in it but at the end of the day we have to make the plays and we couldn’t do that.” Slaten pitched five innings for the win, allowing just four hits and one run while striking out five. Brett Pitts, who got the win in Game 2, closed out the final two innings, allowing three unearned runs but striking out three. “We felt like we had more

in this year’s draft, Jacobs has shot up charts of all 32 NFL teams. Most projections have the tough tailback being selected either late in the first round or early in the second. Luckily for Jacobs, there are a lot of good teams picking late in the first and I can’t think of a better landing spot for him than the New England Patriots. Jacobs is not the fastest back in the world, but he is incredibly versatile. Jacobs would be the kind of weapon to make Tom Brady think about prolonging his career another 45, or even 17 years.

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Benjamin Russell pitcher Ryan Slaten delivers a pitch agasint Wetumpka on Saturday.

pitching than they did and I think it played out that way today,” Brooks said. “Ryan (Slaten) gave us about as much as he could give us.”

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Dadeville coach Curtis Martin, left, talks with Alex Sims after losing to Montgomery Academy in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs.

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inning Dadeville got anything but a two-out hit. “Their pitcher had a really good breaking ball; his fastball was low 80s (mph) and he was mixing it up,” Martin said. “The first time through the lineup, they had a firstpitch fastball then a curveball. Then the second time, it was a first-pitch curveball, so they had us mixed up and off balance the whole game. That last inning, we tried to battle; we just couldn’t get it done.” Slade McCullers looked to get things going in the sixth inning when the Tigers finally got a leadoff single. But the Eagles turned a double play and Britton Kohn struck out his ninth of the night to quickly end the threat. In the end, Dadeville went down swinging. Alex Walker led off the bottom of the seventh with a single, and Cameron Tidwell was

hit by a pitch to put two on. But after a pair of strikeouts, things didn’t look good for the Tigers. Jake Outlaw was hit by a pitch to load the bases, but Montgomery Academy induced a popup to end the game. Despite the loss, first-year coach Martin led his Tigers to their first playoff appearance in three seasons and had them in the top 10 in Class 3A by the end of the regular season. “We won a lot of big games, and we won a lot of games against Class 4, 5 and 6A schools,” he said. “We battled, and I’m proud of these guys. I wish we could’ve went a little deeper, which I felt like we could have. But offensively, these last couple days, we really struggled. But overall, I thought we had a decent year; it just wasn’t the results we wanted.”

Three years ago when this Williams was signed by Alabama, I would have thought he’d be the highest player drafted from that recruiting class. I wasn’t very far off, but there have been a couple of knocks on the talented offensive lineman of late. Still, Jonah Williams is set to make a bunch of money by being a first-round pick. Of all the various projections, I think the best spot for Williams is with the Carolina Panthers where he will be one of the main blockers for — ironically — Cam Newton. Irv Smith. Jr. Smith is one of Nick Saban’s best evaluations of the last few years. He wasn’t highly regarded in high school, but he surely has the talent and mean streak to boot. His best destination might be Green Bay where Aaron Rodgers would be smiling widely if Smith were to land there.

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Harris is ’Bama’s best ambassador. He puts the “student” in “studentathlete.” I would love for him to wind up playing for the Houston Texans, a team with an obvious need at running back. Houston would be the perfect spot for him and a great story as well since the quarterback there is former Clemson star Deshaun Watson (who obviously is very familiar with Alabama players). That locale is also a great place for Alabama to have a representative such as Harris because he will be well liked early in the Lone Star State. There are several other Tide players who will hear their names called this weekend (like Deonte Thompson and Mack Wilson). I can’t wait to find out where they all land to begin the next chapters of their lives. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist, contributor to BMetro, AHSAA Radio Network Broadcaster and Sportzblitz Team Member.

AHSAA 2019 STATE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS CLASS 1A First round scores Falkville 5-13, Covenant Christian 4-5; Falkville (14-8) advances Spring Garden 8-14, Lynn 0-1; Spring Garden (20-4) advances Heritage Christian 2-9, Ragland 0-0; Heritage Christian (12-10) advances Waterloo 22-7, Gaylesville 3-5; Waterloo (12-8) advances Donoho 5-5, Marion County 3-0; Donoho (14-7) advances Victory Christian 13-5, Appalachian 1-0; Victory Christian (19-4) advances Mars Hill Bible22-16, Valley Head 0-0; Mars Hill Bible (26-6) advances Billingsley 8-6, Isabella 1-3; Billingsley (9-15) advances Brantley 12-10, Ellwood Christian 0-0; Brantley (22-6) advances Millry 9-14, Pleasant Home 0-0; Millry (26-4) advances South Lamar 5-11, Wadley 1-4; South Lamar (11-11) advances Maplesville 2-13, Verbena 0-0; Maplesville (10-13) advances Sweet Water 24-23, Florala 2-0; Sweet Water (18-9) advances Red Level 3-7-16, St. Luke’s Episcopal 14-5-15; Red Level (13-7) advances Holy Spirit Catholic 20-14, Lanett 0-0; Holy Spirit Catholic (13-3) advances First round pairings Hackleburg (10-13) at Athens Bible (185), Monday, 1 and 3 p.m. (Tuesday, 4 p.m., if needed) CLASS 2A First round scores Cedar Bluff 15-16, Sheffield 1-3; Cedar Bluff (16-8) advances Sumiton Christian 5-9, Ohatchee 3-3; Sumiton Christian (15-10) advances Sulligent 3-13, Cold Springs 2-0; Sulligent (10-11) advances Cottage Hill Christian 3-8, Washington County 2-4; (Cottage Hill Christian (217) advances Thorsby 10-6, Horseshoe Bend 0-0; Thorsby (26-5) advances Luverne 15-22, Central-Hayneville 0-0; Luverne (19-8) advances New Brockton 10-6, Highland Home 5-3; New Brockton (14-10) advances G.W. Long 23-12, Samson 4-0; G.W. Long (26-5) advances Leroy 5-4, J.U. Blacksher 4-1; Leroy (18-10) advances First round pairings Addison (8-9) 1-2, Southeastern (17-5) 4-1 (Game 3, Monday, 4 p.m.)

Fyffe (18-4) at Decatur Heritage (16-5), Monday, 1 and 3:30 p.m. (Tuesday, 1 p.m., if needed) Collinsville (7-12) at Red Bay (16-8), Monday, 3:30 and 6 p.m. (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., if needed) Vincent (10-13) at Westbrook Christian (15-12), Monday, 4 and 6 p.m. (Tuesday, 5 p.m., if needed) Hatton (8-17) at Section (9-8), Monday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., if needed) Ariton (20-14) 1-12, Cottonwood (14-5) 3-4 (Game 3, Monday, 5 p.m) Fayetteville (17-11) at Ranburne (15-8), Monday, 4 and 6 p.m. (Tuesday, 4 p.m., if needed)

12) 10-6 (Game 3, Monday, 4:30 p.m.)

CLASS 4A First round scores Haleyville 4-12, Fairview 3-3; Haleyville (21-6) advances Cherokee County 11-8, Lincoln 4-6; Cherokee County (12-14) advances Brooks 10-17, Deshler 1-7; Brooks (196) advances North Jackson 11-10, Danville 1-0; North Jackson (22-4) advances Wilson 10-11, West Limestone 0-0; Wilson (16-11-1) advances Trinity Presbyterian 6-3, Headland 2-0; Trinity Presbyterian (24-7) advances Mobile Christian 13-15, Clarke County 2-3; Mobile Christian (18-9) advances American Christian 10-6, Montevallo CLASS 3A 0-0; American Christian (21-10) First round scores advances Westminster Christian 6-14, East Holtville 10-5, Dallas County 0-1; Lawrence 0-1; Westminster Christian Holtville (19-9) advances (14-16) advances LAMP 12-9, Dale County 0-1; LAMP Winfield 4-19, Weaver 2-6; Winfield (31- (22-8) advances 6) advances Andalusia 9-5, W.S. Neal 5-2; Andalusia Sylvania 12-6, Lexington 11-2; Sylvania (22-8) advances (12-9) advances First round pairings Saint James 7-11, Randolph County Fayette County 3-3, Oneonta (16-7) 7-2 0-0; Saint James (21-7) advances (Game 3, Monday, 4:30 p.m.) Opp 4-3, Wicksburg 3-1; Opp (17-7) Cleburne County (12-14) at Hokes Bluff advances (19-3), Monday, 4 and 6 p.m. (Tues.., Bayside Academy 1-7, Thomasville 0-6; Apr. 23, 4:30 p.m., if needed) Bayside Academy (19-9) advances DAR (13-11) at Priceville (17-12), Gordo 14-16, Fultondale 4-2; Gordo (25- Monday, 4 and 6:30 p.m. (Tuesday, 4 5) advances p.m., if needed) Montgomery Academy 11-1-3, Dadeville Greensboro (4-3) at Handley (15-10), 0-3-0; Montgomery Academy (13-10) Monday, 4 and 6 p.m. (Tuesday, TBA, if advances needed) Providence Christian 11-13, Geneva Sipsey Valley (11-13) 1-13, Oak Grove 1-2; Providence Christian (22-8) (18-12) 5-11 (Game 3, Monday, 5:30 advances p.m.) T.R. Miller 5-9, Flomaton 2-3; T.R. Miller (20-5) advances CLASS 5A First round pairings First round scores J.B. Pennington (10-9) at Vinemont (12- Moody 12-8, Parker 3-2; Moody (13-14) 9), Monday, 4:30 and 6:30 (Tuesday, advances 4:30 p.m., if needed) Springville 24-25, Pleasant Grove 1-2; Lamar County (10-14) at Piedmont (27- Springville (24-7) advances 6), Monday, 2 and 5 p.m. (Tuesday, Charles Henderson 9-12, Valley 7-7; 4:30 p.m., if needed) Charles Henderson (28-6) advances Lauderdale County (14-14) 4-3, St. Paul’s Episcopal 12-12, Jackson Geraldine (10-12) 1-4 (Game 3, 10-3; St. Paul’s Episcopal (24-4) Monday, 5 p.m.) advances New Hope (11-14) at Phil Campbell (24- Sylacauga 5-17, Ramsay 0-0; 6), Monday, 3 and 5 p.m. (Tuesday, 4 Sylacauga (19-6) advances p.m., if needed) Chilton County 8-1, Demopolis 1-0; Hanceville (12-7) at Glencoe (10-9), Chilton County (23-8) advances Monday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Tuesday, Beauregard 5-9, Rehobeth 1-4; 4:30 p.m., if needed) Beauregard (18-12) advances Hale County (15-7) 0-7, Oakman (13UMS-Wright 17-10, Citronelle 1-0; UMS-

Wright (17-10) advances Briarwood Christian 11-14, Munford 1-0; Briarwood Christian (12-13) advances First round pairings Lawrence County (17-14) at Boaz (1411), Monday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Tuesday, 4:30, if needed) Etowah (25-11) 2-1, Jasper (25-9) 0-2 (Game 3, Monday, 5 p.m.) Madison Academy (14-20) 1-3, Scottsboro (17-9) 3-0 (Game 3, Monday, 4:30 p.m.) Sardis (10-10) at Russellville (14-15), Sat., Apr. 20, 4 and 6:30 p.m. (Monday, 5, if needed) Corner (21-14) 4-2, SouthsideGadsden (22-13) 5-0, (Game 3, Monday, 5 p.m.) Arab (18-9) at East Limestone (14-13), Monday, 5 and 7 p.m. (Tuesday, 6 p.m., if needed) Marbury (11-18) 2-1, Bibb County (2010) 1-4 (2nd game, 13 innings) (Game 3, Monday, TBA) CLASS 6A First round scores Benjamin Russell 3-7-8, Wetumpka 7-64; Benjamin Russell (23-11) advances Northview 8-13, Sidney Lanier 0-1; Northview (19-11) advances Saraland 14-6, Baldwin County 0-0; Saraland (24-11) advances Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 8-15, Helena 3-3; Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (26-4) advances Russell County 9-18, Stanhope Elmore 0-3; Russell County (34-3) advances Dothan 12-14, Park Crossing 8-5; Dothan (14-12) advances Faith Academy 10-6, Spanish Fort 2-3; Faith Academy (22-6) advances Chelsea 4-7, Northridge 0-2; Chelsea (19-11) advances Hartselle 4-1-10, Oxford 14-0-1; Hartselle (18-21) advances Gardendale 15-5, Pinson Valley 7-4; Gardendale (20-7) advances Hueytown 3-8, Shades Valley 0-7; Hueytown (30-9) advances Buckhorn 18-14, Muscle Shoals 4-4; Buckhorn (21-12) advances Cullman 4-6, Albertville 3-1; Cullman (21-11) advances Pell City 12-12, Minor 1-4; Pell City (2210) advances Homewood 13-15, McAdory 0-1; Homewood (20-8) advances First round pairings Athens (20-11) at Hazel Green (22-14), Monday, 5 and 7 p.m. (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., if needed)


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