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Bond for pregnant capital murder suspect? By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
A circuit court judge is considering bond for Latoni Daniel, who is eight months pregnant and awaiting trial on a capital murder charge. Daniel has been in jail since Dec. 5, 2017, following the robbery and shooting death
of Thomas V. Chandler of Goodwater, a case in which the state is seeking the death penalty if she is convicted. Daniel, 26, of Alexander City went before Circuit Court Judge David Law in Rockford Friday seeking to be free on bond to give birth to the child. “The elephant in the room is Ms. Daniel is a little over eight months pregnant,” said
attorney Jon Taylor, who represents Daniel. “Her due date is May 25.” Chief assistant district attorney Joe Ficquette argued Daniel should not have a bond due to the capital murder charge and the punishment that would be levied if she is convicted. “This is a very horrific murder,” Ficquette said. “We
are seeking the death penalty.” The other penalty option is life in prison without parole. Taylor said Daniel needs care beyond what can be provided while she is incarcerated and made other arguments for bond. “She would get additional prenatal care if she was on bond,” Taylor said. “She has no criminal history. She served in
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Veteran Anita Perez looks through her book of her military certificates and papers. Perez served in the Army in numerous capacties in her 20year military career.
Army veteran uses binder to fill in memory gaps By GABRIELLE JANSEN Staff Writer
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deployed with have realized they are experiencing long-term and short-term memory gaps. “The burn pits, all of the immunizations we got and things, you don’t know what causes what while you’re in the military but you’re subjected to a lot of things civilians aren’t,” Perez said. “Disposing of medical waste in a burn pit was not my favorite thing to do.” Perez still remembers her career and
life but used the binder as a supplement. Originally from Alexander City, Perez graduated from Benjamin Russell in 1985. Perez worked for Russell Corp. for a few years before joining the Army. Perez said she joined to help better support her two children, one of whom suffered hearing loss due to meningitis, and because the Gulf War had started. “I happened to wander into a recruiter’s office one day looking for See VETERAN • Page A3
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‘That’s not hope; that’s a realization,’ senator says Alabamians are hungering for a lottery and will approve it if they get a chance to vote on it, according to the man who authored the bill that passed the Senate on Thursday. The lone Deep South state without a lottery will get that opportunity if the Alabama House of Representatives passes the bill next without substantial changes, Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) said. Albritton proposed a state lottery with paper tickets and fought off legislators who favored expanding electronic gambling. The bill needed 21 votes to advance through the Senate and it passed 21-12. Republicans voted 19-7 for the bill and Democrats voted 5-2 against. “I was surprised,” Albritton said. “When we did a head count, we didn’t have enough going in. I thought we’d wind up with 16 or 17. We didn’t have the support of the minority or a good portion of our Republican senators. It was an act of faith — or an act of desperation, whatever you want to call it.” A public referendum March 3, 2020, the date of the presidential primary, won’t be nearly that close among a citizenry with an appetite See LOTTERY • Page A3
the military with honor and has strong family ties to the area.” Taylor said Daniel’s father, mother and uncle were in attendance at the hearing and would agree to make sure Daniel abides by any conditions of bond put in place including curfews or house arrest except for medical
The Alexander City Meals on Wheels celebrated 30 years of operations Thursday night at The Mill Two Eighty. “I’ve been the director there for almost 29 years and it’s a very richly rewarding job,” Meals on Wheels director Linda Boone said. “It’s instant gratification anytime you go to someone’s door to take that hot, nutritious meal to them.” Boone said the organization started in Alexander City when different members of local churches realized there were homebound residents who needed hot meals. Boone said the group originally served five people. Meals on Wheels serves 70 people now in the city and has more than 200 volunteers, Boone said. “Slowly the word got out and
the need was there, and we started having doctors and even churches would send us messages that somebody needed our help,” Boone said. “So it grew rapidly.” Volunteers make about eight to 10 stops a day delivering the food, according to Boone. “It takes a minimum of about eight people a day and we don’t ask them to go every day,” Boone said. “Most people volunteer once every four weeks. Some go weekly.” Boone said she couldn’t imagine the community without Meals on Wheels and the organization is connected to the people it serves. Boone said volunteers check on the meal recipients when they deliver food. “We serve so many people who need our service who are Submitted / The Outlook either unable to prepare meals for themselves or they are homebound,” Meals on Wheels celebrated 30 years of service to Alexander See CELEBRATION • Page A3 City Thursday night serving homebound residents. Alex City
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DEAR ABBY: I am in my mid-20s, and a few years ago my mother divorced my stepfather. They were married for 17 years, and I grew up with him in the house for most of my life. After my sister was born, his behavior toward me changed to the point that in high school I spent most of my free time elsewhere to avoid his passive-aggressive behavior toward me. Now that he and Mom are no longer together, he has been contacting me wanting to spend time with me. I feel awkward spending time with him because he acts like we were best friends when I was growing up. If I try to politely get out of it, he makes dramatic comments about no one caring if he lives or dies. I would like to cut him out of my life and avoid the stress he causes me, but I’m afraid it will cause a rift between me and my sister, who had a great relationship with him and is always trying to get me to talk to him. I also know if I try to cut him out, he will start harassing my sister, and she
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doesn’t need that while she’s going to college. Should I stick it out for her? -- WANTING TO END TUG-OF-WAR DEAR WANTING: Have a conversation with your half-sister and explain that when you were growing up you didn’t have the same kind of relationship with her father that she did. Tell her you hope this won’t cause any problems between the two of you because you know she loves him, but that for the sake of your own mental health, you intend to avoid him and the unpleasant memories he evokes as much as possible. If you are thrown together for some occasions, at least there will be others around to buffer the contact. DEAR ABBY: I recently found out my husband has
been sending money to family and friends behind my back. He constantly sends money to his adult daughter who plays him like a fiddle. It isn’t large amounts, but I have two issues with it. When it’s time to pay bills, I end up paying more than my share because he doesn’t have the money (we split our budget a while ago). Also, when I have asked if he has been doing this, he lies to my face. This isn’t the first time he has lied to me, and I don’t know how to move past it. Last time, it was about drugs. I was ready to walk away because therapy helped me see that the problem wasn’t me, but then we worked on it. Now it’s about money. I love him and would like to spend the rest of my life with him, but if there’s anything I can’t stand it’s a liar. What should I do? -- LIED TO IN NEW ENGLAND DEAR LIED TO: You should not be paying more than your share of the bills. It isn’t fair to you. By paying other people’s bills, your husband is enabling
them to remain dependent upon him -- and you. Call the therapist who helped you the last time. It appears you have more work to do.
marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported in Alexander City.
reported in Alexander City. • Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
DEAR ABBY: I’m having a picnic at my house. I invited the old man next door, and now he has taken it upon himself to invite other neighbors. What am I supposed to do? -- DISCONCERTED IN THE EAST DEAR DISCONCERTED: The old man next door has a lot of nerve. You have several choices. Tell him to uninvite the people he invited to your picnic, do it yourself or roll over and let him take advantage of your hospitality. 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.
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department April 25
• Brandon Scott Pike, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct, public intoxication and resisting arrest. • Davis Franklin Kelley, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Terrance Lamar Abston, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property and possession of a pistol by a violent felon. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • A domestic dispute was reported in Alexander City. • Receiving stolen property was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a pistol by a violent felon.
April 24
• Roderick Keith McNeal, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and fraudulent use of a credit card. • Bontanna Omanuel Cleveland, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for using false identity to obstruct justice. • Mason Brett Blankenship, 29, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of a concealed weapon without a permit. • Joshua Catlin Yarbrough, 27, of Dadeville was arrested for fraudulent
use of a credit/debit card. • Chad Megail Ware, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for harassing communications. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported in Alexander City. • Driving under the influence was reported in Alexander City. • Using false identity to obstruct justice was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Receiving stolen property was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • A domestic incident was reported in Alexander City.
April 23
• Caleb Bryan Rodriquez, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for theft and unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle. • Vantavious Westbrook, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for unlawful breaking an entering a vehicle and theft. • Tommy Jenkins, 76, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Blake Jame Hebert, 30, of Lanett was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. • Unauthorized use a vehicle was reported in Alexander City. • Driving under the influence and possession of
April 22
• Brittany Monique Jones, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and possession of a forged instrument. • Gari Joe Gray, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Keeping a dog know to kill was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was
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• Katrina Gravette of Rowe Street in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • A resident of Airport Drive in Alexander City filed a report for harassing communications • A business on Market Place in Alexander City filed a report for criminal mischief third.
April 24
• Bontanna Cleveland of Summer Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • A resident of Pine View Lane in Dadeville filed a report for fraudulent use of a credit card. • Shinia Campbell of Freeman Drive was arrested for domestic violence third degree. • A resident of Lovelady Road filed a report for violation of a protection order. • Ronnie Giles of Freeman Drive in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay and failure to comply drug paraphernalia.
Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5:30 p.m. • Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. • Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.
• Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. • Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. • Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.
• Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. • Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5 p.m. in city hall. • Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. • Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. • Goodwater City Council
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treatment. Taylor said Daniel has worked with investigators and Daniel’s part in the robbery and death came out in the preliminary hearing before the case was bound over to the grand jury. “She has been cooperative with law enforcement,” Taylor said. “Ms. Daniel was the driver in this case. She was not the shooter.” LaDaniel Martel Tuck, 28, of Alexander City has also been indicted on a capital murder charge in the same incident and Taylor argued Tuck was the shooter based on testimony in a preliminary hearing. Daniel and Tuck are accused of robbing and shooting Chandler, 87, on Coosa County Road 7 in Goodwater Dec. 4, 2017. The Goodwater Police Department was assisted in the case by investigators with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department. At the time of Chandler’s death, Tuck was only six months into his parole after his release from prison stemming from a guilty plea to first-degree robbery in 2010 according to court records. Taylor argued for a $100,000 bond for Daniel based a 1931 case. Ficquette argued more current case law does not allow bond in capital murder cases. “Once a capital case has made its way through a grand jury, a presumption of guilt in the highest degree is triggered when indicted for the purposes of bond,” Ficquette said. Law gave Taylor seven days to file responses to the case law filed by Ficquette and Ficquette seven days after that to file a rebuttal. Following the hearing, just as Daniel started to walk away with her hands cuffed and wearing an orange jumpsuit with Talladega County Jail printed on the back, Taylor had to hold Daniel up as she felt weak. Daniel’s father also tried to render aid. Daniel was allowed to sit and recompose herself before walking out of the courtroom.
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my nephew who I had dropped off there and they asked me, ‘Why don’t you join?’” Perez said. “I said, ‘Well I have two kids, you won’t take me.’ And they said, ‘Oh yes we will.’” Perez started her career as an emergency medical technician basic and was first stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. Perez said she worked in an aid station for six months then the Army made her a driver. “I got to travel all over Germany,” Perez said. “When I first got there I looked at the traffic and said, ‘I will never ever drive over here’ and then they make me the driver. So I’m not afraid to drive anywhere now.” Perez also worked in the post office around Christmas due to the amount of packages sent to personnel. Perez said she then decided to become a licensed practical nurse and went to school in Fort Gordon, Georgia. After completing school, she was sent to Fort Eustis, Virginia, where Perez was in charge of a surgery dermatology clinic and worked in the in-patient ward. “If you don’t like doing one job for a really long time, then join the military because even though you’re employed by one person for 20 years, you do so
many different little jobs that it’s always changing and it’s really fun,” Perez said. Perez said one of her favorite things about being stationed at Fort Eustis was volunteering for the base’s haunted house during Halloween. Perez met her husband Hugo, also an Army veteran, when they both worked at a hospital in Korea. Perez was stationed there from 2000 to 2002. Perez was soon stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado. From there she deployed to Kuwait in 2003 at the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. “(The Army) sent all of their medical assets over there at one time, so the first hospital that was completely ready to go north got to go north and that wasn’t ours,” Perez said. “We stayed there until we got a ride home basically.” Perez said her favorite memory of serving in the Army was when she taught non-medical officers combat lifesaver classes when she was in Iraq from 2005 to 2006. Perez said officers thanked her afterward because they were able to save lives in combat. “We taught them how to start IVs, how to do a needle chest decompression, apply a tourniquet and a lot of different things that are measures
that somebody in the field can do as a first step to ensure that their buddy gets to the hospital to be treated,” Perez said. Perez retired out of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and returned to Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her family. In 2014, she and her family moved back to Alexander City to be closer to her mother. Perez said she and her husband joined the local DAV chapter in 2015 after meeting other veterans at the city’s Oktoberfest. “We were trying to figure out where we fit in here in Alex City and we went to Oktoberfest and happened to see a couple of older veterans with their little DAV tents set up,” Perez said. “We started talking and they encouraged us to come and join. When we started interacting with the group, we saw there was a need that they needed younger blood and people to be more active. We jumped in headfirst.” Perez was made the chapter’s adjutant in 2016 and Hugo Perez is currently the chapter’s commander. Perez is also a member of American Legion Post 143 in Dadeville and a member of the Alexander City Lions Club.
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Boone said. “They may not have any family that lives in the area, so they depend on us to bring the meals to them.” Boone said the organization needs more volunteers. “Over 200 volunteers sounds like a lot, and it is, but we’re constantly
needing new volunteers and substitute drivers for days when our regular volunteers can’t deliver,” Boone said. Boone said the organization celebrated Thursday night with food and a slideshow presentation on how the group started. Boone said the dinner was in partnership with Russell
Medical, River Bank & Trust, Grace’s Flowers, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and Russell Lands. Anyone interested in volunteering can visit Boone’s office at Russell Medical or call 256-329-7382. Russell Medical is located at 3316 US Highway 280.
Lottery to play, Albritton said. Alabama residents last voted on a lottery in 1999 and rejected it 54 to 46 percent. “According to what I’m hearing from my constituents, I am told by everybody, ‘Give us the right to do this. Don’t make us drive to Tennessee and Georgia and Florida,’” Albritton said. “I think if the people get to vote on it, it will pass substantially. That’s not a hope; that’s a realization.” The Senate passed a lottery bill in 2016 but it died in the House, a historical fact which concerns Albritton. “We have had discussions with their leadership but I’m not sure what they’ll do,” he said. “The last time we got it through the Senate, the House played their games and got it killed. I hope they’ve learned their lesson. And this time it barely got through (the Senate), so we’ve got to have the House’s help without them playing with it.” The Legislative Services Agency estimates the lottery would supply $167 million annually in net revenue once it is fully implemented. According to the bill, proceeds will first be used to pay for the lottery’s operating cost, then to repay transfers made from the Alabama Trust Fund to the General Fund in fiscal years 2013, 2014 and 2015. After that is paid off, half the annual balance will go to the General Fund and half will go to a General Fund reserve until the reserve reaches 10 percent of the General Fund appropriation for the current fiscal year. “That’s preparing for a rainy day,” Albritton said. Afterward, remaining proceeds will go to a Lottery Trust Fund created within the state treasury. Once the balance in the Lottery Trust Fund reaches 10 percent of the General Fund appropriation for the current fiscal year, the remaining proceeds will go to the Alabama Trust Fund. Albritton said he agreed to use lottery revenue to supply the proposed reserve fund to get the support of Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville). Chambliss’ bill establishing the reserve passed the Senate earlier this week. “He wanted to use (the lottery) as a means to fund the emergency fund,” Albritton said. “He wasn’t going to vote for the lottery
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continued from Page A1 without that protection and I got his vote.” While opponents claim the proposal protects the Poarch Creek Indians’ gambling operations at the expense of dog tracks, Albritton said he was determined to keep his lottery bill streamlined and uncomplicated and is proud of how he got the votes to pass it. “It was all done on the floor, not behind the scenes,” he said. “That’s where the votes came from. It was open and public, a true legislative process. “In the past, the reason we haven’t gotten a lottery passed is all the other gambling interests used it to develop their own plan. There were too many hands in the pie, too many conflicting things. This time, I wanted something simple as we could get so we could get it passed — paper (tickets) and avoid the VLTs (video lottery terminals) and the casinos.” Opponents in the legislature are concerned Albritton’s lottery proposal will let the Poarch Creek — who are immune from state law as a federally recognized sovereign nation — continue to provide video gaming the dog tracks can’t offer if the Poarch Creek agree to a compact with the state. The Poarch Creek are on record
opposing the expansion of gambling and video gaming in Alabama without establishing a gaming commission. But Albritton said those already offering video gaming will not be affected by his bill. “We can’t do anything with the Poarch Creeks,” Albritton said. “We had to cross swords with the other interests and we stood our ground. First, we said we would do no harm to other entities who have already got their thing by hook or by crook. We took several amendments to satisfy the concerns of all those who have gambling already so they can maintain what they have. It kept those folks intact. But we said, ‘There will be no additional video gaming. You’ve got what you have and we’ve got the lottery and that’s it.’” Another lottery proposal by Sen. Jim McClendon
(R-Springville) would have expanded gambling and created a gambling commission but it never reached the Senate floor. “Sen. McClendon and I have argued over this for years,” Albritton said. “Jim’s bill and three or four other amendments that got tabled all went out to expand gambling and video terminals in several facilities throughout the state. It would open the state up to those activities. But that was changed for the lottery. That is restricted.” The state’s Education Trust Fund won’t receive lottery money under Albritton’s bill but he said the General Fund, which finances all non-educational departments, needs more help, especially with the federal government saying the state must spend more on child healthcare programs and the U.S. Department of Justice
threatening a lawsuit if the state doesn’t overhaul its prison system. “The Education Trust Fund got a half-billion dollars more this year,” Albritton said. “The needs in the General Fund are multiple and more and the income stream for the General Fund is extremely limited. “We haven’t expanded Medicaid but we’ve got the feds telling us we’ve got to pay more in premiums for the ones we do cover. We’ve been told the estimates for the upcoming
year in the budget I’m working on is an extra $34 million on CHIP and ALL Kids right now. Next year it will increase to $80 million and that’s new money too. That’s the federal government — you pay more and get less. Then we’ve got the DOJ on our case about the prisons.” CHIP is the Children’s Health Insurance program for children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. ALL Kids is low-cost, comprehensive healthcare insurance for children under 19.
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oters are halfway to having their say about an Alabama lottery. The Alabama Senate narrowly voted Thursday to pass a bill providing a lottery with only paper tickets and no expanded video gaming. Now it’s up to the House of Representatives to pass the bill and send it to citizens to approve or reject in March 2020. We’ve been here before, of course. Voters got their chance in 1999 and soundly rejected a lottery for education backed by then-Gov. Don Siegelman. Three years ago, the Senate passed a lottery bill only to have it die in the House. This time, it’s uncertain if the House will try to break down what is seen as protection of the Poarch Creek Indians’ gambling operations in the Senate bill and move to establish a gaming commission or leave the bill as simple as possible, which was the goal of the Senate bill’s architect, Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), whose district includes a Poarch Creek casino. Albritton said he believes the public will solidly vote for a lottery if given the chance — and if the House doesn’t change what has already passed. “The last time we got it through the Senate, the House played their games and got it killed,” he said. “I hope they’ve learned their lesson. And this time it barely got through (the Senate), so we’ve got to have the House’s help without them playing with it.” Alabama is the only Deep South state without a lottery and it’s time to change that. Some feel it is a tax only on the poor and oppose it on moral grounds but there is more good than bad to the lottery and it comes down to this — if you don’t like the lottery, don’t play it but don’t stand in the way of those who want to. The public deserves a chance to say yes or no to a lottery and this time it seems the climate is ripe for approval.
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resident Donald Trump has called the Mueller investigation a “witch hunt” nearly 200 times on social media alone. Well, the special counsel concluded he was not a witch. After carefully scrutinizing any links between the Russian government and the Trump campaign, Robert Mueller definitively declared “the investigation did not establish that the Trump Campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities.” He didn’t do it. Still, several leading Democrats have called for Trump’s impeachment on obstruction of justice charges. This is absurd. The lesson of Watergate, we are told, is the cover-up is always worse than the crime. But in Watergate, there was a crime to cover up. We now know Trump committed no crime. There was nothing to cover up. As Mueller put it, “Unlike cases in which a subject engages in obstruction of justice to cover up a crime, the evidence we obtained did not establish that the President was involved in an underlying crime related to Russian election interference.” This lack of an “underlying crime” is the source of Trump’s justified outrage over the Mueller investigation. Imagine that you were accused of a crime you knew you did not commit and a special counsel was appointed who spent nearly two years and more than $25 million investigating you. You’d be angry and frustrated. You’d want someone to stand up for you, defend your interests and stop the insanity. For two years, Trump watched as the investigation dragged on, weighing down his presidency. He had to endure being accused of
MARC THIESSEN Columnist treason and crimes of a size and scope probably beyond Watergate. He listened as members of the House and Senate intelligence committees, and former intelligence officials, led Americans to believe they had seen secret evidence showing he had colluded with Russia — evidence he knew did not exist. Of course, he wanted the investigation to end but he didn’t end it. He didn’t obstruct justice because nothing was obstructed. Mueller was allowed to finish his work. The White House cooperated, sharing millions of pages of documents and giving Mueller access to dozens of senior officials. The fact Trump railed against Mueller to aides and told White House counsel Donald McGahn to fire Mueller (which McGahn did not do and Trump did not press the matter) is not evidence of obstruction; it is evidence of exasperation. The president has a right to vent in private to his staff. Remember, the only reason Mueller knew about his private exchanges with McGahn is because Trump put no restrictions on McGahn’s cooperation. The president could have asserted privilege but declined to do so. He let McGahn spend some 30 hours with Mueller, sharing details, according to The New York Times, “that investigators would not have learned of otherwise.” This is evidence of Trump’s cooperation, not obstruction. As a result of this cooperation, the special counsel’s report contains some embarrassing moments for the president. But it also proves Trump
was telling the truth when it came to the central question of the investigation: He did not conspire with Russia. If Democrats want to pursue impeachment nonetheless, then to quote Ronald Reagan quoting Clint Eastwood: “Go ahead, make my day.” Impeachment over anything other than a conspiracy with Russia will backfire with the American people and help ensure Trump’s reelection. First, it will fail because two-thirds of the Senate will not vote to convict the president. Second, Trump’s supporters will see an impeachment effort as an attempted coup d’état, energizing his base ahead of the 2020 election. And third, it will be seen as partisan and unfair by persuadable voters who will not appreciate politicians second-guessing the conclusions of an impartial investigation. Want to push Trump’s approval above 50 percent? Try to impeach him. While Democrats debate pursuing impeachment, they are also abusing their powers to get Trump’s tax returns in the hope they will provide what the Mueller investigation did not: evidence of something incriminating. Does anyone really believe the House Ways and Means Committee wants Trump’s returns to assess how the IRS audits and enforces tax laws against a president? Please. There is no legitimate legislative purpose for this request. Both the Democrats’ attempt to misuse a 1920s law to violate Trump’s privacy and their partisan response to the Mueller report make clear they are seeking any pretext to oust Trump. But the only thing they will succeed in doing is eliciting sympathy for an otherwise unsympathetic president. Follow Marc Thiessen on Twitter: @marcthiessen.
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SPRING CLEANUP: The City of Alexander City is hosting its annual spring cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27. Volunteers are asked to meet at city hall at 8 a.m. for assignments. Traffic vests, gloves and bags will be available. Volunteers can return to city hall for a hotdog from Ernie’s. 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 256825-7820. 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
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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 Stacy Stroud.
Today’s Birthdays
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Today’s Anniversaries
Randy and Patrice Booth celebrate their anniversary today.
Sunday’s Events
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
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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 tallapoosaranch@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.
Thursday, May 2
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The National Day of Prayer is May 2 with the theme ‘Love One Another.’
The local prayer meeting on that day will be at noon at the First Baptist Church of Alexander City. It is sponsored by the Alexander City Ministerial Association and all are invited. For more information, contact Michael Waldrop at 256-392-4950 or Bill Middlebrooks at 256-234-3371. DEMOCRATIC MEETING: There is a re-organizational meeting for the Tallapoosa County Democratic executive committee at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the Bud Porch Center. All interested Tallapoosa County Democrats are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. SENIORS ALIVE: A program will be held by the Lake Martin Dulcimer Club on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Alexander City. It will be a time of prayer for the nation featuring gospel pianist Frank Jones as the worship leader and a message from Jim Pate. Lunch will be at noon. The event is free. For more information, contact the Tallapoosa Baptist Association at 256-825-4441 by April 25 or office@ tallapoosabaptistassociation.org.
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.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748 New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd. New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390 New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
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Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882 Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989 Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
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Undefeated day for BRHS Benjamin Russell clips Calera’s playoff wings By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Outlook
The Benjamin Russell High Wildcats boys soccer team defeated Calera 4-2 on Friday night at the Charles E. Bailey Sportsplex to advance to the second round of the Class 6A playoffs. While the two-goal margin makes the game appear close, rest assured, it wasn’t. The Wildcats — who jumped out to an early 2-0 lead within the first 15 minutes of play — were so entrenched in Calera territory the boosters could have set up a concession stand on the home side and sold popcorn to the Wildcats’ keeper. “And then we got complacent,” Wildcats coach Austin Teel said. “We came out hungry, and I thought for the first 15 minutes of the game we wanted it more and it showed. We got those two goals. But we got relaxed over the course of the game. We scored early and thought we could (score) any time we wanted and started playing selfish soccer.” Complacency and “playing selfish soccer” were two of the items on the agenda to be addressed during practice Sunday before Benjamin Russell takes the field next week to face Stanhope Elmore in the second round. The Mustangs defeated Opelika 1-0 Friday night on penalty kicks. Setting the tempo early in the game, Benjamin Russell put the first goal of the game on the board at the 33:36 mark following a deflection by Lucas Roberts off the Calera goaltender and into the side of the goal. The Wildcats pressed again and jumped out front 2-0 following a free kick by Luke Harvey. Harvey’s kick directly challenged the Calera keeper, who at that point in the game had been peppered with 10-plus shots. The ball sailed beyond the gloves of the defender and into the net See BOYS SOCCER • Page A8
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Benjamin Russell’s Brandon Welcher (8) battles with a Calera player for possession during Friday night’s first-round playoff game.
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Benjamin Russell’s Nick McGhee, left, slides back into first base against Northview’s Grayson Davis on Friday.
Wildcats hold off Northview for second-round sweep By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Only one inning was kind to the visiting Northview Cougars on Friday night. The other 13 frames belonged to Benjamin Russell, as the Wildcats swept Northview in the second round of the AHSAA Class 6A playoffs. The Wildcats won, 2-0 and 7-5, to take their first trip to the baseball quarterfinals since 2002. “We’re playing good right now and that’s what you want to be doing at this time,” BRHS coach Richy Brooks said. “We didn’t do a good job with running in scoring position, but we won so we get to go fix things. That’s always better when you get to go fix things; that’s better than us sitting in there talking about it.” In the opener, Cade Brooks stood cool, calm and collected in the complete-game victory, collecting 12 strikeouts. Although he allowed five hits, only three Cougars got into scoring position. “I thought Cade stayed in complete control,” coach Brooks said. “I thought we dominated. We knew runs were going to be at a premium because their guy was good and he got better as the game went on. His fifth and sixth innings
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Benjamin Russell’s Cade Brooks fired a complete-game shutout in Game 1 of Friday’s playoff series with Northview.
were really good.” Benjamin Russell has gotten strong pitching all season long, but the defense hasn’t always been as
reliable. However, Friday night, Brooks was backed by a flawless defense. Nick McGhee had a See BASEBALL • Page A8
Wildcats travel to Calera for opening round today
LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Some of the biggest wins of Benjamin Russell’s girls soccer season have come on the road this year. The Wildcats had a three-game road stretch all of which were victories, including wins over Marbury, Central Phenix City and rival Sylacauga. And they also picked up their most important win of the season, a 4-3 defeat of Opelika, during a road trip. So hitting the road for Calera doesn’t bother the Wildcats. They’ll travel to take on the Eagles at 5 p.m. today for the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. “The majority of our schedule has been on the road this year, so it doesn’t worry me,” Benjamin Russell coach Lee Wagoner said. “Playing in an unfamiliar place — we’ve never played at Calera before or even played Calera, so you never know what you’re going to get in an unfamiliar place.” Although Wagoner hasn’t been able to obtain film on the Eagles, he did talk to some coaches he has connections with and has some idea of what to expect.
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Makenzie Davis, left, is one player Benjamin Russell will rely on to help create scoring chances today during its first-round playoff matchup at Calera.
“They said they’re a fast, athletic team, and we know a couple players that we need to key in on from the conversations that I’ve had,” Wagoner said. “They have a pretty fast forward that
they like to play direct to, so we need to eliminate that scoring threat. We also need to work on eliminating the service from the midfield into that scoring threat.” But without knowing
much about their opponent, Wagoner said the Wildcats’ biggest focus will need to be on the things they can control. Two of their main focuses this week during See GIRLS SOCCER • Page A8
t’s a good time to be a Benjamin Russell Wildcat fan. Benjamin Russell has been donning the pages of The Outlook sports section the past two days, and today’s paper is no different. Look to your left. Look above this column. The Wildcats are everywhere. All of the Wildcat spring teams are either in the midst of or getting ready to embark on playoffs, and it’s a busy week for Wildcat fans. Friday night, the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex was teeming with Wildcat fans as Benjamin Russell’s baseball team hosted Northview in the second round and the boys soccer team hosted their first-round matchup against Calera. Also beginning their playoff journey was the BRHS track team, which hit the road for Mountain Brook for sectionals Friday, and the Wildcat girls soccer team will be in Calera tonight for its first-round game. But it doesn’t stop there. The fun continues next week, as several of the aforementioned teams have good See ARBOGAST • Page A8
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practice have been fitness and mental toughness. In a playoff atmosphere, especially at an unfamiliar venue against a mostly unknown team, things are going to happen that aren’t expected. But Wagoner said it’s how you respond that makes the biggest difference in a game. “Skill-wise, tactically and technically, we’re going to be about as far as we can be at this point,” Wagoner said, “but we’re working on controlling the things we can control. If we pay attention to our mindset and how we go into games and controlling those things we can control, that’ll be big.” He also said this week of practice has been the best so far of the season, and he feels the girls are ready to take on the playoffs. Benjamin Russell will lean on seniors Gabi Watson and Sara Jones to lead the team. Watson has a lot of playoff experience, and although this is Jones’ first year as the starting varsity goalkeeper, she’s done a great job being vocal and helping communicate to her teammates where they need to be on the field. “Tactically, we’ll lean on our forwards,” Wagoner said. “We want to get Abigale Sims and Jordan Osborne involved quickly and scoring, and we want solid midfield play that will hopefully lead to that scoring — Lydia Ballard, Makenzie Davis and of course Gabi. Creating scoring chances early and often is something we really want.” Wagoner said he also continues to feel extremely confident in his defense and will welcome back Kylee Stark to the backline. Stark missed a few weeks due to a concussion, but Wagnoner said she’s 100 percent and should make a huge difference in today’s game.
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shots to continue on in the postseason. And even if they don’t, there’s still a lot to look forward to. Willow Point Golf & Country Club will play host to the golf sectionals featuring the Wildcats on Monday, and beginning Tuesday, BRHS’ softball team is starting its playoff journey. The Wildcats won the right to host their area tournament for the second year in a row, and they’ll kick off with the winner of Russell County versus Opelika at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the double-elimination tournament. Even Benjamin Russell’s fishing team is in postseason action. The Wildcat anglers will head to Lake Jordan next weekend for the Alabama Student Anglers Bass Fishing Association state championship. Although they might be stuffing our calendars, it’s important to try to find time to support these Wildcats. All the studentathletes in our area put out a lot of hard work and effort throughout the season, and this is what they’re working toward. The spring season is one of the most grueling — for student-athletes and sports editors alike, and Miss Deb Arnold too, don’t forget. There are very few days when there’s nothing in the county going on, and on those far between days, it’s inevitable a game will be rescheduled to one. There’s a lot of long nights at the ballpark and endless days spent at the softball diamond for tournaments. Everyone puts in a lot of effort during this time. Look at Benjamin Russell’s baseball team. The Wildcats played 31 games from Feb. 18 to April 13. That’s 31 games in 55 days. Softball is even crazier. The Wildcats have played 38 games so far if you include their umpires’ clinic to start the season. It’s certainly a grind, and that’s why these teams deserve some recognition now. Even if you aren’t the biggest sports fan, I urge you to get out and support your Wildcats. There’s plenty of opportunities to do so by just driving right up the street to the Sportplex, and those teams certainly appreciate any home crowd support. One of the best parts of earning homefield advantage, which baseball, boys soccer and softball all did this year, is having that hometown support behind you. So it’s our duty as community members to make sure our kids know they have our backing. P.S. I also have to take a break from sports for just a second and urge you to do something else. Go see “Avengers: Endgame.” My boyfriend is like a little kid when it comes to these movies, so I watched 10 movies (yes, I’m a little embarrassed to admit this) in about two weeks in preparation to see “Endgame” with him. And it was totally worth it. (But I hope he never reads this because I hate admitting he was right.) Probably because I spent all my free time away from spring sports watching superhero movies, I became very attached to these characters. But “Endgame” will give you chills and make your adrenaline skyrocket, but most importantly, it will pull at your heartstrings. And as they say, “Nothing can prepare you for the end.” (Be right back, gotta go cry again.) Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.
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Benjamin Russell’s Zack Nail, left, makes a toss to first base while Brooks Vardaman backs him up during Friday’s second-round playoff game against Northview.
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diving catch at the center-field fence, robbing Northview of a double. The Cougars also were kept off the scoreboard by shortstop Brett Pitts. Northview courtesy runner Drew Johnson was motoring to third base on a Blake Burkhalter single destined for the outfield. But Pitts dove to stop the ball, forcing Johnson into a rundown between third and home before BRHS catcher Wilson Hays made the tag for the final out of the inning. “I just knew I needed to make a play to help my team out,” Pitts said. “I just had to get the guy out; that’s pretty much all I was thinking.” Benjamin Russell eked out a pair of runs in the first game despite having only two hits. The Wildcats got a run in the second on an error, and Huell Lumpkin had the game’s lone RBI when he drove in Brock Elliott, who had a leadoff single in the third. After Brooks and his defense ensured those two runs were more
than enough, it was Pitts who went to work on the mound. Benjamin Russell bats came to life against Northview Game 2 starter Blake Pynes, blistering him for six runs over two innings. But the Cougars finally got their break. They started hitting the ball well in the bottom of the second inning and pulled within 6-5 on a two-run shot from Burkhalter. Pitts final the final batter icing the Northview rally for the remainder of the night. “We got out to a 6-0 lead and we were feeling pretty good about ourselves then next thing you know they jump a five-spot on the board,” coach Brooks said. “But the big thing after that is we didn’t let them score after that. We had one inning where (Pitts) kinda lost it a little bit and I was worried I was gonna have to go get him, but he responded real well. You’re growing up when you do that.” Pitts went on to allow only one more hit the rest of the way and faced
only four extra batters in the final five innings combined. He struck out eight in the complete-game victory. “My curveball was working good but my fastball at times was flat, so that wasn’t good for me,” Pitts said. “Then that second inning that they scored all those runs, I just trying to throw it too hard and they kept hitting it even harder. I just had to settle down and try to get it to move more.” Benjamin Russell finished Game 2 with 12 hits. Ty Brown led the way with three hits and two RBIs. “Ty had a great game,” Brooks said. “He has sat on the bench for several weeks now. He was a starter last year but someone else was playing better than him, but he never quit working. That paid off (Friday). He got in there and got his chance and came up with three big hits.” Pitts, Elliott and Brooks each had three hits in Game 2, and Joe Young drove in a team-leading three runs. The Wildcats will face HillcrestTuscaloosa in the quarterfinals.
Boys soccer for the score with around 32 minutes left in the first half. At this point, the Wildcats had the opportunity to blow the game open and Teel recognized it. Leaving the potential that we had on the field in that first half, that’s frustrating,” Teel said. “In that first 15 minutes, we were clearly the better team and played the style of soccer that we’d been practicing on all year. We should have put more goals back in the net. But we did not.” After a short flight by the Eagles only to have things thwarted by a sliding Alex Law, Benjamin Russell went back on the offensive by pushing the pace and shortening the field. Calera swapped goaltenders, electing to bring in Brayden Wall to finish the game. Wall, a 6-foot-3 junior, held back the onslaught of offense and recorded a handful of saves in the process. After the initial push, Calera’s attack didn’t cross midfield again until the 21-minute mark and was quickly pushed back. Roberts had a chance at a second first-half goal as he chased down a pass only
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Benjamin Russell’s Landon Daniel (6) looks to chase down a ball against a pair of Calera defenders on Friday. The Wildcats won 4-2 to advance to the second round.
to send it wide and out of bounds. With under 10 to play in the opening half, the Eagles stretched the field and moved the ball into Wildcats territory and used a corner kick to try to sneak one past sophomore Campbell Woods. With ease, he grabbed the attempt (having faced only three shots up to that point) and quickly fueled the
Wildcats downfield charge. Roberts added his second goal with 7:47 to play in the first half when he sent the ricochet off Wall over the grounded keeper and into the net. “We didn’t know much about Calera going in, but I told the boys that as long as we play the soccer we’ve played this season – especially the way we’ve played recently – that if we
do that, we’ll win,” Teel said. Calera in the second half outscored Benjamin Russell 2-1. The Eagles struck first at the 28:54 mark. The Wildcats answered when Ujal Patel headed a loose ball back into the net for the score with 18:36 left in regulation. With :35 left in the game, Calera slipped a shot by Woods to bring the game to the 4-2 tally.
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Ongoing Events FERST READERS: The Dadeville Public Library hosts the Ferst Readers program every first Thursday at 1 p.m. Children up to the age of five who live in Tallapoosa County are eligible for free books. FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church on Green Street. It is a free dinner. 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. OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Activities Center in Alexander City and every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus Street. Come and paint your own project or join in special Christmas projects. Eliminate stress, laugh, share a love of painting. Membership is $35 and meetings are the third Thursday of each month at the Senior Activities Center in Alexander City. For more information call Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506 or June Dean at 256-373-3324. ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256-329-0507. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org. GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist
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hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@ gmail.com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Interested persons may contact Michael Courtney at 256-825-7766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and reg-
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12 days, departs July - September 2019
15 days, departs September - October 2019
Enjoy a cruise & tour between Seattle and Alaska including 7 nights aboard Holland America Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ms Westerdam and 4 nights on land. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cruise the Gulf of Alaska and the Inside Passageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a sea lane teeming with marine wildlife, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pass glaciers, mountains, and lush forests, with stops in Ketchikan, Skagway and Glacier Bay. On land, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go deep into Denali National Park, tour Anchorage, and see the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Explore the best of New England and the Canadian Maritimes. Tour Boston, see the extravagant Gilded Age mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, and enjoy the shores of Cape Cod. Board the Norwegian Gem and sail through Maine to charming Bar Harbor north to Canadian ports in Halifax, Charlottetown, GaspĂŠsie and La Baie. Explore Quebec City, Montreal and the Green Mountains of Vermont in beautiful fall. Port stops vary for the southbound cruise.
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HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CRUISE & TOUR
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14 days, departs June - September 2019
Discover Hawaii on this island-hopping cruise tour. Spend 7 nights aboard Norwegian Cruise Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renovated Pride of America and enjoy freestyle cruising at its ďŹ nest. Experience the lush Iao Valley on Maui, the beauty and charm of Hilo, Konaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffee-rich â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gold Coast,â&#x20AC;? and Kauaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectacular Na Pali coast and Waimea Canyon. Your land tour includes Pearl Harbor and Honolulu city tours, and time to relax on world-famous Waikiki Beach. Escorted on Oahu by our friendly Tour Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;your local experts.
See up to 9 of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most spectacular national parks on this incredible tour! Start off in dazzling Las Vegas and continue to the world-famous Grand Canyon, Zionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steep sandstone cliffs, rock hoodoos in Bryce Canyon, Monument Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giant mesas, Arches National Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gravity-defying rock arches, waterfalls and granite scenery in Yosemite, towering sequoia trees in Kings Canyon, and everything in betweenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural beauty awaits!
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*Prices are per person based on double occupancy plus up to $299 taxes & fees. Cruise pricing based on lowest cabin category after Instant Rebate; upgrades available. Single supplement and seasonal surcharges may apply. Add-on airfare available. Onboard Credit requires purchase of Ocean View or Balcony Cabin for Grand Alaskan Cruise & Tour. Free Beverage Package or Internet requires purchase of Ocean View Cabin or Balcony Cabin (and applies to 1st and 2nd guests occupying a cabin, for the cruise portion of the tour only). Free Beverage Package or Internet requires additional service charges and is subject to NCL terms & conditions and are subject to change. Free Specialty Dining Package requires purchase of Ocean View Cabin or Balcony Cabin. For full Set Sail terms and conditions ask your Travel Consultant. Offers apply to new bookings only, made by 5/31/19. Other terms and conditions may apply. Ask your Travel Consultant for details.
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The Outlook
These spring improvements will add to home’s value STATE POINT
The warmer weather means it’s time to start thinking about home improvement projects. But not all homeimprovement projects are created equal when it comes to a return on the investment, whether getting a home in tip-top shape for personal enjoyment or to sell. Here are some areas on which to focus:
Interiors
The kitchen is the heart of the home and it’s one of the best areas to renovate in terms of ROI, according to Remodeling magazine’s
annual Cost vs. Value Report, which puts the price tag of the average minor kitchen remodel at $22,507 with 80.5 percent of the cost recouped upon resale. To give the kitchen an updated appearance, replace the flooring, countertops, sink and faucet. A fresh coat of paint in a trendy shade, such as Living Coral, Pantone’s Color of the Year, can add a vibrant pop of color to energize any kitchen. Not looking to go that bold? Consider an accent wall or stick to a classic palate of gray and white in terms of cabinets and countertops. White on white is also a popular new style for
kitchens and bathrooms. Other features home buyers are paying close attention to are laundry rooms and such energysaving elements as Energy Star appliances and windows, according to the survey “What Home Buyers Want in 2019” by the National Association of Home Builders.
Curb appeal
The popularity of outdoor projects remains strong and it’s for a good reason. According to the Cost vs. Value Report, the biggest bang for the buck in 2019 will come from replacing a garage door. The report says
the average price is $3,611 and 97.5 percent of it is recouped when the house is sold. Other outdoor projects with high ROI include adding manufactured stone veneer to the exterior (94.9 percent), adding a wood deck (75.6 percent) and replacing siding (75.6 percent). Looking for a simpler way to make an impact? Sprucing up the landscape by planting flowers or bushes or even just clearing the yard of debris will make a big statement. No matter the updates, it’s always a good idea to notify an insurance agent. “Certain upgrades may change the value of a
house, so homeowners need to make sure they’re properly covered,” said Bob Buckel, Erie Insurance’s vice president of product management. “There are a few things to look for. Ask your agent about guaranteed replacement cost policies that can cover the cost to rebuild a home in today’s dollars following a covered loss.” Some upgrades may be eligible for discounts, Buckel said, especially if they make the home more secure. “For example, Erie Insurance offers certain safety discounts such as for installing smoke alarms or an automatic sprinkler system,” he said.
Bills can stay low when temperatures get high STATE POINT
Higher temperatures don’t have to mean higher energy bills. There are numerous ways to keep your home cool and bills low during the summer. After a few months of disuse, it is vital to
check to see if your air conditioning system is still working in an efficient and optimal manner. Have the central air conditioning system checked by an HVACR professional. In order to save, be sure to shop around for special deals which are not difficult to find for seasonal preventive
maintenance. Understand, however, that the proficiency of HVACR technicians varies greatly. When searching for the right HVACR technician for your home, one way to make certain the job will be done properly and effectively is by hiring a professional certified by North
American Technician Excellence (NATE), the nation’s largest certification body for HVACR technicians. NATE-certified technicians are qualified to properly install and service equipment, which means maximum home comfort and energy savings. Once a technician has
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inspected your system for efficiency, there are a number of things you can do to keep energy bills low: • Clean your air filters. Check them every couple of weeks and change them at least twice in the season or as directed by the manufacturer. • Don’t obstruct airflow around air conditioner units — keep them clear of plants and debris. • Raise the thermostat about 5 degrees. Each degree you raise the thermostat will save you a percentage off your cooling energy bill. • Compare energy bills from last year. If your costs have
significantly increased, simply contact a qualified HVACR technician; he or she can help determine the source of the problem. Remember, having an energy-approved, ecofriendly, high-efficiency product does not mean automatic money and energy savings. Proper installation, service and maintenance are important too so request the service of an HVAC contractor who employs NATEcertified technicians. To locate one, visit the Homeowners section of the NATE website at www.natex.org, then enter the appropriate zip code on the locator map.
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