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County balances road repairs, limited funds By MITCH SNEED Editor

No matter which Tallapoosa County Commissioner you talk with, they will all say the No. 1 issue that constituents approach them about is the condition of roads. According to state highway data, Tallapoosa ranks No. 16 in Alabama in terms of the number of miles of roads. Because the county is so large in terms of miles, and due to the nature of the areas around Lake

Martin, dirt, tar and gravel and partially paved roads are plentiful. But funds to do what some wish could be done to those roads are not as abundant. “We have some roads that we simply can’t do the kind of things that really need to be done,” Tallapoosa County Engineer David Moore said. “It comes down to tough decisions. We have to spend the money we have where it will do the most good and impact the most people. That means a lot of times some issues that are less travelled have to wait or in some cases all

we can do is patch the big issues.” Because road funds are linked to several sources that the county has little control over like the state’s gasoline tax, money is determined in part by the amount of tax collected here. The most resent figures show that in 2014, the county ranked No. 52 in terms of funding returned for roads. The county’s road funding comes from five sources, but some Submitted / The Outlook of those funds can be used for other things, like debt repayment. While Voids in pavement, large ruts and massive pot holes like this section the road and bridge fund would of Lester Road are just a sample of the issues found on rural roads in See ROADS • Page 5 Tallapoosa County.

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Wind Creek zipline work set to begin this summer

Prosecutors present case in sex abuse trial Investigators, counselor, video highlight trial’s second day By MITCH SNEED Editor

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Soon camping, boating and fishing will be only the beginning of things for visitors to do at Wind Creek State Park. Construction will begin early this summer at the Lake Martin state park on aerial ecotourism adventures, which will eventually include ziplines and other attractions. The new attractions to Wind Creek will be the result of a partnership between the Alabama State Parks System, Historic Banning Mills, a 501 ( c ) (3) conservation center in Banning, Georgia, and American Adventure Park Systems of Whitesburg, Georgia. Wi n d Creek Superintendent Bruce Adams says the zipline will See ZIPLINE • Page 6

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Volunteer fire department battles multiple acre blaze A little spring cleaning Tuesday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church got out of hand as three to four acres were burned when a burning piece of paper got away. To help put out the blaze were Sara Gardner, Jerald Mask and Chris Roberts with the New Site Volunteer Fire Department. The Alabama Forestry Commission also responded with a bulldozer to create some fire lines. The fire was under control in just over an hour.

Testimony from investigators and videotaped interviews with an alleged victim of sexual abuse were at the center on the second day of the trial of a man and woman accused of sexual abuse. Antavis Dewayne Thornton Jr. of Valley and April Nichole Jones of Jacksons Gap are on trial for aggravated child abuse, two counts of first-degree sodomy, first-degree rape and one count of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12. Tuesday’s testimony and evidence came a day after the young girl at the center of the case testified that she didn’t recall the abuse “or anyone touching me in a way that hurt me.” Prosecutors began the process of re-establishing the reasons for the charges on Tuesday. New Site Police Department officer Phillip Weddle testified about seeing the forensic interview with the child on Aug. 7, 2014. It was the first interview with the 5-year-old girl after the allegations of See TRIAL • Page 5

ACSEF 2016 Art Exhibit announces adult, student winners

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Christy Bui’s self portrait, above left, was honored as Children’s Best in Show, while DaNeal Eberly’s acrylic painting “Wine Thirty” was judged Adult Best in Show.

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DaNeal Eberly’s acrylic work titled “Wine Thirty” and Christy Bui’s self portrait took best in show in the adult and children’s divisions, respectively, of the 2016 Alexander City Schools Education Foundation 2016 Art Exhibit. More than 75 entries in the adult division and 130 in the children’s division are on display downtown Alexander City. The children’s division entries are on display at The Coffee Corner, located at 107 Main St. The adult winners are being exhibited at Café 128, located at 128 Calhoun St. “This is the second year we’ve had the show downtown among the shops,” said Jamie Dark, who helped organize the exhibits. “But it’s been going on for 20 years or more now. It used to be the Alexander City Library Art Show, but now it’s the ACSEF show. We do it as a fundraiser for technology in the schools.” Dark said participation increased slightly from See ART • Page 5

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DEAR ABBY: I am a single father of teenage boys. I have always played an active role in my children’s lives, physically, emotionally and financially. My older son lives with me; my younger sons live with their mother. I am bisexual and have always been attracted to both men and women. It took me a long time to admit it to myself. I suffered from depression for many years as I struggled with my sexual identity. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with HIV. Since then, I have been on medication and live a very healthy lifestyle. None of my children knows about my sexuality or my diagnosis. I have wanted to tell them for a while now, but I can never bring myself to do it. I’m afraid that if I tell them, they’ll be ashamed of me and it will add unnecessary stress in their lives.

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On the other hand, I’m tired of keeping secrets. Furthermore, I worry about the possibility that they could find out from someone else. All four of us will be together for an event in a couple of months. I feel this could be a good opportunity to tell them. Or should I tell them on their own, individually? Am I selfish for wanting to tell my children? Or am I foolish for not telling them? -- KEEPING SECRETS DEAR KEEPING SECRETS: If your children ask you about your health or your sexual orientation, do not lie to them. However,

I see no reason for you to make a blanket announcement about this now because I sincerely believe that most young people do not care to know. If you wind up partnering with another man, they will at some point begin to draw their own conclusions. If your health takes a turn for the worse, they will need to know your status. Until then, my advice is to keep mum. DEAR ABBY: I want to get my belly button pierced this year for my 15th birthday, but my parents said no. It’s just getting my belly button pierced. They let me dye my hair and get my cartilage pierced -- so why not my belly button? It’s not going to affect my parents whatsoever. It’s my body. I think they should let me do reasonable things to it, like get my belly

button pierced. I just don’t get it. -- UNPIERCED IN WISCONSIN DEAR UNPIERCED: Your parents may be afraid that if you get your belly button pierced you will want to expose that area of your body to show it off -- and they would prefer that you dress more modestly until you’re older. They could also be concerned that your piercing might become infected. Whatever their reason, as a minor, you should not get anything pierced without their permission. 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.

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Governor will not be impeached, nor should he

n early 2009, Dr. Robert Bentley came to see me about his race for governor of Alabama. Bentley was finishing his second term in the Alabama House of Representatives and closing down his very successful dermatology practice in Tuscaloosa. I liked Bentley immediately and thought it was magnanimous that he would want to spend his retirement years as governor. I did not give him much of a chance and predicted he would run a respectable third in the race. However, he surprised everybody, probably even himself. I offered Bentley the opportunity to appear with me on my 30-minute public television show, “Alabama Politics.” He gladly accepted and arrived with only his wife, Dianne. The two of them were traveling the state together with Dianne driving him. After his victory, Bentley returned to the show as governor with the usual entourage of staffers and troopers. One of the staffers was Rebekah Mason. Dr. Bentley is a good man. He did an exemplary job his first four years as governor, although he inexplicably had a dismal track record with the Legislature. Even though they all were Republicans, the House and Senate treated him with complete disdain. Therefore, his first term lacked success as far as initiatives. Even still, Bentley remained extremely popular with the voters and was overwhelmingly reelected in 2014. During Bentley’s first term, he stayed in touch and thanked me for favorable columns, but I heard very little from him during the 2014 campaign year. In January of 2015, when I sat down for an annual visit with a contemporary of mine, who is the most astute political guru in the state, I casually mentioned to my friend that I had not heard

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from the governor all year. The gentleman, who, by the way, was an integral part of planning the governor’s inauguration replied, “Steve, nobody has.” He privately told me that the governor at 72 had fallen headover-heels in love with his 45-yearold girlfriend, Rebekah Mason, and was spending every waking hour with her. He further informed me that it was uncertain whether Bentley’s wife or four sons were going to attend the inauguration. Mrs. Bentley was so fed up with his affair that she only acquiesced a few hours before the event. Ironically, a week later I was standing in the rotunda of the Capital after Gov. Bentley’s State of the State speech and Rebekah Mason came up to me and said, “Steve, the governor really appreciates the power of your pen and the first thing we do every Wednesday morning is I read your column to him.” I didn’t quite know what to say or take from the comment. Well, as you know, Mrs. Bentley filed for divorce late last year. It was assumed that the dissolution of the 50-year marriage was over a romantic interlude, but the divorce was quickly settled and sealed. Dr. Bentley agreed to a 50 percent settlement with the agreement that there would be no comment about the divorce or peripheral reasons. Surprisingly, the divorce and rumored relationship seemed to dissipate as an issue. The mainstream media left it alone. In the meantime, Mrs. Mason took on a significant role as the governor’s advisor and it appeared to all

involved that she was the governor. Her overt, forthright and offensive approach in all important meetings with the governor further alienated Bentley from the legislative leadership. A number of Bentley’s cabinet members are his former legislative buddies. His best legislative companion was Spencer Collier, who he made head of the ALEA. You know the rest of the story. When Bentley fired Collier he fired back. That gave the media the door they needed to open the Rebekah Mason can of worms. It is suspected that the salacious tapes were leaked to Collier by Ms. Bentley or a son. The bottom line is Dr. Bentley has quietly fallen in love in his 70’s like a school boy although he looks like the least likely person in the world to have an affair. He has paid a heavy price for his transgression. He has lost half his life savings and is estranged from his wife of 50 years and his four sons. However, Bentley has done nothing illegal that should prevent him from serving out the remainder of his term as governor. Impeachment proceedings will go nowhere nor should they. The leadership in the House and Senate cannot withstand the same scrutiny. The Biblical admonition that Jesus evoked, “To those who are without sin cast the first stone,” applies to those who would castigate Bentley. There is also a more secular version of Jesus teachings, “Those who live in glass houses should not cast stones.” See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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 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.

public.  Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month 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 meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m.  Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.  Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the

 Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will 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

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Fred Bassett, a certified master bird bander will be speaking at Wind Creek State Park at the Campground Pavilion Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Bassett has banded more than 35,000 hummingbirds in more than 1,000 locations. Howard Pearson Sunday, April 10 Area United Way building at 21 Main April 7 AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com.

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DINNER THEATER: Enjoy an evening of good food and great entertainment from the students of Adullam House Christian Academy. Students from grades K-12 will compete for the title of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Talentedâ&#x20AC;? with dance, songs, drama and more. All proceeds go to Adullam House Christian Academy. Talent show starts at 6 p.m. in the AHCA gym. Advance tickets $6.50 or $10 at the door. Kids under 3 free. To purchase tickets contact Rachel Harborth or Ranee Aspy at 334-478-3888. AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com.

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APPRECIATION: A celebration and appreciation for Dwight Staple former musician for Centerview Baptist Church April 9 at 6 p.m. at the Label Love Ministry in Jackson Gap. Everyone is invited. GOSPEL SINGING: Weogufka Center is hosting The Diplomats Quartet will sing at 7 p.m. and concessions at 5 p.m. Admission is $12. BENEFIT SINGING: Pentecost United Methodist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a benefit signing with the Jordan River Band and the Treadwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s April 9 at 6 p.m. Hotdog plates including drink and desert will be sold for $5 starting at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. HUMMINGBIRD TALK: Fred Bassett, a certified master bird bander will be speaking at Wind Creek State Park at the Campground Pavilion Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Bassett has banded more than 35,000 hummingbirds in more than 1,000 locations. AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 2. p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Martin

St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com. SUBMERGED: 2016 VBS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Submergedâ&#x20AC;? Backyard Kids Club Training has been rescheduled for April 9, 2016 at 9 am at the Tallapoosa Baptist Association in Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gap. You are invited to come and be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Submergedâ&#x20AC;? in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word, and discover that Jesus sees. Jesus knows. Jesus saves. For more information, please contact TBA office at 256-825-4441 or 205-410-1950. BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library are hosting a Book Sale on April 9 from 8 a.m - 1 p.m. in the lower level of the library. Hardback books are $1.00, Paperback books are $0.50, and a bag of books is $5.00. Baked good will also be available. YARD SALE: Alex City Parks & Rec and the Tallapoosa County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department are holding a Community Wide Yard Sale Apri 9 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex gym. Everyone welcome. Table rentals are $10 per table with those proceeds to be donated to Relay for Life of Tallapoosa County. For more information call (256) 329-6736 ext. 27

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GOSPEL SINGING: Calvary Heights Baptist Church in Alexander City is hosting a gospel singing April 10 at 5 p.m. The Diplomats Quartet will be performing and a love offering will be taken. GOSPEL SINGING: River Road Baptist Church is hosting The Diplomats Quartet April 10 at 10 a.m. A love offering will be taken. PRETEEN SERVICE: AC Fusion Preteen Workshop Service April 10 5 p.m. at First Baptist FLC. This is a gathering of 3rd-6th graders in Alex City for the purpose of worshipping God through song and the teaching of the Word. Sixth St. Baptist, First United Methodist, and Alex City Methodist are teaming up and inviting all area churches and kids for this second Fusion service. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com. BENEFIT PROGRAM: Gracefulness Baptist Church of Camp Hill is hosting a benefit program for

at 3 p.m. The Star Wonders will be singing. EVANGELIST SPEAKING: Passion Church will host evangelist Danny Johnston Sunday, April 10 at 6 p.m.

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SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION: The Alex City Torpedoes swim team is holding registration now until April 14. The cost is $25 per child. You may register at the Sportplex gym between the hours of 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m. The child must be able to swim across the pool unassisted. For more information call (256) 329-6736 ext. 27 PATH FINDERS: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on Thursday, December 10, at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to improve the lives of individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.

April 15

RELAY IDOL: Emporium Wine is hosting Relay Idol April 15 at 6 p.m. It can be song or dance, individuals or groups of any age. Six winners will be chosen to advance to the finals on May 6. Costs $20 for an individual and $30 for a group. Fans get in for $2. For more information, contact Janet Austin at 256-392-0963 or Melinda Gilbert at 256-750-1370. LYMAN WARD FUNDRAISER: StillWaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Neighborhood Council and Stillwaters Golf Club/Copperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill are hosting a fundraiser for the LWMA Golf Team April 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 10 percent of your meal will be donated to help the team. Come out and enjoy a great meal and support a worthy cause.

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appear to be just for roads and bridges, the county uses more than $800,000 of the near $1.8 million that comes in to satisfy debt obligation, most of which is for the courthouse annex in Alexander City. That debt has almost 19 more years on the books. Those arrangements predate County Administrator Blake Beck and most of the current commissioners, but the idea is to hold the line on spending and not dig a deeper hole. “We do have some challenges due to some financial obligations with longterm debt service that dates back several years to past commissioners,” Beck said. “We did have one of those debts come off the books last year and another will come off in 2017. That will help some. There is also a move in the legislature to increase the gasoline tax. That is something that hasn’t been done in quite a while. If that were to happen, of course that could help some as well.” Records show that the gasoline tax hasn’t been increased in Alabama in 22 years. Commissioner John McKelvey said problems with roads, particularly in rural areas, seem to be more prevalent this time of year. After bad winter weather and spring rains, as traffic increases more people access lake areas and spots

along the river. Logging activity and construction also picks up, and both can make small issues larger ones in a hurry, McKelvey said. “I have been working to look for alternative ways to help fund some of the work that is needed,” McKelvey said. “But in reality, we are lucky to have enough to money to get the big issues repaired. “There are state laws that say that the people who cause the damage are responsible for repairing it. We are looking at ways to find those people when we can. But the truth is that in so many parts of the county, infrastructure is crumbling due to age, damage caused by improper use and increased traffic. At the same time the county finds itself hamstrung by previous financial arrangements that eat up a large portion of the funds that should be going to repair roads.” So for now, Moore said they are looking at ways to maximize the impact of the money the county does have and prioritizing the problems and addressing them as quickly as they can. “All the issues mean little to a resident who has an issue that directly impacts them,” Moore said. “We understand that and are working to do what we can to address the problems as they arise in whatever way we can.”

Trial sexual abuse surfaced via an anonymous email. When questioned by Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Duerr, Weddle said he heard the girl say that her mother gave her and her brother a pill to help her sleep. He also recalled the girl describe a situation in her bed. “She said that Daddy Antavis was naked in her bed and touched her private area,” Weddle testified. Former Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center supervisor Margaret Taylor testified about her four meetings with the girl. She said she did find the girl to be credible and believed there was evidence that she had been abused. The jury also saw the video of Taylor’s first forensic interview and heard her give a very brief acknowledgment of inappropriate contact. Anatomical drawings and dolls were used in the process, but the girl was often reluctant to be specific about exactly what happened. Although the voice was faint and sometimes the descriptions of the actions came through pointing to areas, she did indicate that “Daddy Antavis” had been naked in her bed and touched her private area. The actual drawings

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used in the interview were admitted into evidence and Taylor showed where the girls had identified having been touched. “She pointed to her vaginal area,” Taylor testified. Taylor said that two scheduled sessions with Jones were missed, but said the girl did come with a foster parent later. Taylor said that it was in the subsequent interview where the girl described Thornton being naked and touching her private parts with his private part. “She said it hurt her and that it made her sad to talk about it,” Taylor testified. Taylor said that in a third session the girl further described acts done by Thornton, acts that included oral contact and sexual penetration. Taylor said those interviews were not recorded, which was the center’s policy at that time. Attorney David Thomas questioned Taylor extensively on the lack of video of the three subsequent interviews. After asking the question three different ways to objections, Thomas asked “is it correct that the jury can’t view and see if the descriptions you gave were indicative of what was actually said?” “No they can’t see that,” Taylor said.

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last year’s show. “We probably had a little better participation this year among the adults,” she said. “I’d say it was about the same as last year in the children’s group. Our goal is to increase the participation each year.” In addition to Eberly’s best in show, other winners in the adult division included Diane Hough’s untitled work in drawing, Maria’s “Pinched Vessel” pottery piece in three-dimensional, Langley Tolbert’s “Spring Symphony” in mixed media, Debbie Dowdle’s “Back Pasture” in oil, Penny Adamson’s “Hannah” in acrylic and Lauren Graves’ “Cuba” in photography. In addition to Bui’s best in show, other winners in the children’s division were, by grade, Isabella Stallworth’s acrylic work in kindergarten, Presley Self in first grade, Ava Barrett in second grade, Cortlynn Fisher in third grade, Hannah Holdridge in fifth grade, Davonski Oliver in eighth grade, Tess Staples in 10th grade and Franklin Staples in 12th grade. Bui’s entry was among the self-portrait entries by the Benjamin Russell art class. Lacey Jones won first place in that division. All of the winners were selected by Randy Shoults, recently retired as a community arts, design and literature program manager with the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Shoults holds a bache-

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Dark (in memory of Kitty Dark) and Susie Kelly. In addition, The Coffee Corner awarded a $50 prize to Christy Bui, the BRHS first-place winner and $25 to Elijah Gaddis, the Alexander City Middle School firstplace winner for his “Halloween Birthday Party.”

Thomas also questioned the reliability of the questions asked to the girl as well as the name he used to identify her abuser. At times on tape the girls used the name Daddy Antavis and other times she used only Daddy. Another man who had lived with Jones for a time was also accused of abuse charges. “How do you know who she is referring to,” Thomas asked.

On Monday, jurors heard from a witness who had been in jail with Jones who said that Jones had admitted to the abuse while incarcerated. Even though the witness said Jones even gave reasons why the abuse happened, the defense hammered at the credibility of the witness. Testimony is expected to continue before Judge Ray Martin this morning at 9 a.m.

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be a good addition to amenities already in existence at the park as well as a benefit to the local economy. “Some of this stuff was put on hold last year when we had the budget issues,” said Adams. “We heard back in February that they were going to proceed with some of the projects. It’s going to be a great thing. “I went over to Banning Mills and, as old as I am, I rode one of their ziplines. It was a lot of fun. It’s going to be a big attraction. I think it will help with the local economy, too. They will be hiring skilled staff. The staff I met at Banning Mills was topnotch.” Greg Lein, director of Alabama’s state park system, said the additions at Wind Creek and the other parks will be just the latest example of the public-private partnerships the park system has, most of have proved successful in attracting customers. “We have numerous private partnerships at our parks around the state,” said Lein. “Our

existing concession agreements have been very successful and have helped attract tens of thousands of guests to our parks. We expect the new aerial attractions to be equally successful and bring new visitors to our incredible parks.” No taxpayer money or funds from Alabama State Parks are being used in the construction of these attractions. The vendors were chosen after a competitive bid process. Historic Banning Mills will complete construction of its first zipline in an Alabama State Park in May at Lake Guntersville State Park. In addition to Wind Creek, it will also build a zipline and other aerial attractions at Cheaha State Park, including what it hopes to be the world’s longest zipline at 8,000 feet. Ziplines and other aerial adventures have minimal environmental impact and significantly less impact on the natural environment than building a trail. These recreational amenities give adventure seekers an

opportunity to experience the natural, undisturbed landscape from a unique point of view. Historic Banning Mills was founded in 1998 with a goal of preserving the history of Banning Mills and the beauty of the unique ecosystem of the Snake Creek Gorge. Since 1998, it has worked with the Trust for Public Lands and the Upper Chattahoochee River Keepers and the area now has over 1,500 pristine acres preserved in perpetuity. American Adventure Park Systems specializes in adventure park design, construction and management. The company has more than 30 years of combined experience in aerial adventure parks, zipline canopy tours, safety retrofits of older courses and other extreme adventure structure design and construction. Wind Creek is one of 19 Alabama state parks encompassing 48,000 acres of land and water It relies on visitors’ fees and the support of other local partners to fund its operations.

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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. 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.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. BIBLE STUDY: Come join the Auburn Woman’s Satellite Day Bible Study Fellowship. We’re currently registering ladies interested in studying Revelations. The course, study guides, seminars and lecture notes are free. 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he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ group heads into another spring-filled month. Already this week, we have a group that left on Monday for a group trip to New Orleans. The group will be returning on Saturday. Looking forward to hearing about their adventure. In this week’s article, we want to touch on the subject of just how important having a wellestablished active 50+ program in the area can help retirees make the decision to move to our community. Activeadult programs are a “want-driven product.” In other words, they play an essential role in where people choose to live where they can play among like-minded adults. We have a variety of activities that fits the needs of most of those 50 and up. Programs need to involve those that like to

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get together with others to play cards or other forms of group games. Programs also need to engage those that like to stay physically fit whether in a chair, land or water. ACPR 50+ covers those types of program. You also want to cover the programs for those that enjoy getting out and going or just getting together over a meal. We got that too. Having special events to cover holidays or those dates of importance carries significant weight as well for retirees looking to move to our area. ACPR 50+ loves having a party, so yes we definitely have parties planned for holidays and special dates of remembrance.

CACC Jazz Band concert set for Thursday By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

The Central Alabama Community College Jazz Band will perform its annual spring concert Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the CACC campus. “This year, the only performance will be from the jazz band,” said Ashley Gresko, first-year performing arts instructor at CACC. “So we’ve tried to add a little bit to it. Usually, we do mostly big band numbers, but this year we’ve added some more contemporary music, like James Bond, Mission Impossible and some latin music.” The spring concert is a

tradition at CACC, though Gresko is in her first-year at the school where she took over for longtime CACC music director Stephen Griffin after a year at Benjamin Russell High School. Prior to that she helped with Auburn University’s marching bands. Her husband is the band director at Dadeville High School. Gresko, a native of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, has a dual degree in both choral and instrumental music. She said she hopes to beef up the music program at the community college. “We hope to get some new things going next year,” Gresko said. “I’m excited about working to grow the program.”

time to time. Their son lives in Prattville and they want to be close to him, but yet not so much on top of him and his family. They thought our location would certainly fit the bill. You just never know who might be considering moving to our area simply based on whether Alex City offers an excellent source of retiree activities. Just point them our way if you happen to run into these types of folks and we can make the decision for them so easy. Our Activity Center is located at the Sportplex Parks & Recreation Area. Contact number 256-329-2910 or email corley.holt@ alexandercityal.gov for further information. Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart.

Community involvement is another great program to have at an Activity Center. Many of your retirees were probably engaged in some types of projects that involved helping others. It’s a good thing that the ACPR 50+ offers such programs for those that love being helpful in areas of need. Just the other day, we had a couple visiting our area from Arkansas. Who would have thought that someone from Arkansas would be surveying the area to see if it would fit their needs? After speaking with the couple and letting them know all the great things our area has to offer, we’re pretty confident that they will be calling Alexander City their home. They like being active and enjoy socializing. They want to be near medical treatment facilities. Close, but yet far enough away from hustle-and-bustle cities that they could visit from

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LADY WILDCATS ROLL TO WIN

Benjamin Russell captures first area victory of 2016

Will the Atlanta Braves lose 100 games this year?

he Charles E. Bailey Sportplex played host this past weekend to Opening Day for the Little League baseball and softball seasons in Alexander City. No doubt, a good time was had by all even if the morning began with a slight chill. The smell of freshly cut grass, popcorn and peanuts convinces my nose that it’s no longer simply springtime on the calendar. Spring is literally in the air. In a move that some might deem copycat, Major League Baseball had its own version of Opening Day this past weekend, but I doubt they had near as much fun. While baseball is as popular as ever with the youth of America, it would seem that older generations may be losing interest watching the game. I would not fall in that category. I still very much enjoy watching the Atlanta Braves when I have the opportunity. In honor of opening weekend, this is a perfect time for my once a year Braves-themed column. After 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants and one World Series championship from 1991 to 2005, the Atlanta Braves have only won one division title in the last nine years. In 2015, the Braves posted their worst record since 1990 at 67-95. I’ve gone into the ill-advised trades and toxic free-agent contracts Atlanta saddled themselves with in previous columns, but that damage has already been dealt with as best as possible. I knew last season was going to be difficult and cautioned fans (and myself) to be patient. Unfortunately, this season will most probably be more of the same. In fact, I spoke to a long time Braves fan the other day who assured me they were destined to lose at least 100 games this season. That dubious feat has only happened twice (‘77 & ‘88) since the franchise moved to Atlanta in 1966. While I’m not as confident in their futility as some, it might be wise to prepare yourself for another long season. Great teams are built around great pitching and the Braves are simply lacking in that area. Julio Teheran is a good starting pitcher and would be an excellent No. 3 starter for Atlanta or any other team. However, he is not an ace, nor will he ever be an ace. The rest of the staff is made up of castoffs and unproven youngsters. The bullpen is actually pretty stout, even if Jason Grilli did blow the save in the first game of the season on Monday. Of course, even if the pitching staff keeps the team in ballgames, there are serious questions about whether the Braves hitters can produce enough runs to win games. Freddie Freeman is a legitimate AllStar and Nick Markakis is pretty close, but that’s about it. I like the addition of Ender Inciarte in centerfield and I’m intrigued by Adonis Garcia at third, but a lot of other guys are going to have to produce who haven’t produced before if the Braves are going to defy expectations. Former Brave and fan favorite Jeff Francoeur made the team out of spring training. I hope he has a phenomenal year, but I’m not counting on him recapturing the magic of 2005. I believe Atlanta has every intention of using this season to mature some young players and then open the checkbook in 2017. I fully expect a truly competitive team next season just in time (coincidentally of course) to christen the Braves brand-spanking-new home SunTrust Park. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.

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Above, Benjamin Russell’s Jayme Marbury delivers a pitch during Tuesday’s game at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Below, Benjamin Russell’s Maya Towns makes contact during Tuesday’s game. By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

The Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats rolled over the Russell County Lady Warriors, 16-5, capturing their first area victory of the season on Tuesday. Benjamin Russell assistant Hagen Vickers said the Lady Wildcats (10-151, 1-1 in Class 6A-Area 4) will benefit greatly from their first area victory, with the bulk of the area slate still remaining. “It’s our first area win and we’re getting ready to get into a lot of area play. We’re 1-1 in the area now, so I feel like this is a good start for us to move forward with,” Vickers said. “I think it’s going to help our confidence tremendously and give us that little boost we need to push through the end of the season. We’ve been up and down, but tonight was good for the girls. They needed tonight’s win.” Benjamin Russell’s Loren Bishop went 3-for-4 hitting with three RBI and a run scored, while Shay Johnson also went 3-for-4 from the plate with a RBI and four runs scored. Maya Towns was perfect from the plate for the Lady Wildcats, going 3-for-3 with two singles, a RBI and two runs scored. Benjamin Russell also got a pair of RBI in one plate appearance from Jayme Marbury. Taylor McVey was

3-for-4 with a single, triple, two RBI and a pair of runs scored. Taylor Latham also drove in a run, while Asia McWaters was 2-for-3 hitting, Jesalynn Beauchamp was 2-for-2, Chelsey Jordan was 3-for-3 with a RBI, and Tayla Stowes was 1-for-1 with a pair of RBI. Marbury pitched two innings for

Benjamin Russell, giving up one hit, one earned run, striking out one and walking three. Benjamin Russell will take the field on Thursday on the road at Alabama Christian Academy at 5 p.m. The Lady Wildcats’ next home game will be April 14 against Wetumpka starting at 4:30 p.m.

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The Benjamin Russell boys and girls golf teams returned to Willow Point Golf and Country Club on Tuesday for their first home match after Spring Break. Above left, Benjamin Russell’s Grady Alford tees off during Tuesday’s match against Central-Phenix City. Above right, Benjamin Russell’s Logan Johnson putts during Tuesday’s match. For a full report on Tuesday’s match, see the Thursday edition of The Outlook.

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We have had plenty of good weather Hope everyone had a good spring break

aving downpours, then glorious Alabama sunshine and blue skies, Mother Nature has been kind to our local area. Sometimes we either have too much of something or just not enough, like wellness or funds. There has been plenty of illness lately in my own family. Ron was having the worst pain in three years with his shoulder. He had extensive rotator cuff and shoulder repair in December and did everything the doctor ordered. After another MRI was done, Ron learned that the anchors for his shoulder repairs had come loose and spaces closed were larger times five. Surgery will be done again this week. Ron is very disappointed that he will be starting all over again when everything outside and inside is getting adding to his honey-do list. My sister Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s man Steve had a heart attack last Thursday. Please pray for my family. April is National Heartworm Awareness month. Prevention is the key here as heartworms can grow up to twelve inches in a dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart and make the animals painfully sick. Saturday was beautiful for First Saturday. While my shop was open my soul was warmed by sweet folks stopping by. My wonderful neighbor Pete Ott cut the front grass for me at Nixburg House, and shoveled dirt to open the drain. The Otts are so good to me. Oh, and they have the best news! Grandson Cody Ott and his wife Kate in Colorado just shared that they are expecting their first baby around Oct. 12. Cody and Kate are visiting here in May for the wedding of Codyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Holley.

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On Saturday at my shop, a Mother and daughter from North Carolina were in Opelika for a wedding and came to Nixburg looking for family history and relativesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes. Dan Crawford was one. Luckily I was able to tell them that it was the home behind my shop. They also had heard about John Smith and wife Freddie being good friends and I could add some information there. Loch Hunter came by, along with his father, also named Loch Hunter, who told me he was from Alex City but now lives in Tupelo, Mississippi, in a nursing home. He is a very nice man living with some old memories of home. Then I got to meet Janet Coker, who reminded me a lot of my Nanny (Grandmother). Mrs. Coker is the widow of long-term serving Fire Chief Coker of Santuck Volunteer Fire Department. Along with her came daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Roger Grimes, all of Equality. They were interesting, and I enjoyed getting to know them all. The Chit-Chatters met for lunch on Thursday. Unfortunately it was raining and that cut down our numbers. We went to The General in New Site, which had good service and really tasty food. Pat and I got a little lost with my directions. Luckily, we found a man who got us back on track. Those attending were Patty Self, Edna Martin, Lynda Moseley, Yvonne Myers, Pat Garnett and Rosie Morgan.

Happy Golden anniversary to Wayne and Neta Stephens as they celebrate the day of their wedding 50 years ago on April 9. They are just as happy now as then, and enjoy a very close family. EPAC in Equality is planning an evening called, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything worth knowingâ&#x20AC;? this Friday, April 8. The openers are the always popular, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be announced,â&#x20AC;? but the main entertainment will be musician, songwriter, novelist, book publisher and raconteur Cabot Barden returning with songs and stories about everything worth knowing. Barden is a native of Sylacauga and currently resides in Talladega. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. Make your plans to attend. Celebrate Recovery is the name of a newly formed group for everyone and it meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Equality United Methodist Church. This is a Christ-centered recovery place, a safe place. What is said there, stays there. Dinner is provided and it costs nothing to attend. Celebrate Recovery is a healing place from lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hurts, no matter what kind they are â&#x20AC;&#x201C; abandonment, family dysfunction, depression, eating disorders, gambling, grief, guilt, and shame. The meetings begin Tuesday evening April 19 at 6 p.m. For more information, please call 334.541.4201. Enjoy the spring season, and until next week, Keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the

ympathy is extended to the family of the late Martha Bledsoe Edwards in loss of a wonderful mother and sister. She is Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gain and our loss. Martha Bledsoe Edwards was a Christian lady whom everyone loved. God bless this awesome family always. The family of the late John Robert Browning needs your prayers in the loss of a good man whom New Site School remembers. He is free from pain now and with his Lord. May God continue to bless his wonderful family. I would like to say to everyone, smile and know the Lord loves everyone. Clifford Slaughter of Daviston is very ill, but we must continue to pray for this wonderful young man and his family. He was a great basketball player at Daviston High School several years ago. Coach Bryan Yates coached him and tells everyone that Clifford Slaughter is such a great person to know. I also taught him, and Clifford Slaughter was a sweet young man then and now. God and everyone loves Clifford Slaughter. I hope everyone had a good Spring Break and return to school again to learn. Bryan Yates and I visited Bennie Lee and Sonja Yates at their home in Daviston on Saturday afternoon. Bennie has his surgery on April 12 in Birmingham. Keep him in your prayers. Our H.B.S. boys and girls invite you out to see them play their baseball and softball games. So do the younger girls and boys who play softball and baseball. They are

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such precious people representing us well. Keep up your good work! Happy birthday on Tuesday, April 5, to our great-grandson in Prattville. Yes he is precious and named Bryan Moody. His parents are Patrick and Crystal Moody and his little brother is Saywer Moody. Happy birthday, Bryan Moody! People who are sick in this area are Donna Hill and Lynn Coker, who is missed at new Salem Baptist Church due to her sickness. Her Sunday School class at

Yates is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of New Site and writes about the events and people of the New Site area.

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ASSORTED MCKENZIE

CREAM CHEESE

TROPICANA PUNCH

ICE CREAM

CHUB CORN

8 OZ. BOX

59 OZ. CARTON

4/$

$ 00

5 1

46-48 OZ. PKG

$ 99

16-20 OZ. PKG.

$ 00

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