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Camp Hill man sentenced to 14 years Bowens sentenced on 4 counts of manslaughter By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

A well-known member of Edward Bell High School’s 2010 state championship basketball team was sentenced to 14 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to four counts of manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident stemming from a 2016 incident that killed four people.

Cobe Dashawan Bowens, 26, of Camp Hill pleaded guilty before Circuit Judge Ray Martin. His sentences of 14 years on each manslaughter count and 10 years for leaving the scene of an accident will Name be served concurrently. The Camp Hill Police Department

identified Bowens as the driver of a rented Dodge pickup truck that investigators said ran through a stop sign shortly after 1 a.m. on Jan. 12, 2016, at a high rate of speed and slammed into a Mitsubishi SUV carrying all four of the victims near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Street and Holley Avenue in Camp Hill. The crash killed James Moss, 47, Eric Moore, 40, Willie Ballard, 44, and Angela Barnett, 48, all of Camp Hill. Law enforcement said Bowens left the scene after the crash.

At the time, then-Camp Hill police chief Johnny Potts said excessive speed appeared to be a factor. The Camp Hill Police Department was the lead agency at the scene and was assisted by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Troopers and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department. Bowens was initially released from jail on a $160,000 bond pending trial but the bond was revoked in July 2018 after Bowens’ arrest in Lafayette on charges of felony burglary and harassment.

Jones talks efforts to pay out VA benefits By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) said serious oversight hearings could happen if the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs does not address the issue of paying student veterans benefits being withheld due to the VA’s errors. Jones held a conference call with members of the media on Dec. 6 to discuss congressional efforts to take action and ensure veterans get the benefits they deserve through the GI Jones Bill. “We have a lot going on this lame duck session before the holidays,” Jones said. “We are working to get answers from the VA about them not paying out benefits for our veterans.” Jones said he joined Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) in introducing the Fix Immediately Outstanding Underpayments (IOUs) for Student Veterans Act to the Senate last Tuesday. This piece of bipartisan legislation, which is gaining traction in the Senate, will require the VA to pay out the money student veterans did not receive due to issues and See JONES • Page 3

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Making progress United Way is 84 percent to campaign goal By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Lake Martin Area United Way is closing in on the $535,000 goal it set for the 2019 “Be a Lifesaver of Hope” fundraiser campaign, according to numbers released Friday. “We are 84 percent there now,” United Way executive director Sharon Fuller said. “It takes the

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Tallapoosa County Administrator Blake Beck introduced Sandra Fuller as the county’s new tourism director at Monday’s Tallapoosa County Commission meeting. “You all know her,” Beck said. “She started last Tuesday. I am looking forward to getting our tourism department started.” Fuller comes to the tourism director’s position from the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance. “I just wanted to thank you for believing in me,” Fuller said. “I am excited about this opportunity for Tallapoosa County.” Commission chair T.C. Coley asked for all the commissioners to speak with Fuller about their thoughts on things in their districts she should be aware of that could be attractions. The tourism director position has been discussed for several months at the commission,

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Lynn Martin Hobbie Andrews ANDREWS, Lynn Martin Hobbie, 79, of Indian Springs, AL, died Monday, December 3, 2018. She was born and raised in Montgomery, AL, where she graduated from Sidney Lanier High School. She attended Brenau College and graduated from Huntingdon College. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Miss Lynn, as she was known, was a pioneer; being one of the first to specialize in and establish a water safety program; raising awareness and teaching drowning prevention techniques within Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Alexander City and surrounding areas for over fifty years. Her dedication and commitment to ensuring children’s safety around water was truly her greatest accomplishment. The legacy she created still resounds today with numerous second and third generation students that have completed her program. Lynn worked and volunteered for Shelby County Schools more than fifteen years. Her life’s endeavors focused on children and the families she encountered

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Josephine “Jo” J. Brand August 1, 1934 - December 7, 2018 Visitation for Mrs. Josephine Brand, 84, will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Camp Hill, Alabama. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. Jo was born August 1, 1934 to the late Welrose Bartan and Beda Nelson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard W. Brand; son, Gregory Joseph Brand; and brother, Charles Bartan. She is survived by her son, Leonard Jerome Brand (Jane); daughter-in-law, Shelia Brand; grandchildren, Gregory Joseph Brand II (Lindsay), Amy Marie Bowden (Jon), Larissa Greer Hughes (Heath), Keri Allison Dunham (Nate), Jason Ray Brand (Dana), Molly Weymouth, Maggie “Ma J” Lily (Zeke), Amanda Bundy (John); 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Betty, Judy, Jane; brother, Kenneth; special friends, Alan and Linda Stewart; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Arrangements handled by Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Camp Hill, Alabama.

Clinton “Buddy” Eugene Carlisle Clinton “Buddy” Eugene Carlisle, age 68 of Montgomery, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born to the late John Seymour and Marjorie Jones Carlisle. Clint proudly served in the Alabama Army National Guard for 40 years with 26 years as active duty. After retirement he worked at the American Red Cross for 5 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Jennifer Carlisle Semplinski and Mary Carlisle Johnson. Clint is survived by his loving wife, Debra Carlisle; his daughters, Melissa Carlisle, Melinda Shipley (Paul), and Beau Bonner (Chance Perry); his two grandsons, John Shipley and Michael Marshall; his sister, Jackie Carlisle Coker; and his loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Clint’s honor to the American Red Cross. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with Celebration of Life Service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home.

Henry Grey McKelvey February 14, 1944 December 7, 2018 Visitation for Mr. Henry Grey McKelvey, 74, of Dadeville, Alabama will be Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 10, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Camp Hill, Alabama. Burial will follow in Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens with reverend Michael Beck officiating. Grey was son to the late James A. McKelvey and Willie Dalton Coker McKelvey. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Hand. He is survived by his wife, Ruth White McKelvey of 50 years; son, Jeff McKelvey (Teresa); daughter, Shannon McKelvey; Grandchildren, Cera Sasser (Kyle), Summer McKelvey, Jaden McKelvey, Tekoa Norton, Ben Johnsick, and Jon Johnsick (Christina); greatgrandchildren, Chloe Johnsick; sisters, Jane Wilkins (Charles), Ann McKemie, Jeanette Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Grey loved hunting and watching Auburn football. He was an excellent gardener and enjoyed travelling to the mountains. Arrangements handled by Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Camp Hill, Alabama.

Funeral Service for Coach James Bryan Yates, 87, of New Site, Alabama, will be Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Salem Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Drake, Rev. Bennie Lee Yates, and Patrick Bryan Moody will officiate. Burial will follow in the BethlehemNew Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Coach Yates passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Russell Medical. He was born on June 12, 1931 in Daviston, Alabama to James Vernon Yates and Merle

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hill Vickers 1932 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hill Vickers, 86, of Ashland, Alabama, will be Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. Pastor Noel Vickers, Bro. Jason McDaniel, Bro. Charles Stone and Dr. John Watkins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Vickers will Lie in State for 1 hour prior to the service at the Church. Mrs. Vickers passed away on

Mrs. Linda G. Waller 1955 - 2018 Memorial Service for Mrs. Linda G. Waller, 63, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller will officiate. Mrs. Waller passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born on January 3, 1955 in Eclectic, Alabama to Robert A. Lazenby and Sara Louise Lyle Ellis. She was an active member of

Mrs. Bobbie Bonner Taunton 1936 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Bobbie Bonner Taunton, 82, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Steve Campbell of Snowdoun Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Taunton passed away

along the way, as well as, her great love for all animals ̾ God’s creatures great and small. Interests included the arts, history, gardening, genealogy and service; being a member and involved with Daughters of the American Revolution; volunteering with the Junior League especially was rewarding and instilled the spirit of service in her daughters; working with Master Gardeners; cherished planning events with Lanier 56’er Ladies; and most recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Arts Council of Alexander City, AL. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth-Lee Andrews Lawley of Winston-Salem, NC and Lynn Martin-Hobbie Andrews of Birmingham, AL; sister and brother-in-law, Priscilla Hobbie Griffin (Raymond); brother-in-law, John Fontaine Andrews; niece and nephew, Brannon Fontaine Andrews (Joseph Chase) and James Rainer Andrews; and cherished aunts, uncles and cousins including the Hobbies, Hopes, Orrs and Rogers families. Preceded in death by her husband, Warren McCormick Andrews; her parents, Henry Martin and Henri-Lynn Street Hobbie; in-laws, Col. James Warren

and Mary McCormick Andrews; son-in-law, Carlton Roger Lawley; sister-in-law, Ellen Rainer Andrews; and beloved aunts, Minnie Lee Street Russell (Samuel Thomas “S.T.”) and Elizabeth Polk Street. Survivors include two daughters, ElizabethLee Andrews Lawley of WinstonSalem, NC and Lynn Martin-Hobbie Andrews of Birmingham, AL; sister and brother-in-law, Priscilla Hobbie Griffin (Raymond); brother-in-law, John Fontaine Andrews; niece and nephew, Brannon Fontaine Andrews (Joseph Chase) and James Rainer Andrews; and cherished aunts, uncles and cousins including the Hobbies, Hopes, Orrs and Rogers families. The memorial service will be held Monday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 2416 W. Cloverdale Park, Montgomery, AL 36106. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. in Epworth Room in Wesley Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Shelby Humane Society, 381 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL 35051 or First United Methodist Church, 2416 W. Cloverdale Park, Montgomery, AL 36106

Wallace Yates. He was an active member of New Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed his Sunday School class. Coach played basketball at Snead State and Jacksonville State and on the U.S. Army Basketball Team at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He also played semi pro basketball for the Russell Southern Team and the Southern Sluggers Softball team. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was the basketball coach at New Site and Daviston for a total of 25 years. Coach Yates accumulated over 500 wins in his career and was inducted in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 1996. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. In his retirement, he enjoyed fishing in the Tallapoosa River.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Virginia Lester Yates of New Site; daughter, Penny Yates Moody (Clinton) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Patrick Bryan Moody (Crystal) of Prattville and Desiree Moody Sharpe of Daviston; greatgrandchildren, Keegan Sharpe, Bryan Moody, Paislee Greyce Sharpe, and Sawyer Moody; brother, Bennie Lee Yates (Sonja) of Daviston; niece, Tamara Keith (Andy); nephew, Bryan Lee Yates (Autumn) of Alexander City. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Russell Medical. She was born on May 9, 1932 in Athens, Georgia to John Cooper Morcock Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Green Morcock. Mrs. Mary loved spending time with her family and she loved Christmas and the holiday season. She was an active member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church. Mrs. Mary enjoyed watching football, politics, and helping other people especially remembering everyone’s birthdays. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Hill Vickers (Noel), Teresa Lynn Hill and Cheryl Hill Vickers (Damon); sons, Arnold Daniel Vickers (Sherri) and George E. Vickers (Sybil); step daughters, Andreia Vickers Crow, Brenda Vickers Grubbs, and

Clara Elaine Vickers Rozier; twenty four grandchildren; thirty two great grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, SSG Arnold G. Vickers; parents; her granddaughter, Laura Fay Holsonback and her brothers, John Cooper Morcock III and Dougal Syle Morcock. Memorials may be made to, Alabama Baptist Children’s Home, 2681 Rocky Ridge Lane, Birmingham, AL 35216 or www.alabamachild.org. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

Wayside Baptist Church. Mrs. Waller was a Godly woman who loved her family dearly. She had a servant’s heart and was active with the Foster care program. Over the years she and her husband have cared for and loved many children. Her hobbies included collecting antiques and cooking. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Randy Waller of Alexander City; son, Eric Waller (Ellen) of Alexander City; daughter, Malinda W. McDaniel (Ronnie) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Elodie Waller, Ericson Waller, Darvin McDaniel, Alex McDaniel, Josh McDaniel, Jonah McDaniel , Aden McDaniel, Lena

Grace McDaniel; sister, Margie Ann Coleman (Jerry) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Brenda Hamm and brothers, Ernest and Ronald Lazenby. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Alabama Baptist Children’s Home, Attention: Ministry Development, P O Box 361767, Birmingham, Al, 35236. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Grandview Medical Center (Birmingham). She was born on November 14, 1936 in Stroud, Alabama to Robert H. Bonner and Lillian Cornelia Esco Bonner. She was a member of Comer Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Taunton was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters. She was a 1955 graduate of Benjamin Russell High School where she was in the band and served as majorette. She went on to attend college at JSU where she was also a majorette. She is survived by her husband

of 58 years, Thomas V. Taunton of Alexander City; daughters, Alesia T. Dooley (Tim) of Montgomery and Tammy T. Perdew of Alexander City; granddaughters, Haley A. Perdew and Kelsey L. Perdew; and numerous other family members in Texas and Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

George Franklin Brady III July 4, 1945 - December 5, 2018 Funeral service for Mr. George F. Brady III, 73, will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Red Ridge United Methodist Church officiated by Reverend Vicki Cater. Burial will be in Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, Alabama. George was born July 4, 1945 to the late George Franklin Brady Jr. and Anne Gaydish Brady. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Brady; children, Scott, Doug (Cathy), and Melissa Brady; Grandchildren, Darian, Tyler, and Jesse Brady; Great-grandchildren, Leif, John, and Willow Brady; and nephew, David DiLauro. George was a United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, Stillwater’s Volunteer Fire Department Board President, Member of the American Legion, and Member of the Red Ridge United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his fire department family as well. Arrangements handled by Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Camp Hill, Alabama

Ms. Josie Fuller Williams Funeral Service for Ms. Josie Fuller Williams will be 12:00 noon Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Hillview Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ellen Caldwell Martin Ellen Caldwell Martin, 90, of Montgomery, AL, was reunited with her family in heaven on Friday, December 7, 2018. She was born in Talladega County on October 2, 1928. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Sam Maxwell Martin, her parents William Cecil Caldwell and Ruby Parrish Caldwell; brother Wayne Caldwell (Ingrid), son-in-law Ken Bryan; and granddaughter Anna Grace Bryan. She is survived by her daughters Sandra Martin Lee, Sharon Martin Bryan, Susan Martin Wallace (Gary); grandchildren Jeffrey Parsons, Timothy Parsons, Joshua Bryan and Hope Wallace. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Liberty UMC with Minister Scott Railey officiating. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Pallbearers will be her Grandsons and Nephews. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service and at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home on Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. For online condolences, please visit www. alabamaheritagefh.com.

Mrs. Betty J. Daniel Mrs. Betty J. Daniel, 85, of Alexander City, AL died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her residence. Final arrangements are pending through Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Earnest Hoyle Funeral service for Mr. Earnest Hoyle 83 of Alexander City, AL; Wednesday, December 12, 2018; Liberty Life Christian Center, Alexander City, AL. Burial, Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL. Visitation: Tuesday, December 11, 2018; 1-7 p.m. at funeral home. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

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which funded the position and a tourism department in the 2019 budget. Alexander City has also created and funded a similar tourism position, but has not hired someone. The commission also went into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss pending litigation with commission attorney Thomas Radney and took no action when it resumed its regular session. In other action the Tallapoosa County Commission: • Recognized Rusty Marcell, who is retiring from the Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency on Dec. 31. Marcell started in the commission office in 2005 and transferred to the EMA office in 2007. • Approved a resolution so language in local tag fee regulations match state regulations for certain individuals. “This comes from the probate office,” Beck said. “The local tag fees (regulations) do not have the necessary wording to comply with

state law in regards to fees paid by certain individuals.” • Approved warrants and purchase orders. • Approved a plat for the Nelson Subdivision at Sunset Point in StillWaters. • Approved awarding a bid for the printing and mail services for the probate and revenue commissioner’s offices. • Approved the reappointment of Danny Lloyd, Charlie Love, David McMichael and Leslie Wingler to the Tallapoosa County 911 Board. “We have four whose term ends Dec. 31,” the 911 board’s Anita Haggerty said. “They have all agreed to serve another four years.” Coley reminded everyone the courthouse will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas and Tuesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Commission is Jan. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville.

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Rusty Marcell poses with the Tallapoosa County Commission. Marcell retires from the county EMA office Dec. 31.

Jones errors on the VA’s part. Jones said he was shocked and appalled this issue had even occurred and, as the son of a U.S. Navy veteran, he is committed to doing what is right for America’s veterans. While it appeared this issue has only popped up for student veterans during the fall 2018 academic semester and it is hard to tell how much in benefits were not paid out, Jones said it needs corrected immediately. “The initial responses from the VA have been inconsistent,” he said. “If the VA doesn’t pay back these benefits, we would have some serious oversight hearings. Congress will not stand for no action from the VA.” In a prepared state-

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ment, Gardner said, “The VA let these veterans down and this cannot be tolerated. First, the VA made a mistake and did not properly pay student veterans the money they are entitled to; and now the VA is failing in their responsibility again by not providing a plan to pay those students back quickly. Most problems Congress addresses are complicated and do not have one ‘right’ answer. This is not one of those issues. To me, it’s pretty clear what the right thing to do is: Congress must act to to ensure our student veterans receive

every penny they are entitled to.” Following discussion on the problems with the VA and properly paying out GI Bill benefits, Jones fielded questions on other topics, including his civil rights cold case bill and issues with voting rights in parts of the country. “I’m still optimistic about the cold case bill,” Jones said. “I feel it has better than a 50/50 chance.” Despite original cosponsor Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) not winning re-election in November, Jones said he

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has been working hard with co-sponsor Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) to push the bill toward passage. With Jones encouraging more Democrats to support the bill and Cruz doing the same on the GOP side, Jones believes the legislation could be heading for a hotline (a special expedited clearance process the Senate uses for some legislation) this week. “I hope to have some real news for you on it (this week),” Jones said. On the matter of voter fraud and voting rights, including recent allegations of fraud in North

Carolina, Jones said a solution to the issue could make its way fairly easily through the House of Representatives but may face a serious hurdle in the Senate, as some members of the GOP have not recognized any potential issues. However, he feels the Senate might consider having some hearings on potential voter suppression and fraud allegations. Before Congress dismisses for the holiday season, Jones said a partial stopgap spending measure must be passed

to prevent a government shutdown and a vote on the latest farm bill is needed. Jones also would like to see the proposed criminal justice reform bill brought to a vote, as it has overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle. All it would take to have this happen, Jones said, is for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to call it up for a vote. “We can’t keep kicking the can down the road,” Jones said. “It’s solely his (McConnell’s) call to make right now.”

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e see them everyday. In the aisles of the grocery store, at church and next door to us, their faces are familiar, but do we know them and the issues they face? They are all around us. Strangers they are and many are lonely. With the holidays here, let’s make an effort to see no one is alone. The elderly may not have family nearby. The new neighbor may not have any friends to share Christmas with yet. Why not reach out to those around us and include them in some of our holiday plans? There is always plenty of food. We are always complaining we had too much to eat. How hard is it to set the table for one or two more? When they do come, be warm and inviting. Be willing to listen, but be comfortable with carrying the conversation too. Those who are lonely are often slow to open their shells. It could be they have been hurt somewhere along the way. While we are at it, why not invite someone from a different background over or someone with different viewpoints. Have a civil conversation. Who knows? You might come to accept some outside ideas. The conversation could heal wounds of others’ transgressions. It might make the shy neighbor blossom into the life of the party. It might get a person to reach out to family they haven’t spoken to in decades. We have all seen the stories about a child and elderly neighbor becoming best friends. We all have memories of creating friendships with our neighbors when we move or someone moves nearby. Some of those are lifelong friends. Why not create more friends from the strangers among us? You will create a new friend and you might just help someone escape the grasp of loneliness. So go ahead and invite the stranger over for a meal or more.

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e’re ending 2018 on a bitter note, no different from the cacophony we’ve heard continually since the 2016 election. The 2018 election did nothing but heighten all the original hype and hair-onfire allegations, and we’ve still learned relatively little since. Notwithstanding, rumors are coalescing that Robert Mueller may be wrapping up his probe, or at the very least issuing a report. It really would be nice for everyone if someone ended a probe. Don’t you just hate probes? Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, people tend to shift attention to friends, families, parties and gettogethers. These are good things. Nothing coming out of Washington or media hype will disrupt holiday plans except for those hardcore political junkies who actually thrive on vitriol and those who love to hate “them.” Last month, Matt Ridley, a member of the House of Lords, author of “The Rational Optimist” and, most recently, “The Evolution of Everything: How New Ideas Emerge,” wrote an essay published in the Wall Street Journal. Ridley asked, “Why is it so cool to be gloomy?” His analysis helps explain why media hypes some of the most irrelevant, unrelated “facts” with pouting frowns and furrowed brows,

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endeavoring to make us gloomy. Ridley began his essay, “Has the percentage of the world population that lives in extreme poverty almost doubled, almost halved or stayed the same over the past 20 years? When the Swedish statistician and public health expert Hans Rosling began asking people that question in 2013, he was astounded by their responses. Only 5 percent of 1,005 Americans got the right answer: Extreme poverty has been cut almost in half.” Those living in firstworld nations have become susceptible to “fretting about the bounty of prosperity.” In one example, Ridley alludes to Weird Al Yankovic’s lyrics in “First World Problems,” including, “The thread count on these cotton sheets has got me itching/My house is so big, I can’t get Wi-Fi in the kitchen.” Those who live in first-world nations face overwhelming information overload and too many choices! How will we ever cope? Finally, Ridley ends with “turning-point-itis” that is “the tendency to think that things may have improved in the past but will no longer do

so in the future, because we stand at the turning point in history.” The year 2019 is likely to be a time of “turningpoint-itis.” We’ve already heard Washington and media signal turning points more times than Peter cried wolf. Obviously, there is a wolf but those who continually cry wolf lose their credibility after years of false alarms. Federal spending may continue with the ubiquitous “continuing spending resolution” or Congress may approve an acceptable appropriation for a wall, or the government might shut down. While Washington and the media burn, the rest of us can take time to enjoy some good eggnog and traditional seasonal songs. How bad are things? It’s a relative question. Historically, many have found festive, family seasons depressive. Many face tragedies of losing loved ones. Learning of terminal diagnoses weigh heavier on everyone involved. In contrast, many others will get engaged or add new members to families. Regardless, for better or for worse, and for better and for worse, we’re all in this together.

Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Mississippi. You may contact him at PJandMe2@ gmail.com or interact with him on the Clarion-Ledger website.

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City any more. You looked at unscrupulous landlords but you failed to look at unscrupulous tenants, the kind that will rent a place, then go in and trash the place. I know of a house where the tenants trashed it so bad that it would take thousands of dollars to make it livable again. They won’t pay their rent and force

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OPEN HOUSE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is holding an open house from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. The public is invited to drop by and learn more about the programs offered and the volunteers involved in them. VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280 in Alexander City.

Friday, Dec. 14

CHOIR CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell High School Choir is hosting its annual Christmas concert featuring the Gospel Choir, Varsity Singers and Intro Choir. There will also be solos from many of the students. There will carols, songs and more. The concert is free and is being held at Calvary Heights Baptist Church.

Saturday, Dec. 15

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: The public is invited to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. to pick up supplies and assignments to help clean up the roads of Alexander City. For more information please contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends monthly trade in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be Saturday, Dec. 15 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available. OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting an open house and hayride Saturday, Dec. 15 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the park visitor center and the tour road will be lit with luminaries. Reservations are required for the hayride. Call 256234-7111 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily to do so. CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Town of Camp Hill is holding a Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 15 starting at 1 p.m. at the Edward Bell Tech Center.

Sunday, Dec. 16

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: The Faith Temple Choir and Music Ministries is presenting a celebration of Christmas with the musical “Come Let Us Adore” Sunday, Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Annual Dadeville Christmas Parade is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The parade will come up LaFayette Street before turning on Broadnax Street passing in front of the courthouse. Starting at noon there will be activities around the courthouse square.

Sunday, Dec. 23

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Christmas Music Program Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. instead of the regular worship service. Everyone is invited to attend.

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FERST READERS: The Dadeville Public Library hosts the Ferst Readers program every 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. OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio 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. Call Kay Fincher at 256-8252506. 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 Church starting August 29 and will be held on Wednesdays through Nov. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church. FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor. COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday at 10 a.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-329-7177 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives.

Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting every first Sunday at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meetings start at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets MondayThursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/ open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s 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. 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 334-440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Emphasize what works. As you strive to make certain plans a reality, you will gain quite a few supporters. You also might be identifying with others as they have similar discussions. The back-and-forth exchanges likely will result in good feedback. Tonight: Where the crowds are. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Emphasis seems to be on your personal life. A partner or loved one might make a suggestion that could aÉ&#x2C6;ect your Ă&#x201E;nancial situation, but you could be quite attached to the status quo. Try to open up to diÉ&#x2C6;erent perspectives, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be glad you did. Tonight: Happy at home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might feel as if someone is testing your limits. Rather than respond, you could opt to screen your calls and cocoon at home. You will be in the mood for a change of pace, or perhaps youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to spend time with a special loved one. Tonight: Hang close to home if you can. CANCER (June 21-July 22) One-on-one relating opens doors and provides an opportunity to change the tone of your interaction with a key person in your life. Do not deny this person the opportunity to hear all the news that comes from your direction. Make time to visit with an older relative. Tonight: Be nice. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You still might be eyeing the costs of this particular holiday season. Perhaps you wish you had splurged a bit more on certain loved ones. Know that it is not too late! You will love the smiles you get when they open up an extra gift. Tonight: Choose a favorite pastime. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Take advantage of the daylight hours. Understand that others could be out of sorts with the pressure of the impending holidays. Not everyone is as organized as you are. Schedule some time to yourself today or in the near future. Tonight: Treat yourself to some extra R and R.

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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

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For Sale: $76,500 1227 6th Street, Alex City Main House- 2BR/1BA, Kitchen, Large Den Guest House-2BR/1BA Call Amy Duncan for Showing: 256-212-2222 Lake Martin Realty

Apartments HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Greenleaf Apartments Available w/deposits as little as $150!! Call:256-794-2101 Mayberry Park Apartments Now taking applications Under New Management Hours are Mon & Wed 8:00am-5:00pm 169 E.Cass St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-0410

Furniture & Appliances Five-burner DynaGlow natural gas heater. Wall mounted with automatic thermostat. Color: white. Asking $190. Call 256234-5781

The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for 2nd, 3rd and Weekend shifts for Direct Care Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334)252-0025 Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org

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MOBILE HOME FOR SALE - $30,000 Excellent condition, furnished. Move home to your property or lease lot Burial Lot for Sale in Pine View Memorial Gardens, for $400 monthly, 2 year lease. Sunshine 2006, Wetumpka, AL. BW1680, 16x76 home Section 3- Garden of Living Call: 706-773-9378 Waters, Lot 58-C Space 4 Reduced price $1375 See on Zillow Interested- Call Owner 1-334-858-7403 (Linda)

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Sharon Fuller, left, and Sandra Fuller with the Lake Martin Area United Way prepare to announce the updated total for the 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Be a Lifesaver of Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fundraising campaign during the campaign update Friday afternoon.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Walter L. Walton and Leticia A. Walton, husband and wife, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 20th day of January, 2006, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Recorded Card 213122; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on September 18, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: One (1) dwelling house and one acre of land, known as part of the Estate of Ann Herren, deceased, said lot bounded as follows: on the North by property of H. K. Hanson; on the east by Highland Avenue; on the South by G. P. Jenkins Estates; on the West by property of W. J. Hicks. The lot having a length of 255 feet East and West, and a width of 170 feet and 10 inches North and South and being in the Town of Camp Hill, being part of Section 21, Township 21, Range 24 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama and being the same property as that described in deed made by W. M. Conine and wife to Mrs. Lavinia B. Williamson and others, recorded in Vol. 18, page 87, Record of Deed of Tallapoosa County. Property street address for informational purposes: 157 Conine Street, Camp Hill, AL 36850. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by noon the next busiQHVV GD\ DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. re-

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have three wonderful grandchildren who live with our daughter and son-inlaw in another state. Our daughter will not allow us to take the children out to lunch, shopping, for ice cream or anywhere without the parents coming with us. The kids are 7 and 3-year-old twins. When we are in the house playing on the floor with them, our daughter is right there with us. When we go outside to play, she is also there watching. When I have asked her why she wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let us take the children out, she makes up different excuses, including saying sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overprotective. This makes me and my husband very sad. We are not treated like normal grandparents. What do you suggest we do? -- DISGRUNTLED GRANDPARENT DEAR DISGRUNTLED: Not knowing your daughter, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guess why she appears to be so possessive of the grandchildren. However, while I agree that whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;normal,â&#x20AC;? you might be less unhappy if you focus on being grateful that you are able to interact with your grandchildren. It is beneficial for them to spend time with you and know that you love them. Not all grandparents and grandchildren are as fortunate. P.S. As the kids get older, Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need to supervise your visits may subside. DEAR ABBY: My mother, who lives paycheck to paycheck, has recently become good friends with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rhonda,â&#x20AC;? who is wealthy due to inherited money. They frequently go out to eat or on other excursions together, and Mom expects her friend to foot the bill. Rhonda, however, usually pays only for herself and expects Mom to pay her own way. It has made Mom angry enough to complain to me. I told my mom that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presumptuous of her to expect Rhonda to always pay. While it would be generous of her to pay for Mom too, I think

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the woman is allowed to do what she wants with her money. Mom says no, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wrong, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;those who have more should always be willing to pay for those who have less.â&#x20AC;? What do you think? -- COMPLAINING IN THE SOUTH DEAR COMPLAINING: I think that your motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendship with Rhonda may be nearing its end. I also think that because there is such a discrepancy in the amount of discretionary income your mother and her friend have, your mother should inform Rhonda that as much as she might like to frequently accompany her, financial reality prevents it. Alternatively, they could do something together that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost as much or is free. DEAR ABBY: I have a pet peeve -when people live, say, in Washington state, and they say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you going up to California?â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a friend coming down from California.â&#x20AC;? My brotherin-law does this all the time. Is it a condition or just laziness? If I correct him, he gets angry. I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m right, but what would you call his condition? -- PEEVED IN WASHINGTON DEAR PEEVED: I would call his condition â&#x20AC;&#x153;habit.â&#x20AC;? And I would call YOUR condition a need to nitpick. Although you may be right in this case, if you want a pleasant relationship with your brother-in-law, resist the temptation. Everyone has flaws. His is a minor one. 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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serves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/ Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee

OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS

one or more issues involved in the permit decision.

The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 10/18/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 12/06/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 4325 Alabama Highway 128, Alexander City, AL 35010, NPDES Permit Number AL0029424, for re-issuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Wind Creek State Park Lagoon, 4325 Alabama Highway 128, Alexander City, AL 35010, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater to the Tallapoosa River (Lake Martin), FODVVLÂżHG DV )LVK :LOGOLIH in the Tallapoosa River Basin.

The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 01/17/2019 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Jahan Berns, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P.O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 359762 Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 11, 2018 FC/359762 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARY EDITH VOSS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-0167 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 21st day of November, 2018, by the Honorable Bonita J. Caldwell, Judge of Probate, Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Rosemary V. Brigham & Dian V. Long, Co-Personal Representative of the Estate of Mary Edith Voss Thomas A. Radney, Radney, Radney & Jackson LLC, Attorney for Co-Personal Representative Bonita Caldwell, Judge of Probate Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 2018 EST/VOSS, M. PUBLIC NOTICE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT FOR DISCHARGE INTO WATERS

The following applicants have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge treated wastewater into waters of the State of Alabama: Public, Semi-Public And Private Facility Public Notice - 605 Tallapoosa County

The Department has tentatively determined that the proposed actions described in this notice are consistent with the Water Quality Program regulations; and for those in the coastal area, are consistent with the Alabama Coastal Management Program. Copies of the draft permits, conditions, limitations and a fact sheet as applicable describing the methodology for setting the limitations and conditions and other applicable NPDES forms and related documents are available for public inspection electronically via http://www.adem. alabama.gov/newsEvents/ PublicNotices.cnt, and at the following location Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday (except legal holidays), 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A nominal fee for copying and/ or mailing may be charged. Arrangements for copying should be made in advance. Russell A. Kelly, Chief Permits and Services Division ADEM 1400 Coliseum Blvd. [Mailing address: PO Box 301463; Zip 36130-1463] Montgomery, Alabama 36110-2400 (334) 271-7714 Persons wishing to comment may do so, in writing, to the Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s named contact above within 30 days following the publication date of this notice. COMMENTERS SHOULD IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE NPDES NUMBER ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THEIR COMMENTS. In RUGHU WR DIIHFW ÂżQDO GHFLVLRQV comments must offer technically substantial information that is applicable to the proposed permit. A written request for a pubOLF KHDULQJ PD\ DOVR EH ÂżOHG within that 30-day period and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever it is found, on the basis of hearing requests, WKDW WKHUH H[LVWV D VLJQLÂżFDQW degree of public interest in the permit application or draft permit. The Director may also hold a hearing if he determines that it would clarify

After consideration of all written comments, review of any public hearing record, and consideration of the requirements of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations, the Department will PDNH D ÂżQDO GHWHUPLQDWLRQ The Department will develop a response to comments, which will become part of the public record and will be available to persons upon request. Notice will be sent to any person requesting notice RI WKH ÂżQDO DFWLRQ The Department maintains a list of interested individuals who are mailed legal notices regarding proposed permits. If you wish to receive such notices, contact the PerPLWV 6HUYLFHV 'LYLVLRQ YLD telephone (334-271-7714), e-mail (permitsmail@adem. alabama.gov), or postal service (P.O. Box 301463, Montgomery, AL 36130-1463). This notice is hereby given this 11th day of December, 2018, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Lance R. LeFleur,Director Nondiscrimination Statement: The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs. Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 11, 2018 WIND CREEK PARK PUBLIC NOTICE Public Meeting Notice The Town of New Site will a hold a public meeting on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm at Town Hall at 12791 Highway 22 East, New Site, Alabama to discuss the submission of the application for the 2017 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan Program through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. This application will address water system improvements to include transmission main, constant pressure station, DXWRPDWHG PHWHUV Ă&#x20AC;XVK K\GUDQWV DQG HOHFWULFDO PRGLÂżFDtions at the booster stations. An Environmental Information Document (EID) will be available for public review. Any person with disability or communication impairment should contact the Town of New Site at (256) 234-2049 if special accommodations are needed. The Town will attempt to satisfy all reasonable requests. Alexander City Outlook: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 2018 PUBLIC MEETING Need to find the right employee?

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LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 414-3180 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com

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LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

Subjectivity isn’t limited to the CFP selection

ubjectivity” is a term used all the time to discredit the College Football Playoff selection. There’s ambiguity about what the word “best” means and questions about why certain teams are forgiven for losses when others are not. Those points are certainly valid. With only four teams chosen for the CFP, there will be a time or two when a very, very good program (or programs) will be left out. However, there’s subjectivity all throughout sports. “Deserving” or “best” are words that have different meanings to different people. Meanwhile, some years there may be only one or two teams worthy of a national title shot and four may be too many. Take last Saturday’s Heisman Trophy presentation for example. 2018 was a rare season that had three unbelievable — perhaps even generational — players who all happened to be on great teams and all played the same position. As you know, Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray won the coveted award. But would you have been shocked if Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa had been chosen? Tua led the straw polls all year and only a bum ankle and a season’s worth of blowouts kept him from becoming ’Bama’s first quarterback recipient. Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins was deserving, too. His stats are usually reserved for PlayStations; it’s just that a huge loss to Purdue tainted his accomplishments. Any other year if any of these three were putting on these performances they would all probably win the Heisman. It’s sometimes a shame there can be only one winner. But that’s how it should be even if you disagree with the ultimate winner. There’s a system in place to decide a recipient, votes are cast and counted and the trophy is presented. Tagovailoa and Haskins were very, very close, but Murray just won the race. As a side note, that’s also how I feel about a four-team playoff. The fifth team (and maybe even sixth or seventh) might have a gripe on some years, but I would rather make the event more exclusive and difficult than have a playoff where mediocre teams are rewarded. The point is when it comes to the Heisman or College Football Playoff (or NFL MVP or ‘At Large’ NCAA Tournament team bids or AllAmerican selections or boxing judge scoring or strike zones or block-versus-charge calls, etc.) it’s OK to have reasonable differences of opinions. Not all championships and trophies need to be awarded the same way to make them right for their respective sports. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist, contributor to BMetro, AHSAA Radio Network Broadcaster and Sportzblitz Team Member.

Sports Outlook

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

The

CHAMPIONS CROWNED Super 7 brings high school football season to a close

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Class 7A: Central-Phenix City 52, Thompson 7

Central-Phenix City closed out a perfect 14-0 season Wednesday night with a 52-6 victory over Thompson to claim the state title as the AHSAA 2018 Super 7 State Football Championships opened at Jordan-Hare Stadium with the Class 7A finals. The state championship was the first for Central since winning the Class 6A crown in 1993. Central-Phenix City controlled the game from the get-go with its stifling defense and ballcontrol offense to take a 21-0 lead into halftime. Coach Jamey DuBose’s Red Devils continued the domination in the second half forcing two quick turnovers and led 45-0 after three quarters. Central totaled 22 first downs, 314 yards rushing and 92 yards passing for 406 total yards.

Class 6A: Pinson Valley 26, Saraland 17

Pinson Valley held off Saraland in the second half to beat the Spartans 27-16 and claim its second consecutive Class 6A title Friday night. Pinson Valley quarterback Bo Nix completed 25-of-35 passes for 306 yards and two touchdowns and rushed 15 times for 66 yards and another TD, earning MVP honors for his dad coach Patrick Nix’s Indians (13-1) for the second straight year. It was his keeper for 2 yards on fourth down at the Saraland 31-yard line with just under a minute remaining that sealed the hard-fought victory over the Spartans (13-2). Nix teamed up with receiver Geordian Pollard for the longest touchdown pass in Super 7 Class 6A championship game history on an 83-yard connection early in the second quarter to give Pinson a 12-3 lead at halftime. The pass was also the second longest in Super 7 history overall.

Class 5A: Clay Central 43, Vigor 42

Quarterback Philip Boyd Ogles orchestrated an eight-play, 50-yard, two-minute drill to fruition to claim Clay Central’s first AHSAA football championship, 43-42 over Vigor on Thursday. Trailing 42-36 with 38 seconds remaining, Ogles connected with Javon Wood for a 24-yard pass then MVP Shamari Simmons for 17 yards on fourth-and-10 to set up a 1-yard, game-tying touchdown run by Quentin Knight to tie the game. Clayton Yates, who had a 37-yard field goal blocked in the first half, drilled the extra

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Clay Central’s Shamari Simmons (8) tries to get past Vigor’s Adolph Craig as Eric Thomas pursues during the ASHAA Super 7 Class 5A championship Thursday.

point straight down the center to give the Volunteers (12-3) a onepoint win. Vigor (13-2) quickly moved downfield to the Central 25-yard line, but a false start with three seconds to play pushed the Wolves back. With no timeouts remaining, they couldn’t get a play off before the finals second expired. The rallying drive not only gave coach Danny Horn’s Vols the win but also broke the 5A championship g record for most combined points (85).

Class 4A: UMS-Wright 52, Deshler 0

Wide receiver Keyshawn Woodyard set a Class 4A state championship record with four touchdown receptions to lead UMS-Wright (14-0) to a 52-0 victory over Deshler (9-6) Friday. He had TD receptions of 7, 7, 15 and 17 yards – from three different passers and finished the game with nine receptions for 128 yards to earn Class 4A game MVP. Tailback Symon Smith, who rushed for 33 yards on seven carries, tossed a halfback pass to Woodyard for the first TD. Quarterback Skipper Snypes threw the second two TDs in the first half and left-handed wide receiver Richard Brinson fired a 17-yard strike in the third quarter for the other TD.

Class 3A: Flomaton 23, Piedmont 12

Flomaton quarterback Daquon Johnson had 43 rush attempts for 100 yards and two touchdowns and completed 6-of-13 passes for 166 yards and another TD to lead the Hurricanes to a 23-12 triumph over Piedmont to claim the school’s first-ever state football championship Thursday. Coach Doug Vickery’s Hurricanes (12-3) overcame four turnovers by forcing the Bulldogs (12-3) to have six turnovers. Piedmont defensive back Matthew Thornton prevented a Bulldogs touchdown to earn MVP honors for Class 3A. The Bulldogs had 218 total yards, 148 rushing and 70 passing on 43 offensive plays. Piedmont lost four fumbles and had two interceptions.

Class 2A: Fyffe 21, Luverne 19

Fyffe (15-0) downed Luverne 21-19 Friday afternoon to claim the Red Devils’ third Class 2A state football championship since 2014. Fyffe running back Payton Anderson rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries to earn Class 2A MVP for coach Paul Benefield’s team. It was the Fyffe defense’s time to shine as well – turning back a strong Luverne bid early by forcing two field goals in the

red zone. The outcome wasn’t decided, however. Trailing 21-19 with 1:25 left to play, Luverne (13-2) mounted a drive that began at its own 13 and ended at the Fyffe 28-yard line when Tigers quarterback Dionte Brantley’s completed pass to Edward Thomas ended 26 yards shy of the end zone as time expired to seal the Fyffe win.

Class 1A: Mars Hill Bible, Linden 26

Mars Hill Bible running back and linebacker Colt Smith broke up the middle for a 65-yard touchdown on the opening play of the Class 1A championship and intercepted a Linden pass with 1:01 left in the fourth quarter and returned it 35 yards for what was his fifth touchdown for the game to lead the Panthers to a 53-26 victory Thursday. The state football title was the first for Mars Hill Bible — in just the fourth year of varsity competition. Smith finished with 168 yards on 17 carries with three rushing touchdowns tacking on a 15-yard TD midway through the first period and a 25-yard touchdown late in the third quarter. He also caught three passes for 63 yards and a 36-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter to tie a 1A record for most touchdowns (5) and most points scored (30).

CACC baseball players sign with Division I program

SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday, Dec. 11 High school boys basketball Benjamin Russell at Dadeville, 7:30 LaFayette at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. Pike Road at Reeltown, 7 p.m. High school girls basketball Benjamin Russell at Dadeville, 6 LaFayette at Central Coosa, 4:30 Pike Road at Reeltown, 5 p.m. High school wrestling Beauregard, Dadeville at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 High school boys basketball Central Coosa at Reeltown, 7:30 Lyman Ward at Trinity Christian, 6:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Central Coosa at Reeltown, 5:30 High school wrestling Benjamin Russell, Northview at Russell County, 5 p.m. Dadeville at Beauregard, 5 p.m. Reeltown, Beulah, Stanhope Elmore at St. James, 5:30 p.m. Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook

Central Alabama Community College’s Edgar Ambriz, left, and Jeremy Almaguer, right, signed letters of intent to continue their baseball careers at Grambling State on Monday afternoon. ‘We went on a visit a while back, and I really liked the vibe of the school,’ Ambriz said. ‘The coaches were nice. I talked to my parents about the offer they gave me; I couldn’t decline it. It was close to a full ride. It was a pretty good choice, so that’s when I decided to commit. And having someone you know there is always a plus.’ Grambling State is a Division I program in Louisiana. Ambriz was recruited as a pitcher while Almaguer will go as a second baseman. Both said they’d take the knowledge they learned at CACC and apply it to baseball at the next level. ‘(Coach) Larry Thomas really teaches us to be mentally tough,’ Almaguer said. ‘I feel like that’s going to carry on to a Division I program, knowing that baseball is a mental game.’ They were joined by Thomas at their signing.