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Voting stalled Council deadlocked on Russell decision; final vote in January By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

Three councilmembers voted Monday night to press the brakes on a proposal for Alexander City to buy the former Russell Sales Office and consolidate all city services under one roof. However, after the regularly scheduled meeting concluded, two of the three said they can be persuaded to vote yes and approve the $9 million project at the Jan. 7 meeting. The anticipated vote on the Russell project drew a large audience consisting mainly of city employees who filled most of the pews in the council chambers, located in the 1930s-era courthouse that will be torn down if the ordinance passes. Police who work in the building plagued by black mold and a leaky roof were joined by firefighters who lined the back wall. Council president Tommy Spraggins, at the behest of Mayor Jim Nabors, asked the council to suspend the rules and immediately consider an ordinance to buy the Russell property. But needing a unanimous vote under the law to move forward, Nabors watched from one end of the table as councilmembers Bobby Tapley, Buffy Colvin and Scott Hardy voted no. Councilmembers Eric Brown, Spraggins and Tim Funderburk voted yes, terminating the motion until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 7. If the 3-3 vote persists in January, when the ordinance is brought up for a second reading, the proposed project would be killed, according to city attorney Larkin Radney. In January, however, unanimous consent will not be required to bring the ordinance to a final vote. Instead, a simple 4-2 majority will slide the proposal under Nabors’ pen for approval. “I am still confident it will be 4-2 in January,” Nabors said afterward. Hardy said he voted no to immediately consider the ordinance only because he wants more information. “My no vote was more for tonight because I didn’t feel comfortable making a decision,” he said. “I wasn’t comfortable making a See COUNCIL • Page 9

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The driver and sole occupant of a Toyota Camry survived a collision with an 18-wheeler in Dadeville on Friday. It took first responders about 40 minutes to remove her from the vehicle.

‘One lucky lady’ Woman survives vicious car crash By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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veryone who has seen the wreckage can hardly believe the driver of a Toyota Camry survived a Friday collision wi with ith an 18-wheeler in Dadeville Friday. dayy.. “She is one lucky lady,” Patterson Truck Parts and Towing ng driver Chris Deason said. “The door post had her pinned down in n the passenger seat and the truck’ss tire was on top of her.” Deason responded to the scenee to assist See CRASH • Page 3

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Stacey Jeffcoat, who has extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations, has been named the new executive director of Main Street Alexander City, effective Jan. 2. Current executive director Bre Smith will officially leave the position at the end of January, allowing a full month of transition for Jeffcoat. “Bre has done a wonderful job so far and I know I have big Jeffcoat shoes to fill,” Jeffcoat said. Smith said she is relieved to provide Jeffcoat a procedure that will make a transition much easier on everyone. See JEFFCOAT • Page 3

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Reconnection with teacher is highlight of reunion plans DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my 50s and will be going to my high school reunion in a few months. I recently reconnected with one of my high school teachers, whom I greatly admired. (OK, I’ll admit I had a schoolgirl crush on him.) He is 10 years older, and we had a friendly relationship “back in the day� with extracurricular school activities (he was a sponsor) and even some outside socializing (dances and such), though there were no lines crossed as far as impropriety. We were both engaged to other people (who both happened to live a good distance away) at the time, so there was no thought of a romantic relationship. Fast-forward 40-odd years. We are both single (I’m divorced; he never married). We have been emailing back and forth for a couple of months and making plans to get together at the reunion -- maybe before. We have discussed a lot of things, but he never mentions dating or

saying, “Why is it that such a great guy like you has never married?� Then listen.

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his former fiancee, so I sometimes wonder if he might be gay. I have two questions: (1) Would it still be crossing a line if we started a romantic relationship because I was once his student? (He’s long retired.) (2) How do you ask a man or find out if he’s gay before you embarrass yourself by trying to start a romance? -- TORN IN THE SOUTH DEAR TORN: It would not be crossing a line if you and your former teacher were to start a romantic relationship at this point in your lives. However, before you embark on that campaign, it is important that you understand why he has been single all these years. A way to do that without embarrassing yourself would be to pay him a compliment by

DEAR ABBY: Have you ever heard the saying, “A daughter is a daughter all of her life, but a son is a son ‘til he takes a wife�? Our son and his family have never spent a single Christmas Eve or Christmas Day with us during the entire 17 years they have been married. A Thanksgiving with them is very rare. They live an hour away. We and his in-laws live in the same small town, but they spend every holiday at the in-laws’. Their children have no memories of us on the holidays. When I talked about it with our friends, they said they have the same problem. All of their sons go to their daughterin-laws’ parents’, too. With the holidays coming up, I hope you may have something to say about this. When we spoke to our son about it, it just caused bad feelings. -- SAME PROBLEM IN MINNESOTA

DEAR PROBLEM: My heart goes out to you and other parents who experience this. However, there is nothing I can do to change the behavior of adult children, as regrettable as it may be. The best advice I can offer is for you -- and your friends -- to spend the holidays doing things that you enjoy. Take a trip, gather with these friends and celebrate. It would be a lot healthier than sitting around brooding about something none of you can control. P.S. It’s regrettable that although you live in the same community as the in-laws, you have not been asked to join them for a holiday meal at their table. After all, marriage is supposed to unite families, not divide them. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Mrs. Margaret Hammonds Kmiotek 1927 - 2018 Memorial Service for Mrs. Margaret Hammonds Kmiotek, 91, of Alexander City, will be Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Kmiotek passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on August 26, 1927 in Talladega County, Alabama to Jacob Orville Hammonds and Lois Ivera Carpenter Hammonds. She was a member of Winterboro Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Birmingham Southern College where she received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in business. Mrs. Kmiotek retired from the U. S. government after a career in Civil Service in the Department of the Air Force and the Navy. She was a very caring, loving sister who

adored her family and always put family first. She is survived by her sisters, Carolyn Phurrough Buckner (Frank) of Eclectic, Jane Hammonds Davis, of Sylacauga, and Henrietta Hammonds Worthy (Skipper) of Alexander City; nephews, Dean Phurrough (Lynn), Steve Phurrough, Alan Phurrough, Jeff Vargas (Kathy), Butch Beard (Memory), and Mark Worthy (Brandi); nieces, Suzanne Beers (Henry), Donna Walls (Terry), Paige Hilyer (Michael), Jill Van Landingham (Mark), and Melanie Foshee (Brandon); numerous great nieces and nephews and dear friends Rena Thompson and Louise Hayes. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Thomas Kmiotek; parents; sister, Bernice Hammonds Vargas; nephew, Jacques Vargas and brothers-in-law Gene Phurrough and Julio Vargas. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Donna Lee Randall 1944 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Donna Lee Randall, 74, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Pastor Andrew Collum will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. The family will accept fresh cut flowers or green plants only. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Edlink Benson Ms. Edlink Benson, 101, of Alexander City, AL died on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at her residence. Final arrangements pending through Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

8 arrested on drug, firearm charges STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Eight people were arrested on multiple drug- and firearms-related charges after a joint operation by area law enforcement agencies targeted illegal narcotics distribution, according to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department. Arrested were Michael Heard, 47, of Jacksons Gap; Samuel Crook, 39, of Dadeville; Ezra Abney, 33, of Jacksons Gap; Carla Bradley, 37, of Jacksons Gap; Joshua Pratt, 34, of Dadeville; Rylance Cox, 38, of Dadeville; Jerry Berry, 54, of Jacksons Gap; and Revandor Westbrook, 20, of Alexander City. The arrests came after multiple search warrants were executed by

the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Alexander City Housing Authority, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Alexander City Police Department K-9 and CID, U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and the police departments of Jacksons Gap and Dadeville. Investigators recovered approximately 556 grams of marijuana, several grams of methamphetamine and cocaine, $1,670 in cash, two firearms and a 2004 Chevy Silverado, according to the TCSD. Heard was charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Crook was charged with four counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and certain persons forbidden to possession a firearm. Abney was charged with one count of unlawful distribution

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Corbin nominated for youth of year for Boys & Girls Club STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Mariah Corbin of the Goodwater Unit has been nominated as the youth of the year from the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. The youth of the year title, now in its 72 nd year, is bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to

live a healthy lifestyle. Corbin, the daughter of Tia Corbin, has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club Goodwater Unit for four years. She is an honor student at Central Coosa Middle School. Corbin is a Torch Club member and also a junior staffer with more than 100 volunteer hours. She loves to sing and dance, and she is also on the cheerleading squad at Central Coosa Middle School.

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Stacey Jeffcoat is replacing Bre Smith as Main Street executive director.

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Rescuers took the driver from the car as the truck swung from cables above.

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in removing the driver. He was driving a specialized tow truck designed to lift and tow loaded 18-wheelers and saw the victim up close. “I first saw her eyes when I crawled in around the tire to hook up the cables,” Deason said. “I saw her face and couldn’t believe she was alive.” The crash occurred just east of the intersection of Highway 280 and LaFayette Street in Dadeville Friday just after noon. Dadeville Police Department Lt. Chris Martin said Deason and the specialized truck were needed to rescue the driver. “Due to the manner of the crash and the commercial vehicle resting on top of the Toyota Camry, Patterson Towing was called to the scene to help with extrication efforts,” Martin said. “The large commercial wrecker was used to lift the commercial vehicle off the Camry.” Martin said while they waited for the large wrecker to arrive, Tallapoosa EMS and volunteers with the Dadeville Fire Department helped stabilize the victim. Deason said the truck was some 2 to 3 feet in the air when he arrived and that the Dadeville Fire Department had difficulty lifting the truck with airbags and hydraulics. Deason lifted the trucks with cables he attached to the front of the truck and emergency personnel went back to work. “It took me about 10 minutes to hook everything up and lift the truck,” Deason said. “They pulled her out from under the truck under the trailer. The truck was swinging in the air as they moved her.” First responders transported the vic-

tim to East Alabama Medical Center by ambulance after helicopter transportation could not fly due to the weather. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured, according to Martin. Martin said the Camry was traveling westbound on Highway 280 while the truck was traveling eastbound. He said people on the scene indicated weather was a contributing factor to the accident. “Eyewitness accounts point toward the driver of the Toyota Camry losing control of the vehicle possibly due to the impact of inclement weather at the time of the accident,” Martin said. Martin said employees with Dadeville Street Department along with the employees of the Alabama Department of Transportation helped contain oil and coolant spill that was complicated by the rain at the time. The accident and spillage caused Highway 280 to be closed for a period of time. Martin said the last information the police department had was the driver of the Camry was in stable condition as of Monday afternoon. Patterson Truck Parts and Towing owner Ricky Patterson said the towing company normally only tows larger commercial vehicles and responds to accidents only occasionally, but it is happy to help. “We did eight, maybe 10 accidents last year,” he said. “We are just glad to be able to serve the community.” Patterson said the accident was unique because the victim lived. “She is very lucky from the pictures I have seen,” Patterson said. “Usually there is not a survivor.”

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“I can breathe easier knowing Stacey’s experience will be different than mine. She will have the opportunity to meet the proper people and learn the process, and that’s important,” Smith added. Jeffcoat’s background working with nonprofits will align well with the mission of Main Street Alexander City. Her responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, promoting downtown merchants, preserving historic elements of buildings and landmarks, and working collaboratively with the Main Street board of directors, the city council and Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors. “I have so much to absorb still — there is a big learning curve,” Jeffcoat said. “I am really excited, though, to learn the ins and outs of what this job entails.” Jeffcoat is new to the role but familiar to the community. After moving to Alexander City from Foley eight years ago, Jeffcoat has worked closely with the Lake Martin Area Boys and Girls Club and Lake Martin Area United

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Way, along with directing outreach and marketing for Flint Hill United Methodist Church. “We wanted to make this our hometown when we came, and we have,” she added. Jeffcoat said she is excited to begin cultivating relationships with downtown merchants and has some ideas in the works to continue downtown’s growth. “We have a great downtown area and it’s already changed so much since we moved here,” Jeffcoat said. “I think we can take some ideas from places such as Opelika and Fairhope to continue the progress of Alexander City.” Jeffcoat was one of 10 applicants, which the executive board narrowed down to four. After interviewing those four individuals, the board presented its first and second choices to hire. “The board voted unanimously to have Stacey as their first pick. They were very pleased with her interview and supportive of the talent she could bring to the position,” Smith said.

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or years John Thompson has been preaching about cleaning up after ourselves. Everyone knows how clean the lake is but it appears some could not care less about where our drinking water comes from and where our children and grandchildren play. Thompson has given himself tirelessly to help educate the public and especially youth about the importance of properly throwing trash away. Trash thrown on the ground can have adverse affects on everything, including Lake Martin. The little bit of oil someone allows to escape on the ground can quickly get into a stream and into the lake. The wrapper or bottle thrown from the window of a car creates not only an eyesore but can hurt wildlife and possibly make it to the lake as well. For well over a decade, Thompson’s efforts have led to the removal of tons of trash, including tires, chairs, bottles and cans from the lake. In recent years, trash walks under Thompson’s leadership have seen tons of garbage carelessly dumped picked up by volunteers. Just last Saturday, 11 volunteers picked up 33 bags of trash from roadsides in the area. Many of these volunteers are the same ones who go out time and time again to make the area look presentable. The Outlook commends Thompson and the volunteers who give of their time for us. The Outlook also wants to challenge a new group of volunteers to step up and clean up. It is easy. Just grab a bag and start walking, picking up trash along the way. You don’t need to wait for the organized events. Get your neighbor or friend and walk down your street. Get your Sunday School class to take an outing together just walking, chatting and picking up trash. But it can be even easier — just don’t dump or throw out trash to begin with. The Outlook encourages those who think about throwing a wrapper out of the car window to think twice. How long would it be before you get home or to a place with a trash can to properly dispose of it?

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rump is going to shut down the government! We’re all doomed! Many have admired the wit and wisdom of Samuel Clemens and Will Rogers, both of whom made astute and profound observations about politicians and other ill-reputed characters during their respective eras. We need more humor during the Trump era to counteract the utter cataclysmic pronouncements and prophecies drummed up by the Uber left media and political establishment. If a fraction of Trump haters’ predictions had come to pass, we’d be living in the worst economic depression in history; fighting World War III on four fronts (North Korea, Iran, Russia and China); the polar icecaps would have melted, flooding coastlines around the world; and no one would have access to healthcare anywhere in America. And yet, the naive around us continue to fear and dread the very worst predictions because Trump is a really bad person. Establishment politicians and national media sensationalize government shutdowns to frighten the most vulnerable and naive among us. In 2011, stories circulated the government would shut down unless compromises were made. The president at the time falsely alarmed vulnerable and naive Americans in a CBS interview. Scott Pelley: “Can you tell the folks at home that, no matter what happens,

DANIEL L. GARDNER Columnist the Social Security checks are going to go out on August the 3rd? There are about $20 billion worth of Social Security checks that have to go out the day after the government is supposedly going to go into default.” Obama: “Well, this is not just a matter of Social Security checks. These are veterans’ checks, these are folks on disability and their checks. There are about 70 million checks that go out each month.” Pelley: “Can you guarantee, as president, that those checks will go out on August the 3rd?” Obama: “I cannot guarantee that those checks go out on August 3rd if we haven’t resolved this issue because there may simply not be the money in the coffers to do it.” Before anyone panics, in every government shutdown to date, all the checks mentioned above have always gone out on time to recipients. In fact, no one has ever not received a government check due to a shutdown and no one has ever lost a job due to a shutdown. Why would politicians and media frighten vulnerable and naive people with such rhetoric? Why would politicians and media outright lie in order to gain support for their narra-

tives? Congress is debating a bill to keep the government open. President Trump has asked Congress to add about $3 billion more for border security, which includes money to build a wall on our Mexican border. Democrats and the media say the additional money is a huge waste of taxpayer money! What a hoot! How much money has Nancy Pelosi wasted on her own personal federal air transportation to and from California? How much taxpayer money has gone to settle sexual harassment claims against members of Congress? Do Democrats really want to talk about wasting $3 billion in a $854 billion spending bill? Samuel Clemens said, “Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.” Will Rogers said, “A flock of Democrats will replace a mess of Republicans. It won’t mean a thing. They will go in like all the rest of ’em. Go in on promises and come out on alibis.” Democrats warning about wasting $3 billion? Got to see the humor in that! 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 at www.clarionledger.com.

Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn. Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30, which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov

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Remember the Charlie Brown cartoon where good ol’ Charlie is perennially frustrated from kicking the football? Lucy places the ball and pulls it away at the last second, putting Charlie Brown on his back. Real funny. Well, we have two examples right in front of us right now and we the voters are Charlie Brown. With a 90 percent positive poll in support of a lottery, we are once again being teased by the prospect of having that vote. So what’s stopping us? The Lucys are the governor and the legislature. Either entity could put forth a special election; it would pass by a wide majority. Why do our

“representatives” continue to block a state lottery? Clearly it is not a moral issue; the state of Alabama has legalized the purchase of tobacco, fireworks and alcohol. In fact, the state sells alcohol. Any of those three items are infinitely more hazardous than a lottery ticket and none of them have the potential of a financial upside for the buyer. Clearly it is not about protecting the poor, as the state declined to expand Medicare, a program directed to the poor. The governor can call for a special election at any time and could easily stipulate that initial lottery income be used to offset the cost of the election. I’ll wager it’d be paid for in the first 24 hours of ticket sales. Now the other side of

public opinion — The Outlook reported 60-plus percent of respondents are against the city’s purchase of the former Russell Sales Office. And, yet, the city administration is confident the city council will approve the purchase. Feeling more like Charlie Brown? I really urge our elected representatives to represent. Less than two generations ago, the Democrats occupied nearly every seat in the Alabama Legislature and the governor’s office; today Republicans fill those seats. Democrats of that day did not respond to the will of the voters and were voted out of office within a very few election cycles. Just sayin’. Rap McBurney Jacksons Gap

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Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year. It is celebrated every year on December 25 by people around the globe. Christmas holds many traditions. A tradition is a custom that is passed down through a family over time. For some families, celebrating the birth of Christ is the most important part of the holiday. Hanging wreaths and holly in homes and businesses, decorating Christmas trees, and hanging strands of bright Christmas lights outdoors are popular at this time of year. Baking cookies that are given as gifts or left for Santa Claus to eat are popular with children and adults. Cooking special foods that remind us of our families, singing Christmas Carols, and sending out cards are also traditions for many people. Christmas is known as the season of giving. Exchanging gifts with loved ones is perhaps the most popular tradition on Christmas. Children anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus who leaves them gifts on Christmas Eve. This legend began several hundred years ago with Saint Nicholas, a man who was credited with performing many miracles. In Germany, he is known as Kris Kringle. In many other parts of the World, including the U.S., he is known as Santa Claus. His legend spread across Europe and then to the rest of the World because he gave children gifts and performed miracles on Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas!

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Wednesday, Dec. 19

CONCERT: Allison Durham Speer will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. Speer is featured on the Gaither Homecoming Series. She has dynamic vocals, comedy and storytelling with Christmas flair. The community is welcome. Free admission.

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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. CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Calvary Baptist Church at 398 Main Street in Dadeville is presenting their Christmas Cantata “Believe in Christmas” Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. The cantata will be a praise and worship cantata with Christmas favorites and will feature “The Drummer Boy” and Psalm 150. Pastor Johnny Pritchard and music director Dennis Floyd invite you this Christmas experience. Lunch will be served following the service.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

GRIEF SHARE: Grief Share sessions will begin Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church. Sessions will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The seminar is sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church.

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TEEN SUMMIT: The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be holding its second annual Teen Leadership Challenge Summit Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center in Alexander City. Guest speakers for the event include local high school science teacher Courtney Davis and former Miss America Mallory Hagan. The event will also include a college fair and an essay contest with a $500 scholarship prize. Essays must be submitted by Jan. 8, 2019.

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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. It is a free dinner. 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 256-825-2506. 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 Jan. 9 and will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored by 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 at 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 256329-7177 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) 4964210 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 selfpaced 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 Monday-Thursday 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. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@ gmail.com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 20-April 19) Push to get as much work accomplished as possible. You will want free time for some last-minute holiday errands. You could be surprised by what you hear midday. Use your high energy to pursue a project or key matter. Tonight: Be careful with your wallet and checkbook. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) How you feel during most of the day has nothing to do with how you feel toward the end of the day. You might have a sudden insight about a situation that encourages you to relax. By midafternoon, you suddenly feel like you can take on the world. Tonight: No one can stop you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You can be found anywhere people gather today. The gregarious side of your personality cannot stand being alone in an oɉce right now. You could wear yourself out with your high-frequency energy by early this evening! Tonight: Do what is right for you. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You seem to be handling more responsibility than usual. You could be pitching in for another person. An opportunity appears that would not have if you were not so present and available. Later in the afternoon, a more social tone evolves. Tonight: Let the party continue. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You seem to be able to visualize more of what you want than those around you can. You might want to plan a mini-vacation in the near future with a group of friends. Meanwhile, reach out to a loved one at a distance. Tonight: Do not forget an important meeting or get-together. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today, you are concerned about your Änances and possibly your relationship with a close loved one. Through the afternoon, work and relate to others on an individual level. If you do, you will succeed beyond your wildest dreams. Tonight: Listen to some fun holiday music.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You recently bent over backward for a close friend or loved one. You have been nothing but Ă…exible. No matter what, you could have diɉculty Ă„guring out what would be best for you to do with one speciĂ„c person. Tonight: Join friends at a favorite place for a special treat. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You might feel as if you are in the trenches, doing what everyone else refuses to do. The hectic pace could get the best of you. If you can, take a power nap. Later on, an opportunity to chat with a special loved one Ă„nally appears. Tonight: Go along with someone else’s plans. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Staying present and keeping your mind on the issue at hand could be diɉcult. Your mind might Ă…oat to a new friend or loved one. You will not be as present as you need to be if you’re at work. A conversation with a loved one cannot be postponed. Tonight: Dance the night away. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might have diɉculty getting started this morning. To your relief, once you rev up your engine and get going, you could be close to unstoppable. The good news is that you probably will make up for lost time quickly. Ask a friend for help if need be. Tonight: Among the crowds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’re telling it like it is, or so you think. The response you get from others could throw you oɈ and force you to regroup. Know that you might need to act in an unpredictable manner in order to get the space you need. Tonight: You don’t need to tell anyone about your plans. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might be trying to clear out some last-minute holiday shopping. You might wonder about a slight edge or nervousness you could be experiencing. By midafternoon, you’ll return to your mellow, logical ways. Tonight: Get into one or more of the season’s events.

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decision based on the information I had. I want to be able to meet with people and give them the information they need and hear from them. The next two or three weeks, I can explain things to (his constituents).� Hardy and other city officials noted some mixed signals coming from downtown business owners who have generally indicated opposition to the municipal government leaving downtown and moving near Highway 280. “There seems to be some nervousness about the plan, about empty buildings downtown,� Hardy said. “But I know this administration won’t do that. I feel comfortable with the money aspect of it.� Colvin said she could also be convinced to change her vote, especially if tenants in an apartment building the city would own behind the Russell Sales Office can be given an extension to at least stay there through the end of the school year. “I also want to make sure we have a budget and a plan for downtown (once city hall and the police department depart),� she said. Tapley said his no vote is firm. “I’m voting the way my district tells me and that’s no,� he said. After the meeting, Nabors addressed concerns brought up during Monday night’s discussion, including assertions from critics that some citizens will not want to drive on Highway 280 to the new city hall to pay their bills, the city is rushing a decision and the city is overpaying for property appraised at $5.6 million by Tallapoosa County. “To say people won’t make it out to 280 when Walmart is on 280, I don’t know,� Nabors said. “When we finish it, (the property) will be worth $35 million. We will benefit from consolidation. I’m a bit confused by the thought process.� Tapley said during the meeting the city has exceeded its budget counter to Alabama law. “A municipality cannot budget more than 90 percent of its income and we’ve exceeded that,� he said. However, city finance director Sandy Stanbrough disputed that claim, saying the figure is at 89 percent for the fiscal year 2019 budget, including interest payments and capital expenditures. The $9 million project would buy and renovate the Russell Sales Office, add 56 acres of property, including a guest house, and valuable frontage along Highway 280.

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Top: Councilmember Tim Funderburk speaks at the meeting Monday night. Middle: Scott Hardy was one of the three to vote no on Monday night. Above: Buffy Colvin goes over some of her concerns on Monday night.

Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Shulanda Richardson, a single woman, originally in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., on the 25th day of January, 2006, said mortJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, LQ &DUG 1R PRGLÂżHG in Document No. 305594; the undersigned JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 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 August 7, 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: Lot No. 4, Block A of the Riley & Newman Subdivision in Alexander City, Alabama, according to the plat of said subdivision as recorded in Plat Book DW 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 560 Charlotte Ln , Alexander City, AL 35010. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? 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 S & C

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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. reserves 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee/Transferee

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

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. 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.

Thomas A. Radney, Radney, Radney & Jackson LLC, Attorney for Co-Personal Representative Bonita Caldwell, Judge of Probate Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 11, 18 and 22, 2018 EST/VOSS, M. 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 ÀXVK K\GUDQWV DQG HOHFWULFDO PRGL¿FDtions at the booster stations. An Environmental Information Document (EID) will be available for public review.

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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: Dec. 18, 2018 FC/382544

Alexander City Outlook: Nov. 27, Dec. 11, 18 and 22, 2018 PUBLIC MEETING

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Predictions about last night’s all-star game

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he drawback to my having the Tuesday column is it has to be submitted pretty early Monday to be printed. Unfortunately for me, a lot of cool stuff happens Monday nights (Monday Night Football, the college football National Championship, the NCAA basketball finals, etc.) so my Tuesday ramblings can’t recap. It’s even worse this year because one of my favorite annual events — the AlabamaMississippi All-Star Football Classic — will be played (or, more appropriately, “was played.” I am just writing this column Sunday) Monday night. This contest has generally been played on Saturdays, but because Montgomery hosted the Camellia Bowl that day in Cramton Bowl, the AlabamaMississippi game had to be moved. Initially I was bummed I couldn’t give you my thoughts from the game. However, I have decided to take these lemons and make some pretty watery lemonade: Today (Sunday) I am going to write down my predictions for the game, submit the article tomorrow (Monday — or to those now reading, yesterday) then we can all see how terribly I missed Tuesday (or better known as today.). Enjoy! 1. Bo Nix will be the best player on the Alabama squad. The Auburn commit has guided Pinson Valley to back-to-back state titles with his accurate passes. In this game, he will have even better weapons than those he is used to playing with in fellow AU pledges George Pickens and Ja’Varrious Johnson. I predict Nix eclipses 150 yards in the air with two touchdowns. 2. AJ Toney will remind people of David Palmer. They both went to Jackson-Olin, they are both generously listed at around 5-foot-7 tall and they both have broken more ankles than cheap roller skates. Toney is a Samford commitment, but I bet some wonder why he doesn’t have bigger offers after this game. 3. The Mississippi defensive line will wreak havoc. That squad is loaded with dudes — exceptional, mean dudes; dudes committed to about half of the SEC West. When you factor that two of Alabama’s best offensive linemen — Clay Webb and Pierce Quick — are skipping the all-star game because they are early enrollees and, well, that means a lot of big plays for those aforementioned dudes. 4. Will Reichard gives ’Bama fans hope. Seeing consistent kicking for the Tide has been about as likely as seeing Bigfoot riding a unicorn in line at a Jack’s drive-thru. Hoover’s Reichard will make a few kicks which will make Alabama fans wonder if the UA commit can enroll early enough to play against Oklahoma (spoiler: he can’t). 5. Alabama will win the game 28-17… Our state has a 22-9 edge in the series and the home teams have fared well lately. Even with a few key cogs not participating, I believe Alabama has enough to get another “W.” The Mississippi defense will make it tight for a while though. Sooooo… How’d I do? (Poorly… I did poorly, didn’t I? Dangit.) Luke Robinson is a regular columnist, contributor to BMetro, AHSAA Radio Network Broadcaster and Sportzblitz Team Member.

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HUNTERS ON THE PROWL Alabama duck hunters hope for repeat of last season By DAVID RAINER Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

The snowstorm that skirted just north of the state recently should be good news for Alabama’s duck hunters. The waterfowl seasons in Alabama are always weatherdependent. If it’s cold and snowy north of us, the birds will migrate in significant numbers into Alabama. Without the cold or precipitation to cover their food sources, the birds won’t make it this far south. Seth Maddox, Migratory Gamebird Program Coordinator with the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, said duck numbers should be increasing soon even though the numbers were down when the annual aerial survey took place the week before the season opened. “We were down a little bit on our preseason counts,” Maddox said. “We had a few cold fronts and a lot of rain. That spread the birds out a lot. I think it pushed some of the early migrators further south. That left us with a decent amount of birds but not a good number for opening weekend.” Maddox said the long-term weather forecast bodes well for waterfowl hunters in Alabama. “It’s shaping up to be similar to last year,” he said. “They’re predicting several disturbances up in the Arctic region with some polar vortexes, which will give us some cold weather. Last year, we had some sub-freezing temperatures — belowaverage temperatures — for a week or so throughout the season. I think that’s going to end up giving us a season similar to last season.” That would be great news for waterfowlers, considering the harvest for the 2017-2018 season was up 85 percent over the similar period a year earlier. “That’s a significant increase,” Maddox said. “We had about 14 days during the season where temperatures stayed below freezing. That cold weather and snow north of us really pushed birds into Alabama.” Maddox said the wood duck harvest last season was especially high, which means a good many woodies came from the north. “The cold weather pushed lots of wood

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ducks down,” he said. “We get some migration of wood ducks from northern states every year. Sometimes our wood ducks will move further south, but most of the time they hang tight here in Alabama. “What we do see, when we see a lot of wood duck migrants from the north, a lot of our males will pair up with northern females. The males will follow the females back to their breeding grounds in the spring because the females go back to the same breeding grounds every year.” Maddox said the banding program the WFF conducts annually on wood ducks gives him the data needed to come to those conclusions. “A lot of our male wood ducks get killed north of us,” he said. “For example, I had one that I banded in Jackson County a couple of years ago that was killed in Ontario (Canada) earlier this year. We had one of our males killed in Minnesota as well.” Back to the preseason survey, the survey team looks for dabblers (mallards, gadwall, teal) and divers (canvasbacks, redheads, scaup) during the flyovers. Gadwalls led the count with 12,000 observed statewide, although the survey covers only a small portion of the state. The mallard count totaled 1,500, followed by 1,000 green-winged teal. The total dabbler count was 15,651. The diver count turned out to be a pleasant surprise with 7,000 birds counted, which is higher than the

five-year average. “There were a bunch of canvasbacks here early,” Maddox said. “Ringnecks led the way, as they usually do. We also had scaup and redheads. The migrant geese don’t show up until the middle of December, so you might be able to get a Christmas goose here soon.” Mike Carter, a renowned fishing guide on the Tennessee River lakes, switches to waterfowl hunting in north Alabama this time of year and keeps an eye on the duck population by regularly looking for ducks at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Carter is expecting a big increase in duck numbers any day now. “We got some gadwalls and ringnecks, but we haven’t gotten a big push yet,” Carter said. “I’m expecting the ducks to show up really soon. We’ve got ice and snow north of us. I do my scouting by watching the refuge, and I haven’t seen a big increase yet.” Carter would be a happy duck hunter if the current season matches last year’s. “It seems the ducks got here a little quicker last year,” he said. “Last year was great. I think we’re going to get that at some point. We’ve got flooded timber and buckbrush, so they’ve got plenty of places to feed and find cover. We’ve got a lot more water this year, so I think it’s going to be even better when the ducks finally make their move.” The most likely duck spots in Alabama include the Tennessee River basin in north

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday, Dec. 18 High school boys basketball Dadeville at Notasulga, 5 p.m. Reeltown at Beulah, 7:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Reeltown at Beulah, 5:30 p.m. High school wrestling Smiths Station, Elmore County at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 20 High school basketball Reeltown Holiday Tournament Game 1: Wadley vs. Booker T. Washington girls, noon Game 2: Wadley vs. Booker T. Washington boys, 1:45 p.m. Game 3: Reeltown vs. LAMP girls, 3:30 p.m. Game 4: Reeltown vs. LAMP boys, 5:15

Alabama, the MobileTensaw Delta in south Alabama as well as the Lake Eufaula area and west central Alabama in the Demopolis area and other lakes on the Tombigbee River and Millers Ferry on the Alabama River near Camden. The number of duck hunters in Alabama has apparently peaked with no downturn in the past several years. “The number of licensed duck hunters seems to be holding steady around 30,000 for the last three to four years,” Maddox said. “That’s a good thing.” Maddox said WFF has plans to expand enhancements for the waterfowl population in the coming years. “We’ve got big plans ahead, partnering with Ducks Unlimited, to spend some substantial expenditures over the next several years on waterfowl habitat management,” he said. WFF manages several public hunting locations in north Alabama, the Jackson County Waterfowl Areas. Waterfowl hunting is allowed on Mud Creek, Raccoon Creek and Crow Creek, although special seasons and restrictions apply. No waterfowl hunting in Mud Creek (Wannville) and Raccoon Creek dewatering units or Crow Creek WMA on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. All activity is prohibited in these locations on those days. The drawing for the limited quota hunt units on the Crow Creek Special Opportunity Area has already been held. A limit of one 25-round box of shells

in possession is in effect on all Jackson County WMAs while waterfowl hunting. No gasoline-powered motors are allowed in Mud Creek (Wannville) dewatering unit and Raccoon Creek dewatering unit (North of Hwy 117). “Most of the people we talked to are happy with these restrictions that allow the birds to rest for a few days,” Maddox said. “The 25-shell rule cuts down on the extra shooting, the sky busting. People perceive that as a good thing.” For the MobileTensaw Delta/W.L. Holland Waterfowl Management Zone in south Alabama, one new restriction is in place for the current season. The use of gasoline motor prohibition zone that was in effect for Big Bateau Bay last year has been expanded to include Bay Grass. A no-hunting refuge zone remains in effect in the area west of the Apalachee River, occupying the area between the Causeway (Battleship Parkway) and I-10 to its intersection. Hunting in the Waterfowl Management Zone is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Hunting is allowed from a half hour before sunrise until 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays during the season. Go to www. outdooralabama. com/sites/default/ files/Hunting/ Waterfowl/2018Waterfowl-Leaflet. pdf for the 2018-2019 Alabama Waterfowl Hunting Guide.

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