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Baby quilt meant for daughter may bring back sad memories DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, my daughter got pregnant. She and her husband were overjoyed, as was I. Being a quilter, I immediately made a baby play quilt. However, before I could send it, she had a miscarriage. After that, she had another miscarriage, so I have never given her the quilt, nor have I given it to anyone else. She and her husband divorced, and she has since remarried. They haven’t had children, nor do they want any. They are happy with their decision, and it’s fine with me. They often entertain and sometimes small children are there with their parents. I will visit her in a couple of months, and I’m wondering if I should give her the quilt for the young ones to play with. I don’t want to open old wounds, but I’d like her to have it. Of course, this is more about her feelings than mine, but I’m unsure about what to do. I would appreciate your thoughts. -- NOT A GRANDMA

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IN TENNESSEE DEAR NOT A GRANDMA: Do not surprise your daughter with the quilt. A couple of weeks before your visit, mention it to her and ask what she would like done with it. The decision should be hers. I am sure you put much love and effort into creating it, but don’t be surprised if there is so much pain associated with it that she asks you not to bring it. DEAR ABBY: I’m an adult who had to move back home with my parents due to ill health. In the evening, we like to watch TV together. However, I often find myself hiding out alone in my bedroom because my father has the volume turned so high my

ears hurt. I “jokingly” said he should get a hearing aid, but he seemed offended by the suggestion. I would love to enjoy family time, but don’t want to have to wear earplugs every time I sit in the living room. Do you (or your readers) have any suggestions? I’m hoping he sees this because he reads your column every morning. -TURN THE VOLUME DOWN DEAR VOLUME: Stop dreaming. Your dad is in denial about his hearing loss and wouldn’t recognize himself in my column if you hit him with the newspaper. Have another chat with Dad and tell him the TV volume is so loud it is painful for your ears, which is why you stay in your room rather than watch with him. The solution might be as easy as earphones for him (rather than earplugs for you) so you and your mom can enjoy the programs at a normal volume. It is also time for him to have a conversation with an audiologist, once he

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Obituaries Bettie Thomas Coley

Mr. Clarence O’Neil Brown 1929 - 2018

Bettie Thomas Coley died in Atlanta, GA on December 19, 2018 after a heroic 16 year battle with cancer. Services will be held at H.M. Patterson & Son Spring Hill Chapel, 1020 Spring Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 at 11:30 am on Friday, December 28, 2018. The family will receive visitors at 11:00 am to 11:30 am at H.M. Patterson & Son Spring Hill. Her ashes will be committed to the columbarium at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in a private ceremony on December 30. Bettie was born May 4, 1951 in Alexander City, Alabama to Russell Thomas and Crawford Anthony Thomas. She attended school there until the 9th grade, then Bartrum School in Jacksonville, FL for one year before transferring to All Saints Episcopal School in Vicksburg, Mississippi, from which she received her diploma with honors. She then attended and graduated with honors from Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts. Later she attended Georgia State University, receiving her Masters of Public Accounting. She practiced as a CPA and Enrolled Agent in Atlanta. Bettie always enjoyed cooking and eating good food. After retiring from accounting, she studied at and received an associate degree from the Culinary Institute. She was active in the community, at St. Lukes, and served as Board Chair at The Galloway School. For the last 18 years she and Bob have spent much of their time at Lake Toxaway, NC, where she worked to restore natural habitat and enjoyed hiking in the mountains and bird watching. She married Robert (Bob) Lightfoot Coley, June 17, 1972. He survives her as do her children, James Lightfoot Coley (wife Kim) and their children, Evan and Harper, by her daughter Kathleen Coley Dinerman (husband Justin) and their children Ellie and Mary, all of Atlanta, GA; and by her older brother John Russell Thomas (Claudia) of Alexander City, Alabama, and his sons John J. Thomas (Gina) and Russell L. Thomas (Cathy), both of Birmingham, Alabama. She was the most loving and finest possible wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Children’s Harbor, 1 Our Children’s Highway, Alexander City, Alabama 35010.

Funeral Service for Mr. Clarence O’Neil Brown, 89, of Buford, Georgia, will be Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Henderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 23, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Brown passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was born on August 20, 1929 in Elmore County, Alabama to Willie Brown and Florence Elizabeth Brown. Mr. Brown was a very generous, kind and loving man. He loved his family, spending time with his dogs and going on walks with them. He is survived by his daughter, Gina Rosa (Alex) of Port Orange, FL; grandchildren, Tiffany Martincic (Jake), Matthew Rosa, and Natalie Fesefeldt (Neal); great-granddaughter, Mia Grace Martincic; sister, Martha McClendon and niece, Hilda Guthrie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Inez Brown; sons, Gregory and Danny Brown and his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. • Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. • Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. • Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. • Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. • Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the

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• Delon Matray Herron, 26 of Alexander City, was arrested for attempting to elude a police officer and open container in a vehicle. • Miquail Shadavion Johnson, 18 of Camp Hill, was arrested for harassment. • Possession of marijuana and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement was reported on S Street. • Theft by deception was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported on Jefferson Street.

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Church wary but play will go on Pastor says congregation will be ‘extra vigilant’; authorities say they have identified 2 suspects By RON COLQUITT, For The Outlook and JIMMY WIGFIELD, Managing Editor

God and church members will be on guard Sunday when Lighthouse Baptist Church opens for services despite a threat a man made on Wednesday night to kill everyone there, a witness to the incident and the church’s pastor said Friday. Multiple witnesses said three loud gunshots were heard outside the church, located in the Buttston community of rural Tallapoosa County, during practice for a children’s Christmas play Wednesday night. Shortly afterward, Theresa Hogan, who was there with six of her grandchildren, said a man about 30 years old and another man about 60 entered the church and cursed the pastor. As they were being escorted out, Hogan said one of the men shouted, “I’ll come back here and kill every one of y’all!” Church member Melissa Stroud said Friday she made the first contact with the men outside the church and became emotional upon recalling her three children lying in terror after one of the men threatened everyone in the sanctuary. “I was very much afraid for my life,” Stroud said. “All I can do is cry. I have three kids in the play and I haven’t decided if I’ll take them out. Some people are saying we’re making this out to be more than it is but when you see your kids lying on the floor screaming for their life, that’s not something you want to go through.” Hogan said Friday everyone in the church asked for God’s protection during the incident. “We just all started praying and we told

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Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors said he is ‘energized and excited to the point of fist pumping’ about the city’s efforts to move forward.

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Nabors excited about what’s coming for Alexander City Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part question-andanswer series with Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors. The Outlook will be running similar Q&As with other local mayors. By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

Earlier this week, Mayor Jim Nabors was at his desk cogitating on where Alexander City has been and where he wants it to go.

It must literally emerge from some rubble — some of it still on the ground in the form of pulverized buildings from Russell Corp.’s halcyon days, some of it more psychological wreckage inflicted on the city’s spirit and economy by the textile giant’s demise, sale and departure. Nabors expressed concern about the city’s pride (“It’s not what it should be,” he said), the See NABORS • Page 10

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or four years now, the Gibraltar Lodge has given bicycles to Alexander City children for Christmas. This year, they added toys too. A long line of people showed up at the Cooper Community Center this week to see the true spirit of giving demonstrated. Hopefully, the kids will recall it when they grow up and remember to be just as selfless. “I feel real good about it,” lodge member David Wyckoff said. “Part of our job is to give back to the community, to serve the community. It’s for parents who can’t afford the bikes. It’s giving back.” The Gilbraltar Lodge planned to give 125 bicycles to children, Wyckoff said. Those children were thrilled. For some, it was their first bike. One man who visited has a daughter who is bedridden, so he picked out two bikes, one for his grandson and one for his granddaughter. Public officials donated bikes, including Tallapoosa County Commissioner Thomas Coley Jr. and Alexander City Councilperson Buffy Colvin. “If you aren’t doing anything for the less fortunate, you are not doing what the Good Book tells us to do — help each other,” Colvin said. All of us can recall the excitement we felt when we got our first bike, even the ones with training wheels. Finally, after a lot of falling down, the training wheels came off and we had our first taste of independence. The nobility of charity and of self-reliance may seem to be opposing ideas but the Gibraltar Lodge is teaching both and for that The Outlook commends all those involved. Children are learning how sweet it is to give and how sweet it is to set your own course and go as far as you can peddle on your own. The training wheels are coming off.

hristmas is just around the corner and every time the season rolls around I think of my friend Randy. I’m not sure if it’s politically correct these days to refer to someone as retarded. Randy was retarded, mentally challenged, but he taught me more about life than someone considered “normal.” One day, a long time ago, I was assigned to photograph football practice at a high school near the small newspaper I worked for. Upon arriving, I grabbed my camera and started walking toward the football field. Practice was well underway and you could hear the players grunting and groaning as they collided with each other. I came upon Randy and lost interest in the practice. Randy was on the sideline, entranced by the action on the field. He was wearing a white football outfit like the players on the field. He even had on shoulder pads and was cradling a helmet in his right arm. As I got closer, I could tell his outfit had seen a lot of action but not while he was wearing it. There were rips in the jersey and grass stains on the outfit and helmet. Randy was a big guy. There were large, unnaturally white patches of skin on his exposed arms and legs. Easing up near him, I got a good look. A big grin spread across his face.

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I eased past him and talked to some of the players on the sideline watching the action. I didn’t think Randy was on the team as a player but I was curious why he was there, dressed out just like the others. One of the players explained Randy was a big fan of the team and was like the unofficial mascot. The head football coach and some of the players had put together a uniform and helmet for him. If I recall correctly, Randy wasn’t even a student at the high school but lived nearby. I guess he was in his late teens. Randy dressed out with the team and attended all the practices and many of the games. I got to know Randy and his mother after doing a photo essay on him being an honorary team member. Occasionally, I would check back with them. A home for the mentally challenged was opened not far from where they lived and Randy’s mother got him admitted. Three other men lived with Randy in the home. It was a large, comfortable, warm house and each of them had their own room. Randy had been admitted to the home around Christmas

that year and I wrote a story about the home. His mother cried when she dropped him off at the home and I got a photo of them together. She brought him home a few days before Christmas for a short visit and I dropped by to see them. Randy was the happiest, most carefree person I had ever met at that stage in my life. I was just the opposite back then, normal and not very happy. I was barely surviving financially and carrying a ton of personal problems. Christmas, Santa Claus, gifts and celebrations were the last things on my mind. Following the visit, Randy walked me to the door and remained on the doorsteps. As I was walking to my car, head down, kind of feeling sorry for myself, he hollered “merry Christmas!” It startled me. When I turned around, he had his right hand up high, waving goodbye. And there was that big, unforgettable Randy grin. That was the last time I saw him before moving on to a larger newspaper. It still brings tears to my eyes when I recall that moment. And I’m still trying hard to follow Randy’s example and to appreciate the little, simple things and not take life too seriously. Ron Colquitt is a retired newspaper journalist from Coosa County who lives near Alexander City. He is also a correspondent for The Outlook.

John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. John McKelvey McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Emma Jean Thweatt Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 825-4207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville. George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant George Carleton Jr. Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.

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“The time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” —Luke 2:6-7

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hristmas is the season Christians celebrate God putting on human flesh to save us from our sins. From man’s point of view, the story begins in the Garden of Eden. God created a perfect world and placed man over creation to tend to it. As Creator, God pronounced certain do’s and don’t’s, including warning Adam not to eat the fruit of a particular tree. Forbidden fruit has been the bane of mankind ever since! Eve and Adam sinned and ate the fruit, condemning all their descendants. Nevertheless, God had not been taken unawares by their sin, and told the couple God would redeem mankind through the seed of woman. From the beginning, all children have been the product of man’s seed impregnating woman’s eggs, producing 100 percent human offspring. At a point in time, God told a young virgin Israeli girl that the Holy Spirit would impregnate her with a 100 percent Holy seed, and she would have a baby boy. Of course, the boy was 100 percent human, having a human mother. But, the boy was also 100 percent Holy since God was the father. A couple has a baby. Is the baby half of the mother’s son? Half of the father’s son? Does each parent introduce the child as half his or her child? Ridiculous! Both are needed to produce a child, and thus

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the child is 100 percent child of each parent. From God’s point of view, the story began long before creation. John wrote in his gospel: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were created through him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.” (John. 1:1-3) John further clarifies, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) “No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father’s side — he has revealed him.” (John 1:18) Jesus is the Word, the Creator of all “that has been created.” John wrote, “He was in the world, and the world was created through him, and yet the world did not recognize him.” Why did the world not recognize its Creator, Jesus? The world has never sought the Creator, choosing instead to be masters of our own fates. All religions and philoso-

phies essentially teach adherents and practioners how to find peace. On the other hand, God knowing that no one could ever find peace through his or her own human endeavors not only became human to explain God’s original everlasting love for creation, but also redeemed mankind from eternal self destruction. To be sure, the Bible is a very deep, complicated and complex book. Nevertheless, the Christmas story teaches us God became 100 percent man while remaining 100 percent God, so that Jesus could redeem us from our selfish sins and delusions of being masters of our own fates. Since the Garden of Eden, mankind has always sought ways to master his or her fate, thus rejecting God. Not in spite of mankind’s rejecting God, but because of God’s limitless love for mankind and, indeed, all of creation, Jesus came to seek and to save all that was lost. No other religion, god, or philosophy has ever provided the peace mankind lost in the garden. Jesus, God in the flesh, is the one and only source and Prince of peace. Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Starkville, Mississippi. You may contact him at PJandMe2@gmail.com or interact with him on the Clarion-Ledger website at www.clarionledger.com.

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CommunityCalendar This weekend is Dec. 22-23, 2018 Today’s Birthdays

David Tate, Jim Barrett, Chris Jackson, Jenny Champion, Larry Hanson, James Hutchins, Dylan McDaniel, Elsie “Peanut” Jackson, Cynthia Jones and Lillian Moss are celebrating birthdays today.

Today’s Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. James Homer Patterson and Everett and Gloria Boleware celebrate their anniversaries today.

Sunday’s Events

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.

Sunday’s Birthdays

Bobby Blake, Gladys Milam, Penny Benson, Rosa Hawkins, Avis Barker, Tom Rogers, Dorothy Bishop, Jean Adams and Johnna Walker celebrate their birthdays Sunday.

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Monday’s Birthdays

Allen Narr, Lee Jackson, Jamie Forbus, Lynn Spicher, Sandra Pemberton, Matthew Strickland, Santana Wood and Stevan Carter celebrate their birthdays Monday.

Monday’s Anniversaries

J.B. and Ethel Shockley and Vernon and Mae Gortney celebrate their anniversaries Monday.

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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.

Saturday, Jan. 12

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.

Ongoing Events

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 256825-2506. 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 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 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.

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A.M.E. Saint James A.M.E. Goodwater, 256-839-1007 St. John A.M.E. Off Hwy. 280 on Hwy. 9 Socopatoy, (256) 215-3532 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Cedar Street Church of God 703 E. Boulevard, Alex City Faith Assembly of God 590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-825-7741 River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593 INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130

Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County

Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap

Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748

Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community

New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685

New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

New Hope Baptist 1133 New Hope Church Rd. 256-329-5218

Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635

Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road

New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846

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Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070

New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932

Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865

Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989

Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

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Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814 Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588 Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site

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Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City

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Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661

Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton

New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433

Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820

Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)

PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524

EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752

First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081

HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904 FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408

Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564

Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284

CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494

Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater

Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City

Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville

INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119

Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467

New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007

Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646

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Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville

First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322 First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Tension builds. Choose to take a much-needed, unscheduled day oɈ. You enjoy spontaneity. You also might have some observations to think about. A day away from the daily grind could be more than a mood-changer. Tonight: Take care of yourself Ă„rst. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Keep plans light and easy. Defer to a friend or loved one. You might discover that letting go could be diɉcult, but worthwhile. Take care of some errands, but above all else, make sure that you get to relax before the next round. Tonight: Dinner for two. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might be juggling your Ă„nances or Ă„nd yourself having to rob Peter to pay Paul. Stop and take a hard look at the situation. Is there any way you could avoid this scenario? Even if the path is rocky, it could be well worth it. Tonight: At a favorite spot. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Enjoy others’ attention, but don’t forget about someone who could be far more in need of it, and who could use some emotional support as well. You have put a lot of eɈort into the holidays. You need time for yourself, too. Tonight: Leader of the gang. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Step away from the daily grind for a bit. Spend the day alone or with one other person. Everyone needs time to recharge his or her battery, and you’ll need this even more as you interact with others. Screen calls, and play it low-key. Tonight: Happy at home. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Note how quickly an associate can lose his or her temper. You might want to energize those around you. Understand that you could feel pushed between two diɈerent views. If you have tried one approach already, try the other. Tonight: Hang with friends.

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the kids God is here with us, God will keep you safe and if it ain’t your turn to go, He ain’t going to let nothing happen,� she said. Hogan said four of her grandchildren are in the play and, despite some apprehension, are not withdrawing. “We are going to be there,� she said. “They are kind of scared and nervous but have been assured that they will have people standing outside while they are inside to make sure nobody comes in. “Their main concern is they are scared that them people are going to come back and try to shoot through the window or something. They are scared to death about that. I just don’t know how anybody can do that with the kids there. Right now, these days, it pays to know the good Lord, with people like that. “I tell them all that time that no matter where you go, or what happens, you are not going to go until it’s your time. I’m just thankful the good Lord is watching over everybody and I just hope they catch them.� Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said Friday his investigators have identified the man who allegedly made the threat and the younger man who was with him when they entered the church Wednesday night. No one was injured and no arrests had been made as of Friday, according to the sheriff’s department. The older man accused the pastor, Carl Stokes, of plotting to have his son jailed, according to Hogan. Stokes said he didn’t recognize the two men during the incident, which occurred Wednesday about 7 p.m. “I don’t see any issues unless his son gets convicted. As I’ve said, none of the members of the church were involved in his son at all as far as I know,� said Stokes, who added he didn’t see either man carrying a gun, although the older man had what appeared to be a hunting knife in a sheath attached to his belt. The man never pulled the knife out or threatened him with it, Stokes said. Abbett said Friday the incident

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at the church and accusations about the son remained under investigation. Abbett said he is waiting for a church official to decide to press charges against the two men and sign arrest warrants. “My philosophy is, I don’t want to jeopardize the investigation, what we are doing,â€? Abbett said. “That’s why I haven’t released anything. I got several calls where we are working on it today. It’s in the hands of those people to sign the warrants. ‌ We’ve got the information but I don’t like to try somebody in the paper. That’s the bottom line.â€? Stokes said the church has not sworn out arrest warrants but he intends to file them himself in the next few days. “I’m trying to protect the congregation,â€? he said. Stroud said she was outside the church Wednesday night when she heard three shots fired from around the side of the building, then saw two men drive into the church parking lot. “I saw this silver car coming up the street and they pulled up into the church lot,â€? she said. “These

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association announces the contract/grant completion for Project 16-RT-53-01 as awarded by the Recreation Trails Program through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and the United States Department of Transportation for Smith Mountain Exhibit Signage at Smith Mountain Fire Tower, Smith Mountain, Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 15, 22, 20, 2018 and Jan. 5, 2019 COMPLETION 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. 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. 11, 18 and 22, 2018 PUBLIC MEETING

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Notice is hereby given pursuant to Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 9-15-70 et seq. that sealed bids for the sale of state property located in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, will be received by the State Lands Director until January 10, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., at which time all bids will be publicly opened and UHDG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH 6WDWH Lands Division, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 464 Folsom Administrative Building, 64 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 361301901. Also pursuant to the above referenced Code SecWLRQ 2IÂżFHUV DQG HPSOR\HHV of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Alabama Forestry Commission, as well as members of their families, shall be excluded from bidding on any tract(s) described herein.

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. 11, 18 and 22, 2018 EST/VOSS, M. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Appointment To Be Published IN RE: THE ESTATE of: KATHERINE FINCH WEBSTER CASE NO. 2018-0153 Letters of Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of November, 2018 by the Hon. BONITA CALDWELL, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. BETTY CAROL LANGLEY SMITH Alexander City Outlook: Nov. 20, 27 and Dec. 22, 2018 EST/WEBSTER, K. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE LANDS DIVISION INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA

A tract of land located at 263 S. Henderson Street in Dadeville, Alabama in the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 11, Township 21N, Range 23E, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, more commonly known as the AFC TALLAPOOSA FACILITY IN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA, containing 1.63 acres more or less. Any conveyance will be made subject to 1) Reservation of all oil, gas and mineral rights; 2) All other reservations and restrictions of record. The MINIMUM BID for this parcel is $220,000. EACH bid submitted must be DFFRPSDQLHG E\ D FHUWLÂżHG RU cashier’s check in the amount of $44,000 as a bid deposit made payable to the State Lands Division which will be forfeited if the bid is accepted and the Bidder does not complete the transaction. Any bid submitted without such check will not be considered. Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits will be returned promptly following the bid opening. The successful bidder’s deposit will be applied to the purchase price of the successful bid. Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR AFC TALLAPOOSA FACILITY, NOT TO BE OPENED UNTIL JANUARY 10, 2019 at 3:00 P.M.â€? and delivered to: State Lands Division, Room 464, Folsom Administrative Building, 64 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 361301901. ATTENTION: PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED SPECIFICALLY TO THE STATE LANDS DIVISION OFFICE AT 64 NORTH UNION STREET, ROOM 464, O SO S

Public Notices FOLSOM ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130 (36104 IF DELIVERED BY PRIVATE COURIER). NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE STATE LANDS DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. The successful bidder must complete the transaction within 30 days of award or forfeit WKH ELG GHSRVLW 6SHFLÂżFDWLRQ of a minimum bid amount to be considered does not suggest acceptance of any bid which may equal or exceed that amount. The State does not warrant nor guarantee title to the lands herein advertised or otherwise warrant or guarantee the condition of the land or improvements related to the land herein advertised. This sale is conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Land Sales and Leasing Act (Act 95-280) and/ or other laws of the State of Alabama governing this transaction whether or not included in this notice. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and further reserves the right to negotiate a higher sale price with the highest bidder. No sale may be made at a price less than the highest bid received or published minimum, whichever is highest. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in its hiring or employment practices nor in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. 8QOHVV VSHFLÂżFDOO\ SURYLGed otherwise in subsequent corrective advertisement, the terms and conditions as stated in this notice shall be controlling over this transaction. The property may be inspected before January 4, 2019. To schedule an inspection, contact the State Lands Division at (334) 242-3484. Patricia Powell McCurdy, State Lands Director Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2018 BID LEASE OF LAND Do you have available jobs? Call 662.234.4331 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

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loss of thousands of jobs and dreams, and other vicissitudes. Some say Nabors, a former Russell chief financial officer who just turned 76, won’t run again, despite the fact he won election in 2016 with 73 percent of the vote. But, suddenly, he thought of projects being assembled, including city government’s proposed move from downtown to the former Russell Sales Office, businesses the city is talking to and the deciphering of its financial blueprint. His face brightened. “I’m energized and excited to the point of fist pumping,” Nabors exclaimed while jabbing his arm and fist into the air. His hand returned to his desk and then he went about discussing how to extend it to help pull the city forward.

Q. What is your personal vision for where the city should be 10 years from now?

A. My vision is for me to just be here in 10 years, to be alive and enjoy the fruits of my labor. I worry about the population. I worry about the population not growing, I worry about so many people working out of town and will the next generation do that? I worry about the various subdivisions not being kept up like they once were and that’s from not having the kind of occupancy that left town. The pride is not what it should be. We’ve got to stop the negative things happening to the city. Having betterpaying jobs would certainly help. It’s hard to grow a town unless you’ve got a prominent, locally owned entrepreneur that did what Russell did, that we lost, that we shouldn’t have lost. We lost it because corporate headquarters moved to Atlanta. It was a terrible move. We had a board that just didn’t understand what Alex City meant to our customer base. They enjoyed coming to Alex City, to the lake. You know, salesmen and buyers are party people, and coming to Alex City was much better than going to Atlanta. What do you do in Atlanta? You go to joints we don’t have here but you don’t get to go fishing and eat outside and slow down. My son, one of his accounts was Academy Sports. Their last request was to come back to Alex City to have a sales meeting. We lost all of that. We lost movers and shakers, we lost highpaying jobs.

appropriate management team together at Russell and the board members. Being public, you have to get a mix of directors, male and female, out of town, and we didn’t convince that group of people that Alex City was that good of a location for a Fortune 500 company. It was worth $2 billion when I was there and it slowly deteriorated with the competition from offshore. But other good companies survived like Vanity Fair did. They got diverse but they went offshore, too, but they didn’t lose their customer base. They kept their product high quality. I have to be careful but Fruit (of the Loom) does a much less expensive quality product. When they took over (Russell), that happened as well. You could have been successful even with Fruit. There is a lot of hate between Russell and Fruit. Truly. Jimmy Wigfield / The Outlook

Mayor Jim Nabors worries about Alex City’s population 10 years from now but feels the city is on a better track for progress.

Q. Do you feel Alexander City is still suffering a post-Russell hangover?

A. I don’t think so. It’s been a while now. It’s time we tighten our belts and move on. That’s what we’re trying to do.

Q. What are your top 10 goals for the city in 2019?

A. Obviously (buying and moving into) the (Russell) sales office. I’ve been criticized for doing this because I am an ex-Russell guy but Russell doesn’t own that anymore. We still need to work on our human resources efforts. We’ve got some pay systems that are not like anyone else’s. It’s hard to get comparative wage rates, especially in the fire department. Police and the rest of them are fairly decent. We’ve got a mentality that we’re not quite willing yet to pay what it takes to hire some of the best technical people. Just the pushback on paying people proper. That’s similar to a church where nobody wants the pastor to make any more money than they make.

Q. If there is anything you could change about Alex City, what would it be?

A. I’m disappointed that we lost our major employer. I argue that it should not have happened had we had the

Q. Do you think the majority of people here in Alex City support the move to Russell, buying the building, renovating it, putting everything under one roof? A. I think so. To me it’s a no brainer.

Q. Why do you think it’s a great majority supporting it?

A. Those that understand it support it. It makes too much sense.

Q. There are some who are saying because you’re spending $9 million to do it, our sales taxes are going to go up even higher and our utility rates are going to go higher. What is your response to that?

A. Poppycock. That has nothing to do with it.

Q. Do you think the sales tax is too high?

A. A lot of it is county. I think sales tax taxes the wrong people. I think property taxes should be higher and sales taxes should be lower (Alex City’s sales tax is 4 percent, and adding county and state makes it 10 percent). It does make a difference where people shop. It’s too progressive. It taxes the poor.

Q. What do you expect the longterm return on the city’s investment to be when you buy the former Russell property and renovate it and move city operations out there?

A. Greater than the interest we’re going to pay. It’s tax-free financing. A 10-year bond is down to 2.8 percent. When we first started, it was like 3.20, 3.25, so the expected cost of it has gone down in the last four or five months. The 10-year Treasury is the lowest it’s been in five or six months. It’s less expensive to do a bank loan. They price it the same way but the fees are much less with a bank loan. I’ve done business with bonds and they are expensive. The rate looks good but you don’t get all the money that you think because they’re taking it out in fees and also certain requirements where you don’t get to use all the funds. They go around begging you to refinance. They will return a million dollars to you and you give it to the school system but they never tell you that your indebtedness just went up $2 million.

Q. Can you say what sort of interest rate the city will get on the $9 million loan?

A. Less than 3 percent to begin with. Whether it goes up depends on how I structure it. It may not be 20 years. It could be less. I can’t negotiate it until we have something to negotiate.

Q. But isn’t the return on the investment also anchoring economic development out there on that stretch of Highway 280?

A. It’s efficiency. It’s much expensive than starting from scratch to build a new police station, to get city hall out there. Public works needs a new facility. If you’ve been out there, it’s shameful. The sales office is less expensive than

ALEXANDER CITY Founded: 1872 Population: 14,595 (2017 census estimate) Budget: $49.4 million (FY 2019) Mayor: Jim Nabors Councilmembers: Bobby Tapley, Buffy Colvin, Scott Hardy, Eric Brown, Tommy Spraggins, Tim Funderburk

all of that, so you get an immediate return just by doing that versus trying to build structures elsewhere.

Q. But you’re also seeing the city complex as being the anchor of economic development on that stretch?

A. Absolutely it is. It’s just more attractive. It’s not inconvenient for most of the city. If people are walking (to pay their bills downtown), yes that’s a problem but I would contest that being big enough to keep the rest of the community from benefiting. In everything we do, one benefits more than another and that’s one of the reasons it should not be so politicized.

Q. Is there a level of frustration because you can’t reveal certain things about buying the Russell building or any of these other projects because they’re super sensitive?

A. Yes, you spend months on making an analysis before you disclose it. If you get everybody’s opinion, it takes light years.

Q. Speaking of Russell, the rubble you see at certain locations where the abandoned buildings are and have been torn down, why not declare that a public nuisance and get whoever owns it to clean it up and get it out of there or else the city will put a lien on it?

A. We are working on that. The partnership that owns it, we thought we would have it purchased by now and they had some internal strife between each other. It’s our goal to acquire it cleaned up. They’ve got to clean it up. This is all private entities. Fruit sold it to anybody that would buy it. Gary Nelson bought the sales office.

Q. It looks bad driving in on Highway 280. You see that rubble sitting out there and people have complained, asking why don’t you clean that up?

A. I agree with you. But we don’t own it.

Q. But you could declare it a public nuisance, couldn’t you?

A. I have tried to nurture that thought but we don’t have the equipment to clean it up. It’s still got to be cleaned up. If they just abandoned it, we’d still have to clean it up. That’s the expensive part. But they’re supposed to crush all that stuff, road construction stuff like that, and we were close to it, then one of the parties didn’t live up to the agreement he had. Did the same thing down here in West Point and Opelika, they’ve got the same mess down there we’ve got. The same people involved in both of them.

Q. Do you see light at the end of the tunnel on that?

A. I do. That’s going to get done on my watch. And we’ve got the landfill about full and we’re proceeding ahead with that. That’s just another thing people complained about — ‘Don’t put it in my backyard,’ but it’s been in their backyard. We’re in the process of expanding it and we do that, we’ve got a place to dump some of this stuff. We can’t afford to dump any of it out there now. Part 2: On Wednesday, Nabors talks about the politics of the job, how he handles personal insults and if he will run for reelection in 2020.

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Mooney elected to Elmore County farm agency STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Roger Mooney of Weogufka has been elected to represent Coosa County for his local administrative area of the Elmore County U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. “County committee members are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA,” county executive director Jeffrey Smith said in a statement. “They help deliver programs at the county level and work to serve the needs of local producers.” All recently elected county committee members will take office in January and join the existing committee. Every FSA office is served by a county committee composed of local farmers, ranchers and foresters who are elected by local producers. Nearly 7,800 FSA county committee members serve FSA offices nationwide. Each committee has three to 11 elected members who serve three-year terms. County committee members impact the administration of FSA within a community by applying their knowledge and judgment to help FSA make

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important decisions on its commodity-support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, emergency programs and eligibility. County committee members impact producers through their decision making and help shape the culture of a local FSA office. They also ensure the fair and equitable administration of FSA farm programs in their counties and are accountable to the secretary of agriculture. Members conduct hearings and reviews as requested by the state committee, ensure underserved farmers, ranchers and foresters are fairly represented, make recommendations to the state committee on existing programs, monitor changes in farm programs and inform farmers of the purpose and provisions of FSA programs. They also assist with outreach and inform underserved producers, such as beginning farmers, ranchers and foresters, about FSA opportunities. For more information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or contact the Elmore/ Montgomery/Tallapoosa/Coosa County FSA office at 334-5672264.

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Benjamin Russell FFA engages local seniors By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Six officers from the Benjamin Russell FFA recently paid a visit to Adams Nursing Home, handing out fresh fruit and spending a few moments in conversation with the nursing home’s residents as part of a community service project the group has held over the past few years. “This is our third year of doing this project,” Benjamin Russell FFA adviser Josh Williams said. “We try to do four or five community service projects a year. It’s a way for us to give back and say thanks for all the support we get from the community. “This project, we usually try to do around the last week of school (before Christmas). We have been to Chapman and Bill Nichols in the past.” Williams said the officers took around 150 apples and 200 oranges with them to Adams. Once at the home, they gave the fruit to the residents, wished them a merry Christmas and a happy New Year and visited with them. He said many of the residents asked where the officers were from and also asked a number of questions about the FFA at Benjamin Russell. Williams said the remaining apples and oranges were given to Adams staff members, as well as to the nursing home’s kitchen so they could be distributed later. Williams said everyone involved enjoyed taking part. “The officers really loved it,” he said. “I watched from behind as they interacted with the seniors. They were all proud they got to be a part of it. The seniors really

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Benjamin Russell FFA adviser Josh Williams and one of his officers prepare to distribute fruit to some of the residents at Adams Nursing Home as part of a service project the group engages in on a regular basis.

loved it too. By the time we would get to the end of one hallway and turn around to go back, many of them had come out into the hallway and were wanting to talk to us some more.” Williams estimated his officers visited between 40 and 50 rooms throughout the day, spending around an hour visiting with the seniors. “The staff was so glad to see us,” he said. “We’ve never had any negative reactions or feedback for this project.”

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Below: Buntrell Thomas, 9, left, and Destiny Taylor, 4, bust a move on the dance floor at Wednesday night’s fourth annual Bike-A-Thon hosted by the Gibraltar Lodge. Right: Foster Taylor, left, and Keith Russell look over bikes for Taylor’s grandchildren.

Bikes “I feel good, I’m glad they are doing it for the kids,” said Paula Jones, who brought her four grandchildren. “It gives children something to do. This is the first one I’ve been to.” One of her grandchildren, Buntrell Thomas, was so excited he couldn’t sit still. “I’m 9 years old, I want a toy,” he said. “A toy or a bike.” Foster Taylor came by to pick up two bicycles. “They are for my grandkids,” he said. “I feel good. I love the program. They need bikes.” Gibraltar member Keith Russell added, “We are giving these to this man. His daughter is bedridden and the family ain’t able to come here to participate. And we just told him to come and pick out two bikes, boys and girls.” Each child was accompanied by an adult. They were given numbered tickets that were randomly drawn and each winner was given a choice of a bicycle or toy. “For those who don’t get a bicycle, we get their names,” Wyckoff said. “And as other bicycles are donated, we contact those on the list of names and we will get the bikes to them.” On Monday, the lodge had collected just 10 bikes but by Wednesday hundreds more were donated. The bikes came from a variety of sources, Wyckoff said. Alexander City Councilmember Audrey “Buffy” Colvin donated two. “I donate two bicycles every year to the less fortunate,” Colvin said. “If you aren’t doing anything for the less fortunate, you are not doing what the Good Book tells us to do — help each other.” Colvin added, “The turnout is awesome and I want to thank the Gibraltar Lodge. I think they have about 125 bikes and I don’t know how many toys.” Tallapoosa County Commissioner Thomas Coley Jr. also donated two bicycles, Wyckoff said. The lodge donated 25 bicycles. The Masonic lodge sponsoring the event is located in Opelika. To donate more bikes or toys to those who didn’t get anything Wednesday, contact Wyckoff at 256-750-2747.

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SPLIT WITH SYLACAUGA Wildcats dominate Aggies, 56-20 By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Benjamin Russell’s Jakobe Gamble (23) looks to get past Sylacauga’s defense Friday night.

BRHS fights hard in loss to Aggies By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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enjamin Russell’s boys basketball team put up a strong effort Friday night against Sylacauga, but lost to the Aggies, 90-70. “We were looking to recover from a loss we had earlier (this season) against them,” coach Lewis Daniel said. “We talked about some of the things that went south on us there — rebounding, or a lack thereof, terrible free throw shooting. We had somewhere in the neighborhood of 33 to 35 turnovers up there, and then we ended up in foul trouble, so we went in trying to at least avoid getting back in that situation.” The Aggies took an early lead in the game and built a 28-17 lead after the first quarter. The Wildcats began to find their rhythm as halftime approached, cutting into the Sylacauga lead to trail by 15 at halftime. “We started getting some clean looks at the basket and knocking them down,” Daniel said. “We had a high-percentage shooting rate right there for that period of time (late in the second quarter). We started getting to the basket and getting some easy shots. (We were) still not as successful as we wanted to be at the free throw line, but we had a chance to go to the line, and that kinda helped us cut into the lead a little bit. I think on the defensive end, we started challenging them to make those tough shots and kinda got them off their game just a little bit.” Benjamin Russell continued to press the Aggies into the second half, keeping the game relatively close, though Daniel felt his team began trying to apply too much pressure, causing them to wear down and give Sylacauga chances to put the game out of reach. The Aggies took a 68-49 lead into the final frame, then matched the Wildcats shot for shot in the fourth quarter to earn the 20-point win. “I think we started pressing too much,” Daniel said. “Playing from behind is totally different than playing when you’re ahead, so the pressure of trying to get back into the game, and maintain that level of play, took its toll on us. We got a little tired, so we had to start using some

The Benjamin Russell girls basketball team came out on fire Friday night against Sylacauga, starting strong and never looking back in a 56-20 victory at home over the Aggies. “I think we worked hard in practice Wednesday,” coach Latreisha Moon said. “We had a really good practice Wednesday and Thursday, so I felt comfortable with them (Friday night), and I felt like we would play hard because we practiced hard, so I was proud of the effort the girls gave.” The Wildcats scored the first 19 points of the game, with Sylacauga not getting on the board until 1:20 remained in the first quarter. Benjamin Russell refused to let off the gas, holding a 22-4 advantage after the opening frame and a 36-12 lead at the half. “I told them in the locker room I wanted to start the way we ended the Coosa game, because we played hard in the last quarter of the Coosa game, so I told them that I thought that if we could start fast, we would be OK,” Moon said. With things going as well as they were for Benjamin Russell, Moon made sure her bench players received plenty of minutes as well. The Wildcat bench took the court as a unit late in the first quarter and remained on the floor well into the second frame before the starting five returned to action. “I think they did well,” Moon said. “They’ve been playing for us a lot this year, and I told the girls, ‘It’s just the next girl up. Whoever goes in, you’ve just got to play as hard as the person you went in for.’ They responded well and they played well. I was really proud of our bench (Friday night).” The Wildcats continued to push their advantage in the second half, taking a 53-16 lead into the fourth quarter as the starters and bench splitting more playing time. The only thing slowing Benjamin Russell in the final frame was the clock itself, as the last eight minutes were played with a running clock. Two things Moon felt helped her team were turnovers and rebounds. The Wildcats forced Sylacauga into a number of miscues and limited their own, while Benjamin Russell gained a dominating control of the boards. With a big date on the hardcourt against Auburn coming up shortly after the new year begins, Moon felt there were a number of positive aspects to take away from Friday night’s victory. “I like the way they ran the floor,” she said. “We ran the floor really well (Friday night). We outrebounded them well, and they had some big girls. I just think we responded well off the glass.” Jaaliyah Cadwell led the Wildcats in scoring with 16 points. Close behind was Mia Graham with 12 points, including a pair of baskets from 3-point range. Bre Smith added seven points, followed by Brooklyn Edwards with six, Alexis Lamberth with five, Timira Lawson and Jay Agee each contributing three points and Aaliyah Thomas and Kenedi Minnifield chipping in a pair each.

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Benjamin Russell’s JaCory Johnson (20) looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to in Friday night’s matchup.

“One of our focuses is going to be continuing to shoot the ball and get better with the percentages. — Lewis Daniel BRHS boys basketball coach timeouts to give kids some rest. Our rotation in the sub line got kinda thin because we were in foul trouble, so that kinda backfired on us as well.” With the Wildcats hosting the Benjamin Russell Slam Fest

tournament next week, Daniel said there are several things his team must work on in preparation for the tournament. “One of our focuses is going to be continuing to shoot the ball and get better with the percentages,” he said. “We’ve got to focus on rebounding, because the teams we’re bringing in for the Slam Fest are teams that have been doing pretty good rebounding offensively and defensively this year.” Xzavia Stowes was Benjamin Russell’s leading scorer, hanging 21 points on the scoreboard. Desmond Bishop and Qua Howell also reached double-digit point totals, Bishop with 14 and Howell with 12. JaCory Johnson added eight points, Jakobe Gamble contributed six, Kobi Crabb chipped in five, and Gavin Edwards and Nick McGhee each added a pair of points.

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Aaliyah Thomas (11) pushes the Benjamin Russell offense forward Friday night in a dominating win over Sylacauga.

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