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No foul play is suspected after a Dadeville resident was found in a home damaged by fire on Christmas Eve, Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said. According to Barbour, Jerrod Lee Colt Payne, 32, was found at 9:10 a.m. Monday morning in the home on Agricola Road. “There had been a fire in the residence,” Barbour said. “It was contained to the living room area of the Agricola Road home and was out when the deceased was found.” Barbour said the State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting in the investigation because the fatality might be associated with a fire. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is also assisting. Barbour said Payne’s body was sent to the Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery to determine the cause of death. Even though authorities are trying to determine the cause of death, Barbour said nothing suspicious is expected. “I don’t think there is any foul play,” Barbour said.
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Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Stone, left, and his wife, Dell, could relax and smile earlier this month when thinking of their long life together but for nearly three weeks in 1967 she didn’t know if her husband was dead or alive after being shot down over North Vietnam.
NO PARACHUTE FOR HER Stone’s wife waited 18 days to learn of his condition after being shot down City, was critically injured when he was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967. She sweated out 18 days awaiting word on his condition. The mother of three children said famed CBS television journalist Walter Cronkite broke the news about her husband. By RON COLQUITT Mrs. Stone said in a recent For The Outlook interview that Cronkite didn’t Air Force fighter pilots are the mention her husband by brave ones but their wives must name during his TV report of the incident. Cronkite had be the strong ones, Dell Stone interviewed Toney Hanson, the said. Her husband, retired Air Force heroic Navy man who helped Col. Robert Stone of Alexander rescue Stone from the jungle and
Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series about a reunion between retired U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Stone of Alexander City and the Navy man who rescued him from a jungle in Vietnam after getting shot down.
“Air Force wives are always the strong ones. You had to always be brave, no emotions, always looking forward.” — Dell Stone Wife of Air Force Col. Robert Stone who recently visited the Stones at their home on Lake Martin. “He was shot down on July the second, and that night Walter Cronkite was on television and
Sheriff: No warrants yet in church incident
Nabors says finances getting a close look Editor’s note: This is the last of a three-part question-and-answer series with Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors.
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cursed him and one threatened to return another day and kill everyone there. Abbett said Wednesday he had talked with Stokes earlier in the week to determine if he
planned to sign warrants for the men. “It’s going to be after the first of the year, is what I understand,” Abbett said. Stokes did not give a reason for
the delay, other than saying he would not be available until after Jan. 1, Abbett said. “He had indicated he would come in … after the first of the year or whatever,” See CHURCH • Page 5
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Pastor Carl Stokes speaks to the congregation of the Lighthouse Baptist Church during Sunday morning’s service.
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Joining police force changes view toward brother’s drinking DEAR ABBY: My brother is my best friend. He is also an alcoholic. It runs in our family, and he has been addicted for years. His drinking has affected me in several (minor) ways over the years, but I have always taken a hands-off approach, knowing I can’t force him to get help. Well, his drinking is starting to affect my life in a more severe way now. I joined the local police force. I am afraid that my brother’s behavior could cost me my job if I’m seen with him while he acts out, or if I try to defend him. I love my brother fiercely, and I don’t know what to do anymore. I feel like I need to avoid him, but I love him. Please help. -- CHALLENGED IN THE EAST DEAR CHALLENGED: Establish some ground rules by explaining to your brother that although you love him, you cannot be seen with him if he has been drinking, for fear it will jeopardize your job. It’s a valid concern.
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Make clear that if he breaks the law, you will be unable to intercede for him. You are not responsible for his addiction or for what he does when he’s under the influence. I’m not saying this will be emotionally easy for you, but you must let your brother suffer the consequences for his behavior if he acts out. DEAR ABBY: I have severe asthma and allergies, and I’m particularly sensitive to bug sprays. If I’m exposed to them, my lips and tongue tingle for hours. Every time my husband of 30 years sees a bug or even a small ant in our house, he reaches for the bug spray and saturates the house with it. Given the length of our marriage, he is
well aware of how it affects me. I have asked him many times to please not use spray in the house, particularly when I am home, to no avail. He did it again yesterday and got angry with me when I asked why. He reads your column, so I know he will see your response to my inquiry. What is your advice? -- FED UP IN FLORIDA DEAR FED UP: Stop asking your husband not to use bug spray while you are in the house. Be proactive and throw it out! You clearly have a severe allergy to something in it, and for him to persist in spraying while you are on the premises strikes me as not only selfish but also as a form of assault that’s potentially very serious. Call an exterminator to have it professionally done. There are other, less toxic ways to get rid of pests, and you should go online and explore them. DEAR ABBY: I asked a woman I know professionally if she’d be interested in
Wife “We watched it every minute. Toney was on television that night with Walter Cronkite and he was telling about the pilot he had picked up, and he was alive and Stone critically injured, but never said his name.” The next day, Mrs. Stone said she got a telegram informing her that her husband, Maj. Robert E. Stone, had been shot down over North Vietnam on July 2 and he had been critically injured with an undetermined prognosis. “And for 18 days, his prognosis was unknown to me,” she said. “I didn’t know where he was or what condition he was in or what was going to happen to us, and I had three children,” ages 12, 9 and 5. Mrs. Stone frantically began calling Air Force friends after her husband was shot down over North Vietnam. “A friend was able to confirm he was in Da Nang (South Vietnam) and he was being sent to California and then to Walter Reed (a military hospital in Washington, D.C.),” she said. Military officials later told her Stone was being transferred to a hospital at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, about an hour’s drive from Mobile. Stone said he requested Keesler when given a choice of where he wanted to recover from his massive injuries. After learning her husband would
having lunch. She said she would, and we had a lovely lunch -- until the bill came. When I suggested we split it, she suggested I make it a business expense. I told her I couldn’t do that because it wasn’t a business lunch. I know if you invite someone to lunch, you pay, but I didn’t think that’s what I did. I have done this before -- and since -- and everyone pays for themselves. Do I owe this woman an apology? -- EVERYONE PAYS IN TEXAS DEAR EVERYONE: Not unless she became defensive. However, because you did the inviting, you should have paid the bill. If you want to lunch with her again, you should specify, “Let’s split it.” Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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eventually recover, Mrs. Stone said she “was alive again. I was renewed again because I didn’t know what I was going to do. It was just very, very difficult, I can tell you.” Robert Stone Jr., who is now 64 and was 12 when his father was shot down, said he remembers the day he learned of the incident. “You had always heard of this kind of stuff, especially at that age,” he said recently at his parents’ home. “We talked enough as kids that you knew what you could potentially expect. “I was in walking distance of the school. And sure enough, there were two Air Force cars outside. We lived on a hill and there was a steep driveway, so I ran up the hill, ran inside the front door, and there were guys in military uniforms.” Stone said he demanded to know what had happened to his father. “Everybody was saying, ‘Your dad is OK, he was shot down.’ For a 12-year-old, that was about as much as you could possibly comprehend.” Stone Jr. said the family anxiously awaited Maj. Stone’s transfer to Keesler. When he was brought in on a gurney, Stone saw his family and said to his wife, “Hey babe, how are y’all doing?” his son recalled. Stone was at the Keesler hospital for about 10 months,
according to his son, who said he was happy to witness his father’s slow recovery. “He was up and talking,” Stone Jr. recalled. “The rest didn’t matter. The fact that he was clear-eyed and could speak to you, knew who you were and he was alive, it was instant relief.” Stone Jr. said he was about 16 years old when his father volunteered for another tour of duty in 1973. That year, America’s involvement in the Vietnam War was slowly ending. Once again, Stone was stationed in Thailand but this time he flew C-130 planes to the North Vietnam border. According to the colonel, the crew of the C-130 directed air strikes throughout the warweary country. “I admire him the most because he went back and commanded that bomber squad in Thailand,” Stone Jr. said. “To go back after all of that, and to stay in for another series of years, that’s dedication. That’s that fighter pilot mentality.” Mrs. Stone also had to live up to her name. “Air Force wives are always the strong ones,” she said. “You had to always be brave, no emotions, always looking forward.” Being the wife or girlfriend of a fighter pilot isn’t as glamorous as portrayed in books and movies, she said. Asked if she was attracted to Stone because of his good looks, she laughed and
said, “No. His devilment, I guess.” Mrs. Stone said she and her husband, who retired from the Air Force as a colonel after serving 28½ years, knew each other from their school years in Mobile, as they met in the fifth grade and both attended Murphy High School. After graduating in 1950, she enrolled at the University of Montevallo. When they started dating, Stone was a lowranking airman. They got married after he was promoted to lieutenant and earned his wings, the aviator badge. Mrs. Stone admitted she enjoyed the travel which went with being married to an Air Force pilot. “I lived the Air Force life and I was a very dedicated Air Force wife,” she said. “I traveled immensely with him. I loved the travel. “I used to dream when I was in college that someday I would get to England or Germany or some place. I really, truly loved it. I loved to travel, I loved the bases and I loved the military people. I made lifelong friends in England.” Mrs. Stone, a retired educator from Jim Pearson Elementary School, and her husband each turn 86 in January and have been married for 65 years. Next: The series concludes as Toney Hanson recalls running away from home and onto a path that put him in a North Vietnamese jungle with Robert Stone.
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Obituaries Mr. Wilford Cecil “Sausage” Bryant 1915 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. Wilford Cecil “Sausage” Bryant, 103, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexander City Methodist Church. Dr. Albert Pike and Rev. Wayne Cowhick will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The
Mr. Neil Wayne Chase, Sr. 1938 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. Neil Wayne Chase, Sr., 80, of Dadeville, will be Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Dadeville. Rev. Gary Wiggins, Dr. Ben Hayes, and Dr. Barry Cosper will officiate. Burial will follow in the Dadeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Dadeville. Mr. Chase passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on July 10, 1938 in Roanoke, Alabama to Theo Chase and Elizabeth Cottle Chase. He was a longtime and active member of First Baptist Church
Charles Wayne Jones 1953 - 2018 Funeral Service for Charles Wayne Jones, 65, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Henderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Charles passed away
Jerrod Lee Colt Payne March 9, 1986 – December 24, 2018
Colt Payne, 32, of Dadeville passed away Monday, December 24, 2018. Visitation will be held Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Nazarine Church of Dadeville with Reverend Jimmy Simms
Rebecca Sue Marcantel Funeral service for Rebecca Sue Marcantel, age 63, of Goodwater will be Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Oak Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow at Park Dale Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. at Curtis and Son North
family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Bryant will Lie in State 1 hour prior to the service at the church. The Alex City Honor Guard will provide Military Honors. Mr. Bryant passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1915 in Tallapoosa County to William Gaston Bryant and Janie Browning Bryant.
He was a WWII Army Veteran. Mr. Bryant retired from Russell Corporation after 44 years of service. He was an active member of Alexander City Methodist Church where he was one of the founding members. Mr. Bryant was also a founding member of the Alex City Rescue Squad and a member of the Alex City Honor Guard. He played and coached baseball for years and loved the Atlanta Braves. He also enjoyed fishing, eating fresh oysters, volunteering
of Dadeville where he served as Sunday School teacher and deacon. Mr. Chase served 34 years in the military, retiring as a Colonel in 1991. His last assignment was Commander of the 111th Ordnance Group while they were deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. He was a longtime educator and coach in Woodland and Dadeville. He was also retired from the State of Alabama as an Investigator for the District Attorney and an Ombudsman. He is survived by his wife, Dale S. Chase of Dadeville; sons, Neil Chase (Stacy) of Auburn, Will Chase (Rebecca) of Slocomb, Kenny Chase (Tammy) of Opelika, and Jon Chase (Laura) of Auburn; grandchildren, Abby Chase Powell (Matthew), Anna Chase, Ashley Chase, Mitchell Roland, Hunter Roland,
Grayson Roland, Travis Chase (Brooke), Cady Chase, Kyle Chase, Ella Chase, McKinna Chase, Jake Chase, Knox Chase, Gracie Chase, JD Chase, Leslie Ann Chase, and Emma Kate Chase; greatgrandson, Reid Chase; sisters, Lana Bucci (Ray) of Wenham, MA and Sheila Chase of Roanoke; and mother-in-law, Laverne C. Smith of Opelika. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Chase. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church, 178 S. Tallassee Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com.
on Monday, December 24, 2018 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on July 14, 1953 in Alexander City, Alabama to Roy M. Jones and Stella M. Harry Jones. Mr. Jones loved his family dearly especially riding his granddaughter on the four wheeler. He enjoyed hunting, checking his game camera, Fox News, gun collecting, Nascar racing, picking at others and joking around and had a special love for his dogs. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Janice M.
Jones; son, Brad Jones; daughter, Crystal Jones; granddaughter, Bella Rose Jones; brother, David G. Jones (Patricia); sister in law, Diane Mann; brother in law, Randall Mann and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
officiating. Burial will follow at Dadeville City Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers; Vester Cleveland and Zack Payne; grandmother, Payne Clara Payne; uncle, Ronald “Bubba”
Cleveland. He is survived by his parents Carolyn and Donald Payne; brother, Justin Payne; daughter, Allison Payne Morton; and her mother, Theresa Morton; grandmother, Alice Cleveland; girlfriend, Stephanie Shurum; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members. Arrangements handled by Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Camp Hill, Alabama. www.alabamafuneralhomes.com
Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband: Howard Eugene Marcantel. Survivors are her daughter: April N. Marcantel, brother: Emery Joiner (Ruthie), sisters: Sheila Lamberth (Rufus), Teresa Butler (Johnny), Lisa JoinerHowell (Jim) and Lucretia Kyle (Kent). Pallbearers will be Richard Lamberth, Stacey
Smith, Andrew Joiner, Nathan Howell, Todd Butler, Danny Mount. Honorary Pallbearers are Jessy Salters, Corey Rewis, Preston Butler, Brian Moore, Luvell McKinney, Michael Joiner. Online condolences can be made at www.curtisandsonfh.com Curtis and Son North Chapel will direct the services.
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at the Jim Pearson School and helping cook for CACC events. Mr. Bryant was a Southern Gentleman that touched many lives in Tallapoosa County. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sara Welch Bryant; son, David Bryant (Tammy); daughter, Susan Hardy (Ray); grandsons, Jim Hardy (Kristi) and Jeffrey Hardy (Amanda); great grandson, Mason Bryant Hardy and his sister, Lorinza Knight. He was preceded in death
Anunda Washburn Stearns Funeral Services for Mrs. Anunda Washburn Stearns, 63 will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Alexander, Alabama. Brother David Rozelle will officiate. Interment will follow in Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Mrs. Stearns passed
Mr. George Wayne Griffin 1948 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. George Wayne Griffin, 70, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Friday, December 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bay Pine Baptist Church. Bro. Ed Frantz and Pastor Andrew Collum will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bay Pine Baptist Cemetery with honors provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Griffin passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 at Russell Medical.
by his parents and his brothers, Rilance Bryant, Harold Bryant and Cragford Bryant. The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to the Alex City Rescue Squad, Alex City Honor Guard or to the Alexander City Methodist Church. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
away Monday, December 24, 2018 at Russell Medical surrounded by the love of her family. She was born October 11, 1955 to Burl Washburn and Mary Rudolph Washurn in Jefferson County, Alabama. She loved family, friends and strangers alike. She also loved a good pot of coffee at the kitchen table surrounded with loved ones. She had a heart of Gold. Mrs. Stearns precious memories will always be cherished by her husband of 43 years, Gerald Stearns,
one son, Jeremy (Tanya) Stearns, one daughter, Maryshay (Chris) Stearns Ray, one brother, Larry (Susie) Washburn. She was preceded in death by her parents, and seven brothers. She was loved by all that knew her and will be truly missed. Memorial can send to the family at wrightsfuneralservice.com
He was born on March 29, 1948 in Lineville, Alabama to Homer George Griffin and Leven Taylor Griffin. He was an active member of Bay Pine Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon. Mr. Griffin served in the United States Air Force after graduating high school for 8 years. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. His hobbies included singing gospel music, playing his guitar, cooking and spending quality time with his family, especially the grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Mary T. Griffin of Alexander City; children, Chris Griffin of Lineville, Leigh Ann Beam of NC, Barbara Self (Tony) of Eclectic, Judy Self (Jerry) of
Equality, and William Tilley (Linde) of LA; grandchildren, Samantha Griffin, Brandon Griffin, Thomas Jordan, Danielle Powell (Wesley), Brandon Self (Kate), Lindsey Smith, Devin Tilley, Megan Tilley; five great grandchildren; sisters, Pam Guy (Arnold) and Phyllis Avery (Bill); and brothers, Homer Griffin (LaJuan), Charles Griffin (Rose). He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchild, Dillon Self and brother, Jimmy Griffin. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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Miss Paula Bridges Walker, age 55, died Monday, December 24th at University of Alabama Hospital Birmingham Alabama. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. John W. McCoy Sr. age 70, of Goodwater, Alabama died Monday, December 24th 2018 at his residence funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
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here are 255 miles between Alexander City and Mexico Beach, Florida, to the south. But right now, Kimberly Greenlaw is making sure they are tied together as closely as possible. Greenlaw, who lives in Alexander City and grew up around the area devastated by Hurricane Michael in October, was shocked by the destruction and utter despair wrought by one of the strongest hurricanes to ever swirl out of the Gulf of Mexico and strike the U.S. coast. As an upcoming story in The Outlook will detail, the staggering needs of those who lost everything sparked Greenlaw to begin collecting everyday items most of us take for granted but are considered as valuable as gold by those in the Florida Panhandle, many of whom were left with only the clothes on their backs. Greenlaw said those in the Lake Martin and Alexander City communities who want to help can donate money, time or items such as food, bedding, hygiene products, clothes, heaters, blankets, air mattresses, diapers, warm clothes, deodorant, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, disposable washcloths and food that does not require preparation. Those supplies can be brought to the Alex City First United Methodist Church’s Arbor campus and Greenlaw will make sure they get to those who need them. Those who have never lived through a hurricane and its aftermath may not realize many of those who are affected feel overwhelmed as they are sent back to primitive times without basic necessities such as power, clean water, food, refrigeration, heat and even jobs, as thousands of businesses are forced to close for repairs. “I don’t think a lot of people realize how much still has to be done,” Greenlaw said. Greenlaw also asked residents of Lake Martin and Alex City to continue praying for the storm victims. Please do and also give thanks and ask blessings for selfless people such as Greenlaw.
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s I drove toward Lighthouse Baptist Church Sunday morning, I had one of my this-could-be-it moments. During my 30 years as a newspaper writer/ photographer I’ve had numerous such moments. In other words, could this be the time I’m killed or badly injured? Dec. 19, during the church’s Wednesday night service, witnesses said two men barged into the small church in rural Tallapoosa County, one cursed pastor Carl Stokes then threatened to return another day and kill everyone. More than a dozen children were in the church practicing for their Christmas play. Witnesses said at least three loud gunshots were heard before the men entered. One was about 30 years old and the other about 60. The witnesses said the older man accused the pastor of taking legal action that could send one of his family members to prison. On the way to the church, I was well aware of the numerous church and school massacres during the past two years. Of course, I hoped nothing would happen but I’ll admit I was a little uneasy as I drove toward the church in the Buttston community. Uneasy is not as bad as scared stiff. My plan was to arrive at least 30 minutes before the church’s regular service
the large bag hanging from a strap. RON In order to get a wide-angle photo of the COLQUITT building’s interior and Correspondent show the 30 or so people gathered, I worked my way to the back of the church. began at 11 a.m. I missed An equally tough-looking a turn as my mind was on man sat in a chair in the what could happen. back. He also said he was I arrived about 15 armed. Like the man out minutes before the service front, he would not show began, grabbed my cameras, me the gun, which he said my tape recorders and was a .45-caliber, seminotepad. Because of the automatic pistol — a very crazy world we live in, I lethal weapon. never leave home without a There were several camera and a gun. children in attendance and Because I was running that surprised and alarmed late, I glanced at the bag me because I thought their holding my .38-caliber parents would not have revolver and decided to brought them along as a leave it in my vehicle. Yes, result of the death threat I have a permit to carry the witnesses described. pistol. There are three large Several men, women windows along one wall and children were talking of the church and, a few amongst themselves in front minutes into the service, I of the church and Stokes saw a silver-colored SUV was on hand greeting them. pass by just outside the If the man who made the windows. One witness had death threat returned, I said the men who entered knew they would make easy the church were driving targets. such a vehicle. I tensed up There were some toughfor a few minutes. looking men in the group An hour passed and, of and I wondered if they course, I was relieved no would return fire if the man one was killed or maimed, returned and tried to carry including myself. Arriving out his threat. One man home, I breathed a sigh remained outside as Stokes of relief, realizing I had and the others entered the survived another this-couldchurch, located in a former be-it moment. restaurant. I felt a little safer after Ron Colquitt is a retired talking to the man, a former journalist and photographer Army combat soldier armed who is a native of Coosa with a pistol. He would not County and lives near show me the weapon inside Alexander City.
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Dear Editor, It was easy to say for three councilmen to say yes but it was also easy for two councilmen and a councilwoman to say no concerning the potential move of public safety and city hall personnel to the former Russell Corp. Sales Office off of Highway 280. Everyone knows how awful looking the safety building that houses the police department has looked for many years. Now that the Russell building is supposedly the only most reasonable option, the mayor and some councilmen and police department, along with a few city personnel, is ready to jump up and make our city look progressive, as they term it. Take note and remember the police department was contemplating moving into the former Russell building, where at one time the president of Russell Corp. and other personnel were
housed. After a paid study, it was noticed the chandeliers were the only real valuable assets, not the building itself. Also, the building did not meet codes and the building had a homeless man living inside too. Nevertheless, the crew that is saying that all departments need to be in the same building wasn’t speaking out about being progressive on the highway then. If the building had been in great shape, the public safety department would have been in it and not at the former Russell Corp. Sales Office with all other personnel. The building and 56 acres of land and a guest house do not make us progressive. Hiring qualified personnel from diverse and cultural backgrounds and giving more locals or out of towners opportunities to be hired in this city will indeed make us progressive. Also, it was stated only 80
people showed up. Well, it was short notice and many people were not aware. However, the Alexander City Outlook took an unofficial survey and 64 percent said no (actually 62 percent of 653 respondents), that city hall and public safety personnel should not be housed in the old Russell Sales Office. Some people will not turn out if the right timing, place or ideal situation occurred because there is apathy among many. I wonder why the administrative staff of each department did not take time out to ask and consider how the employees working for the City of Alexander City felt about the situation. After all, the immediate move will affect every one of them. I love my city, love living here, and I intend to keep on supporting it. Teresa Harrell Moten Alexander City
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Pastor Carl Stokes, center in the black suit, visits with members of the Lighthouse Baptist Church Sunday.
Services, play staged without incident at Lighthouse Baptist By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook
With at least two men saying they were keeping an armed watch over the congregation, the pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church preached forgiveness Sunday morning for everyone, including two men who barged into the church Wednesday evening, one of whom threatened to kill everyone there. “Minister to those around us, love those around us, even those that are loveless,� pastor Carl Stokes told about 30 men, women and children assembled at the small church in rural Tallapoosa County. As Stokes delivered his sermon, a former Army combat soldier armed with a pistol guarded the front entrance and another man armed with a .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol stood watch inside. Those two men were on high alert because of the two suspects who entered the church during practice for a Christmas play Wednesday night, leading to a confrontation with Stokes, who was cursed and accused by one of the men of taking action that could send his son to prison, according to multiple witnesses. One of the men, who appeared to witnesses to be about 60 years old, threatened to return and kill everyone. Sunday’s service and a Christmas play Sunday night were conducted without incident. In closing his Sunday sermon, Stokes assured the congregation that God “will take care of us.� Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said his investigators have identified the two suspects but they remain at large until the church swears out arrest warrants. Stokes said he would sign the warrants this week when the warrant office reopens. Wendy Watson, 53, who attended Wednesday night’s practice and Sunday’s service, said she was initially reluctant to return but decided to come because she felt God would protect the congregation.
“I first I was (scared), then I realized my God was bigger and I’m not going to let two thugs keep me from coming to church,� Watson said. “And my God wins, and that’s why I came.� More than a dozen children were inside the church Wednesday night, some practicing for the Christmas play, when the two men entered the building, multiple witnesses said. The two suspects were described as being 30 and 60 years old, and at least three loud gunshots were heard prior to them entering the sanctuary, multiple witnesses said. Theresa Hogan, who was there Wednesday night with her six grandchildren and returned on Sunday, and Melissa Stroud, another witness, said the older man threatened to come back and kill everyone, blaming Stokes if his son was put in jail. Stokes said he didn’t recognize the men and didn’t know why one of them made the threat. Jeremy Dane Watson, 35, the man on guard at the church entrance, said he was armed with a pistol but did not show it. Asked if others were armed, Watson smiled and said, “I’m not sure if any of the others are or not but I’m a veteran and I don’t go anywhere without mine.� Watson said he was an Army combat veteran who served in Iraq. Asked if he was afraid the suspects would carry out the death threat, he said, “I’m fine. No sir, I don’t think so. I think it was a one-time thing. He got his kicks off and I think that was it.� The man on guard inside the back of the church said he was packing a .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol but did not give his name or show the weapon. “We’ve got a good turnout this morning and I appreciate everyone coming out to worship the Lord,� Stokes said. Stokes — who based his sermon on the first book of John in the New Testament, where it says Jesus shed his blood to forgive man’s sins — told the congregation he wasn’t going to
Church Abbett said. Stokes was not available Wednesday to discuss the case or the warrants, said Abbett, who added he would release more details of the investigation if and when Stokes signs the warrants. “It’s not anything else to report,� Abbett said Wednesday. “I think you have reported it all.� More than a dozen children were at the church on Dec. 19 practicing for their Christmas play when multiple witnesses said two men, one about 60 years old and the other
say much about the Wednesday night incident. “That’s not on the agenda. We are here to worship,� Stokes said. Afterward, Stokes said he was relieved. “Granted, I said we were going to be careful and we were,� he said. “We just took precautions. We just wanted to make sure our people were taken care of. Obviously, I don’t know about their (the two suspects’) salvation. I question it because of what’s going on. Even if they are saved, they need our prayers. People need salvation.� After Sunday’s service, Stroud said she felt more anger than fear of the two suspects. On Friday, when speaking of the older man’s threat to kill everyone, she cried when recalling her three children lying on the floor screaming for their lives. “I just pray for comfort, and members have told me to come and I would be OK,� said Stroud, 24, whose three children were in Sunday night’s Christmas play. “It wasn’t fair for them to keep us from coming.� Stroud said during Sunday’s service she kept looking out the windows and saw three silver SUVs similar to the one she said the two men were in Wednesday night. “Every time I heard a car go by, I just looked out the window,� she said. “I’ve actually seen three but I don’t know if it was the one or not. I just really wanted to cry.� Hogan said Sunday night’s Christmas play was also staged without incident. “It went good,� she said. “All of the kids enjoyed themselves. None of them were scared. It was a big turnout.� Church member Myra Pasley, 76, said following Sunday’s service she was relieved nothing happened. “I feel OK,� she said. “I feel like the Lord is going to take care of us.� Her husband, Albert Lee Pasley, 73, was not so gentle with his words. “For their sake, I hope they don’t come back,� he said of the two suspects. “We ain’t going to put up with what went on the other night.�
Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) has announced the lawmakers who will serve as chairpersons and vice chairs of the body’s 25 standing committees for the 2018-22 term. “Each of these members possess specific talents, experiences, knowledge and leadership skills, and we worked hard to match those factors with the committees they fit best,� McCutcheon said. McCutcheon was recently selected as the speaker nominee of the 77-member House Republican Caucus, which is considered tantamount to election in the 105-member House, and said the committee chairmanship announcements will allow offices and committee clerks to be assigned and more intensive preparations for the upcoming regular session, which begins in March. McCutcheon was released from a Huntsville hospital and is recuperating at home, according to chief of staff Mark Tuggle, after McCutcheon experienced mild chest pains and shortness of breath while returning home from Montgomery earlier this month. McCutcheon was diagnosed with a closed blood vessel in his heart and it can be treated with medication, Tuggle said. McCutcheon should be able to return to his normal schedule before the 2019 organizational session begins on Jan. 8, Tuggle told The Outlook. The members who will lead the House standing committees are: Rules: Chairman Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) and vice chair Paul Lee (R-Dothan). Ways and Means Education: Chairman Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa) and vice chair Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). Ways and Means General Fund: Chairman Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) and vice chair Kyle South (R-Fayette). Agriculture and Forestry: Chairman Danny Crawford (R-Athens) and vice chair Steve Hurst (R-Munford). Boards, Agencies, and Commissions: Chairman Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville) and vice chair Mike Holmes (R-Wetumpka). Children and Senior Advocacy: Chairman K.L. Brown (R-Jacksonville) and vice chair Randall Shedd (R-Cullman). Commerce and Small Business: Chairman Jim Carns (R-Vestavia) and vice chair Dimitri Polizos (R-Montgomery). Constitution, Campaigns, and Elections: Chairman Matt Fridy (R-Montevallo) and vice chair Bob Fincher (R-Woodland). County and Municipal Government: Chairman Reed Ingram (R-Montgomery) and vice chair Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile). Economic Development and Tourism: Chairwoman Becky Nordgren (R-Gadsden) and vice chair Ron Johnson (R-Sylacauga). Education Policy: Chairwoman Terri Collins (R - Decatur) and vice chair Danny Garrett (R Trussville). Ethics and Campaign Finance: Chairman Mike Ball (R-Madison) and vice chair Rich Wingo (R-Tuscaloosa). Financial Services: Chairman Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) and vice chair Jimmy Martin (R Clanton). Fiscal Responsibility: Chairman Chris Sells (R-Greenville) and vice chair Mike Holmes (R-Wetumpka). Health: Chairwoman April Weaver (R-Brierfield) and vice chair Ron Johnson (R-Sylacauga). Insurance: Chairman Kerry Rich (R-Albertville) and vice chair Corley Ellis (R-Columbiana). Internal Affairs: Chairman Randy Wood (R-Anniston) and vice chair Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville). Judiciary: Chairman Jim Hill (R-Odenville) and vice chair Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley). Local Legislation: Chairman Alan Baker (R-Brewton) and vice chair Ritchie Whorton (R-Valley). Military and Veterans Affairs: Chairman Dickie Drake (R-Leeds) and vice chair Connie Rowe (R-Jasper). Public Safety and Homeland Security: Chairman Allen Treadaway (R-Morris) and vice chair Allen Farley (R-McCalla). State Government: Chairman Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) and vice chair Chris Sells (R-Greenville). Technology and Research: Chairman Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) and vice chair Corey Harbison (R-Good Hope). Transportation, Utilities, and Infrastructure: Chairman Lynn Greer (R-Rogersville) and vice chair Joe Faust (R-Fairhope). Urban and Rural Development: Chairman Randall Shedd (R-Cullman) and vice chair David Standridge (R-Hayden).
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about 30, entered the church and had a heated discussion with Stokes. Witnesses said three loud gunshots were heard just before the men entered and said the older man accused Stokes of taking legal action that could send one of the man’s relatives to prison. Upon leaving the church, witnesses said the older man threatened to come back and kill everyone. Lighthouse Baptist’s Sunday service and Christmas play later that night were held without incident, although two
men said they were armed to protect the
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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 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 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 weightloss 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 256234-1134 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. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Interested persons may contact Michael Courtney at 256-825-7766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256-2342528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might be very goal-oriented; nevertheless, you are likely to Ă„nd yourself on a wild goose chase at some point in the day. You might not even know how you got there. Do not be concerned. Simply continue on your desired path. Tonight: Be willing to adapt your plans. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Although others might have diɉculty during the day and feel confused, you’ll understand what is happening. Focus on your goals. You are in an unusually creative period. Work with some of your unusual ideas. Tonight: Act as though there is no tomorrow. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Whether an issue slows you down, you feel that you do not have the energy or the time that you need. Clear up the problem. Your imagination allows you to come up with unique and exciting ideas. Try to start conversations without bias. Tonight: Make it easy and relaxing. CANCER (June 21-July 22) When the opportunity appears, speak your mind. Holding oɈ might not be wise because your irritation levels will mount. Confusion surrounds potential trips or happenings. Try to be clear about what you think and feel. If needed, ask questions. Tonight: Speak your mind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Make sure that you are on the same page as another person, especially if dealing with funds. You might not appreciate the upset otherwise. Confusion marks a conversation. If needed, get clariĂ„cation. You are more in tune than you believe you are. Tonight: Fun does not have to cost. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) If you Ă„nd yourself in a disagreement with an associate, try to clarify what you mean. You could discover that your expectations were oɈ or that you were not seeing the other person realistically. You are likely to become surer of your choices. Tonight: Ask, and you shall receive.
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spending some money. When your calendar is based on calls you get about a problem, your to-do list, when it comes over the phone, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to change that mentality. We know when meters should be changed out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommended to be changed out every nine years and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some out there thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50 years old. They wear out. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to get our arms around that but that takes a mentality change. Take your preventive maintenance schedule. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true of every asset you own. Just like this courthouse over here, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been no preventive maintenance on it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just throwing money away.
We still need to upgrade issues with how we bill, how we collect. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be surprised by the people that pay by cash. It would be a lot less expensive if we could just get people to mail or make an automatic payment online. If your customer base is not such that you can get that done, we still got to keep three or four tellers down there.
Q. Can something be done with the budget, cutting or restructuring, to improve the cash flow? A. Back to the efficiency process. Like meter readers. People talk about having smart meters. He (a meter reader) does electricity (with a smart meter) but he still has to go read the water. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve not Q. Do you anticipate any major increases or major cuts accomplished much. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reading water meters, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the budget? reading gas meters. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not A. As you know, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re one meter smart enough to read overbudgeted but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a all three. variable-type budget. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Our meter readers read all got all the capital expenditures the meters. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got four meters ranked 1-2-3. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going at one house. We have six to to spend money we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eight (meter readers). And we have. Your budget is at best have to go all the way down to an estimate of revenue, an estimate of cost, you know gas Elmore County to read water meters. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where some of can fluctuate very quickly but our leakages happen. Out there we can respond to stuff like where people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live there that.
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BE SUBMITTED ON COMPLETE ORIGINAL PROPOSALS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE OWNER. BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR A UNIT PRICE CONTRACT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF CDG ENGINEERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC., 778 NORTH DEAN ROAD, SUITE 200A, AUBURN, AL 36830, (334) 466-9431, UPON PAYMENT OF $175.00 NONREFUNDABLE. CHECKS SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO CDG ENGINEERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. BID DOCUMENTS WILL BE MAILED ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. NO BID DOCUMENTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED LATER THAN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED OPENING OF BIDS.
IS ENCOURAGED; HOWEVER, NO SPECIFIC MBE/ DBE GOALS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THIS PROJECT.
A CASHIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHECK (DRAWN ON AN ALABAMA BANK) OR BID BOND FOR 5% OF THE AMOUNT BID (MAXIMUM OF $10,000.00) AND MADE PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF DADEVILLE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH BID AS EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH. IT IS NOT REQUIRED THAT A CONTRACTOR BE LICENSED IN ORDER TO SUBMIT A BID; HOWEVER, PRIOR TO AWARD OF A CONTRACT, PROPER PROOF OF ALL APPLICABLE LICENSURES MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR. PROOF OF INSURANCE COVERAGES OF THE TYPES AND AMOUNTS AS SET FORTH IN THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE CONTRACTOR, AND ANY AND ALL SUBCONTRACTORS, PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM WORK AMOUNTING TO AT LEAST 30% OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT COST WITH HIS OWN ORGANIZATION. CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BID ON THIS PROJECT. HOWEVER, THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT WILL NOT BE MADE TO ANY BIDDER WHO, AT THE TIME OF THE AWARD, IS CONSIDERED BY THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ALDOT) TO BE DISQUALIFIED FROM BIDDING, NOR TO ANY BIDDER WHO IS AN AFFILIATE OF OR HAS A CORPORATE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR PRINCIPAL OWNER WHO IS A CORPORATE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR OWNER OF, ANOTHER PERSON WHO IS PRESENTLY DISQUALIFIED BY ALDOT. FURTHER DETAILS AND DEFINITIONS REGARDING THIS PROVISION ARE INCLUDED IN SECTION 102.02 OF SPECIAL PROVISION 12LPA3(3). THIS IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT THROUGH ALDOT. THE PROPOSED WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARRYING OUT THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ACT AND OTHER ACTS AMENDATORY, SUPPLEMENTARY, OR RELATIVE THERETO. THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT AND ITS IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS. REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS MUST BE ADHERED TO BY CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND VENDORS AND COMPLETED AS DESCRIBED IN FHWA-1273 (REV. MAY 1, 2012) AND LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FEDERAL-AID FUNDED PROJECTS (REV DECEMBER 12, 2017). MBE/DBE PARTICIPATION S CO G O
MINIMUM WAGE RATES FOR THIS PROJECT HAVE BEEN PRE-DETERMINED BY THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND ARE SET FORTH IN THE ADVERTISED SPECIFICATIONS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, 78 STAT. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 AND TITLE 49, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION , SUBTITLE A, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, PART 21, NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY-ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ISSUED PURSUANT TO SUCH ACT, ALL BIDDERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT IT WILL BE AFFIRMATIVELY ENSURED THAT IN ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT, MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES WILL BE AFFORDED FULL OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT BIDS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN IN CONSIDERATION FOR AN AWARD. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS IS RESERVED. HONORABLE SMITH, MAYOR
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12 months a year, the water gets stale, they have flush, flush, even have to flush the tank thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down there. Part of the water is there for fire protection as much as it is for drinking water but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t design it where we could get drinking water and bypass the storage, so we pour water on the ground, treated water on the ground, just to keep it tasting right. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to find a way to recover that. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what the city should be doing. We probably waste more than we should. Q. We hear a lot of comments about the poor condition of city streets and why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the city do something about that? Is there a plan in place? A. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a plan in place. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got half-a-cent sales tax dedicated to that every year. $1.2 million a year plus some match from time to time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just another infrastructure that was not kept up. They select the ones that need it worse. My street was the first one that was supposed to have been done this year and I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do my street,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; so my neighbors suffer because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m mayor.
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Gary Ingram Grading & Paving, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. STPPA-HSIP-0050(504) in Tallapoosa County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on Dec. 13, 2018 and ending on January 3, 2019. All claims VKRXOG EH ÂżOHG DW *ULIÂżQ 6KRDOV 5G 'DGHYLOOH $/ GXULQJ WKLV SHULRG Edna Ingram, Contractor Alexander City Outlook: Dec. DQG -DQ 2019 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLINTON KERMIT OLIVER, DECEASED CASE NUMBER: 2018-0176 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of December, 2018, by the Honorable Bonita J. Caldwell, Acting 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 time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Laura B. Oliver, Personal Representative Mitchell E. Gavin, Attorney for Personal Representative, S O
Bonita Caldwell, Acting Judge of Probate Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 13, 20 and 27, 2018 EST/OLIVER, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GENE EDWARD JOINER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-0177 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters Testamentary of the aforesaid deceased having been granted to Bree Walton, on the 6th day of December, 2018, by the Honorable Bonita Caldwell, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, 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. Herbert E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chipâ&#x20AC;? Browder, Esq., David B. Welborn, Esq., Attorneys for the Personal Representative of the Estate of Gene Edward Joiner, Deceased, Browder & Welborn, LLC, PO Box 2444, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2444, Telephone: 205-349-1910, Facsimile: 205-349-1552 Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 13, 20 and 27, 2018 EST/JOINER, G. Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
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HIGH-CALIBER COMPETITION Benjamin Russell hosts Slam Fest with new slate of teams By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
A healthy dose of competition is on the plate of Benjamin Russell’s boys basketball team this week, as the Wildcats prepare to host their annual Slam Fest which begins today. It’s almost an entirely new slate of teams. The only returning team from last year’s Slam Fest is Marbury, and Tallapoosa County foe Dadeville will also join the lineup after having to decline last year’s invitation due to a rash of the flu. With six teams on the docket, it’ll be a round robin tournament featuring three games over the next three days. “This is a win-win situation,” Benjamin Russell coach Lewis Daniel said. “For us hosting it, it gives us an opportunity to bring different schools into our community so our fans can see the surrounding area’s teams. For those teams coming in, it gives them a chance to play for a different audience. “You normally try to play teams that you wouldn’t play, so you get to see another level of competition. That diversity of competition helps to mix things up for a potential challenge.” Benjamin Russell, which actually has the worst record of all six teams in the tournament, will certainly have a challenge on its hands. The Wildcats, who are sitting at just 1-6, kick things off against Marbury (9-8) tonight at 6 p.m. Although Marbury’s record isn’t glimmering, it’s better than it looks. All but one
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Benjamin Russell’s Jakoibee Gamble (23) goes up for a layup during last year’s Slam Fest. The Wildcats will face off against Marbury, Dadeville and Prattville during this week’s tournament.
BRHS SLAM FEST SCHEDULE Thursday’s Games Prattville vs. Elmore County, 3 p.m. Booker T. Washington vs. Dadeville, 4:30 p.m. Marbury vs. Benjamin Russell, 6 p.m. Friday’s Games Prattville vs. Booker T. Washington, 3 p.m. Marbury vs. Elmore County, 4:30 p.m. Dadeville vs. Benjamin Russell, 6 p.m. Saturday’s Games Booker T. Washington vs. Elmore County, 10:30 a.m. Marbury vs. Dadeville, noon Prattville vs. Benjamin Russell, 1:30 p.m.
of Marbury’s eight losses have been by single digits. But the Bulldogs’ only common opponent with BRHS is Stanhope Elmore, against which both teams lost. Benjamin Russell will then face off against Dadeville on Friday. It’ll be the teams’ second matchup this year, as the Tigers (9-4) got the best of the Wildcats, 69-51, earlier this season. Benjamin Russell will finish things off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday against Prattville (6-9), which also has a deceivingly underwhelming
record after losses to some highcaliber competition. With area play right around the corner and BRHS still struggling to find its identity, the Wildcats have several goals in mind heading into the Slam Fest. “A big advantage for me is having these three games to work kinks out that we’ve talked about in the first half of the season before we got to area play,” Daniel said. “We keep fine-tuning things — not turning the ball over, which we’ve
gotten better at, trying to get our field goal percentage up. “Obviously we’ll try to strengthen our game from a defensive side to show some different defensive schemes as well. We’ll also have some personnel changes we may not do during a regular-season game, and we’ll get more playing time for those kids who have not gotten a whole lot of time.” Dadeville is arguably the team to beat in the Slam Fest. The Tigers
were most recently ranked No. 8 in Class 3A in the Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. Prior to the holiday break, they were 7-2 but suffered two losses to 6A teams Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Helena during the Batter Up! Classic in Childersburg. Dadeville begins at 4:30 today with Booker T. Washington (4-4) and will conclude at noon Saturday against Marbury. The only other team in the Slam Fest is Elmore County (3-9).
Wildcats look to build on last Reflecting on 2018 year at today’s Region 3 Duals L
By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
After a strong first half of the regular season, things are starting to get serious for Benjamin Russell’s wrestling team which hosts the Class 6A Region 3 Duals today. Region duals mark the beginning of the team postseason, as the top two teams from each region advance to the state quarterfinals, which will be held Saturday, Jan. 19. Last year, this is where the Wildcats really started to shine. After starting the season 19-7, Benjamin Russell finished second at region duals and went on to lose just five matches for the rest of the year. BRHS is hoping for a similar result this year. The Wildcats have been a bit up and down so far in dual competition this year, sitting at 11-5 so far. But they’ve also faced some strong competition, falling to the likes of 7A foes Smiths Station and Spain Park as well as Auburn twice.
REGION 3 DUALS SCHEDULE 8 a.m. matches BRHS vs. Opelika Oxford vs. Pell City 9:15 a.m. matches Opelika vs. Pell City
Oxford vs. Russell Co. 10:30 a.m. matches BRHS vs. Oxford Pell City vs. Russell Co. 11:45 a.m. matches
Their only other loss this season was a 43-33 defeat at the hands of Oxford, which served as Benjamin Russell’s nemesis last year. The Yellow Jackets took first over BRHS in last year’s region duals, defeated the Wildcats in the AHSAA team quarterfinals and edged Benjamin Russell for first in the individual state championship’s team standings. This year’s path to a state championship — which is Benjamin Russell’s ultimate goal — will have to go through Oxford as well. But luckily for the Wildcats, they weren’t too far off defeating the Yellow Jackets earlier this season at the Clint McCall Duals, and at the time, they gave up two forfeits.
BRHS vs. Pell City Opelika vs. Russell Co. 1 p.m. matches BRHS vs. Russell Co. Opelika vs. Oxford
But just because Oxford was the team to beat last year doesn’t mean Benjamin Russell can overlook anyone this season. The Wildcats kick off today’s competition at 8 a.m. against Opelika (11-5), a team they beat 49-18 in the second match of the season. They then have a break before taking on the Yellow Jackets (11-5) at 10:30 a.m. Benjamin Russell will then face Pell City (17-3), which enters today’s tournament with the best record. Pell City’s only losses this season are to Alexandria, Springville and Helena. The Wildcats’ last match will be against Russell County (18-15), which BRHS easily defeated 62-12 during a tri-meet earlier this month.
Reeltown girls win holiday tournament STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Reeltown’s girls basketball team has extended its winning streak to five games in a row after earning a pair of victories at the Rebels’ holiday tournament last week. Reeltown (5-4) dominated LAMP, 48-36, last Thursday before taking down Booker T. Washington, 53-40, in the championship Friday. Against LAMP, freshman Makayla Langston had a strong game, racking up 19 points and capping off a double-double with 16 rebounds. Reeltown had a nice scoring spread with Mikiya Jones putting up nine points, and Taniya Haynes and Diyanna Newton splitting 14 evenly. The Rebels also did a fine job distributing the ball, as Haynes dished out eight assists and Jones contributed four. Haynes continued her noteworthy performance against BTW by pouring in 21 points to go along
with six rebounds, four assists and a pair of steals. Newton and Kenzie Hornsby each contributed nine points, and Langston once again led the way on the boards with 10 rebounds. Newton added nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. After starting the season with four straight losses, the Rebels are now above .500 heading into the new year.
WRESTLING Wildcats pick up two big wins in Nashville
Benjamin Russell’s wrestling team went across state lines to compete in Nashville, Tennessee this weekend at the Nashville Christian Duals, and the Wildcats represented well with a pair of victories. BRHS defeated Nashville Christian School, 57-12, and Northeast (Tennessee), 51-30. In their first matchup, the Wildcats picked up several victories via forfeit but also had three wins
on the mat. At 160, Ryan Spradley defeated Nashville Christian’s Logan White, flattening him in just 1:04. In the upperweights, Dimitri Johnson picked up a 5-1 decision at 220 and Curtis Norris topped Aaron Gray with a 1:03 pin. Against Northeast, the Wildcats had to work a bit harder for their win. After losing the first bout, BRHS took a lead as Bobby Charsha won by forfeit and Robert Graham earned a pin at 138. Northeast tied it up before BRHS went on a threebout streak. At 152, Saxon Coker edged Northeast’s Owen Medrano, 3-1, before Spradley and Hezekiah Hunter earned back-to-back pins at 160 and 170, respectively. Northeast once again tied it up with three victories in a row — two by forfeit and one via pin — but Benjamin Russell closed it out with four straight wins to end the match. Damien Lawry and Sandlin Pike picked up pins at 285 and 106, respectively, before the Wildcats won two forfeits to finish it out.
won its fifth national et me begin championship. by wishing all Pearl and the of you a very Tigers are currently happy and prosperous ranked in the top 12 new year. I certainly nationally and again hope everyone had considered one of a wonderful and the best teams in fulfilling Christmas the SEC. Thompson celebration spent with has been recruiting family and friends. ANDY well The older I get the GRAHAM exceedingly and has the Tigers in more I realize how Columnist position to contend truly special that time for Omaha again in can be and just how 2019. Not to pretend I much it should be know anything about cherished. equestrian sports, but I know As I look forward to the Auburn is a threat to win it all new year, I can’t help but every year. reflect a little bit on the past. While the football program 2018 started off on a sour note with Auburn falling in dubious has taught us to temper our expectations, there’s a lot to fashion 34-27 to upstart American Athletic Conference look forward to in 2019 around the Loveliest Village. Let’s champion Central Florida try not to let this past football in the Peach Bowl. It was a season cast a dark shadow over disappointing end to a very the entire athletic department. encouraging 10-win season The football Tigers have with convincing wins over No. 1 Georgia and No. 1 Alabama. one final opportunity to end 2018 on a high note. As deflating as the loss They’ll take on the Purdue to the Knights was, the Boilermakers in the Music 2018 season bore all the City Bowl this Friday in promise of a second straight Nashville. Auburn defeated year contending for a Wisconsin, 28-14, on New championship. Year’s Eve 2003 in its only The Tigers brought back other Music City appearance. an elite defense and an Now that I think about it, experienced NFL-caliber quarterback in Jarrett Stidham. that Auburn team in ’03 was preseason top 10 and had How could you not win 10 championship aspirations just games with that combination? like this year. It also woefully Well, rather easily as it turns underachieved, managing only out. There’s a great lesson about a 7-5 regular season. Tommy Tuberville’s job status was in expectations or counting chickens or maybe even a bird great peril and the fans were in a bush, but it’s the end of the generally unhappy. Wow, the more things change at Auburn, year and we’re all too tired. the more they stay the same. The year of 2018 wasn’t all This will be the first ever bad. On the contrary, it was a year of excellence with regards meeting between the Tigers and Boilermakers. A win to many sports on the Plains. won’t do much to alleviate Bruce Pearl and the everyone’s frustration, but basketball program captured a loss would bring Gus their first SEC title since Malzahn’s bowl record to 1-5. 1999 and made it to the I suggest they win. second round of the NCAA Who knows? A bowl win Tournament for the first time could springboard the Tigers since 2003. Butch Thompson into 2019. Auburn went and the Auburn baseball undefeated following their last program won 43 games and Music City Bowl victory. were one victory away from making the College World Andy Graham is a regular Series for the first time since columnist for The Outlook. 1997. The equestrian team