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Oliver: Cut grocery tax to offset gas tax New representative ‘noncommittal’ until he sees bill

By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

First-term Rep. Ed Oliver said Tuesday he likes the idea of cutting the grocery tax to offset any increase in Alabama’s gas tax meant to finance an overhaul of the state’s infrastructure.

Oliver (R-Dadeville), who represents Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties

in District 81 of the Alabama House of Representatives, said he wouldn’t pledge to support the first increase in the gas tax since 1992 until he sees specific details. The gas tax is expected to be a dominant theme when the legislature convenes on March 5 and is already demanding an inordinate amount of time among legislators, Oliver said.

Radney plays ‘Jeopardy’ to celebrate Black History

“You know we’re sitting here wrestling over a highway bill or a road tax and that is consuming almost every minute of every day for everybody in the legislature at this point,� Oliver said.

Oliver “Sadly, there’s some other very important things we need to be spending time on and learning about, everything from

prisons to mental health to healthcare issues.�

Gov. Kay Ivey may provide more details today in Maplesville when she is scheduled to make a major announcement about her plan to improve Alabama’s infrastructure. “(Cutting) the grocery tax would make it more palatable to me,â€? Oliver said. “The gas taxes are an aggressive tax and penalizes the poorest people in our district, particularly in a rural See OLIVER • Page 12

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Radney Elementary School held a Black History Month edition of “Jeopardy� for its students Tuesday in addition to musical performances.

This year’s theme was “Great Expectations.� “The Black History Committee worked very hard to give you information that (included) important African-American heroes and the ones who gave Black History Month (meaning),� student Arionna Ware said. “So sit back, relax and enjoy the program and always reach your dreams and strive (to do your best) and have great expectations.�

Nine students competed on the “Jeopardyâ€? portion of the program. Students Miles Moon, Jerly Tlehuactle Barragan and Jakya Sims played on math teacher Sherri Campbell’s team. Students Rihanna Greathouse, Will Calhoun and Denisha Hill competed on reading and social studies teacher Katelyn Gullion’s team. Students Niziah Burns, Anna Grace Lambert and Jiah Hunter won on ELA and science teacher Michelle Tuggle’s team. The See HISTORY • Page 3

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Lake Martin Animal Sanctuary takes in mainly dogs and cats but has even taken in a pig. Above, Penelope the potbelly pig and Jennie Zinn, director of the animal sanctuary, pose for a photo.

Local animal sanctuary helps abandoned pets, needs space

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n between veterinarian appointments for dogs she’s taken in, Jennie Zinn, the executive director of the Lake Martin Animal Sanctuary, takes care of Penelope, the rescue potbelly pig. The pig was included with cats and dogs that were surrendered after a fire burned down its former owners’ home.

The Lake Martin Animal Sanctuary takes in local animals abandoned by owners and makes sure they’re vetted, up to date on shots and sterilized before giving them to new homes. “I started doing this out of my house, put up a couple kennels and said, ‘I’m going to take in dogs and help people get their dogs back when they lose them and help people get vetting and fix the population problem,’â€? Zinn said. “I See SANCTUARY • Page 9

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In the comic book section of Mix It Up! at Lake Martin in downtown Dadeville, there is an issue of X-Men where the mutant Gambit is introduced.

Co-owner Deryck Hodge said it was printed in the 1990s and sold for $1 but the store is asking $125.

In 2011, Action Comics No. 1 featuring Superman sold at auction for $2.16 million. It had been owned by actor Nicholas Cage and was graded a 9.

Comic books are graded 1 to 10. The condition of the pages, such as tears, bends and the condition of the spine, determines the grade, according to Kyle Sasser, a comic book aficionado who works at Mix It Up! Comics.

Stan Lee’s Amazing Fantasy issue No. 15, introducing Spider-Man, is graded at 4.5 and

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

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Plans for retirement stall after affair discovered DEAR ABBY: I just found out that my husband of 37 years is having an affair. I have supported him in every way I could -- raising our daughters, taking care of the household and holding a full-time job while he traveled for business and his many hobbies.

We both work hard and have developed a good life.

We have been discussing retirement and maybe a move to another area. In recent years he has become evasive and has improved his appearance noticeably.

While it’s true that I fell out of love with him several years ago because of his selfishness and lack of respect for me, we have still been good partners and parents and enjoyed doing things together. I do not like him spending our money on another woman and don’t want this to get back to the children as it will really, really hurt them.

Should I continue to pretend I don’t know, or do I confront him? I doubt he would

DEAR ABBY Advice end the affair completely even if he knows it has been found out. And yes, there are a lot of assets involved if this comes to divorce. -- KNOWS THE SECRET DEAR KNOWS: What a sad story. You say you fell out of love with your husband several years ago. Is it possible that he sensed it?

Because there are “a lot of assets” involved, consult an attorney about what your spousal rights are in the event that a continued partnership is not what your husband wants for the rest of his life. Then tell him you know what has been going on and offer him the option of marriage counseling so the two of you can repair your marriage. His reaction will

tell you what you need to do next.

DEAR ABBY: My mom and I had a very close relationship until two years ago when I found out she was hanging out with my ex-husband. This man ruined me financially with his gambling habit, and Mom was first in line telling me to divorce him. From day one she never liked him. My ex went on to make my life a living hell for many years by not paying child support or spending time with our three kids.

All these years later, they now go to the casino together, and she’s got him going to her church. I feel hurt and angry. She sings his praises -- “he’s a changed man!” I had to finally stop my daily calls and the many texts we shared all day long because, even after I told her how much this behavior hurt me, she told me she was sorry I felt that way. She claims there is nothing to their relationship except friendship.

How do I get past feeling

replaced and disrespected? -MISERABLE IN MINNESOTA DEAR MISERABLE: Your mother may consider your ex to be “changed,” but I have to question how much someone with a gambling problem has changed if he is accompanying her to a casino. She must be desperate for company to befriend someone who treated her daughter -- and grandchildren -- so badly.

The way to get past feeling replaced and disrespected is to get on with your own life and spend as little time as possible looking back.

Your mother has made her choice, and she isn’t going to change. Now it’s up to you to find things to fill the void she left.

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Obituaries Mrs. Lucille “Lucy” Thomley Foy 1935 - 2019 Funeral Service for Mrs. Lucille “Lucy” Thomley Foy, 83, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church - Alexander City. Reverends Barry Dunn and Nancy Hornsby will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church - Alexander City.

Mrs. Foy passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at UAB

Hospital. She was born on November 9, 1935 in Union Springs, Alabama to Sollie Thomley and Jean Lee Thomley Wells. She attended Alexander City schools and graduated from Benjamin Russell High School. She attended Auburn University and was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church - Alexander City and a member of the Emmanuel Sunday School Class.

She is survived by her son Sollie Foy (Susan) of Alexander City; daughter Jane Foy Crenshaw of Nashville, TN; grandchildren Kyle Foy, Kathryn Foy, Blythe Brock, Anna Lee Crenshaw, Carolyn Crenshaw, Mattie Crenshaw, Lucy Crenshaw, and John

Franklin Crenshaw; and brother Tom Thomley of Memphis, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Franklin Foy, her step-father Dudley Wells, her son-in-law Dr. Marshall Crenshaw, and her daughter-in-law Emily Griffith Foy. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of West Georgia or Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Obituaries can be submitted to The Outlook from funeral homes by email at obits@alexcityoutlook.com.

For more information, call (256) 234-4281.

Funeral Service for Mr. Carey Banks, 56, of Wadley, Alabama (formerly of Alexander City, Alabama) will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in New Life Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 28, 2019 from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.

Britt to speak at Lead Forward Women’s Conference Friday STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Katie Britt, the first female president of the Business Council of Alabama, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker Friday at the sixth annual Lead Forward Women’s Conference & Business Expo at Central Alabama Community College’s Betty Carol Graham Technology Center.

The Business Expo begins at 10 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Tickets are $20 per person or $160 for a reserved table of eight with limited quantities remaining, according to Kim Dunn, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s director of marketing and events.

Britt was born and raised in Enterprise and attended the University of Alabama, where she served as president of the Student Government Association and earned

her law degree.

Over the past decade Britt served in a number of senior positions for Sen. Richard Shelby in Washington, including chief of staff and press secretary. Britt previously led state governmental affairs for the Butler Snow law firm in Montgomery and also practiced corporate law.

“Our state has made significant progress in recent years and I am honored to have been chosen to lead BCA during this time of growth,” Britt said in a release. “I look forward to building on that momentum through collective efforts with our BCA members, elected officials and business allies across the state, identifying opportunities every day in which we can provide and advance real, tangible solutions.

BCA’s successes are Alabama’s successes and our unique ability

to take on big challenges and deliver strategic results will advance our economy and best serve the men and women who make up the backbone of our state.”

The chamber will also recognize its Woman of the Year sponsored by Exelon.

The Business Expo includes the following exhibitors: Valley Bank, Lake Martin Vascular, Main Street Family Care, Russell Medical, GCI Design, SK Services, Brown Nursing Home & Rehab, Beyond Home Care, Lake Martin Home Health, River Bank & Trust, Gilbert Woodcrafts & Home Décor, Heritage South Credit Union, Inprint4U, Hillabee Towers, TowBoatUS Lake Martin, Shay Donna Aesthetics, Steven Mackey Dermatology, Be.You.tiful Salon, Ivy Creek Hospice, Lake Martin Dock, Adelia M. Russell Library and A+

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Friday’s event is sponsored by Russell Medical, Lake Martin Vascular, Main Street Family Care, Tallapoosa County Commissioner Steve Robinson, the Marsha C. Mason Law Firm, attorney Dianne James Davis, attorney Kim Bellino, GCI Design, SK Services, River Bank & Trust, the Alexander City Housing Authority, Prime Management, Adams Health & Rehab, Russell Lands on Lake Martin, Lila’s Engraving, the City of Alexander City, Cloud Nine, Tallapoosa Publishers Inc., Lee Marketing Group, Brown Nursing Home, the First United Methodist Church Women’s Ministry, Steven Mackey Dermatology, SL Alabama, the Adelia M. Russell Library, Hillabee Towers, Lake Martin United Way and Home Depot.

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Benjamin Russell assistant principal Tracy McGhee and local media personality Gloria Boleware were honored at Radney Elementary School’s Black History Month program. Above, McGhee, students Kingston Lawson and Caitlynn Heard and Boleware pose for a photo.

History final ‘Jeopardy’ answer was “The Women of Brewster Place.”

During the game, there was a student tribute to Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” and the Radney Elementary School band performed.

The program honored local media personality Gloria Boleware and Benjamin Russell assistant principal Tracy McGhee, and there was also a dance performance by “The Studio” arts and education to “Emmanuel.”

Radney choir students performed “Oh Happy Day” from “Sister Act II” and singers performed Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me.” Students Anna Michal McCaleb, Zoey Fields, Sydney Galloway, Emily Simmons, Caberello Sandlin and Harrison Jackson performed poetry in motion, including reciting Maya Angelo’s “Still I Rise.”

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continued from Page 1 being here today,” principal John Prestridge said. “It was a donation of various times of all of our students.

Special thanks to our teachers who made this program happen, Mrs. (Beverly) Johnson, Mrs. (Kenyatta) Simmons, Miss (Hannah) Hawk,

Mrs. (Crystal) Baldwin, Mrs. (Tina) Bell, Miss Maynard, Ms. (Chermney) Payne, Mrs. (Kendall) Belyeu, coach (Pamela) White, counselor Curtis (Gay), Mrs. (Sherri) Campbell.

It’s a large endeavor but is also (a great) thing to do.”

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Anna Michal McCaleb, Zoey Fields, Sydney Galloway and Emily Simmons performed Maya Angelou’s ‘Still I Rise.’

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being offered on eBay for $45,000, Sasser said. Lee, who died in November 2018, is one of the most famous comic book writers in history.

A comic book’s age, condition and subject matter is what sets them apart and makes them collectible, according to Sasser, 26.

“Collectible comic books would be like your No. 1 issues or something that would happen in the story that was very memorable, like when Bane broke Batman’s back or in Hulk Vs. Wolverine,” Sasser said.

People who frequent the comic book section range from children to older adults and a comic book is often the first book a child will pick up and read, Sasser said.

“They have a lot of pictures,” he said.

“As long as they are reading, that’s what counts. They are still reading and expanding their vocabulary when reading a comic book.”

Deryck Hodge, who co-owns Mix It Up! with Wendy Hodge, said Mix It Up! at Lake Martin opened in 2011 and the comic book section started about two years ago. Deryck Hodge said he has been a fan of comic books since childhood and the comic book section is doing well.

Sasser said he is pleasantly surprised by the interest in reading and collecting comic books in the Dadeville area, where hunting, fishing and boating are more common pastimes.

“We’ve got 15 comic subscribers here who subscribe to comic books weekly,” Sasser said. “We get a new shipment in on Tuesdays and we put

them out on Tuesday night for Wednesday morning. Comics have always come out on Wednesday morning and on Wednesday people start coming in here buying up the comics.

Some of them buy $40 to $100 worth of comics a week.”

Sasser pointed out the same issue of a comic book can be printed with different covers and a collector will want each different issue.

“People are into collecting the different covers,” he said.

“Different artists will do different covers.”

The most expensive comic books are bound

as a graphic novel, Sasser said.

“A graphic novel is a bunch of comic books,” Sasser said. “Say if you miss an issue, if you buy a graphic novel it’s all of them combined into one book and can cost $100.”

Sasser said he is a big fan of John Wick comic books and the movies based on the comic books.

“I follow them for the storyline,” he said.

“There are some that I collect if they are short runs, like a one through five of John Wick. I ordered all of those — I just collect those. I read it for the story but I’m a fan of the movies.”

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ometimes it takes new ideas to achieve progress. On Friday, The Outlook sat down with Dr. Doug Flor, Central Alabama Community College’s new dean of workforce and economic development, and learned about some of his ideas for the college and what he wants to bring to the table.

Flor said some plans include expanding the workforce program to include cyber security and marine mechanics. He also mentioned plans for night classes for students who are not able to attend school during the day. Plans to have night classes for those who work full time is a great way to reach out to the greater local population.

Bringing in new programs such as a mechanic marine programs, considering we’re on Lake Martin, is a great way to bring in students who love the lake. This program could benefit the lake and those who regularly work for and visit it.

The program already has computer science, office administration, machine shops, robotics, automotive manufacturing technology and welding. Flor said 95 to 98 percent of the program’s alumni are employed full time.

Adding new programs can only help the campus positively.

Even with recruiting, Flor had an interesting idea — reaching out to local pastors. Since preachers should know who is in their congregation and who could benefit from CACC’s programs, that is one way to bring in new students.

Of course, Flor also said he plans on working with industry representatives with recruiting. With many approaches, students can be drawn into CACC from many angles through reaching out to different people.

With many options to attend schools, Flor is bringing in a new and interesting angle for recruitment and expanding the program.

It never hurts to try something new, especially something this different. We hope Flor’s plan succeeds and Alexander City benefits.

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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s T.C. Coley Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community.

His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point.

His phone number is 256-6540047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

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John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston.

McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405.

John His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

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Jones will be the underdog in the Senate race

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lot has happened politically in the first quarter of 2019.

The governor and all of our constitutional officials have been sworn in and begun their four-year terms in office with Kay Ivey as governor, Will Ainsworth as lieutenant governor, John Merrill as secretary of state, John McMillan as state treasurer, Rick Pate as agriculture commissioner and Jim Zeigler begins his second term as state auditor.

More importantly, the legislature has organized and the regular session begins next week. It will be dealing with a myriad of major issues, not the least of which are the two state budgets. The legislature is more important than the governor in state government because it appropriates the money.

Those who have the gold make the rules. Another apropos adage is the governor proposes but the legislature disposes.

The powers in the 35-member Senate are Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston), Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper), Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia), Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Escambia). Orr and Albritton chair the finance and taxation committees.

The leadership of the House consists of Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Madison), Rep. Victor Gaston (R-Mobile), Rep. Mike Jones (R-Covington), Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa) and Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark).

Poole and Clouse chair the budget committees.

All of the above lawmakers are Republicans.

There is a super majority Republican domination in both chambers; a 77-28 margin for Republicans over Democrats in the House and a 28-7 margin in the Senate. There is one white Democrat in the Senate, Sen. Billy

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist Beasley of Barbour, which is George Wallace’s home county.

As predicted, the 2020 campaigns have begun. In Alabama, we’ll not only have a presidential race but one for the U.S. Senate.

Our anomaly, Democratic junior Sen. Doug “the California Kid” Jones will be running for a full term.

His philosophy and voting record more closely reflect a California senator than his Alabama counterpart, Sen. Richard Shelby. Jones is truly, unashamedly a liberal national Democrat.

He votes right down the line with the liberal Democratic leadership in Washington; his voting record is identical to Chuck Schumer’s, Elizabeth Warren’s and Bernie Sanders’.

It is more of a parody than anomaly that one of the most conservative states in America would have a liberal democrat representing it in the U.S. Senate. Indeed, Jones is the only Democrat in any Deep South state in the Senate.

It is safe to say Jones will be the underdog next year as, unfortunately for him, he more than likely will not have Roy Moore to run against, although my guess is Moore might run again. All of the early Republican entrees or prospects are up in age, which is not conducive to building seniority or power in the Senate. Moore is over 70, Zeigler is 70, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne is 63 and Marsh is 62.

Byrne and Zeigler have significant name identification and both have built a statewide organization, so they would be the early favorites.

Marsh can be a player if he is willing to spend his personal money; it would take $2 million to $3 million to put him in the game.

Ainsworth would be the perfect choice to take the Jeff Sessions/Jones seat. He is 37 and could build power for the state in Washington.

If he enters the Senate race, the Republican to watch is Merrill, who has a free shot. He has the best and broadest statewide grassroots political organization in modern Alabama political history.

Nobody will come close to outworking him.

The presidential campaign caravan has begun and a host of liberal democratic senators are lining up. Liberal is the optimum word but most would prefer to be labeled socialists. Their states give you an indication of their philosophical tint. Sen. Kristen Gillibrand of New York, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Warren of Massachusetts, Sanders of Vermont and Sen. Kamala Harris of California are seeking the Democratic nomination. Also in is Julian Castro, who was housing director in the Obama administration and whose philosophy is akin to Fidel Castro’s.

Jones should run for president since his Senate voting record is just as liberal as the aforementioned other Democratic senators. He has a proven civil rights record and his fundraising base is built in California and New York. His odds are probably better for winning the Democratic presidential nomination than being elected to a full term as a Democratic senator from the Heart of Dixie.

Steve Flowers served 16 years in the Alabama Legislature and can be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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The Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club East Alabama Regional Spring Rally is Saturday, March 2 at Wind Creek State Park. There will be a special convoy Saturday afternoon. There will also be displays, a swap meet and campfire discussion. Admission is free for Wind Creek State Park campers; non-campers will need to pay admission to the park.

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CITIZENS PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY: Applications for the 15th Alexander City Citizens Public Safety Academy are being accepted through Feb. 28. The academy meets once a week on Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks.

Participants gain insight, knowledge and hands on training associated with the police and fire departments.

The first meeting will be at the Alexander City City Hall March 5 at 6 p.m. The academy runs through May 7.

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From Jan. 28 through February, assistance will be available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March assistance will be available Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 1 to April 15 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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For more information call 256234-0347.

Thursday, Feb. 28

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Bread of Life ACOP is holding a Black History Program at 7 p.m.

Thursday Feb. 28. The speakers is apostle Billie Crawford of Holy Faith Temple in Childersburg. For more information contact prophetess Alisa Norris at 256-329-8674 or 256-496-0189. The church is located on Highway 280 in Kellyton.

Saturday, March 2

SPRING RALLY: The Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club East Alabama Regional Spring Rally is Saturday, March 2 at Wind Creek State Park. There will be a special convoy Saturday afternoon. There will also be displays, swap meet and campfire discussion.

Admission is free for Wind Creek State Park campers, non-campers will need to pay admission to the park.

March 1-3

PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY: Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Goodwater is holding the 22nd pastor’s anniversary for apostle and prophetess Thomas E. Bullock Sr March 1-3. The guest speakers will be Pastor Cameron Thomas, Pastor Keric Merritt, Bishop Demetrius Griffin and Pastor Arthur Smith.

Sunday, March 3

SPEAKER: Passion Church on Highway 63 is hosting evangelist Danny Johnston at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 3.

PASTORAL CELEBRATION: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton is honoring Rev. Jimmy Lee Brooks Jr. and Sis. Patricia Brooks with the 27th pastoral celebration at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 3. The guest pastor is REv. Autry Powell.

Monday, March 4

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Suzannah Solomon Wilson will present “Alabama Cemeteries and Other Things” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, March 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Tuesday, March 5

USHER MEETING: Early Rose District Usher meeting is Tuesday, March 5 at 5 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center.

FREE PANCAKES: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is having free pancakes Tuesday, March 5 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

Wednesday, March 6

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Almni and Friends in Millerville will have their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Thursday, March 7

YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is seeking members for a youth advisory board. There will be a meeting for those interested at 3:30 p.m. March 7. The library is looking for students in seventh through 12th grades who are interested in social media marketing, public speaking, leadership skills, PSA recording and community outreach.

Saturday, March 9

ART WORKSHOP: The Artists Association of Central Alabama is sponsoring a workshop Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center in Alexander City. Member Katherine Fabian will demonstrate many applications of oil paint in order to achieve correct shadow, round objects and balanced artwork. The fee is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. To register call June Dean at 256-373-3324.

There is also an open studio every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center in Alexander City and every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dadeville Senior Center.

CHURCH BENEFIT: Perfect Peace Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a red carpet unity, spiritual, marathon, concert and buffet dinner to benefit a church from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at The Mill Two Eighty.

Dinner will be served rom 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. eat in or take for a donation of $40 a person or $50 a couple.

For more information contact

Shirley Shelton at 256-215-3839, Rhonda Banks at 256-794-1130 or Genevieve Hicks at 256-329-8153.

Tuesday, March 12

CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE: The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house at the E-911 building in Rockford from 3 - 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Snacks will be provided and everyone is welcome.

UNITED WAY ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Martin Area United Way will have its 2018 Campaign Celebration and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 12. It will be at The Mill Two Eighty and beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m. while the awards presentation will begin at 6 p.m.

SUICIDE AWARENESS SEMINAR: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is holding a Suicide Awareness Seminar at 11 a.m. March 12. Rev. John Hill is the instructor and the program attempt to dispel myths with facts, foster an understanding of possible causes, recognize warning signs and explore prevention and intervention. It is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of suicide prevention and intervention to include parents, grandparents, youth workers, ministers, teachers, first responders and mentors.

Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 at the corner of Highway 49 and County Road 34.

Saturday, March 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning March 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob. meacham@alexandercitychamber. com.

Thursday, March 21

SENIORRX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

Saturday, March 23

ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host the 20th anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All demonstrations, which will be both entertaining and educational, will be presented multiple times throughout the day.

Guests can visit traditional hunting camps and watch demos of cultural skills such as hide tanning, cooking and finger weaving.

Children will have the opportunity to participate in an authentic Creek stickball game throughout the day.

Guests can also watch Tennessee militia fire smoothbore cannon and flintlock muskets, learn how soldiers cooked their meals, see displays in the museum, see wool being dyed and learn to spin wool and more.

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Saturday should be busy along Highway 9 I

know Equality was rocking and enjoying that fiddling and dance at EPAC Friday night.

I had planned to go but couldn’t feel good about leaving Ron with our seven dogs as his head was hurting so badly. I hope Ms. Klug will return to Equality; I saw a short video and she was just fabulous.

The hundreds of acres of timberland that surround our home place is changing drastically as it is being clear-cut for the timber, which has not happened before since being bought

by Ms. Dollie. This makes that land look barren and sad after it had always looked so lovely teeming with green and wildlife. We just hope it doesn’t mean we’ll have more snakes to come into our space around the house.

ROSIE MORGAN Columnist So many wild animals will lose the space they loved to roam. We don’t mind the deer, peacocks and other birds.

Another thing about the ongoing logging is these men are early to rise and they get here sometimes before daylight. When our dog-kids hear the heavy equipment, they think it’s time for all of us to get up and breakfast to be served.

County Road 4 is covered with thick mud and it was rough enough from all the potholes. If this

was a state highway, the lumber contractors would be required to clean up the road.

I must say since Ron retired from appraising in 2015 we enjoy our earlymorning hours, especially if there is no reason to get up early. Our dogs will generally let us sleep until at least 9 a.m. and that is a good thing for us. Most human children will not let you sleep that late.

We had three of our dogs at the vet this past week and we always meet the nicest folks there. I heard about a cat named Felix who made his gentleman owner just come alive because of the love they shared. Animals are just one great wonder from Mother Nature all of us should enjoy.

Happy birthday to Cara

Milyn Channell, who’ll be 22 on March 3. My first granddaughter, Laurel Morgan, will be 22 on April 3. These two gals were good pals during school and extracurricular activities when they were both younger.

My sister Sally, who lives in the greater London area, the weather in England is very much the same as ours — quite warm for the season.

On Saturday, Santuck and all along Highway 9 will be open for a yard sale of all sorts. In Equality, the volunteers for the fire department will have a monthly bake sale starting at 8 a.m., followed by lunch for just $6 beginning around 10 a.m. You know you can get lunch after visiting all the yard sales. Also be sure

to stop in Nixburg, where we shall have bargains galore, something for everyone.

Take time to gaze upon the fruit trees and shrubs starting to bloom now, as we seem to be moving into an early spring. I am thrilled to think the warmth is on its way and hope we don’t have a late freeze.

Luck may bring you riches but it will never bring you wisdom, so be alert to knowledge of everyday life.

There is always something to learn. Be kind to your friends old and new.

Until next week, keep smiling.

Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook.

She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

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If you’re selfemployed, the process is a little different. You report your earnings for Social Security and pay your taxes directly to

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If your net earnings are $400 or more in a year, you must report your earnings on Schedule SE, in addition to other tax forms you must file.

Net earnings for

Social Security are your gross earnings from your trade or business, minus your allowable business deductions and depreciation. Some income doesn’t count for Social Security and shouldn’t be included in figuring your net earnings.

You must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain length of time to get Social Security benefits. The amount of time you need to work depends on your date of birth, but no one needs more than 10 years of work.

You can read more about self-employment and Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/EN-05-10022.pdf.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Be more creative. After a meeting, you will want to continue a conversation. You could Ă„nd a diɈerence of opinion to be somewhat stressful. Your Ă„ery side expresses itself.

What you feel is right, but you will get an earful. Tonight: Put on your dancing shoes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Express your point of view. You might not receive the results you desire. Make an eɈort to keep complications out of your life. You could overthink a problem, making you hesitant to take the next step.

Tonight: With a favorite loved one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Reach out for a loved one at a distance. You often wonder what is going on around you, though you enjoy the activity. An element of confusion surrounds you. You need to plug in your high energy to some pastime. Tonight: Relax and let oɈ steam.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You want to move in a new direction emotionally, but you cannot easily catch up on certain details to resolve the present confusion.

You might want to relax more than you have in the recent past. You will see your eɉciency heightened as a result. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You will see what is happening around you, but it might take a touch of creativity. Others have very diɈerent ideas that point in another direction. Confusion could mess up your plans. Tonight: Deal with someone who often puts you on a pedestal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You are able to do more than usual. Find out what works for you when having a discussion that takes you in a new direction.

Listen to news and be willing to change gears if need be. You want to reach out to someone at a distance. Tonight: Allow others to come forward.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Defer to a co-worker who understands more than you about an immediate problem. You can accomplish the lion’s share of your work. Nevertheless, pay attention to where there could be confusion.

Your anger could trigger another party, making a situation diɉcult.

Tonight: Speak your mind diplomatically.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Curb a tendency to go overboard.

Optimism comes easily at this moment, but make sure you cross your t’s and dot your i’s. Be aware of how drained you might be from recent events. Decide what would be best to do if you’re not feeling well. Tonight: Relax and join a friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You can get a lot done and Ă„gure out what is going on, but your fatigue builds. Know when to stop and relax. Others will naturally relax as well and get out of your way. Your energy is much stronger than you realize. Tonight: Let your hair down.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might not be able to handle all the pressure you’re under. If you follow your sixth sense, you will land on your feet. Avoid taking advice; you need to hear your inner voice. Act on this voice. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) One-on-one relating draws attention. You could work through a problem involving a friend. You will be a lot happier if going out and joining friends. When the unexpected occurs, your ability to adapt emerges. Tonight: Where your friends are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You will be more forthright than you have been for a while. Your ability to move through problems is essential to an oɈer someone makes you. Today is about how you deal with others. Tonight: Could go to the wee hours.

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Sanctuary had all these big dreams and all these big things that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to help do for the animals. It kind of blew up and expanded over the past few weeks where thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more and more animals.â&#x20AC;?

Zinn has placed 24 animals in new homes since January 2017 when the nonprofit started. Zinn said when she started she would take in two animals at a time but currently has eight being taken care of.

Zinn said currently, the nonprofit is working on getting space and kennels so it can take in more animals. Zinn said she has to turn away animals every day since there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have people call us either day or every other day asking us, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I found this dog on the side of the road, what do I need to do?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Zinn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tell them to go to the shelter because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have room to take in every animal that somebody finds or picks up.â&#x20AC;?

Zinn said the animal sanctuary currently has two foster families, which helps with finding space for dogs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to have space so that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to turn animals away,â&#x20AC;? Zinn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without fosters, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really hard because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re boarding animals.

We could have our own kennels and our own facility where we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to have that need.â&#x20AC;?

Zinn said the animal sanctuary works through social media to receive donations

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continued from Page 1 and show its dogs and cats for adoption. Zinn said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been able to transport a few animals as far as Maine through social media.

Zinn said she also helps pet owners through the nonprofit, including donating doghouses during the winter and giving advice on animal care.

Lake Martin Animal Sanctuary also partners with Castaway Animal Clinic to help board and take care of its animals at a discounted rate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the money that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting right now is going to vetting,â&#x20AC;?

Zinn said.

Zinn said to adopt animals, all people interested must fill out an application.

Veterinarian Randall Plaisance said the animal sanctuary has helped the community for the better.

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Scooby the dog is one of the few animals part of the Lake Martin Animal Sanctuary that is getting medical treatment before becoming available for adoption.

For more information on Lake Martin Animal Sanctuary, visit Lakemartin animalsanctuary.com.

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1990, in Recorded Card No. 061502, of the mortgage UHFRUGV LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Tallapoosa County Courthouse at Dadeville, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on April 18, 2019, the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: For a point of reference and the point of beginning, commence at the intersection of the North rightof-way of U.S. Highway #280 and the East right-of-way of Morgan Street in the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 21, Township 21 North, Range 24 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama; thence North 01 degrees 41 minutes East 123.75 feet along the East right-of-way of Morgan Street to a point; thence South 88 degrees 19 minutes East 157.63 feet to a point on the West right-of-way of Sullivan Lane; thence South 1 degrees 28 minutes West 81.53 feet to a point on the North right-ofway of Pine Street; thence South 65 degrees 17 minutes West along said right-of-way 144.06 feet to a point on the North right-of-way of U.S. Highway #280; thence along said right-of-way North 51 degrees 15 minutes West 36.22 feet to the point of beginning, together with appurtenances thereunto appertaining.

Said lot located in the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 21, Township 21 North, Range 24 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrancHV DQG H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG in the mortgage and those contained in the records of WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/ or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

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of the main entrance of the Tallapoosa County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on the February 8, 2019, during the legal hours of sale the following real estate situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to wit: Lot 5, East Dale Manor Subdivision, Phase 3; subdivision recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 19, in County Courthouse, 2IÂżFH RI WKH 3UREDWH -XGJH Dadeville, Alabama, subject to Covenants Card #093870.

Notice of this foreclosure sale may also be provided to the following parties if applicable, who may have some interest in said property, in order that they might avail themselves of the opportunity to bid at said foreclosure sale: Internal Revenue Service and EquiFirst Corporation, 500 Forest Point Cir, Charlotte, NC 28273. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 1729 Clairmont Crest, Alexander City, AL 35010. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) must be tendered LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale by the purchaser as a non-refundable deposit. The balance of the purchase price must be SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV ZLWKLQ 24 HOURS thereafter at the ODZ RIÂżFHV RI 6KDSLUR ,QJOH LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107. ShapLUR ,QJOH //3 UHVHUYHV WKH right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

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Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 27, 2019 TILLMAN PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY CASE NO. 2019-0023 ESTATE OF Aubrey Mack Lett, DECEASED Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 28th day of January, 2018, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of 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.

Zackery Mack Lett, Executor of the Estate of Aubrey Mack Lett, John Keith Warren, Attorney for the Estate.

Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 9, 2019 EST/LETT, A. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO: 2019-0008 The State of Alabama, Tallapoosaa County Probate Court Estate of Eileen V. Miller, Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testamentary of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 5th day of February, 2019, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said (VWDWH DUH UHTXLUHG WR ÂżOH DQ LWHPL]HG DQG YHULÂżHG VWDWHment of such claim in the ofÂżFH RI WKH VDLG -XGJH RI 3URbate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited. Susan M. Truitt, Personal Representative Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 2019 EST/MILLER, E. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated May 9, 1990, executed by Darnell Heard Jones, a widow, to the United States of America, acting through the Farmers Homes Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, EHQHÂżFLDU\ ZKLFK PRUWJDJH was recorded on May 9, C

Robert J. Wermuth/jmm, Stephens Millirons, P.C., P.O. Box 307, Huntsville, Alabama 35804, Attorney for Mortgagee, 2018-16243 Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/JONES, D. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL GREGORY HARPER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2019-0005 TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been JUDQWHG WR 6KDURQ %LUFKÂżHOG Harper, as Executrix of the (VWDWH RI 0LFKDHO *UHJRU\ Harper, deceased, on the 5th day of February, 2019, E\ WKH +RQRUDEOH %LOO (QJOLVK 127,&( ,6 +(5(%< *,9(1 WKDW DOO SHUVRQV KDYLQJ FODLPV against the estate are hereby required to present the same ZLWKLQ WKH WLPH DOORZHG E\ ODZ RU WKH VDPH EH EDUUHG 6KDURQ %LUFKÂżHOG +DUSHU ([HFXWUL[ RI WKH (VWDWH 0LFKDHO *UHJRU\ +DUSHU 'HFHDVHG 0DUUHOO - 0F1HDO $WWRUQH\ DW Law, PC, PO Box 308, OpeOLND $/ 7DOPDGJH -XGJH

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Joseph R. Fuller, Attorney for the Estate of Edlink L. Benson, 422 Church Street, Alexander City, AL 35010, 56-3924300 / Fax: 256-392-4311 Talmadge Judge

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Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 2019 EST/BENSON, E. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated February 3, 2009, executed by Tabitha A. Williams, a single woman, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., which mortgage was recorded on February 10, 2009, in Document Number DQG PRGLÂżHG E\ WKDW FHUWDLQ /RDQ 0RGLÂżFDWLRQ Agreement recorded on April 25, 2017, in Document Number 314744, of the mortgage UHFRUGV LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Tallapoosa County Courthouse at Dadeville, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on April 4, 2019, the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number 18, of the East Dale Manor Subdivision, Phase One, Alexander City, Alabama, as recorded LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Plat Book 7, at Page 187. This sale is made f f

Robert J. Wermuth/mgw, Stephens Millirons, P.C., P.O. Box 307, Huntsville, Alabama 35804, Attorney for Mortgagee Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 20, 27 and Mar. 6, 2019 FC/WILLIAMS, T. PUBLIC NOTICE CONTINUATION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation on August 21, 2006, by David N. Vickers and Miracle N. Vickers, husband and wife, and recorded and secured indebtedness having been transferred U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Asset Backed Pass7KURXJK &HUWLÂżFDWHV 6HULHV RFC 2007-HE1. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP, as counsel for the Mortgagee or Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the said mortgage will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front f f

6+$3,52 ,1*/( //3 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/18016727, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee, The Alexander City Outlook - Run DG -DQXDU\ -DQXDU\ -DQXDU\ The public sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on February 8, 2019, by public announcement being made at the main entrance of the Tallapoosa County Courthouse, Dadeville, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. The foreclosure sale described hereinabove shall be held on the March 13, 2019, at the main entrance of the Tallapoosa County Courthouse, Dadeville, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale.

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WINLESS NIGHT FOR WILDCATS Same miscues cause BRHS to fall in DH

Auburn holds off Wildcats in softball

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Errors and a lack of hitting were once again the demise of Benjamin Russell’s baseball team. In a doubleheader against Smiths Station, the Wildcats managed only seven hits all night but paired that with seven errors and it resulted in a pair of losses.

The Panthers won both games, 7-2.

The opener of the first game was especially frustrating for the Wildcat faithful, as the errors seemed to come in bunches.

Smiths Station did put a strong offensive outing at first though. After a scoreless first inning, the Panthers went to work on the bases. Clayton Weatherly doubled to lead off, and he was moved to third on a single from Tekael Demunn.

Ellis Yohn then cleared the bases with a home run to left field to give Smiths Station an early 3-0 lead.

But if it weren’t for a slew of errors in the top of the See DOUBLEHEADER • Page 11

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Benjamin Russell’s Colby Riddle delivers a pitch against Smiths Station on Tuesday.

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Benjamin Russell’s Lydia Ballard (9) defends Trinity’s Hayden Tipton on Tuesday night.

Timid play leads BRHS to 6-0 loss

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Shyness certainly isn’t going to win soccer games. Getting physical, challenging 50-50 balls and making other teams work is essential to success on the pitch. But Benjamin Russell’s girls team looked timid Tuesday night as it went up against Trinity, and that was the difference in the game.

The Wildcats suffered a 6-0 defeat.

“We’ve gotta be more physical on the field and that’s being physically tough but also being mentally tough,” Benjamin Russell coach Lee Wagoner said. “Those are the two biggest things I see. The 50-50 balls and the challenges, we cannot shy away from those. You cannot expect to win a game like that.”

The mental toughness Wagoner referred to allowed Trinity to score goals in bunches.

Trinity came out with a fluky goal less than 10 minutes into the game and less than five minutes later, it added another.

“The first one, we got outhustled to a ball and played the ball back, and it was a

LUKE ROBINSON Columnistt

NBA rule should and will change

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s I head back to Birmingham this week for one of Alabama’s greatest annual sporting events — the AHSAA Basketball Finals — I can’t help but think about the NBA’s oneand-done rule. It is certainly not a rule that affects many players in our state, but there is one kid in particular who comes to mind this year: Mountain Brook’s Trendon Watford.

It is certainly debatable if Watford were eligible he would be a high selection in this summer’s NBA Draft.

Regardless, this writer’s opinion is Watford in one of the greatest players this state has ever produced and that alone is worth a mid-first-round pick. Maybe he’s a little thin and his shot needs a little polish, but make no mistake: Watford is destined to be a pro ballplayer. The only question is when.

Well, now that the NBA may be potentially be lowering its minimum age of eligibility from 19 to 18, players like Watford may soon get to test pro waters 365 days sooner than before. Of course, this move wouldn’t take place until 2022, but the fact it is in limbo brings the effectiveness of the one-and-done debate back to the forefront of basketball talk.

I have always been in favor of a rule — any rule — that kept kids in college basketball longer. The sport needs its See ROBINSON • Page 11

mistake and it went in,” Wagoner said. “The next one, they got a PK because the ball bounced straight up into Gabi (Watson’s) hand. It was an unnatural position; she couldn’t have done anything about it.”

But from there, the Wildcats were playing on their heels. They struggled to get any momentum back but still trailed just 2-0 with 10 minutes remaining in the first half.

That’s when things went haywire. Trinity scored three consecutive goals in a span of about five minutes to take a dominating 5-0 lead into the halftime break.

“We can’t get down when goals are scored because goals are going to be scored; that’s part of the game,” Wagoner said.

“It’s how we respond to the adversity of it and what we do going forward. We let (the first two goals) dictate what happened next instead of fighting back from that. That’s the mental toughness we’ve gotta work on.”

Benjamin Russell did have a few chances at the net in the final 30 minutes of play.

Abigale Sims and Watson both had scoring See SOCCER • Page 11

Benjamin Russell did its best to climb back into Tuesday’s softball contest against Auburn, but an early Tiger lead was too much to overcome. BRHS started to make some of the same mistakes that haunted it during the Central Alabama Softball Classic this weekend, and it couldn’t climb back in, suffering a 5-3 loss.

“They capitalized on some of our mistakes,” Benjamin Russell coach Jessica Johnson said. “We just have to clean some stuff up. Even when there wasn’t people on base, we were missing throws. We sailed one from right center into the dugout.”

Although the errors weren’t necessarily he demise of the Wildcats (4-2), they did still commit five miscues and Auburn’s fourth and fifth runs were both unearned.

The Tigers started the game extremely well with a solo home run from their leadoff batter, and although Johnson said that See SOFTBALL • Page 11

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Benjamin Russell’s Leah Leonard scores a run against Auburn on Tuesday night.

Horseshoe Bend falls to Randolph County, 4-2 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Despite giving up only six hits, Horseshoe Bend’s baseball team couldn’t muster many hits of its own and fell to Randolph County, 4-2, on Monday afternoon.

Trailing 1-0, the Generals (1-1) pushed across a pair of runs in the top of the third. Colby Cheaney was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, and he was followed by a single from Chandler Lewis. Both were moved into scoring position on a sacrifice bunt from Cole Johnson before a sac fly from Grant Taylor plated Cheaney to tie the game at 1-1.

Horseshoe Bend took a lead on a run-scoring single from Lee Norrell, but that lead quickly slipped away as Randolph County scored three runs in the bottom of the frame.

The General offense was led by two hits from Lewis.

Lewis and Holt Tidwell split time on the mound, allowing just six hits and two earned runs between them. Lewis finished with a strikeout and two walks in his four innings pitched.

Reeltown falters against Elmore County

Errors got the best of Reeltown’s baseball team, as it lost to Elmore County, 8-3, on Saturday afternoon.

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Dadeville coach Curtis Martin, left, talks with Tripp McKinley during a game this weekend against Benjamin Russell. Despite a pair of hits from McKinley on Monday, the Tigers suffered a narrow loss against Valley.

The Rebels committed five errors, allowing four unearned runs, in the loss.

The Panthers took a 3-0 lead after two innings, but Reeltown (2-2) seemed poised to battle back in the top of the third. Reed

Baker reached on an error to get things started for the Rebels, and he was joined on the bases as Gabe Bryant laced a double to center field. Landon Hunt drew a walk to load the bases, and Reeltown cut its

deficit to just one run as Andy Mann drove in a pair of scores with a double.

The Rebels also scored in the top of the seventh with a run-scoring single from Hunt, but it was too See BASEBALL • Page 11

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little too late.

Hunt threw the first four innings, and although he walked five, he also racked up six strikeouts.

Dadeville drops narrow decision against Valley

After three straight victories, Dadeville’s hot streak came to an end Monday afternoon in a 6-5 loss to Valley.

The Tigers racked up 10 hits in the loss. Slade McCullers led the way with three hits, including a double and two singles. Tripp McKinley and Jake Outlaw each had two hits, while Ty Bell, Alex Sims and Walker Spraggins all recorded a single.

SOFTBALL Tallassee too much to handle for Dadeville

Dadeville had already met Tallassee once this season in the Central Alabama Softball Classic, and the Tigers knew they had their hands full with a hard-hitting team.

And Tallassee didn’t disappoint as it picked up right where it left off in the tournament, notching 14 hits in a 17-1 victory over Dadeville on Tuesday afternoon.

The Tigers (2-3) didn’t help their own cause as they committed nine errors and allowed Tallassee to score 10 runs in the seventh inning.

Dadeville managed only three hits and was led by a single and a double from Tiffany Rice. Isis Johnson also had a single, and Zoe Veres drove in the Tigers’ only run.

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Zion Williamsons and Collin Sextons. But that opinion is quite selfish. Who am I to say an immensely talented player can’t make a (very lucrative) living if someone is willing to pay them?

Granted, there will be some ill-advised moves made by young players who are susceptible to the advice and greed of family, friends and agents. There will be the potential for many “Where are they now?” sad stories about high school, five-star wunderkinds who flamed out of pro ball because they were not prepared for the notoriety and riches the NBA provides.

But those stories already exist.

And they exist with players who played one, two, three or even four years in college. Forcing a player to trudge through a single semester at Kentucky, Duke or UCLA prior to being drafted is more than likely not going to fundamentally change that player’s approach to life as an eventual multi-millionaire.

Most everyone reading this article is a rabid fan of college sports. We love to think recruits choose Alabama, Auburn and other schools because they want a fulfilling collegiate experience while honing their athletic craft.

The hard truth is most have dreams of playing professional ball and our beloved universities are mere required conduits through which they must pass. Yes, there are certainly exceptions, but the ultimate goal is usually a huge paycheck from a sports organization with “Association” or “League” at the end of it.

Think about it this way: Who is really benefitting from Duke’s Zion Williamson’s (near) oneyear stint on the Durham, North Carolina campus: The school or the player? Zion would have been a top-two pick in last year’s draft making a gazillion dollars, but instead he is forced to play in the rough-and-tumble ACC, leading Duke to a potential national title while wearing shoes that apparently weren’t ready for his feet (see: his shoe blowout against UNC last week).

Again, I want the most talented players in high school to play college ball. I vividly remember Shaquille O’Neal at LSU and Chris Webber at Michigan. My NCAA memories would be altered for the worse without those guys’ years in school.

But it’s not fair to make players who are physically capable of earning a fantastic living toil in a collegiate pool of money without being able to pocket some themselves. Therefore, the NBA rule should (and will) change and college basketball as we know it will be faced with some serious questions as to how to maintain its popularity.

Luke Robinson is a regular columnist, contributor to BMetro, AHSAA Radio Network Broadcaster and Sportzblitz Team Member.

Doubleheader third, Benjamin Russell might’ve been able to hold off the Panthers. Still trailing by three runs, the Wildcats quickly got the first out but then things fell apart.

Faulk hit a single and was followed by back-to-back errors to load the bases.

To top it all off, after a strikeout, Benjamin Russell gave up two consecutive bases-loaded walks to give Smiths Station a 5-0 lead it never looked from.

The Wildcats (3-4) finally got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third by taking advantage of some lackadaisical pitching from Smiths Station. Huell Lumpkin started things off with a single, and with one out, the Wildcats drew three walks in a row. Joe Young also notched a sacrifice fly to plate BRHS’ only other run of the game.

While Benjamin Russell still had three errors in the second game, it was the offensive woes that were especially harmful. The Wildcats managed just one hit through the first five innings and only three for the whole game.

Already trailing 7-0, BRHS got a tally on the

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Benjamin Russell’s Brett Pitts, left, leads off from first base against Smiths Station on Tuesday.

scoreboard in the top of bottom of the sixth. Dawson Trapp and Brock Elliott both drew walks, and Cade Brooks had a timely two-out hit to drive in a run. The Wildcats added their only other run in the final inning

when Ty Brown led off with a double, moved to third on a groundout and scored on a passed ball.

Through the doubleheader, no Wildcat had more than one hit. On the mound, John Hayden

Softball

Johnson did most of the work, firing five strikeouts in four innings.

Benjamin Russell will look to regroup before heading to Hoover for a 4:30 p.m. game Thursday afternoon.

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nearly killed the Wildcats’ morale, they quickly got things back together as pitcher Taylor Harris induced a popup and had back-to-back strikeouts to get out of the inning without any more damage.

But Benjamin Russell’s defense fell apart in the second inning as a pair of Harris strikeouts were sandwiched by two Wildcats errors that allowed gave up Auburn run.

“We have to get better in the outfield; we’re not getting good jumps on the balls,” Johnson said. “That started in the tournament, so somebody’s gotta step up and somebody’s gotta fix it.

Especially when you’ve got a pitcher who did settle in and she was breaking them off and jamming them, we’re not giving any effort to get in there behind her.”

Benjamin Russell did cut into the deficit in the bottom of the frame though. Taylor McVey led off with a walk and Emma Tayple and Ryann Ruffin hit back-to-back singles to drive her in.

The Wildcats then cut the deficit to just one run, as Leah Leonard singled with one out and went to second on an error. Harris then helped her own cause with an RBI double.

The teams went back and forth from there, but an unearned run in each of the next frame was too much for the Wildcats to battle back from.

Despite allowing seven hits, Harris finished with a strong game. Only two of the runs she allowed were earned,

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Benjamin Russell’s Asia McWaters takes a swing against Auburn on Tuesday.

and although she walked one, she also struck out eight.

“She did well,” Johnson said. “Her screwball was up (at the beginning) and that was part of the problem with them getting some hits and dinking some balls. She was elevating a little bit,

but she settled in about the fourth. She started ripping it off.”

Leonard also had a few highlightworthy plays at first base and also led the offense with a pair of hits.

“She looked really good reading the ball,” Johnson said.

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Benjamin Russell’s Lillie WIlson (1) challenges Trinity’s Mary Curles for a ball on Tuesday night.

opportunities in the second half but neither could put one in the back of the net.

The score could’ve gotten even more out of hands though if it weren’t for a solid performance in the second half by BRHS goalkeeper Sara Jones. Although she gave up six goals, she had a doubledigit save performance in the second half alone.

“It could’ve been worse,” Wagoner said. “She did make some nice saves. I’ve been happy with Sara this year. We’re still working on coming out of the goal and communication but when you’re sitting back defending like that, you’re going to make a lot of saves.”

Benjamin Russell was coming off a 10-0 defeat of Chilton County on Monday night, and Wagoner said the difference between the

two games was the Wildcats played exactly the opposite against the Tigers as they did against Trinity.

“We did what we did not do (Tuesday),” Wagoner said.

“We got out to a fast start (against Chilton County).

We dictated the pace of play instead of letting the game dictate how we played. We controlled it — the pace, the tempo, the fluidity of it. (Tuesday) was the total opposite.”

In the win over the Tigers, Jordan Osborne led the way with three goals, while Sims also added two. Jaida Russell, Lydia Ballard, Watson, Fariah Kahn and Makenzie Davis each scored once.

Benjamin Russell will be back at home Thursday night for a girls and boys doubleheader with Stanhope Elmore starting at 5 p.m.

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Wednesday, Feb. 27 High school baseball Horseshoe Bend vs. Beulah at Randolph County, 4 p.m.

Central Coosa vs. B.B. Comer at Fayetteville, 4:30 p.m.

High school softball Smiths Station at Benjamin Russell, 4:30 p.m.

Winterboro at Central Coosa, 5 p.m.

College baseball Andrew College at Central Alabama,

1 p.m.

High school boys soccer Stanhope Elmore at Benjamin Thursday, Feb. 28 Russell, 7 p.m.

High school softball High school girls soccer Benjamin Russell at Hoover, 4:30 p.m. Stanhope Elmore at Benjamin Central Coosa vs. Winterboro at Russell, 5 p.m.

Fayetteville, 4:30 p.m.

High school girls golf High school baseball Benjamin Russell in Smiths Station Benjamin Russell at Beauregard, 4 Invitational at Lakewood p.m.

College softball Pike Road at Dadeville (2), 4 p.m.

Chattahoochee Valley at Central Beulah at Reeltown, 4:30 p.m.

Alabama (2), 2 p.m.

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“From everything I learned in my campaign, people just want to know how it’s going to be spent and spent correctly.

Accountability and transparency — I believe that is the big issue. There are also several alternate plans being pushed around right now. I will tell people no matter what you hear about a gas tax, until it’s been voted on, keep your eyes and your ears open.”

Alabama’s state gas tax currently consists of three separate levies totaling 18 cents a gallon (19 cents a gallon for diesel fuel).

About 45 percent of the proceeds from the taxes go to the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Public Road and Bridge Fund.

Fifty-five percent goes to local governments, with 45 percent of that allocated equally among the state’s 67 counties and the rest distributed by population. About 10 percent of the counties’ shares go to municipalities.

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“My heart is in the right place and I’ve got all the conviction I need to know that I’m going to do the right thing. But until I have seen some legislation in front of me that says exactly what I’m looking for, I am very noncommittal.”

Groceries in Alabama are subject to the state’s 4 percent sales tax and legislators have been reluctant to end the practice since most of the grocery tax goes into the education budget.

“No one has seen a written piece of legislation,” Oliver said. “We know the governor has talked about it. I do know their cohorts in the Senate have some ideas about oversight and things that would make it more palatable. …

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“I ran as a lowtax guy, not a no-tax guy,” he said. “If it’s something that we can chew, polling shows 3 to 6 cents, most people don’t care, that’s fine.

Once you get over that, it starts affecting pocketbooks. When you think $180 to $200 (more) a year per car, that’s not a big deal for most folks. But you look at a guy like me that’s got four kids and they’ve all got a car, that’s a big deal. You look at the possibility of gas prices rising, that’s a big deal too.

In the long term, by 2050 we think 90 percent of all the cars on the highway will be electric cars. So are we planning for our future? There are an awful lot of factors and I will tell you that my jaw is sore from grinding my teeth thinking about this.”

Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa) is expected to sponsor the bill and backers say it could support a $2.45 billion bond issue to pay for road and bridge upgrades, with $1.25 billion going to county and municipal governments.

In December, Oliver said he was concerned about rumors of adding up to 18 cents to the cost of a gallon of gas and how the funds would be divided.

“I have been assured that half the tax would go to the counties equally and the other half would be based on population,” he said at the time. “Huntsville, Birmingham and Mobile don’t want to share.

“Eighteen cents a gallon, will that have a negative effect on people who commute?

That seems high to me. That will be a couple hundred bucks (more) a year for most people. But in four to five years, once our roads are crumbling and with inflation, the gas tax won’t be enough. Will we index it (for inflation) so we aren’t sitting where we are now again? There needs to be some sort of compromise.”

Oliver said Tuesday other alternatives should be considered.

“I had a different plan from somebody else (Tuesday) morning that looks at completely different ways to raise revenue,” he said. “And there are a lot of those being floated around right now that don’t have anything to do with the gas tax. There is still a lottery bill that I expect to come up. There are possibly three separate gambling bills that are going to come up. You think about something as simple as Medicaid expansion, which the money for Medicaid expansion would probably raise 10 times more money than a gas tax. There are just a lot of other options.”