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State at a crossroads Ivey proposes 10-cent hike in gas tax to fund infrastructure improvements STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Gov. Kay Ivey proposed Wednesday raising the state’s gas tax by 10 cents a gallon over the next three years to fund massive infrastructure improvements, and Sen. Clyde Chambliss, who represents parts of Tallapoosa and Coosa counties, has been tasked with handling the bill in the Alabama Senate. The state gasoline tax, which is 18 cents per gallon and has not been increased since 1992, would increase by 6 cents this year, 2 cents in 2020 and 2 cents in 2021 under the plan, which also links the tax to a national index on highway construction costs to account for inflation. That would increase the tax no more than 1 cent every two years, Ivey said. During her speech Wednesday in Maplesville, Ivey did not address speculation she might call a special session of the legislature to pass the gas tax increase. The regular session begins March 5. It would be easier to pass the plan in a special session, which requires only a simple majority. In the regular session, bills connected with the state budget must pass with a three-fifths majority. Republicans possess a supermajority in the legislature but the Alabama Republican Party overwhelmingly approved a resolution last weekend opposing a raise in the gas tax without a corresponding reduction in other taxes such as the state’s sales tax on groceries. “My Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan is a comprehensive approach to a glaring issue affecting citizens in every corner of the state,” Ivey said. “After 27 years of stagnation, adequate funding is imperative to fixing our many roads and bridges in dire need of repair. By increasing our investment in infrastructure, we are also making a direct investment in public safety, economic development and the prosperity of our state.” The state currently imposes a flat excise tax of 18 cents per gallon on gas and 19 cents per See TAX • Page 3
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Top: Firefighters try to put out a fire in the walls of a home on Hatcher Street in Dadeville on Wednesday. Above: A firefighter cuts a hole into the wall of the home looking for the flames.
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State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) said a project of huge magnitude in Chilton County could have benefits for Coosa and Tallapoosa counties as well, possibly resulting in direct four-lane access to Interstate 65. It was announced Tuesday a proposed 5,000seat Alabama Farm Center will be located in Clanton near exit 212 on I-65. The airconditioned arena will feature a 150,000 squarefoot exhibition building, a 400-stall horse barn and 400 RV hookups to serve as venues for livestock shows, rodeos, dog shows, festivals and consumer events. It could create 300 to 400 jobs and result in an annual economic impact See FARM • Page 3
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Dad turns sons into weapons in his bitter breakup with mom DEAR ABBY: My daughter has two boys who treat her like crap. They swear, call her a b----, whore, liar and the f-word. They break things in her house and have no respect for anyone. The problem started after she broke up with their biological father and married her new boyfriend. The father brainwashes the boys to do these things to make life a living hell with her new husband. What I cannot understand is why my daughter goes out of her way to please these two ungrateful kids and still cannot see how they are destroying her present household. This is killing me. What can she do to solve the problem? -- ANGRY IN THE WEST DEAR ANGRY: The first thing your daughter will have to do to solve her problem is acknowledge that there is one, and SHE may be part of it. Then, she will have to quit trying to ingratiate herself with the boys and act more like a parent
DEAR ABBY Advice than a doormat, which means she will have to institute consequences when her sons misbehave and treat her disrespectfully. Unless she is prepared to do that, nothing will change. DEAR ABBY: My husband is a physician with a heavy call schedule. For years I have struggled with how to RSVP to invitations to cocktail parties and/or dinner. Many times I can go and would like to attend, but I can’t be sure my husband will be able to be there. Many times I decline for us both because I worry that it might be awkward for the host/hostess if I accept for myself, but say I’m “not sure” for my husband. How would you
handle this? -- REALLY WANTS TO GO IN KANSAS DEAR REALLY: If I wanted to attend the gathering, I would call my hosts and explain that I would love to come but couldn’t guarantee my husband would be able to because of his practice. Then I would add that he might drop by later (if that’s feasible). Gracious hosts will welcome you. DEAR ABBY: I’m a longtime reader and I’m curious. Do you ever receive letters from “the other party”? Has anyone ever read your column, realized the letter is about them and written to tell you their side? Would you ever print it if they did? There are always two sides to every story. -- WONDERING IN HOUSTON DEAR WONDERING: The answer is yes. It happens rarely, but it does happen. Last year I published a letter from a woman who was upset because her ex-husband had promised their
daughter a large sum of money for the daughter’s wedding. He had told the daughter her mother would pay half the amount. She felt she should have been consulted first. (I agreed.) I then heard from the exhusband, who wanted me to know he had “apologized to her profusely” for not discussing the wedding budget beforehand and that he had offered to lower the budget, but the mother “only wanted to be responsible for paying for the bridal gown.” He closed by saying, “I’m not looking to get this published, just thought you’d like to know the other side of the story and allow myself to blow off a little steam.” I hope this satisfies your curiosity. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mrs. April Goggans
Mrs. Thelma Moten Marbury
Funeral Service for Mrs. April Goggans will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at Great Bethel Baptist Church with interment following in New Life Memorial Gardens.
Funeral service for Mrs. Thelma Moten Marbury, 90, of Kellyton, AL; 12 p.m.; Saturday, March 2, 2019; Haven United Methodist Church, Alexander City, AL. Burial, Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL. Visitation: Friday, March 1; 1-7 p.m. at funeral home.
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4 arrested on drug-related charges STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Four people were arrested on drug-related charges Sunday and Tuesday in three separate investigations by the Tallapoosa County King Haynes Narcotics Task Force, including one in which who later made contact 906 grams of marijuana with and arrested Lagori was seized. McCain, 24, of Alexander Sunday, the task force City with 11 Xanax said it received informapills and $682 in cash, tion about an individual the Tallapoosa County attempting to sell illeSheriff’s Department said gal narcotics near a in a release. McCain was business on Highway charged with possession 22 in Alexander City. Investigators pulled video of a controlled substance. Tuesday, the task force footage from surveilexecuted a search warrant lance cameras and idenat a residence on Thomas tified the suspect. The Road in Alexander City information was passed after investigators folon to patrol officers, lowed up on information
Later Tuesday, the task force responded to the area of McBride Loop in Jacksons Gap where probation officers were conducting a compliance check of a probationer. Pennington Investigators arrived McCain and found meth and suboxone in plain view, the sheriff’s office said. of narcotics being delivTimothy Pennington, ered through the mail. During the search, officers 45, of Jacksons Gap was seized approximately 906 arrested and charged with grams of marijuana, digi- two counts of possession tal scales and baggies, the of a controlled substance sheriff’s department said. and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rachael Calvin King, 34, of Haynes, 28, of Jacksons Alexander City was arrested and charged with Gap was arrested and charged with two counts first-degree conspiracy of possession of a conto possess marijuana, first-degree possession of trolled substance and marijuana and possession possession of drug paraof drug paraphernalia, the phernalia, the sheriff’s sheriff’s department said. department said.
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of $40 million to $55 million for the region, Clanton and Chilton County officials said. “That will probably be the largest economic boon to that area, particularly to Coosa and Chilton counties, which are also in my district, that we’ve had in many, many, many years,� Oliver said. “That will be on a grand scale.� Coosa County especially needs an economic boost, and the financial impact could also be felt in Tallapoosa County and Alexander City, Oliver said. “What I’m hoping it will do for Alex City is help us open up and make improvements on Highway 22 so we have an east-west highway that goes literally through Coosa County to Alex City,� Oliver said. “(Coosa County) is severely underdeveloped. Coosa County is incredibly depressed and their population is dropping rapidly, so we’re trying to find a way to stabilize them and I believe this will help tremendously. “(Four-laning Highway 22) is something that we’re hoping for. That would be an incredible boon to Alexander City —
an east-west highway to the interstate would be wonderful. Everyone should understand that what’s in the back of my mind — an east-to-west fourlane highway.� Oliver said the farm center will have five venues operating simultaneously and could result in 25 motels being located nearby. “That’s the geographical dead center of the state,� Oliver said. “Alfa is working in conjunction with the legislature and the local government; it’s primarily the local county government of Chilton County that pushed this with the help of the Chilton County delegation,� which consists of Rep. Jimmy Martin (R-Clanton), Rep. April Weaver (R-Alabaster) and Oliver. Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver said events at the farm center can potentially attract 800,000 people a year. Oliver, a first-term representative, said he can already claim a legislative victory before the regular session of the legislature begins March 5. His signature proposal
to help rural hospitals cut costs and provide better service was reviewed and changed administratively before his bill was prefiled. “I guess they liked it enough that we didn’t have to introduce it or go through a vote,� Oliver said. “It should be written in by the middle of the month is what we are expecting. It’s to increase the services that nurse practitioners can provide in an emergency room in a rural healthcare setting. We were able to get it accepted administratively. It won’t require legislative action. The board that had a look at that decided it was a good idea and they thought we could do that.� Oliver said he likes the infusion of fresh thinking from a large class of first-term legislators which could evolve into an influential force. “We have a huge freshman class in this legislature, 27 folks, nice folks, and I know that everybody’s heart is in the right place,� he said. “And this is a freshman class that communicates via cell phone and text. We’re constantly
talking about issues. And even though Huntsville and Birmingham and Montgomery and Mobile have big delegations, most of these folks are pretty open to what suits the rest of the state. Everybody wants to help their own district first but at the same time we communicate very well. So we expect this to be a pretty powerful freshman class. “You know, 27, that’s a lot. There are 105 legislators and a quarter of them are freshmen. I’m really excited about the people and the attitudes and the fact these folks study and learn. It’s one of those things where you can put all the time in the world into it and not know everything but most everybody treats this as a full-time job. I don’t go 20 minutes without talking to somebody about some different issue.� Oliver has been assigned to the agriculture/forestry, fiscal responsibility and health committees in the Alabama House, all areas where he feels he can make an impact. “I’m on one of the committees that does go out and
look for graft and corruption, which is fiscal responsibility,� he said. I was a former IG (inspector general) in the Army and I’m really excited about that. And I’m on the health committee; I spent 15 years in pre-hospital healthcare and in a rural setting, so those are things I can bring some skill sets to the table some of my cohorts may not have.� Oliver said he agrees in principle with Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposal to build three new state prisons at a cost of $900 million, including the possibility of bypassing the legislature to have a private company build the facilities then lease them back. “My concern once again is oversight and making sure that we’re transparent, that we know where money goes and who gets it,� he said. “The private prison part I’m OK with as long as it’s not a way for somebody to see a lot of personal gain. In other words, my corruption meter is way up on that.� Oliver can be reached at 334-261-0471 or by email at ed.oliver@alhouse.gov.
Tax gallon on diesel without adjusting for inflation and other construction and maintenance costs. This combined fuel tax revenue generates 80 percent of Alabama’s transportation funding. Some backers of the proposal have said it will raise enough money for a $2.45 billion bond issue to pay for road and bridge improvements. A separate portion of the revenue will pay for a bond to finance improvements to the Mobile Ship Channel providing access to the facilities of the Alabama State Docks. Chambliss (R-Prattville), the majority floor leader for the Senate Republican Caucus, will carry the bill in the Senate. “With one of the South’s biggest ports and the state’s growing economic development success, improving our poor infrastructure system allows us to remain competitive nationally and globally,� Chambliss said. “As a civil engineer, I applaud Gov. Ivey’s efforts to address this pressing issue and look forward to working with stakeholders from all levels of government to ensure her infrastructure bill is successful.� During an appearance in Alexander City in December 2018, Chambliss spoke of the high cost of doing nothing about what he characterized as the inadequate funding the current gas tax provides for road projects in Alabama. “The highways are the veins of our economy and with congested highways, businesses go elsewhere,� Chambliss said at the time. “Our gas tax is relatively flat. It was last raised in
continued from Page 1 1992 and the value of that dollar is now worth about 65 percent of what it was in 1992 and construction costs are multiples of that now.� Alabama’s state gas tax currently consists of three separate levies. About 45 percent of the proceeds 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. State Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa), who has been instrumental in the crafting of the plan, will sponsor the bill in the Alabama House of Representatives. “(Wednesday’s) announcement is a major step in the right direction to improving Alabama’s infrastructure,� Poole said. “I appreciate Gov. Ivey for leading the charge and allowing me to help develop this plan.
A number of studies have concluded that Alabama’s aging infrastructure cannot continue to operate in its current state without severe Ivey consequences; these are simply facts we can’t ignore.� Ivey cited studies showing many Alabama roads and bridges have deteriorated to dangerous levels. According to TRIP, a national transportation research group, 30 percent of major roads and highways in Alabama are in poor or mediocre condition because of inadequate state and local funding. In 2015, Alabama’s roads received a D+ grade in a report card released by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Ideally, county road resurfacing should operate on a 15-year schedule but Alabama county governments are currently operating on a 56-year schedule. Additionally, 1,200 bridges are classified
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Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256-3920344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.
Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
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Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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ov. Kay Ivey finally revealed her plan for improving the state’s decrepit roads and bridges Wednesday and, to nobody’s surprise, it calls for raising the gas tax. After months of speculation as to how much the proposal would make gas go up, Ivey settled on an increase of 10 cents a gallon during the next three years. The governor apparently sought to strike a balance between those calling for a hefty increase of up to 18 cents a gallon and those who favor about 6 cents a gallon. It’s also indexed for inflation, a smart move the 1992 gas tax plan failed to do the last time it was raised. Now the question is if the legislature, particularly tax-averse Republicans, has the political will to make Alabamians pay more at the pump, even for a good cause. Republicans possess a supermajority in the legislature but the Alabama Republican Party overwhelmingly approved a resolution last weekend opposing a raise in the gas tax without a corresponding reduction in other taxes such as the state’s sales tax on groceries. Cutting the grocery tax, if not eliminating it, would be a good step and benefit the great majority of Alabamians, although it would take money away from the education budget. Ivey could also bolster the chances of the plan’s passage by calling a special session of the legislature; it would be easier to pass the bill in a special session because it requires only a simple majority. In the regular session, bills connected with the state budget must pass with a three-fifths majority. There will be much wrangling over the gas tax when the regular session begins March 5. Whether an increase in the gas tax or some other combination of alternatives is brought to bear on the problem, the state needs to drastically upgrade its infrastructure. You get what you pay for and Alabama is paying dearly for its neglected roads and bridges.
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16-year-old paces back and forth. He’s been locked in a small room — completely alone — for 23 hours a day for several weeks. This isn’t the opening scene of a Hollywood thriller. It’s the daily reality for thousands of American adolescents who are subjected to solitary confinement after being charged with crimes, convicted and sentenced as adults. Solitary confinement is dangerous for these youth — and for society at large. It causes severe psychological harm and impedes reintegration into society. It’s time to put convicted teenagers in correctional facilities with people their own age — and prohibit solitary confinement for those under the age of 18. Proponents of solitary confinement claim the practice is necessary for safety. Isolating criminals prevents them from causing trouble in the prison and protects them from other violent prisoners. However, research shows solitary confinement does more harm than good. It’s linked to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and psychosis. In some cases, prisoners commit suicide. These effects are pronounced in juveniles because solitary confinement impedes their development during a critical period of brain growth. People’s brains don’t fully develop until their early 20s. Solitary confinement exacerbates existing traumas, like the abuse and neglect
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three years, compared with 66 percent of prisoners released from the general population, according to a governmentcommissioned analysis of 2001 data from Connecticut. For these reasons, all federal prisons already ban solitary confinement for juveniles. Most states don’t allow the practice in juvenile facilities. However, each year 200,000 children are tried as adults around the country. Many are sentenced to time in regular, adult prisons — and face solitary confinement. A colleague and I recently completed research on this subject using data from the New Jersey Parent Caucus. Among juveniles sent to adult prisons in New Jersey, 76 percent spent some time in solitary confinement. Of that group, a staggering 31 percent spent more than 90 days in isolation. Another 16.5 percent were isolated between 30 to 90 days. Solitary confinement causes mental health problems and does nothing to rehabilitate young offenders. We need to ensure children tried and convicted as adults are placed in juvenile facilities. Once there, they should be given opportunities to socialize with other kids and receive the support services they need to one day become productive, law-abiding adults.
many of these kids have suffered in the past. A report from the American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch offers an in-depth look at the mental damage of adolescents who spent long periods of time alone in prison. They frequently expressed thoughts of suicide and selfharm, and relayed stories of hallucination, anxiety, extreme anger and traumatic memories. Consider the account of one young woman in Michigan. She noted solitary confinement was like “being banished … like you have the plague or that you are the worst thing on earth. Like you are set apart (from) everything else.” Another girl from Florida said, “The only thing left to do is go crazy … I catch myself (talking to the walls) every now and again … sometimes I feel like, why am I even living?” Solitary confinement doesn’t just put these teenagers at risk — it endangers society. Prisoners who spend time in solitary confinement are more likely to commit crimes Emily Restivo is an again in the future. Ninety-two percent of prisoners who were associate professor of released from solitary straight behavioral sciences at New into society reoffended within York Institute of Technology.
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an Alabamians support raising our gas tax for better roads while remaining true to our belief in limited government and protecting a beneficial, low-tax environment for our businesses, our families and our future? Yes — if taxes are lowered elsewhere so the overall amount of money taken from the people doesn’t increase. The concept is called “revenue-neutral tax reform.” It essentially means if Alabama raises one tax by $100 million next year then it should have a comparable decrease in something else. So if you’re going to pay an extra $400 at the gas station, you should save an extra $400 at the grocery store. Even Steven. A solid majority of Alabamians support the revenue-neutral approach. Nearly 62 percent of respondents said they’d support raising gas taxes if grocery taxes were decreased by the same amount, according to a statewide poll commissioned earlier this month by the Alabama Forestry Association. The leadership of the Alabama Republican Party agrees. During its annual winter meeting on Feb. 23, the party’s executive committee, comprised of 400-plus members, voted 61 percent to 39 percent in favor of the idea. The resolution stated that raising the gas tax “without reductions in the existing taxation revenue would be a move to increase the size and scope of government, redistribute income and would violate the principles of state and national Republican platforms.” But why shuffle taxes around if it doesn’t ultimately change the government’s total haul? Because taxes change behavior, encouraging some actions while discouraging others, and they also impact people differently. Everyone who pays taxes on a gallon of gas uses roads and bridges. Fair enough. But the rich man and the poor widow pay the same tax on a gallon of milk. That may
tax from 7 percent to 6.6 percent and increased the earned income tax credit. J. PEPPER Even Steven. BRYARS The same goes for South Carolina. Americans for Tax Columnist Reform supported then-Gov. Nikki Haley’s plan to comnot be entirely fair, or at least bine an increase in gas taxes not kind, especially if that tax with a significant decrease is relatively high. in the state’s income taxes Shuffling things around on individuals, families and can also simplify things, small businesses. making taxes predictable and Again, Even Steven. sustainable for both the citiUnfortunately, there are zen and the state. And lower- other examples of how gas ing those that discourage eco- taxes were raised without the nomic growth may actually benefit of lowering anything produce more revenue in the else. They either failed to long term. pass or ultimately harmed In our nation’s great the communities they sought laboratory of democracy, to help. We must remember Alabamians can look near high taxes are one of the and far to find examples of chief reasons why people and how raising the gas tax has businesses are fleeing places worked well in other states. such as New York for places In 2017, Tennessee raised such as Alabama. its gas tax by 6 cents, its And there are also other natural and liquefied gas tax reform measures that by 8 cents and its diesel fuel Alabamians should consider tax by 10 cents. To balance during this debate that were the scale, it cut the sales tax raised in a recent report on food from 5 to 4 percent, issued by the Alabama Policy decreased certain taxes on Institute. its state’s manufacturers and Meanwhile, our lawmakers eliminated taxes on some should remember another lesincome from bonds, notes son from Tennessee’s experiand stocks. ence raising its gas tax — the In one swoop, Tennessee need for open debate about improved its roads, lowered the details. the cost of food and removed The chairman of the obstacles to job growth and transportation committee investment. in the Tennessee House of And in the end, Tennessee Representatives, Rep. Barry was Even Steven. “Boss” Doss, was accused by Americans for Tax Reform, some of breaking the chamthe watchdog group known ber’s rules so he could “ram” for its fierce opposition to through the gas tax increase. tax increases, didn’t oppose He ended up drawing a chalTennessee’s plan. Its presilenger in the Republican prident, Grover Norquist, found mary and ultimately lost his it didn’t violate his organiseat; some say his parliamenzation’s popular Taxpayer tary maneuvers were partly to Protection Pledge many can- blame. didates sign during election They say history doesn’t season. repeat but it does rhyme. Tennessee’s voters were If that’s the case, let’s hope pleased with the result and Alabama’s lawmakers will be reelected the Republican less like Boss Doss by being majority to the legislature the transparent in the process and following year. more like Even Steven by Americans for Tax Reform balancing any increase in the also supported former Gov. gas tax with decreases elseChris Christie’s efforts to where. raise the gas tax in New Jersey in 2016. His plan J. Pepper Bryars is a raised gas taxes there from senior fellow at the Alabama 14.5 cents to 23 cents per gal- Policy Institute. Follow him lon but eliminated the state’s on Twitter at @jpepperdeath tax, lowered its sales bryars.
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Shelter director says euthanasia rate below national average By GABRIELLE JANSEN Staff Writer
The Lake Martin Animal Shelter has to take animals surrendered to it, but since the shelter is constantly taking in new animals, it has to euthanize some. Shelter director Mia Chandler said the shelter’s euthanasia rate is below the national average. Chandler said because she doesn’t like euthanasia, she tries to control intake, such as making intake days for the public two days a week. “I am not going to randomly euthanize any particular animal,” Chandler said. “If I can’t justify euthanasia, I won’t do it. There are certain reasons that you should euthanize a pet or any animal for any veterinary reason, and if you do it for any other reason, that’s incredibly terrible.” Chandler said the shelter’s intake number exceeds animals adopted or claimed. The shelter has 48 spaces for dogs and 36 spaces for cats. There is no shelter nearby Alexander City or Tallapoosa County. Chandler said LMAS receives some funding from the city and the county. Chandler said most of the shelter’s intakes are surrenders from pet owners. Chandler said animal surrenders typically occur because owners can’t find the time for taking care of their pets or are moving. While Chandler did not have 2018 statistics on hand, she said about 30 percent of animals at the shelter were euthanized and 10 percent were adopted last year.
animal shelter is crowded is because of the intake of dogs from law enforcement animal cruelty cases. Chandler said the reason for needing euthanasia at the shelter is due to so many surrenders, not sterilizing pets and a lack of animal care laws. “The bottom line is no one wants to talk about the elephant in the room of euthanasia but it exists because of everything I just said,” Chandler said. “And it doesn’t matter if I’m euthanizing one or 100 a month. The fact is I’m having to euthanize.” Chandler said there are many ways to support the shelter including walking its dogs, donating supplies and financial contributions and being a responsible pet owner. “Open admission shelters need a lot of help because they’re overwhelmed with intake and the burden of having to accept those that are less adoptable or not adoptable,” Chandler said. “There’s different ways (to help). It’s not so obvious Gabrielle Jansen / The Outlook as donations. (You can) do your part, be a responsible partner. If you have free time, The Lake Martin Animal Shelter holds dogs of many breeds. you can walk dogs. There are tasks that Chandler said claims went up last year we need volunteers for. … All of these Chandler said the euthanasia rate is below the national average, which is five from families and she received more call things directly affect your local shelter volume for lost pets. out of 10 dogs and seven out of 10 cats, and there’s no such thing as a donation “We’re really emphasizing the imporaccording to the American Society for the too small.” tance of pet identification. I’m findPrevention of Cruelty to Animals. To learn more about Lake Martin ing more people utilizing their tags,” “We’ve been at full capacity for dogs Animal Shelter, visit www.lakemartiChandler said. “Microchipping is still not nanimalshelter.com. The animal shelter is for months and months,” Chandler said. a very common practice, however, there’s located at 2502 Sugar Creek Road and is “I have to euthanize according to my definitely an increase in the number of intake, which means by the end of busiopen from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday people doing it.” ness day when the vet comes that day, through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 Chandler said part of the reason the I’m already back at full capacity.” p.m. Saturday.
Dadeville to get new mower for city streets Youth April 6, Earth Day activities April 13, Easter weekend and the Alabama The City of Dadeville Bicentennial exhibit will will soon have a new be here the next weekend. tractor and side mower to We will have events surhelp maintain city rights- rounding that as well.” of-way after action taken In other action, the by the Dadeville City Dadeville City Council Council Tuesday night. also: “We bought a tractor • Learned there will be and side cutter,” Dadeville a citywide cleanup March Mayor Wayne Smith said. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon. “We paid a little over half “We will meet at city hall in cash and will finance and go from there,” Smith the rest for three years. said. “We are encouragThe payments will be ing schools, churches and made from funds from the anyone else to come out gas tax.” and help.” Smith said The city will pay Waste Management would $40,000 cash and finance provide a dumpster. the remaining $34,000 • Learned one nuisance with payments coming property will be fully from the city’s portion of cleaned up in the next few the gas tax to purchase the days and the another will tractor and mower combi- be put on the demolition nation available through state bid. The old tractor mower combination was several decades old. Jerry McGukin with East Alabama Regional Planning came to Tuesday’s council meeting suggesting revising zoning ordinances. “He is suggesting we change downtown some,” Smith said. “The idea is to make downtown more multiuse to help promote growth.” Smith said no decisions were made and it will be an ongoing process. Smith said April will be a busy month in Dadeville. “We have something going on every weekend,” Smith said. “We have opening day for Dixie By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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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.
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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.
Saturday, March 9
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.
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SENIORX: 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.
Tuesday, March 5
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
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. 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.
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CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is hosting “The Charlestones in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the BRHS Auditorium. “The Charlestones” are a professional male a cappella quartet.
Saturday, April 5
BIKE RIDE: There will be a “Ride for the Children” charity event Saturday, April 5. It is a Bike ride around Lake Martin to support the children of the Brantwood Children’s home in Montgomery. There will be a car and motorcycle show, silent auction, music, prizes and awards. There is a free lunch for all registered participants. it is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger The ride begins at the Alexander City Walmart. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. and the show judging starts at 1 p.m. For more information call 256-827-9857.
Saturday, April 12
EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12 starting at 10 a.m. There will be sections for ages 2 and under, 3- to 4-year-olds, 5- to 6-year-olds, 7- to 8-year-olds and 9to 12-year-olds. The hunts will in the north picnic area across from the beach. It is suggested you arrive early as there is a walk to the hunt areas. It is free for campers. Non-campers will be need to pay day admission, $5 for 12 to 61, kids 4 to 11 years old are $2 and seniors 62 years old and older are $2. FUNKY FUN RUN: April is Autism Awareness Month and the Autism Society of Alabama will host its second annual Funky Fun Run April 13 at 9 a.m. The run will be held on the lower walking track of the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Registration is $20 for youth ages 10 and under and $30 for adults. To register, visit firstgiving. com and search for the Alex City Funky Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Alabama. For more information, contact Lauren Reid 205383-1673 or email her at lauren@ autism-alabama.org.
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Central Coosa last won the state championship in 2004.
Cougars hope to win first state title since 2004 By LIZI ARBOGAST & CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Editor & Sports Writer
Although the two most famous people to come out of Central Coosa were football players, the one thing they had in common was basketball. While they both struggled on the gridiron during their high school days, Adalius Thomas and Justin Tuck both won state championships while wearing the blue and white. And although they both went on to play in Super Bowls — against each other, at that — the Cougars have always been known as a basketball school. In fact, Central Coosa has never lost a game at the AHSAA Final Four, and Friday, it’ll look to bring back a state championship ring that has eluded it since 2004. Here’s a look back on the four state titles Coosa has See STATE • Page 10
“This is what I’ve been waiting for.” Central Coosa’s boys basketball coach Jeremy Freeman has known all along his team would end up here. He’s been hoping for it but more importantly, he’s been expecting it. And now he’s just wanting his team to take that final step. The Cougars will face Sacred Heart for the AHSAA Class 2A Boys Basketball Championship on Friday, and Freeman is itching to go. “I’m ready,” he said. “There’s no need to be worried now. You have to be careful what you ask for, but I asked for this. I’m appreciative but I’m ready to go at it. I want the guys to know I’m confident and they should do the same thing.” Although Freeman continues to keep his confidence high, he and the Cougars (21-4) will have their hands full with the Cardinals (22-10), who were ranked No. 7 in the final Class 2A Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. Sacred is also a fourtime defending state champion, but all four of those titles came in 1A. And really, the Cougars are fine going into Friday’s game with an underdog mentality. “We’ve been an underdog all year,” Freeman said. “A lot of teams look at us and don’t think we can play, but we’re going to play. We’re coming there to play the game and to win, and that’s just how it goes. At this time of the year, there’s only two teams, and we’ve got to be one of the best because we’re there too.”
LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, Feb. 28 High school softball Benjamin Russell at Hoover, 4:30 p.m. Central Coosa vs. Winterboro at Fayetteville, 4:30 p.m. High school baseball Benjamin Russell at Beauregard, 4 p.m. Pike Road at Dadeville (2), 4 p.m. Beulah at Reeltown, 4:30 p.m. High school boys soccer Stanhope Elmore at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. High school girls soccer Stanhope Elmore at Benjamin Russell, 5 p.m. High school girls golf Benjamin Russell in Smiths Station Invitational at Lakewood College softball Chattahoochee Valley at Central Alabama (2), 2 p.m. Friday, March 1 High school boys basketball AHSAA Class 2A championship Central Coosa vs. Sacred Heart at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, 10:30 a.m. High school baseball Horseshoe Bend vs. Clay Central at Randolph County, 2 p.m. High school softball Horseshoe Bend at Prattville Christian Tournament Reeltown at Tallassee Tournament
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Central Coosa’s Josh McGhee, left, and Omar Gaddis, center, put the defensive pressure on Tanner’s Malik Atkins during the Class 2A state semifinals. The Cougars are hoping for more explosive defense Friday when they take on Sacred Heart for the championship.
COUGARS-CARDINALS AT A GLANCE Game data: Central Coosa Cougars vs. Sacred Heart Cardinals … Friday, 10:45 a.m. … AHSAA Class 2A Boys Basketball Championship Media coverage: Follow @liziarbogast on Twitter for live updates … Listen live on AHSAA Radio Network … Watch live online at NHFSnetwork.com Teams: Coosa is 21-4 after knocking off Tanner, 68-58, in the semifi-
The most threatening weapon for Sacred Heart is Jayden Stone, a four-star shooting guard who stands at 6-foot-3.
nals … Sacred Heart (22-10) is coming off a 75-65 victory over Calhoun. Past championships: Central Coosa’s last state championship was in 2004; it has won four total … The Cardinals are the four-time defending champion in 1A. Series: The teams have not met this season. Outlook prediction: Coosa 62, Sacred Heart 59.
“He’s a really good player,” Freeman said. “He can score in a variety of ways.” Khalil Watkins also
stands at 6-foot-3 and does a lot of ballhandling for the Cardinals, and Aaron Moore is a 6-foot-6 See PREP • Page 10
HBS walks off win against Clay Central had just hit against LAMP in a 7-0 defeat Tuesday. Morgan McGuire had the only hit of the night for the Rebels (2-5); it was a double in After a back-and-forth offensive showdown the bottom of the seventh. with Clay Central, Horseshoe Bend’s softball The Rebels did get a strong pitching effort team came out a victory as Harleigh Moss from the combination of Bella Studdard, smacked a walk-off double to center field. Karlee Cotton and Kenzie Hornsby, who That gave Lily Combs time to score the allowed only three hits between them. But go-ahead run in a 10-9 win against the they still struggled with walks, totaling 12 on Volunteers on Tuesday. the day. Despite being down 4-0 after the first Studdard struck out six, and Hornsby had inning, Horseshoe Bend (2-2) didn’t get down on itself and quickly responded with five runs two strikeouts. in the bottom of the second. BASEBALL Ivy Vickers singled to lead off the inning, Big deficit too much and with one out, the Generals got the bases for Coosa to overcome loaded on a walk and a single from Abby Fayetteville scored 11 runs in the opening Cheatam. Alyssa Whiteard drew a basesframe and never looked back in an 18-4 loaded walk to score the first run before defeat of Central Coosa on Tuesday night. Horseshoe Bend got a two-out rally going. The Cougars (0-2) managed only three hits Combs and Danielle Mitchell smashed back-to-back doubles to score three more runs of their own but scored four runs in the fifth inning. to take a 5-4 lead over Clay Central. Ryan Payne led the offense with two hits But the Volunteers responded right back and an RBI. Armani Gamble also had a with three runs in the top of the third before single. Horseshoe Bend tied it up in the home half Coosa also struggled with errors as only 11 of the inning. Leighann McWhorter and of the 18 runs the Wolves scored were earned. Kennedy Templeton both had RBI singles in The Cougars finished with five miscues and the frame. Horseshoe Bend scored its next two runs also gave up nine walks. on a hit batter and a walk with the bases loaded, and Clay Central tied it up on a twoGOLF run single in the fifth inning. The score stayed Wildcats sweep Fayetteville 9-9 until Moss played hero. Benjamin Russell’s golf teams officially Offense was the name of the game for the kicked off the season Tuesday with a pair of Generals, who racked up 13 hits on the day. victories against Fayetteville. Cheatam led the way with three singles, while The girls won 113-126 with Keegan Combs, Caly Carlisle and McWhorter each Wendling and Laney Peters participating. had two hits. Combs, Mitchell, Whiteard and On the boys side, Benjamin Russell won Templeton drove in two runs apiece. 154-216. Although the duo of Mitchell and Carlisle Matthew Cush had the lowest score of the allowed 10 hits, only three of the runs they day for BRHS with a 37, while Kyle Mattox gave up were allowed. Mitchell struck out followed right behind with a 38. Jacob Scott three, while Carlisle fanned two. carded with a 39, and Sawyer Parks finished with a 40. Reeltown struggles offensively vs. LAMP Caziah Gilmore and Harrison Kelly competed Reeltown ran into a strong pitcher, as it as well for the Wildcats. STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
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March 4, 1995: Central Coosa 68, Sumter County 54
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March 5, 2000: Central Coosa 60, Central Hayneville 59 (OT)
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March 4, 2001: Central Coosa 53, Brooks 49 (OT)
Tuck was the hero of the game for Central Coosa as it went to its second straight overtime game in the Class 4A state championship. After McKinney once again sent things to extra time with a 3-pointer at the buzzer, Tuck reeled off four straight points in overtime to quickly set the tone. The Cougars went on to win, 53-49, to become two-time defending champs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To win back-to-back state championships is a great feeling,â&#x20AC;? then-Coosa
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many as 10 points in the final frame before starting to chip away at the deficit. Finally, Fernando Edwards grabbed a steal and drove to the net, getting a foul on the way up. He nailed a pair of free throws to seal the victory. Much like the current Cougars, the 2004 team was undersized compared to Livingston but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let that stop it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basketball is all about psychology,â&#x20AC;? Belyeu said at March 7, 2004: Central the time. Coosa 52, Livingston 50 Edwards was named the The fate of the Cougars tournament MVP that year after totaling 21 points in the didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look all that great championship. Kelvin Kelly late in its 2004 Class 4A also earned a spot on the allstate championship against Livingston. They trailed by as tournament team. coach Belyeu said JJoe B l id att the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always told my players, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not over till itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We attacked the glass and rebounded and came out with a win.â&#x20AC;? McKinney earned the tournament MVP honors as he scored 11 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter. Tuck and Anthony Carter were named to the all-tournament team.
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as three players finished in double figures. Kilpatrick McKinney had the tying basket with two seconds to go in regulation sending the game to overtime, where Central Hayneville started to take over. Hayneville took a big lead in overtime, but Coosa went on a 9-2 run in the final moments and ended the game with a victory. Tremayne Benson scored a pair of free throws with no time left on the clock, ensuring the win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was no doubt in my mind that I would make both free throws,â&#x20AC;? Benson said at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew I was going to make those shots because I prayed and the Lord said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ask and you shall receive.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I knew I would make them. It felt like a dream come true.â&#x20AC;? Benson finished with just three points but those two
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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kenneth W. Spano and wife, Alice F. Spano, originally in favor of Bank of America, N.A., on the 21st day of January, 2011, said mortgage recorded in WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Document Number 262962; the undersigned Bank of America, N.A , as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on April 25, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot E-30, according to the survey of North Blue Creek SubdiviVLRQ 3ODW 1R DV UHFRUGHG LQ 3ODW %RRN 3DJHV $ % & ' LQ WKH 3UREDWH 2I¿FH RI Tallapoosa County, Alabama. 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV IRU informational purposes: 1015 S Holiday Drive, Dadeville, $/ 7+,6 3523(5TY WILL BE SOLD ON AN ³$6 ,6 :+(5( ,6´ %$6,6 :,7+287 :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$57,(6 (17,7/(' 7+(5(72 Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under FHUWDLQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3URgrams may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH WLPH DQG place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day 2I¿ I6
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forward who works hard on the inside. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Watkins) is primarily a slasher, and (Moore) is more of a rebounder and a defensive man, but he can score on the block,â&#x20AC;? Freeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go very deep as well, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very seasoned as far as what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to get done on the offensive side. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re real methodical about the way they go about things, and one thing I know for sure is if they get up, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to stall on me.â&#x20AC;? Defensively, the Cardinals are going to run the gamut. Freeman said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve set up in a 3-2 and a 2-3 zone as well as going into a man-to-man set when necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just switch it up,â&#x20AC;? Freeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do some full-court things as well. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always gotta be mindful of what type of defensive set theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to throw everything at us, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m aware of that.â&#x20AC;? One big key to success for the Cougars will not be allowing Sacred Heart to get too ahead on the boards. With a serious height advantage, the Cardinals should be able to do well rebounding against the Cougars, but Coosa has also shown it can rebound against some extremely big teams so far this postseason. And even though theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been outrebounded in at least one game during this playoff run, they still managed to win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing I always tell our guys is we need key rebounds, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more effective than just leading rebounding all the time,â&#x20AC;? Freeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a problem all year and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to win without that. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that sticks in the back of my mind of course, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting the right ones.â&#x20AC;? Central Coosa will, as always, rely on its relentless and well-rounded offensive attack. Noel Jones, Omar Gaddis and Jovon Richardson have all been consistently contributing double-digit scoring efforts this season, and Josh McGhee has come on extremely strong the last two games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He gives us a bona fide fourth scorer,â&#x20AC;? Freeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How many teams, even professional teams, have four scorers they can go to? If we can come out and execute, for them to stop all of us is going to be a hard out for anybody. As long as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to be doing.â&#x20AC;?
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DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH DGGUHVV LQGLFDWHG EHORZ 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Bank of America, N.A, Mortgagee/Transferee
OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE1, Mortgagee/Transferee
(OL]DEHWK /RHIJUHQ 6,527( 3(50877 3 & 3 2 %R[ %LUPLQJKDP $/ $WWRUQH\ for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, Alexander City Outlook: )HE 0DU DQG FC/447138 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jerry D. Davis, Jr. and Joyce S. Davis, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Aliant Bank, on the 22nd day of August, 2005, said mortJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Recorded Card No. 207119; the undersigned Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE1, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on March 14, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, towit: Lot 19 and 20, Block C, Eastside Subdivision, according to the plat of said subdiYLVLRQ UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama in Plat Book 2, page 21. Property street address for informational purposes: 1727 Trussell Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED O S O
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