COMMUNITY COLUMNISTS INSIDE TODAY.
WEDNESDAY
THE SAVE THE DATE
See a complete listing of events in the area, Page 4.
JUST FOR KICKS BRHS boys working towards fast Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892 start to soccer season. Page 8 January 27, 2016 Vol. 124, No. 19 www.alexcityoutlook.com
City begins check into golf course fund issue By MITCH SNEED Editor
Alexander City Mayor Charles Shaw said he spent several hours meeting and examining procedures after a citizen raised questions about checks written to the city’s golf course that were not sent to the bank. Alexander City resident Wendell Scroggins said that by his estimation
100
as many as 364 checks written by patrons to Lakewinds Golf Course may have never been deposited by the city or processed through the bank. Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson said Monday night he believes that as much as $120,000 has not been properly credited to the golf course in the city’s financial system. “We met on this for hours
(Tuesday) and looked at several things that we can put in place to make sure that we have the proper safeguards in place,” Shaw said. “We feel like we have a plan in place. For people to say they didn’t know about problems before now isn’t true. They did know, but possibly not in the numbers that were mentioned in the
Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
Local resident Wendell Scroggins raised concerns about checks See CHECKS • Page 7 written to Lakewinds Golf Course that were never deposited.
Volunteer Connections offers tax help Organization giving no-cost assistance for those in need By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Cliff Williams / The Outlook
Above, Emma Swindall dressed as a 100-year-old woman at Jim Pearson, while right, Addi Peters, Georgia Davis, Clara Barris and Addie Sanders pose.
Schools celebrate 100th day with costumes, activities By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
The aging process went haywire at several area schools on Tuesday as schoolchildren as young as kindergarteners turned into old men and women in celebration of the 100th day of the school year. Celebrations of the 100th day – all complete with victims of accelerated aging – took place at Jim Pearson and Dadeville elementary schools as well as at Horseshoe Bend School. “We’ve got a lot of people participating,” said James Aulner, principal of Horseshoe Bend School. “It’s not anything officially sanctioned, but I allow them the freedom to do it. We’ve got some students dressed up as old ladies and our teachers are counting out things in 100s. We’re just
excited. It’s the 100th day, so that’s a good celebration point.” At Jim Pearson, even some newly decrepit and rapidly aging teachers got into the act. First-grade teacher Katie Dark was young Monday, but found herself at her school on Tuesday with gray hair, needing the assistance of a walker and struggling to stand at length on the sidewalk in front of the school. “It’s hard to stand out here this long when you’re 100,” Dark said. Of course, Dark’s get-up was just a costume and costumes were the norm at the Scott Road school on Tuesday, along with hallways full of 100 Day decorations and declarations. One poster in the hallway declared to Jim Pearson’s students, “You are 100 days smarter!” Kids wore hats that said, See 100 • Page 5
It’s tax time yet again and the Volunteer Connection of Central Alabama is helping others file their taxes for free, just like they have been doing for the past 30 years. “We have been serving the public for 30 years with help from grants from Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA),” VCCA’s Carley Cummins said. “We even have one volunteer that has been with us for 25 years, Barbara Willis.” The volunteers are trained to help. “All of our volunteers are certified by the IRS,” Cummins said. “It is not easy to get certified. There is a lot of work.” For those looking for help with taxes, VCCA can help you if you meet age and income requirements. “We received a grant for Tax Counseling for the Elderly that lets us serve anyone over the age of 60,” Cummins said. “We received a grant from VITA that lets us serve anyone under the age of 59 that makes less than $54,000 in the household.” Last year alone the group served over 1,000 in Tallapoosa and Coosa See TAXES • Page 7
Evans tackles another historic downtown building By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
Plywood covers the facade of the former Ozzy’s Building downtown. Developer Tim Evans has started the process of revamping the historic structure which was once the women’s department of The Fair Store
If you’re among those whose curiosity has been piqued by the plywood fence-like structure blocking the front of what used to be the women’s department of The Fair Store in downtown Alexander City, rest assured it’s nothing more than an indication of continued progress downtown. Tim Evans, who was largely responsible for the restoration of the Alex City’s old Masonic Building, is revamping the property – which, in addition to spending a period as a portion of The Fair Store, also spent time as Ozzy’s and Family Dollar. Evans said that
it was once actually three different businesses and, when his work is through, it will be three again. “We don’t have any real specific plans for it,” Evans said. “We’re just planning to make the space available to some new tenants, working with Main Street and the Revitalization Committee, that are interested in locating downtown.” The building is currently a single space of approximately 6,600 square feet. “We’ve talked to people that were looking for space and they seem to like the smaller spaces, so we’re going to turn it into three spaces, as See BUILDING • Page 7
Today’s
Weather
50 35 High
Low
Lake Martin
Lake Levels
484.78 Reported on 01/26/16 @ 4 p.m.
Linda Shaffer, REALTOR® C: 256.794.4641 • W: 256.329.5253 shaffer@lakemartin.net 5295 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL
6
54708 90050
8
USPS Permit # 013-080
Dadeville Insurance Come see us for all your Insurance needs. •Progressive •Auto-Owners Insurance •The National Security Group •Sagamore •National General •And More
114 West Cusseta Street • Dadeville, AL
256-825-4612
Bill’s Electric ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
P.O. Box 673 1814 Airport Blvd • Alexander Cit y, AL
(256) 234-4555 “PROVIDING QUAALITYY ELEECTRRICALL CONSSTRUUCTIIONN SINCE 196 61”
Page 2
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Divorcing husband wary of wife’s online deception
Thursday
53 34 Low
High Sunny
Friday
58 37 Low
High Sunny
Staff
Directory Telephone: (256) 234-4281 Fax: (256) 234-6550 Website: www.alexcityoutlook.com
Mia Osborn Assistant Magazine Editor, Ext. 227 mia.osborn@alexcityoutlook.com
Management Kenneth Boone Publisher, Ext. 218 kenneth.boone@alexcityoutlook.com Mitch Sneed Editor, Ext. 213 mitch.sneed@alexcityoutlook.com David Kendrick Circulation Manager, Ext. 204 david.kendrick@alexcityoutlook.com Lee Champion Production Manager, Ext. 220 lee.champion@alexcityoutlook.com
Advertising Sales Tippy Hunter Advertising Director, Ext. 206 marketing@alexcityoutlook.com Doug Patterson Newspaper Advertising, Ext. 205 doug.patterson@alexcityoutlook.com Kim Morse Advertising Sales, Ext. 217 kim.morse@alexcityoutlook.com Emily Guill Advertising Sales, Ext. 225 emily.guill@alexcityoutlook.com Debbie DeWildt Advertising Sales, Ext. 214 debbie.dewildt@alexcityoutlook.com
Accounting Angela Mullins Bookkeeping, Ext. 202 angela.mullins@alexcityoutlook.com Mary Lyman Boone Bookkeeping marylyman.boone@alexcityoutlook.com Newsroom
Betsy Iler Magazine Managing Editor, Ext. 221 betsy.iler@alexcityoutlook.com Robert Hudson Sports Editor, Ext. 228 robert.hudson@alexcityoutlook.com Cliff Williams Staff Writer, Ext. 212 cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com David Granger Staff Writer, Ext. 210 david.granger@alexcityoutlook.com
Composing Audra Spears Composing Department, Ext. 219 audra.spears@alexcityoutlook.com Darlene Johnson Composing Department, Ext. 203 darlene.johnson@alexcityoutlook.com Hallie Holloway Composing Department, Ext. 203 hallie.holloway@alexcityoutlook.com Alethia Russell Graphic Artist, Ext. 231 alethia.russell@alexcityoutlook.com Circulation Linda Ewing Asst. Circulation Manager, Ext. 201 linda.ewing@alexcityoutlook.com
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 10 years. Four years ago, while waiting for our divorce to be finalized, I decided I’d start dating online and suggested she do the same. We were still friends, so I didn’t think it was crossing any boundaries. My online dating efforts were met with peculiar results. All of the six women I connected with either stood me up or made excuses why they couldn’t or wouldn’t meet me in person. Out of frustration I began dating my wife again and we canceled the divorce proceedings. About a year after we got back together, my wife confessed that the women I had reached out to online were all fictitious personae that she had constructed with the intent of exhausting my search efforts. It worked. We are now filing for divorce again, and I’m worried she may do the same thing. What can I do? -- SOUTHERN GUY
Obituaries Mrs. Mary L. Hardnett Funeral service for Mrs. Mary L. Hardnett of New Site, Alabama will be Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Memorial Gardens. Wrights Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. America Vaugh Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. manages The Alexander City Outlook, The Dadeville Record, Lake magazine, Lake Martin Living, (USPS: 013-080, ISSN: 0738-5110) Kenneth Boone The Outlook is published five times Photography and a week, Tuesday through Saturday a commercial web mornings, by Tallapoosa Publishers, printing press. Inc., 548 Cherokee Road, P.O. Box 999, Alexander City, AL, 35011.
Postal
Information
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Post Office Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
The Outlook
© 2011 Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. Reproduction of any part of any issue requires written publisher permission.
Call David at 256-234-4281 to subscribe!
Mrs. America Vaugh of Alexander City, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, AL. Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Services
Annie Alexander Mrs. Annie Alexander of Equality, Alabama died January 23 , 2016 and funeral service for Mrs. Annie Alexander will be Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Morning Star District Center at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Rockford Cemetery. Wright’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
FOR SALE
63 WIND TRACE $449,000
A family’s legacy is love.
YOUR MONEY COULDN’T BUY MORE 5BR/3.5BA lake home in Windermere West. Open family room w/18ft. celings, fireplace, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, formal DR.
SAMANTHA SPURLIN
256-234-2511
OfÄce: 256.329.LAKE (5253) Mobile: 256.786.0650
1326 Dadeville Road, Alex City, AL www.radneyfuneralhome.com
www.samanthaspurlin.com sam@samanthaspurlin.com
DEAR ABBY Advice
DEAR SOUTHERN GUY: Because you think your wife might pull that stunt again, stop sharing any details of your online dating pursuits with her. Definitely refrain from telling her which sites you’re using. (Use different ones than before.) Or, hearken back to the good old days and try meeting people in person. The worst that could happen might be that you encounter your soonto-be ex in various disguises -but you know her well enough by now that you should be able to see through them. DEAR ABBY: I am engaged to a wonderful man, and we will be married soon. We have been together two years and
get along well. His parents live 35 minutes away and his mom doesn’t drive. The other day he commented that she wanted us to invite her over, as she hadn’t been over in a year. I told him his mother is always welcome and should just call to make sure we are home. He then proceeded to tell me he wanted her to spend the night. He said that in his previous relationship, his mother would stay over occasionally. I didn’t know what to say, but at the age of 40, should he really be wanting sleepovers? It struck me as odd. I’m a private person and I’m not sure how to resolve this. I don’t want him to feel I’m rejecting his mom, but I don’t see why she needs to spend the night. I don’t want to walk on eggshells with her, because she called and scolded me about how I spoke to her son several months ago. Advice? -- LADY OF THE HOUSE DEAR LADY: Is there something you haven’t mentioned?
Why has it been a year since your fiance’s mother has been invited to visit? Certainly in all this time you could have picked her up. A blanket “come anytime, just call first” isn’t a proper invitation -- particularly if the person doesn’t drive. If you prefer she not be an overnight guest, I don’t think your fiance should force it. And if you prefer that she not meddle in your relationship with her son, I hope you made it clear to her when she “scolded” you. Of course, it wouldn’t have happened if her son hadn’t tattled to her -- which should be a glimpse of what marriage to him may be like if you don’t get this straightened out now.
Jackson Road in Waverly filed a report for burglary of a residence. • Michael Farley of Adair Drive in Dadeville was arrested for two failure to appear child support warrants.
Cleveland Street in Alexander City was arrested on a grand jury indictment for burglary third degree and theft of property third degree. • Xam Tran of Highway 22 West in Alexander City was arrested on grand jury indictments for six counts of child porn and six counts of sex abuse second. • Takelia Johnson of Montgomery Street in Alexander City was arrested on a grand jury indictment for two counts of violation of sex offender notify act. • Robert Jackson of Scott Road in Alexander City was arrested for attempting to commit controlled substance crime. • A resident of Highway 49 South in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • Linda Stewart of Andrew Jackson Road in Alexander City was arrested on a grand jury indictment. • A resident of Hollow Springs Road in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence harassment.
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.
Police reports Alexander City Police Department Jan. 20
• Cecile Baeley McKelvey of Cusseta was arrested for burglary. • Burglary was reported on Lower Bottom Road. • Breaking and entering and criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of Central Avenue. • Theft was reported in the 500 block of 8th Avenue.
Jan. 19
• Theft was reported on J Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 700 block of Farm Loop. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Burglary was reported on Cherokee Road. • Burglary was reported in the 3000 block of Sunny Level Cutoff.
Jan. 17
• Josh Renardo Robin of Alexander City was arrested for drug paraphernalia, attempting to elude and domestic violence. • Vincent Matthew Poole of Alexander City was arrested for open container. • Burglary was reported in the 200 block of S Street. • Harassment was reported on Cherokee Road.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 24 • A resident of
Jan. 23
• Elener Wyckoff of Andrew Jackson Road in Alexander City was arrested for grand jury indictment theft of property second. • Dorian Herron of Highway 22 west in Alexander City was arrested for grand jury indictment rape second, sodomy second and sex abuse. • Charles Mickens of Thomas Road in Alexander City was arrested for a probation revocation and three failure to appear warrants.
Jan. 22
• Terrio Davis of Elkahatchee Road in Alexander City was arrested on a grand jury indictment for burglary 2nd and theft of property 2nd. • Roderick Williams of Hillabee Street in Alexander City was arrested on three grand jury indictments driving under the influence, driving with revoked license and violation of insurance. • Michael McNeal of South Road Court in Alexander City was arrested on grand jury indictment for burglary third degree and theft of property second degree. • Jacoby Knox of
We Care About You and Your Loved Ones!
•Home-like Environment • Specialized Dementia Care Unit •Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services
A DAMS HEALTH & REHAB 1555 HILLABEE STREET • (256) 329-0847
Jan. 20
• A resident on Washington Boulevard filed a report for burglary of residence, domestic violence simple assault and domestic violence harassment.
Jan. 19
• Corey Breedlove of Thompson Avenue in Tallassee was arrested for failure to appear warrant.
Jan. 18
• A resident of Lovelady Road in Tallassee filed a report for criminal mischief.
Jan. 17
• Kenneth Smith of Coosa County Road 63 in Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for probation violation for burglary third and theft of property second. • A resident of Barnett Road in Goodwater filed a report for theft.
SOCIAL SECURITY FAYE EDMONDSON Attorney at Law
135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL
256-825-9559 No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
WHATLEY MONUMENT Company Better Service A Family Tradition 1049 Hillabee Street Alexander City, AL C.M. “Mike” Whatley, Owner
329-1217
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Job
State legislature still resistant to new taxes A s discussed last week, several of the headline Alabama news stories of 2015 may also be the blockbusters of 2016. The Mike Hubbard trial and the decision of the federal courts on Alabama’s legislative district lines will be determined in the first half of this year. The biggest news and political story of this year may be a continuation of last year’s major issue and it also surrounds the Alabama Legislature. The State General Fund woes will again be front and center. As the quadrennium began in 2015, state officials were told that in order to simply level fund the woefully funded General Fund, the legislature would have to come up with between $200-300 million. Everyone agreed that the shortfall was a problem. Gov. Robert Bentley began his second term proposing $541 million in new taxes as a solution. His proposals were repeatedly rebuked by the legislature. That battle and wrangling over the budget lasted most of the year. It wound through the four month session and three legislative sessions. The final 2015 legislative solution was to raise limited revenue by increasing the cigarette tax by 25 cents per pack, which will bring in about $70 million in new revenue. They also shifted $80 million in use tax money from the Education Trust Fund to the General Fund. Therefore, they essentially kicked the
STEVE FLOWERS Columnist
proverbial can down the road once again. As the 2016 Legislative Session begins next week, the chronic problems are looming in the anemic General Fund. In the Senate, the Finance Committee chairs have changed hats so to speak. They have swapped posts. State Sen. Arthur Orr of Decatur, who previously chaired the General Fund Finance Committee, will head the Education Finance panel and Sen. Trip Pittman of Baldwin will leave Chairman of Education to be head of the General Fund writing committee. A good swap for Orr. Sen. Pittman will join hands with Rep. Steve Clouse, who chairs the House General Fund Committee. Clouse and Pittman have unenviable tasks. Clouse is already predicting two percent cuts across the board, including the sacred cows of Medicaid, Courts and Prisons. Resistance to taxes is still prevalent in both chambers and Senate President Del Marsh of Anniston, who sponsored a casino/lottery bill last year, said he would not come with that proposal again this year. However, a clean pure lottery bill could be discussed. If it clears the legislature it must be approved by the people in an election. Alabama and Utah are the only
two states that derive no revenue from gambling. The casino/ lottery proposal would raise $330 million for the state. A pure lottery would generate about $225 million. There may be a move to unearmark some of Alabama’s taxes as the session looms. Alabama currently earmarks more than four fifths of its tax revenue for specific purposes. This idea perpetually raises its head in times of budget crisis. Indeed legislation has been pre-filed to transfer a greater portion of wine and liquor revenues and profits to the General Fund. This unearmarking has been unsuccessful in the past. The best historical example was a classic battle between Gov. George Wallace and Alabama Education Association’s icon Dr. Paul Hubbert. Wallace went on television with two jars of pennies – one full and overflowing, symbolic of the Education Fund, and one half full, representing the General Fund. Wallace said he simply wanted to borrow a few of the pennies from Education and put into the half empty glass jar. Hubbert thwarted Wallace’s plan. However, Hubbert is gone and so is the power of the AEA. It died with Hubbert. This legislative body has shown keen interest in and indeed the propensity to raid the Special Education Trust Fund Budget. With the death of the AEA there is nobody to guard the Education dollars hen house. Therefore,
Page 3
www.alexcityoutlook.com
The Outlook
the legislature sees robbing the Education Fund to pay for the General Fund as an easy solution. During the heyday of flush Education funding higher education benefited tremendously from the power of Hubbert’s AEA, “A rising tide sails all ships.” It may be time for higher education to step up to the plate and thwart the raid on their education dollars. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers. us.
Fair
Allegiance* Staffing TM
MEMBER
American Staffing Association
Jobs Available!
THURSDAY, JAN. 28 • 9AM-1PM
SEVEN GABLES, TALLASSEE
Social Secu ity Ŷ Social Security Disability & SSI Ŷ Personal Injury & Accidents Ŷ Probate Civil Ŷ Uncontested Divorce
FAYEAttorney EDMONDSON at Law 135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL
256.825.9559
No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
It’s Easy!!
Place your vehicle in our ur classi¿eds until it sellss for ...$4900 Ad includes photo with a description. ion. (20 word limit)
Place Your Ad Today!!
Call Today • 256-277-4219
Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. • 548 Cherokee Road • Alexander City, AL
Wholesale To Public OVER 100 USED CARS TO CHOOSE FROM!
Comprehensive Cardiac Care Close to Home
CRV 2011 HONDA
COROLLA 2012 TOYOTA
#033682
4-Wheel Drive, Low Miles, Clean NADA $17,275
YOUR PRICE $ WHOLESALE
15,125
#787245
NADA $13,650
YOUR PRICE $ WHOLESALE
11,650
EXPLORER 2013 FORD 2010 DODGE JOURNEY SE Kevin Sublett, MD, and the Cardiology of Central Alabama clinic are now part of UAB Medicine, bringing the latest in cardiac treatments and technology to Alexander City and surrounding communities. Together we have formed the UAB Heart & Vascular Clinic of Central Alabama, providing the world-class care you have come to know from UAB close to home. We are conveniently located in the Russell Medical Center.
#A76121
NADA $27,980
YOUR PRICE $ WHOLESALE
2001
25,800
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS
#203286
NADA $9,600
YOUR PRICE $ WHOLESALE
7,250
ODYSSEY EX 2011 HONDA
Dr. Sublett and his staff are committed to helping patients enjoy full and active lifestyles, offering: #634621
• • • •
Full spectrum of cardiovascular care Care by physician, board certified in interventional cardiology Latest in 4-D and 2-D ultrasound and nuclear medicine imaging Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders
NADA $7,900
YOUR PRICE $ WHOLESALE
6,850
#032892
NADA $16,850
YOUR PRICE $ WHOLESALE
15,840
*84 MO. 3.99% rate. WAC Plus tax title and doc.
Call us today to schedule an appointment!
3368 Highway 280, Suite 130 Alexander City, AL 35010 (256) 234-2644 uabmedicine.org/heartcentralAL
www.tallapoosaford.com (256) 234-3432 • 1551 Hwy. 280 • Alexander City, AL
Page 4
www.alexcityoutlook.com
CommunityCalendar Today is January 27, 2016
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
The Outlook
Today’s Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lett are celebrating their anniversary today.
Today’s Birthdays
Submit calendar items:
Participate in your Outlook by calling 256-234-4281, faxing them to 256-234-6550, sending your event to calendar@alexcityoutlook.com or logging on to http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/. Brasher, Cheryl Thornburg, Nelda Hayes, Kerry Thomas, Andy Burns, ,Jude Goodwin, Barry Stone, and Chasity Magouyrk are celebrating birthdays today.
Timothy Phurrough, Shani
ÂŚÂĄ ÂœÂŚÂ?ÂŁ ÂĄÂŽ œ˜Ž˜ŠÂ?ÂŽ š£“¤Ž
HOLLEY’S HOME FURNISHINGS
We Dare You To Compare!
SERVING LUNCH IN THE CAFÉ Tuesday - Saturday 11am-1:30pm
1660 Hwy. 22 West Alexander City, AL
www.emporiumwine.net (256) 212-9463 Tue-Fri: 10-5 Sat: 10-2
256.234.4141
***
“£“¤ ÂŚÂĄ Š—–ဖ š ÂŚÂ˜Â“Â?ÂœÂĄ
www.holleyshomefurnishings.com
Small Space Advertising Works.
We will deliver the Lake Region’s News to your door
128 Calhoun Street Historic Downtown Alexander City
Visit us online at:
Daily, Weekly or Monthly
SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Take advantage of our Magazine Subscription Special and get both LAKE Magazine and Lake Martin Living for the low price of . . . $4500
Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
For Consistent Advertising
at Low Rates...
call the Advertising Department
256.234.4281
Need Insurance? Call me.
256.234.3481 KarenChannell.com
Brown Nursing and Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Services •Physical Therapy •Occupational Therapy •Speech Therapy 2334 Washington Street Alexander City • 256-329-9061 www.crownemanagement.com
Come Visit Us! Cecily Lee, Administrator Angela Pitts, Director of Nursing
SEE ME FOR INSURANCE
Harold Cochran 256.234.2700
Tallapoosa County Probate Court Clerk Page Bentley belts out “Knock On Wood� Saturday night at the Miss Outlook Pageant at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. Bentley provided entertainment between the sportswear and evening dress competitions and received a big ovation from the 300 or so attendees at the pageant.
January 28- February 27
REVELATION BIBLE STUDY: Family Worship Center is having Revelation Bible Study presented by Dr. Albert Pike beginning Jan. 28 through Feb. 27. It will be Thursdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
January 30
ART WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Zantangle Art Workshop Jan 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Way Conference Room. Cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members, all supplies included. Call Martha McKnight at 256-8256503 or Dottie Holdren at 256-377-4918 with questions or to register. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Pine Ridge Mission team will have its’ annual Pancake breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The plates are $6 and include 2 big pancakes, sausage, fruit and drink options. The proceeds help fund the teams’ annual trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation including VBS and Community outreach projects. wHorseshoe Bend High School will be holding the annual Miss Legend Pageant Saturday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. in the school commons area. There are six categories from K-12th grades.
January 31
BIG DAY: Lake Pointe Baptist Church invites everyone to celebrate a Big Day for the church on Sunday, January 31, 2016, beginning at 10 AM. Lake Pointe is a new church and the new pastor will be introducing the church strategy of “Come! Let Us Build!� in the morning worship on January 31st. The worship music will be led by Anthony Counts, former pastor of Mountain View Baptist Church in Wetumpka. Faron Golden, pastor at Lake Pointe, will be sharing the church’s plan for serving the community and surrounding area through the message from God’s Word. Lake Pointe is located at 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, Alabama 36853, and is just a short drive from Tallassee. Everyone is welcome. SINGING: Bay Pine Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap will host The Dye’s for a singing Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m. FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING: A fifth Sunday singing will be held at Sandy Creek Baptist Church on Jan. 31 starting at 5:30 p.m. Local talent from area churches will be featured. Refreshments in the fellowship hall following the singing will be shared by everyone. GOSPEL SINGING: Calvary Heights Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing with Anna Sailors at its 11 a.m. service Jan. 31 Everyone is invited and a love offering will be taken.
haroldcochran.b2cn@statefarm.com
February 1
The FANS HEAR You!
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 1 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 1 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Registration will be at Radney Elementary School Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Late registration will be Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower at a cost of $100. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
February 5
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Registration will be at Radney Elementary School Friday, Feb. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Late registration will be Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower at a cost of $100. SOCCER REGISTRATION: Alexander City Youth Soccer will host registration Feb. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Sportplex Gym.
February 6
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Baseball/Softball Registration will be at Radney Elementary School Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $75. Late registration will be Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex Baseball Tower at a cost of $100. DADEVILLE KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Sat. Feb. 6 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Dadeville Kiwanis Club is having a pancake breakfast for $6. Tickets are available all over town. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
February 7
PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill will celebrate it’s 7th Pastor’s Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sister Melvin C. Kelley, Jr. Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.
February 8
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Troy Jones will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 8 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 8 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
February 9
February 3
BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
call the
Advertising Dept.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves School will host its monthly luncheon Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a covered dish.
256.234.4281
February 4
IMPOSITION OF ASHES: Alexander City First United Methodist Church and Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have drive thru imposition of ashes at
Small Space Advertising Works!
February 10
the old Mandolin Cafe on Cherokee Road Feb. 10 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
February 11
BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 11 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
Call 256-234-4281 or stop by our ofĂšce at 548 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, AL
FOOT Specialties
Dr. Douglas Stewart
February 11 - February 27
WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: Steel Magnolias will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players Feb. 11Feb. 27. For ticket information call 334868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.
February 12
SOCCER REGISTRATION: Alexander City Youth Soccer will host registration Feb. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Sportplex Gym.
Alexander City, AL
256-215-5596 American Board of Podiatric Surgery CertiÂżed Diabetic Shoes Hospital Surgeries Total Nail Care Hammertoes, Bunions, Corns and Calluses Sports Injuries
February 13
VALENTINE�S DAY SEMINAR: There will be a seminar Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Arbor to celebrate marriage. The night will include dinner, door prizes and the Date Night Challenge. The video by comedians Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley will allow couples to learn how to recognize why marriage is valuable, to invest in their marriage and join a community that is for their marriage. There is no cost. If you are interested, call Megan Sanders at 256-827-9127 or Angelia Windsor at 256-827-9226. SOCCER REGISTRATION: Alexander City Youth Soccer will host registration Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sportplex Gym. BASEBALL SOFTBALL TBALL REGISTRATION: Dadevile Dixie Youth will have registration for baseball, softball and t-ball Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dadeville Recreation Center. 7-12 year old baseball and softball is $60 and 3-6 year old T-ball is $45. Payment and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at registration.
How to add a calendar item: Participate in your
Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892
By e-mailing your event to calendar@alexcityoutlook.com or call 256-234-4281. _____ Send your news items to editor@alexcityoutlook.com
February 27
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a family bingo night Feb. 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
April 16
THREE ON A STRING: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church presents Three on a String, Saturday, April 16 at White Acres in Camp Hill. Dinner of beef filet or chicken will start at 6 p.m. and Three on a Sting will play immediately after. Tickets are $50 per person and $100 a couple. For tickets call 256-825-7408 or 256-825-3985 and all proceeds will go towards local missions and support organizations such as Camp ASCCA and the Girls Ranch.
Ongoing Event
DISNEY WORLD TRIP: The Learning Community Outreach Initiative is sponsoring a trip to Disney World March 20-24. All who are interested should contact Rico Kelly at 256-794-0397 or Wanda Zachery at 256-794-3365. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-2154496 (leave message) or ebalint@ cacc.edu.
Need your business to
STAND OUT from the crowd?
Call us, we can help!
256.234.4281
• • • • •
Alexander City Outlook Dadeville Record Wetumpka Herald Eclectic Observer Tallassee Tribune
Season Speaks Express Blowout • Highlight Ombre • Gloss • Color Make-Up • Keratin Adult & Children Hair Cuts Bridal & Bachelorette Packages 792 Commerce Drive Suite 103 Alexander City, AL
256.234.2007 256.749.8804
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
100
The Outlook
Page 5
www.alexcityoutlook.com
continued from page 1
“I’ve been here 100 days.” From all accounts, the teachers who put the event together – all members of the 100 Day Committee – arranged an all-out celebration. “We didn’t use to celebrate the 100th day when I was in school,” said Jim Pearson principal Jamie Forbus. “But these teachers went all out.” Forbus pointed out that 100 day wasn’t all just fun and games, while there was quite a bit of fun and buzz on the campus. “Teachers have got activities going on in the classroom based on 100 day, too,” he said. And the teachers were busy doing just that. First-grade teacher Brittany Johnson had her students draw portraits of themselves imagining what they might look like when they are 100. She also gave out 10 treats of ten different kinds totaling, of course, 100 – raisins, Goldfish, gummy bears, M&Ms, Cheerios, marshmallows, Kix, Chex, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Haley Sparks, another first-grade teacher at Jim Pearson, had her students make 100 Day crowns, let them enjoy 100 Day snacks and had them burst balloons that would require 100 repetitions of some activity. One of Sparks’ students, Amari Cunningham burst a yellow balloon and found a message that read, “Walk 100 steps.” Like Dark, second-grade teacher Laurie Wilson dressed the part of a 100 year old – long plaid skirt, high socks, glasses on the end of her nose and a single roller in the front of her gray hair. The topper was her 100 Day t-shirt, which several of the teachers had ordered and wore for Tuesday’s occasion. Among the many children getting in on the dress-up action was Linlee Ratliff, who wore an ankle-length floral print dress accented with black boots. Ratliff said she dug the dress out of storage and got the boots from an aunt. Second-grader Emma Swindall, another student, could have passed for Dark’s younger – older? – sister. Swindall wore gray hair, glasses, an old woman’s shawl and got about with the help of a walker, exaggerating her stoop as she walked. “She has owned that costume all day,” said Swindall’s teacher, Kim Pritchard. The celebration at Jim Pearson was capped with a balloon release and a parade which included all of the students who had dressed as 100-year-olds. Kindergartners released the balloons, each of which included a string with a card tied to the end of it. The cards read: Hello! The Kindergarteners at Jim Pearson School in Alexander City, AL, celebrated the 100 th day of school by releasing 100 balloons. If you find this note, could you please email us at (email addresses for kindergarten teachers Leanne Colley and Buffie Stegall). … We are trying to track the paths of our balloons on their journey. Thank you so much! The children of Jim Pearson School. After the balloons were released, the parade of the prematurely aged students of Jim Pearson School circled the parking lot. It moved at a rather swift pace for a bunch of old folks.
Cliff Williams / The Outlook
Teachers even got into the 100th Day spirit at Jim Pearson Elementary, left, and students paraded in to the celebration in a variety of costumes, hats and other attire at Tuesday’s festivities.
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED •Now Compounding BHRT (Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy) •Adult Vaccination Center •Delivery (Available with-in City limits)
Drive-thru *SHINGLES VACCINATIONS*
1144 Airport Drive 256.215.8014 Alexander City, AL
We don’t rest until you do! LAKE MARTIN SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER Please Join Us For Our Ribbon Cutting! Thursday, February 4th 2:00pm | Front Lobby of Lake Martin Community Hospital
DO YOU: Wake up frequently at night? Have trouble falling asleep? Feel sleepy during the day?
HAVE YOU BEEN TOLD: You Snore? You gasp for air in your sleep? You jerk your legs/arms at night?
A division of Ivy Creek Healthcare
To find out more or to schedule a sleep evaluation, call LMCH Sleep Disorders Center @ 256-827-1471 201 Mariarden Road, Dadeville AL 36853
Page 6
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
The Outlook
Adamson celebrates 103rd birthday
Get more feedback from buyers when you advertise in the Classifieds.
Submitted / The Outlook
Chapman Asisted Living resident Vivian McEachern Adamson recently celebrated her 103rd birthday with the other residents, staff, family and friends.
In Print & Online
CALL CLASSIFIEDS TODAY•256-277-4219
s k r a Sp ll Fly i W Now h g u thro 4 1 . b e F
Subscription Special!
Treat your loved one to a 3-month subscripton of:
$
Blake and Mottler of RMC informs club of services Odean Keel Daviston Senior Club
T
he Daviston Sr. Club held its monthly meeting at the Community Center on Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. Bettie Vickers, president, opened the meeting. Flo McIntyre presented an inspiring devotional about love of God and healthful self-love being essential to holiness. We must first love ourselves in order to accept love from others. Betty Melton, secretary read the December minutes. Flo McIntyre gave the treasurer’s report. Only minor expenses were recorded since the last meeting. Both reports were approved as read. Old business included a reminder to pay additional dues to help pay rent for the center use for our monthly meetings. There was no new business. We were fortunate to have Ronna Blake, PT and Katie Mottler, OT, on the program for
Jananurary. They work at Russell Hospital in Alexander City. They are striving to branch out into communities informing citizens of services and facilities available to meet the needs of senior adults. The two of them provided hands-on exercises at the meeting to show us the need for making us more independent. We could see the value of therapy as we age and tend to lose some agility and muscle use. It was great to experience involvement in the therapist’s program plan and become aware of individual needs. Lorene Cowhick prayed for blessing of our food. 24 people enjoyed a bountiful spread of covered-dish varieties. Ginger East will be sharing about her mission trip to Panama at the next meeting. Bring a covered dish and join us on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. We enjoy friends from other communities as well as those from our own neighborhood.
99
for just 29
Stop By Our Office Or Call David To Receive This Special Offer. Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. 548 Cherokee Road 256.234.4281
A GGolden olden Opportunity O i Is Knocking Knock g Open the Classifieds today and get a better price on the things you want! CALL TODAY!•256-277-4219
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Checks
Page 7
www.alexcityoutlook.com
The Outlook
continued from page 1
meeting. But people can rest assured that this is not something we are taking lightly and that it will be addressed.” Shaw said one of the puzzling things is that checks would be of little use to anyone. To compound that, the checks never were processed, so no one gained anything, Shaw said. “I don’t understand why the checks would be taken,” Shaw said. “There is no way for anyone to get money, especially when they say they were never cashed. I think it’s a
procedural flaw – possibly in the way it had been entered in the system and accounted for. That’s why we are looking this in several ways to make sure that it is fixed.” Shaw said that the city is behind in its regular audits and the accounting firm of Carr Riggs and Ingram has been contracted to do a full audit of city finances and look into the issues with golf course deposit irregularities. The firm confirmed Tuesday that it is handling audit services for the city.
Building
Taxes
it originally was, of about 2,200 square feet. We’re going to put a new, fresh look on the front and then we’ll work with any interested tenant to either refurbish the inside to however they want or allow them to do the improvements themselves.” Evans said with the new entertainment district downtown that he would love to see and pub and/or bistro locate in the space, but he’s not picky. “We just want someone that’s going to be a good addition to downtown that would like to locate in a nicely redone historic space.”
counties and is looking to serve them again. “We mailed out letters letting them know we are doing it again and what to bring,” Cummins said. “But we also welcome new clients.” Cummins wants to remind some that regardless of income they still have to file a return. “If they received insurance through the Affordable Healthcare Act, they must file a tax return,” Cummins said. In order for VCCA to help with your taxes you need to bring some paperwork. “You need to bring last year’s tax return,” Cummins said. “You will
continued from page 1
Shaw said this matter is something that he thinks can be looked at and be finished in a matter of weeks. “The full audit, yes it will take more time,” Shaw said.” But I do feel that they can complete a look at this in about three weeks. That’s the indication I’ve been given. I think that will go a long way to answer some of these questions.” Shaw said that if it is found that funds are missing, the city will work hard to make sure they identify the root of the problem and take
any steps necessary to make it right. “If there is any money missing we will find it,” Shaw said. “We will find out where it went and if possible take steps to recoup it. We take this very seriously and we will get to the bottom of it. On Tuesday, The Outlook requested records of golf course deposits and the amounts recorded in the finance department, as well as the same kept by the course and the Alexander City Parks & Recreation Department for those funds.
1720 Dadeville Road • Alexander City, AL
Call Spencer or Dax Today!
256.234.5331 DOWN PAYMENTS As Low As...........
$
500
MONTHLY PAYMENTS As Low
$
250
As........... *Upon Kerley Motors Approval
Now thru Mar. 31, Receive a 10 year parts & compressor warranty on all York residential system replacements & new installations. Also includes a factory 10-year labor warranty. Buy NEW with Williams and you will have no repair cost for the next 10 years. Excluding maintenance and maintenance related problems i.e. stopped up drain, dirty coil, etc.
Williams Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Inc Mike Coker 3875 Dadeville Road, Alexander City, AL 35010
256-329-8488 • 256-267-5021 mobile
continued from page 1
also need to bring photo IDs for the taxpayer and spouse, W-2s, 1099s, SSA 1099s and the end of year pay stub. That pay stub helps us figure the health insurance deduction. And 1095A if you got insurance from the government.” VCCA does more than just federal taxes. “We do both federal and state returns,” Cummins said. “We can even do other states if someone has moved here. We prepare the returns and e-file them.” VCCA even helps filing with deductions. “They might not be able to file itemized deductions on their federal return but they
might be able to on their state return,” Cummins said. And VCCA even offers to allow filers to use their computers to file in the office or through their Facebook page. For those going to the office at 503 Highway 280 be sure to check the dates and times. January and Feburary Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., March on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 1 to April 18 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
256-329-1313 Free Consultations 217 Madison Street, Alexander City, AL “We are a Debt Relief Agency. We help people file Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 under the Bankruptcy Code. Alabama State Bar requires the following in every attorney advertisement, “ No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.”
+
+ Buy
Here + Pay Here + + CLEAN USED CARS No Credit Checks
Cars• Vans• Trucks • SUV’s
Midway Auto,Inc. Off Hwy. 280 • Alexander City, AL (On Right Past the River Bridge)
256.825.9830
Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.
Like us on facebook This ad is sponsored by Wayside Animal Hospital Dr. Susan Martin, 256-329-9900. Spay/neuter assistance is available from RESCUE K9-1-1, Wayside Animal Hospital 256-329-9900 or Lake Martin Humane Society 256-234-5533.
Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session.
Did You ? w o Kn
Rescue K9-1-1, Inc.
P.O. Box 862 • Auburn, AL 36831 • www.rescueK911.com
ACCORDING TO A RECENT SURVEY READERS SPEND AN
AVERAGE OF 23 MINUTES A DAY WITH THEIR PAPER. THAT’S 30,000 LOYAL, LOCAL & REPEAT READERS WHO COULD BE YOUR CUSTOMER.
CALL US TODAY.
Since 1884, The Alex City Outlook has been a part of the area longer than any other business. Our mission is to report local community news, keep our readers informed and help businesses grow through marketing & advertising.
256.234.4281 • 548 Cherokee Road • Alexander City, AL w w w. a l e x c i t y o u t l o o k . c o m
ROBERT HUDSON SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228
sports@alexcityoutlook.com
Page 8
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Is Cam Newton Wildcats return to field with high hopes on track to be the greatest? By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor
ANDY GRAHAM Sports Columnist
T
o say Cam Newton is special would be an understatement. In fact, it would be an understatement no matter which adjective one might choose. Words like spectacular, incredible and amazing all apply, but seemingly don’t do justice to the brilliant career we’ve all witnessed unfold these last six years. Of course, it all started in the Loveliest Village. I recall well the day Newton committed to the Tigers on New Year’s Day in 2010. I remember thinking that his tape looked really good, but the SEC is a far cry from junior college. I also recall being very unimpressed by his performance in the spring game. Little did I realize Newton was about to hook the Auburn wagon to his star and take it to heights most had never known. It didn’t take that long to realize he was a different kind of player. In the first game of the year against Arkansas State, Auburn built a comfortable 28-16 lead late in the first half. They looked okay, but it was Arkansas State. That’s when the 6-5 250 pound quarterback took the snap and proceeded to effortlessly run 71 yards untouched for a touchdown. I thought, “I think this kid may be the best player on our team.” There was the road win against Mississippi State in week two and the comeback against Clemson in week three. Who could forget the 176 yards rushing against Carolina in week four. You remember, that was when Superman first took flight… literally… from about the seven yard line into the end zone. I thought, “I think this kid may be the best player in the SEC.” After several more Herculean feats, the LSU Tigers came calling. Newton only had 217 yards rushing in that game and, of course, his Heisman moment on a 49-yard TD gallop. I thought, “I think this kid may be the best player in the country.” The Tigers won the next three games by an average margin of 25 points. That brings us to the Iron Bowl. Down 24-0 and every Auburn fan with their head in a noose, Cam Newton led an epic comeback for the ages. I thought “this kid may very well go down as the best player in Auburn history.” An SEC title, BCS national title and Heisman Trophy later, I thought, “this kid is definitely one of the greatest college football players of all time.” However, if history has taught us anything about football, it’s that college success in no way assures NFL success. Newton was the first player selected in the 2011 draft, but a number of “experts” had serious concerns about his viability as a starting QB in the NFL. Some questioned his character and others labeled him merely an athlete playing quarterback. Cam won the starting job for the Panthers and proceeded to win Rookie of the Year while setting numerous NFL records along the way. Newton has now led Carolina to three straight playoff appearances and will appear in his first Super Bowl on Feb. 7. He continues to prove his doubters wrong and set new records every time he takes the field. I know a lot of people don’t like Cam Newton. I get it. He’s more athletic than you are. He’s better looking than you are. He makes more money than you do and he has a lot more fun doing his job. If he wins the MVP and the Super Bowl, I’ll think “this kid, or man I should say, may very well go down as the best football player of all time.” Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.
The Benjamin Russell Wildcats returned to the practice field earlier this month as they hope to make a return to the Final Four and beyond in 2016. The Wildcats opened practice two weeks ago with their traditional Senior Camp as they get ready for the 2016 season. Benjamin Russell Coach Austin Teel said it has become a tradition for the rising seniors to lead the season-opening camp. “We started up two weeks ago with our Senior Camp that’s kind of become a tradition now. I go over stations that I’d like to run and the seniors run practices for three or four days,” Teel said. “Last week we started the official practices where I could get out there and do what we needed to do. This week we’re finally getting to get outside and we finally have some good weather this week, so we’re excited about that. Both the JV boys and varsity boys are looking forward to getting the season started.” Teel said there will be a lot of seniors leading the way for the Wildcats this season, and added BRHS will return a few key goal scorers in Cole Grogan, Grant Hudson and Phillip Speake. Teel said the Wildcats will be looking for a goalkeeper in practices leading up to the season opener on Feb. 9 against Northridge. “We have about 11 seniors this year. I have a lot of leadership and a lot of captains on the team that have been there,” Teel said. “This is actually the group that when I started coaching they were freshmen and eighth graders, so I’ve been there their entire high school careers. Of course, Cole Grogan, Grant Hudson and Phillip Speake are coming back this year. I have Noah Boone and Chase Burton in the defense. I’ve got a couple of spots I’m trying to fill – I’m looking for a goal keeper right now and one or two defenders and a midfielder to replace what we lost from last year.” One of the main focuses in the early practices has been installing a new formation, Teel said. He added that defense will be a fundamental part of helping the team move forward in the postseason.
Robert Hudson / The Outlook
From left to right, Benjamin Russell’s Davis Pemberton, Thomas Lovett and Cole Grogan compete during Monday’s practice at the Alex City Soccer Complex.
“We’re going to be running a little different formation this year than last year. We’re going to run a flat back four on the defense, so I’m kind of working on trying to rotate the defense and things like that,” Teel said. “We’re kind of going to run a different attacking scheme this year where 1, 2 or 3 could actually get up and play forward, and also with those three they can also play defense. So the guys are kind of getting used to the new formation that we’re going to play this year and continuing where we left off last year. We’re building up the goalie and defensive strength and that’s hopefully how we’re going to win a championship.” After last year’s run ended in the Final Four opener in Huntsville, Teel said the goal this season, as it is each
year, is to capture the ultimate prize of winning a state title. “We’re looking to pick up where we left off from last year, improve on that and build on that. That’s what the goal is,” Teel said. “Of course, every year you’re going to set the highest goal, and that’s to win state. That’s what we did this year. We got so close last year but just couldn’t get there. So this year I’ve opened up a discussion with the boys and asked them what worked and what didn’t work. I’ve just kind of made it an open discussion especially with the seniors who have that leadership role this year. That’s kind of helped us to see what went wrong last year so we can improve on that. We set the foundation last year, but now we’re trying to build on that foundation this year.”
Robert Hudson / The Outlook
Above left, Horseshoe Bend’s Drew Harden, right, and Fayetteville’s Hayden Carpenter battle for a rebound during Monday’s game. Above right, Horseshoe Bend’s Zakkiah Lyons, right, races up the floor as Fayetteville’s Jaycie Smith defends.
Horseshoe Bend sweeps Fayetteville on hardwood By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor
NEW SITE – The Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals cruised to a 50-26 home victory on Monday against the Fayetteville Lady Wolves. Horseshoe Bend Coach Erica Meigs said the Lady Generals (8-10) played great team basketball in Monday’s win. “I thought the girls did a really good job tonight playing as a team and passing the ball. Passing looked a lot better tonight than it’s been looking,” Meigs said. “We’ve still got a few things that we have to work on. We have to get to where we play a full four quarters, which we did tonight, but we have to do that consistent-
ly.” The Lady Generals closed out the first half with a 24-9 lead after Zakkiah Lyons hit a midrange shot as time expired. Horseshoe Bend opened the third quarter on a 6-0 run with baskets by Brooke Robinson, Kearra Birmingham and Rebecca Norrell that pushed the lead to 30-9, as the Lady Generals ended the third quarter leading 44-17. Lyons led Horseshoe Bend with 16 points, while Heather Clanton had nine points and Ivy Vickers had eight points.
Generals 67, Wolves 23
After trailing early, the Horseshoe Bend Generals surged in the second quarter to capture their first
home win of the season. Horseshoe Bend (2-13) trailed until midway through the second quarter when Tyus Ford hit a 3-pointer that gave the Generals a 15-14 lead. The Generals increased their lead with a Cade Worthy jumper and a shot and-one from Trace Meadows that made it 20-14 with 2:50 left in the first half. Horseshoe Bend’s Sunny Phillips hit a 3-pointer, Meadows scored on a layup and Brandon Heard hit a 3-pointer with three seconds left in the second to send the Generals into halftime leading 28-14. HBS Coach Chad Kison said that defense was the key, as the Generals shutout Fayetteville in the sec-
ond quarter and dominated the third. “We gave up a few threes early, but we turned our defense up and I thought the guys played a lot better defense and got after it a little bit more,” Kison said. “We shut them out that second quarter and came out of halftime and didn’t give them anything. We played really good defense overall and didn’t give them any open looks. I think we also rebounded really well and didn’t give them any second chances. It was probably the first time we’ve actually shot well the entire game also.” Ford had 15 points, Worthy had 12 points, Meadows had nine points and Drew Harden had eight points.
ClassiÄeds
Lake & River Phone (256) 277-4219 Fax (205) 669-4217 The Alexander City Outlook
Reaching more than 22,000 households in Tallapoosa and Elmore counties The Dadeville Record
classifieds@alexcityoutlook.com public.notices@alexcityoutlook.com classifieds@thewetumpkaherald.com public.notices@thewetumpkaherald.com
The Eclectic Observer
The Tallassee Tribune
The Wetumpka Herald
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
www.alexcityoutlook.com
The Outlook
Page 11
Powells to celebrate Snowy weather was a great reason to stay inside golden anniversary W
S
ympathy is extended to the family of Mary Hodnett who is free from pain and with her Lord. May God bless the Hodnett family. Her funeral service will be in New Site Thursday. Bryan Yates and I attended the late Harold “Yogi” Hunter’s funeral service on Saturday afternoon. A sweet service at Miracle Missionary Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Yogi Hunter was a great basketball player at New Site High School years ago whom all of us loved and respected. The late Harold Hunter was an awesome player years ago at New Site High School whom Coach Bryan Yates enjoyed coaching. Phil Blasingame and Jimmy Vickers attended the funeral service for Harold “Yogi” Hunter on Saturday afternoon at the Miracle Missionary Baptist Church in Alexander City. Phil and Jimmy played basketball at New Site years ago and three men were awesome athletes. Also attending were Sam Bledsoe of Columbus, Georgia and Tony Toler of Alexander City. Rev. Eddie Lee Hunter, the late Yogi Hunter’s brother conducted his sweet funeral service. Rev. Eddie Lee Hunter is Pastor of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church and is an awesome pastor. May God bless the Hunter family always. Smile and know the Lord loves everyone. Keep in your prayer Martha Bledsoe Edwards of New Site and Clifford Slaughter of Daviston.
VIRGINIA YATES New Site
Bryan Yates and I visited them in Russell Hospital on Saturday afternoon. Both are very sick people who need your prayers. Get well wishes go to Grace Sprayberry, Sara Harry, Jimmy and Doris Harry, Annie Lois Bailey, William Vickers, Mary Faye Peters, Paul Anderson. God loves all of you. Don’t we all? Rev. Harold Cummings, pastor of Rocky Creek Baptist Church has been sick. Keep this fine man who loves the Lord in your prayers. Brenda, his sweet wife, takes good care of him. We love you, Brother Harold Cummings. This Saturday, Coy and Margaret Powell will celebrate their Golden (50th) wedding anniversary in the New Salem Baptist Church Social Room from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This is a lovely couple to know. Smile! Smile! God is so good! The weather is terrible but God knows what is best. Ruby Sharpe of Virginia is spending a week with Keegan, Paislee, Desiree, and Bud Sharpe. She’s always a joy to see and enjoy. Yates is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of New Site and writes about the events and people of the New Site area.
hat a pretty sight to see snow flurries late Friday afternoon in Nixburg. Such a chilling wind came along with it and took down small tree limbs all around. It was great to stay inside bundled up and warm. I love to see the snow – just to look at and take a picture or two – but after the beauty fades and the freezing toes kick in, I am done. I grew up with snow every winter in England and we normally had snow sometime over the Christmas holidays. I didn’t feel the cold then as I do now. My Ron continues with his therapy twice a week following shoulder surgery. There is a lot of pain recovering from this type of procedure, but his progression is good. Happy belated Birthday to our local television model, Kathi Odom, on Jan. 23, and to the sweetest lady ever, Nelda Hayes (Jan. 27)of Kellyton, as she recovers from her illness/surgery. Please remember her in your prayers. Right around the corner from me, Janice Moses will celebrate her birthday on Jan. 31. It is interesting to note that the Western Union stopped sending telegrams Jan. 27, 2006. Must have been that the computer connection environment had taken care of our needs. Raymon and Sarah Shaw who live on a ‘Treasure Forest’ close to Rockford celebrated their wedding anniversary Jan. 25. Last week, I ran into several folks I knew in Alex City. You know you have lived in a place a good while when you see folks you know in town. Carol Pitchford,
ROSIE MORGAN
Nixburg/ Equality
who is grandmother to Rain Fuller of Equality, Linda Hunt and Rebecca Shivers both from Kellyton Friendly Citizens luncheons. We visited Ron’s Aunt Bobbie Moore on Balm Road last week, taking her homemade ham/vegetable soup. She is always a delight. Reverend Peggie Sue Ott of the Kendrick Baptist Church in Nixburg is celebrating her fourth anniversary as pastor of this church on Jan. 29. Rev. Ott is thrilled to have served her congregation just two doorways from her home here in Nixburg. I have known Ms. Peggie
Sue for many years. She is a kind and good, warm person who loves her friends, Church family and blood related, plus will do anything she can for anyone who asks. We have seen more deer around our property here on Coosa 4 and crossing the road than we have in many years. When we first moved here, the deer ate our first large vegetable garden down to the ground just as it was producing well and getting ready to pick. We learned about deer the hard way. Later we had fenced areas for vegetables and the flowers that deer loved to eat, like day lilies and roses. I think the dogs have kept them away in past years, but they are so brave now, coming closer to eat green growing grassy weeds from the fence-line. I don’t know
how lucky the hunters have been with getting deer, but I do know they are still plentiful around Nixburg. Still seeing the trash on the roadsides from hunters coming here from other places, which should come to an end after this next week. Then the spring cutters will spread it around. Stay warm, dress in close-fitting layers and stay hydrated, drink hot tea, and until next week, keep smiling. If you have news to share, call me 256-234-0957/e-mail: rosie@lakedog.net Rosie
Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the people and events of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
Page 12
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
The Outlook
Down Home, Down The Street We Now Offer... PRICES GOOD JAN. 27 T H THRU FEB. 2 N D WESTERN UNION
ALEXANDER CITY • 61 JEFFERSON STREET OFFICE (256) 234-3454
GOODWATER • 470 S. MAIN STREET OFFICE (256) 839-1322
HOURS: MON. - SAT. 6:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. • SUN. 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
MONEY TRANSFERS & MONEY ORDERS
USDA INSPECTED PORK LOIN END
USDA CHOICE BEEF BONELESS
USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN
PORK ROAST
SHOULDER ROAST
LEG QUARTERS
USDA INSPECTED PORK LOIN END PORK CHOPS VALUE PACK
$ 49
1
LB.
$ 19
1 $ 79 1 LB.
VALUE PACK
$ 99
3
LB.
$ 79
3 $ 79 2
USDA CHOICE BEEF BONELESS SHOULDER STEAK
LB.
VALUE PACK
$ 39
4 $ 99 4
USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
79¢
10-LB. BAG
LB.
USDA INSPECTED FRESH ASSORTED
USDA INSPECTED FRESH BONELESS
USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS
PORK CHOPS
CHICKEN BREAST
TOP SIRLOIN STEAK
USDA INSPECTED CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS VALUE PACK
$ 79
2
LB.
USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS EYE OF ROUND STEAK
LB.
ZEIGLER REGULAR OR THICK SLICED
SMOKED BACON........................1-LB. PKG.
VALUE PACK
$ 99
DEAN’S (ASSORTED FLAVORS)
PORK SAUSAGE..........................1-LB. ROLL ZEIGLER
JUMBO FRANKS.........................1-LB. PKG.
3
2/$$ 2/
5 2/$$ 2/ 5
$ 79
4
LB.
USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS BEEF TIPS
LB. VALUE PACK
100 %
VALUE PACK
BEEF
USDA INSPECTED H&G
WHITING FISH...................................5 LB.
POTATO CHIPS
10
10
GOLDEN FLAKE TOSTADOS OR MINI ROUNDS 11-OZ. VALUEBAG PACK
4/$
5
5-OZ. BAG
2/$
3
ASSORTED
DOUBLE LUCK
CRISCO OIL
GREEN BEANS AND CORN
$ 00
3
15-OZ. -OZ. CAN
1
ASSORTED RAGU
CHUNKY SOUPS
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
$ 00
$ 69
1
1
ASSORTED POWERADE 24 PACK
32-OZ. BTL.
¢
99 1/2 LTR. BTLS. $ 99 DASANI WATER................................. 4
2-LTR. BTLS. COKE &
2/$
GLORY TURNIP, MIXED OR
SKINNER SPAGHETTI, THIN SPAGHETTI AND
ELBOW NOODLES..............................24-OZ. PKG. HUNT’S
KETCHUP.................................................24-OZ. BTL. ASSORTED
CAPRI SUN DRINKS.............................10 PK. ASSORTED PILLSBURY
3
$ 00
1
2/$
5
8-OZ. CAN
2/$
4
TROPICAL FRESH
MANGOS....................EA. AVOCADOS..............EA. RED RIPE ROMA
RUSSET
12
LEMONS
99¢ 3/$ 5 4/$ 5 $ 99 9
69
CHEX MIX...........................................7-8.75 OZ. PKG. ANGEL SOFT DOUBLE ROLL
BATH TISSUE..................................24-ROLL PKG.
2
99 ¢ 69 $ 99 1 $ 99 2
CALIFORNIA FANCY
ASSORTED
4/$
¢
TOMATOES.................LB.
COLLARD GREENS.........................27-OZ. CAN
4-6 OZ.
5
EA.
3/$ COKE PRODUCTS.................................................
CRESCENT ROLLS YOPLAIT YOGURT
8
2/$
POTATOES.............8-LB. BAG
1/2 LTR. BTL.
ASSORTED
$ 99
CANTALOUPES OR PINEAPPLES
12 PACK FUZE TEA
$ 99
3
16-24 -24 OZ.
5
FRESH
FRESH
ASSORTED SHUR FINE
2/$$ 2/
Produce
2/$
48-OZ. BTL. L
6
SLICED BOLOGNA..................................1 LB.
NO SOLUTION ADDED
3/$
$ 99
ZEIGLER (REGULAR OR THICK)
COKE & COKE PRODUCTS
4/$
LB.
CORN DOGS..............................29 OZ. - 2.67 LB.
GOLDEN FLAKE (ASSORTED VARIETIES)
6 PK., 1/2 LTR. BTLS.
4
FOSTER FARMS REGULAR OR MINI
12 PACK, 12-OZ. CANS
COKE & COKE PRODUCTS
LB. VALUE PACK
$ 99
¢ EA.
ASSORTED
ASSORTED MAYFIELD
EGGO WAFFLES
PREMIUM ICE CREAM
10.75-14.8 OZ.
2/$
PINTS
$ 00
4 1
WE ACCEPT DISCOVER, MASTER CARD AND VISA. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL & PICTORIAL ERRORS.