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Local churches vote on merger First United, Trinity Methodist Churches could become one after vote

By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Two Alexander City churches appear on the verge of a merger that would give the single church a presence both downtown and on U.S. 280. The membership of Trinity United Methodist Church, located immediately west of Russell Medical Center on 280, will vote on Thursday night whether to accept an invitation to become a part of First United Methodist Church of Alexander City.

Trinity Pastor Gene Lankford said Trinity has seen its membership decline steadily over the last several years. The First United membership voted to extend the invitation to Trinity last week, according to Todd Henderson, pastor at First United. “It’s a lot like a marriage proposal,” explained Henderson. “First, we had to decide whether we wanted to ask them the question (whether they want to merge). Now, they have to decide whether this is something that they want to do. That’s where it stands for now.”

Henderson said the potential of the two churches becoming one is something that has been on his mind for several years now. “I’ve been thinking about it probably for about four years,” Henderson said. “It was last year that I talked with some of the leadership and others at both churches about it. The discussions have become very formal in the last several months.” Henderson said the combining of the churches would “bring new life” to Trinity, which has a membership of approximately 80 people, but has seen

Alexander City’s Baylie Kizziah is handed the Kowaliga Idol winner’s trophy from Kowliga Country’s David Burkhalter Friday night at the Rodeo Club. Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

Kizziah wins Kowaliga Idol, Eggstravagantturnoutforegghunt takes top prize in competition

Above, Olivia Booker and Jasmine Scott of Alexander City lead Amber Thomas and Millie Ann Harrell in a three-legged race. Below left, in the egg toss, Charlie Conn tosses an egg to his partner Michaelann Waggoner. Below right, Gavin Brown, 7, of New Site hunts for eggs.

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Alexander City’s Baylie Kizziah outlasted more than 50 other contestants to be named as the winner of Kowaliga Idol 8 Friday night at the World Famous Rodeo Club. Kizzah’s flawless performances of hits including Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton’s classic “I Will Always Love You” gave her the edge in what Kowaliga See IDOL • Page 3

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Reeltown man now facing four counts of attempted murder By MITCH SNEED Editor

A Reeltown man is facing attempted murder charges after shooting into an occupied vehicle early Sunday morning, sending three people to the hospital. According to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Jody Wayne Gann, 26, of 17710 Highway 49 South, Notasulga, which Gann is in the Reeltown community, was charged with four counts of attempted murder and one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle. Officials say that Gann and the victims were traveling in separate vehicles on Hayes Mill Road in the Moses Flat area at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning. See SHOOTING • Page 3

Weldon-Langley team wins BRHS Cheerleaders fishing tourney By MITCH SNEED Editor

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its attendance diminish to 20-30 each Sunday. “Their experiencing a reality of a decrease in numbers and energy – an inability to help their church to grow,” Henderson said. “They have tried and continue to try a lot of different things, but they just haven’t been able to grow. “From our perspective, we’ve tried to approach this the right way. We’d love to have them, but we understand it’s a difficult decision. We’re just trying

The Benjamin Russell High School Cheerleaders welcomed more than 50 teams Saturday for their annual fishing tournament at Wind Creek State Park and after a long day on the water, a Wetumpka duo took top honors. The team of Trip Weldon and Felton Langley came in with a bag of five fish they weighed in at 17.36 pounds to take top prize. “We fished all over the lake,” Weldon said. “We fished from here to Kowaliga Bridge and most of what we caught was in shallow water. It was a pretty good day for us.” Langley said that all of their

keepers were caught “blind.” “A lot of people were sighting fish and then going after them,” Langley said. “But we were straight fishing blind and had a little luck.” The team of Jeremy Miller and Caleb Brown finished second with a weight of 16.71 pounds. The third place team was Chad and Jerry Newbolt with a weight of 16.44 pounds. In the team’s bag was the big fish of the day. The Newbolts boated a 9.67-pound largemouth, the largest fish by almost four pounds. Fourth place went to Don Belew and Norman Browning See FISHING • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: My 29-yearold brother died suddenly last month. It was completely unexpected. He left behind a wife and 1-year-old son. Although they lived across the country, she allowed us to bring him home for his funeral and burial. I took care of a lot of the arrangements on this end, while she took care of things there and made travel arrangements. At 26, I never expected to be planning a funeral! But it has made me realize how unprepared I was for any unforeseen event. Please remind your young readers that it’s never too early to take care of some basic plans, including a will. As a single mother, I know how unprepared I was if something should happen to me. While it’s not a pleasant thought, it’s tougher on the survivors if nothing is in place. When it comes to mortality, it’s better to be practical and prepared. -- STILL GRIEVING, BUT NOW PREPARED

Obituaries Mr. Robert Daniel (Sam) Thompson Mr. Robert Daniel (Sam) Thompson, 53, of Dadeville died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at Ozias Baptist Church Cemetery, Camp Hill on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. G. H. Pulliam officiating. Mr. Thompson is survived by: two brothers:

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DEAR STILL GRIEVING: Please accept my sympathy for the untimely loss of your brother. I can only imagine how shocking this has been for your family. Mortality isn’t a subject that younger people usually dwell on. But if they want what they have to be distributed according to their wishes, or if there are children involved, it’s important to put their wishes in writing regardless of their age. Readers: This includes what you would or would not like done if you can’t speak for yourself. Do you want to be on artificial life support if there is no hope for your recovery? How do you feel about becoming an Gary Thompson, Camp Hill and Jeffery Thompson, Dadeville; one nephew: Dwight Thompson, Jr., Alexander City: one aunt: Lorretta Moore, Dadeville; and his devoted second family: Mickey, Nanci and Hester Hamby, Dadeville; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. To share your online condolences, please visit our website at www.vinesfuneralhome.com Vines Funeral Home, Inc. LaFayette, AL handled the arrangements.

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Minister Neil Gilbert Goss 1932-2016 Graveside service for Minister Neil Gilbert Goss, 83, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Scott Jordan will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Goss passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born on November 19, 1932 in Talladega, AL to William C. Goss and Mae Etta Kelly Goss. Bro. Goss devoted his life to the work of the United Methodist Church (North Alabama Conference). He served as a Chaplin for the Birmingham, Jefferson

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County area. Bro. Goss was a devoted husband. He enjoyed talking to people, visiting the sick, gardening and the outdoors. Bro. Goss was a lifetime member of the Montgomery Zoo and was an Auburn fan. He is survived by his sons, William Virgil Goss (Patricia) and Timothy Randall Goss; daughter, Salina Kay Sparks; 6 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren; sister, Helen Knight. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Lois Geneva Goss and parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com, and Cards of Condolence can be sent to P.O. Box 576, Cherokee, AL 35616. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Robert Byrd Mr. Robert Byrd of Opelika, Alabama died March 29, 2016 and arrangements will be announced later by Wrights Funeral Home.

Mr. Willard D. Mitchell Mr. Willard D. Mitchell of Kellyton, Alabama died March 27, 2016 and arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Funeral service for Mrs. Bettye J. Crabb of Columbia, South Carolina formerly of Jacksons Gap, Alabama will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Wright Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Dadeville City Cemetery. Wright’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gerald Bozeman and J.C. Henderson of Alexander City, AL. Ann is survived by her Ann Bozeman daughters, Sheila Bozeman Henderson, 87, of Hughes and Jenni Lee Pensacola, FL passed Bozeman Boyden (Jim); away on March 20, 2016 her grandchildren, Heather at Baptist Hospital. Hughes Vickers Ann was born (Joey), Blake in Valdosta, GA Boyden, Amanda to William Riley Boyden, and Coleman and Mary Gerald Boyden Bivin Coleman. and her greatShe graduated grandchildren from Grove Hill Heather Vickers (AL) High School, Kwok (Bobby), and went on to Haley Vickers marry Rex Gerald Martin (Andy), Henderson Bozeman of Union Jody Vickers, Springs, AL. Ann Amanda Vickers, was involved in and Mikaela Sewell. many activities at First Ann is also survived Baptist Church in Union by her sisters, Margaret Springs. Tompkins, Emily Cleveland, She retired from State and Kay Vice (Jim). of Alabama Department of The family will receive Revenue in Montgomery. friends from 10 a.m. - 11 After retirement, she reloa.m. on Saturday, April 2, cated to Alexander City, AL 2016 in the fellowship hall and was a member of First of First Baptist Church in Baptist Church in Alexander Alexander City, AL. City. She was preceded Trahan Family Funeral in death by her parents, Home – Pensacola, FL. and her husbands, Rex

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John Henry Morgan 1930-2016 Funeral service for John Henry Morgan, 85, of Camp Hill, will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Kelly and Rev. Roger Adcock will officiate. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at

Langley Funeral Home. Mr. Morgan passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on April 4, 1930 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Henry Bertha Morgan and Mary Bell Preer Morgan. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mr. Morgan loved and cared for all of his family. He was a very happy person and always helped others. Mr. Morgan worked for Alabama Power for over 32 years and retired as a Foreman. He was a huge fan of both Braves Baseball and Auburn Football. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Smith

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organ donor? Put it in writing! I read recently about a young woman whose family learned only after her tragic death that she wanted to be an organ donor. Fortunately, they found out BEFORE the funeral. DEAR ABBY: “Don” and I have been married for 44 years, and our marriage has had its ups and downs. We are now both retired. The problem is that Don does not get along with our 43-year-old son, “Chris.” (He gets along fine with our two daughters.) Don and Chris have very different personalities and little in common. Chris lives abroad but visits frequently and stays with us. During his most recent visit, his father was distant and rude to him. It has happened before and is hurtful to Chris and to me. I have tried speaking with my husband about it, but he never has a good reason for his behavior. When my mother heard what happened, she got

Mr. John Robert Browning 1936-2016 Funeral service for Mr. John Robert Browning, 79, of Kellyton, will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Kenneth Garner will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Browning passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1936 in New Site, Alabama to Ruben Oneal Browning and Edith Foshee Browning. He attended Campground United Methodist Church. Mr. Browning loved listening to gospel music, especially The Gaither’s. He was known as a “piddler” by his family because he loved being outdoors and keeping busy. During his active years

Mr. Bobby Jack “B.J” Gross 1936-2016 Funeral service for Mr. Bobby Jack Gross, 79, of Jacksons Gap, will be, Friday, April 1, 2016 at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home in Punta Gorda, FL. Burial will follow in the Charlotte Memorial Gardens in Punta Gorda, FL. The family will receive friends on, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Gross passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. He was born on November 6, 1936 in Beattyville, Kentucky to Arkansas Gross and Mildred Richardson Gross. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church. B.J. was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling in his motor home. He

angry and said if I don’t divorce Don, she doesn’t want to see either of us again. Please help me. I don’t know what to do. -HURT BADLY IN OREGON DEAR HURT BADLY: After 40 years of marriage, you should have learned by now not to confide your problems in your mother. That your husband seems incapable of tolerating his son because of “personality differences” is regrettable, but hardly a cause for divorce at this point. If Chris stayed in a hotel during his visits rather than your home, it would provide less opportunity for confrontation, and you both might enjoy the visits more. I hope you will consider it. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy Jane Stringer Browning of Kellyton; daughters, Mary Kathleen Browning of Nacogdoches, TX, Wendy Leigh Garrett (Glenn Babcock), of Huson, MT, Rachel Leanne Garner (Kenneth ), of Wetumpka; sister, Norma Cheatham; brothers, Larry Browning (Becky), James Browning (Donna); six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3918 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Al, 35209. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. was a car enthusiast and collected car memorabilia. He is survived by his wife Nancy Lee Gross of Jacksons Gap; sons, Bobby J. Gross Jr. (Geri), of Charlotte Harbor, FL, Bobby Lancaster of Port Charlotte, FL, Steve Lancaster of Arcadia, FL; daughter, Karen Bobo (Ron), of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Josh Gross, Brent Gross, Bobby Gross III, Samantha Lancaster, Tyler Lancaster, Casey Mills, Olivia Bobo; great-grandchildren, Nathan Gross, Liam Gross and sister, Betty Crabtree He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Keith Gross. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

(Steve), of Dadeville, Susan Tittle (Ronnie), of Carbon Hill, and Leigh Wingard (Michael), of Camp Hill; grandchildren, Dana Railey (Scott), David Smith (Crystal), Kellie Gillilland (Chad), Kristy Lambert (Matt), and Jessica Wingard; great-grandchildren, Brady Railey, John Dylan Railey, Carly Railey, Lane Smith, Claire Smith, Mackenzie Myrick, Canyon Myrick, Owen Lambert, Lucy Lambert, and Ava Jane Records; brothers, James C. Morgan (Louise), of LaFayette and Walter Lee

Morgan (Betty), of Camp Hill; and sister, Mary Joyce Reeves of Tallassee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Fulghum Morgan; son, John David Morgan; and parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. langleyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Kenneth Wade Boulware 1960-2016

an avid Alabama fan, and loved Blue Bell ice cream. He loved his daughters and grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters, Krystal Cummings (Brian), of Alexander City and Ashley Frew (Peyton), of Lagrange, GA; parents, Wilton and Nellie Boulware of Alexander City; grandchildren, Clark Cummings, Maggie Cummings, and Lance Frew; sister, Renea Johnson (Tim), of Alexander City; brother, Rev. Ronnie Boulware (Kim), of Greenville; nephews, Alex Boulware, Tyler Lashley (Shannon), Brady Lashley, and Carder Lashley; nieces, Emily Mask (Joe) and Karli Boulware. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

Funeral service for Mr. Kenneth Wade Boulware, 55, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Ronnie Boulware, Rev. Larry Cummings and Rev. Wayne Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Boulware passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. He was born on December 17, 1960 in Tallassee, Alabama to Roscoe Wilton Boulware and Nellie Ruth Whitmore Boulware. He was a member of New Elkahatchee Baptist Church. Ken enjoyed camping and fishing. He was a great cook,

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Country 97.5 officials called “the closest competition in the event’s eight-year history.” “I never expected to win,” Kizziah said. “This is the third year that I have competed and this year there was so much talent. Shelby Belcher and Ashley Jackson were just awesome and to win with talent like that is just an incredible honor.” The 21-year-old who graduated from Benjamin Russell had finished fourth in the competition the last two years. She said that the win convinced her even more to follow her dream. She recently completed cosmetology school, but said she hopes to move to Nashville and pursue her dream of making music a career. “That’s the plan,” Kizziah said. “I hope to move to Nashville and work while trying to make it in music.” Kizziah also performed stellar versions of Miranda Lambert’s “Mama’s Broken Heart” and the Dream Girls song “And I Am Telling You’ which was made famous by Jennifer Hudson. Valley resident Shelby Belcher was the runner up in the competition, while Ashley Jackson finished third. Finishing fourth through seventh were Tallassee’s Duck Deramus, Ashland’s

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Caleb White, Alexander City’s Jeremy Mason and Wetumpka’s Mike Ray. For the win, Kizziah won a cash prize of $975, a five-night stay at a mountain cabin in Tennessee, recording time at Retrack Studios in Lineville, a year membership to Elite Fitness, a makeover, two tickets to see Kenny Chesney in Auburn, a family fun pack to DeSoto Caverns, voice training and a Presonus Studio Bundle from Bailey Brothers Music, a cooler from Budweiser and the Rodeo Club and a Zaxby’s gift card. The first-place prize package was valued at $4,445 and total prizes for all contestants amounted to more than $18,000, Kowaliga Country officials said. Kizziah said she is especially excited about the home studio and the recording time. The competition lasted eight weeks, but a field 58 emerged with golden tickets from tryout sessions to advance to the elimination rounds. Over three weeks, that number was whittled down to the final 15 of who competed Saturday night. Other finalists included Derek Caver, Hope Woods, Dog Folmar, Jesse Lynn, KeKe Fuller, Trest Richerson, Tiffany McCay and Deb Tisdale.

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Tournament. Norman Browning and Don Belew were second and Chad and Jerry Newbolt took third. The Fishers of Men also held a tournament on Saturday. Twenty-one teams from four states converged on Lake Martin for the tournament. In all, 60 fish were brought to the scales for a total of 100.35 pounds. First place and first in bonus bucks went to the Hopper father and son team with their three-fish limit of 8.27 pounds, including big fish at 3.33 pounds. Second place and second bonus bucks went to the team of Ledford and Hatten with 7.71pounds. Third place went to the Cook father and son team with 6.31 pounds.

with 14.06 pounds of fish, while William Hodo and John Howard with five fish weighting 13.11 pounds finished fifth The event is one of the largest fundraisers for the cheerleading squads each year. The group said the success wouldn’t have been possible without all of the sponsors who were so generous with their donations this year. The tournament was one of three held at Wind Creek State Park Saturday. The OSG Tournament Trail held one of its five tournaments at Lake Martin this year on Saturday. The team of Jeremy Miller and Caleb Brown took home top honors with five fish for a total weight of 16.41 pounds. If the names sound familiar, the team was entered in both tournaments and had taken second in the BRHS Cheerleading Many a

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to remain humble and patient. We’ve asked them,’What if?’ and now we just have to talk about it and pray about it and trust that whatever happens is best for everyone.” Henderson said if Trinity agrees to the move, a former Trinity member, Mike Dinsmore, who is currently the pastor at the Alabaster First United Methodist Church, has agreed to retire, step down at

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efore he became governor, Robert Bentley was a little known member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He climbed aboard the state stage in 2010 with his folksy ways, his abhorrence of new taxes and his pledge not to accept his salary as governor until Alabama reached full employment. It was largely that pledge that appealed to Alabama voters and propelled Bentley to upset the odds-on Republican favorite Bradley Byrne before besting Democrat Ron Sparks in the general election. Today, the folksy Robert Bentley is no more. His wife, Dianne, ended their marriage of 50 years almost a year ago and rumors of a Bentley affair started to swirl. Last week the former director of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Spencer Collier, who Bentley had fired days before, said at a press conference he had seen sexually charged texts and heard similar conversations between Bentley and his senior political advisor, Rebekah Caldwell Mason. Bentley, however, has denied any “physical affair” with Mason. Still more information came out Monday. A story on a site called AlReporter. com cites sources claiming Bentley instructed members of law enforcement to use the National Crime Information Center and Legal Enforcement Tactical System databases to find damning information on persons who outed the governor’s relationship with Mason and Mason, at the governor’s direction, had access to almost all state assets, including state trooper transportation and the state airplane. NCIC and LETS are for responsible use by law enforcement in the course of their jobs. They are not to be used willy-nilly at the beck, call and direction of powerful politicians. If the accusations about Mason’s degree of access are true, it’s simply mind-boggling. And, depending on the reasons for her use of these, possibly illegal. If even half of the accusations about Bentley are true, he has behaved like an adolescent boy in pursuit of a first love. He has likely done great – if not irreparable damage – to two families. He has lost any reputation he had and has further sullied the reputation of the state the people who elected him hold dear. And it’s possible he’s broken the law and asked others to do likewise. None of this has been proven, but the hearsay is deafening. We have sex, lies and audiotapes. Do we need a resignation?

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t’s become a cottage industry since Donald Trump started winning Republican primaries: If he wins the presidency, one in four Americans would consider moving to another country, according to a recent Morning Consult/Vox poll. Google searches for “How can I move to Canada” spiked in the beginning of March after Trump had a series of primary wins. A tiny island in County Mayo, Ireland, with 58 inhabitants is letting Americans know they are welcome there if “the unimaginable” happens. CBS News reports that a radio host on Cape Breton Island, a small island in Nova Scotia, is encouraging disaffected Americans to move to the declining region. Apparently, they’ll take any warm body they can get. Several news articles offer recommendations on the top countries to move to, and provide links to the necessary forms, if Trump makes it into the White House. According to Mashable, Svalbard, a territory of Norway, requires no visa or resident permit, but transplants are not eligible for “free” social services and they “must be able to protect themselves from polar bears.” That’s a good one. I haven’t met many progressive American males who could protect themselves. According to The Independent, some progressive celebrities are threaten-

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ing to leave, too. Whoopi Goldberg said of a Trump victory, “I don’t think that’s America. I don’t want that to be America. Maybe it’s time for me to move, you know.” And, Cher, a great actress and singer, said she’d move to Jupiter, and I believe her. I think she’s been going there to get some of her nutty outfits. The always classy Miley Cyrus shared her thoughts in “a tearful Instagram post.” I replaced her cuss words with the word BLANK: “God, he thinks he is the BLANKING chosen one or some BLANK. Honestly BLANK this BLANK. I am moving if this is my president!” But I don’t know what people are so worried about. Hey, Donald Trump was never my choice to be the Republican nominee. I don’t know how, in a country as big as ours — with so many capable people — that the ones running, in both parties, have been such an incredible let down. But let’s say Trump keeps defying the odds and becomes president. Are you really so fragile a human being that this would cause you to give up on your country — a country that was designed, unlike most every country in the history of mankind, to be run by

the people and not by the elected leaders? If you don’t like who the president is — I have seven years of experience of that — involve yourself in our free country’s political process to help elect a president who is more to your liking. Of course, that would require educating yourself about the issues and the candidates. It might involve writing letters to the editor, helping local candidates canvas neighborhoods or sending out mailers, or even participating in civil conversations with friends and neighbors to articulate your political point of view and try to understand theirs. It certainly requires you to vote. In my opinion, doing such things in our country is much more than just a privilege; it is a civic duty. It is also something that requires thinking and effort — something that whining does not. In any event, after eight years of President Obama — eight years of runaway regulations and a significant increase in my health care costs — the last thing I want is President Hillary Clinton to carry on Obama’s policies. If she wins, I won’t move to Ireland, but I will spend two solid days soaking in the Irish culture — one shot of Irish whiskey after another. Purcell is a syndicated columnist distributed by CagleCartoons.

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I vigorously disagree with Arlean Wyckoff when she says that Governor Bentley should resign, noting his immorality in his adolescent affair with Mrs. Mason. If Bill Clinton could not be removed for all his dallying and debauchery, certainly Bentley can be given some slack for his itchy pants behavior. If Bentley resigns, it should be for his incompetence in managing the state’s affairs, not his incompetence in managing his own romantic affairs. Admittedly, he has not been the best governor in my memory, but certainly he is not the worst (think Guy Hunt or Don Siegelman). Unfortunately, like another “chief executive” that we all know, he should have stayed

with his day job and stayed away from politics. I really dislike Gov. Bentley and his hypocritical lifestyle, but much of his lack of management success has been because of the “Republican” legislature, which is run in the most Nazi-like form by President Pro-tem Dell Marsh and House Speaker Mike Hubbard. When the Republican legislature was voted in several years ago, it was hailed as a revolutionary change from the “old guard” Democrats, who held us back and were in bed with the AEA. Just change the names, and you have the modern Republican legislature, which badly needs reform, but refuses to act on this reform. Much of what passes the legislature does so with a

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Coosa native Dean apppointed to fill remaining term as probate judge Dean was appointed by Gov. Bentley to finish the term of former probate judge Marshall By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Rick Dean, retired after 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, has been appointed the new probate judge of Coosa County by Gov. Robert Bentley. Dean replaces former probate judge Terry Mitchell, who resigned March 16 to accept a position as the Communications Director for the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Dean’s appointment became effective March 24 when he was sworn in by District Court Judge Carlton Teel. Dean said he was surprised when the county turned to him to fulfill the remaining two years of Mitchell’s term. “Yes, as a matter of fact, I was very surprised,” Dean said. “And everything happened so fast, too. It Dean was a whirlwind. “Once Terry stepped down there were some folks who approached me and asked me if I would consider doing it. My first thought was that I didn’t have a law degree, but they let me know that I didn’t have to. So I looked at what the qualifications were, thought about it, talked with (his wife) Jackie about it and thought, ‘You know what? I’ll try this.’” Gov. Bentley said to Dean upon his appointment, “You are a servant of the people of Alabama, and I trust that you will fulfill your duties and set a standard for others to follow.” Dean assured Bentley that “no one will work harder than me and the job will be accomplished with the highest level of quality, integrity and honesty.” And, since Thursday’s swearing in, Dean said he’s been using his time to study up on his new position. “Yeah, there’s been a lot of study so far,” he said. “Fortunately, the state has a really great handbook for probate judges. I’m getting that thing really marked up.” Already, Dean has made one important decision. He will run for re-election when his term expires in 2018. “It’s like I told the county Republican executive committee when they asked me to do this, if I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it 100 percent,” Dean said. “I’m not going to do it for two years and then walk away. I want to build a relationship with the people in the county and I don’t want to leave in a way that will leave the people that work here wondering who is going to be the boss tomorrow. “I have my wife’s blessing. She’s always telling me, ‘You’re not ready to be retired.’ And I don’t think I am. I’ve gone back to school at CACC to take welding classes. I was going to just take one or two and I think I’m in my fifth or sixth now. I’ll probably end up with either a certificate or a degree in welding. “Once I start something, I’m compelled to see it through.” Dean is a native of Coosa County and a graduate of the old Coosa County High School in Rockford. He entered the Air Force out of high school and retired – as did his wife – as a chief master sergeant. His last assignment in the Air Force was at the Gunter Annex of Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery where he was vice commandant of the College for Enlisted Professional Military Education. Since returning to Coosa County, Dean has become active in community service as chairman of the Equality United Methodist Church Executive Council and as a Sunday School teacher there; a member of the Equality Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors; and as a member of the Coosa County and Alabama State Republican Party executive committees. Dean also sits on the boards of directors of the Armed Forces Retirement Homes Foundation, and the Air Force Historical Foundation and is chairman of the Board and CEO of the Airman Memorial Museum and Air Force Memorial as well as other organizations in support of the U.S. military. Dean’s wife, Jackie, retired after 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. The couple has three adult sons – Rick Jr., Matthew and Phillip.

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April 19

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet April 19

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May 12 - May 28

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May 14

CLASS REUNION: Union Academy, Dadeville, AL, Senior Class of 1974 is hosting a School Reunion BBQ on Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. until at University Station RV Park, Hwy 14, Auburn. All students, faculty, their families, and anyone associated with Union Academy are invited. Contact Eddie Hughes, 334257-3826, email hughesautoparts@ centurytel.net; Priscilla Hammonds, 334-283-2233, email steven505@centurytel.net; Carolyn Hood, 334-3193434, email auburnhood@aol.com; or Genice Fuqua, 256-508-1768, email gfuquaret@gmail.com for more information. Assistance will be provided for those with mobility problems. CLAY SHOOT: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is having its Annual Five Stand Clay Shoot at Five Star Plantation May 14. A Dinner and Calcutta will be held Friday night May 13. Proceeds go to support The Alexander City Schools. For more information contact Matt Haines at 256-794-3074 or at mhaines@sixthstreetbaptistchurch. com

July 14 - July 30

WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: Calendar Girls will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players July 14 - July 30. For ticket information call 334-868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.

September 20

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

September 29 - October 15

WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: Young Frankenstein will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players September 29 - October 15. For ticket information call 334-868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.

October 18

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

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Ongoing Events SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Faith Christian Academy, a ministry of Faith Temple Church, is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year for grades K3 and up. Applications may be obtained at the Church office at 425 Franklin Street (256-234-6421). Tours of the school are available upon request. TAX FILING ASSISTANCE: Starting Jan. 25 there will be free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama. IRS certified volunteers will provide free assistance to seniors over 60 with no income limit and those under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. You need to bring last year’s tax return, photo ID Social Security Cards, W-2’s, 1099’s and SSA. If you have insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. All employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year end pay stub. Dates for VCCA are Jan. and Feb. 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. PREK REGISTRATION: The V. Robinson Head Start and Pre K Progrogram is registering children four years of age for Pre-K March 4 - April 22 between the hours of 8 a.m and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a woman’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. 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. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIOA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are

supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256496-4664. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail. com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. BIBLE STUDY: Come join the Auburn Woman’s Satellite Day Bible Study Fellowship. We’re currently registering ladies interested in studying Revelations. The course, study guides, seminars and lecture notes are free. This is interdenominational and open to all women at Parkway Baptist Church Holliday Hall, 766 East University Drive, Auburn. We meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. We will love to have you there. Bible knowledge is not required. Come learn, share, and fellowship. For further information, contact Tricia at 334-546-1386. For further information on Bible Study Fellowship go to https://www.bsfinternational.org. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meet every 3rd Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail. com or at 256-234-2528.

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CLASSIC DAY ONE: Dadeville falls to Westbrook By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

After mounting a comeback in the top of the sixth, the wheels fell off for the Dadeville Tigers, as they fell 13-4 to the Westbrook Christian Warriors on Monday at Central Alabama Community College. Westbrook held a 5-0 lead in the top of the sixth until Dadeville’s Cal Jones belted a solo home run to left field. Jones’ homer sparked the Tigers in the inning, as Will Claybrook got an infield single that drove in Brady Claybrook and put the score at 5-2. Dadeville continued to chop away at the lead, as Tyler Muniz singled to shallow center and brought in another runner to put the score at 5-3 in the top of the sixth. The Tigers added one more run in the top of the sixth when Jake Outlaw scored on a single by Landon Wilson that made it 5-4. However, Westbrook responded with force in the bottom half of the sixth inning, scoring eight runs that began with a single by Kyle Leonard that drove in Addison Ponder and Kyle Edwards to extend the lead to 7-4. Two more Warrior runners scored on a throwing error by Dadeville, and Westbrook’s Chandler Richards scored on a single by Caeden Godfrey to make it a 10-4 ballgame. Two more Westbrook runners scored on a pair of walks with bases loaded by Dadeville and Leonard brought in another run with a sac fly to seal the win. Monday’s matchup in day one of the Lake Martin Classic had been scoreless until the bottom of the third when a sac fly by Leonard allowed Edwards to score from third to make it 1-0. Later in the same inning, Ponder scored on a sac fly by Cullen Stafford that made the score 2-0. Dadeville’s mistakes led to two more runs for Westbrook in the bottom of the fifth, as both Leonard and Troy Bearden scored on passed balls that made it 4-0. Westbrook added one more run in the bottom of the fifth with Richards scoring on a sacrifice bunt by Godfrey. Westbrook’s Tyler Self struck out eight Dadeville batters in five and two-thirds innings.

LAKE MARTIN CLASSIC TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CHARLES E. BAILEY SPORTPLEX Tuesday Russell Co. vs. Chelsea, 11 a.m. Valley vs. Westbrook, 1:30 p.m. Ben Russell vs. Marbury, 4 p.m. Dadeville vs. Marbury, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Gardendale vs. Ben Russell, 11 a.m. Handley vs. Westbrook, 1:30 p.m. Homewood vs. Beauregard, 4 p.m. Opelika vs. Cleburne, 6:30 p.m. Thursday Russell Co. vs. Tallassee, 11 a.m. Auburn vs. Homewood, 1:30 p.m. Ben Russell vs. Homewood, 4 p.m. Auburn vs. Handley, 6:30 p.m. Friday Tallassee vs. Chelsea, 11 a.m. Dadeville vs. Lincoln, 1:30 p.m. Central-Clay vs. White Plains, 4 p.m. Ben Russell vs. Handley, 6:30 p.m.

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At top, Dadeville’s Cal Jones (2) fouls off a pitch during Monday’s game against Westbrook at CACC. At bottom, Westbrook’s Addison Ponder, center, tries to catch Dadeville’s Kyle Harkins stealing second base during Monday’s game.

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TROJAN FIELD Tuesday Tallassee vs. Handley, 11 a.m. Lincoln vs. Beauregard, 1:30 p.m. Russell Co. vs. Cleburne, 4 p.m. Central-Clay vs. Westbrook, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dadeville vs. White Plains, 11 a.m. Tallassee vs. Cleburne, 1:30 p.m. Valley vs. Gardendale, 4 p.m. Lincoln vs. Marbury, 6:30 p.m. Thursday Valley vs. White Plains, 11 a.m. Opelika vs. Beauregard, 1:30 p.m. Opelika vs. Chelsea, 4 p.m. Central-Clay vs. Beauregard, 6:30 p.m.

My kids’ sibling rivalry seeps over into gender reveal

o my wife and I are having a baby. Her first; my fourth. Yes, fourth. And, yes, I know what keeps causing this. But we are thrilled. Overly excited. Maybe a tiny bit scared (as all parents are). After all, I am no spring chicken. At this point, I am barely even a winter rooster. However, we are ready to take on this roughly 8 pound challenge come September! In preparation for the arrival, we wanted to have a genderreveal party as they have become quite the custom in this country. Here’s how it works: You give a baker the sealed envelope from the doctor which tells the sex and the baker then uses pink or blue icing on the cake’s interior for the world to know boy or girl when you cut it. Our parents, my three children, our siblings and a few scattered aunts and uncles were all present. A family affair for a family

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moment. We had set up a prediction board, had pink or blue sunglasses for you to choose from, etc. My daughter Mary Sanford (the middle child at age 9 and only girl), was pretty adamant that she wanted a sister. In fact, she demanded it. Her two brothers – Truitt (12) and Walker (6) – of course wanted boys. The boys weren’t quite as serious about their desired gender as Mary Sanford, though, because to her it was a bona fide competition: Women against men. Day versus night. Right versus wrong. Supergirl versus some stinky

dude. To Mary Sanford, if the baby was a girl all was right with the world. If it was a boy, maybe Daddy and Krista should go back to square one and keep trying at this thing until they get it right. Well, the time arrived and the family gathered around Krista and me as we hovered over the cake of destiny. Krista cut into the pastry, slowly drew out a slice and there it was…… Pink icing! Mary Sanford IMMEDIATELY (and we have the tape to back this up) jumped out of her chair, double-pointed at Truitt and exclaimed, “YESSSSSS! …… YESSS!!!!.... In your faaAAAAAAcccccEEEE!.... IN….. YO…… FACEEEEEEEE! ……WOOOooooOOOO!... I KNEW it!!!.....Inyoface!..... Boooooom!....Hashtag BURNNNNN…. Yesssss!” Truitt, who had been rather indifferent the entire time, just

stared blankly at Mary Sanford. He was stunned. He wasn’t stunned about the gender; he was stunned at his sister’s over the top reaction of victory in a game he didn’t know he was playing. A little later that afternoon he came up to me and said, “Dad…. I wanted a boy, but only because I am worried this new sister will be as annoying as my current one.” From his perspective, I understood. Meanwhile, Walker took the she-news rather well. He even declared that he had been “teasin’” and he wanted a girl the whollllllllleeeee time. That is until later that night before bed. Walker, Mary Sanford and I were all on the couch and Walker came to me with this theory: “Daddy…. You know…. Maybe the baby IS a boy?! Maybe…. Just maybe the cake is wrong. I mean, it’s just frost-

ing...frosting doesn’t know everything.” Mary Sanford chimed in, “No Walker…. The cake people had a note from a doctor…. The cake is right. It’s a girl. Period!” Walker replied, “The cake is from a store Mary Sanford!..... It’s just pink icing, man!.... The baker isn’t God you know!” Even though the cake came from “Heavenly Touch Bakery,” I think Walker is right about that by the way. That baker makes awesome divinity, but I would hardly call her Divine. (Writer’s note: the cake didn’t come from “Heavenly Touch Bakery”…. I just added that for effect. Cute though, huh?) Anyway, we are having a girl come September. Now don’t be surprised if I start writing more about women’s basketball. Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook and is president of the Lake Martin Area Bama Club.

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The Alexander City Middle School baseball team won the Tallapoosa Throwdown on Saturday in Tallassee. ACMS went 4-0 in the tournament, defeating Tallassee, Russell County, Beauregard, and Tallassee once again for the final win. The final game against Tallassee was an 11-6 win. ACMS scored 31 runs and only allowed seven runs in the tournament. Pictured, starting in the back row left to right, are Coach Mobley, Denzel Green, Ty Brown, Colby Riddle, Coach Smith, Sam Hendon, Dawson Trapp, Gavin Allen, Coach Jones, Brady Knox, Joe Young, Zach Nail, Saxon Coker, and Coach Wilson. Pictured front row from left to right are, Thomas Wilson, Dax Culligan, Tyler Brown, Neil Fenn, Peyton Carr, Carter Smith and Owen Wilson.

The Benjamin Russell Wildcats baseball team (13-8) scored four runs in the bottom of the third and five in the bottom of the fifth to take a 9-1 win over Beauregard at home on Saturday. Benjamin Russell’s Connor Brooks went 2-for-3 with three RBI with a double and a triple. Austin Elliott was 2-for-3 with two RBI in Saturday’s win. Benjamin Russell’s Sean Rape was 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a RBI, while Timmy Lawson also had a RBI. Brooks pitched four innings, giving up one hit and one earned run while walking one. Elliott pitched one inning and struck out two batters.

St. James 6, Dadeville 5

The Dadeville Tigers baseball team (5-18) fell 6-5 on the road at St. James on Friday. Dadeville’s Cal Jones went 1-for-3 with four RBI and a home run in Friday’s loss. Dadeville’s Tyler Muniz was 1-for-3 with a RBI. Dadeville’s Landon Wilson was 1-for-3 with a run scored, while Kyle Harkins had 1-for3 and Slade McCullers was 1-for-2. Dadeville’s Brian Eaton scored a run. Ethan Towne took the loss, pitching four innings, giving up four hits, a run, walking one and striking out one. Dadeville’s Will Claybrook pitched two innings, giving up four hits, five runs, walking two and striking out one. St. James pitcher Robert Daniel struck out 11 in five innings.