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Alex City man arrested on sex abuse charges By MITCH SNEED Editor
An Alexander City man is free on $100,000 bond after being arrested on two counts of firstdegree sexual abuse. Alexander City Police Department Chief Jay Turner said that potential abuse of an underage female was reported to the investigators about a week ago and the resulting probe resulted in an
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arrest warrant being obtained for Spencer Lamar Kerley, 36, of Alexander City. “We received the complaint that alleged an underage female may have been inappropriately touched,” Turner said. “In cases like this we immediately start a process that includes a forensic interview with the alleged victim and counselors with the Tri-County Advocacy Center. “From there, we rely on the results of their findings to determine how we proceed. In this
case, the information led us to pursue a warrant and (Kerley) was arrested Tuesday afternoon.” Turner said that the complaint was filed by a relative of the girl but because the investigation is still active, no additional information could be released. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett confirmed that Kerley was booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail Tuesday and was released See ARREST • Page 3
Langford not returning as RES principal
Dadeville City Council listens to residents’ concerns and plans By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Several Dadeville residents voiced their concerns about issues around the city, while others discussed plans regarding events to make Dadeville that much nicer at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Dadeville City Council. Residents Faye Nell Tinsley and Danny Hayes brought up the issue of dogs running free around town and causing problems in some cases. Tinsley said she has been confronted by a German Shepherd while taking the “You have out garbage, the right to and had a defend and pair of pit bulls on her protect porch over yourself the weekend. Hayes and your a property.” described trio of dogs —Wayne he has seen Smith near his that Dadeville mayor residence have attacked some of his cats in the past. Marrell Ward says he has seen these dogs as well, and believes them to be living in a wooded area above his house. Both Tinsley and Hayes wanted to confirm their rights regarding this issue, with Tinsley stressing she did not want to be charged with animal cruelty in the process of defending herself. “You have the right to defend and protect yourself See DADEVILLE • Page 3
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‘ONE LANE AHEAD’
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“One lane road ahead” and other road caution signs will be a common sight around Alexander City as the city’s 2018 paving projects have officially begun. Top, Gary Ingram Grading and Paving works on Charlotte Road in Alexander City Wednesday as it is one of the 21 roads the city is repaving. Above, the Scott Road bridge replacement project is still underway as construction crews worked Wednesday.
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act into law Wednesday STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB149, the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act, authorizing the creation of a broadband accessibility grant program to be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The bill, sponsored by Senator Clay Scofield and Representative Donnie Chesteen, also creates the
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Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. In Alabama, there are more than 842,000 people without access to a wired connection capable of 25mbps download speeds. More than 1 million people in Alabama have access to only one wired provider and another 276,000 people in Alabama don’t have any wired internet providers available where they live. “The internet is vital to See BROADBAND • Page 5
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Pam Langford will not be returning as the principal of Reeltown Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year after the Tallapoosa County Board of Education took action on her contract during a special called meeting Monday. After the agenda was approved, the board went into executive session for just over an hour to discuss the matter at hand. Upon returning from executive session, Superintendent Joe Windle made the recommendation for Langford’s contract to not be renewed. A subsequent motion to follow this recommendation was unanimously approved by the board. Following the meeting, Windle explained that this vote of nonrenewal was not a termination of Langford’s contract, simply that the school board would not be bringing her back as principal, giving her the opportunity to resign or retire at the end of the school year. “I spoke with her earlier today, and offered her the opportunity to retire or the opportunity to resign at the end of her contract,” Windle said Tuesday afternoon. “She said she wanted some time to think it over and talk with her family and would be giving me an answer in writing tomorrow (Wednesday).” While Langford’s decision had not been officially announced by the school board as of Wednesday afternoon, Windle said Tuesday he felt Langford would retire or resign, though he was unsure which of those two potential choices she would make. Windle said late Wednesday afternoon that a decision would be made today.
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DEAR ABBY: “Ron� and I have been married 20 years and have two children. Recently, he called me a “freeloader� and described my parenting as “half-assed.� It’s not the first time I’ve heard it from him. I work part-time so I can have a flexible schedule and be home with our kids after school. Ron earns considerably more than I do, although I inherited money from my father that will provide security for our kids regardless of our incomes. I think I’m a great mom. Our kids are healthy and welladjusted. Although I don’t need my husband’s salary to live comfortably, I appreciate the good life his work affords us, and I do what I can to show it. I do, however, expect Ron to participate in raising our kids and contribute to the running of our household. I think it’s important, and I have work responsibilities and volunteer in our community. Ron says I do far less than “most of my friends� (who don’t work), that he does
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a lot more around the house than the dads he knows and he resents it because he makes so much more money than I do. How much is fair to expect him to do to help with our kids and home life? How can I get him to see how much hurt his name-calling and disrespect causes? -- NOT A FREELOADER DEAR NOT A FREELOADER: Every marriage is unique, which is why your husband should not compare himself to other dads and you to their wives. I find it odd that the husband of a working wife -- and mother -- would resort to name-calling and accuse you of freeloading. Of course Ron should participate in his children’s lives. That’s what being a
father is all about. Marriage is supposed to be a partnership. Helping with housework sets a good example for the kids. If the two of you can’t work out a compromise without name-calling, you should at least agree to have a licensed marriage counselor mediate the discussion. DEAR ABBY: I have a relative who has just been released from prison and is living with me and my family. He was incarcerated for more than 20 years for drugs. It breaks my heart to say that he has relapsed and could be heading back down that same road. My mother doesn’t want a drug addict in her house. She told him to make other living arrangements, and he has agreed to stay with other relatives where there are more job opportunities. I feel guilty and my mother does, too. But she refuses to go through what she experienced during her childhood with this person. Is this the right
thing to do? -- RELAPSE IN CALIFORNIA DEAR RELAPSE: Yes! Your mother has made her feelings clear to this relative. Living with a drug addict is chaotic, and if she doesn’t want to repeat the unpleasant and possibly traumatic experience, she shouldn’t have to. By getting him out of the house she is taking care of herself, and for that she shouldn’t feel guilty. However, because she does, it might help her -- and you -- to attend some Nar-Anon meetings. The group was founded in 1967 and its mission is to provide emotional support to families and friends of addicts. To locate a meeting nearby, visit nar-anon.org or call toll-free (800) 477-6291. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Ms. Lillian Elizabeth “Betty� Stansell 1934 - 2018 Funeral Service for Ms. Lillian Elizabeth “Betty� Stansell, 83, of Alex City, Alabama, will be Friday, March 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 30, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Ms. Stansell passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Chapman Healthcare. She was born on April 7, 1934 in Hackneyville, Alabama to John Marion Bowen and Thelma Buckner
Bowen. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly and was a proud grandmother. She worked for 45 years as a weaver at Russell Corp’s Number 6 Mill. In her younger years, Ms. Betty enjoyed traveling to the Smokies, crocheting, and quilting. In her later years she enjoyed dining at Captain D’s with her grandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Connie Osborne of Alexander City; daughter, Teresa Bishop (Howard) of Alexander City; daughter-in-law, Cecelia Stansell of North Augusta, SC; grandchildren, Logan Stansell (Nicole), Carrie Holmes (Brandon), Frances Arnold (William), Beth Massey (Brent), and Michael Bishop; great-grand-
children, Olivia Massey, Liam Arnold, Aiden Stansell, Everly Stansell, James Holmes, and Hannah Holmes; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Wayne Stansell; her parents; sisters, Jackie Brazzell and Geraldine Vickers; brothers, John Bowen, Jr., Mickey Gene Bowen, and Richard Earl Bowen. The family will accept flowers or contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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and your property,” Mayor Wayne Smith said, adding that the city council has been attempting to try and find a workable solution to the problem. “If you are defending yourself and someone comes to you with that, come see me. I’ll represent you,” City Attorney Robin Reynolds said. Smith and other members of the council stressed to residents to take care of their animals, look out for them and be responsible pet owners. Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell added to this, stating people need to be responsible with their children as well after hearing of instances where children have been dropped off at local parks and left without parental supervision. Ward talked for a moment about the second annual Ducky Ward Soapbox Derby on Aug. 18, mentioning how he wanted to try and move some of the events into a more shaded area on Legion Street, while also having tents and misting fans set up for attendees. Smith mentioned also looking at holding the races on West Street, which Ward said he would be OK with moving the event there if necessary. The following items were also discussed during Tuesday’s meeting: • Minutes from the March 13 meeting were approved. • The demolition project was continuing on, and a new series of demolition projects was planned for the future, though in subsequent demolitions, buildings would be condemned, then demolished. • The Lafayette Street project had entered the punch list window, meaning all the work surrounding the street would finally be completed. It was also announced that the city would consider applying for more paving grants next fiscal year. • It was announced that the city will be letting out bids on the courthouse square project within the next few days. • Councilwoman Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson said she would be talking with parents about the Boys & Girls Club during the upcoming community Easter egg hunt sponsored by Kingz United. • The council approved a motion to participate in the school sales tax
holiday between July 20 and July 22. • Councilman Roy Mathis said there will be a disaster training exercise on May 9 in Dadeville, allowing a multitude of local organizations to get in practice for real emergencies. He also said the city employee uniforms were scheduled to arrive Wednesday. • With the opening day of little league sports on Saturday, Smith said he would like the council to be present during the opening day celebrations. • Caldwell said she had been looking into obtaining a new fence at the little league field, but that the quote she received for 350 feet of fencing would run $10,000. Dixie Youth officials said they would be able to find cheaper prices, which they were currently working to do. • Another hearing was held regarding the property at 257 Hatcher Street. With Building Inspector Michael Richardson absent, the council will be making a definite decision at the next meeting, while the property owners explained they were working to clean up the lot, showing images of the progress that had been made. • The council and crowd was reminded of the city’s spring festival being held at Keebler Park on Saturday, April 14 starting at 10 a.m., spearheaded by local resident Dianna Porter, with all proceeds from the event going to fund ongoing projects at the park. • Police Chief David Barbour talked to the council about obtaining evidence tracking software, which can also be used by other city departments for keeping track of items in the city’s inventory. A motion to table further discussion until the city could speak with members of other municipal entities to make sure everyone was on board was passed. • A motion was passed to approve terminating a lease on the parking lot next to the Oliver & Treadwell law office building no later than July 21. • Two requests to rent the recreation center were approved. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council is Tuesday, April 10 at 6 p.m., following the pre-council meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Dadeville City Hall.
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after the $100,000 bond was posted. First-degree sexual abuse in the state of Alabama is a Class C felony. If a suspect is found guilty of the crime, a sentence of at least 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $15.000 can be imposed by the judge. In addition to jail time and a fine,
those found guilty of first-degree sexual abuse are registered sex offenders and must register for life as a sex offender. A check of reports and records showed that no court dates have been set and it was unclear if any protective order was issued in the case.
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t was announced Wednesday that Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey had awarded two grants totaling $104,451 to provide needed forensics equipment to help law enforcement personnel investigate crime scenes and solve crimes. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences will use an $80,000 grant to purchase morgue and laboratory supplies used for autopsies and scientific analysis. A $24,451 grant to Jacksonville State University’s Center for Applied Forensics will help provide equipment used by center staff members to process evidence on-site at crime scenes, according to a press release written by employees paid with tax dollars. “Forensic sciences are vital to crime scene investigations by often providing critical evidence to solve crimes and gain justice for victims,” Ivey said in a released statement. “I am pleased to provide these grants for equipment to support the state Department of Forensic Sciences and the Center for Applied Forensics at Jacksonville State University in the important work they do for our state.” The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Justice Department. The grant program – the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – seeks to help improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services by reducing backlogs and training laboratory personnel. OK, that’s the good news. Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is in such desperate need of equipment, added personnel and technological upgrades that the $104,451 that was heralded in a press release that mentioned Ivey’s name four times is like putting a BB in a boxcar to help fill it up. It’s not even a drop in the bucket. While seeing their name credited with giving enough money to get technicians with a year-backlog of tests to run equipment they should have had five years ago may make them feel important, we want more and we want it now. Jeff Sessions and the Justice Department control about $80 billion in funds that are rolled down to state and local agencies through grants. If our elected officials would get off their duff and do what is required to get Alabama its fair share – that would be about $40 million. The grant announced Wednesday is just 0.27 percent of what is Alabama’s share should be. It’s time for the back-slapping and check passing pictures to stop. Let’s give our forensic scientists the help they badly need.
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Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256-3920344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.
Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
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Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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his Sunday is Easter. It is the day when more people attend church than any other Sunday of the year. It is the day when the church celebrates the belief that Jesus, though martyred and buried, rose from the dead. I understand a skeptic doubting the resurrection happened. It is pretty out there to think a man was killed and three days later was brought back to life in such a way that he would not die again. That is what Christians have believed for the last 2,000 years. There is no way to prove the resurrection happened. That is why it is called faith. It always has impressed me that the early followers who were eyewitnesses to the events around the resurrection never altered their story that Jesus, though dead, came back to life. And they held on to that story even when it cost them their own lives. I have heard you will hang on to a lie to the death if you don’t know it is a lie. But no one would be executed for something they knew was not valid. That is what the first disciples were all willing to do. They believed they had witnessed something
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though buried for a while, could live again. Or perhaps RAY the relationship that has been on life support for years WATERS could be reborn. Why not? Columnist “If that happened, it would be miraculous,” you say. I get it. But I also know sometimes the truly miraculous. miraculous happens. And we The belief that Jesus rose don’t know why or how we from the grave has some only know it does. So don’t implications. give up so quickly. Maybe It means maybe we should a miracle is just around the take seriously the words Jesus corner for you. taught. Finally, if Jesus lived again Maybe that idea of doing after death to never die again, unto others as you’d have to do maybe that is the potential for to you is more than just a cute us. He said it was. I know it meme for a Facebook post. hurts when a loved one passes. Perhaps, the idea of loving I’ve been there. But Easter our enemies and being kind to makes me think the end of life them means something. Maybe doesn’t necessarily mean it is the cycle of violence where final. I believe the resurrection you return evil with more evil of Jesus implies that though is counterproductive. If a man someone dies, they will live tells me the key to life is loving again. I know this requires God and then loving people, I faith. But it sure has given me a might listen but probably not. hopefulness even when things There are a lot of smart people appear dark, discouraging and who say a lot of bright things. final. Jesus lives so we can live But, when someone says those and not be fearful of death ever words then dies and then lives again. Happy Easter. again, I think I might want to treat those words as sacred. Ray Waters is a minister If a man could die and live and a motivational speaker. again, maybe, that dream that His column appears here each used to mean so much to you Thursday.
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Time for Alex City to face the truth
The Outlook’s front-page story on March 24th surprised me. The subject was the economic status of our community. The Outlook reported the median income in Alex City has not changed in the last 20 years. I and several other citizens in our community have been reporting this for the last 15 years. I am in retail sales so I see the effect every day. I have been belittled and called names for telling the truth. So why has Alex City seen no economic growth? Our community has no one fighting for good-paying, high-skilled jobs. The only prospects our EDA works on is what is sent to them from the state EDA. This means Alex City gets the crumbs and culls no one else wants. That majority of the jobs in our community are third-tier, auto-related Korean production labor jobs. These jobs are predominantly temporary jobs with no longterm benefits. In 2014 our EDA visited the Shot Show. This is the largest trade show for the firearms industry. At that time there were rumors of a large firearm entity moving to Alabama. I
guess our EDA wanted to see what the firearms industry had to offer. The individuals who attended the Shot Show acted very impressed. I offered any assistance with potential firearms related companies. I notified the EDA of potential companies looking for new manufacturing facilities. Since 2014 I have not been contacted by our EDA. Since 2014 there have been eight different firearms companies move their manufacturing facilities from the northeast with seven of those companies moving below the Mason Dixon line. The latest company to announce a move was Kimber who will be opening a new manufacturing facility in Troy, Alabama with 350 highskill, high-paying jobs. When Don McClellan, EDA director and Al Jones, city planner were asked independently if Alex City had a chance with Kimber both replied the same, “who is Kimber.” Why does our community continue to hire in competent unqualified people who are responsible for the economic wellbeing of our community? I think it is time for a change. Why have we not seen change? We have no
leadership. As worthless as Congressman Mike Rogers is when asked if he could help our community economically he responded with the most truthful answer I have heard. Congressman Rogers stated he could not help Alex City until Alex City presented with one unified goal and vision, instead of a four-way turf war with each of the four entities pulling in a different direction independently of each other. Our community has and continues to suffer. Without stoic leadership we are not likely to see change any time soon. If enough people decide to be heard we might have a chance for change. An election is coming. Question the candidates. Research the prospective candidate’s background. Don’t be fooled by long resumes that sound too good to be true. Look at the candidate’s job experience. I would not vote for anyone who hasn’t owned their own business or worked in a professional position. Thank you for your time. Woody Baird De Opresso Liber Alex City businessman
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In this fast-paced society where the internet and all forms of new technology are rapidly coming to stores, schools, businesses and home, I am elated to see the photo of Faith Christian Academy taking the time out to engage in spelling bee contests. Great job and hats off to Pastor Dick Stark and all the
faculty at the academy. Today, Google and other sources spell and correct words for us. You don’t have to know how a word is actually spelled, just type a few letters and the gadget gives several words and most of the time the word you need is right there. Keep up the great work Faith Temple. You are learning to spell words and years from now those words will still come to your mind.
Hopefully other schools and academies will have spelling bees to sharpen students’ minds. I can recall 6th grade when Mrs. Edith Cooper had us to stand before the class at Russell School to spell words. We had spelling bees and it was exciting to compete and receive awards. Teresa Harrell Moten Alexander City
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Baptist preacher discusses his church ministry and ideas for growth at club meeting sure the local community is not overlooked in the overall mission to show God’s love to The Dadeville Kiwanis Club everyone. “My heart is here to minister heard from Dr. Ben Hayes, to the people of Dadeville,” the new pastor at First Baptist Hayes said. “However, we will Church of Dadeville, his thoughts on ministry and some need your help and the help of others in the community to of the ideas for ministries he would like to accomplish while accomplish that.” As he believes Christianity is at the church at last Thursday’s currently losing the culture war, meeting of the club. not because of a lack of laws or “I’ve been here for about issues between political parties, six weeks now,” Hayes said. but because children are not “I’ve been married to my wife being taught the truths of God for 36 years, and we have and his word, Hayes said it was two beautiful daughters. The greatest blessing I ever received the mission of everyone to turn the tide of the battle in favor of was my family.” the faith. Hayes explained he began “It’s up to us to put the by talking about his family hope and love of God in our because he feels he has not children. Sometimes it does been defined by his ministry, take a village,” Hayes said. but instead by his family, “My wife and I, we have having chosen to spend as devoted ourselves to serve all much time as possible with the members of the community. his children growing up, and engaging in leisurely activities We want to be out and about in town, meeting people’s needs. with his grandchildren. “Our goal is to take seriously Following this explanation, he Jesus’ mandate to love God delved into his ministry and supremely. We love by obeying. beliefs, including what he is The second most important looking to try and accomplish during his time at First Baptist. mandate is to love our “I feel that my heart mirrors neighbors as ourselves.” While Hayes welcomed the the mission of the Kiwanis Club,” Hayes said. “Your focus help of anyone and everyone to grow his ministry ideas, he also is on meeting the physical said everyone was welcome needs of children and those to attend the various ministry in the community, while my activities and upcoming events focus is on their spiritual at First Baptist. These events needs. However, we have include the Holy Week services to remember, we can’t meet at the church this week. their spiritual needs until their Several Kiwanians who physical needs are met.” are members of First Baptist With ministries from the Church of Dadeville attested church reaching out to places to Hayes’ fervor, mentioning all over the world, including how he was in the nursing countries in Central America and Africa, Hayes said he wants home meeting people the first to also try and work in starting week he was in Dadeville and taking part in the Dr. Seuss new ministries in and around celebrations at Dadeville the Dadeville area, making By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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Top, Dr. Ben Hayes, the new pastor at First Baptist Church of Dadeville, talks with Dadeville Kiwanians last Thursday afternoon about how he wants to grow the church’s ministries, as well as comparing the work the Kiwanis Club does to things the church is called upon to do. Above, the club was proud to present the Dadeville Public Library with a financial donation at last week’s meeting.
Elementary School shortly thereafter. In addition to hearing Hayes speak, the Kiwanis Club
took a moment at the start of the meeting to recognize the Dadeville Public Library and all they do, while also
presenting the library with a financial donation the library could use for anything deemed necessary.
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ogwoods are appropriately blooming, along with azaleas and wisteria. They are all so lovely and just in time for Easter this weekend. So be sure to wear your Easter bonnet. I understand that the flu season is just about over. A good sign that it is spring at last. I did learn that some folks getting the flu bug, get over it just to get re-infected. I wonder if the germs could have been transferred by their toothbrush, as they seem to linger in moist conditions. The Chit-Chatters Ladies’ Lunching group meets this Thursday, March 29 at 11 a.m. This time at Hog Rock BBQ Restaurant on 231 in Wetumpka. We look forward to seeing Mrs. Edna Martin of Equality, who is currently residing at a nursing home in Wetumpka. Mrs. Edna
ROSIE MORGAN Columnist has the best smile and is always positive and happy; making her a joy to be around. Come on ladies, join us for a fun lunch as you are very welcome. My podiatrist, Dr. Douglass Stewart, is another local surgeon who has won my complete trust and admiration. I had a bunion that had become quite painful. It was probably caused by those stylish shoes that looked so good and modern ladies wore in the seventies and eighties. Then, for several years, I worked in the accounting office of Shoe City, then having 40 plus stores. Sometimes we had the
chance to buy sample shoes cheaply from the visiting manufacturers representative. I had my bunion surgery last Friday at Clay County Hospital in Ashland, where I was treated so well. It was well worth the ride. It only took two phone calls the previous week in order to get registered. Then, when I arrived they got a blood count and I was ready for prepping after signing two permission slips. I was so impressed by everyone working well together and showing such kindness towards me. My nurse Kathy was a lovely lady who enjoyed taking care of her patients. The best thing of all was that my foot was deadened so well that it lasted three days. I recalled Ron’s notso-good experience with deadening that did not work, being in the wrong place during his two failed
rotator cuff surgeries. Meaning that when he came from recovery, he was suffering with severe pain. Sadly, pain medications didn’t quell that raw pain. I feel so lucky to have such a fine and caring doctor. Just two weeks left now to get your 2017 taxes filed. I am diligently getting my papers in order. Lots of changes in tax laws, and many more to come next year. Remember, what you have is not nearly as important as who you have. Love isn’t love until you give it away. Share some today. Until next week, keep smiling and happy Easter. 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.
Broadband economic development, health, education, and to be honest, all areas of our modern life. This common sense legislation will help us attract new broadband to areas that need it most, especially in rural Alabama,” Ivey said. “I congratulate Senator Scofield and Representative Chesteen for a job well done in seeing this bill through the legislature. It is just another step forward as we improve access to highspeed internet sooner rather than later.” “As a senator and a resident of a rural part of Alabama, I understand the need for broadband expansion across our state. With this expansion we can see more growth in our economy, our residents can find better health care and there will be more opportunity for our students to learn. I appreciate Governor Ivey for fully
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high-speed internet is a critical infrastructure issue in rural Alabama because it is a vital component in today’s world for education, health care, emergency services and economic development,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “The Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act gives the state a valuable new tool. With Ivey’s support, ADECA will work under this new grant framework to facilitate the expansion of broadband in rural areas of Alabama that currently lack high-speed internet.” Alabama will further be helped by a pilot program, grants and loans from the federal government. Last week, Congress, through an effort led by Alabama Congressman Robert Aderholt, included in the omnibus spending bill a $600 million Broadband Pilot Program, created by
the Secretary of Agriculture, which will enable applicants to finance a project by combining loans and grants to provide broadband to eligible rural and tribal areas. “This new federal pilot program will help boost broadband expansion in Alabama and around the country. It is a testament to the Trump Administration’s commitment to improving the lives of rural America,” Ivey added. “I thank Congressman Aderholt for leading the charge on this effort. In Alabama, we plan to take advantage of every opportunity that is provided us, in order to ensure every Alabama citizen has proper access to this vital aspect of our modern-day infrastructure.” The newly created federal investment will leverage nearly $1 billion in total new rural broadband projects across the country.
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VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME: The Auburn Veterans Project is celebrating and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Auburn High School auditorium. Speakers will be Joe Galloway and Medal of Honor recipients Bennie Adkins and James Livingston. Family is welcome to accompany their veteran and there will be a light reception afterwards. Visit auburnveteransproect. weebly.com/east-alabama-vietnamveterans-welcome-home-cermony. html. Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance by either emailing Blake Busbin at wbbusbin@auburnschools.org or by calling Auburn High School at 334-887-2120. LORD’S SUPPER: Red Ridge United Methodist Church will present a re-creation of the Living Lord’s Supper inspired by
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Leonardo daVinci’s world famous painting of the Last Supper with 13 living characters. Rev. Ernest K. Emurian, a Methodist minister from Virginia, wrote the soliloquies for the Twelve Apostles as they might have expressed themselves immediately after hearing the Lord Jesus say “One of you will betray me” where each man cried out “Lord is it I?” This was the moment daVinci said he wished to capture in the painting. Mr. Harlan Burton of Union will be the guest pianist and soloist. Holy communion will be offered at the conclusion. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville and can be contacted at 256-825-9820 or by visiting redridgeumc.org. HOLY WEEK SERVICES: First Baptist Church Dadeville is hosting Holy Week Services March 29-30 at 11 a.m. daily in the fellowship hall. LENTEN LUNCH: St. James Episcopal Church is hosting a Lenten Lunch series Thursday, March 29 and Friday, March 30 at noon with food and fellowship afterwards. Speakers: March 29 is
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EGG HUNT: Calvary Heights Baptist Church on 7th Way in Alexander City is hosting a Glow-inthe-Dark Egg Hunt March 30 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Glow eggs and bracelets will provided. Bring your Easter basket and join the fun. IDOL: Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Mt. Vernon Idol March 30. CRUCIFIXION RE-ENACTMENT: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 is hosting a Crucifixion re-enactment and Good Friday services March 30 noon until 6 p.m.
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FULL MOON HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a full moon hike Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. The hike will begin at dark in the north picnic pavilion. There is a fee for noncampers. NIGHT OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Centerview Baptist Church on County Road 89 in Camp Hill is hosting a Night of Praise and Worship featuring all male choirs and groups. For more information call 256-8962974. COMMUNITY WIDE EASTER EGG HUNT: Kingz United and Adams Chapter OES #685 are jointhosting a community wide Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will take place at the Dadeville Recreation Center in the track and field area. There will be family fun, egg prizes, refreshments and entertainment. Everyone is invited to join the fun and is asked to bring their own basket. STOP THE VIOLENCE PICNIC: Gibralter Lodge 173 and Soul Brothas are hosting the second annual Stop the Violence Picnic Saturday, March 31 at the Cooper Community Center beginning at 11 a.m. There will be free food, games, motivational speakers, inmate speakers, gospel, country and clean rap music, praise dancers and an Easter egg hunt. There will also be a retired NFL football and NBA basketball players car show. The event is sponsored by Lincoln Grand Lodge. The community center is located at 625 MLK Jr. Blvd. in Alexander City. For more information, contact 256-750-2747 or 334-740-0739. The public is invited. EGG HUNT: GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Court is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31 at 3 p.m. Children under 16 years old only. Bring your own basket. YARD SALE: Orr Street Baptist Church is hosting a yard sale
Saturday, March 31 from 7 a.m. until noon. The church is located at 939 O Street. There will be furniture, clothes, toys, household items, televisions and items for decorating.
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PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is honoring the 28th Pastor’s Anniversary for Rev. and Sister Roosevelt Gregory Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker at the morning service will be Rev. John Moore of Fletcher Chapel in Huntsville and at the evening service the guest speaker will be Rev. Bernard Harris of Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill. EASTER CANTATA: Hillabee Baptist Church will host an Easter Cantata, “The Love of Jesus,” Sunday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m. with Mrs. Bea Pate directing. Rev. Josh Sammons is pastor of Hillabee Baptist Church. EASTER SERVICE: New Hope Baptist Church is hosting Easter services Sunday, April 1. The sunrise service starts at 6:15 a.m., breakfast at 7 a.m., lunch at 12:30 p.m. and egg hunt at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. SUNRISE SERVICE: Mt. Zion Baptist Church is hosting Sunrise Services at Wind Creek State Park Sunday, April 1 at 7 a.m. Breakfast will be served immediately after services. EASTER CANTATA: Mt. Zion Baptist Church will present its Easter Cantata Sunday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at Highway 63. SUNRISE SERVICE: Hillabee Campground United Methodist Church is holding Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 1 at 6:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast following. The service will be held at the newly developed outdoor “Stations of the Cross.” Easter morning service begins at 11 a.m.
Monday, April 2
SOZO CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Red Ridge United Methodist Church will host the Sozo Children’s Choir April 2 at 6 p.m. The children’s choir is from Uganda and is currently touring the U.S.
Wednesday, April 4
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, April 4 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
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BIANNUAL MEETING: Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Association of Coosa County will have their biannual meeting at 10 a.m. at the church. All members please attend. QUAIL FRY: The Lake Martin Area United Way is hosting its 3rd Annual Quail Fry April 7 at the The Stables at Russell Crossroads. The event includes fried quail, sides, a shrimp boil and shrimp gumbo. There will be a baked goods sale, auction and music. Tickets are $30 a person or $35 at the door. Doors open 5 p.m. and food will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the United Way office or in Dadeville at Valley National Bank, formerly USAmeriBank. Call 256-329-3600 for more information. BOATER SAFETY CLASS: ALEA Marine Patrol is hosting a free boater safety class April 7 at 8 a.m. at The Ridge Marina. JUNQUE JUBILEE: MainStreet Alexander City is hosting Junque Jubilee in downtown Alexander City Saturday, April 7 starting at 8 a.m. with shops opening at 10 a.m. Space rentals are $20 and a registration deadline of March 30. GOSPEL SINGING: The Kingsmen Quartet will be in concert at the Union Grove Baptist Church on Old Columbus Road in Opelika Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. The concert is free but a love offering will be taken. If you have any questions please call 334-750-3948.
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PRODUCTION: The Mt. Vernon Theatre is hosting Erma Bombeck’s “At Wit’s End” April 8. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: New Popular Spring Baptist Church in Dadeville is celebrating the 2nd Pastoral Appreciation honoring Rev. Richard D. Jacobs and Family Sunday, April 8 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Dr. L.L. Jacobs and the Kelly Springs Baptist Church in Munford. Everyone is invited. EASTER CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist will present its Easter Cantata Sunday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville.
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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. • Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. • Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.
• Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at
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Reeltown can’t overcome early deficit in loss STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
SLIM DEFEAT Benjamin Russell suffers 1-run loss to Handley run-scoring double by Tannor Beckett. Unfortunately for the Benjamin Russell faithful, Trailing by seven runs Handley immediately had after two innings, Benjamin the answer. With a runner on Russell had an uphill climb for third, Cagan Hamby hit a hard the entirety of Wednesday’s groundball to first base, and the baseball game at the Lake Wildcats attempted to force the Martin Classic. run out at home for the second Although the Wildcats out of the inning. But the throw clambered back little by little wasn’t quite on, and Colby and eventually tied the game in Cagle slid in under the tag for the fifth inning, it still proved the eventual game-winner. to be too little. Handley scored BRHS looked like it might the winning run in the sixth storm back once again in the inning and held off a golden seventh inning, as Beckett and opportunity by BRHS in the pinch hitter Nick McGhee drew bottom of the seventh to capture back-to-back walks to lead off. a 8-7 victory. Ty Brown sacrificed himself to “It was positive to see us put the tying run on third and come back,” Benjamin Russell winning run on second, but two coach Richy Brooks said. “We strikeouts later, Handley claimed gave ourselves a chance to the victory. win.” Benjamin Russell finished Handley’s bats were on fire in the first couple innings, as the Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook with 11 hits, led by two each Tigers collected seven runs on Top: Benjamin Russell’s Cade Brooks runs the bases against Handley. from Stewart, Hays and Beckett, seven hits. But they were also Above: Bradley Stewart gave the Wildcats a chance to win with a solid but it also committed five errors in the loss. The Wildcats helped along by a trio of errors job as the team’s relief pitcher. continue to change up their in the first two innings, and four lineup in hopes of finding the then plated by a Brett Pitts of their first seven runs were Benjamin Russell’s offense right combination. sacrifice fly. unearned. also went to work behind him. “That’s the everyday story Benjamin Russell added The miscues put the Wildcats To lead off the bottom of the right now,” coach Brooks said. another run in the fourth inning. behind the 8-ball early on, but third, Ty Brown smacked a “We’re trying to find people to Cade Brooks reached on a Bradley Stewart, who entered in single, and Stewart helped his relief with one out in the second own cause with a bunt single of fielder’s choice and was moved catch the baseball and throw the baseball, and we haven’t found inning did everything he could his own. They both moved into to second on a sacrifice bunt that yet. We’ve only got so to give BRHS a chance. scoring position on a groundout, from Brown. Stewart moved many, so we’re running out of Brooks to third with a bunt, and He threw the final 5 2/3 and Wilson Hays capitalized during Handley’s distraction of options.” innings and allowed only two with a clutch two-run double. In hopes of beating today’s trying to tag Stewart out, Brooks hits and one run. Joe Young then kept the expected weather, Benjamin “He was a pleasant surprise,” momentum going with a single, stole home. Russell’s game against John Continuing to mount a Brooks said. “He hadn’t pitched and as he attempted to steal Carroll has been moved to 9 comeback, the Wildcats added a lot for us, but he threw strikes. second, a Handley error allowed a.m. It is the last contest for the two runs in the fifth inning on He kept them off balance and him to swipe the base and give Wildcats of the tournament. did a good job.” Hays time to score. Young was an RBI single from Pitts and a By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, March 29 High school baseball Lake Martin Classic Benjamin Russell vs. John Carroll at Sportplex, 9 a.m. Sylacauga vs. John Carroll at Sportplex, 11 a.m. Chelsea vs. Beauregard at CACC, 9 a.m. Tallassee vs. Chelsea at CACC, 11 a.m. Other games
Horseshoe Bend at Prattville Christian, 4 p.m. High school softball Horseshoe Bend at Holtville, 6 p.m. College softball Central Alabama at Bevil State, 1 p.m. College tennis Central Alabama at Meridian (Mississippi), TBA Central Alabama vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast
at Meridian, TBA Friday, March 30 High school track & field Reeltown at Selma Saturday, March 31 High school baseball Reeltown at Horseshoe Bend, noon Dadeville at Holtville (2), 1 p.m.
After winning five in a row, Reeltown’s softball team met its match in a 7-1 loss to Holtville on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs scored a big lead with five runs in the first inning, and although the Rebels mostly kept them off the scoreboard for the rest of the game, they couldn’t mount a comeback. Reeltown (14-8-1) scored its lone run of the game in the bottom of the season. Katlyn Jaye led off with a double, and courtesy runner Peyton Ledbetter got to third on a single by Ayriana Stoneback. Ledbetter then stole home before a flyout ending the inning. Holtville’s bats were on fire, as the Bulldogs racked up 16 hits. Reeltown managed just six. Makenzie Baker and Stoneback led the Rebels with two hits each, while Ashlynn Thomas also contributed a single.
Horseshoe Bend to host cake sale
Horseshoe Bend’s baseball team will host a cake sale to help buy needed equipment upgrades. The team is asking for people to donate homemade cakes, which will be sold during the Generals’ game against Reeltown on Saturday. Participants are asked to bring cakes an hour prior to the game, which begins at noon. For more information, contact Candice Johnson at HBS or via email at cjohnson@tallapoosak12.org.
Lakewinds has upcoming golf opportunities
Lakewinds is offering an after school junior golf program beginning April 3. The program is open to anyone ages 8 to 12, and will be Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. from April 3 to May 1. Participants will work on putting, chipping and swings. Cost is $60 and includes a membership to the golf course for April and June. For more information or to register, contact Jim Gunnells at 256-825-9860 or via email at jimgunnells@yahoo. com. Lakewinds will also be hosting a par-3 tournament on Saturday, March 24. All 18 holes will be played as par 3s. The cost for the tournament is $40 and includes a cart and greens fees, and lunch will be included. There will be a skins game and a closest-to-thepin contest.
CACC to host spring baseball camp
Central Alabama Community College baseball coach Larry Thomas will be hosting a spring baseball camp for kids. The camp is open to anyone ages 4 to 13 and will be chance to learn baseball fundamentals from former MLB players and coaches. Campers will learn base running, fielding, hitting, pitching, game strategy and more. The camp will be held Saturday at CACC’s baseball field. Registration cost $60 and will be held at the field. For more information, contact Thomas at 251-533-4059.
The time is now for Auburn men’s basketball to plan ahead
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ometimes I can’t help but look beyond the immediate future. Sure, tomorrow takes precedence, but I’m the type of guy who likes to plan for next week, next month and even next year. Take Auburn men’s basketball team, for example. It’s exciting to think about the prospects of next season and the wealth of talent returning from an NCAA Tournament/SEC championship team. But what happens when Bryce Brown is gone? What happens when Danjel Purifoy is presumably gone? What happens when Mustapha Heron, Horace Spencer and Desean Murray are gone? I’m talking about the 201920 season. By then, I assume center Austin Wiley is already playing professionally, Heron has announced his intentions to go pro and Purifoy has probably done the
JOE MCADORY Columnist same. To steal a line from an old country song — and I like old country songs — who’s gonna fill their shoes? Guards Jared Harper and Davion Mitchell are not only familiar faces — they are also underclassmen. Harper, a sophomore, should “quarterback” the offense for the next two seasons. VCU transfer Samir Doughty has two years of eligibility remaining, though it’s difficult to forecast what he can contribute to the backcourt since he was not eligible to play this season. His size (6-foot-4) should
come in handy for a guard, and I hear he can shoot the lights out, possibly filling Brown’s absence to a degree. These three should be seasoned veterans by 2019-20. The issue is depth in the paint (a familiar problem). Wiley, the center, was ineligible this season and Anfernee McLemore went down with a horrendous, seasonending injury in February — exposing the Tigers below the rim. Horace Spencer and Okeke were left to carry the load. Both are 6-foot-8, but in the world of championship basketball, that’s not enough — and they needed depth. Without McLemore, this team was spent physically and went in a downward spiral. McLemore and Okeke should be around in 2019-20, but no scholarship players on the current roster will be. Help should be on the way in the form of versatile 6-foot-9 power forward
commit Babatunde Akingbola from McEachern High School in Marietta, Georgia. Assuming Babatunde signs with the Tigers and contributes next season, he should have one year of experience under his belt heading into 2019-20. That leaves Auburn with three post players, none of whom are taller than 6-foot-9. Is that a problem? If the Tigers are running and gunning, possibly not. If opponents slow the pace, maybe so. This depends on the style of basketball Auburn is comfortable playing. Sometimes a 7-foot giant doesn’t fit your offense. There’s potential and experience in this rotation. However, this is a rotation of six. Unless Purifoy and Heron continue to stick around, the Tigers will desperately need two or three more bodies to contribute and eat up some minutes while
the regulars catch their breath. That’s why hitting the recruiting trail right now is so vital. Commitments made this offseason should evolve into contributors two seasons from now. Auburn is coming off its best basketball season since 19992000 when it won the SEC and reached the Sweet 16. It plays a fun, aggressive game at what has turned into an electric home atmosphere. These should be attractive selling points to recruits — that and the obvious “playing time” angle. The program has established positive momentum for the first time in years and it’s imperative to keep that momentum going. Complacency isn’t an option. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor and Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.