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Trump comforts survivors ‘We love the state of Alabama,’ president says during visit By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor
For a little more than an hour Friday, the most powerful man in the country walked around in a small church in Beauregard and offered comfort to people savaged
by Sunday’s tornado then stepped across a field to view 23 white, wooden crosses planted in memory of those who died in the tempest. “We couldn’t get here fast enough,” President Donald Trump told a group of first responders and volunteers gathered
at Providence Baptist Church as seen in a video provided to The Outlook. “I wanted to come down the day it happened. “There’s great love here. We love you all. We love the state of Alabama. We’re going to do an A-plus job. FEMA is here See TRUMP • Page 10
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CLEANING UP AREA Trash cleanup attracts more than 120 volunteers
Overdose death leads to drug arrest STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and the Elmore County Drug Task Force combined to make an arrest Thursday following a drug overdose death. An investigation by the combined forces was started after the suspicious overdose death of an 18 year-old in Tallapoosa County. They executed a search warrant of a residence in the Kent area of Elmore County. During Bottcher the search, Jeffery Scott Bottcher, 46, of Tallassee was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, two counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substance, conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of drug paraphernalia. More charges and arrests are possible.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump view the crosses set up at Providence Baptist Church in Beauregard on Friday morning. Armondo Hernandez, 6, was the youngest victim.
Youngest tornado victim mourned Final words to grandfather were ‘I love you’ By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook
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Rev. Sean Rezek assured mourners Friday during funeral services for Armondo “A.J.” Hernandez he now rests in the arms of Jesus. Hernandez, 6, was the youngest
of 23 people killed in Sunday’s tornado in Lee County. At least 200 people attended the boy’s funeral at Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Opelika. Rezek said Jesus’ heart aches for the boy’s adopted parents and See VICTIM • Page 10
Leadership Lake Martin freshens up The Lighthouse By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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Steven Whitehurst trims a piece of kickboard to length for placement along new wainscoting at The Lighthouse on Friday.
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DEAR ABBY: About a year ago, I confessed to one of my close guy friends that I liked him. He said he wasn’t looking for a relationship. I haven’t brought it up since. I have now found out his roommate is interested in me. I politely declined his advances, but I can’t help but wonder if the guy I like turned me down because he knew his roommate liked me. Even though it’s been over a year since I confessed my feelings, there hasn’t been a day I haven’t thought about him. I have a gut feeling that he’s where I’m supposed to be, but I don’t want to make another advance if he doesn’t want to be anything more than friends. I’m afraid of ruining our friendship. We hang out in groups all the time and have deep conversations just the two of us, but we’ve never hung out alone, and he doesn’t initiate text messages or phone calls. Still, the connection we have when we’re together is undeniable and can’t be ignored.
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Should I tell him I still like him and risk being embarrassed again? Or should I stay quiet and live a life thinking “what if?” -- MS. DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE DEAR MS. DANGEROUSLY: Because you are dissatisfied with the way things are and thinking about a romantic relationship with this person every day, it’s time to get a definite answer from him. Tell him you care about him and ask one more time. But if his answer is still no, then accept that it isn’t meant to be and move on. DEAR ABBY: How many times must one save the date for a destination “wedding”? Three and a half years ago my husband was asked to be
seems sound to me, and your husband is no more “on the hook” than he wants to be. Why he would still feel obligated to go through with this charade is beyond me. Be glad you are married to someone as patient, loyal and responsible as your husband is -- all the things his friend is not. DEAR READERS: This is my annual reminder to those of you who live where daylight saving time is observed: Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour tonight at bedtime. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. tomorrow. For me, it signals the coming of spring with longer, brighter days and warmer weather -everything I love! Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mrs. Pamela Duncan Furlow June 19, 1945 February 22, 2019 Pamela Duncan Furlow, 73, born June 19, 1945, in West Point, Georgia, went to be with her Lord Jesus on February 22, 2019. Mrs. Furlow was a member of Calera Baptist Church, Calera, Alabama, and an honorary member of Olivet Baptist Church, Milton, Florida. She was an active participant within her church families, as a Sunday School teacher, Bible study leader and minister to women and children. Mrs. Furlow was a light to all who knew her — constantly min-
istering to others through her gifts of teaching, giving and discernment. She was the quintessential Proverbs 31 wife, mother and homemaker. As a faithful believer, she lived to instill in her children and her grandchildren a love for and belief in Jesus Christ, her Savior. As a versatile educator, she was dearly loved by students of all ages and her impact was far-reaching. She enjoyed Bible study, gardening, cross-stitching, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Even as her health was failing, the light of Jesus Christ radiated through her joy, her dignity, and her integrity. Mrs. Furlow is preceded in death by her parents, J. Palmer Duncan and Evelyn Cheatwood Duncan, of Opelika, Alabama. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Michael Furlow, of Milton, FL; her daughters Kimberly
Erin Furlow and Kristina Furlow Linkins, of Calera, Alabama; her grandchildren, Amelia Jordan Linkins and Peter Bruce Linkins, of Calera, Alabama; and her brother, Michael A. Duncan of Opelika, Alabama. Her memorial will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Calera Baptist Church, 600 Whippoorwill Lane, Calera, Alabama, 35040. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Reverend William Milam and Dr. Jason Jarvis will be officiating. Mrs. Furlow requested donations be given in her memory to Hawaii Baptist Academy in lieu of flowers. Donations can be sent in her memory to Hawaii Baptist Academy, 2429 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817 (Phone: 808-595-6301), or made online at hba.net. Professional services provided by W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory, Birmingham, Alabama.
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department March 8
• Malcolm Wade Howard, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
March 7
• Willie Eugene Gilbert, 59, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Justin Dewayne George, 28, of Goodwater was arrested for aggravated assault. • Erik Alan Strickland, 33, of Talladega was arrested for public intoxication. • Robin Durell Braswell, 27, of Wetumpka was arrested for possession of a pistol by a violent felon, possession of marijuana and attempting to elude a police officer. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City.
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a groomsman in a destination wedding. We agreed and saved the date, paid for travel and accommodations (none refundable). The wedding was canceled because the bride was expecting. We endured the same process again, only for her to be eight months pregnant for that date. It was canceled again. We were then asked to take off work to drive to a private ceremony on a week’s notice, only for that ceremony to be canceled. After that, the couple subsequently married privately. We have just received another save the date! Are we obligated to go? My husband believes he is, because he had told them he would be a groomsman nearly four years ago. I say, because they are ALREADY married (and we are already out $1,000), we should be off the hook. Is there a way to convince my husband of that? -- NEVER A BRIDESMAID DEAR NEVER: Probably not. However, your reasoning
• Angela Faye Hawkins, 53, of Alexander City was arrested for theft of property and failure to appear. • Christopher Sean Campbell, 40, of Bessemer
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was arrested for theft. • Jatavius Marcel Nelson, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for four counts of failure to appear. • Reggie Mondrel Suddith, 32, of Troy was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and giving false information to law enforcement. • Crystal Juanita Greer, 25, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and illegal possession of prescription drugs. • Lagori Jerrell McCain, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Anthony Lornell Jennings, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Possession of a pistol by a violent felon and possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and illegal possession of prescription drugs was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City.
March 5
• Brade Winfield Duck, 22, of Dadeville was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Crystal Shanell Huntley, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Nicole Cunningham, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.
March 4
• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department March 7
• Quindarius Boone of Alexander City was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail for grand jury indictments for three counts of a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.
March 6
• A resident of Obed Loop in Dadeville filed a report in reference to theft.
March 5
• Jacob Ramirex of Upper River Road in Tallassee was
arrested on an outstanding grand jury indictment for burglary third degree and theft of property third degree. • Angela Hawkins of 16th Street in Lanett was arrested on an outstanding grand jury indictment for burglary third degree and theft of property fourth degree. • John Thomas of Laverne Street in Macclenny was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • Kenneth Obryant of Western Avenue in Sylacauga was arrested on an outstanding grand jury indictments for receiving stolen property, reckless endangerment and attempting to elude police.
Dadeville Police Department March 4
• A Dadeville woman, age 29, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. • A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument first that occurred on North Broadnax Street.
March 3
• A Dadeville man, age 57, was arrested for possession of a forged instrument on Highway 280. • A report was filed for criminal trespass that occurred on Highway 280. • A Clanton woman, age 23, was arrested for driving under the influence on Highway 280.
March 2
• A Dadeville woman, age 43, was arrested for resisting arrest and criminal trespass on Herren Street.
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From nukes to Russell Burton maintained ICBMs before flying company planes By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook
Little did Eddie Burton know when he was growing up in Daviston he would have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world before reaching his goal of flying planes. Burton’s childhood dream of flying planes led him to a stint in the U.S. Air Force beginning in 1972. There, he was trained as an electromechanical technician. In simple terms, it means he helped maintain Minuteman, land-based, intercontinental ballistic missiles equipped with nuclear warheads. At the time, there were 150 of the weapons hidden throughout Missouri, where he was stationed. According to Burton, his job was to make sure the missiles were ready to launch in a moment’s notice at targets in the Soviet Union and other enemy countries. He is quick to point out he was not Burton the person with a finger on the launch button and was not told where the targets were. “That was all top secret,” he said. “I do know they took that very serious, the security.” But thoughts of flying planes nagged at him while doing his duty maintaining the missiles, he said. “I wanted to fly an airplane,” Burton said. About halfway through his five years in the Air Force, during the spring of 1974, he joined an aero club to take flying lessons. “I went down and signed up and six weeks later I had my private pilot’s license,” he said. “You could take flying lessons and it was an approved school by the Federal Aviation Administration. I had always been interested in flying as a small child, ever since I could remember. And being from a small community like Daviston, I had no idea about how to go about doing it.” With backing from the Veterans Administration, Burton continued flight training, earning commercial, instrument and multi-engine ratings. He eventually moved back to Daviston. Then in 1984, Russell Corp. CEO Gene Gwaltney hired him as a corporate pilot, Burton said. During his 33-year career with Russell and Fruit of the Loom, Burton piloted a variety of turbo prop and jet planes including the Mitsubishi MU-2, Beechcraft King Air 200, a Cessna Citation II, a Beechcraft King Air 300, a Citation III and the Citation XL. At 66, he still loves flying and pilots a Beechcraft King Air 250 for Holmes II Excavation in Munford. At the company’s height, Russell Corp. owned two Citation III jets and employed Burton and four other pilots. When the once-gigantic apparel company folded, the jets were sold and the pilots dismissed. Ben Russell, who also was a pilot and owned a variety of planes over the years, never flew on the company’s business planes, Burton said. Burton said he worked for different Russell Corp. CEOs over the years but Gwaltney stands out because he was the most personable. The company also grew to its greatest heights under Gwaltney, expanding from 4,500 to 17,000 employees and becoming international. “He took interest in our families,” Burton said. “He was very serious about not keeping us on the road away from our families unless it was absolutely necessary. He was our best friend. “He was there when I started in 1984; he was the one that hired me. He was the main passenger when he needed the airplane. But of course it was available to any executive that needed to fly on company business.” Although he was Russell Corp.’s CEO, Gwaltney never abused the privilege of having a private jet and pilots at his beck and call, Burton said. “If he went on vacation, we would usually take him over to Atlanta and he would fly out on an airline,” Burton said. “We would pick him up when he flew back on an airline. He was a strong individual; he had a strong personality. He believed in a certain way of doing things, what he considered the right way, and most of the time it was. I had no problems with my method of flying, and he never had a problem with my flying, and I never had a problem with his personality.” Burton said the longest distance he flew for Russell Corp. was a nine-hour trip to Brazil. It was a sad day for all when Russell Corp. closed and sold its corporate jets, Burton said. “It was an inconvenience,” he said of losing his job. “And yes, I was disappointed to see what was happening to the company.” Flying jets or turboprop planes is still fun, Burton said. “I can’t think of anything better,” he said. “If somebody didn’t hire me to fly, I’d be paying somebody to let me fly.”
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Trash cleanup attracts large number of volunteers STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Saturday more than 120 volunteers turned out to clean up the roadways around the Trillium neighborhood, Kowaliga and Red Hill areas. They gathered at three locations around Lake Martin that included Dirt Road Gourmet on Highway 229 and both Kowaliga Volunteer Fire stations. Volunteers included 21 members of Lake Martin Auburn Club, 13 Trillium residents, volunteer fire fighters, Lake Martin Resource Association board members, Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association board members and many residents in the Red Hill community. The volunteers were treated to a delicious breakfast before starting the cleanup and concluded with a delicious lunch of hot dogs and chips courtesy of Jackie and Reuben Thornton, owners of Dirt Road Gourmet. Breakfast was delivered to both Kowaliga volunteer stations which were hosted by event coordinators Jodie McGirt, Sue Ann McMahon and Dick Coburn. The hard working group cleaned Trillium neighborhood, Prospect Road, Prospect Cutoff, Highways 229 and 50 from Highway 63 to Martin Dam, Highway 63 from Kowaliga Bridge to Willow Point Road and other roads leading to Lake Martin. An estimated 35 miles of roadways, mostly in Elmore County, were cleaned by the group. A roll off dumpster that was placed at Dirt Road Gourmet courtesy of Kenny Richardson of Astrada Construction was completely filled with more than 350 bags of roadside litter.
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An estimated 35 miles of roadways were cleaned by a group of more than 120 volunteers, and at least 350 bags of litter were collected in last weekend’s volunteer cleanup.
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e all agree roads and bridges need work in Tallapoosa County and Alabama. Most of us agree additional funds need to be raised to do the work. It looks as if Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will get her gas tax, but have all the details been communicated? It doesn’t so with a special session being called before details have been made available to the public. First, have state officials done all they can to save from elsewhere and make sure no tax monies are misspent? If so, what have they looked at? Have they looked at outdated programs where funding should be cut? Have state officials communicated everything in the gas tax bill? The version filed Wednesday has an incremental increase built in but did you know it also provides for an automatic increase every four years? In 30 years what will happen? Do our children get to decide on this tax or could this be considered taxation without representation? The current bill also provides for ‘penalties’ for those who choose to drive an electric car or hybrid. We understand trying to make up for wear and tear those vehicles might put on roads, but has it been communicated? What happened to allowing the development of alterative fuels through the purchase of the alternative vehicles that may or may not plugin to an outlet and has it been communicated? The gas tax bill also provides $1 million a month to fund a $150 million bond issue for the port in Mobile. Does shipping traffic purchase enough taxed fuel in Alabama to fund it or are officials hoping the public just overlooks the issue? It all comes down to communication. At home, we communicate with our spouses and children about what we need to do to pay our bills, make plans for vacations and other things. At work we should be communicating like a team. Our bosses should make expectations clear in a team environment so everyone is on the same page. A business operates more efficiently under effective communication and the same goes for government transparency. The Outlook believes state officials need to take a closer look at the bill before voting yes and also follow the rules we follow at home and work – communicate.
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The Harley was a bit too exciting I
woke one morning when I was about 36 years old and decided I wanted to be an outlaw biker instead of a hardworking, productive member of society. A few days before, I had finished a book about the Hell’s Angels outlaws in Oakland, California. One of the photos in the book showed an Angel on a black Harley Davidson. It wasn’t long before I bought a nearly identical one. I had no illusions of running away to Oakland to join those outlaws but I did fantasize about roaring down the highway on my black, chrome-laden Harley, bugs in my beard without a care in the world. I think most men have a touch of outlaw biker in some secret corner of their brain they won’t reveal to their wife or boss. They don’t actually want to rape, pillage and take over some little town. It’s just a feeling of wanting to escape from reality, even for a little while. A majority of Harley Davidson motorcycle riders these days are doctors, lawyers, businessmen and many blue-collar workers. Some new Harleys will set you back $20,000 or more. I was working for a small newspaper at the time I entered my outlaw biker phase and felt like I had reached a dead end in my life. I craved excitement and had a bad case of motorcycle fever. I couldn’t afford a new Harley so I stopped by a motorcycle shop in Opelika looking for a used one. It didn’t have a used Harley I could afford but the shop owner told me to check its bulletin board. There, I found a scrap of paper on the board listing a 1975 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 for a mere $1,000. I tracked down the owner and laid a grand on
RON COLQUITTT Columnistt him. There were only a few minor problems: it wouldn’t crank, it needed tires, a battery and a front brake. No problem. I had met a bunch of bikers in the area where I worked. They weren’t members of any particular gang, just scary looking. It cost me another $600 to get the Harley running again and fairly safe to ride. My wife was not happy. Anyway, as Aunt Flora would say, it took nearly a month for the guy to semirestore my Harley. The day finally came when it was ready. I felt pretty silly driving up to the guy’s house in a small economy car to pick up my Harley for a test ride. Several rough-looking bikers were hanging out at the house and one was covered with scabs from a recent motorcycle crash. He had the rear tire off his Harley and was putting in a new inner tube. I asked how he got injured and some of the other bikers laughed. He had gotten drunk, tried to take a curve too fast and ended up sliding along the asphalt. I hit the asphalt one time while riding a dirt bike and ended up with a big scab on my right elbow. I laughed along with them but was careful not to overdo it. The dude with the scabs didn’t look like he could take a joke very well. As I mounted my hog the first time, my emotions ranged from excitement to fear. The bike had a new battery installed and its
electric starter fired that sucker right up. There is no other feeling quite like straddling a Harley. Mine had straight pipes and no mufflers. It really growled like I had hoped it would and I could feel the rumble from head to toe. I pulled away from the biker’s house and headed down a winding, two-lane paved road. After about 30 minutes riding time it was getting dark and I figured I had better head back to his house. My plan was to leave it with him and pick it up a few days later. On the way back, the throttle stuck wide open and I came close to all-out panic. I knew I had about five seconds to figure out how to shut the engine down or crash going into the curve. I finally flipped a rocker switch and the engine died. I coasted to a stop and sat there trembling for about a minute. When I felt like I could stand, I got out of the saddle and leaned the bike against its kickstand. My knees were trembling so bad I couldn’t stand and had to brace myself on the bike. That experience was pretty much the beginning of the end of my outlaw biker phase. When I made it back to the biker’s house and told he and his friends I had come close to a horrible, painful death, they nearly collapsed laughing. But that close call didn’t cure me of my motorcycle fever. I hate to admit it but I ended up selling the Harley and buying a sissy Honda touring bike I have to this day and still ride on occasion. Ron Colquitt is a retired journalist and native of Coosa County who lives in Alexander City. He is also a correspondent for The Outlook.
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Gas tax needs to be looked at ‘hard, heavy’ Dear Editor, I read in the paper and heard on the local news here in Alabama that Gov. Kay Ivey is going to ask for a 10-centsper-gallon increase. If this really needed to fix our infrastructure, what has happened to the last increase in taxes on our fuel? Every time we need something, up goes the taxes. It’s time our state government learned to manage the budget and if it doesn’t have enough money, cut back somewhere.
Someone is getting rich on our tax money or an awful amount is being wasted. It’s not to hard to figure out where the waste is. Rep. Ed Oliver had a statement in The Outlook that the state should four lane Highway 22 all the way to Interstate 65. Do the majority of the people in this area want to travel by four lane to I-65? I don’t think so but the representatives will get together and before you know it, the citizens will be stuck again. There are a lot of other
things that’s wrong that affect our wonderful state, but raising gas taxes is just another way to burden our hard working people here in Alabama. This needs to be looked at hard and heavy and ask yourselves (state representatives) just what was the last gas tax wasted on. If the state representatives can’t do any better, resign and let someone else give it a good ole common sense approach. William DuBose Alexander City
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ART WORKSHOP: The Artists Association of Central Alabama is sponsoring a workshop Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center in Alexander City. Member Katherine Fabian will demonstrate many applications of oil paint in order to achieve correct shadow, round objects and balanced artwork. The fee is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. To register call June Dean at 256-373-3324. There is also an open studio every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center in Alexander City and every Monday
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dadeville Senior Center. CHURCH BENEFIT: Perfect Peace Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a red carpet unity, spiritual, marathon, concert and buffet dinner to benefit a church from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at The Mill Two Eighty. Dinner will be served from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. eat in or take for a donation of $40 a person or $50 a couple. For more information contact Shirley Shelton at 256-215-3839, Rhonda Banks at 256-794-1130 or Genevieve Hicks at 256-329-8153.
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Donna Mask, Kayla Beasley, Jackie Cunigan, Burnon Gravette, Laverne Bice, Ruby Williams, Jennifer Pearson, Brad Tidwell and John Douglas Sherum are celebrat-
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Frank and Betty Tapley, Jeff and Misty Tapley and Mr. and Mrs. Terry East celebrate their anniversaries today.
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Bobby and Mary McGuire celebrate their anniversary Monday.
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A cheer, majorette and praise dance camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Cooper Recreation Center. The free camp is for children 4-18 years old. Deadline to register is Wednesday. Forms can be picked up at the center or at ‘The Studio’ from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Today - April 15
TAX ASSISTANCE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is providing free tax and electronic filing assistance Jan. 28 to April 15. The program is to assist seniors 60 and over with no income limit, taxpayers under 60 with incomes less than $54,000 and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. From Jan. 28 through February, assistance will be available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March assistance will be available Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return, photo ID/drivers license for taxpayer and spouse, Social Security cards, W2s, 1099s, SSA 1099 and 1095A if you have health insurance through the government marketplace. For more information call 256-2340347.
March 13-17
MINISTERS COUNCIL: New Covenant Ministries of the World Inc. is hosting its annual ministers council at the Liberty Life Christian Center March 13-17. There will be a daily prayer at 9 a.m., worship and praise at 11:30 a.m. and a keynote speaker will be Pastor Dwight Hunt of Bethel Church of God in Christ in Poughkeepsie, New York at 7 p.m. nightly. Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor will be the speaker Sunday, March 17.
Saturday, March 16
COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning March 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Association is hosting a trade day March 16. There will be free outside setup for vendors, yard sale, flea market, swap meet items but no food vendors. A small donation to the BGHS Alumni and Friends Association would be appreciated. For more information contact Bruce Lowery at 205-522-5794. SPRING BREAK CAMP: There will be a cheer, majorette and praise dance camp Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. The camp is for children 4-18 years old and is free. Camp participants will perform at the “Show What Ya Know” event at 4 p.m. All participants will receive a camp T-shirt, snacks, lunch and a bag with goodies. Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 13. Forms can be picked up at the Cooper Recreation Center or at “The Studio” from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 17
MEN AND WOMEN PROGRAM: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church on Thornton Road is holding its annual Men and Women Day Program 11 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Guest speaker is Sis. Becky Lawson of Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. ENCORE ACT PERFORMANCE RESERVATION DEADLINE: Alexander City Theatre II will present an encore performance of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” with Jan and John Jung at the Willow Point Country Club. The event will include a cash bar and buffet dinner and is open to non-members. Tickets are $50 per person. Call 256-212-1452 on or before March 17 for reservations.
March 20-22
SPRING REVIVAL SERVICES: GAP Fellowship Church will hold its spring revival services March 20-22 nightly at 7 p.m. Wednesday the speaker will be Pastor Emerson Ware of Perfect Peace; Thursday Pastor Douglas Varner of True Light; Friday Pastor Tommy Carwell of Macedonia. Pastor Lou and Marilyn Benson are of GAP Fellowship Church, which is located at 721 Robinson Court.
Thursday, March 21
SENIORRX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.
Saturday, March 23
ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host the 20th anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All demonstrations, which will be both entertaining and educational, will be presented multiple times throughout the day. Guests can visit traditional hunting camps and watch demos of cultural skills such as hide tanning, cooking and finger weaving. Children will have the opportunity to participate in an authentic Creek stickball game throughout the day. Guests can also watch Tennessee militia fire smoothbore cannon and flintlock muskets, learn how soldiers cooked their meals, see displays in the museum, see wool being dyed and learn to spin wool and more. The program is free to the public and there will be refreshments.
Sunday, March 24
GOSPEL SINGING: First Presbyterian Church in Dadeville is hosting gospel artist Harlan Burton Sunday, March 24 at 11 a.m. The public is invited and lunch will be served following the service. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating family and friends day Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. The special guest is Dr. George c.
McCulloh of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Opellika. Rev. Jimmial Harrison Sr. is pastor of Center view Missionary Baptist Church.
March 25-27
SPRING REVIVAL: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting a spring revival March 25-27. Prayer will start at 6 p.m. and the service at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Rev. Clifford Spradley will preach March 25, Rev. Jason Whetstone on March 26 and Rev. Jimmy Brooks on March 27.
Tuesday, March 26
HISTORY OF LAKE AND DAM: The Dadeville Public Library will host a presentation on Lake Martin and Martin Dam by Alabama Power. The event begins at 2 p.m. in the lower level of the library, which is located at 205 N. West St. in Dadeville. For more information, call 256-825-7820. A DATE WITH DOLLY: The Alexander City Rotary Foundation’s annual benefit in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will begins at 5:30 p.m. at the T.C. Russell Airport Hangar, located at 965 T.C. Russell Dr., Alexander City. There will be hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a live performance by Dolly Parton impersonator Melody Knighton. Donations are requested. For more information, contact Dana Rickman at dana@campascca.org or 256-825-9226.
Thursday, March 28
CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is hosting “The Charlestones in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the BRHS Auditorium. “The Charlestones” are a professional male a cappella quartet.
Saturday, April 6
BIKE RIDE: There will be a “Ride for the Children” charity event Saturday, April 6. It is a Bike ride around Lake Martin to support the children of the Brantwood Children’s home in Montgomery. There will be a car and motorcycle show, silent auction, music, prizes and awards. There is a free lunch for all registered participants. it is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger The ride begins at the Alexander City Walmart. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. and the show judging starts at 1 p.m. For more information call 256-827-9857.
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EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 13 starting at 10 a.m. There will be sections for ages 2 and under, 3- to 4-year-olds, 5- to 6-year-olds, 7- to 8-year-olds and 9- to 12-year-olds. The hunts will in the north picnic area across from the beach. It is suggested you arrive early as there is a walk to the hunt areas. It is free for campers. Non-campers will be need to pay day admission, $5 for 12 to 61, kids 4 to 11 years old are $2 and seniors 62 years old and older are $2.
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Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442 Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972 Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685 Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
Dadeville, 256-234-7541 Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston
306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748 New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd. New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390 New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882 Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989 Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873 Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171 Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community
Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community
Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327
Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339
Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263
First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555
Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337
Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville
Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748
Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327
Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site
Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City
Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City
New Hope Baptist 1133 New Hope Church Rd. 256-329-5218
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
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holding to my ear. I must admit don’t know about you I got frustrated as I looked for but my memory can play the phone I was holding on my tricks on me. I had a cataear talking to someone else. ract removed so I could see. I As I am writing this and can see so well I really do not chuckling, I realize there are need my glasses. Even when those going through some terrimy eyes weren’t so well, I ble issues with memory, whethusually would take my glasses er it is their own or a loved one. off to read. But when I left WAYNE Alzheimer’s and dementia are whatever I was reading, I had COWHICK very bad diseases. I cherish all to have my glasses. After the my memories, although there surgery, that wasn’t the case. Columnist are some memories I would The other day I was reading like to forget. I am so thankful and then I got up and I started the Lord blots out those bad memories. reaching for my glasses. I looked for Isaiah 43:25 says, “I, even I, am he fifteen minutes and then remembered I who blots out your transgressions, for didn’t need my glasses anymore. I was out and about the other day and my own sake, and remembers your sins no more. Psalm 103:12-13 says, “As far somebody walked up to me and said, as the east is from the west, so far does “Hello Wayne, how are you doing? I he remove our transgressions from us. haven’t seen you in while.” I talked for a minute while I was trying to figure out As a father shows compassion to his who he was and how I knew him, and it children, so the Lord shows compassion just would not come to me. Now I must to those who fear him.” Oh, how I praise the Lord He willconfess I am terrible with names, but ingly went to a cross to forgive me of usually I can remember a face. Finally, my sins so I can spend eternity with I had to ask him who he was. When he Him. told me, it all came back to me. Please remember to pray for those I was talking on my cell phone the involved in the tragedy in Beauregard. other day. I had my phone to my ear talking to someone when I remembered Bro. Wayne Cowhick is pastor at I had to make a phone call to someone Alexander City Methodist Church and a else. I talked to the person on the other regular faith columnist for The Outlook. end while I looked for my phone I was
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New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726
Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434
Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634
Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd.,
Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191
PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081
HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
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CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631 CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494 Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ
Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573
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Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708
The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646
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New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834
Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
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Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037
Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville
Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City
Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Once again, your mood could be determined by your dream life. If so, you could feel restricted or pushed. As a result, you might decide to change your plans. Once you do, you could Ă&#x201E;nd that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re oÉ&#x2C6; on an adventure. Tonight: Hitting a home run, no matter what you do. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Much goes on behind the scenes. You might not be ready to share whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s occurring, except with a close loved one. One-on-one relating is emphasized when both you and the other party feel valued. Tonight: Opt to be a duo. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not seeing the person in question, a friendship will tend to occupy your attention during most of the day. You might be hoping for a change between you and the other party. Accepting this person and the status of your relationship as he or she is would be best. Tonight: Where your friends hang. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Take charge; decide what your plans are and who youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to invite to join you. You might be aware that several of your friends will follow your lead. You need to wear out your inordinately high energy. Tonight: Enjoy being the lead player. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Reach out for a friend at a distance who you generally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak with. Make it a point to chat more often with this person. You enjoy him or her and relax naturally when connecting. You laugh a lot together. Tonight: Try out a new type of cuisine. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Deal directly with a partner who you care about. At the moment, a child or a Ă&#x2026;irtation could be diÉ&#x2030;cult. You might choose to distance yourself from or rethink your attitude toward this person. You
can count on a family member who is there for you. Tonight: An old-fashioned date. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Once again, defer to a partner or friend who seems determined to call the shots this weekend. You might be happy to get out of the house and join a pal or two. Tonight: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised to Ă&#x201E;nd yourself at a spontaneous party. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Focus on a project that you want to get done. At the same time, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy some quiet and possibly solitary time at home. You relax and get another opportunity to rethink a Ă&#x201E;nancial decision. Think, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t act. Tonight: Be easygoing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You cannot and will not contain yourself. Your delight at the weekend and being with a loved one outweighs all considerations -- even concern with your budget. Be careful! Tonight: Let the party go on. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your concern continues to focus on your home and domestic lives. You might want to work through a reticence on your part to really get into a situation. Be willing to reveal more of your thoughts. Tonight: At home. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Reach out for a neighbor or relative who you care a lot about. You have a great time together but rarely schedule time together. A friend might suggest inviting this person to a happening that the two of you are going to. Tonight: Let the party go on. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Opt to be less possessive of another person. Remember that everyone has his or her own uniqueness and issues. You might envy this person, but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the problems that exists in his or her life. Tonight: Make it your treat.
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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom
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2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper by Forrest River Auto slide, awning and jacks Nice, big bath, nonsmoker Used very little Asking $15,000 Call (256) 596-0019 or (256) 596-0018
Mayberry Park Apartments Now taking applications Under New Management Hours are Mon & Wed 8:00am-5:00pm 169 E.Cass St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-0410
For Sale: 1991 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab 172,000 miles. Power windows, door locks, cruise control, bedliner. Used as a farm truck. Asking $1300. Call Gary (334)283-2827 If no answer, leave name number and brief message.
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Gas tax bill passes Alabama House STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Alabama House of Representatives voted 84-20 Friday to approve a bill raising the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gasoline tax by 10 cents a gallon over three years to fund infrastructure improvements. The bill now moves to the Senate, which Friday unanimously passed a bill calling for tougher oversight of the Alabama Department of Transportation. The legislature gets back to work Monday in the fourth day of a 12-day special session focused on the gas tax package. The first increase in the gas tax since 1992 would raise an estimated $320 million annually for the Rebuild Alabama Fund, 67 percent of which would be parceled out to ALDOT with 25 percent to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 67 counties and 8 percent to municipalities. The bill had support among Democrats, who approved it 26-2. Business Council of Alabama President and CEO Katie Boyd Britt, who visited Alexander City last week, praised passage of the bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Alabama House of Representatives today voted overwhelmingly to do the right thing so that our future generations can continue to prosper and continue to be competitive as we work to recruit others to come live and work in Alabama,â&#x20AC;? Britt said in a release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a bipartisan effort. This is responsible and transparent legislation that paves the road to our future.â&#x20AC;? The House bill includes the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Increasing the gas tax 6 cents beginning Sept. 1, 2019, 2 cents on Oct. 1, 2020, and 2 cents on Oct. 1, 2021. It will be adjusted based on the National Highway Construction Cost
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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA TALLAPOOSA COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2019-0042 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CHARLES W. JONES, DECEASED NOTICE OF LETTERS AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE
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Lighthouse continued from Page 1 professor Dr. Jeremy Carr. Carr was pleased to have some special volunteers helping with the project Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some of my chemistry students,â&#x20AC;? Carr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came out to help us.â&#x20AC;? The green team and volunteers spent Friday applying paint and doing some other things to dress things up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are redoing the wainscoting in the dining room and the meeting room,â&#x20AC;? Carr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dining room already had wainscoting but it was in pretty rough shape. When we are finished, it will look good.â&#x20AC;? The Lighthouse serves as a residence for those recovering from addictions. Leadership Lake Martin introduces those in the program to many organizations and leaders in the community while getting the teams to take on volunteer projects in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten to see a lot of things in the county,â&#x20AC;? Carr said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;from county and city government to organizations who help those in our community.â&#x20AC;?
Index up to an additional 1 cent per gallon annually beginning Oct. 1, 2023 then on June 1 each year thereafter. â&#x20AC;˘ Establishing infrastructure for electric vehicles, such as charging stations. â&#x20AC;˘ Establishing annual fees of $13 per registered passenger automobile and $7 for each registered motorcycle, along with an annual fee of $200 for battery electric vehicles and $100 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The fees would increase $3 every four years beginning July 1, 2023. If federal fees are eventually applied to battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, the state fees would be decreased to no less than $150 for battery electrics and $75 for plug-in hybrids. â&#x20AC;˘ ALDOT allocating $400,000 to each county in exchange for its $533,000 federal allocation beginning Oct. 1. The $400,000 will be used for only road and bridge projects on county roads classified as minor collectors or higher and/or for bridge structures on the National Bridge Inspection Inventory. The $400,000 can be used to match federal funds not already allocated by Sept. 30. â&#x20AC;˘ Allocating 25 percent of net tax proceeds to counties. Of that, 45 percent will be distributed equally and 55 percent will be distributed based on population. The Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oversight bill requires ALDOT use objective criteria in prioritizing which road projects will be paved next and that the criteria be made available to the public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each member of the Senate represents nearly 150,000 Alabamians and we are going to make sure that ALDOT is open and transparent with the legislature and the public about where each taxpayer dollar is going,â&#x20AC;? Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) said.
State ClassiďŹ ed Public Notices Testamentary have been granted to Janice M. Jones as the Executrix of the Estate of Charles W. Jones, deceased, on the 25th day of February, 2019, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Talmadge Judge
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CHARLES A. HUETT, DECEASED CASE NO. 2012-0011 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Jimmy L. Huett, as Administrator of the Estate of Charles A. Huett, deceased, on the 20th day of February, 2019, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of Probate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Jimmy L. Huett, Administrator of the Estate of Charles A.
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Alexander City Outlook: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2019 EST/HUETT, C.
To: Christopher Yates, Douglas County Re: Douglas County Juvenile Court, File Nos: J18-1258, In the Interest of C.Y., minor child
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DORIS W. TIDWELL, DECEASED CASE NO. 2019-0044 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of February, 2019, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Keith A. Tidwell, Personal Representative of the Estate of Doris W. Tidwell.
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Victim other relatives and friends because of Hernandez’s untimely death. “But take comfort in the knowledge that (Jesus) is here, that He is with you and He will see you through these dark and difficult days,” Rezek said. “But even more importantly than that today is the knowledge that A.J. is securely in His arms. All of us are limited in our time here on Earth and A.J. was lost to you and this world in way too short a period of time. But we are promised life beyond this world. We are promised eternal life in Jesus Christ.” Hernandez’ grandfather, Bobby Kidd, said the EF4 tornado packing 170-mph winds “exploded” the mobile home where Hernandez lived. Hernandez’s adopted father and another brother suffered minor injuries. Hernandez was among four children killed by the storm.
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A cross is draped with shoes belonging to Armondo Hernandez, 6, the youngest of the 23 tornado victims killed Sunday in Lee County.
“He was a great boy,” Kidd said. “He was just a 6-year-old boy who was full of life and energy.” According to Kidd, Hernandez was adopted by his son, Steven Griffin, and Kayla Melton. Kidd said he has taken
on the role as spokesperson for the family during their time of mourning. “(Hernandez) was your average 6-year-old,” Kidd said. “He liked to be outside; he liked to play football; he liked to play basketball. He liked video games; he liked cartoons; he loved to eat chicken nuggets and just lay on the couch.” Griffin, his sons, Jordan, 10, and Hernandez were huddled together in their rented, double-wide mobile home when the storm approached. “It totally destroyed it,” Kidd said. “There is nothing left of it. Kayla was at work and Steven and the two boys were in a closet. Steven had his arms wrapped around them when the trailer exploded. “It threw the trailer about 70 feet and it threw the boys about 100 to
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130 feet, about the same distance for Steven. They were all found within about 30 feet of each other. The trailer just exploded. There is no solid piece of that trailer left. They have no insurance; they were renting. They lost everything.” Hernandez’s name is on one of the 23 wooden crosses built and donated by an Illinois man who founded Crosses for Losses. The white crosses are displayed at Providence Baptist Church in Beauregard. “I miss him,” Kidd said while holding back tears. “He was a great kid. My wife kept them Saturday while Steven and Kayla worked. They left over here Saturday night when their parents picked them up from work. Armondo said to me, ‘Bye, bye, Pawpaw. I love you.’”
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump viewed the crosses set up at Providence Baptist Church in the Beauregard community Friday morning. The 23 crosses honor the victims of the tornado that destroyed a large area of the community. Many residents and news outlets were present for Trump’s arrival. The church where Trump spoke was full of donated clothes and household items. Above: A woman wipes tears from her eyes after Trump visited her community in Lee County, which was hit hard by Sunday’s tornado.
and we’re going to lay it out.” Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walked through the most ravaged area of Beauregard then visited with survivors and family members of those who died. “I met one woman who lost 10 members of her family,” President Trump told the first responders. “She’s an incredible woman. I asked her, ‘How did it go?’ and she said, ‘I lost 10.’ I’ve never seen anything like it.” The 10 dead in the Jones family included Jimmy Jones, 89, and his wife Mary, 83; their son Emmanuel Jones, 53; Eric Stenson, 38; Florel Stenson, 63; Henry Lewis Stenson, 65; James Henry Tate, 86; Tresia Robinson, 62; Raymond Robinson Jr., 63; and Maggie Delight Robinson, 57. At the church, there was no “Hail To The Chief” played when the president arrived in a motorcade, which included a decoy vehicle. With security ringing the area, including the tree line behind the church building, Trump parked behind a screen of tractor trailers, got out of his armored SUV, walked past stacks of bottled water, cat and dog food, diapers, soup, soft drinks and bread and strode into a room full of donated clothes to meet with survivors, volunteers and first responders. After passing by a sign in the lobby that said, “God Shed His Grace On Thee,” Trump spent about 35 minutes inside the building. Afterward, in a field next to the building, Trump and his wife solemnly looked at each cross, which earlier in the day were visited by surviving family members, some of whom knelt down next to them, touched them and wrote messages on them. After paying his respects, Trump waved to a crowd of several hundreds of people gathered in a ditch on the other side of the road kept there at a safe distance by the United States Secret Service. Once inside his SUV, Trump had the driver slow down so he could wave at those gathered and they responded with resounding cheers as he passed by them and pulled away. Trump signed Bibles, shirts, caps and even cell phone cases, according to those who were present in the building. Edward Graham, the grandson of the late Rev. Billy Graham who came to Beauregard to offer disaster relief from Samaritan’s Purse, was in the room and said Trump’s presence lifted those present. “The president understands this town is in extreme mourning and pain,” Graham said. “There was some cheer from being in that room. He saw some hardy people who care about each other but these people need some help. When he came here, he brought help and attention. It will go away soon enough; there will be another storm somewhere else. This community needs time to heal and help to heal.” Graham — who once served in the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment Third Ranger Battalion at nearby Ft. Benning — said he was particularly touched when Trump spent time with children. Four children were among the 23 killed by the tornado. “The president is a father and he knows kids died here and the neat thing was watching him interact with the kids,” Graham said. “He pulled one boy aside, pulled him over to where he was. It made the secret service a little nervous but it didn’t bother the president. After he signed the autograph, he walked over to some other people but then he came back and found that boy and gave him his pen to keep.” Trump was also accompanied by Gov. Kay Ivey, Sens. Richard Shelby (R-AL) and Doug Jones (D-AL), and Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen. But those who got autographs were awed by meeting the president. Colton Brand, whose aunt’s house
was damaged by the tornado, got the Trumps to autograph his cap but in the excitement he didn’t realize they used a black pen on a black part of his cap. He videotaped some of Trump’s remarks inside the building. “I was fortunate enough to have my arm out,” Brand said. “I handed my cap to his wife and she signed it and handed it to him and he signed it. He thanked everybody.” Austin Tapley was too short to see Trump speak, so he had to get his friend, Gaston Daniel, to boost him up from the bottom of his feet so he could get the president’s attention. “He walked in and introduced himself and his wife,” Tapley said. “Then he started signing stuff. I was hollering, ‘Mr. Trump! Mr. Trump!’ and my friend here picked me up. Then he signed my cap. He was smaller than I thought. He looks a lot bigger on TV.” Lee County coroner Bill Harris, who helped identify each of the 23 killed by the tornado, said Trump was casual and gracious. “He came in and thanked the first responders and volunteers for what they did,” Harris said. “He went around the room shaking hands and signing autographs, he and the first lady. I was very impressed. He seemed down to earth. It was a reassuring moment that things will be made right no matter what it takes.” Levi Baker, a Beauregard native who attends Providence Baptist Church, was one of the first volunteers to arrive on the scene after the tornado struck and said what he saw was so horrific it took him until Wednesday to “clear his mind.” Of those who rushed in to help, Baker said, “They were the hands and feet of Jesus.” Baker, 37, lives a quarter mile north of where the tornado spat death and destruction and amazingly said he could only faintly hear the EF4 tornado with 170 mph winds from his front porch. “I was concerned about it; my wife and son were hunkered down in the closet,” he said. “Then my wife told me that help was needed on Lee Road 38 so I went to (Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department) Station 3 and they motioned me to go on down. Then when I got there my mind went blank. It was complete devastation. People were screaming, animals were dying, alarms were going off. I saw a couple of deceased people — people I knew of. It was a shock.” Baker said he helped look through the wreckage of homes looking for survivors. “I’d run the chainsaw and then cut it off and listen to see if I could hear anything,” he said. “I heard people yelling for help. But we were overwhelmed with people wanting to help. It was something there were that many people there wanting to help that fast. “I saw a deputy with a little girl in his arms who had a broken leg. I saw people carrying a man down the road on a slide ladder; they turned it into sort of a gurney and they put him in the back of a pickup truck. I saw somebody else holding a man in the middle of the road and he had a broken hip. I remember how thankful I was to see local people coming out of the woodwork with equipment and willing hands to get in the middle of it and help.” Baker said there was little warning the tornado was about to change lives forever. “It was very, very sudden,” he said. “There’s a tornado siren over there and I never heard it. When I sat down that night, I thought, ‘It could have been worse.’” Others from the community who visited the 23 crosses after Trump’s departure agreed but still find what happened unbelievable. “All these families, it’s so heartbreaking,” said Rhonda Campbell of Smiths Station, who wept as she looked at the crosses.
LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 414-3180 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com
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Athletes around the area are inspirational
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’all know I’m a big fan of the student-athletes and coaches in the area. When I first came to the South, a part of me was worried about being a female in what a lot of people consider a male profession. I was a little nervous about being surrounded by Southern men who I stereotyped as potentially being sexist. Coming from up north, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. But every day since I moved to Alabama almost two years ago, I have been proven wrong. Not once has a coach or player made me feel uncomfortable. Not once have I felt they thought I didn’t know what I was talking about or they were judging me for being a woman talking sports. I have been treated with the utmost respect since I’ve been here, and I’ve grown fond of my “Miss Liz” nickname so many of the kids around here call me. So it shouldn’t come as a shock to me when I’m inspired and in awe of players, coaches and parents in this area. But I am constantly moved by the kids in this area. Sometimes it’s by their athletic accomplishments. Reeltown’s Eric Shaw just picked up his fifteenth collegiate offer, this one from LSU, and we all know how emotional I got over Central Coosa’s boys basketball win in the Class 2A state championship last week. But more importantly, when the students do something extremely aweinspiring, I’m even more moved. For instance, Benjamin Russell’s football team came together in exceptional ways after the deaths of Devin Billups and coach Curtis Glaize. The Wildcats also decided to dedicate their track and field season to Billups. Obviously, when a tragedy strikes one of your own, it’s easier and clear why a team would want to raise funds or do something in memory of a fallen person. But when that tragedy strikes an opponent, it becomes even more inspirational when a team makes the decision to do something in recognition. I had the pleasure of covering Beauregard’s first baseball game Thursday after last weekend’s tragic tornado. I wondered all week if the game would still be played, but when I didn’t hear otherwise, I headed to the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex to cover the Wildcats taking on the torn Hornets. Upon arrival at the game, the teams were joined together in a moment of silence and prayer, and the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department had also made a “WE ARE BR” sign using both Beauregard and Benjamin Russell’s logos as the B and the R. As much as those signs of support are something to be proud of, it wasn’t until after the game when I interviewed BRHS coach Richy Brooks that I learned the Wildcats’ players and parents had gotten together to raise more than $4,000 for a Beauregard player who had lost everything in the tornado. Payton Whatley attended the game but was understandably too emotional to take the field; he did receive the money afterward though. The tornado hit Sunday afternoon, and just four days later, the Wildcats had already raised that much money. That shows the character and dedication of the student-athletes in this area and the lengths they are willing to go to help someone they usually consider a competitor. In times of tragedy, it’s important to remember sometimes it’s bigger than a game; it’s more than just about wins and losses. There’s a whole life out there with people suffering each and every day, and sports is one of the few things that can bring us together for a common cause. Please continue to be the best student-athletes you can be, and never change, Tallapoosa County, because you guys are top-notch. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.
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Reeltown’s Logan Lee (5) stretches out to make a play against Park Crossing on Friday night.
Reeltown takes win over Park Crossing, 10-8 By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
What started a pitchers’ duel turned into a pitchers’ flop as both Reeltown and Park Crossing’s baseball team had a walk-filled inning. But despite the Rebels allowing seven walks and three other free passes via hit batters, they
still managed to come out on top, 10-8, on Friday night. Colby Clark got the Rebels off to a great start, allowing just one hit through the first four innings. “Colby’s just a competitor,” Reeltown coach Trey Chambers said. “He’s going to go out and give me the same thing every time. He’s going to
fill it up and give us the best chance to win, so I commend him for that.” Although Clark threw some fire in the opening four frames, sitting down six Thunderbird batters via strikeout, the Rebels were still trailing, 3-2, when Clark was relieved. Park Crossing scored a run in the first See REELTOWN • Page 12
Tigers beat Handley to get back on winning track STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Dadeville’s baseball team racked up seven hits and took advantage of four walks to defeat Handley, 5-1, on Thursday. The Tiger offense was led by Alex Walker, who had a pair of singles. Ty Bell, Cooper Childers, Tripp McKinley, Jake Outlaw and Walker Spraggins also had hits. McKinley and Outlaw combined for the win on the mound.
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Dadeville’s Tripp McKinley earned the win against Handley on Thursday.
The Reeltown baseball team couldn’t compete offensively with LAMP on Thursday afternoon, as the Rebels had only one hit. Reed Baker notched the only hit for the Rebels, who were also hindered by seven errors. Logan Hunt threw the first 3
CACC scores walk-off win vs. Marion Military STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Jacob Frye struggled to hit the ball all throughout Thursday’s game against Marion Military. But he ended up having the most important hit for Central Alabama Community College, as he sliced a line drive to center field to drive in Cal Burton for the walkoff victory, 3-2. Tied 2-2 heading into the bottom of the eighth, Burton got things started with a single to left field. Gage Herring then joined him on the bases as he drew a fullcount walk. Then with one out and a 1-1 count, Frye smacked his hit and Herring scored on the throw to earn the win. Earlier in the game, CACC scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth to
take a lead. Donald Stokes walked to lead off then with one out, Luis Deleon hit a single. Louis Olivieri got the scoring started with a line drive to center field, plated Stokes, and Burton kept things going with an RBI single. Marion Military Institute immediately responded though, sending the game to extra innings. The Trojans finished with eight hits by two apiece from Mathew Radoslovich and Burton. Drake Hamil earned the win on the mound, firing the final two innings. He gave up just one hit and one run which was not earned. He also struck out three. Connor Brooks (Benjamin Russell) fired the first two innings during which he did not allow a hit. He struck out two and walked one.
2/3 innings, allowing just five hits and two earned runs. He struck out seven and walked four. Will Brooks entered in relief for the final 3 1/3 innings, giving up four hits, three earned runs, four strikeouts and three walks.
SOFTBALL Reeltown jumps on Fayetteville early and often
Five runs in the first inning was more than enough for Reeltown’s softball team to defeat Fayetteville, 12-2, in five innings Thursday afternoon. Morgan McGuire walked to lead off the bottom of the first, and Chloe Davidson followed her with a single. Kenzie Hornsby reached on a fielder’s choice to load the bases. Madison Ledbetter and Marlee Knox then had RBIs on fielder’s choices, giving Reeltown a 2-0 See BALL • Page 12
SPORTS CALENDAR Saturday, March 9 High school baseball Dadeville at Benjamin Russell, 10 a.m. Dadeville vs. Clay County at Benjamin Russell, noon Clay Central at Benjamin Russell, 3 p.m. Reeltown at Prattville Christian, noon High school softball Benjamin Russell at Hoover High School Tournament Dadeville at Wetumpka Tournament High school boys soccer Sylacauga at Benjamin Russell, 3:30 p.m. High school girls soccer Sylacauga at Benjamin Russell, 1:30 p.m. High school track and field Benjamin Russell, Reeltown at Auburn Invitational, 9 a.m. Dadeville in Foothill Invitational at Jacksonville State, 9 a.m. College baseball Central Alabama at Marion Military (2), noon College softball Central Alabama at NFCA Leadoff Classic in Columbus, Georgia, TBA Sunday, March 10 College softball Central Alabama at NFCA Leadoff Classic in Columbus, Georgia, TBA
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Women run many of downtown Alex City’s businesses By GABRIELLE JANSEN Staff Writer
While March 8 is officially recognized International Women’s Day, every day can be seen as women’s day in downtown Alexander City. Women, according to Main Street Alexander City director Stacey Jeffcoat, run most businesses in downtown. “Every day in this town is women’s day because if you look, like Stacey (Jeffcoat) said, up and down the street, I would say 80 percent of these businesses are owned by women or either they are run by women,” Main Street board member Jamie Dark said. “Women are keeping this town going.” While it does not have the exact number of women-run businesses in Alexander City, Kim Dunn, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce director of marketing and special events, said the list of them goes on. “We have women who run catering businesses,” Dunn said. “We have women who are branch managers at the local banks. The list just goes on and on — not just entrepreneurs but women who have prominent roles.” Makers Market on Main owner Barbara Thompson said she has been running her business for a year. She said while the job has had its challenges, she’s never faced discrimination. “Everybody pretty much works together down here,” Thompson said. “We’re all here together for the same reason, we just want to keep Alex City growing and seeing it prosper.” Jeffcoat said she has a lot of strong women on the Main Street Alexander City board, and there is gender equality on the other board she serves on. “[The board gives] me a lot of encouragement and direction as far as being the director of Main Street, and the business leaders downtown and then on other boards that I sit on — there’s a good mix of male versus female ratio,” Jeffcoat said. Dunn said she cannot remember
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Lake Martin Mini Mall held a grand opening Friday to show off some recent renovations to the store, which has been open for more than five years.
Lake Martin Mini Mall holds grand opening By GABRIELLE JANSEN Staff Writer
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Top: Makers Market owner Barbara Thompson said most of her vendors are women. Above: Main Street Alexander City director Stacey Jeffcoat, left, and board member Jamie Dark look at the nonprofit’s numbers.
a time of being gender discriminated against, but recognized it at the chamber of commerce’s annual Lead Forward Women’s Conference last week. Dunn said one thing that stood out about keynote speaker Katie Britt’s speech was when she talked about a man who assumed she wouldn’t hold leadership positions after working in student government at University of Alabama. “[The guy was] like, ‘Too bad you’re never going to go anywhere with it,” Dunn said. “And she’s like, ‘What are you talking about, and he’s like, ‘Well you’re a girl.’ I think (all women
have) had similar experiences to that, of can you make it to the next level because you’re a girl.” Thompson said women have come a long way in leadership since she grew up. “There are more women in power now,” Thompson said. “It’s not just men running it anymore, and there’s a lot of women doing their own businesses.” Jeffcoat and Dark said they encourage more women to get involved in the community. “Women are the heart of this town,” Dark said. “Women put the heart into this town.”
Lake Martin Mini Mall in Eclectic, which has been open for more than five years, held a grand opening reception Friday. Co-owner Jason Lett said they knocked down a back wall for more room, repainted the store and completed other minor renovations for two months. The store had door prizes, served food and had a keyboard player perform while visitors attended after hours. Lett said the store wanted to do a grand opening since it never had one when he and his brother, Scott, bought the store. “When we bought the store five and 1/2 years ago, we never had a grand opening,” Lett said. “We kind of transitioned into owning the store. We decided this would be a good time (for a reception).” Lett said they did renovations after the store was closed and on slow days. Lett said Friday’s grand opening was a way to show customer appreciation. “We’ve had a lot of response from the people in the community with social media and otherwise (who said they were) glad we’re doing something, and we’re glad they’re coming out,” Lett said. “We appreciate our customers. We look forward to trying to help them enjoy their lake house or their farm home or whatever it is so that they can enjoy their time there with their families and we can be a small part of that.” Lake Martin Mini Mall is located at 7995 Kowaliga Rd. in Eclectic. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Reeltown inning off a hit batter and two back-to-back errors. Its second run came in the third inning as Mason Williams walked to lead off, was moved only by an error and a wild pitch and was plated by a sacrifice fly. The only hit Clark allowed did some damage too, as Park Crossing scored again in the fourth. But Clark was helped out in the bottom of the fourth by the Rebels’ best offensive inning. Logan Hunt led off the frame with a single, and he moved all the way to third on a pair of wild pitches. Reed Baker then walked, and while he was stealing second, it gave Hunt time to score a run. The Rebels then scored back-to-back runs on a double from Andy Mann and a single from Jordan Whitlow to take back a 4-3 lead. It looked like things might fall apart for Reeltown in the fifth inning, as Park Crossing drew four straight walks and managed to score four runs on six walks and a hit batter in the fifth frame alone. Luckily for the Rebel faithful, the Thunderbirds also struggled on the mound after taking out their starting pitcher. Reeltown’s only hit of the fifth inning was a leadoff single then it scored for runs on three walks and a
continued from Page 11 trio of hit batters, giving it an 8-7 lead. Reeltown really seized the momentum in the top of the sixth as Logan Lee made the first out with a popup to second base then chased down the second out, grabbing it a ball out of the air. The Rebels also got a strong play in the outfield to retire Park Crossing in order for just the second time in the game. “I’ve been preaching to them that defense is going to win you games,” Chambers said. “So we try to take pride in our defense and try to take it one day at a time. Once they did make those plays, it kinda gave us momentum.” Reeltown added some insurance with a two-run single from Mann in the bottom of the sixth. Logan Hunt also had a hit in the frame, and the Rebels held off the Thunderbirds in the final frame to grab the victory. Reeltown has been up and down throughout the season, but Chambers said he’s liking the progress he’s been seeing. “We’re slowing improving and that’s what we want,” he said. “We don’t want to be too high, and we don’t want to be too low. We just want to stay even keel.”
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Reeltown’s Colby Clark fires a pitch against Park Crossing on Friday night. Clark allowed just one hit while striking out six during four innings of work.
BRHS put up strong showing at first meet STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Benjamin Russell headed to Lincoln on Thursday afternoon for its first track and field meet, and although the Wildcats didn’t fare too well in the team standings, there were several standout individuals. In the girls 100, the Wildcats collected four of the top six spots and were led by Aaliyah Thomas, who won the event. She finished in 13.44 seconds, which was more than threetenths of a second ahead of anyone else. Timira Lawson clocked in at 13.86, good enough for third, beating out Alexandria’s Jordyn Walker by one-hundredths of a second. Brionna Slaughter (5th place) and Jerusalem Banks (6th) finished in 14.33 and 14.35,
respectively. Benjamin Russell also took a firstplace finish in the 3,200 as Ashley Walker was 20 seconds faster than the rest of the field. She won with a time of 12:19. The Wildcats’ only other victory on the girls side was in the 4x100 relay. Banks, Lawson, Brooke Oliver and Slaughter teamed up to win the race in 51.95, just edging Alexandria by less than a tenth of a second. Jada Shealey took fourth place in both the 100 hurdles and the 300 hurdles, crossing the finish lines in 21.06 and 1:01.09, respectively. On the boys side, Za Stowes had a photo finish in the 100. He won in 11.16, defeating Vincent’s Tae McGregor, who clocked in at 11.17. Stowes also earned first in the triple
jump, marking in at 42-8. The only other individual winner was Gavin Edwards, who earned the victory in the high jump by clearing 6-2. Stowes and his teammates also grabbed a top finish in the 4x1. He paired up with Dontarious Thomas, Laijarious Cox and Edwards to take first in 44.41. The Wildcats also took second in the 4x4; team members include Stowes, Reginald Sweetwyne, Edwards and Lance Cunigan. In the 200, Cox took fourth with a time of 24.88. Benjamin Russell’s top finish in the distance races was Sweetwyne, who captured third in the 1,600 in 5:17.81. Benjamin Russell also had a strong showing in the javelin, as Jaikobee Gamble was third (129-1) and Marquel Jackson took fourth (126-0).
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lead before there was even an out on the board. Bella Studdard and Savannah Hornsby both had RBI singles, sandwiching a Kenzie Gibson groundout that also drove in a run. The Rebels finished with just five hits in the victory, led by two apiece from Davidson and Studdard. Davidson threw the full five innings and allowed only one hit. Although she walked five, she also struck out three and gave up just one earned run.
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