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BATTLE OF HWY 49 Rebels top Tigers, page 8.
City alerts residents about pipe mailer LACK OF QUORUM PREVENTS COUNCIL FROM MEETING The Alexander City City Council was unable to meet Tuesday night because there was not a quorum present. Four members are needed to make any action official. Councilmembers Jim Spann, Tony Goss, and Sherry Ellison- Simpson were unable to attend Tuesday. No definite time was set for the meeting to be rescheduled, but Councilman Bob Howard said they hoped to do it on Thursday.
Even though insurance offer looks official, it’s not from city By MITCH SNEED Editor
Some Alexander City residents have been seeking answers after receiving a mailed advertisement from a private firm that offers residents protection for its pipes for a price. Officials want to make it clear that it is not from the city, and the maintenance of pipes leading to the meter of residenc-
es is handled by the city at no charge. A number of residents have called city hall about the mailer that comes from Connecticut-based HomeServe USA. The header on the ad has a title that could alarm uninformed citizens. The document is titled “Alexander City Water Service Line Responsibility” and tells the resident that “Response Requested Within 30 Days.”
United Way to wrap up ‘Heroes’ campaign
Alabamians pay nation’s 2nd lowest property taxes
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While taxes may be a way of life, people in Alabama should consider themselves lucky when it comes to property taxes. According to a study by WalletHub, Alabama property owners shell out the nation’s second lowest tax rate, averaging just $538 a year, according to the study. The average American household spends $2,127 on real-estate property taxes each year, and residents of the 27 states with vehicle property taxes shell out another $412. Considering these figures and the debt-fueled environment to which we have grown so accustomed, it should come as no surprise that roughly $11.8 billion in property taxes go unpaid each year, according to the National Tax Lien Association, according to
“We have had a number of calls here at the mayor’s office about these letters,” said Fran Harvey, administrative assistant to Mayor Charles Shaw. “Unless you look closely, it could appear that it is something from the city. We just want to let people know that it is from a private company, one that is not affiliated with the city in any way. See MAILER • Page 5
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Alexander City Police Department officers arrest 25-year-old Brian Hardrick on drug charges Tuesday morning on Maple Street.
Tuesday traffic stop on Maple Street turns into drug arrest By MITCH SNEED Editor
What started out as a routine traffic stop by Alexander City Police Department officers Tuesday morning resulted in the arrest of a local man on a myriad of drug and weapons charges. According to Sgt. Fred White and Investigator Chad Jones of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, 25-year-old Brian Hardrick of Alexander City was arrested and See ARREST • Page 5
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The Lake Martin Area United Way will announce the results of its 2015-16 annual fundraising campaign at its 2016 Campaign Celebration & Annual Meeting set for Thursday, March 10, at USAmeriBank, located at 200 Aliant Parkway. The goal of this year’s campaign was $530,000, according to Sharon Fuller, executive director of the Lake Martin Area United Way. “We are excited,” said Fuller. “Even over the last few weeks, our number has been changing daily. See UNITED WAY • Page 5
2 programs can help United Way By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
You can currently help out the United Way of the Lake Martin area in two different ways. “We have the book drive for the fifth annual children’s summer reading program,” United Way’s Scott Hardy said. “And we have a partnership with H&R Block for this tax season.” The reading program is to help children become better readers. See VOLUNTEER • Page 5
The window in front of The Lake Martin Area United Way Office shows exactly how the agency feels about its donors who have pushed this year’s campaign toward its goal.
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Thirty-six hours into his tenure as president and chief executive officer of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, Ed Collari revealed a secret. He’s an Ohio State Buckeye, a bona fide graduate of the Columbus, Ohio, school. But that’s common knowledge. Not the secret, although the secret is a buckeye, too. The lucky buckeye Collari keeps in his pocket. “You’ll never catch me without my lucky buckeye,” Collari said, smiling. “My dog’s named
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Brutus, too.” So how does a native of upstate New York become such a nut-in-the-pocket fan? Collari was born and raised in Dunkirk, New York, about halfway between Columbus, Ohio, home of his beloved Buckeyes, and Syracuse, New York. He grew up following the Buckeyes’ athletic teams and grew tired of people asking him why he was an Ohio State fan. So, even though his family had moved to Lilburn, Georgia, in the interim, Collari was determined to earn David Granger / The Outlook his degree from The Ohio State University. Ed Collari, left, chats with Kenneth Boone as Collari preps for his first board meeting See COLLARI • Page 6 as president and CEO of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce.
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Mrs. Tara L. Byrd Mrs. Tara L. Byrd of Birmingham, Alabama died March 7, 2016 and arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
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Ms. Eurman J. Russell Funeral service for Ms. Eurman J. Russell 55 of Sylacauga, Alabama will be held Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Newsite Alabama. Burial Russell in church cemetery following the service. Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Services.
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my fiance for three years and I’m very much in love. A few months ago I asked to use his phone to look up something on the Internet because my battery had died. It opened up to a gay porn site! I was shocked and asked him if it was something he was looking at. He admitted that it was. Nothing like this has happened to me before, so I began asking if that’s what he likes and is into. He assured me the answer was no. He said he looked because he was simply curious about it. He told me he loves women and doesn’t want to be with men. He said he was just looking. I believe him, but is this normal behavior? -- WEIRDED OUT IN THE WEST DEAR WEIRDED OUT: I took your question to an expert on the subject of adult entertainment viewing, Larry Flynt. He said that while CURIOSITY is normal, not many heterosexual men make a habit of viewing gay male porn sites. He added that if your fiance is a regular consumer of this kind
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of entertainment, he may have latent homosexual tendencies. I then consulted Jack Drescher, M.D., a psychoanalyst and expert on gender and sexuality, who told me that some people fantasize about people of the same sex, but never ACT on it. According to Dr. Drescher, what is important is that you and your fiance are able to talk about sex honestly and openly. If you need more assurances, continue this discussion so that you both will know what you’re getting if your betrothal leads to marriage. DEAR ABBY: My husband of 40 years is a smoker. I am not, but have learned to live with the smell, etc. Most of the time he smokes outside, except in winter, when he opens the bathroom
window, smokes his cigarette, puts it out in the toilet and disposes of the butt in the trash can. He has begun a new behavior that is really bothering me. When he wakes up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, he’ll light up a cigarette, take a few puffs and then put it out and return to bed. When he gets back in our bed, he stinks! And he coughs and coughs. I try not to nag him about his smoking, but I’d really like to bring this up. Any suggestions on how? -- IN A STINK IN ALASKA DEAR IN A STINK: If your husband can’t sleep through the night without smoking, it should be obvious to you that your husband is seriously addicted to nicotine. How sad for him. Suggest that he keep a pack of nicotine gum in the medicine cabinet and chew it rather than light up before he returns to bed. That may solve your problem. DEAR ABBY: We rented a house for my companion’s sibling reunion. During a conver-
sation over breakfast, one sister became extremely upset with another sister for inserting herself into the conversation. I tried to make light of the situation and remarked to the offended sister that in a social gathering at a table, conversations are not private, but open and shared with others. She disagreed and insisted I was wrong. Have I been rude all of my life? Please settle this for us. -- CURIOUS IN NEW JERSEY DEAR CURIOUS: You have not been rude all your life. However, in this case you were foolish to put yourself in the middle of a sibling conflict -- one that has probably been going on since the sisters were children. The next time it happens -- and it will -- pretend that you are Switzerland and remain neutral. 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 Randall Aubrey Spraggins Randall Aubrey Spraggins died at home after a battle with cancer and ALS in Coon Rapids, MN. He was born July 22, 1953 to Aubrey and Flora Spraggins. He passed away March 4, 2016. He was member of Grace Point Church. He had a passion for flowers, photography, cooking and fishing. He was a graduate of Metropolitan State University with a degree in computer information systems. He was preceded in death by his mother Flora Spraggins and father Aubrey Spraggins.
Mr. Garfield O’Neal Harris 1929-2016 Funeral service for Mr. Garfield O’Neal Harris, 86, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, March 10, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillabee Baptist Church. Rev. Josh Sammons will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Harris passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1929, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to Henry Herbert Harris and Louvenia E. Burnett Harris. He was a charter member of Hillabee Baptist Church. He worked at Harvy Burnett’s Grocery for many years and later worked as a cloth inspector at the Bleachery of Russell
He is survived by his wife Deb Spraggins of Coon Rapids, MN, daughter Jessica (Robert) Ozbirn, granddaughter Aubrey, of Vina, AL, son Daniel Spraggins of Athens, AL, brother Tim (Elaine) Spraggins, sister Judy Sims, sister Diane (Glenn) Woodruff all of Dadeville, AL, step-daughter Kris Matthews, step-granddaughters Lilly and Sadie of Coon Rapids, MN, stepson Paul (Melissa) Bernhard, step-granddaughter Alexa of Northfield, MN with a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday, March 12 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m.
Corp. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Verna Rue Tidwell Harris of Alexander City; sons, Rev. Timothy O’Neal Harris (Sandra) and Steven Randall Harris (Kathy), all of Alexander City; grandchildren, Ashley Pope (Chris), Taylor Harris (Niki), Lindsey Harris, and Clay Harris (April); great-grandchildren, Cayden Harris, Brady Harris, Raleigh Anna Harris, Maci Pope, and John Parker Harris; and several special cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Hillabee Baptist Church, 1781 Hialeah Circle, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Myrtice S. Tapley 1933-2016 Funeral service for Mrs. Myrtice S. Tapley, 83, of Alexander City, will be Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Tapley passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. She was born on March 6, 1933 in Coffee County, Alabama to John Lafayette Shaddix and Ola Mae Jackson Shaddix. She was a Baptist by faith and worked as a folder for Russell Corp. for 20-plus years. She loved to travel, talk on the phone to her neighbors and tend to her flowers. She is survived by her nephews, Gerry Tapley (Selena) of Waverly and Freddie Tapley (Karen) of Auburn; nieces, Sharron Penton (Eddie) of Alexander City and Pat Manchen (Bo) of Alexander City; great nieces and nephews, Mathew Tapley (Sara Catherine), Steven Tapley (Becky), Abby Tapley, Travis Smith (Lowery), Troy Smith, Shawn Penton (Lauren), Christina Tapley, Elizabeth Tapley, Joshua Manchen and Jennifer Manchen; and special friends, Jeanette and Mac Beauchamp and Bobby and Rita Tapley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, Harlan Russell Tapley; sons, David Lee Tapley and Randall Russell Tapley; and brother, Winford Lafayette Shaddix. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be given to Children’s Harbor, 1 Our Children’s Highway, Alexander City, AL 35010. 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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Rev. Lenox Aubrey Mallory 1927-2016 Funeral service for Rev. Lenox Aubrey Mallory, 88, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Rev. John Hill, Rev. Gary Ward, Rev. Ira Dillard Laney, and Rev. Lynn Peters will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Mallory passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on May 3, 1927 in Alexander City, Alabama to John Aubrey Mallory and Velma Theresa Scott Mallory. Rev. Mallory accepted the call to preach at Flint Hill United Methodist Church in 1954. He completed his education with a Masters in Divinity from Chandler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. He served as an Elder in the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church, held many offices in the Conference, and as a local Church Pastor from 19552010 throughout the North Alabama Conference. He was an Eagle Scout for life, member of the Order of the Arrow, Scout Master at Troop 164, and a 50-year mason. He served in the United States Navy in World War II on the USS Wren. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Orah Dessie Robinson Mallory of Alexander City; daughter, Bobbie Angelynn Jones (Roger), of Equality; sons, Joseph Aubrey Mallory (Jamie), of Equality, Lenox Mikecal Mallory (Mary), of Equality, and James Len Mallory of Montgomery; grandchildren, David Michael Mallory (Marie), Amy Michele DuBose (Kyle), Lynn Langley (Tim), Michelle Patterson (Eddie), Roger Douglas Jones (Carrie), and Gregory Lee Jones (Brandy); 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Willie Joe Mallory (Magdalene), of Alexander City and Robert Thomas Mallory (Katherine), of Sylacauga. He was preceded in death by his father, John Aubrey Mallory; mother, Velma Theresa Scott Mallory. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Church or 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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Albert Brewer was one of state’s great governors
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ne of the finest men to ever serve in Alabama government is Albert Brewer. He is one of the most quality and highest caliber individuals to ever rise to the governor’s office. Brewer hailed from Morgan County in the heart of the Tennessee Valley. He was first elected to the legislature from Decatur in 1958 at the very young age of 28. He was identified early as a rising star. In fact, his star was meteoric. During his second term in 1962, he was elected Speaker of the House at age 32 – an unheard of feat. Besides being on a political fast track by the time he was in mid30s, Brewer was also considered one of the best attorneys in Decatur. He is a kind, considerate, and genuinely sincere man with the most pleasant and contagious smile and countenance. Once you meet Albert Brewer you immediately warm up to him and like him. His smile and disposition can melt the most hardened enemy. Gov. Brewer became especially dear to me. When I first met Gov. Brewer, I was a 12-year-old page from Troy and Brewer was Speaker of the House. My mentor and sponsor was my representative from Troy, Mr. Gardner Bassett. Mr. Gardner was in his 70s and he loved Brewer. Since Mr. Gardner and I were close, he got me acquainted with the young Speaker from Morgan County. Brewer graciously took me under his wing and would let me run special errands for him. Occasionally he even let me sit next to him in the presiding officer’s chair. This pleased
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Mr. Gardner because he had told Brewer of my love of politics and that when Mr. Gardner retired that I would run for and take his house seat and that is eventually what happened. Therefore, it was no secret to Brewer that I aspired to get into politics and eventually run for the legislature. He and Mr. Gardner would share legislative stories and history with me. When Brewer became Lieutenant Governor in 1966, he took me over to the Senate with him to be head of the Pages. This allowed me to work in the legislature during the summer while growing up. One day, Brewer said I want to tell you a campaign secret. He began his lesson by explaining that when you get ready to run for the legislature you should start your campaign in the country. He then explained why. It was based on the old bandwagon theory. He said people in the rural towns and hamlets have more time on their hands. They like politics better than their neighbors in the city, they talk more, they appreciate your interest more and they want to be asked for their vote. Therefore, if you work the rural community first, they talk about you being there and they will commit to you early. At that time, if a person in a rural area told you they were going to vote for you, you could take that to the bank. Therefore,
if you got there first, you could wrap up that area early and forever. Another big plus of working the country first was that whenever any person from that rural box came into the larger town or county seat to shop or get their haircut and the city folks asked about politics out their way, the rural man would say, “I don’t know about the other races but that Brewer boy is going to get all the votes up here for that open Legislative seat.” Then the bandwagon domino theory was on. The city folks assumed that if all the country folks were for someone that candidate was bound to win in a landslide so they better get on board too. That was a good lesson. I took Gov. Brewer’s advice in my first race and I got 82% of the vote over two opponents. By the way, Gov. Brewer is doing well today. After years as a successful practicing attorney, he went on to become a professor at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. My daughter had the opportunity to get to know him while she was in law school at Cumberland. She took several classes he taught, worked with him on the Alabama Constitutional Law Project, and still looks to him as a mentor. Gov. Brewer still has that endearing warm smile and personality. He is a prince of a fellow. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
The late Howard Welch was respected by all
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ew Siters and Davistonians send their sympathy to the family of the late Howard Welch of Clay County who is with the Lord now. The late Howard Welch was respected by everyone who knew him. Bennie Lee Yates of Daviston spent Friday morning with Bryan Yates and me. Keep Bennie and Bryan in your prayers. H.S. Claybrook of Slidell, Louisiana, one of my favorite pupils at New Site School and a good basketball player for New Site School and my husband coached him, called me on my birthday last Wednesday. H.S. Claybrook sends his best wishes and love to everyone in New Site and will see all of us at the May reunion. If you enjoy girls’ softball games, attend the Horseshoe Bend girls’ team games. They
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are fascinating to watch and so relaxed. Horseshoe Bend School students can hardly wait until their spring break. In fact, everyone in Tallapoosa County is ready for a break. Last week, my sister Collen Davis of Jackson Gap spent a while with Bryan and me. She is always a joy to be with. Evie Nolen appreciates everyone’s kindness bestowed upon her daily. Evie Nolen is a sweet lady and neighbor to everyone. We love you, Evie! Happy birthday to Clint Moody Jr. this week. He is a good sonin-law. Get well wishes and prayers go to Jimmy and
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Wind Creek State Park will host an Easter Egg Hunt March 19 at 10 a.m. in the North Picnic area. There will be prize eggs. For ages under 2, 2 to 4, 5 to 8, and 9 to 12. For more information call 256-329-0845.
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PATH FINDERS MEETING: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on Thursday, March 10, at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to improve the lives of individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.
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WIZARD OF OZ: The Dadeville High School Drama program is presenting the Wizard of Oz March 18 at 7 p.m., March 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.
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CLASS MEETING: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 is meeting Sat. March 12 at 10 a.m. at Cooper Recreation Center. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast March 12 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Plates include pancakes, bacon and or sausage for $6. It is all you can eat dine only with to go plates available. PLANT A FLOWER: Wind Creek State will be hosting a plant a flower day at 10 a.m.
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SINGING: Dianne Sherrill will be at Dianne Sherrill will sing at New Beginning Baptist Church on Coley Creek Road March 13 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of East Alabama will meet March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the United Way Conference Room. FIRST RESPONDER DINNER: The Alexander City Elks Lodge is hosting a First Responder Appreciation Dinner Tuesday, March 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please contact the Lodge at 256-329-9152 or email rnorred@charter.net to RSVP for the no cost meal. BOOK SIGNING: The Adelia Russell Library is hosting author Diane Welcher for a book signing March 15 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Welcher will be presenting her collection of funny stories, “Pills I have known.�
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CHURCH REVIVAL: GAP Fellowship Church will host its spring revival March 16-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest evangelists are Al Williams, Rev. Jason Whetstone and Rev. Troy Holley. Gap Fellowship is pastored by Lou and Marilyn Benson.
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MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a movie under the stars March 18 at 6
EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park will host an Easter Egg Hunt March 19 at 10 a.m. in the North Picnic area. There will be prize eggs. For ages under 2, 2 to 4, 5 to 8, and 9 to 12. For more information call 256-3290845. PATH TRASH WALK: The March PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be hosted by New Water Ministries which is located on Lake Martin at 460 Civitan Road (newwater.com).Volunteers can register on line or on site at New Water campus the day of the event. Volunteers will also be able to meet and register at Siggers grocery crossroads on Young Ferry Road where they will receive supplies and road assignments. At noon, all volunteers will be treated to lunch at New Water contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra. info for more information TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day March 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. ELKS GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Alexander City Elks Lodge is hosting a golf tournament at Lakewinds Golf Club and seeking sponsors. All proceeds go toward Lodge events such as aide to Camp ASCCA and other community programs. Contact Bo Parks at 256-329-3954 or Lakewinds at 256-825-9860.
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SINGING: Family Worship Center is hosting a singing March 19 at 6 p.m. and March 20 at 10 a.m. with the Willing Vessels.
March 20
MEN AND WOMEN PROGRAM: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church will have its Men and Women program Sunday March 20 at 11 a.m. Edward Milner is pastor. PASTORS APPRECIATION: Rocky Mt. Baptist Church on Highway 22 East in Alexander City is hosting its 13th Pastors Appreciation for Rev. and Sister Al Lawson. Guest speaker will be Rev. Bobby Hargrove pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. EASTER CELEBRATION: New Site area churches will be hosting an Easter Celebration in the Park on March 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Site Town Hall. CANTATA: Comer Memorial Methodist Church is having an Easter Cantata March 20 at 11 a.m. GOSPEL SINGING: Miracle Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Gospel Explosion and Praise Celebration March 20. Scheduled to appear are Tim Rogers and The Fellas, The Shiloh Spirituals, The Southern Bells, Ruth Black and the Harmonettes, The New Joyful Sounds, N2 Christ and Gospel Exodus. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program starts at 5 p.m.
March 23
EASTER PHOTOS: Sarrell Dental is sponsoring free Easter Bunny photographs March 23 from 5 p.m. to 7
March 24
MUSIC PROGRAM: Alexander City First United Methodist Church will present “At the Cross,� Holy Thursday music program March 24 at 6 p.m. It is a worship service built around the Lord’s supper with the sanctuary choir. MAUNDAY THURSDAY: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a Munday Thrusday service March 24 at 6 p.m.
March 25
TENNEBUE SERVICE: Comer Memorial Methodist is hosting a Tennebue Service March 25 at 7:30 p.m.
March 26
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School is hosting family bingo night March 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ART WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor bird on a branch workshop March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Social Hall. Contact Dottie at 256-377-4918 to register.
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SUNRISE SERVICE: Comer Memorial Methodist Church is hosting a sunrise service at 6 a.m. and an Easter Service at 11 a.m.
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GOSPEL SINGING: Calvary Heights Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting a gospel singing April 10 at 5 p.m. The Diplomats Quartet will be performing and a love offering will be taken.
April 16
THREE ON A STRING: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church presents Three on a String, Saturday, April 16 at White Acres in Camp Hill. Dinner of beef filet or chicken will start at 6 p.m. and Three on a Sting will play immediately after. Tickets are $50 per person and $100 a couple. For tickets call 256-825-7408 or 256-825-3985 and all proceeds will go towards local missions and support organizations such as Camp ASCCA and the Girls Ranch. CAR SHOW: The 15th annual Klassic Kruisers Fund Raiser Car Show will be April 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the New Site City Hall. There will be multiple giveaways, vendors, swap meet 50s music and door prizes. Proceeds go to local fire departments and needy families. For more information contact Susan Gamble at 256-234-4975, Aaron Perry at 256-234-6024 or Larry Hanson at 256-329-9663. For flea market contact Kendra Turner at 256234-3588.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and possession of drug paraphernalia. At about 8 a.m., a white Honda Accord was stopped for a traffic violation on Maple Street in Alexander City. While checking the driver’s identification, the officer noticed the strong odor of marijuana. After a search of the vehicle, white said that 197 grams of marijuana was found, along with two handguns, prescription drugs and other drug paraphernalia. “With that amount of marijuana, obviously there was a pretty strong odor,” White said. “Obviously from there we were called in and the arrest was made.” Residents of the relatively quiet street near the Parkdale Mill facility could be seen on their porches and in their yards trying to get an idea of what was happening. There were five law enforcement vehicles on the scene during the search and subsequent arrest. Bond has been set $7,000 for Hardrick, and as of 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, he remained in custody in the Tallapoosa County Jail.
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Volunteer “Our goal with the reading program is to engage and excite children to become more active readers,” Hardy said. “The collected books will allow us to create a mobile library so that program attendees can take books home to read and then bring them back the following week.” The First Baptist Church helped get things started with the book drive by donating more than 200 books. There are drop off points for those that wish to donate books. “Drop boxes can be found at The Outlook, First Methodist Church, Jake’s, J.R.’s, City Hall and the United Way,” Hardy said. “We are also collecting money to purchase books that will aid in filling any voids in popular content from our donated books.” The summer reading
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program will be held at Stephens Elementary School this summer. “It will be held on Wednesdays during a four-week period in June for students in grades K-6,” Hardy said. “It is a partnership with the Alexander City Board of Education and Pediatrics Associates.” The program even has a special message from a local athlete. “We would like to thank Kendall Graveman for a special video message enforcing the importance of reading and education,” Hardy said. “That video can be found on our Facebook page.” For more information on the book drive or to donate money to purchase books, contact Hardy at 256-329-3600 or by email at shardy@unitedwaylakemartin.org. The partnership with H&R Block is for new
clients but still helps the agency with its current campaign. “Although the campaign season is nearing an end, the opportunity to help our community is not,” Hardy said. “We are partnering with H&R Block this tax season for an easy and unique opportunity for people in our area to give and ultimately help United Way and its 27 agencies.
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He did. So that’s one anecdote about Collari. But there are three more things that everyone should know about the 38-year-old father of two. First, everything he does, he does for his family – his wife, Meridith, a native of Dadeville, and his children, daughter Hvala, who will turn three next month, and son Colvin, who just celebrated his first birthday. “I’m dedicated to my family,” Collari said. “My wife and my kids are the most important thing in my life. Once I had kids they became my life. They’re what I live for. I work for them. I work hard for them. I love being with them. They’re just the most important things for me. “That was one of the main reasons that we wanted to live here full time was to raise our kids in a community like this where everyone is kind of family. And to have an impact on the community and just be around it and be able to contribute. And, for me personally, for my kids to be able to see me in a role like this where I can help shape and build a community like Alexander City was very important.” Collari also has a tremendous work ethic. Listening to him in his first Chamber board meeting – less than 36 hours into his tenure here – one had to be impressed with how well versed he was on subjects he reported on. “I like to work hard,” Collari said. “I think if you reference former co-workers or bosses, they’ll say the same thing. Coming from The Summit, that’s a property that doesn’t sleep up in Birmingham. I mean, that’s a huge, huge development. A million square feet of retail space, a 100 acre property, $570 million in sales
a year – that’s about 22 percent of the Birmingham tax base, which is incredible if you think about it.” But even though he stresses his willingness to work, Collari is quick to add that he’s not averse to the other side of life’s coin, either. “I like to have fun, too,” Collari said. “You know, we live on the lake! We like to go out on the boat, we have a pontoon boat. Spend time with the kids just raising them in that environment. Just being outside, being in the yard or being in the water. Swimming. I plan to take up gardening if I have the time. We just love to spend time outside with our kids just having a good time.” The Collari family’s move to Alexander City put its retirement plan on the fast track, Collari said. Not that he plans to retire any younger, but he’s currently residing on the lot where he thought he wouldn’t live permanently until Hvala and Colvin were off to college. “We’d actually bought a place on the lake four years ago,” Collari said. “Our first place on the lake was actually a little trailer in a trailer park. It was one of those where you just own the trailer. It was a leased lot. “But we’d go for walks with the dog and the kids and we came across a lot that we thought would be the perfect retirement lot. We’re in Jackson’s Gap. So a couple of years ago we said, ‘Let’s just go ahead and invest in our retirement now.’ And that was the plan. Retire to this, you know, it has a house on it. Nice acre lot with about 600 feet of shoreline, a nice little point. And that was going to be our retirement place once our kids left for college. Tear down the existing structure and build our retirement home on it. Lo and behold, this opportunity came around and, instead of our weekend lake home, it’s now our fulltime home.”
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’ve been an Auburn fan practically since birth and in my 40 years I’ve attended quite a few Auburn sporting events. I’ve witnessed incredibly euphoric victories and diabolically depressing defeats. I’ve sat in the stands to watch football games, basketball games, baseball games and even a soccer match or two in the Loveliest Village. I’ve endured blistering sunshine, oppressive heat and torrential rains to watch the Tigers compete on the field of battle. I’ve done all these things and I would do them again at the drop of a hat because I love my school. However, I did something this past Saturday I had never done before as an Auburn fan. I attended an Auburn game on the road at the opponent’s campus. It might surprise many of you that it was my first road game, but what can I say… I’m lazy. It all started several years ago when the Egg Bowl used to be played on Thanksgiving night. That’s the Iron Bowl of the Magnolia State between Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Lee Corso would always be in the booth doing the broadcast and give away a pecan pie to the game’s most valuable player. He always used to reference The Little Dooey and talk about what a great restaurant and institution it was in Starkville. A “dooey” is a slang term for a festive get-together with friends (or so I’m told). Anyway, several friends and myself decided to make it a bucket list destination. The idea was batted around for years, but it never came to fruition for one reason or another. That is, until last Saturday. A few weeks back, I happened to notice that Auburn played their regular-season finale on the road against Mississippi State in Humphrey Coliseum. Also to my surprise, the game was to be played at 1:30 PM. That’s actually a fairly rare starting time for an SEC basketball game, but it could not have worked out more perfectly for a one-day road trip. I loaded up with my good friends Justin Clayton and Ardie Folk (huge Alabama fan… It’s a long story) and set out for adventure. It’s a little less than four hours from here to there, so needless to say, some serious fat was chewed. Topics of discussion included politics, women, sports, other women, life and O.J.’s guilt or innocence (mostly guilt). I’ve never claimed to have a sophisticated palate, but I will state for the record that The Little Dooey lived up to its billing. The barbecue was good, but the brisket was outstanding and practically melted in your mouth. The establishment itself reeked with character from the wooden floors to the Mississippi Delta blues being played over the speakers. We were welcomed and treated like friends. I definitely foresee a return visit in my future and I would recommend you check it out if you have a chance. Oh, that’s right, Auburn did play a basketball game that day. Humphrey Coliseum is actually pretty nice for a building built in 1975. They, too, were very accommodating and the people seemed genuinely friendly. I got to watch two bad teams play basketball and the less worse team won. Auburn lost 79-66. Overall, it was a great trip and hopefully, just the first of many. I’m not sure what the next destination will be, but I already know the ending. Good friends sitting around a table telling stories and enjoying a fine piece of pie. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.
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Reeltown pitcher Collier Bonner, left, delivers a pitch to Dadeville’s Landon Wilson during Tuesday afternoon’s game at McKelvey Park’s Nolen-Jones Field in Dadeville. Bonner picked up the win for Reeltown. By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
DADEVILLE – Reeltown lefty Collier Bonner controlled the game from the mound and the Rebels made the Dadeville Tigers pay for their mistakes in Tuesday’s 7-3 win at NolenJones Field. Reeltown Coach Mike Jones said the Rebels (4-5) made the plays they did not make when they fell to Dadeville last week in Tallassee. “We just made the plays. Last time we played Dadeville, we made a lot of errors and gave them a lot of unearned runs, but today we hit the ball a lot better and made the routine plays,” Jones said. “They got a real good team, a real good coach, so once you get out on them, you’ve got to stay aggressive or they’ll come back on you.” After jumping out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning, Reeltown added to the margin in the top of the third, starting with a bases loaded walk that brought
in Shep Flurry and made it 2-0. The Rebels got the bats going when Landon Hunt singled to left to drive in Cal Burton and Cade Giddens to increase the lead to 4-0 in the top of the third. Dadeville (3-8) got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third thanks to a Reeltown mistake, as Landon Wilson scored from third after Bonner was called for a balk to make it 4-1. But the Rebels padded their lead in the top of the fourth, with Flurry scoring on a fielding error and Burton scoring on an infield single by CJ Bell to make it 6-1. Dadeville’s Ab Abernathy picked up a RBI after Michael Welcher scored from third on a fielder’s choice to make it 6-2 in the bottom of the fourth. Dadeville’s Carson McClendon added to the Dadeville total with a single that drove in Wilson from third to make it 6-3 in the bottom of the fifth. Burton scored Reeltown’s final run on a sac fly after getting on base with a triple. Wilson also tripled in the
loss for Dadeville. Dadeville Coach Randy Nolen said that Bonner controlled the game from the mound, but added he was frustrated with his team’s plate discipline. “I’m frustrated with the way we’re playing. I don’t know if we’re playing scared, I don’t know. I can’t put my finger on it,” Nolen said. “All we work on, especially against a left hander, is you let the ball get deep and you hit the ball in the middle of the field. He (Bonner) had us right where he wanted us all day long because we’re not disciplined enough to go up there, stay back and hit the ball right back up the middle and hit it hard. We were out in front of everything, rolling little groundballs, hitting little fly balls and striking out. We struck out twice, I know, with runners at second and third and then one time with bases loaded.” For a wrap up of game two between the cross-county rivals, see Thursday’s edition of The Outlook.
Benjamin Russell defeats Central-Phenix City By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
The Benjamin Russell High School boys golf team defeated Central-Phenix City on the road on Monday. The Wildcats defeated Central-Phenix City 162-185 on Monday at Lakewood Golf Course. The Wildcats were led by low scores from Hal Coker with a 38, Sawyer Scott with a 40, Dylan Moncus with a 41, and Kylee Reeder with a 43. Also contributing were Cade Mckeever and Wilson Harris. Wes Tate, head coach of Benjamin Russell boys golf, said the Wildcats played well after a slow start to the day. “The guys played well and got out there with a great attitude. Everything didn’t start out great, but they battled and ended up playing well and won the match,” Tate said. “I’ve seen some growing up from them. There’s a couple of guys who didn’t start off the match as well as they would have liked to, but they fought back and finished the round. In fact, one of them ended up with a round 2 under. So, I was
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Benjamin Russell’s Hal Coker tees off during Tuesday’s tri-match at Willow Point Golf and Country Club.
proud of them for staying positive. “It’s just a process and these guys are growing up and getting better each week.”
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The Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats golf team fell 174-204 to CentralPhenix City on Monday at Lakewood Golf Course.
Competing for the Lady Wildcats in Monday’s match were Logan Johnson, Lorelei McFiggin, Mally McKinnis, and Carly Royster. BRHS girls golf Coach Mandi Durr said the Lady Wildcats are improving as the season progresses, and they will use time around spring break to work on their short game. “I think that the girls have practiced hard this past week and they see areas that they can improve on. I’ve seen each girl get a little bit stronger in their irons, which has been really good, and now we’re focusing on our putting because our short game is still lacking a little bit,” Durr said. “That’s what we’re going to focus on. We’re finished with our matches until after spring break, so we’re going to take a few days and focus on our swing as far as the basics and mechanics of our swings. Like I said before, we’re such a young team that we’ve got to focus on our fundamentals.” For full results from Benjamin Russell’s boys’ matchup on Tuesday, see Thursday’s edition of The Outlook.
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t has been a week of trouble for me. Ron and I had dilated eye exams on Tuesday and my left eye did not drain, so the pressure built painfully until I could not see. My super ophthalmologist Dr. Hager (in Montgomery) worked on my eye all afternoon Thursday and, with Ron’s 12-week postop shoulder surgery that has been swollen and bruised more than a week, we made a fine pair, both “in the Wars,” as my Mum would say. Because of my eye ordeal, I didn’t open my shop Nixburg House as planned last FridaySaturday. So I will be anxious to get it open by April 1. What a shock and disappointment the Fox Republican Debate was, certainly a ‘pick on Trump’ evening. Just earlier Mitt Romney came out saying non-factual bad things about Trump, working on getting him out of the running. Yet, Romney was thrilled to be endorsed by Trump
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when he himself was running against incumbent President Obama in 2012. If handsome Mitt had spoken with more vigor back then, instead of choking he may have won that position. He was too weak. It was disappointing to witness the childish banter of the debate, then the grinning like 12-year olds at the thought of their success. What does this tell the children and young folks about bullying, which grown-ups say is not acceptable behavior? The Republicans asked all those in the race for President to sign a waiver saying if they lost, they would support the nominee. Trump was also required to sign this and now the establishment Republicans are trying to stop him. This seems
so unfair. What the longstanding establishment doesn’t understand, is that “We the People” are tired of politics taking our joy in life, causing big businesses to leave so jobs are lost, and all goods get more expensive. Healthcare has changed so much, and not for the patients’ benefit. The prices of prescription drugs also keep increasing. Equality Performing Arts Center officials just made the announcement that they are having one great night at EPAC with Four Great Songwriters, this Friday, March 11. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. Variety is the spice of life, and there will be something for every taste at EPAC this Friday. Singer/songwriter Terry Robbins recently released a CD of original songs, “Long Live the Fiddle and Steel” has put him at the forefront of artists reaching traditional country music fans around the world. Everyday life becomes extraordinary in the hands of Rick Haynes, who
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ has spring fever! Yep, it’s time to start back up the Day Trip program. We had a ton of members who came in last Tuesday to sign up for several of the offered trips during the months of March, April and May. We are looking forward to the trips and we never know what kind of detours we will make along the way! We know that LaRue Burnett is always in favor of detours. Ha! Those that attended the Mardi Gras event in February had a grand time. Since Mardi Gras came early this year, it was a bit hard to get the word out about the party. Go ahead and write it down that we will have a party on Mardi Gras day and to bring in your style of celebration dishes to share with others. Chuck Gallagher is planning on have a gumbo contest next year, so start practicing. Reba McFee got the baby out of the cake this time around and she’ll have to bring in the king cake next year! Tom Gassaway provided us with wonderful saxophone tunes that really set the mood! Many thanks, to those who helped to make the event special for everyone one. The newly added 50+ Stretch Yoga class has been going really well. All fitness levels are offered from chair, to standing with chair and to standing alone. Do not be afraid to try new things
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or think that you can’t do it because everyone’s bodies are different and have different needs. You simply do what you can do and no one will judge you. We are all there for the same purpose, striving to improve our own level of fitness. Our other newly added program that has started to pick up interest is Beginner Fun Rook. Yes, we have those that have never played before, but have really picked up on the game quite well. We have those that used to play many moons ago and just needed a bit of a refresher. We also have those that know how to play, but just want to have fun with the game and not take it too serious. If you make a mistake, we laugh it off and keep going. It’s a great way to come out and fellowship with others and you won’t be judged. It’s not about winning or losing, it’s about having fun and laughing our way throughout the game. Regularly scheduled 50+ activities include: Rook, Mexican Train Dominoes, Canasta Hand & Foot, Group Fitness Land classes, Bunco, Quilting, Cribbage, Monthly Luncheon, Bridge and Art class. Fitness classes take place at the Sportplex Gymnasium building
and the Stretch/Yoga class takes place at the Sportplex Cabin. Call the Activity Center at 256329-2910 for more details and information on any of the offered programs. You can also email Senior Activity Supervisor Corley Holt at corley. holt@alexandercityal.gov. If you use Facebook, look for our page at Alex City Parks & Rec 50+ Activity Center. Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart.
began playing and writing contemporary country songs over 16 years ago. Haynes is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. In addition to live performances, Rick’s song, “South Side of Heaven” was recently chosen as a soundtrack for a video about internationally acclaimed painter and Alabama Native, Perry Austin. A regular on writers’
offer an eclectic mix of country, rock and soul. Mitch Emmons is another performing songwriter and member of NSAI, and active at Chapters in Sylacauga, Montgomery, and Columbus, Georgia. Mitch has spent decades playing guitar, saxophone, pedal steel and bass with various bands. But songwriting has always been his passion. Mitch can be heard playing
McConatha, Emmons, Haynes, and Robbins in Equality. Until next week, enjoy the sunshine and blue skies, and keep smiling.
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