May 11, 2018 Alex City Outlook by Tallapoosa Publishers

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HIGH PROFILE COURT: By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Judge Tom Young moved a docket along quickly Thursday in Dadeville while setting a date for an upcoming murder trial. Young also appointed an attorney for Shane Vernon who is being held on multiple charges across the state including

Tallapoosa County. The trial of Clate McDaniel will most likely start the week of June 5. McDaniel’s attorney Davis Whittelsey appeared before Young Thursday as Whittelsey and Charles Hall with others from the district attorney’s office spoke with Young about trying the case and to clear up some discovery issues. McDaniel

McDaniel to get trial; Vernon charged in Tallapoosa County

is in the Tallapoosa County Jail after Young revoked his bond following a January traffic incident in Alexander City. Young said from the bench the only thing that would likely delay the McDaniel case was another defendant in jail that has been waiting longer for trial. McDaniel is awaiting trial after being See COURT • Page 7

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Jones pushes rural broadband expansion By MITCH SNEED Editor

To compete in today’s hightech world, access to technology and high-speed internet infrastructure is a must. That’s why Sen. Doug Jones spent part of the day Thursday promoting ways he hopes to help expand that access to rural areas that are currently under served. “It’s 2018, a time when technology has advanced to Jones incredible levels yet 30 percent of those living in rural areas communities don’t have access to broadband accessibility,” Jones said in a conference call with The Outlook. “In Alabama, there are 842,000 who still don’t have what the FCC defines as highspeed internet access. Out of those, it is believed that there as many as a quarter of a million Alabamians who don’t have any access to the internet at all. “Internet access is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. People need that access to be able to handle business and be able to access information and it’s time that we do everything in our power to expand broadband to rural communities that are not currently served.” Jones talked about an initiative that was passed as part of the budget that will earmark $600 million towards the expansion he is looking for. See JONES • Page 3

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Special needs students have a fun-filled day of fishing By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Drake Dennis prepares to shoot arrows at his target Thursday. The church had an archery range set up for students who wanted a break from fishing.

wenty-three special needs students from Dadeville Elementary School took part in a thrilling experience Thursday, spending the day fishing with members of First Baptist Church of Dadeville on property owned by the church between Dadeville and Horseshoe Bend Park. “This is our third year of doing this event,” church member Billy Bryan said. “We try to do this in a cycle. We had the elementary See FISHING • Page 3

“It’s really great, seeing these kids’ faces light up when they catch a fish. It’s a joy you really can’t describe.” —Ben Hayes Pastor, First Baptist Church of Dadeville

Local postal carriers gearing up for this Saturday’s food drive By MITCH SNEED Editor

The postal carriers in Alexander City are known for delivering to area residents every day. Along with their regular duties this Saturday, our 18 local letter carriers will be collecting as well. Saturday is the day for the 26th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and the people who deliver you mail will be collecting non-perishable food items to help the hungry right here at home. Residents are asked to put out nonperishable food donations on that day, See CARRIERS • Page 3

NOW HIRING The City of Alexander City is hiring for a Patrolman with the Alexander City Police Department. This person operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traﬃc laws, suspicious activities or person, and disturbances of law and order. Must be a minimum of 21 years old, be a graduate from an accredited high school, or have a GED. Can have no felony convictions, and be able to meet minimum standards as established by Alabama State Law for law enforcement oﬃcers. Must d have valid driver’s license and driving record suitable for insurability. If interested, please contact Sheronda Cross sheronda.cross@alexandercityal.gov The City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Postal carriers in Alexander City will be participating in the 26th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday. Residents are asked to put non-perishable food donations by their mailbox and carriers will collect the items as they deliver mail along their routes. Local post office officials are hoping for a good turnout.

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DEAR ABBY: I have a great marriage to an amazing woman. We have beautiful kids and are really happy together. The issue, however, is my in-laws. We are complete opposites in personality and certain views. I know everyone has different opinions and I respect that. The problem is, they belittle my opinions, job, hobbies and habits. I have been with my wife since high school, and they have never liked me. Lately, the problems have gotten worse. I am educated, have a good job and take care of my family. But every chance my in-laws get, they make negative comments to me, and in front of others. My friends have called them beyond cruel. My feelings are constantly hurt, and I have begun to feel negatively about myself. My wife doesn’t see a problem and says that’s just how they are. I have stood up for myself.

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When I did, my father-in-law proceeded to threaten me with physical violence. It is worse when they drink, which is usually when we see them, but the insults are there regardless. I am scared my kids will see how they treat me and think it is OK to do so. I used to be a confident man who would defend myself, but because they are family, I usually take it. I am at my breaking point, and my marriage is beginning to suffer because my wife refuses to support me. She also keeps inviting us to their house for gatherings. I tell her I don’t want to go, but she says to let things go. I don’t know how. Please

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acceptable to notify me that way. At the funeral, my sister also had the pastor read what she wrote about our mom, and never acknowledged me in her writing or asked if I wanted to write something to be read. What is going on here? None of this behavior seems right to me. -- DEVASTATED IN THE SOUTH DEAR DEVASTATED: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. What your sister did was not proper. I can only conclude that you and your sister are not close, and that she may harbor some anger or resentment toward you that she demonstrated at a most inappropriate time. 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 Mr. John W. Porter Graveside services for Mr. John W. Porter will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Cross Key Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Alexander City. Public viewing will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Cross Key Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Adonis Thomas officiating. Zion Memorial Funeral Home of Sylacauga directing (256) 245-1454. Alabama’s Premiere Funeral Directors.

Ms. Louise Gamble Ms. Louise Gamble of Daviston, Alabama passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Mr. Albert Austin Holley 1931 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. Albert Austin Holley, 86, of Alexander City, will be Friday, May 11, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church. Rev. Mike Densmore will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church. Mr. Holley passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Russell Medical. He was born on June 3, 1931 in Coosa County, Alabama to Albert Alonza Holley and Carrie Mae Austin Holley. He was a longtime and active member of Trinity United Methodist Church later merging with First United Methodist Church. He was active in the United Methodist Men’s Club, served on the Administrative Board and was very active in Sunday School. He owned and operated Holley’s Home Furnishing

William Albert “Bill” Nunnery 1941 - 2018 Nunnery, William Albert “Bill,” 76, of Alexander City, Alabama, formerly of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on May 9, 2018. His survivors include his loving daughters, Kimberlee Nunnery Corbin, Ginger Nunnery Sexton and Christi Nunnery Richardson (Kenny); grandchildren, Parker Corbin, Hunter Sexton, Tristan Corbin, Brooks Sexton, Olivia Bradberry, Campbell Richardson, and Corbin Richardson; sisters, Hattie P. Nunnery and Nora Nunnery Morgan (Robert); brother, H. Reece Nunnery (Teri); nephews, Will Nunnery, Wes Nunnery, Jason Morgan and Eric Morgan. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Virgina Kinabrew Nunnery and Reece Nunnery and his faithful Labrador retriever, Mojo. Bill was born on November, 15, 1941 in Liberty, MS to Virginia and Reece Nunnery. After graduating

from high school he attended Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. and then became a successful entrepreneur being an owner of Bricks Inc. and Sportsman Marine in the Mobile area. He spent many hours enjoying the outdoors that he loved so much along with sharing and teaching others to gain the same passion. He was founding Board member for the Alabama Wildlife Federation and past president for the National and State Homebuilders Association. Bill was blessed to have formed an overwhelming amount of friendships during his life. He will be greatly missed by his daughters, family and friends. His countless stories will be shared by many. A visitation will be held Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Church in the Pines on Lake Martin, AL beginning at 2:00 p.m. prior to a celebration of life service at 4:00 p.m. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date in

for many years and was very active in the community. Mr. Holley was a hard worker and enjoyed cattle farming and gardening. He was an avid Alabama fan and loved his family immensely. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Holley Howell of Alexander City; son, Ralph Austin Holley of Alexander City; grandchildren, Holley Howell, Will Howell and Austin Holley; sisters-in-law, Cherry Eason and Joyce Marion; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 61 years, Harlene Eason Holley; sisters, Clara Mae McCain and Emma Ruth Arnold; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Eason, Fred McCain and Joe Arnold. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the First United Methodist Church Youth Center - “The Shed”. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Fairhope, AL and Liberty, MS. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alabama Wildlife Federation (www. alabamawildlife.org). Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Mae Ruth Johnson Ms. Mae Ruth Johnson of Jacksons Gap, AL passed away May 7, 2018. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday May 12, 2018 at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church Dadeville, AL. Visitation will be Friday May 11, 2018 from 2 p.m until 7 p.m. Professional Service provided by Grace Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 220 east 3rd street Sylacauga, AL 35150 (256) 487-8102.

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This drawing of a sunny day was made by Bauer Yoder, a second-grader at Dadeville Elementary. Today’s forecast, according to the National Weather Service, calls for sunny skies and a high of 89 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low of 61. Saturday will be another sunny day in Alexander City with a high of 90 degrees. As the evening approaches, it will remain mostly clear with a low of 63. Sunday will also be sunny with a high of 92, though clouds will decrease as the evening progresses with a low of 64.

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Logan Torgeson, left, and his partner from First Baptist Church of Dadeville celebrated together after snagging a fish Thursday morning. Wendy Stinson, right, was all smiles after reeling in a catfish. Above, the group of DES students pose for a photo.

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school students here this year, so next year, we’ll have the high school students here.” “This is a great opportunity for us and a way to show the love of Jesus to these kids,” pastor Ben Hayes said. “Some of them have never been fishing before.” The children made their way around the pond, trying to find the best fishing spots, accompanied by volunteers from the church. Using a variety of bait ranging from special-made catfish bait to hot dog pieces, the students were having a lot of fun casting and reeling, hoping to convince a fish to bite. New to this year’s fishing day, a small archery range was set up and representatives from Alabama Fish and Wildlife were on hand to help run the range. When some of the students needed a break from fishing, they would head over to the range and get a few shots off before returning to their poles. After helping Leland Horle catch a catfish at one end of the pond, Bryan not only posed with Horle and the fish, but also taught him how to tell a good fish tale. When Horle held out his hands to show another volunteer the size of the fish he caught, Bryan was there to offer some advice on “improving” the story.

pond casting and reeling, sitting back with a hot dog and a bag of chips made for a relaxing break. Before long though, the students were ready to get back to their lines and see if they could make any more fish bite before the day was through. “It’s really great, seeing these kids’ faces light up when they catch a fish,” Hayes said. “It’s a joy you really can’t describe. This gives you a deep down happiness you can’t get anywhere else.” Along with helping the students fish the day away, the members of First Baptist had a special surprise for the participants. Donald Campbell / The Outlook “We’ll be giving the students the poles at the end of the day,” Bryan Students hope to reel in some fish during said, though the members would first the special needs fishing day Thursday, be taking off the hooks in order to sponsored by First Baptist Church of keep the students safe until they were Dadeville. ready to fish again. As the day drew to an end, the “No, you tell them it was this big,” Bryan said as he stretched his arms out children prepared to return to school, but virtually all of them had huge almost as far as they could go. “They may not believe you, but it’s all part of smiles on their faces, showing how happy they were to have taken part in telling a good fish tale.” this experience. Along with being there to help “We’re very appreciative to the students with their fishing skills, the church for allowing us this church members also manned a opportunity,” Sprayberry said. “We charcoal grill, cooking up a hot dog lunch for the children. After spending didn’t have to do anything but show up.” much of the morning standing by the

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The bill calls for an additional $600 million to be distributed through the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The funding authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to create a pilot program within RUS that distributes the new funding in the form of grants and loans. There are details to be worked out, but the authorization calls for “expedited” delivery of the program. A few conditions were mandated by the funding bill. They include: • Ninety percent of the households served by any project funded through this program must be unserved or underserved and can’t currently have 10/1 Mbps broadband access. • Any entity receiving funds from the program is prohibited from overbuilding an existing RUS borrower. • No more than 4 percent of funds received through the program can be used towards administrative costs. Jones said that’s why it’s important for rural communities to get on board and start working towards getting their share of those funds. He asked that community leaders who want to explore funding to reach out to his office either in the state or in Washington. He thinks they can help. “This bill just passed in March and

we’ve only been kicking around here since January, but we can help show communities where all the buckets of money are and how they can start the process of getting their fair share,” Jones said. “That’s why we are reaching out through the community newspapers. We want to get the word out that even though $600 million isn’t the amount it needs to be, there is money out there for those who are ready to act.” Jones also applauded the passage and signing of the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act, authorizing the creation of a broadband accessibility grant program to be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. “All these programs are a start, but we need to move and work to help those who are underserved,” Jones said. “In education, children need that access to compete and prepare themselves for the next level and just to be able to do the research needed to get the best possible education. Also, if we hope to recruit business or industry to rural areas, this is a must. In today’s marketplace, if they don’t have that, they will move on to a place that does have that broadband technology available.”

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which letter carriers collect as they deliver mail along their postal routes. Alexander City Post Office Officer in Charge Rachel Norris said they hope to have a big response Saturday because the need in the area is great. “We have collected as much as about 10,000 pounds in the past, but last year we were down a little,” Norris said. “We are really hoping to get the word out so that we can break that 10,000 pound mark this year.” Norris said the drive is designed to be simple for those who want to give. “They can put items actually in their mailbox, or we have people who tie bags of food to the box or mailbox post,” Norris said. “If it’s a large amount, we’ve had people put bags and boxes beside their mailbox. As long as it’s in the general area, our folks will pick it up.” Norris said residents can use any type of bag or box to place food in for pick up. Non-perishable food items including cereal, pasta, pasta sauce or spaghetti sauce, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals (such as soups, chili and pasta), 100 percent juice, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned meats (tuna, chicken and turkey) and beans (canned or dry) will be collected. Food collected on the Alexander City routes will go to help local residents. The food is split equally between the Salvation Army and the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center for distribution. Both organizations are qualified agencies of the Food Bank of East Alabama, a non-profit distribution center working to feed hungry people. “The people in Alexander City are always very giving and we know they will come through again this year in a big way,” Norris said. “The weather is supposed to be good and we’ve had reminders out for a few weeks. We know we will have a big response and we’d like to thank everyone in advance for their help in this drive. It’s extra work for our folks, but it’s a labor of love.” According to a press release, NALC is the chief organizer of the nation’s largest one-day food drive in the nation. The NALC effort is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in every part of the country. Residents put out non-perishable food donations on that day, which letter carriers collect as they deliver mail along their postal routes. The food is then taken to local food banks. The food drive has collected more than 1.6 billion pounds of food since the national drive began in 1992. “Over its first quarter-century, the food drive has only grown in importance and in impact,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said in a released statement. “It’s an honor to be able to help people in need all across the United States – and to do so in a way that brings out the best in so many Americans.” The timing is important, with food banks, pantries and shelters running low on donations from the winter holidays and with summer approaching, when most school meal programs are suspended. Several national partners are assisting NALC in the food drive: the U.S. Postal Service, the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, United Way Worldwide, the AFL-CIO, Valpak and Valassis.

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ou often hear folks around town saying there isn’t much to do in our area. That kind of talk is baffling to say the least. Do they live in the same Lake Martin community we cover here at the paper? Take a look on the calendar page of our paper or check out the preview stories that appear in the headlines on a regular basis. Want some examples? The headline event of the day is Blues in the Park at Strand Park from 4 to 9 p.m. where five big acts will take the stage for a fun evening of music. The event is free, but bring your tents, chairs and food or enjoy food and drinks from vendors and downtown merchants. Then there are all of these on Saturday as well: JUNQUE JUBILEE: Billed as an upscale yard sale, MainStreet Alexander City is hosting Junque Jubilee in downtown Alexander City starting at 8 a.m. with shops opening at 10 a.m. YARD SALE: The River of Life Worship Center is holding a yard sale from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church just past Buck’s at 1715 Tallapoosa Street. FISH FRY: The Hackneyville Fire Department will be hosting its annual fish fry from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HVFD in Hackneyville. Bring your family and friends to enjoy some fresh, fried catfish. Fish plates will be available for $10 per plate. This is the HVFD annual fundraising drive to help keep the department active. MOTHERS’ PRAYER BREAKFAST: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Mothers’ Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. The speaker is Debra Harris, First Lady of Mt. Lovely Baptist Church. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m. It’s eat in or carry out for $6 a plate. Talk about good food – these folks know how to fill the feedbag. WILD GAME COOKOFF: The Lake Martin Chapter of the Alabama Wildlife Federation will hold the annual AWF Wild Game Cook-Off Saturday at the Lake Martin Amphitheater. The fun, food and music is set to begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance for up to two or $50 at the event. CANDIDATE FAIR: The Coosa County Republican Party is hosting a candidate fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rockford Event Center at 333 School Street in Rockford. See what we mean? Get out and enjoy the good weather and these community events. Days like this should remind us all why the community we call home is so great.

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Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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his Sunday is the most sentimental day of the year because it is the day we honor our mothers. Many of us have already felt the loss of this precious person in our lives, so Sunday will be a bittersweet time. However, in the churches across this great land, mothers will be recognized, honored and celebrated. There is no greater gift to give a mom than to be in church with her on this special day. Our churches used to recognize our mothers by categories and that was always a time of fear and trepidation for the pastor. There was the oldest, the newest, the mother who had birthed the most kids and the mother with the most children present in the service. All of this sounds fair on the surface, but woe to the pastor that got any of this wrong. Those little gifts from the church became a badge of honor for the year to these ladies so it was vital to select the right Momma every time. Now the newest was pretty standard because there was always a proud new mother with her newborn in the service. Everyone made over this latest addition to the church family and a hearty round of applause was given as the gift was presented. Along with this Momma, it was fairly easy to recognize the mother with the most children. There was normally a granny there

The next category that had controversy was the one with the GERALD most children present with them HALLMARK that day. These ladies made sure all their children showed up Columnist and packed the pew. When the numbers were called out, there was the inevitable charge that in-laws don’t count and Mrs. that had produced a brood of So-and-so has the most blood young’uns and she won every year. She too was greeted with kin with her and should be the a warm affirmation when it was winner. The counter argument was that in 1954, it was decided announced she had birthed a in a business meeting that any dozen children. The younger kin would count. And, the ladies always looked at her preacher still had to preach on with amazement and respect, love and respect. but with a trace of fear in their This Sunday, instead of the eyes. church presenting Mother’s The atmosphere always Day gifts, let’s have our changed a bit when it came mothers present themselves to the oldest and the one with to the Lord. A Godly woman the most children present. To is the ideal throughout the ascertain the oldest, we would scripture and on this special start at 70 years old and start day, this virtue can be a working up. This was fine testimony to family and friends. until you got in the 80s and Christian mothers have literally two ladies would stand up changed the world through at the same time. Then you asked for the month and day of their children and their own actions. Proverbs 31 is the their birth. The same women basis for any woman and I pray that wouldn’t promote to an that our churches celebrate older class in Sunday school because they claimed to be too these characteristics in all our mothers as we honor them. young suddenly announced to So, Happy Mother’s Day as the world their age. It wasn’t unusual for the loser to publicly the pastor preaches on loving, respecting and honoring our contest the other mother’s mothers. birthday. You would have thought the gift was a new car Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a instead of a cheap corsage. Yes retired minister who lives in sir, the atmosphere could get pretty heavy and the pastor still Alexander City. His column appears here each Friday in had to preach on loving and The Outlook. honoring your mother.

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Court arrested and charged with the murder of Norman Dean Crayton. McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, 2016. Hunters had found Crayton’s body in a wooded area off Barron’s Bridge Road south of Dadeville. Investigators indicated that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Vernon indicted with assault and robbery in Tallapoosa County

Vernon is tied to multiple crimes in Coosa and Elmore counties and in Georgia after two escapes from the Coosa County Jail. In Elmore County Vernon is being held on a $6 million cash bond, the largest bond ever in Elmore County on three counts of first-degree robbery, two counts of firstdegree burglary and one count of firstdegree kidnapping. In DeKalb County Georgia, Vernon faces four charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana — less than an ounce, open container and giving a false name. The original charges of burglary and theft are still pending in Coosa County along with two escape counts. Vernon’s last escape in November 2017 kept residents on edge until he was apprehended in Georgia. Thursday’s docket revealed Vernon was indicted as the result of an assault and robbery in Tallapoosa County where a victim was assaulted and robbed of a revolver and wallet. Chad Harrison has been appointed to represent Vernon in his Tallapoosa County charges. The grand jury indictment also implicates others in the same Tallapoosa County incident.

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Joshua Vernon was indicted on robbery and assault related to the case and was released from the Tallapoosa County Jail in October on $35,000 bond. Robin McIntyre has been appointed to represent Joshua Vernon. Patrick Shawn Wells is facing the same charges in the case and was released in October on $35,000 bond. Michelle Lee Perez has been appointed to represent Wells. Carrie Williams Whaley was indicted on conspiracy charges related to the crime. Whaley has retained Dadeville attorney Mark Allen Treadwell and is out of jail on $12,000 bond.

Young issues failure to appear for murder suspect

Young issued a failure to appear warrant for murder suspect Fredrick Banks Williams after he failed to show up for court Thursday. Court documents show it is not the first failure to appear for Williams. The charges stem from a 2016 robbery gone bad where Williams Williams was shot by the robbery victim, who also shot and killed Ravandell Allicock in Camp Hill. If Williams is spotted, the public is requested to call law enforcement.

Bowens awaits plea bargain before trial proceeds

Camp Hill resident Cobe Dashawan Bowens has been charged with four counts of manslaughter and is awaiting the district attorney to present a negotiated plea bargain to family members before Young will proceed. Bowens is represented by Margaret

Young Brown. Bowens was arrested in Jan. 2016 after he turned himself in for leaving the scene of an accident. Law enforcement said Bowens left the scene, but in the crash, James Moss, 47, of Camp Hill, Eric Moore, 40, of Camp Hill, Willie Ballard, 44, of Camp Hill and 48-yearold Angela Barnett of Camp Hill lost their lives.

disabled the unit.” Cooper’s vehicle was hit by gunfire, one of the rounds taking out the radiator on the vehicle. Luckily, Cooper was not seriously injured in the incident. The suspects fled in what turned out to be a stolen vehicle and the chase reached speeds in excess of 100 mph. For a time, the suspects traveled the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of Highway 280, before crossing over just before reaching the River Bridge. McCall sentenced to three The chase ended in Eclectic after years in prison Aubrey McCall plead guilty under the spike strips were used. Andrew Sword was denied youthful youthful offender act for his role in a string of burglaries in Jacksons Gap and offender status in the case and his charges are still pending in court. a chase where shots were fired at the patrol vehicle of Jacksons Gap Police Young updated other defendants Chief B.C. Cooper from the vehicle in their cases: McCall was in. • Ohennessey Wright was denied McCall’s named was previously youthful offender status and his assault reported by law enforcement and case was continued to next term. Wright published in The Outlook. has several pending charges including Young sentenced McCall to three murder in Alexander City. Wright is years in prison and to pay fines, court represented by appointed attorney costs and restitution and said he caught Michelle Lee Perez. a break. • Amy Nicole Clampitt, who was “When you get out, there are a bunch arrested for manslaughter following of fines and restitution to pay,” Young told McCall. “If you don’t pay then they a grand jury indictment in March and will pick you up. Be sure to start paying arrested in April saw her case continued. Perez was appointed to represent her when you get out.” this week. Clampitt remains in the The incident occurred last year last Tallapoosa County Jail on $40,000 bond. following a burglary call on Lake Martin. “On Friday, Nov. 17 at Recycle Your Stuff for approximately 11 p.m. the Jackson’s Gap Police Department responded to Cash in the Classifieds an alarm call at one of the residences,” Call or Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett go online said shortly after the incident. “Shortly to browse, buy or after arriving a Jacksons Gap Police sell! unit gave pursuit to the suspect vehicle. During the pursuit the suspects fired The Outlook & Recordd Classifi l fieds d WWW.ALEXCITYOUTLOOK.COM • 256.277.4219 multiple gunshots at the unit which

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from 8 to 11 a.m. There will be a wide variety of items as members of the church all donated to help the cause. Every dollar raised goes into the church’s mission fund and the goal this year has been set at $7,000. The sale will be held at the church located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville. For more details, call John Mann at 256-307-2366. CHURCH REVIVAL: Pine Grove

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Tim Blankenship of the Alexander City Public Works Department tests the city’s mosquito abatement fogger Thursday afternoon in preparation for the beginning of spraying Monday night. The truck is tentatively scheduled to run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from May 14 until October. The truck uses a route that allows them to cover different areas on a rotating basis to make sure the entire city gets coverage. Blankenship reminded people that to help with the mosquito problems, rid your property of puddles and anything outside that holds water where mosquitoes could breed.

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The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts for Direct Care. Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334) 252-0025, Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org

JUNQUE JUBILEE: MainStreet Alexander City is hosting Junque Jubilee in downtown Alexander City starting at 8 a.m. with shops opening at 10 a.m. FISH FRY: The Hackneyville Fire Department will be hosting its annual fish fry from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HVFD in Hackneyville. Bring your family and friends to enjoy some fresh, fried catfish. Fish plates will be available for $10 per plate. This is the HVFD annual fundraising drive to help keep the department active and to help pay for a new fire department. MOTHERS’ PRAYER BREAKFAST: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Mothers’ Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. The speaker is Debra Harris, First Lady of Mt. Lovely Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmial Harrison Sr. is pastor of Centerview Missionary Baptist. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry out for $6 a plate. BENEFIT YARD SALE: Red Ridge United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Mission Fund Yard Sale from 6 a.m. until all the goods are gone. A wide variety of items as members of the church all donate to help the cause. Every dollar raised goes into the church’s mission fund and the goal this year has been set at $7,000. The sale will be held at the church which is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville. For more details, call John Mann at 256-307-2366. CANDIDATE FAIR: The Coosa County Republican Party is hosting a candidate fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rockford Event Center at 333 School Street in Rockford. YARD SALE: The River of Life Worship Center is holding a yard sale from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church just past Buck’s at 1715 Tallapoosa Street.

Wednesday, May 16

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL: The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department are hosting the 22nd Annual Law Enforcement Memorial at 11 a.m. at the police department. The key note speaker will be Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Lunch will be served afterwards in the Alexander City Police Department.

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WINE AND WORDS: Chuck’s Marina is hosting a “Crawfish Boil, Wine and Words” fundraiser for the Friends of the Dadeville Public Library. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door if available. It includes all-you-can-eat crawfish boil dinner prepared by Chef Raymond LeBlanc, music by the Murray Brown Band, a wine tasting and used book sale. Advance tickets are available at Chuck’s and the Dadeville Public Library.

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PRODUCTION: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting “The Hoppers” at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 and are available at mtvernontheatre.net

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PERFORMANCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the Central Alabama Youth Wind Symphony at 7 p.m. The Central Alabama Youth Wind Symphony is a youth organization for youths by youths. Directed by Tyler Rodgers, CAYWS has a lot to offer the community, especially in the form of music. The project was started in November as a means to bring the community and others together through music and allow area youth to express themselves freely and openly. CAYWS believes in a warm, friendly environment for all teenagers looking to continue their exploration in the field of music. Tickets to the show are $5 and are available at mtvernontheatre.net. ARMED FORCES DAY PICNIC: The Bill Nichols Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will be holding a Picnic in the Park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Strand Park to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Veteran service organizations like the DAV and American Legion will be on hand to pass out information, and the Alabama National Guard will also have a display set up. There will be a military vehicle show, kids activities and food vendors set up in the park as well. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. SINGING: The Kellyton Revival Center is hosting “Singing with The Exhorters” at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided afterwards and a love offering will be taken. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends are hosting the monthly trade day in Millerville on Highway 9 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available. MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Weogufka Center for the Arts is hosting the Muddy Water Music Festival and Fish Fry Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. until. Admission is $5 a person and free for children 12 and under. Scheduled to perform are Ryan Shurette, Josh Baxley, Matt Hardy, Judy Stocks, Brian Voss, Back Street, Cara Adams, Matt Stevens, Elvis Jake Stevens, Anna Brooke Parrett, Drake Jennings, Jackie Rayfield, Chris Turney, Amber Fountain, Brackie Gaither, Austin Culberson, Emily Baxley, Dazed and Confused, Frank Daugherty, Sybil Kirkpartrick and The Renfroe Mountain Medicine Show. Catfish plates are $12 for adults and $6 for children.

Sunday, May 20

BACCALAUREATE SERVICE: The Benjamin Russell Baccalaureate Service is at 7 p.m. at the BRHS auditorium. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Holly Springs Baptist Church in Coosa County is hosting homecoming at 11 a.m. Bro. Donnie Blackmon will be preaching. Everyone is welcome to eat after the service, just bring a chair and some food to share. All former members and family of those buried in the church cemetery are welcome. SINGING: A singing will be held at the Midway Historical School from noon to 2 p.m. at East Mill Drive in Hollins.

SOLIDARITY DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Solidarity Day at 11 a.m. The theme is “How to talk about Relationship Problems.” Edward Milner is pastor. COOKING CLASS: The Beacon of Joy Mission is presenting a healthy cooking class from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at 369 Scott Road. There will be food tasting and recipes will be provide. You must have an invitation to attend to know how much food to prepare. Please contact Renee Jackson at 256-749-5943. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Darien Church on Highway 22 between Daviston and Wadley at Cotney’s old store is hosting homecoming starting at 10:30 a.m. Elder Jonathan Blakeley of Wetumpka will be the guest minister. A covered dish lunch will follow the morning service. All friends and descendants of former members are cordially invited to attend this service.

Monday, May 21

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Dadeville City Council hears from local art organization project was essentially completed. • Councilman Dick Harrelson said he had spoken with the third contractor who Judy Waters and two other had bid on the project to repair the police representatives from the recently formed department building. This contractor non-profit organization “Everything’s Art” showed he had all of the necessary presented their plans for bringing a greater insurance and licenses to complete the art community to Dadeville to the Dadeville project. With this information, the council City Council at Tuesday night’s meeting. voted to approve Resolution 18-014, an “We want to consider many avenues of agreement to have the police department involvement here in town,” Waters said. building repairs completed by the approved “We want to provide art lovers with a place contractor. to come and view art, and a place to do art • All of the paperwork to continue with as well.” the courthouse square project is currently at Currently, the group is working to ALDOT and awaiting further action. renovate a building in downtown Dadeville • Building Inspector Michael Richardson to meet their needs, namely having a front said the building department recently held section serving as a gallery, while the back a hearing to rezone a property on Whatley portion of the building will be made up Street from residential to commercial, and as a workshop where art classes and other approved going ahead with the rezoning. similar events can be held. As a non-profit, While the council will have to approve a the group will be able to apply for grants resolution at the next meeting to officially in order to further their offerings to the allow this change, the council did approve public. The plan Waters and her associates a motion to follow the department’s presented was to open the new facility at recommendation. the end of June, and work with programs • Brent Payne with the cemetery like the City of Lights to revive the local department asked if it would be possible to arts community, adding to what Dadeville look at getting another part-time employee offers its residents and visitors alike. to help with maintenance. The council The Dadeville City Council also took approved a motion, allowing him to begin action on the following items: the interview process for the spot. • Minutes from the April 24 meeting • Eugene Collum from the street were approved. department said work on an issue spot • Mayor Wayne Smith was proud to along Cusseta Street had been fixed. announce that the A-TRIP/Lafayette Street • Police Chief David Barbour brought By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

up concerns about speed issues at the intersection of Young’s Ferry Road and Gibson Road. It was mentioned the city could look at potential caution signs along the approach to the intersection. • Library Director Abbi Mangarelli said it had been a busy month at the library, while they were also able to collect three boxes worth of canned goods during fine amnesty month. • During the pre-council meeting, Councilman Roy Mathis reminded everyone of the mock disaster drill Wednesday morning. He also said he has received a number of complaints from people wanting to know why the crews working on repaving Highway 280 could not do the work at night. Smith replied that ALDOT, not the city, sets the work schedule for projects like this, and works at night in larger cities with plenty of available lighting. Lastly, Mathis asked if city employees working outdoors would be going to a schedule of 10 hours a day, four days a week as they have in the past. If this decision was approved, he believed there would need to be some coordination between the city departments. • Smith said he received a call from a local businessman regarding food trucks in the city limits. He asked the council to be thinking about it, believing food trucks can be a positive addition to the city, but wanted to make sure the playing field is still level for everyone.

• Councilwoman Betty Adams said the resident at 399 Martin Luther King Jr. Street had asked about having a drain cleared. Adams also said she has received several more complaints about dogs running loose in town. • City Attorney Robin Reynolds provided the council with copies of the recently passed Emily’s Law, regarding vicious dogs. Smith said Wednesday he was in the process of reviewing the law and believed it would help with the issue of dogs in town. • When Dadeville native Bucky Heard came to town Sunday and sang at First Baptist Church of Dadeville, Smith presented him with a proclamation, celebrating the musician and declaring Sunday to be “Bucky Heard Day” in Dadeville. • Resident Raphord Farrington said the beautification committee will be having its first meeting this evening. He also said he has been talking with a company about spraying to control kudzu and privet on private property in the city. • Six requests to rent the recreation center were passed, and an earlier request asking for extended hours was approved for the later period as well. • A motion to pay the city’s bills passed. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Tuesday, May 22 at Dadeville City Hall. The pre-council meeting begins at 5:30 p.m., with the regular meeting to follow at 6.

Girls ranch enjoys painting party with area artist Art to be auctioned off at upcoming festival By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Girls Ranch welcomed area artist Julie Brock to the ranch Saturday for a special painting party, giving the children a fun Saturday morning that will also benefit the ranch at an event on May 19 and 20. “About 20 of our children participated Saturday,” Ranch Director Jimmy Harmon said. “During the event, the children painted a cow.” Working from her studio in Reeltown, Brock offers painting classes to the public, but this past Saturday, she took her classroom to the children at the ranch, giving them a change of pace from the usual weekend activities. “Saturday was wonderful. I heard nothing but great reactions from our children,” Harmon said. “The kids really loved it. They don’t typically get to do things like that.” Not only did the party give those at the ranch the chance to express their artistic talents on a canvas, but will also help contribute to future events for the children there. “May 19 and 20, we’ll be holding an Open Air Market at Chewacla State Park,” Harmon said. “Last year, we had a spring festival here at the ranch, but we decided to do it a little differently this year.” During the first-ever Open Air Market to benefit the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Girls Ranch, nearly 100 vendors are expected to set up in the park. There will be food vendors, artists, live music, a petting zoo and even yoga and ju-jitsu demonstrations taking place during the event, with the overall goal to help get the word out about what the ranch does and raise money for the program. Money raised through vendor fees and a duck

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Local artist Julie Brock spent Saturday morning with the children at the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Girls Ranch. Brock brought her class to the ranch, including supplies, and encouraged the kids to express themselves through painting. The children’s artwork will be on display for silent auction at the Fresh Air Market May 19-20 at Chewacla State Park.

race will go towards the ranch and events Harmon would like to see happen for the children. “The duck race, we’re holding in partnership with the Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center,” Harmon said. “We’ll be selling rubber ducks for $5 each and floating them along. The winner of the race will get $2,500.” Along with the other vendors in

attendance, Brock will have a booth set up, with a silent auction selling the 20 cow paintings made at Saturday’s paint party that will also serve as a fundraiser for the ranch. “Here at the Girls Ranch, we’re like a family, so this is all about promoting family,” Harmon said. “I think it’s going to work out great.” In the future, Harmon said he hopes

to see more activities like Saturday’s paint party added to the calendar at the ranch, giving the children there more opportunities to express themselves and grow into stronger people, ready to face the challenges of the real world. “I’d love for us to be able to have art, music and other classes here,” Harmon said. “The main thing is going to be getting people out there.”

Mayor proclaims Nurse Appreciation Week in Alex City Submitted / The Outlook

Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors met with first-shift nurses at Russell Medical to officially proclaim May 6-12 Nurse Appreciation Week in Alexander City. The proclamation reads in part: “The residents of Alexander City, Alabama celebrate nursing’s accomplishments and efforts to improve our health care system and show our appreciation for the nation’s nurses not just during this week, but at every opportunity throughout the year.”

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Red Snapper recreational seasons open June 1 By DAVID RAINER Alabama Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources

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Horseshoe Bend’s Ivy Vickers, right, Danielle Mitchell, middle, and catcher go up for a pop fly in Thursday’s game.

Wildcats go down on final play

Rebels win Game 1; Generals overcome first loss with 24-0 win in Game 2 at regional tourney walk off homerun on the first pitch of her fifth at bat. She finished the game 3-for-5 with four runs batted in or lose, parent or in. player, three softball King allowed eight hits but kept staples stayed the same the game contained by throwing 11 for all involved. Scoring, strikeouts in seven innings of work. screaming and sunscreen. “I ran out of the dugout first,” For Stanhope Elmore, it was King said. “I’m going to remember Kayla Wright who brought the this for the rest of my life.” scoring in the Mustangs’ 6-3 victory Benjamin Russell fell flat in its against Benjamin Russell Thursday. first game, losing to Chelsea, 7-1. Her teammate Janecia King Coach Jessica Johnson carried the supplied the screaming. sting of the sun and the score into “I felt it,” Wright said. “That was the shadows of the Troy Sportsplex my very first walk off.” Thursday evening. The slow burn of the sun stifled “It sucks to have a season like the spirit of players from both we had and lay eggs,” Johnson said. teams. Stanhope Elmore trailed “We’ve played more games than Benjamin Russell in the bottom of most people down here. We have the eighth inning. more wins than most people down Wright saved the season with her See SOFTBALL • Page 12

By SPENCER MAIN Sports Writer

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BRHS’ Asia McWaters sends one home in a game earlier this season. The Wildcats’ efforts weren’t enough Thursday as the Mustangs won, 6-3.

The 2018 red snapper seasons for private recreational anglers and the charter fleet are finally set. Well, maybe. The recreational for-hire (federally permitted charter boats) sector season is definitely set. It will start June 1 and run through July 21. The private recreational season (private-vessel anglers and anglers on state-licensed guide boats) is currently scheduled for 47 days, also starting June 1. The private recreational season will be weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) through and including Labor Day. The full Fourth of July week is included as well. However, a caveat is included in the private angler season, according to Alabama Marine Resources Division (MRD) Director Scott Bannon. The harvest of red snapper will be closely monitored through the Red Snapper Reporting System, better known as Snapper Check, and the rate of harvest will actually determine how many days the private angler season will be open. NOAA Fisheries granted the Gulf of Mexico states exempted fishing permits (EFPs) for private recreational anglers for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. A request from NOAA Fisheries for approval of the EFPs was the federal charter boats not be included. Louisiana and Texas originally planned to include charters in their EFPs but relented and removed them to get the EFPs finalized. “Now the EFPs are for private anglers only,” Bannon said. “That means for Alabama, there is a potential 47-day season. We have to keep the word potential in there. We have about 985,000 pounds of red snapper in Alabama’s EFP quota. We get to pick how we fish that amount. Based on our average daily harvest level last year, when we had 42 days, we should get through the 47-day season. If the weather See SNAPPER • Page 12

SPRING FLING

Area football teams set to gauge pre-season progress By MITCH SNEED Editor

“We will work on situations and the only special teams we will The calendar do are field goals and may say May, but in extra points without Alabama it’s always a rush. The goal is to football season. Spring get everyone on video football practice so we will have the for area teams will tools to evaluate people culminate with several as we head into the local teams involved in summer and fall.” scrimmages tonight. “A lot of what Smith said that Local coaches say the defense has been we took away they are looking to impressive in early assess their progress workouts, but because was much more as they get ready for there hasn’t been summer workouts and than Xs and Os. as much change in next season. scheme, that is to be There were just Nowhere in the expected. county is there more some cultural Earlier this year, anticipation than at Smith and others went things that we Benjamin Russell. to Austin, Texas and Kevin Smith is spent three days with plan to put in completing his first Tom Herman and the spring after being place. It was a Longhorns staff to named as the successor learn more about how really great to Hall of Fame Coach they operate and their Danny Horn. experience.” power running game in The Wildcats will particular. hold a 90-minute “I was talking with practice working on Tommy Tuberville — Kevin Smith offensive and defensive at our annual state on BRHS’ visit to situations, rather than coaches’ meeting and University of Texas a game or full-fledged he said that being an scrimmage. The work analyst and visiting so is set to start at the Sportplex l at about b many places that it was amazing the 4:30 p.m., Smith said. things that he had learned,” Smith “We just aren’t to the point yet said. “He talked about Texas and how where we are ready for a game,” they were doing some innovative Smith said. “We have been putting things with the run game, still an offense in and there is a lot of incorporating the spread that they use new terminology and language so at Auburn. we wanted to be comfortable with all “So we reached out and went that before we put them in that kind of a situation. See FOOTBALL • Page 12

Benjamin Russell football coach Kevin Smith, above, whose first official season on the job is coming up in the fall, directs a player at practice in April. Smith said the Wildcats “just aren’t to the point yet” where they are ready for a game, so they will have a 90-minute practice session this afternoon working on offensive and defensive situations. Left, Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett directs traffic during a spring practice last year. The Generals will scrimmage against Dadeville at 7 p.m. tonight in New Site. File / The Outlook

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here.” Johnson traced her disappointment back to a lack of execution. “I’m kind of disappointed. I’m kind of mad,” Johnson said. “Like popping up a bunt. You don’t do that crap.”

Reeltown’s Kyndall Lee swings at a ball in the Rebels’ game against Luverne Thursday afternoon.

Reeltown beats the heat, wins first game

Reeltown won its first game Thursday, 5-1, to Luverne. “We put a lot of things in play that we’ve been working on,” Rebels coach Kelli Hilyer said. “We’ve been a solid hitting team and now we’re bunting well.” The Rebels’ biggest battle of the day came against the stinging rays of the shining sun. Hilyer said she needed the most practice for fighting the tournament’s sweltering conditions. “There’s a bottle (of sunscreen) everywhere,” Hilyer said. “They always have to tell me, ‘Hurry up and put some sunscreen on,’ because I’m the one that forgets.” Reeltown twins Katlyn and Kelsey Jaye turned their backs to the sun and focused on the field. Katlyn finished the first game 1-for-4. The two seniors danced along to upbeat songs and screamed the team’s slogans in between sessions of sitting and playing. “I’m the loudest one on the team,” Katlyn said.” As a team we sit all together and try to stay up and not be lazy.” Editor’s Note: Reeltown played Game 2 against Ariton Thursday night, but the game concluded past Outlook press

time and further coverage will be published in the Weekend Outlook.

Generals’ bats come alive in Game 2

It seemed as if Horseshoe Bend couldn’t overcome the day’s rollercoaster ride of action, as the Generals dropped their first match against Goshen, 9-4, Thursday afternoon. “I think with the long wait period between games, it kind

of brought us down a little bit. And I don’t think we played to our full potential,” coach Hagen Vickers said. “We’ve just got to figure out a way to win.” The regroup and reset between games was just what the Generals needed as they did just that — found a way to win. The Generals came back with a vengeance in Game 2 against Central Hayneville, walking away with a 24-0 victory.

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Football and spent some time with them. There were days where they pretty much made us part of the staff and opened the doors to any meeting or drill that we wanted to sit in on. That was a great experience. They use a power spread and I feel like we picked up some things that will fit well for us. There’s not as much motion or the extremely fast tempo that you see at Auburn, but it seems to fit for us.” Smith said in addition to the on-field information, they also picked up a lot of off the field ideas as well. “A lot of what we took away was much more than Xs and Os,” Smith said. “There were just some cultural things that we plan to put in place. It was really a great experience.” At 7 p.m. tonight, Dadeville and Horseshoe Bend will scrimmage in New Site. Both teams are coming off seasons where they lost some major offensive production and failed to make the playoffs. Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said the recent practices have been very positive. “We’ve had a pretty good

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spring,” Averett said. “We have had some new faces out there, at least new to me. Some of the guys who played in the past who didn’t play last year are back out there and that has been a boost. Our numbers have been in the mid-30s for the most part.” Even though the Generals will have to adjust to life without starting quarterback Cade Worthy and leading rusher Trace Meadows, Averett said he has been encouraged by some of the younger kids. “We had some kids who played at the junior high level last year that have come in and showed some indication that they will really be able to help us on offense and defense,” Averett said. “Those players combined with some that are returning look like they will be able to step in and fill some of those holes. It will be good to be able to gauge some of that in the scrimmage Friday.” Reeltown will also play a scrimmage tonight and it didn’t shy away from tough competition. The Rebels will travel to play a jamboree at Beauregard at 7 p.m.

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Reeltown’s Kolby Coan, far left, breaks away from the line of scrimmage during a spring practice last year. Reeltown will play a jamboree at Beauregard at 7 p.m.

Snapper is good and the effort is high, it may end a little early. If there are bad weather days and anomalies and the daily harvest rate is lower than last year, we could extend the season.” The reason Alabama’s private angler season is flexible is because of Snapper Check, which allows Marine Resources to closely monitor the effort and catch rate during the season. The MRD biological staff will compile the data from Snapper Check to keep tabs on the season. “With Snapper Check, we will be monitoring the harvest weekly,” Bannon said. “Our staff will pull that Snapper Check data, and we’ll meet mid-week to review the estimate of each weekend’s harvest. We will have a good idea of how it’s progressing through the season. If the weather is windy or stormy and the effort drops, we won’t necessarily lose those days or lose those snapper.” The new Outdoor Alabama app, which includes Snapper Check, will be unveiled after wild turkey season ends April 30. The new version, which replaces the current Snapper Check app, will require a download from the appropriate app store. Red snapper, which has a mandatory reporting requirement, was the only harvest report available in the old version of Snapper Check. In the new app, anglers have the option to voluntarily report the harvest of gray triggerfish and greater amberjack. The charter community

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asked Marine Resources to add those two species to Snapper Check to improve harvest monitoring for those species. Also new for the latest Snapper Check app is the ability for vessel owners to view the reports they have submitted during the calendar year. The landings report will also include the information submitted for triggerfish and amberjack. To access this feature, vessel owners must call the Marine Resources Division at (251) 968-9702 and leave a message with specific identifying information. A few days after providing the account information, the vessel owner can go to the menu on the Snapper Check app and select the Vessel Landings Report tab and enter the required account login information. If the search is online, the vessel owner will click on the Vessel Landings Report tab located at the top of the page. “Snapper Check is a critical tool in this,” Bannon said. “It keeps us from going over the amount we requested. Now that red snapper is no longer considered overfished, there is no payback in the following year’s quota, but we still need to show we are responsible to stay within the allocation. If the private anglers exceed their allowable catch, it will eventually affect the charter for-hire people. The charters have been underfishing their allocation slightly, so we don’t want one side adversely affecting another.”

Bannon said one part of the EFP is that state-licensed charter boats are allowed to catch red snapper within only the 9-mile state jurisdiction. Those boats are not allowed to harvest any fish in federal waters when they are on a charter. Bannon said the public feedback on the proposed private angler season has been very positive. “Most people like the three-day format,” he said. “We do realize that part of the population, and the statelicensed guides, would like to have one more weekday because of the turnover when people are visiting the coast. Most of the condos turn over on Saturday, which makes it difficult for them to accommodate this group.” Speaking of triggerfish and greater amberjack, the triggerfish season is currently open. Amberjack season will reopen May 1. Both triggerfish and amberjack will be closed June 1 through July 31. Keep in mind both species are managed under quotas and may close at any time during the open season. MRD Chief Biologist Kevin Anson said a proposal to change the amberjack bag limit was discussed during last week’s Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi. Another fish of concern for the Gulf states is cobia, also known as ling or lemonfish. As for the 2018 snapper season, Bannon said he is excited about the

prospects. “I think the EFP shows a potential new path forward for the Gulf states in the goal for state management of reef fish,” Bannon said. “We’re working on a red snapper state management plan through the Gulf Council process. First, we have to decide on allocation across the Gulf. The EFPs were at least a representation of how we can allocate the fish. We want a little more, but so does every other state.” David Rainer is employed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. He writes a weekly column titled Outdoor Alabama Weekly.

ANNOUNCEMENT Pre-registration for Bridge Builders coming up soon

The annual Bridge Builders Football Camp will be June 9 and 23. Registration starts at 7 a.m. There is a $10 fee for each camper, which includes lunch. Current and former Auburn University athletes are set to help including Tre’ Williams, Malik Miller and K.J. Britt. Pre-registration will be at JR’s in Alexander City Mondays beginning on May 21. For more information contact Hudson R. Hinton at 256-750-1140.