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New Site gym still an issue Council explores costly repair options By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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The question of what to do with the New Site town gymnasium continues to be a key topic of the New Site Town Council, who opened up sealed bids sent to the town in order to complete the work on the life safety electrical service system. Three engineering firms picked up bid information packs, but only one returned a sealed bid to the town. The bid, submitted by
Nearly 20 people took part in the Alexander City Public Safety Academy learning about the various roles of the police and fire departments. Below, Stephen Mezick displays his certificate.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Some wait for the weekend to have fun – but not students of the Alexander City Public Safety Academy. “I used to really enjoy my Saturdays and Sundays,” Academy Graduate Stephen Mezick said. “But now I really enjoy Tuesdays.” It seems the action took to the heads of the nearly 20 students who graduated from the academy Tuesday night. “It’s the first time I have jumped out of a fourth floor window,” Development Director Al Jones said. “And it is the first time I have ridden in the front seat of a police car.” Alexander City Councilmember Buffy Colvin and Jones have graduated together again. “This is the second time I have graduated with Al,” Colvin said. “The first time
Traffic stop leads to 7 drug arrests By MITCH SNEED Editor
Information gained by an alert Alexander City Police Department officer during a traffic stop led to the arrest of seven individuals on drug charges Monday. According to ACPD Deputy Chief James Easterwood, personnel from the department and the Tallapoosa See BUST • Page 11
was from BRHS in 1985.” Colvin learned a few things about the police and fire departments, something she was not expecting from the class. “I thought I knew everything about the city,” Colvin said. “But I learned a lot.” Colvin almost turned down the invitation to this public safety academy. “I don’t know how I got talked into this class,” she said. “I was invited the first time and said no. They invited me a second time, I had to say yes.”
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Colvin even overcame a few fears in the academy. “Yes I did rappel,” Colvin said. “I won’t do it again. I finally came out the window and said a word that wasn’t prayerful. I can come out it if I have to now, if the building is on fire.” The Public Safety Academy is held on Tuesdays and introduces citizens to all areas of public safety over 12 weeks in an effort to inform the public what the police and fire departments do in Alexander City. It is also meant to build a recruiting team for the departments, not just for educating the public on the roles of police and fire departments. “We are having a hard time finding officers,” Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said. “We want you to go out and help us. Let people know what we do. If they are interested, tell them to apply.”
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department investigators have a 15-year-old in custody who is believed to be involved in a threat posted via social media against Reeltown High School and Reeltown Elementary School late Monday. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett confirmed that someone was taken into custody at about 6 a.m. Tuesday after investigators worked throughout the night to locate the responsible party. “It doesn’t appear that it was a credible threat at this time, but this is still an active investigation,” Abbett said. “But we do have someone in custody and school is still being held as scheduled today.” The threats, one that talked of a shooting and another that mentioned a bomb, were posted on the Tallapoosa County Board of Education Facebook page as a comment on a positive thought posting. The site was taken down as officials See THREAT • Page 11
Leadership Lake Martin celebrates 22 new graduates By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Leadership Lake Martin Alumni Association had a display of their project of renovating the welcome sign at River Hill on Highway 280. The wrought iron sign was cleaned, painted and new medallions were installed.
Their work can be seen throughout the community and it was tiring. From cleaning up the Elkahatchee Bridge, dressing up Imagination Station, new fans, paint and a handicap ramp at the Lake Martin Animal Shelter and cleaning up the Alexander City Pool, teams from Leadership Lake Martin made a visible impact on projects they felt passionate about. Twenty-two area residents took part in this year’s class in four teams, choosing projects and learning more about themselves
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and what the Lake Martin area has to offer. “We chose to renovate Imagination Station in the Sportplex,” Red Team’s Tammy Jackson said. “I visited there with my grandchildren several months ago and could not believe the condition. It is hard to believe the difference. Leadership Lake Martin is the most exhausting and fun thing I have every done.” The Red Team’s work has inspired the Alexander City Kiwanis Club to continue their work in Imagination Station by helping renovate the bathrooms in See LEADERSHIP • Page 6
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DEAR ABBY: My daughter recently informed me that she has met someone and the someone happens to be a woman. My reaction was, of course, shock and anger, although I have kind of suspected over the years that she is a lesbian. She is 43 and was married for 10 years. She has two children and has been divorced for about 11 years now. She dated a few guys, but either had no luck with them or it didn’t last. I don’t know how to handle this because I’m against people being gay. I see it as unnatural and think they all have issues. I don’t treat gay people any different from anyone else, but I do keep them at a distance. Now I don’t know how to proceed with our relationship. Please help. -- SHOCKED AND ANGRY MOM DEAR S. AND A.: I’ll try. While you may be angry, because you have long suspected that your daughter might be a lesbian you cannot now claim to be shocked. One reason gay people have
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“issues,” as you put it, is because they have to endure opposition and nonacceptance from the family members they love. Your 43-year-old daughter has spent years not being who she really is -- possibly to please you -- and now has realized she must be her authentic self. If you want any relationship at all with her, apologize and tell her you overreacted. Tell her you love her and explain that you may need time to fully accept this. Wish her well and hope that she forgives you. DEAR ABBY: I’m a 31-yearold mother of two -- a 3-yearold and a 2-month-old. My children have the same father. We co-parent, which has its ups and downs (more downs). We have been friends with benefits
for five years, longer than we were a true couple. Recently I found out he has introduced our kids to another woman he’s dating. I feel hurt because I have feelings for him that I can’t let go of. How do I keep from falling apart from the loss of the only relationship I know? I know it’s over, but I can’t help hoping we will get back together. -- HOPELESSLY IN LOVE DEAR HOPELESSLY IN LOVE: Because you must interact with him regularly, it may not be easy. A step in the right direction would be to stop stowing your own emotional life in the deep freeze waiting for him to come back. Because it may take a dose of reality to regain control of your emotions, ask him to level with you about why your relationship didn’t lead to marriage. Something important was missing or it would have happened when you had his first child. His response to your question should give you clarity. DEAR ABBY: I’m a man in
Alton Hanson “Pete” Padget The funeral service for Alton Hanson “Pete” Padgett, age 88 of Ashland, will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Ashland with Rev. Rusty Craig and Rev. Kenneth Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay County Memory Gardens. Mr. Padgett passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at his home. He was a native of Clay County where he lived most of his life but was a former resident of Alexander City and Talladega. Mr. Padgett was a graduate of Clay County High School, “Class of 1948” and worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the United States Army in 1951. He served stateside during the Korean War Era for two years and remained on Army Reserve until his honor-
able discharge in 1956. Mr. Padgett worked for over 65 years with A&P (Atlantic & Pacific) Tea Company, Baker Foods as well as Piggly Wiggly and was still working four days a week until his recent illness. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ashland and the H.I.S. Sunday School Class. Mr. Padgett is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean Gibson Padgett of Ashland; one daughter, Kee Padgett Goostree (Bob) of Chelsea; one son Phillip Avery Padgett (Tammy Wellborn) of Cragford and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: James Oliver Padgett and Birdie Hanson Padgett; one son, Rodney Andrew Padgett; four sisters: Johnnie Padgett, Alva P. Powell, Mary P. Wilson and Martha P. Walker and four brothers: James Willis Padgett, Elbert J. Padgett, Albert Jackson
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• Candy Sheree Jones, 33 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Amanda Dawn Loyd, 30 of Wadley, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Kara Trece Hatswell, 40 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Wesley J. Cosby, 30 of Daviston, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Bobby Dale Robinson, 45 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Clyde Wayne Fincher, 43 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Robert Dlayne Brown, 51 of Goodwater, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug para-
phernalia were reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Theft of property was reported in Alexander City. • Found property was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary and theft of property were reported in Alexander City.
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• Marcus Lamar Neely, 27 of Equality, was arrested for public intoxication. • Marino Esteban Garcia, 25 of Montgomery, was arrested for driving under the influence. • Myles Dashaw Whetstone, 19 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of chemical endangerment of a child. • Jonathan Sherrod Neloms, 37 of Alexander City, was arrested for domestic violence. • James Ryan Speaks, 30 of Alabaster, was arrested for domestic violence. • Kaitlyn Amber Speaks, 28 of Alabaster, was arrested for domestic violence. • Kenard Davonte Benson, 23 of Alexander City, was arrested for menacing. • Domestic violence was reported on Jefferson Court. • Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. • Driving under the influence was reported in
Alexander City. • Burglary and theft of property were reported on 10th Street East. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported on J Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Arrowhead Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Barrett Road. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle were reported on Arrowhead Road. • Fraudulent use of a credit/debit card was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Elkahatchee Road.
May 5
• Michael William Baird, 43 of Goodwater, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • April Denise Moon, 30 of Alexander City, was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Kennyatha Hollenquest, 33 of Alexander City, was arrested for failure to appear. • John Robert Kennedy, 31 of Alexander City, was arrested for harassment. • Oscar O’Neal Ford, 48 of Alexander City, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Jeremy Lynn Goodwin, 37 of Alexander City, was arrested for harassment. • Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on South Road. • Possession of a con-
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Padgett and J.D. Padgett. Pallbearers will be Brian Parsons, Bobby Gibson, Robbie Gravette, Jackson Goostree, Stephen Strain and Bob Allen. Members of the H. I. S. Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church of Ashland on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until service time at 5:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Ashland - P.O. Box 577 Ashland, AL 36251 or The Hospice Promise Foundation, 1631 Hamric Drive East, Oxford, AL 36203. Share condolences online by visiting benefieldfuneralhome.com
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my mid-60s. Recently, I had to put my elderly cat, “Taffy,” to sleep. I loved her. When the vet asked if I would like some of her ashes, I didn’t want to take them home. Instead, I filled a jelly jar with her fur. (She had long hair and I had, for a year, been stuffing the fur I removed from her brush every night into a shoebox.) As a memorial to my beloved Taffy, I added some of her favorite kibble to the hair jar, and it now sits on her favorite window sill. You be the judge -- cute or creepy? -- CAT FANCIER IN FLORIDA DEAR CAT FANCIER: It is neither. It is the way you have chosen to cope with a painful loss, and you shouldn’t be judged -- or judge yourself -harshly for it. My condolences for your loss.
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trolled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported on Parks Avenue. • Harassment was reported on Midway Estates Road. • Disorderly conduct was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary and theft of property were reported on 14th Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
May 4
• An animal complaint was made on County Road. • Found property was reported on Dudleyville Road. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported on Semmes Street.
May 3
• Don Cornellis White, 43 of Camp Hill, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and giving false identification to law enforcement. • Theft of property was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary and theft of property were reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Cornerstone Drive. • Harassment was reported on Poplar Road. • Giving false identification of a law enforcement officer and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported in Alexander City. • Lost property was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence and interference with a domestic violence emergency call were reported on Booker Street. • A dog bite was reported on 8th Avenue.
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he naturally warming weather has such an affect on everyday folks. It’s giving them something to be happy about and share with other friends they see. Don’t you love to see the pretty annuals all lined up in a row, ready to buy, take home and put into another container or into the flower bed? Great, if you can keep up with the work of the transplanting, carrying dirt and babying for things for a while until they settle in. My wishes, desires and day-dreams sometimes get the better of me. I think I can do more than I can in the time left free. Two containers on my front porch right now prove that point, but they are still thriving. Our big golden boy dog Bama, and little schnauzer mix Zak got a shave down last week. It is
ROSIE MORGAN Columnist just getting too hot for wearing a shaggy fur coat. Our smallest, Oscar the Yorkie had three teeth removed. They were baby teeth that stayed. He got special care at Alex City Vet, as always. We needed new tires this week and noted a new place setting up right behind the service station in Alex City on the end opposite Roses. The new place is known as Abernathy Farm Supply. They were getting set up and had some lovely, healthy-looking plants for sale and other things including
lawn mowers, fresh fruits and vegetables. I look forward to seeing what they may have inside when I have time to look around. Happy birthday to my special girls. Both our celebrating on May 11th. They are Pat Garnett, formerly of Nixburg who is living in Odenville and our friend Bong Koczur who lives on the lake-edge. Lee Roy Shaw celebrates May 13th and sweet Rebecca Shivers May 17th. Saturday, Ron and I went to Wetumpka for Cinco de Mayo at San Marcos, served by our favorite there, Miguel, who speaks English superbly. Nothing is too much trouble for him. It was a nice little get-a-way, with great food and no dishes to do. Before coming home, we stopped at the Humane Shelter in Wetumpka where it was hopping at the Thrift
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was going to wear my white shirt, but I didn’t have a clean undershirt. So, I wore my blue shirt to my fourth straight event without washing it. Then, the next day, I wore it to my fifth straight event. It wasn’t dirty. It was clean-ish. I’m not opposed to having my dress clothes cleaned, but if it’s not visibly dirty or blatantly smelly, I’m going to wear it a time or two before taking to have it cleaned. The first two events took place over in Georgia, and, dare I say, both events were rather peachy. The initial wearing of the shirt this time around was at a fundraiser for the 127 Legacy Foundation in Snellville. It was exciting and a blessing to have family and friends in attendance. I performed at this fundraiser two years ago, so I was honored they’d have me back. They are a worthy organization. Their mission statement says it all: we assist orphanages and children’s homes across Indonesia as they reach, rescue and restore the lives of needy children with the love of God. Four days later I was down in the lovely town of Blakely. I know I wasn’t stinky, because the South Georgia gnats didn’t carry me away. The “no-see-ums� in that part of the state are in a league of their own. My Blakely day was just perfect. The drive down was wonderful. There’s a lot to see and do in South Georgia, and I can’t wait to take the family back down that way. History, nature, state parks, and Indian mounds are in abundance in the area. I performed at the Blakely Chamber of Commerce for their Administrative Professional Luncheon. We had an absolute blast. It’s truly one of the best days I’ve ever had doing comedy.
JODY FULLER Columnist I could do no wrong, but it wasn’t about me; it was them. They wanted to laugh, and boy did they! There were maybe 100 folks in attendance and three of them were guys. The demographics were significant for the day, because earlier in the day, I received a message from a very kind lady at a church in Florida who told me the committee had passed on me speaking at a lady’s conference this summer. While she was in my corner, the rest felt I couldn’t relate to them. That made me laugh. They don’t know my story. I was raised by a lady and live with a house full of ladies. I think I’m a subject matter expert on ladies. Well, as good as a man can be anyway, which doesn’t make me an expert at all, does it? I think I just confused myself. My blue shirt hung in the closet for a few days, before I broke it out for an abbreviated performance at the Beta Sigma Phi social gathering in Alexander City. I’m from around here so I usually call it “Elex City.� With exception of Jake, the owner of the restaurant, the room was 100 percent female. We had so much fun. Take that, Florida church ladies. I’d planned on retiring the blue shirt, but as stated previously, I didn’t have an undershirt to wear with the white shirt. I thought I needed the white shirt for my gray suit that I’d planned on wearing, but Lucy, in her infinite wisdom, told me that my blue shirt would match my gray suit. Who knew? Not me.
The next day, I was back in Alex City at Russell Medical Center’s Cancer Survivor Dinner. You talk about a good time. I can’t put into words how blessed I was to be there. I usually try to motivate my audience with my talks, but this time around, I was the one being motivated by this room filled with brave warriors. The show went rather well. Afterwards, a gentleman told me, “You and Jeff Foxworthy are the two funniest comedians I’ve ever met.� I considered that high praise. When I asked him what comedians he’d met, he told me, “Well, you and Jeff Foxworthy.� The next day, I wore my blue shirt to a radio interview in Birmingham. I don’t know why; it was radio, after all. The interview was in regard to a fundraiser I’m honored to be a part of in Bessemer. It’s to support the Clay House, which is a safe place and advocacy group for abused children and non-offending parents. When leaving, I gave LaShon, the executive director of Clay House, a hug. She got make-up all over my right shoulder, so after five events, it was officially time to send my blue shirt to the cleaners. The fundraiser is on May 10, so I’ll probably have it back by then. If not, it’s okay. I have three of them. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com .
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thing works so well. David Dial was cooking the hamburgers for lunches in Equality on Saturday. At $6, the freshly cooked lunch, chips, dessert and drink is a bargain. The proceeds from that go to the Equality Volunteer Fire Department. All the workers are donating their time. These days, time seems to be such a priceless commodity and the folks working the stall there at the old fire department at the Masonic Lodge, give it freely. Enjoy nature’s sunshine, and until next week, keep smiling. Rosie
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he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ wanted to share Open Studio Group Leader June Dean’s information on the workshop that took place at the Activity Center. “Our workshop ‘Resistant Acrylic Pouring’ was a wonderful success. Fourteen eager ladies and gentlemen spent the day with me learning this new approach in the Acrylic world of art. It was playing in the play box as far as artists are concerned. Attending was Janet Gogen, Kay Fincher, Elaine Rutledge, Diane Hough, Larry Marbury, Ann Hooey, Carol Stewart, Linda Williams, Diane Hunter, Kathryn Delionback, Nancy Gibson, Linn Andrews, plus two more,� Dean said. We are so glad to have a group of artist bringing such creative works of art and wanting to share their talent. Dean has a few pieces of her work on display at the Activity Center and we are looking forward to seeing other interesting works from the Open Studio participants! Here’s a little story titled, “Chocolate Covers Peanuts� on behalf of those we have traveling all week long to spend time in Kentucky. Keep the ACPR 50+ Travel group in your prayers and thoughts. They will be returning this coming Saturday, May 12. A tour bus driver is driving with a bus load of seniors down a highway when he is tapped on his
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routine Monday quickly took a turn Monday evening after threats against Reeltown High School and Reeltown Elementary were posted to the Tallapoosa County Board of Education Facebook page. Overnight, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department investigators worked their network of sources and developed an IP address where they believe the threat originated. A 15-year-old female, a student at Reeltown was taken into custody. The quick work of investigators and the way the entire ordeal was handled should be applauded. School officials took down the site and communicated with parents by alternate means. They were able to quickly determine that there was no credible threat and were able to open schools, with added security, as scheduled. Of the many questions still to be answered in this case, one stands out: Why? Why would a student at make such a threat, and with such violent overtones? Did the person responsible consider this some kind of prank? Was it a sick practical joke that went over the line? Didn’t the poster realize that in this time of school shootings and mass terror attacks that even the mention of shooting or a bomb at a school would touch off panic? What the heck was the person who did this thinking? Obviously, they weren’t thinking at all. For years, the online world’s cloak of anonymity provided people the ability to say and do things without fear of coming face to face with others and law enforcement in particular. These days, the digital footprint that every keystroke leaves is traceable and people need to understand that before they pull stunts like this. Just as technology has developed, so has the ability of investigators to track down those who insist on spewing hate online. In this instance, some solid internet sleuthing led to the IP address where the original Instagram post was created and a person is in juvenile detention. We hope this will serve as a warning to any person who entertains the thought of pulling something like this in the future. If you try a stunt like this, investigators will track you down and put you in jail. So, don’t do it.
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ower tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Those are the words of Lord John Acton, a 19th century English Catholic historian, politician and writer. And they have never been made more evidently true than on Monday with the meteoric fall of former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. It was on Monday that The New Yorker hit the newsstands featuring an account of Schneiderman’s assault of four women. Two of the women – Michelle Manning Barish and Tanya Selvaratnam – spoke openly on the record about their relationships with the 63-yearold Schneiderman. The other two women expressed to New Yorker writers Jane Mayer and Ronan Farrow they wished to remain unidentified. It was also on Monday that Schneiderman, who had stepped up as a champion of the #MeToo movement in New York (He sued Hollywood’s disgraced Harvey Weinstein demanding greater compensation for the victims of his alleged sexual crimes), chose to step down from his position. In a statement issued Monday night, Schneiderman said the allegations “which I strongly contest” would “effectively prevent me from leading the
DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor office’s work at this critical time.” Schneiderman has been a vocal critic of President Trump and more recently taken on Scott Pruitt, Trump’s embattled head of the Environmental Protection Agency. But all of that official angst is over now for Schneiderman, likely because he let the power of high public office in a media capital like the state of New York corrupt him. The New Yorker’s account of Schneiderman’s troubles paints a picture of a hard-drinking man that perpetuated much of the abuse he’s been accused of in the midst of sexual encounters with the women – so hard drinking, in fact, that, to Barish’s shock, he once showed up at her door to apologize for an incident of alcohol-fueled alleged assault with an “armload of flowers” and a case of wine. Barish says he called her a “whore” and slapped her with an open hand during a moment that was supposed to be intimate. One of the unidentified women says Schneiderman also slapped her with an open hand. In her case, the blow left a mark that
remained visible the following day. She sent a picture of how her face appeared after this incident to The New Yorker. Schneiderman was also accused by Selvaratnam of spitting on her and calling her his “little brown princess.” Selvaratnam is Sri Lankan. Certainly there are two sides to every story, even the sordid tale of Schneiderman to which we were introduced on Monday. But The New Yorker appears to have done excellent reporting in this instance. There are things cited in the article that make it difficult to believe Schneiderman did not assault the women who have made these claims. Yes, he was a champion of women’s rights in his public persona. But, if the stories about Schneiderman are true, what he allegedly did to these four women when alone with them has caused much more pain than his work has brought about good. Another man corrupted by his political power? Perhaps. And, if so, our culture needs to try to get to the bottom of what creates these monsters. David Granger is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers’ Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at david.granger@ thewetumpkaherald.com
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e are less than four weeks away from our June 5th primary. Those of us who follow Alabama politics have pointed to this year as being a very entertaining and interesting gubernatorial year. However, last year’s resignation by former Governor Robert Bentley and the ascension of Kay Ivey from Lt. Governor to the Governor’s office has put a damper on the excitement we anticipated in the governor’s race. Kay took over the reins of state government and her appearance as a seasoned veteran of state politics seems to resonate with voters. Polling indicates that the governor’s race is hers to lose. Therefore, the less she does may be the best course. Her support is a mile wide and an inch deep. A slip and fall could derail her train. Her perch reminds me of a story surrounding the last truly colorful southern governor, Edwin Edwards of Louisiana. Ole Edwin had a wide lead like Kay’s in the polls a few weeks prior to his race for reelection as governor of the Pelican state. The press asked him about two weeks out about his significant lead in the polls. Edwin’s reply was, “Yeah, the only way that ole Edwin can lose this race is to get caught in bed with a dead woman or a live boy.” Tommy Battle, the popular mayor of Huntsville is poised to make a formidable run at Kay in the closing weeks. He has some money in the bank and will come out of the vote rich Tennessee Valley with good friends and neighbors vote. The evangelical Roy Moore voters appear to be coalescing around
STEVE FLOWERS Columnist evangelist Scott Dawson. My guess is that Walt Maddox, the young 45-year old mayor of Tuscaloosa is benefitting from a grass roots support among African American voters in the Democratic primary. If indeed this is the case, Maddox will be favored to capture the Democratic nomination. Will Barfoot has emerged as the frontrunner in the closely watched open Montgomery/ River Region Republican seat. Incumbent State Senator Paul Bussman is in a close contest with Cullman City Council President Garlan Grudger. Polling indicates that this one may be too close to call. Bussman’s departure from the GOP Senate Caucus has given his constituents the perception that he may be rendered ineffective. This district is politically savvy. Veteran educator, Wayne Reynolds, may be poised to win the State Board of Education District 8 seat in the HuntsvilleTennessee Valley area being vacated by Mary Scott Hunter. Mary Scott and Sam Givhan are battling for an open state Senate seat in Huntsville. This race is one of the best Senate races in the state. Both Givhan and Hunter are heirs to great Alabama legacies. Givhan’s grandfather was legendary Black Belt State Senator Walter Givhan. Ms. Hunter’s daddy, Scott Hunter, is one of Bear
Bryant’s famous quarterbacks. Speaking of legends, Alabama political icon Milton McGregor was laid to rest a few weeks ago. He would have been 79 today. Montgomery’s Frazer Memorial Methodist Church was overflowing. A good many of the state’s past and present political powers were there including several past governors and a sitting U.S. Senator. One of the state’s most famous and personable preachers, John Ed Mathison presented a masterful sermon. He is a great man. He and his wife were best friends with Milton and Pat. It was actually a joyous political homecoming event. As folks were visiting and reminiscing, one of Alabama’s most prominent pulmonary physicians, Dr. David Thrasher, who has been a doctor to many famous Alabamians and was one of Milton’s pallbearers was visiting with me and said, “Steve, I was at Governor Wallace’s funeral when Franklin Graham spoke and it doesn’t compare to this.” Then he quipped, “Steve, I got a call from Billy Graham. He said that he had met a nice guy at breakfast by the name of Milton McGregor. Milton said to tell John Ed to remind the people down here that if they did good and believed in Jesus that they could be a winner too and join him.” That’s what John Ed said. 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.
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Today - May 11
CHURCH REVIVAL: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting spring revival services May 9 to May 11 at 7 p.m. nightly. The evangelist for the week is Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Loachapoka. Rev. G.H. Pulliam is pastor of Pine Grove.
Friday, May 11
EARLY BIRD SALE: Want to get a jump on the best deals? Red Ridge United Methodist Church will hold a special early bird session for its Annual Mission Fund Yard Sale 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.
Saturday, May 12
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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 256307-2366. 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 Saturday, May 12 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church just past Bucks at 1715 Tallapoosa Street.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL: The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department is hosting the 22nd Annual Law Enforcement Memorial at 11 a.m. at the 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.
Friday, May 18
PRODUCTION: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting “The Hoppers” at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 and are available at mtvernontheatre.net
Saturday, May 19
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 May 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available.
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 May 20 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 May 20 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 369 Scott Road. There will be food tasting and recipes will be provided. 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 Sunday, May 20 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.
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Monday, May 21
SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENING: Auburn University NSSLHA & SAA are proud to offer a free speech, language and hearing screening that will access the following for children and adults: articulation (pronouncing sounds), receptive language (understanding concepts and spoken language), expressive language (ability to verbally express self), cognition (attention, memory, problem solving), voice quality, fluency and hearing. The screening will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1199 Haley Center in Auburn. For further information, please call 334-844-9600. COOKING CLASS: The Beacon of Joy Mission is presenting a vegetarian cooking class May 21 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 369 Scott Road. There will be food tasting and recipes. You must have an invitation to attend so enough food can be prepared. Please contact Renee Jackson at 256-749-5943.
May 21-22
JEWELRY SALE: The Russell Medical Auxiliary will have their $5 Masquerade Jewelry Sale May 21 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 22 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds go toward student scholarships.
Wednesday, May 23
SENIORX: Deborah Jones will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce May 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications. For more information contact Jones at 1-800-361-1636.
Saturday, May 26
CONCERT: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Bama Breeze in concert, Jimmy Buffet style with a food truck.
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CELEBRATION TRIBUTE: A celebration tribute in memory of Mr. Thomas “Toot Toot” Marbury will be held at 6 p.m. in Strand Park in downtown Alexander City.
Tuesday, May 29
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Friday, June 1
RUMMAGE SALE: The First Presbyterian Church is hosting a rummage sale to clear out the youth house at 371 Jefferson Street June 1 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There is furniture, appliances, crafts, Bible study kits and more. CAMP HIDDEN LAKE: Applications for the Salvation Army’s Camp Hidden Lake from June 18-23 are due by June 1. The camp is free to those who qualify. Register online at campscui.active.com/orgs/ CampHiddenLake.
Saturday, June 2
LEAVE NO TRACE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting National Trails Day Leave No Trace in the Park at 9 a.m. The hiking event will educate hikers on how to “leave no trace” when hiking.
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The entire class of 2018 Leadership Lake Martin gather for a photograph following graduation ceremonies Tuesday. The class consists of Brando Dunham, Tammy Jackson, John McCullough, Beverly Price, Doug Reynolds, Bennie White, Kelly Adams, Steve Baker, Carla Bullard, Don Collier, Kristi Hardy, Claudia Issac, Courtney Lamberth, Sandra Mellott, Jennifer Morris, Samuel Royster, Todd Sassano, Tara Snyder, Candi Tate, TJ Tuck, Bennie White, Cary Whiteard and Al Wilson.
Leadership the near future. The Blue Team tackled work at animal shelter. “The idea was brought to us that the animal shelter needed some love,” John McCullough said. “Who doesn’t love animals? We went for a visit and we felt it needed a refresh.” The work was tough for the Yellow Team cleaning up around Double Bridges. “It was a little overwhelming,” Brandi Dunham said. “I think we got over our heads with this project.” The Yellow Team removed trash and brush from the area making it more attractive and
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protecting the old Elkahatchee bridge by installing barriers to make it pedestrian only. They also installed some landscaping. The group even used the connections of one team member to bring in some special volunteers as Doug Reynolds, Dean of Academics at Lyman Ward Military Academy brought six cadets from the school along to clean up a trail along Lake Martin at the bridge. The Green Team tackled dressing up the Alexander City pool by painting the toddler pool, cleaning and re-striping the parking lot, painting and tackling the bathrooms. “We saw it (pool) needed some aesthetic improvements,” Beverly +
Price said. “If you want to change the culture of a place, then you change the aesthetics of it.” Bennie White took on the challenge of the bathroom. “I went in and they were in terrible shape,” White said. “They hadn’t been cleaned in a couple months due to not being in use, but it looked like eight years. Once we got it completed, it almost looks new.” Joining Dunham, Jackson, McCullough, Price, Reynolds and White in the Class of 2018 were Kelly Adams, Steve Baker, Carla Bullard, Don Collier, Kristi Hardy, Claudia Issac, Courtney Lamberth, Sandra Mellott, Jennifer Morris, Samuel Royster, Todd
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AU sweeps BRHS earns Vandy on the berth with diamond dramatic playoff win T
he Auburn Tigers swept the Vanderbilt Commodores right out of Plainsman Park this past weekend in impressive fashion. It was an incredibly important series that put the Tigers in position to host a regional in the NCAA tournament. Auburn still has a lot of work to do with two SEC series left in the regular season, but Butch Thompsonʼs squad seems to be getting hot at a great time. Junior Casey Mize, the probable No. 1 pick in the upcoming MLB draft, got things started on Friday night pitching a complete game and getting the win 4-1. Mize tied an Auburn record striking out fifteen Commodores while walking none. His brilliance has been on display practically the entire season and every subsequent strikeout continues to add dollars to his eventual major league contract. Freshman Tanner Burns got the win on Saturday giving up four runs on five hits through five innings. He also got plenty of run support with Auburn crossing home plate eleven times. Mize and Burns have pitched consistently well all season long, but the third spot in the rotation has been somewhat erratic. Senior Andrew Mitchell, making only his third weekend start this season, produced one of the finest performances of his career. Mitchell allowed only one hit and no runs through five and one-third innings. Again, the bats came alive for the Tigers scoring fourteen runs. As I said, Auburn seems to be getting hot at the right time. This statistic from Inside the Auburn Tigers really puts it in perspective. Auburn scored 51 runs in the first 15 conference games. They have scored 88 runs in the last nine conference games. A road trip to Oxford this weekend to take on Ole Miss (36-13; 13-11) and the series finale with LSU (28-20; 12-12) at Samford Stadium are all that stands between the Tigers and their first opportunity to host a NCAA regional since 2010. The SEC Softball Tournament begins Wednesday in Columbia, MO and Auburn is fighting for a playoff position. Mickey Deanʼs first year as head coach on the Plains was filled with a lot of ups and downs. The Tigers started the conference season 0-4, but rebounded winning nine of the next eleven league matchups. Then, Auburn inexplicably lost two games on the road at Missouri, which was by far the worst team in the SEC. The Tigers finished the regular season 40-14 overall and have depended heavily on an outstanding pitching staff. Senior Kaylee Carlson and junior Makayla Martin give Auburn a chance to be competitive with anyone, but the offensive numbers have been paltry, especially in conference games. The Tigers are the No. 9 seed in the tournament and will face off against (of course) the No. 8 seed Crimson Tide at 6:30 PM. Auburn took two of three from Alabama in the regular season at Jane B Moore Field and have knocked the Tide out of the SEC tournament in two of the last three years. However, I would imagine Auburn will be facing Alabamaʼs ace Alexis Osorio and that will be a big challenge. Itʼs not out of the realm of possibility that Auburn could still be in the conversation to host a regional if they make a run in the tournament this week. Unfortunately, if the Tigers get past Alabama, theyʼll have to take on the No. 1 seed Florida Gators. Good luck. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.
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For the first time since the 1990s, the Benjamin Russell boys golf team is headed to the state finals and it took two extra holes to earn the trip. After ending regulation play at the South 6A Sub State Tournament in Spanish Fort Monday tied with host Spanish Fort, the team went to a playoff. “The way it works is you have all five golfers from both teams play the extra hole and the top four scores count,” BRHS Golf Coach Wes Tate said. “We played the first hole and we were still tied. So we went to a second playoff hole and we had birdie, birdie, par, bogey and they went par, par, bogey, bogey. After laying all those holes, to come down to that was something else. “I’m so proud of them. They battled and battled and showed a lot of heart.” The team finished regulation with a 313 score, just behind Homewood at 297. Other teams competing were Stanhope Elmore, Daphne, Gulf Shores, Baldwin County and Helena. The team was led by Dylan Moncus with a 72, Sawyer Scott with a 75 and Matthew Cush with a 79. While those were the four top scorers that ended up counting, Kylee Reeder and
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Benjamin Russell’s Dylan Moncus shot an even par round of 72 Monday to lead the Wildcats to a second-place finish and a berth in the state’s final four next week.
Sawyer Parks also played well for the Wildcats. The girls also played yesterday and fell just short of qualifying for state. Competing for the girls was Bea Graves, Logan Johnson, and Keegan Wendling. Now it is on to Muscle
Shoals this weekend to play the prestigious Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at The Shoals. The team has a practice round set for Sunday afternoon before teeing it up for 18 holes Monday and 18 more on Tuesday.
“We are honored to be a part of the state tournament,” Tate said. “With just four teams it’s all about who gets hot and plays well at the right time. We hope that we play our best. If we do that, I think we could have a shot.”
Lower class may mean tougher schedule for Coosa
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Central Coosa will continue to rely heavily upon Donta Daniel, right, as the Cougars drop from Class 3A to 2A this season.
By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor Although Central Coosa has dropped down from Class 3A to 2A, the reclassification may not help its football team too much as the Cougars struggled in every way last year. The Cougars will now play in Class 2A Region 4 with Reeltown, Horseshoe Bend, Fayetteville, LaFayette, Thorsby and Vincent, and while coach Shane Rary is hoping the new schedule will help foster some local rivalries, it may take a while to get there. The Cougars also face a bit of the unknown with three brand new teams on the schedule. That unfamiliarity begins right away, as Central Coosa travels to Winterboro for a Week 0 game. The teams have never met, and although the Bulldogs were 5-5 last year, they still made it to the 1A playoffs. Coosa will host its first game Week 1 against 4A Holtville, which the Cougars haven’t played since 2007. Despite the Bulldogs going 2-8 last year, they should provide tough competition for Central Coosa with a solid crew of returning skill players. Central Coosa will have its bye in Week 2 before beginning region action at Fayetteville. The Wolves struggled last year with their only win coming against the Cougars. Coosa is just 1-3 all time against Fayetteville. Heading back home, Coosa will host three games in a row from Week 4 through 6, starting with Horseshoe Bend. The teams are 2-2 in their meetings, and this could be a big game for Coosa, as the Generals went just 3-7 last year and graduated more than 20 seniors.
Next, the Cougars face another struggling team in Walter Wellborn, which went 2-8 last year. Central Coosa has never beaten Walter Wellborn, but the teams have played only twice and not since 2011. Finishing up their home stand, the Cougars will take on Vincent. They’ve played twice but not since 1993 and split the games evenly. Both games were decided by two points or less. Central Coosa will hit the road for a pair of tough games against playoff teams last season. First, it heads to Reeltown, a team it’s never played. The Rebels went 6-4 in the regular season last year and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. Then the Cougars will go to LaFayette, a team that should pull for the region title. LaFayette also went to the second round a year ago after finishing the regular season 8-2. Coosa will host its final home game in Week 9 against Thorsby. The Cougars actually lead that series 3-1, but Thorsby won last year’s meeting 54-12. The Rebels have been on the rise lately and finished last year 7-2 in the regular season and advanced to the second round. Rounding out the schedule will be another unfamiliar foe, as the Cougars travel to Talladega County Central. The teams have never met before, and although Talladega is just 1A, it was 6-3 last year and made it to the second round. Outlook early prediction: Central Coosa finishes 1-9. It’s going to be another rough year for the Cougars, but they’ll flip the script on Fayetteville, which will be their only win of the season in 2018.
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Bill’s Electric of Alexander City, totaled $46,000, but up to $1,400 could be knocked off if the town waived certain requirements from the overall bid package. With one local individual having pledged $5,000 to the project and the grant money that New Site could have received having fallen through (the grant had been awarded to another municipality for a project which had initially fallen through, but then the town in question was able to make the project work in order to receive the bid money after all), the town would still be out at least $39,600 if the bid had been accepted Monday night. New Site Mayor Phil Blasingame said there were four options for funding the project if and when the council approved moving forward with the project. This included the money coming out of the TREC fund, the town’s general fund, the capital improvement project fund, or the town taking out a loan to cover the cost. “We have got to figure out what we’re going to do with it,” Blasingame said. “I want us to be sure we’re putting our priorities where they need to be,” Councilman Billy Daniel said, referring to the town council having looked at obtaining health insurance for town employees, but not having reached a final decision yet. Since the bid had only just come in, the council approved tabling the matter in order to hold further discussion at future meetings. Moving on to discuss providing insurance for town employees, Councilwoman Bree Walton said she has been diligently looking into this, and believes Blue Cross/Blue Shield will be the best option, but said she wanted a little bit more time to continue comparing options and double-checking everything. “I want to make sure we’re comfortable with it when we decide,” Walton said. Getting back on track with financial reports, Blasingame said the town was in good shape, with tax revenues up and overall revenue above what had been budgeted for the year. Through the end of March, the only major concern was that the yearly water budget was still slightly in the red, but since the grant money for upgrading the town water system had arrived and been posted, the next budget report will no longer show an overall loss for the water fund. It was also reported that two CDs held by the town will mature on May 20. Town Clerk Shelia Fuller said she would be looking around and getting quotes to find the best rate of return. Blasingame said he would refrain from voting on any matter involving the CDs. The Council also discussed the following items: • Minutes from the April 16 meeting were approved. • The Alabama Department of Transportation is working to perform a speed study on Highway 22 in the area of town where the speed drops from 45 mph to 35, a holdover from when the old New Site School was in that location. Blasingame also said he asked if Service Road would be resurfaced while ALDOT also redid parts of Highway 49, which ALDOT representatives said they would be. • Area resident James Pike came before the council to ask about extending a water line to some property he had purchased on Price Road, just off of Highway 79. He has plans for building houses on the property over the next several years and was hoping to get city water at the location. Pike said he has talked with the water department, who has taken measurements and determined his property to be approximately half a mile past where the city water line currently cuts off. Blasingame said this will be an ongoing item, with the town having to look into things like cost and other similar factors before a decision could be reached. • Police Chief Philip Weddle said things had been going fairly well for the police department, though the side-by-side the town recently acquired needed batteries. The council approved a motion to allow Weddle to purchase up to six batteries for the vehicle. Weddle also said Officer Justin Farr was leaving Monday night, heading to Texarkana, Texas to pick up a Humvee the town acquired through the same government surplus website the side-by-side had come from. The Humvee had been obtained at no cost to the town. • New Site Senior Activity Center Director Jan Kennedy reported that all 30 tickets she had obtained for the May Day Celebration in Talladega on May 17 had been claimed. She was working on renting a small bus to carry the seniors to the event and asked if the town would be willing to help with the cost. The council approved a payment of $425 to cover half the cost of renting the bus to travel to the event. Kennedy also announced the center will have another Rook tournament coming up in the near future. •While not against the senior center and its programs, councilman Billy Daniel mentioned looking at having a more definitive plan for funding and other factors for the center in the future. Blasingame said there are plans to have a separate budget for the senior center and that this had not been done from the outset because of how unsure the council was about the program taking off when it was established in late 2017. • A motion to approve the updated “Service Rules and Regulations for the Town of New Site Water System” was passed. • Blasingame said he was still in contact with Jesus Mendoza, the owner of Cazadores Mexican restaurant in Alexander City. Mendoza has signed the lease for the building and is upgrading the facility in order to hopefully meet the planned grand opening date of July 1, the mayor indicated. • The council discussed continuing to look at a long-term solution for a service building at the town ball fields. With a large slab of concrete on the ground next to the batting cages, it was recommended to consider that as an option for any new structure. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council will be May 21 beginning at 5 p.m. in the meeting room of New Site Town Hall.
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Alabama Power customers to see rate cut By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Local Alabama Power customers will see a small rate cut on their next bills, thanks to an action taken recently by Congress to lower the federal income tax rate for companies and a decision made by the state Public Service Commission at its most recent meeting. This rate cut comes as part of the effects from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which took effect on Jan. 1, lowering the national corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. At the May 1 meeting of the Public Service Commission, Alabama Power presented two requests to the commission, both of which were approved. These approved requests will allow Alabama Power to apply up to $30 million of its deferred income taxes to Energy Cost Recovery, which plays a role in how utility rates are set, as well as the commission making changes to how rates are set, thus allowing Alabama Power to preserve rate stability. “The average customer
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using 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month will see a little more than a $9 decrease on their monthly bill from July through December. Customers who use more energy will see a higher reduction,” Keisa Sharpe with Alabama Power said. “The credit for 2018 (totaling $257 million) will be distributed from July through December. Another $50 million in reductions related to tax reforms will be distributed to customers in 2019, based on their energy usage. In addition, customers will see fuel costs reduced by $30 million, for a total benefit of $337 million over two years (2018 and 2019).” Building off of this, Sharpe said that Alabama Power has committed itself to not raising its base rate through the year 2020. Stating that Alabama Power’s utility rates have been lower than the national average for years, Sharpe added that the company also has a guide on its website, showing customers ways they can make their homes and businesses more energy efficient, thus lowering their power bills in other ways. “Once the determination was made on the correct amount (of
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rate reduction on customer’s power bills), in consultation with our regulators, the process is now ready to begin, starting with July billings,” Sharpe said. “We are please to be able to return these savings to our customers.” In Alexander City, Revenue Officer Jason Locke said the utility rates are set by a vote of the city council, and that he personally has not heard about any specific rate increases the city might make on utilities. “Utility costs seem to be overall consistent at certain times of the year,” Locke said. “I haven’t heard if AMEA (Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, which Alexander City purchases its power from) might be looking at either a rate increase or decrease. However, all increases must go before the council to be voted on before they can take effect.” City Clerk Amanda Thomas said there has been a discussion about performing a utility rate study, but the city has not progressed that far yet. “We are trying to get more information on the matter,” Thomas said. “We want to do something comparable to other municipalities in the state.”
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Bust County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at an address on Parks Avenue and as a result, seven people were arrested and marijuana, crystal meth and Spice were seized. Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa Narcotics Task Force explained how the operation unfolded. “An ACPD officer contacted the Task Force because of information he learned during a traffic stop,” White said. “Task Force investigators were able obtain a telephonic search warrant for the residence and recovered the synthetic marijuana and crystal meth.”
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Those taken into custody were: • Candy Sheree Jones, 33, of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Amanda Dawn Loyd, 30, of Wadley, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Kara Trece Hatswell, 40, of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Wesley J. Cosby, 30, of Daviston, was arrested for
possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Bobby Dale Robinson, 45, of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Clyde Wayne Fincher, 43, of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Robert Dlayne Brown, 51, of Goodwater, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Threat investigated and worked to locate a suspect. Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle applauded the swift action by investigators. “We took immediate action and notified the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and they worked throughout the night to identify the person responsible,” Windle said. “They did an incredible job on this incident. They found the source and that person is now in juvenile detention. For Reeltown, it’s business as usual today and we will have some increased security throughout the day. We will communicate with our parents through our app and schoolcast to keep them informed.”
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Abbett could not comment on how the suspect was identified, but Lt. Bill Hough is recognized as one of the state’s best cybercrimes investigators after going through extensive training in these matters. Fifth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jeremy Duerr was also involved Monday evening and said that his office would work with law enforcement to prosecute the person responsible to the fullest extent of the law. Ironically, a similar threat went out against Macon County Schools Monday. There is no indication if the two incidents may be related.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT To My Patients, Colleagues and Friends: It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of my Orthopedic Practice, Bone and Joint Specialists, PC. at 3368 Hwy. 280, Suite 116, Alexander City, AL and 500 Hospital Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092, effective May 16, 2018. It has been a great pleasure and privilege to care for your Orthopedic needs during the nearly 20 years I have practiced in Tallapoosa and Elmore counties. Effective immediately, I will no longer be taking new patients, nor will I be able to start treatment on an established patient with a new problem. If you are an established patient and currently being treated by me, I will work to complete your care and/or arrange for an appropriate referral for any necessary follow-up. If you have an Emergent Orthopedic need, you should proceed directly to the closest Emergency Department for appropriate treatment. Until May 16, 2018, please call my office for details about obtaining your medical records. After that date, you will need to contact me at drg@bonesnjoints.com, or P.O. Box 1903, Alexander City, AL 35011, or (256) 392-6151 to obtain a copy of your records. I will send you a release form that needs to be signed and mailed back to me. Once I have received the signed and dated request, as well as any required fees, I will mail you or your designated healthcare provider the appropriate records. Your records will be available for 10 years (until May 4, 2028) if you were 19 years of age or older when I ¿rst saw you. If you were younger than 19, I will retain your records for 5 years after you turn 19. Once again, thank you for the honor of allowing me to provide you with your Orthopedic care. While I am closing my practice, Michele and I are not moving, since we still consider Alexander City to be our home! Sincerely, Paul Goldhagen, MD
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