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Friends and Alexander City Honor Guard honor ‘Sausage’ for his 100th By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer
The front page of The New York Times for Friday, Oct. 22, 1915 was largely devoted to the battles of the first World War, the lone exception being speculation about the pending nuptials of the widower President Woodrow Wilson and widow Edith Bolling Galt. There was no mention in The Times that day of the Tallapoosa County, Alabama, birth of a baby boy to James William Bryant and his
wife, Janie. They named the boy Wilford Cecil Bryant. He would grow to love sausage, cheeseburgers, oysters and Dr. Pepper and “piddled” his way into the lives of thousands of people in his home county and Alexander City in particular. On Thursday, about sixty persons came together at the Alexander City Methodist Church to pay homage to Bryant, known as Sausage to most, on his 100 th birthday. The party was thrown by Bryant’s fel-
low members of the Alexander City Veterans’ Honor Guard, all of whom showed up – as did Bryant – in full Honor Guard uniform. The Honor Guard, of which Bryant was among six founding members, stood at attention and saluted Bryant as he See SAUSAGE, Page 7
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Cecil Bryant salutes his brothers in the Alexander City Veteran Honor Guard Thursday at the Alexander City Methodist Church at a celebration of his 100th birthday.
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he show featured the design’s of Alexander City’s Taylor Yates McDonald and Natalie Rye and Birmingham’s Game Day Girl Stuff owner and designer Shena Birdsong. Rexton Lee provided music for the night and local businesses donated food and drink all in an effort to raise funds for the Lake Martin Area United Way.
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Above right, a model poses with clothing from Cloud Nine, Season Speaks, far right, wears Game Day Girl stuff by Shena Birdsong. Right, vendors sell clothing and other items before the fashion show. The fashion show not only featured local designers but the models were local too.
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The driver’s license office of Alexander City is expected to reopen in a limited capacity after having been closed for nearly a month. Dadeville’s office will remain closed, however, and it is not yet known exactly when the Alexander City office will resume operations. When it does it will be open two days each month. Information from the county probate office indicated that the driver’s license office would operate on Tuesday and Wednesday one week per month. Which week is unknown. All of the anticipated changes are pending and confirmation is expected soon from the Licensing Bureau of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in Montgomery, according to Leon Archer, Tallapoosa County probate judge. Archer said that he has been in talks with the ALEA offices and is awaiting an email with the detailed schedule of the new operations. He expects to see similar changes made throughout the state. ALEA officials said a schedule would
The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will be hosting Medicare Part D enrollment assistance sessions for Medicare recipients at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Cabin at 9 a.m. every Tuesday, except Nov. 24, through Dec. 1. According to Sabrena Foster of the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, the commission is partnering with Tallapoosa County officials to make the enrollment assistance opportunities possible. “To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their
Medicare card, along with a complete list of the medications they are taking and the dosages,” said Foster. “Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. “People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each counseling session will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time for assistance.” Actual Medicare drug plan costs will vary depending on: the drugs the subscriber uses; the plan the subscriber chooses; whether the subscriber goes to a pharmacy in her/ his plan’s network; whether the drugs the subscriber uses See MEDICARE, Page 7
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The Outlook DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her husband are divorced, and I take care of their twin daughters after school. I love the girls and treasure the time I get to spend with them. Their parents’ combined income is more than $120,000. I am on a fixed income and ask for only $10 per day (plus $10 a week for gas) so I can take the girls places like the zoo or an occasional movie (which usually costs more than I am given). I feed them one meal a day on this budget as well. Whenever discussions about money occur, the ex-husband repeatedly tells my daughter he thinks it’s “offensive” that a grandparent charges money to watch the grandchildren. He uses it as a tactic to threaten to not pay for other needed expenses. How do I tell him I think he’s out of line for making me feel bad for requesting the money? -- STUNNED AND HURT IN TEMPE, ARIZ. DEAR STUNNED AND HURT: Your former son-in-law may have
Obituaries Mrs. Susan Prickett Futral 1955-2015 Funeral service for Mrs. Susan Prickett Futral, 60, of Hackneyville, will be Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Hillabee Baptist Church. Rev. Josh Sammons and Rev. Jim Pate will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Prospect Primitive Baptist Cemetery in Clay Co. The family will receive friends onFriday, October 23, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home.
some bitterness because of the divorce. Whatever his reason, his children should not suffer for it. Frankly, he should be ashamed of himself. If he raises the subject of being “offended” with you, remind him in PLAIN ENGLISH that you are on a limited income, food is expensive and if the money wasn’t NEEDED you wouldn’t ask for it. It’s the truth. It’s nothing to be ashamed of and certainly not offensive. Let’s do the math: Your granddaughters go to school five days a week; that’s $50, plus $10 a week for gas. That’s $60! If they were in day care instead of being looked after by you, the cost would be many times that amount.
DEAR ABBY: I am an executive assistant. A few years ago, my boss passed away after a long illness. My 13 years with her accounted for the longest consistent span of my career, and for obvious reasons, I was not able to get a letter of recommendation. It was difficult applying for jobs without being able to provide a first-hand reference from my longest employer. I am now happily employed, but I worry sometimes about what if it happens again. My current boss is in his early 50s, but not in the best health. I have no intention of going anywhere, and I don’t want to send him the wrong signal, but I’m wondering if it would be inappropriate to ask him for a reference letter, just to make sure I don’t find myself in the same situation again. BTW, he knows about my former situation, so I think he would understand, but I’m not sure. -- EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IN GEORGIA DEAR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: I’m sorry about the
death of your former employer, but your lack of a letter of reference should not have prevented you from finding another job. Your length of employment should have been proof enough that you were an asset to the company. I do not think it would be a good idea to approach your boss about giving you a letter of reference for a couple of reasons. First, it might be regarded as a signal that you are not happy with your job. And second, because of fear of litigation, many employers today are reluctant to give out any information about an employee other than the length of time the person worked for the company.
Mrs. Futral passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at her residence. She was born on February 2, 1955 in Alexander City, Alabama to Johnnie Loyd Prickett and Orlis Williamson Prickett. Susan was an active member of Hillabee Baptist Church. She took great pride in working in the church nursery and caring for the babies. She also loved seeing after the senior adult ladies and taking them on trips. Susan had a servant’s heart and was always looking for ways to help others. She was an excellent cook and baker and loved to share her “goodies” with others. She was very outgoing and
never met a stranger. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Alexander City Board of Education for 16 years. Susan also loved to volunteer her time. For several years, she served as the volunteer coordinator for Friends of Hospice at Russell Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tommy Futral of Hackneyville; daughter, Valerie Maron (Paul), of Louisville, KY; son, Benjamin Futral of Notasulga; mother, Orlis Williamson Prickett of Alexander City; sister, Sandra Peavy (Tony), of Alexander City; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Nunnally (Glyn) of
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The Alexander City Fire Department presented their puppets in an educational play about what to do in a fire and other important information to Faith Christian Academy on Wednesday. They displayed the fire truck and demonstrated the ladder extending and how the fire truck functions in a fire. Pictured are the students, teachers and staff.
October 22-23 JEWELRY SALE: The Russell Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting its annual jewelry sale Oct. 22 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Russell Medical Center Community Room. Proceeds benefit Russell Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
October 22-25 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting its National Womens Conference 2015 Oct. 22-25 at Liberty Life Christian Center at 243 S Street. Thursday and Friday Supplication will be at 9 a.m., Women in Training will be at noon. Saturday from 10 a.m to noon is Young Adult Women, noon to 2 p.m. is Seminar part 1 and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. is Seminar part 2. Sunday is Climax Day with Mother Ola P. Traylor.
October 24 TOUGH TEN: The Auburn Opelika Running and Track Association is hosting its 16th annual Tough Ten/ Tough Two race on Oct. 24 at 7:30 a.m. at Ogletree Village in Auburn. For more information email auburntough10@gmail.com and to register go to runsignup.com/Race/AL/Auburn/ AORTAToughTenToughTwo. FAMILY BINGO: The Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting Family Bingo Night Oct. 24 from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m. and every fourth Saturday. SIKESVILLE COMMUNITY REUNION: Descendants of pioneer families of the Sikesville community of Clay will meet beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 24 at Mt. Gilead church on County Road 79 seven miles west of Wadley. FARM DAY: The Weogufka Center is hosting a farm day Oct. 24. There will be a museum of old farm equipment, a history room, car show and music. Vendor booths are available. Call Melvin Palmer 256-249-8885 or Ms. Margaret Thornton at 256-234-2186 for more information. COMMUNITY DOCUMENTATION PROJECT: Camp Hill Pacers Community Documentation Project will be set in downtown Camp Hill Oct. 24 starting at 9:30 a.m. The event celebrates the community, elders and children. Those interested in setting up booths can call 256-896-4758 or email camphillalpacers@gmail.com. CANCER WALK: Sistas for a Cause are hosting a cancer walk Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Cooper Recreation Center. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $10 and funds benefit the UAB Cancer Center in Alexander City. To register early or for more information contact Valarie Oliver via Facebook or at 256-392-4726.
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October 26 CREEPY CRITTERS: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library will have a Creepy Critters program Oct. 26 at 9:30 a.m. For more information call 256-234-4644. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, Oct. 26 at the Marshall Street Church of God at 6:30 p.m. After a time of sharing food and fellowship, people will gather in the church sanctuary for a period of corporate prayer, believing James 5:16. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information contact Bill Middlebrooks, secretary at 256-2343371.
October 27 AUTHOR VISIT: Mary Whatley, author of “Daddy’s War: Letters from the Commander of the 425th Dump Truck Company World War II Italy,� will be at the Dadeville Public Library Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. TRUNK OR TREAT: The Lake Martin Community Hospital is hosting its annual fall festival and trunk or treat Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. JOB FAIR: Pinnacle Staffing will be hosting a job fair at the Central Alabama Community College Alexander City Career Center seeking experienced industrial productions workers Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October 27-29 CHURCH REVIVAL: Miracle Missionary Baptist Church on I Street is hosting a revival Oct. 27-29 with a nightly lecture at 6:10 p.m. and an evangelistic hour at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 will be youth night, Oct. 28 will be men’s night and Oct. 29 will be ladies night.
October 28 TRUNK OR TREAT: The First Presbyterian and the First United Methodist churches will be hosting a trunk or treat at the First Presbyterian Church from 5:30 p.m to 7 p.m.
October 29 FALL FESTIVAL: Sixth Street Baptist Church is hosting The Plagues Fall Fest Oct. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. Come play games based on the The Plagues of Egypt and hear creepy stories from the Bible.
October 30 TRICK OR TREAT: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting trick or treat Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dress in your best costume. FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL: Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Fall Harvest is Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will consist of homemade baked goodies, crafts, country store, cake walks, hot dogs and a whole lot more.
October 31 POETRY READING: There will be an open microphone poetry reading at the Camp Hill Library Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. It is open to all ages to share work or just listen. TRUNK OR TREAT: The Marshall Street Church will host a trunk treat Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FAMILY FUN DAY: The Corinth Baptist Church, Flint Hill Baptist Church, Seleeta Baptist Church and others are hosting a Hallelujah
Christian Fun day for the Family Oct. 31 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Great Corinth Outreach Parker on Lindsey Road in Alexander City. Activities include a motorcycle/car show, games and prizes. Something fun for the whole family. Concessions will be sold. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes but please no masks. GAMES: The West End Church will have games, candy and free hot dogs Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. TRUNK OR TREAT: The Kellyton Baptist Church will host a trunk or treat Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. FALL FESTIVAL: Victory Baptist Church located at 210 South Road off Hwy. 280 will be hosting their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31 starting at 4 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be lots of free games, candy and fun for everyone. FALL FESTIVAL: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a fall festival Oct. 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hay rides will be $2. FALL FESTIVAL: Calvary Heights Baptist Church is hosting a fall festival Oct. 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. with games, cake walk and hayride. Trunk or Treat begins a 6 p.m. Calvary Heights Baptist Church is located at the corner of Hwy. 280 and Elkahatchee Road. HAUNTED 5K: The Wadley High School Girls Basketball team is hosting a Haunted 5K Oct. 31 at Wadley High School. Entry fee is $25. Feel free to wear your costume. For more information contact Mrs. McGuire at 256-3952286.
November 1 CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating its 86th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. Rev. Melvin Ervin is the guest minister.
November 4 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting a Veterans Day program and luncheon Nov. 4 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a military color guard, Rick Rainwater, Don East and others will be speaking. Bring a covered dish.
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ark Spencer is both a senior vice president of USAmeriBank and a board member of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. Wearing both hats, he led an effort to offer the Operations Center building on the USAmeriBank campus to the chamber for use as its headquarters and the site of a new business incubator operation. Spencer’s effort could greatly help the chamber, which has outgrown it’s offices on Tallapoosa Street and pave the way to for entrepreneurs to create new businesses in Alexander City. In return, USAmeriBank gets a partner and a neighbor it can be proud of, one that is working to develop the business community in Alexander City. It’s a win-win situation for both the chamber and the bank, one we hope will come to fruition. There are many details to work out yet. The deal would require the chamber to move its offices from downtown to the Highway 280 location, to take on operating expenses for the building, to establish and oversee a large business incubator facility. From the chamber’s perspective, the offer solves a problem since the chamber’s current office is located on leased city property and the lease expires in December. It also provides much needed room for the chamber’s expanding staff and operations. But the best part by far in our opinion is the opportunity to for new businesses. Using the larger portion of the USAmeriBank Operations Center as an incubator, the chamber could share utility costs, office equipment, kitchen and conference room facilities and a receptionist. New businesses would get a very nice, very low-cost location where they could take advantage of chamber programs and networking and get their company off to a solid start with little financial risk. We think this is a terrific idea that could greatly benefit Alexander City and we want enthusiastically thank Mark Spencer and USAmeriBank for this very generous offer.
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Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Robert Bentley represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. He was elected to office on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7100. His office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.
Robert Bentley
Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Lee and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@ gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Mark Tuggle 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 Tom Whatley Drive, Auburn.
Friday, October 23, 2015
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An old school story of first love and my heartbreak
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his is the story of my first love. It’s a sad story, so get your hankies ready. This is a story where the guy loses the girl. We started dating – or some semblance thereof – when we were in 10th grade. She was beautiful. I was just a regular guy. It was about this time of year when I gathered the courage to dial her number and ask her to go on a hayride with me. I remember I had walked from the barn, where we were working cattle, to the house to make the call. After a few nervous minutes of conversation, I popped the question. She said yes. On the way back down to the barn, I happily hurdled the fence. The feeling I felt was among the best ever. I had a date with the most beautiful girl in my school. On hayride night, the nerves were back. Do I hold her hand? Hold her close to me to keep her warm against the cold? Do I kiss her? If so, when? Most importantly, how? Standing outside her door, I went for it. It wasn’t a long kiss, but it was magical! It was like kissing a delicate flower and having it kiss me back! It was heaven! That night, I felt like the luckiest kid in the whole wide world. I went to my room, put on the stereo and listened to love songs all night long. The next day, I wondered,
DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
“What about Monday? Will she talk to me? Or was she just being nice last night?” The worry set in again. On Monday, she strode right up to me, smiling that beautiful smile, and told me how much fun she’d had on the hayride. I told her I’d had fun, too, and she slid her arm inside mine. For the next year or so, we were a “thing” around school. We exchanged gifts on special occasions. She would make for me wonderful homemade cards (she now makes her living making beautiful window treatments) and I would write her sappy poems. Sometimes, we would sit in her mother’s car (her mother was a teacher – and my Mom’s best friend) after school and, well, for lack a better word (and at the risk of dating myself), neck. At that point, that year was the best of my life, but like all good things … We were in the line at lunch one day and she said she had something to tell me. But, as it turned out, she didn’t have to say a word. I immediately knew what and for who. She was breaking up with me for the quarterback.
I went home that afternoon – and every afternoon for a long time – and dang near ran the needle of my stereo through the Eagles’ “Best of My Love.” It had been our song. Now, it was my hymn of remembrance. I was a 16-year-old emotional mess. My mom, having talked to her mother – again, they were besties – made attempts to make me feel better. I would have none of it. Even my stoic father felt bad for me. But, as always, time marched on. We actually remained friends, though at the time of the breakup I thought it impossible. I dated others, but found it hard not to think about her. She dated the quarterback the rest of the way through our high school years. It didn’t last, though. She met the man that’s now her husband while she was away at college. I came home and found the girl that was meant for me. She had been right under my nose all along. But I still think about my first love occasionally. How innocent we were. How wonderful I felt when I was with her. And how miserable I felt the first time I felt love die. Granger is a staff writer at The Outlook.
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Today’s
Scripture “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” —Colossians 2:15
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Decisions made by city leadership seem to show lack of common sense Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concerns over some of the actions that the city officials have taken over the past few months. These actions seem to show a lack of leadership and frankly, common sense on the part of our officials. One contradiction involves raising taxes for roadwork, and then giving employees pay increases. Of course, as a working, I support raises for employees, but the time of these two actions is questionable. The next concern is paying Auburn University to study if the city employees need raises. Common sense would tell anyone that city employees need raises since taxes just went up 1.5 percent. Every person living and working in Alexander City needs a raise because of the tax increase. Thirdly, what are the budget cuts that are being considered? Maybe the purchase of new vehicles could be delayed for a year. Have council members considered forgoing their salaries? Don’t most have a fulltime income aside from working for the citizens as an elected official? It always seems our Council’s first reaction to a monetary need or crisis is to raise the cost of services, i.e. sewage rates, or to raise taxes rather
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH You have a lot of ground to cover, and you are determined to accomplish what you want. Try not to close down when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get what you want. Stand up to manipulation from a roommate or a loved one. Tonight: Finish up a project before considering your plans. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Your imagination takes you down an unusual path, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one that you will be delighted with. Listen to a loved one or dear friend when making a decision. You might feel as if your Ă&#x201E;nances are not Ă&#x2026;uid enough. Tonight: Be naughty and nice! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Fatigue could interfere with your plans and ability to achieve what you want. Your sense of direction around your home and domestic life will be a major focus. A power play might take you down a path you would prefer not to go. Try to detach and disengage. Tonight: Head home. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start a conversation, but you might not be up to Ă&#x201E;nishing it, as it could go on and on. You also have other matters on your mind, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to delve into those thoughts. Let others know that you have something to do, and excuse yourself. Tonight: Say â&#x20AC;&#x153;yes.â&#x20AC;? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Be aware of the costs of your decisions and actions. Someone could feel as if he or she is being pushed past his or her natural limits. Be open, and let this person have more space, even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not comfortable with the distance. Tonight: Make it your treat. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH You might want to dive into a situation or take the lead in a heartfelt project. Note how someone you care about closes down on you. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change this personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitude, but you can remain courteous. A friend pulls you out of the doldrums. Tonight: Let the weekend begin.
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License be posted online next week at one of its websites, alrenewal.com. “It will have a schedule of all the offices we staff, with hours of operation and services for each -- just like it does now. It will just be updated with the 31 satellite offices next week,” Jesse Thornton, ALEA public information officer, said in an email to The Outlook. Archer said Alexander City’s office was chosen as a result of greater accessibility, more parking and generally having a more updated facility than the courthouse office in Dadeville.
involved in youth baseball leagues, “always had to be doing something. He called it piddling.” Rev. Wayne Cowhick said when he came to Alexander City Methodist Church 18 years ago, Bryant, then 82, was still active on the church’s softball team. A younger Bryant had been a baseball star in school and on the fields near Avalon Mills and had hoped to try out for the St. Louis Cardinals. Then his country called. Bryant joined the Army and served in the Corps of Engineers in Germany during World War II. Bryant’s daughter, Susan Hardy – who, along with her brother, David, make up what Hardy calls “the Sausage links” – said one thing Bryant always said he wanted was a cake made of $100 bills. Today, his wish came true – sort of – as the gift table featured a cake made of 100 $1 bills. But it was clear that rather than the plaques, certificates, gifts, $100 cake, sausage, cheeseburger and all else Bryant received Thursday, what he enjoyed most was the people who came to congratulate him. He received them all, listening with the help of his dual hearing aids and responding with a constant smile, occasionally throwing his head back in laughter. His welcoming reception to all in attendance was an embodiment of what he’d said before the biggest crowd arrived. “We don’t need to be here if we can’t be friends and love each other,” Bryant said.
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uses are on his/her plan’s formulary (listed of covered drugs); and whether the subscriber gets extra help paying his/her Medicare Part D costs. According to the Medicare web site, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 is the open-enrollment period for Medicare. During this time, Medicare recipients may:
Cecil Bryant shares a laugh as his cake of sausage biscuits is presented to him.
walked into the surprise party. Bryant saluted back. “The Good Lord put me here to do some things for Him,” Bryant said. “And when He’s through with me, He’ll take me away.” If the Good Lord put Bryant here to light up rooms with his infectious personality. Sausage may live to be 200. When presented with a cheeseburger by the Honor Guard, he howled with laughter. Later, when a fellow Honor Guard member asked to borrow Bryant’s star-spangled birthday walking stick before making a presentation, Bryant barked, “I don’t need a whoopin’.” During the celebration, Bryant was showered with plaques from the Honor Guard, the Alexander City Rescue Squad (which Bryant said was formed on his front porch in 1949), the Alexander City Recycling Center (where Bryant volunteered for years) and Alexander City Methodist Church (where he is a longtime member) and with certificates from the the State of Alabama (recognizing Bryant as a member of the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame) and the City of Alexander City. Sara, Bryant’s wife of 66 years, said her husband was forced to marry a younger woman. She is only 87. “He went off to war and when he came back all the women his age were taken,” she said. “So he had to look for a young woman.” Mrs. Bryant also said her husband, who was a longtime member of the chain gang at Benjamin Russell football games and
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• Change from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan; • Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan back to original Medicare; • Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan; • Switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan that doesn’t offer drug coverage to a Medicare Advantage Plan that offers drug coverage; • Switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan that offers drug coverage to a Medicare Advantage Plan that doesn’t offer drug coverage; • Join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan; • Switch from one Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to another Medicare Prescription Drug Plan; or • Drop Medicare prescription drug coverage.
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continued from page 1 He said he realized it could possibly be an inconvenience for Dadeville residents but if it was required to cut a day at one of the two offices, the Alexander City office would be preferred as the sole location to lessen confusion on what office is open, when and where. For other identification purposes, he said residents could obtain a non-driver photo ID from the county probate office and a photo voter ID card from the Board of Registrars, both at the main courthouse in Dadeville. The probate office can issue driver’s license renewals as well.
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Cougars look to bounce back against B.B. Comer By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor
The Central High School of Coosa County Cougars hope that Friday’s homecoming festivities will be capped off with a win. The Cougars (3-5, 2-3 in Class 3A-Region 3) will host the B.B. Comer Tigers (4-4, 2-3 in Class 3A-Region 3) on Friday at 7 p.m. for homecoming. Coosa Coach Barry Simmons said the Tigers are a new team under firstyear coach Mike Battles Sr. and much improved from the 2014 Tiger squad that finished 0-10. “They’re a more physical team than they were last year, obviously,” Simmons said. “They’ve strung together a few wins this year. They’re a much-improved team under Mike Battles and their record shows that, but they look much better on film, as well.” Simmons said the Tigers like to rely on the running game to set up the play action and deep pass plays. “They’re an I-formation team that likes to pound it at you and kind of grind on you,” Simmons said. “They’ve got big linemen up front and they like to lean on you, chip away at it and pop the big one. They’ll take their shots downfield every once in awhile. Plus, they’ve worked the
Notre Dame Box in a little, too.” In order to prepare for the Tiger rushing attack, Simmons said the Cougars have been working on defensive assignments. He added that the coaches have been stressing physicality going into Friday’s game. “You have to make sure you’re lined up properly, No.1. We have to make sure our guys know where they’re supposed to go every play and what to do,” Simmons said. “No. 2, you stress all week the physicality of the game and make sure they understand this is going to be a fourquarter game and it’s going to be a physical game. They’re (Comer) going to get three or four yards here and there and they might get 10, but you have to get them down, get back in the huddle and stop them from driving the length of the field.” And in order to get the win, Simmons said the Cougars have to take care of the ball and slow down the B.B. Comer rushing attack. “For us to win what we’re going to have to do is control their running game,” Simmons said. “Then, obviously, we’re going to have to take advantage of what they give us on defense. We cannot turn the football over, and we’re going to have to play sound special teams. We’ve got to win the battle up front.”
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Senior running back Rod Whetstone and the Central-Coosa Cougars will look to get their fourth win of the season tonight against B.B. Comer.
Porsha Tatum / Submitted to The Outlook
The Cooper Community Center hosted its 1st Annual Community Volleyball Tournament last Saturday. The team from Cooper Community Center, above right, finished in first place. Pictured, top left, Taliah Hutchins of the Ace Bangerz spikes the ball during a match. Pictured, bottom left, the Ace Bangerz finished fourth place. Other finishers were The Aces in second place, and Spank that Ace in third place. Other participants included Hatchett Springs Baptist Church and Philadelphia Baptist Church.
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