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Fight breaks out at council meeting By MITCH SNEED Editor

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Mayor Charles Shaw and Councilman Tony Goss are separated by bystanders after a heated argument turned into a brawl at Monday’s meeting.

More than three years of frustration between Mayor Charles Shaw and some members of the Alexander City City Council reached a boiling point when a post-meeting brawl broke out between the mayor and Councilman Tony Goss

Monday. After a heated exchange between Shaw and Goss over city finances, Councilman Bob Howard moved quickly to adjourn the meeting as words continued to be exchanged. As soon as the meeting was over, Shaw rushed around the table towards Goss as he stood up. Shaw

then punched Goss in the side of the face and landed another punch as Goss retreated and started defending himself. Others including the mayor’s wife appeared to join in the rush towards Goss. City employees and others gathered at the meeting worked to break it See COUNCIL • Page 7

Neighbor charged with Wilson’s murder

State Auditor investigating complaint over city issues

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A neighbor who described in great detail how he saw a red truck stop in the road and shoot 49-year-old Clyde Wilson is now charged with murder. Franklin Nathan Price Jr., 51 of Alexander City, is in the Tallapoosa County Jail on charges of murder and two counts of burglary and is being held on $350,000 bond. Price lived across Highway 63 from Wilson, who died after being shot once while cutting his grass on a riding lawnmower Wednesday around 9:30 a.m. Price The arrest brings some resolution to a case that was bizarre from the initial call. Wilson died shortly after being shot on his property at 3823 Highway 63, just outside the Alexander City limits. Investigators said that Wilson suffered a single gunshot wound that passed through his arm and into his chest, with no visible exit wound. He was pronounced dead at Russell Medical Center.

Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler has confirmed that he has enlisted the help of a volunteer to investigate complaints over government spending and procedural irregularities in Alexander City. Zeigler said that a complaint was filed late last summer and due to severe budget cuts, he has enlisted a number of volunteers to handle citizen complaints. He confirmed that Linda Hilyer has been working since February on a complaint that was filed with his office last August. “She volunteered to look into this at my request and will be reporting back to me with her findings,” Zeigler said. “With the budget constraints that we face, we have had to handle several of the complaints we have received in this manner.”

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Nearly 500 people took part in a community-wide candlelight vigil near the spot where Clyde Wilson was shot Wednesday. Below, Wilson’s wife Michelle is comforted by family after expressing her thanks for community support.

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Community comes together to show support for tragedy struck family By MITCH SNEED Editor

About 500 people turned out Sunday night to show support and love for the family of Clyde Wilson, the man who was shot a killed Wednesday as he mowed his yard. A community candlelight vigil was held at the site where Wilson lost his life, but local ministers, leaders and family members called for a continued outpouring of love for Wilson’s family. See VIGIL • Page 3

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County-Wide Clean Up draws sweeping numbers By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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“It points out people need a place to dispose of large items,” Thompson said. “People will take the option of least resistance when disposing of things.” The clean up got started two weeks ago as Russell Lands with 30 associates and volunteers picked up 120 bags of trash along Highway 63. Saturday, organized efforts to pick up trash occurred in the Hackneyville Community, along Pearson Chapel Road, Madwind Road, in Alexander City, and the Union Community. Kathy Nicholson helped organize a cleanup on Pearson Chapel Road through her church, New Providence Baptist Church. “We only cleaned a three mile stretch,” Nicholson said. “We filled up a trailer and two pickup trucks. We

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DEAR ABBY: For the last five months I have been talking to a guy I met via a dating app. We live a few states apart and have yet to meet in person, but we communicate regularly. With my tax refund this year, I’d like to do something for me. He suggested that I visit him. I don’t get any red flags from him, and I’m sure I’d be 100 percent safe while I’m there. However, I’m anxious about taking a trip by myself to visit a guy I’ve developed a massive crush on. I have thought about offering to pay his way here instead, or simply not going at all. I asked my friends and family for their opinions. Some of them think I should go, while others say I should pay his way here. I need advice from an outsider’s perspective. -- CONFUSED AND CRUSHING DEAR C&C: I vote for having your friend come and visit you the first time you meet. That way your family and friends can meet him, and if your massive crush doesn’t live up to your expectations, you won’t be alone

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married for 38 years. Almost everything is great, except that the wife of his best friend, “Ted,” has the hots for my husband. We all get along well, but it’s obvious her interest is mostly in my husband, not me. Ted has no idea his wife feels this way, but several people have pointed it out, and I have

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Price indicated that he saw a red truck stop in the roadway, heard a gunshot and then saw Wilson fall from the mower. After Price gave that statement to investigators and the media at the scene Wednesday, he was arrested on outstanding warrants for burglary, according to Alexander City Police Department’s James Easterwood. Rhonda Williamson, a motorist who actually stopped to render aid didn’t indicate that she saw any vehicle, but just “saw his arm fly back and him fall backwards.” Williams said at the scene that she didn’t recall a truck or any vehicle as she turned the corner onto Highway 63. Those inconsistencies were apparently enough to look long and hard at the story Price told investigators. Records show a series of search warrants that were executed by investigators, including one at the home where Price was living. Divers also searched a nearby pond and wooded areas around Price’s residence and the murder scene. While officials cited the ongoing investigation and would not elaborate, The Outlook has learned that evidence and parts of a gun believed to have been used in

the shooting were found in those searches. Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson said that he was not prepared to disclose a possible motive in the case. vThis is still an active investigation,” Robinson said. “We don’t have a motive at this time. The investigation now moves to a different phase and I’m proud of everyone who has worked so hard to get the case to this point. We have some dedicated people in our department and they didn’t rest until they had some answers.” As of Monday morning, Price was still in the Tallapoosa County Jail. Records showed no information on a 72-hour hearing or if an attorney had been hired or appointed for Franklin. Price is not a stranger to the criminal justice system. Court records show more than two dozen arrests or citations, mostly for traffic and driving related offenses. His record does show three convictions for driving under the influence. Franklin’s record also lists two arrests for domestic assault, one for disorderly conduct, another for resisting arrest and one for carrying a gun without a permit that date back more than 10 years.

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Wilson’s grieving wife fought back tears as she thanked the community for coming out. “I just want to thank everybody for coming,” Wilson’s wife Michelle said. “We have had so much love and support from people I’ve never met. I know it’s going to be a long road. That was my soul mate. He is going to be missed. Thank you all and continue to pray for us.” Michelle’s words came after those gathered sang “Amazing Grace,” while holding candles high in Wilson’s honor and showing love for the family. Minister Norman Strickland called on the community to keep the love coming for the Cliff Williams / The Outlook Wilson family. “I thank everyone for Nearly 500 people took part in a community-wide candlelight vigil near the spot where Clyde Wilson coming out and showing was shot Wednesday. Children, teenagers and adults gathered to support the Wilson family Sunday the love that the comnight. munity has for this famAlthough he didn’t speak for all citizens gation and we still have ily,” Strickland said. speak to the crowd, when I say our hearts some work to do, but He read from 1 Alexander City Police go out to you.” hopefully now the healCorinthians and told all Chief Willie Robinson Great Bethel’s Dr. ing can start.” those gathered that now was in the crowd as Emerson Ware said the is the time when the were several Alexander community should come vigil was the kind of City Police officers. It unity that only God can together. was the work of dedisupply. “This a promise from cated investigators that “How good and Jesus, ‘I will come to worked tirelessly until pleasant it is to have you.’ If you lean on an arrest was made in all brethren to come in Him he will be there. So the case. unity,” Ware said. “It lean on Him and lean Neighbor Franklin is truly something to on each and everyone Price, 51, was arrested behold to see everyone gathered here. We will and charged with gathered with a common be there.” Wilson’s murder. goal of love and supIn a prayer Strickland “This ordeal has The following sponsors have joined asked the Lord to watch port. I am thankful to had a big impact on God that we have come over the Wilson family. with The Alexander City Outlook and out in unity and showed the entire community,” “Lord bless this famRobinson said. “This is that support, not only in ily and reach down The Dadeville Record to promote the use a close-knit community. words, but in spirit.” with your loving hands Everyone knows everyRev. Wayne Cowhick of newspapers as an educational resource and love them like you one. With something of Alex City Methodist have never loved them like this everyone hurts. Church also called for by providing Tuesday edition papers to before,” Strickland I can’t say enough continued unity, using prayed. city and county schools in the area. about the way the a man wearing an Alexander City investigators handled Alabama Crimson Tide Mayor Charles Shaw this case. This family sure as a prop to supcomforted the family. needed answers and port his words. • Russell Medical Center “I want to express my so did the community. It says right here condolences and would We all worked as one. ‘Won as One’,” • Russell Lands ask for everyone to Investigators, officers, Cowhick said. “How continue to pray for this the fire department and true that is. God has • Representative Mark Tuggle family and lift them up the Housing Authority, already won for us. in their time of need.” they all worked to help • Tallapoosa County Sheriff, Jimmy Abbett Shaw said. “I know you Now we have to be as this family get justice. one. That is why we are are hurting and I know It’s an ongoing investihere.” it is very hard. But I • Grace’s Flowers & Gifts

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rom supporting one another in a time of tragedy to coming together for the good of all, Alexander City and Tallapoosa County proved again last week what a great community we live in. More than 500 people from diverse backgrounds came together Sunday night at a candlelight vigil to show support for a family struck by a senseless shooting Wednesday. As the sun fell from the sky, any differences quickly disappeared into the night air. Neighbors hugged and provided a much needed shoulder of comfort. The vigil was organized to show the family the love and support that the community is willing to give. Michelle Wilson echoed that feeling of community at Sunday's vigil while fighting back tears as she mourns the loss of her husband. “We have had so much love and support from people I’ve never met," Wilson said. "I know it’s going to be a long road." Great Bethel's Dr. Emerson Ware provided some of the best insight of the community at Sunday's vigil and is a great blueprint for an ideal community. “It is truly something to behold to see everyone gathered with a common goal of love and support," Ware said. "I am thankful to God that we have come out in unity and showed that support, not only in words, but in spirit.” Though tragedy may have garnered many headlines this week, some of the community's best physical efforts came on Saturday during a countywide clean-up as nearly 200 volunteers took to the roads picking up trash others disposed of. Some 300 bags of cans, wrappers, diapers and other household garbage were picked up by some of the communities best. Not only was trash picked up from the roadways, but dumpsters provided an opportunity for us to properly dispose of items that have been lying around. We hope that these two events are not just blips on the radar and are signs of great things to come for the area.

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he middle school principal is concerned about the sickness in his/her school and calls for a doctor and team of nurses to figure out what is going on. After a through exam of 300 students, they learn that 40 of them definitely have the flu. But the doctor does not give them medicine, does not give them a shot, does not write out a prescription, does not send them to their family physician. Instead, he just pats them on the head and tells them, “I hope you get better.” There would be instant outrage from parents, from educators, from politicians. Some would say the doctor should lose his license. But this is EXACTLY what we have done with education legislation in Alabama and instead of outrage, some politicians have hailed it as wonderful. I am talking about the Alabama Accountability Act passed in 2013 when we arbitrarily declared that six percent of all public schools would be labeled as “failing” and we would offer millions of dollars in tax breaks that would magically cure all our education ills. The state department of education recently released the latest list of “failing” schools. There are 76 of them in 26 school systems. More than half of them come from Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham alone. Others come from out of the way communities such as Autaugaville, Union Springs, Notasulga, Packer’s Bend, Linden, McIntosh, Butler and Panola. And when you go through

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the 2013 legislation line by line you will not find mention anywhere of steps that should be taken to help these “failing” schools. Will they get funding for additional teachers so class sizes can be reduced? No. Will a SWAT team of education experts descend on them to diagnose their problems? No. Will their teachers be given help with more professional development? No. Like the doctor above, we just pat them on the head and wish them well. And something in my old Southern Baptist heart says this is wrong. It is immoral. It is ignoring the admonishment of the Golden Rule. It is made even more egregious when we look closely at these 76 schools. They have 36,844 students. Some 71.5 percent of them receive free-reduced lunches and 92.6% of them are AfricanAmerican. By comparison, of the 730,563 students in all our public schools, 51.9 percent get free-reduced lunches and 33.1 percent are AfricanAmerican. How do we determine a “failing” school? By looking only at how their students perform in math and reading tests. How much growth have test results shown over time? Doesn’t matter. Is there an outstanding music or art or drama program at the school? Doesn’t matter.

Is there a much-needed after school program to help working parents and better socialize children? Doesn’t matter. What about vocational instruction? Doesn’t matter. So we labeled 36,844 students as “failing” and all of their teachers and schools. And then we turned our back on them. At the same time we have said that it is OK to now divert $66 million from the Education Trust Fund to give scholarships to private schools in the name of helping “failing” schools. (If we say 6 percent of public schools are failing, why don’t we apply the same standard to private schools?) At the end of 2015, there were a reported 3,697 students attending private schools on Alabama Accountability Act scholarships. Of these, only 871 were “zoned” to attend a failing school. And we know from earlier reports that at least 1,000 scholarships went to students who were already enrolled in a private school. I have said repeatedly that there is no doubt that some students have benefited from the scholarship they received to attend a private school. But does the mother of 10 children only feed one of them? Alabama has a rich history of inequality and inequity. This legislation only perpetuates this legacy. Larry Lee led the study Lessons Learned from Rural Schools and is a longtime advocate for public education. larrylee133@gmail. com. Read his blog: larryeducation.com

Mark Tuggle (R) Luther Strange represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-3922006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Mark Tuggle Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at Tom Whatley 334-242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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Investigation into school funding needs to take place Dear Editor, It is sad to see another historically black school close here in Tallapoosa County. It started with the former administration closing down the Edward Bell School and their policies continue on where they allocated money for both of these schools. When they got their money rerouted it was to suit their agenda. Edward Bell never saw any money, Councill Middle School never got any money. It was raining inside and they were putting buckets out to catch the water but yet students and parents loved their children’s school. It too will be gone, but not before we find out where the money went.

The schools need leadership and Mr. Windle is not it. When you lose students as fast as Dadeville has, you have to look at the head. You invest in schools with new programs, not going on a building spree all at once. If he had managed the money right and had the mindset to lead, Tallapoosa County School’s would lead the way in education. Instead, Alexander City Schools are leading the way on all fronts. They are adding something new all the time. All you hear from Dadeville is ugliness from segregated same sex classes, boys separated from girls, accusing ex-principals of failure to report sexual abuse when she never knew anything about

it, to spending all the reserve money, calling for 1-cent sales tax to closing another school. You don’t divide a community. You bring all your resources together to make the community work for the good of the people. We will ask the justice department to take over this. I am very sure they will find criminal behavior. We all want to know where this money went. It didn’t go where it was supposed to. People are fed up with this kind of leadership from Mr. Windle and his lawyer Mark Allen Treadwell. We will let the justice department handle this. Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City

Unusual, bizarre U.S Military tactics against ISIS Dear Editor, The ongoing ISIS war continues unabated with the ISIS bad guys losing 1,500 to 2,000 fighters per month (Pentagon numbers if you believe them). They have lost so many front line fighters that they no longer are able to replace dead soldiers 1 for 1 instead are only replacing 25 percent. Perhaps most significant is that we have allegedly destroyed at least 50 percent of

their oil capability. But the most bizarre twist is that this week our forces literally incinerated $500 million in captured ISIS cash. This was made up of 80% U.S. currency and the remaining 20 percent in securities and foreign debentures. As best I determine, this is the first time that U.S. forces have torched huge amounts of U.S. dollars seized from

the enemy! Is this wise? Appropriate? I don’t think so. Why not put that money to usehiring more fighters to fight ISIS, feeding the starving in Syria & Iraq. Anything other than the torch! James W. Anderson Talladega

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April 26-29

BASEBALL REGISTRATION: The 2016 Alex City Baseball 13-15 Year Old League registration will be at the Sportplex Baseball Tower Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $75.

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DRUG TAKEBACK: Local law enforcement will be on site at Walgreens Pharmacy in Alexander City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 30 to allow anyone to dispose of unwanted or expired over the counter and prescription medications. No questions will be asked. CEMETERY PRESERVATION WORKSHOP: The Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance is hosting its annual cemetery preservation workshop at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Scott Martin at bevel67@ aol.com for additional information. CAR WASH: The Pine Ridge Mission Team is having a car wash April 30 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Arby’s. The proceeds will help with VBS and community outreach projects this summer on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. SHELIA’S WARRIORS: The Central Alabama Club of the NANBPWC, Inc. in a one mile walk for Sarcoidosis honoring the memory of Sheila SheltonBurks April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is $10 and t-shirts are $12$15. All proceeds from this gathering will aid in finding a cure for this deadly disease. For additional information contact Shirley A. Shelton, CAC President 1114 Parrish Street Alexander City, AL 35011. MULE DAY: The Weogufka Center will host Mule Day Saturday, April 30. Vendors are welcome. Breakfast will be available from 6:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Concessions will be available from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Parking is $2 per car. There will be plowing demonstrations, buggy rides and entertainment will be available all day. For more information contact Margaret Thornton at 256-2342186 or Kattie Hocutt at 256-329-3638. PRAYER WALK: Haven Chapel UMC Prayer Team Ministry will do a prayer walk April 30 at 7 a.m. in the communities connecting the church to the community. The team will leave 185 Royston Street, to Broadnax, Crawford, Herren and South Street (OLD 280.) Upon returning to the church, the team will branch out in the communities seeing the communities through God’s eye, praying for discernment; discovering, interacting, and seeking ways of blessing the communities.

May 1

REGENERATION ANNIVERSARY: The Regeneration Community Praisers will present their Moving Forward program May 1 at 3 p.m. at the Cooper Recreational Center. Mistress of Ceremony will be Keke Fuller. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The

Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill will be observing its 22nd pastoral anniversary of Rev. and Sis. Bernard Harris on Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Rev. Douglas Caddell and Canaan Baptist Church of Bessemer will be our guest. Come out and celebrate. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Oak Grove CME Church will be hosting their family and friends day Sunday, May 1 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker of the morning will be Rev. Harry Gatewood III, from Newman, Ga. The church is located on 17412 Highway 22 East Daviston. Everyone is invited to attend.

May 3

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Central Elementary School will have registration for kindergarten May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Central Elementary School. Registration forms are available at www.ces.coosaschools.k12.al.us Bringing completed forms will make the registration process go much more quickly.

May 5

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Central Elementary School will have registration for kindergarten May 5 from 3:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Central Elementary School. Registration forms are available at www.ces.coosaschools.k12.al.us Bringing completed forms will make the registration process go much more quickly. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The local observance of the National Day of Prayer will be May 5 at noon at the First Baptist Church of Alexander City. Everyone is invited. This is sponsored by the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The Hackneyville Community will sponsor its first National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5 at 10 a.m. (rain or shine) around the flag pole at the Hackneyville Community Center on Highway 63 North. All are welcome For more information, contact Leslie Payne at 256-8391235.

May 7

HATCHETT CREEK ROUNDUP: Hatchett Creek Presbyterian Church will host the 20th Annual Hatchett Creek Roundup May 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speakers will be George C. Smith, Sr. MD, George C. Smith, Jr. MD. and Ashley Lane, MD on Healthcare in Clay County Past Present and Future. FISH FRY: The Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual fish fry May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 a plate.

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May 14

CLASS REUNION: Union Academy, Dadeville, AL, Senior Class of 1974 is hosting a School Reunion BBQ on Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. until at University Station RV Park, Hwy 14, Auburn. All students, faculty, their families, and anyone associated with Union Academy are invited. Contact Eddie Hughes, 334-257-3826, email hughesautoparts@centurytel.net; Priscilla Hammonds, 334-283-2233, email steven505@centurytel.net; Carolyn Hood, 334-319-3434, email auburnhood@aol. com; or Genice Fuqua, 256-508-1768, email gfuquaret@gmail.com for more information. Assistance will be provided for those with mobility problems. CLAY SHOOT: The Alex City Kiwanis is once again sponsoring it’s annual Five-Stand Clay Shoot at Five Star Plantation. This year’s event will be Saturday, May 14th. Five person teams will compete against one anoth-

er with each team getting 25 shots per person. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Full five-man teams are $800, a half team is $400, and individual entry is $160. Entry deadline is Friday, May 6th. For more information or to register, please contact Dr. Matt Haines at mhaines@ sixthstreetbaptistchurch.com or call 256-794-3074. You can also contact through the Alexander City Kiwanis Facebook page. GRILL MASTER CLASS: The Tallapoosa County Extension Service is hosting a grill master class May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Pavilion #3 at Wind Creek State Park. Cost is $15 per person and reservations are required. To register call 256-825-1050 to signup. LAUREL CLASS OF 1969: Laurel High School Class of 1969 will have a meeting Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. to talk about the 50th year anniversary reunion.

May 15

GOSPEL SINGING: Goodwater Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch in between. Bring a covered dish. The Joyful Hearts will be performing and a love offering will be taken. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery of Coosa County will host a homecoming May 15 at 10 a.m. with lunch after the service. Please join us if you have family buried in the cemetery or you used to go to church there.

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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

May 19

WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine is hosting a wine tasting May 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. John Mark Davis of Pinnacle Imports will have wines from the Pacific Northwest.

May 21

PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE: Children’s Harbor Lake Martin Campus is hosting Paddle for a Purpose May 21 at 8:30 a.m. Registration fees are $35 for the mile race and $45 for the 3 and 6 mile race. This event is part of the SUP the South race series. Non-racers are welcome to watch. MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR VETERANS: Anyone with a motorcycle is welcome to the 2nd annual Armed Forces Day Ride for Veterans supporting Bill Nichols Veterans Home. Registration is $20 per bike plus $5 for additional riders. The ride starts at 10 a.m. from the New Site Town Hall. Bikers will ride down Highway 22 before returning to the town hall at 2 p.m. for a meal. All proceeds go to the Bill Nichols activities fund. This event is organized by the DAV Bill Nichols Chapter 13 and the Clay County Sheriff and sponsored by Bike Riders for the American Soldier and local supporters. For more information, contact Ray Latham at 256-9902666 or Cory Powell at 256-329-9502.

May 27

OLD FASHIONED GOOD TIME: The old Coosa County/J.D. Thompson School campus will be the site of a real old fashioned good time, going back in the day with fun. Activities will include a May Pole, horseshoes, car games, two-hole golf, bingo, art contest and more. Concessions will be available but please no large bills. Kendall Burton will be the guest speaker. Please bring a lawn chair.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Bibb Graves School is hosting an arts and crafts festival May 28. There will also be a car show.

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commission will help citizens with a place to dispose of large items again in the future and picked up garbage again. “We will help again,” Nicholson said of trash pick up days. “I hope the commission sees this as an indicator of a need,” Thompson said. “I think people will dispose of things properly when given the opportunity.”

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Zeigler said he hopes to have a preliminary report as soon as early May. Zeigler stressed that this is not part of a routine audit, instead saying it is a result of allegations made in a complaint. Hilyer said she couldn’t comment of specifics, but said the complaint was originally filed by Alexander City City Council member Tony Goss and confirmed that the unapproved city pay raises were part of the complaint. While the official quali-

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fying date for city electsions has not arrived, Goss has made his intention of running for mayor against Shaw public. Hilyer said that her investigation has expanded to include several additional items and did indicate that she had inquired about the issue of missing funds from LakeWinds Golf Couse that is now the subject of a criminal investigation. “I have been working through the city clerk and City Attorney Larkin Radney to get records

and documents as part of a thorough investigation into the allegations made in the complaint, as well as other issues that have come to our attention since that time,” Hilyer said. Hilyer confirmed that she hopes to have her investigation and findings finalized in “early May.”

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up. Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson grabbed Goss and restrained him while a second officer had to use a headlock to pull Shaw away. It was unclear if any arrests were made Monday night, but both Goss and Shaw were seen at the emergency room of Russell Medical Center shortly after the incident. “I’m done,” said Council member Sherry EllisonSimpson. “This is ridiculous. You can’t even do what you were elected to do because of this. There is no excuse for this. It’s an embarrassment to the city. Alexander City deserves better.” The scene at the end of the meeting overshadowed what had been a serious discussion over financial issues that continue to haunt the city. Brian Barksdale and Jason Hart with Birminghambased accounting firm Carr, Riggs and Ingram were at the meeting to talk about issues with getting the city up to date on required city audits. Barksdale explained that the city was two years behind in audits. He said that the records were so far behind as far as reconciling records, that they have been unable to make much progress. He said that the city’s cash is substantially out of balance and they can’t even begin to start finding the problem due to a lack of information. “The city’s cash is out of balance, a long way out of balance,” Barskdale said. “First it was $5.4 million out of balance and then there was an issue found with the utility fund of $6.7 million the other way. Now we’re at $1.5 million and the city doesn’t yet know where that is.” “We are in total disarray,” Howard said. “If you are all OK with that, then fine. But I’m not. We’ve got big problems and we can’t continue to do this.” Howard called for an executive session to discuss “professional competence after he and the mayor had pointed questions for City Finance Director Sandra Machen about why after 17 months are the issues not fixed.

But after Councilman Billy Ray Wall made a motion to allow the session, no one would provide a second and the meeting continued. “I think the problem is there is a witch-hunt here for a young lady and I mean for Sandra Machen,” Goss said. Howard disagreed. “This is not a witch-hunt on my part,” Howard said. “I feel like feel like the responsibilities of the finance director are not being met. …We know there is a lot involved, but we have dealt with distraction after distraction that have kept us from doing our job, and that’s the business of the city and completing these audits. I’m sorry, but 17 months is long enough to do that. It should have been done by now.” Machen said “I am just one person” and said she has had to deal with issues non-stop that have prevented her from addressing an issue that existed when she was hired. “We were two years behind when I was hired,” Machen said. Then a discussion of emails Goss had exchanged with Machen was initiated by Shaw and conversation quickly escalated to a shouting match with finger-pointing and heated words back and forth, with the mayor calling Goss a liar. As Howard moved to close the meeting, the banter continued, but was drowned out by the movement and talk in the room. That’s when the actions turned physical. Citizens, employees and other council members were visibly upset by the ordeal. Ellison-Simpson fought back tears, while Billy Ray Wall said this had him rethinking his future. “I was planning to run again, but I really don’t think I will,” Wall said. “It’s just a shame. We were elected to do a job and this stuff just keeps us from doing that.” Howard said that he didn’t have any answers, but is worried about where the city is financially. “I don’t think anything is going to be solved until the next mayor and city council is in office,” Howard said. “It’s a shame it has come to that. I really don’t know where we go from here.”

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Police Briefs Alexander City Police Department April 19

• Sarah Ann Hudson, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Terry Louis Kelly, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for interference with public safety communication and using false identity to obstruct justice. • Jasmine Shaurice Corbin, 27,of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Theft was reported at the Alex City Shopping Center. • Domestic violence was reported in the 3100 block of Elkahatchee Road. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.

April 18

• Kristin Denise Fuller, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle. • Nikalus Niqwuan Milton, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Nikalaus Wade Presley, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • James Roger Smith, 32, of Rockford was arrested for domestic violence. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1700 block of Cornerstone Lane. • Theft was reported on Jefferson Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Elkahatchee Road.

April 17

• Leonard Gene Chandler, 50, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic menacing gun. • Thomas Chet Fuller, 44, of Oklahoma City, OK was arrested for public intoxication. • Criminal trespass was reported in the 600 block of Booker Street. • Domestic violence was reported 1800 block of West Pine Street. • Harassing communications was reported in the 1700 block of Mayfair Lane. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1500 block of J Street. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

April 16

• Catherine Moore, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Tashara Lashae Flowers, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for theft and using false identity to obstruct justice. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on Jefferson Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported in Mill Square. • Domestic violence was reported in Elkahatchee Trailer Park. • Domestic violence was reported on Christian Street. • Harassment was reported on Lorena Drive.

April 15

• Anthony Darnell Russell, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Sean Michael Brown, 18, of Opelika was arrested for firearms license required. • Haley Nicole Brooks, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly

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April 14

• Charethea Denise Benton, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment and menacing. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1100 block of Temple Circle. • Domestic violence was reported on 9th Avenue. • Harassing communications was reported on the telephone. • Reckless endangerment was reported on Highway 280.

April 13

• Burglary was reported on Highway 22 West. • Theft was reported on Main Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Airport Boulevard. • Domestic violence was reported on Highway 280. • Burglary was reported in the 3000 block of Highway 63. • Harassment was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.

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• Katrina Gravette of Rowe Street in Dadeville was arrested on two warrants, one for failure to pay driving wile revoked and the other failure to appear child support.

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• Devunte Moon of Booker Street in Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear possession of marijuana and arrant for probation violation youthful offender.

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• Phillip Melton of Notasulga Road in Tallassee was arrested on a warrant for probation violation conspiracy controlled substance. • Dorothy Butine of Denver Road in Dadeville was arrested on two warrants for harassing communications and criminal trespass.

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• A resident of Madwind Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for criminal mischief. • A business on Highway 63 North in Alexander City filed a report for theft.

April 19

• A resident of East Lafayette Street in Dadeville filed a reprot for simple assault. • Amber Vinson of County Road 62 in Wadley was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear attempt to elude and failure to appear possession of drug paraphernalia. • Michael Wyckoff of Ellis Drive in New Site was arrested on a warrant for a probation violation attempt to commit control substance crime.

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• A resident of Walker Road in Camp Hill filed a report for harassment. • A resident of New Hope Trail in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence simple assault.

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BENJAMIN RUSSELL ADVANCES

Wildcats defeat Northview to move on to round two of 6A Playoffs

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Horseshoe Bend’s Bradley Mann releases a pitch during a game this season against Wadley.

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Above, Benjamin Russell’s Timmy Lawson, left, slides into home during a game against Russell County this season. Below, Benjamin Russell’s Sean Rape delivers a pitch during a game this season against Marbury. By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

The Benjamin Russell Wildcats took two out of three in Dothan to defeat Northview and advance to round two of the Class 6A State Playoffs. Benjamin Russell (23-9) defeated Northview 5-3 in game one last Friday before falling 11-2 in game two. The Wildcats won the series deciding game three by a score of 2-1. Benjamin Russell Coach Richy Brooks said the Wildcats played well enough to win in game one. “First game, Corley (Woods) pitched very well for five innings. He pitched really well, but he got tired. Sixth inning, he got tired and we didn’t stay active at the plate,” Brooks said. “We scored five runs and it was almost like we said ‘hey, that’s enough.’ I thought our at-bats went south from that point on. But we came out swinging. Those first four innings we scored five runs. After that, we didn’t do very much offensively the rest of the weekend.” Woods pitched six innings, giving up six hits, three earned runs, walked one and struck out one in game one. Austin Elliott went 1-for-3 with two RBI in game one, while Woods and Tanner Barnett each drove in one run. Sean Rape and Darius Jackson each stole a base, while Jackson went 2-for-3 with one run scored. Brooks said Rape pitched well in relief, as he struck out two batters in one inning. “We had a 5-3 lead and we were trying to get Corley through the game because that would have allowed us to not have to put someone in. We ended up bring Sean (Rape) in to close it and he closed it out,” Brooks said.

“I chose not to start Sean the second game because he had six innings left. We could hold him to relieve that game (two) or hold him to start game three because you can only have two appearances with the pitching rules.” In game two, Brooks said the Wildcats started well, but could not keep up the momentum. Jackson was 1-for-3 with a RBI in game two, while Timmy Lawson went 2-for-4. “We didn’t get a very good pitching performance game two, but we didn’t hit it well either. We had a chance where we were up 2-0 with the bases loaded, one out and the meat of our order up (to bat) and didn’t score a run,” Brooks said. “That kind of turned the game.” Rape got the start in game three on Saturday, pitching six innings, giving up six hits, one earned run, walked one

and struck out eight. Huel Lumpkin pitched one inning in relief. The Wildcats fell behind 1-0 in the second inning of game three, but scored one in the top of the fifth and added the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh. Jackson was 1-for-4 with a RBI in game three. Overall, Brooks said the Wildcats did not play their best in the series, but are more than happy with a win. “Honestly, it don’t really matter how you play, it just matters if you win or not,” Brooks said with a laugh. “If you win, you keep advancing. We’ve probably played better baseball than we did last week. The guys would probably say the same thing.” Benjamin Russell now turns its attention to Friday’s series at area rival Opelika. Game one will begin at 4:30 p.m. and game two will follow, with game three scheduled for Saturday, if necessary. The Wildcats lost all three regularseason meetings against Opelika, so Brooks said they will have to play their best in order to keep their season alive. “They’ve got a really good pitching staff. We struggled scoring runs against them. We had opportunities, but we didn’t take advantage of those opportunities kind of like this past weekend,” Brooks said. “This time of year, you just need to bring your best game. Bring your A-Game, and that’s what it’s going to take to win down there. Two of the three games (against Opelika) were good games that went to the last inning, and one game got away from us at their place. So, it’s our job to change that. We played them in mid-March and now it’s a month later, so we’ll see how much improvement we’ve done over that past month.”

Remembering the legendary Prince

ittle known fact about yours truly: Big, BIG Prince fan. Prince fan from wayyyyy back too; like early ‘80s, poofy hair Prince days. So you understand if I was a shaken up last week when one of the greatest musicians ever passed away unexpectedly. To honor The Purple One, I decided I would use his songs to describe various SEC sports stuff. Yes, I realize that makes no sense but it’s all I’ve got. “1999”…. Former ‘Bama players Shaun Alexander and Chris Samuels. Without Alexander and Samuels in this infamous year for an Alabama SEC Championship, it certainly would have been party ooooOOOOOOver – out of time – for coach Mike DuBose. Unfortunately for the embattled coach, that Alabama conference title only delayed the inevitable as his staff’s ballad was allegedly “Money Don’t Matter 2 Night” when it came to recruiting. “Automatic” …. Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson. AU

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has some issues, but kicking ain’t one of them. As long as Carlson is there, AU will always have a highlight for their 2,400 inch big screen scoreboard. “Partyman”…. Former Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel. Too easy? Maybe; but if he doesn’t straighten up fast he’ll be doing the “Batdance” for nickels in NOLA (or behind bars). Maybe he liked Prince too and just took “Let’s Go Crazy” a little too literally? “Empty Room”… Missouri’s future football attendance. A lesser known Prince ballad for a team that is about to be on the royal losing end of a lot of games due to school turmoil. “U Got the Look”…. AU lineman Carl Lawson. Cut from granite and quick as a cheetah’s hiccup, Lawson

definitely looks good on the hoof. Now he just has to stay healthy long enough for the stats to catch up to the stature. Also, I have used two Auburn guys in this article: Carlson and Carl Lawson. Say them real fast back to back and it sounds weird. Carlsoncarllawson. It’s like Scott Baio’s character on “Arrested Development,” Bob Loblaw. Even weirder I noticed it probably. “Another Lonely Christmas”…. South Carolina Coach Will Muschamp. At the rate he is firing longtime employees in Columbia, Muschamp won’t be invited to any neighborhood Dirty Santa parties. He recently cut the equipment manager loose and before that he axed the team chaplain! That’s an ironic move since the Gamecocks will undoubtedly need Divine Intervention to make a bowl this year. “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” … Every Tennessee team since 2007. This title especially applies to the Vols when facing a Saban-led Alabama squad.

“Housequake”…. Former ‘Bama player Derrick Henry. When you are a 6’3,” 240 running back you are probably a good bet to shake a few foundations. On more than one occasion, Henry used his potent stiff arm to tell potential tacklers “SHUT UP…. ALREADY…. D@ MN!” “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World”…. Any woman dating a college quarterback (according to Brent Musberger). I was going to use “I Wanna Be Your Lover” here, but that felt creepy. “Alphabet St.”…. Former ‘Bama lineman Cyrus Berenice Kouandjio. Seems fair for a guy who has 54 percent of the alphabet in his name, right? “I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man”…. Nick Saban’s successor. That’s a no-brainer. RIP, Prince. You were the best! Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook and is president of the Lake Martin Area Bama Club.

Generals’ comeback sets up rematch with rival Reeltown By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

A comeback win in the deciding game three lifted the Horseshoe Bend Generals to round two of the Class 2A State Playoffs where they will meet a familiar opponent. The Generals defeated Holy Spirit Catholic in Tuscaloosa in a best-of-three series to open the playoffs. Horseshoe Bend (12-17) won game one 16-4 and fell 6-4 in game two on Friday. But in Saturday’s game three, the Generals prevailed 14-10 to move on in the playoffs and set up a meeting at area rival Reeltown on Friday. Jason Johnson, head coach of Horseshoe Bend, said the Generals had to fight through adversity to come back for a win in game three and keep their season alive. “We were down 10-3 going into the seventh inning of the third game. We scored 11 in the top of the seventh to win,” Johnson said. “We did a good job of just not giving up and stringing the bats together. It was good. It showed a lot of grit. Down seven in the seventh inning, it would have been easy to just pack it in and go home, but they wanted to keep playing.” While defensively the Generals struggled at times during the series, Johnson said he was impressed with the team’s hitting overall. “We played really well. The guys hit the ball very well the first game and the third game. We kind of struggled a couple of innings defensively, but still played better than we have been playing defense,” Johnson said. “The biggest thing was that we were able to battle back.” Johnson said the Generals were led at the plate by Isac Holt and Griffin Jackson, but he also praised the team as whole. “Isac Holt had a very good series. The first game, he hit a home run and had two doubles. Griffin Jackson, he and Isac both probably hit around .500 for the series,” Johnson said. “Caleb Bailey also had a really good series for us as the plate. We just overall, top to bottom, hit the ball really well for the whole series.” Round two of the Class 2A State Playoffs will see the rematch between area rivals Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown face off in two games on Friday and a third on Saturday, if necessary. Johnson said the Generals must play better against Reeltown and carry over their hitting performance from this past weekend, as they fell in each regularseason matchup against the Rebels. “We’ve got another shot at Reeltown and that’s what we’ve been waiting on. Maybe we can go down there and give them a game for a change. They’ve beaten us pretty bad the last several times we’ve played,” Johnson said. “That’s been our goal all year is to get through the first round and get another shot at them. Maybe we’ll make the best of it. But we’re going to have to slow them down offensively. Every time we’ve played them, they’ve done a really good job of hitting, especially with two outs and runners on base. That’s kind of been our Achilles heel against them. “We’ve also put ourselves in bad situations against them by not making routine plays. We’re going to have to continue to hit like we did this past weekend and get outs when they give them to us.” Friday’s series will start with game one at Reeltown starting at 4 p.m. with game two following game one.