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Audit reveals improper use of probate funds Archer repays funds that were paid to employee from discretionary fund By MITCH SNEED Editor

An audit by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts of the Tallapoosa County Probate Court Judge Leon Archer found that while most of the department’s finances were in order, there were instances of improper use of discretionary funds and delays in forwarding license fees. The audit report, which covers Oct.

1, 2012 through Sept. 30, 2015, states that in 2014 while Archer was serving in the position, $14,950 was paid from a “Special Indexing Fund” to several employees. According to the report, the payments were made with “no documentation as to the purpose of the expenditures. When the probate judge was asked about the expenditures, he indicated that the checks were for extra work the employees had done.”

That use is in conflict with state law and attorney general opinions on the matter, the report alleges. Information provided in the summary indicates that Archer has repaid the funds as requested. “These payments were not documented as to the purpose of the expenditures, and do not appear to be in compliance with Section 68, Article IV, Constitution of Alabama, 1901. A letter was sent to

Police deal with erratic animals

County schools purchase property

Potentially rabid raccoon and fox put down in Alex City

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Tallapoosa County Board of Education agreed to purchase a corner lot adjacent to the Dadeville High School Football field for $84,500 Tuesday at an emergency meeting. “Possible uses in the future that I see for that property are additional parking that we could charge for, private parking that you pay for a year or for a future field house,” Tallapoosa County Board of Education Superintendent Joe Windle explained to the board. “We struggled when we had the site plan done for here. The topic of where to put a new field house was a big discussion because we don’t have a lot of usable room with a under ground stream that runs through there. But at this point there is no planned use for the property.” The property contains six apartment units, four of which are occupied and have current leases of $350 a See SCHOOLS • Page 11

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the Judge of Probate requesting repayment in the amount of $14,950. After a meeting with the Chief Examiner, the Judge of Probate paid the charges in full,” the summary states. Indexing fee funds come from extra payments that are paid for some services provided by the office and collection funds for other agencies. Under state law, the funds “shall be See AUDIT • Page 7

By MITCH SNEED Editor Cliff Williams / The Outlook

First Presbyterian organist Seth Fuller practices for the upcoming dedication ceremony of the church’s new organ. The dedication will also feature the church’s choir and instrumentalists.

TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE First Presbyterian to dedicate new organ Sunday By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Sunday the First Presbyterian Church of Alexander City will be dedicating a new organ. Choir Director Robert Lamborne is pleased the church chose to stay with a traditional organ to replace the 40 year old Allen. “There is nothing more majestic than

good organ,” Lamborne said. “It sounds like church. We are very fortunate here. A lot of churches are moving away from organs and putting guitars and electronic pianos in.” Lamborne said the old organ despite being advanced when it was installed in 1974 was beginning to show its age. “Our previous organ was 42 years old,” Lamborne explained. “It was one See ORGAN • Page 11

Alexander City Police Department officers have been forced to deal with two animals that were showing signs of possible rabid behavior over the last three days. According to Alexander City Police Department Interim Chief Jay Turner officers were forced to put down a fox on Sunday and a raccoon on Tuesday after residents reported erratic behavior. “Tuesday there was a raccoon that was acting erratic and showing signs of distemper near a home,” Turner said. “They attempted to catch it a number of times, but they ultimately had to use their weapon to put the animal down.” The raccoon was ultimately put down on Cherokee Road. Turner said that in the case of the fox, the animal was spotted acting erratically near a home and them was found on Airport Drive near Temple Medical when the animal ultimately had to be shot. “In cases like this, they are showing those behaviors and that is a concern,” Turner said. “You hate to do it that way, but sometimes you have no choice. When that process is over they are sent to Auburn University for a necropsy See ANIMALS • Page 11

Two Alex City natives earn AU doctorates Building Science profs Farrow, Holley earn Adult Ed degrees STAFF REPORT AU Communications Staff

Alexander City natives Paul Holley, left, and Ben Farrow pose for a picture at Auburn’s graduation prior to receiving their doctorates in Adult Education.

Ben Farrow, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and International Programs in Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction, has an impressive academic pedigree, including engineering degrees from Duke University and the University of Texas at Austin, along with an MBA from Vanderbilt University. Now the Alexander City See DOCTORATES• Page 7

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 35 years. Our sex life was never very active, but we have been each other’s soul mates and best friends. We had a rough few years early on, but managed to come back together, and our relationship is great. Recently, while I was setting up new email addresses, I saw some messages he had sent in response to requests from married men looking for sex with other men. I just can’t reconcile this with the man I know; however, I’m sure it’s true. I’m not sure if I should tell him I know, or if I should try to forget it. After all, I may be the reason he’s looking for sexual satisfaction elsewhere. More than anything, I’m surprised he’s not looking for a woman. I’m sure confused. What should I do? -- SOUL MATES IN TEXAS DEAR SOUL MATES: I seriously doubt that this is your fault. Your husband doesn’t look for women to satisfy his sex drive because his orientation may be

DEAR ABBY Advice

homosexual (or bisexual) rather than heterosexual. You say you are soul mates and best friends. Soul mates and best friends communicate honestly with each other. I do think you should level with him about what you discovered. Is his having sex outside of your marriage all right with you? If you have had sexual relations with him over the last few years, make an appointment with your doctor to be checked for STDs. DEAR ABBY: I’m a 30-yearold woman who has been with my boyfriend for a year and a half. He’s a great guy who treats me wonderfully. I know he sees marriage in our future, and that’s where my problem lies. I’ve heard the saying that

one should only marry someone (or even be with them) if one can’t imagine life without that person. Well, if I picture my life without him, I see myself being perfectly fine. Yes, I’d miss him, but I still think I could be happy without him. I don’t imagine ever feeling devastated like other people feel when they break up with someone. Is this a sign that something is missing from the relationship? -- STILL ALL RIGHT IN NEW JERSEY DEAR STILL ALL RIGHT: I don’t think so. The only thing that’s “missing” is the fact that you are not so emotionally dependent on your boyfriend that you couldn’t function if something were to happen to him. And in my opinion, that’s actually healthy, because relationships and marriages don’t last forever, even when we wish them to. DEAR ABBY: Why is it that when adults are trying to get to know my children, the first thing they want to know is who they

have a crush on? Not only is that an extremely personal question, it’s also the least significant part of their lives and not something I want them to dwell on. Ask instead what their favorite subject is, if they read a book recently they enjoyed, what kinds of activities they participate in or clubs they belong to. Please stop telling them that “surely some cute little kid” must have caught their eye. -- WISE ONE IN VIRGINIA DEAR WISE ONE: I agree. Young children may “like” someone, but may find it embarrassing to talk about. Another question, in addition to the ones you have suggested, might be, “Who are your friends, and what do you like doing with them?” Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department January 30

• Shamor Marteze Bledsoe, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for cruelty to a dog or cat. • Criminal trespass was reported on Meadows Street. • Harassing communications was reported in the 700 block of Cecila Circle.

January 29

• Burglary was reported on Scott Road. • Burglary was reported on

Highway 280. • Reckless endangerment was reported on Mason Street. • Harassment was reported on Montgomery Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Newman Road.

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January 28

• A business on Lovelady Road in Tallassee filed a report of theft. • A resident of Sanford Road in Alexander City filed a report for assault. • Amber Bice of Tallassee was arrested for an outstanding bench warrant.

January 27

• Francheska Sheeley of Manoy Drive in Jacksons Gap was arrested for four outstanding warrants, failure to appear failure to display insurance, operating a vehicle without insurance, no child restraint and no tag registration.

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• Devin Whetstone of Goodwater was arrested for 11 grand jury indictments. • Georgye Walters was arrested for a probation violation.

• Harassment was reported on Cherokee Road. • Theft was reported on Auburn Drive. • Domestic violence was reported in the 700 block of Booker Street. • Harassment was reported on 3rd Street. • Harassment was reported on Plant 10 Drive. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280.

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January 27

• Sernee Wilson of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear warrants. • Georgye Walters of Alexander City was arrested for a probation violation.

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‘This changing weather is so confusing’ I

n two weeks, St. Valentine’s Day will arrive. Those in love will share a special evening together having written sweet nothings into Valentine cards exchanged. In England while I was growing up, most Valentine cards were hand-made with a poem or sweet note handwritten inside but they were never signed. It was always a guessing game by the postmark, hand-writing, or what it said. That was part of the fun that you got a card from an almost ‘secret admirer.’ I remember when I was in early Primary school I had a card on my desk from class-mate David Elliot. At the end of the schoolday, he ran up and kissed my cheek. I was probably five and when I was home in 2016, I tried to ask around about David and apparently the family had moved away. This changing weather is so confusing to the growing things and

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me too. My daffodils have shot up but only greenery, no flower buds yet. The Forsythia is blooming and buds are starting to swell up on other shrubs so, it won’t be long. Sad news arrived about a loyal Red Hat member of my former chapter, “Southern Belles.” Erma Athey, a resident of Chapman assisted Living, passed away late last Thursday evening (Jan. 26), funeral services were set for Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Flint Hill Methodist Church. Ron and I were getting a little cabin fever. Only going out for necessities, mostly staying home to keep warm. We broke the monotony and treated ourselves to lunch out at ‘Cazadores’ on Cherokee in Alex City. It was such a delight. We could have a quiet lunch choosing

from forty plentiful luncheon dishes. every bite was so delicious. Both of us were very pleased with such value for money. ‘Shame’ on the ones dropping trash onto the sides of Coosa County Road 4. It’s mostly fastfood containers, cups, and sacks. This tells me that some folks didn’t get proper training by their parents about illegal littering and keeping everything clean and beautiful. Sadly, when the first right-of-way cutters come in the spring-time, they will cut all that trash up and spread it around not knowing what was there. Last week, with the strong winds and heavy rains, our phone was out again. We had a dial-tone, but could not dial out. It would take the phone company a week to repair. When you are without a phone for a whole week and live out in the woods, you don’t truly feel safe. Just to be on the safe side, we bought a new phone set and when the

underground lines dried out, we had clear service. In the first 22 days of this year, the Elmore County Humane shelter took in 99 pets, either surrendered or found wandering per Director, Rea Cord. The Wetumpka Depot Players will present “Ring of Fire” to the stage at the Depot Theatre, Feb. 9-25. From the songbook of Johnny Cash, a unique musical about love, faith, struggle and success. The show features more than two-dozen classic hits; including “A boy named Sue”, and “Folsom Prison Blues”, performed by a multi-talented cast that paint a musical portrait of ‘The Man in Black’. Enjoy our Southern sunshine, and until next week, keep smiling. Rosie

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he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ hosted the Noon Gathering event on Wednesday, Jan 18. Our guest speaker was Bobby Dyer and Doctor Wags from MainStreet Family Urgent Care. We are trying something new out this year for the member’s luncheon by having it all catered. The meal consists of a meat, two veggies, roll and desert for $5. Reservations are required to attend. The Noon Gathering event will be held on selected months. Mark your calendar for March 15, May 10 (Wind Creek Senior Celebration), Aug. 16, Oct. 18, Thanksgiving Feast Nov. 15 and Christmas Brunch Dec. 20. Those in attendance for the Noon Gathering were; Bud and Martha Champion, Annette Rice, Bernice Whetstone, Jo Walker (adore the newest member!), Howard and Barbara Mattox, Sherry Peavy, Frank and Mary Rasbury, Wynell Coker, LaRue Burnett, Ruby Roberts, Leola Johnson, Brenda Fricks, Mary Lee Radney, Vennie Tuck, Wynema Sprayberry, Ron Owensby, Shirley Carmichael, Bob and Martha Kerley, Mattie Howard, Flora Martin, Diane Smelley, Chuck Gallagher, Roger and Sherry Smith, John Hriber, Donald and Eulene Pritchard, Ruby

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deposits in to secure your spot! 256-329-2910 or email corley.holt@ alexandercityal.gov Things to Know: Lake Martin Home Health will be taking BP reading on the 4th Thursdays during morning hours at the Activity Center. If you have been in any of the past ACPR 50+ skits, please plan to attend our first gathering of the year on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 12 p.m. There will be a Mardi Gras’ party at the Center on Monday, Feb. 27 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and you will need to RSVP by Feb 23. 50+ Upper Body Boxing will start in March, call to reserve a place in the class due to limited equipment.

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A week of bans, signings and indecency

How do we W fund Bentley’s prison plan? G ov. Robert Bentley has announced that he hopes to again present the same exact construction package designed to help ease overcrowding in Alabama’s prisons when the Alabama State Legislature gathers next week. There’s no question that something needs to be done. The Alabama prison system is in crisis. The prisons are currently operating at nearly twice their capacity. Violence and sexual assaults are the norm. Prisoners often go without basic mental health and medical care, failures that sparked a pending Southern Poverty Law Center lawsuit. There have been suicides by witnesses who took the stand to put a face on the conditions in Alabama prisons. If that’s not enough, the U.S. Department of Justice has launched its own investigation into the dangerous conditions in Alabama prisons and a total takeover is a real possibility. While it is admirable that Bentley is finally trying to do something about a problem that was here long before he took office, it’s hard to imagine that the legislature will ever buy this idea. He hopes to add 4,000 beds and replace old prisons with new modern facilities. The state will seek bonds to pay for the construction under Bentley’s plan. Bentley insists that by building new facilities the prisons will become more efficient and that up to $50 million a year can be saves, virtually paying the debt the state will incur. According to data from 2015, Alabama has the nation’s third highest inmate-to-staff ration now, which experts believe is contributing to the incidents of violence and abuse that we are seeing far too often today. So is cutting staff really the way to go? While building more modern facilities and additional beds is a must if we are to keep criminals off the streets, the flaw in the plan is the funding. We have to find a better way to pay for the construction, fund programs and initiatives that will help rehabilitate, assure inmate safety and make sure that prisons are adequately staffed. While we are sure the system can be more efficient, all we ask is that we get a financial picture that is based in fact.

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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-654-0047. His Steve Robinson address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-7944405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

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ashing out the week … Our new president continued to make news as his ban of immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries was met with protests across the country. President Donald Trump announced on Friday a ban on immigrants from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. That’s almost 220 million people. Granted, those are seven predominantly Muslim countries that we’ve heard a lot about and that sound very scary at first blush. However, how many Americans have been killed on American soil in terrorist attacks by immigrants from those countries? Zero. It seems to me that Trump is going after the wrong people. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers in the 9/11 attacks were Saudi Arabian and the female shooter in the San Bernadino attack was raised in Saudi Arabia, though born in Pakistan. Most others who have killed in terrorist attacks on U.S. soil were either naturalized citizens or U.S.born. Neither Saudi Arabia, the nexus of the 9/11 attacks, nor Pakistan were included in the ban. Interestingly, the Trump Organization holds business interests in Saudi Arabia. … On a lighter note, today is national signing day, the first opportunity for graduating

DAVID GRANGER Columnist

high school seniors to sign letters of intent to play football at their chosen universities. It used to be that signing day went by quietly, that no one other than those closely affected by a kid’s decision where he would play college football really cared. Lists of signees were prepared for each school and included in the newspaper the Sunday following signing day. That’s how I remember it happening back in the day. Today, there are expensive services one can purchase to stay up to date on the decision-making of athletically gifted 17 year olds. One can garner some serious credit-card debt with subscriptions to online services that rate and track these kids. I admit it. I follow signing day, too. I want to know who the future stars are likely to be for my alma mater. But we’ve found out time and again that a so-called fivestar player isn’t guaranteed college football stardom and walk-ons sometimes surprise. So save your money for the stuff that counts, like the rising prices of actually attending the games. … On a more serious note,

28-year-old Brandon Cox, a former “American Idol” contestant from Wetumpka, was convicted on Friday of seven counts of possession of child pornography. I attended the trial. I was sickened. I can only be thankful that, with the screen facing away from me, I did not see what the jurors saw, the material found on Cox’s computer. As the videos played on screen at one point, a state investigator was asked time and again to describe what she was seeing. Judging from what she told the courtroom, the images were graphic and the lowest of the low among indecent materials. I’m thankful that we’re seeing efforts among our population – even locally – to educate us about child pornography, what it is, how a child gets involved, etc. A big thank you to folks like those at Child Protect and the Elmore County Family Resource Center for helping in this battle against this scourge of scourges. My children are “grown and gone,” as they say. But I have grandchildren – three beautiful grandchildren – and, hopefully, the efforts of the two organizations I’ve mentioned her and like-minded others will help ensure that they are safe from predators of the mind of Brandon Cox. Granger is an editor with Tallapoosa Publishers.

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Reader ask: Why? Why? Why? Dear Editor, Is it possible for anyone to tell me why people everywhere can’t get along? Seemingly there is not much peace anywhere. According to the Bible, we are to love one another. We are to love and pray for everyone. Oh yes, we may dislike a person’s way but we need to still pray for their soul. I never dreamed I would live to see violence, hate, murders, etc. as there is everywhere from young to old alike. 2017 is a new beginning so instead of downing, ridicule, hatred, riots, every sort of ugliness, why don’t we try praying for each other, our leaders everywhere, our military, our whole world. It sure might make a big difference. Let each one of us do it, no wait on someone else. 2 Corinthians 7:14 says it all. Feel we may not have as long as we once had. Do people not want to live a life worth going to Heaven? Wouldn’t think it would be that hard. Eternity is forever, never ending, not like our life here. Hard to believe people can’t see

how blessed they are. We are still a Free Country, we can pray, worship, get an education, etc. So many opportunities here for all. We have surely helped a lot from other countries. We truly need to count our blessings and give God credit for them. I have always heard the majority wins. Well, we may not like or agree with the majority but, for Heaven sakes lets drop it and do what God would like – love and pray for one another. Give up riots, killings, hatred and see if it doesn’t come out better. It is hard to believe that someone can just kill, so to speak, for the thrill of it, like has been that go in homes, churches, business, etc. and just kill, they have got to be “devil possessed.” Life is precious, God created us all equal so lets not forget this and perhaps 2017 can become a much happier, safer and better year. Remember John 3:16. Please don’t forget to pray for all. God Bless all. Margaret Aldridge Dadeville

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Why can't citizens vote on lottery issue?

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uring the past couple of months everywhere I go people continually ask me why in the world the legislature could not simply put the issue of whether they could vote for or against a lottery on the November ballot. The fact that this inquiry has lingered for this long tells me that folks are upset about this travesty. They are mad at the legislature. However, the blame lies with the governor. Indeed, the legislature met in a special session to address this issue of whether or not to put the lottery proposal on the ballot and let you vote on this lingering issue. Most polls indicate that the good people of Alabama would vote in favor of it, provided there are no sweetheart deals, hidden chicanery or favoritism in the proposal. Most Republicans would vote in favor of it because they are tired of their money being sent to Georgia, Florida and Tennessee to help their schools, roads and indigents rather than keep their money at home helping Alabamians. Folks in the Heart of Dixie are going to buy lottery tickets. They are just going to buy them in our surrounding states. It was noticeable that a good many of the legislators, who represent border counties, voted against the referendum. This is similar to bygone days when most of the dry counties in the state continued to vote dry due to an ironic coalition between the bootleggers and preachers. I seriously think that some of these border counties are reaping a bonanza in gas tax revenue from the throng of cars headed to border states to buy lottery tickets.

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist

They say that cars are backed up for miles around every state border when these super powerball extravaganzas occur. Well, to answer your questions, it is difficult to pass anything in a congress or legislature. That is why they have the old adage, “It takes an act of Congress to get something accomplished.” In Alabama extraordinary special sessions of the legislature are the way to go to get something accomplished if you are the governor. The legislature has to address what the governor calls the legislature into session for. It is called “the call.” George Wallace was a master of using special sessions to get what he wanted done. He would call them repeatedly. However, before he called them, he would have his ducks in a row. He would have called you on the phone, had you visit with him one on one in his office at the capitol or at the governor’s mansion. He would know what the vote count was on his issue before he called a special session. He would not waste taxpayer money on a session without any accomplishment. Well folks, our good ole doctor Gov. Bentley ain’t George Wallace. Ole Bentley did waste money that the state General Fund does not have to squander. That is why the special session was called. It was designed to help bolster the beleaguered General Fund. Bentley failed because he did just the opposite of Wallace.

He did not call any legislators. They heard about the session on the news. Even though Gov. Bentley shoulders the blame for failure to at least put the lottery issue on the ballot, he has shown profound leadership with his creation of an advisory council on gambling. This is a prudent, rational and unbiased approach to the entire gambling issue. Bentley is right when he says the issue of gambling in the state is something that will never end unless we come together and figure out a way for the people of this state to have a say in its resolution. This advisory panel has done a thorough job of studying this issue. Jim Byard and Clinton Carter, two bright stars in Bentley’s cabinet, have led the comprehensive study of gaming. The commission looked at what other states are doing to reap revenue from gambling that already exists to get a clearer picture of what a lottery would generate for state coffers. They have looked at all gambits of gambling in the state, not just the lottery. They are designing a long term approach to present to the legislature. The administration has extended the panel’s deadline to report to the legislature from Jan. 31 to June, probably because they do not want to deal with gambling during this legislative session. The final solution must allow Alabamians to vote on this issue. 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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MICHAEL TWITTY: The Mellow Valley High School Alumni and Friends Association is Michael Twitty, son of Conway Twitty, Sat. Feb. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. along with Kevin Moon and Dianne Sherril. General admission tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Kowaliga Country, Hill’s Auto in Linveville, Costley’s Store in Mellow Valley or by calling 256-749-3568. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Pine Ridge Mission team is having a pancake breakfast on Feb. 4 from 7 a.m. 10 a.m. at Alex City Methodist Church. Plates are $6. Proceeds will help with supplies for Bible School, Construction, and Community Outreach that will happen on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota this summer. If there are any questions, please send them to Patricia Burley at pburley@acsk12.net.

February 5

PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 8th pastor’s anniversary of Rev. and Sister Melvin C. Kelley, Jr. Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Guest Minister is Rev. Cameron R. Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell. ORGAN DEDICATION: First Presbyterian Church of Alexander City will be hosting an organ dedication Feb. 5 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seth Fuller and Hoyt Sanders will perform sacred and classic works on the Allen Chancel organ and will be accompanied by the Chancel Choir with Robert Lamborne conducting. SINGING: Lebanon Baptist Church

at Titus invites you to a singing on Sunday evening, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. Larry Self will be singing. Come and join us for a special fellowship. SINGING: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting Dianne Sherrill who will share her testimony and sing Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. GOSPEL CHOIR: The Auburn University Gospel Choir will present a concert at the 9:30 a.m. worship service at Red Ridge United Methodist on Sunday, Feb. 5. The choir, led by Dr. William C. Powell, professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, and his wife Barkley Endowed Professor and Professor of Voice Dr. Rosephanye Powell, is a high spirited ensemble that performs current gospel hits and standards as well as folk spirituals. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-8259820, redridgeumc.org.

February 6

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dick Bronson will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

February 7

USHER MEETING: Early Rose is District Center is hosting a district usher meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.

February 11

TRASH WALK: The February PATH Trash Walk will meet at Dirt Road Gourmet located on Highway 229 near Martin Dam on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. Volunteers can arrive as early as 8 a.m. and enjoy coffee and a sampling of sausage & grits provided by Dirt Road Gourmet owners Jackie & Reuben Thornton. At the conclusion of the walk the volunteers will drop filled bags of trash at Dirt Road Gourmet and enjoy a cookout hosted by the Thornton’s. This annual event has become one of the most successful area cleanups each year with as many as 50 volunteers participating. For additional information contact John Thompson at lmra@lmra.info. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Alexander City Kiwanis are hosting their annual pancake breakfast Feb. 11 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria. It is all you can eat pancakes and Conecuh sausage. The money raised is donated back into the community for youth based organizations. VALENTINE DANCE: The Weogufka Center for the Arts Entertainment and Education is hosting a Valentine Dance with the Back Street Band playing Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only available at the door for $10. Concessions will be available from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS: Good News Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap is hosting a Congenital heart Defect Awareness Fundraiser Christian Singing and Silent Auction Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Alabama to the Pediatric Cardiology Department. Performing will be Zach Channell, 49 North, All for Him, Emily Sims, Resounding Gospel Singers,Kendra Gardmner, Tammy Ozment, Nothin but Grace and Rogers Gospel Music Barn. There will be food and drinks available and bring a lawn chair.

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EVANGELIST: Passion Church is hosting Evangelist Danny Johnston

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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frances Robb will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

February 14

VALENTINES DINNER: Kellyton United Methodist Church is hosting a Valentines Dinner Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $7.50 each of a family of four for $20. The menu includes lasagna, salad and strawberry shortcut. There will also be karaoke.

February 15

OLLI MINI-TERM: Palette Painting and an Inside lokk at the U.S. Intelligence Community are being presented at the Winter Mini-Term for First Time OLLI Members Feb. 15, Feb. 23, March 1 and March 8. To register call 334-844-5100.

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February 16

ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Arts Association of Central Alabama will meet Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center at the Sportplex. Diane Hough will give a demonstration on pencil drawing.

February 18

CLAY CLASSIC: The Ronald E Koon Sporting Clay Classic is in its 11th year of providing a fun filled day for avid shooters to help support our local Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. The event will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Club in Montgomery, Alabama starting at9 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2017. Team of four is $600. Team of two is $300 and a one-man team $100. Lunch, shells, goodie bags and door prizes given to each participant Call 256-234-4757 to sign up today or email bgcreynolds@gmail.com NORRIS HOLLEY AND EDWARDS FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards family will be Feb. 18 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bud Porch Building. Bring a dish. COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be Feb. 18 starting at 7 a.m. at the Dadeville High School cafeteria. Tickets are available almost every where in Dadeville for $6. For questions call Peggy Bullard at 256-825-9415. POLAR PLUNGE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its Second Annual Polar Plunge Feb. 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Park entrance fees apply to noncampers. PANCAKES FOR ROBOTICS: Faith Christian Academy will host a Pancake Breakfast with sausage, juice and coffee at the upper level gym of Faith Temple Church on the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. All you can eat in-house. Carry out is available. You may purchase tickets from FCA students or by calling the church office at 256-234-6421. Tickets are also available at the door. The proceeds will go to send the FCA Robotics teams which consist of 4th grade thru 8th grade students to the National WWII Museum Robotics Challenge in New Orleans in May.

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Doctorate native has added another achievement to his impressive resume – a doctorate from the College of Education. Also earning a doctorate in Adult Education was Alexander City’s Paul Holley, Wilborn Professor in the McWhorter School of Building Science. After graduating from Auburn, Holley spent 14 years in the institutional and commercial construction industry in a variety of management roles building acute care hospitals, coastal high-rises, and many other types of construction in several states across the Southeast. During this time Holley earned an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996. By 2002 he had reconnected with a former BCI faculty member who asked if he’d be interested in teaching. Holley has been back ever since, and said the change has been great. “Teaching in a professional program like Building Science is very rewarding, and also a great opportunity for me to give back to the industry,” he said. “I enjoy working with young people who will shape the future of the built environment, as well as the latitude to conduct research based on current interests and potential innovation. And after a professional career that was somewhat nomadic, settling back into a college town has been a great experience.” Unlike many academic fields, the doctorate is still unique in the area of design and construction. “In Building Science, the Master’s has historically been the terminal degree,” Farrow explained. “But education is an ever-evolving process, and more and more schools are moving toward emphasizing the Ph.D., especially in the administrative ranks. So that led me to consider how a doctorate might complement my personal and professional life and work.” Auburn has for years been among the top Building Science programs in the country. It has always relied on recruiting its professors from industry. The School benefits from the wealth of hard-won experience these professionals bring to the classroom. This tradition goes all the way back to Paul Brandt, who became the first Building Science department head in 1968, and includes Farrow and Holley, who spent a combined 30 years in the field before coming home to Auburn. But field experience doesn’t necessarily translate directly to the classroom. “Our close ties within the construction and engineering industries are a great strength, but often our professors have no real background in education,” Farrow said. “So I looked at the Adult Education program and saw a unique opportunity to combine practical experience with sound educational foundations. It has worked out very well for me.” Holley concurred. “As Ben mentioned, since the Master’s is generally recognized as the terminal degree for certain professional programs, there is a wide pool of faculty with strong practical industry experience. These academic disciplines are overtly preparing students for a professional career, but as research needs and administrative structures all evolve, I decided that having a better understanding of longer term research would be beneficial. My instructional endeavors now include not just mainstream Auburn undergraduate students, but a vari-

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ety of adult learners over several construction-related programs both on and off campus. The Ph.D. program in Adult Education presented a great fit and an opportunity to better understand the differences between andragogy and pedagogy.” In addition to what he called a “warm welcome and open-door policy” from professors like Jim and Maria Witte and Leslie Cordie, along with convenient night classes and topics relevant to his area of research, Farrow said there was a more important benefit to the program. “The Adult Education program exposed me to more formal approaches to education than I had ever had before,” he said. “These experiences made me re-think how I was teaching, so really it impacted me in the classroom more than anything. Also, the program is amazingly diverse, with people from different countries and all walks of life and academic backgrounds coming together. So seeing up-close how another program handled students from so many different areas showed me ways we could benefit from the diversity in our own programs.” Farrow also learned ways to emphasize his program’s traditional strengths. “In particular, Leslie Cordie emphasized active workforce engagement,” he said. “So being able to learn a more formal approach and see how other companies and industries were able to train adult workers, is closely related to our own industry partners. Our Building Science program really feeds the commercial construction industry in the Southeast, and I feel that the principles learned in the Adult Education program give us the opportunity to take what we do here beyond Auburn. And of course earning the doctorate opened the door for me to enter administration, which in itself has been a great learning experience.” Holley again emphasized the many ways the Adult Ed program complemented his work preparing students to succeed in industry. “I enjoyed the coursework as well as the research and dissertation process,” he said. “Both have already begun to translate into benefits for my own College, in the classroom as well as on the administrative front. Perhaps most importantly, the program was a vehicle in which to engage with very knowledgeable colleagues across campus in the College of Education, including Drs. Maria and Jim Witte, Leslie Cordie, Jane Teel, and others.” Both Farrow and Holley, long recognized for their professional, academic, and administrative strengths, agree that expanding their academic horizons ended up being extremely beneficial. “Coming home to Auburn was a great thing for both Paul and for me,” Farrow concluded. “I know I’m fortunate to be here, and I want to do all I can to help our program keep moving forward. My experiences in Adult Education will definitely help me do that.”

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used at the discretion of the judge of probate for an improved indexing system or other equipment, maintenance, and services necessary for the improvement of the office of the judge of probate and other county operations.” Payment to employees doesn’t appear to fall under those guidelines. Archer is currently serving a six-month suspension without pay as a result of a Jan. 30, 2016 Alexander City Outlook story that revealed that the judge had exchanged sexually explicit messages, some that included nude images, with a woman who was half his age who previously had a case before him. Archer reached an agreement with the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission on Aug. 3, 2016 following an investigation launched after The Outlook’s story reached members of the commission. The JIC complaint alleged that “Judge Archer’s conduct described in this complaint demonstrates: a failure to uphold the high standards of conduct required of judges so that the integrity and independence of the judiciary may be preserved, a failure to avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all his activities, a failure to at all times maintain the decorum and temperance benefitting his office, and a failure to avoid conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice that brings the judicial office into disrepute.” It was also shown in the report that Archer cooperated completely with the review. Archer was first elected on Nov. 6, 2012 to serve a six-year term as probate court judge. Archer previously served as a county commissioner in Shelby and Tallapoosa counties. Archer is scheduled to return to work on Feb. 4 when the six-moth suspension is satisfied.

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t may seem like I do a column very much like this one about this time every year, but that’s only because I do a column very much like this one about this time every year. It’s National Signing Day! Love it or hate it, this particular day has become one of the bigger spectacles in the college football universe. If you can get past all the foolishness, it’s actually a pretty intriguing process. Where will that five-star defensive tackle end up? Can Auburn land that game changing wide receiver? Why do all of Alabama’s recruits have new cars? Questions like these are what can make signing day a lot of fun. I might not cherish recruiting like my crimson counterpart Luke, but even I can appreciate the appeal of immense potential. Which signee will have the most productive career? Which one will be a bust? It’s always interesting to look back and see who realized their potential and who didn’t. Auburn has recruited extremely well for the last several years, but every good class is not created equal. Team rankings from recruiting websites and the number of stars next to each name definitely mean something, but they don’t mean everything. The real question should be if the players in each class adequately address the future needs of the team. Right now, the Tigers have 19 commitments and have a class ranking of No. 10 in the country. seven of those commitments have already enrolled in school and are on campus. Auburn will also have two players that were actually in last year’s recruiting class be counted in this year’s class. In an incredible twist of fate, OL Brodarious Hamm and DE Tashawn Manning were both diagnosed with cancer a year ago before enrolling in school. They have both undergone treatment and have both been pronounced cancerfree (thank God). So if every other prospect that is now committed signs with the Tigers, that would make a total of 21 signees for 2017 and a total of 80 scholarship players. The SEC allows each team to sign a total of 25 in each class and the NCAA allows a total of 85 scholarship players. While this is certainly not the sexiest class the Tigers have signed, it does fill the teams needs quite well. Auburn loaded up on wide receivers and defensive linemen in 2016. This year, the focus has been on linebackers and offensive linemen. Tadarian Moultry is a five-star linebacker from Jackson Olin in Birmingham and one of the headliners in the class. KJ Britt from Oxford and Chandler Wooten from Kennesaw, Georgia, round out a very impressive linebacker group. Five-star offensive lineman Calvin Ashley is another jewel in the 2017 class. Highly touted Nick Brahms from Navarre, Florida and Austin Troxel from Madison Academy look like future starters on the offensive line. Of course, the biggest piece of the puzzle is most likely fivestar QB Jarrett Stidham. He’ll be a redshirt sophomore and already has fans salivating at his potential. Hopefully, the production will live up to the hype. I’m not expecting a lot of drama for Auburn today. The Tigers still have a few spots available for guys like DE Markaviest Bryant and LB Tyler Taylor, but don’t be surprised to see Auburn sign less than 25 this year. In the spirit of the day, I’m signing off wishing all your five stars pan out and all your three stars overachieve. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.

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During the third annual Coaching Corps Game Changers Awards ceremony this past weekend, Oakland A’s pitcher Kendall Gravemen presents his father, Gary Graveman, with the award that recognizes mentorship.

Kendall Graveman presents his father with Game Changer Award By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher and Alexander City native Kendall Graveman got a rare opportunity to publicly honor his father, Gary Graveman, this past weekend by presenting him with the Coaching Corps Game Changer Award. The awards were held in San Francisco Friday and broadcast on the CSN Bay Area network Monday, with highlights broadcast online. In Kendall Graveman’s presentation speech, he explained his reasons for nominating his father for the third annual award. “If I wasn’t playing baseball, I would still be successful because he’s taught me to never be complacent,” the pro athlete said. “My dad is somebody who’s

impacted me on and off the field.” Alex City resident Gary Graveman has been coaching baseball since 1982. He coached high school ball in Montgomery, Fayetteville, Childersburg and at Benjamin Russell. He also coached Kendall and his brother, Kyle, in the Alexander City Youth League when they were young. “My dad used positive reinforcement, loving actions and encouraging words every day that he coached,” Kendall Graveman said. According to the elder Graveman, that was all part of his plan. “I got into coaching to make a positive influence,” Gary Graveman said after accepting the award from his son. He went on to explain that such an influence came with a lot of advice. “Hard work beats talent when talent

doesn’t work hard,” Gary Graveman said. With that hard work, Graveman required both his sons and his other athletes to always hustle on the field. “That is heart and desire,” he said. Gary Graveman also encouraged his children and athletes to be coachable. “Uncoachable players become unemployable adults,” he said. The former Wildcats coach instilled one more life lesson in his pro-athlete son. “Do something positive for someone each day,” Gary Graveman told the audience. “You never know what a small act of kindness will do for somebody.” Graveman was among five recipients of the Game Changer Award. The honor ties in with Coaching Corps’ mission of developing coaches to mentor youth in underserved communities.

Dadeville gets swept in final game of regular season By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

The Dadeville varsity boys basketball team ended their regular season with a disappointing road trip Monday as the Tigers fell at Beauregard 80-70. Despite the 10-point loss, Dadeville varsity boys basketball head coach Rodney Taylor was pleased with his team’s final performance of the regular season. “I thought we executed pretty well on offense,” he said. “We just came up short on the scoreboard.” In the loss, Dadeville freshman guard Jamarion Wilkerson led the Tigers in scoring with 26 points. He had help from junior forward Luke Walker with 13 points. Junior small forward Qua Tucker and junior guard Jalen Sullivan also had eight points each. With Monday’s loss, the Tigers end their regular season with a record of 5-12 overall and 4-4 in the region. The Dadeville varsity girls’ regular season also ended on a disappointing note as the Lady Tigers lost at Beauregard Monday by a score of 54-28. With Monday’s loss, the Dadeville varsity girls’ regular season closes with a record of 3-12 overall and 3-5 in the region. Cathy Higgins / The Outlook The status of the Tigers’ In the Tigers’ varsity boys basketball game against Beauregard earlier post-season play has yet to this season, Dadeville freshman forward Jamauri Chisolm looks to get be announced. past the Beauregard defense.

UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS Thursday, Feb. 2 • Horseshoe Bend varsity boys/girls basketball at Holtville, varsity girls 5 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 • BRHS basketball at Central Coosa, JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 6 p.m., varsity boys 7:30 p.m. • BRHS wrestling at Tallassee, 5:30 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend basketball home game against Randolph County, varsity girls 5 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m. • Alex City Youth Soccer registration at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Gym, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Registration for ages 3-12 is $80.

Saturday, Feb. 4 • BRHS basketball home game against Tallassee, varsity girls 1:30 p.m., varsity boys 3 p.m. • Dadeville High varsity wrestling at Hornet State Tournament at Beauregard, 7 a.m. • Dadeville Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball registration for ages 3-12 at Dadeville Recreation Center, $$50 for ages 3-4, $65 for 5-12,, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 6

• Alex City Youth Baseball tryouts on field 2, 7 and 8 year-olds, Softball on field 4, 7 and 8 year-olds, 6 p.m. • BRHS varsity girls basketball playoff game against Opelika at Wetumpka, 6 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity girls basketball playoff game against LaFayette at Lanett, 5 p.m.

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of the first digital computer organs. The first was sold in 1971…and is in the Smithsonian…We could no longer get a maintenance agreement on it. When you needed parts, they were difficult to come by. When you could find them, they were horribly expensive.” Lamborne thinks everyone will like the new organ. “I was at a rehearsal in Birmingham recently,” Lamborne said. “They had a pipe organ. I thought ours sounds just as majestic. Ours has a quality and authenticity of sound that is so close to a real pipe.” To dedicate the new organ, Lamborne along with Organist Seth Fuller have been planning a service to showcase the new instrument. “We took delivery in November,” Lamborne said. “We have been planning the dedication service since then. It is made by Allen Organs – they are probably the world’s leader in organs.” Lamborne said the 2 p.m. Sunday service will feature Fuller and retired organist Hoyt Sanders along with instrumentalist Dale Bloodworth along with the choir. “We really want to showcase all the organ can do,” Lamborne explained. “How it works with the choir and instrumentalists…We have about an hours worth of music, primarily classical but we will slip in something a little more contemporary at the end of the service.” Lamborne and Fuller both said they have a few surprises for Sunday’s dedication. Lamborne said Fuller has been working with the organ since November despite being a relative newcomer to playing the organ. “He has been like a kid with a new toy,” Lamborne said. “I would come by here and see his car here. I would drive by with the window down and I could hear him.” Fuller made the transition to organ with the retirement of Sanders. Fuller says the transition from the piano has been a little bit of a challenge. “I have only been on the organ for about a year,” Fuller said. “I was on the piano when Hoyt retired…It is a huge difference from the piano. You are not used to using your feet. “For a long time I thought it was for one foot, but it is an art to play the pedals correctly. It is a lot more than you expect. I thought I would do the same thing as the piano except split my hands and add a foot here or there.” Lamborne hopes the new organ lasts as long as the last one. “I hope it outlasts me,” Lamborne said. “If it is like the old one, it should last 40 years if not longer. The electronics are a lot better than they used to be.”

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First Presbyterian organist Seth Fuller practices for the upcoming dedication ceremony of the church’s new organ. The dedication will also feature the church’s choir and retired organist Hoyt Sanders along with instrumentalist Dale Bloodworth.

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and they will make the determination if they are rabid or were ill or what may have been causing the issues. We are waiting for those reports now.” Experts say that residents should avoid contact with wild animals at any time, but they should be extra careful if they are showing strange behavior. With rabid foxes, they often become bold around humans or invade yards and attack dogs, cows or other animals. They may show signs like craving to eat anything, including inedible objects; constant growling or snarling; dilated pupils, disorientation, erratic behavior, episodes of aggression, facial expression showing anxiety and hyper-alertness, irritability, no fear of natural enemies, restlessness, roaming, seizures and trembling and poor coordination. Household pets should be kept indoors and away from exposure to wild animals.

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month each and is just over one acre in size. Windle said they began to work with John Rice Realty last week about possibly purchasing the property and that the owner accepted the offer Friday afternoon. Windle explained that likely the leases would not be renewed with the purchase. Windle also explained the urgency with approving the purchase. “There are two other buyers with offers pending,” Windle said. The funds to purchase the property are coming from the most recent 1-cent sales tax. Since the board has met the one-month’s operating expense, it can purchase the property. “We were about $13,000 short Sept. 30,” CFO Phil Blasingame said. “We are now about $450,000 over.” Windle felt good about the

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Down Home, Down The Street PRICES GOOD FEB. 1 THRU FEB. 7, 2017 We Now Offer... ALEXANDER CITY • 61 JEFFERSON STREET OFFICE (256) 234-3454

GOODWATER • 470 S. MAIN STREET OFFICE (256) 839-1322

HOURS: MON. - SAT. 6:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. • SUN. 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.

HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.

WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFERS & MONEY ORDERS

USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS

USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS

USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN

NY STRIP STEAKS

SIRLOIN TIP ROAST

LEG QUARTERS

USDA INSPECTED BABY BACK PORK RIBS

$ 29

3

$ 79

6 $ 39 1 LB.

VALUE PACK

LB.

VALUE PACK

$ 99

3

LB.

$ 79

3 $ 69 1

USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS SIRLOIN TIP STEAK

SPRINGDALE FROZEN CHICKEN WING PORTIONS

LB.

5-LB. BAG

$ 99

7

$ 99

4 $ 59 1 10-LB. BAG

USDA INSPECTED PORK

USDA INSPECTED FRESH ASSORTED

USDA INSPECTED FRESH SPLIT

WHOLE BOSTON BUTT

PORK CHOPS

CHICKEN BREAST

(2 PER BAG)

USDA INSPECTED PORK STEAKS OR COUNTRY-STYLE STRIPS VALUE PACK

$ 99

1

LB.

USDA INSPECTED CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS

LB.

VALUE PACK

$ 39

2

LB.

LB.

3 100 $ 88 BEEF 4 NO SOLUTION ADDED $ 99 7

COCKTAIL SMOKIES.........28-OZ. PKG. ASSORTED FLAVORS JOHNSONVILLE FRESH

BRATWURST...........................19-OZ. PKG. ASSORTED FLAVORS TOP CHICK BREADED

CHICKEN TENDERS..............2-LB. BAG

%

SMOKED BACON..................12-OZ. PKG.

99

10

4/$

10-OZ. BAG

5-OZ. BAG

4/$

5 ASSORTED

VALENTINE SNACKS

RED DIAMOND COFFEE

3/$$ 3/ BOXES

5

POST COCOA PEBBLES OR FRUITY PEBBLES 11-OZ. BOX

5/$

10

3/$

LUNCHEON MEAT

HUNT’S KETCHUP

$ 69 COKE PRODUCTS........................1/2 LTR. BTLS. $ 99

4

11 CAKE MIX 4/$ SWEET PEAS 3 $ 88 1 BATH TISSUE 2/$ 4 DASANI WATER

ASSORTED VARIETIES BETTY CROCKER

1

GRAPES.................. ..................LB. LB. CALIFORNIA FRESH

CELERY..................... .....................EA. EA. RED RIPE GRAPE

TOMATOES........... ...........PINT PINT PKG. BABY PEELED

CARROTS........... ...........1-LB 1-LB.. BAG

BREAD.....................................................20-OZ. LOAF 8-8.5 OZ. XL CHEETOS OR 9.25 OZ. XL FRITOS

9.75 -10.25 .............................................. OZ. BAG 2/$

6

ASSORTED

...............................12-ROLL PKG.

24-PACK 1/2 LITER BOTTLES

5/$

5 2/$ 1 2/$ 12 $ 99 3

RED DIAMOND TEA ORANGE JUICE 59-OZ. CARTON

2/$

5

2/$

5

BTLS.

5

$ 99

2 $ 29 1 $ 99 1 $ 39 1

POTATOES

$ 99

2

......................................................... 32-OZ. 5/$

ASSORTED MINUTE MAID 100

GALLON

ASSORTED POWERADE

EACH

U.S. #1 RUSSET

.........................................15-OZ. CAN

NORTHERN QUILTED DOUBLE ROLL

NATURE’S OWN HONEY WHEAT

BAGS

RED GLOBE

24-OZ. BOTTLE

....................................15.25-16.25 OZ. BOX

STARKIST TUNA..................................5-OZ. CAN

POTATO CHIPS

1

DOUBLE LUCK GREEN BEANS, WHOLE KERNEL CORN OR

OIL OR WATER CHUNK LIGHT

ASSORTED VARIETIES XXL LAY’S

$ 99

$ 00

12-OZ. CAN

4/$

CANTALOUPES

10

SQUEEZE

6-PACK COKE AND

FRESH

10.5-11 OZ. BAG

ARMOUR TREET

1

Produce

5

ASSORTED VARIETIES LITTLE DEBBIE

4

2 $ 99 3

HOT DOG FRANKS..............3-LB. PKG.

GOLDEN FLAKE MAIZETO TORTILLA CHIPSS

2/$

$ 89

SUGARDALE JUMBO

POTATO CHIPS

¢

LB.

SUNNYLAND REGULAR, THICK OR LOW SALT SLICED

COKE & COKE PRODUCTS

2-LITER BOTTLES

1

LB.

VALUE PACK

PORK SAUSAGE.........................1-LB. PKG.

ASSORTED VARIETIES GOLDEN FLAKE

3/$

$ 99

WILLIAMS HOT OR MILD

12 PACK, 12 OZ. CANS

COKE & S COKE PRODUCTS

VALUE PACK

JUMBO VALUE PACK

$ 99

CAROLINA PRIDE

USDA INSPECTED “SKINLESS” SPLIT CHICKEN BREAST

ASSORTED ORE-IDA

8-LB. BAG

ASSORTED VARIETIES

FROZEN POTATOES BLUE BELL ICE CREAM 19-32 OZ. BAG

HALF GALLONS

2/$

$ 88

5 4

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