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The Sabal Trail Pipeline will be operational by the end of June. “The pipeline should be in service by June 30,” Sabal Trail’s Andrea Grover said. “When we started the permitting process three and half years ago, we thought we would be operational by early May. It is still amazing how fast they are getting everything done.” Grover said that despite those early projections, the

project is on schedule. “When started construction in September, we had an operational start of the end of June,” Grover said. “I would say that the pipeline is on schedule.” Grover explained that construction would be complete before June 30 but before they can start pumping gas certain things have to happen. “Construction will be complete before then,” Grover said. “But ahead of the operational start, there are several See SABAL • Page 3

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The Sabal Trail Pipeline is projected to be complete and in service by June 30.

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Above, speakers Vickie Lutz, Tammy Coker and Pam Robinson listen at the Heart Luncheon Thursday. Below, about 100 attendees snack on Chicken Salad Chick and listen in on the presentation of heart health tips and shared stories of heart attack and strokes.

Local women share heart-felt experiences at Heart Health Luncheon By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Pam Robinson and Vickie Lux shared their stories of a heart attack and a stroke to area women in hope that they might learn from their stories at the Russell Medical Women and Hearth Health Luncheon. Both had similar experiences and felt symptoms but ignored them. See HEART • Page 3

BRHS Senior Blitz preparing students for workforce interviews

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The New Site Town Council decided Tuesday to use some recent developments to evaluate the things they are facing before moving full-speed ahead. With the retirement of Public Safety Director John McKelvey, Mayor Phil Blasingame said that the council was hoping to look at the two positions in the department before making a decision on “Sometimes you any new personnel. “We felt like this just have to be was great time to do realistic and while that,” Blasingame that ( a new senior said. “We have the two positions and we center) is decided to look at the something we want job descriptions and to do eventually, titles and possibly we think we can do get with some other some things to the towns and see what they did before current facility making a decision. now,” “Sometime you find that someone —Phil Blasingame else may be doing New Site Mayor things that would make sense for you. So we will do that and then at the next meeting take a look at what we have found and make a decision on which way to go before we start See NEW SITE • Page 3

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Next week Benjamin Russell High School students will go on a rapid fire set of interviews over two days with a number of community leaders to work out precareer jitters and fine tune their job-seeking skills. Principal Anthony Wilkinson said at the Senior Blitz about 200 students would move from table to table every 15 minutes, over an hour, in interviews with local community leaders. In place of a boss, economic development officials, the school superintendent, local bankers and preachers would interview the students. He said they will work on the students’ soft skills as part of a broader effort called the Bridge

Program initiated around 2014. School reports state, “The foundation of the Bridge Program is to encourage students to think about their dream career and then develop a plan to make the dream become reality. Students are challenged to learn content through the application of critical thinking skills to explain rigorous yet relevant real-world problems rather than participate in simple lectures and solve worksheets.” Wilkinson said he would much rather them be nervous with us (BRHS) than in an official job interview. The program has also increased the attendance of the school’s cooperative program, as Wilkinson said it has went from about 16 to more than 100 students from its formation in 2013. See BRHS • Page 3

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How to Obituaries can be submitted to The Outlook from funeral homes by Submit e-mail at obits@alexcityoutlook.com by fax at (256) 234-6550. For more Obituaries or information, call (256) 234-4281. Public Meetings n Coosa County Industrial n Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. n Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. n Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.

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Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a premeeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.

DEAR ABBY: My fiancee and I plan to be married next year. I met her after she left her husband because he had cheated on her twice. She refuses to tell her daughters that she left their dad because he cheated, so I am doomed to be the “bad guy” for eternity. They think I’m “the man who stole Mama from Daddy.” Her youngest (age 25) thinks I’m the devil incarnate and is unbelievably rude to me, no matter who is around. I’m thinking marriage will be hell because she and her mother interact every day. What am I to do? -- BLAMELESS IN THE SOUTH DEAR BLAMELESS: This is not a question of what “you” should do. It’s a question of what you and your fiancee should do together. While it may not be necessary for her to tell her adult daughters that their father was a cheater, and that’s the reason she left him, she should definitely call a family meeting and clear the air by telling them that you were not

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the reason the marriage ended. She should also insist that you be treated with respect -- if not affection. However, if she’s unwilling to do that, then you should seriously consider calling off the wedding because a marriage under those conditions would be miserable for you. Her daughters would guarantee it. DEAR ABBY: This is in response to “Another Husband in Oregon” (Sept. 3) who wondered about the “man cave” behavior he had observed in his neighbors. I can tell you from personal experience that the appeal of spending long hours working on mechanical things in a garage or workshop in

Obituaries Mr. Johnny Mack Goss 1940 - 2017 Graveside Service for Mr. Johnny Mack Goss, 77, of Alexander City, will be Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillview Memorial Park. Pastor Dick Stark will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Goss passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Russell Medical Center. He was born on January 20, 1940 in Alexander City, Alabama to Alson O. and Janie Goss.

Gloria Poole Germany 1928 - 2017 Gloria Germany, a resident of Spring Harbor, passed away surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday morning, February 22, following a brief illness. Gloria was born in Columbus, GA, on July 19, 1928, and attended Jordan High Germany School. Gloria was a dedicated wife and mother who impacted the lives of everyone she met. She and her husband Gordy lived in Chicago, Illinois, until 1971, when they moved to Atlanta Georgia, where they lived until Gordy retired. They spent many happy retirement years in Alex City and Birmingham, AL. A Memorial Mass will be held at

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Mr. James Shaw passed away February 22 at Russell Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.

total solitude is strong for many men. Regarding the guy who rebuilt an antique truck from the ground up, if you go to any car show featuring restored cars, you can’t help but admire the time, energy, skill and commitment some men put into a restoration. These can be works of art. Balance is very important to a successful marriage. Before a wife complains about too much time spent in the “cave” (and not all do complain), she should consider the upside. He is safe, he’s not blowing family money in a bar or at a blackjack table, and he’s not chasing other women. And he just may be creating something unique that will give him great pride and satisfaction. -- PAUL IN WISCONSIN DEAR PAUL: When I put the question about “garaged husbands” out to my readers, they were forthcoming with their views. The responses -- predominantly from men, but also some of their wives -- were overwhelmingly positive.

While the theory of spending too much time in the garage as a result of being “frozen out of the bedroom” was raised, most readers affirmed the value of having separate time from a spouse -- as long as it is only “spare” time. Wives wrote that it enables them to catch up on reading, shopping, a project with the kids or grandkids, or watch a favorite TV show or movie. Both spouses extolled the results produced in the “cave” -- restored vintage cars, woodworking items and various repairs. Visiting is permitted, and there’s learning to be had for the kids. And, as a number of readers reminded us, “At least you know where he is.” 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.

He was a member of Faith Temple and enjoyed unity and harmony. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed the used car business. Mr. Mack loved life and adored his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great friend. He is survived by his wife, Myra Harry Goss of Alexander City; daughters, Vickey Goss Sims of Alexander City, Amanda Goss (Jim) Dobson of Washoe Valley, NV, Stephanie Goss Daughtry (Mark) of Alexander City, Cindy Story Mahan (Tim) of Alexander City, Kim Story Scott (Kelly) of Alexander City; sons, Ricky Goss (Beverly) of Alexander City and Ty Story (Becky) of Prattville; twenty two grandchildren and twelve great grand-

children. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gene Goss. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 Eight Ave 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 600 Beacon Pkwy W #860 Birmingham, AL 35209. These donations will help to fight the diseases experienced by family members, Myra Goss and Tiffany Clark. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 25, at The Church of the Holy Family in Columbus, GA, with a reception following at Spring Harbor. The family will greet visitors following a Prayer Service, Friday, February 24, from 6-7 p.m. at The Church of the Holy Family. Gloria is survived by her children Joan Germany and Julie Germany Nudo of Addison TX; Thomas Gordy Germany III (Melanie) of Atlanta, GA; Patsy Germany, her sister in law from Birmingham, AL; and eight beloved grandchildren, Ryan (Andrea), Robert (Katie), Lauren (Nick), Caroline, Sam, Susan (Reid), Sadie, and Anna. She was also blessed to have two greatgrandchildren, Clare and Thomas. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents James Edgar Poole, Sr., and Jewel Hindsman Poole and by her husband of 54 years, Thomas Gordy Germany, Jr. Throughout her life Gloria was a valued and respected volunteer for numerous causes. She was a mem-

ber of The Church of the Holy Family. She and her husband Gordy were lifelong Roman Catholics and were bestowed an Apostolic Blessing in 1999 by Pope John Paul II. Gloria was a member of the Historic Columbus Foundation and the Columbus Museum where she served as a docent. She also volunteered regularly at Spring Harbor Health Care Center. Gloria’s family wishes to express their gratitude to the residents and staff of Spring Harbor and to her many friends, especially Barbara, who added so much joy to her life in the years since her return to Columbus. In lieu of flowers, Gloria requested that donations be made to the Holy Family Outreach through The Church of the Holy Family, 320 12th Street, Columbus, GA 31901, or to the charity of your choice. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.

Mr. William Henry “Billy” Price 1933 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. William Henry “Billy” Price, 84, of Hackneyville, Alabama, will be Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate.

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Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.

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“Our co-op program has exploded,” said Wilkinson. It began as a college and career readiness effort, acting to integrate critical thinking and skills crucial to the workplace. The program spans over the four years of the student’s time in high school. “Within the Bridge Program, we are determined that each student should possess eight skill sets that will be addressed and improved upon each of their four years at BRHS,” according to the school. It states the program follows what is called the 8 C’s of Being College and Career Ready shaping the students in the areas of character, communicator, collaborator, critical thinker, creator and innovator, computer and tech savvy, call of leadership and community and school servant. Through the co-op program, students get hands-on, work-based

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Speakers Tammy Coker, above shared heart health tips with the audience of the luncheol whileand Pam Robinson, right, tell the audience about her personal experience with a heart attack.

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Robinson explained to the group that in 2000 when had her heart attack in the hallway at Benjamin Russell High School, she was healthy or so she thought. “I have always been active,” Robinson said. “I have always played softball and been active my whole life.” Robinson explained that despite being a coach, she was not getting all the exercise that you think. “In my coaching voice I was telling the girls to go, go, go,” Robinson said. “But I was not out there doing all the exercise. Some how telling other people to run does not help you.” Robinson explained that in November of that year she was riding a bike with her daughter when she experienced some back pain that she ignored. “Well there is your sign,” Robinson said. “I ignored it. Then I was up on the track, making the girls run and I am walking with them and I am not feeling well.” Robinson then scheduled a doctor’s appointment. They did an electrocardiogram and it was fine. They did a stress test. “It was Christmas parade time and I was having indigestion,” Robinson said. “I was not worried about it. I get up the next morning and go to school. I am teaching class and have to stop because it is getting this burning sensation. I kept going.” Robinson finishes class and goes to get a salad during her planning period when walking back she gets some water to try and help with the indigestion. The next thing she remembers is talking to staff at Russell Medical. “What has been told to me is that one of my fellow teachers went to smoke and found me in the floor,” Robinson said. Then a Robinson said a series of “conveniences” saved here life. The nurse was there to teach CPR who is normally elsewhere. “I think they shocked me twice before they got me to the hospital,” Robinson said. “Dr. Goldhagen was there working with me…” Robinson explained that the staff was not sure what had happened but told family she might not make it through the night. Robinson was transported to Carraway where she had a triple bypass surgery. “When I got off the ventilator I had triple bypass surgery,” Robinson said. “Before the surgery the cardiologist sat on my bed and said you are a miracle… You should have lots of damage but you don’t.” Russell Medical Employee Vickie Lux ignored signs too – but for a stroke. “I normally speak with my sister every morning,”

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Lux said. “I am normally getting ready while she drives to work. But this day, she woke me up. Also my leg was feeling heavy.” Lux did not have the face drooping and decided to go about her day. “The drive to work was interesting,” Lux said. “I have a lead foot…so 70 and 80 are not uncommon but I was problems with 20. I went in. My office is like 10 steps to the ER. I opened up my email and tried to respond but this right hand just would not do it. It kept wanting to go over to the side. I still thought I was OK.” Lux called her daughter who is a nurse practitioner to tell her what was going on. She Lux to go to the ER. “I walked around there,” Lux said. “I apologized for being there…things get fuzzy and rush. I made it clear not to bother anyone. I have never had a problem with blood pressure but on presentation it was quite high.” Come to find out Lux had a stroke in her sleep. With medication Lux is managing the blood pressure and with physical and occupational therapy was back to normal in about two months. Tammy Coker, Russell Medical nurse practitioner, explained to the group some of the signs and what one could do to improve their health. Coker went over the statistics and symptoms of stroke and heart attack. “There is no face to stroke,” Coker said. “Noone’s symptoms are exactly the same.” Coker went on to explain that stroke is the number five cause of death in the United States and No. 2 globally. Coker recommended starting at the age of 20 with yearly well checks so a baseline assessment can be established. Coker recommended following FAST to determine if and what to do when someone has a stroke. Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty, and Call 911. With fast treatment, Coker says strokes do not cause that much damage. “If you get treatment with two hours, your disabilities go down,” Coker said. Coker recommended some basics to help combat heart attacks and to be overall more healthy. Some things to help are stop smoking, get active, reducing blood sugar and reducing sodium. Coker wants everyone to be aware that the symptoms for heart attack are different for men and women. She also wants everyone to remember to do one thing if you think you are having a heart attack. “If you think you are having a heart attack, you need to be in the emergency room,” said Coker.

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commissions and tests that must take place.” With construction nearing completion and contractors leaving the area, there are still jobs with the pipeline. According Sabal Trail, 94 in Alabama alone. “I know that they are still doing some hiring for the operations,” Grover said. “Some of the employees with the contractors will be part of the operational team.” Grover explained that overall the project is about 70 percent complete in Alabama. The 515-mile pipeline project stretches from near Alexander City to Orlando, Florida and is owned by Spectra Energy, NextEra Energy and Duke Energy. For the entire project, Grover said that 99 per+

experience with local businesses. “With the loss of the textile giant, Russell, and other similar plants who once employed high school graduates and undergraduates, students began to see many of the typical after school or weekend jobs go to older adults. However today, more than 64 local businesses have made the commitment of investing in building our future workforce by providing job opportunities for juniors and seniors of BRHS.” With roughly 100 students working and spending their money locally, it has injected nearly $1 million into the local economy through their spending. Another aspect of the Bridge Program is the creation of a jobshadowing program by Wilkinson, where students tour businesses and follow supervisors in 2-hour increments once a week.

cent of the clearing and grading is complete, 85 percent of the pipe is in the ground and 46 percent of the clean up is done. “Alabama is taking a little longer because of the contour of the land,” Grover said. “The ground is more rocky and a little more difficult to work with.” Grover explained that the clean up phase is making sure everything is back to grade and grass has been planted. The project will generate $1.1 million annually in property tax in Tallapoosa County. In the construction phase, 1,050 people are involved in the construction phase of the pipeline with an additional 140 working at the Alexander City compressor station.

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New Site the process of filling that opening.” McKelvey’s last official day will be March 31, but is currently using his remaining leave time before he is off the payroll. The mayor had been spearheading an effort to establish a new senior center, but the cost associated with it was prohibitive. Blasingame said the could discussed the current facility which is the old elementary school building in town, and will take the next few weeks to look at that facility and see what they can do to make improvements there. “Sometimes you just have to be realistic and while that is something we want to do eventually, we think we can do some things to the current facility now,” Blasingame said. “We are planning to tour the facility before the next meeting and just get a feel for the place and an idea of somethings we can do now to make it better.” Blasingame also reported that an

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application has been submitted to ADEM for a major water upgrade project. He said engineers did that earlier this month and they hope to hear back from that and get the ball rolling soon. The city is looking at the possibility of getting a grant to cover a large portion of the cost of upgrading a pumping station and other upgrades, then financing the remainder of the cost. The council also voted to accept the responsibility for paying the power costs to run the water pumping station in Goldville after leaders there said that they have gone dormant and could no longer afford to absorb that cost. “We supply them with water and the customers pay us for their use,” Blasingame said. “So while it will be a cost that we pick up, we want to continue to serve them and the power will be covered by what the customers pay for water.”

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allapoosa County Commissioner Steve Robinson made a presentation to last week’s Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Luncheon that informed residents about how county government works. He closed by asking people to get involved and stop “lurking” on the sidelines. We often hear people griping and complaining in public and on social media about what’s being done, or being done too much, not being done enough, or being ignored by our local government. Here’s the deal: a truckload of gripes doesn’t have any weight. But one person who stands up in a public meeting and makes a well thought-out request to one of our local governing bodies can pull a lot of weight. More people, working together for the same cause have even more influence. Why do so many choose to gripe and so few speak out? In order to stand up and plead your case you’ve got to know what you’re talking about. Often complainers are simply parroting what they heard from another – they are not personally involved. It takes personal initiative to research and fully understand a situation and individual thought to outline steps to make a positive change. Also, it takes courage and conviction to put your reputation on the line and take a stand in public. If you think about it, none of that is required to complain, gripe or gossip … which means complaining is simply an easier response to something that strikes you wrong. Next time you feel the urge to gripe, complain or gossip about an issue, we’d like to respectfully suggest that instead, you spend some energy thinking about what you can do to get involved, how you can speak out with honor and good intent, and what you can do to make our community a better place. Robinson is right. You can make a difference. Be a part of the 1 percent who dare to get involved and make a difference.

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his week as I was sitting at my desk eating a couple of donuts and drinking chocolate milk I saw an article that said Alabama is the second laziest state in America. It was so well written and I got so absorbed that I ate my other donut before I realized it. So I kicked back in my chair, put my feet up and finished reading where Tallapoosa County is ranked a head of 41 other counties, but still is in the lower percentile for exercise. Boy, sitting there let me know that there are some lazy folks out there. In spite of this dire report I began to think of all the church members I know and what great shape they ought to be in. After all, they get plenty of religious exercise when it comes to their involvement in the Kingdom. Here are few of their ongoing programs to stay in shape. Some folks stay fit by jumping to conclusions every time they hear something new or different. They’re coiled like a spring to react to any new information before getting all the facts. They’re especially adept at making huge leaps when the subject involves gossip. When called out on their misstatements they immediately jump up and down and act as if they are being persecuted. This group is in great shape and works out regularly in our fellow-

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ships. Another segment in the church exercises by running. Every time there is work to be done they run as fast as they can from responsibility. Many of these folks are long distance runners because the church can never catch them. The minute a task is mentioned they sprint out the door and jump in their cars and leave. There are no hurdles to high from them to clear in their dash for freedom. Running from responsibility is their passion. There are others who prefer a more gentle form of exercise. These dear saints have honed their dancing skills to a fine art. They’re able to dance around any issue no matter how serious or time critical it might be. They’ve learned intricate steps to gracefully sidestep things that require commitments. Theirs is a dance of harmony no matter what the price to God’s work. It’s an amazing talent to waltz around so many things and never touch one of them. These folks are in very good shape. Some believers aren’t as spry as others and they

get their workout with low impact exercise. These folks want to move very slowly and deliberately in the fellowship. They’ve been there a long time and use their best moves of sending reports to committees, tabling motions and making things a matter of prayer. Anything that looks like a quick action is a threat to their low impact way of doing God’s business. It’s amazing the resilient strength this group has in the church. So, looking over the church exercise program we find that God’s people aren’t all that lazy. Each has their own form of exercise to keep them in the game. Yet, I wonder what kind of spiritual shape we would be in if we ran to the cross, marched with the banner of Christ through the streets and jumped up and down to share the good news of salvation? I imagine we would be leading the nation in spiritual fitness and be a witness to a world lolling away in its sin. Spiritual fitness classes are offered every Sunday at your church. They are called Sunday school and worship and they have reserved a place just for you to exercise your true faith. Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister who lives in Alexander City. His column appears here each Friday.

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Luther Strange was elected Alabama’s 49th Attorney General first elected in 2010, and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-2427300, and his office is located at 501 Luther Strange Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) 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 Calhoun Street, Mark Tuggle Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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fficer Justin “Sollo” Sollohub’s Wednesday started no differently than any other. The alarm clock went off at the same time. He got ready, put on his uniform, and bounded out the side door to hop in his car and head to the station, taking the same route he normally took. Like clockwork, Ms. Wright was taking a jog with her golden retriever. Traffic was starting to pick up as the late-night shift workers headed home. Things were going well for Officer Sollohub on the shift until 11 a.m., when things changed forever. A man was walking down the street, and something didn’t look right to Sollo. That’s when the foot chase ensued. The man ran into a neighborhood and disappeared behind a house, as Sollohub followed. As Officer Sollohub turned the back corner of the home, the suspect intentionally and maliciously shot

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him in the head. Another police officer found him and tried treating the fatal wound. Sadly, Sollo did not survive. It is for this brave man and many like him who sacrificed their lives on the front lines of protecting us that I introduced the Justin David Sollohub Law. Senate Bill 207 will increase the penalty for assault or murder of law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and correctional officers. I would like to express my personal appreciation to Clanton Police Department Captain Neil Fetner for spearheading this effort. We owe it to our hometown heroes to provide them with

enhanced deterrence against harm when they lay their lives on the line for us every day. We must do everything we can to hold those accountable that seek to harm our policemen, sheriff deputies, prison staff, and other first responders. They protect us, so we must do everything we can to protect them. Passing Senate Bill 207 is one of my priorities this legislative session that started a few weeks ago and will go until mid-May. If I can be of help to you or if you have concerns or questions about any bill, email me at clyde.chambliss@alsenate. gov or call my office in Montgomery – (334) 2427872. Chambliss represents Senate District 30 in the Alabama Senate. Senate District 30 includes all or parts of Chilton, Autauga, Elmore, Coosa, and Tallapoosa Counties.

Free speech applies to our president as well on calling conservatives racists, fill-in-the-blank-phobes, greedy, etc, etc. Mr. Granger rightfully points out about 1/2 dozen Trump administration blunders, but presents zero evidence that the President intends to restrict his right to free speech. I wonder if his indignation ends with conservatives. Where were his columns on: “I did not have sex with that woman”, “If you like your health insurance, you can keep it,” “Donald Trump is an

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Mr. Granger makes a point of restating the First Amendment to the Constitution, and I find absolutely nothing in what President Trump has done that would prohibit Mr. Granger’s free exercise thereof. President Trump has, in fact, pushed back on fake news and assaults on his family, his businesses and his integrity. He takes the press to task, directly; a press that for too long has gotten a pass

illegitimate President” and “At this point what does it matter” (referencing the Bengazhi slaughter). All liberal lies. The selective indignation of the liberal press is entertaining for sure. For once, there is push back and they really don’t like it. Sorry you don’t like it but push back is also protected by the First Amendment. Rap McBurney Jacksons Gap

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BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Bread of Life ACOP in Kellyton will

host a Black History Program Feb. 20-24 at 7 p.m. nightly with pastor Elder Neverland Tuck. Speakers will be Pastor James Blackmon, Rev. William Russell, Rev. Jimmy Brook, Pastor Ken Matthew and Minister Frankie Cousin.

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Maritha Bradford, Dot Vickers, Marie Vernon, Sherry Ford, Johnston Goodson, Cheyenne Moe, Jessica Brand, Tamisha Pearson, Evelyn Hawkins, Deryck Hodge, Gladys Tuck, James Patton and Tom Patton

Harold Cochran 256.234.2700 haroldcochran.b2cn@statefarm.com

America Lives Here Brown Nursing and Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Services

4004 U.S. Hwy. 431 Cliff Williams / The Outlook Anniston, AL The East Alabama Horseman’s Association Youth Club is hosting its first show of the year on March 18 in LaFayette. For p: 256-820-8000 f: 256-820-3442

Website: www.claytonhomesanniston.com Email: john.slaughter@claytonhomes.com

The Learning Tree Helping Children Learn and Grow

The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for Weekend Shifts in Direct Care. Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Brinda Bell (334) 252-0025, Ext. 101 Email: bbell@learning-tree.org

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FREE TAX ASSISTANCE: Beginning Jan. 30, free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., 5030 Hwy 280, Alex City, AL IRS certified volunteers will provide the free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms. The free tax sites are designed to assist seniors 60+ (with no income limit), taxpayers under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000, and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. Please do not bring people to the site not involved in the filing of your taxes due to the limited space. Waiting may be necessary. Volunteers will provide free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. beginning Jan. 25. Please arrive and register for assistance at least one hour before closing time. Jan. 30, 31 and February – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays – 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. March – Mondays and Tuesdays – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursdays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays --- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Information You Must Bring To The Tax Site: The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return; photo ID-driver’s license-for taxpayer and spouse; social security cards for taxpayers and dependants; W-2’s; and 1099’s B, R, and SSA 1099. If you have health insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095A. ALL employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year-end pay stub. In regards to the itemized deduction list, you should bring all the documentation that applies to you. Even if you do not itemize on your Federal taxes you may be able to do so on your State return. For more info call (256) 234-0347. ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS: Faith Christian Academy is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Applications may be picked up at Faith Temple Church on the corner of

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February 24-26

COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. at the Sylacauga High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call 256-369-3003.

February 25

ART WORKSHOP: The Artists Association of Central Alabama is hosting a workshop on basic gourd art with Kay Fincher Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sportplex Senior Activity Center. Cost is $45 and includes all materials. To register call 256-377-4918. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.

February 27

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Katie Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 27 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. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at GAP Fellowship Church, 721 Robinson Road. All Christian ministers are invited. There will be time for planning, sharing information, fellowship and intercessory prayer. For more information contact Tony Harris, president at 256-234-3180. or Bill Middlebrooks, interim secretary 256-234-3371.

February 28

PANCAKES: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is serving up free all you can eat pancakes Feb. 28

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March 1

LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, March 1 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

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March 3-4

RECORD SHOW: The Alabama Record Collectors Association are hosting their 36th annual record and cd show March 3 and 4 at the Bessemer Civic Center East Meeting Room.

March 3-5

PASTOR APPRECIATION: Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting the 20th Appreciation of Apostle Thomas E. Bullock Sr. and Prophetess Margie N. Bullock March 3- March 5. Speakers will be Bishop Mary Ann Wilson, Rev. Cameron Thomas, Rev. Brian Thomas and Rev. Arthur Smith.

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MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be March 4 at 2 p.m. at the New Covenant Church. Tickets to watch the pageant are $10 at the door or $8 if purchased by Friday, March 3. Please email Sherri Williams at misswinterpageant@gmail.com. DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: A workshop to help separated and divorced persons affirm themselves as whole, worthwhile persons, heal past wounds and discover new doors opening to the future. The workshop will be held on the Trinity Campus of the Alex. City First United Methodist Church on Highway 280 in Alexander City March 4 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 256-487-2115 to register. BENEFIT SINGING: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a benefit singing for Mrs. Shirley Ware Cadenhead, Saturday, March 4 at 6 p.m. with The Star Wonder Gospel Singers.

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Wildcats sweep Valley on tennis court

• Dadeville JV baseball home game double header against Central Coosa, 4 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity softball vs Beauregard at Sidney Cooper Invitational at South Commons, 4:15 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity softball vs Enterprise at Sidney Cooper Invitational at South Commons, 8:15 p.m. • CACC baseball home game against Rend Lake, Ill., 2 p.m.

Today-Saturday, Feb. 25 • BRHS JV softball hosts Central Classic Charles E. Bailey Sportplex, with Valley, Prattville, Alabama Christian Academy, Dadeville, Albertville, Reeltown, Tallassee, Oxford, time TBA. • BRHS varsity softball hosts Central Classic Charles E. Bailey Sportplex, with Dadeville, Albertville, Eufala, Holtville, Valley, Woodland, time TBA.

Today-Sunday, Feb. 26 • CACC golf home match against Wallace State Community College in Friendship Cup at Farm Links and Willow Point.

Saturday, Feb. 25 • BRHS soccer at Wetumpka, girls, 3 p.m. • BRHS varsity baseball vs Piedmont at Cleburne County High, 11 a.m. • BRHS varsity baseball at Cleburne County High, 1:30 p.m. • BRHS varsity softball tournament with Horseshoe Bend at Sportplex, time TBA. • Dadeville JV baseball home game double header against Beauregard at McKelvey Park, 11 a.m. • Dadeville varsity baseball double header at Beauregard, 11 a.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity baseball home game against Fyffe, 11 a.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity softball at Ben Russell Tournament, time TBA. • Horseshoe Bend varsity baseball home game against B.B. Comer, 3 p.m. • Central Coosa varsity baseball home game against Elmore County, 10 a.m. • Central Coosa varsity baseball home game against Clay Central, 2:45 p.m. • Reeltown JV baseball at Elmore County, 6 p.m. • CACC baseball home game double header against Rend Lake, Ill., noon.

Sunday, Feb. 26 • Lake Winds Early Spring Junior Golf League begins for ages 8-12 and 13-18, (first of four Sundays), $40 registration includes instruction, chip play with teams selected from attendees and prizes , 1:30 p.m. Register at Lake Winds or call 256-825-9860 for more information. • CACC baseball home game against Rend Lake, Ill., 2 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 27Saturday, March 4 • Central Coosa varsity baseball at Sylacaua for Talladega County Small School Tournament with B.B. Comer, Fayetteville, Winterboro, Talladega County Central, 4 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 27 • BRHS JV boys soccer home game against Sylacauga at Sportplex, 5:30 p.m. • Reeltown softball at Holtville, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. • Reeltown varsity baseball at Alabama Christian Academy, 5 p.m. • Dadeville baseball double header at Horseshoe Bend, JV 4 p.m. • BRHS varsity boys golf at Clay County, 3 p.m. • BRHS varsity baseball home game against Clay County at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex, 4 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity baseball at Woodland, 3:30 p.m. • CACC Women’s Tennis home match against Snead State, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 • BRHS tennis home match against Opelika at CACC, 4 p.m. • BRHS varsity baseball at Russell County, 4 p.m. • BRHS softball home game against Holtville at Sportplex, varsity 4:30 p.m., JV 6:30 p.m. • BRHS boys soccer home game against Prattville, JV 5 p.m., varsity 7 p.m. • Dadeville softball at Reeltown, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend softball at Stanhope Elmore, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. • Central Coosa JV, varsity softball at Elmore County, 4:30 p.m. • Reeltown middle baseball double header home game against Southside, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 1 • BRHS JV golf at Auburn, 2:30 p.m. • Dadeville varsity tennis home match against Talladega, boys 3:30 p.m., girls 5:30 p.m. • Dadeville varsity baseball at Valley, 4 p.m.

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Benjamin Russell senior Logan Jackson readies to address the ball in Thursday’s singles match against Valley at Central Alabama Community College tennis courts.

BRHS boys, girls take the win By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

The Benjamin Russell boys tennis team had a successful day on the home court Thursday at the Central Alabama Community College tennis courts as the Wildcats defeated Valley 8-1. In singles, five wildcats took their matches. BRHS sophomore Dylan Jackson defeated Collin Dunaway 8-6. Senior Cambron Bice defeated Josh Ethuton 8-5. Seventh grader Danny Jeong defeated Nick Shaver 8-2. Senior David Lutz won 8-0 from a Valley forfeit. Senior Logan Jackson, defeated Connor Crosby 8-3 and was pleased with

his performance in the match. “I think I played pretty well,” he said. “But there’s always room for improvement. I made some mistakes and so did he. But overall I think I did pretty well.” BRHS senior Brooks Taunton was the only Wildcat to lose his match after falling to Jose Phillips 7-5. The Wildcats also came out on top in their doubles matches. Taunton and Dylan Jackson defeated Phillips and Dunaway 8-2. Bice and Logan Jackson took a win over Ethuton and Crosby 8-3. Ben Russell won the third doubles pairing 8-0 from a Valley forfeit. BRHS boys tennis coach Lewis Daniels was happy with what he saw on the home court Thursday. “We played well,” he said. “We’ve improved from our

last match. We looked better today, consistently, in our game play.” Still, the coach tips his hat to Valley for their performances. “They were competitive but our boys were able to pull it out for the win,” Daniels said. The Benjamin Russell girls tennis team also topped Valley 8-1 Thursday. In the singles matches, Benjamin Russell took five of six matches. Seventh grader Holley Humphrey defeated Bailey Yancey 9-8. Junior Adeline Treadwell beat Adrian Brewer 8-2. Seventh grader Page Forbus defeated Devin McGlon 8-4. Eighth grader Valerie Tauro defeated Kelsey Traffonstadt 8-1. Junior Tess Staples took the win over Kim Fernandez 8-0. BRHS junior Jihynn Chae was the only Lady

Wildcat to lose her match with an 8-4 defeat by Yamuma Mery. The Lady Wildcats swept their doubles matches. Chae and Humphrey deeated Mery and Yancey 8-4. Treadwell and Forbus took a 9-8 win over Brewer and McGlon. Tauro and Staples defeated Traffonstadt Lady Wildcats coach Jeremy Standford was pleased with his team’s performance Thursday. “I think we played well,” he said. “It’s good to get out and compete and overall I think we did well.” After the Wildcats’ 9-0 win at Dadeville Wednesday, Thursday’s triumph brings the Wildcats’ season record to 2-1. Benjamin Russell next plays at home again at 4 p.m. Tuesday when the Wildcats host Opelika at the CACC tennis courts.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Dadeville Tigers topple B.B. Comer By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

The Dadeville Tigers got their first win of the baseball season Wednesday when the varsity boys defeated B.B. Comer 16-0 on the road. Tigers head coach Kyle Caldwell was pleased with his team’s performance. “We came out aggressive and got an early lead,” he said. “We took advantage of some early errors and never stopped hitting throughout the game.” A standout in the Tigers’ batter’s box was Dadeville junior Jeff Rice who went 2-3 with a double. He had help from senior Landon Wilson, who went 1-2 with a triple. Also earning a base hit each were junior Kenneth “Ab” Abernathy, junior Justin Meadows, senior Brian Eaton, senior Tyler Muniz, senior Kyle Atkins, senior Landon Tidwell, senior Carson McClendon and junior Seth Broome. While the Dadeville varsity boys racked up the runs, they kept B.B. Comer from making a single score. Caldwell attributes the team’s offensive success with adjustments made after Monday’s losses to Valley and Benjamin Russell. “We played some guys in different positions and they responded well,” the coach said. Of course, that all started at the pitcher’s mound. “Pitching was our strong point,” Caldwell said. Landon Wilson pitched three innings, had six strikeouts and

Central Coosa falls to Fayetteville in season-opener

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Dadeville senior Owen Claybrook winds up for the pitch in the Tigers’ game at Benjamin Russell Monday.

allowed one hit. Jeff Rice and Brady Claybrook each pitched an inning and had two strikeouts. Wednesday’s win brings Dadeville’s overall season record to 1-2. The Tigers next head to Beauregard Saturday for a double header at 11 a.m.

The Central Coosa varsity baseball team opened their season on a disappointing note as the Cougars lost 14-0 to Fayetteville at home Monday. Despite the loss, Central Coosa head coach Dave Stover is confident about the rest of the season. “We can only go up from here,” he said. “I know the boys have it in them to be winners. “My job is to get them to play to their potential,” Stover added. That comes with developing a clear work ethic for an inexperienced team. “I developed a tough schedule this season in hopes of making them understand they can compete with any level school,” Stover said. “I have 10 seniors this year, but only a few have played baseball at the high school level. I knew the season opener was going to be a challenge for my boys. I attribute that to the great coaching staff at Fayetteville High School. “ The coach is already looking ahead to the post-season. “Our area has changed for this year so we are really looking forward to successful area play,” Stover said. “Area play is what really counts in the long run.” Monday’s loss starts Central Coosa’s season with an overall record of 0-1. The Cougars next host Elmore County Saturday at 10 a.m. They return to the home field that afternoon at 2:45 to host Clay Central.