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Multiple law enforcement agencies experienced a hectic day Wednesday dealing with a high-speed chase and a separate domestic situation in the north end of the county. A Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department deputy spotted a vehicle driven by a man who was wanted by the Dadeville Police Department near Horseshoe Bend School at about 7 a.m. Wednesday. Loudermilk Authorities say that a Kia driven by a man believed to be 23-yearold John David Loudermilk fled when the deputy tried to initiate a stop. The vehicle raced at speeds
Above, Kourtney Cowart, left, holds her Emmy along with former UAB player Timothy Alexander at the Midsouth Emmy Awards on Jan. 17.
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Benjamin Russell graduate part of team awarded regional Emmy for story on UAB football team’s resurrection By MITCH SNEED Editor
A local woman’s passion for capturing moments on video and a subject that is very close to her heart helped place her in a position to claim a regional Emmy Award. Benjamin Russell High School graduate Kourtney Cowart was part of a team that produced a short documentary that chronicled the University of AlabamaBirmingham football saga. Cowart’s work was a big part of the Raycom Sports production entitled Ever Faithful — The Resurrection of UAB
Football. The team that produced the feature included Cowart, Richard Brooke, Maxwell Brooke, Jordan Smith, Timothy Alexander and Michael Shikany. The piece was awarded the Midsouth Regional Emmy for Sports Program Feature that recognizes excellence in a feature or segment on a sports topic. The award was presented in Nashville on Jan. 21 and Cowart said the ride still seems a bit unreal. “Football is huge in the South and here in See EMMY • Page 3
Former AU star deals with arrest on domestic charges By MITCH SNEED Editor
Former Benjamin Russell and Auburn University football star Eltora Sanchez Freeman turned himself into the Alexander City Police Department on Jan. 26 after an arrest warrant on charges of domestic violence was issued. According to Alexander City Police Department Interim Chief Jay Turner, the charges were issued after a 20-year-old woman filed a motion for protective order on the heels of an alleged altercation between the two on Jan. See FREEMAN • Page 3
Carlisle Foundation bridges gap between clinic and in-home rehab By GEORGE LITTLETON AU Communications
Through a life of hard work, integrity, and brilliant corporate leadership, Dwight Carlisle earned the respect of everyone around him. He grew up in Alexander City, and commuted to Auburn to study textile engineering. He worked as a co-op student at Russell Corporation, the textile and clothing giant headquartered in his hometown. Upon graduation in 1958, he was hired full-time at Russell where he rose through the management ranks, learning every job in every plant, until he became the company’s president and CEO. The corporation thrived under
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Dwight Carlisle, seated, is chairman of the board of the Carlisle Enrichment Foundation. He is a former CEO of Russell Corporation, and a former member of the Auburn University Board of Trustees. Other members of the foundation are, from left, Jessica Hutzul, executive director; Helen Carlisle, treasurer of the board; Ben Buchanan, advisory member; Brenda Mattson, secretary of the board; and Sheila Ferguson, advisory member.
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to the account by matching their contributions every year up to my $1,000? Or would it be better to just tell them my plans and let them know they can also make deposits to the account? I don’t know the financial situations of the others, and I don’t want to offend anyone. Your thoughts? -- ABOUT TO BE A GRANDPA IN ARIZONA DEAR GRANDPA: I’m voting for your second idea, for the reason you gave. While the concept of an education fund for your grandbaby is laudable, making it a “challenge” might create financial stress for the other grandparents and be perceived as one-upmanship if they are unable to donate as much to the fund as you do.
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Obituaries Mr. Rayford Lamar Robinson 1935 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Rayford Lamar Robinson, 81, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park with Veterans Honors provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home.
Mr. Robinson passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Russell Medical. He was born on September 14, 1935 in Alexander City, Alabama to Rayford Clayton “R.C.” Robinson and Laila Taylor Robinson. He was an active member of Comer Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Robinson was a cattle and hay farmer. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Alabama National Guard and served during the Berlin Crisis. He worked as an electrician and technician for Avondale Mills. He is survived by his wife of 59
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they had done all they could do and sent him home. “That’s not who Dwight is,” Helen Carlisle said. “He is a self-made man in every respect. He is a CEO. He likes to push, yes, but he also likes to be pushed. He wasn’t going to take this lying down, literally or figuratively.” Today, nearly seven years later, Dwight Carlisle is vigorous, passionate, and highly intelligent. He has regained much of his speech. He still retains an air of authority and, with great effort and concentration, he can exit his wheelchair and walk upright. As has been typical of Carlisle’s vision and generosity, he wants to share this success with others. To this end, he recently hosted the public launch of the Carlisle Enrichment Foundation, whose mission is to extend rehabilitation, fitness, and exercise programs for people recovering in their homes from stroke, Parkinson’s, or other medical conditions. In essence, the Foundation seeks to help others who, for insurance or financial reasons, must transition from physical or occupational therapy to in-home exercise and wellness programs. “We are not competing with our local PT clinics,” explained Jessica Hutzul, a graduate of the College of Education’s School of Kinesiology, and the Executive Director of the Carlisle Enrichment Foundation. “We want to work in conjunction with these clinics to help with the transition. It’s more like a bridge to wellness when a patient is discharged from his or her clinical rehabilitation setting. Insurance and Medicare typically pay for maybe nine to twelve weeks of therapy, with two visits per week. That’s enough time to learn the exercises, but not to make lasting progress without continuing in a home exercise program. With this clear deficit out there, we want to step in and provide inhome exercise programs, prevent muscle atrophy, and help stimulate the person’s commitment to following through on their long-term exercise prescription. These physical engagements also help stave off depression and improve the quality of life. It also provides a break for the family or caregiver, and provides the patient with social and emotional support.” In a recent interview, Carlisle confirmed all of this, although he remains a man of few words. “My best days are when Jessica comes to the house,” he said. “It’s what I look forward to the most.” The Foundation has already provided assistance to approximately two dozen individuals in the surrounding counties. Typically, people recovering from a stroke, head injury, spinal stress, or the onset of Parkinson’s have difficulty remaining exercise compliant. For physical and emotional reasons they don’t have the will to push forward, or are unsure how to proceed. Others are compliant but just don’t have the resources to continue. The Carlisle Enrichment Foundation works to counter these well-established trends.
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Public Meetings 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
Secretary to the Auburn Board of Trustees, told School of Kinesiology Director Dr. Mary Rudisill about Dwight and his need for therapy. Transportation and getting in and out of a car was problematic, so Hutzul made a tentative visit to the Carlisle home. The Foundation ultimately grew out of that moment. “I began working with Mr. Carlisle while I was earning my Master’s, which was soon after his stroke,” she said. “When I started he couldn’t sit up, open his right hand, or get out of his chair. The day I left, in August of 2012, he walked across the room holding my hand. It was a very emotional moment, especially for Mrs. Carlisle. By that time we were like family.” This closeness is what drew Hutzul back to Auburn. She worked as an athletic trainer for a year in Kansas, using the skills she developed at the School of Kinesiology’s Warrior Athletic Training Center. During that year the Carlisles worked with Kinesiology student Jillian Keeler. But following a re-hospitalization as a result of pneumonia, they also hired Ben Buchanan, an experienced caregiver who had worked for many years with the Russell family. He remains with the Carlisles and the Foundation today, where he serves as an advisory board member. “I met Mrs. Carlisle over the phone on April 15, 2013, and she invited me to come down to Auburn,” he said. “She hired me that day. Mr. Carlisle’s doctors had told her that he had hit a wall and that nothing more could be done. It’s a blessing from God that she would not accept that. Mr. Carlisle has a strong personality, but she’s strong, too. It helps that I’m not a family member, so he kind of has to go along with me when I’m there. But so much of rehabilitation is more mental than physical. I’m here all day, five days a week, and I keep pushing him. But Jessica is what I call the brains behind the Foundation. Like Mrs. Carlisle, Jessica was a gift from God. I could never imagine that he would have come so far so fast.” The Foundation is presently serving eight separate people in Auburn, Alexander City, Seale, and Lafayette. In the spring the Foundation will be taking on a practicum graduate student from the School of Kinesiology. “We’re now at the point where we have gone out and executed our three-year plan of proving the need is there, gaining experience in helping others, and showing that our program makes an obvious difference,” Helen said. “Some of the stories we could tell are just amazing, the way people and families have been transformed through the Foundation’s work. We’re developing relationships with clinics and home health agencies, and we want to hire both clinical and administrative staff as we grow. But at this point we need financial support, because to do what we do requires great resources. There are so few options out there for people, and the need is great. We see that every day here at home, a place where we are happy to be.” To learn more, visit www.carlisleenrichmentfoundation.org. You may also contact Jessica at jhutzul@ carlisleef.org, or call her at 910-502-2445.
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. n Coosa County Industrial 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 pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. 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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Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday @ 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for
Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc. edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper
Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@ gmail.com or Call at 334440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome.
Freeman “The findings in those investigations were presented to a grand jury and a no bill was returned,” Turner said. A no bill is returned when a grand jury finds there is not sufficient evidence to move forward with charges or a trial. “That’s exactly what I am talking about,” Freeman said. “My name keeps being brought up and I keep getting hit with these charges and when we go to court, she doesn’t show up. These allegations are not true. If they were they wouldn’t keep being thrown out due to a lack of evidence. “Instead, here we go again. I have to keep defending myself and it’s my good name that is being damaged.” Freeman, a 2007 graduate of Benjamin Russell, was a 2006 All-State linebacker before signing with Auburn. He did not qualify academically, but attended Mississippi Gulf Coast where became a Junior College All-American and led the team to the 2007 NJCAA Co-National Championship. Freeman transferred to Auburn in 2008 and was a part of the 2010 National Championship team. Despite being a non-qualifier to begin his college career, Freeman graduated with a degree in philosophy from Auburn in 2011. Freeman was briefly in the NFL camp of the Baltimore Ravens and tried out for a spot in the Canadian Football League. While football clippings and information listed on the Auburn University Athletic Department website lists Freeman’s name as Eltoro, court records and other legal documents list his name as Eltora Sanchez Freeman.
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Emmy Alabama in particular, but while I knew that and had been so close to the whole UAB situation, – I never dreamed that it would have the kind of impact that could lead to an award like this,” Cowart said. “I’m just thankful that Raycom found me and was aware of the work that I had done and that they chose to allow me to be a part of this project. It still seems unreal or like a dream to me.” Cowart had followed the entire process of the UAB Blazer football team being disbanded for what were deemed to be financial reasons. She and Michael Skikany worked together to put together a piece for a class project as the school moved towards reversing that decision. “IT’s amazing that a company like Raycom would recognize the work we had done and felt that it was worthy of something like they had in mind,” Cowart said. “Richard Brooke of Raycom in Charlotte contacted us and got the ball rolling. We had that background and footage and that became a big part of the final product.” The piece aired as a part of Raycom’s Havoline Football Saturdays and runs
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and was released on bond for receiving stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude law enforcement about two weeks ago. A domestic situation between a man and his father escalated when a deputy responded to a home off Goldville Cutoff. In an attempt to remove 47-year-old Patrick Mask from the home where the altercation was ongoing, threats were allegedly made to the deputy and the Mask fled the residence. Later in the day warrants were secured and authorities returned and were able to take Mask into custody. Charges had not been finalized as of 6 p.m. Wednesday and the investigation was still considered active, according to Sheriff Jimmy Abbett. Court records show at least 33 arrests for Mask including jail time for burglary and being a habitual offender.
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about 13 minutes. The story follows the initial decision and then tells how the #freeUAB movement was launched by Timothy Alexander who was a former UAB player. He became the face and the emotional thread that was woven throughout the documentary. Alexander was also part of the Emmy celebration and was there on stage as Cowart and the rest of the team picked up the award. “That was quite a moment,” Cowart said. “It is something that I will always remember and carry with me.” Cowart, 23, graduated from Benjamin Russell in 2011 and completed her degree at UAB in 2015. Kourtney is the daughter of Ken and Kathy Cowart and is now putting her talent to use with Wellborn Cabinet Company in Ashland as a video coordinator. “It’s great to be putting what I love to use in my career,” Cowart said. “It’s hard to say where the future might lead, but I’m getting to do something that I enjoy every day and I feel like what I do is appreciated. That’s a great feeling.”
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17-18. The woman told authorities that the 27-year-old Freeman “grabbed me by my neck” continued to harass her through phone calls, texts and other unwanted contact and communications. “The woman filed a report about an incident where the two had gotten into an argument that became physical,” Turner said. “Subsequently, she filed papers for a protective order.” Court records show that the protective order filing was completed on Jan. 19. Freeman came to the Outlook Tuesday and said the charges against him are untrue. He produced texts, videos and other items that he claimed showed the woman had been repeatedly contacting and pursuing him. Turner said that on the day the complaint was filed, Freeman turned himself when contacted. Court records show the hearing for the protective order to be set for Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. Freeman is due in court in Alexander City on the domestic violence charge at 1 p.m. on March 23. Freeman made headlines in 2015 when he was the subject a sexual assault investigation was launched and was arrested on Aug. 24, 2015 on a criminal mischief charge. Freeman was accused of causing damage to a vehicle belonging to the same woman who is listed as the victim in the sexual assault case. Freeman had vehemently denied the allegations that were made against him in 2015 The current allegations involve that same woman, according to court records.
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hy can’t we vote on the lottery and decide its fate in Alabama once and for all? For decades now the discussion has been had in the state and it seems like such a simple task. For decades now Alabamians flood the state’s borders and buy lottery tickets in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. We have had one vote on the lottery. That came in 1998 on the heels of Don Siegelman being elected governor promising to bring the lottery to Alabama. Governor Robert Bentley tried to get it to the ballot last summer but informed legislators of the special session via the media instead of sending them a note. Some suggest that it’s not the religious groups fighting the lottery but partnerships in those border counties that benefit from those traveling to those border lottery outlets much like bootleggers and preachers in dry counties as our columnist Steve Flowers has recently suggested. “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. They say that cars are backed up for miles around every state border when these super Powerball extravaganzas occur,” Flowers said. As it stands now, we need to find funding for education, Medicare and the prison system. We also need to find funding for our aging infrastructure. The beauty in all of these much-needed items – jobs. Jobs would be created at all levels from construction to new positions in education if the state had the funds to put these projects in motion. Obviously, we’d all like to be able to vote tomorrow, but acknowledge that there are a lot of details that need to be worked out. Bentley is on the correct path with the Alabama Advisory Council on Gaming. The mission of the council is study other states gaming practices and make recommendations, but they need to accelerate the process and get some things set in stone. The Outlook hopes that this council does come back with a wealth of knowledge of how lottery and gaming is used in other states quickly, so that yet another year doesn’t pass without the people having their say.
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Jim Nabors is mayor of Alexander City. His phone number at city hall is 256-329-6730 and his home number is 256329-1320 His address at city hall is 4 Court Square; Alexander City, AL, 35010. His home address is 1695 Magnolia Street Alexander City, AL, 35010.
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Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.
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Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
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Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
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Alternative fact: ‘Obama saved the U.S. economy’
n search of any plausible, positive legacy item, even if they have to manufacture it, Democrats have advanced the false narrative that Obama “saved the economy.” It would be a neat thing if it were true. Let me parse out the facts of this spin, echoed by the media and academia, as it relates to Obama’s self-proclaimed “top” legacy item. We are supposed to believe that the community organizer, with zero business experience, led us out of a recession and kept us from a “great depression” with his financial savvy. Two very inconvenient truths refute this. First, the economy officially came out of recession in June, 2009, about the time members of the Obama administration had just completed their confirmations and about had all their boxes unpacked in the West Wing. Second, they did nothing that the Bush administration had not already set in motion to right the economy. This included, if you believe they all worked (and I do not), TARP, bank and GM bailouts, quantitative easing, federal backstopping of some investment products, and finally some $750-odd billion in “stimulus” money. In short, our government threw a lot of our money at a financial crisis it helped to create with the Community Reinvestment Act, which decreed that anyone who could fog a mirror or fill out fake bank loan paperwork could get a subprime home loan. Like all economic excesses, the markets corrected it and punished financially the bad actors who participated. To prolong the middle class misery, which made the recession feel like it lasted so long it was almost old enough to drink, the Obama administration added mountains of job-killing
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regulations. And if the Community Reinvestment Act had not done enough damage, Obama let lefty loon Elizabeth Warren start the expensive Consumer Protection Agency. It proclaimed it would force lenders to make more “fair” loans to folks with bad credit and would not allow them to charge interest high enough to offset the risk. Sound familiar? I called the agency the “Department of the Cause of the Next Recession.” Using his infamous motto, “Never let a good crisis go to waste,” Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and his boss set about playing the blame game and using the money the federal government was throwing around with those not-so-shovelready jobs to shore up their political base. I don’t know about you, but I know of no federal project in the area I live in that came from that political boondoggle. Once passed, Obama had the checkbook of stimulus money, often called the “Porkulus Bill.” In the important swing state of Wisconsin, in fact, 80 percent of “stimulus” money from the Obama administration went to public sector unions, the ones whose members had job security and who showed up at his midday political rallies in any t-shirt they were told to wear. Waste was everywhere. The DHS sent a total of $30 million to Medicaid recipients who were dead. These dead people were important to Democrats, as they repre-
sented a large voting bloc in the 2016 presidential race. The key thing to remember is that the U.S. has a recession every 5 or 6 years, and we always recover. In our history we have survived about 50 recessions, a couple of depressions, and numerous boy bands. Coming out of that recession would have happened no matter who was president. Taking credit for it is like taking credit for sunshine after a two-day rain. In fact, depending on how you interpret pre-Depression economic numbers, the recession Obama came in on in its last few months was not even in the top 20 in our nation’s history. Peak to bottom GDP during this so called “Great Recession” was only 5.1 percent. We tend to overdramatize events that happen to us, but the U.S. has endured about 20 business slowdowns of over 15 percent from the Panic of 1785 until now. Americans were just less dramatic wussies back then. Nowadays we panic when our free internet is slow. Obama did nothing but dampen the recovery by raising taxes and adding unnecessary regulations. He used the opportunity to make more people dependent on government welfare. His real “economic legacy” was doubling the U.S. debt from about $10 trillion to $20 trillion – with nothing to show for it. The other big legacy item Obama claims is “killing Osama bin Laden.” He had, indeed, been president for two years when Navy SEALs found and killed Osama bin Laden. After years of tracking him down, bin Laden was found by our government – in his house. Hart is a syndicated op-ed humorist, award-wining author and TV/radio commentator.
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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 1095-A. 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.
February 4
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 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.
February 12
EVANGELIST: Passion Church is hosting Evangelist Danny Johnston Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
February 13
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.
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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 look 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.
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 256-8259415. 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 non-campers. 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.
February 19
LAKE WATCH ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Watch of Lake Martin Annual Meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the StillWaters Residential Association Building. Along with a business meeting, Jimmy Lanier, founder of CRATA will be the guest speaker.
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Dadeville Chamber honors three local institutions By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Dadeville Chamber of Commerce honored three local institutions – StillWaters Golf, Ivey Creek Healthcare and the First United Methodist Men’s Group at its annual meeting and awards banquet last Thursday. Stillwaters Golf and Copper’s Grill owners Keith and Debbie Hiett were given the Business Person of the Year Award by The Lake Martin Experience’s Michael Langston. “I met these people about seven or eight years ago,” Langston explained from the podium. “Several times during the next few years we would have conversations. He had a passion for doing something with Stillwaters Golf and the restaurant. “The golf course is very good, the restaurant is incredible. Stillwaters is alive again like it was in ’72 when it first started. They brought fresh air back into Stillwaters almost single handedly.” “I am not quite sure I deserve this,” Keith Hiett said. “It has been a hard struggle, but I knew it was going to be. This award is not mine. It is every person that is at Stillwaters golf and Coppers Grill… They are the ones that make it happen.” Sandra Carlisle presented the Business of the Year to Ivy Creek Healthcare. “It is a community effort,” Ivy Creek’s Mike Bruce said of the award. “The only way to make it is community support…I have been privileged to live in a lot of different places but this is what I call home. “I appreciate the award on behalf of the employees. When we first started we had 16 employees and now have over 200, so we have seen some progress.” The Laeman Butcher Community Service Award was given by last year’s recipient Michael Carter. “We want to honor some people that have been providing free community help to our citizens in need,” Carter said. “This is the First United Methodist Church Men’s Group.” The group was once lead by the award’s namesake Laeman Butcher. “He was one of the leaders in our group,” Raphord Farrington said of Butcher. “He set the bar real high and inspired us to a lot of things. Our average age is 77 years old. We used to do roofs, today we don’t do anything higher than we can reach…It is one of the most gratifying things we have every done.” There were other awards, honors and donations made at the banquet. Belinda Siggers Whaley was given a certificate of appreciation for her ongoing help with Friends of Dadeville and their help with the Christmas parade. The Lake Martin Area United Way was given the proceeds from the Denim and Diamond Ball. Director Sharon Fuller expressed her gratitude for donation and continued support. Dadeville Elementary School Principal Dr. Chris Dark was on hand to accept a donation to the school from the chamber. Members of the chamber selected Michael Carter to serve again as president of the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce. Cliff Williams / The Outlook
The Dadeville Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and award banquet at New Water, top. Above Mickey Tarpley gives the oath of service to the new board of directors while below left, Keith Hiett accepts the Business Person of the Year award from Michael Langston. Below, right, Sandra Carlise poses with Mike Bruce of Ivy Creek Healthcare, Chamber President Michael Carter, Ashley Benton and Pat Bunn as Ivy Creek was named Business of the Year. Bottom right, Michael Carter presents a check to Dadeville Elementary School Principal Dr. Chris Dark and bottom right, Carter poses with Lake Martin Area United Way’s Sharon Fuller and Tina Parker as they accepted the proceeds from the Denim and Diamonds Ball.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Put your best foot forward. The unexpected could elicit an element of confusion. Several close loved ones will come forward and prove to be helpful. Take an overview of the present situation. Detach, and you will feel better and more secure. Tonight: Think “weekend.” TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You might want to pull back and think before you take action. Use the morning and part of the afternoon to re-evaluate a decision. You could be Åipping back and forth between two approaches. This process helps you to see more clearly. Tonight: You feel up to snuɈ. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Use the daylight hours to zero in on what you want. You could Änd that others are acting unpredictably, each embodying his or her unique style. Nevertheless, a wonderful opportunity emerges. What is stopping you? Tonight: You are going to need all the rest you can get. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You might have had enough of someone else’s nagging. Your cold shoulder is likely to let this person know that you have had enough! Listen to news with a big smile. Toward the end of the day, you will feel like celebrating. Tonight: Opt for an early weekend. Start now! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Reach out to someone you care about, as he or she always puts an interesting slant on an issue. Be willing to explore new ideas. Detach from a person who seems interesting but is closed down. Avoid negativity, if possible. Tonight: A friend could play a strong role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might want to make a decision, but you recognize that you need to depend on a key person. A discussion could be diɉcult at best. Honor a fast change, knowing full well what is about to happen. Trust that you will see the big picture. Tonight: Read between
the lines. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Defer to a partner who feels secure. This person has quite a few ideas that you might want to listen to. Be willing to let go and trust your gut. Later in the day, several intense talks are likely to Äll your agenda. Brainstorm away. Tonight: Opt for something diɈerent. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Reach out to an associate who makes all the diɈerence when you work with him or her. You both are competent, but you produce a better product when you work together. Don’t feel challenged by this person’s energy. Tonight: Go along with a friend’s suggestion. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Let a creative person give you strong feedback. You might be put oɈ by one of his or her requests and will try to pull away. Once you give someone a reaction, try to mellow out some. Deal with what needs to be handled. Tonight: Grab an opportunity for a little R and R. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You’ll discover how diɈerent your opinion is from someone else’s. A domestic matter or real estate issue weaves right through your day. Know what you want and go for it, but know that you could change your mind about your objective later. Tonight: Add some mischief. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You will state your case and also support yourself in heading in a certain direction. You could Änd it nearly impossible to continue down your chosen path. You might opt to be more spontaneous and impulsive. Count on there being ramiÄcations. Tonight: Settle in. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Continue your disciplined approach in order to get more of what you want. You could feel frustrated by not being able to do everything you had set out to do. An unexpected windfall or expense could throw your present comfortable status in the air. Tonight: Mellow out.
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Agriculture News
Horseshoe Bend gets swept in region road games
Late-season drought causes continuing issues for producers By KATIE NICHOLS Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The late-season drought that seized much of Alabama’s crop and pastureland late in 2016 is causing issues for producers in the new year. Though substantial amounts of rain have fallen since nearly 100 percent of the state was battling extreme drought, more than 70 percent of the state is still fighting drought conditions. Winter annual grasses took a heavy blow, affecting cattle and crop producers statewide.
Planting delayed amidst risk of crop failure
North Alabama regional Extension agent, Alex Tigue, said the situation with winter annual grasses is somewhat uncharted territory for many producers. “The late season drought caused many farmers in the state to either delay planting winter grazing or completely forgo planting because of the risk of stand failure,” Tigue said. He said grazing planted as late as Thanksgiving seems to be growing just fine, and other farmers who planted in September and October saw grasses emerge once rain began. In addition to the successful crops on the upswing, Tigue said there have been some complete crop failures.
Producers still purchasing hay, looking forward to spring Despite heavy rains near Christmas, graz-
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ing stands are still slow to grow. While some farmers have been able to utilize planted winter grazing others have not, as it was slow to emerge. Colbert County Extension Coordinator Danny McWilliams, said many producers he has spoken with are hurting. Most producers are very short on hay; most are feeding,” McWilliams said. “Many have spent a great amount of money on feed. Everyone believes that this will continue until the first of April, with the hopes of the groundhog giving us some good news on Groundhog Day.” Many farmers are still heavily feeding hay and supplementing with soyhull pellets or cotton byproducts, despite recent mild temperatures. Tigue said most cattle producers in Northwest Alabama have been low or short on hay at some point this season. Hay has been purchased from all over the Southeast— from Kentucky to Florida. “These producers were all faced with the same decision: sell cattle or buy feed,” Tigue said. “Many of them have sold cattle or are going to sell some to reduce the need for additional hay and feed.” McWilliams said many producers are doing what is necessary to survive. He said experienced farmers and producers are returning to tried and true, old-school ways of profitability in the cattle business. Both Tigue and McWilliams said row crop producers are making planting decisions with minimal risks. Producers are planting crops that have been successful in the past, with confidence in making a small profit.
By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Horseshoe Bend gets swept in region road games The Horseshoe Bend varsity girls had a disappointing road trip Tuesday as the Lady Generals fell at region foe Randolph County 56-40. This is the fourth consecutive loss for Horseshoe Bend. According to Lady Generals head coach Erica Meigs, the losses boil down to lack of focus. “They just aren’t mentally getting ready to play,” she said. Despite the loss, Horseshoe Bend senior guard Zakkiah Lyons led the Lady Generals in scoring with 12 points. She had help from sophomore center Ivy Vickers with 10 points and eighth-grade forward Caly Carlisle, who had seven. Tuesday’s loss drops the Lady Rebels’ season record to 9-11 overall and 1-6 in the region. The Horseshoe Bend varsity boys didn’t fare any better Tuesday, as the Generals lost to Randolph County 78-39. The loss drops Horseshoe Bend varsity boys’ season record to 10-11 overall and 2-6 in the region. While most area teams
have wrapped up their regular season, Horseshoe Bend continues through the rest of the week. The Generals next head to Holtville today. Varsity girls tip off at 5 p.m. and varsity boys start at 6:30 p.m. Horseshoe ends the season Friday at home, when the Generals host Randolph County. Varsity girls play at 5 p.m. and varsity boys begin at 6:30 p.m. The Generals move into 2A Area playoffs next week. Horseshoe Bend varsity girls head to Lanett Monday to take on LaFayette at 5 p.m. Tuesday the varsity boys head to LaFayette for a 7 p.m. matchup against the host.
Lady Rebels get 2nd win at Elmore County
The Reeltown varsity girls ended their regular season this week on a sweet note as the Lady Rebels defeated Elmore County on the road Tuesday in a buzzer-beater 30-29. Lady Rebels head coach Will Solomon credits Marsheka Shaw with helping to shift the game in Reeltown’s favor. Leading the Lady Rebels in scoring was Reeltown freshman Diyanna Newton, who had eight points, two rebounds and an assist. She had help from Shaw, a junior who had six points.
Signing Day Moments
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Family and coaching staff look on as Benjamin Russell seniors sign to commit to play at the collegiate level. Senior signees pictured above left Jacoby Lawson - Union College, above right, Jordan Alexander -Faulkner University, bottom left, Carter Jones - Union College and bottom right, Necolby Maxwell-Tuskegee University. For more info on local athletes and Signing Day follow-ups, see Sports on page 10.
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4 Wildcats join in National Signing Day JOE MCADORY Sports Columnist
Falcons need to win the Super Bowl, and here’s why
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f I had to lay $10 on the Super Bowl, I’d have to pick the Patriots. Why? New England has been a constant for years — and throughout the course of the season. Heck, the Falcons even lost at home to the Chargers – who lost to Cleveland. But, gosh almighty, the Falcons need to win and here’s why: • For the fans who spent Sunday afternoons at old Fulton County Stadium watching Steve Bartkowski, Mike Kenn, Jeff Van Note, William Andrews and Bob Lee desperately try to make this franchise relevant against old NFC powerhouses Rams, 49ers, Vikings and Cowboys. • For Tommy Nobis, the first player drafted by the new franchise in 1966. He was a superstar who never participated in the postseason. • For Marion “Swamp Fox” Campbell, who was a defensive mastermind as a coordinator, but produced a putrid 17-51 record when given the opportunity to be head coach. • Because Bill Belichick is a horrible dresser. • For the Gritz Blitz and that great 1980 team. Many don’t recall how close the Falcons (12-4) came to greatness. A super defense earned the Gritz Blitz moniker for its attacking style, mixed with the South’s love for the corn-based food. Atlanta blew a 27-14 fourthquarter lead to the Cowboys in the NFC Playoffs and visions of Drew Pearson still haunt Falcons faithful. • For NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Consider Deflate-gate and the punitive action that followed, can you imagine how awkward it would be if the Commish had to present the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Tom Brady? Give it to Matt Ryan and there’s no drama. • For the rest of the NFL. The Patriots have won four Super Bowls – more than any other franchise – since 2001. Scandals have followed. For what it’s worth, it would be fun to watch the bad guys lose to a franchise that’s never had a Super Bowl parade. • For the South, in general. Gen. Sherman had his way with Atlanta many years ago. Just once, it would be nice to stick it to those guys up north. • For Bobby Petrino. Hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy would be a nice middle-finger to this quitter. • For the Dirty Birds. The 1998 Falcons team came one game from winning it all. This championship is for Jamal Anderson, Jessie Tuggle, Chris Chandler and Dan Reeves. • Not for Deion Sanders. He already has a ring, or two. Not for Jeff George, either. What a petulant waste of money. • For Jerry Glanville. The old coach with a motorcycle tried to be Johnny Cash on the sidelines and gave the franchise a dark, edgy, feel. He made Falcons football fun again in the early 1990s. • For Falcons radio announcer Wes Durham, who has shouldered the duties of reporting each game since 2004. He’s seen the ups and downs for sure. • For the city of Atlanta. Since the establishment of the Falcons in 1966 and the Braves moving from Milwaukee the same season, it has only one professional sports championship to speak of. Thank you, 1995 Braves. When confetti rains and a new champion is crowned, I don’t want to see Patriots owner Robert Kraft at the podium, holding the trophy and saying the same blah, blah things winning owners say. No. I want music and Arthur Blank. I want to see the man dance one more time. Joe McAdory is communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
BRHS seniors announce college football commitments By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
On Wednesday seniors all over the country who played their last season of high school football in the fall of 2016 took part in National Signing Day Wednesday. With one signature, they declared their intent to play at the collegiate level. Four Benjamin Russell seniors took part in that tradition by committing to the college of their choice in a ceremony at BHS. Wildcats running back Necolby Maxwell committed to Tuskegee University and believes he might study business. “It just really felt like home there,” he said of his choice. Defensive end and offensive tackle Jordan Alexander declared his intent to attend Faulkner University in Montgomery. “They made me feel more comfortable,” he said. “I just really liked the campus and the coaches.” The decision made Alexander’s parents, Pam and Aaron Alexander, comfortable too after seeing him through his commitment to football that started at a young age. “I’m just happy all the hard work that he’s done has paid
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Benjamin Russell seniors announcing their college football commitments on National Signing Day are (from left) Jordan Alexander, Carter Jones, Jacoby Lawson and Necolby Maxwell.
off,” said Aarron Alexander. “He’s been working since he was 4 years old, in the gym, running hills, running bleachers. Now, today, we can see all that work has paid off.” Offensive guard Carter Jones and middle linebacker Jacoby Lawson committed to Union University in Kentucky. “I chose Union because of the family atmosphere there,” said Jones, who plans to study education in order to teach high school U.S. history. “Everything’s oriented around the atmosphere of the students. It’s a really nice school.”
Lawson, who might possibly study business administration, agreed with that assessment. “I liked the atmosphere,” he said. The group announced their decisions at BRHS with a crowd of friends, family, teachers and coaches lending moral support. Among them was BRHS Athletic Director Pam Robinson. “I’m extremely proud of you guys,” she told the athletes, “and I’m extremely proud of you parents and what you’ve done for the program — or programs because most of these guys didn’t just play football and you
supported everything they did.” Benjamin Russell head football coach Danny Horn was also pleased that his Wildcats committed to continue their football careers. “I’m excited for them,” he said. “I think they all made good choices and I’m real proud of all of them and I’m sure they’ll all do well.” Additional commitments are anticipated to be announced in the coming weeks at BRHS. No student football athletes at Central Coosa, Horseshoe Bend or Reeltown chose to participate in National Signing Day.
Buchanan signs with Pearl River By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Dadeville’s Margarius Buchanan signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play football at Pearl River Community College and shared the moment with coaches and classmates. “Today I will be signing with Pearl River where I will be furthering my education and football career,” Buchanan told the small gathering in the Dadeville High School Media Center. “I want to say thank you to everybody for coming out. I want to say thank you to the Dadeville community and my fellow students.” Buchanan primarily played under center at Dadeville running 1,886 yards rushing on 161 attempts and 29 touchdowns while completing 53 of 113 passes for 894 yards and six touchdowns his senior season. He also saw time as defensive back. Buchanan said Pearl River has him listed as an athlete but Buchanan says he has high
coaches felt like it was the best opportunity for me.” In fact, Buchanan has already been communicating with several of his soon to be teammates. “We have a group chat,” Buchanan said. “We talk daily. A lot of the guys had already committed but they are signing today.” White says Buchanan is another Dadeville Tiger success story. “We just keep rolling them Cliff Williams / The Outlook out of here,” White said. It is Dadeville High senior Margarius Buchanan is surrounded by family and the Ti- a good feeling for your kids to gers football coaching staff Wednesday as he commits to play football at Pearl be able to leave Dadeville, play football and get an education. River Community College in Mississippi. It makes us proud here to see a hopes of being under center. River are happy to get Buchanan. Dadeville kid can put in the hard “Right now they have me “They are no doubt excited,” work and dedication for four listed as an athlete,” Buchanan White said. “They told him they years then be able to move on.” said. “But they have told me they are looking at him playing quarBuchanan is hoping Pearl want me to play a little quarter- terback and that is a good thing.” River pays bigger dividends. back as well.” While Buchanan may have “I am looking forward to it. I Dadeville Head Coach kept his decision close, his mind think its just another challenge. I Richard White thinks he will was made up on Pearl River. feel they can help me get ready see time at quarterback at the “My decision has been for the next level. It is an opporPopularville, Mississippi school made,” Buchanan said. “I was tunity for me to get stronger and and says the coaches at Pearl just weighing my options. My bigger.”
BRHS’ Cunigan qualifies for state track meet STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Benjamin Russell track team member Lance Cunigan came away from his first indoor meet with quite a bit of success. At the Last Chance Invitational at the Birmingham Crossplex last weekend, the sophomore finished the 800M with a time of 2:09.81 and the 1600M with a time of 4:51.54 which qualified him for the AHSAA State Meet in both events this Friday and Saturday at the Crossplex. This was also the first indoor track meet for fellow Wildcat Jackson Turner. The junior ran a 2:25.00 time in the 800M and a 5:51.61 in the 1600M. Submitted / The Outlook “Both runners represented BRHS well,” said BRHS Athletic Director Benjamin Russell sophomore Lance Cunigan’s efforts at the Last Chance Invitational qualified him Pam Robinson. for this weekend’s AHSAA State Track Meet.