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‘Debtor’s prison’ suit deal clears hurdle
By MITCH SNEED Editor
The settlement of a class action lawsuit filed as a result of a now abandoned Alexander City policy that jailed people convicted of some crimes when they didn’t immediately pay all of their fines for traffic tickets and misdemean-
ors took a step closer to being finalized Monday. Under the mediation agreement, the class will receive roughly $680,000 if final approval is granted. Of that amount, the city will pony up about $242,800 of the total and the insurance carrier being responsible for roughly $437,000. The suit had originally
sought $2.9 million in damages. The Outlook first reported news of the settlement on Dec. 6 after the city council voted to accept a deal. The latest development is that the settlement was preliminarily approved by the U.S. District Court in Montgomery Monday. See SUIT • Page 3
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Alexander City’s Amanda Underwood was sent to jail on her son’s birthday because she didn’t have money to pay fines and court costs.
Horseshoe Bend Park hosting 4-H camp
Winter, freezing temperatures return to area Cold snap could prove hazardous to plants, Harris says
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Camping at Horseshoe Bend National Military is not normally allowed but come April 1, area youth and their parents can thanks to the 4-H Camp Out. According to Tallapoosa County Extension Agent Shane Harris, the idea is to introduce people to camping. “We are encouraging first time campers to come out,” Harris said. “We are hoping that the safe environment of Horseshoe Bend will encourage those that have not had the See CAMP • Page 6
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Editor’s Note: March 12-16 is Sunshine Week across the county and is a time when newspapers examine transparency in government. This week the Outlook will feature three stories on open local government. Today, we take a look at cities that do it right when it comes to open records. By MITCH SNEED Editor
Shelia Fuller serves as the town clerk in New Site, which means she is custodian of the town’s records. Whether you need to look at a city budget, the spending patterns of the police department or simply read the ordinance on business licenses, she is so organized that she can lay hands on the information in a matter of seconds. Chances are the desired information will be protected in a plastic sheet protector and tabbed in color-coded format so that if you need to review it or get a copy, it will not take long. Fuller admitted that they don’t get flooded with requests like larger municipalities, but it should reassure people See SUNSHINE • Page 6
OPEN RECORDS IN ALABAMA Public records are defined by the Code of Alabama as “all written, typed or printed books, papers, letters, documents and maps made or received in pursuance of law by the public officers of the state, counties, municipalities and other subdivisions of government in the transactions of public business and shall also include any record authorized to be made by any law of this state belonging or pertaining to any court of record or any other public record authorized by law or any paper, pleading, exhibit or other writing filed with, in or by any such court, office or officer.”
The late freeze has caught many off guard especially with the mild winter and all the plants and flowers showing the spring growth. Wednesday and Thursday morning temperatures are expected to be in the mid to upper 20s, Tallapoosa County Extension Agent Shane Harris offers up a few tips that might help protect some plants. “You need to bring in as many as possible,” Harris said. “The others, you need to protect the best way you can with blankets and such. Mulch will help. And you want to remove the covers once things warm up a little.” Harris says that there will likely be some mild damage no matter what you do. “The plants will likely get a little burned,” Harris said. “Especially the new growth.
Pair to host Striper fishing seminar By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
For those who want to know more about striper fishing, here is your chance to learn as David Hare and Cefus McRae share some of their secrets at a seminar March 25. McRae says this event is for all levels of fishermen wanting to learn about the springtime bite. “We are going to cover springtime tactics,” McRae said. “We will have See FISHING • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: My son and his wife just gave us the news that they are expecting their first child. They have waited five years for this wonderful milestone, and I am delighted. I know they will be excellent parents. I remember seeing a short poem in your column called “Success.” Could you reprint it? I’d like to clip it and give it to the parents-to-be. -- MARIE IN DAYTON, OHIO DEAR MARIE: I’m glad to oblige, and I hope your son and daughter-in-law will enjoy it. It was penned by Martin Buxbaum, a noted poet from Maryland who passed away in 1991. It’s included in my “Keepers” booklet, which is a collection of often-requested gems that have appeared in this column. Because so many readers asked for copies of them, they were turned into a booklet. Read on: SUCCESS You can use any measure
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When you’re speaking of success. You can measure it in fancy home, Expensive car or dress. But the measure of your real success Is the one you cannot spend. It’s the way your kids describe you When they’re talking to a friend. “Keepers” covers subjects ranging from temptation to forgiveness, animals, children and human nature. It can be ordered by sending your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 in U.S. funds to: Dear Abby Keepers, P.O. Box 447,
Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price. Filled with down-to-earth nuggets of wisdom, both witty and philosophical, “Keepers” is a quick and easy read, and an inexpensive, welcome gift for newly married couples, pet lovers, new parents or anyone recovering from an illness. DEAR ABBY: My husband wants to be with other women. He has spent the last 12 years asking for a threesome. I love him and don’t want to share him with the world, but he doesn’t love me the same. We have been together more than 29 years. He says he just wants to have fun. Since I’m not interested in swinging with him and others, should I just get a divorce? I believe he won’t be complete until he gets to enjoy his life the way he wants, and I’m tired of having my feelings hurt each time he meets someone
he wants to be with. I’m a 51-year-old woman who is still very sexually active, yet I am not enough for him. I have tried everything. I’m tired. Dear Abby, please help. -- DOESN’T WANT TO SHARE HIM DEAR DOESN’T WANT TO SHARE HIM: Because your husband wants an open marriage and you don’t, it appears the two of you have reached an impasse. Your husband craves the one thing no one woman can give him -- variety. It has nothing to do with your not being “enough.” For this reason you should consult an attorney about your options. I am truly sorry for your pain. 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.
Obituaries Mr. Jonathan Glenn Little 1965 - 2017 Memorial Service for Mr. Jonathan Glenn Little, 51, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Jordan officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Little passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 11, 1965 in Alexander City, Alabama to James A. Little and Annie Ruth Towns Little. He was a member of Calvary Heights Baptist Church. Glenn worked at Russell Medical Center for 15 years as a Bio Medical Engineer. He was an avid Alabama fan. He enjoyed tinkering with things
Ms. April Dawn Hunter 1974 - 2017 Funeral Service for Ms. April Dawn Hunter, 42, of Birmingham, Alabama, will be Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Radney
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and was very giving of his time and talents. Glenn also enjoyed baking, collecting baseball cards and spending time on the water. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Dana Jones Little of Alexander City; daughters, Annie Little of New Site and Jessica Little of Alexander City; grandsons, Jeffrey Lawson Little and Clinton Lee Cooley; father, James A. Little of Ashland; sister, Janet Reynolds (Garey) of Ashland; brother, Fritz Little of Ashland; six nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Ruth Little; and brother, John Gregory Little. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral Home. Ms. Hunter passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the University of Alabama Hospital. She was born on June 11, 1974 in Alexander City, Alabama to Glynn Hunter and Maxine Brock Hunter. She was a member of Frazer United Methodist Church. April was an avid reader and loved her dog, Gracie. She worked in the human resource department of Brownlee – Morrow Engineering. She received a master’s degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. She is survived by her parents, Glynn and Maxine Hunter of Alexander City, AL; sister, Lisa Parks (Bo) of Alexander City; brother, Tommy Hunter (Tippy) of Alexander City; nieces, Lauren McDaniel and Emma Tapley; nephew, Hank Hunter; special cousins, Hunter Brock and Brock Warren; special aunts, Syble Warren, Linda Brock (Wyndle), and Janis Lucas as well as other aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Martin Humane Society 2502 Sugar Creek Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Infant Alec Logan Hooks June 28, 2016 - 2017 Graveside Service for Infant Alec Logan Hooks, 8 months old, of Auburn, will be Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Robert Lee will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Alec passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 2016 in Opelika, Alabama to Michael Hooks and Hollie Roberson Hooks. Alec was always smiling and laughing. He loved to eat and would growl at you if you didn’t feed him. He loved his brothers dearly, was a
daddy’s boy and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Hollie Hooks; brothers, Zachary Hooks and his twin brother, Ayden Hooks; grandparents, Kimberly Roberson and Mitch Hicks, Chuck Roberson, Glenda and David Hooks; great grandmother, Annie Roberson; aunts, Haley Roberson, Shasta and Ben Brown; uncles, Carey Hooks, Jeff Hooks, Brandon Forister; and cousins, Austin Kent, Kaley Brown, Devin Brown, Caleb Hooks, Drake Hooks, Ayllsa Hooks, Thomas Jay Hooks and Kaden Hooks. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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.
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 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 Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 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 Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m.
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 Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.
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. 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
n New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. n Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. n Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.
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The court will hold a final hearing on Aug. 4 to decide whether to formally approve the agreement. The SPLC said that 190 class members who were jailed for nonpayment between September 8, 2013, and September 8, 2015 will be compensated at least $500 for each day they were illegally jailed. City Attorney Larkin Radney had been instrumental in the handling of the suit and said Tuesday that the agreement made sense, especially for the city. “It became a three-way negotiation between the city, the insurance company and the SPLC which was representing the class,” Radney said. “With mediation, in everyone goes away unhappy, then it is normally a fair agreement. That was the case in this one.” Radney pointed out that the policy was changed immediately and that new guidelines have been in place since. The federal class action lawsuit filed in September of last year by the Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center alleged that Alexander City “had maintained a modern-day debtors’ prison” that targets the poor, keeping residents in jail because they are unable to immediately pay fines and court costs. The suit was filed on behalf of plaintiffs D’Angelo Foster and Amanda Underwood. Both claim to have been victims of the practice where if they were unable to pay the entire amount of court costs and fines, they were incarcerated until the money was paid or credited at a rate of $20 per day toward their debt – or $40 per day if appointed as a jail trusty to do jobs such as laundry, cleaning and washing police cars. Underwood is a mother of five who worked at a pizza restaurant in Alexander City and had borrowed her friend’s car to pick up food for her friend’s children and received a traffic ticket for driving with a suspended license. When she went to court, she didn’t have enough for
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the fine and court fee. It took her five days to work off the $230 in fines and fees. She said she will never forget the day that she was told she would be jailed. “I was really upset and disappointed that I had to go to jail on my son’s second birthday because I didn’t have enough money to pay the court,” Underwood said in an emailed answer to questions from The Outlook. “I’m glad Alexander City finally realized what they were doing was wrong. It feels really good to help other people in Alexander City. I am glad no one will ever have to go through this again.” The SPLC, with co-counsel Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, filed suit to stop the abuse in September 2015. The lawsuit described multiple violations of the U.S. Constitution and Alabama law. They applauded the stoppage of the policy and the settlement. “Hundreds of impoverished residents have faced unconstitutional and unjust treatment in Alexander City simply because they were too poor to pay fines and fees,” SPLC Deputy Legal Director Sam Brooke said in a released statement. “The shuttering of this modern-day debtors’ prison, along with the monetary award, brings justice to many of the people who were unfairly targeted for being poor.” Underwood said that she was grateful that the practice was stopped and that no one else will have to go through the same thing that she did. “I am glad the city is going to pay everyone who they jailed, to try to undo some of the harm they caused,” Underwood said in a statement released by SPLC. “I am so proud that this lawsuit has made a difference. I hope it will help many others, especially those like me who have
been unfairly punished for being poor.” Alexander City was not alone among cities with similar policies. The SPLC cited these other examples: • Last June, the SPLC sued to stop the same kind of operation in Bogalusa, Louisiana. The city court, which has suspended its practices under a temporary agreement, was funding its operations on the backs of the poor, relying on court costs and fees to help fund its operations. This created a conflict of interest – an incentive for the judge to find individuals guilty and to coerce payment by threatening jail. • In November 2016, Montgomery Municipal Judge Lester Hayes was suspended without pay for his role in jailing the poor for nonpayment, and Perry County Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins was censured in January 2016 for forcing the indigent to choose between jail and donating blood. “Courts are being sued and forced to change their procedures, and judges have been censured and suspended,” Brooke said. “And now a municipality has been forced to pay those it illegally jailed. We hope and believe all courts are now getting the message: It is unacceptable to punish the poor just because of their poverty.”
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something for the person who has never touched a rod to the weekend warrior that doesn’t have enough time in the week to fish. “We will have the passionate, avid striper fishermen who are trying to get the 411 on where to go in the springtime.” McRae said the seminar is broken up into three segments. “I will cover electronics and safety, “ McRae said. “Basically what to do and what to look for. There will be a segment on tackle and tactics. And David Hare will share where to go and what to do.” McRae says Hare will be able to share a wealth of knowledge.
“He is basically a legend there on Lake Martin,” McRae said. The seminar starts at 9 a.m. at the Sportplex Cabin March 25 and goes until 3 p.m. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Admission is $75 and includes lunch and prize drawings. Attendees are encouraged to register at nutsandboltsfishing.com and click on the seminar series link. Though the event highlights striper fishing on Lake Martin, McRae says others can benefit also. “Many of the same tactics can be employed on other area lakes like Smith, Wedowee, Weiss and Eufaula,” McRae said.
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arch 12-16 has been designated as Sunshine Week across the country. The week is meant to be a time that reminds the people of our area that open meetings and open records are not just for the media – they are for the people. The laws that are on the books are designed to assure free flow of government information – information that can help citizens understand government and make sure that leaders are being good stewards as they handle our business and our money. Before the week is out, The Outlook will feature several stories and opinion pieces this week, in an attempt to make our citizens aware of what the law provides to them. We often hear residents complain that they didn’t know what lawmakers were doing or claim that they “pulled a fast one.” That can only happen when we don’t pay attention and ask questions. The Outlook pledges to let this week renew our mission of keeping the public informed by using the tools that the current laws allow to assist us in gathering information. We also charge citizens to do their part as well. This week should serve as a reminder as a time for Americans to educate ourselves and remember that public information doesn’t belong to the government, nor does it belong to the press – it belongs to the people. If you have a question or want to know ‘why,’ ask your government for the information. It is that simple. There are minimal costs associated with the production of the information in some cases, but if you want to know, it is worth the nominal fee. Last year alone we used open records and state Sunshine laws to tell you about the cost of police coverage, how much the city has spent on outside accountants and to make sure that you all know who the finalists were for open appointed positions. We used the law to stop an executive session that should have been held in public and to stop meetings using electronic means where city business was being done in private. While the laws are tools that we use every day, the people have that ability as well. We are slowly seeing people here do the same. While governments may not always like it, people deserve to know how their money is being spent and how the people they elected arrive at their decisions. We hope to see more of that and encourage people to get involved and keep government accountable. The moral is that freedom of information is only a good principle when it is used by the people. Let’s all do out part and let the sun shine on the workings of our governmental bodies.
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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number Steve Robinson is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John McKelvey Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.
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Transparency is vital to democracy D emocracies die behind closed doors. Those were the words of federal judge Damon Keith about secret deportation hearings after the 9/11 attacks. Judge’s Keith’s eloquent phrase could also be applied to thousands of back room government meetings in town halls, courthouses and statehouses across this country. Many candidates preach transparency on the campaign trail, but fail to practice it in office. The issue can expose a canyon between a politician’s words and actions. Some local boards develop a bad habit of gathering as quorums outside their chambers. City commissioners in my town headed for a main street saloon after adjourning. Those sessions lasted longer than their actual meetings. Our county board had a similar routine. On meeting day, commissioners took a lunch break together. It would be naïve to believe county business did not come up at the café, or city business was not rehashed in the downtown bar. Local officials are often criticized when caught breaking laws against secret meetings. Meanwhile, elected officials at the state level roam free to do the same thing. In bright red South Dakota, Republicans make up 85 percent of the State Legislature. GOP lawmakers meet privately in committee quorums, scripting “kill or pass” strategy for bills before public testimony is even heard. Legal? Yes. Right? No. Consider the citizens who drive across the state to testify at those committee hearings. Their time and words are wasted when votes are mere “rubber
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stamps” of pre-negotiated deals. It is a less than transparent system. After the committee “hearings,” South Dakota’s Republican legislators hold large closed caucus meetings before the afternoon floor session is gaveled to order. As with the earlier premeeting meetings, these topsecret gatherings amount to giant executive sessions on the state level because the super majority caucus has a clear quorum. Some say it’s harmless for a quorum of Republicans lawmakers to caucus secretly. We say it’s a case of too many elephants in the room. The closed caucus is a place to get those elephants in a row away from public view. It’s a place where decisions are made about teacher pay and taxing food and Medicaid expansion. It’s a place where Democrats and Independents are excluded from meaningful dialogue about issues important to people of all political labels. It’s a place where citizens cannot monitor public policy debates and those who seek to influence them. Shouldn’t people buying the sausage get to see it made? They have a right to watch the Legislature’s machinery grinding in all its rust and dust and glory. Let them observe the logic, reasoning, horse-trading and arm-twisting that propels all those ayes and nays on the House and Senate floors. Open caucus doors to media and the public! Those who say private meetings are more productive and efficient do not give
citizens enough credit. Officials should have faith that people smart enough to elect them are also wise enough to judge their deliberations. Meanwhile, legislators pass state laws requiring local boards to conduct the public’s business in public. Hypocrisy anyone? Wheels of change turn slowly in local government, but some progress has been made. More city and county officials strive to follow open meeting rules. Commissioners in our town no longer meet after meetings for cold beer or hot beef sandwiches. Slow open government beats no open government. Meetings at the statehouse level are a different story. The addiction to secrecy grows stronger as a majority grows larger. The party in power assumes election success is a license for topsecret business as usual. Democrats are just as prone to secrecy. One party rule – by either party – is not conducive to open government. It eliminates checks and balances. Genuine transparency is poisoned. In most states, there are no laws against a statehouse majority’s secret meetings. But there could be and should be. State lawmakers tell local officials, “Do as we say, not as we do.” They should be saying, “Do as we say and we will, too.” Because democracy dies behind closed doors. Brian Hunhoff is a South Dakota journalist who has written extensively about open and closed government. His defense of First Amendment principles was recognized with the Freedom of Information award from the National Newspaper Association.
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The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have family game night bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.
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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 dependents; 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. JIM PEARSON SCHOOL PRE-K REGISTRATION: Applications for pre-k at Jim Pearson School are being accepted through March 31. Online applications are available at alpreK.education/A. If assistance is needed, parents can go by Jim Pearson Monday through Friday until March 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Alexander City Board of Education until March 24 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and at the Hippy House at 138 Heard Blvd through the March 31, Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a random selection drawing April 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Jim Pearson School Lunchroom. 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 Franklin and Gorgas Streets. For more information call 256-234-6421.
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ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Arts Association of Central Alabama will meet March 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center at the Sportplex. There will be a surprise project.
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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community March 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. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 will be held March 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors are inside the old school. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Kellyton United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast March 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for a child. SINGING: The Shades of Grey from Kentucky will be at the Weogufka Center for Arts March. Tickets are $10 and fish and chicken supper is available for $10. Supper is at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. FISHING TOURNAMENT: The Benjamin Russell Cheerleaders are hosting the 3rd Annual Fishing Tournament Saturday, March 18 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wind Creek State Park. Check in is at 5 a.m. Registration is $100 per two man team with an optional big fish pot of $10. You can pre-register at mwreynols@gmail.com. Make checks payable to BRHS. For more information contact Margie Reynolds at 334-524-2714 or Leigh Yearkey at 256-397-2726. Proceeds benefit the 2017-2018 Varsity and Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders. FAMILY AND FRIENDS NIGHT: The St. James A.M.E Church is hosting family and friends day Saturday, March 18 at 6 p.m. Pastor is Rev. R. Leonard Sr. and the guest speaker will be Rev. Michael McCain of New Elam #1 Missionary Baptist Church.
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MEN AND WOMEN PROGRAM: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville is hosting a Men and Women Program Sunday, March 19 at 11 a.m. The pastor is Edward Milner. MEN AND WOMEN DAY: Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church at 219 Pleasant Ridge in Dadeville is hosting a Men and Women Day Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Eddie Hunter. The pastor is Rev. Eddie Marbury. CHURCH SINGING: The Fellowship Quartet will be in concert at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church Sunday March 19 at 5 p.m. The church is located on Highway 22 East.
March 21
VBS TRAINING: there will be a vacation Bible school leadership training at Calvary Baptist Church March 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Galactic Starveyors.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: GAP Fellowship Church is hosting spring revival services March 22-24 at 7 p.m. Guest Evangelists will be Pastor Betty Hoyett of Mt. Zion West, Pastor Robert Williams of Peace and Goodwill and Pastor Larry Shealey of Darian Baptist Church.
March 25
FISHING TOURNAMENT: The 8th Annual Horseshoe Bend Varsity Cheer Fishing Tournament will be March 25 at Wind Creek State Park. There is a $100 per boat entry with a big fish pot. and guaranteed payback of $3,000. Registration begins at 6 a.m. the morning of the tournament and goes from safe daylight to 3 p.m. Questions and early registration should be directed to Portia Worthy at 256-329-9110 or 256-749-3656. PRAYER WORKSHOP: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Exploring the power of Prayer Workshop March 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speakers will be Evangelist Joann Shealey, Rev. Jamal Oliver and Rev. Justin Freeman. RSVP to 256-234-5513 or 256-794-7387 by March 17. Lunch will be provided. This is for ages 12 and up. DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP: Wind Creek State Park will host a Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park clubhouse. You will learn the basics of cooking in the camp Dutch Oven. Bring your own camp chair. Park entrance fees apply. LAKE MARTIN STRIPER STRATEGIES: Nuts and Bolts of Fishing is hosting a striper strategy seminar March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. Cost is $75 and includes lunch and prize drawings. Register online at nutsandboltsfishing.com FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have family game night bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. ANNUAL CHICKEN-QUE: The Duncan Memorial United Men’s Club is sponsoring their annual chicken-que March 25 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For a $7 donation you will receive a half a chicken, slaw, mini-ear of corn, bread and dessert. Tickets are on sale now and walkins are invited. For more information call 256-3291488 or 256-750-6478.
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CHURCH SINGING: The Appointed Quartet will be at the Marshall Street Church March 26 at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. It is a free event but a love offering will be taken. For more info call the church office at 256-234-3180.
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opportunity to come out and experience the outdoors.” The event will include outdoor games, demonstrations, a night hike with an astronomy program, campfire and story telling, a morning nature walk, a wild game dinner and breakfast. For those who are interested, there is a March 31 registration deadline. Just call the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at 256825-1050. The camping event is open to those 4-H between the ages of 9 and 18 and must be accompanied by an adult for the entire time. It costs $25 for the pair and that includes dinner and breakfast and families must provide their own tent though some might be available. Helping with the wild game dinner is Tallapoosa County Commissioner
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John McKelvey. “After retiring from law enforcement, I am trying to get back to my youth,” McKelvey said. “I got my start with 4-H at camp at Wind Creek back in the 80s and helped with 4-H camps in the past.” McKelvey says he plans to offer several options. “We will do a sample of wild game,” McKelvey said. “I think we will do quail, pheasant and deer. I might try to find some rabbit too.” Harris hopes others will come out too. “Though we are encouraging first time campers to come out, we hope more experienced campers will come too,” Harris said. “The park does not normally allow camping and this should provide a good experience for seasoned campers.”
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The flowers will likely be zapped and damaged.” Harris says part of the problem has been the mild winter. “Most plants are about a month ahead of where they normally are,” Harris said. That mild winter has even farmers on edge. “They were already struggling because of not getting enough chill hours for the fruit trees to get ready,” Harris said. “With the new growth, this could wipe out crops. Azaleas will be hurt by this and grass will be burnt back too.”
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New Site Town Clerk Shelia Fuller holds the town’s ordinance on open records along with a form that those who request documents must fill out to have their requests filled.
Sunshine that should they have a question, they don’t have to jump through hoops to get it. “Really the law is pretty straight forward and when there is a question, I turn to the Alabama League of Municipalities,” Fuller said. “Governments do the business of the people and the law makes it relatively easy for residents to get the information they need.” In New Site there is short form to fill out that asks for exactly what records you want to review or obtain and the reason you want to obtain the information. A name, address and contact number is also requested. The clerk is the custodian of the records and after it is found that the information is public under the law, the clerk sets up a time for the records to be reviewed or produces copies at a price of .50 cents per page. Fuller said that the pol-
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icy used in New Site has been in place since 2011 and it is really a big help to her. “Consistency is important in matters like this,” Fuller said. “This way there is no doubt. Whether it’s the media, a business owner or a resident – everyone is required do the same thing. That’s the way it should be and it has worked well here.” Alexander City has been good about complying with open records, even though it often takes longer than the production rate in New Site. When requests come to the city clerk’s office, Harriett Scott had turned them to city attorney Larkin Radney to make sure that the information was subject to public review. Once clearance is given the information is produced. “That has been the procedure and as you know there isn’t much that government does that isn’t
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y tradition for over two decades has been to give my children money for Christmas. Under this system there is no returning of items. They get what they want or need. There is no way that I would know what style of clothing, color or size they like. It works well. The most illuminating thing that occurred to me this year is that both of my daughters and my granddaughter bought all of their Christmas gifts from me online. Without question, our country and state have changed dramatically technologically in my lifetime. Therefore, Alabama and other states have to change the way that sales tax is collected. States have to find a solution and the will to derive sales tax from online purchases. The legislature has wisely set up a budget reform task force to study, evaluate and come forward with long-term solutions to problems and loopholes in the law like online sales tax. The committee is headed by two stellar legislators, Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) and Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). This blue ribbon panel will review and develop recommendations as to how Alabama can adjust to 21st-century budgeting. This non-collection of sales tax on online purchases is a serious problem and it perfectly illustrates how our tax system is more designed for the 20th century than the 21st. We, like many other states, are not keeping up with the technology shifts in the world. Legislators unquestionably have to reevaluate the state’s tax structure to reflect the new online and digital economy. Rep. Garrett has wisely acknowledged, “We used to tax about two thirds of the economy with the
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sales tax. Today, we tax one third of our economy.” He further observed, “We are leaning very heavily on the income tax, and our sales tax base is eroding due to online sales.” Another issue, which will be discussed during this legislative session, is the deterioration of our transportation system in the state. This problem is not unique to Alabama. In fact, President Trump made this a hallmark issue of his campaign last year. Most Washington political observers fully expect to see a massive infrastructure package passed in a bipartisan manner early in Trump’s administration. Alabama needs to be poised to take advantage of this bonanza. The last major federal highway initiative came in the 1950s during the administration of Ike Eisenhower. It was also passed with bipartisan support. According to recent studies, 15 percent of Alabama roads and highways are in poor condition and 35 percent more are rated as fair, with 25 percent of our bridges deemed obsolete. The legislature may need to look at increasing the gas tax to take advantage of this federal windfall. More than likely, a state tax contribution will be needed to match the federal dollars. Alabama’s gas tax has not been increased since 1990. We have Richard Shelby, but he may need some help. The new Speaker of the House, Mac McCutcheon is from the Huntsville/ Madison County area. The Rocket
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he NCAA Tournament is a unique and remarkable event in the world of sports. It consistently provides exhilarating drama and captivates even those that rarely, if ever, watch the sport of basketball. The tournament generates endless debate about how many teams should be in, who those teams should be and how those teams should be seeded. Some people believe there are too many teams (Luke Robinson). Some people believe the current number of 68 is perfect (me). Some people love the blue bloods (Luke Robinson). Some people love the Cinderellas (me). Who cares who’s right or wrong? It’s one of the most entertaining three weeks of the entire year. I’ve been filling out brackets for nearly 20 years now. Of course, back then we would literally print out a piece of paper with the bracket on it and fill it out with a pen. Now, millions and millions of people fill out brackets online with a chance of actually winning big bucks. Times have changed, but the technique of filling out a good bracket is still the same. Here’s some advice from a guy who has never won a bracket challenge in his entire life. As I said earlier, I do love to see a David take down a Goliath and root for that to happen each and every year. However, if you want to have a realistic chance of winning the office pool, I suggest you stick with the Philistines. Every national champion in the last 15 years (except one) has come from teams seeded No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3. The lone exception was Connecticut as a No. 7 seed in 2014. Here’s another little odd nugget of information to consider when choosing your champion from those 12 top teams. This isn’t anything trivial like some hidden statistic. No, this is something that truly matters. 12 of the last 13 national champions have had blue as a key color component to their uniforms. Louisville was the only exception in 2013. While the odds demand that your Sweet 16 be filled with top-ranked teams, there’s always room for a few upset specials. In fact, you can absolutely count on several upsets every year. That’s part of what makes filling out a bracket so much fun. Predicting a big upset can usually soften the sting of a totally wrecked bracket. While some choose to employ the “willy-nilly” approach, I can offer you some data to narrow your choices. Obviously, picking a No. 16 seed over a No. 1 seed is foolhardy and ill advised. It’ll probably happen someday, but the chances are miniscule at best. According to tournament history, 76 percent of all upsets come from teams seeded No. 10, No. 11 and No. 12. The No. 12 seed accounts for 27 percent of those upsets by itself. Here again, there are 12 probable teams from which to choose a Cinderella. Statistically, it’ s more likely that a lower ranked team will advance if they’re more adept at scoring points than defending. So, to sum up I would advise everyone to pick at least five upsets from among the teams seeded No. 10, No. 11 and No. 12. Only let two of the teams make it to the Sweet 16 and no farther. Then, make sure all your Elite Eight teams are comprised of top seeds. And finally, make absolutely sure your national champion is wearing blue. I predict a lot of winners. How can you go wrong? Remember, I just said it was advice. I didn’t say it was great advice. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
Battle of Highway 49 renewed Tigers to host Rebels in baseball rivalry game By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Dadeville varsity baseball team hosts the Reeltown Rebels today in a rivalry matchup that starts at 3 p.m. The Tigers come into the contest on the heels of a three-game winning streak that ended with Dadeville sweeping Horseshoe Bend 15-5 and 13-6 in a double-header on Saturday. “The last couple of wins we just stayed with the same routine,” said Dadeville head coach Kyle Caldwell. “Our pitching is Ok, but we have a strong defense.” Such a streak is no surprise to Reeltown head coach Mike Jones. “They’ve always had a good program,” he said. The Rebels coach is not taking anything for granted as his team heads into the game against Dadeville. “You’ve got to get your kids ready,” Jones said. “It’s more of a playoff feel and everything is a little different.” Caldwell echoed that description. “Reeltown, they’re really good,” he said. “They have made the playoffs for the last five years. That’s what we’re wanting to reach.” Caldwell also pointed out that Reeltown has already twice defeated Elmore County, an area opponent for the Tigers. “Depending on what happens (today), that’s a good measuring factor for us in the area,” he said. For Caldwell, the rivalry is
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Reeltown junior Landon Hunt is at the ready on the plate in the Rebels’ game against Brewbacker Tech. earlier in the season.
also a relatively new experience. “We never played Reeltown when I played at Dadeville,” he said. “It was never really a rivalry game until we started playing them a couple of years ago.” The rivalry may be a young one, but taking home the win, and the bragging rights that go with it, is just as important for both teams. “A lot of our kids know their kids,” Jones said. “A lot of kids from both schools go to the same churches. There’s a lot of talk between them.” “It’s pretty neat that there’s a rivalry,” Caldwell said. Despite the Tigers’ three-game winning streak, coming out on top today could prove challenging. They have a 6-4 season record and home-field advantage and Reeltown is undefeated with eight straight wins this season. “We’ve had a pretty good season,” Jones said. The latest in that good season
has included a pair of wins at home Monday. First, Reeltown won an 8-0 shutout over Jeff Davis. Leading at the plate for the Rebels were Reeltown seniors Cade Giddens and Cole Flurry who each went two for three. Senior Joby Newman and junior Landon Hunt each went one for three. Senior Cal Burton earned the win for the Rebels. In five innings on the mound, he had six strikeouts and didn’t allow a run. Reeltown followed that win up with another win Monday. The Rebels defeated Sidney Lanier 13-9. “It started to rain on us but we fought through it,” Jones said. Newman and junior Adarious Woods led at the plate for the Rebels by each going three for four. Burton and junior Landon Hunt went two for four. Giddens went two for three. Reeltown senior Dillan Mask earned the second win of the day
for the Rebels. In four innings pitched he struck out three. While Jones is proud of Monday’s wins, he points to last week’s 19-0 shutout over LaFayette as his team’s best game so far this season. In that triumph, Giddens had 15 strikeouts. “I was going to let him pitch nine,” the coach said. “When he struck out nine I let him keep going at 12. Then I said ‘Let’s see what he can do at 15.’ Most of the time you don’t get to see that.” It’s this kind of strength that Caldwell is looking forward to matching his Tigers up against at McKelvey Park today in hopes of moving one more step to the postseason. “They want to win this and we want to win this,” he said. Dadeville and Reeltown middle school baseball teams start today’s baseball lineup, followed by JV. Varsity ends the day with the first pitch going out at approximately 3 p.m.
Lady Generals fall to Westminster By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
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The Top Flight Level 4 team celebrates winning first place at state competition. Member include Sam Lee, Elijah Jackson, Camden Hadaway, Tallon Boone, Cowen McDonald and Jackson Chamber.
Top Flight gymnasts earn spots in upcoming regional competition By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Several athletes from Top Flight Gymnastics and Cheer took honors in the 2017 Alabama Men’s State Championship in Huntsville over the weekend, qualifying them to represent the state at regional competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, at the end of April. Dadeville ninth grader Sam McCollum, a 2017 Academic All-American, took third place all around in level eight. Within that he placed first in the floor and high-bar events. “I felt good because I haven’t placed for regionals since I was at Level 5,” he said. The high-level honor qualifies McCollum, who has been
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competing in gymnastics for the past four years, to move on to compete against fellow Level 8 gymnasts from across the Southeast. “I’m excited and I’m trying to add skills to my routine,” he said of the Daytona Beach trip. Also excited about the trip is Parker Lehman, the homeschooled eighth-grader from Jackson’s Gap who took first place in level five. “I’m going to try to do
well at competition,” he said of the upcoming regional competition. Three third-graders also took individual honors in level four at state. Camden Hadaway of New Site won first place all around. Sam Lee and Elijah Jackson, both of Alexander City, placed second all-around. Despite the honor, Lee wasn’t completely happy with his performance in Huntsville. “I messed up in a lot of places,” he said. New Site fourth-grader Jackson Chambers took second place all around at level four. In addition to earning individual honors, the Top Flight Level 4 boys’ team took first place in team competition.
The Horseshoe Bend varsity softball team ended their first day of the Gulf Coast Classic in Gulf Shores on a disappointing note as the Lady Generals lost to Westminster School in Oak Mountain in a 3-0 shutout Monday night. Westminster started the five-inning game with a bang by scoring a run in the first inning. They followed that up in the fourth with two more runs. Meanwhile, Horseshoe Bend struggled at the plate as the Lady Generals couldn’t manage to score a run. Ivy Vickers and Hannah Adcock led Horseshoe Bend at bat with a hit each. Senior Kynsley Blasingame took the loss for the Lady Generals. In four innings at the mound, she threw six strikeouts and 10 first-strike pitches. The loss was the Lady Generals second of the day after Horseshoe Bend fell to Mooreville, Miss., 3-1. “Both teams we played were very good,” said Horseshoe Bend varsity softball head coach David Caldwell. “Mooreville is the defending Mississippi state champion and Westminster is good also. We played well but couldn’t get anything going offensively.” Monday’s final loss drops the Lady Generals’ overall season record to 6-8. Gulf Coast Classic continues through today. Horseshoe Bend plays at home Monday when the Lady Generals host LaFayette at 4:30 p.m.
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appy Birthday to Deborah Griffith of Kellyton on March 16. Johnnie Hayes always shared her date with St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 and former ‘Top Hat’ of the “Southern Belles” Red Hat chapter, Hilda Adams was born on March 22. St. Patrick’s Day (17th) comes on Friday this year making for a celebration weekend for sharing the Luck of the Irish with friends and parades for some. Funny thing this “Irish” day was not celebrated much in Ireland, the country of origin, until in very recent years. I expect because years ago, Ireland was basically a poor country, just as most of the British Isles. Things have changed a lot, people make more money and everything costs more but people seem to find it. Just think of how much money a float would cost for a small group of folks unless you used a small truck as our Red Hats did one year in Alex City for the ‘Victorian’ Christmas Parade. To start the fun-ball rolling, you could plan to attend the Alex City Arts presentation of the “7 Bridges Band” on Friday, March 17 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. Tickets will be available at-the-door ½ hour prior to show-time and are $15 for adults with students and children getting free admission. This group will recreate the experience of an ‘Eagles’ concert combining incredible musicianship and vocal precision to compliment the entertainment. Heavy rains and bright sunny days have certainly brought forth a bounty of beautiful spring flowers that make pretty bouquets. Make sure you don’t miss them. I’ve had excellent
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spouse can attend. We need the committee to decide on the Couples group outing on March 30. All couples are welcomed to participate in outings or parties. We will be traveling back to Lakeside again this coming Thursday with Travel Group A. We also look forward to seeing just how lucky Donnie Dean this year’s Lucky Bingo party on Friday from 10-11! Don’t forget to wear your green! Get well soon wishes to Sandra Thompson and Emma Wilson. Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.
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Down Home, Down The Street PRICES GOOD MAR. 15 THRU MAR. 21, 2017 We Now Offer... ALEXANDER CITY • 61 JEFFERSON STREET OFFICE (256) 234-3454
WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFERS & MONEY ORDERS
GOODWATER • 470 S. MAIN STREET OFFICE (256) 839-1322
HOURS: MON. - SAT. 6:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. • SUN. 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
USDA INSPECTED PORK
USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS
USDA INSPECTED FRESH
SPARE RIBS
CHUCK ROAST
CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
$ 79
2
1 ¢ 99
$ 79
USDA INSPECTED “STORE CUT” ST. LOUIS STYLE PORK RIBS LB.
3 SLABS PER BAG LB.
VALUE PACK
3 $ 59 1
$ 79
$ 99
LB.
VALUE PACK
USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS RIB EYE STEAKS
9
USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
LB.
69¢
VALUE PACK
LB.
4 $ 79 3 $ 99
10 LB. BAG VALUE PACK
FIELDSTONE WHOLE SMOKED
USDA INSPECTED FRESH SPLIT
USDA SELECT BEEF TENDER
PICNIC SHOULDER
CHICKEN BREAST
CUBED STEAK
SEA BEST TALAPIA FISH FILLETS
$
13
USDA INSPECTED “SKINLESS” SPLIT CHICKEN BREAST
LB.
99
VALUE PACK
5 LB.BAG
SUNNYLAND JUMBO
RED HOTS.....................................24-OZ. PKG. ZEIGLER REGULAR OR THICK SLICE
$ 99
1
LB.
LB.
LB.
99 100 $ 99 BEEF 4 NO SOLUTION ADDED 2/$ 5
FRANKS...............................................1- LB. PKG. ZEIGLER REGULAR OR EXTRA HOT
VALUE PACK
USDA SELECTED BEEF BONELESS BEEF STEW MEAT
¢
%
COKE & COKE PRODUCTS 2-LTR. BOTTLES
3/$
4
3/$
ASSORTED VARIETIES CARL BUDDIG SLICED
SANDWICH MEATS............1-LB. PKG. UNCLE GOOB (HOT OR MILD) SMOKED
SAUSAGE......................................................1-LB.
12
16 OZ. BTL.
$ 88
3
3
$ 88 CANTALOUPES $ 69 FRESH
30 OZ. JAR
REGULAR OR JALAPENO
REGULAR OR GREEN FAMILY SIZE
GOLDEN FLAKE CHEESE PUFFS OR CURLS
RED DIAMOND TEA
5 ¢ 88
4/$$ 4/
GOLDEN FLAKE TOSTADOS, MINI ROUNDS AND WHITE CORN TORTILLA CHIPS 11 OZ. BAG
4/$
5
RED DIAMOND COFFEE ASSORTED VARIETIES 10.5-11 OZ. BAG
5-6 OZ. BAG
10
MAC & CHEESE DINNER..........7.25 OZ BOX ASSORTED
V-8 JUICES...........................................46 OZ. BTL. ASSORTED FUZE DRINKS
COKE &
COKE PRODUCTS............................................. 12 8 PK 1/2LTR. BTL. 12 pk. 3/$ 1/2 LTR. BTL.
FRESH EXPRESS
GARDEN SALAD...12 OZ BAG. BAG. RED RIPE
GRAPE TOMATOES......PINT PINT FREST CUCUMBERS OR
VINTAGE SWEET
NAVEL ORANGES......4-LB. 4-LB. BAG
ORIGINAL SPAM LUNCHEON
2/$
...............................................................12 OZ. CAN
ROYAL OAK
......................................15.4 LB BAG
5
$ 88
LITTLE DEBBIE SPRING PARTY CAKE (3.1 OZ.) OR
................2.50-3.25 OZ.
ASSORTED XXL LAY’S (9.75-10.25 OZ.), XL LAY’S CHIPS (7.75 OZ.) OR
LAY’S VARIETY PACK CHIPS 20 CT.
$ 49
5
PKG. ........................................................... BAG
1 2/$ 6
2/$
RED DIAMOND
BARBER’S
MAYFIELD VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE
TEA
PARTY DIP
ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
2/$
$ 88
GALLON
5
2/$
1 $ 59 1 ¢ 59 $ 99 3
$ 29
20 OZ.
79¢ MEAT 88¢ CHARCOAL 2/$ 5 ASSORTED MINI DONUTS 3/$ 12 XXL TOSTITOS CHIPS (11 OZ.) 6
POWERADE.......................................................32 OZ. ORIGINAL KRAFT
24 CT. BOX
1
LB.
100 % WHOLE WHEAT & BELL PEPPERS....... ......... ..EA. EA. WHITE WEAT FIBER BREAD
CAN CA
ASSORTED
5 2/$$ 2/ 4 3/$ 3/
NATURE’S OWN
HARVEST CREEK CHUNK
WHITE CHICKEN
3/$
2 $ 59 4 $ 89 3 $ 79
Produce
SYRUP YELLOW LABEL SYRUP
VALUE PACK
SAUSAGE ROLL.............................1-LB.
GOLDEN EAGLE
COKE & COKE PRODUCTS
3
LB.
ASSORTED FLAVORS DEAN’S PORK
BOLOGNA.............................................1 LB. PKG.
12 PK., 12-OZ. CANS
$ 79
16 OZ.
4 1 6 PK BOX
RED GLOBE
GRAPES
1
$ 79 LB.
SISTER SCHUBERT YEAST, WHEAT OR CINNAMON
ROLLS
2
$ 89
15 5 - 16 16 OZ.
WE ACCEPT DI DISCOVER, ISC SCOV OVE OV ER MA ER, ER MASTER R CARD AND VI VISA VISA. SA. QU SA QUA QUANTITY AN ANT RIGHTS RESERVED. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL & PICTORIAL ERRORS. 64-OZ. CARTON