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Lewis comes up short in run for DA Trump, Clinton, Shelby and Rogers carry Tallapoosa County By CLIFF WILLIAMS and MITCH SNEED Staff Writers

Chief Assistant District Attorney Damon Lewis lost his bid for district attorney to replace the retiring E. Paul Jones in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Alabama to former law enforcement officer and Chambers County attorney Bill Harris. “It does not look like we will pull it out tonight,” Lewis said Tuesday night as he was getting numbers from Macon County. “It has been 18 years that I have enjoyed working for the state of Alabama. I look forward to the future.” Lewis carried Tallapoosa County 4,531 to 2,729 though Harris carried the boxes in Union, Reeltown, and Tallassee. Lewis lost Randolph County 919 votes to Harris’ 2,009 and in Chambers County 990 to

2,297. The Fifth Judicial Circuit covers Chambers, Macon, Randolph and Tallapoosa counties. Harris will face Democrat Jeremy Duerr, who ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary, in the November general election. Amendment 1 passed in Tallapoosa County 6,552 to 3,516 and carried statewide as well. Voter turnout in Tallapoosa County was strong as more than 44 percent of the county’s 27,000 registered voters took to the polls. Statewide, more than 35 percent of voters turned out. Ballots were cast locally for Congress. Mike Rogers took a primary win over former Alabama Superintendent of the Year Larry Cliff Williams / The Outlook DiChiara in Tuesday’s GOP Primary. Damon Lewis watches results with family and friends in Alexander City Tuesday See ELECTION • Page 11 night. Lewis came up short for the Republican nod.

New species at Lake Martin

Bice to step down as State School Superintendent

‘Snowbirds’ find winter home on and off the water

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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Have you seen the snowbirds around Lake Martin yet? It seems snowbirds Jeanne Morissette and Johnnette Reed of Wisconsin say they might be a rare breed around here. “We have not met any other snowbirds around here,” Reed said while fishing from a dock near the River Bridge. “Though, we have met a lot of locals. And everybody has just been great. So friendly.” The snowbirds, who are joined on the migration by Reed’s husband John, are in the middle of a threemonth trip south in search of warmer weather. The Reeds are no stranger to the annual winter migration pattern of snowbirds. “For the last ten years, we have been somewhere different,” Reed said. “In 2010, we made a big trip to Panama. We pulled a trailer behind the truck. We liked Guatemala so much we bought a place and stayed

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Johnette Reed, left of Thorp, WI and Jeanne Morissette of Chippewa Falls, WI fish from the dock Sunday afternoon. The ladies have been sighted all over Alexander City.

four years.” After returning home to the great white north of Thorp, Wisconsin, the Reeds headed out again. “Last year we made the big loop,” Reed said. “We went through Texas and Arizona. We stayed at Lake Havasu for a while and fished. Well, I fished alone.”

While researching for this year’s migration, the Reeds went looking for few fishing spots and looking around the couple found Lake Martin. “Down in Florida, it was real expensive to try and stay three See SNOWBIRDS • Page 6

After more than 39 years of service to public education, State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Tommy Bice, has announced plans to retire from his post as Alabama’s educational leader. Bice who led the Alexander City School system before taking the state post, said it’s time to pursue other “passions.” Bice became deputy state superintendent of education for instructional services since June 2008 and was elevated to the job as superintendent in Bice November 2011. In his more than four years as State Superintendent of Education, Bice has charted a course to improve public education that includes improving graduation rates, increasing students’ college- and careerreadiness, establishing rigorous academic standards and meaningful assessments and accountability systems, supporting teachers and leaders to create innovative learning opportunities for students, and advocating for adequate funding for schools and school See BICE • Page 5

Military vehicle rally set this weekend at Wind Creek By MITCH SNEED Editor

If you see a steady stream on military vehicles in the area this weekend, no, the area is not under invasion. Instead, The Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club is hosting the East Alabama Regional Spring Rally Friday and Saturday at Wind Creek Park. Local military vehicle enthusiast Gary Poe said that there will be 30 or more vehicles on display, including Jeeps from four separate wars, cargo vehicles and other memorabilia. “The will start rolling in at about 8 a.m. on Friday morning and they will be there until probably about 3 p.m. on Saturday,” Poe said. “The only admission is the cost of admission to the

park. I know we will have Jeeps from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. We have deuce-anda-half trucks, Humvees and all sorts of things. We have members from all over the state of Alabama and there’s no telling what some of them will bring in here.” The event includes equipment displays and a swap meet as well. Poe said that anyone with any interest in military history would enjoy coming out and visiting with the collectors. “It’s amazing to hear how everyone found the vehicles and what all they did to them to restore them,” Poe said. “I have this 1971 M35AZ Cargo truck that I found on Craig’s List. Mitch Sneed / The Outlook But some get them at surplus auctions and others have been Gary Poe climbs into his “deuce and a half” military cargo vehicle that he will show at See RALLY • Page 6 this weekend’s rally at Wind Creek State Park.

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DEAR ABBY: My fiancee and I have known each other since high school. I was the “good kid” with honors and the right parents. She was considered trouble and didn’t have the best home life. Rumor had it that she moonlighted as a stripper our senior year, but I always blew it off as false. Fast-forward 12 years: I ran into her recently, and we decided to have dinner. I fell in love with her on that date. A few months went by and I mentioned the rumors. She wasn’t upset and matter-of-factly explained that she did start stripping in high school and continued through college. It bothered me, but the benefits of being with her far outweighed the negatives. Now that we are engaged, she told me she had to “come clean.” She said there were times in college when she had sex with some of her regular clients. I am floored. She basical-

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ly admitted she had prostituted herself. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to blame her for her past indiscretions, but this is a big deal. I don’t know how to let it go. Advice, please! -- GUY WHO NEEDS ADVICE DEAR GUY: You now see your fiancee clearly -- warts and all. The problem with “falling in love” (what I define as infatuation) is that you don’t yet know who the person IS. Regardless of how your fiancee financed her education, she deserves respect for being honest with you. She has done as much as she can to improve her life. You must now ask yourself if you can

see past her past, and if she is someone you would be happy spending the rest of your life with. Remember, I live in Los Angeles, and in this town, her revelation wouldn’t necessarily be a deal-breaker. DEAR ABBY: I met a guy named “Ryan” about 10 weeks ago. We hit it off right away. I admit I had a little crush on him. About a week after we met, he came out to a group of our mutual friends (me included) as gay. I’m very supportive of him, and it didn’t change anything between us at all. Over the last several weeks, we have grown to be best friends and continue to grow closer and closer. Once I found out Ryan was gay, the rational and practical part of me took over and squashed the crush I had on him in the beginning. But now that feeling is coming back even stronger. I know our relationship can

never be anything more than platonic. I guess I’m just asking how I can get over him while still maintaining our close friendship, because ultimately, that means the world to me, and I don’t want to lose it. -FRIEND ONLY, IN WASHINGTON, D.C. DEAR FRIEND ONLY: It’s not easy to think rationally when emotions are involved. Ryan may have everything you want in a man, but he will not be a romantic partner for you. If spending time around him becomes too painful, you may have to put some distance between the two of you until you regain your emotional balance. 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 Patricia Mobley Eaton BOSSIER CITY, LA - Patricia Mobley Eaton went to be with Jesus on February 29th at 3:30 PM with family by her side. The Funeral Services will be held at Hill Crest Funeral Home on Highway 80, Haughton, LA on Thursday, March 3rd at 2:30 p.m., with visitation on Wednesday, March 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pastor Brad Jurkovich will officiate with music by Joe and Kathy Whitney. Patricia was born in Chambers County, Alabama in April 1942. Mrs. Eaton graduated from Camp Hill High School in Camp Hill, AL class of 1960. She attended a Business School in Montgomery, AL. She was a sales manager for J.C. Penny during a stay in Hawaii and later returned to the states and spent over 30 years as a multi-line insurance adjuster in Montgomery, AL. In 1995 she and classmate Billy Eaton were married and she moved to Bossier City, LA to be with him. They have been married for over 20 years. She was a member of First

Baptist Bossier and enjoyed serving there. She also enjoyed making angels, prayer blankets and crosses to give to people in nursing homes and hospitals. Patricia is survived by her husband, Billy Eaton; one step-daughter, Elizabeth Griffin; one step-granddaughter, Deserea and husband Brett Dunn and two step-great-granddaughters, Jocelyn and Jillian Dunn; one aunt, LaFaye Fredericks and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Wilson and Quincye Jennings Mobley We wish to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of Promise Hospital ICU in Bossier City, LA for the super great care and concern for Patricia and the family they showed. Love them all. In lieu of flowers, memorial can be sent to First Baptist Bossier, 2810 East Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111 or to the Shreveport Bossier Rescue Mission, 901 McNeil St, P.O.Box 3949, Shreveport, LA, 71101-2868. You may sign the on-line guest book by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.

Betty L. Bolt Thomas Betty L. Bolt Thomas, 75, of Jackson’s Gap passed away Tuesday, March 1st at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents: James Bolt and Dorothy Bolt and one son-in-law: David Evans. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3rd at Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 4th at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 851 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Dadeville, AL. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband of 59 years Jim Thomas of Jackson’s Gap; two daughters: Patricia (Ronnie) Sanford and Lonora J. Evans of Jackson’s Gap; three grandchildren: David (Sherri) Sanford, Dusty (James) Siebert and Ashley (Scott) Lovelady; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Thomas was a beloved and faithful servant to Jehovah. Everyone that knew her knew she had a big heart. Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Dadeville is handling arrangements.www.alabamafuneralhomes.com

Ongoing Events SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Faith Christian Academy, a ministry of Faith Temple Church, is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year for grades K3 and up. Applications may be obtained at the Church office at 425 Franklin Street (256-234-6421). Tours of the school are available upon request. TAX FILING ASSISTANCE: Starting Jan. 25 there will be free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama. IRS certified volunteers will provide free assis-

tance to seniors over 60 with no income limit and those under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. You need to bring last year’s tax return, photo ID Social Security Cards, W-2’s, 1099’s and SSA. If you have insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. All employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year end pay stub. Dates for VCCA are Jan. and Feb. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., March on Mondays and

Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 1 to April 18 Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DISNEY WORLD TRIP: The Learning Community Outreach Initiative is sponsoring a trip to Disney World March 20-24. All who are interested should contact Rico Kelly at 256-7940397 or Wanda Zachery at 256-794-3365. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a woman’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts

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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 256-2154496 (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 @ 256-2154494 and ask about the WIOA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance.

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UMC ChitChatters involved in an accident in Opelika unhurt H opefully we are moving into an early springtime with the warmer temperatures and rains to help spring flowers. Like most folks in the South, I love the warmth and don’t like it cold. My sister Sally says in England they have had high winds, freezing rain and gray days. Sally now waits for the results after her kidney dye test last week and my Mum is waiting for specialist appointments with doctors regarding her lungs and heart valve leaks. Both Mum and Sally have had these symptoms for more than two years at the very least. The National Health Service apparently does not have enough professionals on the payroll, so waiting lines are very lengthy. Much like those we see for some, when it takes a month to see a doctor, but that is short by comparison to British national health service.

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I know of two people in the past few weeks, in their early 70s, who had a cold/cough. Doctors found nothing. Then with worsening for the next check-up, they both had stage4 lung cancer, were hospitalized and died within a week. What is happening? One of these was a lady from Sylacauga and one a gentleman from Wetumpka seeing Veterans Hospital staff and then civilian doctors. Happy 19th birthday to Cara Milyn Channell on March 3 and Michael Hampton March 7, both of Alex City. The Equality UMC Chit-Chatters met in Opelika for lunch last Thursday, Feb. 25. As Pat Garnett had a

doctor’s appointment coinciding, four of us girls travelled together, had a quick lunch and did some Auburn shopping. Pat was driving, sister-in-law Neta Stephens was the front passenger, with Patty Self and Rosie Morgan in the back seat. It was just after 5 p.m. as we started home on Highway 280, had not yet reached the new traffic light at Veteran’s Highway, when traffic began stopping. Pat hit the brakes, looked into the rear-view mirror and said she didn’t think the red car coming would stop in time. So, Pat moved over to the middle grass verge, hitting a concrete-bottomed ‘reminder’ sign that new traffic light was ahead. That itself was sort of shocking for all of us. Then as Pat straightened up, we felt a large bang, and that red sporty car had run into the back of us. The four of us were shaken but not hurt, while the driver of the

other vehicle was being put on a stretcher by Fire Rescue personnel. The police and all professionals on the scene were very nice, helpful and friendly, even giving us a ride to the Opelika Police Station to wait for Neta’s husband Wayne to collect us. I was surprised that the police no longer have each driver complete personal information to exchange. Being Thursday evening, we were told, it would be Monday before the report would be available. Equality PAC enjoyed the River Bottom Blues Band with vocalist Vince Rader on Friday, Feb. 26. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the information by presstime last week. Folks there enjoyed Joe Hudson, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mike McDaniel on blues harp; Ronny Cooper on electric guitar and vocals; and also Denise Bates on bass.

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arli Vickers, senior college student from Troy University enjoyed seeing her grandparents, James and Dianne Vickers for a few hours. Welcome home anytime from your busy schedule. New Siters love you. Smile daily and know God is so good! Happy birthday to Grace Sprayberry on Wednesday, March 2. March 2 is my birthday also. Gracious me! Where do the years go? Please enjoy each day. Remember this slogan always. Love one another. Love is missing in our world, isn’t it? Patrick Moody and son spent Friday night with Clint and Penny Moody of Alexander

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City. They visited Bryan and me awhile. They enjoyed the Boy Scout hike and program at Horseshoe Bend Park Saturday. Patrick Moody wants to be an Eagle Scout. Evie Nolen has such wonderful grandchildren who take good care of her. Spring break for schools in Tallapoosa County Schools is around the corner. Enjoy your time as it passes so fast and in a few years they are grown up and gone out to far-away places. God is so good!

A few weeks ago, New Salem Baptist Church had an awesome young preacher who did an excellent job promoting the “Revival Spirit” needed for a good revival. Also, we had a different group of people who provided extra music for you besides our talented and wonderful church choir. What a great time we had! Come and hear our own pastor, Tom Drake, preach if you want to hear good messages. Keep these people in your prayers please. They are Jack Peters, Jimmy and Doris Harry, Bennie Lee Yates, Paul Anderson, Bryan Yates, Wynema Hand and many more people.

Happy birthday to Jenny Haney. She is a kind person to everyone. Until next week, keep on smiling. Also, the only way to have a friend is to be one. Yates is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of New Site and writes about the events and people of the New Site area.

The Wetumpka Depot Players will present “Schoolhouse Rock” at the Depot Theatre, 300 S. Main St. in Wetumpka. Showing twice on March 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. For tickets call Theatre Box Office: 334.868.1440. Something for the children to look forward to during spring break, and the theatre has the

best atmosphere for any play. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

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The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a water media workshop March 26 at the First Baptist Church Social Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It costs $40 for members and $50 for non-members. To register contact Dottie Holdren at 256-377-4918 or Martha McKnight at 256-825-6503.

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PASTOR APPRECIATION: Pleasant Home Baptist Church is hosting its 19th Appreciation services for Apostle Thomas E. Bullock, Sr. and Prophetess Margie N. Bullock March 4-6. March 4 at 7 p.m. Bishop Mary Ann Wilson will speak. March 5 at 7 p.m. Rev. Brian Thomas will speak. March 6 at 11 a.m. Bishop Douglas L. Varner Sr. and at 3 p.m. Rev. Anthony Anderson.

March 5

BOSTON BUTT SALE: There is a Boston Butt sale to benefit Carley Blankenship and family with pick up March 5 at Alex City Methodist Church from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by calling or texting Kristi at 256-596-2171 or Celia at 256-496-2745 and at JR’s Sports Bar and Grill or see Ashley Barker at City Hall. Cash or check only. RUMMAGE SALE: The Pine Ridge Mission team of the Alexander City Methodist Church will hold its annual Rummage Sale on Saturday March 5 from 6 a.m.- 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. We will have furniture, household items, clothes, toys and much more. The proceeds will benefit our annual mission trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation this summer. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: New Style Baptist Church in Equality is hosting a first pastoral anniversary celebration for Rev. Richard Taylor Sat. March 5 at 4 p.m.

March 6

PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton will honor the 24th anniversary of Pastor of Jimmy and Sister Patricia Brooks Sunday, March 6 at 11 a.m. Guest Minister will be Pastor Billy Simmons of Freewill Worship Center. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its 35th pastoral appreciation of Rev. G.H. Pulliam Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Bread of ACOP is celebrating its 13th Church Anniversary March 6 at 3 p.m. on Highway 280 in Kellyton. Pastor is Elder Neyurland Tuck. Come join us.

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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited March 7 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

March 10

PATH FINDERS MEETING: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on Thursday, March 10, at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to improve the lives of individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.

March 12

CLASS MEETING: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 is meeting Sat. March 12 at 10 a.m. at Cooper Recreation Center. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast March 12 from 6

a.m. to 10 a.m. Plates include pancakes, bacon and or sausage for $6. It is all you can eat dine only with to go plates available. PLANT A FLOWER: Wind Creek State will be hosting a plant a flower day at 10 a.m.

March 15

MEETING: The Artist Association of East Alabama will meet March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the United Way Conference Room.

March 16

ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at story time.

March 16-18

CHURCH REVIVAL: GAP Fellowship Church will host its spring revival March 16-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest evangelists are Al Williams, Rev. Jason Whetstone and Rev. Troy Holley. Gap Fellowship is pastored by Lou and Marilyn Benson.

March 17

WINE TASTING: Emporium Wines in Alexander City welcomes Rush Wines features wines from Cannonball Wine Company of Healdsburg, California from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 256-212-9463.

March 18

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a movie under the stars March 18 at 6 p.m.

March 18-20

WIZARD OF OZ: The Dadeville High School Drama program is presenting the Wizard of Oz March 18 at 7 p.m., March 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.

March 19

EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park will host an Easter Egg Hunt March 19 at 10 a.m. in the North Picnic area. There will be prize eggs. For ages under 2, 2 to 4 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. For more information call 256-3290845. PATH TRASH WALK: The March PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be hosted by New Water Ministries which is located on Lake Martin at 460 Civitan Road (newwater.com).Volunteers can register on line or on site at New Water campus the day of the event. Volunteers will also be able to meet and register at Siggers grocery crossroads on Young Ferry Road where they will receive supplies and road assignments. At noon, all volunteers will be treated to lunch at New Water contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info for more information TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day March 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 20

MEN AND WOMEN PROGRAM: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church will have its Men and Women program Sunday March 20 at 11 a.m. Edward Milner is pastor. PASTORS APPRECIATION: Rocky Mt. Baptist Church on Highway 22 East in Alexander City is hosting its 13th Pastors Appreciation for Rev. and Sister Al Lawson. Guest speaker will be Rev. Bobby Hargrove pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

March 26

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School is hosting family bingo night March 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ART WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor bird on a branch workshop March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Social Hall. Contact Dottie at 256-377-4918 to register.

April 16

THREE ON A STRING: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church presents Three on a String, Saturday, April 16 at White Acres in Camp Hill. Dinner of beef filet or chicken will start at 6 p.m. and Three on a Sting will play immediately after. Tickets are $50 per person and $100 a couple. For tickets call 256-825-7408 or 256-825-3985 and all proceeds will go towards local missions and support organizations such as Camp ASCCA and the Girls Ranch. CAR SHOW: The 15th annual Klassic Kruisers Fund Raiser Car Show will be April 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the New Site City Hall. There will be multiple giveaways, vendors, swap meet 50s music and door prizes. Proceeds go to local fire departments and needy families. For more information contact Susan Gamble at 256-234-4975, Aaron Perry at 256-234-6024 or Larry Hanson at 256-329-9663. For flea market contact Kendra Turner at 256-234-3588.

May 14

CLASS REUNION: Union Academy, Dadeville, AL, Senior Class of 1974 is hosting a School Reunion BBQ on Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. until at University Station RV Park, Hwy 14, Auburn. All students, faculty, their families, and anyone associated with Union Academy are invited. Contact Eddie Hughes, 334257-3826, email hughesautoparts@ centurytel.net; Priscilla Hammonds, 334-283-2233, email steven505@centurytel.net; Carolyn Hood, 334-3193434, email auburnhood@aol.com; or Genice Fuqua, 256-508-1768, email gfuquaret@gmail.com for more information. Assistance will be provided for those with mobility problems.

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PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE: Children’s Harbor Lake Martin Campus is hosting Paddle for a Purpose May 21 at 8:30 a.m. Registration fees are $35 for the mile race and $45 for the 3 and 6 mile race. This event is part of the SUP the South race series. Non-racers are welcome to watch.

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

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Michele Cox Gerlach, publisher of the Andalusia Star-News, has been elected president of the Alabama Press Association. Gerlach succeeds Tommy McGraw, who became chairman of the board. Scott Brown, director of operations for Tennessee Valley Printing, was elected first vice president, and Kenneth Boone, president of Tallapoosa Publishing Inc. was elected second vice president of APA. Gerlach is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in journalism, and is a vice president and group manager with Boone Newspapers Inc. She is the fourth generation of her family to work in community newspapers. She grew up in the office of The Elba Clipper, the

weekly newspaper owned by her parents, Ferrin and Heddy Cox. Gerlach has held many different positions within Boone Newspapers. She worked as a reporter for The Outlook in Alexander City, managing editor of the Franklin County Times in Russellville, and publisher of The Atmore Advance. She also worked for six years as director of public relations at Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton. New board members elected were: Eddie Dodd, editor and publisher of The Abbeville Herald, and Robert Granfeldt, publisher of the Montgomery Advertiser. Members elected for a second two-year term are: Bob Davis, executive editor of The Anniston Star; Brad Shurett, publisher of The Daily Sentinel in Scottsboro; and Jim

Rainey, publisher of The Tuscaloosa News. Members remaining on the board are: Terry Connor, publisher of The Cullman Times; Joe Thomas, publisher of The Tri-City Ledger; Horace Moore, publisher of The Northwest Alabamian; and Tim Prince, publisher of the Shelby County Reporter in Columbiana. The APA Journalism Foundation elected K. A. Turner, a director with Alabama Media Group, as president. Turner succeeds Jack McNeely, publisher of The Daily Mountain Eagle in Jasper, who became chairman of the board. Turner is a graduate of the University of Montevallo. She worked at The Outlook in Alexander City and The Selma Times-Journal before joining Advance Publications, now Alabama Media Group. She has worked

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systems. Dr. Bice leaves a legacy of his vision to accomplish these things and much more through PLAN 2020, the state’s strategic plan for education reform. Through changes in leadership and election cycles, PLAN 2020 continues as intended, focused on creating a student-centered culture for innovation and creativity while meeting each student’s individual needs and passions. “While I may be retiring from formal public education, my work on behalf of students is far from over,” Dr. Bice said. “I will return to where my greatest passion lies – working with inner city students, their teachers and leaders to transform not only the educational opportunities for students, but the communities in which they live.” After a period of renewal and reflection Dr. Bice will join the Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation as

their Education Director later this spring. Dr. Bice said the trajectory of public education in Alabama is moving in the right direction and he is certain teachers and administrators will continue to do what they have always done, aggressively pursue quality education for the state’s greatest commodity – students. “I retire knowing that public education in our state is moving forward at an accelerated pace due to the dedicated teachers and leaders who have embraced the policy environment created by our State Board of Education,” Dr. Bice said. “An environment where innovation and creativity are not only encouraged, but expected and supported. At the end of every school visit I take, I leave knowing that a great work is underway at the local level. I see faculties, parents, community organizations and students creating learning opportunities that

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in Alexander City. “We are home and home to stay,” Bice said, when he first became state superintendent. “I’ve been driving to Montgomery for three years, and even though my position has changed we don’t plan to leave. It may mean some late evenings, but my office is equipped if I have to stay overnight. This is home.” Bice said his time serving in Alexander City Schools was invaluable in forming his thoughts on education. “I say it regularly – being principal of Benjamin Russell High School was the best job I’ve ever had. I loved it,” Bice said in 2011. “My experience with the kids there, as well as the parents, community and faculty was absolutely unbelievable. It helped me see what could be, and it spoiled me.”

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with the families for generations. That’s what makes it so much fun.” Poe said the weekend rally is family friendly and hopes local folks come out and enjoy the fellowship and fun. “Our club and the people who do this are really like a big family,” Poe said. “We love to get together and share stories about the vehicles and how we worked on them. In addition to the vehicles, people show all sorts of military items they have collected. “At the shows that often leads to those who come to look sharing their memories of the vehicles with kids and grandkids. It’s just a great time and it’s a chance to look at some examples of military history.”

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We mostly stay around here.” Fishing has been good to the snowbirds. “We have not been skunked yet,” Reed said. “The guys at the bait shop across the bridge have been great. They put us on these glow worms – night crawlers – they have been great. We really like it under the bridge. That is where we have been catching them. We found a drop off there. We caught 20 bass one day, the biggest being about 16 inches. Oh, God we had so much fun that day staying under the bridge to stay away from the rain.” Though the fishing was a little slow at first due to a problem. “We had a big catfish on one day,” Reed said. “We saw it. It was bigger than 10-12 pounds. We were screaming our bloody heads off and then it broke off.” And it was not the only fish they lost before landing it. “We had to go buy a net,” Reed said. “We were losing too many fish. We had one but it flew out of the boat on the way down here.” “So now we have been catching them because we got the net,” Morissette said. Reed even has a trophy fish to

take home. “I caught a big crappie,” Reed said. “It is in the freezer now. I’m going to take it home and have it mounted. It’s like 15 inches.” Reed even has plans for where to hang it. “My husband has all his deer heads mounted and hanging,” Reed said. “That will be an addition to that wall.” Morissette said they have had some help in finding places to see and visit. “Carla at the chamber has been great,” Morissette said. “We have gotten brochures from her and we have even called her.” “Yea, she is the brochure queen,” Reed said. “She reads up on all we do.” The Lake Martin species of the snowbird has not decided where to migrate next winter. “We are trying to go to a different place every year,” Reed said. “Next year, we will have to see. We don’t know yet, maybe down by the ocean.” “Oh...I have a bite,” Reed said. “Get the net... oh no, I lost it, darn it. Did you see my pole?” “Yea,” Morissette said. “I better get that net closer.”

 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.

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.

the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m.

 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.

 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.

months,” Reed said. “So he just kept going up and up and up on the map. Then he saw this huge lake. John said this is a big, big lake. We started looking at it and asking a few questions like, can we bring the boat?” After figuring out a little more fishing would happen, Reed recruited one of her high school friends for her first ever snowbird migration. “This is the first time for me going away for three months,” Morissette said. “It is my first snowbird experience.” “I had a bite,” Morissette said after reeling in her line. “He got my niblets. He slipped me.” The high school friends have explored the area and are taking part in activities. “We tried bingo at Jake’s last week,” Morissette said. “It was fun.” “Then everyone started to leave,” Reed said. “We asked where they were going and we ended up doing karaoke at JR’s.” They have even ventured around on the lake. “We have been up to Jay Bird Creek in the boat, “ Reed said. “It was shallow up there. We have been down to Wind Creek.

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ou know the outcome of our presidential preference primary yesterday. I do too, today; however, this column had to go to press a few days prior to the primary. Therefore, I will have to report and analyze your voting in a later column. One thing I do know is that we had a lot more attention paid to us in the Heart of Dixie because we had an early primary. The legislature is to be applauded for moving us up to participate in the March 1 SEC primary. It was fun while it lasted but we can say goodbye to presidential candidates in the Heart of Dixie for the remainder of the campaign. Whoever wins the GOP nomination will have to concentrate on the 10 battleground states during the fall. Under our electoral college system of selecting a president, we do not elect a president by a direct vote whereby the presidential candidate who gets the most votes nationwide is elected president. The votes in each of the 50 states are tallied and the candidate who carries each state gets all of that states electoral votes. Let us use Alabama as an example. We have seven Ccongressional seats and two U.S. Senate seats. Therefore, we have nine electoral votes. California, the largest state in the

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union, has 55 electoral votes. They amazingly have 53 congressional seats, which means they have nearly eight times as many people in the Golden State as we do in Alabama. The bottom line is that the electoral college system favors the larger states, which tend to be liberal and Democratic. This system also gives inordinate importance to states that are demographically blended to make them swing states. They are unpredictable and can swing to the Democratic or GOP candidate in the presidential race. The other 40 states essentially become irrelevant. We in Alabama are going to reliably vote for the Republican nominee even if it is Donald Duck. California is going to vote for the Democratic candidate even if it is Mickey Mouse. Therefore, simple math tells you that if the larger states like California and New York are going to vote for the liberal Democratic candidate and smaller states like Alabama and Kansas are going to vote for the conservative Republican candidate, then the advantage goes to the Democrat. You might say that the hay

is already in the barn in about 40 states, us included. Because the Electoral College favors a liberal Democrat, Hillary Clinton will more than likely be our next president. A Republican almost has to have a straight flush in all 10 swing states and must carry Florida and Ohio, the two king key swing states. Less you feel cheated, our forefathers appear almost clairvoyant with their foresight in evening the playing field between the small and large states. We have an inherent inordinate advantage in the U.S. Senate. We have two U.S. Senators and California has two U.S. Senators, even though each of their senators has eight times as many constituents as ours. So before you complain, put yourself in the shoes of a Californian. Their vote does not count in a presidential race and they have about as much representation in the U.S. Senate as a cow in Montana. However, our constitutional fathers left them one bastion of power. The U.S. House of Representatives calls for each congressional district throughout the country to have the same number of people. Everybody counts the same. Therefore, an assumption can be made that presidential politics favors a Democrat and the U.S. Senate favors the Republican Party.

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Thus, the battleground is the U.S. House of Representatives. Political analysts suggest that the 58 seat Republican control of Congress will continue into the future. That is because of projected population shifts to mostly red states in the south and west and Republican dominance of state legislatures, which draw congressional district maps in most states. This Republican control of state legislatures, which not only occurred in Alabama but throughout the country, gave the omnipotent power of the pencil to the GOP. When liberal Democrats drew the line they created coalition districts of different liberal groups – blacks, Hispanics and progressive whites.

The demographic changes occurring in the country favor a Democratic president, but the urbanization of the Democratic ranks has hurt their chances of regaining the U.S. House. This scenario has entrenched the Republican control of Congress. There are packed districts that are very red Republican conservative seats and very blue liberal Democratic seats and very few moderate lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This is also a recipe for gridlock. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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The Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats won one and dropped two at this past weekend’s annual BRHS Tennis Tournament, but saw signs of improvement over the weekend. Benjamin Russell Coach Jesse Bouldin said he was pleased with the progress the Lady Wildcats made at their tournament hosted on Friday and Saturday at the Cal Alison Tennis Complex. “The tournament went well, I think. We won one match and lost two. We were able to beat Sylacauga’s second team in the tournament,” Bouldin said. “We lost to West Point in a close match, 5-4, and we lost to Auburn, 6-3. But the big thing is that I thought our girls were much more competitive than we have been and I think it was a good chance for them to play a lot of matches. We definitely improved throughout the tournament.” One valuable experience the tournament provided, Bouldin said, is that it is formatted in the same way as the sectional tournament the Lady Wildcats will compete in later this season. “This tournament is always full of quality teams and the tournament structure is a big help going into sectionals because our goal as a team is to go to state. And that’s the tournament style that we’d play at sectionals,” Bouldin said. “So, that’s good experience in that aspect for us for sure.” One aspect Bouldin said he saw progress in from BRHS was their doubles play and communication on the court. “I would really say that all of our girls as a whole really came a long way,” Bouldin said. “The thing I would say that I was most impressed with during the tournament was our doubles play. Our girls are playing really good as doubles players right now and working very well together. And their game at the net has definitely improved drastically over the past few weeks. That’s what I was proud

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Benjamin Russell’s Hope McBride competes during last week’s BRHS Tennis Tournament at the Cal Alison Tennis Complex.

of out of the tournament. I think the girls came to the realization of how to finish matches when it gets in a close situation.” Benjamin Russell will return to action on Thursday at the Cal Alison Tennis Complex against CentralPhenix City at 4 p.m. before turning their attention to their first section match of the season. “This week, we have a match

with Central High of Phenix City on Thursday at CACC, and then the next week we’ll have our first section match on Tuesday against Opelika,” Bouldin said. “We’ll also have a home match on Monday against a school out of Montgomery as well. I expect the girls to continue being competitors and have that mentality that we’re going to go out and win matches and have the confidence to be successful.”

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Above left, Benjamin Russell’s Mally McInnis tees off during Tuesday’s match against Smiths Station at Willow Point Golf and Country Club. Above right, Benjamin Russell’s Dylan Moncus putts during the match. By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

The Benjamin Russell boys and girls golf teams have begun competition in the 2016 golf season. The boys golf team began practice in early February, but competed in their first match of the season last week at Indian Pines in Auburn. “We had a tournament at Auburn at Indian Pines last Thursday and finished sixth out of 12. I thought the guys played pretty good for the first tournament of the season,” said BRHS Coach Wes Tate. “The guys battled and got after it and I’m proud of them for competing. They competed well and scored pretty good.” While both teams competed on Tuesday afternoon against Smiths Station at Willow Point Golf and Country Club, that match marked the first of the season for the BRHS girls golf team. Girls Coach Mandi Durr said the Lady Wildcats will be a young group

this year. “Today is actually our first match. Last week we were supposed to play, but we were rained out,” Durr said. “We have four girls this year. I have two sophomores and two freshmen this year, so it’s a new team and a young team. It’s a building year for Benjamin Russell’s girls golf team.” As for the boys team, Tate said there are 13 players on the roster in total, with the starting six being composed of juniors, sophomores and ninth graders. “This year, we’ve got 13 guys and there are four girls and then we’ve got one of the middle school girls competing, too,” Tate said. “I’m just looking for improvement from match to match. I want to see them continue to work hard like they’re doing on the practice tees and our qualifying rounds. And in the matches, I want to continue to see them compete.” Durr said it will be a learning process early in the season for the girls team, but added she is looking forward to seeing

what the Lady Wildcats are capable of. “I’m looking forward to our future and where we’re going. We’ve just got to build our new swings and work on our short game,” Durr said. “I expect us to improve as the year goes by and hopefully, as we move into the end of April, we will be ready for sectionals. Right now, I hope for them to learn the fundamentals of the game and their swings and not get frustrated. I’ve seen a lot of hard work, commitment and dedication from them in the last month and a half. “So, I look forward to seeing what they can do.” Tate added that with the work they put in, both teams have a chance to find some success this season. “We’re looking forward to the season and we’ve got a really good group to work with. They’re a bunch of hard workers, guys and girls,” Tate said. “They don’t mind getting out there and practicing hard. I think they’ve got a chance to do a little something.”

s it just me, or does it seem like the college ANDY football GRAHAM season Sports ended Columnist about a week ago? Okay, maybe it’s been a little longer than that, but with the Super Bowl and National Signing Day this past month football chatter has been nonstop. Now might seem like the perfect time for a brief respite and a little pigskin detox. Then again, as Lee Corso would say, “not so fast my friend!” The Auburn Tigers began spring practice this week and will attempt to take the first step in exorcising the demons from a disappointing 7-6 season a year ago. While I have downplayed the importance of spring football in the past, all spring training camps are not created equal. Gus Malzahn is facing a critical year in his tenure as the Auburn head coach and he must use this spring to establish a clear offensive identity heading into the fall. The Tigers will also be taking orders from their third defensive coordinator in the last three years. Kevin Steele’s concepts and overall philosophy might be similar to Will Muschamp, but a significant learning curve is unavoidable with three new coaches on that side of the ball. Auburn has a lot to accomplish in a relatively short amount of time. They will need to take full advantage of the practices allotted and hopefully avoid injury. Obviously, the quarterback position is paramount on the agenda. The Tigers struggled last season to establish any consistency under center and the offense sputtered as a result. Gus Malzahn and Rhett Lashlee will have four players competing to run the show this spring and they all possess different strengths. Jeremy Johnson is back for his senior campaign and has all the physical tools, but wilted under the pressure a season ago. Is it possible to recover mentally from that setback and rewrite his legacy in his final year? It would be an incredible story. Sean White is now a sophomore and showed promising signs last year when healthy. Whether or not he can stay healthy for an entire season remains to be seen. Tyler Queen is a redshirt freshman coming off an elbow injury. He’s certainly the wild card in the mix and a bit of an unknown. Junior college transfer John Franklin III is also an unknown, but considered the favorite by many people. His athleticism is reminiscent of Nick Marshall and it’s easy for Auburn fans to envision a similar result with him under center. Is that actually plausible? I don’t know, but that’s what the coaching staff must figure out between now and A-day on April 9. Auburn also lost their two starting tackles to early entry in the NFL draft. That’s a fairly critical position on the offensive line where inexperience can get the QB killed. There are several unproven candidates waiting in the wings for an opportunity, but with a new offensive line coach every job could be up for grabs. Auburn feels really good about the defensive line and secondary for the first time in a long time, but linebacker is a different story. Graduate transfer TJ Neal will be here in the fall, but JR Tre Williams is the only returning player to make any impact at the position. The players who will eventually fill these roles at tackle and linebacker will be participating this spring. With Auburn facing Clemson to open the 2016 season, Gus better get his ducks in a row now or risk them getting blown out of the water in September. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.

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Vote totals were not complete at press time, but Rogers held a 60 to 40 percent lead and had been projected as the winner. “The thing I am most proud of is that this is the largest margin that I have ever received, with 75 percent of the vote,” Rogers said. “The support came district-wide. At a time when there is an anti-incumbent environment, it’s gratifying to see that voters don’t believe that applies to Mike Rogers. They obviously understood that I’m not responsible for the mess that Obama has made of this country. I am humbled and thankful for the support.” DiChiara congratulated Rogers. “I want to congratulate Congressman Rogers on his primary victory,” DiChiara said. “The people have spoken. We knew going in that it would be difficult to overtake a 14-year incumbent with a very large war chest with only five months to accomplish it. We worked very hard and met some wonderful people along the way. I will cherish those

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friendships forever.” Rogers is serving his sixth term. He was elected to replace Bob Riley in 2002, defeating Democrat Joe Turnham by a slim 2 percent margin. The 57-year-old Calhoun County resident sits on the House committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security. Prior to his election to the U.S. House Rogers served eight years representing Alabama House District 36. Incumbent U.S. Senator Richard Shelby garnered more than 60 percent of the vote and beat his closest challenger Jonathan McConnell. It was a race that was filled with negative campaigning and ads, but the man who was first elected in 1986 appears to be headed back to Washington for another term at the age of 82. In some of the statewide races, Tom Parker won the GOP Primary for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Parker beat Donna Beaulieu by a 40-percent margin. At press time, Parker had more than 70 percent of the votes.

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh took a big win over challenger Terry Dunn, winning the GOP Primary for president of the Public Service Commission by more than 20 percent. Donald Trump led the way in Tallapoosa County in the presidential race with 4,658 votes to Ted Cruz’s 1,325 votes. Closely followed by Ben Carson and Marco Rubio with more than 1,000 votes each. Trump and Clinton also took Coosa County. Nationally Trump won big with projected victories in Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee and Massachusetts but Sen. Ted Cruz’s victory in his home state of Texas and Oklahoma means the GOP nomination is still not determined. Hillary Clinton topped Bernie Sanders in Tallapoosa County with 2,658 votes to Sanders 308 votes. Clinton took Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia while Sanders took Colorado and Oklahoma.

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...........................6-ROLL PKG.

“NEW” ARTESANO-STYLE

SALAD DRESSINGS.....................15.8-16 OZ. BTL. YOPLAIT

2/$

$ 79

4 $ 99 4

STRAWBERRIES 1-LB. PKG.

2/$

5

$ 39

1

FRESH VINE RIPE

TOMATOES................LB.

2/$

FRESH GOURMET (ASSORTED VARIETIES)

CROUTONS.............5-OZ. BAG CALIFORNIA FRESH

BROCCOLI CROWNS......LB.

1 2/$ 3 $ 19 1

FRESH EXPRESS

6

SALAD MIX

$ 88

6 $ 29 4 2/$ 5

...........................20-OZ. LOAF

ASSORTED VARIETIES

4

RED RIPE

AVOCADOS................EA.

16-OZ. BOTTLE

2/$$ 2/

Produce

FRESH RIPE

ASSORTED

4.7-7.6 OZ.

LB.

ZEIGLER WIENERS OR REGULAR, THICK OR GARLIC

BEEF

5/$

LB.

ASSORTED MAYFIELD

$ 29

1

12-OZ. BAG

ASSORTED MRS. SMITH’S

GREEK YOGURT SIMPLY ORANGE JUICE PREMIUM ICE CREAM FLAKY CRUST PIES ASSORTED VARIETIES 4-5.5 OZ.

88

1.75 LTR.

¢

48-OZ. PKG.

$ 29

3

24 OZ.

$ 88

2

35-37 OZ. PKG.

$ 99

3

WE ACCEPT DISCOVER, MASTER CARD AND VISA. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL & PICTORIAL ERRORS.