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McAlister appointed fire chief, Thomas named clerk By MITCH SNEED Editor
A 21-year fire department veteran who has worked his way through the ranks was appointed Alexander City’s new fire chief and the council picked a current city employee to be the next city clerk. The council voted unanimously to appoint Interim Fire Chief
Reese McAlister to the position of chief for the remainder of a four-year term. The council decided to “buy local” in selecting Amanda Thomas to follow Harriett Scott as city clerk. McAlister, 46, has been with the Alexander City Fire Department since 1995 and was a deputy chief who was in charge of administration, EMS, training and HazMat. One of the
highlights of his 21-year career included being named Firefighter of the Year in 2007. He told the council that he planned to “lead from the front.” My daddy told me that you lead by being able to do everyone’s job,” McAlister said in an interview before the vote. “I have done it all. There’s not a job in this department that I haven’t done.” See COUNCIL • Page 3
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Reese McAlister was appointed fire chief by the Alexander City City Council Monday Night.
McDaniel indicted on murder charge
Officials investigate suspicious Dadeville fire By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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Authorities are looking into a suspicious fire Friday evening on Lafayette Street in Dadeville. “It is believed by me the fire was intentionally set,” Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said. “We do not have any suspects in custody at this time.” Barbour said the cause of the blaze is under further investigation. “The state fire marshal will be here Monday,” Barbour said. “He should be able to determine the cause.” The Friday evening blaze drew help from across Tallapoosa County. “At 19:33 (7:33 p.m.) Friday, E911 received a call of a house fire at 1050 East Lafayette Street,” Barbour said. “Fire departments from Dadeville, See FIRE • Page 3
A Tallapoosa County Grand Jury in Dadeville has indicted Matthew Clate McDaniel for the Jan. 17, 2016 murder of Norman Dean Crayton and the victim’s family has filed a wrongful suit against the Dadeville businessman. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett McDaniel confirmed that the indictment was returned and that McDaniel was served on Friday. Rather than being taken into custody again, McDaniel continued on the same bond with the existing conditions remaining the same. Judge Kim Taylor had previously granted bond on Jan. 26 after legal issues in Auburn sent McDaniel back to jail. McDaniel had to post $350,000 and he was required to reside at a residence approved by the court. McDaniel is required to be at the residence between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. As a condition of his release,
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Work began Monday on the renovation to Hamp Lyon Stadium with excavators being used to tear out the old concrete bleachers.
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First phase of Hamp Lyon revamp begins By DONALD CAMPBELL Special to The Outlook
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This home at 1050 East Lafayette Street in Dadeville caught fire Friday evening. The fire is suspected to be arson and is still under investigation.
No matter where you look in downtown Alexander City there are signs of progress in revitalizing the area and making it more vibrant and lively. Demolition of the concrete bleachers began on Monday, by way of an in-kind donation from Tallapoosa County. The Hamp Lyon work joins the nearly completed Broad Street Plaza renovation and a push to refurbish and restore several large murals on historic downtown buildings.
All the projects point to exciting things in the area, according to MainStreet Alexander City Director Richard Wagoner. The removal of the grandstands at the stadium is part of what Wagoner called Phase One on the renovations at Hamp Lyon. Phase One consists of the demolition, redoing the drainage system, and leveling off the field itself, which has a height change of four feet from one end zone to the other. This portion of the project, he explained, should be completed in time to See REVAMP • Page 3
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River Bank finalizing work on new building By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
In just a few short weeks River Bank and Trust will be in their new building at the corner of Highway 280 and Elkahatchee Road. River Bank’s Randy Dawkins says customers will appreciate the new building along with the staff and it should be open in the first couple of weeks of April. Dawkins gave a quick tour Thursday showing the progress
of construction that includes many of the amenities that River Bank customers have grown accustom to – a place for the cookies and home like space. “This is your is living room with gas logs and a large screen television,” Dawkins said while pointing the features out. “Over here will be the station with cookies and coffee.” The new facility is a rock and brick façade 6,000 square foot building. Which is three times larger than the modular unit that the bank is currently operating
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DEAR ABBY: I recently enrolled in an internet dating site, and have been cyberchatting with a very sweet gentleman. I am also 62 years young. My problem is I’m borderline obese, have gray hair, a few wrinkles and some dental problems. It’s the reason I don’t post photos of myself. Someday, he may want to meet face-to-face, and I am more petrified than 2,000-year-old wood! He sounds and speaks so well -- soft and gentle. My heart has butterfly-wing feelings, not the head-over-heels emotions I had when I first met my late husband. Should I keep texting this gentleman, or just fade away from him? -- IS BEAUTY MORE THAN SKIN DEEP? DEAR SKIN DEEP: Keep texting him, of course! Nothing ventured, nothing gained, and remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That
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said, if your weight and dental problems are affecting your self-esteem, perhaps it’s time you dealt with them rather than use them as an excuse to cut and run. DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful man for the last year and a half. He is good to me and good to my 11-year-old daughter. Recently, a man I have known for 40 years -- but have been in and out of touch with -- appeared back in my life. He was my first kiss at 6, and there were many unresolved feelings that I felt needed exploring. My
daughter caught on and told me if I gave up my current relationship she would never forgive me, so I ended the relationship with my old friend, which left him with bitter feelings. Did I do the right thing? -- BITTER FEELINGS DEAR BITTER: Because you felt it was appropriate to allow an 11-year-old to dictate your future, then yes, I suppose you did the right thing. In any case, it’s a little late to second guess yourself now. DEAR ABBY: This year I have the opportunity to travel to Europe with some friends. One of them, however, has the tendency to burp loudly when we are in public. She often does it at restaurants or other sit-down areas. I have tried telling her it’s rude and disrespectful, but she doesn’t care. I don’t want to go to Europe and have her burp-
ing in front of other people. I don’t want to be labeled as a disrespectful tourist because of her. Is there anything I can say to her? Or is this a problem that I shouldn’t get involved with? -EMBARRASSED FRIEND DEAR FRIEND: Could your friend have a medical problem that causes her to burp? If so, that may be why it happens and you shouldn’t criticize her for it. However, if that’s not the case, because her behavior causes you embarrassment, either rethink traveling with her or make sure you sit far away from her in public places. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Patchwork beginning on streets
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Work has begun on the 10th Street Sewer project. Contractors will be performing maintenance patching on the streets listed below beginning today and continuing throughout the week: 11th Avenue North, 10th Avenue, Third Street, Windsor Dr, Eastwood Dr, Willow St, Columbine Drive, Woodsorrel Way and Seven Bark Trail. Individual streets may be closed for brief periods of time. Please avoid these areas if at all possible. If travel in these areas is necessary, please proceed with caution. Thank you in advance for your patience.
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‘The King’ entertains residents Elvis Presley, played to perfection by Alexander City’s Forrest Forbus, sings for Betty Benton, Roena Bice and Myra Blankenship at the Meadows assisted Living Home Friday evening. Forbus treated the residents to a show that lasted almost an hour, hitting all of The King’s big hits on Friday evening.
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• Andrew Burkhalter of Dadeville was arrested on a grand jury indictment for criminal mischief third. • Kevin Bell of Tallassee was arrested on grand jury indictments for three counts of possession of a forged instrument and theft of property second.
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Obituaries
Mr. James Winston Traywick 1933 – 2017
Funeral Service for Mr. James Winston Traywick, 83, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Minister Stephen Glover will officiate. Burial will follow at the Old Fishpond Primitive Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 6, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Traywick passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 25,
1933 in Autauga County, Alabama to Artemus, Sr. and Henrietta Lee Traywick. Mr. Traywick worked for over 31 years at Embassy Mobile Home Facility which later became Guerdons until it’s closing where he was faithfully known as “Coosa.” He spent his last working years at the Russell Corporation Coosa Plant before retiring. In his retirement years, Mr. Traywick enjoyed working in his woodworking shop and spending time with family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Louise; daughters, Linda Gilmore (Bates) of Dothan and Lisa Champion (Daniel) of Alexander
City; sons, Lynn (Debra) and Donald (Tammy) both of Alexander City; grandchildren, Leanna, Madison and Zach Champion, Ethan Gilmore, Anna Traywick, Camaryn, Savannah and David Traywick; sisters, Willie Cohen of California, Juanita Boirum of Phoenix, AZ, and Mary Foster (Ronnie) of Opelika. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Artemus Jr. and Daniel Traywick. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.
from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Whitman passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was born on February 4, 1939 in Dadeville, Alabama to Dan Frank Whitman and Zona Ann Whitman. He was a member of Eagle Creek Baptist Church. He was an avid Alabama football fan and NASCAR racing fan, especially a Jeff Gordon fan. Mr. Whitman loved keeping up with family members and old school mates.
He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Ann Fuller of Dadeville, and Elaine (Ray) Dunn of Daviston. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Dannie Lou Worthy. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.
and Shirley McHargue. She is survived by her daughter, Brooke Tapley of Ashland; son, Joseph Simmons of Opelika; sisters, Teresa Carpenter (James), Beverly Easterwood, and Dawn Culp; and special aunt and uncle, Barbara and Lamar Hartley. She was preceded in death by her
parents. A memorial service will be held at a later date by her family. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.
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• Benjamin Butler of Third Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for porn intent to distribute. • Akeem Russell of Robinwood Drive in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation.
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Mr. Freddie Dale Whitman 1939 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Freddie Dale Whitman, 78, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Monday, March 6, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Ray Dunn will officiate. Burial will follow in the Eagle Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 6, 2017
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In a touching statement of his passion for the job, he talked about restoring a sense of family at the fire department. “Since I first saw a fire truck running down the road, that’s what I’ve wanted to do,” McAlister said. “That’s all I know. I love these guys. I treat them like family. That’s what I want to do is bring this back to being a family.” Thomas was selected over two other candidates from Mississippi who were interviewed, both who had more experience with city clerk duties. The first nomination was for Tamara Jackson, who serves as the deputy city clerk/policy analyst in Jackson, Mississippi. While Bobby Tapley and Buffy Colvin voted for Jackson, Eric Brown, Scott Hardy and Tommy Spraggins voted no. Then Thomas was nominated and the entire council voted 5-0 for her approval as clerk. After the vote Hardy explained his vote, saying Thomas’ institutional knowledge was apparent and thinks it will serve her well in the post. “We preach shop local and invest in ourselves,” Hardy said. “I think that should apply to hiring as well.” The council also voted to approve two changes to the yet to be presented or ratified city budget for 2016-17. The council voted to approve $1.6 million for fleet replacement. Alexander City Public Works Director and City Engineer Gerard Brewer said that the city has about $16 million in vehicles and equipment and the plan was to allocate funds to replace those over a 10-year period with $1.6 million in the budget each year. “Over the last few years there hasn’t been the money in the budget for that and we are being overwhelmed with maintenance and upkeep,” Brewer said. “It’s to the point now where it is costing us time and productivity.” Mayor Jim Nabors said that the city is seeing increased revenue, with almost an 8 percent jump in sales tax revenue and an increase in business license fees as well.
“We are looking at the possibility of about a million in increased revenue,” Nabors said. “We are are in pretty good shape.” Councilman Bobby Tapley said based on Nabors assessment, the move made sense. “I was a little leery of spending this money without having a budget in place and knowing where we are financially,” Tapley said. “But based on the mayor’s assessment. I think that is enough.” The council also approved spending up to $15,000 for an emergency pump replacement at the Spring Hill Lift Station that helps get wastewater to the Sugar Creek plant. A pump went down last week and they are currently using the only back up to operate. The council also: • Approved an ordinance rezoning certain property on the corner of Lee Street and Highway 280 at the request of Russell Brands LLC from its present 1-1 (Light Industrial) to 8-2 (General Business) with all restrictions and limitations as provided by the Planning Commission. The move is believed to make construction of a Dairy Queen possible at the location. • Approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with State of Alabama for bridge replacement on Scott Road. • Approved a resolution changing the title of one position in public works from equipment operator to equipment operator foreman. • Approved a resolution to fund replacing a pump at Cooper Recreation Center Pool and amending the 2016/2017 Capital Budget. • Tabled a request from Lake Martin Young Professionals to address the council for approval of Strand Sessions until a recently discovered ordinance could be reviewed by all parties to make sure that all the conditions are met. The council said they hope to consider that next Monday following interviews for police chief candidates. All the above voted were approved by 5-0 votes. Councilman Tim Funderburk was not at Monday’s meeting, Spraggins indicated that he had been ill for a few days.
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of it.” The banks front tower features windows that will showcase a chandelier. Though the new building will be in use in the middle of April, a Chamber of C ommerce ribbon cutting is planned for May 11 at 5 p.m. Dawkins is proud of the building and what it will mean. “We are a community bank,” Dawkins said. “This building show our commitment to the community. Are stock holders are community mem-
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be utilized this fall. Phase Two, involving updating the lighting, adding a fence around the field, and constructing the various other buildings on the site depends on how quickly funds for this stage can come in, Wagoner said. “We have had to work on projects as the funding was available,” Wagoner said. “Commissioner Steve Robinson has been a tremendous help and has helped us get to this point using donations from his discretionary funds. A number of graduating classes at Benjamin Russell have been giving us donations.” When the entire project is completed, Hamp Lyon will be able to be used as more than just an athletic facility, Wagoner said. Wagoner mentioned outdoor concerts, or things like “adult games” for example, giant foosball, for events that could find a home at Hamp Lyon when work is complete. The mural projects have helped MainStreet preserve part of the city’s history. Money donated to Main Street has been instrumental in the repainting of several of the faded murals in downtown. After Tuesday’s rain comes through, work is planned to begin on a pair of images on the United Way building. Wagoner said that looking at old photos has been key in helping to bring these murals back from their faded, weathered state. He said there is more
to the process than simply taking some paint and giving the images new life. Wagoner explained that downtown Alexander City is a preservation district, meaning there is a detailed process for all projects. He said appropriate paperwork has to be filled out, and all plans must meet certain criteria in order to be approved. Lastly, thanks in large part to a grant from the Alabama Department of Transportation, work on the Broad Street Plaza is nearing completion. Conception of this project began approximately four years ago, with several plans being made, before Broad Street, and more specifically the plaza, being chosen out of all of them. Work began last June, with repaving of the parking lot concluding around Christmas. Now, the plan’s main focus revolves around redoing the landscaping at the plaza. “We want to have a continuity from the top of the hill to the bottom,” Wagoner said. “We want to better tie the north side of the tracks to the south side.” Once all of these plans are completed, along with the number of storefront facelifts taking place throughout downtown, Alexander City’s downtown area will be that much more beautiful of a place to visit. “You have to preserve your downtown,” Wagoner stressed. “That’s what all this is about.”
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McDaniel to the crime and that there were signs that Crayton’s body had been moved and an attempt had been made to destroy and hide evidence in the case. In another development, court records show that Lakeshia Crayton, the executor of Norman Crayton’s estate, filed a wrongful death suit against McDaniel in late December. Lakeshia Crayton is represented by Montgomery attorney Julian McPhillips. The language in the lawsuit asks for a judgment against McDaniel for wrongful death and “punitive damages in an amount sufficient to punish the defendant.” McPhillips said the suit is to aide a woman who “suffers daily following the loss of her husband.” “It’s a terrible thing what happened to her husband and she is very distraught,” McPhillips. “In addition to his loss, the loss of his income has been a tremendous burden on the family as they struggle just to exist.” Whittelsey said civil suits are not unusual in cases like this, but he said it will likely be stayed until the murder case is adjudicated.
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Camp Hill and Jacksons Gap responded to the scene.” Barbour said no one was home at the time and that the fire departments were able to put out the blaze. Barbour said that authorities are looking further into the cause of the Friday evening blaze. “It is under investigation for the cause and orgin,” Steve Holmes a public information officer with the state fire marshal’s office said. “We have no details to release yet.” Barbour wanted to thank first responders. “I want to commend the fire departments in the outstanding job they did in battling this fire,” Barbour said.
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bers. No one person owns more than three percent of the bank’s stock.” When Dawkins and the River Bank staff make the move, they may experience a little let down moving to a bigger space. “We have been a very close group so far,” Dawkins said of working in the small modular unit. “But we are looking forward to a better environment for our customers. The community has been great to us over there. They really have and we hope they will come see us over here.”
McDaniel McDaniel was required “to be fitted with and is to wear at all times an ankle GPS monitoring device.” McDaniel’s attorney Davis Whittelsey said that he expects an arraignment to be set in April at which time a written “not guilty” plea will be entered. “We will enter a not guilty plea,” Whittelsey said. “In advance of that, we anticipate filing a motion for immunity from prosecution on the state’s self-defense law.” McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, 2016 after hunters found Crayton’s body in a wooded area off Barron’s Bridge Road south of Dadeville. Investigators indicated that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. McDaniel saw his case bound over to the Tallapoosa County Grand Jury after a June 28 preliminary hearing where investigators in the case testified that McDaniel admitted that he had shot and killed Crayton in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, but said it was self-defense. Testimony at the hearing also included descriptions of evidence found at the scene that tied
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he nation has been forced to endure a seemingly daily dose of stranger-than-fiction happenings in Washington. We’ve seen cabinet members come and go after revelations of improprieties surfaced. We’ve seen Alabama’s Jeff Sessions who serves as Attorney General recuse himself from any probe into election wrongdoing with the Russians because of conversations he had with a Russian diplomat and neglected to tell Congress about when being confirmed. President Donald Trump claims that the Obama administration sanctioned wiretaps of Trump Tower, a claim that Obama has denied. Sounds like a bad novel, doesn’t it? As bad as those things are, the nation doesn’t have a thing on Alabama. Our governor, Robert Bentley, is accused of having an affair with his top aide using the state’s dime to help pay for it. He appointed the man who was supposed to be leading an investigation that delayed impeachment hearings to fill a U.S. Senate seat. An effort to impeach Bentley could gain new life this week, as the House Judiciary Committee will meet today vvto discuss the matter. In the Senate a subcommittee is also set to hold a meeting on Wednesday to address the Senate’s use of subpoena power and other rules guiding a potential impeachment. Our former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is still not in jail after being convicted of using his office for financial gain, even though two attempts for the case to be reheard have failed. If the political craziness isn’t enough of an embarrassment, even something as simple as a drive-in movie theater is making our state the subject of nationwide ridicule. Henagar Drive-In Theatre announced that it would not show the remake of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast because it features a gay character. National media is having a field day with that one and even Saturday Night Live couldn’t resist blasting away as well. We like a good laugh as much as anyone, but here lately we have been shaking our heads so often the marbles inside are rattling. It’s time for common sense and sanity to return nationally and here in Sweet Home Alabama.
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A feast worth fighting for
ast week, I drove down to Orange Beach to give the closing keynote at a social workers conference. I had to use my lady’s car, because my brake pads on my 4Runner are pretty much nonexistent. I could’ve cut a hole in the floorboard and used my Flintstone brakes but found it easier just to use her car. I miss having a car. It was so nice driving a vehicle with excellent gas mileage. The 4Runner goes through gas like I go through bags of shredded cheese. The drive down to the coast was great. The only issue was when some idiot in a truck felt the need to cut me off. I sped back up and gave him the evil eye as I passed him. I felt pretty tough until I looked in my rearview mirror and noticed the monogram on the window. It’s hard to be a tough guy with a teal monogram plastered on the back window. Be that as it may, I sure liked driving her car. When I got to the hotel, I couldn’t find a parking spot. The lot was literally filled up, so I had no choice but to use valet parking. The last time I used valet parking, someone stole my laptop from my trunk, but that was a little over three years ago in New Orleans. Before I handed the young man my keys, I put my laptop in the trunk right next
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to the pink Yeti cooler. My Keynote went extremely well. In fact, I don’t mind saying it’s one of the best experiences I’ve had with respect to my public speaking. I received more positive feedback from that group than I have from any other in quite some time. I appreciated and continue to appreciate what they do as social workers, and they apparently appreciated my story, as well. On the way back, I decided to pick up some fresh seafood to take home. I stopped at a place that I’d never seen before, and I’m so glad I did. It was such a pleasant experience with a few humorous jabs thrown in with the shrimp, crawfish, and oysters. The jabs came at the expense of that pink Yeti cooler. They gave me a hard time about it; however it didn’t faze me one bit. I stood my ground and told them they hadn’t seen nothing, yet. “Just waiting until you see my teal monogram,” I said. When I got home, we had a feast. The crawfish had already been cooked and seasoned, so we simply had to steam them before pinch-
ing the tails and sucking the heads. They were ridiculously delicious. If you’ve never tried crawfish, you’re missing out. I developed a fondness for them while living in Louisiana. While I eat raw oysters often, I’d never shucked them but figured I needed to check that block on my list of new things to try. I didn’t have an oyster glove or oyster knife, so I adapted and overcame and used my own gear – a leather glove and a short flathead screwdriver. Most of them opened with minimal effort on my part, but some of them were quite challenging. In fact, I cussed at a couple of them. The funny thing is that the ones which were most challenging to crack open were the tastiest and most aesthetically pleasing to the eye – well, as aesthetically pleasing as a raw oyster can be. Some things are hard to crack, but you never give up. If it’s something you want bad enough, grab your gear, fight for it, and make it happen, especially when it involves pink coolers and monograms. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.
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Dear Editor, Thanks for the excellent editorial in Saturday’s edition of the Outlook. You are absolutely right about the Lake Martin community being a wonderful place to live. The future appears bright with strong elected officials working together at both the city and county levels. As evidenced by the excellent turnout in downtown Alex City on Thursday night, Main Street and the Chamber of Commerce are having a positive impact in the business community. The Young
Professionals are extremely motivated and see great opportunities while others are seeing roadblocks. You mentioned the dedicated work performed by city employees including the police and fire departments which is true and certainly adds to our quality of life. Additionally, there are two highly visible employees who in my estimation deserve special recognition for their efforts at keeping the city streets and roads litter free. Daily these two walk the roadsides with a large bag
and a picker removing trash that has been dropped by careless individuals. Without their efforts and the efforts of a few volunteers our community would be a mess. Thanks to former Mayor Barbara Young for creating this valuable team and to the present mayor/council for seeing the value of keeping it. Maybe someday soon there will be more volunteers stepping up to help. Sincerely, John Thompson Alexander City
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Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Tom Whatley Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-t7865. His office is
Dear Editor, The current discussions in the news concerning the wire taps of Trump Tower and Senator Sessions and the denials of the Obama administration that he did not order these taps brings to mind another famous historical conflict. When Henry II, king of England in the 12th century, and Arch Bishop Thomas Becket, head of the Catholic Church in England, developed their dramatic
conflicts over who controlled the church, Henry became enraged. According to history, Henry in a fit of rage yelled, “Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?” This was taken as a command to murder the priest by four knights who promptly rode out to the priest and murdered him. No, Henry did not order the murder, but his words were correctly interpreted as an order to murder Becket. I can almost hear Obama saying, “Will no
one get me some dirt on this Trump campaign?” No, I am sure he did not in front of witnesses say, “Wire tap the Trump campaign,” but as with Henry, he did not have to be that definitive. Many around him would have been more than willing to interpret that statement as an order. Billy Sellers, Alexander City
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March 8
MEDICARE EDUCATION CLASS: The Dadeville Public Library is hosting a free Medicare Education Class March 8 at noon. For questions call Ellie Saul at 205-470-0548 or Rick Durden at 256-749-3402.
March 9
CHICK-FIL-A LUNCH: Meals on Wheels is offering a Chick-fil-a Lunch March 9 with sandwich, chips and a cookie for $6. Please call 256-7500245 by March 6 to place your order. BOOK SIGNING: The Adelia M. Russell will host local author and Sylacauga native Cabot Barden for a
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March 11
JOHNNY APPLESEED CELEBRATION: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a Johnny Appleseed Celebration March 11 at 10 a.m. with fun activities for kids. Children 5 and under should be accompanied by an adult and will be at the clubhouse near the playground. LAUREL REUNION MEETING: There will be a meeting for the 50th Reunion of the Laurel High School Class of 1969 Saturday, March 11 at 10 a.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. RUMMAGE SALE: The Pine Ridge Mission team annual Rummage Sale will take place at Alexander City Methodist Church on 11th Ave. March 11 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. We will have furniture, household items, vinyl records, electronics and more. The proceeds will help with VBS, Outreach, and Construction on the Pine ridge Indian Reservation in early June. TRASH WALK: The March PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, March 11. We will meet at the entrance to Kenneth Boones’ property located at 4294 Elkahatchee Road which is the first drive south of the spillway on Elkahatchee Creek between 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments and enjoy a light breakfast. We plan to clean Elkahatchee Road from Highway 280 to Ourtown on Highway 63. The cleanup will conclude at 12:00 p.m. and volunteers are invited to a cookout hosted by Kenneth and Mary Lyman on Russell Pond. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast March 11 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Plates consist of bacon or sausage and pancakes. It is all you can eat dine in with to go plates available.
March 12
SINGING: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting “The One Man Quarter,” Chris Smith March 12 at 6 p.m. The pastor of Kellyton Baptist Church is Jeff Hardy. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is celebrating Family and Friends Day March 12 at 2:30 p.m. Bishop Lodis McGregor of Evangel Temple Church in Vincent is the special guest.
March 15
MEDICARE EDUCATION CLASS: The Adelia M. Russell Library is hosting a free Medicare Education Class March 15 at noon. For questions call Ellie Saul at 205470-0548 or Rick Durden at 256-7493402.
March 16
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.
March 18
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.
March 19
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.
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 guareanteed 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.
March 27
FINANCIAL PEACE CLASS: Calvary Baptist Church in Alexander City is hosting the Dave Ramsey 9-week Financial Peace Class starting March 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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SEUSSICAL: The Dadeville High School Drama Program is presenting “Seussical” March 31 at 7 p.m., April 1 at 7 p.m. and April 2 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.
April 2
MEN AND WOMEN DAY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating Men and Women Day April 2 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Emerson Ware of Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
April 6
BRISKET AND BLUES: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting Brisket and Blues at The Stable at Russell Crossroads April 8 starting at 6 p.m. This Kiwanis fundraiser costs $35 and includes a band good and live and silent auctions.
April 7
MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE: Tallapoosa County Master Gardeners annual plant sale will be April 7 8a.m. to 5p.m. at the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce building across from the First Baptist Church. We will have Native Azaleas, bedding plants, ferns and day lilies and more.
April 15
COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community April 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School.
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PEDAL TO THE METAL Wellborn Musclecar Museum holds grand reopening, honors legacy of late owner The Wellborn Musclecar Museum held a grand reopening, showing off some new displays after being closed for nearly four months following the death of longtime curator Phillip Love. Museum owner Tim Wellborn paid tribute to Love, talking about his passion for cars and the museum. He announced that a tribute will be established inside the museum to honor Love’s memory. As far as the cars, the Birmingham Mopar Owner’s Club made its third visit to the museum, bringing some classic vintage muscle to display. Visitors were treated to some incredible displays as well. The 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda that Wellborn recently repurchased was there and later at his home he showed off one of the most rare hemi Baracudas still in existence. Photos by Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
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had an article in the queue. It was practically ready to go. A good one, too! But, after the most amazing week of high school basketball I have ever witnessed, I had to share some stories from the AHSAA Finals week: 1. The talent… Lord (rather… “Lawd”) have mercy! As a member of the AHSAA Radio Network for nearly a decade, I have seen some fabulous players in Alabama’s version of the Final Four. Never have I been so impressed by the present group of players while so optimistic LUKE about the state’s ROBINSON future as well. Columnist John Petty at Mae Jemison led his team to another title while winning MVP – again. Herb Jones of Hale County also won MVP while bringing home the championship trophy to Moundville. Both of those guys are headed to the University of Alabama next season and they should both contribute immediately. Then there was Auburn High School’s Garrison Brooks, a Mississippi State signee, who willed his team to the state title game where the Tigers came up just short. Of course, they came up “just short” because of Mountain Brook and their superstar sophomore Trendon Watford. The way Watford’s game is headed, in two years he will be the most highly recruited player in Alabama history. On the girls’ side there were star galore, but none more impressive than Maori Davenport of Charles Henderson. The soon-to-be household name had 20 points, 25 rebounds and an AHSAA record 19 blocks before fouling out in her school’s loss to Wenonah. She could have had the state’s first triple-20 had she gotten one more block! 2. The drama… An astounding NINE of the 14 championship games were decided by 10 pints or less — meaning most every game was extremely competitive from start to finish. Even though one of the larger defeats was Auburn’s loss to Mountain Brook, that was a six-point contest heading into the final quarter because of a crucial three pointer before the third-quarter buzzer. Then there was one game went into overtime on a three with two seconds left in regulation, another championship was won on a free throw with no time on the clock and DeJonte Thomas of Faith Academy hit an improbable fade-away from half court to beat a third-quarter horn as well. 3. The stories… Mountain Brook, with their “Neon Nation” of fans behind them, is always a fun watch. Especially this year with their whole bench’s worth of quality players and ferocious defense. Meanwhile, the free throw to win the game by R.A. Hatch in the 1A girls’ title game was made by Alexandria Orr. Orr is a be- speckled eighh grader who had been 0-5 from the charity stripe prior to that last free throw. Orr said at the press conference that all she could do was “close her eyes” as soon as the ball left her hand on the winning free throw. Also, remember that three pointer at the buzzer I mentioned earlier? That was hit by Sarah Ashlee Barker… Jay’s daughter. I guess being clutch runs in the family. There are many other stories, but none more impressive than Wenonah’s girls’ coach Emanuel Bell. Coach Bell was diagnosed with lung cancer several months ago and has been undergoing chemotherapy since. So it was incredibly emotional when Wenonah, who had trailed by five with less than a minute remaining, fought back and won its fourth straight title for Bell. In a week where I called last second shots and future NBA stars, the best moment for me far and away was having my picture taken with a true man in Coach Emanuel Bell. Luke Robinson is a local resident, a regular sports columnist for The Outlook and the president of the Lake Martin Bama Club.
Generals edged out by Knights Horseshoe Bend falls 4-3 to Montgomery Christian Prep By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Monday’s weather was mild with a slight breeze. But for the Horseshoe Bend varsity baseball team it may as well have been dreary and frigid as the Generals lost at home to Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School 4-3. “It’s frustrating, very frustrating,” said Generals head coach Jason Johnson of the loss. For most of the game, the Generals remained scoreless as the Knights scored a run each in the first, third and fifth innings for 3-0 lead. But in the sixth inning, Horseshoe Bend’s momentum began to kick in when a single by junior Luke Yarbrough and an error by the Knights gave junior Nalijah Heard the opportunity to score a run from second after he had hit a double in the previous play. “When I had first gotten on base, there was an error,” he said. “So when I knew he (Yarbrough) had hit the ball and there was another
Cathy Higgins / The Outlook
Horseshoe Bend junior Nalijah Heard scored the Generals’ first run in the sixth inning of Monday’s game against Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School.
error, coach Jonson told me to keep going. I saw an opportunity to score, and I just scored.” The game came down to the seventh. The Knights scored one last run at top of the inning. Then at the bottom, a single from from Horseshoe Bend sophomore Chandler Lewis gave junior Jace Rodriguez the chance to score a run from second. Another single, by sophomore Dakota Hill, sent senior Griff Jackson home. That’s where the Generals’ scoring ended,
leaving them with a 4-3 home-field loss. Taking the loss for Horseshoe Bend was junior Cade Worthy, who pitched the final inning with a strikeout and giving up a walk and a run. Junior Luke Yarbrough pitched six innings, with three strikeouts, five walks, three hits and three runs. With Monday’s loss, Johnson sees a pattern in his team. “It’s been the same story every game we’ve played,” he said. “Unearned runs
are killing us. We can’t make routine plays and all four (Knights) runs were unearned on errors. “We tried to put the ball in play a little bit at the last there,” Johnson added. “But if you took away those four runs they never should have gotten, we would have been fine.” Monday’s loss brings the Generals’ season record to 2-6. Horseshoe Bend next heads to Elmore County for an away game Friday at 4 p.m.
Weekend Spring Sports Roundup
Tigers get win over Central Coosa By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Dadeville varsity baseball team had a successful road trip Saturday as the Tigers defeated Central Coosa 16-2. Dadeville had a solid defense with Jeff Rice pitching three shutout innings and Kenneth “Ab” Abernathy pitching two shutouts. “I think I did pretty well,” Abernathy said. Tigers head coach Kyle Caldwell was pleased with his team’s performance that earned the win. “A lot of players had good at-bats and drove in some runs,” he said. “We had some good discipline, which caused us to draw a lot of walks. A lot of players had hits and got to sub in defensively.” Saturday’s win brings the Tigers’ season record to 3-3. Dadeville next plays to the home crowd as the Tigers host B.B. Comer Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Trojans split at West Georgia Tech, sweep Stillman College
The Central Alabama Community College baseball team had quite a busy weekend on the road. Saturday the Trojans split a Saturday double-header at West Georgia Tech. In the first game, CACC won with a 7-0 shutout. But the second time around, they fell 2-0. Sunday, the Trojans had complete success with a 12-0 and 12-1 sweep
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Dadeville senior Owen Claybrook winds up for the pitch in the Tigers’ game at Benjamin Russell earlier in the season.
CACC baseball next hosts Indian at Stillman College. The weekend games bring the Hills Community College Thursday at 3 p.m. Trojans’ spring record to 10-8.
Upcoming Sports Events Today • BRHS boys and girls golf at Willow Point for game against Chilton County and Tallassee, 2 p.m. • BRHS tennis home match at CACC against Wetumpka, 4 p.m. • BRHS softball at Reeltown, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. • BRHS baseball home game against Elmore County, varsity 4 p.m., JV 6:30 p.m. • BRHS JV soccer at Smiths Station, girls 4:30 p.m., boys 6 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend JV baseball double-header at B.B. Comer, 4 p.m. • CACC home game against Andrew College, 2 p.m. • Central Coosa baseball at Vincent Middle, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6:30 p.m.
• Central Coosa varsity softball home game against Elmore County, 4:30 p.m. • Reeltown baseball at Prattville Christian, JV 4 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. • Reeltown middle baseball at Southside, 4 p.m.
Lakewood Golf Course in Phenix City for Panther Invitational with Montgomery Catholic Prep., Valley, Smiths Station, P.C. Central, Auburn, Prattville, Beauregard, Enterprise, Trinity Presbyterian and Opelika, 10 a.m. • BRHS tennis at Chilton Wednesday, March 8 County, 3:30 p.m. • BRHS varsity soccer home • BRHS softball at game against Opelika, girls 5 p.m., Wetumpka, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m. • Dadeville baseball home game 6 p.m. • BRHS varsity boys, girls against B.B. Comer, varsity 4 p.m., tennis home match against middle 6 p.m. Wetumpka at CACC tennis • Reeltown JV baseball home courts, 4 p.m. game double-header against Pike • BRHS baseball home game Road, 4 p.m. • Reeltown varsity baseball at against Sylacauga, varsity 4 p.m., JV 6:30 p.m. Sidney Lanier, 6:30 p.m. • BRHS soccer home game against Trinity Presbyterian, JV Thursday, March 9 girls 4 p.m., JV boys 5:30 p.m., • BRHS boys golf at
varsity boys, girls 7 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity softball at Clay Central, 4:30 p.m. • Central Coosa softball at Beulah, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. • CACC baseball home game against Indian Hills Community College, 3 p.m. • Dadeville JV baseball home game against Fayetteville, 4 p.m. • Dadeville varsity softball at Saint James, 5 p.m. • Reeltown softball home game against Fayetteville, JV 5 p.m., varsity 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 10 • BRHS varsity softball home game against Briarwood Christian, 5 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity baseball at Elmore County, 4
p.m. • Horseshoe Bend JV, varsity softball at White Plains for Lady Wildcat Classic with Jacksonville, Alexandria, Ohatchee, White Plains, Pleasant Valley and Oxford, 4:30 p.m. • Central Coosa baseball at Prattville Christian Academy, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6:30 p.m. • Reeltown varsity boys, girls varsity track to Albertville Varsity Meet 2, venue and times TBA. • Reeltown middle softball at Sanford, 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 11 • Dadeville varsity baseball home game double-header against Horseshoe Bend, 11 a.m.