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Social media post dooms theft suspect a tractor and attachments from a storage container off Highway 63 North Sunday after the equipment Note to criminals: The Alexander was found listed for sale on social City Police Department does have media. internet service and isn’t afraid to Jeffery Wesley Tucker, 28, use it to hunt you down. of Goodwater was arrested and If you don’t believe it, one suscharged with third-degree burglary pected thief can vouch for it. and first-degree theft after police Investigators arrested a man took him into custody after another Tuesday who they believe took online sale and meeting was set up. By MITCH SNEED Editor
“The tractor was located in a storage container on some hunting property up towards Hackneyville,” Alexander City Police Detective Commander Capt. James Easterwood said. “A neighbor heard some noise and saw a truck on the property and called the caretaker of the place. When they got there, the suspect was gone, but they saw that the lock on the gate
was missing and the lock on the container had also been removed. “That’s when they found that the tractor and other items were missing.” Investigator Cpl. Michael Howell began the investigation and started on social media sales sites and located a tractor that resembled the stolen item. But a closer look See ARREST • Page 3 Tucker
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Alexander City will take one of the final steps towards hiring a permanent police chief Monday night as the finalists for the position will meet with the entire council. While the name of those who will meet with the council have not been released, the meeting has been set for 5 p.m. Monday night in the upstairs conference room at the Alexander City Public Safety Building. The need for a new leader became necessary Jan. 9 when the council voted not to reappoint ACPD Chief Willie George Robinson. Two days later, Jerry W. “Jay” Turner, who had been deputy chief under Robinson, was selected as interim chief and the job was posted encouraging applicants. Interviews between a pool of five semifinalists and a selection committee were held Tuesday evening. The council had previously approved a committee recommended by Human Resources Director Tammy Walker that includes council members Bobby Tapley and Scott Hardy, Mayor Jim Nabors, Walker, Mack Daugherty and Darrell Armour. The five candidates included Turner, another applicant from within the department and three veteran lawmen from across the state. Hardy said all of the candidates were impressive.
Friday held in downtown, but due to a combination of factors, it just died off,” Wagoner said. However, with the area resurging, the local promotions committee sold the idea of Downtown After Dark to local businesses, with great success. “It gives people a chance to walk around downtown, visit the stores, maybe eat dinner, and simply enjoy the evening,” said Richard Wagoner.
Growth and finances will be on the agenda for the Tallapoosa County Board of Education at its March 20 meeting. At a work session Tuesday, board members heard from Reeltown School principal Tom Cochran about splitting the school into a high school and elementary school. “This discussion started about two years because of the projections of student growth,” Cochran said. “This last year we grew by 10 percent. That is huge.” The growth in student population is prompting discussion of what to do to accommodate new students especially with more students moving into the district. “We are growing in the south end of the county,” Tallapoosa County School Superintendent Joe Windle explained. “We think we
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The East Glenn Band plays in front of The Coffee Corner in downtown Alexander City during last week’s Downtown After Dark event. MainStreet Alexander City, the Lake Martin Young Professionals and local businesses are all teaming to bring people to see what the area has to offer.
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HAPPY HOUR City brings back Downtown After Dark By DONALD CAMPBELL Special to the Outlook
A thriving downtown area starts with bringing people reasons to come to the area. MainStreet Alexander City has turned to some tried-and-true ideas to make that happen here. Downtown After Dark has big plans to carry on this tradition after last week’s successful outing. “Several years ago, there was a First
Dadeville High’s Talton named County Teacher of the Year By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
It is all in the family for Tallapoosa County Board of Education Teacher of the Year Wes Talton. You see, Wes is following in the steps of a retired Dadeville High School History Carla Talton – his mother and current Board of Education member. “I had the best role model every,” Wes said of his mother. “You are what you grow up around. “I had the best role model ever. She was the best teacher ever.”
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Wes not only had his mother as a role model, but as a teacher too. “I had her as a student,” Wes said. “It was weird and cool at the same time. She was tough.” The 2005 Dadeville High School graduate went on to Central Alabama Community College and then transferred to Auburn University getting a degree in Social Science Education. “I started teaching at Dadeville High School in 2012,” Wes said. “I started teachSubmitted / The Outlook ing 10th grade early American History and I have always taught Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle poses for a photograph See TEACHER • Page 3 with Wes Talton at last week’s luncheon.
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A house bill that is the companion to a Alabama Senate measure that would legalize hunting deer and wild hogs over bait has passed and Sen. Tom Whatley (R- Auburn) said he is optimistic that the differences can be worked out and a compromise bill can be passed this session. Rep. Jack Williams’ (R-Montgomery) house bill passed the House by a See BILL • Page 9
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Arts Foundation. “You are guaranteed to enjoy a night of local talent.” This is the McCraney-Cottle Arts Council’s 53rd season of “Bringing the Arts to Tallassee”. Like past performances, this performance will be held inside the Tallassee High School auditorium. For more information, find McCraney-Cottle on Facebook or call director Mona Mills (334-201-4892).
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Michael Bird, Ronny Warren, Steve Hammonds, Mike Hammonds, Sena Bird, Rennie Mills, Steve Schieferstein, Wesley Jimmerson, Nathan Taunton, Abby Burch, James Hart, Will Mooty, George McCain and Don Darby make up the River City Band. The band will perform March 14 as the season closer for the McCraney-Cottle Arts Foundation.
Public Meetings n Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.
month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.
n Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.
n Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.
n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. n Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each
RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off.
n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.
n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.
n New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall.
n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.
n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.
n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday
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are going to continue to see growth there.” Windle said the growth is coming from families moving into the zone that want to be close to Auburn but can not afford to buy there and from the Hispanics moving to the area for the kiwi farm. Cochran explained that no new rooms would be needed but by moving the sixth grade back to the old school would allow three teachers at the high school to have their own rooms. “We have three teachers that float currently in the new school,” Cochran said. “We also have classes that meet in labs and such because we don’t have the space in the new school.” The move and the split would allow a full time librarian to be added to the staff of the newly created elementary school through foundation units. It would also allow the creation of a principal’s job that is currently handled by assistant principal Kathy Ledbetter, whose position would be lost. Board members were agreeable to the split to help alleviate the burden of growth but were leery to commit long term to the move to the move because of required renovations to the old school including heating and air conditioning, new windows and plumbing issues especially with no revenue guarantee beyond Sept. 2018 with the 1-cent sales tax. Windle said he thought that those renovations could be done for $800,000 to $1 million. “We are talking about spending another $1 million on an old building,” Board Member Randy Anderson said. “I agree we need to split the school but I
don’t know that we need to be spending that kind of money in a 1920 building. I think we have to be farsighted, not near sighted.” Anderson explained that it was his thought the new building at Reeltown was built and designed to be expanded in the future. Windle agreed that it was but with only 14 rooms in the design it was not enough plus the lack of funding was an issue. “We can’t build anything unless there is a guaranteed revenue stream,” Windle said. “This move is not going to cost us.” Windle brought up with the board a concern of possible restructuring of the career tech programs at a state level and what that might do to funding at the Edward Bell Career Tech Center. Windle explained that if rumored moves happen the system may lose funds for the facility and that local funding would only be able to keep it open for maybe a year. Discussion got a little heated over the letting of bids for the concession stand and bathrooms at the softball field at Reeltown, a project Windle estimates will cost $225,000. “The total on the other projects approved by the board was $911,000,” Windle explained. “The initial estimate in the capital improvement plan and the initial discussions (for the concession stand project) is $225,000. We budgeted $740,000 for projects this year. It means we are about $400,000 short of doing all the projects and that money would have to come out of the 1-cent sales tax. “Where we are on this is that plans have been approved by the building
commission. And we have had the preconstruction conference last week.” The verbal exchange was over the process to which the project came about and why the board may not have been asked to approve the project to begin with. Anderson questioned why the concession stand project had not been brought to the board before. Windle said it had. “We have talked about those projects for four or five months,” Windle said. Anderson agreed that projects had been talked about but could not remember the Reeltown concession stand project. “Here is where I am,” Anderson said. “We have $740,000 budgeted for these projects. We have already spent $211,000 more than what we have budgeted, the reason being is that some of these will carry over into the 2018 budget…But here we are again adding $225,000 to a budget that we have already expended.” Anderson also had an issue with spending money on the project knowing that possible renovations would have to be made at the old school at Reeltown. “We have talked about the career tech center and its future financial situation,” Anderson said. “We have talked about the school at Reeltown and the elementary school with the boiler situations. We may have to spend money to fix it.” Windle offered up another reason for the concession stand project when Anderson asked “Why are we spending it (money) here?” “Because Junior Carleton asked you to do it,” Windle said. “Mr. Carleton said the only project that people
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“I am glad Dadeville got it and the history department got some respect.” Wes says his students are proud of the accomplishment but he likes the praise from them better than the award. “It is the most humbling thing that has happened to me in my professional career,” Wes said. “The students have been amazing. It is humbling to have them come up and say I deserve it. Their feedback and opinion and means more than any award.” Teachers of the year for Tallapoosa County Schools were Bernie Robidart, a math teacher from Horseshoe Bend High Submitted / The Outlook School, Lisa Hornsby from Reeltown Left to Right Michael Carter (Board Member), Bernie Robidart (Horseshoe Bend High Math) Elementary School, Will Solomon, math Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton (Board Member), Lisa Hornsby (Reeltown Elementary), Superteacher at Reeltown High School School, Misty Wilson a reading coach at Dadeville intendent Joe Windle, Wes Talton (Dadeville High AP History), Will Solomon (Reeltown High, Elementary School and Rachel Whiteard Math), Misty Wilson (Dadeville Elementary Reading Coach ), Rachel Whiteard (Horseshoe from Horseshoe Bend Elementary School. Bend Elementary)
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“All five of the candidates were highly qualified with long backgrounds in law enforcement leadership,” Hardy said. “It gave us a lot to think about and I know the two that we talk with Monday will impress residents who listen to what they have to say.” The names of the two to be interviewed Monday were not available to allow for all of the candidates who participated in the process to be notified. The council has not typically voted on the position at the time of the interviews with the full council. Also expected to be on the agenda Monday night is the approval of the return of Strand Sessions, the warm-weather concert series presented by the Lake
Martin Young Professionals. In another development, Walker, who has been instrumental in the process of hiring for four of the city’s appointed positions has turned in her notice, according to Nabors. Walker was charged with the enormous task of posting and sorting through a massive number of applicants for the city’s finance director, city clerk, fire chief and police chief. All of those positions with the exception of the police chief have been hired. Attempts to speak with Walker Wednesday were unsuccessful.
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found that the item had already been sold. “That’s the unfortunate thing,” Easterwood said. “He was just an innocent victim in the whole thing. But he was very cooperative and with a little work, we were able to verify that this was the person we thought it was and set up a meeting. When he arrived he was arrested.” Easterwood said the keys were having a neighbor who alerted someone to a possible crime and the quick
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had come to him to get done is the bathrooms and concession stand at Reeltown.” Anderson said he did not recall Tallapoosa County Commissoner George Carleton Jr. speaking with him about it but fellow board member Michael Carter said Carleton did speak with him about the project. To help with funding issues in for the county schools, Windle delivered a draft resolution to board members at Tuesday’s work session to read over to vote on in two weeks asking the county commission to put a 3 mil ad valorem tax on the ballot for a special election in 2018 to replace the new 1-cent sales tax passed 18 months ago. Windle explained that it was third step in following through the board’s obligation for the county commission passing the 1-cent sales tax. Windle said he will ask the board to approve allowing Dadeville High School history teacher Wes Talton the ability to plan a trip to Europe for students in 2018. To go along with the technology infrastructure that has been installed already, Windle informed the members of the board that he and other staff members visited the STEM program at Phenix City Schools recently to see the technology portion. He informed them that the next step will be to look at the purchasing of devices to start to reach the 1-to-1 goal and that most likely would require the purchase of Chromebooks. The regular scheduled meeting of the board has been moved to March 20 at 5 p.m. because of spring break.
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government, politics and economics.” Just last year Wes finished his masters in history at the University of West Alabama and took on more duties. “Fall of last year, I took on AP History and the department head,” Wes said. Wes’ efforts have paid off. Just last week he was announced as the county teacher of the year, something that was unexpected by Wes. “There are others that should have gotten this,” Wes said. “I see myself as going to work and doing my job. I don’t like all the attention.” Wes hopes this brings attention to all the good things happening at Dadeville High School. “I never hunted for it,” Wes said. “It just happens. We have great administrators. We have great teachers and we have great students.
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ith warm weather upon us, we all become a bit more carefree and the level of outdoor activity increases. We all want to get out and enjoy the weather more and soon children will be out of school for Spring Break, with free time on their hands. It seems like a great time to remind everyone to be careful on area roads to avoid becoming another tragic statistic. We can all do our part to help reduce the chances of another tragic accident happening. As we drive, we often slip into that mode as well. We are headed to a gathering, towards the lake or maybe even heading off on a Spring Break road trip. If we are being honest, we’ve all taken off on a trip without taking all the precautions we should. So many times what seems like an innocent drive – even a drive to or from work – can turn life-threatening because of a bad decision. So many times the decision not to wear a safety belt has proven one of the worst possible. Winter is winding down and spring is almost here. Ours is an area that loves its recreation. But the best way to enjoy the activities that accompany the coming months is to be responsible. Wear a safety belt. Don’t drink and drive or ride with anyone who has been drinking. In fact, don’t let them drive. And, whoever’s driving, make sure they’re driving safely and within the posted speed limit. We have rules on our roadways for one big reason – to save lives. Any type of behavior that runs afoul of those rules is, at best, a gamble. And the stakes are the very highest possible. Yes, the weather’s growing warmer. Around these parts, that means it’s time to have some fun. Let’s have fun and be responsible, too. Because everything’s more fun when everyone arrives alive.
y dad is 74 years old. He is brilliant, adventuresome and very funny. When I was a little boy, he looked a little to me like Brutus from the Popeye cartoons. As an older man my dad looks a little like the late great guitar player for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia. Recently, he was in the hospital for a minor surgery. His post-op orders included wearing support stockings to minimize blood clotting in his legs. I’ll let him tell you the rest of the story…. “When the nurse came into my room I was beginning to feel normal after the sedation from my surgery. She was sweet and it was apparent that she was beginning her first assignment since graduating from nursing school. After a little friendly banter she told me it was her job to get my legs into support stockings. She pulled two long stockings out of a small package and then began to put the first stocking on my left leg. It was a struggle, but after a few minutes she was able to pull it over my knee and half way up my thigh where it belonged. One stocking down and one more to go. The second stocking seemed tighter going on.
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was going to make this happen with sheer determination and grit. I was enjoying her determination. She pushed with all her might and the stocking moved probably 3 inches. She wiped her brow and said it was almost there. Then, with great force, she pushed one final time. ….and her hand slipped off the stocking and she punched me right in the testicles! I’m not lying? I thought I was going to die! I wanted to throw up. I was grimacing on the bed rolling around as much as a 74-yearold man can roll around after just having surgery. She was so apologetic and embarrassed. When I could breathe again I told her I wasn’t mad at her. But even now telling this story I feel myself getting a little queasy.” When my dad told me the story I cried from laughing so hard. It is pretty funny. But, is there a lesson we can learn in all of this? Just one comes to mind. The moral of the story is this: In life, trying really, really hard is important but don’t lose your grip on what you are supposed to be hanging on to.
Perhaps my right leg was a little swollen. She assured me these things happen but she would get the stocking where it needed to be. Then, she began to pull the stocking with all her might trying to get it over my knee and up my thigh. It would move a little but it was not going on like the other one. She told me again this was not a problem. She said, “Just a little more elbow grease is all I need to get this stocking on you, Mr. Waters.” “I liked her. She was winsome, and I trusted her. She seemed to know what she was doing. When the stocking finally got over my knee there was only about 5 more inches to travel before it would be even with my other stocking. At this point, she decided maybe it would better to push the stocking up my leg rather than pulling it. I didn’t think anything was wrong with her plan. But in hindsight, I can clearly see her logistical flaw. She Ray Waters is a columnist adjusted her position to max- for Tallapoosa Publishers, imize her push potential. She Inc.
Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.
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Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
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Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
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Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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ullying and intimidation are nothing new to American politics. In 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks famously beat Senator Charles Sumner with a walking stick. Just 10 years ago, state Senator Charles Bishop assaulted state Senator Lowell Barron on the floor of the Alabama Senate. People can be passionate about their beliefs – especially their political beliefs. For the most part, these passions are not expressed in violent ways. But recently we have seen our country become more violent over politics, and part of that increase in violence is due to the example our leaders have set. This isn’t a partisan issue, either. There are people behaving badly on both sides of the aisle, and leaders in both political parties have failed to speak out against the bullying, violence and intimidation. Some of them have even encouraged some of it as a means of keeping their base supporters energized. But this is not healthy for our country, and it isn’t healthy for the political parties. The rhetoric coming from some of our political leaders has led to extremism on both sides. Words matter, and now we are seeing the impact of those words. In Birmingham, the Levite Jewish Community Center has already faced three bomb threats since Jan. 1st, each
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Right now is a great time to start preparing for tax season. While the deadline to file returns may be several months away, getting a head-start allows men and women the chance to organize their tax documents so they aren’t racing against a deadline come April. The following are a handful of ways to start preparing for your returns now. • Find last year’s return. You will need information from last year’s return in order to file this year, so find last year’s return and print it out if you plan to hire a professional to work on your return. • Gather dependents’ information. While you might know your own Social Security number by heart, if you have dependents, you’re going to need their information as well. New parents or adults who started serving as their elderly parents’ primary caretakers over the last year will need their kids’ and their folks’ social security numbers. If you do not have these numbers upon filing, your return will likely be delayed and you might even be denied potentially substantial tax credits.
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deductible. If these forms are not received in a timely manner, speak with your lender. You might even be able to download them from your lender’s secure website. • Make a list of your charitable contributions. Charitable contributions, no matter how small, are tax deductible. While it’s easiest to maintain a list of all charitable donations you make as the year goes on, if you have not done that, then you can have to pay taxes on any interest make one now. Look earned. Interest earned on the majority of for receipts of all contributions, contactsavings accounts is also taxable, so gather ing any charities you donated to if you all of your year-end financial statements misplaced any receipts. from your assorted accounts in one place. Doing so will make filing your return, • Book an appointment with your tax whether you do it yourself or work with a preparation specialist now. As April 15 professional, go more quickly. draws closer, tax preparers’ schedules get • Speak with your mortgage lender. Homeowners should receive forms documenting their mortgage interest payments for the last year, as the money paid in interest on your home or homes is tax
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FREE TAX ASSISTANCE: Beginning Jan. 30, free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., 5030 Hwy 280, Alex City, AL IRS certified volunteers will provide the free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms. The free tax sites are designed to assist seniors 60+ (with no income limit), taxpayers under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000, and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. Please do not bring people to the site not involved in the filing of your taxes due to the limited space. Waiting may be necessary. Volunteers will provide free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. beginning Jan. 25. Please arrive and register for assistance at least one hour before closing time. Jan. 30, 31 and February – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays – 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. March – Mondays and Tuesdays – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursdays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays --- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Information You Must Bring To The Tax Site: The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return; photo ID-driver’s license-for taxpayer and spouse; social security cards for taxpayers and dependants; W-2’s; and 1099’s B, R, and SSA 1099. If you have health insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. All employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year-end pay stub. In regards to the itemized deduction list, you should bring all the documentation that applies to you. Even if you do not itemize on your Federal taxes you may be able to do so on your State return. For more info call (256) 234-0347. JIM PEARSON SCHOOL PRE-K REGISTRATION: Applications for pre-k at Jim Pearson School are being accepted through March 31. Online applications are available at alpreK. education/A. If assiatance is needed, parents can go by Jim Pearson Monday through Friday until March 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Alexander City Board of Education until March 24 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and at the Hippy House at 138 Heard Blvd through the March 31, Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a random selection drawing April 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Jim Pearson School Lunchroom. ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS: Faith Christian Academy is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Applications may be picked up at Faith Temple Church on the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets. For more information call 256-234-6421.
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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. PASTORAL CELEBRATION: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton is honoring Rev. Jimmy Lee Brooks Jr. and his wife Sister Patricia Brooks Sunday, March 12 at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Betty Hoyett of Mt. Zion West Baptist Church in Ourtown.
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 205-470-0548 or Rick Durden at 256-749-3402.
March 15 - 19
MINISTERS COUNCIL: New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting its annual Minister’s Council March 15-19 at Liberty Life Christian Center, 243 S Street in Alexander City. The main speaker will be Dr. Dwight A. Hunt The organizer and chief administrator of New Covenant Ministries is Apostle W.T. Traylor.
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ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Arts Association of Central Alabama will meet March 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center at the Sportplex. There will be a surprise project.
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. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Kellyton United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast March 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for a child.
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.
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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. PRAYER WORKSHOP: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Exploring the power of Prayer Workshop March 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speakers will be Evanglist Joann Shealey, Rev. Jamal Oliver and Rev. Justin Freeman. RSVP to 256-2345513 or 256-794-7387 by March 17. Lunch will be provided. This is for ages 12 and up. DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP: Wind Creek State Park will host a Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park clubhouse. You will learn the basics of cooking in the camp Dutch Oven. Bring your own camp chair. Park entrance fees apply. LAKE MARTIN STRIPER STRATEGIES: Nuts and Bolts of Fishing is hosting a striper strategy seminar March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. Cost is $75 and includes lunch and prize drawings. Register online at nutsandboltsfishing.com
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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.
March 27 - March 31
SPRING BREAK CAMP: The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area will be open for spring break in Alexander City and Goodwater. The camp will be held daily March 27 - March 31 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It cost $50 and includes breakfast, snack and lunch at the Sportsplex Gym and at the Goodwater unit located at 166 Harris Street. Call 256-234-4757 for more information.
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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.
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vote of 69-18. It will now head to the State Senate, where Whatley said the only real difference with the bill he and Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) introduced is a fee to allow hunters to use bait. The Senate version of the bill does not attach a fee. “The fact that the House passed a version is encouraging,” Whatley said. “Their’s does have a fee and I had hoped that we could get away from that. But sometimes you have to compromise to get a bill passed. By charging, you still have that potential of enforcement issues. I think it would be better if either you could do it or not. “But their point is that it would raise some funds without imposing a tax.” Both bills would amend hunting laws in a manner that would allow the now illegal practice of placing food like shucked and shelled corn in area where it would attract deer and hogs close to waiting hunters. Both bills read in part: “Under existing law, by regulation of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, as it relates to hunting deer on private lands, there is a rebuttable presumption that any bait or feed located beyond 100 yards from the hunter and not within the line of sight of the hunter is not a lure, attraction or enticement to, on, or over the areas where the hunter is attempting to kill or take the deer. This bill would allow the taking of whitetail deer or feral swine by means of bait.” The House version would apply to licensed hunters on privately owned or leased land. The hunter would have to purchase a bait privilege license from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The suggested price for a bait privilege license has been said to be $15 per year, with the collected funds being used for enforcement and conservation efforts. Williams was quoted estimating that bill could provide an additional $1.5–$2 million in revenues for the game wardens. While illegal, the practice of hunting over bait has been wide-
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spread and tough for conservation officers to enforce. One local deer processor estimated that 80 percent of the deer he saw this season, showed the animals had ingested some sort of feed prior to being harvested. Currently any feed more than 100 yards away from the hunter is not considered a lure. If this bill were to become law, feed or bait could be placed closer to the hunter. The bill would not change restrictions against baiting for other game such as birds. The Alabama Department on Conservation and Natural Resources reported Tuesday that this year’s harvest was solid despite drought conditions. Alabama’s first year of mandatory deer harvest reporting shows that more bucks are being harvested than does and more deer are harvested on private land versus public land. Out of the 82,435 deer reported, 45,546 were bucks and 36,854 were does. Thirty-five deer were of an unspecified gender, according to a release. The release stated that while compliance was not 100 percent, “it is a good start for the state. “We estimate that approximately 35 percent of hunters reported their deer harvests this first year,” said Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Director Chuck Sykes in a released statement. “I feel that as hunters get used to the idea and understand what we are trying to do, the reporting will increase. We also want to remind hunters that turkeys should be reported through the same system.” Sykes said data reported by telephone was not as accurate as the data reported online and through the Outdoor Alabama app. “The phone requires more diligence on the part of the hunter and is more time-consuming, so we encourage everyone to use either the Outdoor Alabama app or report online at www.outdooralabama.com,” Sykes said. “Those are the easiest reporting methods and the data we receive is more accurate.”
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There are many different events that could be part of future Downtown After Dark nights, Wagoner explained. “We could have a Pet Night, where people can bring their pets and walk them around downtown,” he said. In addition, he mentioned the potential for art walks, featuring works from local artists, or even cruise-ins, where people could showcase classic cars and let the public admire vintage vehicles. Thursday evening, MainStreet held its first installment and hundreds of people came downtown to dine, shop and visit with friends. The buzz it created was enough to show that it was an idea that was popular with residents. Wagoner said the plan is to hold Downtown After Dark once a month.
“The exact date may change from month to month, depending on holidays and other events,” Wagoner said. “We plan to work along with the Young Professionals and the Strand Session because people are already here and why not build off that? Like the Farmer’s Market, its neighbors getting together, communicating, and socializing with each other.” No matter what date Downtown After Dark takes, not only does this event bring people into the area, but also gives them a great opportunity to see and experience all that Alexander City has to offer. “Once they are here and see what is available, there’s a better chance they will come back,” Wagoner said.
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JOE MCADORY Sports Columnist
Kiffin’s Bama rushing attack was deadly I
planned to write a column about how new Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll would get the Crimson Tide back to power football – using its sick wealth of running backs as battering rams – over and over again. After all, how many times did folks grumble, “Run the ball, Lane!” at former coordinator Lane Kiffin? Alabama football is power, smashmouth football, and that’s what crimson-clad fans are used to seeing. Even interim offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, now with the Atlanta Falcons, picked questionable non-running plays late in January’s title game versus Clemson. I could imagine the disgust a few fans felt in the fourth quarter when all Alabama had to do was pound the rock at what I never perceived as a dominant Clemson defense. Leading 24-21 with 7:36 to go, I visualized Damien Harris and bruising Bo Scarbrough abusing the Tigers for 5 to 8 yards a clip -- putting this game out of reach. But no. After Harris gained 3 yards on first down, Sarkisian called back-to-back passing plays. The result? Two incompletions. In all, the drive that should have sealed the deal on the Tide’s second-consecutive national crown took just 1:03 off the clock and gave Clemson the ball back. Yes, Clemson and Alabama traded touchdowns after that and the Tigers ultimately needed a TD on the last play to win, but had Alabama milked the clock like it should have, then Deshaun Watson might not have been given another chance at all. That three-and-out was the shining example of how Alabama got away from power football and new leadership on offense would change that. So here I was, prepped to write a column about how Daboll – former tight ends coach with the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots – would come to Tuscaloosa and re-establish power football over passing. But I was wrong, sort of. After a bit of research, I realized that Alabama was just as much of a running team statistically in its past three seasons with Kiffin as it was under coordinators in the past. It just didn’t seem like it for some reason. In fact, the 2016 Alabama team ran for more yards (3,739) than any of Nick Saban’s championship teams. OK, OK, quarterback Jalen Hurts’ 954 rushing yards helped skew the total. But still. Alabama rushed for 2,999 yards (second in the SEC) in Derrick Henry’s 2015 Heisman Trophy winning season. Henry rushed for 2,219 of those yards and had little healthy depth behind him. The combination of Henry, Kenyan Drake and T.J. Yeldon helped the Tide rush for 2,893 yards and reach the semifinals in 2014. Granted, Alabama could have run the ball down opponents’ throats more than it did in Kiffin’s three years. But the Tide still remained one of the most formidable rushing teams in America even with Lane on the sidelines – and even brought home the school’s second Heisman. So what about this Daboll guy? Will he instill old school smashmouth football into an offense that didn’t veer away from that as much as I previously believed? Or will fans scream, “Run Da-boll?” With running backs Scarbrough, Harris, Joshua Jacobs, B.J. Emmons (who is coming off of foot surgery) and incoming freshman Najee Harris, running should be a popular option. Joe McAdory is communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
Lady Wildcats defeat Opelika BRHS varsity girls soccer team gets 5-4 victory at home in penalty kickoff By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Wednesday night ended in jubilation for the Benjamin Russell varsity girls soccer team as the Lady Wildcats defeated region rival Opelika 5-4 in a penalty kickoff. “I’m very proud of our girls to get us a section win,” said Lady Wildcats head coach Lee Wagoner. “That puts us 2-0 in the section, and that’s the place we want to be — undefeated.” The contest started with both teams optimizing their defense for a scoreless first period. But the second period is when the drama kicked in. Benjamin Russell scored the first goal of the game with 20:27 left on the clock, courtesy of freshman Makenzie Davis. But the Lady Wildcats still had work to do as Opelika answered with a goal of their own with 9:14 remaining for a 1-all tie. “We got up early in the game,” Wagoner said. “We tried to play defense and hold on the a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately they scored and tied it up. It was a defensive struggle the whole game.” That tie stood through double overtime, leaving the game to be settled in a penalty kick-off. “When you get to PKs, it’s a crap shoot,” Wagoner said. That tiebreaker ended with four Lady Wildcats making their goals and the Lady Bulldogs falling short with only three for a final score of 5-4, Benjamin Russell. Cathy Higgins / The Outlook Making those vital penalty goals for the Lady Wildcats were Davis and seniors Benjamin Russell senior Emily Wellborn works defense during the Lady Wildcats’ home game Breanna Mosley and Daly Wagoner — against Opelika Wednesday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. She went on to score the winning with senior Emily Wellborn scoring the goal in a penalty kickoff for a BRHS 5-4 victory. winning goal. “I was pretty nervous,” Wellborn said. few years and every year they give us a Wednesday’s win brings the Lady “But I just prayed, calmed and took the game. They’re really good under a great Wildcats’ season record to 2-2-3 overall and program.” shot.” 2-0-0 in the region. Wellborn echoed her coach’s thoughts. Wagoner tipped his hat to Opelika for The Benjamin Russell varsity girls soccer “I thought both teams played pretty team plays at home again today as the Lady making it such a hard-fought contest. “That’s a good team right there,” he well,” she said. “It just had to come down Wildcats host Trinity Presbyterian at 7 p.m. said. “We’ve played them over the past to PKs and the better team won.”
COLLLEGE SPORTS BRIEFS
Bama baseball starts home-game series today TUSCALOOSA – Alabama welcomes Arkansas-Pine Bluff to Tuscaloosa for a four-game series beginning today that is scheduled to run through Sunday afternoon. The Crimson Tide and Golden Lions are set for a 6 p.m. first pitch at SewellThomas Stadium today. Friday is currently slated for a 6 p.m. first pitch with the potential for a doubleheader on that day due to weather. In the event of a twinbill, Friday’s first game would begin at 2 p.m. with the second game still scheduled for a 6 p.m. start. The two teams would then meet on
Saturday at the regularly scheduled time of 2 p.m. for the series finale. If the weather holds off, the two teams will square off at 2 p.m. on Saturday before rounding out the weekend with a 1 p.m. start in Sunday’s series finale. All four games, regardless of time and days, will air live on SEC Network+ with the duo of Eli Gold and Lance Cormier calling all the action.
No. 20 Auburn concludes regular gymnastics season hosting Pitt AUBURN – The No. 20
SPORTS CALENDAR Today • BRHS boys golf at 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 County, 3:30 p.m. • BRHS softball at Wetumpka, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. • BRHS varsity boys, girls tennis home match against Wetumpka at CACC tennis courts, 4 p.m. • BRHS baseball home game against Sylacauga, varsity 4 p.m., JV 6:30 p.m. • BRHS soccer home game against Trinity Presbyterian, JV girls 4 p.m., JV boys 5:30 p.m., 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
Auburn gymnastics team closes out the regular season at home, hosting Pittsburgh Friday in Auburn Arena. The Tigers and the Panthers face off at 7 p.m. and the meet will be streamed on SEC Network+/WatchESPN. “We need to figure out how to hit four events in the same meet and it would be great to do that Friday night for our seniors,” head coach Jeff Graba said. “I think the team is driving toward that goal. Pittsburgh is a good team and we need to have our act together to be successful against them.”
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. • Central Coosa varsity baseball home game against Prattville Christian Academy, 10 a.m. • Central Coosa varsity baseball home game against Vincent, 2:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 11Sunday, March 12 • BRHS and Dadeville varsity softball at Reeltown for Lady Rebels Invitational with Beulah, Reeltown and Elmore County, times TBA.
Monday, March 13 • Horseshoe Bend varsity softball at Gulf Shores Sportsplex for Gulf Shores
Fans are able to purchase tickets at AUBTix.com. General-admission tickets are available for $6, while Reserved are $8. Tickets for groups of 15 or more are $3 apiece. Fans are encouraged to arrive before 6:30 p.m. and to take advantage of Auburn’s “Print-at-Home” ticket feature to avoid lines at the ticket office. Shuttles will run continuously for fans from the Athletic Complex and McWhorter Center parking lots from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Parking is also available in the lot in front of Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum.
Tournament, times TBA. •Dadeville JV softball home game against Opelika, 7 p.m. • Reeltown varsity baseball home game against Jeff Davis, 4 p.m. • Reeltown varsity baseball home game against Sidney Lanier, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 14 • BRHS varsity softball at Holtville, 4:30 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity baseball home game against Central Coosa, 1:30 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity baseball home game against Alabama Christian Academy, 6 p.m. • Dadeville middle boys track and field at Gadsden, 4 p.m. • Dadeville varsity softball at Tallassee, 4:30 p.m. • Reeltown JV baseball double-header at Elmore County, 4 p.m. • Reeltown junior high baseball double-header at Marbury, 4 p.m. • Central Coosa softball at B.B. Comer, JV 4 p.m., varsity 6 p.m. • Central Coosa varsity baseball at Maplesville, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15 • Dadeville baseball home game against Reeltown, varsity 11 a.m., JV 3 p.m.