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Dairy Queen plans for June 28 opening date By MITCH SNEED Editor
Are you ready for a Blizzard Alexander City? The good news is you won’t have to wait much longer as the company bringing a new Dairy Queen to Alexander City announced the restaurant will open in a little more than two months. The new DQ Grill & Chill, owned and operated
by Dairy Queen’s largest franchisee, Fourteen Foods, is tentatively set to open on Wednesday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m., according to Will Connell, community marketing manager for Fourteen Foods. “We are excited about coming to the Alexander City market,” Connell said. “It’s an incredible town with a lot of history and great people. Alexander City is a strong community and we’re proud to be able to See DAIRY • Page 3
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Company officials say a store with this design will open on June 28 in Alexander City at the corner of Lee Street and U.S. Highway 280.
4th- graders to attend 5th annual Water Festival
City’s board of education celebrates system successes
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Alexander City Board of Education held their monthly meeting Tuesday evening at Radney Elementary School and it was a time to celebrate some of the system’s successes. The evening began with a series of presentations from several clubs and classes at Radney, including the Media Club, Beta Club, Drama Club and art class, while the Beginner Band performed three songs. Following the musical presentation, the board recognized Radney teachers Hannah Hawk and Crystal Baldwin for receiving a $20,000 Alabama Arts Education Initiative grant. These funds would be used at Radney to help the drama club purchase some of their See BOARD • Page 11
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A 500-plus pound cast iron symbol of the golden era of Russell Mills in Alexander City will be relocated to Russell Medical complex.
ICONIC PRESERVATION Russell Eagle to get new home at Russell Medical
By MITCH SNEED Editor
A 500-plus pound cast iron symbol of the golden era of Russell Mills in Alexander City will be getting a new home where it can be enjoyed for generations. Monday night, the Alexander City City
Council donated the iconic Russell Eagle statue and base that has rested outside what was the Russell Corp. headquarters since 1977 to Russell Medical with the understanding that the hospital would restore the piece and place it in a prominent place where it could be viewed by the public. See EAGLE • Page 11
Fourth grade students from both Tallapoosa County schools and Stephens Elementary in Alexander City will take part in the fifth annual Tallapoosa County Water Festival at Wind Creek State Park today and tomorrow. “There are water festivals like this all over the state, but we wanted to make ours a little different,” said Sabrina Clark Wood, the coordinator for Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership. “One of the See WATER • Page 11
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Lizi Arbogast has joined the staff of Tallapoosa Publishers and will serve as sports editor for the Alexander City Outlook and The Dadeville Record. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Arbogast brings seven years of sports reporting experience to the position. Most recently she reported sports for five years at the Public
Opinion in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. “We are excited to have Lizi as a part of our team here at TPI,” said Editor Mitch Sneed. “She has extensive sports knowledge and brings a refreshing energy and Aborghast excitement to the position. See SPORTS • Page 3
STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
You may have noticed a new byline in the pages of the Alexander City Outlook over the last week or so as Donald Campbell has taken on the role of staff writer at Tallapoosa Publishers. Campbell, a native of the Fort Payne area, comes to the paper after serving as a writer at the Southern Torch in Rainsville, Alabama. He will cover education,
municipal government and general assignments here at the Alexander City Outlook and the Dadeville Record. “Donald is a welcome addition Campbell to the newsroom here at Tallapoosa Publishers,” TPI Editor Mitch Sneed said. “He is a hard worker who is not afraid to jump in and tackle whatever See CAMPBELL • Page 11
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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been into swinging for 20 years. Everything has always been “no strings attached.” I was with one man several times before he married his current wife. She’s very religious, not into swinging and doesn’t know he is. I’m so attracted to “Nick” that I dream about him and have met him outside our marriages. I know it’s wrong, but I can’t keep him out of my mind. My husband doesn’t know, and I know it would hurt him deeply. Should I tell Nick, or quit writing him on our swinging site? -- DESPAIR DOWN SOUTH DEAR DESPAIR: And what have you to gain by revealing your feelings? If you think it would make Nick leave his wife, forget it. Because you know it would hurt your husband -- although I’m having trouble understanding why, because you’re swingers -- I recommend you refrain from causing him pain.
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DEAR ABBY: My family has been put in a difficult position. Last year, a woman my brother had a one-night-stand with became pregnant. I have heard from more than one person that she’s known as the town tramp or “crazy.” We’re sure she planned it because he makes a good living and can support the child financially, and she insisted on keeping the baby. My brother, God bless him, is doing what’s necessary, although having a child with a woman he has come to despise weighs heavily on him. How should we, his family, handle this? At this point, I have no interest in laying eyes on her or her baby, blood kin
or not. I feel no affinity for the child because I know my brother didn’t want it. Maybe in time, I could find a way to know this child, but for now my anger prevents it. -- LIVID SISTER IN TEXAS DEAR LIVID: None of this is the fault of the baby. No one forced your brother to sleep with the “town tramp.” I respect him for living up to his responsibilities to his child. You have nothing to lose by being kind to your nephew/ niece and his/her mother. Frankly, it appears she could use befriending, and in the years ahead that baby may need a stabilizing female influence. DEAR ABBY: My new father-in-law always greets me with a hug and a kiss on the mouth. I come from a family who doesn’t kiss on the lips, and I find it extremely awkward. I’m not sure how to handle the situation. I don’t want to bring it up to
him because I’m afraid it would be offensive. I have mentioned it to my husband, who kind of shrugged it off, saying his father is “old school.” I have started turning my head when we greet so that he hits my cheek instead of my mouth. Please advise me on how to deal with this. -- TURNING A CHEEK IN MICHIGAN DEAR TURNING: I think you’re handling the situation well. If your father-in-law asks why you’re turning your head, all you have to do is smile and say you save kisses on the mouth for your husband. P.S. I don’t know what “old school” your father-in-law attended, but I wouldn’t set foot on that campus. 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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Damaged line cuts power to more than 800 in Dadeville The power was out in Dadeville for a couple hours Tuesday as Alabama Power crews repaired a damaged line over Highway 280 near Freeman Drive. The outage caused the traffic light at the intersection of Highway 280 and Highway 49 to go out. Deputies with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department helped direct traffic at the intersection while repairs were being made. Alabama Power officials reported that approximately 850 customers were affected by the outage. The company was able to restore about 530 customers within an hour and a half of the outage. The remaining 320 customers were restored within two and half hours of the outage.
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• Brian E. Loughry, 36, of Deer Park, Texas was arrested for harassing communications. • Justin Oneal Burns, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Jessica Renee Sayers, 26, of Sylacauga was arrested for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Parker Wayne Blair, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Joshua Luke Duke, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and resisting arrest.
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• George Daniel, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
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April 15
• Early Lanard Parker, 26, of Goodwater was arrested for failure to appear. • Noisy animals was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • A noise ordinance violation was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
April 14
• Kenneth Nigeria Fuller, 24, of Troy was arrested for domestic violence. • David Timothy Argo, 62, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Stormie Nicole Bobo, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Keeping noisy animals and keeping fowl causing public nuisance was reported in Alexander City.
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• Domestic violence and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.
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• Rosie Wilson of Alexander City was arrested for a probation violation and a probation revocation warrant. • Angela Singh of Birmingham was arrested for a probation violation and bench warrant. • Phillip Hadaway of Alexander City was arrested for three failure to appear warrants. • Kenneth Pringle of Montgomery was arrested for a failure to appear probation violation.
April 16
• Rosie Wilson of Ford Avenue in Alexander City was arrested on two outstanding warrants for probation violation and probation revocation. • Timothy Pearson of Highway 22 East in New Site was arrested for driving under the influence.
April 14
• Williams Golden of K Street in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass third. • Cedrick Hunter of County Road in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass third. • Justavian Norris of Robinson Road in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass third. • Shena Smith of Campbell Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • Grady Sims of Tayco Trail in Jacksons Gap was arrested on three outstanding warrants for failure to appear, driving under the influence, no seat belt and failure to display insurance. • A resident of Saint Anthony Drive in Lagrange, Georgia filed a report for theft. • A resident of Lancaster Avenue in Auburn filed a report for criminal mischief.
April 13
• A resident of Bow Road filed a report for burglary of a vehicle. • Carlos Barnes of Dadeville was arrested for theft and burglary of a vehicle. • A resident of Glynmere Drive filed a report for menacing. • A resident of County Road 79 filed a an information report.
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Gov. Ivey resets date for special election STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
U.S. SENATE ELECTION • Primary: Tuesday, Aug. 15 • Run-off: Tuesday, Sept. 26 • General: Tuesday, Dec. 12 • Qualifying with a Major Political Party: Wednesday, May 17 by 5 p.m. • Qualifying as a Minor Party or Independent Candidate: Deadline: Tuesday, August 15 by 5 p.m. (Alabama State Capitol 600 Dexter Avenue room E-204 Montgomery, AL 36104) 35,412 signatures obtained from qualified electors (registered voters) • All expenses from this election will be paid for by the State of Alabama’s General Fund
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to move the special election date for the US Senate seat vacated by now-US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The new schedule sets the primary on Aug.15, 2017, runoff on Sept. 26, 2017, and the general election on Dec. 12, 2017, almost a year ahead of the previously schedule election date. “I promised to steady our ship of state. This means following the law, which clearly states the people should vote for a replacement US Senator as soon as possible,” y Ivey said. “The new US Senate special
election dates this year are a victory for the rule of law.” The proclamation was signed this morning at 9:21 a.m. “This is not a hastily-made decision. I consulted legal counsel, the finance director, Speaker McCutcheon, Senate President Del Marsh, and both budget chairmen since the cost to the General Fund could be great. However, following the law trumps the expense of a special election,” added Ivey. Former governor Robert Bentley had appointed then-Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to fill the seat on a temporary basis until a special election. Bentley later scheduled the special election to coincide with the regular
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bring new DQ memories to the area. “Everyone who remembers going to Dairy Queen has their own DQ story, and now families in the area will be able to make new memories while enjoying DQ classics like Dip Cones, Dilly Bars and Blizzards, along with several unique menu items you can’t get anywhere else.” Bringing Dairy Queen to the area, Fourteen Foods has put a heavy-emphasis on a fast-casual restaurant model, the DQ Grill & Chill, to create the perfect destination for any special occasion or family outing, Connell said. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Lee Street and U.S. Highway 280, just across from the Goo Goo Car Wash. A trip by the area shows that site work is in full swing and residents could see actual building begin in the next two weeks. “Typically from the time we break ground we are up and running in 90 days,” Connell said. “That would put
us right on track for that June 28 date.” Connell announced that there will be a special promotion when the restaurant opens. “The first 100 customers who purchase a DQ ice cream cake will get free Blizzards for a year,” Connell said. “You can’t beat that. We do this at each store we open and it has been a big hit.” Connell said the location will have more news in coming weeks as they begin to hire staff for the restaurant. He said Fourteen Food is a faith-based company, that believes in family. The company is a multi-unit owner and operator of 193 DQ Grill & Chill restaurants and Dairy Queen Braziers in Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Since 2002, Fourteen Foods’ recipe for success has been simple – a combination of restaurant excellent teams, raving fans, and a commitment to their communities, Connell said.
election cycle next year, with the primary in June and general election in November. Bentley argued that the dates he chose complied with the law. The former governor also expressed concerns about the cost of a special election. Strange released a statement after Ivey’s announcement today: “As I’ve said for months, I’m a candidate and I’m ready to run whether the election is next month or next year. As the only announced candidate for this office, I will spend the next several months being the best Senator I can be, upholding Alabama values and working with President Donald Trump to drain the swamp and help make America great again. The people of
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Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to move the special election date for the US Senate seat vacated by now-US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The new schedule sets the primary on Aug.15, 2017, runoff on Sept. 26, 2017, and the general election on Dec. 12, 2017, almost a year ahead of the previously schedule election date.
Alabama deserve nothing less and ultimately it will be up to them to decide who will represent them in Washington.” At a press conference this afternoon, Ivey said she spoke to Strange before making her announcement.
“I called him this morning and gave him a heads-up,” Ivey said. “He’s the only announced candidate that I know of and also holds the position. So we had a very comfortable conversation.”
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“I think that readers will see her make an immediate impact on the way that our papers cover sports. Not only is she a great writer with a flare for capturing the emotion and special moments that come from sports, she is constantly looking for new ways to enhance the way the story is presented.” Sneed compared Arbogast to another Outlook sports editor that local sports fans will recall fondly. “I had the honor of working with Lori Dann when I was in Opelika,” Sneed said. “I know it’s a tall order to fill Lori’s shoes, but that’s exactly who Lizi reminds me of. She loves what she does and that shows in every word she writes.” Arbogast’s resume also includes a stint at The Punxsutawney Spirit in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, work as a broadcast sports intern at a Washington, DC NBC affiliate and a multimedia intern-
ship with NovaSportsFan.com in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she majored in Mass Communication, Arbogast will be called on to expand the digital and social media presence not only in sports, but in all of TPI’s coverage areas. “With one-full-time person in sports, five high schools, a wide array of recreational and participatory sports to cover, it is a demanding job,” Sneed said. “But we hope that our coaches, readers and fans will take the time to meet her and see how they can help get her information. Our aim is to deliver the sports news you want every day in the pages of our newspapers. We think adding Lizi to our staff is a good start.” Arbogast can be reached at lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com or by phone at 256-2344281 ext. 228. Lizi can be found on Twitter @liziarbogast
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e are lucky to have some great students and teachers in the area. Their efforts have made there way to the pages of the Outlook recently. Just take a gander at this list of accomplishments that have made news recently. Students in FCCLA at Horseshoe Bend have once again qualified for nationals and will travel to Louisville, Kentucky to match wits with others from across the country. Students at the Edward Bell Career Tech Center travelled to Dothan recently for a SkillsUSA competition to show their welding and robotic skills. Now, several of those students are competing this week at the state level in Birmingham. Just last week students from Alexander City Middle School out-performed high students at the Southern Union State Community College Mathematics Competition. And over the weekend, the Benjamin Russell High School baseball team punched its slot in this year’s Class 6A playoffs. By the way the Horseshoe Bend High School softball and baseball will be in the playoffs as well. It also appears that Reeltown softball will make a postseason appearance too. Student achievements show up easily with wins in competitions and games but their efforts are supported by many great teachers and coaches. Without them, many of our children might just be average. These adults know just how to work with our children and get the best efforts from them. These same adults are teaching our children those great life lessons that will carry them through adulthood. Lessons like humbly winning, taking a lose, learning to set and work towards a goal are just a few of the lessons being taught on a daily basis in our schools and on the ball fields. We have to thank those teachers and coaches for having the patience to work with our children and we also need to thank our children for willing to learn those life lessons.
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Facebook killing sparks quest for answers
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n Easter Sunday, Steve Stephens pulled up alongside 74-year-old Robert Godwin in his late model white Ford Fusion on a Cleveland street. After a brief exchange during which Stephens asked the elderly mechanic to repeat the name of a woman, Stephens aimed a pistol at Godwin and executed the man at point-blank range. These types of things – these senseless killings – unfortunately happen in our American society every day. What makes this one different is that the video of the murder was almost instantaneously loaded to social media via Facebook. On Tuesday morning, an alert citizen spotted the car Stephens had been driving in his almost 50-hour run from the law in the parking lot of a McDonald’s in Erie, Pennsylvania. After a brief pursuit of the vehicle by police, alerted by the citizen’s tip, Stephens took his own life. Steve Stephens is dead. But his death won’t bring Robert Godwin back nor any solace to his family. Nor can we now put any measure to the amount of damage he’s caused our psyches, neither collectively nor individually. Collectively, most of us are appalled by what we either saw or heard happened on social media, a place where we often gather – ironically, more so on holidays like Easter Sunday than on other occasions– to
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exchange pleasantries, prayers for healing, safety, good wishes, etc., and photos of our children and grandchildren. Individually, the damage is deeply personal and much more difficult to gauge. It’s squirreled away in the minds of those whose minds are dark already, many from heredity, many from trauma, many for reasons known to no one. There are those among us who, seeing and hearing about Stephens’ deed, will somehow sickly be bolstered to commit their own atrocities. There will likely be copycats. All of this makes us, once again, question a freedom, a right, which we would have once held so pure and so harmless. Social media allows all of us the right to express ourselves to a broader audience through words, pictures and, most recently, video. Most of us use it responsibly. Sure, we may have the occasional political spat that becomes out-ofhand and hurtful, but that pales in comparison to how those mentally disturbed or wrongly motivated among us might use such a platform. Already, we’ve seen a young reporter and her videographer
killed. Now, a 74-year-old loving father. There have been countless cases of cyberbullying – and worse – that fall short of loss of life. Unfortunately, one senses that we’ve yet to see the worst. I don’t have the answers here. I enjoy social media as much as anyone, though likely in smaller doses than many. What I’m saying is that we must somehow, if possible, discourage its misuse. The best way to do that is to start with the youngest among us. As they grow old enough to begin their inevitable journey in the world of cyberspace, we must teach them to treat it as if it were real, talk to people as if they were sitting beside you and treat people as you would treat them to their face. More than anything, we must teach them that the virtual world is no place to go for comfort or to express frustration. Parents and trained professionals are here for that. I’m just as confused, frustrated and perplexed by what happened on Easter Sunday in Cleveland as anyone. I’m just as lost for answers. Maybe the absolute place to begin is at the beginning. By talking with one another. Face to face. Eye to eye. Living, breathing person to living, breathing person. David Granger is an editor with Tallapoosa Publishers.
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Dear Editor, Monday is Confederate Memorial Day in honor of our Confederate Veterans, who defended the South from Lincoln’s invasion to collect a 40% Federal sales tax. Few have been more falsely accused than General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Forrest debunked the Klan lies, testifying in letters and Congress that he was never a member of the Klan, not its founder or leader and there is no proof he ever was. Likewise, the “massacre” at Fort Pillow is fake history. The Federals placed vats of whiskey next to their soldiers, who became drunk, refused to surrender and kept firing at Forrest’s Confederates. The black civil rights organization, Independent Order of Pole-Bearers, invited Forrest to speak to them on July 4, 1875. Forrest stated: “I am here as one more slandered and maligned than any man in the
nation. The men who bore arms and followed the Flag of the Confederacy are, with very few exceptions, your friends.” “I want to elevate you to take positions in law offices, in stores, on farms, and wherever you are capable of going.” “Many things have been said about me, which are wrong, and which white and black persons here, who stood by me through the War, can contradict.” “In the heat of battle, when colored men asked me to protect them, I have placed myself between them and the bullets of my men. Be industrious, live honestly and act truly, and when you are oppressed, I’ll come to your relief.” (Memphis Daily Appeal, July 6, 1875). Roger K. Broxton, President Confederate Heritage Fund Andalusia, Alabama
Our flag was disgraced by NBC baseball writer Dear Editor, Most of us have become somewhat numb to the outrageous trash we are seeing in the media these days. Nevertheless, I just witnessed yet another example of how far we have drifted from decency and common sense. On April 16, 2017, Craig Calcaterra, the leading baseball writer for NBC Sports, published his daily blog online in which he declared that to display the American Flag at sporting events was, “too political,” and must be stopped! He was commenting on the pregame ceremony at the weekend Atlanta Braves game where a gigantic U.S. flag is unfurled on the field. I have experienced this event many times that is American as baseball itself! Just when we think we have seen it all here comes this bozo trying to rub our noses in our patriotic pride. Yet, as crazy as this seems, it is not unheard of. A few years ago, NBC Anchor Tom Brokaw and CBS Anchor Dan Rather refused to wear U.S. flag lapel pins on the air in
order not to, “show bias” for their country. I have to wonder if these so-called “professional journalist” have no appreciation for this country, their opportunities they have enjoyed and the American way of life? If they had to live in a third world country or serve this nation in combat, they just might have a different perspective of the meaning of our flag. There is one possible explanation for why the liberal left seems bent to besmirching the flag. A couple years back, Harvard University completed a study that found that patriot displays, especially the flag, tended to cause the public to lean toward Republican ideology. Surely we have something more and better to offer in journalism than this type writing and twisted thinking. God Bless America and our flag! James W. Anderson Talladega
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ARTS ASSOCIATION: There will be a meeting of the Artists Association of Central Alabama April from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a demonstration and practice on weaving an old watercolor into another and general painting.
April 21 GOSPEL SINGING: The Hyssongs will be at Bay Pine Baptist Church Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m. CHURCH SINGING: The Perry’s will be at the Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell St. at 7 p.m.
April 22 SPORTING CLAY SHOOT: The Oak’s in Lafayette is hosting a sporting clay shoot, turkey shoot, live auction, gun raffle, long shot booth, guess the load contest and concessions April 22 with registration at 7:30 a.m. The proceeds go to the Children’s Hospital in Birmingham under the Log a Load for Kids program. NJROTC FUNDRAISER: The Benjamin Russell Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) will be washing cars at Advanced Auto Part’s parking lot (west side of HWY 280) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017. The BRHS NJROTC cadets will be accepting donations for their car-washing services in order to raise funding to send selected cadets to NJROTC Basic Leadership Training summer camp located at Camp Shelby, Mississippi in June. Please support your BRHS NJROTC Unit by swinging through and getting your car washed for this worthy cause. Look for the cadets waiving flags and guiding you into the parking lot! Visit the unit website photo gallery at brhsnavyjrotc.weebly.com to see photos of the cadets in action. AUTISM WALK: Join us in supporting Autism awareness and having fun doing it. The Alexander City Autism Walk will be April 22 at Alexander City Middle School (359 State St., Alexander City, Al 35010). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. A $30 donation covers registration with a T-shirt included and proceeds going to raise money for Autism research. The walk begins at 9 a.m. and is free for all. There will be a bouncy house, games, snow cones, train rides and a few special guests. ANNIVERSARY: The Faithful Few will have an anniversary at New Cannan Baptist Church on Highway 50 in Camp Hill April 22 at 5:30 p.m. PRAISE SERVICE: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting an evening of praise honoring musicians and choirs of Hatchett Springs Saturday, April 22 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker is Minister Darnell Thomas of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Moody. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have a Family Game Night with bingo Saturday, April 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. SCHOOL REUNION: The New Site School Reunion will be Saturday, April 22 at the Horseshoe Bend School. It starts at 10 a.m. with a covered dish lunch at noon. All former students and teachers are invited. It is hosted by the Class of 1967.
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Heights in Alexander City is hosting the Kempters April 23 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 4th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. and Sister Melvin C.Kelley Jr. Aunday April 23 at 2 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Terry L. Magby of New Mount Sellers Missionary Baptist Church of Lafayette. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Joymasters will perform at 10 a.m. to help celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street. Dinner will follow and Tony Harris is the pastor. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Word Bible Church at 161 Main Street is celebrating its 15th anniversary Sunday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Eddie Marbury of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Dadeville. The pastor is Apostle Wayne and Min. Brenda Davis.
April 22-30 COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “The Miracle Worker” April 21 at 6:30 p.m., April 22 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., April 23 at 2 p.m., April 28 at 6:30 p.m. April 29 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2. p.m. at the B.B. Comer High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call 256-369-3003.
April 26-30 FAIR: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting a fair at the Sportplex April 26-30.
April 27-29, May 4-7, May 11-13 LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS: The Wetumpka Depot Players are presenting ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers” April 27-29,May 4-7 and May 11-13. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. The May 7 show will start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance at wetumpkadepot.com or email at kmeanor@wetumpkadepot.com and $15 at the door.
April 29 5K RUN: The 5K Spring Sprint benefitting the Central Alabama Community College Ambassador Scholarship Program and Community Service activities will be April 29 at 7:45 a.m at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park with registration at 7:15 a.m. The registration deadline is April 14 and registration fee is $25. For more information contact CACC at 256-215-4415 or email hhamby@cacc.edu. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: The 50th anniversary for Pastor Ida Ruth Meadows will be Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. The speaker will be Apostle Alton Burris from Fitzgerald, Georgia. MULE DAY: The Weogufka Center is hosting its annual Mule Day Saturday, April 29 starting at 6:30 a.m. A sausage biscuit breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Events and activities include plowing demonstrations, buggy rides, trail rides, antique car and truck show, The Train Man Mr. Robert Pearson, vendors, the history room, concessions, camper sites, and more. Vendor booths are available for $20 each.
For more information call Melvin Palmer at 256-249-8886 or Bobby Ezekiel at 256-626-2556 or visit www.weogufkacenter.org or the Facebook page Wegufka Center. DRUG TAKE BACK: There will be a drug take back event at Walgreens of Alexander City Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prescription and over the counter drugs are eligible. Law enforcement officials will be on hand to accept medications.
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May 13 BASS BASH: The Tallapoosa Bass Bash will be May 13 starting at 6 a.m. on the Tallapoosa River. to benefit the Opelika/Auburn chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Prizes will be awarded for best three fish length in conventional and fly rod divisions.
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We are giving Louisiana a run for its money as a political circus W e in the Deep South have a unique history of political theatrics. The only northern states that rival our colorfulness are New Jersey and Illinois. In those two states you are expected to be corrupt, especially Chicago. Our most colorful southern state has always been Louisiana. The parishes and bayous of the Pelican State gave us Huey Long and other characters. No other states can hold a candle to Louisiana’s brazen corruption. They not only expect their politicians to steal and cavort, they frown on them if they do not. The environment of Louisiana politics is bred towards corruption and debauchery. They not only gave us the glamour of the King Fish, Huey Long, they are proud of their infamous reputation. Well folks if you look at us here in the good old Heart of Dixie over the past few years we are probably giving Louisiana a run for its money. A cursory look at the record reveals that our Speaker of the House of
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Representatives, Mike Hubbard, was caught and convicted of taking bribes for sponsoring and passing legislation. Our 74-year-old doctor Governor Robert Bentley fell in love with his 44-year-old number one advisor, lost all his wits, and has resigned from office in disgrace. He pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge and agreed never to run for office again. The House of Representatives was poised to impeach him had he not resigned. Ole Bentley had become an irrelevant clown and fodder for late night talk shows. The State is better off with Lt. Governor, Kay Ivey, serving out the remaining 20 months of Bentley’s term. Bentley, in a charade promulgated by his desire to not
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be indicted for his shenanigans, gave the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions to the sitting Attorney General Luther Strange to avoid prosecution. Therefore, our new junior U.S. Senator is in Washington with the taint of Bentley’s scandal hovering over his head with the appearance that he is there due to audacious collusion. We have an even richer novel that has transpired in Jefferson County, our most populous and supposedly urbane county. It made national news a year ago when the Mayor and President of the City Council got into a fistfight in the Birmingham City Hall. However, a new development is even more bizarre. During the fall elections, Democrats won all of the Jefferson County judgeships. Along with the judgeships, Jefferson County voters elected a Democratic District Attorney. Democrat Charles Henderson beat incumbent Republican Brandon Falls by over 10,000 votes. Get this folks, the sitting DA trumps up a perjury charge
against the new DA a few days before he was to take office. Falls convened a grand jury on January 12 and returned an indictment the next day on January 13. Henderson was to take office the following Monday. As anybody knows, a prosecutor can indict a potato for anything at any time. This scenario proves that point. The loser, Falls, got the winner, Henderson, indicted for perjury. This is so bizarre and corrupt a situation that it makes the aforementioned stories pale in comparison. It makes Jefferson County and Alabama look like a third world banana republic. There are rampant rumors that the State’s top watchdog, Prosecutor Matt Hart, is camped out in Jefferson County and massive indictments are on the way. It has been over 70 years since Louisiana had a similar scenario. Nobody has been as brash in between. The Louisiana King Fish Huey Long was assassinated on the steps of the capitol in Baton
Rouge. Huey Long’s brother, Earl Long, followed his famous older brother as governor. Earl was one colorful character. His opponents decided to seize power from Earl. They took control of the state police and had Earl arrested and put in the state insane asylum. One of the best political movies ever is entitled “Blaze� starring Paul Newman and it illustrates this story of Louisiana political lore. I recommend it for entertainment. These past two years in Alabama politics would make for a good movie. This latest Jefferson County fiasco would have to be a part of the plot. Look out Louisiana; we’ve got some good theater in the Heart of Dixie. See you next week.
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ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT (January through December 2016)
Jackson’s Gap Water Authority • 567 Jackson’s Gap Way Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861 • Telephone: 256-825-8385 Is my water safe? Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) drinking water health standards. Your local water of¿cials vigilantly safeguard its water supplies and once again we are proud to report that our system has not violated a maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standards. We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is purchase water from the Adams Water Filtration Plant, which is surface water from Lake Martin. The water goes through a process of coagulation, Àocculation, sedimentation and ¿ltration with chlorine added to the ¿nal product as a disinfection and the required residual is maintained to protect your drinking water from any possible outside contaminants. The Jackson’s Gap Water Authority routinely completes a water storage facility inspection plan, and utilizes a Bacteriological Monitoring Plan and a Cross Connection Policy is in place to insure good safe drinking water for our customers. Alexander City Water Department has completed a Source Water Assessment Plan, which is available at their of¿ce for review. This report provides information about potential sources of contamination and is set up to help protect our source.
All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. It’s important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk. The EPA or ADEM requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected.
We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled Board meetings. They are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Conference Room that is located at 548 Jackson’s Gap Way and begin at 4:00 p.m. The members of the Board of Directors are: Roger Pritchard, Chairman William Burns
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Important Drinking Water De¿nitions: Action Level (AL) – The concentration of a contaminant that triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system shall follow. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The level of a contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reÀect the bene¿ts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – Measure of radiation absorbed by the body. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – Nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Non-Detects (ND) – Laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter ( g/L) – One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (ng/L) – One part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000. Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (pg/L) – One part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Treatment Technique (TT) – A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Threshold Odor Number (T.O.N.) – The greatest dilution of a sample with odor-free water that still yields a just-detectable odor. Variances & Exemptions – ADEM or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions. Explanation of reasons for variance/exemptions Based on a study conducted by ADEM with the approval of the EPA a statewide waiver for the monitoring of asbestos and dioxin was issued. Thus monitoring for these contaminants was not required. The Jackson’s Gap Water Authority routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in the following tables show the results of our monitoring period of January 1st to December 31st, 2016.
General Information Lead in Drinking Water: “If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Jackson’s Gap Water Authority is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by Àushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.” The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material, and it can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activities. As you can see by the tables, our system had no monitoring violations of allowable limits of contaminants in drinking water. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some contaminants have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels. MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated contaminants, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect. Total Coliform: The Total Coliform Rule requires water systems to meet a stricter limit for coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special followup tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public by newspaper, television or radio. To comply with the stricter regulation, we have increased the average amount of chlorine in the distribution system. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. People who are immuno-compromised such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, HIV/AIDS positive or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. People at risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)/CDC (Center of Disease Control) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline. All Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will bene¿t all of our customers. These improvements are sometimes reÀected as rate structure adjustments. Thank you for understanding. We at the Jackson’s Gap Water Authority work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future. For more information, contact: Mr. Corey Fomby, Manager Jackson’s Gap Water Authority 567 Jackson’s Gap Way Jackson’s Gap, Alabama 36861 Telephone: 256-825-8385
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he SEC baseball season reached the halfway point this past weekend with teams wrapping up their fifth series of conference play. Fifteen interleague contests provide an excellent barometer to judge each school on where they are and where they are going. No Auburn team has been above .500 in conference play at the midpoint since I’ve been penning this column (2011). In fact, in most of those years, the Tigers had already nestled down into last place in the West like it was a briar patch and they were Brer Rabbit. I would usually either bemoan their woeful circumstances or halfheartedly try to convince myself a massive turnaround was possible. A massive turnaround was evidently not possible, because it never happened. Wait a minute, I need to correct myself. I said no AU team “has” been above .500 at the midpoint. I should’ve said no AU team “had” been above .500 at the midpoint of conference play. For the first time, I can actually say the Auburn Tigers have a winning record in conference through 15 games. Butch Thompson has his squad at 27-11 overall and 10-5 in the SEC. The Tigers are ranked No. 12 in the country and are tied for the secondbest record in the league. The biggest difference between this successful Auburn team and those in recent years has been the consistent, quality pitching. Junior Keegan Thompson has come back strong from Tommy John surgery last year and been exceptional in his eight games as a starter. He is 4-1 with a 1.29 ERA. Thompson has been dealing with some shoulder tendinitis, which is common after Tommy John surgery, but seems to be battling through it. Sophomore Casey Mize showed a lot of talent in 2016, but he has taken it to a new level this year. Mize has been brilliant on the mound going 6-1 in nine starts with a 1.23 ERA. Two outstanding pitchers give a ballclub a great opportunity to win every series. Most teams wouldn’t ask for more. But freshman Davis Daniel is maturing faster than some expected. He struggled early, but has recently looked far more comfortable with his mechanics and control. Daniel is 3-2 with a 4.00 ERA. Great starting pitching can get you through seven or eight innings. However, without a good bullpen, it could all be for nothing. Juniors Andrew Mitchell, Corey Herndon and Calvin Coker, seniors Cole Lipscomb and Daniel Robert, and freshman Ryan Watson have all answered the bell when called upon. It’s been a team effort and it’s been fun to watch. While the pitching has been elite, the Tigers have been pretty mediocre at the plate. Auburn occupies the middle of the pack in practically every offensive category. Well, every category except one. The Tigers are dead last in home runs with fifteen. These particular AU hitters make up for that lack of power with something that can’t be measured: Heart. This team just has that special indefinable quality. They have a big inning when they need a big inning. They scratch across a run when they need it the most. It’s going to be a clash of the Titans this weekend at Plainsman Park. The Arkansas Razorbacks (298; 11-4) will be in town for a threegame set. The Hogs swing a big bat and are at the top of nearly every offensive category. They’ve also got the fifth best team ERA. It’s going to be a major challenge, but it should also be a lot of fun. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
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Kynsley Blasingame is congratulated by teammates after a tape-measure home run in the fourth inning in a 4-2 win over Reeltown. Below, the Troy signee also took the win in the circle.
McWhorter’s 2 RBI single in sixth enough for Horseshoe Bend win By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Horseshoe Bend trailed by a run and needed to get something going against area softball rival Reeltown. And it was unlikely suspect that played hero for the Generals in a 4-2 victory. After an unintentional intentional walk to Kynsley Blasingame and a single by Ivy Vickers, Horseshoe Bend was in business. A groundout from Taylor Walton pushed courtesy runners Brooke Robinson and Cheyenne Peppers into scoring position, and Sydnie Catrett knotted the scoreboard with a
hard-hit ball that was misplayed by the Rebels. Then stepped up Leighann McWhorter, a sophomore hitting in the No. 8 hole. She had put the ball in play in her previous two at-bats, but had yet to notch a hit. All that changed, as she sliced one down the middle to score a pair of runs and set the final score. “That was a huge hit,” Horseshoe Bend coach David Caldwell said. “I told her right before she went to the plate, ‘Believe in yourself; you’re going to get a hit this time.’ She got a good pitch to hit and drove it in the hole. Nothing cheap, too. It was a solid base hit, so we See GENERALS • Page A9
Ben Russell confident heading into 1st round By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Riding a four-game win streak, Benjamin Russell is oozing confidence heading into the first round of the AHSAA 6A baseball playoffs. On Thursday, the Wildcats will play host to Blount, the runner up out of Area 1, in a best-of-three series beginning at 2 p.m. at the Sportsflex. BRHS will host two back-to-back games Thursday, with an if-necessary game scheduled for Friday afternoon. “We’re going to focus on us the next couple of days, see if we can’t get us fundamentally sound in a lot of areas and improve,” Wildcat coach Richy Brooks said. “We’re planning on playing more than one round, so hopefully, we can start working on some of those things. Not slighting them, but we’re going to worry about us.” While pitching and defense has been mostly sound for Benjamin Russell (21-14) this season, it’s the offense that still needs work. Although the Wildcats have won their last four straight, they’ve averaged just four hits per game in that time. “I think we need better approaches at the plate,” Benjamin Russell’s Austin Elliott said. “You can never have too many hits in a game. They say defense wins championships, but I mean, if you don’t score, you can’t win either.” Brooks will be looking at his senior-laden squad to get the job done at the plate. Timmy Lawson, Connor Brooks, Tanner Barnett, Darius Jackson and Cam Caldwell are all seniors whom the Wildcats will be
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Wildcat Coach Richy Brooks congratulates his team after winning a game against Wetumpka last week. The Wildcats take on Blount Thursday at 2 p.m. in a best of three series.
leaning on Thursday. “We’ve gotta have our guys that are seniors hit for us,” Richy Brooks said. “We have seven seniors, six of them play significant time, and we need them to play well.” On the mound, Wildcat fans can expect to see a rotation of Brock Elliott, Connor Brooks and Landon Cotney. “Our pitching has been pretty good with Brock, Connor and all them,” said Austin Elliott, who had his first opportunity on the mound this season in BRHS’s regular season finale Tuesday. “We’ll need them to continue to throw like they’ve been
throwing. Then continue to hit and see if we can get hot here and go a little win streak.” While the Wildcats are seemingly the favorite Thursday, Blount is going to be no slouch. The Leopards will likely throw either Eric Williams or Jacoby Davis. “Eric Williams pitches for me, plays centerfield and pretty much wherever I need him,” Blount coach Chris Holcomb said. “He’s a strong kid and hits the ball well. Jacoby is another one of those kids that I could put wherever. He’s a natural outfielder, and he’s got one of the See BRHS • Page A9
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BRHS picks up 2 wins at Generals sectionals; girls soccer falls STAFF REPORT Outlook Staff
Adeline Treadwell and Valerie Tauro each picked up individual victories for Benjamin Russell at the sectional tournament at Dothan on Monday afternoon. “I wouldn’t say they were surprising (wins),” BRHS coach Jeremy Stanford said. “I felt good about both of the matches, and I was expecting for us to go down there and get a few wins.” At No. 4 singles, Treadwell defeated her Wetumpka counterpart, 10-4, but had to sit out her next match due to sickness. Her replacement was defeated. Like Treadwell, No. 6-seeded Tauro earned a win over Wetumpka, gutting out a 10-8 victory. But Tauro also saw her season come to an end in her next match. Despite the Wildcats’ season ending, Stanford felt good about the performance they put forth. “We are a very young team, starting two seventh-graders and one eighth-grader,” he said. “We had some matches that we competed well against that we hadn’t done that well all year. We showed improvement throughout the year, and stepped up our level of competition.” The BRHS boys tennis team faces its sectional tournament on Thursday at Opelika, starting at 10 a.m.
Wildcats can’t capitalize on chances
Despite creating a slew of scoring chances, Benjamin Russell’s girls soccer team was defeated by Stanhope, 3-1, on Monday.
The Wildcats (4-8-4) had 22 shots on goal, compared to just six for Stanhope, but the Mustangs won where it mattered most. Daly Wagoner scored the only goal of the game for BRHS. “We dominated possession for 70 percent of the game,” Wildcats coach Lee Wagoner said. “We created more scoring opportunities, but we didn’t put our chances away. With playoffs looming, we’re gonna have to change that.” Benjamin Russell has two games left on the regular-season docket.
Dadeville rips Elmore County 12-0
The Dadeville Lady Tigers softball team Dadeville took the lead and rolled to a 12-0 win over Elmore County Tuesday. In the first, Dadeville’s Autumn Davis singled on a 0-2 count in the first inning, scoring one run. Dadeville scored seven runs in the fifth inning. Dadeville’s big inning was driven by a single by Amber Johnson, a single by Brittany Claybrook, an error, a groundout by Jailee Kirkland, and a pair of errors. One bright spot for Elmore County was a single by Akerria Harden in the second inning. Megan Adair took the loss for Elmore. She pitched two and a third innings, surrendering five runs, four hits, and striking out one. Madison Britt led the Lady Panthers with two hits in two at bats. Dadeville had nine hits in the game. Johnson and Davis each collected multiple hits for Dadeville.
Sports Calendar Wednesday, April 19
Boys soccer JV: Benjamin Russell at Smiths Station, 5:30 p.m. Girls soccer JV: Benjamin Russell at Smiths Station, 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 20
Baseball Varsity: Blount at BRHS, AHSAA first-round playoff series, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Softball JV/Varsity: Benjamin Russell at Valley, 4:30 p.m. Boys soccer JV/Varsity: Benjamin Russell at Prattville, 5:30 p.m. Girls soccer JV/Varsity: Prattville at
Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m. Track and field Varsity: Benjamin Russell at ASD, 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis Varsity: Benjamin Russell in section tournament at Opelika, 10 a.m. Boys, girls golf Varsity: Benjamin Russell at Sylacauga, 2 p.m.
Friday, April 21
Baseball Varsity: Blount at Benjamin Russell, 1 p.m., if necessary Varsity: Horseshoe Bend at Cottonwood, AHSAA first-round playoff series, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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were fired up.” Blasingame said, “Leighann has grown tremendously throughout the year. Game in and game out, she’s constantly gotten better. Then she came up with that two-out hit right there after Sydnie legged out that error, it was just awesome. Things like that are really going to help us throughout the postseason.” The game started as a pitcher’s duel with Blasingame going perfect through three innings. She finished with a staggering 13 strikeouts, while allowing just three hits and walking one. “She’s probably one of the strongest that we’ll see,” Reeltown coach Kelli Hilyer said. “She moves the ball well, so we just have to be able to make contact where she throws at.” Caldwell said, “She’s one of those that always pitches up in big games. She’s been pitching
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since she’s been in seventh grade, and in a big game, you never have to worry about her. She’s going to be sharp.” Blasingame also helped her own cause. After Reeltown scored a pair of runs in the top of the fourth inning, Blasingame quickly responded. She turned in on the first pitch of the bottom of the frame and smashed one over the left-centerfield fence to immediately cut the deficit in half. “I told myself going up to the plate, ‘Look, you’re not really trying for a home run; that’d be awesome to get things started,’ but I wanted to go up with a clear mind and look for my pitch,” Blasingame said. “I got it on the first pitch of the at-bat, luckily, and I just went with it. It felt good.” Blasingame’s counterpart in the circle, Ayriana Stoneback, also put forth a solid effort. She allowed just
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Horseshoe Bend’s Lily Combs is called out on an attempted steal at second by Reeltown’s Kayli Hornsby.
three hits and only one earned run. Stoneback was also backed by a solid defense. Reeltown second baseman Kelsey Jaye had a pair of dazzling catches. “Our defense definitely backed up our pitcher,” Hilyer said. “They made some great plays. (Kelsey) going out to right field twice and catching it. Our girls, it’s rare to see an error from them.” Reeltown seized the early momentum,
as Jaye led off the fourth inning with a single and she was followed by a walk to Morgan McGuire. Kayli Hornsby then laid down a bunt just inside foul territory to load the bases, and Makenzie Baker finally put runs on the board with a two-RBI single to left. “They’re a good team, and every time we play, it’s like that,” Caldwell said. “They’re so competitive. They’re gritty and always play hard.”
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best arms I’ve seen out of anybody we’ve played.” Although Blount doesn’t have much senior leadership to rely on, Holcomb called catcher Brian Wilson “another coach on the field.” “He’s our leadoff guy and does very well on the bases for us,” Holcomb said. “He’s a really good kid and a good leader. He’s quick and keeps everyone going on our team.” Although the Leopards are staring down a threeplus hour drive, Blount, which usually does well in the football playoffs, is used to traveling for big-time contests. But Benjamin Russell knows how key winning Area 6 may be to its success. “Last season, we went to the second round and lost in a heartbreaker,” Elliott said. “Playing in that, it’s been hard knowing that we had the opportunity. But winning our area was huge, and we ended up beating Opelika, which put us out last year. I think we need to ride that out and see how far we can go with this.” The victor of the series will take on the ChelseaNorthview winner next weekend. Chelsea defeated Benjamin Russell three times during the regular season.
Meet new Horseshoe Bend football coach
It’s your chance to have a chat with Horseshoe Bend’s new football coach, Josh Averett. The Generals will be hosting a meet-and-greet with Averett, a former Alabama Crimson Tide player with more than a decade of coaching experience, on Wednesday evening. The event will be held at the high school commons area from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pizza and refreshments will be served, and the meet-and-greet is open to all community members.
Get your news in the Outlook
Although the spring sports season is winding down, we still want to hear from you. To report scores to the Alexander City Outlook and Dadeville Record, email our new sports editor, Lizi Arbogast, at lizi.arbogast@ alexcityoutlook.com. You can also call her at 256-234-4281, ext. 228. This invitation is not just open to high school sports teams. If you know of a recreational or community sports event coming up in the area, contact us at the address listed above.
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‘Glorious sunny weather, everything almost fully green’
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urely everyone feels better now that ‘tax-day’ has come and gone. I dislike gathering my tax information together, so I usually wait until I absolutely must get it done. What can I say, deadlines help me keep my life a little organized? Now we are past the Easter celebration, enjoying glorious sunny weather, everything almost fully green and just beautiful. Sunday evening we watched the film “Exodus: Gods and Kings.” It was released about three years ago and we’d seen it once before. The time of the film gives one a feel for how primitive life was in the Middle East, and for many it’s still that way. Moses was shown taking the Jews across the
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waters that had just diminished, no purposeful parting of the waves. When the brother Moses was raised with Ramses came afterwards, the waters got full and violent. There are so many interpretations of these old historical recordings. Happy 44th Wedding anniversary to Louis and Mary Buzbee of Kellyton April 21 and two friends have birthdays April 22, my sweet neighbor Terri Clark and friend in Sylacauga, Joyce Carlton. My former red hat pal, now in Tennessee, Anne Hicks celebrates her birthday April 23, Mrs. Anne was my vice-queen and always looked so classy in her hat. EPAC met Friday, April 14, for a fabulous show as prelude to Easter. Roger Vines, singer/ songwriter from the heart, also adds humor. Equality’s own Larry Self opened the show. He is a fine southern country Gospel singer with a warm voice and ‘great picking.’ A special ‘Happy Birthday’ to a truly fine gentleman in Nixburg, as Pete Ott has another birthday April 25. Surely he’s doing plenty of reading now on his favorite western writings by Louis L’Amour, since Pete had successful cataract surgery late last month. L’Amour had a special way with writing western books. He was the favorite reading of my Grandad in England who said the descriptions were so good it was like being there. Three horses have been lost in the Nixburg area, no details available and the note was left at my “Nixburg House.” If these lost horses have shown up at your place, please call me so that we can get them home to their family. My number is 256-234-0957. The lost hunting dog with posters from Alex City up and down Highway 9 is still missing. The horses may be
able to survive on new grasses if they find a good water supply but dogs don’t do well living on the land, they need owners. The next ‘Equality Neighborhood Watch’ meeting under the direction of now President Richard Penton, will take place on Thursday, April 27th 6:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the Equality United Methodist Church, located at 281 Alabama Highway 259. Votes were plentiful so there will not be a pot luck dinner to share, just the meeting. Corporal Jesse Thornton, from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, will present an excellent program called “RunHide-Fight.” For questions or more information, call Richard Penton 334.541.2272. Mark your calendars for Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Neil Simons’ charming comedy, “Last of the Red-Hot Lovers” Brought to you by the Depot Players at their Theatre in Wetumpka. Great setting as the seats are close to the stage where the show comes alive to entertain you. This show runs April 27 through May 13, get tickets ahead and save a few dollars. You can meet the actors after the show and enjoy refreshments from the foyer at a bargain price. Please give some thoughts to your Confederate families. They were valiant in efforts to save the South and worked hard to care for all those injured including those from the Union Army. This is the last week of Confederate Heritage month. Southern History is so interesting especially in personal stories as done in the Coosa Heritage Book. Besides, reading helps us grow. Enjoy the sunshine, and until next week, keep smiling because it makes everyone feel better. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
Skits and bingo have been on tap for 50+ T
he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ held a Bingo & Skit event on Thursday, April 13. We started with a round of Bingo followed by a skit titled “The Visitors.” This skit was performed by Tracey Hodge, Larry and Kathy Luke, Gail Waters and Frank McFee. Next, we proceeded with the second round of Bingo which was followed by a skit titled “Job Interview.” Skit performers included: Stanley Sharpe, Larry and Kathy Luke, Judy Keel, Ruby Gaston, Gail Waters, Joe Walker, Frank McFee and Tracey Hodge. In between those skits and Bingo, guests were treated to fruit, chicken fingers and cookies. We started the final round of Bingo, but stop just at the coverall game to introduce the ending skit titled “Madame Zorina the Mystic.” Performed by Janice Pinkard, Ruby Gaston, Larry Luke, Gail Waters and Stanley Sharpe. After the last skit was performed and before the final coverall Bingo game was completed, all performers gave one last group bow. All in attendance applauded loudly and we had the best time! They say laughter is one of the best forms of medicine for all ages and we definitely laughed a lot on that day. “I have been to many places, but I’ve never been in cahoots. Apparently, you can’t go alone. You have to be in cahoots with someone. I’ve also never been in
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cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there.”- A Joke A Day Our Easter Egg Hunt event was a successful event last Monday. One participate said that it was her first time to ever hunt Easter Eggs which made the day so special. Many thanks to all who helped with the event and we are looking for next year’s Easter Egg Hunt! We had the most perfect day for the Group B outing last Friday to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. We saw beautiful flowers, dined at the delightful cafe at the garden and ended our journey with a sweet treat from Dairy Queen. We look forward to our Group A travelers trip to the garden next week on Wednesday, April 26. Last week, the 50+ men members and special guests had a mighty fine time visiting the Hardy Farms. We got to fish and enjoy grilled hamburger and sides. Many thanks to Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson along with the Hardy Farms’ Brian Riddle and Kristi Hardy for making it a jolly good time for all in attendance. Just can’t beat quality friendship and fellowship time! Holt writes about the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.
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assignment we throw at him. That work ethic and youthful excitement has been refreshing to see from Campbell.” Campbell is a history buff who holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in History from the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as a Masters in Journalism from the University of Alabama. He has extensive examples of how he has mixed his love for history and journalism. Campbell presented “Union Raiders in Alabama” at the Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War and Free Expression in 2015 at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He also presented “Rickwood Field: A Brief History of
America’s Oldest Baseball Stadium” at the Alabama Association of Historians annual meeting at the University of Montevallo in 2012. “Having a guy like Donald in the newsroom has been a big boost,” Sneed said. “He’s intelligent, a very clean writer and he is eager to do anything he can to help get news out to our readers. As an editor, you love to see that attitude.” Campbell fills the position that became available when reporter David Granger was promoted to editor of TPI’s Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at donald.campbell@ alexcityoutlook.com or by phone at 256-234-4281 ext. 208.
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“Since I began seeking this office, I had a number of people ask me about the Russell Eagle and what the city planned to do with it,” said Council member Buffy Colvin, who is also a Russell Medical employee. “One of those was Hospital CEO Jim Peace and he made the suggestion of bringing it to the Russell Medical campus. “They have offered to restore it to its original splendor and move it at no cost to the city. That way it would have a permanent home so that everyone could see it and remember that time fondly.” Scott Howell with Robinson Iron said the statue was the brainchild of Ricky Robinson and was made from one of the Janney patterns. “I was new here when it was done, but Gene Gwaltney was in charge then and Russell Athletic was just taking off,” Howell said. “Ricky came up with the design and made put it together and Russell constructed the pool for it. Ricky and the company donated it to Russell and it became a symbol for the
Russell for many years. “It looks a little rough right now, but it’s still in pretty good shape overall. I think it can definitely be beautiful again and I’m exited that Russell Medical is going to give it a good home.” The bird measures 45 inches from head to tail, and sits on a two-foot solid iron base. The eagle itself weighs 320 pounds and the base adds another 253 pounds making the entire work a 573-pound mammoth. Mayor Jim Nabors was excited with the developments as well. “That was made and installed back in 1977 especially for the 75th Anniversary of the company,” Nabors, a former Russell CFO, said. “I can’t even imagine the number of people who have passed by that eagle over the years and what it has meant to so many people here in Alexander City. It’s good that it is going to be preserved.” No timeframe was given for the work or where exactly on the Russell Medical campus the eagle would roost.
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own equipment and the band to purchase larger instruments. In addition, it would also allow Hawk and Baldwin to attend professional development workshops and seminars while also bringing in instructors who would work with the students. The board approved amending the contract with Schneider Electric of Birmingham. Thanks to the Alexander City School System receiving money through Qualified Zone Academy Bonds, replacing the HVAC units at Alexander City Middle School was added back to the project list with the HVAC units at Jim Pearson and new LED lighting at both Jim Pearson and ACMS. Other items of note were: The financial report was given to the board. The school system was in good shape financially, though approximately $1 million had been added to the longterm debt, mainly due to the purchase of five new school buses. At the same time, it was reported that utility usage was down throughout the system. A motion was approved to accept the financial report. A motion was approved on a series of contracts with a snack stand worker at Jim Pearson Elementary School, an after school detention coordinator at Radney, a long term sub at Stephens Elementary School and the head football coach at Benjamin Russell High School. A motion to accept the resignations, retirements, and new hires across the system was approved. The retirees included a teacher at Jim Pearson, a teacher at Stephens, a science teacher at ACMS and two PE teachers, an English teacher
and a social science teacher at Benjamin Russell. A motion to approve summer athletic supplements for baseball, basketball, football, softball, volleyball, wrestling, and cheerleading sponsors was approved. Three field trip requests were approved. These included a trip to the state STEM convention in Birmingham for the middle school students, a trip to the TSA conference in Birmingham for high school engineering students, and a trip to the Georgia Aquarium and CNN Center in Atlanta for the high school Educational Talent Search. Following the second reading of proposed changes to school board policy regarding developing and maintaining procedures and criteria for enrolling non-resident students, which would be outlined in the ACS Non-Resident Enrollment Handbook, a motion to approve these changes was passed, with board member Dorothea Walker abstaining from the vote. The board recognized five new hires in the system: Jim Pearson teacher Ellen Price, Jim Pearson speech pathologist Robyn Henderson, Stephens assistant principal Jon Owens, Stephens teacher Amanda Brewer and Stephens teacher Lekishia Richardson. After coming out of an executive session regarding a disciplinary hearing for a Radney student, a motion was passed to continue following the current disciplinary setting. The next Board of Education meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at the Board of Education office.
Water best ways we could make it different is by having it outdoors. Wind Creek has been a great location to have it at.” The students attending the water festival will have the chance to take part in a wide variety of fun yet educational activities. These include making a bracelet to learn about the water cycle, a scavenger hunt to demonstrate the impact littering has on the environment, and catching fish from Lake Martin which showcases the many different kinds of fish that reside in the local ecosystem. “We are trying to make sure our children learn how valuable water is and how important water quality is. We hope these lessons stay with them, but we also hope they’ll
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share them to raise awareness about these issues,” Wood said. “Our area is so unique because we have both the Tallapoosa River and Lake Martin right here. We’re blessed to have them. For future generations to be able to enjoy Lake Martin, we have to do our part now,” she added. Around 200 students take part in this festival
each day, along with approximately 60 volunteers to make sure it goes well, Wood explained. “The first year we did this, I was amazed at the number of students who hadn’t been to Lake Martin before,” she said. This realization made her realize that having the event at Wind Creek each year was such a good idea. Overall, “We’ve got-
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SANDWICH MEATS.........1- LB. PKG.
USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS VALUE PACK
77
¢
LB.
DEAN’S PORK
SAUSAGE PATTIES..30 CT. 45 OZ. BOX FOSTER FARMS REGULAR OR MINI
CORN DOGS..............................29-42 OZ. BOX
%
10
12
$ 99
8
2/$
7
ASSORTED
GENERAL MILL’S
8-PACK POWERADE
CHEERIOS CEREAL
ASSORTED POWERADE 32-OZ. BTLS.
89
¢
12 2/$$ 2/ 3
3/$
FOLGER’S CLASSICC ROAST COFFEE 30.5 OZ. CAN
20-OZ. BTLS.
$ 49
7
5
2/$$ 2/ 12-OZ. BOX
ASSORTED SWEET BABY RAY’S
KRAFT
BBQ SAUCE
MAC & CHEESE
4/$
18-OZ. BTLS. LS
ASSORTED VARIETIES SMARTFOOD
POPCORN.............................................5.5 - 10 OZ. BAG HUNT’S SQUEEZE
KETCHUP..................................................24-OZ. BTL. ASSORTED NESTLE SPLASH
WATER.................................................6 PK. 1/2 LTR. BTLS. ASST. MINUTE MAID
COKE & COKE PRODUCTS 8 PK., 12 OZ. BTLS.
3/$ SPARKLING.......................................................... 1/2 LTR. BTLS. 12
PIGGLY WIGGLY
CREAM CHEESE 8 OZ.
4
3/$
6 99¢ 99¢ 88¢ 2/$
LIBBY’S
SAUERKRAUT....................................14.5 OZ. CAN PIGGLY WIGGLY SWEET SALAD CUBES OR
SWEET RELISH...............................16-OZ. JAR FIORA DOUBLE ROLL
BATH TISSUE........................................12-ROLL PKG. GOLDEN FLAKE ASST. VARIETIES
GOLDEN FLAKE TORTIYAHS CHIPS
3
12.5 OZ. BAG
5 2/$ 4
2/$
Produce VINTAGE SWEET
NAVEL ORANGES OR MINNEOLA TANGELOES
4-LB. BAG
3
3-LB. BAG
$ 99 EA. EA
CROUTONS.............. ..............5-OZ. 5-OZ. BAG FRESH (LOOSE) YELLOW
1 ¢ 79 $ 29 1
CORN.................................. ..................................EA. EA. VIDALIA
1
$ 59
ASSORTED VARIETIES FRESH GOURMET
2/$
ONIONS..................... .......................LB. FRESH YELLOW OR ZUCCHINI
SQUASH....................... .......................LB. LB.
(11-OZ. BAG) VEGGIE LOVERS OR HEARTS OF ROMAINE (9-OZ. BAG)
69¢ FRESH EXPRESS SALAD 2/$ 3 2/$ 8 2/$ 4
5 2/$ 7
2/$ EA.
POTATO CHIPS............................................................................. 2/$ 4
CRYSTAL FARMS IWS
3
$ 29
GWALTNEY ASSORTED VARIETY SLICED
SLICED BOLOGNA................12-OZ. PKG.
LAY’S S MULTI-PACK CHIPS 32 COUNT
LB.
ZEIGLER REGULAR, THICK OR GARLIC
XXL TOSTITOS
4/$
2
LB.
DINNER FRANKS...................1-LB. PKG.
COKE & COKE PRODUCTS
6 PK., 1/2 LTR. BOTTLES
$ 99
ZEIGLER
11-OZ. BAG
3/$
VALUE PACK
SMOKED BACON.................12-OZ. PKG.
12 PK., 12-OZ. CANS
COKE & COKE PRODUCTS
USDA INSPECTED BONELESS PORK CHOP
10-LB. BAG
2 100 $ 99 BEEF 7 NO SOLUTION ADDED $ 99 5
$ 77
SLICED FREE
ASSORTED
PEACH OR BLACKBERRY
TOTINO’S PIZZA ROLLS MRS. SMITH’S COBBLER AMERICAN CHEESE SLICES TO
1
PRE-PRICED $2.69
$ 88 112-OZ. 12 2-OOZ. Z. PPKG. PKG PK G. G.
17.4-19.8 OZ. PKG.
2
$ 88
32-OZ. PKG.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
A DAY IN THE LIFE A look at an average day in Tallapoosa County through the lens of our staff’s cameras
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If you look real hard, you will find a little bit of everything on a given fay in Tallapoosa County. Top row from left young Jenzen McKelvey can’t resist exploring that hole in a tree, while construction at the Broad Street crossing was present Tuesday afternoon. A staffer caught an image of where a spider had worked hard overnight to spin a web on a security light at a local home. Students board buses at BRHS to head home after school and our own Mitch Sneed was a guest with Kenny Dean and Lacey Howell on the Front Porch Tuesday morning. Far left, a butterfly hits the last few blooms on an azalea bush at a home on Little John Loop. Construction on Lee Street was going full blast Tuesday. Below, no day in the area would be complete without a Lake Martin sunset. Staff photos / The Outlook
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Ongoing Events GRIEF SHARE: There will be a meeting of Grief Share every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next door to Russell Medical through June 7. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m.
the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday @ 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St.,
A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS
You can’t buy love, but you can adopt it!
Save your Purina weight circles and drop them off or mail them to Rescue K911 P.O. Box 862 Auburn, AL 36831. They all help & add up fast. Thank you for helping the dogs & cats without a home of their own. This ad is sponsored by Wayside Animal Hospital, Dr. Susan Martin, 256-329-9900. Spay/neuter assistance is available from RESCUE K9-1-1, Wayside Animal Hospital 256-329-9900 or Lake Martin Humane Society 256-234-5533.
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Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496
(leave message) or ebalint@ cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the
one test two lives Get tested for HIV.
For you and baby. for more information, call 1-800-228-0469 www.adph.org/hiv
community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please
email iamtransforms@gmail. com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-2124063
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