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The 2017 summer reading program hosted by the Russell Library and Mamie’s Place, “Build a Better World,” prepares to kick off what promises to be an exciting and fun-filled summer on Monday. Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Sportplex Gym, entertainment will be provided by the juggler TomFoolery, Girl Scout Troop 6057, the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders from Benjamin Russell High School, Cowboy Bruce and Dr. Wags from Main Street Family Urgent Care. Dr. Doug Roberts will emcee the event and will See LIBRARY • Page 3
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Pat Fuller checks on the lilies in one of the beds at her Maple Street home. The colors are vivid this year as the recent showers seem to cause a color explosion.
In every community, businesses come and they go. But what do you do when forgotten businesses are abandoned and the signage no longer meets code and is just plain ugly? The Alexander City City Council has an agenda item for Monday’s meeting that will address that very issue. The council will consider a resolution that will allow the spending of taxpayer funds to remove non-conforming signage along major corridors like U.S. Highway 280, Highway 22, as well as Dadeville and Cherokee roads. The resolution reads in part: “Whereas, blight in the form of dilapidated and abandoned signage, utility poles and lines, and other structures which do not meet the standards as set
Pat Fuller has created a rainbow of colors on Maple Street Funding brings Dadeville to Pre-K class for offer summer Dadeville arts program
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For the second straight year, Dadeville Elementary School will be offering a summer arts enrichment program for students from kindergarten to sixth grade. Held every Monday through Thursday from June 5 to June 29, participants will be able to explore their talents in the areas of music, art and drama. “This provides an opportunity to expose these students to the arts,” Dadeville Elementary School teacher and program administrator Christie Davis said. During the month-long program, participants would spend part of each day working on the script, part of it on props, and part of the day on costumes, preparing themselves for the themed end-ofprogram performance. This year’s theme is The Wizard of Oz, though Davis said it was not the traditional story, but would instead have a special twist to it. The program is free to attend, though all participants would need to register, Davis said. Registration forms can be found at the school office or on the Dadeville Elementary School website. “They can also show up at 7:30 Monday morning and register then,” Davis added. “Preregistration is not required. We have 32 already signed up to participate, but I’ve talked to a lot of people around who See ARTS • Page 3
Have you ever seen something you pass in your daily travels that makes you smile? There is a local woman whose Maple Street yard has been bringing smiles to people’s faces for quite some time. Pat Fuller has spent the last 17 years creating an explosion of colorful, floral brilliance that is something to behold. From lilies of all colors and sizes, to Gladiolas that look like fireworks against the plush green foliage to roses that line the driveway – it’s hard to pass Fuller’s yard without slowing down to take notice. It’s a rainbow that seemingly never ends right there on Maple Street. See FLORAL • Page 10
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that state funding for Pre-K programs would be increasing for the upcoming fiscal year, allowing for schools throughout Alabama to continue growing their respective Pre-K programs. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, 122 new Pre-K classes will be added, making the state Pre-K classroom total 938 and enrollment of students 16,884. See PRE-K • Page 3
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Tallapoosa County Extension Service Agent Shane Harris has joined an elite crowd after being awarded the Distinguished Service Award this week by the Alabama Association of County Agricultural Agents and Specialists. “It’s a big deal,” Harris said. “You have to have at least 10 years in extension and it’s usually given to those in the middle of the career or near the end.” Harris explained that the state is divided into three districts and a committee from each district makes nominations from the district and then a statewide committee selects a total of two to three statewide from those. Harris was not the only one honored. “A couple others got honored also,” Harris said. Harris is proud of the award especially since some of his mentors have received the award in the past. “It is a great honor especially when you look back at previous agents honored,” Harris said. “It is one of those things that everyone looks forward to receiving. A couple of my mentors, Tommy Futral and Chuck Browne received it several years ago.” Next up for Harris is a July banquet in Salt Lake City at the annual convention of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents where Harris and other Distinguished Service Award receipts from across the country will be recognized.
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my son to a concert because he likes this artist. It’s someone who probably won’t ever perform here in south Texas again, but my new wife is giving me hell for going. I’m always doing things with my wife and stepson anytime she wants me to take him along -- which is often. I rarely do anything with my son. Because I’m always working, I see him only every other weekend. It’s our only time to bond. He will be 17 this year, and I don’t know what will happen after he turns 18. -- BONDING IN TEXAS DEAR BONDING: Draw a line in the sand. Do not allow your new wife to dictate your relationship with your son. He may be turning 18 next year, but age has nothing to do with it. He will always be your son. If you nurture the relationship and let him know that he is loved, it should last forever.
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Obituaries Marvin F. Gade Marvin F. Gade passed away May 31, 2017 in Naples, Florida where he had been a resident since 1996. He was born November 10, 1924 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Anna M. Jessen and Bernhardt H. F. Gade. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Lorraine McDonald Gade and a son Richard. Marv began an engineering degree at the University of Iowa before he enlisted in the Navy Air Corp at the beginning of WWII. While in the service he received a fleet appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Following his military service he completed his Chemical engineering degree from the University of Iowa and later attended the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Business MBA program. Marv Joined the Kimberly-Clark Corp. in 1952 where he retired after 39 years. He retired as a Director and Vice Chairman of the Board, a position he held during his last eight years with the company. During his career
Mr. Roger Eugene Smith 1951 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Roger Eugene Smith, 65, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Monday, June 5, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Rick Worthy will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30
with Kimberly-Clark he worked in most every area of the Company’s businesses and held positions as Vice President and Sr. Executive Vice President. He Gade was a member of the Corporation’s Executive Committee. During his business career, Marv held various civic and professional assignments, including: Director of California Water Control Authority, Chairman of the Board of St. Jude’s Hospital in Fullerton, California, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Orange County California. Trustee of the Aiken Technical College, Aiken, South Carolina, Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA., Trustee of the Board of Visitors of Emory University, Atlanta, GA., Director of the Fulton County Hospital Authority in Atlanta, GA., Trustee of the Northside Hospital
in Atlanta, GA., Trustee of the Wooddruff Arts Alliance, Atlanta, GA., Director and Secretary of Children’s Harbor in Alexander City, Al., Director of the Trust Company Bank in Aiken, South Carolina, Director of the First National Bank in Childersburg, Al., and Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI). Marv married Carmell (Mickey) Mary Clayton in 1994 and they have ten living children between them. Marvin is survived by seven children: Michael Gade,( Pahrump, NV.), Patricia Conn, (Sylacauga, AL.), Steven Gade, (Aiken, SC.), Laura Walls, (Leesville, SC.), Mary Brock and Karen Murphy, (Augusta, GA.), and Jeffrey Gade, (Goodwater, Al.). Marv had 23 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and four great, great, grandchildren. Also three step children and seven step grandchildren. A Memorial mass will be held at St. John the Apostle Church in Alexander City, Al. in September, and a Celebration of Life will be held in Naples in November.
p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Smith passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 10, 1951 in Alexander City, Alabama to Roy E. Smith and Shirley Campbell. Mr. Smith was a very loving family man. He enjoyed watching basketball, football and baseball on television. He also loved gospel music. He is survived by his daughter, Autumn Smith of Alexander City; grandchildren, Cain Ashworth and
Regan Ashworth; siblings Debra Fuller, Rita McKelvey, Jamie Campbell (Connie), and Shirlene Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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Criminal trespass was reported on Airport Boulevard. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1000 block of J Street.
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• Theft was reported on Highway 128. • Harassment was reported on Jones Road. • Domestic violence was reported on 13th Avenue.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department June 1 • A resident of Highway 63 North in Alexander City filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Brazzell Road in Camp Hill filed a report for theft.
May 31 • Kayla Tharpe of Semmes Street in Alexander was arrested on an outstanding warrant probation violation. • Jimmy Leavins of Paxton Drive in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding probation violation.
May 30 • A resident of McDonald Drive in Opelika filed a report for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. • Kenneth Harvey of Montgomery was arrested on an active probation violation warrant. • A resident of South College Street in Auburn filed a report for theft of property. • Thomas Lee of Notasulga was arrested on an active failure to pay warrant. • A resident of Cottage Loop in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.
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Dadeville inches closer to next step of demolition project By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department deputies were attempting to serve a warrant on Jeffery Smith of Alexander CIty at around noon on D Street when the man pushed by the officers in an attempt to flee. After a brief foot chase and with the assistance of units from the Alexander CIty Police Department, Smith was taken into custody. He was charged with violation of probation, criminal mischief and resisting arrest. He remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail Friday afternoon with no bond set.
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During the April 11 meeting of the Dadeville City Council, it was reported that only one bid for the demolition of dilapidated buildings throughout town had been received. This bid was rejected for being far over budget. The council then decided to re-bid the project out, breaking the list of buildings down into smaller groups to hopefully get a greater amount of interest drummed up. At their May 25 meeting, it was reported that, for the first group of buildings, one new bid had been received by the city council, but that three would need to be submitted before further progress could be made. As of Friday, Dadeville continues to slowly make
their way closer to the point of starting the next phase. “Our bid writer has been reaching out to a number of companies,” Dadeville City Clerk Robert Gardner said. More than 40 requests were sent out to these companies to try to gain a greater amount of support than was initially received. When Gardner spoke with the bid writer earlier in the week, a second bid had come in, helping the town get that much closer to being able to tear these dilapidated structures down, only one bid short from moving forward. Gardner said there was no definite way to know when any further bids would be coming in, but he would be in regular contact with the bid writer regarding this project.
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also be reading the book Miss Suzy during the kickoff as well, according to library director Amy Huff. “The public and all participants are invited,” she said. Throughout the course of the summer, the library will host Community Builder Storytime every Wednesday at 10 a.m., with Judge Tom Young, Judge Kim Taylor and Dr. Roberts among the special guests coming to read to the children. Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m. will feature movies for both children and teenagers. “Parents can go on our Facebook page and see which
movies we’ll be showing,” Huff said. In addition, Russell Wright with the United Martial Arts Academy will be holding kickboxing for teens Tuesdays at 10 a.m., while other special guests, including Kit’s Bubble School and Dr. Magical Balloons will join in the fun throughout the summer. Registration is not required for children who just want to take part in the events being offered, but in order to work towards their personal reading goal and be recognized for their participation, they would need to register for the program, Huff said. More than 100 children and
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told me they’d be there to register on Monday morning.” Last year, more than 80 students participated in the program, and both they and their parents loved it, according to Davis. “One of the first things many of them asked me was, ‘Are you going to do this again next year?’” she said. “Almost all of the 32 who have already registered took part in the program last year.” In addition to the program being held at Dadeville Elementary, there is also one taking place at Reeltown and one at Horseshoe Bend. Students wanting to attend
these programs would need to go to the school nearest to them, Davis said. At the same time, the program is flexible enough to where attendees would not be required to attend every single day in order to participate. “We have some that will go to Vacation Bible School for a day or two, and then they’ll be back,” Davis said. Sessions each day will run from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will be held in the seventh- and eighth-grade wing at Dadeville High School, due to renova-
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tions taking place at Dadeville Elementary School. Students would be allowed to bring a snack with them, though Davis said she was working on trying to be able to provide them not only with a snack each day, but breakfast as well. On the final day of the program, the performances are scheduled to begin at different times, with Dadeville slated to start at 9 a.m. “It’s not a normal classroom schedule. It’s laid back and fun,” Davis said. “Just show up at 7:30 a.m. each day.”
Boswell to lead Boys and Girls Club marketing efforts STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area has named Shelby Boswell as its new marketing and development manager. She will be handling the social media marketing and fundraising marketing. Boswell will be helping us in continuing the great work our organization does for the boys and girls in our community. Boswell Shelby hails from Troy, Alabama and attended Troy University for two years majoring in Elementary Education, and studied English literature at the University of Alabama for an additional two years. “She will be bringing a fresh outlook to our organization” Boys and Girls Club Director Melissa Reynolds said. “With her help we will be able to reach the social demographic through her knowledge of social media marketing and website development.” Boswell will be creating, designing, and managing our new club website. She has adventurous ideas on how to reach out to club members and donors alike through social media networks, and making it easier for community members to connect and see what’s going on at our clubs, Reynolds said. “I would really like to make a positive impact on the world, and I feel I can accomplish that at the Boys and Girls Club,” said Boswell. She said she is looking forward to meeting many community members and helping our area thrive with her positive outlook for the Boys and Girls Club.
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“A high-quality childhood education program has long lasting benefits on our society as a whole,” Ivey said in the release. “Investment in our people through education, no matter at what level, is an investment in economic development. I am proud that we are now offering our nationally acclaimed First Class Pre-K program to more Alabama children and families.” For the Pre-K program offered by the Tallapoosa County school system, this increase in funding has been highly beneficial. “We had put in a grant application to start a second Pre-K class at Dadeville for this upcoming school year,” said Dr. Corinne Garrett, who oversees federal programs for the Tallapoosa County Board of Education. Last year, applications to enroll 44 children in the Dadeville Pre-K were received, and approximately that same number was submitted this year, according to Garrett. With so many applications being received to fill a total of 18 slots
showed there was enough of a demand for Pre-K in Dadeville the board felt it could support a second class. With the increase in state funding, “Our second Pre-K was on the grant recipient list, so we will definitely be offering it this fall,” Garrett said. In the near future, Garrett and Reeltown School Vice principal Kathy Ledbetter both said that, should the demand still be great for Pre-K in Reeltown, a second unit would be added down there. “There were over 40 applications submitted at Reeltown this year,” Garrett said. “If they increase funding again next year, we will be looking at writing a grant application for a second Pre-K class there, pending space.” “It would be great if it would become funded like kindergarten,” Ledbetter said. Alexander City Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said that the city school board may consider applying for additional units in the future, but
they were comfortable with their current offering of four Pre-K classrooms. At the same time, he welcomed the announcement of increased funding for the state program. “I’m thrilled the legislature did increase the funding,” Cooper said. “We think every child should have the opportunity to attend Pre-K.” While this additional money does not mean there will be enough classrooms for every child who applies to be able to attend Pre-K in the state of Alabama, the fact that additional classrooms will be open and available for more students to attend than before is one step closer to this overall goal. Adding only one classroom of 18 students in Dadeville may not seem like a huge change in the grand scheme of things, but for those children who will now be able to attend Pre-K, it makes all the difference.
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Standing up for T important issue is worth applause ave you ever seen a problem that you felt elected officials should address? Most of us have. But how did you handle it? The truth is, most of us don’t handle it. Faced with these situations, most people either do nothing or they gripe about it. Some prefer to vent on social media. What do those three approached accomplish? Not much. We often hear people griping and complaining in public and on social media about what’s being done, or being done too much, not being done enough, or being ignored by our local government. That rarely does any good. That’s why it was so refreshing to see that one local group is not taking an issue that troubles them laying down. While we know the city has to address the rapidly filling inert landfill, we also understand that the proposed location for expansion does not sit well with people who live nearby. We were invited to a community meeting where neighbors got together to talk about how they could address the issue. They rapidly got on the same page and came up with a plan to make their voices heard. One person who stands up in a public meeting and makes a well thought-out request to one of our local governing bodies can pull a lot of weight. More people working together for the same cause have even more influence. As for the issue, we aren’t taking a stance one way or the other at this point. That will come before the June 19 public hearing. But we do applaud the government for trying to address a problem as well as the citizens for making their feelings known and doing everything in their power to keep it from happening. The fastest way to get nowhere is to sit still and do nothing. It’s good to see people who aren’t afraid to act when it’s something they feel strongly about.
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he candles on my birthday cake Friday were blown out and the feat was accomplished without having to call Reese McAlister and the Alexander City Fire Department to help extinguish the 56 flaming embers atop the sweet, confectionary delight that set before me. I know the clichés associated with age and the sayings that are supposed to make you feel better about getting older. Stuff like age is only a number, you are only as old as you feel and young at heart all come mind. There is a nugget of truth in all of those lines. Myself, I prefer: I’m not getting older, I’m gaining experience. I really believe that. I try to look at every day as an adventure and every thing that happens as a lesson from the classroom of life. I treat every stupid thing I do as a kernel of knowledge that hopefully I will learn from and not repeat. Well, if I’m being totally honest here, I’m still working on that part. But I have packed a lot of living into these last 56 years. I can assure you that my tombstone will not read: MITCH SNEED He was a careful man. Considering all the rambling above, I have decided to give all of you a birthday present of sorts. I want to share the benefit of all that experience I have obtained. So here are a few of the things that I’ve learned in my 56 years. • Make time for yourself, because no one else can do that for you. • There is nothing more important in life than your family. Don’t miss an opportunity to spend time with them and tell them how much they mean to you and that you love them. I have been guilty at times of letting this one slip my mind. Don’t make the same mistake I did. • Don’t dance with a woman who has a tattoo of a dagger on her arm. That’s a
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long story for another day. • If your Dad tells you to “Write that down in your little black book,” pay attention. Sharpen your pencil and commit it to memory. You can bet it is valuable information. • No one will ever love you as much as your momma and nothing hurts as bad as losing her too soon. • A bad day at the lake fishing is better than a great day at work. My Dad used that all the time and it is so true. • Unless someone has died, everything can be fixed. It often takes nothing more than hard work, swallowing your pride and admitting your mistake. • There are some things in life that are worth fighting for. Sometimes that means coming to blows, but more times than not it means just standing your ground and doing what you know in your gut is right. • Don’t play cards with a person whose first name is the same as a city. Just trust me, this is a valuable tip. • Being nice pays the same as being ugly. So why not be nice and try to brighten someone else’s day? • If you get mail, electronic or in your mailbox, that starts off saying you MAY already be a winner – throw it away. Those words are code for “we are about to spit in your ear and tell you it’s raining while we take you for a economically disastrous ride.” • You may not be the smartest person in the world or have the most talent, but you can outwork anyone if you really want to be successful. You just have to want to be the best and then do whatever it takes to the best version of yourself possible.
• If you don’t take a chance, there’s very good possibility to will be stuck right where you are. • If someone says, “Hey ya’ll, watch this,” you better watch and have a camera or a video camera handy. It is bound to be something that is funny or incredibly stupid. • Laugh often, cry when you need to and love life and the people who mean the most to you. • Surrounding yourself with people who are smarter than you may turn out to be the smartest thing you can do. • Help others every chance you get and when you can’t be straight up and tell them the truth. • Don’t waste time on people or things that bring you down or fail to make you or your life more rich. • Most of life’s setbacks are our own fault. People don’t waste a lot of time plotting against you. At the end of the day, you are the only person you can count on to be there for you. So if you find yourself in a jam, figure out what you did wrong, vow not to repeat it and work like heck to dig yourself out even if it takes some time. • Friends are valuable, so treasure your true friends. There’s a great line from a Tracy Lawrence song that goes like this: “Everybody wants to slap your back, wants to shake your hand when you’re up on top of that mountain. But let one of those rocks give way then you slide back down look up and see who’s around then.” I’ve lived that one my friends and found out who my real friends were in a hurry. Never, ever forget the ones who are there for you when you at your worst point. That’s about it. Thanks for reading and letting me do what I love to do. Mitch Sneed is the editor of The Outlook.
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physical difference between the white and black races which I believe will forever forbid the two races living together.” Lincoln did not want to live at all with blacks (slave or free), being the most racist, segregationist, white supremacist American President ever. In contrast, Jim Limber became the first black American to be a member of a Presidential family in February 1864, when Confederate States President Jefferson Davis adopted him, after rescuing the 8 year-old orphan from being mistreated at a black foster home. Davis registered free papers on Jim and he played with the other Davis children in the Confederate White House during Lincoln’s Tax War. Roger K. Broxton President, Confederate Heritage Fund Andalusia
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YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard sale Saturday June 3 from 6 a.m. to noon with a bake sale and biscuits on Saturday only. All proceeds will be going to the church building fund. LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: New Style Baptist Church on Coosa County Road 20 in Equality will be hosting a leadership summit June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics include “The Importance of a Prayer Life,” “Church Etiquette” and “How to be an Effective Leader.” Speakers are Mrs. Pam Jones, Mrs Johnny Walton and Rev. Chris Spivey of Walnut Grove, Mississippi. Lunch will be served. INTRO TO SAILING: The Dixie Sailing Club is hosting its annual Intro to Sailing class June 3 starting at 10 a.m. at the Dixie Sailing Club at 767 New Hope Church Road. There will be a chalk talk on sailing basics, a tour of the boat yard, learn to sail and a sail on a member’s boat along with lunch. Attendance is limited is to 60. Contact Keith Bennett at 334-3249383 or email cat221@msn.com to reserve your spot. PASTOR APPRECIATION: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Rev. Edward Milner and Sister Emily Milner Saturday, June 3 at 5 p.m. at the New Adka Education Building at 21 North Thornton Road, Dadeville. Guest Speaker will be Rev. David L. Benton of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Prattville. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting a one-day Vacation Bible School June 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children are welcome.
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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The New Style Baptist Church in Kellyton will be celebrating its 122nd Anniversary Sunday, June 4 at 2
p.m. Dinner will be served. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 132nd Church Anniversary on June 4 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony Pogue, pastor of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. Everyone is invited. FASHION SHOW: Adams Chapter OES #685 Annual Fashion Gala - “An Evening With The Stars” This event will be held on Sunday, June 4 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. The host will be fashion designer Mr. Lebron Spradley. Featured also will be several groups including Prince Hall OES Members, Mr. Shannon Darby and Dancing Stars of Sylacauga, Men Of Honor, Camp Hill, AL, Sistahs 4 Lyfe, Hair Artists, Designers and much more. Entertainment will be saxophonist Mr. Deitrick Lawson of Montgomery and others. Admission will be $5 at the door only. Vendors are welcome. Portions of the proceeds will go towards our upcoming Back To School Jamboree. Everyone is invited to come out, enjoy and celebrate a night of fashion and entertainment. MEN AND WOMENS DAY: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is holding its annual men’s and women’s day Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. The pastor is Rev. G.H. Pulliam and the guest minister will be Rev. Albert Lewis Sr. of Murray Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Camp Hill. REVIVAL SERVICES: Comer Memorial Baptist Church at 341 East Church Street is hosting revival services June 4 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. with evangelist Rev. Jimmy Allen. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors, June 4 to June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly for 3-year-olds to sixth grade. There will be snacks, crafts, games, Bible study and ralley time. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is hosting Galactic Starveyors
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors, June 4 to June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly for 3-year-olds to sixth grade. There will be snacks, crafts, games, Bible study and ralley time. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is hosting Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School June 4-8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
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REVIVAL SERVICES: Comer Memorial Baptist Church at 341 East Church Street is hosting revival services June 5-7 at 6:30 p.m. with evangelist Rev. Jimmy Allen.
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VACATION BIBLE STUDY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School will be June 5 through June 7 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at New Adka Missionary Baptist Church. The theme will be “the Faith Run On Course with God!” All ages are welcome.
June 5-30
SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM: The Reeltown High School Cafeteria will be June 5-30 with breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Contact Nina Hollingsworth at 256-825-0746.
June 5
READING PROGRAM KICKOFF: The kickoff for the Mamie’s Place Children’s Library Summer Reading Program will be June 5 at the Sportplex at 10 a.m. Cowboy Bruce, The Juggler, Miss Kit’s Bubble School, Starshine Faces, AnimalTales, Dr. Magical Ballons, Storytime, movie day, gamer’s club and a teen program with Russell Wright will be there. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SUMMER PROGRAM: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will start its summer program June 5 for children ages 5 to 12 with units in Alexander City and Goodwater. Drop off and pick up times are between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Cost is $50 per week for the first child, $40 for the second and each additional child is $30. There is also a teen program for children ages 13 to 16 at the Buck Shaw Teen Center. The cost is $25 for one teen. Parents may drop by the administrative office or visit the website at https://bgcoflakemartinare.wixsite. com/bgclma to register.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: New Harmony Baptist Church is hosting revival services June 6-8 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers will be, Tuesday, Rev. Darrell Jordan of Macedonia Baptist Church in Lafayette, Wednesday, Rev. Jimmy Thomas of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville and Thursday, Rev. Robert Cadenhead of
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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday June 7, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. MINISTERS MEETING: There will be a meeting of ministers in the Early Rose District June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss pertinent community issues, violence in the community, grief counseling and other things. Facilitators are Audrey Colvin, Sean Bland, T.C. Coley, David Wyckoff, Michael Ransaw, Frank Walker, Rev. E.L Hunter and Rev. David Russell. SUMMER BAZAAR: Applications for vendors extended to June 8. Vendor spaces available for the June 24 Annual Summer Bazaar Fundraiser for two local not for profits ---Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Program and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. The bazaar be held in the parking lots of the Karen Channel State Farm Bldg. For vendors selling handmade or new items, spaces will be located inside the VCCA offices. There will be limited flea market spaces available outside. If you are talented and would like to set up a table with your goods contact Rita at literacylakemartin@yahoo.com or Carley at carleyatvcca@gmail.com or 256234-0347.
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CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
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“It’s a lot of work – 17 years of it,” Fuller said. “I love doing it though. I’m just thrilled that you all noticed and people get some joy out of them. That’s what I hope for with everything I do out there.” Pride is woven into the knowledge of her creations as she talks about each plant. With things that are this beautiful, who could blame her? When Fuller moved to the home there were pecan trees in the backyard and one scraggily bush. But it didn’t take her long to change all that. “There wasn’t a flower on the whole place,” Fuller said. “My girlfriend had the daylilies and she started separating some out and I’d plant one here or there. I dug those wild hydrangeas up in the woods and planted them, I never dreamed they would grow like they have. “The Asian lilies, I bought those, but they have just multiplied and multiplied.” If you walk to her door the smell of gardenias is like expensive perfume from the Beverly Hill boutique. It fills the air with a sweet smell that is hard to imagine. (We haven’t quite mastered the art of scratch and sniff in the newspaper just yet.) “The gardenia are just loaded, but you should have seen them a week ago,” Fuller said. “They are yellowing a little now, but the whole thing was full of white blooms. I just love them.” There are times when you see almost as many butterflies in the yard as you do flowers as the bright colors, especially from all the daylilies, attract them as well as hummingbirds. Right now the colors are at their glorious peak and that’s not by accident. “Obviously it depends on the weather to a big degree, but with the rain we’ve been having, they are all blooming together and the colors are especially deep,” Fuller said. What’s the secret? “I did a lot of work,” Fuller said. “I can’t do as much as I used to, but in some cases, it’s just dumb luck. They are pretty hardy and as long as you stay with them, they have really done well.” Fuller said people have come to her door and asked about them. Others have asked for bouquets for church on Sunday morning. “I have enjoyed them and I’m glad other people seem to like them too,” Fuller said.
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Flowers are blooming bright at Pat Fuller’s home on Maple Street.
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out in the various structural and signage codes of the City, create unsightly and dangerous conditions which impede tourism, economic development and the general enjoyment by its citizens of the City.” The resolution goes on to point out that “Alabama Law allows expenditures of public funds on private property if the expenditures serve a beneficial public service to the general population.” There was no supporting documentation associated with the resolution that would indicate how much the planned work may cost the city. The council recently passed an ordinance that after warning and citing property owners to clean up items that violate city statute, the city could take take action
on issues like these and then bill the property owner for the cost of the work. This resolution does not appear to use that tool and mentions nothing about collecting from property owners who are not in compliance. Other agenda items include: • A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement between the City and Tallapoosa County E-911 to place E-911 equipment on the Checkerboard Water Tower. • A resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for and/or receive funds through Walmart Foundation and Walmart. • A resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a
Master Purchase Agreement with Zoll Medical. • A resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with EEFS (ATRIP Round 3) • A resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Alabama Bass Federation, Inc. for the 2018 State Championship Tournament (September 2018) and District 4 National Semi-Finals Tournament (October 2018). • A resolution awarding the bid for Backhoe / Loader Requisition 17-12 • A request from The Christian Thrift Shop • A request for Retail Beer and Table Wine for Sequeira Inc.
LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com
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Who do you go for?
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can’t even tell you the number of people who have asked me what seems to be the most important question in the state, “Auburn or Alabama?” Coaches want to know; players and parents want to know; even the cable guy who set up the Internet at my house wanted to know. The first thing out of his mouth was “Auburn or Alabama?” I’ve been in Alex City for more than six weeks now, so I feel like, “Penn State?” isn’t an acceptable answer anymore. Being a VCU grad, I don’t have a whole lot of college football loyalty. I love the sport and maybe have a slight leaning towards UVA because that’s where I grew up, but I’ve never considered myself a diehard fan of any one particular team. All that is about to change. I’ll admit – I’ve always had a bit of a leaning toward Alabama, but only because of my affinity for Javier Arenas, a punt returner who I loved to watch play back in high school. But can I really make this big of a decision based on one player from more than a decade ago, a special teams player no less? This isn’t a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants decision. I’ve done endless polling, asked meaningful questions and considered all the angles before choosing a team. I certainly wouldn’t want to alienate anyone without making absolutely sure first. First, I started with my family. My brother, whom I trust with my life, voted for Auburn, but his daughter, my 2-yearold niece Riley who is my favorite person on the planet, picked Alabama. After all, she has spent every night of her life with Ellie, a stuffed pink elephant. I then asked some of my most trusted journalism friends. Lindsey Smith, my partner in crime back home, chose Alabama because “elephants are way cooler than tigers.” Am I sensing a theme here? Dave Bohr voted Auburn “because of Charles Barkley,” and really, who can argue with that? Andrew Callahan, who is, in my completely biased opinion, the best Penn State football reporter on the beat said, “Pick Tennessee and piss everyone off.” Great first impression, Andrew. Next, I took to Twitter because I typically let my followers make all my big decisions for me. Let us all remember the Pickle Pop disaster of the softball state tournament. After only a week here, I had a solid amount of responses and 65 percent of you guys chose Auburn. That’s not an overwhelming majority, but a surprisingly large one. I also asked a few close friends. My best football buddy, Danny Poague, who is an over-the-top Miami Dolphins obviously voted for Auburn. “(Nick Saban) is one of the greatest college coaches in the history of the game. But what he did to Miami is inexcusable for a man of his stature.” That was the opinion he gave after realizing he could be quoted in the newspaper – the first response is not publishable. Let’s just say, he really doesn’t want me to pick Alabama. My oldest friend, Erica Thomas, also went with Auburn, but she’s an Ohio State fan so that’s to be expected. I’m starting to see a trend of outsiders – other than elephant lovers – leaning toward Alabama. My editor, Mitch Sneed, who is full of seemingly useless information also gave me this tidbit: The same architect who designed UVA also designed Auburn, and as I said, I have a soft spot in my heart for UVA. My last venture was to ease my skepticism about Tigers crying “War Eagle” and Elephants shouting “Roll Tide.” This made no sense, so I thought maybe knowing these backstories would settle the score. “Crimson Tide” was coined by a former sports editor (so, that’s kinda neat) after a 1907 Iron Bowl was played in the mud, staining Alabama’s white jersey a crimson color. Not that interesting. However, I was told the origin of the “War Eagle” battle cry was centered around an old soldier who had an eagle for a pet. That eagle got lose during a game against Georgia and soared around the field, helping Auburn to a victory. Talk about an interesting history. So, long story short, as much as it pains me to go against Riley and her stuffed elephant, I think I’m leaning toward Auburn as my team of choice. Plus, as I’ve told you all before, I don’t root for perennial powerhouses, so adding Alabama to my official repertoire just doesn’t feel right. Let’s go Auburn. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of the Outlook.
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Julie Turner takes over as Horseshoe Bend volleyball coach By LIZI ARBOGAST Sport Editor
Julie Turner is returning to her alma mater. After the departure of Alison Franklin, Horseshoe Bend has named Turner the new volleyball coach. “She was the first person I thought of when the opening came to my attention,” said Horseshoe Bend principal James Aulner, who was acting athletic director at the time of the hiring. “She had previous coaching experience, loves volleyball and has been a volleyball referee, so she has an extreme knowledge of the game.” Turner was a middle hitter during her time in a Generals uniform and also spent some time helping with the JV team when she first began teaching. She was a junior high coach for four years and a referee for seven seasons. “I’m really looking forward to File / The Outlook starting out this summer,” Turner said. “It’s an honor to come back Horseshoe Bend’s volleyball team will be under the direction of Julie Turner this season. The to your home school and be able to team will be young having five freshmen and one senior on the team. coach. I never thought about coachlifting and cardio, Now this year, the Generals will be ing again, but the opportunity arose will begin June 19. stacked with five freshmen and only and just I went with it on a whim.” Horseshoe Bend also one senior. Turner’s Generals may be in a bit has a play date set “I want to get back to the basics,” of a rebuilding season, as they gradufor July 25 at Clay ated four seniors from last year’s team. Turner said. “We have a young group Central and will this year, so I’ll be teaching them a lot Although the squad finished with a attend team camp on of fundamentals. “It’ll be a learning mediocre record, Turner attributed July 29 at Jacksonville curve for them and for me. We have that to playing a lot of bigger schools. State University. a lot of talented girls, and all the girls Horseshoe Bend was the area chamTurner The Generals’ first play multiple sports so they’re an athpion last year. official practice is letic bunch of girls.” “They were a competitive, scrappy See TURNER • Page 12 Summer workouts, including weight little group,” Turner said.
Generals host softball banquet Show us your big fish By LIZI ARBOGAST Sport Editor
Horseshoe Bend’s softball banquet was held on Tuesday, and in addition to all of the Generals receiving trophies for placing third at state, a number of individual medals were awarded. Kynsley Blasingame was named Pitcher of the Year and won an award for the highest batting average. Shortstop Cheyanna Howard earned the Hustle Award, and Hannah Adcock was named the Most Improved Player. Winning the Golden Glove Award was first baseman Ivy Vickers, and catcher Taylor Walton was also recently awarded the Ranley Clayton Award.
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Are you interested in writing about local sports? Are you familiar with keeping stats at a game or finding an interesting story? Do you have a camera and know a thing or two about taking action photos? You may be the perfect fit as a freelance writer or photographer for the Alexander City Outlook. The sports department will be ramping up its freelance
coverage during the fall season, and is looking for people to start getting experienced now. If interested, contact sports editor Lizi Arbogast at 256-234-4281 ext. 228, or by email at lizi.arbogast@ alexcityoutlook.com.
Alex City Parks and Rec information
The Alexander City Parks and Recreation department has several programs throughout the summer. Aquatic Exercises: Throughout June and July, classes will be held at 8:30 a.m. and noon from Tuesday through Friday and 5:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are $10 per month per class. Deep water and devotion classes will also be held on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. and are free to attend. For more information or for information on 50-plus senior activities, contact Corley Holt at 256-7503652. Youth football: Registration for the 2017 Alex City Parks and Rec Youth Flag & Tackle football league is now open. Participants can save $10 when registering in June. For 5- and 6-year-old football, the June price is $45, and See BRIEFS • Page 12
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Dawson Barnett, 8, caught this largemouth bass weighing approximately six pounds. Barnett got the fish at Jim Hardy’s pond on a recent Jim Pearson School AR readers trip. For a chance to get your biggest summer catches in The Outlook, email photos with fish information to sports editor Lizi Arbogast at lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook or send them to us on Facebook.
Braves may be a year away from contention When the Atlanta Braves opened their 2017 season on April 3 at New York’s Citi Field against the New York Mets and took a 6-0 pounding right out of the season’s chute, things looked bleak for those who even casually root for the only truly Southern (No, Texas and Florida, you don’t count. Texas teams are southwestern and Florida teams are, well, let’s call them “otherworldly.” They’re definitely not Southern.) team in Major League Baseball. I’m talking about folks like my late father, who built his schedule around Braves games. Dad would water the garden on sum-
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mer evenings and then come in, settle in his chair and begin to argue balls and strikes and plays at first as he watched Atlanta games. He wouldn’t do it loudly or angrily, just so he could be heard and his disagreement on record. So, for those of us who lived through the glory days of Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux and John Schmoltz, the Atlanta opener was a bitter pill to swallow.
“Will the Braves ever be contenders again?” we thought. Or, at least, I did. Well, the Braves aren’t contenders yet, but things are beginning to look up. Even with first baseman Freddie Freeman, the Brave most likely to be the next star to whom the team will hitch its offensive wagon, out for two months with a broken hand, the Braves have shown more life of late than the team has in some time (well, up until the last two series with the Pirates and Giants, anyway). Sure, Atlanta misses Freeman, but the smart acquisition of Matt Adams from the St. Louis Cardinals
to fill in at first base has done a lot to ease the pain. Adams has hit two homers in his time as a member of the Braves and had at least one additional game-winning hit. As for the Braves pitching staff, well, Julio Teheran is the starter of whom the most was expected, but Mike Foltynewicz is fast becoming the ace of the staff, though his last start was disappointing. Previous to that outing, Folty went five innings in a win over the Pirates, giving up only one earned run and striking out five in the process. See BRAVES • Page 12
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FLIPPIN’ FOR SUMMER Cedric Sears, top, 12 flips in the city pool Friday afternoon while Syiasia Goggans, left, 3, takes advantage of a float in the kiddie pool. Below, Ladarrian Ransaw, 12, of Alexander City comes to the surface after seeing how long he could hold his breath. The city pools are open Tuesday through Satrurday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Day passes are $2 and season passes are $25.
City pools are open for the summer and area children are taking advantage of the cool water
Briefs for 7- to 12-year-old tackle football, the June price is $65. Cost rises by $10 in July. Age is based on child’s age as of Sept. 1, 2017 and a birth certificate is required. Registration is open to Alex City residents only and can be done Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sportplex Gym Office. Youth cheerleading: Registration for 2017 Alex
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City Parks & Rec Cheerleading is now open. Cost is $85 and is open to ages 5 through 12 as of Sept. 1, 2017. A birth certificate is required at registration. Each child will receive uniform, bloomers, shoes, pom poms, socks and a hair bow. Registration can be done Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the City Pool and must be completed by July 7. For
more information, contact Krist Hardy at 256-596-1846 or via email at kristi.hardy@ alexandercityal.gov. Swimming lessons: Swimming lessons are open to both children and adults. Although Session One is full, more sessions will be available throughout the summer. Sign up at the City Pool between 1 and 5 p.m. Private lessons are also
available upon request, and all instructors are Certified Water Safety Instructors. Alex City pools now open: The City Pool and Cooper Rec Pool are now open with public swims on Monday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. A daily pass costs $2, individual summer pass is $25 and a summer pass for a family of four is $50.
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Aug. 7 before kicking off the season on Sept. 6. “(Turner) also has a passion for Horseshoe Bend volleyball because her niece plays for the Generals volleyball team, so all that added up to someone I wanted for the position,” Aulner said. “She is extremely organized and the kids respect her, so it was an easy decision. She will do a great job, loves Horseshoe Bend and the kids, so it’s a win-win for me and the school.”
Braves Teheran’s most recent outing wasn’t his worst (Josh Collmenter’s ninth-inning effort, however, was a whole ‘nother story), in fact he didn’t allow an earned run in six innings. But his defense – particularly shortstop Jace Peterson, in the lineup to give Dansby Swanson a day of rest – turned a good performance into a disaster and a 12-5 Atlanta loss. Jaime Gomez is certainly more than serviceable, but has been inconsistent. Thankfully, his last start was indicative of a turnaround.
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Though he showed signs of improvement, Teheran’s record stands at 3-4 with an ERA of almost 5 (4.88). That’s not what Atlanta expected from its purported ace. But the real pitching strength has proven to be the Braves’ bullpen, particularly the triumvirate of Jose Ramirez, Anodys Vizcaino and Jim Johnson. Johnson is the Braves’ closer and has nine saves and two wins in 20 games (Remember, he’s made appearances in Braves losing streaks – and Atlanta’s been nothing if not streaky –
where he pitched merely to get work in). Ramirez sports a 2.08 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 21.2 innings pitched. Vizcaino has wicked stuff and may be the closer-in-waiting, truth be told. And the offense? Not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I loved the addition of Brandon Phillips at second base from the get-go. Ender Inciarte, not my favorite Brave last year, has grown on me, as has Nick Markakis. At times, both appear magical with their bats. Lots of deep counts and opposite-field knocks. Throw
in Matt Kemp, a known-quantity power guy, the surprisingly effective catching combo of Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki and the aforementioned shortstop Swanson, who will only get better – perhaps much better – and – voila! – there’s no sure out short of the pitcher in the lineup and several who can bang walls and clear fences. As I see it there are three things key to the Braves becoming contenders: • Returning Freddie Freeman and third baseman Adonis Garcia to health. • Continuing to develop
prospects in a minor league system thought to be MLB’s best. • Obtaining a front-line starter via trade or free agency at the trade deadline or following the season. When the Braves would do this would likely be dependent on how close they can pull to the Washington Nationals in the standings. It might still be another year before there’s playoff fever in Atlanta. Meanwhile, take the time to sharpen those tomahawks, tune in some baseball and start choppin’.