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Sunday sales in New Site to be put to a vote By MITCH SNEED Editor
New Site became the latest Tallapoosa County municipality to decide to let the people decide on whether they want alcohol sales to be allowed on Sunday. The New Site Town Council voted 6-0 Monday night to put the issue on the ballot in an upcoming election. That means that the town will join Dadeville, Alexander City and unincorporated Tallapoosa County in putting the issue before the voters. “It doesn’t mean that we are for it or against it,” New Site Mayor Curtis Mims said. “We all have our own personal opinions. All this does is say that we believe it is important enough to let the people vote on it and have their say. I personally think that is the right way to decide an issue as important as this.” Members of the council spent time discussing the issue, with some saying it would be unfair to local businesses that would face competition from others that are outside the town limits. “I know the people would have to decide, but it would be tough on them if a store say in Goldville could sell on Sunday and the ones here in town couldn’t,” Councilman Michael East said. “So I think letting the people decide is the way to go.” In other business the council continued the discussion of business license See SALES • Page 6
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Organizers hope to see grassroots campaign form across county
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Imagine a day when everyone across the entire county would work together to make the area as clean and beautiful as it can be. That day is coming as efforts are underway to organize a first ever Tallapoosa County-wide cleanup, which will take place in April. Called Throw Away Day, organizers hope a county effort, an annual city cleanup in Alexander City and more volunteer groups will combine to make Saturday, April 23, a day that the entire county gets a spring cleaning. “We are really hoping to make this a true county-wide effort,” said John Thompson, president of the Lake Martin Resource Association. “We have seen interest grow in helping out and we are hoping that with this event, we can have a real grassroots effort where civic clubs, companies, youth groups and just groups of residents interested in cleaning up a stretch of road or around
Goodwater’s Capt. Tony Simmons, right, relieves Capt. Fred Pyle during a change of command ceremony for DESRON 2 in Norfolk, Virginia. The squadron is set for deployment with the USS Gerald Ford.
See CLEANUP • Page 6
IN COMMAND Goodwater’s Simmons to lead destroyer squadron STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Goodwater’s own Capt. Tony L. Simmons is the new commander of the U.S. Destroyer Squadron 2 after a change of command ceremony held on Naval Station Norfolk last week. Simmons, formerly Destroyer Squadron 2’s deputy commander, was born and raised in Goodwater and graduated from Goodwater High School
as valedictorian in 1985. He went on to graduate from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, in August 1989, and was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, a year later. His duty assignments have included Chief of Naval Operations staff in Surface Warfare Division; Assessment Division; Quadrennial Defense Review See COMMAND • Page 6
Battle of Horseshoe Bend to commemorate 202nd anniversary on Saturday
See BATTLE • Page 5
Illegal dumps like this one filled with tires in Camp Hill will be targeted on Throw Away Day, April 23.
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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting the 202nd anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend Saturday. “It is the 202nd Anniversary of the Battle,” Park Ranger Heather Tassin said. “This year we have a big project, the dug out canoe.” The canoe has been several months in the making. One canoe is being constructed at the park and the other in Oklahoma. Both are from the same poplar tree harvested in Dadeville last fall. “Citizens of the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma will be here working on the canoe,” Tassin said. The 17-foot canoe will become part of
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Musket firing demonstrations, stick ball and a living history camp with Creek and Cherokee hunting camps and Tennessee Militia and women’s frontier camps will all be part of Saturday’s celebration.
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year and are thinking about our futures. I’ve been doing some reading and am concerned that he may have some repressed tendencies. He says he does not, and gets quiet and stubborn and won’t discuss it. He always dresses as a female character for Halloween, wearing my undies. This year he went as Lady Gaga. Are these good-enough reasons to be worried? And if so, what should I do? -TESTED IN TAMPA DEAR TESTED: Whether or not you should worry depends upon what you are worried about. I am more concerned that your boyfriend is unwilling to discuss this than what he’s wearing under his Levis. If you’re afraid he may not be 100 percent heterosexual, you should know that some straight men wear ladies’ panties because they like the way they feel. Also, some men who enjoy cross-dressing have successful marriages to women who aren’t threatened
by it and who help them do it. DEAR ABBY: I would like to suggest that some wives be a little less traditional and inhibited. Lighten up! Be just a little bit more adventurous, open-minded and forward -nothing excessive, mind you. Variety, after all, is the spice of life. What husband wouldn’t enjoy an exceptionally nice surprise every once in awhile? -- WISHFUL THINKING IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR WISHFUL THINKING: Inhibitions can be hard to overcome. However, if YOUR wife is among those you are suggesting loosen up (etc.), you should definitely mention it to her and include your “wish list.” But don’t be shocked if she gives you one, too.
Mr. James Turner Beeker 1927-2016
Mr. Bunchie Allen Dean 1954-2016
Graveside service for Mr. James Turner Beeker, 88, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at the Graveside at Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Clyde Coker will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Beeker passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born on November 7, 1927 in Salisbury, North Carolina to Harold T. Beeker and Frances Owen Petersen. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Beeker was an avid tennis player and enjoyed spending time on Lake Martin. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Stiff (Gary), of Notasulga, son, Mike Beeker (Judy), of Saraland, Al; eight grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Richardson Beeker; son, Pete Beeker; parents and sister, Wanda Havner. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The family would like to express a special thanks to Jennifer, Irene, Mittie, Shanda and the nurses of Southern Care Hospice for the excellent care they provided. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.
Graveside service for Bunchie Allen Dean, 61, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the Alexander City Cemetery. Chaplain Tim Callaway will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Dean passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 1954 in Alexander City Alabama to Clarence Bunch Dean and Martha Jane Dunnaway Wilson. He was a very kind hearted and generous man. Mr. Dean enjoyed NASCAR, Alabama football and Braves base-
ball. He loved his mother and father, and looked forward to being reunited with them. He is survived by his spouse, Judy Gray Dean; son, Phillip Allen Dean (Toni), of Phenix City, AL; step-daughter, Donna Jones; step-son, Randy Jones; step-grandson, Sonny McClure; step-great grandchild, Little Sonny McClure; step-father, Jack Wilson; brother, Timothy Dean of Ashville, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Dean. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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good friend and loyal reader suggested to me that he would like to see a column entitled, “Where Are They Now?” Then I ran into former Gov. Albert Brewer at a Birmingham restaurant and it prompted me to do that column. Gov. Brewer has always been admired by Alabamians as one of the finest people to have ever served in state government. I got to know Gov. Brewer when I was a young page in the Alabama House of Representatives and Brewer was a youthful Speaker of the House. In fact, he has the distinction of being the youngest Speaker in state history. He was elected to the House from Morgan County at 28 and became Speaker during only his second term at age 33. In 1966, he was elected lieutenant governor. While serving as lieutenant governor, Lurleen Wallace succumbed to cancer and Brewer became governor in 1968. He ran for a full term in 1970. In the most memorable and momentous governor’s race in history, Brewer and George Wallace clashed. He led Wallace in the initial voting but Wallace overtly played the race card and overcame Brewer in the runoff to become governor again. Brewer made another run for governor in 1978 but Fob James came out of nowhere to defeat the three B’s, Bill Baxley, Jere Beasley and Albert Brewer. Since leaving politics, Gov. Brewer returned to the practice of law then began teaching at Samford’s Cumberland School of Law, where he has counseled and mentored students and young lawyers, including my daughter Ginny, for more than 20 years. Gov. Brewer has remained active in governing in Alabama through
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to surprise Baxley, Beasley and Brewer in 1978 to win the governor’s race in one of the most notable gubernatorial contests in state political history. Fob was elected governor again in 1994. He is the only person in state history to win the governor’s race first as a Democrat then as a Republican. Bill Baxley was elected Attorney General of Alabama in 1970 at age 28. He became not only the youngest person elected attorney general in Alabama history but he was the youngest state attorney general in the nation’s history. Baxley served two terms as attorney general from 1970-1978, then came back as lieutenant governor from 1982-1986. Baxley has a successful law practice in Birmingham and is doing well at age 75. At age 66, Jim Folsom, Jr. is the youngest former governor. He and Marsha live in their native Cullman. They both look great, as always, and are enjoying their life. Perry Hooper Sr., who was one of the founders of the modern Republican Party in Alabama, is 90. He is retired and living in his beloved Montgomery. He became probate judge of Montgomery County with the 1964 Goldwater Republican landslide. He later became the first Republican Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and paved the way for our current day all Republican Supreme Court. See you next week.
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children from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Adults can eat for $3. This is part of the community lunch program and not the free lunch program and is open to everyone. The theme of the week is leadership. Monday there will be a history presentation of Nathaniel H. Stephens School, Tuesday, DARE Program with Corporal Marcus Billiups, Wednesday, Mayor Charles Shaw, Thursday Adelia Russell Library, and Friday Gospel Magic by Rev. Carl Kelly, Sr. Menus are Monday, Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, English peas, wheat roll, and applesauce; Tuesday Hamburger, baked beans, oven fries and fruit cup; Wednesday Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, marinara sauce, steamed broccoli and fresh apple; Thursday, chicken sandwich, oven fries and fruit cup; Friday, pizza, corn and fresh orange. Every day a a vegetable bar with celery, carrots, tomato, lettuce and onion will be offered.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: GAP Fellowship Church will host its spring revival March 16-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest evangelists are Al Williams, Rev. Jason Whetstone and Rev. Troy Holley. Gap Fellowship is pastored by Lou and Marilyn Benson.
March 16-20
ANNUAL MINISTERS COUNCIL: The New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting the Annual Minister Council of 2016 at Liberty Life Christian Center in Alexander City. Daily prayer at 9 a.m., worship and praise at 11:45 a.m. and nightly speakers at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
March 17
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March 18
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a movie under the stars March 18 at 6 p.m.
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March 18-20
WIZARD OF OZ: The Dadeville High School Drama program is presenting the Wizard of Oz March 18 at 7 p.m., March 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.
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EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park will host an Easter Egg Hunt March 19 at 10 a.m. in the North Picnic area. There will be prize eggs. For ages under 2, 2 to 4 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. For more information call 256-3290845. PATH TRASH WALK: The March PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be hosted by New Water Ministries which is located on Lake Martin at 460 Civitan Road (newwater.com).Volunteers can register on line or on site at New Water campus the day of the event. Volunteers will also be able to meet and register at Siggers grocery crossroads on Young Ferry Road where they will receive supplies and road assignments. At noon, all volunteers will be treated to lunch at New Water contact John
of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day March 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. ELKS GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Alexander City Elks Lodge is hosting a golf tournament at Lakewinds Golf Club and seeking sponsors. All proceeds go toward Lodge events such as aide to Camp ASCCA and other community programs. Contact Bo Parks at 256-329-3954 or Lakewinds at 256-825-9860. COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT: Mt. Zion Baptist Church is hosting a community Easter egg hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 19-20
SINGING: Family Worship Center is hosting a singing March 19 at 6 p.m. and March 20 at 10 a.m. with the Willing Vessels.
March 20
MEN AND WOMEN PROGRAM: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church will have its Men and Women program Sunday March 20 at 11 a.m. Edward Milner is pastor. PASTORS APPRECIATION: Rocky Mt. Baptist Church on Highway 22 East in Alexander City is hosting its 13th Pastors Appreciation for Rev. and Sister Al Lawson. Guest speaker will be Rev. Bobby Hargrove pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. EASTER CELEBRATION: New Site area churches will be hosting an Easter Celebration in the Park on March 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Site Town Hall. CANTATA: Comer Memorial Methodist Church is having an Easter Cantata March 20 at 11 a.m. GOSPEL SINGING: Miracle Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Gospel Explosion and Praise Celebration March 20. Scheduled to appear are Tim Rogers and The Fellas, The Shiloh Spirituals, The Southern Bells, Ruth Black and the Harmonettes, The New Joyful Sounds, N2 Christ and Gospel Exodus. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program starts at 5 p.m. EASTER CANTATA: The sanctuary choir and members of the Orr Street Baptist Church invite everyone to their Easter Cantat Champion of Love at 6 p.m. A fellowship meal will follow.
March 23
EASTER PHOTOS: Sarrell Dental is sponsoring free Easter Bunny photographs March 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
March 24
MUSIC PROGRAM: Alexander City First United Methodist Church will present “At the Cross,” Holy Thursday music program March 24 at 6 p.m. It is a worship service built around the Lord’s supper with the sanctuary choir. MUNDAY THURSDAY: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a Munday Thrusday service March 24 at 6 p.m.
March 24-25
LAST SUPPER: Flint Hill United Methodist Church will presenting a live and moving reenactment of Leonardo Di Vinci’s The Last Supper on Thursday March 24 and Friday March 25 at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available at Flint Hill UMC, from church members,
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March 25
TENNEBUE SERVICE: Comer Memorial Methodist is hosting a Tennebue Service March 25 at 7:30 p.m. CRUCIFIXION REENACTMENT: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South will display a reenactment of the resurrection of Jesus Christ March 25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., all day on March 26 and to noon on March 27.
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FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School is hosting family bingo night March 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ART WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor bird on a branch workshop March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Social Hall. Contact Dottie at 256-377-4918 to register. EGG HUNT: Men of Honor (MOH) will be hosting a Easter Egg Hunt on March 26th 2016 from 1pm to 4pm at the park in Camp Hill, Al. Bring kinds of all ages lunch will be provided to all Easter egg hunters everyone is welcome to come. EGG HUNT: The Sixth Street Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt will be March 26 at 10 a.m. at 6th Street Park. Games, snack and candy-filled eggs. Hunts for infants through 6th graders. EGG HUNT: Calvary Heights Baptist Church will host an Easter Egg Hunt March 26 from 9 a.m. til 11 a.m. There will be a magic show featuring Carl Kelly. Everything is for ages infant through sixth grade. The church is located at the intersection of Highway 280 and Elkahatchee Road.
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SUNRISE SERVICE: Comer Memorial Methodist Church is hosting a sunrise service at 6 a.m. and an Easter Service at 11 a.m. EASTER SERVICE: Orr Street Baptist Church invites everyone to Easter Service on Sunday, March 27. Sunrise service begins at 6 a.m. with breakfast served at 7 a.m. Sunday morning service begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday school or evening service. EASTER SERVICE: Calvary Heights Baptist Church is hosting an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. followed by breakfast. EASTER SERVICE: Mt.Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is having Easter Service at 11 a.m. Children’s church and nursery provided. SUNRISE SERVICE: Mt. Zion Baptist Church will host outdoor Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. at the Wind CreekStateParkPavillion. Old fashion breakfast will follow.
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MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on King Street. Attention will be given to a by-law change and to a citywide Christian event for the association to sponsor in 2016. Also, there will be opportunity for sharing news from the churches, fellowship, and intercessory prayer. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information, contact Bill Middlebrooks, secretary at 256-2343371.
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Alexander City Police were called to an accident with road blockage and a minor injury at the intersection of Highway 280 and Highway 63 just after 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. The two-vehicle crash involving a Ford F-150 and a Toyota RAV 4 happened in heavy fog. No further details were released.
Schools than 10 percent major deficiencies in the school bus fleet. That is better than the state standard. It is also pretty good considering there are 49 routes in the system with over 620,000 miles driven annually and they do that safely. Childers thanked Windle for the recognition, giving credit to his staff. “It is a tough job,” Childers said. “You do have a safe school bus if you get on a yellow bus in Tallapoosa County.” Dadeville High School Key Club advisor Benji Thomas and Betty Hayes
Battle the park museum’s collection. In addition to the canoe-making there are many other events for visitors to watch and take part in. “There will be cannon firing demonstrations,” Tassin said. “Along with musket firing demonstrations, stick ball and a living history camp with Creek and Cherokee hunting camps and Tennessee Militia and women’s frontier camps. Activities start at 9 a.m. Saturday and continue until 4 p.m. “Wotko Long from the Muscogee Nation will open the day with a Creek hymn and prayer at 9 a.m.,” Tassin said. “Throughout the day, visitors can experience the life of the Creek and Cherokee Indians with hide tanning, cooking and finger weaving demonstrations. Children will get a chance to learn and play an authentic game of Creek stickball.” In addition to Saturday’s activities, the park is helping celebrate the National Parks Service centennial.
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spoke to the board about an award the club received. “This is our kids award,” Thomas said. “This award is the Golden Achievement Award. It is for service hours. We had more service hours than any other club with 70-85 members. They volunteer to clean up the stadium after football games, read to elementary students, become Big Brothers and Sisters of elementary students.” Hayes leads the program from the standpoint of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club and helps with many of their activities.
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“Thursday and Friday are school days,” Tassin said. “Students from across the area are coming to park for a history lesson. Friday will be students from Tallapoosa County.”
“Kids are the most important thing on earth,” Hayes said. Windle got board approval to engage Around the Clock Health Staffing to provide a LPN to supplement the services of the RN who works for the system. “This contract is til May,” Windle said. “It is a no benefit position at $28.25 an hour and will come from Title I funds, so no local dollars are being spent. This is to help the RN at Reeltown who is going back and forth all day between the two campuses.” Judy Harrison, who is the grandparent of a student at Reeltown High School, spoke with the board about the cheerleading selection process. Harrison felt the process was unfair because only one African American made the squad. The board, along with Windle and Reeltown principal Tom Cochran, assured Harrison nothing
was unfair or dishonest about the process. The Board recognized Reeltown School and Horseshoe Bend School for their Business and Industry Certification. Board member Randy Anderson was absent from Monday’s meetings. The board also: • approved the hiring of Cindy Mahan as a special education teacher at Horseshoe Bend School to replace Crystal Morris. • approved the resignation of part time bus driver Oscar Moss. • approved minutes from the last meeting. • approved to pay the Feb. 2016 bills. • approved the monthly financial report. • approved a resolution naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Tallapoosa County Board of Education has a work session scheduled for April 5 at 5 p.m. and a regular meeting scheduled for April 11 at 5 p.m.
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Town Clerk Shelia Fuller said utility connections could help determine who would be subject to the fee and that she would send out letters and then bills to those businesses. The town also announced the entertainment for the upcoming Trade Day event on April 16. Scheduled to appear are Justin Farr, Karson Kinman, Rachel Wilson and Page Bentley.
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be supported by the April PATH Trash Walk. In addition, associates at Russell Lands will be cleaning the roadways along the Highway 63 corridor from Our Town to the Lake Martin Amphitheater on Friday, April 15. Also the Tallapoosa County Commissioners will be sponsoring the placement of roll-off dumpsters in each county district, on the weekend of April 23. Residents will be able to dispose of collected trash as well as larger items such as mattresses, sofas, tables and such for no charge. The dumpsters will be strategically located throughout the county. The sites are set to be: • District 1: Downtown Alexander City, next to fire department • District 2: Double
Bridge area on Highway 63 (1 mile south of Elkahatchee Creek Bridge) • District 3: Two locations-Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department and County shop in New Site • District 4: Three locations including across from Siggars Grocery on Gibson Road, Camp Hill Town Hall and County Shop in Dadeville • District 5: Three locations including Red Ridge Methodist (Highway 34), Wall Street Nutrition Center (Tallassee) and Union Volunteer Fire Department “The beauty of having so many locations for drop off is that no matter what area you or your group want to work in, there is a drop-off point to take the items,”
Thompson said. “We are so excited that the commissioners got behind this effort the way they have. We can imagine this network of groups, all taking the initiative and working in an area. It’s amazing to think of the potential of this if everyone just helps in some way.” Organizers, which include Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and PATH, will be meeting with a number of organizations, businesses, civic groups and community leaders to encourage them to participate in this first-ever county-wide event. For more information please contact Sabrina Wood at 334-429-8832, Shane Harris at 256-8251050 or John Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info or 334-399-3289.
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he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ will host the Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, March 16, from 10:30-12:30. Those that attend we ask that you bring a covered dish for the amount of people that are attending with you. There is a two dollar donation fee that we ask for you to place in the jar that is at each table. At this time, there are no carryout plates allowed. We know that we have some of the best cooks in town that attend. Never miss out on a chance to sample delicious dishes! Invite a friend or neighbor to attend that you know. You just never know how it could make their life a bit brighter for the day or even week. We have a scheduled St. Patrick’s Day Bingo event on Thursday, March 17. Wear your greenest attire. Bingo will be hosted by a business and we invite you to come out to learn
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while having a whole lot of fun too! Bingo will be from 10-11. Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, March 23, for Bunny Bingo at noon. Those that are interested in planting either vegetables or flowers in the planters at the Activity Center need to claim a spot. We will be purchasing top soil and redoing the planters later on this week and into the first part of next week. We had an enjoyable time last spring watching things grow and bloom. Those that participated last year are more than welcome to participate again! Get your green thumbs a going! We have a new bulletin board that you will find inside the
Sav-A-Life makes presentation to Sr. Club BY ODEAN KEEL Daviston Sr. Club
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he Daviston Sr. Club met on March 8 at 10 a.m. in the Community Center. Bettie Vickers called the meeting to order. A time of devotion was shared by Bennie Yates. He offered the scripture and ideas related to the use of the elderly within our homes, churches, and communities. Too many times our senior citizens are forgotten/ ignored by families, clubs and churches. God is not through with us just because we are older! We are never too old to serve God and the needs of others. The treasurer’s report and minutes were both read and approved as read. There was no old or new business. Sharon Moore was the program speaker. She represents Sav-ALife from Alexander City, a non-profit organization that serves this area and surrounding counties. The ladies who show up for help are given the available options for unwanted pregnancy and abortion is not one of the options. They are told about Christ and many turn to Christianity as a result of finding themselves in trouble and needing God’s help. Sav-A-Life always needs volunteers
who are properly screened. There are many opportunities for fundraising. Individuals, clubs, and churches can take advantage of baby bottle campaigns, crib showers and “perfect 10 club” donations. Many people send $10 or more monthly to help with operating costs. Sav-A-Life sees 60-80 clients each month. Anyone who needs their services or who chooses to volunteer or to help financially may call the office at 256-329-2273. Too, one can get info how a club or church can help this worthwhile Christian organization by participation in one or more of the fundraisers. Following the blessing by Lorene Cowhick, a great meal was enjoyed by 20 people present for the day’s activities. Come to our next meeting in April on the second Tuesday at 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish and enjoy good food, fun, and fellowship with the Daviston seniors. Odean Keel is the reporter for the Daviston Sr. Club.
center’s entrance hallway. This board will be specifically for community happenings and business advertisements. Also, pictures that you take at our events or even with our outings will be a delight to see on this board as well. Regularly scheduled 50+ activities: Rook, Mexican Train Dominoes, Canasta Hand & Foot, Group Fitness Land classes, Bunco, Quilting, Cribbage, Beginners Rook, Monthly Luncheon, Bridge and Art class. Fitness classes take place at the Sportplex Gymnasium building and the Stretch/Yoga class takes place at the Sportplex Cabin. Call the Activity Center at 256329-2910 for more details and information on any of the offered programs. You can also email Senior Activity Supervisor Corley Holt at corley.holt@ alexandercityal.gov. If you use Facebook, look for our
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fter eighteen years of playing professional football, Peyton Manning officially announced his retirement early last week. He leaves behind an incredible legacy on the gridiron including numerous records, five most valuable player awards and two Super Bowl titles. Manning has been the consummate professional on and off the field for his entire career and dealt with failure just as graceful as he has success. His career began in Indianapolis where he was drafted by a franchise that went 3-13 the year before he arrived. In the 11 years he started at QB, the Colts only won less than 10 games twice. Manning then found his way out West to Denver which hadn’t put together a winning season in five years previous to his arrival. In the subsequent four years, the Broncos never won less than twelve games and made it to two Super Bowls. Peyton Manning’s effect on an NFL franchise was immediate, immense and unmistakable. Whenever someone exceptional in the sports world retires, it’s only natural to debate where that person falls in the hierarchy of the greatest players of all time. Of course, the criteria used is completely in the eye of the beholder. That’s actually what makes it fun. For instance, one person might place a great value on statistics, while another believes championships trump everything else. I try to create a balance in my own mind between statistics and championships. I believe they both matter and I don’t necessarily value one over the other. A lot of great players have had the misfortune of playing for some terrible teams and a lot of mediocre players have been drug to a championship kicking and screaming. When all else fails, just use common sense. Peyton Manning holds 21 NFL records. He is the game’s all-time leading passer with 71,940 yards and also holds the record for TD passes with 539. It would take more space than I’m allowed to recount the rest of his gaudy numbers, but I trust you get the point. Statistically, Manning is the best NFL QB of all time. However, his championship hardware doesn’t match up with the likes of Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, Tom Brady and Troy Aikman. As former Jets head coach Herm Edwards so eloquently said during a classic meltdown “you play… to win… the game.” That’s the whole point. Winning championships is what it’s all about and why grown men are paid obscene amounts of money to play a game. After weighing Peyton Manning in the balance, I place him as the third best NFL quarterback in history on my scale. His statistics are undeniable and he led two different franchises to Super Bowl victories. He was also prolific in another aspect. Manning was a great athlete, but he turned the game into a chess match between himself and the defense. He meticulously prepared for each matchup unlike anyone had ever done before. He made the position far more cerebral than it had ever been and changed the game in many ways. Manning’s character has come under scrutiny as of late, but I’m certainly not going to hold a minor indiscretion that happened in college against him. The list of foolish things I did in college is a long one. So long Peyton. It was a privilege to watch a master at his craft. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.
COUGAR COMEBACK Central-Coosa fights back from two deficits to defeat Horseshoe Bend
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ROCKFORD – The Horseshoe Bend Generals jumped out to take an early lead, but the Central-Coosa Cougars fought back to take a 6-3 win at home on Tuesday afternoon. Central-Coosa Coach Dave Stover said the Cougars (7-9) have been working to learn how to fight back from deficits and they are constantly improving in that area. “That’s one of the things that I think we’ve been at the point where we would get down and never come back,” Stover said. “But the last couple of years the guys have been building and getting better at it and as we kept going they’re going to get even better at it. We’re starting to battle now and that’s what I’m looking for from our team.” Horseshoe Bend (3-11) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, as Isac Holt got a hit to left field that brought it Grant Taylor. But the Cougars tied it at 1-1 in the bottom of the second as a hit by Dillon Nail was bobbled by a General infielder allowing Lane Natali to score from third. The Generals were able to take the lead back, with a sacrifice fly by Holt that drove in Hunter White, making it a 2-1 ball game in the top of the third. However, Coosa took over the game in the bottom of the third frame, starting with a Zach Dew double that brought in teammate Trevor Stover and tied it back up at 2-2. Later in the inning Jonah Schmidt scored from third on a Cody Varner sac fly and Dew scored on a fielder’s choice to put the Cougar lead at 4-2. Coosa added to its lead in the bottom of the fifth with both Varner and Natali scoring on a grounder up the middle by Drew Dunham to put the score at 6-2. Horseshoe Bend’s final run was scored by Cade Worthy on a grounder by Luke Yarbrough in the top of the sixth. Horseshoe Bend Coach Jason Johnson said errors on routine plays like the one that allowed the Cougars to tie the game at 1-1 have plagued the Generals all year. “Routine plays, we can’t make them and that’s been the story of our season. We are now 3-11 and we’ve had leads going into the fourth or fifth in about nine of those
ballgames that we’ve lost,” Johnson said. “We can’t catch the baseball, we can’t throw it, we don’t do the little things it takes to win, and the frustrating part is I don’t know how to fix it.” Johnson said the pitching has been solid for the Generals, but Horseshoe Bend needs to improve defensively. “We’ve pitched very well all year. Every guy I’ve got has gone out there and battled, but when you are giving people five and six outs an inning I don’t care who you are, you’re not going to win very many ballgames,” Johnson said. “I thought Bradley (Mann) pitched very well today. The bad thing is that he only gave up three or four hits that I can remember and the rest of them were unearned runs. You just can’t win that way.” Stover said the Cougars are improving with each game they have played. “It’s a building year just like last year, but I think that with the team that we have they’re going to do some damage this year,” Stover said. “They’re going to play hard. We’ve got five seniors on the team and they all play hard. That’s what we’re looking for.”
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Above, Coosa’s Jonah Schmidt pitches. Below, Horseshoe Bend’s Cade Worthy releases a pitch.
Horseshoe Bend will host LaFayette on Thursday at 4 p.m. and will host Reeltown on Friday at home at 4 p.m. Coosa will return to action on Friday at Verbana at 3 p.m.
Lady Wildcats in good position at spring break By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
With the season at a halt for spring break this week, the Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats are in a good place as they prepare for the second half of the year. Benjamin Russell Coach Lee Wagoner said the Lady Wildcats of new are doing well at this point of the season, as they sit above .500. “Over the past couple of days or so since we played Sylacauga I kind of looked back as far as where we were last season at this point going into spring break and this season going into spring break,” Wagoner said. “I don’t like to compare teams, but for the sake of argument I looked back to where we were last year at this point. Last year, we were 5-5-2. This year, we’re at 6-5. Last year at this point we had scored 20 goals and had allowed 16 goals. This year, we’ve scored 12 goals and allowed 13 goals.” Wagoner said the comparison shows that the team is on the right track. He said they have been tested by a tough schedule so far this season and had good returns from those games. “What that’s telling me is that we’re where we need to be. Offensively, we still have to learn to finish our chances when we get them, but defensively we’re allowing less goals than we did last year up to this point,” Wagoner said. “The schedule we’ve played so far has been tough and I schedule tough on purpose because I want to challenge our girls. We’ve played the No. 4 in 7A with McGill-Toolen, we’ve played the No. 9 team in 6A in Northridge, we’ve played the No. 2 team in 4A-5A in Trinity, and we’ve played the No. 3 team in 4A-5A in St. Paul’s. And we’ve competed in every one of those games. “I think we’re right where we need to be at this point of the season. We just need to focus on our fundamentals and keep improving.” While the Lady Wildcats’ first section game of the season was initially supposed to be against Pell City, that game was postponed due to inclement weather. However,
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Benjamin Russell’s Sydney Pemberton (17) avoids a Sylacauga defender during last week’s game at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.
the Lady Wildcats currently sit at 1-0 in the area after playing Oxford, and Wagoner said at the top is the place every team wants to be in section play. “We did beat Oxford with a score of 2-1 for a section win, and last year at this point we were 0-1 in the section after losing our first section game. This year, we’re sitting at 1-0 in the section,” Wagoner said. “That’s a very good thing because we’re sitting at the top of the section right now and you always want people looking up at you and not having to chase anybody in your sectional play.” While Wagoner said he does not know what to expect from Pell City, he said he is confident the Lady Wildcats will be prepared for the big section games that remain on the second half of their schedule. “We know what we have in Oxford because we’ve played them once, so we know what to be prepared for there, but Pell City is the unknown right now,” Wagoner said. “I’ve seen the scores they’ve posted against other teams, but I have not seen
them play. What we’ve got to do is just remain focused and get up for the big games like we always do. Ever since I’ve coached these girls they’ve had that way about them where when they know a big game is coming they always get up for it. I have to give them credit for how they mentally and physically prepare for those big games.” And overall, Wagoner said the Lady Wildcats have improved since the season began, but he is sure even better results are on the horizon. “Since the beginning of the season I’ve really seen us come a long way. It’s not just soccer-skill wise, but also mentally,” Wagoner said. “I think we’re in a good place. This week off has come at a good time. We’re still going to do some things practicing and conditioning, but I think this break came at a good time for us to step back and refocus, which is a blessing for all of them. I’m proud of this group of girls and what they’ve accomplished so far and I know there are good things ahead.”
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pringtime rains are making things bloom bright yellows and pretty pinks. Even some azaleas are already bursting out in pretty colors. Happy Birthday to Deborah Griffith in Kellyton, today, March 16. And March 17 is not only St. Patrick’s Day (that the USA celebrates much more than the Irish at home do), but also the birthday of sweet Johnnie Hayes, then my former ‘TopHat’ Hilda Adams March 22. Ron’s cousin, known to him as ‘Bubba,’ is John. John and his lovely wife Dianne just celebrated 50 years of marriage on March 12. They held a ‘come and go’ visitation celebration at the First Baptist Church in Alex City on Sunday March 13. Let’s hope everyone remembered to set the clocks forward. John was on the football team for Alabama back in the day and played for ‘Bear Bryant’, and Dianne is a super home-maker and cook, and she enjoys sharing good recipes. Congratulations to John and Dianne for making it 50 years. So few do this and remain a happy family. As one door opens, another closes. Rev. Lenox Mallory (88) passed away March 7 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika after a brief illness. Rev. Mallory lived an exemplary life of service and being ‘old school’ was a great role model for all who knew him. Sadly, we also lost Mr. Oscar Cohen. He died peacefully at his home Thursday, March 10, in Alex City at the age of 95 and funeral services were held in Birmingham, with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. Cohen was such a trooper, he was taking a slimnastics class at CACC when I met him many years ago.
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Then while working a test run at Alabama Street Café, there he was, and I ran into him quite frequently in Alex City; such a caring and friendly man for whom there was a superb obituary written in the Outlook. Mr. Cohen will surely be missed and remembered as one of the truly remarkable men from the “Greatest Generation.” Sincere sympathies to friends and family of Mr. Oscar Cohen and also Rev. Lenox Mallory. EPAC in Equality enjoyed a big successful evening last Friday, and the Master of Ceremonies work was handled by Richard Penton, who lives right in the heart of the town in the house his greatgrandfather had built when Equality was just getting settled. Richard is a good public speaker – no nerves at all – so I know he did a wonderful job. Sunday, March 20, there will be men’s breakfast held at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Equality United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Sheriff Terry Wilson. The Church members are also working on a Recovery Ministry, so there will always be somewhere to go for friendly companionship while healing. More news on that as it progresses. For now, Ron’s shoulder recovery is standing still, he had a big bruise on that arm with swelling that lasted over two weeks with severe pain. After seeing the Doc, Ron was sent for another MRI and will get review at the end of March. Meanwhile, I had two
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consecutive days of laser surgery on my left eye to help the drainage and now get two weeks break before the next check-up. I was so sad that I could not open my shop on the first weekend of Marc, but I look forward to April 1-2, hoping for beautiful weather. Sad news that we lost Nancy Reagan, but she went to be with her “Ronnie” and they were such a loving couple, one of those rare ones. The first lady was one who loved to wear red and the bright color became known as Nancy Reagan red. Some of us wore red that week to honor Ms. Nancy. At her funeral, letters President Ronald Reagan wrote to our beautiful First Lady while he was away, were read and certainly showed what a sweet, loving and caring life these two had together. Now they will be together again in peacefulness and rest. The beautiful and artful First Lady, and one of our very best Presidents, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, together forever after. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas. +
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he late Byron Eugene “Pee Wee” Bence is free from pain and with the Lord now. He is God’s gain and our loss. His parents were Alton and Mary D. Bence. God Bless the Bence family! There are many people sick in the New Site area, including Carol Hand, Jack Peters, Doris Harry, Lynn Coker, Wynema Hand, Donna Hill, Nancy Simpson, Jimmy Harry and anyone else who needs prayer to recuperate. Sidney Meadows of Auburn University spent the weekend with her parents, Sandy Meadows and Tanya, and grandparents, Sanford and Linda Meadows. She loves Auburn University! Smile and the world smiles back to you. Brother Tom Drake of New Salem Baptist Church is a dynamite pastor for us. Come and hear him, if you need a good sermon. William and Jan Vickers spent time on Saturday with William’s mother Mildred Vickers of Eufaula. Mildred is one of the pretty East girls whose parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Tal East. Misty Howard is in California this week attending conferences pertaining to her job.
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She is the lovely and versatile daughter of Donald and Joyce Voss whom everyone loves. Relax and learn much and be safe. We were so proud of the New Salem Baptist Church choir singing so well on Sunday. Sandra Bailey is back in the choir and has a beautiful voice to blend in with the other choir members. Picking and grinning invites you on the first and third Saturday nights to attend the wonderful music led by Leon McCain’s Kountry Kritters Band. They enjoy the singing and fellowship. Jimmy and Elizabeth Huett were married 48
Yates is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of New Site and writes about the people and events of the New Site area.
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