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House destroyed by fire in New Site By MITCH SNEED Editor
A home on Cowpens Road was heavily damaged in a Wednesday morning fire despite the work of three area fire departments. The first alarm went out at 7:50 a.m. and New Site Volunteer Fire Department along with trucks from Daviston and Hackneyville
all responded to 4104 Cowpens Road Commissioner John McKelvey, who has retired as public safety director, was one of the first to arrive. “It was heavily involved, but our concern was Mitch Sneed / The Outlook that the resident may still be inside,” McKelvey Firefi ghters from New Site, Daviston and Hackneyville all responded to a house fire at said. I made my way to the bedroom area and while the smoke was so heavy you couldn’t 4104 Cowpens Road near New Site Wednesday. The concrete block home was heavily See FIRE • Page 3 damaged but luckily the occupant was not inside and no one was injured.
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County schools developing new mobile app App to have school closing alerts, event calendars and more By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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After being pushed back a week due to last week’s cold snap, construction on Lee Street in Alexander City is set to begin Monday. A massive rebuild of a good chunk of Lee Street will take place over what could be several weeks and Alexander City Public Works Director and City Engineer Gerard Brewer again hopes that residents will pay attention and avoid the area by taking alternate routes whenever possible. “The folks at Gary Ingram Paving brought in the electronic billboards and have been changing those up to remind people,” Brewer said. “We know it will cause some hardships, but we hope that by leaving early and taking alternate routes it See ROAD • Page 3
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Stephens Elementary Fourth Grader Keairra Morgan tries to take a shot through the defense of sticks from classmates while playing a game of stick ball at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Wednesday.
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Saturday Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will mark the 203rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe. This annual event recreates traditional Creek Indian life, frontier life in the year 1814 and emphasizes the importance of the battle in United States history through a variety of special demonstrations and interpretive
programs. Saturday’s activities will provide park visitors with a better understanding of American Indian life in this area 200 years ago as well as provide insight into the lives of the combatants and the reasons why the battle occurred. Experience the life of the Creek and Cherokee Indians by visiting traditional hunting camps and watch demonstrations of cultural skills such as hide tanning, cooking, and See BATTLE • Page 5
Tallapoosa County Schools are now in the 21st Century when it comes to delivering information to parents. At Monday’s Tallapoosa County Board of Education Meeting, Casey Davis gave board members a tour of the system’s app that he has been working on that will allow anyone to track school events from the palm of their hand. “What we want to do is put Tallapoosa County School’s in your pocket, on your hip, in your hands where ever you are so that we can notify you,” Davis said. “If we have a school closing we can alert you. It will signal like any other alert.” Superintendent Joe Windle said it See APP • Page 3
Jack’s brings biscuit-ology to Dadeville, plans to support community By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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Customers wait in line during the morning buzz at the grand opening of Jack’s in Dadeville.
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DEAR ABBY: I have known this guy “Noah” for six years. We’re mostly just friends with benefits, but I’ve always had deeper feelings for him. I always wanted to see where things could go between us, so I mentioned it to him. He told me that if he didn’t already have a girlfriend, he would have dated me. So when they broke up, I waited patiently. I continued being a good friend to Noah, giving him advice and putting my own feelings off to the side. Then just when I felt us getting to another level in our relationship, he told me he had another girlfriend and we needed to stop. I would never sleep with a guy who is with someone else. I’m not that type of girl. What should I do? I’m confused and hurt at the same time. Should I bring up my feelings again? Just let him go? Or should I keep him in my life, but in a friend-only way? -- JUMBLED EMOTIONS
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Funeral Service for Mr. William Frank Laster, Jr., 86, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Jack Womack will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Laster passed away on
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Veazey L. Jackson, 80, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday March 21, 2017. He was born July 2, 1936 to Leslie Herman Jackson and Claudie Luverne Veazey Jackson in Tallapoosa County Alabama. A Celebration of Life service will be Thursday, March 23 at Roselawn Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Richie Thompson,
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 26, 1930 in Anniston, Alabama to William Frank Laster and Mildred Ambry Laster. Mr. Laster was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and watching his grandkids at the ball field. The games wouldn’t start until Ma and Pa arrived. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Joyce Laster Corley (William) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Sandi Corley Woods, Steven Michael Corley
Steve Caudle, Eric Albright and John Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his son Tim Jackson, granddaughter, Victoria Jackson, sister, Edweina Kilpatrick. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jean Jackson, his parents, sister, Luna Bell Hand, and
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was our beloved furry child and we are devastated. Please inform people that a kind word or short note would mean the world to people like us who are suffering real grief. -- DEEPLY GRIEVING IN ILLINOIS DEAR DEEPLY GRIEVING: Please let me offer my condolences for the loss of Mandy. I know from personal experience what you are going through, and it is very painful. That’s why I’m reminding readers that when they hear of someone losing a beloved pet, the kindest thing one can do is to offer sympathy with a phone call, an email or a card. Believe me, the effort WILL be appreciated and never forgotten. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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(Nikki), and Sean Hayden Corley; great grandchildren, Corley Woods, Campbell Woods, Anna Corley, and Thomas Corley; sisters, Doris Cook of Auburn and Marie Fincher of SC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Speake Laster; parents; and sister, Joyce Claybrook. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
brother, Eddrell Jackson. Pallbearers will be Bill Thigpen, Odean Hayes, Christian Higgins, Chris Lemley, Greg Wilson, and Keith Pierce. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Trinity Baptist Church building fund at 1281 Old Hwy. 24, Trinity, AL 35673 Roselawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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DEAR ABBY: We recently lost one of our cherished pets, our oldest cat, Mandy. We never had children, so our pets ARE our children. I get that people who have
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DEAR JUMBLED: I don’t blame you for feeling confused. When someone’s words and actions don’t match, something is wrong. If Noah had been honest, you would have had your chance with him. I vote for letting him go because you want more than he’s apparently able to give. If you do, it may hurt for a while, but it will make it easier for you to find someone who can love you back.
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never had pets don’t understand the joy and unconditional love they can bring. But I don’t understand why people we thought were close to us haven’t acknowledged our loss in any way. Some of them have -- or had -- pets at one time. A few did send cards or emails, and they were so appreciated. Their kindness will never be forgotten. Mandy wasn’t sickly. She just stopped eating one day. When we took her to the vet a few days after trying everything we could think of, the diagnosis was kidney cancer. A couple of days later we had to make the heartbreaking decision to put her to sleep. My question is, am I expecting too much of people? After all, you wouldn’t ignore the death of a human child. I’m not only disappointed but resentful that these so-called friends and family don’t seem to care. I suppose to some Mandy was “just a cat.” But to us, she
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he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ held the Noon Gathering event on Wednesday, March 15. We had 58 in attendance and our lunch menu consisted of grilled chicken, green beans, rice, rolls and banana pudding. Guest speaker was Alex City Fire Chief Reese McAlister who presented to our group information on the fire department. It was an excellent day filled with fun, food and fellowship. Many thanks to those who helped before, during and after the event and a special thank you to Reese McAlister for presenting an informative overview of the Alexander City Fire Department. Be sure to make your or a group’s reservation for the Senior May Day Celebration event at Wind Creek State Park on Wednesday, May 10. We will have a dancing, Bingo, door prizes and of course food! The event will be held from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Businesses are welcome to put up information displays or help with the event. Email Corley Holt at corley.holt@ alexandercityal.gov or call the Activity Center at 256-3292910. The Activity Center is located within the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Park. The Annual Lucky Bingo was last Friday on the 17th of March. We defiantly found out who the lucky one was out of the 54 in attendance and that was Jim Reeves! We munched on mint green cookies, vegetable crackers, peppermint patties and sprite while enjoying an hour of
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Bingo. We are looking forward to the Bunny Bingo & Skit party on Thursday, April 13. Hope you made your reservations to attend! Group A got a beautiful day for their group outing last Thursday to dine at Lakeside Marina. We had a great time reading all the different decorative signs inside the restaurant area while we ate together. We especially got a kick out of a sign that was in one of the bathrooms that read “Please, remain seated during the entire performance.” Scotty Foshee found a really funny sign, but you’ll have to ask him what it said because it’s a bit risqué to print in the paper! Another good sign read, “If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself.” A wonderful day with wonderful folks! Laughter and having fun is what life is all about! Queen’s Group outing is Tuesday, March 28. Check with Lillian to see if there’s room on the bus if you want to go and you have to be a single lady to be a Queen. We’re heading to dine at Longhorn, so dress up western style for fun if you want too! Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.
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see, I didn’t feel anyone in the bed. But we still really didn’t know.” Firefighters ran lines and began putting water on the concrete block structure from several different angles in an attempt to make the house safe enough to enter to check again for the resident and his dog. But shortly after the flames were knocked down and they placed vent fans to clear smoke so they could enter, they learned that the resident had been located safe away from the house. His dog was reported to be safe as well. “It appears that the fire started in the back of the house in a laundry area,” McKelvey said. “It looks like it may have started with the clothes dryer there.” From looking from the outside of the structure, springs from what looked to be sofas remained near the dryer. New Site Police Chief Philip Weddle was on the scene to regulate traffic and Ken Cowart with the Red Cross also responded to the scene. “I’m glad he was found safe,” Cowart said. “That’s always a fear in a situation like this.” While the concrete block walls remained standing, the house sustained heavy damage and is believed to be a total loss. “A house of that age had some heart pine lumber in the floors and ceilings and once the flames get into that, it burns pretty quick,” McKelvey said.
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Firefighters from New Site, Daviston and Hackneyville all responded to a house fire at 4104 Cowpens Road near New Site Wednesday. The concrete block home was heavily damaged but luckily the occupant was not inside and no one was injured.
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Employees with Gary Ingram Paving unload barriers and signs that will be used beginning Monday when construction along Lee Street in Alexander City begins. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes.
App is another way to get the word out to everyone about what is going on. Windle was complimentary of Davis efforts to bring the system up to speed on communicating with “stakeholders,” especially since the system was behind. “We are behind,” Windle said. “He has done a great job getting us into the 21st Century. It is another way for us to communicate what we are doing here in Tallapoosa County Schools. Mr. Davis has worked on different ways to communicate with everyone in the digital age.” Davis explained that the app is no extra work on school personel as it is part of the system’s School Cast. “It is based on our School Cast System,” Davis explained. “So it is not new to our principals. It is based off our robo call system. We are not adding an extra step to the principals. It automatically adds it to the app.” According to Davis, the app can answer most any question someone interested in schools may have. The app can alert users to school closings, upcoming events. And if those events are at another school and
may not be as bad as it could be.” The pavement from near Highway 280 at Goo Goo Car Wash, all the way to the Fifth Street railroad cross over will be taken down to the base. A new base will be built and then new asphalt will be built on top of that to make sure there is a smooth stable road. Brewer said that in essence it will be an entirely new road and that kind of work takes some time. So patience and cooperation is key. “We really have been working to let folks know to avoid that area if at all possible,” Brewer said. “They are going to work as quickly as possible, but it is going to be slow going there for quite some time. So if at all possible, take an alternate route, unless you need to visit a business in that area. There will be
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delays, so allow a little extra time if you can’t take another way to get where you are going.” Because of where the work is being done, Elkahatchee Street to Central Boulevard in the former Russell Complex may be the best alternative. That will lead motorists to Highway 280 without running into construction. In addition to the work on Lee Street, Washington Street will also be paved and several other smaller projects are planned. The work was scheduled to begin on March 20, but the jobs that the paving contractor was completing last week were delayed due to cold weather and some rain. They will wrap those up by Friday and be on site in Alexander City bright and early Monday morning.
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then the app just might be able to get you there using the other school’s address and your phones GPS. Davis said parents can even log in to see their students grades, attendance records and even disciplinary records. And it is easy to download and use. “I am not that tech savvy,” board member Michael Carter said. “But I was able to find it and download it while we were
talking about it.” Davis explained that the app should be in reach of almost everyone just by searching Tallapoosa County Board of Education. “It is available in both Google Play and in the Apple App store,” Davis said. “It has the capability of working on your iPad, iPod, your droids. If it is considered a smartphone, it will work with it.”
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Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.
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Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
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Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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o you remember playing with a jackin-the-box? When I was a child it was the go to gift to give to toddlers. You would get the young child to turn the handle on the box and music would play “All Around the Mulberry Bush” and then when they least expected it, the box would burst open and a clown or jester would pop out. Then the child would either squeal with delight or cry hysterically. This morning I was thinking about how our life is a little bit like the jack-in- thebox. You and I are pretty good at keeping our inner lives hidden. We know how to put on a great face in almost every situation. But, there are situations that affect us much like the turning of the crank on the jack-inthe-box. And, often to our great surprise, when we least expect it, out jumps an attitude that seems foreign to us, at least outwardly. Where did that come from? That’s not me. I am not that way. That was an apparition. Long, long ago, maybe a couple of millennia ago, a wise teacher said it like this,
ignore it. Don’t try to explain it away. The nastiness came out of you because it was in you. Own it. And then set out to change it. As you grow and mature in life, your response RAY WATERS to stress needs to reflect the Columnist deeper more thoughtful person you are becoming. Get “The mouth speaks what rid of the ugly anger lying the heart is full of.” In other deep inside of you. Watch words, what is in us comes what you say. Remember it out of us during stressful really does reveal the health times. I find this truth to be of your heart. Do the tough quite sobering. The sharp interior work. You and those word I said to my wife, that closest to you will be so glad was in me. The angry word that I spoke to my grandson, you did. Also, remember there is no yep, that came from way shame in seeking professional down inside of me. advice and/or counseling if That time I cursed under you feel you cannot overmy breath when the older come your anger and nasty driver didn’t accelerate inner feelings. Sometimes through the yellow light but there are underlying issues slowed down and stopped that can make a person have forcing me to slam on my outbursts they can’t control. brakes, that came from If you find yourself doing inside of me. That is why it this, and it seems way out of is unhealthy to ignore our interior life. We like painting your normal behavior pattern, find a doctor or therapist. In the outside of the house for everyone to see. It is far bet- other words, talk to someone. ter to work on the foundation Don’t write it off. And, don’t settle for less than being the and structure of the house loving person you were crewhich is not easily seen, but ated to be. is much more important. When something really Waters is a columnist for ugly comes out of you don’t Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.
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Trump backers have a very short memory
Dear Editor, I just can’t resist responding to Billy Sellers’ letter in the Outlook this morning. Please run the following Letter to the Editor. Billy Sellers says he has “never known this level of obstruction to an elected, sitting president,” referring to how President Trump has been opposed and disrespected
since his election. Really? C’mon Billy, surely you remember January 2009 when House GOP Whip Eric Cantor and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell plotted a strategy of all-out resistance to anything proposed by President Obama even before he was in office. That strategy of “No” persisted for eight
years. I know that you and I are aging (me far more than you) and our memories sometimes fail, so maybe a dose of Ginkgo Biloba might help. Both of us. First bottle is on me. Dick Bronson Lake Martin
Bentley caused majority of ACA headaches Dear Editor, Our state has problems with the Affordable Care Act because our governor didn’t accept the Medicaid expansion. The states that accepted it have more choices. I found that many Republicans believe those on Medicaid don’t work. They do, but they don’t get paid enough to pay for food, medicine and insurance so they need Mealson-Wheels, food stamps, etc. These folks are living paycheck-to-paycheck. Will Trump Care help? No, the people’s insurance premiums will go higher. Had healthy people
gotten ACA, this matter would not have come up and if our governor had taken Medicaid that would have helped as well. Trump Care premiums will be higher than ACA up to $75,000 per year. Well, those aren’t the folks that need it as much, are they? 14 million people will be out of insurance with an increasing amount losing their insurance in the coming years. If a person made 137 percent over the poverty rate, they cannot afford the insurance premiums or the deductibles nor can they have a health savings account. But check this out; the rich will be
benefiting with the tax breaks. The richest will make $197,000 a year! How does that strike you? In conclusion, not only will the rich benefit, and the poor lose their insurance, but there will be a cap on the amount spent by insurance companies. If you get cancer, the insurance companies can kiss you goodbye and buy yourself a burial policy. Pre-existing conditions are out. Let’s find a better solution. Judy Palfrey Dadeville
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Dear Editor, After Monday’s Council meeting I was really in a state of flux. I must first apologize to my constituents, because I became emotionally distracted and lost a little of my normal composure. On Monday, I was asked, “How I would feel if I was that employee who had to wait until the Auburn study came back for a raise?” My response should have been if I was that employee I would be more than happy to wait on the Auburn Study because I’m but 1 percent of the total and the other 99 percent of employees feel that they are not being paid what they should be paid.
In that 99 percent, there are employees who have the argument that they are in the same job as others but are on different levels & steps and experiencing obvious pay differences. There are even those who have spent a lifetime at the city and their pay has not increased in the past to be comparable with today’s cost of living. As for me, I do a job that I love everyday and I do whatever I can to make sure the people I take care are treated the way I want to be treated. That includes my Patients, their families, my fellow coworkers and anyone I have the pleasure of interacting with during the day. I’m paid a decent salary for the job that I do but
my employer could never pay me for what I do everyday outside of my job description. I am however paid in full by the number of people who say “I knew when you walked in the room I would be OK.” Please excuse me but this has bothered me since Monday and as a city council member I work for my district but I’m also there to make sure all employees of the City are treated fairly and waiting on the Auburn Study just makes common sense to me. I stand by that then and now! Buffy Colvin Alexander City City Council District 2
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Stephens Elementary School students got to experience frontier life at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Wednesday. With demostrations of a bow and arrow by Pete Dunaway to students donning muskets in the militia like fourth grader Timothy Sherum and looking down the cannon, students learned many of the tricks to living and fighting a war in the 1800s.
Police investigate Fifth Street incident Officers were dispatched to a home on Fifth Street in Alexander City as well as the emergency room at Russell Medical after a man was injured in an apparent domestic altercation. As of 6:45 p.m. Wednesday police reported that the victim, who received a cut in the incident, was being uncooperative and no charges had been filed. The investigation is considered active.
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FREE TAX ASSISTANCE: Beginning Jan. 30, free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., 5030 Hwy 280, Alex City, AL IRS certified volunteers will provide the free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms. The free tax sites are designed to assist seniors 60+ (with no income limit), taxpayers under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000, and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. Please do not bring people to the site not involved in the filing of your taxes due to the limited space. Waiting may be necessary. Volunteers will provide free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. beginning Jan. 25. Please arrive and register for assistance at least one hour before closing time. March – Mondays and Tuesdays – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursdays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays --- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Information You Must Bring To The Tax Site: The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return; photo ID-driver’s license-for taxpayer and spouse; social security cards for taxpayers and dependants; W-2’s; and 1099’s B, R, and SSA 1099. If you have health insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. ALL employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year-end pay stub. In regards to the itemized deduction list, you should bring all the documentation that applies to you. Even if you do not itemize on your Federal taxes you may be able to do so on your State return. For more info call (256) 2340347. JIM PEARSON SCHOOL PRE-K REGISTRATION: Applications for pre-k at Jim Pearson School are being accepted through March 31. Online applications are available at alpreK. education/A. If assistance is needed, parents can go by Jim Pearson Monday through Friday until March 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Alexander City Board of Education until March 24 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and at the Hippy House at 138 Heard Blvd through the March 31, Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a random selection drawing April 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Jim Pearson School Lunchroom. ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS: Faith Christian Academy is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Applications may be picked up at Faith Temple Church on the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets. For more information call 256-234-6421. V. ROBINSON PRE-K REGISTRATION: Applications for pre-k at V. Robinson Head Start and Pre-K are being accepted through April 7. Monday through Friday until March 24 and April 3 through April 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at V. Robinson Head Start at 277 Tallapoosa Street in Alexander City. HEAD START RECRUITMENT: The Head Start Program of Chambers-Tallapoosa is now taking applications for the 2017-2018 program for 3 and 4-year-old children. If you have any questions concerning recruitment call Head Start in Dadeville at 256-825-4204 or any Head Start Center.
March 22 -24
CHURCH REVIVAL: GAP Fellowship Church is hosting spring revival services March 22-24 at 7 p.m. Guest Evangelists will be Pastor Betty Hoyett of Mt. Zion West, Pastor Robert Williams of Peace and Goodwill and Pastor Larry Shealey of Darian Baptist Church.
March 25
FISHING TOURNAMENT: The 8th Annual Horseshoe Bend Varsity Cheer Fishing Tournament will be March 25 at Wind Creek State Park. There is a $100 per boat entry with a big fish pot and guaranteed payback of $3,000. Registration begins at 6 a.m. the morning of the tournament and goes from safe daylight to 3 p.m. Questions and early registration should be directed to Portia Worthy at 256-329-9110 or 256-749-3656. PRAYER WORKSHOP: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Exploring the power of Prayer Workshop March 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speakers will be Evangelist Joann Shealey, Rev. Jamal Oliver and Rev. Justin Freeman. RSVP to 256234-5513 or 256-794-7387 by March 17. Lunch will be provided. This is for ages 12 and up. DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP: Wind Creek State Park will host a Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park clubhouse. You will learn the basics of cooking in the camp Dutch Oven. Bring your own camp chair. Park entrance fees apply. LAKE MARTIN STRIPER STRATEGIES: Nuts and Bolts of Fishing is hosting a striper strategy seminar March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. Cost is $75 and includes lunch and prize drawings. Register online at nutsandboltsfishing.com FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have family game night bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. ANNUAL CHICKEN-QUE: The Duncan Memorial United Men’s Club is sponsoring their annual chicken-que March 25 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For a $7 donation you will receive a half a chicken, slaw, mini-ear of corn, bread and dessert. Tickets are on sale now and walkins are invited. For mor information call 256-3291488 or 256-750-6478.
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CHURCH SINGING: The Appointed Quartet will be at the Marshall Street Church March 26 at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. It is a free event but a love offering will be taken. For more info call the church office at 256-234-3180. MEET AND GREET: Bill Nichols State Veterans Home is hosting a meet and greet reception for the center’s new Executive Director Angela Rose Sunday, March 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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FINANCIAL PEACE CLASS: Calvary Baptist Church in Alexander City is hosting the Dave Ramsey 9-week Financial Peace Class starting March 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the River of Life Worship Center. That church’s new building is on Highway 22 East on the left past Buck’s
Restaurant and before you get to the junction with Hillabee Street. This will be an occasion for planning for Christians to work together in our area. Also there is opportunity for meeting other ministers, sharing mutual concerns and news and intercessory prayer. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information contact Tony Harris, president at 256794-2969,Rick Levell vice president 25-234-3180 or Bill Middlebrooks interim secretary at 256-234-3371.
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SPRING BREAK CAMP: The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area will be open for spring break in Alexander City and Goodwater. The camp will be held daily March 27 - March 31 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It cost $50 and includes breakfast, snack and lunch at the Sportsplex Gym and at the Goodwater unit located at 166 Harris Street. Call 256-234-4757 for more information.
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ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP: There will be a free estate planning and asset protection workshop at the Archibald Senior Center Wednesday, March 29. Education workshop presented by local attorney Raley Wiggins. Topics include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, living wills, long-term care, Medicaid qualification, and probate administration. Also, how to protect your assets from: divorce, remarriage, creditors, bankruptcy, and nursing homes. Registration is required. Call (334) 625-6774 or online at www.redoaklegalpc.com. If you can’t attend this month, the scheduled dates for 2017 are: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Nov. 29.
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QUAIL FRY: The Second Annual United Way Quail Fry is Saturday, April at The Stables at Russell Crossroads. The event will be the first fundraiser for the 2018 Campaign Season. The $30 per person ticket includes the quail fry, a low country shrimp boil, shrimp gumbo and drinks. Baked goods will also be sold and auctioned as part of the event with all proceeds going to the Lake Martin Area United Way. Tickets are available at the United Way office. SPRING GALA: The Born Into Heaven Foundation will be hosting its annual spring gala April 1 from5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Children’s Harbour. Tickets are $40 for adults.
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MEN AND WOMEN DAY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating Men and Women Day April 2 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Emerson Ware of Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is honoring Rev. and Sister Rossevelt Gregory for 27 years of service April 2 at 2 p.m. The guest pastor will be Rev. Eddi J. Jennings, pastor of the New Elam Missionary Baptist Church on Highway 9 in Kellyton. Everyone is invited.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) The pressure of having to be responsive could cause you and others to act in unexpected ways. Consider staying mum and/or vanishing; otherwise, expect to have to walk on eggshells and choose your words carefully. Someone might have an attitude. Tonight: Stay cool. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You have the self-discipline to follow through on any decision you want to make. You might want to take the day oɈ. Consider screening your calls and/or taking a drive in the country. Know that there is some confusion around your friends. Tonight: Be unavailable. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You’ll observe how frustrated or upset others seem to get today. You also might be triggered by a matter that is close to your heart. You are likely to internalize a comment that a friend or loved one has made, even if it has nothing to do with you. Tonight: Lighten up the moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your instinct to lie low and say little is right-on. There will always be another day to express your views. What goes on might shed a new light on your life and on your personal relationships. A parent or loved one could be aɈecting your domestic life. Tonight: Dinner for two. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your phone might be ringing oɈ the hook. Emails and texts keep appearing, along with an occasional knock on the door. Clearly, others have a lot on their mind and want to talk. Be open, and don’t give any negative feedback. Tonight: Meet up with a close friend. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Be aware of your frustrations, disappointments and suppressed anger. You often say very little, and others perceive you to be unusually diɉcult. This trait could be emphasized today, so you’ll want to maintain some distance. Keep your receipts. Tonight: Try to use some discipline.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You aren’t typically one to be overly emotional or diɉcult, but at this point, others seem to view you as being a bit oɈ the wall. You might not even be aware of what is ailing you, but you recognize that something is oɈ. Tonight: Go to the gym before returning calls. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Be sensitive to someone you care a lot about. This person might be a source of upset for you right now, but try not to internalize any of his or her comments. Observe rather than react. Take your time choosing the right response, and it will be more powerful. Tonight: Early to bed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could be taken aback by what happens with a friend and/or a longterm wish. You might hope for certain events to occur, but understand that you can’t foresee what is heading down the path. Just know that everything will work out. Tonight: Where the crowds are. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might not be sure why you feel stressed, but perhaps you are sensing some unstable energy. You are most likely to be aɈected when you are out and about or at work. Events that are triggered right now have been gaining momentum for a while. Tonight: Take a deep breath. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’ll discover how much energy you have, and will decide what you want to do with it. Communication Åourishes despite a subtle disruptive tone from a key person in your life. Listen, remain sensitive and try not to escalate an issue. Tonight: Whatever feels right to you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might sense a change afoot with a partner or close loved one. Do not push the other party unless you feel as though you would like to see some radical changes. Refuse to initiate any conversations about these matters today. Just recognize what is going on. Tonight: Chill out.
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Customers steadily streamed into Jack’s as it opened in Dadeville Wednesday. General Manager Matthew Pruitt, left, was delivering food and helping keep up with orders in the kitchen as guests patiently waited.
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not just show up in town for business, they want to be part of the community. “We don’t just build new locations in a town and leave. We are here to give the community and schools our support and be a gathering place for friends and family here in Dadeville and surrounding areas.” Just to show their community support, Jack’s held a throwback basketball between alumni of Dadeville and the current team Tuesday night. Tickets went for $5 and went to the school. Jack’s Area Manager Barry Bowerman says the location on Highway 280 in Dadeville at North Broadnax Street should be successful. “We are trying to capture some the lake traffic plus Auburn football traffic in addition to those patrons in town.” And Jack’s says they might not be done yet in Tallapoosa County. “We are trying to fill the South,” Bowerman said. “We are looking at Alexander City. We have to find property so it may be a while.”
The dining room at Jack’s includes a sitting area around a fireplace and television. Jack’s Samantha Knight loads biscuits into bags before going through out into the Dadeville community Wednesday morning to deliver them to area businesses.
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TAX TIME 2017
Right now is a great time to start preparing for tax season. While the deadline to file returns may be several months away, getting a head-start allows men and women the chance to organize their tax documents so they aren’t racing against a deadline come April. The following are a handful of ways to start preparing for your returns now. • Find last year’s return. You will need information from last year’s return in order to file this year, so find last year’s return and print it out if you plan to hire a professional to work on your return. • Gather dependents’ information. While you might know your own Social Security number by heart, if you have dependents, you’re going to need their information as well. New parents or adults who started serving as their elderly parents’ primary caretakers over the last year will need their kids’ and their folks’ social security numbers. If you do not have these numbers upon filing, your return will likely be delayed and you might even be denied potentially substantial tax credits.
deductible. If these forms are not received in a timely manner, speak with your lender. You might even be able to download them from your lender’s secure website. • Make a list of your charitable contributions. Charitable contributions, no matter how small, are tax deductible. While it’s easiest to maintain a list of all charitable donations you make as the year goes on, if you have not done that, then you can have to pay taxes on any interest make one now. Look earned. Interest earned on the majority of for receipts of all contributions, contactsavings accounts is also taxable, so gather ing any charities you donated to if you all of your year-end financial statements misplaced any receipts. from your assorted accounts in one place. Doing so will make filing your return, • Book an appointment with your tax whether you do it yourself or work with a preparation specialist now. As April 15 professional, go more quickly. draws closer, tax preparers’ schedules get • Speak with your mortgage lender. Homeowners should receive forms documenting their mortgage interest payments for the last year, as the money paid in interest on your home or homes is tax
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River Bank names Dawkins Tallapoosa County president for the community. He is one of the hardest working community bankers I have Senior Vice President and ever known. Under his Relationship Manager Randy leadership, I’m confident Dawkins has been named that we’ll continue to enjoy Tallapoosa County President many more years of service at River Bank & Trust. in Tallapoosa County and the Dawkins has been Alexander City community.” providing financial advice and Dawkins joined River Bank assistance to the citizens and & Trust in May of 2014 to businesses of Alexander City open and lead the bank’s loan for over 26 years. production office. A little “Randy Dawkins is a over a year later, River Bank respected community leader & Trust opened a temporary and banker,” said Jimmy full service location located Stubbs, Chief Executive at 3617 U.S. Highway 280. Officer of River Bank A newly constructed state-of&Trust. “Our success here the-art building is slated to in Alexander City is largely open mid April at the same due to Randy and his passion location. STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
“I am humbled and excited to receive this promotion. I love the people of Tallapoosa County, a place where people care about one another. Where else would someone want to work and live? I want to thank the Alexander City team who serves our customers so well. I also want to thank each and every one of our customers. Without them, we would not be successful,” said Dawkins. River Bank & Trust is a locally owned and operated community bank with offices in Alexander City, Auburn, Submitted / The Outlook Gadsden, Montgomery, Millbrook, Opelika, Prattville, Randy Dawkins has been named Tallapoosa County President at River Bank and and Wetumpka. Trust.
TIME TO CELEBRATE
Woman found dead outside Tallassee school By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Wells Fargo officials bring clock back to life
Tallassee police received a medical call early this morning for an unconscious individual inside a vehicle that was parked in front of Tallassee Elementary School. “We were called around 6:30 on a medical call for an unconscious female at the school,” said Chief Matthew Higgins, with Tallassee Police Department.” Upon arrival TPD discovered that the woman was lifeless. “We did find an unconscious female that was later pronounced deceased by medics,” Higgins said. “Right now we are working this as death investigation, but it does appear to be a possible suicide.” According to Tallassee City School Superintendent Wade Shipman, the woman was a former cafeteria employee at the school. While the woman was discovered early Wednesday morning, police and school officials believe the individual passed away last night. Police made every attempt possible to shield students from the early morning discovery. “It was prior to school opening,” Higgins said. “School was not affected. We tried to make sure that everything was done so that it would not affect students.” Shipman issued a statement Wednesday explaining the school’s response. “Sometime last evening (March 21) there was a fatality in front of Tallassee Elementary School,” Shipman said in the release. “School personnel discovered the deceased early this morning. There were no school safety related issues associated with this incident. We would like to express our profound sympathy to all family members of the deceased.”
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After almost three years of being out of commission, the clock that graces the exterior entrance wall at the Well Fargo Bank on the corner of Green and Broad Street came back to life Wednesday. Employees with Birmingham-based American Lighting were called in by bank officials to complete the project. Henry Dunkle of American Lighting inserts wires into the heart of the clock Thursday afternoon. By about 3 p.m. the hands were back in place and the now electric version of the clock was keeping perfect time.
Study predicts statewide population growth, decline in Tallapoosa County STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
TUSCALOOSA – The Alabama population is expected to grow by nearly 500,000 people by 2040, according to the latest projections from the Center for Business and Economic Research in The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce. Expected economic development in major Alabama metropolitan areas and population trends mostly are fueling the projected 11.3 percent increase. The state population is expected to grow at 3-4 percent per decade, similar to the rate seen in 1980s. This is slower than the 10.1 percent or 7.5 percent growth during the 1990s and 2000s, respectively. “Declining births and net migration, as well as aging baby boomers, are causing population to grow slower,” said Viktoria Riiman, socioeconomic analyst for CBER. The growth during the 20102040 time period is expected to be half the growth rate seen during the previous 30-year cycle, from 1980 to 2010, Riiman said. While the trend is to see an increase, the same study predicts that Tallapoosa County will see a 7.6 percent decrease in population over the same
period. The study predicts that Elmore County will see an 18.4 percent spike and Lee County is expected to grow by a whopping 50.5 percent by 2040. Jefferson, Madison and Mobile counties are expected to remain the top three most populous counties in the state. Baldwin County is expected to increase in ranking from seventh place in 2010 to fourth in 2040, following a continued unprecedented growth in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metro area. The Huntsville metro area is another region that expects a significant population growth. Limestone County is forecast to jump from 16th to ninth place, and Madison would become the second-most populous county, up from third place. Shelby County in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area is among the top five fastestgrowing counties (i.e. with largest percent increase). The county is also among the top five with the largest increase in residents. The ranking of Shelby County would remain unchanged from 2010 to 2040 after more than 81,200 new residents would cause a 41.7 percent increase in population. The two counties with the largest universities in Alabama are forecast to be among the top five counties with largest
population increase. Lee County, home to Auburn University, is expected to add almost 70,800 new residents, while Tuscaloosa County, home to The University of Alabama, is expected to add more than 52,200 people from 2010 to 2040. Growing student enrollment and university expansions are among the major factors influencing population growth in these counties. Although most Alabama counties in metro areas are expected to gain more residents, most non-metro area counties will see a decline in population. Riiman noted that areas with faster-recovering economies, solid employment forecasts and the highest or most improved quality of life are the ones that are expected to see an increase in population. CBER forecasts that the population in metro area counties will grow by 16.2 percent from 2010 to 2040. Meanwhile, nonmetro area counties will see an overall population decline of 3 percent during this time period. This decline follows a nationwide trend of population losses in counties that are outside large metropolitan areas. The University of Alabama, the state’s oldest and largest public institution of higher education, is a student-centered research university that draws the best and brightest to an academic community committed
to providing a premier undergraduate and graduate education. UA is dedicated to achieving excellence in scholarship, collaboration and intellectual engagement;
providing public outreach and service to the state of Alabama and the nation; and nurturing a campus environment that fosters collegiality, respect and inclusivity.
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Parity rules this year’s NCAA Tournament, but beware the SEC
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hen filling out my NCAA bracket shortly after it was released, I came to a swift realization — there was no real favorite — and I still feel that way. Sure, Villanova, North Carolina, Duke, Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky and Gonzaga were the favorites going in, but nobody stood out. Nobody. Anybody could be had … and they were. Just look at Duke and Villanova. You could play this tournament over three times over and have three different champions, possibly even have three completely different-looking Final Fours. In years past, we could often count on a prohibitive March Madness favorite, but that wasn’t the case this year. Your team might be a top seed, but that doesn’t mean they are much better than their opponents. Below are a few pre-Sweet 16 thoughts: • It might be regarded as a football conference, but Kentucky, Florida and South Carolina give the SEC three teams in the Sweet 16. I would have expected Kentucky, but the Gators and Gamecocks limped into the NCAA Tournament. Besides, I would have never thought that South Carolina could topple mighty Duke. But they did – and it was funny. Should the Gamecocks and Gators win their respective Sweet 16 games, they will meet this weekend in the Elite Eight – guaranteeing that one of them will make the Final Four. Go figure. • It might be regarded as a basketball conference, but the ACC didn’t live up it its expectations last weekend. The conference sent nine teams to the dance and only one – North Carolina – progressed through the first two rounds. It is a testament to the conference’s power that nine teams were invited to the tournament, but to have eight of nine bite the dust pretty early must be somewhat of an embarrassment. • Though South Carolina’s win over Duke might be the biggest upset of the Round of 32, Villanova’s loss to Wisconsin sure busted a bunch of brackets. The Wildcats were a No. 1 seed, were the defending champions and many folks had them reaching the Final Four. Maybe we shouldn’t have been that surprised. Why? Other than last season’s championship, Villanova has not advanced beyond the Round of 32 since 2009. • According to the updated Westgate Las Vegas SportsBook, North Carolina and Kansas are 4-to-1 odds to win the tournament. Gonzaga and Arizona come in as the next-best favorites at 6-to-1, while Xavier is the longest shot at 100-to-1. If I had to lay down a few bucks, I’d take West Virginia at 18-to-1. The talented Mountaineers might not win, but that would be a great pay day if they did. • Anyone hear about Lynn Marshall, wife of Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall? She was reportedly asked to leave after loudly cursing at officials and Kentucky fans/players, though I did not see a report that indicated she actually left her seat. A few journalists even videoed her antics, posting them on social media. Some claimed to have captured her spewing obscenities, though the only ones I managed to find showed her acting like a crazed fan. Basketball games have those. She did remind me of a wacky Little League mom. For what it’s worth, Gregg Marshall nearly left Wichita to coach Alabama in 2015. That would have brought Lynn to Coleman Coliseum. Just saying. Joe McAdory is the communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
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Above, this rendering depicts the layout of the miracle field set to be developed at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Below, Alexander City Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson (left) and Outdoor Friends Forever founder Jim Hardy introduced fundraising possibilities to a group of athletic leaders in January.
Miracle field site selected Fundraising efforts in development for special-needs athletic facility By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Plans for a miracle field in Alexander City continue to move forward as a location for the facility that would provide specialized athletic opportunities for those with special physical and mental needs has been selected. According to Alexander City Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson, the field is set to be located below the walking track at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. “It’ll be across from the softball fields,” he said. Wilson and Outdoor Friends Forever founder Jim Hardy announced the desire for a miracle field two months ago in a brainstorming session of athletic leaders. In that session, they explained that a miracle baseball field typically contains a rubberized strip so participants with wheelchairs or walking aids can more easily round the bases on their own or with assistance. However, plans for the Alex City Miracle Field include offering basketball, soccer and field hockey, as well. “We’re doing a multi-use field,” Wilson said. The parks and recreation director credited Hardy with the idea to add more features. “Jim’s been to a lot of these places,” Wilson said. “When we were coming up with ideas he said, ‘What if we could offer a lot more than baseball?’” According to Wilson, such a project is not a new idea for the city. Instead, a field designed for young athletes with physical or mental challenges has been part of the city park and recreation system for the last five years. Adding a miracle league would pave the way for Alexander City to add a challenger league to its parks and recreation
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offerings, thus providing athletic opportunities to area residents. “A lot of them are driving to Oxford and Sylacauga to play,” Wilson said. “It really sheds a light on the need for a miracle field in this area.” Such a field could also enable Hardy to provide additional opportunities for those he serves through Outdoor Friends Forever. “He brings kids with special needs here and takes them fishing and hunting,” Wilson said.
With the site selected for the miracle field, the next step is to fund the $400,000 project. “We’re getting started on fundraising,” Wilson said. “We’re in the process of finalizing our plans.” Once funding is secured, Wilson looks forward to start work on developing the field. “We’re looking at starting construction next summer,” he said. “It should take about three months.”
Cade Worthy pitches no-hitter for Generals Horseshoe Bend defeats Lanett in 13-0 shutout By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
To say the Horseshoe Bend varsity baseball team had a good day in front of the home crowd Wednesday is something of an understatement, as the Generals defeated Lanett in a 13-0 shutout. That Panthers shutout came courtesy of Horseshoe Bend junior Cade Worthy, who pitched a no-hitter and had 11 strikeouts in five innings on the mound. “It was just keeping command of the fastball and being able to work ahead,” he said. “I was able to control my pitches and keep the ball balanced.” All of the Generals showed they came to play from the start by scoring a run in the first inning. That came courtesy of senior Griff Jackson, who made the score from third base on a fielding error. Horseshoe Bend added four more runs in the second inning. The first came from an RBI single from junior Nalijah Heard, along with a Lanett fielding error, which collectively sent two runners home. “I just made contact with the ball,” Heard said. “I hit it deep enough to where we made the score.”
to get a single run. Several Generals had quite a bit of success at the plate. Worthy had two RBI doubles. Horseshoe Bend junior Luke Yarbrough had an RBI double and RBI single, and sophomore Dakota Hill had an RBI double. Generals head coach Jason Johnson was understandably proud of his team’s performance that earned Wednesday’s win. “We played pretty well defensively and we hit it pretty well,” he said. “We had some good results.” Wednesday’s triumph was especially meaningful for the Generals, who have struggled throughout the season. “We needed the win,” Johnson said. “It was the first area win, that’s important.” The coach looks for his team to build on Wednesday’s performance when facing the rest of the season. “We’re headed in the right direction,” Johnson said. Heard agrees. Cathy Higgins / The Outlook “We did pretty well,” he said. “But Horseshoe Bend junior Cade Worthy delivers a we’ve still got to get better.” pitch during Wednesday’s home game against Tuesday’s win brings Horseshoe Bend’s Lanett. overall season record to 4-11 overall and The Generals continued to charge by 1-0 in the region. The Generals head to LaFayette today adding six more runs in the third inning, for a 4:30 p.m. game. Horseshoe Bend’s and two more in the fourth. Meanwhile, the Lanett Panthers failed next home game is 4 p.m. Monday against Elmore County.