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Volunteer fire departments play a vital role in small towns and communities who may be unable to hire a fulltime professional force of firefighters. Hackneyville is no exception to this, with their volunteer department serving the needs of the community, as well as working in conjunction with other local fire departments whenever necessary. To help raise the money to keep the force operating, the Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department will be having their annual fish fry from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the fire station. “We’ve had this event for a long time, around 20 years, though it may have been going on even See HVFD • Page 3
Some of the best backyard cooks in Alabama – including some from here in Alexander City – will be on hand Saturday at the Lake Martin Amphitheatre to compete in the Lake Martin Chapter of the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s Wild Game Cook-Off. Cooks compete in three divisions – fish, fowl and game. First-, secondand third-place are awarded in each division. There is also a best overall award, an award for best presentation and a people’s choice award voted on by the attendees. Local cook teams Smokin’ & Jokin’ BBQ will be participating in the cookoff, which amounts to a “home game” for the them. Smokin’ & Jokin’ is a past state AWF Cook-Off champion. Chonita’s Cookers, another local cook-off power that won the state AWF title in 2014, and have already secured a spot in the state finals, will be on hand. The team is led by Mark and Severa McGrady. Chad Jones, his wife Khara, son Caleb and Blake and Rachel Self and their son Eli make up Smokin’ & See COOK-OFF • Page 3
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The auditorium in the Graham Technology Center on CACC’s campus was filled to capacity, with every seat taken. An overflow crowd lined the hallway walls and spilled into the large room at the other end of the building, listening to the ceremony over the center’s broadcast system. Thursday morning’s graduation ceremony marked the completion of degree and certificates for CACC students pursuing careers in a wide range of fields, while the afternoon pinning ceremony signaled the culmination of a long and difficult road for the students working to become the newest group of trained
nurses. “There were 200 students who received degrees, awards and certificates,” said CACC President Dr. Susan Burrow. “This includes the nursing students getting pinned this afternoon.” Of the 200 who graduated, 97 walked during the morning graduation, while 15 were pinned on Thursday afternoon, according to Burrow. What makes this number impressive is that it marks yet another steady increase in the number of CACC students who finish their degree work at the college and move on to the next step in their life, be that transferring to a four-year institution or going straight into the workforce. See GRADS • Page 3
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How to Obituaries can be submitted to The Outlook from funeral homes by Submit e-mail at obits@alexcityoutlook.com by fax at (256) 234-6550. For more Obituaries or information, call (256) 234-4281. Obituaries Mr. Albert Jackson Catchings 1927 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Albert Jackson Catchings, 89, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Chris Stephens and Rev. Jeremy Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Catchings passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1927 in Alexander City, Alabama to Thomas Jackson Catchings and Eleva Catchings. He was an active member of Calvary Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Raymond J. Catchings (Debbie) of Alexander City, AL, grandchildren, Deryck Hodge (Wendy), Richael Durdin (Michael), Elizabeth Rondeau, Andrea Long (Andrew), step-grandchild, Chris Oliver (Casey), and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldyne Catchings, daughter, Gwendelyn Hodge, and parents. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 1365 Hillabee St, Alexander City, AL 35010 or Hillabee Baptist Church, 1781 Hialeah Cir, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
DEAR ABBY: When I was in my 20s I chose a career whose long-term effects I hadn’t anticipated. I am charged with telling people they are dying and watching them die on a daily basis. While I know I am good at it, it leaves me emotionally drained. I manage to muster up enough energy to try to be there for my kids but, frankly, I can’t seem to be there for anyone else, including my wife, co-workers and close family. My problem is, this has left me with no emotional support (my children are too young for that, although playing with them is some help) and there are tough days when I really need it. Advice? -ALONE FROM MY WORK DEAR ALONE: You need a support group. Many people in the medical field find them to be a helpful outlet. Rather than blame yourself for your inability to “be there” for your co-workers and family members, joining a group might help you to relieve some of the stress you are experiencing by talking about it.
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If you do, I’m sure you will find you are far from alone. If there isn’t a support group already there for you, please consider starting one, because airing those emotions you haven’t been able to share would be extremely helpful. DEAR ABBY: I’ve been dating a guy for two years. He has his late mom’s wedding rings. He always said he would use them if he ever proposed to anyone. Well, he proposed to me last week. Last night he informed me that he had let his exgirlfriend of 10 years wear the rings because she loved jewelry. It made me sick to my stomach, and made his proposal not mean anything to me.
I told him it would be like me giving him my ex-husband’s wedding band to wear. He doesn’t understand because he didn’t use them to propose to her, but to me that’s beside the point. They were ON HER HAND. I told him he should have given me the option of wearing the rings or having him buy my own set. He thinks I’m just supposed to be OK with this. Am I out of line feeling the way I do? -- TARNISHED IN TENNESSEE DEAR TARNISHED: I don’t think so. To say this “guy” lacks sensitivity would be an understatement. Are you sure you actually want to spend the rest of your life with someone so clueless? When he allowed his former girlfriend to wear his mother’s wedding rings “because she loved jewelry” rather than because they were planning to marry, the symbolism of bestowing them vaporized. If you do plan to go through with it, “suggest” he buy you ones or use the stones from his mother’s
rings in a different setting for a ring you will enjoy wearing rather than feeling like Secondhand Rose (third-hand, actually).
n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.
every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.
n Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. n Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and
at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. n Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.
n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. n New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of
GRIEF SHARE: There will be a meeting of Grief Share every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next door to Russell Medical through June 7. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-4092020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weightloss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday @ 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander
City, AL. Call (256) 4964210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problemsolving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets MondayThursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at
1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-2154499 or email at mveazey@ cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet,
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“Over the past three years, we’ve experienced a growth in student success. There’s been an increase in the percentage of students who complete their work and move on to the next phase,” Burrow said. She attributed much of this growth to a strategic plan the college adopted, which revolved around taking steps to increase student retention and graduation rates. She said she was excited to see the growth, as it is a fairly accurate indicator of student success. “CACC students do extraordinarily well as they move into the workforce and university settings,” Burrow said. Whether it’s completing one class to get a shortterm certificate or working to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science, Dr. Burrow would be more than happy to see a 100 percent completion rate for the CACC student body. “We would love for every student who comes here to succeed in reaching their goals, no matter what they are,” she said.
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Jokin’. John McKelvey’s Chop Shop Chaos team will be on hand along with other local teams that include Matt Mann’s Coosa County Cuisine, Dee Lewallen’s Century 21 Lake Martion Realty team and Kaylee’s Cooking, led by Andrea Dobbs. In addition to all the outstanding food, a major highlight of the cook-off will be a silent auction, a raffle and live music. According to Steve Forehand, an AWF board member who is chairing the Lake Martin cook-off locally, The River Dan Band will provide live music at the event. Forehand says the expected perfect weather should make the cook-off will feature something for everyone. “You will have a chance to hear some great music and enjoy some incredible food,” Forehand said. “These teams take this seriously as far as the competition and what they serve is incredible. We are talking five-star restaurant quality.” Admission to the event is $40 per couple/person in advance and $50 per couple/person at the event. Advance tickets are available at Fish Tales Bait & Tackle, Catherine’s Market, The Sure Shot or by calling the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-8229453. Admission price includes complimentary food and a one-year Alabama Wildlife Federation membership for one, which includes the organization’s monthly magazine.
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longer,” said Hackneyville Fire Chief David Jones. The event has been very popular in the community, with people asking the fire department to have it on Mother’s Day weekend, Jones said. For $10, people can buy a delicious plate loaded with two catfish filets, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, cake, and a drink. “Some parents have told us the kids don’t like fish, so we’ll have plates with chicken for them if they prefer,” said Jones. He explained that this was a popular fundraiser for the fire department, but their biggest fundraiser is the 4th of July fireworks bash. “The fish fry does have a really good impact. We wouldn’t make it without it,” he said. With the firefighters of the Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department gearing up for a good crowd on Saturday, Jones encouraged the public to come out and support the volunteers serving up tasty fried catfish with all the sides. “Come up, buy a plate and see the new facility we’ve been in since November.”
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hursday morning Central Alabama Community College started the parade of local graduations about 100 students were honored at a special ceremony and walked into the next chapter of their young lives. As we approach this graduation season where an important milestone is celebrated, we wanted to share some advice, given 20 years ago by a noted newspaper columnist. “Wear sunscreen.” With that simple advice, Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich began her column of advice to the Class of 1997. She went on to dispense more suggestions that are sure to serve the Class of 2017 just as well as they did the Class of 1997. Here is some of what Schmich wrote. “Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth,” Schmich suggested. “Never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked… “Sing. “Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts, don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours. “Floss ... “Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements. “Stretch. “Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don’t. … “Travel. “Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old, and when you do you’ll fantasize that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders. “Respect your elders.” It’s all good advice. Timeless, too. Which is good, because the world is different even than it was in 1997. It’s been less than 20 years and we’ve seen so much that we couldn’t imagine in those heady days of the 1990s. So maybe that’s more advice for you: Don’t be complacent. Prepare for a changing world. It has changed in your lifetime and that change will continue. Practice your skills of adaptation and you will be ahead of the curve. But, for now, enjoy this major milestone in your life. Graduation marks both an end and a beginning, which is why a graduation ceremony is also called a commencement ceremony. Not least of all, graduation is a time for celebration. So spend some time in the sun over the next few days. And, by all means, wear sunscreen.
unday is Mother’s Day and it gives us husbands an opportunity to shower love, praise and gifts on our sweet wives. Recently, I decided that I needed to make a statement about this gift buying on Mother’s Day and I had a discussion with my understanding bride about this conviction. I felt my arguments were clear and concise and easily understood. After all, she isn’t my mother, she is my wife and I shouldn’t feel any obligation to purchase a gift because that responsibility should fall to the kids, not me. That is as cut and dried as it can be. After we sat down I began by telling her how much I loved and appreciated her as a wife and mother. It’s always best to butter someone up if you are going to add a negative note. Then I proceeded to lay out my reasons for not getting her a gift this year. As a matter of fact I enumerated them one at a time followed by detailed explanations. A Philadelphia lawyer couldn’t have been more eloquent. Throughout the whole presentation she just sat there and looked at me. I didn’t know someone could go that long without blinking their eyes. I finally summarized my outstanding discourse with examples of past gifts that
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I had presented her when the children were small and still at home. I then moved on to show how they had assumed this responsibility and gave her gifts as well as calls every Mother’s Day. Therefore, my days were now over and I knew she would understand. I just wished she had blinked at least once in all this. When I had finished I asked her if she had anything to say. That was the wrong thing to do because I should have been saving that breath for running. She simply reached across the table, took me by the front of my shirt and pulled me close to those unblinking eyes and didn’t say a thing for a whole minute. Then she blinked. That was the scariest part because I knew then I’d made a very serious miscalculation in my marital relationship. The first word out of her mouth was “labor” and I knew then I was in trouble. There isn’t a father alive that hasn’t heard the war stories about labor and childbirth and how they are responsible. Oh my, why didn’t I just buy a pot of
posies and act like I was thrilled to be presenting them to the world’s best mother? Sometimes a fellow just doesn’t learn until it’s too late. Mother’s Day is one of the most sentimental days of the year. Our mothers hold a dear spot in our hearts because they taught us to love and be loved. It’s been said that God gave mothers to teach us what love is all about because He sent His Son into this world through a human mother and honored her because of it. God’s love is displayed in this act of divine Gift through a human mother. Make this Mother’s Day special by having your family in your Father’s house. This will be a testimony to the love of a Heavenly Father for an earthy mother and will be the greatest gift you can give her. Now back to my sweet wife and the loving mother of my children. After her subtle reminders about how she became a mother she simply cleaned a place off the table and said she would pick up her gift right there Sunday morning. Uh oh, she quit blinking again and I’m going shopping. Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister who lives in Alexander City. His column appears here each Friday.
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Far left, Congressman Mike Rogers speaks with members and guests at the Dadeville Kiwanis meeting. Immediate left, Col. Jarred Norrell speaks with Congressman Mike Rogers and Ursla Jenrette after a ceremony where Rogers honored Jenrette and her late husband for their contributions to Lyman Ward Military Academy. Cliff Williams / The Outlook
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“The world is more dangerous now than it has been since the Cold War,” Rogers said. “Obama has downsized the military. We have not been replacing ships, fighter jets. We have been putting it off and have worn everything out.” Rogers said he would like to see defense spending increased to $640 billion in the next year up from just under $600 billion. Rogers explained that China is now an ally in helping with the threat in North Korea because China does not want the United States in the area, which could happen if North Korea provokes South Korea or Japan where U.S. troops are stationed. Those are likely targets and would lead to a response from the United States. “We can turn North Korea into a greasy spot in a couple hours,” Rogers said. “If South Korea or Japan were to be attacked, we would automatically be in a war.” Rogers said such an attack and response
would lead to an influx of immigrants into China that the Chinese government does not want. “We now need China,” Rogers said. “China is the source for most anything for them. China is the only country that can make him behave. China is now making a good faith effort.” Rogers visited the Lake Martin Innovation Center and held a discussion with area veterans to see what their needs are. Rogers also stopped by Lyman Ward Military Academy to deliver a proclamation to the wife of former LWMA President Col. Bill Jenrette. “He rebuilt this whole place, roofs were leaking” Col. Jared Norrell said. “This (proclamation) is pretty neat. The Col. would be proud of where we are today. We have had a lot of calls about enrollment and a lot of boys are coming back. We are carrying on his vision and mission here.”
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BASS BASH: The Tallapoosa Bass Bash will be May 13 starting at 6 a.m. on the Tallapoosa River. to benefit the Opelika/Auburn chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Prizes will be awarded for best three fish length in conventional and fly rod divisions. MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Ashland Fun Days Music Festival will be My 13 from noon to 8 p.m. The festival will feature local artists including Terry Robbins, Kevin Moon, Argie Darnell, Rocky the Sax Player with Barry Butler, Tony Jones, Big Sexy and the Twins, Bryan Carter and Friends, Tommy Sellers and more. Party with Rebel will be headlining the event. There will also be craft vendors and activities for all ages. FISH FRY: The annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fish fry May 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plates are $10. This is the annual fund raiser to help the department. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast May 13 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eat in or carry out, $6 a plate. YARD SALE: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Dadeville and Old Brewster Car Wash and Barber Shop are hosting a yard sale for the church May 13 from 6 a.m. to noon. ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: The Sheriff’s Girls Ranch is hosting an Arts and Crafts Festival May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support the aused, neglected and abandoned children in the area. There will be live music, inflatables, rock climbing, a petting zoo and more family activities.
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MOTHERS DAY BASKET GIVEAWAY: Passion Church is selling chances on a Mothers Day Basket to benefit the church’s mission ministry. Tickets are available by calling the church office at 256-409-9590, from Min. Betty Reese or by contacting Gloria Boleware via Facebook.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL: The Tallapoosa County sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department invite everyone to the 21st Annual Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Alexander City Police Department. The keynote speaker will be Sheriff Wally Olsen, 2017 President of the Alabama Sheriff’s Association. Lunch will be served following the service. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held at the First
COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. SPRING FESTIVAL: Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue (UVF&R) will host its 35th Annual Spring Festival on May 20th 2017 at Fire Station #1, 5171 Hwy 50 near Dadeville at Lake Martin. The Festival is the department’s premiere fundraiser and will feature a wide variety of arts and craft booths and household items for sale. The Festival will also present live local musician, “River Dan”, a Military Working Dog Demonstration, BBQ plates for sale, children’s games and other activities designed for the entire family. The keynote event is a cash raffle that has awarded thousands in cash prizes. Tickets are available for a $20 donation. For individuals interested in renting a booth, cost is only $10 for a 10x10 space. If you have questions, would like to rent a booth or obtain raffle tickets, please contact Kurt Pfitzner, Director, Community Outreach, UVF&R, at 334-233-9852. SCHOOL REUNION: Enitahatchabee Day-Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Association 2017 Reunion Saturday, May 20 at the Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville, AL Registration begins at 9 a.m. (registration required for drawing of framed Donny Finley print to be given away).Trade Day Shops will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and friends, your smiles, your camera, and your expectations for a spectacular day featuring music, food and laughter. Tell former classmates to meet you there. There will be silent auction, cake walk, 50/50. Food available for purchase with hamburger steak or chicken finger plates, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks. Items available for purchase include Donny Finley prints, T-shirts, cookbooks, DVD’s including football, basketball and school days. All alumni and friends are invited to come together to remember the good old days. COMMUNITY TRADE DAY: Fellowship Baptist Church at 1731 Buttson Road Dadvillle will be hosting a Community Trade Day May 20. There will be a 5k walk/run beginning at 7 a.m. and cost to enter is $25. Vendor booths will open at 9 a.m. To reserve a booth contact Pastor Clinton Branch at 256-794-3351. Fish plates will also be available. CLASS MEETING: There will be a class meeting for the Laurel High School Class of 1969 at the Cooper Recreation Center May 20 at 10 a.m.
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BACCALAUREATE SERVICE: The Benjamin Russell Baccalaureate Service for Seniors hosted by he Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be May 21 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Hollins Spring Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its 12th annual Pastoral Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sister Alfred J. Williams Sr. on May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Guest minister and guest church will be Rev. Larry D. Shealey of Darian Missionary Baptist Church in Alexander City.
Anniversary May 21 with a third Sunday Singing and dinner or the ground. Please bring a covered dish and join in. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Great Bethel Baptist Church will be celebrating the 28th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware Jr. May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Melvin Ervin is the guest speaker. SOLIDARITY DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a solidarity day May 21 at 11 a.m. Edward Milner is pastor and all churches are invited. GATHERING OF SISTERS: the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Gathering of the Sisters program Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. Guest speakers are Sister Kathleen Spradley and Sister Jackie Strong. Pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is Rev. Roosevelt Gregory. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bethel Baptist Church South will hold homecoming Sunday, May 21 at 10 a.m. The Hinson Family will be singing. Lunch will be at noon in the fellowship hall. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the day.
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Horseshoe Bend, Reeltown may duke it out at regionals p.m. Friday. The championship game is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, while the loser’s Being one of favorites bracket times for Saturday heading into the South Central Class 2A Regional are 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. tournament doesn’t seem “This is a big reason to faze either Horseshoe why we play in (regularBend or Reeltown’s season) tournaments softball teams. because it simulates how “You would think it’ll be at regionals,” it would add pressure, Caldwell said. “There but the girls this season, are only eight teams in they have just embraced regionals, and some of the every challenge,” Rebel tournaments we played in coach Kelli Hilyer said. there were more than that. “If we pay the way we’re I don’t like to scout ahead supposed to play, good things will happy. It’s only too much; we usually just try to concentrate on my second year with the whoever you’re playing team, but you can just feel the excitement. We’re next.” With a jam-packed ready to go after it.” schedule like this one, Reeltown is also ready to avenge a heart-breaking there won’t be much time to focus on anyone but loss last year to area rival Horseshoe Bend. An extra- themselves. “I’m a take one game innings, 1-0 loss is what at a time type of person,” sent the Rebels packing Hilyer said. “I focus more this time last season, and it came at the hands of the on this is what I saw in our last couple games that we Generals. need to work on, or here’s “The thing is about a situation we need to take us is we’ve been there care of it comes up.” before,” Horseshoe Bend Hilyer said she plans coach David Caldwell said. “We went to the state to utilize all three of her tournament last year, so we top pitchers in Aryiana know what to expect. It all Stoneback, Paige King boils down to getting there and Kaitlin Baker, but and executing; we can’t be it’s really the offensive nervous, and we shouldn’t prowess of the Rebels (34-10-1) that opponents be.” will need to look out Both Reeltown and for. Reeltown boasts an Horseshoe Bend hit the road for the Troy Sportplex uncanny team batting average of .375 and where they both face an even-better on-base first-round games at 3 p.m. Friday. The Generals percentage of .449. Of the players who play Billingsley, while Reeltown takes on Central- have had more than 100 plate appearances, all six Hayneville. The winner of them are batting over of those games then advances to the semifinals .350, and Morgan McGuire (.487), Katlyn Jaye (.452) at 7:30 p.m., while if and Kayli Hornsby (.412) either team loses, they’ll have all been nearly fall to the loser’s bracket unstoppable from the plate. of the double-elimination “I am very proud tournament and start their of them,” Hilyer said. trek back to the top at 6 By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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Reeltown courtesy runner Kyndel Lee, above right, attempts to lead off against Horseshoe Bend first baseman Ivy Vickers during the first game of an area tournament on Friday. Below, Reeltown’s Makenzie Baker reaches second base safely against Sydnie Catrett, of Horseshoe Bend, during the first game of an area tournament on Friday. The Rebels won, 8-3.
“They’ll take a pitcher deep in the count and fight off pitches they don’t like. When they see the one they like, they just jump on it.” Horseshoe Bend is relatively solid throughout the lineup offensively with top hitters including Kynlsey Blasingame (.333), Cheyanna Howard (.250 batting average), Ivy Vickers (.238) and Danielle Mitchell (.216). But it’s really the pitching that has been carrying the Generals. Blasingame will certainly get the call this weekend and for good reason. “Oh yeah, she’ll be throwing today, tomorrow and next week,” Caldwell said. “Our main thing has been making sure she
was fresh, so we didn’t want her to do too much this year but she’s feeling good. She’s so seasoned and she’s played so much travel ball that this is not new to her. She knows what to expect.” Having thrown all but nine innings this season, Blasingame boasts a .960 ERA. She has struck out 309 batters in 175 innings of work and has given up just 83 hits. But if it comes down to Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown again this season, it might be the Rebels who have the advantage. The Generals have lost to Reeltown four times in five outings this season, including three of its last five games heading into regionals.
2017 AHSAA Baseball Playoffs CLASS 1A Championship Monday’s schedule
Sweet Water (30-7) vs. Decatur Heritage (23-11) at Riverwalk, 4 and 6 p.m.
Semifinal results
Decatur Heritage 11-13, Athens Bible 10-10; Decatur Heritage (2311) wins series, 2-0 Sweet Water 10-3, Ragland 2-2; Sweet Water (30-7) wins series, 2-0
Third-round results
Sweet Water 2-4, Brantley 1-3, 2nd game, 13 innings; Sweet Water (28-7) wins series, 2-0 Ragland 4-1-5, Millry 3-5-3; Ragland (17-12) wins series, 2-1 Athens Bible 5-13, South Lamar 2-1; Athens Bible (21-12) wins series, 2-0 Decatur Heritage 12-12, Cedar Bluff 7-1; Decatur Heritage (21-11) wins series, 2-0
CLASS 2A Semifinals Thursday’s schedule
Leroy (30-5) at G.W. Long, 4 and 6 p.m. Mars Hill Bible (26-10) at Fayetteville (23-10), 2 and 4 p.m.
Third-round results
G.W. Long 2-8, J.U. Blacksher 1-2; G.W. Long wins series, 2-0 Leroy 7-7, St. Luke’s Episcopal 4-2; Leroy (30-5) wins series, 2-0 Fayetteville 11-7, Thorsby 0-0; Fayetteville (23-10) wins series, 2-0 Mars Hill Bible 5-11, Section 2-2; Mars Hill Bible (26-10) wins series, 2-0
CLASS 3A Semifinals Wednesday’s results
American Christian (30-8) 3-8, Gordo (3-17) 2-2; Game 3: Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Gordo Piedmont 4-2, Colbert Heights 2-1; Piedmont (27-12) wins series, 2-0 Third-round results American Christian 1-10, Mobile Christian 0-4; American Christian (29-7) wins series, 2-0 Gordo 7-9, Geneva 1-2; Gordo (30-6) wins series, 2-0 Colbert Heights 11-10, Elkmont 0-6; Colbert Heights (19-7) wins series, 2-0 Piedmont 11-0-7, Lauderdale County 0-9-2; Piedmont (25-12) wins series, 2-1
CLASS 4A Semifinals Thursday’s schedule
UMS-Wright (24-11) at LAMP (20-13), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Madison Academy (27-12) at Haleyville (27-11), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Third-round results UMS-Wright 7-6-5, Tallassee 6-91; UMS-Wright (24-11) wins series, 2-1 LAMP 16-8, Munford 2-2; LAMP (20-13) wins series, 2-0 Haleyville 2-16, Hokes Bluff 1-1; Haleyville (27-11) wins series, 2-0 Madison Academy 11-4, Cherokee County 1-3; Madison Academy (27-12) wins series, 2-0
CLASS 5A Semifinals Thursday’s schedule
Rehobeth (29-12) at Faith Academy (27-6), 5 and 7 p.m. Ardmore (22-15) at Russellville (34-8), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Third-round results
Faith Academy 14-14, Charles
Henderson 5-1; Faith Academy (276) wins series, 2-0 Rehobeth 9-3-8, Beauregard 1-27-0; Rehobeth (29-12) wins series, 2-1 Russellville 3-5, Etowah 0-1; Russellville (34-8) wins series, 2-0 Ardmore 8-7, Guntersville 1-2; Ardmore (22-15) wins series, 2-0
CLASS 6A Semifinals Thursday’s schedule
Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (30-7) at Helena (34-5), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Friday’s schedule
Cullman (35-7) at Hueytown (336), 5 and 7 p.m.
Third-round results
Helena 7-14, Baldwin County 0-0; Helena (34-5) wins series, 2-0 Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 8-7, Chelsea 2-1; Hillcrest (30-7) wins series, 2-0 Hueytown 2-2-7, Hartselle 3-1-3; Hueytown (33-6) wins series, 2-1 Cullman 4-2, Decatur 1-1; Cullman (35-7) wins series, 2-0
CLASS 7A Semifinals Friday’s schedule
Theodore (26-9) at Auburn (2510), 5 and 7 p.m. Vestavia Hills (20-16) at Hoover (35-9), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Second-round results Auburn 0-9-15, McGill-Toolen 10-6-4; Auburn (25-10) wins series, 2-1 Theodore 6-8, Enterprise 5-4; Theodore (26-9) wins series, 2-0 Vestavia Hills 0-7-8, Oak Mountain 2-1-3; Vestavia Hills (2016) wins series, 2-1 Hoover 5-1, Grissom 3-0; Hoover (35-9) wins series, 2-0
AHSAA State Soccer Playoffs GIRLS CLASS 6A Semifinals Friday’s schedule Chelsea (15-6-2) vs. Northview (15-4-2) at John Hunt Park, 9 a.m. Pell City (20-5) vs. SouthsideGarden (15-5-1) at John Hunt Park, 9 a.m. Quarterfinal results Northview 1, Baldwin County 0
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Chelsea 3, John Carroll Catholic Pell City 3, Shades Valley 0 Southside-Gadsden 3, Decatur BOYS CLASS 6A Semifinals Friday’s schedule Daphne (15-11-2) vs. Pelham
(17-7-3) at John Hunt Park, 11 a.m. Carver-Birmingham (15-3-1) vs. Cullman (19-8-2) at John Hunt Park, 11 a.m. Quarterfinal results Daphne 2, Northview 1 Pelham 2, Homewood 1 Carver-Birmingham 3, McAdory 2 Cullman 2, Albertville 0
Central Alabama begins conference tournament journey By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Central Alabama Community College’s baseball team will hit the road for the first round of the ACCC/Region 22 Baseball Tournament in Ozark, which is set to begin Friday. The No. 4 seed out of the North Division, CACC will take on Alabama Southern in the first game at 12:30 p.m. On paper, the teams have similarly built offense with a couple of strong hitters and several hovering in the high 200s. But the Trojans (30-26) may have the edge on the mound. CACC’s top pitcher, Rush Hixon, who has thrown 76 2/3 innings boasts an ERA of 1.291, while two other, Austin Lawrence and Straus Outlaw, have ERAs of under 2.00. Alabama Southern (27-28), on the other hand, has seen the most work from Chase Shell, who has allowed an average of 3.288 earned runs per game in 52 innings. Phillip Fuller has the lowest ERA with 2.730, but he has only thrown 29 2/3 innings. Offensively, Zavier Lushington has been the heavy hitter for CACC. He has a batting average of .370 and has hit 11 doubles, three triples and six home runs. Ian Kirk leads the Trojans with 59 hits, and Corbin Horst has driven in 34 runs. For the Eagles, only Landon Powell (.319) and Tre Turner (.316) has batting averages of over 300, and Turner has played just 22 games. Tyler Reid leads the way with 31 RBIs; he has notched 12 doubles, two triples and four
home runs. The winner of this game faces South’s No. 1 seed, Chattahoochee Valley, while the loser takes on the loser of Shelton State vs. WallaceDothan. The second round will be Saturday afternoon.
GIRLS SOCCER Jayde Trapp selected for all-star game
Benjamin Russell’s Jayde Trapp has been nominated to play in the 2017 North-South Soccer All-Star game on July 18. All rising seniors were selected by the Soccer Selection Committee and announced by Alvin Briggs, director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association (AHSADCA). Trapp is listed as a 5-foot-6 goalkeeper, and the game will be played as part of a girlsboys doubleheader with the girls game starting at 5 p.m. at the Emory Folmar Soccer Complex.
BASEBALL Last chance to register for Legion baseball
Monday, May 15 is the last day to register for the Alabama American Legion Baseball teams. With an alumni group that includes more than half of current Major League Baseball players, AALB is one of the most prominent and traditionrich amateur athletic leagues. To find a team close to you and to sign up, visit http://bit. ly/AALBRegistration. For questions, contact Marie Mallory at 205-678-9079, ext. 705, or by email at marie@ jmarkmclaughlin.com.
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A SPECIAL DAY OF FISHING First Baptist Church of Dadeville helps give special needs students a memorable day at the lake lunch. “We have some bubbles,” Billy Bryan said. “We have a Kubota, Polaris and a golf cart – last time, Smiles were wide and laughter the kids just loved them.” was plentiful as the First Baptist Adults were just as happy as the Church of Dadeville hosted special students and often, the adult smiles needs students at property just were just as big if not bigger. north of town for a little fishing Ronnie Dennis is a pretty Thursday morning. experienced at fishing by his on “There’s one,” someone said with excitement in their voice as a admission but there was something corked suddenly was pulled under. special about Thursday’s event. “It’s awesome,” Ronnie Dennis “Reel it in,” someone else said as a rod almost doubled over from said. “It is a great opportunity to expose them to stuff they normally a tug on the line. do not get exposed to.” “I like catching them,” student Before the students arrived Evana Russell said. Bryan gave all the volunteers basic More than 20 students from instructions on how to approach Dadeville High School joined Russell. They were joined by other the day and expose everyone to student volunteers and teachers for God. “Just love on them,” Bryan said. a day of fun. “Have patience with them. Fishing In addition to fishing, church is the tool to use today to show members had other activities them God’s love.” planned along with a hot dog By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Photos by Cliff Williams It was a fishing frenzy north of Dadeville Thursday as special needs children were hosted by the First Baptist Church of Dadeville for a day of fishing. The first fish was caught by Joshua Drake, top right, with the help of Alton Thornton and they even took time to pause for a photograph with it before casting another line. Students and volunteers lined the banks of the pond and most everyone caught a fish. Left, Evana Russell, with the help of Ronnie Dennis probably lost more bait than anybody else.