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City schools hire 2 new principals By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Two Alexander City schools will be under the guidance of new principals when students return to their classrooms in August. During the personnel section of the Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Darrell Cooper noted that Tracie Blakely will take over at Alexander City Middle School while Dr. John Prestridge will become the new principal at Radney
Elementary School. “I will do what it takes to turn Alexander City Middle School around,” Blakely said, while Prestridge expressed a similar sentiment for Radney. Cooper said that Andrew Caves, who has served as principal at Radney, is moving to North Alabama to be closer to family. Reginald Clifton, who has been at Alexander City Middle, will serve at the central office next school year.
board and audience at Tuesday night’s Alexander City Board of Education meeting reminding everyone about the joys of Surge soda, Furbies and The Ren and Stimpy Show. Kelly and three other students were selected from the honors English class at the middle school to showcase their research into historical decades from 1850-2009. Along with the presentations about the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, See SCHOOLS • Page 11
At this time, Cooper also said there were three resignations, three retirements, six non-renewals, seven transfers and 12 new hires within the school system. The night was also featured presentations from students at Alexander City Middle School and Benjamin Russell High School. Dressed up like Steve Urkel, Alexander City Middle School eighthgrader Jaion Kelly stood before the
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Rogers talks taxes and healthcare By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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The New Site Town Council is joining in the campaign to grow the Little Free Library program in their corner of Tallapoosa County. The council approved funds of up to $350 to be spent on purchasing a Little Free Library box during Monday night’s council meeting. Jamie Foshee, who lives in New Site and worked at Mamie’s Place Children’s Library made her presentation to the council, including how she helped start the first registered free library in the county in September 2016 and how the program worked. She also See COUNCIL • Page 3
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Former Mayor Barbara Young sings the praises of Harriett Scott who worked for 32 years in the office of the city clerk in Alexander City. Scott is retired and the city recognized here at a luncheon on Wednesday.
City says goodbye to longtime clerk Harriett Scott
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No matter who was in office and what was going on at the time, there has been one steadying force in Alexander City for the last 32 years – Harriett Scott. Scott worked in the clerk’s
office for more than three decades, serving as city clerk for the last seven years. The city held a luncheon for her Wednesday to give those who have worked with her and depended on her a chance to say thanks and wish her well.
“I can’t even start to tell you all how much Harriett meant to me when I served as mayor,” said former Mayor Barbara Young. “She was a world of help to me and I can’t thank her enough. She has more information See HARRIETT • Page 11
Mike Rogers spoke of increased spending for defense at Thursday’s Dadeville Kiwanis Club meeting and a way to pay for it by lowering income taxes while at the same time encouraging big businesses to bring trillions of dollars from overseas back to the U.S. But he also suggested changes to Social Security to make it Rogers solvent for at least another 50 years. “It goes back to the Laffer Curve,” Rogers said of the effect of lowering taxes to pay for defense. “When you cut rates, consumers have more to spend and it spurs the economy.” Rogers says the Laffer Curve has See ROGERS • Page 3
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Few organs in the human body are as critical to maintain as the heart. Tasked with pumping blood throughout the system, the heart is crucial to maintaining life. At Stephens Elementary School, the students are taught this through the American Heart Association’s annual Jump Rope for Heart program. Every February, these students learn more about the heart and cardiovascular system and why it is so important to maintain a healthy heart. “We’ve been having Jump Rope for Heart here since 2002,” said Stephens PE teacher Gary Graveman. “With obesity and diabetes being such a major issue
today, it’s important to learn about developing a strong heart and lungs.” During one week in February, the students are divided into groups of five or six and take turns jumping for two minutes each, before cycling out to allow the next group in to jump, Graveman explained. Coupled with the jumping event, the students also use this campaign to raise money for the American Heart Association. “Some of this money goes to small children who need heart surgery but may not be able to afford it, so we’re also teaching them to care about others as well,” Graveman said. Donald Campbell / The Outlook This year, the third- and Members of the Stephens Elementary Jump Rope for Heart team practice fourth-graders at Stephens See HEART • Page 11 Tuesday in the school gym.
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DEAR ABBY: My stepmother had a recipe for meatloaf that she found in your column years ago. She made it for us often when we visited and we all loved it. However, we have been unable to locate that recipe anywhere and don’t remember how to make it. Could you reprint the recipe for me? We’ve been trying others, but yours is the best. -- JENNA IN JACKSONVILLE, FLA. DEAR JENNA: I’m pleased to share that recipe once again. I have made it and we love it, too. Now that you have mentioned it, when I go to the market later, I’ll pick up the ingredients and make it for dinner tonight. The leftovers make wonderful sandwiches! This recipe is part of my cookbooklet set, which has recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, vegetable side dishes, main courses and delicious desserts. The set can be ordered by sending your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $14 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby -- Cookbooklet
Obituaries Mrs. Claudine K. Jones Memorial service for Mrs. Claudine K. Jones 77 of Alexander City, AL (formerly of Hissop, AL); Friday, May 19, 2017; 11 a.m.; Jehovah’s Kingdom Hall, Alexander City, AL. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Services.
Mrs. Mae Doris Payne Holley Funeral service for Mrs. Mae Doris Payne Holley, 68, of Alexander City AL; Thursday, May 18, 2017; 2 p.m.; New Elam #1 Missionary Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL. Burial in church cemetery. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Services.
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Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. By the way, the cookbooklet set also contains a tasty recipe for turkey meatloaf for those who have sworn off red meat, which clearly I haven’t. MEATLOAF 2 lbs. ground beef 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 eggs Pepper to taste Salt, if desired 4 strips bacon, if desired Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except bacon. Shape into a loaf; place in 9-by-5-inch pan. Arrange
Mrs. Barbara Ann Denney 1954 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Barbara Ann Denney, 62, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Rev. John Verciglio and Rev. Mike Densmore will officiate. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Denney passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on September 11, 1954 in
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Brian” for five months. We are very compatible and have discussed spending the rest of our lives together. He is 54; I am 59. The deal breaker for me is his “daughter” (“Allison”), who is actually the daughter of a friend of his. Allison and Brian’s two grown sons grew up together. She’s 24. Allison no longer hangs out, talks with or visits Brian’s sons, but she is close to Brian. She has no girlfriends, no male friends and she’s estranged from her parents. Brian helps her with school projects, they go to lunch, walk on the beach, text/talk on the phone, go on bike rides, go hiking, etc. He tells me he’s a father figure to her. I have met Allison and I think her behavior is a little too flirtatious for a daughter/ father relationship. She also made a couple of inappropriate comments to me during Goodwater to William Fred Brooks Sr. and Patsy Ruth Brooks. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Upper Room Class. Mrs. Denney was very passionate about serving through her church work with the Feast of Sharing which is an outreach program of First Methodist. Mrs. Denney was employed as a graphic artist at Russell Corporation for over 40 years. She is survived by her husband, Jim Denney of Alexander City; daughter, Koren Ann Lee of Birmingham; sister, Patti Yvonne Brooks; brother, William Fred Brooks Jr. (Robin); nieces and nephews, Kim Davidson,
Mr. John Byron Smith 1936 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. John Byron Smith, 81, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sardis United Methodist Church. Rev. Stephen King and Dr. Robert Riegle will officiate. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Sardis United Methodist Church. Mr. Smith passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Russell Medical. He was born on March 12, 1936 in Eclectic, Alabama to William Vachel Smith and Rosa Colley Smith. He was an active member of Sardis United Methodist Church. He worked for 35 years for Coca Cola in Opelika and retired as a Route Supervisor. Mr. Smith was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed turkey hunting and coon hunting. He raised championship treeing walker hounds for many years. He was an entrepreneur and he and his wife owned Smith Grocery in Eclectic and Smith’s Tree Farm in Opelika. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and provider for his family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years,
Mrs. Margaret T. Jones 1934 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Margaret T. Jones, 82, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at the Daviston Baptist Church. Rev. Harold Cummings and Rev. Shane Dye will officiate. Burial will follow in the Daviston Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Jones will lie in state at Daviston Baptist Church for 1 hour prior to the service. Mrs. Jones passed away on Monday, May 15,
our first meeting. When I mention to Brian that I don’t think it’s a healthy “friendship,” he becomes defensive. Should I bow out now and cut my losses, get to know Allison better, or tell Brian it’s me or her? -- THIRD WHEEL OUT WEST DEAR THIRD WHEEL: Brian seems like a nice, caring person. You have known him for only five months. I vote for standing pat a while longer and making an effort to befriend Allison. If she’s truly as alone as you describe, she could use an older, more-experienced woman in her life. You might even find you like her rather than feel threatened by her. However, if that’s not feasible, you can always cut your losses and run, but not right now. 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. Robert Davidson, Patrick Weathers, Megan Brooks Ward, and Johnathan Brooks and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Lake Martin Animal Shelter, P O Box 634, Alexander City, Al, 35011 or to the Feast of Sharing at the First United Methodist Church, 310 Green Street, 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.
Jeanelle Stroud Smith of Dadeville; daughter, Amanda Hoffman (Bryan) of Dadeville; son, John Byron Smith, Jr. (Lynn) of Dadeville; Son-in-law, Dean Bledsoe of Dadeville; grandchildren, Shelton Bledsoe and Shelby Bledsoe; Sister, Mary Rose Smith (Charles Albert) of Opelika; sister-in-law, Martha Davis Smith of Eclectic; special friends, Dianne Carlton, Kay Funderburk, and Terri Brooks; special caregivers, Jamie Lambreth and Cassie Harrell; and special classmates of Elmore Smith Co. High, Class of 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lei Smith Bledsoe; and brother, Clifton Cary Smith. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Sardis United Methodist Church, Lei Smith Bledsoe Fund, c/o Treasurer, PO Box 162, Notasulga, AL 36866. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
2017 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on July 20, 1934 in Clay County, Alabama to William Abb Thompson and Zula Thompson. She was an active member of Daviston Baptist Church. Mrs. Jones was a very loving and compassionate woman. She loved her family and was always caring for others. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Gamble (Eugene) of Alexander City; son, Tony Jones (Amy) of Daviston; grandchildren, Jason Gamble (Lynne), Luke Jones, and Alivia Jones; great-grandchildren, Thompson Gamble, Holland Gamble, and Harris Gamble; sister, Mary Vinson (Jerry); and
brothers, Oscar Thompson (Martha) and Eric Thompson (Brenda). She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Ray Jones; parents; sisters, Verda McDaniel, Jeanette Howard, and Willie Merle Thompson; and brothers, Joel Thompson, Duel Thompson, Elmer Thompson, Winford Thompson, L.V. Thompson, Malvin Thompson and Braxton Thompson. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.
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Public Meetings 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
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 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 Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m. 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 Town Hall. n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.
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Rogers been seen in recent history and needs to happen again. “This is what happened in the Reagan years,” Rogers explained. “We have had no growth in the last eight years. We have got to grow the economy.” Rogers believes that the tax rate cut is highly possible but does not see the likelihood of comprehensive tax reform. “The problem is when you get into comprehensive reform,” Rogers explained. “It is where General Electric, Westinghouse and Lockheed get involved. Where large companies have carved out their protections in the tax code – stuff you and I don’t get to take advantage of.” Rogers said he hoped they would be able to separate the tax rate cut from the comprehensive reform to avoid the impending battle. “They have spent $10s of millions to get them,” Rogers explained. “And they will protect them like their first born. They will
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hire every lobbyist out there to go to Washington and as we say in Alabama ‘To bogger this up.’” Despite the unlikelyhood of getting comprehensive tax reform, Rogers is confident Congress can come up with a solution to get the large amounts of money big business has stashed overseas. “There is between $3 and 5 trillion overseas that corporations will not bring back because it gets taxed at 35 percent,” Rogers said. “Those companies would love to bring that money to the U.S. because it is the largest marketplace in the world. “It is like the mob is sticking you up. We have the highest business tax rate in the industrialized world. It is putting us at a disadvantage.” Rogers has suggested giving businesses a onetime tax break to bring those trillons of dollars
back home. “We are proposing a one-time tax of 10 percent,” Rogers said. “Once it gets here, whatever it generates will be taxed at whatever the new rate is. “If 10 percent is good enough for the Lord, why is anymore needed?” Rogers did suggest that Congress is unwilling to put more money into Social Security but did give a solution to the problem of the solvency of the program that “was meant to supplement retirement funds in the last few years of life.” “Social Security retirement benefits are the 800-pound gorilla in the room,” Rogers said. “We have about 20 years left with the solvency of Social Security and we have got to start talking about it.” Rogers explained that Social Security was never meant for long-term retirement.
“When it was established, the average life expectancy of a person was 63,” Rogers explained. “Even then, you were only able to draw it at age 65 – it is pretty obivious you were not supposed to be on it for long. And keep in mind that when it was started it was supposed to be a supplemental retirement plan and that is what it is still supposed to be. You were never supposed to be able to live off of it. Rogers says the problem lies in that people are living longer. “Some in their 60s now are just getting warmed up,” Rogers said. “They are living into their 80s and 90s and its going to get longer. “Now people are getting on Social Security and drawing for 25 or more years. It was never designed for that. Rogers solution to the problem is to start raising the retirement
age for Social Security for younger generations, not for those close to retirement. “It is not fair to change the rules when you are close to drawing,” Rogers said. “I am telling you that nobody Republican or Democrat has talked about taking away Social Security benefits for those on it or within 10 years of drawing it. “We have talked about taking people in their early 50s or mid 40s and change the retirement date. We have got to take people 50 and under and start telling them we are going to start moving the retirement age to 75 over a 20-year period. It will add another 50 years
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explained her belief that, with it being in a central location in New Site, Town Hall would be a great place for the free library to be located. “Reading is vital,” said Councilman Billy Daniel. “We’re not talking about a lot of money either.” The mayor agreed, believing that it was a pretty good investment for the price tag. The council also reviewed the following items during the meeting: Minutes from the May 1 meeting were approved. A slight problem with the plumbing had arisen at the gym during renovations, as a rusted cast iron pipe was leaking water onto the floor. The plumber was going to review this and return with an updated cost estimate. Despite this setback, the work there was reported to be progressing well. Recent police hire Keefe Luck officially introduced himself to the council. A motion for Police Chief Weddle and Officer Luck, as well as Roger Coker and Carl Jackson of the Water Department to attend skid car training in Tallassee in September was approved. A motion to approve a new ten-year contract with TREC was passed. Due to some figures changing from the previous budget, such as the bill for Internet services at the fire hall, amendments to the budget were approved. The financial report was reviewed, with New Site taking in approximately $38,000 in revenue during the month of April, while expenses totaled around $16,000. All accounts were reported to have ended the month positively with the exception of the water account, due to having to purchase a new chlorinator. With the issue of the water line on Lashley Road, it was determined there was a right of way, which would help in getting the line moved. Councilman Mickey Carter brought up an issue with billing for a water meter on County Road 79. The council was reminded of a public hearing to be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 25 at Town Hall regarding the application for the 2017 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The next New Site Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 5 at 5 p.m.
to the solvency of the program. The only people affected would be the young people.” Rogers says it is the Democratics that do not want changes. He also warns that Social Security is not the only entitlement program that needs changes. “The only people scared are the Democratic Party because they don’t want any changes made because they think we will get in there and start making other changes too,” Rogers explained. “We are also going to have to do the same thing with Medicare. You cannot go on it when you are 65 and stay on it until you are 95. We can’t sustain that.”
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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number Steve Robinson is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John McKelvey Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.
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the investigation into any Russian contacts. So how is him playing any part in the recommendation a recusal? When it comes to this whole series of investigations into any Trump associates’ connections with the Russians, we should demand that there be no funny business. Why? Because it is not funny. If the Russians played pals with the Trump campaign and had any role in changing the outcome of our election, they will likely do it again and have probably already tried. In France. Where they failed. While that’s a good thing, that doesn’t really help our situation in the U.S. where Trump locks out American media allowing only Russian media in to take photographs of him meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. The president is fond of referring to the mainstream media as fake news. Well, what about Pravda? And later in the week, Trump trotted out the idea of doing away completely with his administration’s daily briefings of the media, proposing instead that the media be briefed once every
couple of weeks by the president himself. I guess that’s one way to get Sean Spicer off of Saturday Night Live. All jokes aside, the presidential daily press briefings are a long-standing tradition of the White House as well as an expectation of the media that covers the president. To do away with those briefings would be yet another whack by the Trump administration at one of our fundamental rights. No, the Constitution gives the media – and, as a result, you and me – no expressed right to hear from the White House daily. But tradition does and when you cut back on traditions tied to rights, you cut back on those rights. Can you imagine our media being left out in the cold for a two-week period during some of the crises and questionable actions we’ve seen thus far in the Trump presidency? And when Trump says two weeks, how do we know that might not turn into two months? Or six months? Or his shutting the media down from asking questions of the administration altogether? No, these are not even semi-normal times. They are scary ones. David Grange is the managing editor of the Tallapoosa Publishers Newspapers in Elmore County. He can be reached at david.granger@ thewetumpkaherald.com
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he firing of FBI Director James Comey by the president of the United States slammed Washington with the suddenness of a two-story bowling ball hitting the South Portico after being dropped from a blimp. The repercussions have shot across the capitol like a flurry of Kansas tornadoes, causing the entire Beltway to chant, “There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.” A variety of reasons were given for the hasty dismissal. The FBI is in turmoil. Comey lost the confidence of the FBI rank and file. He did a lousy job. He was way too tall. He has weird hair. He talks funny. He passes gas in elevators, pretending other people are responsible, then waves his hands and lights matches. Supposedly, President Trump was unhappy with “atrocities” committed during the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Six months later, the President objects to actions that might have handed him the Oval Office. It makes as much sense as New England Patriot wide receivers complaining that Tom Brady throws his passes too accurately. Maybe the President just likes firing people. It is his brand. Eventually he fires everybody: people who help him, people who don’t help him, people who don’t want to help him, complete strangers, employees, chefs, wives, pets, and various pieces of
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household furniture. Jared Kushner should start worrying about being stripped of his position as consort to Princess Ivanka. Rumor continue to float the reason Melania remains in New York City is proximity to a better class of divorce lawyers. In the beginning, Comey’s sacking was said to be the recommendation of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. This scenario was promoted by Vice President Mike Pence, White House insiders and a newly rolled out apprentice press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who is flip-flopping with Sean Spicer, so as not to wear him out. It’s like alternating two pairs of dress shoes, neither of which can walk straight. But then the President told NBC anchor Lester Holt that he had already prepared to bum-rush Comey, throwing his own staffers so deep under the bus, they got axle grease all over their inaccurate little lips. Trump said one reason for pink-slipping the director is because the guy was a big time showboater and grandstander. Trump said that. About someone else. You can’t make stuff up like this. The irony of this emerging
from the mouth of President Braggadocio should be taken not with a grain of salt but an entire 15 pound Himalayan hanging salt lick. It’s a statement of such breathtaking myopia, it earns a plaque in the Self-Delusional Hall of Fame. Trump said J. Edgar’s successor told him three times that he wasn’t under investigation, which could be construed as obstructing justice and so illegal, chuckles will soon be leaking from Richard Nixon’s grave. Not to mention Hillary Clinton’s bunker. Who would never have fired Comey. Right. After actually intimating he was thinking about the Russian probe, Trump then walked into a closed door meeting with the very same Russian diplomat, Sergey Kislyak, who’s at the heart of the investigation. Talk about two- tory bowling balls. Firing the guy investigating him does make the aerodynamic coif appear a bit desperate, almost like Raskolnikov, the guilty and paranoid protagonist in “Crime and Punishment.” Another Russian. Co-incidence? Well. Yeah. Okay. Probably. Will Durst is an awardwinning, nationally acclaimed columnist, comedian and former short haul truck diver of plaster molds. For a calendar of personal appearances, visit willdurst. com.
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The Dixie Sailing Club is hosting its annual Intro to Sailing class June 3 starting at 10 a.m. at the Dixie Sailing Club at 767 New Hope Church Road. There will be a chalk talk on sailing basics, a tour of the boat yard, learn to sail and a sail on a member’s boat along with lunch. Attendance is limited is to 60. Contact Keith Bennett at 334-324-9383 or email cat221@msn.com to reserve your spot. May 18 ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Artists Association of Central Alabama will travel to the Birmingham Museum May 18. There will be a car pool by meeting at the Sportplex Senior Center at 8 a.m. SPRING PROGRAM: Faith Christian Academy will present its 11th Annual Spring program on Thursday at 6:00 pm at Faith Temple. The 86-voice choir will present a musical,Heroes on the Home Front, under the direction of Mrs. Sandra Stark which honors the role of fathers and mothers. The program includes FCA’s Dance Troupe, biblical recitations, the Second Grade Handbell Choir, and drama. Mrs. Vickie Waters’ FCA art students will have an art exhibit, and Mrs. Angela Long’s fourth grade class will present a President’s display. The public is invited to attend.
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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 meetingøfor the Laurel High School Class of 1969øat the Cooper Recreation Center May 20 at 10 a.m.
May 21 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. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY: Midway School will be celebrating its 100th 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. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Darien Primitive Baptist Church will be observing homecoming Sunday, May 21 at 10:30 Elder Jonathan Blakeley of Wetumpka will be the guest minister. A covered dish lunch will follow the morning service. All friends descendants of former members are cordially invited to attend this service. Darien Church is located five miles wes of Wadley just off Highway 22 at Cotney’s old store.
May 22 MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Alex City Area Ministerial Association meeting will be Monday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Family Worship Center located at 1676 Sewell Street, Alexander City. For more information, contact President Tony Harris at 256-794-2969.
May 27 MAY DAY: Cottage Grove is hosting an Old Fashioned May Day Saturday, May 27 at 7 a.m. at J.D. Thompson High School. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday May 27 . Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
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ast Monday, Ron and I had a hankering for something different. I fancied some catfish, Ron said he’d love BBQ. We took care of both with an excursion to Oskar’s Café in Dadeville. Oskar’s has been very nicely remodeled since we were there last and presents the look of a seafood place in Florida. Extremely busy because people will make the trip if food is excellent and ours was superb making it so worth the drive for us. We had to wait a while, but so worth it to get delicious hot fresh food. Oskar’s is one of the few places where we have never been disappointed. Just got word Ron’s cousin John and wife Dianne Moore of Alex City are having lunch at Oskar’s as I write today. We are enjoying a super spring this year and Mothering Sunday was no exception. It was made more special by seeing so many caring young men taking their Mother out for a treat. Everyone loves to be ‘served’
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and have no dishes to do. Ron took me out for breakfast at Huddle House. They were packed while workers hurried to take care of everyone. My food was great, unfortunately Ron’s was cold. Happy Birthday to Nikki Reeves May 19 and Andrea Jordan May 22. Brian and Amanda Ray of Dadeville will celebrate a special milestone on May 23 with their 25th (Silver) wedding anniversary. Many congratulations. We should truly appreciate the privilege of living in this great country that continues to get better because most of us work our best at everything. Sadly, last week a Saudi Arabian judge prescribed punishment of 200 lashes on a young woman for reading. A photograph revealed blood-red marks of this stone-age, cruel and brutal beating all over her back. It was
punishment according to “Sharia Law” for reading the Bible. The Elmore County Humane Shelter will have extended hours this Saturday, May 20, for the 2nd Annual “Adoptions Under the Stars.” Once approved, you can select your pet, then pick a ‘star’ to learn if you have a discount or door-prize. The shelter will not close until 8 p.m. to take care of those who work longer hours. The Church in the Pines is a place to gather together under the large open-air A-Frame structure for casual, non-denominational worship. It is where inspirational guest pastors, soloists and musicians visit throughout the year at the water’s edge, across from Kowaliga Marina. The guest speaker this Sunday, May 21 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. will be John Mann, retired United Methodist pastor from Dadeville. ‘Ramblin’ Fever’ Band is coming back to EPAC so mark your calendar for Friday, May 26 in downtown Equality. The doors
open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. This truly Old Southern Rock Band was a big hit and returns with much more, including older rock, country/ western and other oldies. Peggy Shores will accompany for a few tunes on the piano with the band. Plus, Peggy will do the things that her fans love, your favorite oldies, movie themes, Southern Gospel and hymn arrangements. Certainly, something for everyone that enjoys good music. Special entertainment is already in the planning for late June at EPAC. Stay tuned for details next month. Please leave fresh water for the birds and especially for your pets. Let them come inside for a respite from the heat during the hot part of our days. Until next week… keep smiling, Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for the Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ held the 12th Annual 50+ May Day Celebration last Wednesday, May 10 at Windcreek State Park. We were blessed with beautiful weather, an attendance of 175, good food and a great time! We absolutely appreciated the helping hands readily available and the presences of businesses from our area. Jerry Burnette led the Pledge of Allegiance, Jamie Hutcherson sang the National Anthem and Parks and Recreation Director, Sonny Wilson prayed for the blessing of the event and food. Roger Smith drove the rented pontoon boat giving attendees the chance to take a ride around the lake. Kay Johnson helped out with pavilion activities and if you didn’t know it, Stanley Sharpe is the man! He was helping out all over the place! Dorthy Heard, Burnice Whetstone along with Lillian Howard kept up with door prize tickets and winners of those prizes. Another fun portion of the day was playing Bingo with attendees. We were so happy to have the talented Randolph County Line Dancers entertain at the event. Some of us joined the group during the party dance tunes! Sometimes you just gotta dance! It was an overall enjoyable day well spent with fine folks. Thanks to Windcreek State Park for helping host the event and we are looking forward to next year’s gathering. Want to learn or refresh yourself with Line Dances? Please, call the center 256-329-2919 or email corley.holt@ alexandercityal.gov to sign-up or stop by to sign-up on the bulletin board which is located just inside the entrance area. We plan to start classes this coming August on Wednesdays. Time of class has yet to be determined. Just a tad bit more on line dancing. It isn’t simply getting some exercise. While you might start out with the intention of taking
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classes for just four to eight weeks, many find themselves becoming addicted to line dancing because they love the music, the confidence that grows from mastering a dance, the new development of friendships and more. We just might take our moves on the road! Almost time again for the ACPR Outdoor Aquatic Exercise program. This program is available for those 50+ and the general public. Classes start on Tuesday, June 6. This week on Thursday, May 18 you can signup for classes at the Sportplex Senior Center from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. You can also register at the Sportplex Outdoor Pool on the 1st and 2nd of June from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee charge is $10 per person per month. Must have correct change and checks are payable to Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+. Exercising in water can be every bit as intense as exercising on land, and studies show it offers equivalent benefits. Water workouts are low to no impact, excellent for cardiovascular fitness, strength training and fat burning, as well as rehab. Water for exercise or recreation is truly an equalizer for all. There will be three class times available: 8:30 a.m., 12 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. Instructor Corley Holt is excited to see returning class participates and newbies this summer. Come on and make some waves, socialize and have a good time! Oh and don’t forget that we will be exercising 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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he race for our open U.S. Senate seat will be the marquee political event for the remainder of this year. It will be a great show. However, we have a sensational and pivotal 2018 governor’s race evolving simultaneously. This much-anticipated gubernatorial derby will be affected by the preliminary Senate horse race. The political landscape has changed dramatically with the decisive move by new Governor Kay Ivey to call for the election of Jeff Sessions’ successor to the Senate this year. Unlike in olden days where running a preliminary statewide race was a steppingstone to getting elected four years later, in recent years losing statewide is not good – especially if that loss has occurred within less than six months. Therefore, three or more thoroughbreds are removed from the governor’s race. One will be in the Senate and the other two will be exiled to Buck’s Pocket and will not be players in the governor’s race. You can remove Roy Moore, Luther Strange, and any unknown wealthy person, who can and will spend five to ten million dollars of their own money. This unknown rich man will either be Senator or gone from the scene. Roy Moore’s removal from the governor’s race is the most significant change to the gubernatorial track. His evangelical base, which probably accounts for 20-30 percent of a GOP primary vote, will be splintered among the
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field. As I peruse the horses grazing in the pasture, let’s take a look at them because the race begins in less than a month, with fundraising for the June 2018 primaries beginning on June 6. Before I mention some horses who look to be frontrunners, let me say that most of these folks ain’t ponies. Kay Ivey is 72. She would have probably gone out to pasture had she not become governor. With 18 months as governor she begins to look very gubernatorial. If she decides to run, she will be running as the incumbent and will be a viable horse, if not the front-runner. Huntsville Mayor, Tommy Battle, 61, is going to be a player in this race. He has done an exemplary job as mayor of Alabama’s most important and successful city. Folks, if we did not have Huntsville, we would be last in everything. Battle is popular in his neck of the woods and will come out of the Tennessee Valley with a good many votes. The “Yella Fella,” Jimmy Rane, 70, may make the race for governor. He is a successful businessman worth $600 million, according to Forbes Magazine. His business success has not gone to his head. He is and would come across as a “good ole guy.” Jack Hawkins, the
72-year-old Chancellor of the Troy University System, would be the best-qualified person to be governor. If you put his resume into a merit system roster, the computer would print out his name. He would also be an attractive candidate. Besides building and presiding over a university system for 30 years, he is tall, handsome, and very articulate and exudes honesty and integrity. He would also be the only Marine in the race. David Carrington, 69, is a Jefferson County Commissioner and successful businessman. He could garner significant support from the Birmingham business community. He also should have some name identification from being seen on Birmingham television for six years. John McMillan, 75, is one of the bestliked and successful statewide officeholders in Alabama. He has had a stellar eight-year reign as Agriculture Commissioner. John is a native of Baldwin County, which is one of Alabama’s fastest growing and largest Republican counties. If there is a large field, a strong vote in his home county could catapult him into a runoff. What about the other statewide officeholders?
Twinkle Cavanaugh and John Merrill are younger than the aforementioned horses. At 50, they could sit out this race and come back either four or eight years later. Most observers expect Twinkle to run for Lt. Governor. She would be a favorite in that race. John Merrill probably stays another term as Secretary of State, which is prudent. If he and Twinkle bide their time, they would be the frontrunners for governor next time around. Two older horses in secondary statewide office are question marks. Young Boozer, 68, is term limited from running again for Treasurer. He is mum on his plans. State Auditor Jim Ziegler, 68, has garnered a lot of press the last few years from that benign office. Folks would be wise to not underestimate him. However, his best race would be for Attorney General. He would enter as the favorite in that race. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.
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Tallapoosa County Commissioner T.C. Coley Jr. has been selected to be the Black Heritage Council’s representative on the Alabama Historical Commission Board. The Alabama Historical Commission is the state agency charged with safeguarding Alabama’s historic buildings and sites. Created by an act of the state legislature in 1966, it consists of 22 appointed members who represent a broad cross section of Alabamians. Coley was recently appointed to the position, which became possible when the AHC Board was expanded as a result of 2016 Legislation. Coley is a member of the AHC’s Black Heritage Council. He was a two-time Diversity Scholar of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Coley is a five-term member and past chair of the Tallapoosa County Commission where he has worked to bring jobs and economic development to the county. He currently works with the Alabama Education Association and formerly worked as the Executive Director for the Tuskegee History
Center, formerly the Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center. Coley is a graduate of the University of Alabama. Among other affiliations, he is a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee, Association of County Commissions of Alabama, and the National Association of Black County Officials (Past President). Coley credits his interest in historic places beginning with a tour of Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in elementary school. In his application to join the Black Heritage Council (BHC), Commissioner Coley said, “I fully embrace the BHC’s mission of advocacy for historic African American place and the related stories, artifacts and cultures in Alabama. This mission makes the BHC one of the most important, if not the most important institution in Alabama for preserving ‘African American identity’ because the identity of a people is rooted in its places, stories, artifacts historic culture. “Without these touchstones of identity, any culture is lost. And Alabama’s African American community is no different.”
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Horseshoe Bend heads to state tourney today ANDY GRAHAM Columnist
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’ve watched a lot of sports in my lifetime and I used to play sports quite a bit in my youth. There are a number of different factors as to why a team wins or loses and they apply to the professional level on down to Little League. For instance, one team may have significantly more talent than the other. Or, one team might be better prepared because they have a superior coach. Of course, sometimes the ball just bounces the right way on the right day. These are all very legitimate factors, but I believe one of the most underrated aspects of sports is confidence. I’ve witnessed and even experienced how confidence can impact an individual athlete or team. I started playing softball in church leagues and weekend tournaments as a teenager. I loved it and I was pretty good. However, I was never a threat to hit a home run. Truth be told, I was a late bloomer – a very late bloomer. Most of my friends were coming into their own at about 16. I came into my own at about 19, but that’s another column. At 18, I could short hop the outfield fence at The Sportsplex or Byers Field on occasion. Then, everything changed one random night on the No. 2 field at The Sportsplex. We got together to practice and I decided to slightly tweak the followthrough of my swing. I remember it like it was yesterday. David Kelly delivers the pitch… There’s a drive to left field… It’s outta here! The vision of that ball soaring over the fence and into the woods has been seared into my brain. This is not an exaggeration. From that day forward, I was a threat to hit it out every time I came to bat. I hadn’t gone on a weightlifting regimen. I wasn’t eating spinach and Wheaties every day (that seems like an odd combination). The only thing that changed was the fact that I knew and truly believed I could do it. Unfortunately, there’s a flipside to this coin. Just as confidence can enhance and even elevate one’s performance, lack of confidence can undermine and debilitate one’s performance. Case in point: The Auburn Tigers baseball team. Two weeks ago, the Tigers were in first place in the SEC standings at 14-7. Auburn was the surprise team in the conference (having been picked last) and in the conversation of being a national seed in the NCAA Tournament. As of today, Auburn is now fifth in the SEC West with a record of 14-13. The Tigers have lost seven games in a row and are in danger of losing the opportunity to host a Regional. Alabama was and still is the worst team in the SEC. When the Tide swept the Tigers on the Plains it apparently did some psychological damage and the effects are continuing to linger. A team like Auburn this year is more susceptible than most to the highs and lows of confidence or lack thereof. Simply judging the roster top to bottom, Auburn is not a better team than Florida or Arkansas or Miss State or even South Carolina. The Tigers swept the Gators and won the series against the other three. How? Florida was suffering from a lack of confidence at the plate early in the season and Auburn took advantage. That gave Auburn the confidence to believe it could beat anyone. Casey Mize and Keegan Thompson are great, but even they aren’t immune. Can they get it back? If it was that easy, I’d bottle it and sell it. But I hope so. If it’ll help, I could tell them my home run story again. Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook. His column appears here each Thursday.
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At this level, it’s anyone’s game. And this year in particular, it really could be anyone’s game, according to Horseshoe Bend coach David Caldwell, who will take his Generals to Montgomery today for the AHSAA Class 2A softball tournament. “Just from observing, there’s not a completely dominant team in 2A, whereas in years past, there’s usually a team that really stands out,” Caldwell said. “This is an opportunity to go over there and do well, if we play well.” Coming off an emotional regional tournament during which the Generals placed second, there are definitely some things to focus on, namely overcoming any kind of nerves. In four games, they committed 11 errors, including five in the elimination game against Ariton. Only one of their six runs allowed in the tournament was earned. “We’ll do a lot of infield drills,” Danielle Mitchell said. “We’re making sure we’re
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Horseshoe Bend’s Taylor Walton waits for a pitch against G.W. Long during the regional championship on Saturday. The Generals placed second to advance to states.
getting routine plays and normal plays that are easy to get and talking in the field, especially on pop flies.” Caldwell said, “Some of that, to be honest, is not really fixable. It wasn’t necessarily fundamentals, sometimes it was just the nerves. The biggest thing is handling the
nerves, but everybody has to deal with it. Sometimes it boils down to who handles it the best and if you can get settled in and play your game.” At 9 a.m., Horseshoe Bend’s first opponent is Collinsville, which has never been to state, and the winner
will face either Leroy or Mars Hill Bible at 3 p.m. The first losers’ bracket game is at 1:30 p.m. But at this point, Caldwell said the opponent doesn’t really matter. “Everybody is different; there will be teams that are See SOFTBALL • Page 11
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Alex City’s Jamarious Brown, above, is wrapped up by CJ Harris (14), of Opelika, during the Wildcats’ spring game on Tuesday evening. Below, Opelika’s Jalin Aiken is wrapped up by Alex City’s Dontarious Thomas (4) and Jamar Leonard (1).
Saturday, the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame held its 49th Annual Induction Ceremony and Banquet to honor the Class of 2017. A total of 345 inductees are now enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The following individuals were inducted Saturday: Lee DeFore was Auburn’s first 1,000point scorer in basketball. He was named an AllAmerican by the Helms Athletic Foundation and led the SEC in scoring as a senior with 23.7 points per game. Ken Donahue was an assistant football coach for 38 years, including 21 years as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Alabama. During his tenure, Alabama won 12 SEC titles and five national championships. Jim Goostree was an athletic trainer for 27 years at the University of Alabama and supervised the renovation and expansion of BryantDenny Stadium. Goostree was also inducted into the National Athletic Trainer’s Hall of Fame in 1984. The second all-time leading tackler in the SEC, Jeff Herrod finished his career at Ole Miss as the all-time leading tackler with 528. He led the Indianapolis Colts in tackles for seven seasons. Todd Jones appeared in back-to-back College World Series See ASHOF • Page 11
AREA SPORTS CALENDAR Wednesday, May 17 Softball Class 2A AHSAA Tournament First round Game 1: Leroy vs. Mars Hill Bible, 9 a.m. Game 2: Collinsville vs. Horseshoe Bend, 9 a.m. Game 3: Hatton vs. New Brockton, 10:30 a.m. Winner’s bracket Game 7: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 3 p.m. Game 8: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 3 p.m. Loser’s bracket
Game 5: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 1:30 p.m. Game 6: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 1:30 p.m. Game 10: Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 6 p.m. Game 9: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 18 Class 2A AHSAA Tournament Winner’s bracket Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 9 a.m.
Game 14: Game 11 winner vs. Game 13 winner, 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., if necessary Loser’s bracket Game 12: Game 10 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 10:30 a.m. Game 13: Game 12 winner vs. Game 11 loser, 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 19 Football Spring game: Benjamin Russell at Valley, 5:30 p.m. Dadeville intrasquad game, 6 p.m.
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built on speed or play a lot of small ball, and you gotta play your game,” he said. “At this point, you pretty much are what you are, and there’s not a whole lot you can change in two or three days. The main thing is to keep them believing in what you’re doing and hope that you can shore up a few mistakes here and there. Sometimes that’s the difference in winning a big game or not.” Just like regionals, Kynsley Blasingame will get the call in the circle. But by her own admission, she thrives under pressure. “Any time there’s more pressure, whether it be a 3-2 count or whether it be runners on second and third with two outs and I’m up to bat, I enjoy moments like that more because I feel like it matters more,” Blasingame said. “I try not to focus on what’s at stake and just play my game.” Blasingame was stunning during the regional tournament, averaging more than a strikeout per inning and just over one walk per game. “Early on, she relies a lot on power then as she gets a little tired, she relies more on location and pitches more to contact,” Caldwell said. “The key to pitching to contact is making them hit your pitch and minimizing walks, and she did a good job with all that.” Offensively, the Generals did fairly well all through the lineup during regionals. Blasingame led the way with seven hits and four RBIs, while Ivy Vickers had five hits and two RBIs. In the leadoff spot, Danielle Mitchell totaled four hits, and in the bottom half of the lineup, Sydnie Catrett and three hits and two RBIs and Leighann McWhorter added four hits. “I just tell myself I’m gonna hit the ball,” Mitchell said. “I look for good pitches and try to have a good at-bat. We’re confident going up there. I think most of us are just think we’ll go up there saying we’re gonna hit the ball, and good things will happen.” Caldwell’s Generals are also hoping that experience will be on their side. “We won a few games last year but probably should’ve won a lot more,” Blasingame said. “I think inexperience was a big part in us not winning, and it helps that we did go last year and we’re back this year. The pressure is kind of off and we know what to expect. We can just relax and no matter what, this is our last tournament, so we’re going to leave it all there.”
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for Jacksonville State University and won the American League Relief Man of the Year award in 2000. He finished his career with 319 saves. A two-time Pro Bowl and AllPro selection in the NFL, Takeo Spikes led Auburn to the SEC Western Division Championship in 1997. He was the seventh inside linebacker to start in more than 200 games in the NFL. Captain of the 1991 Alabama football team, Kevin Turner received the Sylvester Croom Commitment to Excellence in 1990. He played in the NFL for
eight season and was awarded the NFL Ed Block Courage Award in 1996. Carnell Williams was an AllAmerican and All-SEC running back and return specialst for the Auburn Tigers. He helped lead them to the 2004 SEC Championship and was the first NFL player to debut with three consecutive 100-yard performances. In 2018, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th Class. The dates for the Induction weekend are April 27-28, 2018.
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the Board of Education also recognized the top ten academic students of Benjamin Russell’s Class of 2017. The final presentation came from the BRHS Yearbook staff, who presented a copy of the yearbook, Crossroads, to each of the members of the board. The following items were also brought before the board during the meeting: Agenda and minutes from the April 18 minutes were approved. Chief School Financial Officer Rhonda Blythe reported that the system was in good shape financially, though there were some issues with the tax mills being collected in the area outside the city limits but within the city school district. “We’ve seen a decrease in utility usage and cost 20 percent over the last five years,” Blythe said. A subsequent motion to approve her report was passed. A motion to accept small increase in lunch prices to reach the required lunch equity average was approved. A pair of resolutions were officially passed.
The first allowed for school tax warrants, series 2017 to be issued. These bonds will be sold to the public and help in raising money for the lighting and HVAC unit changes at Jim Pearson Elementary and Alexander City Middle School. The second resolution designated JPES and ACMS as Qualified Zone Academies. “This has to be done in order to get QZAB money,” Dr. Cooper said. Several important announcements were made. The third annual Retiree Breakfast has been scheduled for 8 a.m. on May 26 at The Arbor Facility on the First United Methodist Church campus, while the Benjamin Russell graduation is set for 7 p.m. that evening at the Sportsplex. Dr. Cooper mentioned that the council had a meeting tentatively scheduled for the morning of June 6, while there was also a meeting scheduled for the morning of June 13. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alexander City Board of Education is scheduled on June 27 at 5 p.m. at the board of education office.
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collected $5,019.13 to go towards cardiovascular research, public awareness programs and other similar items. Fifteen students reached the level of raising $100, earning them special recognition. Of these 15, Linley Brown was the top money raiser, bringing in $325, closely followed by Dylan Eastridge with $300. As the numbers show, the 2016-17 Jump Rope for Heart campaign at Stephens Elementary was a success,
but maintaining a healthy heart and cardiovascular system is an ongoing journey. “Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States today, so we encourage staying physically active and maintaining good eating habits,” Graveman said. “Whether it’s going outside and playing or something as simple as putting music on in their room and dancing to it, we emphasize to them to stay active.”
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up here in her head about this city than anyone who has ever walked through those doors. I thank you and I don’t think we can ever thank you enough for all that you have done for this city.” Young said that Scott treated everything the city had like it was her own and made sure that every thing was done by the book and with the city’s well-being in mind. Former City Council President Jim Spann echoed Young’s praise. “Mayors, they come and they go,” Spann said. “Councils they come and go, too. But when the rubber meets the road, the things that steady the ride are the people. We’ve been blessed in Alexander City to have some very good people employed by the city. But there were few that were more dedicated than Harriett Scott. “She’s a good woman with a big heart that has a special place in it for this city. She kept us straight. I really appreciate what she has meant to Alexander City.” Alexander City Fire Chief Reese McAlister said Scott was tough, especially when it came to the city’s money. “In the fire department we are out on the road a lot on those ambulances and over the years we had a few accidents where we hit deer,” McAlister recalled. “I’d come over here to let her know and she set me straight right quick. She’d say ‘Reese,
you are going to find money for that in your budget, because we don’t want to turn that into insurance.’ She wanted to be sure that the people’s money wasn’t wasted and that things were done right. She taught us all to be like that.” Councilman Scott Hardy thanks Scott for being like a mother to him as he began the process of running for office. Louise Pritchard praised her dedication and toughness and being a friend to every person who came into city hall. Mayor Jim Nabors said that Scott’s institutional knowledge will be hard to be replaced. There were times on weekends when her car could be spotted in the parking lot, working on her own time to get caught up and keep things straight. There was a time after the passing of former clerk Louise Hardman that she did the job without the title or the pay that went with the promotion. “She did what needed to be done,” Young said. Scott, who works on her family’s farm in what time she didn’t dedicate to the city, often teared up as people spoke fondly of her. She prefers the background over the spotlight. “I am looking forward to it, but I know I will miss it too,” Scott said. “I will really miss the people. They are just like my family. I will miss that interaction and seeing them the most.”
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