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BURROW EMAIL: Merger target date is Jan. 3 Interim President Mark Ellard and CACC employees and obtained by The Outlook. The Alabama Community College System The tentative effective date for the connotified the Southern Association of Colleges solidation of Central Alabama Community and Schools Commission on Colleges College (CACC), Southern Union State (SACSCOC) Thursday of its intent to “submit Community College and Chattahoochee the required documents” for the consolidation Valley Community College into a regional of CACC, Southern Union and Chattahoochee two-year institution is Jan. 3, according to a Valley in time for consideration at SACSCOC’s Thursday email from CACC President Susan December meeting, according to the email. Burrow to Southern Union Interim President The email further said that the “targeted date Glenda Colagross, Chattachoochee Valley for consolidation implementation is January 3, By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
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2017.” “This was my official notification to our employees,” Burrow said when contacted Thursday afternoon. “As previously indicated by (Alabama Community College System) Chancellor (Mark) Heinrich, we are working diligently with the three oversight organizations, ACHE (Alabama Commission on Higher Education), DOE (Department of Education) and SACSCOC to See MERGER • Page A3
Fleet fish, talented turtles set to race at Wind Creek
City no longer sprays for mosquitos
By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
Despite Zika threat, budget forces program to be cut
If you’re the owner a goldfish that can swim a blue streak or a turtle that’s an unusually agile reptile, you need to be entered in Wind Creek’s First Annual Goldfish Sprint & Turtle Race, set for Saturday, June 4, at Wind Creek State Park. Even if you’re not a breeder of racing goldfish or turtles, you’re invited to come and join in the fun. “We’re hoping to get a big crowd,”
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At a time when the Alabama Department of Public Health is pulling out all stops to education people on the dangers of the Zika virus being transmitted by mosquitoes in the state, Alexander City finds itself with no mosquito eradication program due to budget cuts. When the city was struggling to balance the budget late last fall, department heads were forced to cut operations budgets in some cases by as much as 73 percent. Faced with that, the Public Works Department made the decision to suspend the mosquito spraying program that it had in place for decades, due to lack of funding. “Obviously when we made that decision we didn’t have any idea See SPRAY • Page A3
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Public health official are asking residents to take precautions when outdoors and to eliminate potential mosquito breeding areas to help reduce the potential exposure to the Zika virus.
TIPS TO HELP REDUCE MOSQUITO-BORN ISSUES • Empty all things or get rid of cans, buckets, old tires or any other containers that hold water. • Clear gutters of debris and standing water. • Change water in pet dishes daily. • Change water in wading pools and bird baths several times a week. • Maintain backyard pools or hot tubs. • Cover trash containers. • Treat the front and back door areas of homes with residual insecticides if mosquitoes are abundant. • Wear insect repellent if you will be outdoors for extended periods of time.
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Children watch as their turtles race in a previous year’s race.
Art at the Lake set this weekend at Children’s Harbor STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
One of Lake Martin’s great artistic traditions is set for this weekend at Children’s Harbor. Art on the Lake is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of Children’s Harbor Chapel and Hank Williams’ Cabin, right next to the “lapping waves of Lake Martin,” a release from Children’s Harbor reads. Art on the Lake provides an opportunity for artists from all over the Southeast to showcase their art. Original
work, including canvas, jewelry, pottery and sculpture are available for purchase. This is the 11th year for the event. Last year, 47 artists presented fine arts and handmade crafts to a crowd of more than 5,000 people. The event is free to the public, and a portion of the proceeds from the art purchases helps support Children’s Harbor in continuing its mission to provide camp, counseling and support services to seriously ill children and their families. Parking is free at Time Capsule Park
Dozens of artisans are expected to fill the grounds at Children’s Harbor this weekend for the 11th Annual Art by The Lake event. The event is free to the public and shuttles will be available to and from parking areas.
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DEAR ABBY: Americans are at their best when they unite around a noble purpose. On Memorial Day, that purpose is the National Moment of Remembrance. On that day, all Americans are asked to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time to honor our fallen. In 1971, No Greater Love, a patriotic organization, was founded by a woman named Carmella LaSpada. It initiated the National Moment of Remembrance in 1997, which was later established by Congress in 2000. The Moment is observed by thousands of Americans at Major League Baseball games across the country. For more than 40 years, the AFL-CIO, North American trade unions, ironworkers, sheet metal, air, rail and transportation workers along with No Greater Love have honored our fallen, our troops, our veterans and their families. Our union members are proud to support the National Moment of Remembrance. As one nation under God, we should join together to honor
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Ongoing events SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Victory Baptist Academy, a mission of Victory Baptist Church, is now holding registration for the 2016-2017 academic school year for grades K4 - 12th grade. For more information call 256-234-2089 or 256-749-6451. SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Faith Christian Academy, a ministry of Faith Temple Church, is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year for grades K3 and up. Applications may be obtained at the Church office at 425 Franklin Street (256-234-6421). Tours of the school are available upon request. SUMMER BAZAAR: Vender spaces available for the June 18 Annual Summer Bazaar/a Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Program and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc.project to be held in the parking lots of the Karen Channel State Farm Bldg. For venders selling handmade or new items, spaces will be located inside the VCCA offices. There will be limited flea market spaces available outside and along the parking lot perimeter. All spaces, both inside and outside are available on a first come first serve basis. If you are talented and would like to set up a table with your goods contact Rita at literacylakemartin@yahoo.com or Carley at carleyatvcca@gmail.com or 256-234-0347 by May 15, 2016. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sunday’s 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 256-234-1134 or 256-7493717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a woman’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until
noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@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 WIOA 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. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256496-4664. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed.
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“I beg you, for the safety of all the residents, current and future, of the city of Alexander City, please look into any quick and effective methods to rid our city of this increasingly nasty little pest.” Brewer said that information gathered questions the effectiveness of mosquito spraying, but said with the potential of an issue like the Zika virus, “it couldn’t hurt.” “If we had the funds, we could ramp up pretty quickly and restart the program,” Brewer said. “But we just don’t have the funds at this time.” Brewer said that while spraying may kill some mosquitoes, the best way to prevent the proliferation of the pests is to remove potential breeding areas around your home. “Mosquitoes need very little water to breed, so anything that couple allow water to collect should be removed,” Brewer said. “Old tires are one of the world’s worst for mosquitoes to breed in. Containers in your yard, buckets, wheel barrows and stopped up gutters can all collect enough water for mosquitoes to lay eggs Bradley cited high grass as another potential breeding ground. “One of the keys to preventing the spread of the Zika virus is vector control by preventing their breeding sites,” Bradley said in a released statement. “This includes disposing of unused material and keeping weeds, grass and vines trimmed.” Alexander City Mayor Charles Shaw said the halting of mosquito praying was not ideal, but said it was just one of may hard decisions made in light of budget cuts. “There have been some who have talked about restarting it, but they will have to figure out where the money will come from,” Shaw said. “It comes down to some hard decisions. Do you pave roads and take care of sewer issues or do your spray for mosquitoes? Maybe in time when we figure out where the numbers are this year it can be revisited, but for now this is where we stand.”
that the Zika virus would become the concern that it has,” Alexander City Public Works Director and City Engineer Gerard Brewer said. “It came down to a financial thing. The program when you include materials, equipment and manpower probably costs us about $40,000 annually. It was a tough decision, but it’s one that we had to make at the time.” Brewer said that another factor was that the department had lost two positions and the people who manned those spots had most of the expertise in the mosquito eradication program. The Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, which are indigenous to the state. According to Alabama Bureau of Environmental Services Director Sherry Bradley, the most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain or pink eye. Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting several days to a week. Zika virus typically remains in the blood of an infected person for a few days, but it can be found longer in some people. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon and deaths are rare, Bradley said. News that the spraying program was no longer active was of concern to Alexander City resident Steven Bulin. In a letter to the newspaper and city officials, Bulin asked for the funds to be found to restart the spraying. “I understand the need for, and the adherence to, budgets within a local government,” Bulin wrote. “However, I have noticed that there are people who are paid, obviously, for standing around during other projects, such as road construction, water and sewage work. “This may or may not be a solution, but, it would stand to reason that if these persons were outfitted with a string trimmer or other grass-cutting device, they could assist the grass-cutting crews in ridding the city of the unnecessary growth that aids in mosquito population.
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In the turtle race, the contestants are placed along the outside of a wrestlingmat-sized circle and race to a smaller circle in the center of the “arena.” The first turtle to the center circle is the winner. In the goldfish race, the fish will race down lengths of PVC pipe that have been split into. In addition to the first-, second- and third-place turtles and fish receiving awards, there will also be competition and awards for the best-dressed turtle, so make sure your snapper is dapper. If you’re a good judge of fast fish, you might be able to find the winning goldfish among those that will be for sale at the event. For just $1, your on-site purchase might get you in the winner’s circle. Day-use park fees will apply for those who visit that are not camping in the park. Fees are $2 for children 6-11 and seniors 62 or older, $5 for those between 12 and 61 and children 5 and under are admitted free.
said Bruce Adams, manager of Wind Creek. “In addition to the turtles and the goldfish, we’re going to have a lot of activities for children. We’ll have inflatables, badminton, hopscotch, small table games, a sack race and a hula-hoop contest.” The activities begin at 3 p.m. with post-time for the feature races at 5:15. Adams said that the Wind Creek version of the turtle race will be identical to the Turtleneck Turtle Race which was originated by Alexander City’s Kenny Dean and held to raise money for local charities. Dean started the Turtleneck Turtle Race in 1979 and it has been a local tradition since. Wind Creek hopes to keep that tradition alive. “Gerad Martin, our assistant manager, found out that they weren’t going to have the turtle race this year, that Kenny was giving it up and he wanted to take it over,” Adams said. “He thought it would make a good fundraiser.” The Wind Creek race will raise money for the park.
Public Meetings and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall.
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.
Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.
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.
Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.
Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.
Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m.
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.
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. Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.
Dadeville City Council meets on the second
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delays, coupled with key timing issues necessary to ensure that students’ financial aid packages are not compromised, it is my decision to push back the implementation of this consolidation plan. We will immediately begin working with regulatory bodies and accreditors to establish an agreed-upon schedule to accomplish the consolidation in 2017. “The new timeline will allow us to work with ACHE to satisfy their requirements and continue our work with the legislature to pass Board legislation essential to the success of our full consolidation plan. Most importantly, this new timeline will allow us to make this process as smooth as possible for those whom we serve: our students.” At the May board meeting, Heinrich said that the
delay did not mean a total reboot of the process. “We have a lot of the information we’ve already collected and the documents that we have in hand,” said Heinrich. “Some will require some revision because of date changes and such, but all of that information will play a key role as we move forward, so, no, this is not a complete reboot of the process.” Burrow said details such as the institutions name and its central location would be decided between now and the implementation date. “I don’t have a timeline for those specific decisions,” Burrow said. “We’re continuing to work on our communications plan, review curriculums and programs and those kinds of things.”
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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 T.C. Coley Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 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, Steve Robinson Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-654-0047. His address is 1225 Warren Circle, Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256-825-8403. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.
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Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. Her daytime phone number is 825-6914 and her evening phone Emma Jean Thweatt number is 825-4207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville. George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
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onald Trump sewed up the Republican nomination by appealing to those tired of Washington insiders’ self-serving dealings and to disaffected blue-collar workers whose pay has gone lower under the Democrats’ open borders and slow growth economy. Now Trump has his work cut out for him to win over a key demographic holdout: the GOP. Trump did get some prominent Republicans to fall into line lately with a simple plan. He demolished all of their other 16 options. He shored up conservative support by releasing a list of eleven judges he would appoint to the Supreme Court; each reflects his judicial temperament. Fortunately, he had many options for his pool of Trump-like judges; most on his list will be available because American Idol went off the air this year. The Democrat campaign of envy and hate continues as Hillary and Bernie’s Antiques Roadshow goes from town to town. Bernie is sticking around because he knows Hillary should be indicted over her email crimes. And at 74, Bernie has coeds following him everywhere screaming his name, and he just doesn’t want it to end. College kids are scared to death they might have to pay for something someday, so they flock to the socialist’s campaign. Bernie’s shtick plays well to a generation of college kids who have been given everything except discipline and drive. Bernie won Oregon; he wins pretty much any state where weed is legal. He actually crushed Hillary in Oregon. She finished fourth behind a hacky sack and a pair of Birkenstocks.
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Sanders won West Virginia and said he thought he did so by winning the black vote there. It turns out they were coal miners voting against Hillary, but a win is a win. In fact, Sanders has won 19 of the last 25 state primaries and caucuses (not a typo). For a man with “no chance of winning,” he seems to win a lot. Party insiders who created this rigged, Byzantine, Democrat Party nomination system calculate that, if Sanders can just win the rest of the states, Hillary will get the Democrat nomination by a landslide. Things are so bad that Hillary had to change her slogan to “Stronger Together” because way too many signs with her old slogan, “Ready For Hillary,” were appearing in front of federal prisons. Bernie Sanders should have a new slogan himself: “This soap opera ain’t over until her staffers sing about the fat lady to the FBI.” Hillary cannot fully devote her time to trashing Trump with Bernie nipping at her pantsuit. She is getting help from her staffers at the NY Times and Washington Post to attack Trump by concocting stories making him out to be a sexist. They are painting Trump as a congenital philanderer and liar. Hillary doesn’t know which instinct to go with here: run negative ads against Trump or marry him. I fully believe Trump will abolish many of the 650odd duplicative agencies
in D.C. But after reading the NY Times hit piece on him, I feel certain that he will be the first president to appoint a “Federal Bikini Inspector.” Further, I expect he will elevate it to a Cabinet-level position in his second term. Bernie Sanders, a geezer who once wrote creepy soft-core porn, has a “women issue,” too. Sanders addressed it by saying “he has his girl looking into it.” The pundits’ two articles of faith were that Hillary would quickly wrap up the nomination and that Trump’s campaign would be marred by violence until the GOP convention. The opposite is true. Hillary has a battle all the way to the DNC convention. And all the violence and drama the media said were a part of the Trump campaign have actually been the trademark of Democrat gatherings. The site of the Democrat National Convention is liberal stronghold Philadelphia. After more violent events at the Nevada Democrat state convention, the mayor of Philadelphia is trying to beef up police presence for the upcoming national gathering. But, like most Democrat-run cities, Philly is in a financial mess and its police force is in shambles. Since the city is too broke to pay cops overtime to work the convention, the police have been asked to come to the convention to beat up Sanders’ supporters for sport, to become a part of history, and for a chance to be on TV. A libertarian op-ed humorist and awardwinning author, Ron Hart is a frequent guest on CNN. He can be contacted at Ron@RonaldHart.com or @ RonaldHart on Twitter.
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he ramp on the C130 Hercules slowly opened to the sound of muffled drums and the almost silent commands of officers. Inside this cavernous plane lay the flag draped coffins of America’s youth coming home. Slowly the funeral details make their way up the ramp and then each unit hoists the casket of a fallen hero. This is a scene played out with respect and dignity for those that gave their all for their nation. Each coffin is a receipt for the price paid for freedom. The echoes of the shot heard around the world had died away and now the cost was tallied. On Concord’s Green lay seven patriots that responded to the call of freedom. These Minutemen farmers had answered the universal appeal to live free or die. In years to come their bravery would be repeated by thousands of young Americans. As the battle moved to Lexington these freedom fighters were gathered, buried and mourned. They had stood their ground and hallowed it by their sacrifices. In an open field near the small town of Gettysburg 12,000 gray clad soldiers charged the heights of Cemetery Ridge. In this high-water mark of the Civil War the resolve of free-born men was demonstrated. The causalities from this war were seldom honored with bands, eulogies and coffins. Most were buried in mass graves that today are only known because of their
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marble markers erected to commemorate their deeds. Both sides fought for the shared principles of honor, freedom and responsibility they were taught by their mutual forefathers. A quiet, eerie silence hangs over the fields of Flanders where so many men died. Spring brings out a profusion of poppies that will be immortalized by the poet John McCrae. On this sacred soil the young men of America stood their ground against the scourge of tyranny. In their muddy trenches and the hell of no man’s land they fought and died. They stood shoulder to shoulder with the patriots of Concord, the defenders of the Alamo and their Blue and Gray brothers. Their last earthly days were in the company of brothers-in-arms that would hold them in their arms as they drew their final breath, They gave their all to fight a war to end all wars. The orders were drawn up and distributed to the officers. Tomorrow would bring the assaults that all the young soldiers had trained for and dreaded. Some of these youngsters were boarding ships in England and bound for Normandy’s beaches. A world away young Marines descended their rope
ladders onto landing craft to assault the beaches of Iwo Jima, The majority of these soldiers were still in their teens and anticipating a long life. By the end of the war they would be living in their eternal life. Even in their fear they never flinched because their nation had called on them to protect their families and freedom. Throughout our nation’s history young men and women have answered the call of freedom. America has witnessed millions of scenes of departing troops where desperate hugs, passionate kisses and uncontrollable tears have been seen. Parents, spouses and children have sent their loved one off to war to ensure security and a future free of tyranny. Many a fiancée has promised to wait forever, and some have. The martial music of departing soldiers stands in sharp contrast to the muffled drums of returning heroes. Memorial Day is a nation’s way of saying thank you to her fallen youth that have assured her future. From Concord’s Green to the deserts of Iraq the American military has answered the call. Thank you, heroes, and may you rest in peace from your terrible labors of love. Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister, an Alexander City resident and a regular columnist in The Outlook.
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Registration underway for Art free teen summer program STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Swimming, cookouts, team building, bowling, fellowship, college tours, and basketball, these are just a few of the activities the teen Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area summer program will offer. This year’s theme is “Servicing the Community.” Programs will be available in Alexander City for ages 13-16 and will be held at the Sportplex. “It is open to any teenager that wishes to attend,” said Marcena Jones, Teen Summer Coordinator for the BGC. “During the school year teens have sports, and school functions to keep the busy. Your summer months for teens are the time you need to keep them busy and we can help with this.” Activities will begin June 1 and continue through July 29. Club registration is free of charge. This includes breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner and daily activities. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teens
will be required to pay for field trips. “Teens will have fun while participating in fun activities, community service projects, and a college career program called Make a Promise to Graduate sponsored by Taco Bell Foundation,” stated Jones. “Teens will have the opportunity to learn about college experiences with visits to trade schools, colleges, and universities and attend a career preparation course planning. “I see how our teens are being impacted today on a daily basis. They need a positive impact in their lives. I encourage parents to involve their teens in our program. We have scholarship programs that can assist in sending teens to college and leadership programs can prepare them for life. It’s all about showing the teens that their futures can be fun and productive.” Parents may contact the Administrative Office at 256-2344757 for information or stop by the Administrative Office located at 1009 Cherokee Road to register.
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2016 ALL-OUTLOOK SOFTBALL TEAM
Kynsley Blasingame, HBS
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By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
The 2016 high school softball season saw three of five local squads advance to the regional competition in Troy. Horseshoe Bend won more than 20 games in 2016, advancing to day two of the state tournament of Class 2A at Montgomery’s Lagoon Park. Reeltown’s season came down to a meeting with a very familiar opponent in the rival Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals. But just as it was in the area tournament, Reeltown narrowly fell to the Lady Generals at Troy for a spot in the state tournament. Dadeville also represented Tallapoosa County in the Class 4A Central Regional Tournament in Troy before being eliminated on day one. There were many standout players this season in the area. These players represent statistical standouts, players with competitiveness and character, as well as leaders of their teams. This is the 2016 All-Outlook Softball Team.
JaTori Leonard, BRHS
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2016 All-Outlook Softball Team Kynsley Blasingame (Jr.), P, HBS (.321 batting average, 4 HR, 26 RBI, 1.25 ERA, 331 strikeouts) Alana Story (Sr.), OF, HBS (22 RBI) Rebecca Norrell (Sr.), C, HBS (17 RBI) JaTori Leonard (So.), OF, BRHS (.291 batting average, 4 HR, 17 RBI, 5 doubles) Asia McWaters (Fr.), P, BRHS (16 RBI, 2.65 ERA, 75 strikeouts) Kristen Tolbert (Sr.), P/SS, DHS (.419 batting average, 3 HR, 5 doubles, 5 triples, .989 fielding percentage) Quanesha Presley, (So.), SS/2B, DHS (.328 batting average, .912 fielding percentage) Maggie Knox (Sr.), 3B, RHS (.360 batting average, 41 hits, 3 HR) Lacey Newman (Sr.), CF, RHS (.348 batting average, 31 hits) Kayli Hornsby (So.), SS, RHS (.339 batting average, 37 hits, 1 HR) Ashton Fielding (Sr.), P, Central-Coosa Shania Tuck (Jr.), CF, Central-Coosa
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The 12U Brewers recently won their Alexander City Parks and Recreation league championship. Members of the Brewers are Thomas Tate, Carson Riddle, Brayden Pritchard, Lathan Vickers, Weston Blake, Brandon Huff, Jamarion Pappion, Connor Fuller, Hayden Gaines, Daylen Maness, Rylan Sharpe and Jaylen Daniel. Coaches are Head Coach Brian Tate, Assistant Coach Braxton Pitts, and Assistant Coach Brett Pritchard.
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Spencer Oliver From Jacobs Ladder to Jim P Pearson to Stephens to Radney to ACMS to BRHS, and the many ventures in between including: National Honor Society Member 2014-2016, National Honor Society Vice President 2015-2016, Student Government Association Member, Jr. Leadership Lake Martin Member, Completed YEA Program, Honor Band Program at Auburn, Hunnington, JSU & Troy, Drum Major 2015-2016, Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Symphonic Band, Marching in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, LMI, Hospice Volunteer, bootcamp training for your New Zealand Earthquake Relief Teen Mission trip, People to People Trip in Washington D.C., becoming a Martial Arts black belt and VBS Leader and Recreational Director and active member in church. I could not be more proud of the person you’ve grown into. I wish you the best at Jacksonville State. I am so proud of you and wish you a successful future. As you enter the next chapter of your life, continue in your Christian faith and always let Christ be your leader. Remember “God Loves You” Romans 1:16
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BOSTON BUTT SALE: The Alexander City Methodist Church is selling tickets for Boston Butts for Memorial Day. Cost is $28 for one or $50 for two. BOSTON BUTT SALE: Sixth Street Baptist Church is pre-selling Boston Butts from Good Ol’ Boys Restaurant for you to have for your Memorial Day Weekend. The butts are $30 each and the proceeds will go to help support our mission team going to Uganda this July to share the gospel with the Acholi people. All orders must be pre-ordered and prepaid. The pickup for the butts will be Friday morning, May 27, beginning
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May 28
ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Bibb Graves School is hosting an arts and crafts festival May 28. There will also be a car show. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP: New Adka Church is hosting a day of fun, fellowship and fun May 28 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your family and lawn chairs. There will be games for children and adults with volleyball, inflatable games, matching games, ball pit and more. There is no cost for the event.
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POP UP SHOPS: Lakeside Mercantile 4th annual Pop Up Shops & Tent Event will be May 27-29 featuring outside vendors, food and fun with East Lake Coffee Shoppe, Unique Home Decor, local art, jewelry, apparel, and gifts. Hours are: Preview Friday May 27 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday May 28 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday May 29th 10-4, and closed Memorial Day
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ART ON THE LAKE: Children’s Harbor Lake Martin Campus is hosting Art on the Lake May 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 29 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Art on the Lake provides an opportunity for artists from all over the Southeast to showcase their art including canvas, jewelry, pottery and sculpture are available for purchase with a portion of the sale benefitting Children’s Harbor.
May 29
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Hillabee Camp Ground United Methodist Church will hold homecoming on Sunday, May 29. A covered luncheon will be held. Everyone is invited to attend. ARMOUR UP: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church Women’s Ministry is hosting Armour Up Sunday, May 29 at 9 a.m. Guest speaker will be Sister Pauline Norris-Thomas of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Goodwater and former Morning Star District Women’s President. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: Alexander City will host a Memorial Day Service Sunday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial at the Sportplex. Everyone is invited to attend.
May 29 - June 3
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South in Alexander City is hosting Submerged!, a vacation Bible school May 29 through June 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly.
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June 3
GOSPEL CONCERT: The Hyssongs will be presenting a concert of Gospel Music at Bay Pine Baptist Church Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Dell, Susan, and Richard Hyssong travel full-time as the award-winning Hyssongs. their energetic family ministry combines family vocal harmony, humor and brass instruments to delight audiences through the powerful medium of music. The group has been singing together as a family for 20 years.
June 3-5
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school June 3 from 5:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m., June 4 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and June 5 at 4 p.m. For more information contact Glenda “Tater” Eason tatereason@ hotmail.com
June 4
INTRO SAILING: The Dixie Sailing Club is hosting a introduction to sailing event June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The introduction includes an oral presentation and on the water capsize and recovery. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to skipper a sailboat. It is open to children as well as adults. FARM TOUR: Lake Martin QDMA and Tallapoosa County Treasure Forest Assoc. will sponsor a Wildlife Habitat Tour June 4, including timber management and wildflowers on Jerry and Genelle Brown’s Farm near Hackneyville, Al. (1030 Saxon Rd. Goodwater, Al.) Whiskers Catfish will provide lunch after the tour which will begin at 8:30 a.m. The event is free but everyone is asked to call the Tallapoosa County Ext. Office at 256825-1050 to register, or Jerry Brown at 256-839-5154. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Church is hosting its 21st Pastoral Anniversary Banquet for Rev. and Sis. Edward Milner June 4 at 5 p.m. CHURCH HISTORY CELEBRATION: Trinity United Methodist Church invites everyone to join in a celebration of its past and future Saturday, June 4 at 4 p.m. Trinity will look back at its ministries of the past with history, photographs, and memories of members and former pastors will be shared as we look to plans for the future. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. CRUISE IN: Lord’s Cruisers are hosting a cruise in at Arby’s on Highway 280 Saturday, June 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All antique cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. Listen to the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. For more information contact Rod Sizzers at 256-794-3844. GOLDFISH SPRINT and TURTLE RACE: Wind Creek State Park will host a goldfish sprint and turtle race June 4. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. and the race starts at 5:15 p.m. Dress your turtle for best dressed turtle. There will be $1 goldfish for sale . First, second, and third place winners will be recognized for best dressed
turtle, turtle race and the goldfish race. Park entrance fees apply to noncampers.
June 5
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting homecoming June 5 at 10:30 a.m. Guest singers will be Redemption Song. The pastor is Edward Frantz. Everyone is welcome.
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June 6
SUMMER READING KICKOFF: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is kicking off the Summer Reading program June 6 at 10 a.m. at the Sportplex Gym. There will be a fun run, entertainment and kids free lunch. SUMMER ARTS ENRICHMENT: The Tallapoosa County Schools are hosting summer arts enrichment programs at Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown schools this summer. The program is available for students in kindergarten through the tenth grades. The program will focus on music, art and drama. There will be an end of camp program for parents. The program will be June 6-9, June 13-16, June 20-23 and June 27-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. No transportation will be provided and students must be picked up no later than 12:10 p.m. Children may bring a snack. Registration is handled through the child’s school.
June 6-8
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Adka and Pleasant Valley churches are hosting vacation Bible school at New Adka Church June 6 - June 8 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
June 6-10
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: First Baptist Church Dadeville is hosting vacation Bible school June 6-10 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The free event is open to children from four years old to sixth graders. You can register online at www.fbcdadeville.com. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting vacation Bible School June 6-10 from 8 a.m. to noon for 4 year olds through sixth grade. Everyone is welcome and you can register at www. fbc-ac.org
June 7 - 9
CHURCH REVIVAL: New Harmony Baptist Church in Camp Hill will be hosting revival services June 7-9 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers will be Rev. Eddie Marbury, Rev. Joe Johnson, and Rev. Richard D. Jacobs. Pastor of New Harmony Baptist Church is Rev. Melvin Kelley, Jr.
June 10-11
CLASS REUNION: The BRHS Class of 1976 40 year reunion will be Friday, June 10 at Jazz Fest,and Saturday, June 11 at the Elks Lodge. For more information call: Todd Hayes at 256-786-0076.
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