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The Alexander City Police Department Color Guard marches into place for a 21gun salute at last year’s Memorial Day program at Bill Nichols Veterans Home. This year’s program is set for Monday at 10 a.m.
Law enforcement officials stress holiday safety
The Bill Nichols State Veterans Home will hold its annual Memorial Day tribute on Monday, May 29. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Home at 1784 Elkahatchee Road in Alexander City is open to the public. The Memorial Day event will be a time to celebrate the
men and women who have served our nation faithfully, and to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while standing on the front lines of freedom. MSgt Timothy Fuller, the Security Forces manager at Maxwell AFB, will deliver the keynote address to commemorate the Day of Remembrance. The 2001 graduate of Benjamin Russell High School has completed
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Show of force planned on area roads and waterways By MITCH SNEED Editor
Whether your holiday fun involves traveling on the highways or in the water, local and state law enforcement officials remind everyone to keep safety in mind, regardless of what you have planned. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said officers will be aware and looking to head off any potential problems on area roads. He said motorists can help themselves as well. “One thing that I stress to people is to plan your trips and let others know of your plans,” Abbett said. “Let folks know when you are leaving and when you should arrive. That way, if something were to happen, there is someone who knows to check on you. “Obviously some of the standards like wearing your seatbelt, and avoid drinking and driving are very important. But more and more we are seeing distracted driving being a factor in accidents. Don’t text and drive. If you have to use the phone, do it hands free. You’d be surprised at how many times we’ve seen that taking your eyes off the road even for a short time can cause serious problems.” This year’s official holiday travel period began Friday night at 6 p.m. and runs until See SAFETY • Page 3
16 years of active service including four deployments in support of Operation Southern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The program will also include a rose ceremony for families of Bill Nichols veterans who passed away in 2016. Everyone is encouraged to attend this special day of remembrance.
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Christopher Logan Blair receives his diploma from Benjamin Russell High School Principal Dr. Anthony Wilkinson at Friday night’s graduation exercise. Over 200 joined Blair on the field at the Sportplex. Turn to page 8 for more photographs from the ceremony.
To help prepare children for kindergarten and the elementary grades beyond, schools around the country have chosen to offer pre-kindergarten programs. Sometimes used synonymously with the term preschool, these programs teach basic values, ideas and principles that many feel are necessary to work well with others and thrive in American society. For the 11th year in a row, the National Institute for Early Education Research rated Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program as the best in the country, according to a release from the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. In addition, of the 10 benchmarks NIEER uses to measure the quality of a state’s Pre-K program, Alabama is one of only six states to meet or exceed all 10, along with Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Rhode Island and West Virginia. “The earlier a child learns, the more likely he or she is to do well later in life,” Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said in a prepared statement released by ADECE. “Providing a high-quality education for all Alabamians, at every stage of life, is my goal. For the eleventh consecutive year, Alabama is a national leader in this arena. I am proud of the work of our Pre-K programs and I am thankful for the dedication of See PRE-K • Page 3
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Approximately 350 people filled the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church Arbor campus to celebrate the end of the school year and recognize the teachers and other employees who officially announced their retirement. Fourteen retiring teachers from throughout the system and one retiring bus driver were honored during the ceremony. They were Patricia Brooks, Brenda Coley, Joy Dunlap, Dana Johnson, Sharilynn Nolen and Debra Pierce from Jim Pearson Elementary, Vanessa Brooks from Stephens Elementary, Sharon Dean and Bobbi Harrison from Radney Elementary, Jennifer Martin from Alexander City Middle School, and Vicki Adair, Misty Bishop, Jeff Hines and Jeanne Riddle from Benjamin Russell, as well as Robert Slaughter from the transportation department. During his opening remarks, First United Methodist Church Pastor John Verciglio said that not only do teachers have an impact and make a difference in their students’ lives, but also, “You change the fabric of See BREAKFAST • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: My mother raised my two nephews because of their parents’ drug addiction. They are now adults (21 and 25). As a result of these circumstances, Mom was never able to be a fun, doting grandmother to her other grandchildren. My nephews needed stability, and I helped often. I lived three minutes away, so I, too, was an important adult in their lives while they were growing up. I feel my children were robbed of an opportunity that others take for granted. Although they saw their grandmother regularly, she had little left for my kids and her other grandchildren. She was often tired and frustrated, and never took my kids to the park or baked cookies. It had to be a special occasion just for her to baby-sit. She recently mentioned that when she passes away, she will leave more to the grandchildren she raised than to the others. I feel this is unfair. I
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expressed that she has other grandchildren and things should be divided equally among them. Am I wrong to feel this way? -LOOKING AHEAD IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR LOOKING: I don’t think so. However, your mother’s assets are hers to dispose of as she wishes. While you and I might disagree with her reasoning, I don’t think it should be allowed to become a bone of contention. DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a guy, “Dustin,” for 10 years. We lived together for two years and broke up, but then we got back together. Dustin lives with his mother and always has, except for two mar-
riages that lasted eight years each. I don’t understand why he always goes home to his mother. When he stays the night with me, he has to go “check on her” the next morning. He stays at her house Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The rest of the time he’s here with me, but before he goes to work, he has to go check on her. Abby, there is nothing wrong with her. She drives, gardens, cooks and is very much on the go. Can you help me understand this? -- COMING IN SECOND IN TEXAS DEAR COMING IN SECOND: I’ll try. Dustin may feel the need to stop by to see if his mother is well, to change clothes before heading to work, or because he has always done it, and old habits die hard. He may also like the way his mom fixes breakfast. DEAR ABBY: I’m a 28-yearold man who works hard at a full-time job and no longer lives
with his parents. I’ve always been fairly independent and able to support myself without any problems. When an unexpected expenditure came up, my family offered to help me pay for it and sent money. After debating it with myself for a few days, I accepted it. How can I reconcile taking their gracious gift when my independent nature was telling me not to? I don’t want to come off as a mooch. -- OUT ON MY OWN IN PHILLY DEAR OUT: Here’s how: Remind yourself why you decided to accept the money, and realize that if your parents had considered you to be a “mooch,” they wouldn’t have VOLUNTEERED to give it to you. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Longtime Alexander City City Clerk Harriett Scott was honored recently by the Alabama League of Municipalities for her years of dedicated service tothe city and promotng open, efficient local government. Here she is congratulated by council members Buffy Colvin and Bobby Tapley. Scott was employed for the city for 32 years and will officially retire at the end of May.
Obituaries Mr. James Fulmer 1926 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. James Fulmer, 91, of Kellyton, Alabama, will be Saturday, May 27, 2017 at
Mr. Radford Henry Funeral service for Mr. Radford Henry 68 of Alexander City, AL; 1 p.m.; Tuesday, May 30, 2017; Friendship Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL; burial follows at Friendship Church Cemetery. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Services.
11:00 a.m. at the Rehobeth United Methodist Church. Dr. R. D. Wood and Mrs. Peggy Ott will officiate. Burial will follow in the Union Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Rehobeth United Methodist Church. Mr. Fulmer passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 13, 1926 in Rockford, Alabama to James M. Fulmer and Levis Gray. He is survived by his daughter, Annamarie Fulmer; grandchildren, Justin Fulmer, Robert Fulmer, and Cindy McHenry; nephews,
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for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Gregory Quentin Knight, 27, of Sylacauga was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Thomas Adam Tucker, 31, of Tallassee was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Terry Louis Kelly, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for four counts of failure to appear. • Domestic violence was reported on I Street. • Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was reported on Highway 280. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280. • Illegal possession of a credit/debit card was reported on Warren Circle North. • Domestic violence was reported on Washington Street. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280.
reported on B Street. • Harassment was reported on Jefferson Street. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of 6th Street. • Domestic violence and theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on H Street. • Burglary was reported on Washington Street. • Burglary was reported in the 3000 block of Dadeville Road. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
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Jerry Sewell and family, Jimmy Sewell and family, and Mike Sewell; niece, Amanda Sewell; and great grand-daughter, Jennifer Hostetler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Fulmer; parents; daughter, Paula Marie Daves; sisters, Clara Mae Fulmer and Geraldean Sargent, and Sandra Sewell; and brother, Joe Gray. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to Rehobeth United Methodist Church, 1457 Coosa County Rd 18, Equality, AL 36026 or Kendrick Memorial Baptist Church. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at
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society.” “It takes a real heart for kids to make a difference. Whether you’re a bus driver, an elementary school teacher or a high school teacher, every single one of you is important,” said Alexander City School Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper. “We’re all charged with putting one piece of the puzzle together.” During the retirement recognition, the principals of each school went up on stage to introduce their respective teachers retiring, while special guests were invited on stage along with the teachers to say a few words about these educators and what it’s been like to know them. Robert Gunn from Russell Lands was also present at the breakfast celebration to donate money raised from the Russell Forest Run to the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation. With over 500 runners taking part in February’s races, Gunn was able to present Cooper with a check for $9,000. For their contributions, Cooper also wanted to thank USAmeriBank for sponsoring the breakfast, First Baptist Church for the use of their tables, Verciglio and First United Methodist Church for the use of the Arbor campus, the Board of Education maintenance staff for setting up the event and Southern Foods for preparing the meal. “It’s an honor to be able to recognize these teachers,” Cooper said. “It’s a special moment to take the time and say thank you for what you do and we love you.”
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(ADECE) Secretary Ross in leading this program.” In the Alexander City and Tallapoosa County school systems, Pre-K programs may have been a recent addition, but they have had a major impact for children getting ready to attend school. “Alexander City has had a Pre-K program for three years now. We started with just one class, but we’ve been able to grow it to four,” said Alexander City Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper. “We’re pleased with it and are happy we can offer it.” “There are three Pre-K units in Tallapoosa County. There is one at Horseshoe Bend, one in Dadeville and one in Reeltown,” Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joseph Windle said. For those children who attend Pre-K, both Cooper and Windle felt that these students were that much more ready for their future schooling. “It gives them the chance to learn the basic skills that will help them be successful,” Cooper said. “We’re thrilled that we can offer it and that the state is leading
the nation.” “These students go in to kindergarten prepared. They’re better prepared for the academic structure and rigors of kindergarten, and they understand the routine as well,” Windle said. In both school systems, parents who want their child to attend a Pre-K program have to fill out an application for the child. Once this application is submitted, each child’s name is entered into a lottery. When the time to select attendees arrives, the first 18 names pulled are accepted into the program, with many of the remaining names placed on a waiting list should one of the selected students withdraw from the program. While Cooper said he would love to see the Pre-K program grow to give each student in the system the chance to attend, the key issues facing such a move are money and classroom space. Windle expressed a similar stance, since Pre-K grants only fully fund the first year, but also felt that the advantages of having this program far outweighed the cost.
While these issues do hamper a rapid, widespread growth of Pre-K programs throughout the state, Cooper felt further expansion in Alexander City was certainly possible, while Windle said that an application had been submitted to add another Pre-K unit in Dadeville starting this August. With a greater number of applications being received for potential Pre-K students each year, this gradual yet steady growth is certainly possible. “It’s a win/win for the parents and the schools,” Windle said. “For the parents, it helps cut the cost of childcare, while it gives the schools the chance to build a relationship with the child and teach them what they need to be prepared for kindergarten.” “Most all the feedback I’ve heard has been positive. The parents have told me they’ve seen growth in their child, and this helped prepare them to be successful,” Cooper said.
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midnight Monday, May 29. Alabama’s Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor issued a statement that outlined the efforts they have planned in anticipation of the holiday crunch on roads and the water. “Working in conjunction with our county and municipal law enforcement partners during the holiday weekend and beyond, we will work to promote public safety and reduce the number of traffic and boating crashes, injuries and fatalities,” Taylor said. Taylor said they plan to have troopers create a highly visible enforcement presence and be available to assist motorists and boaters in need. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Division patrols the waters of Lake Martin and Lt. Mark Fuller is one of the men tasked with keeping these waters of Lake Martin safe. He said that Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest periods of the year and that many boaters are making their first trip of the year to the lake. He said one of the most important things is make to make sure the boat is water worthy.
“There is no reason that anyone should put a boat on the water that hasn’t been thoroughly checked out,” Fuller said. “From registration, lighting, floatation devices and fire extinguishers. Those are simple things, but you’d be surprised at the number of people who take a boat on the water without checking the first thing. Make sure everything is working, including navigation lights. Check your belts, hoses, fuel lines and all of your fluid levels. That can prevent trouble out there. ” With a lot of boats on the water, Fuller said to be aware of your surroundings and be careful. “The most common and dangerous issue when boating in congested waters is an inexperienced operator,” said Fuller. “The inexperienced operator has a lot of concerns that he needs to adhere to. First and foremost,
he should steer clear of other boats. By doing this he reduces the risk of a collision. By maintaining a safe distance he avoids creating a hazardous wake, which has the potential of capsizing another vessel or causing injury or death to passengers. The number one rule in boating is for the operator to always maintain a proper lookout. “Another potentially deadly issue is the combination of speed mixed with alcohol. Anytime there are numerous boats present, speeds should be reduced in order to safely navigate without risk of a collision. When you add alcohol to the mix, then judgment and decision making skills diminish significantly. If you are going to have alcohol out there, designate a driver before you start.” Taylor offered some simple tips that he said will serve residents well
on the road or on the water. • Obey all traffic and boating laws. • Make sure everyone buckles up/wears life vests. • Restrict access and closely monitor teens to prevent underage consumption of alcohol.
• Never drive or operate a boat when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. (Choose a designated driver before the fun begins!) • Avoid such distractions as texting and talking on cell phones, and focus on driving or boating.
• Allow extra time for traveling as heavy traffic/ crashes are expected, and be extra cautious in construction zones. • Pay attention to the weather conditions, especially when there is thunder and lightning on the water.
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or most of us, Memorial Day is a time to mark the beginning of the summer with fun, family and, more often than not, an outdoor feast. For all of us, it should be more. As you and yours gather around the grill this weekend, take time to reflect and, more than anything, time to appreciate those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our nation free. From our battles for separation from the tyranny of British rule in the American revolution to our current efforts in the Middle East, the bravest among us – and often men and women barely out of their teens – have given their lives so that we can maintain the greatest, most privileged lifestyle in the world. Our freedoms are many and paid for with the blood of those who loved them more than life itself. As we celebrate Memorial Day this year, let’s take time to remember the 50,000 lives lost in the American Revolution, the 750,000 lost in the Civil War, the more than 1.4 million killed in World Wars I and II and the almost 400,000 killed in various conflicts and wars since then. All those lives were lost for one reason: to maintain American life as the most free, most abundant, most enjoyable way of life on this planet. We should not take that heavy, heavy price that’s been paid by American family after American family for granted. We should remember. Always. Remember that we are free because hearts that once beat stronger than most have grown still, smiles that once shined so brightly have grown dim, warriors that once fought so valiantly have been felled, but their enemies – like all of our enemies – were unable to extinguish our flame of freedom. So, this weekend, let’s celebrate, but also remember. Those bravest among us who have given their lives to keep us free would want us to do exactly that. Happy Memorial Day!
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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 T.C. Coley of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 2129316. 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 256-6540047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive, Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.
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Memories are worth reliving over and over again
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here are moments in our lives that stay as vivid in our memories as they were the day that occurred. With graduation ceremonies around the area this week, I guess I was feeling a bit nostalgic and some of those memories have been playing on a loop in my head. I graduated from high school the same day I turned 18, so I became legal the same day I started a new chapter in my life. Hours after the diploma were put in our hands, we headed off to Daytona Beach for a senior trip. There must have been about 30 of us who were all staying in the same hotel. Those five days at the beach, where our biggest care was where we would hang out that night were incredible. I learned how to pug a watermelon and that swallowing a wad of Red Man can turn you the same shade of green as the watermelon rind. There are no words to describe that sense of freedom that I felt that week. Oh to be young again. Then maybe I could get away with walking down the road with an open Hawaiian shirt, cutoff blue jeans and a scooped out watermelon on my head. Sporting accomplishments create some of those vivid memories as well. I remember wrestling Todd Pence my senior year. He went to Jonesboro which was our biggest rival. I messed around and got way behind and nearly got myself pinned. If I had lost the match, we would have lost as a team. Coach Gene Taylor grabbed me by the singlet and said Cannonball, “You have to win this,” he said. “No you get your
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butt in gear and stick him.” I could almost hear the Rocky theme in the background as I returned to the mat. I managed to start the third period with an escape, a takedown with a headlock that put him on his back. I pulled up on the head and arm and the next thing I knew the referee was slapping the mat. I had pulled off. That was a classic, just as the memories of my daughters’ heroics are as well. I can still see the look on Sydney’s face the day she smashed a homer onto the top of the school building a at Woodward Academy or the one she hit into the trees in Peachtree City after she unwrapped a brand new DeMarini softball bat when she was 14 years old. Then there is Jessica playing catcher in the decisive game of the 10 and under NSA World Series. A runner was rounding third and had she scored the game would have been tied in the bottom of the seventh. Instead Jessica took a perfect throw from Lauren Eaves and lowered her shoulder as she blocked the plate. She applied the two-handed tag, the umpire yelled out when a runner and she spiked the ball in celebration. We were world champions. That still makes the hair on the back of my arm stand up. Childhood friends and the
times that we had together are the root of some of the most enjoyable moments in out life. This week I reconnected with a friend that I hadn’t talked to in more than 40 years. We both lived on Joyce Avenue in Decatur, Georgia as kids. I moved away when I was 8 and he had moved maybe a year earlier. I hadn’t talked with him since. But a trip to yard sale in Kellyton last week, where a rusty Western Flyer bike was for sale got me thinking about those days more than four decades ago. We were bike fanatics and a vacant lot in our neighborhood was grown up and looked like the kind of place that would draw a citation these days. But with the help of older brothers, our parents, we turned that into a bike motocross track. We spent almost every day that summer there, pretending we were Richard Petty, David Pearson or Cale Yarborough, battling for track supremacy. How many of you had baseball cards clothes pinned to your bike so that when they hit the spokes they sounds like an engine revving up? We all did. Ever cut copper tubing, flatten it and add it to the forks of your bike so that it looked like a chopper that Peter Fonda would have ridden in “Easy Rider?” We all did. See where my mind is these days. That’s what the promise of graduation and an approaching Memorial Day holiday do for you. They make your mind race. Now you do the same and enjoy the good times one more time. Sneed is the editor of The Outlook.
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his year I have again not been asked to deliver any commencement addresses. Nevertheless, as in the past, I will use this space to share my wisdom with the latest crop of graduates. I once heard a commencement speaker urge students to brush their teeth. Whether she was grasping at a clever metaphor for handling life after college or she actually felt that a diploma along with good dental hygiene were keys to happiness, I couldn’t tell. Commencement speeches come in many flavors. Most speakers focus on rising to one’s full potential, reaching for the stars, and not being discouraged by failure. Solid advice, indeed. But to the Class of 2017 I also offer this: • Read a newspaper. Also, watch C-SPAN periodically, become a fan of “60 Minutes,” and try listening to NPR. The more college students I speak with, the more alarmed I become about the general disregard for current events. I don’t mean what’s trending on the Internet or what’s hot in Hollywood, I mean actual news. If you truly hope to get ahead, keep up with the information you ought to know – not just the material you want to know. • Limit mobile devices. I’ve seen students using cellphones while crossing the stage to receive their diplomas. Listen, instant communication has revolutionized our lives and your generation, but don’t let it become an obsession. • Go slowly. Sure, you want a good career, a lot of money and a
in an age when the letters LOL are typed routinely by people sitting at keyboards without even cracking a smile. Laughing out PETER FUNT loud----or at least smiling----isn’t Columnist just a mental exercise, it’s a facial exercise; in fact, it’s a full-body family of your own. But if those workout. And try doing it once things don’t present themselves in a while when you’re alone. immediately, then get a paid Andy Rooney was right when he internship, work for a non-profit, said, “If you smile when no one’s or be a volunteer if you can afford around, it proves you really mean to. Do the things that many of us it.” wish we had done after college, • Go somewhere. As soon as and then found too difficult to you can manage it, get out of the arrange once our lives became country and see what the rest of more complicated. the world is about. Broadening • Call home. After college I the horizons of your mind is went for almost a decade in a enhanced by expanding the horiself-absorbed world of my own. zons of your travels. I felt I didn’t need help with life, • Get over yourself. At graduand I took that to mean I could ation they pump you up because drift away from my family. Big you’ve earned it. Now, get real. mistake. The time is precious and The diploma counts for a lot, but if you squander it now, chances it doesn’t mean you know it all-are you’ll regret it later. Being --or even a small part of it. View independent doesn’t mean cutting the next phase of life as an even family ties. greater learning experience than • Vote. Now there’s an unusual the one you just went through. piece of advice for college grads, In fact, if you really want to help but it’s troubling to learn how your own cause, sign up now many people in their twenties for that literature class you were aren’t registered and don’t vote. afraid to take last year because it Sometimes it’s because they are might have hurt your GPA. transplanted to new communiPlus, I suppose, you should ties; or, it’s just a conviction that a brush after meals and floss regusingle vote won’t mean anything. larly. If nothing else it will cut Voting is not only your civic the dental bills, once your parents responsibility, it actually makes are no longer paying them. Good you feel good when you do it. luck! • Don’t obsess about Trump. Every generation has a Donald Peter Funt is a columnist, Trump. Yours, to borrow from writer and speaker. His book, “The Three Amigos” movie, just “Cautiously Optimistic,” is happens to be the real Donald available at Amazon.com and Trump. We’ll survive; we always CandidCamera.com. do. • Smile once each day. We live
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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. MEMORIAL DAY BBQ: The Red Hill Volunteer Fire Department will sale Boston butts and ribs Saturday, May 27 starting at 7 a.m. at the Old Red Hill Schol building at 3554 Red Hill Road Tallassee. Boston Butts will be $30 and ribs will be $25. Preorder by calling 334-541-3855 or 256-510-2002. KARAOKE NIGHT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a karaoke night May 27 at 6:30 p.m. BENEFIT PROGRAM: The will be a benefit program for Benita Cox
Saturday, May 27 at 6 p.m. at Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.
Sunday’s Events
PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Macedonia Baptist Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting the 19th Pastor Appreciation Service honoring Pastor and Sister Melvin Ervin Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Brian Thomas of Paradise Mission Full Gospel Church in Goodwater. MISSION DAY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating Mission Day May 28 at 10 a.m. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. Everyone is invited. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Sardis Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville will observe the 26th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. and Sister William Perry Jr. Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Justin Freeman and the New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church of Camp Hill will be the special guests. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Coger Hill CME Church in Daviston is hosting Friends and Family Day
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Participate in your Outlook by calling 256-234-4281, faxing them to 256-234-6550, sending your event to calendar@alexcityoutlook.com or logging on to http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/. Sunday, May 28 at 2 p.m. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting the 8th Appreciation Service for Pastor and Sister Michael Strong Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Clarence Woodward, pastor of Rushing Spring Baptist Church in Lincoln.
Today’s Birthdays
Audrey Rose Owens, Allen Lee, Joshua Huff, Elizabeth Jane Jackson, Victoria Delie Turner, Daniel Mitchell Hayes, Ginger McKee, Kayle Holman and Emily Clowdus are celebrating birthdays today.
Sunday’s Birthdays
Betty French, Sandra Abrams, Suzanne Whatley, Jamie Amason and Leann Kelly Woodring will celebrate their birthdays Sunday.
Monday’s Birthdays
Gail Bolt, Morgyn Wright, Brian Hinkle and Steve Harris will celebrate their birthdays Monday.
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May 29
BIRDS OF PREY PROGRAM: The Alabama Wildlife Rescue Center will be presenting their Birds of Prey Program at Wind Creek State Park May 29 at 1 p.m. There will be hawks, owls and other raptors.
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SUMMER CAMP: The Salvation Army is hosting a free summer camp at Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington, MS June 19-24 for Tallapoosa and Coosa county children ages 7-12. The Salvation Army camps provide kids an opportunity to be in a positive environment for the summer to grow, learn and be encourage while striving to meet their spiritual, social, recreational and educational needs. Activities include Bible study, swimming, fishing, arts and crafts and sports. Registration should be completed by May 30. Anyone needing more information may contact the Alexander City Service Center at 256-215-3730.
May 31
FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike May 31 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Salem Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School May 31 -June 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. SPRING REVIVAL: St. James A.M.E. Church will be hosting spring revival May 31 to June 2 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker will be Rev. Bruce Williams of Enon United Methodist Church in Birmingham. Guest choirs will be Greater New Hope, Kellyton Chapel and Mt. Sinai. Everyone is invited.
June 1
PAINTING CLASS: The Adelia Russell Library is hosting a an adult painting class with Bonnie Luckie June 1 at 10 a.m. Space is limited and registration is required.
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VBS KICKOFF: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting a vacation Bible school kickoff June 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The “Galactic Starveyors VBS Kickoff” will have glow in the dark games, making smores over open fire pit and checking out constellations. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: River Road Baptist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School June 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 3 through 11 years old. Children will be studying Galactic Starveyors. MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 2. Soul Surfer will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
June 2-3
YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard sale Friday June 2 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday June 3 from 6 a.m. to noon with a bake sale and biscuits on Saturday only. All proceeds will be going to the church building fund.
June 3
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: New Style Baptist Church on Coosa County Road 20 in Equality will be hosting a leadership summit June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics include “The Importance of a Prayer Life,” “Church Etiquette” and “How to be an Effective Leader.” Speakers are Mrs. Pam Jones, Mrs Johnny Walton and Rev. Chris Spivey of Walnut Grove, Mississippi. Lunch will be served. INTRO TO SAILING: 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 334-3249383 or email cat221@msn.com to reserve your spot. PASTOR APPRECIATION: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Rev. Edward Milner and Sister Emily Milner Saturday, June 3 at 5 p.m. at the New Adka Education Building at 21 North Thornton Road, Dadeville. Guest Speaker will be Rev. David L. Benton of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Prattville. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting a one Vacation Bible School June 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children are welcome.
June 4
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The New Style Baptist Church in Kellyton will be celebrating its 122nd Anniversary Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 132nd Church Anniversary on June 4 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony Pogue, pastor of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. Everyone is invited. FASHION SHOW: Adams Chapter OES #685 Annual Fashion Gala “An Evening With The Stars” This event will be held on Sunday, June 4 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. The host will be fashion designer Mr. Lebron Spradley. Featured also will be several groups including Prince Hall OES Members,
Mr. Shannon Darby and Dancing Stars of Sylacauga, Men Of Honor, Camp Hill, AL, Sistahs 4 Lyfe, Hair Artists, Designers and much more. Entertainment will be saxophonist Mr. Deitrick Lawson of Montgomery and others. Admission will be $5 at the door only. Vendors are welcome. Portions of the proceeds will go towards our upcoming Back To School Jamboree. Everyone is invited to come out, enjoy and celebrate a night of fashion and entertainment. MEN AND WOMENS DAY: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is holding its annual men’s and women’s day Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. The pastor is Rev. G.H. Pulliam and the guest minister will be Rev. Albert Lewis Sr. of Murray Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Camp Hill.
June 4-8
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors, June 4 to June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly for 3-yearolds to sixth grade. There will be snacks, crafts, games, Bible study and ralley time. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is hosting Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School June 4-8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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June 5
READING PROGRAM KICKOFF: The kickoff for the Mamie’s Place Children’s Library Summer Reading Program will be June 5 at the Sportplex at 10 a.m. Cowboy Bruce, The Juggler, Miss Kit’s Bubble School, Starshine Faces, AnimalTales, Dr. Magical Ballons, Storytime, movie day, gamer’s club and a teen program with Russell Wright will be there. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SUMMER PROGRAM: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area
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Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater
Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748
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Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
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BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
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Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville
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Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
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River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593
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Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
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ON TO THE NEXT CHAPTER The Benjamin Russell Class of 2017 celebrated at commencement exercises Friday
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The wait is finally over for the Benjamin Russell High School Class of 2017. Over 200 received their diplomas and celebrated with classmates and friends at the Sportplex.
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NFL thankfully allows a little fun
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e’ve all heard the “No Fun League” joke. It’s kinda true, let’s be honest. The NFL is one of the more serious leagues, especially when it comes to fan interaction and player celebrations. Just look at those permitted vs. prohibited items list on an NFL stadium website – pretty much if you don’t need it to survive, don’t bring it. Actually, water isn’t even usually allowed; you’ll have to spend $4 for a bottle of water and your survival needs. But this past week, the NFL brought back a little bit of fun when it comes to celebrating a touchdown. Now don’t get carried away, though. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell still isn’t allowing just any excessive celebration – a “prolonged” celebration, whatever that means, could still warrant a delay of game penalty, for instance. But thank your lucky stars, NFL players, because now if you so desire to “celebrate on the ground,” it’s all good. I mean, really? Who doesn’t want to do a snow angel after scoring a touchdown? My favorite is probably bringing back the “group demonstrations.” Because for whatever reason, celebrating with your teammates has been outlawed in the NFL. I’m also glad players will once again be able to use the football as a prop. Thankfully, the League has always allowed a player to spike the ball – because what fun would football be without the age-old tradition of spiking the ball? – but now they can finally use the football as a prop. One of my favorite hockey goal celebrations was when Alexander Ovechkin scored his 50th goal in 2009 and acted as if the stick was “too hot” to handle. But that would’ve violated so many NFL rules: the hockey stick was a prop; it could’ve been construed as an “on-the-ground” celebration; and it was definitely “premeditated,” which was once outlawed by the NFL. Let’s talk about that for a second. How does the NFL define a “premeditated” celebration? As if the Lambeau Leap – a longtime tradition for the Green Bay Packers – is not premeditated. It’s a celebration that has literally been happening since 1993. That’s the definition of premeditated, but was somehow allowed under the NFL’s excessive celebration rules. Or think about Joseph Fauria, who played for the Detroit Lions for two seasons, and had some of the greatest touchdown celebrations in recent history. They were all short and mostly in good taste, of course, but no one breaks into NSync’s “Bye Bye Bye” dance without a prior thought. It just doesn’t happen. In the wake of the new relaxation of the touchdown celebration, I’ve already heard some curmudgeon-y responses, things like “just do your job” or “act like you’ve been there.” My response to that is, these grown men are actually getting paid lots of money to play a game for a living – the point of games is to have fun. I’ve also heard the “people with regular jobs don’t act like that when they do something good at work” excuse. Again, these guys don’t have regular jobs. My thought is if they aren’t excessively taunting an opponent, suggesting violence in any way or being overly sexual – because this is a league with a lot of kids watching, after all – let them do their thing. Let them have fun. And I’d also like to say, I would absolutely stand up at my desk and do my happy dance or spike my inflatable football after writing a great story or taking an awesome photo, but I think my coworkers might look at me funny. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of the Outlook.
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Bridge Builders brings role models to area youngsters By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
When Bridge Builders youth football camps first got started, they were bringing some NFL talent to Alexander City. But that bigleague talent wasn’t necessarily resonating with the youngsters around the area, so this year, co-organizers Hudson Hinton and Tommie Kelly are trying something new. A pair of Bridge Builders camps will be held at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex on July 8 and July 29, and at least the first camp will be full of names the kids File / The Outlook will recognize. Top: Tyre Gray, a Benjamin Russell graduate who currently plays for Murray State, will be one of many college athletes volunIn addition to teering at this summer’s Bridge Builders youth football camp. Middle: Keith Williams, of the Dallas Cowboys, left, works with a Benjamin Russell youngster during last year’s Bridge Builders youth football camp. Bottom: Reuben Foster, of the University of Alabama, helped out graduate Tyre at last year’s Bridge Builders youth football camp. Gray, who is now a wide receiver at to any player from first to eighth Murray State, the July 8 camp will also grade, but Hinton said they are feature of a handful of Auburn football flexible about letting even younger players. Committed players include kids into the camp. linebackers Tre’ Williams, Deshaun In the past, he has seen numbers Davis and Montavious Atkinson, running as high as 60 or 70 kids and is back Kamryn Pettway, wide receiver/ hoping for even more participants quarterback John Franklin, defensive this summer because of the special back Stephen Roberts, wide receiver guests. Jason Smith and quarterback Devin “For my city, a lot kids don’t Adams. really produce like they should “The biggest thing is we’re trying because they don’t have such good to put back to the community for kids role models,” said Williams, who who really didn’t have opportunities is from Mobile. “I made it out of otherwise,” Hinton said. “Sports are my city, so they look up to me and good for lasting friends and to build see that they can make it as well. character and self-esteem. We wanted to I’m from Alexander City, but I can get guys the kids can relate to.” still be a role model to these kids Hinton and Williams are Omega because they can see a young black Psi Phi fraternity brothers, so when man who made it out.” Hinton reached out to Williams to see The kids will be broken into if he wanted to be involved, it was a groups to work on individual drills no-brainer. and get an overview of the football “Of course people look up to me to basics. Depending on the number of give back to the community, and it’s just participants, different drills may be something I need to do,” Hinton said. set up for different skill levels and “Helping out kids is something I really age groups. want to do, of course, with the position “Since they’ll be young, I just I’m in at Auburn, so once he gave me the want to teach them fundamentals – opportunity, I took it.” how to pass and throw – and teach Gray also said it was an obvious them sportsmanship,” Gray said. decision for him to return to Alexander “It’s OK to lose; you don’t have to City to give back to the community. be rude if you lose. I just want to “Back at school, we did some things bring positive vibes to them and let to help out the youth teams, but this will them have fun.” mean more to me because it’s back at Williams said, “Honestly in my home,” Gray said. “With it being my eyes, I just want to give them hope. hometown, it’ll be great because I know If they have hope, everything else a lot of them from the past, and there’s will fall into place. If they have little kids around this community that in their mind that they can do it, look up to me. If they see me doing this everything else will come naturally and trying to help them out, it’ll motivate because they’re great kids and can them to try to do something good.” be great athletes. It’s just a mental Registration is currently open for the thing to get past to be successful.” camps and costs $10. Participants can For more information on the also register on the day of the camp Bridge Builders camp, contact beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the camp Hinton at 256-750-1140 or Kelly at running from 8 a.m. to noon. It is open 256-786-0542.
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Outlook searching for freelancers Are you interested in writing about local sports? Are you familiar with keeping stats at a game or finding an interesting story? Do you have a camera and know a thing or two about taking action photos? You may be the perfect fit as a freelance writer or photographer for the Alexander City Outlook. The sports department will be ramping up its freelance coverage during the fall season, and is looking for people to start getting experienced now. If interested, contact sports editor Lizi Arbogast at 256-234-4281 ext. 228, or by email at lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com. LakeWinds begins summer league Registration is now open for the LakeWinds Golf Club Summer Junior League. The league begins Sunday, June 4 and has two age groups for youth age 7 through 11 and 12 through 14. Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. will be dedicated to playing golf, while Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. will be focused on putting, chipping and working on swings. The cost is $125 and includes a summer membership. Prizes will be awarded each day, and the league runs through the end of June. To sign up, contact Jim Gunnells at 256825-9860 or email jimgunnells@yahoo.com.
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The Alexander City Youth Soccer U8 All-Star team traveled to Anniston last weekend to comepte in the World Cup Tournament hosted by Anniston Parks and Recreation. The team placed second overall. They won their first two games, defeating Vancouver, 6-1, and Houston, 4-0, to qualify for the semifinals. In the semis, Alex City beat Los Angeles, 4-1, before falling to Oxford Elite, 2-1, in the championship game. Team members included, front row, from left, Addison Lacey, Ashtyn Dark, Kandice Gaspar, Kolton Young, Liam Ward, Ben Fox, Maddie Smith, Bryce Rich and John Pappion III; back row, coaches Adam Young, John Pappion and Chase Rich.