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New Site preps for annual Trade Day Annual car show, breakfast, sale Saturday By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Town of New Site will host a trade day Saturday, April 16, at Town Hall featuring many items one might see at a fall festival and there will be a car show across the street. “The Trade Day is combined with the car show,” Town Clerk Shelia Fuller said. “The 15th Annual Klassic Kruisers Car Show will be across the street next to the volunteer fire department.” Fuller says the day will get started early with a fundraiser. “At 6 a.m. at Town Hall will be a pancake breakfast for the volunteer fire department,” Fuller said. “Starting at 9 a.m. the entertainment will start and go until about 1 or 2 p.m.” Vendors of all sorts will there. “We will have food vendors with hotdogs and such,” Fuller said. “We will also have the normal vendors too. Last year we had woodworking, jewelry and pottery to name a few. They should be ready by about 8 to 9 a.m. and go until about 2 p.m.” Fuller described some of what can be expected across the street at the car show. “They will have some giveaways,” Fuller said. “They will also have some food vendors and car type vendors too.” If you go: The pancake breakfast starts at 6 a.m. at Town Hall. The 15th annual Klassic See TRADE • Page 5
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Benjamin Russell senior Trevor Gravette has overcome a series of childhood setbacks to become a success not only in the classroom, but in athletics as well. He has received a full scholarship to Auburn and was chosen as one of five Alabama’s Young Heroes.
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Benjamin Russell senior Trevor Gravette is all about inner strength. He’s had to be. At 2, his mother, taken by the allure of drugs, was forced to give him up. Soon after that, his father went to prison for reasons Gravette still doesn’t know, though his father is still incarcerated. Gravette moved on to live with his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Holley,
who became his mother-figure until she died of a heart attack when Gravette was 10. His aunt, Sherronica Holley, took the young man under her wing, but those wings folded when she died of a stroke the following year. Currently, Gravette lives with his paternal grandfather, Burl Holley, and two cousins. And that inner strength. “After you get over the sadness and the sorrow of it, it’s like what doesn’t See HERO • Page 6
Beginning in June, Trinity United Methodist Church will become a part of Alexander City’s First United Methodist Church. Congregations of both churches overwhelmingly approved the merger in recent votes, according to Todd Henderson, pastor at First United Methodist Church. “Both votes were very much in the affirmative and now it’s full steam ahead,” said Henderson. “Now Trinity will take some time to honor their life as a church, have some celebrations and get ready for the next chapter.” Unfortunately, Henderson, largely the architect of the merger, won’t be around to see it to its fruition. “I knew that going in,” said Henderson, who will be assigned to First United Methodist Church in Cullman effective June 22. “That was a part of all of this. Still, I feel a little like Moses. I can see the promised land, but I can’t go in.” John Verciglio, currently the pastor at St. Marks in Northport, will assume the leadership of the First United Methodist congregation around the time of the merger, Henderson said. “John and his wife Lisa are very excited about their appointment to Alexander City,” said Henderson. “They are excited about everything that is going on here and looking forward to being a big part of this new chapter in our church’s life.” Verciglio will be joined at First United by Mike Dinsmore, currently at First United Methodist Church of Alabaster, who will retire and join First United Methodist in Alex City as assistant pastor. Dinsmore was raised a member of the Trinity church. “Mike and his wife, Patsy, are excited about returning to Alex City,” Henderson said. Henderson said that, after the merger, worship services would continue to take place at both See MERGER • Page 6
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Franklin Graham is appearing in Montgomery Thursday as part of his Decision America Tour 2016 and Alexander City will be represented at the rally. According to the tour’s website Graham is challenging Christians to live their faith. “I’m going to every state in our country to challenge Christians to live out their faith at home, in public and at the ballot box,” Graham said. “I will share the Gospel.”
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Graham is in the middle of hosting rallies at each state’s capitol and will be on the Capitol’s step Thursday at noon. Bill Middlebrooks of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association said several local churches are taking groups to the event, but said that it is something that would have an impact with anyone who attends. “We feel like it’s just a tremendous See GRAHAM • Page 5
Steve Robinson, second from left, of AmTech speaks with students at Horseshoe Bend High School after Roger Hendrick, left, CEO of AmTech donated a hydroponics system to the school.
Donation gives Horseshoe Bend students a chance to experience hydroponics By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Students at Horseshoe Bend High School now have a chance to learn about hydroponics thanks to a donation from Roger Hendrick. Hendrick is CEO of AmTech and purchased the
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here appears to be very little interest in promoting an effort to impeach Governor Robert Bentley. With very few legislative days left in the session, legislators have a myriad of problems to deal with, not the least of which are the budgets, especially the General Fund. The financial woes surrounding the General Fund cloud the horizon and justly require more attention than the circus of an impeachment charade. In this day of wiretapping, videophones, “burner” phones and loose tongues, most legislators do not want to risk the chance that Bentley could have them on the phone with their paramour. In addition, it would be the height of hypocrisy to have the Speaker of the House preside over an impeachment proceeding with a pending trial awaiting him in less than 30 days on 23 ethics law indictments. It was obvious from the get-go that the impeachment idea would get very little traction given the sponsor of the measure. Rep. Ed Henry, a first term backbencher from Hartselle, is considered somewhat of a nut with a penchant for grandstanding. His colleagues in the House consider him a joke and refer to him as “Headline Henry.” It is common knowledge that Speaker Hubbard and the House leadership have relegated Henry to the backbench. They do not even recognize him when he seeks to speak. It would be hard for him to pass a resolution honoring apple pie and motherhood, much less pass a bill. Furthermore, very few
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House or Senate members want to substitute Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey for Bentley. At least they know what they have in Bentley. They can push him around and basically ignore him. He has been relegated to a benign punch line. He can serve out his next two years cutting ribbons. However, they are not sure about a new lame duck. Kay Ivey would have very little power, but she could be a loose cannon. Based on reliable sources, the Poarch Creek Indians are clearly one of the driving forces behind the effort to have Gov. Robert Bentley impeached. The Poarch Creek Indians clearly would like to see Kay Ivey as Governor for a number of reasons, but primarily to protect their non-taxed monopoly of casino gambling in the state. The Indian casinos are gearing up for the 2018 elections. However, legislators and gubernatorial aspirants clearly perceive that Alabamians are disenchanted with the “so called Indian gambling” monopoly. The Indian money may be an albatross to any potential candidates. This distrust and disdain for the Indian casinos could be the political death for Attorney General Luther Strange. It is well known that Big Luther plans to run for governor in 2018. It is also rumored that Luther will be the Indian casinos’ horse. If that is the case it is very difficult to hide their
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SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION: The Alex City Torpedoes swim team is holding registration now until April 14. The cost is $25 per child. You may register at the Sportplex gym between the hours of 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The child must be able to swim across the pool unassisted. For more information call (256) 329-6736 ext. 27 PATH FINDERS: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on Thursday, April 14, at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to improve the lives of individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.
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WOODLAWN: First Baptist Church of Dadeville is hosting Woodlawn author Todd Gerelds April 17 at 3 p.m. Gerelds will speak on the book and the movie will be shown. Admission is free but seating is limited and there is no child care. To reserve seats contact glindadennis@ gmail.com or call 256-825-6232. WOMEN’S DAY: Haven Memorial United Church will host a women’s day celebration April 17 at 3 p.m. Guest
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BOARD MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will have its quarterly meeting on Monday, April 18, 2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Executive Board Room on the campus of CACC.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. RETIREES MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Tallapoosa County Education Retirees Association (TCERA) Tuesday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The program will be Ann Regnier from the Master Gardeners. FINE ARTS NIGHT: Stephens Elementary School will be hosting a fine arts night and the Alexander City Schools Board of Education meeting April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Student art work will be showcased and a musical performance by the Stephens Elementary School Band, Choir and music classes will take place.
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WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine is hosting a wine tasting April 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bridget Green from United-Johnson brothers will share summer whites. SENIOR ADULT REVIVAL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting the Second Annual Senior Adult Revival April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is sponsored by the Tallapoosa Baptist Association. Preaching will be Dale Huff with a complimentary lunch. There will be an afternoon of singing. Please call 256-825-4441 if you plan to attend. BOOK SIGNING: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting a book signing and poetry reading for author Runas C. Powers III and his book, “Verses of Pain and Love� April 21 at 2 p.m.
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Kruisers Fund Raiser Car Show will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the New Site Town Hall. There will be multiple giveaways, vendors, a swap meet 50s music and door prizes. At trade day at the New Site Town Hall will be food vendors, vendors and entertainment. Entertainers will include Justin Farr at 9 a.m., Rachel Wilson at 10 a.m., Karsen Kinman at 11 a.m. and Rexton Lee with Page Bentley at noon.
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would find it informative and uplifting. That’s why we are trying to help get the word out.” Several area churches will be represented in Montgomery. Hillabee Baptist Church is taking a group and using the church’s bus. +
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 256-7496451. 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 (256-2346421). Tours of the school are available upon request. TAX FILING ASSISTANCE: Starting Jan. 25 there will be free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama. IRS certified volunteers will provide free assistance to seniors over 60 with no income limit and those under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. You need to bring last year’s tax return, photo ID Social Security Cards, W-2’s, 1099’s and SSA. If you have insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. All employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year end pay stub. Dates for VCCA are Jan. and Feb. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., March on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 1 to April 18 Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PREK REGISTRATION: The V. Robinson Head Start and Pre K Progrogram is registering children four years of age for Pre-K March 4 - April 22 between the hours of 8 a.m and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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 256-749-3717 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 256-2154496 (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 Christcentered 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 256-496-4664. 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 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s,
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80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. BIBLE STUDY: Come join the Auburn Woman’s Satellite Day Bible Study Fellowship. We’re currently registering ladies interested in studying Revelations. The course, study guides, seminars and lecture notes are free. This is interdenominational and open to all women at Parkway Baptist Church Holliday Hall, 766 East University Drive, Auburn. We meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. 11:45 a.m. We will love to have you there. Bible knowledge is not required. Come learn, share, and fellowship. For further information, contact Tricia at 334-546-1386. For further information on Bible Study Fellowship go to https://www.bsfinternational.org. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256212-4063
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selected based on their public service, overcoming adversity or inspiring others through deeds and strength of character. Gravette was selected with four others from throughout the state and will receive $3,000 in scholarship money for his education at Auburn, a notebook computer and other prizes. The five – Gravette, David Finestein of the Alabama School of Fine Arts, Tristen Fitts of Gulf Shores High, McCall Smith of Lee-Scott Academy and Austin Studdard of Oneonta High – will also be honored by the Alabama Legislature later this week. Gravette’s prize accomplishment is earning a Navy ROTC scholarship to Auburn, which provides books, fees and tuition for four years. That scholarship came about because a speech by Petty Officer Ron Rowe to BRHS ROTC members also spoke to Gravette. “Up until this summer, I was going to go to Northwestern and be a neuroscientist,” Gravette said. “But me and a friend, we were coming back from football practice and we had to pick up his cousin from ROTC practice. We were walking by and it was raining outside, so we were waiting for them to come out and Petty Officer (Ron) Rowe calls us inside because he was giving a speech to the ROTC people. So we were listening to him. He was talking about how the military helps you build character, helps you structure yourself and just helps you become a better person overall. It just really spoke to me and made me want to go into the military.” In fact, Gravette was intent on going into the military sooner rather than later until Rowe intervened with a scholarship offer of sorts. “I talked to the Navy recruiter,” Gravette said. “I was about to get enlisted. It was the day before I was going to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) to sign on to go to the Navy. I was going to be shipped off in June. I had been in ROTC at this point for about nine weeks. And Petty Officer Rowe talked to me. He came to me and told me, ‘You have exceptional grades, you have good leadership ability and your physical ability is above average and we feel like you are a candidate for the ROTC scholarship.’ I ended up winning that and I have a full ride to Auburn now.” At Auburn, Gravette will study civil, mechanical or
nuclear engineering (He prefers mechanical, but test scores point him to nuclear). Gravette is also a member of show choir and drama at BRHS. He says show choir is a possibility, but he’s not likely to pursue drama at Auburn. “They way I got in drama here at Benjamin Russell was I tried out for a part dribbling a basketball,” Gravette laughed. “Then they asked me to sing and they gave me a main part. All because I tried out dribbling a basketball.” Sports are another outlet for Gravette, perhaps his main one. In his nomination letter, Burton wrote, “Trevor turned to sports to find solace and solitude. His sports accomplishments include 6A Regional Champion Tennis Singles, Third Place 6A Regional Tournament Winner in Wrestling and 6A State Qualifier in Sectionals in Wrestling. Trevor has served as captain of the tennis team and co-captain of the wrestling team.” Earlier this year, Gravette was awarded a 2016 Bryant-Jordan Regional Award for student achievement. So where does it come from, this inner strength that has driven someone with so little who has faced such tragic circumstances to accomplish so much? Gravette is unsure, saying he “picked it up along the way.” “I don’t really know where it came from,” Gravette said. “I just have this feeling that I don’t like to be adequate. I prefer to be above average. I like to be noticed. I like to leave my mark. I don’t like to just be another face in the crowd, someone that you see walking down the hallway and you recognize their face. I want people to be, ‘That’s Trevor.’ I want you to know who I am. So everything I do, I put my best into it. I strive to be the best at everything I do. It’s just a mental acuity that I’ve picked up along the way.” Perhaps Burton, his guidance counselor said it best when he said such strength is God-given. “I know that he has a real humble spirit and because of that others are drawn to him,” Burton said. “That inner strength that he described? I think that’s something that only God can give a person. That’s the only explanation that I have. He could have easily made a choice to be bitter, angry, mad at the world. And he chose not to be.” He chose inner strength.
Merger campuses of what will then be First United Methodist Church. “Trinity will be, just like our church on Green Street, a full discipling, serving campus,” Henderson said. “Initially, it will close for renovations. We’ll put up a new sign, add some fresh paint,
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give it some new life before it opens up as a full campus of First United Methodist Church.” Henderson said the merger would allow First United Methodist to build on its Jacob’s Ladder program and its worship and service ministries. He said the location of the Trinity campus would also be
helpful in drawing worshippers visiting or living on Lake Martin. “Oh, yeah, man, it’s just so much more visible right there on 280,” Henderson said. “No one just rides by the downtown campus. They have to be looking for it and finding it can be troublesome even then. For
our ministries, the Trinity campus will be great outreach. We will reach people that we would have never been able to reach downtown. “Our church is now in a position to really grow and do some amazing things in our community.”
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he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ is preparing for the 10th Annual Senior May Day Celebration. The event will be held again at Wind Creek State Park. Several activities will be provided for those that attend. There will be Bingo, a partner Rook tournament, boat rides, single horseshoe tournament, door prizes, dancing and food! We encourage groups of 10+ to call in your count, so that we will be prepared and help us spread the word about the event. The date is May 18 starting at 9 a.m. Call 256-329-2910 to leave us your name and how many will be attending with you. The only cost is the entrance into the park itself. The event committee will be meeting this week to discuss and plan for the celebration. All of Tallapoosa County is welcome to attend. The April Monthly
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Luncheon is scheduled for next Wednesday, April 20, from 10:3012:30. We ask those that attend to bring a side dish for each member in their party and for a $2 donation. We will have a guest speaker. If Ruby Roberts doesn’t mind making a sweet potato casserole, that sure would be awesome! Door prizes will be available for those that attend and remember to invite a friend or a neighbor. The 50+ Group Land Fitness classes will be wrapping up at the end of the month. We have had excellent attendance from current and new members. Those that are interested in have an evening workout
session during the months of June, July and part of August, please let Corley Holt know as soon as possible. The 50+ Group Water Fitness class program will start on Wednesday, June 1, and all are welcome to attend. The only cost to participate will be a $1 per class. Now that’s a deal! Sandra Thompson will be working on writing up about the group trip to New Orleans for next week’s article. We’re looking forward to knowing
the most and who won the dance contest! Our next group long distance trip will be later this year to Pigeon Forge, so turn in your $75 deposit to claim your seat on the bus! Life isn’t about how you survived the storm…it’s about how you danced in the rain! Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.
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Public Meetings 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. 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. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. 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. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday
of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. 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. New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.
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LADY GENERALS COMPLETE LATE COMEBACK Horseshoe Bend scores two runs late to defeat Elmore County
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Horseshoe Bend’s Alana Story, pictured top left, makes contact with a pitch during Tuesday evening’s home game against Elmore County in New Site. Story had a pair of singles in Horseshoe Bend’s 3-1 win over the Lady Panthers. Pictured at top right, Horseshoe Bend catcher Rebecca Norrell prepares to make a throw to first during Tuesday evening’s game. Horseshoe Bend’s K-Rae Blasingame, pictured below, delivers a pitch during Tuesday afternoon’s game. Blasingame struck out nine Lady Panthers on the afternoon. By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
NEW SITE – The Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals overcame an early deficit to take a 3-1 home win over the Elmore County Lady Panthers on Tuesday. Horseshoe Bend Coach Bernie Robidart said the Lady Generals picked themselves up after losing 4-1 in a continuation of a rainout game against ECHS earlier in the day. “After the first game when we lost, it’s tough to coming back. We must have left 10 people on base in that game. Toward the end, we started to get a little down, but then we just picked it up,” Robidart said. “They just got together as a team and decided they were going to win. They didn’t
let themselves get down, which is very easy to do in this game. They picked themselves up and played some really good ball.” Elmore County struck first in the top of the opening inning, as Elissa Brown scored from second on a throwing error to first by the Lady Generals to make it a 1-0 game. Horseshoe Bend did not respond offensively until the bottom of the fifth when Madisyn Johnson scored from second on a double to the gap by Hannah Adcock to tie the game at 1-1. The Lady Generals took the lead in the same inning, as Adcock was brought home by a deep hit to left field and double by K-Rae Blasingame that made it 2-1. Horseshoe Bend added cushion to its lead in the bottom of the sixth when a passed ball allowed a runner to score
from third. Sydnie Catrett, Rebecca Norrell and Cheyanna Howard each had a hit for Horseshoe Bend, while Alana Story had a pair of singles. Blasingame picked up the win from the circle for Horseshoe Bend, pitching a complete game and striking out nine Lady Panthers in the process. Robidart said Blasingame’s pitching and one of the best defensive performances the Lady Generals have played all season helped fuel their comeback. “K-Rae threw a heck of a game. I think we only had one error, we made a couple of decent plays and caught a couple balls in the outfield,” Robidart said. “Defensively, we probably played one of our best games all year. I’m really proud of them for sticking around till the very end and saying ‘we’re going to win this game.’”
What do we know about Auburn after Saturday’s A-Day game? T
he Auburn Tigers held their annual intrasquad scrimmage (a.k.a. the A-Day game) over the weekend and the Blue team edged out the White team 19-10 in front of nearly 46,000 Tiger faithful. In the spirit of full disclosure, I was not among them, but I did watch it on television. While stats are essentially meaningless in a game like this and great performances are often merely a mirage, a crafty veteran (like yours truly) can usually still garner a few tidbits of useful information. Here are five things we know and five things we don’t know about Auburn after Saturday. 1. We know the Tigers have an outstanding field-goal kicker. Junior Daniel Carlson was 5 for 5 nailing two from over 50 yards on a very windy day. He was a finalist for the Groza Award (best field-goal kicker) last year and is truly a weapon for the Tigers. 2. We know the strength of Auburn’s defense in 2016 will be the defensive line. The Tigers have experience, strength, athleticism and depth across the front with guys like Adams, Lawson, Lawrence, Russell and Swain. They also have several impressive newcomers like Marlon Davidson, Antwuan Jackson and Paul
James III. 3. We know Gus Malzahn still really likes to chew bubble gum. ANDY 4. We know the GRAHAM Tigers have two outSports standing fullbacks. Columnist Sophomore Chandler Cox and redshirt sophomore Kamryn Pettway combined to rush for 149 yards on Saturday. Yes, I know I said stats are meaningless, but this was only on 9 carries. Both men are imposing figures with enough athleticism to be a threat in the running game if used properly. 5. We know there are going to be changes on the offensive line. Last year’s center Austin Golson appears destined to fill the left tackle spot and senior Xavier Dampeer will get his shot at center. Right tackle appears to be Robert Leff’s to lose. 1. We don’t know who the starting quarterback will be in 2016. All the QB’s wore noncontact jerseys Saturday, so John Franklin’s greatest asset was totally nullified. Sean White made some very quality throws and also made some terrible throws. Jeremy Johnson looked, well, the same. It’s a good thing we have five months to work out the kinks. 2. We don’t know what impact new O-line coach Herb Hand will make. He has a wealth of experience and has been a part of some innovative offenses at West Virginia and Tulsa.
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Auburn quarterback Sean White throws a pass during Saturday’s A-Day game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn.
In fact, he and Malzahn collaborated to put a prolific offense on the field for the Golden Hurricanes. Auburn didn’t show anything new Saturday, but expect to see Hand’s fingerprints on the offense in the fall. 3. We don’t know if the offense is really as inept as it looked. Again, stats are meaningless, but 1 for 22 on 3rd-down is a bit unsettling even in a spring game. 4. We don’t know who met their
demise on The Walking Dead season finale. Wait, I’m sorry. That’s a different list. 5. I have no idea if Auburn can improve upon their 7-6 record of a year ago based on the results of this game. People were very impressed with the spring performance in 2012. Kiehl Frazier was the MVP. I rest my case. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.
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Friday’s EPAC show canceled due to death, re-scheduled School reunion is Saturday
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adly, the springtime flowers don’t last long enough; but as it gets warmer, the summer blooms will keep beauty around us. My sister Sally and my Mum in England have both had tests and are still awaiting their results. Things concerning one’s health are slower across the big Pond. Some folks back home think about coming to the States for different health issues, but they are amazed at the cost. My Ron had his rotator cuff repair done on Thursday at Russell Medical Center as an outpatient. The hospital is so different from my first experience 20 or so years ago. I understand that Russell is now on the Tier One list for Blue Cross as well. Everyone seems to work happily and all so friendly and caring about the patient’s well-being. Ms. Debbie was again our nurse and takes such good care. Ron had a super anesthesiologist and the neck/shoulder block worked perfectly this time around, so he had a more restful first night. Therapy began the next morning at Russell Fitness. They are a great bunch of folks and Ron thought his first session with Jake, the director,
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was just wonderful. I noted that Cara Holt Tidwell is the fitness person and it shows. She is so fit. Cara and I have walked the track at CACC in the past. When she also taught Slimnastics classes, I was a member at the college so many years ago. We tried to rent a recliner for Ron to sleep in, but that wasn’t possible, so he uses the big easy chair as he did in December 2015. Happy birthday to Martha Dark Loyd of Goodwater as she celebrates on April 14. And Happy 43rd wedding anniversary to Louis and Mary Buzbee of Kellyton on April 21. Wayne and Ann Glenn are in charge of EPAC shows in Equality and owners of the building and a big show was set for Friday. The show was cancelled as Ann Glenn’s mother, Alice Self, passed away at her home in Equality late Thursday afternoon, April 7. Sincere and deep sympathies to Wayne and Ann Glenn and all of the extended
Self family members. The big show has been re-scheduled for April 22 at EPAC in Equality. ‘Celebrate Recovery’ will begin on Tuesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. and continue every Tuesday after that at the Equality UMC on Highway 259. Mark your calendars to join the group. A meal will be served and the Ministry provides peer-group support in overcoming hurts, hang-ups, and habits. The group is open to all, even if you don’t belong to this or another church. If you need more information, please call Patty Self at 334.541.4201. The forest acreage surrounding us in Nixburg has been quite noisy since well before Easter. Some mornings the logging trucks arrive right at our property line by 4:15 a.m. For us that us the middle of the night. The trucks must be old as the driver seems to have difficulty just getting it into the gate and down the mud road. Of course, this
awakens our protective dogs and we have a problem getting back to sleep. I don’t know many retired folks who get up before 4 a.m. It must just be the loggers, still working. Sweet Nelda Hayes called and we chatted a while. We are hoping that the Kellyton Friendly Citizens can get back in the meeting mode. Once a month seemed too much for some. Every quarter would be good, as we all enjoyed it so much. The late Ben Carlton said, “It was like going home to Grandma’s for Sunday dinner.” He loved those great buffets. Last call! must get those tax returns filed or in the mail by this Friday, April 15. Enjoy the sunshine while it’s comfortable, and until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
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r. Casey Davis of Boone’s Valley attended the ballgames on Saturday. Everyone present were so happy to see Mr. Davis, who used to be Horseshoe Bend School’s principal. You’ll always be a “special” young man to everyone in the H.B.S. area! William and Jan Vickers have something to smile about at the H.B.S. Girls’ softball games. Erwin and Ivey, their two granddaughters, are good players. All of the other girls play well, too. Don’t forget to come with your good food on Saturday to enjoy the New Site High School Reunion. This group of precious girls and boys have planned a good reunion for you to enjoy in the commons area at Horseshoe Bend School starting at 10 a.m. See you there. Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Little McKinley Ann Bishop. She was born Nov. 15, 2014 and is survived by her parents and
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grandparents. This precious baby child is God’s gain and our loss. God bless this Christian family who need our prayers and support. Mr. Aulner, our Horseshoe Bend School principal, has done a good job for his first year. Keep up your good work, Mr. Aulner. Smile and God loves you. Nancy Simpson still needs your prayers due to her sickness. Take good care of her, Tommie, as you always do. Doris and Jimmy Harry still need your prayers. Love and prayers are sent your way. Yates is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of New Site and writes about the events and people of the New Site area.
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