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Caldwell enshrined in to GSU Athletic Hall of Fame added to the Wall of Fame in the GSU Sports Arena. Caldwell was one of the finest Dadeville’s Brownie Vaughn female prep athletes to come Caldwell is now officially a hall of out of Clayton County, Georgia, famer. having been a four-sport star at Caldwell was inducted into the North Clayton High School. Georgia State Athletics Hall of She went to Georgia State Fame along with nine others as near the start of the school’s part on the Class of 2016. softball program, playing for the The enshrinement took place Panthers from 1986 to 1989 and Tuesday night in Atlanta at establishing several major records Georgia State’s annual Studentduring her career. Athlete Banquet. Caldwell and She was a three-time allthe other inductees received their conference selection and earned plaques and saw their names TAAC MVP honors in 1988 on By MITCH SNEED Editor

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Left, Dadeville’s Brownie Vaughn Caldwell received her Georgia State Athletics Hall of Fame Award from Georgia State Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb Tuesday night in Atlanta.

Local Soles4souls shoe drive a great success

a team that went 42-20. Her .353 single-season batting average was the fifth best in program history while she used her speed on the base-paths to record 13 triples, fourth-most in a career in program history. She also set a school record with 21 steals in a season and then broke that mark a year later with 37. Caldwell was equally impressive on the basketball court, standing 15th on the alltime scoring list with 1,148 point, fourth in assists with 477 and See FAME • Page A9

TPI welcomes Campbell as staff writer STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The recent Soles4Souls shoe drive held by Junior Leadership Lake Martin was an overwhelming success. With Benjamin Russell, Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend, and Reeltown High Schools, several local daycares and a handful of churches all serving as collection points, members of the community did not have to look very far to find a drop-off center. “Between 2,500 and 3,000 pairs of shoes were collected in the Lake Martin area,” said Mark Knight, who was key in helping the Junior Leadership members in running the event, after speaking with a Soles4Souls representative over the weekend. “All they do is weigh the boxes. They just estimate the total number of pairs from there,” he said, explaining why there was not an exact number available. While the shoe drive itself may be over, the students of Junior See SHOES • Page A3

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Dadeville High School cheerleaders lead attendees in an awareness cheer last Thursday at the pep rally hosted in partnership Lee County Autism Resource and Advocacy organization.

MOVING FOR AUTISM

DHS hosts third annual Autism Awareness pep rally By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Lee County Autism Resource and Advocacy organization and Dadeville High School held their third annual Autism Pep Rally last Thursday afternoon to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder among the student body. “Every year it gets bigger and better,” said LCARA Board of Directors member Sandie Duck.

She explained that putting on this event was near and dear to her heart, as her son, a student at Dadeville High School, is autistic. “I approached Mr. Hand (Dadeville High’s principal) about putting on the event,” Duck explained. “I wanted to bring a greater awareness to the school.” The first year this event was held, it was in the high school gym, according to Duck. It has had such a positive response and grown so tremendously See AUTISM • Page A9

You may have noticed a new byline in the pages of the Alexander City Outlook over the last week or so as Donald Campbell has taken on the role of staff writer at Tallapoosa Publishers. Campbell, a native of the Fort Payne area, comes to the paper after serving as a writer at the Southern Torch in Rainsville, Alabama. He will Campbell cover education, municipal government and general assignments here at the Alexander City Outlook and the Dadeville Record. “Donald is a welcome addition to the See CAMPBELL • Page A3

Arbogast named sports editor STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Lizi Arbogast has joined the staff of Tallapoosa Publishers and will serve as sports editor for the Alexander City Outlook and The Dadeville Record. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Arbogast brings seven years of sports reporting experience to the position. Most recently she reported sports for Arbogast five years at the Public Opinion See SPORTS • Page A3

Local 4th graders learn in nature during water festival By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Fourth grade students from both Tallapoosa County schools and Stephens Elementary in Alexander City are taking part in the fifth annual Tallapoosa County Water Festival at Wind Creek State Park Wednesday and Thursday. “There are water festivals like this all over the state, but we wanted to make ours a little different,” said Sabrina Clark Wood, the coordinator for Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water

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Partnership. “One of the best ways we could make it different is by having it outdoors. Wind Creek has been a great location to have it at.” The students attending the water festival will have the chance to take part in a wide variety of fun yet educational activities. These include making a bracelet to learn about the water cycle, a scavenger hunt to demonstrate the impact littering has on the environment, and catching fish from Lake Martin which showcases the many different kinds of fish that reside

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in the local ecosystem. “We are trying to make sure our children learn how valuable water is and how important water quality is. We hope these lessons stay with them, but we also hope they’ll share them to raise awareness about these issues,” Wood said. In the presentation from staff of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Biologist Graves Lovell gave the students a little warning about viewing the fish up close. “Be careful, they will splash

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Library Notes

here is still time to search for Dewey the Bookworm! Stop by the library to pick up your Passport and search all 20 locations to find Dewey. Once you find all 20, bring your passport back to the library to be entered into a drawing for the grand prize. There are two prizes this year, one for adults and one for kids. The adult grand prize is a signed copy of Bill O’Reilly’s new book Old School. The kid’s grand prize is a set of the graphic novel series Amulet! This is a great prize for kids. The Horseshoe Bend Regional Library in Dadeville processes applications for passports. They also have started taking the pictures needed for passports. Stop in during Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10-4 to get your application, submit your application or have your picture taken. You can call them at 256825-9232. Attention Dolores Hydock fans, due to the severe weather threat on the 5th, the presentation for Dolores has been rescheduled for June 15 at noon. This is a free program and does not require registration.

New Releases for Adult Fiction:

• The Chapel Car Bride by Judith Miller • The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis • Sandpiper Cove by Irene Hannon • You’ll Think of Me by Robin Lee Hatcher • The Fix by David Baldacci • Any Day Now by Robyn Carr • Fast & Loose by Stuart Woods Story Time is a great free program for stay at home and homeschooling parents. Stop in on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for a fun filled hour reading, singing, and learning with Ms. Marilyn. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department April 18

• A Jacksons Gap man, age 34, was arrested on Horseshoe Bend Road on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance, Drug Trafficking, and DUI. • A Jacksons Gap woman, age 22, was arrested on Patterson Street on the charge of Harassing Communications.

April 17

• A Dadeville woman, age 51, was arrested on Bobo Street on the charge of Disorderly Conduct. • A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Highway 280.

April 15

• A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on Adair Drive.

April 13

• A report was filed for Harassment that occurred on Railroad Street.

April 12

• A Dadeville man, age 22, was arrested on Freeman Drive on the charge of Possession of a Concealed Carry. • Two reports were filed for Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle and Theft of Property that occurred on Brookwood Circle.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department April 17

• Rosie Wilson of Alexander City was arrested for a probation violation and a probation revocation warrant. • Angela Singh of Birmingham was arrested for a probation violation and bench warrant. • Phillip Hadaway of Alexander City was arrested for three failure to appear warrants. • Kenneth Pringle of Montgomery was arrested for a failure to appear probation violation.

April 16

• Rosie Wilson of Ford Avenue in Alexander City was arrested on two outstanding warrants for probation violation and probation revocation. • Timothy Pearson of Highway 22 East in New Site was arrested for driving under the influence.

April 14

• Williams Golden of K Street in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass third.

• Cedrick Hunter of County Road in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass third. • Justavian Norris of Robinson Road in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass third. • Shena Smith of Campbell Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • Grady Sims of Tayco Trail in Jacksons Gap was arrested on three outstanding warrants for failure to appear, driving under the influence, no seat belt and failure to display insurance. • A resident of Saint Anthony Drive in Lagrange, Georgia filed a report for theft. • A resident of Lancaster Avenue in Auburn filed a report for criminal mischief.

arrested for domestic violence. Lewis LaBronn Robinson, 30,of Alexander City was arrested for burglary. • Dalvin Devonte Zeigler, 24, of Coosada was arrested for failure to appear. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • A dog bite was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City.

April 13

• A resident of Bow Road filed a report for burglary of a vehicle. • Carlos Barnes of Dadeville was arrested for theft and burglary of a vehicle. • A resident of Glynmere Drive filed a report for menacing. • A resident of County Road 79 filed a an information report.

Alexander City Police Department April 17

• Brian E. Loughry, 36, of Deer Park, Texas was arrested for harassing communications. • Justin Oneal Burns, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Jessica Renee Sayers, 26, of Sylacauga was arrested for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Parker Wayne Blair, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Joshua Luke Duke, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and resisting arrest. • George Daniel, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

April 16

• Melissa J. Miller, 45, of Alexander City was

April 15

• Early Lanard Parker, 26, of Goodwater was arrested for failure to appear. • Noisy animals were reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • A noise ordinance violation was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

April 14

• Kenneth Nigeria Fuller, 24, of Troy was arrested for domestic violence. • David Timothy Argo, 62, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Stormie Nicole Bobo, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Keeping noisy animals and keeping fowl causing public nuisance was reported in Alexander City.

April 13

• Domestic violence and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

Gov. Ivey resets date for special US Senate election U.S. SENATE ELECTION • Primary: Tuesday, Aug. 15 • Run-off: Tuesday, Sept. 26 • General: Tuesday, Dec. 12 • Qualifying with a Major Political Party: Wednesday, May 17 by 5 p.m. • Qualifying as a Minor Party or Independent Candidate: Deadline: Tuesday, August 15 by 5 p.m. (Alabama State Capitol 600 Dexter Avenue room E-204 Montgomery, AL 36104) 35,412 signatures obtained from qualified electors (registered voters) • All expenses from this election will be paid for by the State of Alabama’s General Fund

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to move the special election date for the US Senate seat vacated by now-US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The new schedule sets the primary on Aug.15, 2017, runoff on Sept. 26, 2017, and the general election on Dec. 12, 2017, almost a year ahead of the previously schedule election date. “I promised to steady our ship of state. This means following the law, which clearly states the people should vote for a replacement US Senator as soon as possible,” y Ivey said. “The new US Senate special election dates this year are a victory for the rule of law.” The proclamation was signed this morning at 9:21 a.m. “This is not a hastilymade decision. I con-

sulted legal counsel, the finance director, Speaker McCutcheon, Senate President Del Marsh, and both budget chairmen since the cost to the General Fund could be great. However, following the law trumps the expense of a special election,” added Ivey. Former governor Robert Bentley had appointed then-Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to fill the seat on a temporary basis until a special election. Bentley later scheduled the special election to coincide with the regular election cycle next year, with the primary in June and general election in November. Bentley argued that the dates he chose complied with the law. The former governor also expressed concerns about the cost of a special election. Strange released a

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statement after Ivey’s announcement today: “As I’ve said for months, I’m a candidate and I’m ready to run whether the election is next month or next year. As the only announced candidate for this office, I will spend the next several months being the best Senator I can be, upholding Alabama values and working with President Donald Trump to drain the swamp and help make America great again. The people of Alabama

deserve nothing less and ultimately it will be up to them to decide who will represent them in Washington.” At a press conference this afternoon, Ivey said she spoke to Strange before making her announcement. “I called him this morning and gave him a heads-up,” Ivey said. “He’s the only announced candidate that I know of and also holds the position. So we had a very comfortable conversation.”

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in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. “We are excited to have Lizi as a part of our team here at TPI,” said Editor Mitch Sneed. “She has extensive sports knowledge and brings a refreshing energy and excitement to the position. “I think that readers will see her make an immediate impact on the way that our papers cover sports. Not only is she a great writer with a flare for capturing the emotion and special moments that come from sports, she is constantly looking for new ways to enhance the way the story is presented.” Sneed compared Arbogast to another Outlook sports editor that local sports fans will recall fondly. “I had the honor of working with Lori Dann when I was in Opelika,” Sneed said. “I know it’s a tall order to fill Lori’s shoes, but that’s exactly who Lizi reminds me of. She loves what she does and that shows in every word she writes.” Arbogast’s resume also includes a stint at The Punxsutawney Spirit in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, work

as a broadcast sports intern at a Washington, DC NBC affiliate and a multimedia internship with NovaSportsFan. com in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she majored in Mass Communication, Arbogast will be called on to expand the digital and social media presence not only in sports, but in all of TPI’s coverage areas. “With one-full-time person in sports, five high schools, a wide array of recreational and participatory sports to cover, it is a demanding job,” Sneed said. “But we hope that our coaches, readers and fans will take the time to meet her and see how they can help get her information. Our aim is to deliver the sports news you want every day in the pages of our newspapers. We think adding Lizi to our staff is a good start.” Arbogast can be reached at lizi.arbogast@ alexcityoutlook.com or by phone at 256-2344281 ext. 228. Lizi can be found on Twitter @ liziarbogast

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Campbell newsroom here at Tallapoosa Publishers,” TPI Editor Mitch Sneed said. “He is a hard worker who is not afraid to jump in and tackle whatever assignment we throw at him. That work ethic and youthful excitement has been refreshing to see from Campbell.” Campbell is a history buff who holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in History from the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as a Masters in Journalism from the University of Alabama. He has extensive examples of how he has mixed his love for history and journalism. Campbell presented “Union Raiders in Alabama” at the Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War and Free Expression in 2015 at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Soles Leadership Lake Martin will travel to the Soles4Souls distribution center in Wadley on Wednesday, April 26. Knight explained that this would allow them to better understand how the organization works and benefits those in other countries. “They will see how the shoes received are processed,” he said. “Also, Soles4Souls has partnerships with several shoe companies like Timberland. When they’re not being used any more, these companies will donate their salesman samples.” Since the donated salesman samples donated come in as singles, the students will also spend part of their time at the facility helping to find matches for the

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He also presented “Rickwood Field: A Brief History of America’s Oldest Baseball Stadium” at the Alabama Association of Historians annual meeting at the University of Montevallo in 2012. “Having a guy like Donald in the newsroom has been a big boost,” Sneed said. “He’s intelligent, a very clean writer and he is eager to do anything he can to help get news out to our readers. As an editor, you love to see that attitude.” Campbell fills the position that became available when reporter David Granger was promoted to editor of TPI’s Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at donald.campbell@alexcityoutlook.com or by phone at 256-234-4281 ext. 208.

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donated singles. “The main goal is that we want the students to understand how the shoes collected benefit those in poorer countries and see how the Soles4Souls model works,” Knight said. “They are more than just giving shoes to people in places like Haiti and El Salvador.” In addition to providing shoes to the needy of these locations, they also help the locals set up a small business, doing things like repairing shoes. Even though there was not an exact count on the number of shoes donated during the recent drive, Knight expressed his feelings about the results. “We’re very pleased with how it turned out. It turned out to be a pretty good project,” he said.

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Enjoy the lake, but follow the rules

t would be hard pressed to imagine more perfect weather for an Easter weekend than what was enjoyed in Tallapoosa County. Warm temperatures, clear skies for the most part and plenty of activities to enjoy. The picture-perfect conditions had many visitors as well as area residents flocking to the waters of Lake Martin to enjoy the opportunities that the area’s top natural resource offers. But just as the traffic on the lake picked up, there was also an increased presence from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Unit and conservation officers. So we felt now was a great time to remind you that there are some simple rules on the water that people need to remember before they hit the lake. Make sure your watercraft has been checked out and is operating properly. That means checking to be sure the required lights are working, the registration is current and that there are no issues that could leave you stranded on the water. Make sure there is a life jacket for everyone on board, that the boat has a fire extinguisher and that you have a throwable floatation device just in case you have someone in distress in the water. Those who pilot a boat must have a boaters license and that is something that is check regularly on the water. Be aware of other boats on the water and watch your speed. Slow down and keep a safe speed where you will have time to react if it becomes necessary. For those of you who are fishing, make sure you have a valid license. The cycle in Alabama has licenses expiring at the end of each August, so check yours to make sure the one you are carrying is still valid. Failure to have a valid license can be costly in you are caught fishing without one. Also, be aware of all the rules regarding limits and size restrictions on fish. Crappie are biting right now, but there is a 10-inch minimum for keepers and the fine for keeping smaller ones runs per fish and that adds up in a hurry. We want everyone to enjoy the lake, but follow the rules as you do.

Chicks aren’t good pets to give

t has been a very busy time for us in the newsroom the last few weeks. We’ve had a plane crash, court hearings, series of shots being fired in neighborhoods and several meetings of councils and boards. If you throw in the craziness involving the ousting of Robert Bentley in Montgomery – it’s easy to see why we have been running wide open. With that in mind, I have a lot of things in my notebook that I just haven’t been able to get into the paper. So today is your lucky day. Here are some random items that have been on my desk and cluttering my head. Enjoy. HERE CHICKY, CHICKY: In my travels this week, I encountered baby chicks at the post office, Abernathy’s and at Tractor Supply. Seeing the fuzzy little birds took me back to my childhood when you would see chicks at the local hardware store that had been colored for Easter. I know that couldn’t have been a good thing for the birds, but it didn’t stop us all from getting some of the cute little boogers for our own kids. One year we got our two daughters a baby duck each for Easter. They were excited when they woke up and saw what the Easter Bunny had left. But after about a week or so, they grew right out of that cuteness and we were faced with some growing, quacking, mess-making

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ducks who were big enough to let you know they didn’t like being carried around like baby dolls. But a small kiddie pool in the backyard worked until they were big enough that the superintendent at a local park said they could be left in a pond there. We were able to visit regularly and took a bag of feed back from time to time. All this rambling is my own little public service announcement to remind you all that chickens are farm animals and while they may be cute while they are little, they really aren’t good Easter gifts. I learned that the hard way. Duck doo is not easy to get out of an heirloom Persian rug. Just saying… TREE TALK: Some residents have been raising a ruckus about tree that was cut down near the firehouse downtown recently. It is the tree that was out front that the firefighters put lights in every year at Christmas. While some people were a bit upset, the truth is that the tree was really a bush that had grown way beyond its intended purpose and had countless dead spots and was on its way to being dead. The bush was dropping limbs regularly and

actually presented a bit of a hazard. Before the decision was made, the folks at MainStreet had a tree consult to make sure the proper action was taken. But rest assured, a new tree is coming to the area, according to Alexander City Fire Chief Reese McAlister. We all love our greenery, but sometime things can’t be avoided. IVEY TALK: I must say I have been impressed with the night and day difference between Gov. Kay Ivey and the joke that Robert Bentley was living when he was still in the Governor’s Mansion. She wasted no time to get rid of some dead wood that Bentley kept propping up. One of the best lines I have heard about the new era was this: “All it took was getting a woman in the Governor’s office to clean house.” Great job Gov. Ivey. We are all about honesty, fairness, openness, transparency and “draining the swamp.” SHOP TALK: You may have noticed a new byline in our pages this week. On the front page today you can meet our two newest staff members Donald Campbell and Lizi Arbogast. We are glad to have them here and we know you will love reading their work as well. Mitch Sneed is the editor of the newspapers of Tallapoosa Publishers including the Dadeville Record.

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Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

Let’s do our part to use technology safely Facebook, Twitter, or E-mail. So where will it all end? I am concerned how social media The most dangerous button is being used to gather crowds in the world is not the one that to protest everything. Then we whip out our cell phone to controls a powerful missile. video or make pictures so we It is the send button on your can be the first to spread the computer or cell phone. news. In this modern age we are Don’t get me wrong the able to fire off responses in an computer and cell phones instant that quite often result are some of the greatest in conflict or hard feelings. inventions in our day, however Remember before the advent we need to be responsible in of the cell phone, often we how we use them. had time to “think” before we It is neat to look up responded to another party information or get data that and most often we saw the we need in an instant. And need to soften or tone down guess what? Just because it our response. Or as mother appears on the Internet does would say let cooler heads not mean that it is factual or prevail. true. You must verify. Another problem is My biggest problem (and everyone feels the need to I’m working on my problem) out do a previous post to is taking or making a cell call RAPHORD FARRINGTON Community Columnist

while driving. You can spot a phone user a mile away when they are on the phone. They drive like they are intoxicated, speeding up, slowing down, weaving in their lane and heaven forbid seeing them cross into the oncoming lane. Texting while driving is even worse, yet I see adults with small children in the car and the adult is driving and texting. My heart goes out to the children. Let’s take these great, helpful, useful inventions and use them responsibly. They are great time savers, but let always be sure they are lifesavers. Raphord Farrington is a Dadeville resident and a community columnist for The Record.

Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

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Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749. Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. GoodmanRoy Mathis represents District 4. His phone number is 256-825-4369. His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

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H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-307-3880. His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

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Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.

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e in the Deep South have a unique history of political theatrics. The only northern states that rival our colorfulness are New Jersey and Illinois. In those two states you are expected to be corrupt, especially in Chicago. Our most colorful southern state has always been Louisiana. The parishes and bayous of the Pelican State gave us Huey Long and other characters. No other states can hold a candle to Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brazen corruption. They not only expect their politicians to steal and cavort, they frown on them if they do not. The environment of Louisiana politics is bred towards corruption and debauchery. They not only gave us the glamour of the King Fish, Huey Long, they are proud of their infamous reputation. Well, folks, if you look at us here in the good old Heart of Dixie over the past few years we are probably giving Louisiana a run for its money. A cursory look at the record reveals that our speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Hubbard, was caught and convicted of taking bribes for sponsoring and passing legislation. Our 74-year-old doctor Gov. Robert Bentley fell in love with his 44-year-old number one advisor, lost all his wits and has resigned from office in disgrace. He pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge and agreed never to run for office again. The House

a Democratic district attorney. Democrat Charles Henderson beat incumbent Republican Brandon Falls by over STEVE 10,000 votes. Get this FLOWERS folks, the sitting DA Columnist trumps up a perjury charge against the new of Representatives was DA a few days before poised to impeach him he was to take office. had he not resigned. Falls convened a grand Ole Bentley had jury on Jan. 12 and become an irrelevant returned an indictment clown and fodder for the next day on Jan. 13. late night talk shows. Henderson was to take The state is better off office the following with Lt. Governor Kay Monday. Ivey serving out the As anybody knows, remaining 20 months of a prosecutor can indict Bentleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s term. a potato for anything at Bentley, in a charade any time. This scenario promulgated by his desire to not be indicted proves that point. The loser, Falls, got the for his shenanigans, winner, Henderson, gave the U.S. Senate indicted for perjury. seat vacated by Jeff This is so bizarre Sessions to the sitting and corrupt a situation Attorney General that it makes the Luther Strange to aforementioned stories avoid prosecution. pale in comparison. It Therefore, our new makes Jefferson County junior U.S. Senator is and Alabama look like in Washington with a third-world banana the taint of Bentleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s republic. There are scandal hovering rampant rumors that the over his head and the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top watchdog, appearance that he is Prosecutor Matt Hart, is there due to audacious camped out in Jefferson collusion. County and massive We have an even indictments are on the richer novel that way. It has been over has transpired in 70 years since Louisiana Jefferson County, our had a similar scenario. most populous and Nobody has been as supposedly urbane county. It made national brash in between. The Louisiana King news a year ago when Fish Huey Long was the mayor and president assassinated on the steps of the city council of the capitol in Baton got into a fistfight in Rouge. Huey Longâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Birmingham City brother, Earl, followed Hall. However, a new his famous older brother development is even as governor. Earl was more bizarre. During one colorful character. the fall elections, His opponents decided Democrats won all of to seize power from the Jefferson County Earl. They took control judgeships. Along with the judgeships, Jefferson of the state police and had Earl arrested and County voters elected

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put in the state insane asylum. One of the best political movies ever is entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blazeâ&#x20AC;? starring Paul Newman and it illustrates this story of Louisiana political lore. I recommend it for entertainment. These past two years in Alabama politics would make for a good movie. This latest Jefferson County fiasco would have to be a part of the plot. Look out, Louisiana! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some good theater in the Heart of Dixie. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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‘WATER’ YOU DOING HERE? Tallapoosa County students enjoy water, wildlife and kayaking lessons at Water Festival Clockwise from top left, Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries’ Doug Darr shows students from Dadeville Elementary School a war dog at the Tallapoosa County Water Festival at Wind Creek Wednesday. Dadeville Elementary School students take a look at a bass caught by the staff of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Alabama Cooperative Extension Service Agent Shane Harris gives a basic kayak lesson. Graves Lovell shows students the mouth of a bass Wednesday. Dadeville Elementary School fourth grader Claire Smith kisses a bass held by a classmate. Below , Telia Askew puts on a life vest at the kayak demonstration at the Tallapoosa County Water Festival Wednesday.

Water and get you wet,” Lovell said. “They are just trying to get away.” Dadeville Elementary School fourth grader Claire Smith got a little up close and personal with some of the fish captured by the staff as she kissed several of the fish like she had been practicing. “I have kissed fish before,” Smith said. Wood wants to help educate students now so that the rivers and lakes can be taken care for generations to come. “Our area is so unique because we have both the Tallapoosa River and Lake Martin right here. We’re blessed to have them. For future generations to be able to enjoy Lake Martin, we have to do our part now,” she said. Around 200 students take

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part in this festival each day, along with approximately 60 volunteers to make sure it goes well, Wood explained. “The first year we did this, I was amazed at the number of students who hadn’t been to Lake Martin before,” she said. This made her realize that having the event at Wind Creek each year was such a good idea. Overall, “We’ve gotten a great response from everyone. The students love it, it’s a break from the normal day-to-day classroom routine for them. The teachers feel it’s good to get the students out of the classroom and have some hands-on learning,” Wood said. “We’re teaching them, but we’re also letting them experience nature at the same time,” she added.

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Dadeville students who competed in the poster contest stand with their posters at the Autism Awareness Pep Rally last Thursday at Dadeville High School. Some teams worked individually, in pairs or small groups. Below, many of the classrooms participated in the door decorating contest. Below a student introduces a guest speaker to the attendees.

Autism since then that it has been moved to the auditorium in order to hold everyone attending. “I’m impressed with how the school has taken a leadership role in learning about the condition,” said President of the LCARA Board of Directors Maria Gutierrez. “We need more schools doing this sort of thing.” During Thursday’s rally, the Dadeville High cheerleaders led the attendees in a couple of cheers regarding autism awareness, and awareness posters made by several of the students were showcased, before the audience judged which one they felt was best. To better demonstrate what it can be like to have ASD, one of the teachers was called up and told to

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walk in a straight line while wearing safety goggles that had been smudged with Vaseline, looking through binoculars, having a student shine a flashlight at her eyes, and another student walking alongside her, asking her a series of questions. During another demonstration, a member of the student body was called up onto the stage. While wearing the smudged safety goggles, as well as a pair of work gloves, he was asked to complete an elementary school-level math worksheet. As he attempted to solve the problems, a flashlight was aimed at his eyes, a container of dryer sheets was waved under his nose, and those in the auditorium were asked to make all sorts of noise, like stomping their feet and clapping their hands.

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In the future, both Duck and Gutierrez expressed their hope that this event would not only continue to grow, but other schools would begin hosting events like this to continue raising awareness about ASD. “We want to reach out to other schools, starting here and expanding to other counties,” Duck explained. “Bringing awareness into the school is important, so that they can be more supportive and inclusive, not just in their schools, but in their communities as well,” Gutierrez added. To learn more about autism spectrum disorder, and the various events sponsored by Lee County Autism Resource and Advocacy, feel free to visit their website at www.leecountyautism.com, or call them at (334)740-0716.

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second with 247 career steals. She played in 110 games, making 100 starts, leading the team in assists all four years of college. She stands eighth on Georgia State’s all-time list with 277 made free throws and 12th in career field goal percentage (72.0). The class includes two coaches, three male studentathletes, four female student-athletes and a husbandwife duo who has contributed greatly to the success of Georgia State. Other inductees were: Terrance Brandon, Jenn Feenstra, Mike Hurst, Andrew Letherby, Bradley Logan, Lisbeth Meincke, Scottie O’Neill, Evita Rogers and contributors Mac and Brenda Williams. The Hall of Fame Election Committee was appointed in the spring of 2015 with the task of creating guidelines for nomination and selection. This same group decided the inaugural class last year. Nearly 100 nominees are now on the ballot for inductions into the Georgia State Athletics Hall of Fame. Georgia State started competing at the NCAA

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Division I level for the 1963-64 season, however, limited teams existed prior to that season. Among the criteria for inclusion in the Georgia State Athletics Hall of Fame is a five-year window once a student-athlete exhausts their eligibility and a college degree. Coaches and administrators must be removed from their position for a minimum of two years. Caldwell has taught in Georgia, Auburn and coached at Edward Bell and Dadeville. She now coaches middle school basketball, having taken a step back to watch her youngest daughter Addie play. Her son Kyle played multiple sports at Dadeville and was an All-American quarterback at West Alabama before coming back home to coach. Brownie’s oldest daughter Jodie is in her second year on the softball team at Central Alabama Community College. Her husband David is a coach at Horseshoe Bend and Brownie now serves as a member of the Dadeville City Council.

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Damaged line leaves more than 800 without power The power was out in Dadeville for a couple hours on Tuesday as Alabama Power crews repaired a damaged line over Highway 280 near Freeman Drive. The outage caused the traffic light at the intersection of Highway 280 and Highway 49 to go out. Deputies with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department helped direct traffic at the intersection while repairs were being made. Alabama Power officials reported that approximately 850 customers were affected by the outage. The company was able to restore about 530 customers within an hour and a half of the outage. The remaining 320 customers were restored within two and half hours of the outage.

Life is free down by the river

grew up around water. When I was a kid, there was a little creek running through our back yard. I spent countless hours back there catching crawdads, salamanders, and minnows. I only had to watch out for two things: snakes and glass. While I was never bitten by a snake, I did gash my big toe open once thanks to an idiot who decided to break a bottle. Who knows? Maybe I was that idiot. I hope not. If it was me, I learned a lesson with respect to our waterways. In recent weeks, I’ve been down to the Tallapoosa River here in East Alabama quite a few times. I’ve enjoyed its beauty and tranquility. It’s rather wide in some places, but there are also places where one can literally walk all the way across the river, and it’s just a mile or two from where my mom and dad grew up. They spent a lot of time on that river, and I plan on doing the same in the very near future. My dad and some of his friends once caught a 76-pound yellow catfish. I once caught a 2-pound catfish not too far away at my Uncle Curwood’s

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catfish pond, so I can kind of relate, give or take 74 pounds or so. According to legend, one of my grandads used to skinny-dip down there. First of all, I can’t imagine my grandad swimming, period, and secondly, I sure as heck don’t want to imagine him swimming naked. Another distant cousin told me of his childhood river memories with his grandpa. He described to me how his pawpaw would slip off his shoe and fill it with water… and they’d drink out of it, which got him to giggling, but I could tell it was a special memory. I’m just thankful I never had to drink from either of my grandad’s shoes and am even more grateful for never having swam with them naked. I can’t wait to fish in the river, though. I fished it a few times when I was knee high to a grasshopper. We’d use just about anything we could find for bait, including grasshoppers, crickets, and, of course, worms. Maybe I’ll

catch my own 76-pound yellow cat one day. Even if I never catch a thing, there’s just something special about being down by the river, or better yet, on the river. One day, I hope to have a canoe or two, so I can make frequent trips down the river with family and friends. With the changes within each season, the water level, the wildlife, and nature in general, I simply can’t imagine it ever looking the same from one trip to the next. Every bend will bring excitement. The best things in life are free. Rivers are yet another example of God’s beautiful creations. I look forward to making memories with my loved ones on the Tallapoosa. If you ever want to hang out with us down by the river, you’re more than welcome, and I promise to have bottled water. I may even wear a swimsuit. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@ jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.

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n Easter Sunday, Steve Stephens pulled up aalongside 74-year-old Robert Godwin in his late R model white Ford Fusion m oon a Cleveland street. After a brief exchange dduring which Stephens aasked the elderly mechanic to repeat m tthe name of a woman, Stephens aimed a pistol S aat Godwin and executed tthe man at point-blank rrange. These types of things – these senseless killings – unfortunately happen iin our American society eevery day. What makes tthis one different is tthat the video of the murder was almost m iinstantaneously loaded tto social media via Facebook. F On Tuesday morning, aan alert citizen spotted tthe car Stephens had bbeen driving in his aalmost 50-hour run from tthe law in the parking llot of a McDonald’s iin Erie, Pennsylvania. After a brief pursuit of A tthe vehicle by police, aalerted by the citizen’s ttip, Stephens took his oown life. Steve Stephens is ddead. But his death won’t bbring Robert Godwin bback nor any solace to hhis family. Nor can we nnow put any measure to tthe amount of damage hhe’s caused our psyches, nneither collectively nor iindividually. Collectively, most oof us are appalled by what we either saw w oor heard happened on ssocial media, a place where we often gather w – ironically, more so oon holidays like Easter Sunday than on other S

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occasions– to exchange pleasantries, prayers for healing, safety, good wishes, etc., and photos of our children and grandchildren. Individually, the damage is deeply personal and much more difficult to gauge. It’s squirreled away in the minds of those whose minds are dark already, many from heredity, many from trauma, many for reasons known to no one. There are those among us who, seeing and hearing about Stephens’ deed, will somehow sickly be bolstered to commit their own atrocities. There will likely be copycats. All of this makes us, once again, question a freedom, a right, which we would have once held so pure and so harmless. Social media allows all of us the right to express ourselves to a broader audience through words, pictures and, most recently, video. Most of us use it responsibly. Sure, we may have the occasional political spat that becomes out-of-hand and hurtful, but that pales in comparison to how those mentally disturbed or wrongly motivated among us might use such a platform. Already, we’ve seen a young reporter and her videographer killed. Now, a 74-year-old loving father. There have

Ongoing Events GRIEF SHARE: There will be a meeting of Grief Share every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next door to Russell Medical through June 7. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions

been countless cases of cyberbullying – and worse –that fall short of loss of life. Unfortunately, one senses that we’ve yet to see the worst. I don’t have the answers here. I enjoy social media as much as anyone, though likely in smaller doses than many. What I’m saying is that we must somehow, if possible, discourage its misuse. The best way to do that is to start with the youngest among us. As they grow old enough to begin their inevitable journey in the world of cyberspace, we must teach them to treat it as if it were real, talk to people as if they were sitting beside you and treat people as you would treat them to their face. More than anything, we must teach them that the virtual world is no place to go for comfort or to express frustration. Parents and trained professionals are here for that. I’m just as confused, frustrated and perplexed by what happened on Easter Sunday in Cleveland as anyone. I’m just as lost for answers. Maybe the absolute place to begin is at the beginning. By talking with one another. Face to face. Eye to eye. Living, breathing person to living, breathing person. David Granger is the managing editor of the Elmore County newspapers of Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.

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Dadeville rips Elmore County 12-0

The Dadeville Lady Tigers softball team Dadeville took the lead and rolled to a 12-0 win over Elmore County Tuesday. In the first, Dadeville’s Autumn Davis singled on a 0-2 count in the first inning, scoring one run. Dadeville scored seven runs in the fifth inning. Dadeville’s big inning was driven by a single by Amber Johnson, a single by Brittany Claybrook, an error, a groundout by Jailee Kirkland, and a pair of errors. One bright spot for Elmore County was a single by Akerria Harden in the second inning. Megan Adair took the loss for Elmore. She pitched two and a third innings, surrendering five runs, four hits, and striking out one. Madison Britt led the Lady Panthers with two hits in two at bats. Dadeville had nine hits in the game. Johnson and Davis each collected multiple hits for Dadeville.

BASEBALL Dadeville splits double-header with Beauregard Saturday It was a mixed bag for the Dadeville Tigers Saturday against Beauregard, as they took an 8-4 win in the opener, before falling 14-1 in the nightcap. In the opener the Tigers jumped out to an early lead as they scored on a double by Landon Tidwell in the first inning, a single by Landon Wilson in the second, and a stolen base in the second inning. Dadeville scored four runs in the third inning. The big inning was thanks to a double by Wilson. Justin Meadows earned the win for Dadeville. He tossed seven innings, giving up four runs, seven hits, and striking out six. The Tigers collected nine hits. Wilson, Tal Bullard, and Tidwell each collected multiple hits. Tidwell, Bullard, and Wilson all had two hits to lead Dadeville. In the nightcap, Dadeville fell behind early and couldn’t dig out of the hole. Seth Broome took the loss for Dadeville Tigers Varsity. He tossed one and two-thirds innings, allowing eight runs, three hits, and striking out one. Brennon Wright went 1-for2 at the plate and drove in the team’s only run.

SOFTBALL Lady Rebels take two wins Saturday Reeltown moved to 18-6 with a pair of wins Saturday as the Rebels prepare for their big Tuesday matchup with Horseshoe Bend on Tuesday. The Lady Rebels beat Brewbaker Tech 7-1 and Elmore County 3-1. Reeltown jumped out to an early four-run lead over Brewbaker in the first on a double by Makenzie Baker, a single by Katyln Jaye, and a groundout by Kaitlin Baker in the first inning. The Lady Rebels had nine hits in the game. Katlyn Jaye and Kelsey Jaye each collected multiple hits for Reeltown. Baker led Reeltown with two runs batted in. She went 1-for-2 on the day. Against Elmore County, Reeltown got on the board in the top of the fourth when there was an error, scoring one run. Elmore added a run in the bottom of the fourth, but Reeltown followed that up with two runs in the fifth to put the game away. The pitching was strong for Reeltown as Ayriana Stoneback struck out seven in taking the win. Shortstop Kayli Hornsby went 2-for-3 at the plate as she led the team with one run batted in.

Tigers struggle in 11-0 loss to Ben Russell By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

On Senior Night, Dadeville’s baseball team knew it was b going to have an uphill battle g against playoff-bound Benjamin a Russell. R And the Wildcats didn’t disappoint. a After jumping out to a 4-0 lead after the top of the first l inning, Benjamin Russell took i advantage of a few Tiger misa cues and a handful of walks to c earn an 11-0 victory in just five e innings. i “It’s always good (to start well); it takes a little pressure w off o everything,” BRHS coach Richy Brooks said. “We were R going to throw several people g today, too, and I think we fint ished with four.” i Benjamin Russell’s pitching i arsenal put together a onehit h effort, as Jeff Rice notched Dadeville’s only hit of the day. D Darius Jackson started the game, throwing two innings, g and a he was followed by Cody Hanners, Dylan Adamson and H Austin Elliott. For Elliott, who A also had two singles and two a RBIs at the plate, it was his first R appearance on the mound after a going through Tommy John surg gery g in December. “I’d been lying if I was I wasn’t jumping out of my skin w I was so excited,” Elliott said. “The plan was for me to be back “ in i the playoffs, but things turned out o that I finished (rehab) a little bit b early. It was a good tuneup u game, so I figured why not throw today to prepare me for t the t playoffs? I was glad to have an a inning under my belt. That inning felt great, honestly; it was i a little messy, but it was great to be b back out there.” Brooks said, “Darius has been really struggling for us, b too. t He’s one of our better guys, but b he was injured in football and a hasn’t been the same guy. We W were glad to see him give us that t performance today.” While Benjamin Russell’s pitchers dazzled, the Tigers simp ply p couldn’t match that performance. Four Dadeville pitchers m combined for nine walks and c three hit batters. The defense t also looked sluggish behind a them, committing a total of t three errors, compared to just t

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BRHS’s Timmy Lawson, above shares a laugh with Dadeville’s Landon Wilson after stealing second without a throw. Below, Dadeville’s Tal Bullard looks to see if he got the flip in time for the out as BRHS’s Sam Stephenson slides in Monday.

one for the Wildcats. “They’re a playoff team every year, and we struggled a little bit in all three phases at some point in the game, and that cost us,” Dadeville coach Kyle Caldwell said. “We got people on base, but we weren’t able to take advantage, then we walked a couple and they got some timely hits. So on and so on, but this is a great senior class. Next year’s seniors will be hard to follow, so hopefully they set a good stepping stone for the younger kids.” Prior to the game, Dadeville honored seniors Brady Claybrook, Will Claybrook, Brian Eaton, Tyler Muniz, Landon Tidwell, Michael Welcher, Landon Wilson and Carson McClendon. The Wildcats finished 13-15. “We had some ups and downs,” Caldwell said. “They realized what it took to be successful every day, and toward the end, they were catching on. The goal next year is, let’s find it early and work as hard as we did the whole time; that way, we can have that same success rate.”

Generals gut out win over Reeltown with sixth inning hit and game out, she’s constantly gotten better. Then she came up with that two-out hit right In the bottom of the sixth there after Sydnie legged out inning, Horseshoe Bend trailed that error, it was just awesome. by a run and needed to get Things like that are really something going against area going to help us throughout the softball rival Reeltown. postseason.” And it was unlikely suspect The game started as a that played hero for the pitcher’s duel with Blasingame Generals in a 4-2 victory. going perfect through three After an unintentional innings. She finished with a intentional walk to Kynsley staggering 13 strikeouts, while Blasingame and a single by Ivy allowing just three hits and Vickers, Horseshoe Bend was walking one. in business. A groundout from “She’s probably one of Taylor Walton pushed courtesy the strongest that we’ll see,” runners Brooke Robinson and Reeltown coach Kelli Hilyer Cheyenne Peppers into scoring said. “She moves the ball well, position, and Sydnie Catrett so we just have to be able to knotted the scoreboard with a make contact where she throws hard-hit ball that was misplayed at.” by the Rebels. Caldwell said, “She’s one of Then stepped up Leighann those that always pitches up in McWhorter, a sophomore big games. She’s been pitching hitting in the No. 8 hole. She since she’s been in seventh had put the ball in play in her grade, and in a big game, you previous two at-bats, but had never have to worry about her. yet to notch a hit. All that She’s going to be sharp.” changed, as she sliced one Blasingame also helped her down the middle to score a pair own cause. After Reeltown of runs and set the final score. scored a pair of runs in the “That was a huge hit,” top of the fourth inning, Horseshoe Bend coach David Blasingame quickly responded. Caldwell said. “I told her right She turned in on the first before she went to the plate, pitch of the bottom of the ‘Believe in yourself; you’re frame and smashed one over going to get a hit this time.’ the left-centerfield fence to She got a good pitch to hit and immediately cut the deficit in drove it in the hole. Nothing half. cheap, too. It was a solid base “I told myself going up to hit, so we were fired up.” the plate, ‘Look, you’re not Blasingame said, “Leighann really trying for a home run; has grown tremendously that’d be awesome to get things throughout the year. Game in started,’ but I wanted to go up By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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Kynsley Blasingame is congratulated by teammates after a tape-measure home run in the fourth inning in a 4-2 win over Reeltown.

with a clear mind and look for my pitch,” Blasingame said. “I got it on the first pitch of the at-bat, luckily, and I just went with it. It felt good.” Blasingame’s counterpart in the circle, Ayriana Stoneback, also put forth a solid effort. She allowed just three hits and only one earned run. Stoneback was also backed by a solid defense. Reeltown second baseman Kelsey Jaye had a pair of dazzling catches. “Our defense definitely backed up our pitcher,” Hilyer said. “They made some great plays. (Kelsey) going out to

right field twice and catching it. Our girls, it’s rare to see an error from them.” Reeltown seized the early momentum, as Jaye led off the fourth inning with a single and she was followed by a walk to Morgan McGuire. Kayli Hornsby then laid down a bunt just inside foul territory to load the bases, and Makenzie Baker finally put runs on the board with a two-RBI single to left. “They’re a good team, and every time we play, it’s like that,” Caldwell said. “They’re so competitive. They’re gritty and always play hard.”

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French & Indian Encampment at Fort Toulouse set for this weekend have glimpses into how battles were fought or the kinds of military actions that took place in North America.” Some 100 re-enactors from around the county Wetumpka’s Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park – and at least one regular from a great distance th will offer a glimpse into mid-18 century life and – will be dressed and equipped as they appeared warfare this weekend when it hosts the French & in North America during the French & Indian War, Indian War Encampment, focusing attention on the Jensen said. main protagonists of French & Indian War (also “(The re-enactors) come from all over the known as the Seven Years War) – France, Britain country,” Jensen said. “I would say that the and their American Indian allies. majority of the people are from the Southeast The event is sponsored by the Alabama – Alabama, Georgia, Florida. But we will have a Historical Commission and the Friends of the Forts very substantial group from Tennessee and we even and takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday have folks from as far away as Anchorage, Alaska. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $4 This one gentleman puts this on his vacation for adults and $2 for children ages 6-18. every year so he spends some time during the “What we’re going to be showing is a snapshot spring visiting historic sites and he is the one from th of 18 -century life and this is just a little bit farthest away.” before the American Revolution, in the 1750s,” Jensen said he is particularly excited about said Ove Jensen, site director at Fort Toulouseone group of re-enactors who will participate this Fort Morgan. “They’ll see what life was like on weekend. the frontier, how folks lived in the frontier forts, “We have a group coming down from Fort how the Creeks lived in their villages and probably Loudoun, our sister site in Vonore, Tennessee, that what is most exciting to a lot of folks is we’ll

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is coming down and we’re really excited about that,” said Jensen. “It’s the first time they’ve been down here in several years.” Jensen said after three years as site director following 21 years as a volunteer at the site, what he finds most captivating about the event is the way it makes history real. “I think seeing how history literally come to life,” Jensen said when asked what he thinks people will appreciate the most about the weekend. “You read about a number of things historically in books, but to actually see how people lived their lives – cooking over an open fire, the steps needed to load a musket, for example. It really brings the history books to life and that’s what the highlight is – the sights, the sounds, the color. Showing that it’s real people that did things different from the way that we do them today, but things that we can all relate to.” Jensen said that, if the weather is good, he would expect up to 600 visitors to the park this weekend for the 26th annual event. “It’s our oldest and biggest event,” he said.

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istorians Need Your Help: Local historians are in the process of raising money for an historical marker for Alabama Mills, Inc. The cost of the marker will be about $2,200. To make a donation of any amount, please make check to Judy Robinson Huff, 692 Robinson Road, Dadeville AL 36853. Thank you very much! Vidalia Onion News: Go to Lil Lambs N’ Ivy and see Peggy Bullard if you want to buy ten pounds of Vidalia onions for just $10! Questions? 256-825-9415. New Club Beginning Here: A CLUB of Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders is being organized. This group is derived from the Home Demonstration Clubs originally started in 1926 by the Auburn Extension Service with whom we still have a strong link. The focus of this group is to strengthen Alabama homes and families and membership is open to all The next meeting will be Thursday, April 27 at Red Ridge United Methodist Church, 8091 Co. Road 34, Dadeville, at 10 a.m. We will be choosing a name for our club and electing leaders. Our

program will be about recycling small batteries. Membership is open to all who are interested in learning and working with others to make our community better. Visit the state website: alhomemakers.club, or contact Nancy Curley at email: newcurley@gmail.com, 250540-2192 for more information. Red Ridge Methodist Church News: Resurrection Celebration will be at Red Ridge United Methodist April 23 at 2 p.m. The Easter Cantata “Sacred Places,” a Pilgrimage of Promise, a cantata inspired by early American song by Joseph M. Martin to include staging, musical and theatrical treatment with characters that represent people from the story of Jesus life accompanied by liturgical dancing will be presented on April 23 at 2 p.m. Partials of the event will be presented during the regular worship service at 9:30 a.m. The participants include the choir, singers from area churches and theatrical cast members from the church accompanied by a full orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls. A total cast and crew of 75. Red Ridge is

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located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820, redridgeumc.org. Paul Messer is pastor. First United Methodist Church News: Our Prime Timers will meet on Tuesday, April 25 at 2 p.m. Happy Birthday to Jean Royston on April 23. Happy Anniversary to Jeff and Kathy Brown on April 18. Our Vision is “In God’s love we will grow, share, raise up servant leaders, and change the world!” Come visit us at the First United Methodist Church and Rev. William Brown will make you feel most welcome. First Presbyterian Church News: I played hookey from church last Sunday with a raging tummy ache. I guess my last visit to the hospital left me feeling less-thannormal so I thought staying home was smarter. Sorry to miss celebrating Easter

Sunday with my Presbyterian buddies. Especially Rev. Ben who always has outstanding sermons! I’ll see you all next week, I hope. Come visit our Presbyterian Church and Rev. Ben Arellano will make you feel welcome. We are having a big yard sale on the first weekend in May. Get ready! Stillwaters Yacht Club News: The annual Stillwaters Yacht Club (SWYC) sponsored Blessing of the Fleet will take place on May 20 starting at 10:30 a.m. Members of SWYC, guests, and any public boaters are encouraged to meet in front of Harbor Pointe Marina with their boat (or riding in someone else’s boat) to participate in this ancient tradition. Decorated boats will add even more to the pageantry. Pastor Paul Messer of the Red Ridge United Methodist Church will offer the blessing. If you want to attend but do not have a boat, contact a board member and they will set you up with a ride. A $5 donation is suggested and is provided to a local charity. The best way to make this a successful event is through word of mouth, so please tell all of your boating friends they are welcome to

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April 21

OUR TOWN AUDITIONS: Auditions for the ACT II production of Thornton Wilder’s play, “Our Town,” will be held at 6 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center, 264 Tallapoosa St., Alex City. See April 22 and 23 for additional audition times. GOSPEL SINGING: The Hyssongs will be at Bay Pine Baptist Church Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m. CHURCH SINGING: The Perry’s will be at the Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell St. at 7 p.m.

April 22

OUR TOWN AUDITIONS: Auditions for the ACT II production of Thornton Wilder’s play, “Our Town,” will be held at 2 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center, 264 Tallapoosa St., Alex City. SPORTING CLAY SHOOT: The Oak’s in Lafayette is hosting a sporting clay shoot, turkey shoot, live auction, gun raffle, long shot booth, guess the load contest and concessions April 22 with registration at 7:30 a.m. The proceeds go to the Children’s Hospital in Birmingham under the Log a Load for Kids program. NJROTC FUNDRAISER: The Benjamin Russell Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) will be washing cars at Advanced Auto Part’s parking lot (west side of HWY 280) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017. The BRHS NJROTC cadets will be accepting donations for their car-washing services in order to raise funding to send selected cadets to NJROTC Basic Leadership Training summer camp located at Camp Shelby, Mississippi in June. Please support your BRHS NJROTC Unit by swinging through and getting your car washed for this worthy cause. Look for the cadets waiving flags and guiding you into the parking lot! Visit the unit website photo gallery at brhsnavyjrotc.weebly.com to see photos of the cadets in action. AUTISM WALK: Join us in supporting Autism awareness and having fun doing it. The Alexander City Autism Walk will be April 22 at Alexander City Middle School (359 State St., Alexander City, Al 35010). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

A $30 donation covers registration with a T-shirt included and proceeds going to raise money for Autism research. The walk begins at 9 a.m. and is free for all. There will be a bouncy house, games, snow cones, train rides and a few special guests. ANNIVERSARY: The Faithful Few will have an anniversary at New Cannan Baptist Church on Highway 50 in Camp Hill April 22 at 5:30 p.m. PRAISE SERVICE: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting an evening of praise honoring musicians and choirs of Hatchett Springs Saturday, April 22 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker is Minister Darnell Thomas of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Moody. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have a Family Game Night with bingo Saturday, April 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. SCHOOL REUNION: The New Site School Reunion will be Saturday, April 22 at the Horseshoe Bend School. It starts at 10 a.m. with a covered dish lunch at noon. All former students and teachers are invited. It is hosted by the Class of 1967.

April 23

OUR TOWN AUDITIONS: Auditions for the ACT II production of Thornton Wilder’s play, “Our Town,” will be held at 2 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center, 264 Tallapoosa St., Alex City. CHURCH SINGING: Cavalry Heights in Alexander City is hosting the Kempters April 23 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 4th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. and Sister Melvin C.Kelley Jr. Aunday April 23 at 2 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Terry L. Magby of New Mount Sellers Missionary Baptist Church of Lafayette. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Joymasters will perform at 10 a.m. to help celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street. Dinner will follow and Tony Harris is the pastor. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Word Bible Church at 161

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Today’s Anniversaries

Linda and Ronald Fuller, Bernice and George Harris and Christopher and Keneshia Jones are celebrating their anniversaries.

Main Street is celebrating its 15th anniversary Sunday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Eddie Marbury of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Dadeville. The pastor is Apostle Wayne and Min. Brenda Davis.

April 22-30

COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “The Miracle Worker” April 21 at 6:30 p.m., April 22 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., April 23 at 2 p.m., April 28 at 6:30 p.m. April 29 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2. p.m. at the B.B. Comer High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call 256369-3003.

April 26-30

FAIR: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting a fair at the Sportplex April 26-30.

April 27-29, May 4-7, May 11-13

LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS: The Wetumpka Depot Players are presenting ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers” April 27-29,May 4-7 and May 11-13. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. The May 7 show will start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance at wetumpkadepot.com or email at kmeanor@wtumpkadepot.com and $15 at the door.

April 29

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Today’s Events

ARTS ASSOCIATION: There will be a meeting of the Artists Association of Central Alabama April from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a demonstration and practice on weaving an old watercolor into another and gen-

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join in this Blessing with us. If you have any questions contact Bob Hunt, SWYC Power Fleet Captain, at 706-587-2166. Wellness Center News: We are so proud of all of those who have committed to healthier lifestyles for this year. We can help you reach your goals, whether it is a short term or long term goal. We have a wonderful staff who can help you with your fitness needs. Call us today for more information at (256) 825 – 2304 or come by and visit! We are open Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Line Dancing News: Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is happening at the Dadeville Recreation Center, on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class. For questions, call Betsy at 256-825-3985. THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Happiness is like jam – you can’t spread even a little without getting some on yourself!

5K RUN: The 5K Spring Sprint benefitting the Central Alabama Community College Ambassador Scholarship Program and Community Service activities will be April 29 at 7:45 a.m at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park with registration at 7:15 a.m. The registration deadline is April 14 and registration fee is $25. For more information contact CACC at 256-215-4415 or email hhamby@cacc.edu. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: The 50th anniversary for Pastor Ida Ruth Meadows will be Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. The speaker will be Apostle Alton Burris from Fitzgerald, Georgia. MULE DAY: The Weogufka Center is hosting its annual Mule

Today’s Birthdays

Jeffery L. Baker, Barry Holt, Myron Oliver, Ema Meigs, Jasmine Pemberton, Shelia Mims, Jason Hardy and Scott Durden are celebrating their birthdays.

Day Saturday, April 29 starting at 6:30 a.m. A sausage biscuit breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Events and activities include plowing demonstrations, buggy rides, trail rides, antique car and truck show, The Train Man Mr. Robert Pearson, vendors, the history room, concessions, camper sites, and more. Vendor booths are available for $20 each. For more information call Melvin Palmer at 256-249-8886 or Bobby Ezekiel at 256-6262556 or visit www.weogufkacenter.org or the Facebook page Wegufka Center. DRUG TAKE BACK: There will be a drug take back event at Walgreens of Alexander City Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prescription and over the counter drugs are eligible. Law enforcement officials will be on hand to accept medications.

May 6

CAR WASH: The Pine Ridge Mission Team will have a car wash at Arby’s on Saturday, May 6 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The proceeds will help get our team to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and provide VBS and community outreach to the residents of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. BENEFIT: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church is hosting a benefit program for Edward Lee and Diane Carraker May 6 at 6 p.m. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.

May 7

USHER PROGRAM: The Early Rose District Usher’s Special Effort Program will be May 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. Rev. Develkio A. Wilson is the guest speaker. All churches are invited.

May 13

BASS BASH: The Tallapoosa Bass Bash will be May 13 starting at 6 a.m. on the Tallapoosa River. to benefit the Opelika/ Auburn chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Prizes will be awarded for best three fish length in conventional and fly rod divisions. MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Ashland Fun Days Music Festival will be My 13 from noon

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to 8 p.m. The festival will feature local artists including Terry Robbins, Kevin Moon, Argie Darnell, Rocky the Sax Player with Barry Butler, Tony Jones, Big Sexy and the Twins, Bryan Carter and Friends, Tommy Sellers and more. Party with Rebel will be headlining the event. There will also be craft vendors and activities for all ages.

May 14

SOLIDARITY DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a solidarity day May 14 at 11 a.m. Edward Milner is pastor and all churches are invited.

May 18

ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Artists Association of Central Alabama will travel to the Birmingham Museum May 18. There will be a car pool by meeting at the Sportplex Senior Center at 8 a.m.

May 20

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. SPRING FESTIVAL: Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue (UVF&R) will host its 35th Annual Spring Festival on May 20th 2017 at Fire Station #1, 5171 Hwy 50 near Dadeville at Lake Martin. The Festival is the department’s premiere fundraiser and will feature a wide variety of arts and craft booths and household items for sale. The Festival will also present live local musician, “River Dan”, a Military Working Dog Demonstration, BBQ plates for sale, children’s games and other activities designed for the entire family. The keynote event is a cash raffle that has awarded thousands in cash prizes. Tickets are available for a $20 donation. For individuals interested in renting a booth, cost is only $10 for a 10x10 space. If you have questions, would like to rent a booth or obtain raffle tickets, please contact Kurt Pfitzner, Director, Community Outreach, UVF&R, at 334-233-9852.

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