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City schools expanding virtual learning program from Benjamin Russell and four from ACMS go through the program.” Open to any student in the Alexander City system at no cost, and out-of-district Starting this fall, the Alexander City School system will be offering its virtual students who pay a $500 tuition fee, iAcademy offers students who enroll learning program, iAcademy, to students the chance to complete their schoolwork from kindergarten through 12th grade. under more flexible hours. There are “The state legislature requires us to facilitators and certified teachers who have a virtual offering for grades nine work with the students if they need help, through 12,” Superintendent Dr. Darrell while the software used can adapt to how Cooper said. “We started offering this the student is progressing in order to at Benjamin Russell High School three years ago, then added it at Alexander City make sure he or she is being challenged by the coursework. Middle School. “This past year, we had 17 students See VIRTUAL • Page 9 By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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Once again Marshall Street Church of God is hosting the Alexander City Celebrate Freedom continuing its tradition of celebrating God and country, but there is one change. Levell “This is 14 years for Celebrate Freedom,” Pastor Rick Levell said. “It just keeps getting bigger and better.” The church has partnered with the City of Alexander City for its largest fireworks show to date and partnered with Tallapoosa County Commissioners T.C. Coley, Steve Robinson and John McKelvey to provide the main musical act of the night – Finding Favour. “They are our headliner,” Levell said. “We are thankful for the commissioners helping us bring them here.” Finding Favour is made of a ‘group of normal guys,’ Blake NeeSmith, Allen Dukes, Dustin Daniels, Matt Pacco and Jon August. Their music is a balance of upbeat tunes and sentimental power ballards helping set people See FREEDOM • Page 9
Alabama Sen. Doug Jones is working to head off potential damage that he and others in Washington believe a 25-percent tariff on imported cars, trucks, and auto parts recently proposed by Jones President Trump could cause to the Alabama and national economy. Speaking to a group of Alabama journalists Thursday morning, Jones said that the proposed tariff will cost jobs and threaten the growth of the automotive manufacturing sector in the Southeast. “We’re now looking at imposing tariffs on allies who are not cheating,” he said. “They’re not doing anything wrong. … It really seems to be a lot of political messaging leading up to
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DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who brags nonstop about her boyfriend, her job, her new car, etc. She only comes out of the woodwork every so often to text me things like, “Roy just got a $13 raise at work!” I respond with wholehearted support and congratulations, then don’t hear from her again until days later, when I receive another text saying something like, “My boss said I can work any hours I want from now on!” I’m not sure why she sends me these messages. Could it be to make me jealous of her “fairytale” lifestyle, which I’m not sure I believe she even truly lives? We have no other meaningful conversation or time together, and I am growing tired of texts that are solely meant to showcase her wins in life. I have tried to distance myself by responding less and less and not initiating conversations, but then she asks why I’m “mad” at her. I feel like I am nothing more
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in her own home with her dog, “Skippy,” and is facing the problem of what to do with Skippy when she has to move. Skippy has growled at people in the past, including children, and has a brief biting history, which limits Mom’s options and makes it impossible for her to bring the dog with her to a group nursing home. We’re unable to take Skippy on because we’re at our legal limit, according to the laws of our municipality, and we know of no one we can place a dog with such issues with. Any ideas? -- NEEDS A HOME FOR NIPPY SKIPPY DEAR NEEDS: Contact the dog rescue groups in your area. Perhaps they can locate a home for an older dog -- I assume Skippy is older -- in a household where there are no children. It’s regrettable that your mother didn’t socialize her pet when it was a puppy, because it would have made it easier to keep Skippy with her. DEAR ABBY: I have
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Funeral Service for Mr. Joe Hand, 90, of New Site, Alabama, will be Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Tom Drake and Rev. John Kilpatrick will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Hand passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Chapman Healthcare. He was born on February 19, 1928 in Wadley, Alabama to Henry Lucius Hand and Nellie Hand. He was an active member of New Salem Baptist Church for many years and served as a Deacon and in other offices. He was a civic leader and was instrumental in founding the New Site Volunteer Fire Department, the first ambulance service in New Site and served as an EMT. He served as a trustee at New Site School. Mr. Hand worked for 30 years at the A&P in Alexander City until it closed. He then worked at Foodland in New Site for 25 years. He was the most devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather anyone could wish for. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Jo Hand of Alexander City and LuWina Hand of New Site; grandchildren, Leslie Rhodes (Chad) and Leah Schmidt (Tom); great-grandchildren, Laurel Hanna, Lily Segler, Camryn Rhodes, and Tommy Schmidt; and sisters-in-law, Nancy Hand and Edweina Kilpatrick. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 62 years, Luna Belle Jackson Hand; brother, John Thomas Hand and twin brother, Bob Hand. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to New Salem Baptist Church, 13930 Hwy 22 East, New Site, AL 36256. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Service for Rev. John Harlen Dye Sr., 84, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. John Dye Jr. and Rev. Shane Dye will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bay Pine Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Dye passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1934 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Riley Dye and Betty Lou Bishop Dye. He was an active member of Bay Pine Baptist Church. Rev. Dye preached and pastored since 1964. He pastored Town Creek Baptist Church, Midway Baptist Church in Riverview, AL, and Bethel Baptist Church in Jackson’s Gap. He worked for Russell Corp for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, play-
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Jimmy Lee “J.L.” Bolt Funeral services for Jimmy Lee “J.L.” Bolt, age 72, of Dadeville, AL, formerly of Randolph County, will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. from Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ralph Nelson, Bro. Adam Bowen, and Bro. Charlie Bolt officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Springs Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018. Mr. Bolt passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at UAB Hospital.
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ing horseshoes and cards, and loved to “piddle.” He was a great carpenter and loved to play the guitar and mandolin. He dearly loved his family and was a people person. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Iris Dye of Jacksons Gap; daughter, Edwina Jordan of Alexander City; sons, John H. Dye , Jr. (Dottie) of Lanett and Jeff Dye of Jacksons Gap; grandchildren, Brandi Clegg (Chris), Greg Jordan (Audrey), Kim Dean (Chris), Shane Dye (April), and Shea Dye (Doni); sixteen great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Mann (Billy Jay), Helen Rape (Tommy), and Peggy Yates (Danny); and brothers, Rawls Dye (Bobbie) and Joe Dye. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jack Ogletree, Charlie Ogletree, Seburn Ogletree, and Milton Dye. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Funeral service for Mr. Willie James Dunn 70 (formerly of Alexander City, AL) of Salem, AL; Tuesday, June 12, 2017; 1 p.m.; Liberty Life Christian Center, Alexander City, AL; Burial, Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL. Visitation: Monday, June 11, 2018 at funeral home, 1-7 p.m.
Funeral service for Ms. Joycelyn Strong Harrison 63 of Upatoi, GA; Saturday, June 9, 2017; 11 a.m.; Armour’s Memorial Chapel, Alexander City, AL. Burial, Pinkneyville Cemetery, Goodwater, AL. Visitation: Friday: June 8, 5-7 p.m.
Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnston Bolt of Dadeville, AL; one daughter, Brenda Lee Bolt of LaFayette, AL; one grandchild, Dustin Smith (wife, Brandy) of Wadley, AL; two great-grandchildren, C.J. Overton and Tommy Overton; and two sisters, Barbara Simons of Roanoke, AL and Juanita Ussery of Roanoke, AL. Pallbearers will be Tim McCain, Brandon Sims, Matthew McCard, Joseph Mitchell, Frankie McClain, and Dewayne Baldwin. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry McDaniel, Kenny McDaniel, and Mannon Sims.
A Troup County, GA native, Mr. Bolt was born on March 23, 1946, the son of Howard Ford and Arie Inez McCormick Bolt. He was a member of Oak Ridge Congregational Holiness Church and had worked as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, J.T. Simons. Memorials may be floral or the family requests contributions to the J.L. Bolt Memorial Fund, c/o Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 319 College Street, Roanoke, AL 36274. Online condolences may be expressed at www.quattlebaumfuneralhome.com.
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Chef Rob McDaniel poses in his kitchen at Springhouse with a group of 20 Tallapoosa County 4H-ers that took part in a class exposing the children to the restaurant industry.
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McDaniel worked with the 4H students in the kitchen before sitting down to eat a meal of roasted chicken and redskinned potatoes with pesto they helped him prepare. McDaniel shared with the group of 20 students about why he loves the restaurant industry and what all goes into running Springhouse.
Springhouse lesson – work ethic and why he loves the restaurant industry. “I fell in love with the restaurant business because of the camaraderie and the teamwork of the staff,” McDaniel said. “We all pitch in, that is what you in a restaurant. When someone is sick or calls in, that door is still going to open whether I am here or not.” McDaniel and staff worked with 20 4-Hers sharing a recipe of the roasted chicken and redskinned potatoes with pesto they all helped prepare. “Chef Rob gave me his recipe,” Neill Trotman of Dadeville said proudly. “I will be keeping this to myself. I will cook it for my family.” Trotman admitted he had only made
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hamburgers at home but did enjoy the day. “It was pretty cool,” he said. “I really like the pesto. It tasted like some pizza sauce.” Alexander City Middle School student Charlotte New enjoyed learning some things in the kitchen to help at home. “I cook a lot,” she said. “Maybe two, three times a week. I need more people to cook for.” While she was happy to be learning in the kitchen Wednesday, she was unsure about one thing. “I am not sold on the pesto,” New said. The idea of bringing 4-Hers to Springhouse started last summer after Karen Kison at Russell Lands helped Shane Harris with an outdoors camp and they ran across McDaniel.
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“We did a great outdoors camp last year,” Kison said. “We did the living streams, hiked forests and kayaked. We ran into Rob and talked about doing something and he said come on.” Kison and Extension Agent Trent Carboni said it will not be the last time for 4-Hers coming to Springhouse as they are talking about holding the 4-H Chicken-que contest there. McDaniel explained a lot of what goes into running a restaurant. “My days start about 7:30 or 8 in the morning,” McDaniel said. “There is a lot of standing on your feet. “I will write a menu
every Tuesday. It changes pretty frequently based on what we can get. If it is December and someone wants tomatoes, we can’t do that. We are going to try to steer them to something else. We try to write menus that are seasonal. If the quality of the ingredient is not to our level, we are not going to do that.” And just because Springhouse is closed on Monday and Tuesday does not mean work is not happening. “My sous chef comes in on Mondays for inventory and lets me know what we have,” McDaniel told the 4-Hers. “I am talking a lot with our farmers. Tuesdays, I
place orders.” For this week, McDaniel said he purchased a lot of fruit. “We bought 15 gallons of blueberries,” he said. We will use them this week and they will be gone. We will use them in desserts, salads, cocktails, just anywhere we can we will use them.” McDaniel also talked of frequent visits to the farmers market and how one mistake recently has challenged him. “You go to the farmers market, you smell things, you taste things and think how to put it together,” he said. “But recently I bought a bunch of plums without tasting them. On the way back I tried one
and it was good. Then I picked up one of another variety and it was a little sour and then another and it was really sour. So now I have to figure out how to use them. I think we will pickle some and use them in other ways.” McDaniel left the 4-Hers with advice that anyone can use to find a job in what they love. “You may have a million ideas of what you might think you want to do in life or not,” McDaniel said. “Get a job in the area you would like to do in high school or early in college. It is important to walk a day or several days in the shoes of those you might want to be like.”
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ccording to officials, voter turnout was about as expected for Tuesday’s primary. Statewide, it was predicted between 25 and 30 percent of the state’s nearly 3.4 million registered voters would turn out to the polls to cast a ballot. Almost 900,000, or 26.57 percent, voters in Alabama marked a ballot Tuesday. In Tallapoosa County, 8,288 of the more than 30,000 registered voters went to the polls, for a 27.48 percent rate. Just more than 27 percent might not sound like a lot to you, but, in comparison, some 45 percent of Tallapoosa County voters turned out for the general election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in 2016. According to fairvote.org, turnout is generally statistically lower in primary and local elections. So, that 27 percent isn’t too bad considering this was only a primary election and only 18 percent more of Tallapoosa County voters cast a ballot for the president. But it could be a lot better. We know Tallapoosa County has the potential to have voter turnout be more than merely “as expected.” Local officials and organizations work hard to ensure voters are educated and aware when an election is coming up. Here in this newspaper, we do our best to publish all deadlines and rules and share information about candidates. If you are not satisfied with the way local or state government is being run, you have the opportunity to change that. Each vote does matter and that’s been proven with poll number data. November’s general election may seem far away, but it will be here before you know it. Be prepared ahead of time and make sure you are registered to vote, educated on the candidates and set aside time to make it to the polls the day of the election. If you have family or friends who don’t usually vote, talk to them and help them learn about the candidates so they feel confident to get out and vote next time. Remind them to make sure they’re registered and when election day comes, give them a call and make sure they’re heading out to the polls. We applaud each and every resident who made it out to the polls on Tuesday, but we also encourage those who didn’t vote to be the ones who change the statistics and produce a better voter turnout in the next election.
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hat is it about having to get up in the morning that is so hard? Oh, I know there are those rare people thatjump right up, exercise and can’t wait to get started. However, I am convinced those folks are mutant aliens sent here to make the rest of us feel guilty for enjoying our warm covers. These aliens also cursed us with an alarm clock to systematically destroy our central nervous systems. Everyone knows the best sleep in the world is between the alarm and actually having to rise and try to shine. Once I am up I find my poor old body hates me. Every part of it aches, pops, snaps and generally groans at the effort. The real exciting part is that first look in the mirror. My goodness, sleep transforms a perfectly normal looking person into a ghastly monster. Here is a face looking out of the mirror with frizzy hair going in every direction, dark circles accenting bloodshot eyeballs and skin that has lost all of its elasticity and just droops decoratively into double chins. Yes sir, this is a sight to encourage a man getting ready for the day. Speaking of this mirror business, I think I need to get a new one because the
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some medieval monk on my way to the scriptorium to copy scriptures. I’m afraid in a couple more years my hair will be like heaven because there will be no parting there. Jeremiah once said that the Lord’s mercies are made anew every morning. I guess this old prophet was one of those morning people who loved to watch the sun rise. More than likely he was a man who realized the possibilities in a day. He must have viewed every day as an opportunity to fellowship with God and do good for others. An optimistic friend often tells me, “Preacher, the day isn’t over, yet.” No matter how bad a day starts out it holds the possibilities of blessings and joy. Our attitude toward the day will determine our enjoyment of it. Let’s remember the Palmist said, “This is the day that the Lord hath made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.” I think I am going to heed my own advice and try to do better in the mornings. I’ll just leave the light off over the mirror and go directly to the shower. In the meantime, I’m going to get a larger hot water heater.
one I have has developed a wave right in the middle of it. When I turn sideways my Atlas sculptured body appears as though it has a potbelly sitting atop a pair of spindly looking, flamingo shaped legs. Even my muscular barrel chest looks as though it had a massive cave in. And, where did all those gray hairs come from? There is one redeeming thing about the morning and that is the shower. When the Lord created a shower, He did a good day’s work. I can stand in that thing, lean against the wall and run 40 gallons of hot water over me in no time. Only when I feel the first drops of cool water do I even attempt to move. There ought to be another Beatitude that says, “Blessed is the shower for it represents the resurrection and gives hope for the day.” Being a Baptist preacher means I have to spend extra time on my hair. Of course, every year I have to spend a little more time artfully arranging what is left. The Dr. Gerald Hallmark most religious look I have is is a retired minister from that bald spot on the crown Alexander City. His column of my head. I look like appears here each Friday.
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I find it amusing that Judy Palfrey wrote a critical letter May 31 against my “take care of citizens first” letter. Well I stand by everything I say. We the People should always come first not politicians. The left wing Democrats and liberal Hollywood consistent whining and resisting is getting tiresome. They call President Trump No. 45 and “Trump,” that is a sore loser. The 46 members of the Washington Black Caucus call President Trump a racist yet will not denounce Louis Farrakon leader of the Nation of Islam, an extreme racist group, anti-gay, anti-Jew and anti-white. He actually said white people deserve to die and Jews are satanic. Don’t be afraid to look up the racist history of Democrats. Start with Robert Byrd, a KKK recruiter and member who once said he wished the clan was in every state, along
with other disgusting racist remarks. Yet Democrats loved and respected this disgusting Klansman. I research before I comment. In her criticism she remarked Clinton had left no debt, Bush No. 2 put us in debt and Obama got us out of debt. Really? Do a little research. Clinton left us five and half trillion, Bush added another five trillion and Obama added another 10 trillion leaving us 21 trillion in debt and growing. In July 2008, Presidentelect Obama chastised Bush for adding five trillion calling it irresponsible and unpatriotic leaving this debt to our children and grandchildren then added another 10 trillion. This is a national debt that We the People will get stuck with. That is a fact. I will continue to call out left-wing Democrats and liberal Hollywood for continuing to ignore We the People. Too many cities still struggle with gangs, drugs, failing schools, poor neighborhoods, low paying part-time jobs, no
American dream in sight and so much more. These are facts. President Trump exposed these failings from our representatives. Democrats continue to concentrate on illegals and their “rights” as they ignore homeless American families and children living in cars and tents and homeless shelters. This is a disgrace as both parties are derelict in their duty to work for us. Both parties failed us. Stop blaming President Trump for the failures from past presidents. Stop pushing impeachment. Sixty-three million of us put him in office, accept it, move on and get to work to solve the many problems we face. I will continue to speak out for the forgotten and call out any whiny sore losers out there as I know Democrats and Hollywood along with slimy cable media will continue to show their hatred and arrogance for President Trump. God bless America. Annette Lynch Alexander City
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Jazz reaches nearly 5,000 concertgoers, and it is one of the most popular and anticipated events of the summer. The 28th Annual Jazz Fest will continue that tradition with a musical lineup that could be some of the best yet. Area residents have been awaiting Jazz Fest all week as it is coinciding with the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Sun Festival celebration that has been going on throughout the week. The time has come as three bands take the stage tonight at Strand Park in downtown Alexander City and three more bring the music and fun to Lake Martin Amphitheater on Saturday. Arrive early at both locations to snag a good spot on the lawn. At 6 p.m. tonight, the Birminghambased rock-n-roll band, New Devils, will open the concert series with its country twang and twist of soul. New Devils’ music tells an effective story, and tapping toes won’t be able to resist the beat. The three-man band consists of Jay McCarley on bass, Johnnie Shaneyfelt as lead singer and Joey Rudisell on drums. Following the New Devils, New Orleans legend and Grammy-award winner Jon Cleary will grace the stage at 7:30 p.m. with his funky hits and soulful voice. Cleary has taken New Orleans by storm over the last 35 years and is an accomplished keyboardist and guitarist, with a deep appreciation for R&B. Cleary’s music draws its influence
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from a varied background that includes ‘70s soul, gospel, funk, Afro-Caribbean rhythms and more. Originally from England, Cleary’s inspiration comes from being raised by a musical family. Hollis Brown will rock the stage to close out the night at 9 p.m. Named after a Bob Dylan song, this rock-nroll band has traveled internationally. The band formed in 2009 with Queens-natives and songwriters Mike Montali on lead vocals and guitar and Jonathan Bonilla on lead guitar. The two then recruited Cleveland-native Andrew Zehnal on drums and Adam Bock from St. Louis on keyboard and vocals. Hollis Brown has headlined or supported such bands as The Counting Crows, Citizen Cope and The Zombies. Round two of this weekend celebration takes place Saturday at The AMP just south of Kowaliga Bridge. Yonrico Scott will return to the Jazz Fest stage after his popular performance in 2011. At 6 p.m., the Grammy award-winning drummer will kick off the night with a wide range of tunes. As a multi-talented artist, Scott is a musician, painter and teacher who enjoys sharing his passion through workshops for young students. At age 7, Scott began performing with gospel groups in Detroit, Michigan. He eventually moved into securing his own drumming career. Throughout his lifetime, Scott has
recorded and/or performed with a long list of who’s who among well known artists, including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers Band and many more. Another Jazz Fest repeat takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. after performing here just two years ago. Since then, Roman Street — the college brotherly band from Mobile — has expanded its style into chart-topping Jazz infusion, covering a range of musical influences. The band is named for an old Roman street in the Alps, and its members are internationally trained in the improvisational fusion of classical, gypsy and contemporary jazz, Latin and Nuevo Flamenco. Roman Street prides itself on keeping it simple with acoustic instruments, either as a guitarist duo or with the backing of a band. Stick around for the big closing act at 9 p.m. when “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks amps up the crowd. Originally from Jasper, Alabama, Hicks got his start performing throughout the Southeast; that is, until his fame from the fifth season of television’s popular singing competition show made him a nationwide star. His energetic performance features classic rock, blues and R&B. Hicks is a self-taught musical artist, starting with the harmonica at age 16; writing his first song at age 18; and learning
Tariffs the midterms.” Jones estimated that 40,000 people in Alabama were employed in the automotive industry last year, many working in parts suppliers that are scattered all over the state, including several here in Tallapoosa County. Those jobs, when combined with those at plants that assemble Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Kia vehicles, the state’s auto-related exports last year alone reached $7.7 billion, according to Jones. If those numbers are not enough, consider that Toyota and Honda announced a joint plant near Huntsville that will employ another 4,000 in January. Hyundai also just announced a $388 million expansion of its Montgomery plant. On the surface, with so many
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to play the electric guitar at age 19. He has performed on Broadway and did a national tour with the show “Grease” in the role of Teen Angel. Aside from the music, the event will have T-shirt sales with this year’s signature design by winner Justin Clayton, and food vendors — including Cesar’s Concessions and Nothing Bundt Cakes — will be available with goodies to purchase. A new addition to this year’s festival will be a display of all the submitted Jazz Fest artwork from local children, as well as the adult submissions. Attendees can view the artwork at the soon-to-be-renovated Alexander City Theatre II Fine Arts Center on Tallapoosa Street across from Strand Park from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Artists may pick up their work after 7:30 p.m. or retrieve it at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce at a later date. As usual, the tradition of decorating tables and vying for prizes will be a big part of the fun. There is no set theme for this year’s Jazz Fest, so creativity could come into play for participants who will be judged on food presentations and table decorations. First place in each category will win a cash prize. The theme for this year’s table contest is actually a non-theme: It’s Your Theme, Do What You Want To Do. Participants will be judged on food and table presentation. First place will win a cash prize.
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vehicles being made here, it may appear that the tariff may not have that much an impact. But Jones pointed out that while vehicles are assembled here, many of the parts come from overseas and that would mean added expenses to the company that would be passed on to the consumers. When Trump announced the proposed tariff on Wednesday, he called it a national security issue. Jones said that was hard to believe. Jones admitted that he been reluctant to be critical of the administration, but in this case, he said “the sense I’m getting is one of bewilderment.” He said this move is in direct contrast the president’s stated mission to support the growth of manufacturing. “The bottom line is I am as mystified as everyone else as to how
the automotive industry is affecting national security at this point,” he said. “And it has yet to be explained by the administration.” Jones isn’t just talking about heading this off at the pass. Jones and Lamar Alexander, a Republican from Tennessee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross urging his agency to reconsider the move. “I can’t just sit by while the president’s, I believe, shortsighted proposals threaten (jobs) in Alabama,” Jones said. “The proposal is going to hurt Alabama, plain and simple. “In all candor it seems to me to be a lot of political messaging leading up to the midterms. If history is any judge, they are going to walk back a lot of these things. But what troubles me
is that they are going to hold a lot of American jobs hostage in doing this, and I don’t think that’s appropriate. There are other ways to do it.” Just by announcing such a potential move has effects on the markets, he said, and it has the potential to freeze the automotive industry because they don’t know whether to expand or lay off workers. Consumers may not buy cars wondering about the impact on prices, Jones said.
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CONCERT: Award-winning pianist, arranger, music composer Christopher Cooley will perform in a free-will offering concert at Lake Pointe Baptist Church, located at 8352 AL Highway 50 in Walnut Hill, just east of AL 49, south of Dadeville. The concert is a fund-raiser to support the Lei Bledsoe/Joe Ponder Fund of neighboring Sardis UM Church. The Bledsoe/Ponder Fund provides financial support and acts of kindness to people in the community in times of hardship. Donations will be accepted. Admission is free. Cooley, who now lives in New York, has played a variety of instruments and with various vocal soloists at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln
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Center, as well as in Italy, Germany, Austria and a half-dozen other countries. Lake Pointe Baptist Church is donating the use of its sanctuary and baby-grand piano in anticipation of a crowd too large for the smaller capacity of neighboring Sardis United Methodist Church. A reception with refreshments and light snacks will precede the performance. CONFERENCE: Darian Baptist Church on Pearson Chapel Road is hosting the “Spirt of Unity Conference 2018” June 8 at 7 p.m. and June 9 at 9 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Wally Cooley of Faith Outreach Ministry in Anniston. For more information contact Overseer Larry Shealey at 334-707-8349. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Beginning Baptist Church on Coley Creek Road is hosting Vacation Bible School nightly from 5 to 8 p.m. through June 8. The theme is “Game On” and is for ages three through youth. Meals
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Larry and Sandra Gaddis celebrate their anniversary today.
Paige and Aubrey Forbus found the Sun Festival Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt medallion at Bice Motors using the first letter in each line of the clue. They said they have been doing this for the last three years and this was their first find. Check our Facebook page for another clue and your chance to win. Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
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PRODUCTION: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting musical artist Andy Griggs in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at mtvernontheatre.net BRIDGE BUILDERS FOOTBALL CAMP: The annual Bridge Builders Football Camp will be June 9 and 23. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the $10 fee includes lunch. Current and former Auburn University athletes are set to help including Tre’ Williams, Malik Miller and K.J. Britt. Pre-registration will be at JR’s Mondays starting May 21. For more information contact Hudson R. Hinton at 256-750-1140. CLASS MEETING: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 will meet at the Cooper Recreation Center at 10 a.m. YARD AND BAKE SALE: Calvary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting an indoor yard sale and bake sale from 7 a.m. to noon. There will be clothes, home decor, kitchen supplies and more. There will also be homemade stationery and inspirational paintings. YARD SALE: The Tallapoosa County Crisis Center is hosting its Second Quarter Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to noon at the crisis center.
June 9 - 14
CAMP: Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting a theatre camp for kids June 9-14.
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FISH FRY: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a fish fry at 5 p.m. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Dadeville First United Methodist Church is hosting vacation Bible School June 11-12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
June 10 - 14
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting “Game On” Vacation Bible School June 11-14 from 5:20 to 8:15 p.m. with a kickoff party June 10 at 6 p.m. The Kickoff Party will have s’mores, games, fun, music and more. You can register at this event for VBS. VBS will have music, art, Bible study, recreation and lots of surprises. A free T-shirt is included. For more information call 256-749-1102. Pickup will be available upon request. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Orr Street Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school June 10 to June 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. A meal will be served. The kickoff celebration and pre-registration is Wednesday, June 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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RABIES WEEK: Many vet clinics in the area are offering $10 Rabies vaccinations during the week. In addition Dr. John Caldwell will take his Rabies vaccination services on the road June 16. He will be at the Daviston Fire Department from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. June 16 and from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at
Hall Propane in New Site. The $10 fee only covers the rabies vaccination.
Tuesday, June 12
DELORES HYDOCK: Friends of the Dadeville Public Library are sponsoring a moment in history, “It’s the Little Things: Five small objects that shaped the world of the Dutch Golden Age” with storyteller Delores Hydock at 12:30 p.m. at Red Ridge United Methodist Church located at the intersection of County Road 34 and Alabama Highway 49 just south of Dadeville.
Friday, June 15
CONCERT: Mean Mary will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Sundilla Concert Series at the Auburn United Universalist Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Saturday, June 16
CHURCH SINGING: The First Presbyterian Church Choir is presenting its Annual Concert at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary at 371 Jefferson Street. This year’s program is entitled “The Elders Sing the Oldies,” featuring music from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The guest artists will be former Alexander City residents, Brink and Brinkley Norton from Charleston, South Carolina. Admission is free. COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Clean Community Partnership is encouraging volunteers to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. June 16. Supplies and assignments will be provided to help clean up Alexander City’s roads. For questions, contact Jacob Meacham at 256-234-3461.
Thursday, June 21
SENIORX: Deborah Jones, SeniorRx coordinator will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce to see if seniors are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements or medications. DAY OF ACTION: The Lake Martin Area United Way Day of Action is from 8 a.m. to noon. The projects this year are at Benjamin Russell High School, Dadeville Elementary School and on Main Street. Interested volunteers can download a registration form from the Lake Martin Area United Way website or contact Courtney Layfield at uw211@unitedwaylakemartin.org or at 256-329-3600.
Saturday, June 23
SAVE OUR YOUTH TOUR: The 2018 Save Our Youth Tour featuring special guest Amari Asad will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Cooper Recreational Center located at 625 MLK Jr. Blvd. in Alexander City. The theme is “teach, educate and motivate.” Admission is $20 and advance tickets are available. Vendor spaces are also available for $25. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, call 256-496-4099. BENEFIT PROGRAM: New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a benefit program for Vikki and Porshia Doss at 5 p.m. It is hosted by the Star Wonders and pastor of New Canaan is Rev. Justin Freeman.
Sunday, June 24
FAMILY, FRIENDS and SINNERS PROGRAM: Corinth Baptist Church
in Kellyton is hosting a Family, Friends and Sinners Night Program at 6 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Len Wilson, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Goodwater. Rev. Jimmy Brooks Jr. is pastor of Corinth Baptist Church. FAMILY REUNION: The 101st Mann Family Reunion will be at 11 a.m. at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church. All descendants of John Branch will gather for a covered dish lunch and fellowship. For more information call Judy Burgess at 256-216-6108.
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USHER MEETING: The Early District Usher’s meeting will be at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.
Saturday, June 30
GREAT OUTDOORS DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a Great Outdoors Day. There will be Dutch oven demonstrations, boat rides, birds of prey programs, archery and kayak training. There will be a bounce house for children, hiking tour and tips on camping will be demonstrated with a tour of a RV and boat. Park entry fees are charged at $5 for adults and $2 for children and seniors.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting vacation Bible school July 15-17 at 5 p.m. daily. The theme is “God First” and a closing ceremony will be Sunday, July 22 at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed. Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.
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THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days July 16-17. Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.
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CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus. Earlybird tickets are currently available at liftministriesal. com/shop for $45 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and a catered lunch. Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow. Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $65, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee. Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship. For more information, contact LiftMinistriesal@gmail.com
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The PATH team, including Crystal Freeman and the Boys & Girls Club, recently planted the Community Gardens on Green Street. Included in the garden are green beans, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs. The yield from the gardens will be distributed to those in need. PATH President Ella MacFiggen gives a special thanks to Pat Bull at Home Depot who supplied the plants and other supplies. MacFiggen said PATH welcomes anyone to stop by the gardens to take a look and maybe even pull some weeds while you are there.
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“This program offers core classes, as well as a variety of enrichment and elective classes,” Cooper said. “There are a wider range of class options available online.” For example, the only foreign language offered on the Benjamin Russell campus is Spanish. However, students who enroll in iAcademy have the opportunity to take a multitude of other foreign language classes, including French, German, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and even Latin. The virtual school also offers additional advanced placement courses and the ability to have a blended schedule, where students who want to take certain classes in a traditional classroom, but other classes online are able to do so without any issues. While students must have their own internet connections at home or wherever they choose to complete their work, the school system will still provide these students with the proper piece of technology, be it a Google Chromebook or an iPad, according to Cooper. “Programs like this give the students a connectedness to the school. The element of support is there,” Director of Elementary Schools Ellen Martin said. “This is truly some good material and a good curriculum.” While those who enroll in iAcademy are usually not on school grounds other than to take statemandated assessment tests, that does not preclude these students from being involved with school functions in other ways. “They can still take part in extracurriculars if they are enrolled in this program,” Director of Secondary Schools Dr. Beverly Price said. Cooper felt the legislature may act in the near future to pass a law making virtual learning options available for all elementary and secondary grades. As such, he wanted the school system to be ahead of the game. In addition, with the recent announcement of Faith Christian Academy closing its doors, the city schools felt offering this option would give parents who wanted to home school their children more choices for getting an education. “We are moving to a time where our parents are expecting more,” Cooper said. “Public schools will have to offer more options like this.” While enrolling in a virtual school like iAcademy may not be for all students in the system, Cooper said it may appeal to some for a number of different reasons. Having first announced the expansion of the program in May, there are some parents who are already expressing an interest in getting their students enrolled in iAcademy for the 20182019 school year. For more information about the iAcademy virtual learning program, Cooper said interested parties could contact Martin or Price at the central office or the individual school principals. He also said the Alexander City Schools website will have information about iAcademy posted in the near future. “We feel this is a viable option for some of our students and a quality product we can offer them,” Cooper said. “If we didn’t feel it was, we would not offer it. We can change and tweak it as we need to.”
Freedom free from fear, anxiety and doubt. Local Christian musicians 49 North and Alexander City native Vy Moon will open for Finding Favour. “We are increasing our sound, lights, stage and fireworks,” Levell said. “We are trying to make it bigger and better.” Celebrate Freedom started out small. “It started off to promote our church,” Levell said. “We did it with $2,500 and lit the fireworks off ourselves. We might have had 350 people.” From there, Levell explained it has grown. “It has turned into a community event,” he said. “We have other churches that help us, West End and River of Life. We want to keep it a family fun event.” Levell said the event benefits the community in other ways too. “The national acts that have been coming bring out of town visitors,” he said. “Those visitors are going to stop, get a soda or eat while they are here.” While plans are greatly
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under way, Marshall Street Church of God can still use some help. “If there is any business or person wanting to help sponsor Celebrate Freedom, they can just contact the church,” Levell said. “We are also looking for vendors. We mainly have food vendors.” Potential sponsors and vendors need to contact the church at 256-234-3180. The Alexander City City Council increased its funding for fireworks this year. “It will be a bigger show,” Levell said. “We are very thankful for what the city has done.” Celebrate Freedom is July 3 and starts at 6 p.m. Wilson Street will be closed and since the event is on school grounds, there is no smoking, alcohol or coolers. “This is a family event and Christian-centered,” Levell said. “And it is free.” Levell said those attending should bring a lawn chair, blanket or something to sit on for the concert and fireworks portion of the show.
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Finding Favour, above, is scheduled to perform at Celebrate Freedom on July 3. Local Christian musicians 49 North, left, and Alexander City native Vy Moon will kick things off at 6 p.m. by opening for the group. Marshall Street Church of God Pastor Rick Levell said organizers are looking for people and businesses to sponsor the annual Celebrate Freedom event. They are also looking for vendors. Potential sponsors and vendors can contact the church at 246-234-3180. This event will not just be a night of music but also lots of fireworks as the Alexander City City Council just increased funding for the fireworks show this year.
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FUN IN THE SUN Photos by Donald Campbell
Parents and their children, along with children from local daycares gathered at the airport pavilion Thursday morning for the annual Sun Festival KidsFest Fun in the Sun event. A pair of water slides were set up next to the pavilion, attracting long lines as the children excitedly waited their turn to zip down the slides. Some parents took advantage of the shade to watch their children from a cooler vantage point, while a few with little children rode the slides with them and enjoyed it just as much as the little ones did. When the children needed a break from sliding, Kona Ice had a truck set up next to the pavilion dishing out snow cones, while Jacob’s Ladder also provided popsicles to the children.
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Gabi Watson is the seventh straight girls soccer player from Benjamin Russell who has been picked to play in the Alabama North-South All-Star game.
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Terrell announced Thursday he won’t be attending the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement.
Terrell Owens declines Watson selected for North-South All-Star game to attend Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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After finally earning his way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Terrell Owens announced Thursday he is declining to attend the enshrinement ceremony in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 4. The Benjamin Russell graduate was snubbed twice for the Hall of Fame before being named a 2018 inductee earlier this year. Owens released the following statement to multiple media outlets: “I am so grateful for the support my family, friends, and certainly my fans, have shown me throughout my entire career in the National Football League. When it was announced that I was going to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the response received from my fans was overwhelming, and I am truly humbled. I am honored to be included among this group of fellow inducted individuals. “While I am incredibly appreciative of this opportunity, I have made the decision to publicly decline my invitation to attend the induction ceremony in Canton. I have already shared this information with the Hall. After visiting Canton earlier this year, I came
to the realization that I wish to celebrate what will be one of the most memorable days of my life, elsewhere. At a later date, I will announce where and when I will celebrate my induction.” Owens went on to thank his former teams as well as the rest of the inductees, both past, current and future. Owens played 15 seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys, the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. His 15,934 career receiving yards ranks second all time in the NFL, and Owens also sits at third in receiving touchdowns with 153. Pro Football Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker also released a statement Thursday. “We are disappointed but will respect Terrell’s decision not to participate in the Enshrinement,” read the statement, which also called Owens’ decision “unprecedented.” Other members of the 2018 Hall of Fame Class include Bobby Beathard, Robert Brazile, Brian Dawkins, Jerry Kramer, Ray Lewis, Randy Moss and Brian Urlacher. Owens was recently inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
For nearly a decade, Benjamin Russell’s girls soccer program has been pumping out all-stars left and right. Gabi Watson kept up the tradition for the Wildcats this season by being named the seventh straight girl from BRHS to earn a spot on the Alabama North-South all-star game. “It says a lot of good stuff about Benjamin Russell and how we’ve improved as a team,” Watson said. “It’s an honor to have so many girls play throughout the years. It shows how far we’ve come and how much we’ve earned it.” BRHS girls soccer coach Lee Wagoner said, “Of course it’s a great individual award for the player, but as a program, I feel like it shows that we’re doing the right things in the soccer community and in the program to be competitive at the state level and to be noticed by the Alabama soccer community.” In addition to competing for the South squad on July 17, Watson will also participate in the 21st annual AHSAA Summer Conference. All North-South AllStar players were nominated by their coaches then selected amongst girls from across the state by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association. “This is only for rising seniors, and it speaks volumes to have a player selected,” Wagoner said. “This is Class 1A through 7A and there’s only 18 girls on each team. So for Gabi to be one of out of 36 from across all of Alabama, it’s an outstanding honor.” Watson plays right wing for the Wildcats and netted 11 goals to go along with 12 assists this season. Although her scoring numbers were down a bit this year, Wagoner said that was likely due to the fact defenses were keying in on Watson, leaving some of her
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Benjamin Russell’s Gabi Watson, left, gets tangled up with a Wetumpka player.
teammates open for better scoring opportunities. In addition to her prolific offensive talent, she also worked hard on the defensive side of her game. “That’s a key part to the right wing position because you have to be able to get back and help in the midfield defensively,” Wagoner said. “She made a big effort this year to work on her defense, and it was leaps and bounds ahead of where she was in her sophomore year.” Going to the North-South AllStar game is not only an honor for Watson, it’s also a big learning opportunity. Watson will compete with and against some of the best in the state and will also have a chance to learn from different coaches who
have varying styles. “I think I’m going to learn a lot of stuff playing with these girls,” Watson said. “I really want to gain a lot with my footwork and just my personal level better. There’s a lot of good girls playing up there, so I think it’s going to help me learn a lot.” Wagoner is hoping she can bring some of that back to the Wildcats, too. “This will give her exposure to some different coaching,” he said. “She may be able to learn new techniques and tactics that she can play with and bring those back with her and incorporate into the game here. Not only that, but also there are a lot of college coaches that look at this game, so that will give her exposure to the next level.”
All-Star tournament season ready to kick off New Site gets things started with victory
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New Site’s 10U softball team kicked the all-star season off with a victory at the pre-area tournament in Rainsville. Most of the all-star tournaments start this weekend. New Site’s team members included, front row, from left, Harper Hunter, Marigrace Jones, Holland Gamble, Lily Moss, Marley Trapp, Jacey Johnson; back row, Rylee Jordan, Gracie Deason, Caralina Tidwell, Paislee Greyce Sharpe, Alisa Foreman and Sophie Price.
of work. Price struck out nine and walked just two in four innings, and Marley Trapp also fired two innings. New Site will be back in action New Site’s 8U All-Stars may have grown up a year since bringing home Saturday with another pre-area tournament in Millbrook, while the NSA state softball championship in 2017, but their talents haven’t worn the 8U team will head to Eclectic. Alexander City’s 6U through 12U off. teams will also compete in Eclectic With youth baseball and softball all-star season just around the corner, this Saturday. The area tournament for both New Site’s defending champs — now locations is in Holtville on June 16, the 10U All-Stars — have already and the state tournament for all NSA gotten off to a great start, winning Softball teams is at the Sportplex in their first pre-area tournament in Alex City on June 22 and 23. Rainsville last weekend. As for the baseball teams, they New Site went 1-1 in pool play, have several different locations. For falling to the Dekalb Breakouts, 5-2, Alex City, the district tournaments to start before rebounding with a will begin June 11. 5U, 6U, 9U 13-2 beat down of Sardis. New Site then went on to once again dominate and 11U are hosting, while 7U and 8U head to Sylcauga, 10U will be Sardis, 16-1, in bracket play then avenged its earlier loss, defeating the in Childersburg and 12U heads to Phenix City. Breakouts, 5-3. The top two teams from each Alisa Forman was the top batter on the day, smacking three singles and a district in each age group advance to double, while Lily Moss also notched the state tournaments, which will be held June 21 through 30. three singles. Sophie Price, Harper New Site’s 6U team has already Hunter and Holland Gamble all had two hits apiece, while Paislee Greyce begun districts, as it started in Lineville on Thursday. The rest of Sharpe, Marigrace Jones, Jacey Johnson and Gracie Deason each had New Site’s district tournaments will be on June 14. The 8U is in a hit. Wedowee, 10U is in Woodland and Moss was the team’s top pitcher, 12U goes to Roanoke. fanning 11 batters in seven innings By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor