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Tony East, above, with the Alex City Veterans Honor Guard plays “Taps” at Monday’s Memorial Day Service. Below, Mark Tuggle displays a replica sign that will be installed at the Hillabee Creek Bridge on Highway 22. Bottom, a father leaves Monday’s service with his children.
HONORING THE FALLEN Bill Nichols Memorial Day ceremony honors those who made ultimate sacrifice while serving their country
Doctors leaving small town hospitals, medical centers in rural areas closing and difficulty finding specialists close to home are all issues facing people in Tallapoosa County, many parts of Alabama and across the country. That’s why Alabama U.S. Senator Doug Jones said he chose this issue for Jones his first piece of original legislation. Last week, Jones introduced the bipartisan Rural Health Liaison Act (RHLA), with Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) as co-sponsors. This legislation is designed to improve coordination among the United States Department of Agriculture and other health care stakeholders through the creation of a rural health liaison. The RHLA has already garnered support from the National Rural Health Association and the National Farmers Union. See BILLS • Page 3
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They may have perished, but they are not forgotten. Bill Nichols State Veterans Home hosted a Memorial Day service to honor the memory of soldiers lost on the battlefield and those who passed this year at the home while honoring the sacrifices the families of those soldiers made. Master Sgt. Jessica Player delivered the keynote address remembering those who have fallen over generations. “The last Monday of May for many is the kickoff to a summer and parades,” Player said. “For others it is a day of remembrance to honor those who have giving their life to serve our country. We are remembering them today because they inspired you to serve just as you as you have inspired us to serve. Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who died while in service.” Player highlighted recent soldier deaths as sacrifices happen regularly. “Soldiers in last month’s helicopter crash during an exercise in Southern California did not expect it to be their last mission, yet it was,” Player said. “We had four young men who did for our country. They will See TRIBUTE• Page 3
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A weekend traffic accident involving a motorcycle and a deer in Coosa County has proven deadly. A single-vehicle crash at 8 p.m. Sunday evening claimed the life of James Lee Bean, 38, of Maylene. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Cpl. Jesse Thornton, Bean was killed when the 2017 Harley Davidson he was operating struck a deer before leaving the roadway. Bean was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama 22 near mile marker 102, just west of Alabama 9, outside of Rockford. Thornton said the investigation remains active and more details may be available once that process is complete.
Alexander City Schools celebrate retiring teachers and staff By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Faculty, staff and administrators from the Alexander City School system filled the Arbor campus of First United Methodist Church Friday morning, paying tribute to those who are retiring from the world of education during the system’s annual end of the year celebration and retirement breakfast. “I’ve seen a lot of smiles from you all this morning,” Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said. “There are a tremendous amount of great things going on in our schools. I just want to thank all of you for everything you do.” While not all retirees were present, 15 teachers and staff from the five schools and
two system-wide support staff members were recognized for their many years of dedication and service to the Alexander City School system. These 17 individuals included two from Jim Pearson, three from Stephens, four from Radney, one from ACMS, five from Benjamin Russell, one maintenance worker and one bus driver. Jim Pearson Principal Jamie Forbus introduced kindergarten teacher Laurie Williams, while teacher Jerrie Mattox introduced the other Jim Pearson retiree, kindergarten teacher Bonnie Wilson. “To teach kindergarten, it takes a special person,” Forbus said. “Anyone who has taught kindergarten for 30 minutes knows that.
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DEAR ABBY: I have an extremely difficult decision to make. I recently got engaged to the love of my life. However, with this comes the decision of who should be my maid of honor. Until a couple of years ago, the choice was obvious -- my cousin. Over the past couple of years, though, we’ve become distant. She’s an extremely flaky person and can’t be counted on for much. Now, I also have a best friend who is always there when I need her, but we’ve been friends for only a couple of years. My immediate family says I should still ask my cousin to be my maid of honor because her feelings will be hurt if I don’t. Abby, I don’t want to give such a special title to someone I can no longer depend on. She has hurt my feelings countless times by not being there. She shouldn’t get the honor just because I’ve known her forever. Please help. -- STUCK AT A CROSSROADS DEAR STUCK: Talk to your cousin and also your best friend. When you do, remind
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your cousin there are serious responsibilities that go along with being a maid of honor and ask if they would create a problem for her. Tell her that if it’s too much for her, she could be a bridesmaid. If she says she wants to be maid of honor, give her the chance. However, if she flakes EVEN ONCE, ask your best friend to step in. DEAR ABBY: Last year I came out as a gay man. I’m 35, and it was a very difficult decision. I haven’t been in a relationship with a man before and have dated only women up until now. I have been on a few dates, and I feel like I fall too fast and easy for a guy. I’m struggling to fit into the gay community and understand what is acceptable and what is not.
I recently met someone I really like, but I’m not sure if he feels the same way. I have never felt this way about anyone before, and I am scared I’ll mess it up. I don’t want to be alone and I’m afraid that’s what is going to happen to me. I am not sure how to interact with other gay guys. It took me so long to come out, I don’t want it to take forever to find someone. How do I get over this fear of being alone and be comfortable around guys? -- FEELING LOST IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR FEELING LOST: Make a conscious decision to relax and just be yourself because it isn’t necessary to be anyone but who you are. In time, you will realize there are as many kinds of relationships in the gay community as there are in the straight community. Some men are looking for casual hookups while others want the same kind of solid, lasting relationship you do. Because you are confused about “how to fit into the gay community,” you might find guidance if you contact the
nearest gay and lesbian center and join one of their talk groups. One that’s comprised of individuals who are “newly out” would be perfect for you. DEAR ABBY: I feel much more comfortable eating glutenfree. But it creates problems when I’m invited to the homes of friends. What’s the best way to deal with my dietary restrictions when invited to these affairs? -- RESTRICTED EATER DEAR RESTRICTED: If catering to your dietary restrictions is a problem for your host, deal with it by asking if he or she will be serving salad and bring something with you that you can eat with it. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mr. Monty Buddy Taylor 1937 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. Monty Buddy Taylor, 80, of Jackson’s Gap, Alabama, will be Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 11:00 am at Eagle Creek Baptist Church. Rev. David Johnson and Rev. Tim Thompson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Eagle Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Eagle Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Taylor passed away on Sunday,
Mrs. Shirley B. Welcher 1940 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Shirley B. Welcher, 77, of Dadeville, will be Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mrs. Welcher passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born on October 16,
Mrs. Eliza Maxwell Stevens Spivey 1930 - 2018 Graveside Service for Mrs. Eliza Maxwell Stevens Spivey, 88, of Alexander City, will be Monday, May 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillview Memorial Cemetery. David Carlisle will officiate. Mrs. Spivey passed away on Saturday, May 26,
May 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born on July 22, 1937 in Tallassee, Alabama to A.C. Taylor and Levis Newman Taylor. He loved his family dearly and spending time with them. He was an active member of Eagle Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Taylor served in the Alabama National Guard for 12 years. He worked for many years pulp wooding and farming, and he also enjoyed working in his garden and blueberry patch, and riding his golf cart. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gertrude S. Taylor; daughter, Michelle Lovett (Tommy); grandchil-
dren, Logan and Michael Lovett; and a sister, Katherine Taylor. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen G. Taylor and his parents. Memorials may be made to, Eagle Creek Baptist Church or Eagle Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 7734 Horseshoe Bend Rd. Dadeville, AL 36853. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.
1940 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Aubrey Bowen and Lucille Scott Bowen. She was a member of Town Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed working outside, gardening and could cook the best chicken and dressing and pound cake. She loved her family very much and always thought her grandchildren could do no wrong. She is survived by her sons, Jeffery Mark Welcher (Vickie) of Camp Hill and Brian Keith Welcher (Cindy) of Dadeville; grandchildren, Josh Welcher (Kayla), Anthony Armstrong (Charday), Jacob Welcher (Saige), Chassady Hudson, Braden Welcher (Sarah), Emily Welcher and Michael
Welcher; eleven great grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Robinson of Dadeville, Sue Smith (Hershel) of Alexander City, Patricia Ellington of Alexander City and Judy Bowen of Alexander City; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Trellis Causey; and brothers, Frankie Bowen and Bobby Bowen. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.
2018 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on May 18, 1930 in Palatka, Florida to Cecil Lockwood Stevens and Mae Stevens. She was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church. She was retired from UAB as a Registered Nurse. She loved being outdoors and enjoyed spending time with her family, her greatest joy. She is survived by her Daughter, Susan (James) Walls of Hiawassee, GA, Son, Steven D. Spivey
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of Alexander City, AL, Daughter, Emily (Ricky) Mann of Alexander City, AL, Daughter, Peggy Spivey of Columbiana, AL, Grandchild, Jennifer M. (David) Carlisle, GreatGrandchildren, Maxwell C. Carlisle, Elizabeth Claire Carlisle, Grandchild, William L. Mann, Greatgrandchild, Chloe R. Mann, Grandchild, Matthew E. (Patty) Mann, Greatgrandchildren, Kendall Eliza Mann and Briley A. Mann She was preceded in
Mrs. Dorothy Rice 1942 - 2018 Mrs. Dorothy Rice, 75, of Alexander City, AL passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 25, 1942 in Flint, Michigan to Forest Savage and Elizabeth Wooden Savage. She was a member of Sixth Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing solitaire and was fond of her dog, Taco. She is survived by her daughters, Daphne Ellsworth, of Flint, MI, Deborah Partin of Flint, MI, Deanna O’Brien of Alexander City, AL, and Karla Doucette
Mrs. Molly Hand Boswell 1965 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Molly Hand Boswell, 52, of Jacksons Gap, will be Monday, May 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Rev. Rod Siggers will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Rocky Mount Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 28, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at New Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Mrs. Boswell passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at East Alabama Medical Center. She was born on July 10, 1965 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Dwight Hand and Shirley Baird Hand Burton. She was an active member of New Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Mrs. Molly loved the Lord and was happiest when she was
death by her Mother, Mae Stevens, Father, Cecil Lockwood Stevens, Sr., Husband, William Dixon Spivey, Jr., Brother, Cecil L. Stevens, Jr., Brother, Julius J. Stevens. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
of Dover, DE; son, David Ellsworth of Houston, TX; fourteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and sisters, Beverly Skinner and Shirly Wilmont. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Lloyd Camehl and five brothers. It was Mrs. Rice’s wishes to donate her body to medical science and to not have a service. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
helping others. She was very caring and was always devoted to the task at hand. She enjoyed cooking, bird watching and being with her family. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jerry Boswell of Jacksons Gap; daughters, Lisa Bolan (Hayward) of Jacksons Gap and Jodi Canady (Tim) of Dadeville; step-daughters, Debbie Dean (Chad) of Kellyton and Misty Fillman (William) of Dadeville; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sisters, Rena Collum (Eugene) of Dadeville and Barbara Rainwater (Danny) of Alexander City. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gary Hand; and sister, Gloria Gardner. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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forever be in our hearts and minds. Not just these Marines but all soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guardsmen and Marines who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.” The names of residents of Bill Nichols State Veterans Home who passed in the last year were honored at the service with a roll call, ringing of the bell and presentation of a white rose to the families of those passed away. State Representative Mark Tuggle honored two fallen Marines and their families with the announcement of the naming of bridge in memory of Staff Sgt. Stacy Green and Lance Cpl. John Sims. The two have a special hold on Tuggle. “It is kind of special to me,” Tuggle said. “My dad is a former Marine. All of my uncles are former Marines. My brother is a Marine and currently deployed for the fifth time.” Tuggle said the public will soon see the signs that has taken the cooperation of many to bring to fruition. “About two years ago, Senator Whatley and I named the bridge at Hillabee on Highway 22 after two Marines killed in Cliff Williams / The Outlook combat,” Tuggle said. “The signs will go up The Alex City Veterans Honor Guard, above, presented the colors and led within the next two weeks. This will go up the Pledge of Allegiance and Master Sgt. Jessica Player, below, delivered on Hillabee Creek at Highway 22. It is my the keynote speech. hope that thousands will remember these two brave men.” Player said Memorial Day is also a time to honor families of fallen soldiers. “We must also extend our gratitude to a group that no one wants to join but has already given their country so much, the Gold Star Families,” she said. “As we observe Memorial Day every year, these families must remember their fallen loved ones every day. Children without parents, Gold Star mothers and fathers and siblings can still hear the voices of those they lost.” “We say thank you for the freedom you have given us. We are here because of you.” The Alex City Veterans Honor Guard presented the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance while the Alexander City Police Department Honor Guard provided the 21-gun salute.
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“Anyone driving on Highway 280 between Dadeville and Alex City in the morning, you don’t have to worry any more, as Mrs. Williams won’t be racing up it to beat the time clock.” John Owens introduced Stephens secretary Debbie Catchings while Amanda Graham spoke for Radney teacher Rhonda Strickland and Pam White and Nelda Rich talked about Radney counselor David McCall and secretary Lottie Wyckoff. “We asked the students to describe Mrs. Strickland, and so many of them said ‘She’s a crazy teacher,’” Graham said. “She really loves those children though.” “These two have driven the Radney train for 17 years,” White and Rich said of McCall and Wyckoff. “It’s going to be hard imagining the Radney train going next year without them.” Trina Vest introduced BRHS history teacher Julie Haynes and Emily Sassano introduced BRHS English teacher Connie Pridgen. “I can safely say she (Pridgen) has been the best prom date for the last 21 years a girl could ask for,” Sassano said. Lastly, Kathy Hawkins had nothing but good things to say about Gene Blair, who has spent the last five years as a bus driver for the city schools. “Good drivers are definitely hard to come by,” Hawkins said. Along with honoring this year’s group of retirees, Cooper also recognized the teachers who were voted as this year’s Teacher of the Year at each of the five schools. Rachael Latham from Jim Pearson, Abby Alexander at Stephens, Rhonda Strickland from Radney, Deshunda Whetstone at ACMS and Josh Williams from Benjamin Russell were honored as Teachers of the Year. Cooper said they would be recognized again at the annual convocation in August. Cooper also took a moment to thank many of the groups that made Friday possible, including the school maintenance staff for setting up for the breakfast and cleaning up afterwards, The morning concluded with a video presentation, containing images of all the system retirees, thanking them for all their hard work and wishing them well in retirement. Cooper thanked the retirees for being an integral part of the city school system once again, and also had a few parting words for the teachers and staff coming back in August. “I hope you all have a great summer and recharge your batteries,” he said.
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“Like many states with large rural communities, Alabama faces unique challenges when it comes to providing access to health care for all of our residents,” Jones, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, said. “I’ve co-sponsored about 560 bills already in my time here, but I’m proud that the first bill I’m introducing as a lead sponsor will help address an issue that affects so many people in my state and across rural America. By establishing a rural health liaison at USDA, we can better coordinate federal resources and expand health care access to Americans who have for too long struggled to receive quality, affordable care in their own communities.” USDA plays a
significant role in federal rural development efforts. The agency has the capability to finance the construction of hospitals, to implement telehealth programs, and carry out health education initiatives. The RHLA would establish a rural health liaison to ensure USDA is fully coordinated and leveraged with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as well as other important stakeholders. “The idea is to have someone who can navigate through the governmental maze and assure that they get resources to where they are needed most,” Jones said. Another area that Jones is hoping to help make a change is in the rate at which state medical
providers are reimbursed for services. He has signed on as a co-sponsor to the Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson’s Fair Medicare Hospital Payments Act of 2017 (S.397) that would help hospitals remain open and functioning, especially in underserved and economically struggling regions by correcting a flawed formula that results in disproportionately low Medicare reimbursement payments to hospitals in rural and low-wage areas. Alabama is reimbursed at the lowest rate in the nation, with providers getting just .67 cents on the dollar. “Too many rural hospitals have been forced to close in recent years, and hospitals in states like Georgia are at a unique disadvantage because of +
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guess I should start this column with a disclaimer. WARNING: I know this column may come across as a self-serving use of precious space in this newspaper. I know that the subject matter will make me look like a big ol’ wimp and that admitting crying over a missing dog may result in me looking my man card. Bottom line: I really don’t care. A lot of you probably already know that we had a real scare in the Sneed household last Thursday, when our fluffy white Great Pyrenees/Lab mix named Sadie got scared at doggy daycare when a clap of thunder rumbled and went full-fledged ninja. She scaled an 8-foot chain link fence with three strands of barbed wire on top and was in the wind. She was on the run from the approaching storm, in a place she had never roamed about 10 miles from home. I was sick and when no one was looking all I could do was cry. It’s that feeling you have when your child goes away to college and those taillights disappear into the distance. Worried just doesn’t seem strong enough to describe the feeling. So, I started looking and praying. I ran out there and started looking, knocking on doors and stopping in the middle of the road and calling for my Big Girl. I logged 97 miles on those roads searching. I wasn’t alone. I popped it on Facebook and
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Let summer I be a time of rediscovery ith summer here many of us of are putting finishing touches on grand plans for vacation. We would like to remind everyone small moments are just as important if not more so. Yes, a trip to the beach or Disney World might be on the wish lists of all but small things can have a life changing effect on children and parents leading to good habits for a lifetime. We have gotten into a habit of using summer to do big things. Those are great but we sometimes do it despite our finances putting us in the hole for years to come. What can you do to create memories and habits that will be around for a lifetime? Take time away from electronics. Put down the phone, turn off the television and PlayStation or Xbox. Take the time created to sit and read. Show your children that it can be enjoyable. If you have younger children, read with them. Let them read to you. Read to them. Creating a reader will create someone who can appreciate learning, other points of view and make the world a better place. Take the time to get outside and enjoy the world nearby. Tallapoosa County and the surrounding area has plenty to offer to get outside. There are plenty of trails to hike and ride. Floating down the river and even taking in the public access points to Lake Martin. Rediscover the wildlife that is abundant here. Discover what can be found in our creeks and rivers. These create favorable memories of the area and will help in keeping our homegrown talent home when they complete school. These habits will also help us rediscover our neighbors. Take time to eat meals together. Parents need to sit at the table with children. Use this time to correct bad habits at the table but also use as a time to share the joys of the day. The time spent here will create habits that are life changing. The child that learns to eat at a table will be better prepared for that meal at a job interview. It will also open the lines of communication between parents and children so when things happen, everyone is comfortable sharing it with those they love. This is also the perfect time to open the lines of communication with neighbors. Remember when we knew everyone on the street. Crime was down and when something happened, everyone was there to help out. Everyone looked out for one another. Children got in trouble and where held accountable at neighbors’ homes. The next day everything was still fine. We can create memories at home. A few simple things can help recreate Mayberry and make the area better for all. Lastly, enjoy every moment with neighbors and loved ones as if it will be the last. You never know what may come up in the hours and days ahead that will cause it to be the last.
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MITCH SNEED Editor posts about her missing were shared more than 700 times. The doggy daycare put up posters and rode and looked. We had people like Ed Collari and his family driving the roads for hours looking for and calling her. People we didn’t know personally were out looking. People took alternate ways home and made special trips just to drive the area in hopes of seeing here and bringing her home. People offered advice, prayed and some offered to bring in tracking dogs to look for her. Postal workers were looking, Ray Water Authority employees spread the word and people with businesses and those who lived in the area looked and looked. Someone told me to leave something that smelled like me in the last place se was seen, so after dark I left an old T-shirt I had worn fishing out in the edge of a field where a neighbor to the daycare had spotted her right after she went on the run. Michael Roberts was the last to see her running into the woods at the edge of his pasture. He had checked out there several times Thursday
and went back out first thing Friday and looked again. He spotted across a field. He called and she came. He put her in the truck, took her back to doggy day care and finally she is home. She was tired and hungry, but she was happy to be home. Thanks everyone for what you did to help. You all will never know how much your kindness means to us. Thank you and I think we will all sleep better tonight. Prayers have been answered. This ordeal has again showed me why our community is such a special place. When someone needs help, people respond and do all they can. It was an outpouring of love, concern and support like nothing I have ever experienced. And all this for a dog. It’s really hard to find the right words to express how thankful I am for all the people who helped find Sadie. But thanks again. It means so much to me. I guess it didn’t really hit me until Saturday when we took her out to Art on the Lake at Children’s Harbor. I must have had 15 people stop me and ask if that was Sadie and told us how happy they were that she was home safe. Here I had been worried and she was becoming a rock star or a internet sensation. Go figure. Sneed is the editor of The Outlook
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arly on the morning of May 19, heard all across the country, the same words were heard “the royal wedding is on TV, the royal wedding is on.” As a royal wedding correspondent, I had to watch the royal wedding. And, my youngest daughter has her wedding in November, so we all watched, which I hated. The Royals spent $40 million on their wedding and now I am the jerk who has to bring her Adairsville, Ga., wedding in at .0025 percent of that. Thanks a lot Meghan Markle from the B-level TV show Suits. A few observations about the royal wedding. The father of the bride was a no-show. I can only speculate that he saw the $40 million tab and escaped to Mexico. The wedding had the expected “pomp and circumstance.” They did well on the pomp, but I got a sense they just phoned in the circumstance. In what the media reminds us is the most racist society of all time, the wedding was of an African-American woman who was once married, converted to Judaism, and had a black preacher and choir. This will mark the first time a Black-American becomes royalty, if you do not count Queen Latifah, Prince or Duke Ellington. The wedding was very PC. A Coptic Christian dude spoke too. They touched all the bases, except in a country that has let in a regrettable number of immigrants, no Muslim cleric spoke. I guess the risk of him marrying them by slipping up
RON HART Columnist in the vows and saying “Until death to America, do thou part.” All Meghan Markle had to do to marry Prince Harry is renounce her past religions and be baptized into King Henry VIII’s Church of England — a religious order that has overseen the execution of many royal wives over that past few hundred years. The risk really pales by comparison of what she had to in Hollywood for a role in a Harvey Weinstein movie. The newlyweds said no gifts, which was annoying to me because I had already gotten them one of those nice crock pots with a retractable cord and three settings. The couple instead wanted donations to The Invictus Games, a charity for injured war vets. If there is one thing, other than this wedding, that draws Great Britain and the USA together, are expensive, intractable and unwinnable wars of occupation in some of the worst hell-holes in the world. We will always have that. I guess we Americans are fascinated with royal weddings. Hollywood stars were there. The only thing I could compare it to in America would be the Westminster Dog Show, but with more tail sniffing. We do not have public spectacles like that here, unless you count the Congressional grilling of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg
and baseballs steroid user Jose Canseco. No politicians were invited. Which is always refreshing. Trump was predictably mad and vowed not to invite any of the royals to his next three weddings. Yet events like this bring the world together with more than 3 billion people said to have watched. Even troubled socialist and communist countries like Venezuela and North Korea celebrated by ordering one of their two remaining bushels of rice be thrown for the blessed occasion. The wedding broke tradition and was held on a Saturday. Because it was a short engagement, Windsor Castle, it turns out, was already booked for a bat mitzvah that Sunday. So, in watching the biggest gathering of hats the world has seen in a decade, I walked away entertained and amused. I read a study that shows countries run by monarchies are more stable, wealthy and happier than others. And they clearly throw better weddings. And I will admit, I would have loved to have been at the wedding and the series of after-parties that night. In many ways, they are just like us. Just imagine what it be like to see the Queen get a little toasted and dance to Uptown Funk and then do the electric slide with Camilla? Precious moments. A libertarian op-ed humorist and award-winning author, Ron is often a guest on CNN. He can be contacted at Ron@RonaldHart.com or @ RonaldHart on Twitter.
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Wind Creek State Park is hosting National Trails Day Leave No Trace in the Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 2. The hiking event will educate hikers on how to “leave no trace” when hiking. This hike is part of the 100 Alabama Mile Challenge. Meet at the Campfire Trail Head in the North Picnic area.
Friday, June 1
RUMMAGE SALE: The First Presbyterian Church is hosting a rummage sale to clear out the youth house at 371 Jefferson Street from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be furniture, appliances, crafts, Bible study kits and more. CAMP HIDDEN LAKE: Applications for the Salvation Army’s Camp Hidden Lake from June 18-23 are due by June 1. The camp is free to those who qualify. Register online at campscui.active.com/orgs/ CampHiddenLake. CHURCH SINGING: Family Worship Center is hosting a Friday Night Singing with Eternal Vision June 1 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 1676 Sewell Street in Alexander City. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, June 2
LEAVE NO TRACE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting National Trails Day Leave No Trace in the Park at 9 a.m. The hiking event will educate hikers on how to “leave no trace” when hiking. This hike is part of the 100 Alabama Mile Challenge. Meet at the Campfire Trail Head in the North Picnic area. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville is celebrating the pastoral anniversary of Rev. Edward Milner and First Lady Emily Milner June 2 at 5 p.m. in the New Adka Education Building at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville. BOOK SIGNING: Lakesha Denise will have a book signing for her new book “Powerful Women of Faith” from 4 to 6 p.m at the Lake Martin Innovation Center. BENEFIT SINGING: Oak Ridge Church in Dadeville is hosting a benefit singing and cake auction for Jimmy Bolt June 2. The cake auction begins at 5 p.m. and the singing starts at 6 p.m. Scheduled to perform are Masters’ Touch, Union Encouragers, Ray and Coby Fusion.
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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 133rd church anniversary at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Gordon McCord, pastor of Second Marrietta Missionary Baptist Church in Castleberry. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. Everyone is invited to attend. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services at 10:30 a.m. Eternal Vision will provide special music and a love offering will be taken. There will be a fellowship dinner after the service. Everyone is welcome. CHURCH SINGING: Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church will host the Dixie Echoes of Pensacola, Florida at 6 p.m. The group has been around for over 50 years providing Southern Gospel music. A love offering will be taken. The church is located on Highway 280 in Dadeville. MEN AND WOMEN’S DAY: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual Men and Women’s Day at 2 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Richard Jacobs of New Popular Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist is Rev. G.H. Pulliam.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting Vacation Bible School June 3 through June 7. Family night will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Monday through Thursday will be from 8 a.m. to noon. “Game On: Gearing Up for Life’s Big Game” is open for ages completing Pre K-4 through sixth grade. Register at www.fbc-ac.org/ gameon.
Monday, June 4
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Adelia Russell and Mamie’s Place libraries will have its summer reading
program kickoff event at the Alexander City Sportplex Gym. Registration for both the summer reading program and the children’s talent show will be open until June 8.
June 4 - June 6
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Adka and Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist churches are hosting vacation Bible school June 4 to June 6 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. nightly at the New Adka Missionary Baptist Church. SPIRITUAL: The Word Bible Church presents three nights of spiritual re-visitation and resurgence June 4 - 6 at 7 p.m. Monday’s speaker is Dr. Eddie Hunter of Miracle Baptist Church. Tuesday’s speaker is Overseer Calvin Daniel of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and Wednesday’s speaker is Bishop Demetrius Griffin of Hatchett Springs Baptist Church.
June 4 -June 8
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: West End Church is hosting “Game On and Gear Up for Life’s Big Game” Vacation Bible School June 4 - 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Supper will be served at 5 and VBS will begin at 6 p.m. Registration is now open and van pickup is available. To register see a member of West End or call the church office at 256234-2130 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
June 5-7
CHURCH REVIVAL: New Harmony Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting revival services June 5-7 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest speakers will be Rev. Jerry Dowdell of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Morris Lewis of St. Luke CME Church and Rev. Robert Cadenhead of Macdeonia Baptist Church. The pastor of New Harmony Baptist Church is Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr.
Wednesday, June 6
SPEAKER: Alex City Methodist Church is hosting creationist Kent Hovind Wednesday, June 6 at 5 p.m. MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday June 6 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
Friday, June 8
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 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.
including Tre’ Williams, Malik Miller and K.J. Britt. Pre-registration will be at JRs Mondays starting May 21. For more information contact Hudson R. Hinton at 256-750-1140.
June 9 - 14
CAMP: Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting a theatre camp for kids June 9-14.
June 10 - 14
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting “Game On” Vacation Bible School June 11-14 from 5:20 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. with a kickoff party June 10 at 6 p.m. The Kickoff Party will have smores, 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.
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 The church is 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 June 15 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.
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.
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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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
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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Customers crossed Highway 63 after making their selections at Art on the Lake at Children’s Harbor Saturday. Above, Ben Newman’s driftwood fish were for sale. They appeared to be jumping from the water. The two day art show benefited Children’s Harbor.
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Graduation memories
The Benjamin Russell Class of 2018 graduated Friday night inside the school auditorium after an afternoon shower forced the service inside. It was announced that this class set a record in scholarships awarded, with $6,487,597 offered to this year’s seniors. Seniors congregated to make sure they looked perfect for the ceremony, smiled while getting their diplomas and following the ceremony they were greeted by their proud parents and friends. If you missed the graduation, you can see the video on the Outlook Facebook page. Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
Community pays tribute to ‘Toot Toot’ There was laughter and tears as 115 family and friends gathered Sunday in Strand Park to remember Alexander City icon Thomas ‘Toot Toot’ Marbury. Toot Toot died June 1, 2016 just weeks after being struck by a car on Tallapoosa Street, just a few feet from where Sunday’s tribute was held. Marbury was remembered by Jackie Strong, Rev.. A.H. Cooper, the Laurel High Class of 1967, his longtime friends Alisha Norris, Buffy Colvin, Bobby Tapley, Edith Brown, Evangelist Teresa Moten, Mike Scott, T.C. Coley, Arlene Wyckoff and his family Alice Hall, George Marbury and Jack Marbury. Special music was presented by Rev. Eddie Hunter, Lillie Hall and Sharmaine Stowes. He was saluted as a man “who brightened any corner where he stood and served as a friend to everyone he met.”
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Questions about what could have happened
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TRIO OF GOLDS
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ave you ever heard of an entire article being written using only questions? A column designed to give you the opportunity to answer several mindblowing queries? Well, have you? After reading this article (assuming you can stomach it) you certainly will have, won’t you? Let’s get started, shall we? Did you collect comic books as a kid (or nerdy adult)? If so, you probably remember the Marvel Comics series “What If….” don’t you? So I wondered, “Wouldn’t it be cool to do a ‘What If’ column of my own based on football alone?” Why not, right? Are you ready? What if … Nick Saban didn’t leave LSU for the Miami Dolphins? How many titles would the Bengal Tigers have? Seven? Eight? Would the likes of Landon Collins, Eddie Lacy, Cam Robinson, DeVonta Smith and Tim Williams have all stayed home to play in Baton Rouge rather than winning titles for Alabama? That answer has to be “yes,” correct? How many coaching changes would Alabama have gone through trying to catch up to Saban and LSU? Would the Tide even have one SEC title to its credit during Saban’s Louisiana State reign? What if … Alabama had only a decent kicker every year during Saban’s tenure at the Capstone? The “Kick Six” would certainly not have happened, right? ’Bama would have, what, two more national titles under its belt? Do kickers make that much of a difference? They do when the margin for error in trying to topple the Tide is so slim, don’t they? What if … Julio Jones had chosen Oklahoma? Can’t we all agree Julio’s commitment to Alabama was the signal Saban had made ’Bama a recruiting powerhouse? But what if Jones had gone with the Sooners (who many believe finished second in his recruitment)? Julio was worth at least four or five extra wins during his three-year stint, don’t you think? And the way he helped shape ’Bama’s brand is almost incalculable, right? How many receivers make that kind of impact? What if … Tim Tebow had chosen Alabama over Florida? Would he have been as good in Mike Shula’s system as he would have in Urban Meyer’s at Florida? That’s hard to imagine, huh? How many years could he have bought Shula at Alabama? Four, maybe? Would Tebow’s absence at Florida mean that Cam Newton never leaves Gainesville? That would mean the elimination of that year’s “Cam-Back” Iron Bowl and Auburn’s 2010 title would be erased from the college football timeline too, wouldn’t it? And would Florida have been just as successful with Newton versus Tebow? Maybe even more so? What if … Gene Chizik gets one more year to coach Auburn instead of being fired in 2012? There is no way that Nick Marshall plays quarterback for Chizik in ’13, is there? If not, it has to be assumed Alabama waltzes through the SEC, right? Would Gus Malzahn then have taken the Vanderbilt job since the AU gig would not have been offered at the time? So what do you think of this all-questions format? It’s that bad, huh? What if I tried all exclamation points next time? That’s a stupid idea, isn’t it? Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.
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Seven Cooper Track Club competitors advanced to the state championships in Trussville earlier this month. Team members included, front row, from left, Christopher Wyckoff, Jyque Norris, Mah’Kyiah Johnson, Regina Crew, Ka’Zyriah Johns; and, back row, Kamori Hoytt. Not pictured is Sha’Mya Owen. Cooper Rec earned a total of six medals at state.
Cooper track brings home three firsts from state By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
In just its fifth year of existence, Alexander City’s Cooper Track Club is making a name for itself in youth track and field across the state of Alabama. Despite having just 10 runners this year, Cooper managed to bring home six medals from the state championships in
Trussville earlier this month. Cooper participated in four track meets, culminating in the District V meet in Lincoln, where the top four from each age group and event qualified for the state meet. Seven of the 10 made it to state, and collectively, they earned three golds, a silver and two bronzes. Topping the Cooper performances at
Trussville was Regina Crew, who won first in both the long jump and the softball throw in the girls 12-year-old division. Also earning a gold medal was Christopher Wyckoff, who was tops in the 12-yearold boys long jump. Za’Zyriah Johnson was in the 9-year-old division and captured second in the long jump and third in the
softball throw, and matching the third-place finish in the 11-year-old division was Sha’Mya Owen, also in the softball throw. Also competing for Cooper at state were Kamori Hoytt (5th place, 12-year-old long jump); Jyque Norris (4th place, 11-year-old long jump); and Mah’Kyiah Johnson (7th place, 100meter dash and long jump).
Locals help JSU to OVC baseball championship for the Gamecocks this year.
By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Although the Jacksonville State Gamecocks were eliminated in extra innings of the Ohio Valley Conference baseball championship, it was the 15th consecutive time they’ve made it to the title game. And quite a few locals had a hand in yet another successful year for the Gamecocks. Colton Pate, originally from Lincoln but a transfer from Central Alabama Community College, was rewarded for his hard work by being named to the OVC All-Tournament Team. Pate threw a completegame shutout against Southeast Missouri in order to get the Gamecocks to the title game. He allowed just two hits and walked only one while striking out six. It was JSU’s first complete game since 2014 and only the second Gamecock shutout in an OVC tournament contest.
Blasingame concludes debut season
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Central Alabama Community College transfer Colton Pate was named to the OVC All-Tournament Team after his work with Jacksonville State.
Pate went 4-5 this year and appeared in 19 games for JSU, finishing with an ERA of 3.96. In 86 1/3 innings pitched, he gave up 73 hits and 38 earned runs and struck out 92. Jacksonville State also had a pair of other local pitchers on its staff this year — Benjamin Russell graduates Corley Woods and Sean Rape.
Woods appeared in seven games this year and threw 10 1/3 innings. He gave up 15 hits and 12 earned runs but also struck out nine. Rape fired 7 1/3 innings, allowing 15 hits and 10 runs and striking out seven. Seth Hendon, a Benjamin Russell graduate who transferred to Southern Union, also played as a designated hitter occasionally
The reigning Outlook Softball Player of the Year, Kynsley Blasingame, recently wrapped up her first season with the Troy Trojans. Although she played only sparingly, Blasingame still appeared in 11 games and started two. She threw 16 2/3 innings as a freshman, allowing 25 hits and 15 earned runs. Although she walked eight, she also struck out eight.
Dean takes second at conference finals
Last season, Samford University’s Dillon Dean, a Benjamin Russell graduate, earned all-freshman honors in the 10,000-meter run. This year, Dean was at it again, earning second in the event at the SoCon Championships earlier this month. He finished with a time of 33:10.47.
Soccer team wins first in ACYS U10 division This U10 team won the Alexander City Youth Soccer league’s spring season. Team members included, front row, from left, Cohan McDonald, Gillian Stewart, Tyler Shannon, Dale Smith, Connor Bradford, Tyson Shannon; middle row, Kate Kohls, Caden Bowen, Carson Spears, Joleigh Key; and, back row, coaches Jeremy Spears and Chris Key. Submitted / The Outlook