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Details on college merger will have to wait until May By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
It appears little else will be known about the merger of Central Alabama Community College, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, and Southern Union State Community College until the Alabama Community College System’s Board of Trustees meeting in May, except that each of the affected campuses will maintain a degree of local identity. That, in a nutshell, is the news con-
tained in a release issued Sunday night from the office of Susan Burrow, president of the new regional community college. “It is clear that we will preserve our local campus identities with our recommendations including: Alexander City, Childersburg, Chattahoochee Valley, Southern Union-Opelika, and Southern Union Wadley,” said Burrow. “Our focus groups revealed strong community support and passion for our colleges and we want to preserve this as part of our heritage and tradition going forward.”
Brett Pritchard, CACC’s coordinator of public and high school relations, said the campuses would be known individually by their location, as in the Alexander City campus of (merged colleges’ new name) Community College. Each of the five locations of the existing schools – Alexander City, Childersburg, Chattahoochee Valley, Opelika and Wadley – would be referred to similarly. According to the release, a review committee compromised of 15-member transition team that included an administrator, faculty member, staff member,
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student, and community member from each of the three colleges reviewed and consulted with Stamats, a higher education marketing firm out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to assist in the new regional college’s naming and branding process. Stamats continues to analyze the results of that work and, when it is complete, the results of the committee’s work, market analysis and naming recommendations will be submitted to Burrow and Mark Heinrich, chancellor for the Alabama Community College System, for their See COLLEGE • Page 3
Commissioners updated on new site for DHR building
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An exchange with Tallapoosa County Commissioner T.C. Coley about issues relating to the possible closing of Councill Middle School in Dadeville dominated Monday night’s meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education. After the board had disposed with the business on its agenda, which did not include any item related to Councill, Coley was recognized by Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle and invited to ask the board any questions he might have or make comments. “Obviously most of the concern that we’ve heard as commissioners recently has been about the situation at Councill,” Coley said. “I had some questions myself and I’ve had a chance to talk with Dr. Windle and he has addressed most of those concerns. “A lot of the individuals who spoke at the meeting
A potential new site for a new home to Tallapoosa County’s Department of Human Resources building has been located and commissioners gave the thumbs up for taking the next step in the process. Tallapoosa County Administrator Blake Beck updated the commissioners on the progress at Monday’s meeting. “We have identified a piece of property and have had discussions with the owner,” Beck said. “We feel pretty good about it, but I need the approval of commissioners to get it surveyed and appraised. We will also ask the DHR folks to come down with engineers to make sure that it is suitable for them to build on.” The commissioners voted to allow the process to move forward. The Alabama Department of Human Resources asked the commissioners to help identify a site for a new building and secure the property last July. The city of Dadeville has also been active in the search. The city had suggested property it owns near Highway 280 behind the Subway across from Highway 49, but it was found to be unsuitable. So the search was resumed and Beck said the parcel being considered is in keeping with what DHR had asked for.
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Alexander City’s own Russell Medical Center was recently recognized with an Outstanding Patient Experience Award. It was just one of five Alabamam hospitals to be honored.
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Russell Medical Center receives national accolades STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Russell Medical Center has gained national recognition for exceptional delivery of quality-driven, patient-centered care. Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals announced the recipients of the 2016 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Russell Medical Center was among only five Alabama hospitals to receive this prestigious recognition. Outstanding Patient Experience Award recipients were identified through an evaluation of 10 patient experience measures,
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Officials hope that the placement of dumpsters in multiple locations throughout the county will help curtail illegal dump sites like this one found in March in Alexander City.
Russell Lands kicked off the County Wide cleanup Friday. “That was the kickoff,” Lake Martin Resource Association’s John Thompson said. “They could not do it the weekend of the 23rd and wanted to do it early.” Employees from Russell Lands could be found along the roadways Friday. “We picked up Highway 63 and several other corridors to the lake,” Thompson said. “It was a big success.” “We have two corporate cleanups a year,” Russell Lands’ Robert Gunn said. “We work closely with John Thompson and LMRA. We are proud for this cleanup to help kickoff the countywide event.” Gunn said they worked on some of the main corridors into lake properties along Highway 63. “We had over 20 employees picking up trash from Ourtown to Kowaliga Bridge,”
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DEAR ABBY: Recently a guy I’ve known for more than a year decided it would be best for us to part ways. Before Christmas, I had asked what he would like for Christmas. His response was, “I don’t want anything for Christmas -- I want you.” A couple of weeks later, he told me the pictures, nightstand, candy dishes and candleholders he had in my apartment were gifts from him because he loved me. Tonight, he packed everything up and left! I don’t know exactly why, but I think it has more to do with his own issues than about me. Abby, I feel I have been manipulated and used. Ironically, this man I thought was a friend is a psychotherapist. While we were together, he would discuss confidential information about some of his clients with me. I think I should report him, but on the other hand, I’m
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As to whether you should report his breach of professional ethics to the APA, I think that for the sake of the patients/clients whose trust he has betrayed, you should do exactly that -- but after your anger is no longer raging.
whether I’m only looking for revenge. Should I leave it alone, or report him to the American Psychological Association? Or am I overreacting to losing him? I still feel really mixed up. -- VENGEFUL IN MINNESOTA DEAR VENGEFUL: Psychotherapists are not gods, and like other human beings, they can have their flaws. I understand why you would be hurt and disappointed. However, rather than look for revenge, you should consider yourself lucky you didn’t invest more time in this flake.
DEAR ABBY: I’m wondering if I have an issue or if what concerns me is fairly normal. I am 31 years old and have three daughters, two stepsons, an ex-wife and one current wife. I have been asked most of my adult life, as I’m sure most people have, “Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?” For some reason, I can’t figure out how to answer this question. There are many variables at play, and many lives would be affected by my pursuing what I want in five to 10 years. I can’t say I’m going to be “here doing this in five
She is survived by her grandchildren, Natalie C. (Joe) Haynes of Daviston, Shane (Angela) Coger of Alexander City, and Patrick Coger of Alexander City; great-grandchildren, Emily (Mark) Rasbury of Daviston, Sabrina (Teron) Wood of Eclectic, Marshall Coger of Alexander City, Skylar Coger of Alexander City, Christopher Coger, and Kevin Coger, great greatgrandchildren, Mary Carol Rasbury, Rebecca Rasbury, Katie Rasbury, Clark Wood, Jenna Wood; sisters, Cordell Bishop of Daviston, Lorene Hand of Daviston, Emma Jean Humphrey of Valley; and brother, Franklin (Barbara) Barker of Smiths Station. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred Coger; son, Hugh Carroll Coger; brother, Harmon Walker, and sister, Laura Armour. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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years” because I have no idea what might change. Do I need professional help? It upsets my wife when she wants to talk about the future and I can’t give her an answer. -- CONFUSED ABOUT THE FUTURE DEAR CONFUSED: Some people use the question of “where will you be ...” as a method of setting goals. What your wife may really be asking is, “Are you satisfied with things as they are now, and if not, what changes do you intend to make?” If that’s the case, it might be illuminating to ask her what changes she would LIKE you to make. 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 Mrs. Mary Ethel Coger 1920 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Ethel Coger, 96, of Daviston, will be Monday, April 11, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Mark Rasbury and Bro. Ray Dunn will officiate. Burial will follow in the Darian Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 11, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Coger passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born on March 18, 1920 in Tallapoosa County to Lorin Walker and Emmie Mae Miles Walker. She was a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church. She worked for Russell Corporation for 28 ½ years as a sewing machine operator. Her hands were always busy, making biscuits and fried pies, stirring a pan of jelly, picking berries, doctoring boo boos, and sewing, from last minute patching to quilt tops to prom dresses. Her hands were never idle.
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Funeral Service for Mrs. Betty Sue Willis, 85, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alex City Church of Christ. Bro. John David Parker and Bro. Chris Tidwell will officiate. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Willis passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Brown Nursing Home. She was born on December 6, 1930 in Walker County to Sterling T. Edwards and Flora Bell Best Edwards. She worked at Russell Corporation for 25+ years. She was a member of Alex City Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking and loved her family very much. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Frances) Galbreth of Alexander City, Benny (Cathy) Galbreath
of Kellyton; daughters, Margaret (James) Parrish of Alexander City, Karen (Tony) Guy of Alexander City, and Sharon (Tommy) Blankenship of Hackneyville; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sisters, Myrtle Jean Whitfield of Jasper and Alma (Bobby) Parrott of Alexander City; brothers, Thomas Lamar (Shelby) Edwards and Larry (Bonnie) Edwards, both of Jasper, Glenn Davis (Sherry) Edwards and Phillip Sterling (Ruth) Edwards, both of Brookwood. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandchildren, Ray Guy and Lee Blankenship, great-grandchildren, Justin Todd and Leighton Parrish; and sister, Janice Edwards. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City is in charge of the arrangements.
Law enforcement probes shooting near casino STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Poarch Creek Tribal Police along with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and Wetumpka Police Department are investigating a Saturday shooting outside the Wind Creek Casino. Authorities said that a man was shot by a man he knew in the casino’s parking lot early Saturday morning. Officials said the man was inside his car on the fifth level of the deck and there were no other people in the immediate area. Officials said that the shooter fled the scene but they have been using video surveillance cameras to garner more information on the suspect. There was nothing released regarding a possible motive in the shooting. The victim, whose name was not released, went to an unspecified hospital before being flown to UAB for more extensive treatment. The man’s name or condition was not released. Poarch Creek Tribal Police say that the fifth level was largely unoccupied at the time of the incident and no other
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visitors were in harm’s way hills. during the attack. “Moving to Wetumpka was primarily a quality of life decision,” said Purcell. Phenix City man killed in “When my wife, Julianne, and weekend crash A single-vehicle crash I first discovered Wetumpka, Friday, claimed the life of taking in the natural historic a Phenix City man. Dakota beauty of downtown and the Timothy Roberts, 24, was river area, we knew immekilled when the 2000 Ford diately that this is where we Explorer he was driving left would be living, even before the roadway and overturned. we started looking for a home. Roberts, who was not using a Wetumpka reminds me so seat belt, was ejected and pro- much of my hometown and growing up. We both fell nounced dead on the scene. The crash occurred at 2:05 in love with Wetumpka right p.m. on Lee County 240 in away.” Purcell brings diverse Smiths Station. Nothing furexperience to the executive ther is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to director role. He knows firsthand how to run a successinvestigate. ful business and has helped hundreds of businesses and non-profits over his career in Wetumpka Chamber the areas of business develnames Purcell as new opment, strategy, leadership, director The Wetumpka Area operations, staffing, and sales Chamber of Commerce and marketing. He is also a Board of Directors has named nationally recognized health Gerry Purcell as its new exec- care expert, an area of significant challenge for many utive director. Purcell relocated to the businesses. Prior to his business career, Wetumpka area two years ago Purcell served as decorated after residing in the Atlanta Army Military Intelligence area for nearly 20 years. He is Officer. He is a Distinguished a native of the city of Toccoa in the Northeast Georgia foot- Military Graduate (DMG) of Chaminade University of Honolulu.
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review. “I want to thank the committee for its hard work and dedication to this process,” Burrow said. “It was important to get input on this aspect of our process from the entire region to be served by the new regional college.” Heinrich, after review and study of the marketing analysis and the committee’s suggestions, will make a final recommendation to the ACCS Board of Trustees at the Board’s Regular Meeting in May. It remains unclear whether that recommendation will go beyond a name to include the location of the new community college’s central offices and other items. During the market analysis process, representatives from Stamats met with community members, including repre-
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sentatives from business and industry, faculty, staff, and students, in separate focus group meetings at all campus sites to discuss possibilities for the new college name. Additionally, the firm administered a survey to all employees at the three colleges to gain input. Stamats will be completing its work on behalf of the colleges, including its identity research and analysis, as well as brand foundation recommendations. The merger process has provoked a lot of contention among the affected schools. Supporters of Southern Union and community leaders in Wadley, Opelika and surrounding areas have been particularly vocal in their desire that Southern Union house the main offices for the college.
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Highway 63 (1 mile south of Elkahatchee Creek Bridge) • District 3: Two locations: Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department and County shop in New Site • District 4: Three locations: across from Siggars Grocery on Gibson Road, Camp Hill Town Hall and County Shop in Dadeville • District 5: Four locations: Red Ridge Methodist (Highway 34), Wall Street Nutrition Center (Tallassee), Reeltown Volunteer Fire Department and Union Volunteer Fire Department.
Commissioner Beck wouldn’t identify exactly where the site was located because negotiations are ongoing, but he did say that it was in the Dadeville area. In other locations, county commissioners have set up public building authorities, then secure bonds using the state’s credit rating. The county would actually own the building, but would lease the building back to DHR and the rent paid by the agency would repay the bonds. The commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a budget amendment of $150,000 to help fund the federal aid road project on Cowpens Road. The bid for the project came in significantly over what was anticipated. The money is being taken out of reserves, but Commissioner John McKelvey said he would give $20,000 from discretionary funds to help offset that cost. The town of New Site also approved at
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its Monday evening meeting a $10,000 payment to help as well. In other action, the commissioners voted 5-0 to: • Approve financing of three new sheriff’s department vehicles through Hancock Bank after their bid of a 3-year note at 2.0 percent was received. • Approved a proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. • Approved a retail beer and wine license for the new Dollar General location on Highway 34 near Dadeville.
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(CMS), covering admissions from April 2014 – March 2015. Russell Medical Center was named among five top facilities in Alabama including Huntsville Hospital, Thomas Hospital, St. Vincent’s St. Clair, and UAB Hospital. “We applaud all recipients for their accomplishments and organizational commitment to delivering high-quality care, reducing patient safety events and providing a safe and positive experience for patients during their hospital stay,” said Evan Marks, chief strategy officer, Healthgrades. “Consumers are increasingly using patient experience and satisfaction as a measure to both evaluate hospitals and to select where they want to obtain care, so hospitals need to listen to patients about what matters most in driving patient evaluations of their
hospital.” Sarah Beth Gettys, VP of clinical services at Russell Medical Center, credits the entire staff for achieving this recognition in patient satisfaction. “Everyone in the facility – from the nurse at the bedside, to the lab technician drawing blood, to the dietary and housekeeping staffs, to the volunteer at the front desk – everyone impacts the patient experience. We have a creed of ‘always’ within our organization, and we always put our customers first in a quality-focused, team-oriented manner. Receiving this award is evidence that we live out our mission statement daily: Being the best because we care.”
Education last week had concerns about the interaction between younger and older students. Dr. Windle has addressed that with me by pointing out they have to deal with those issues already at Horseshoe Bend and, to a lesser degree, at Reeltown. He has said there would be no net impact as far as job loss; he has addressed the time frame for any closure or relocation of students and he has said that the board would keep the same leadership intact through the creation of an academy like they have at other places. And while the commission has no position on Councill, we support the school system in this tight fiscal time in any efforts to tighten its belt.” Coley also tried to smooth over some misunderstanding that apparently occurred when the county commission questioned in December what the board had done to “tighten its belt.” Board member Michael Carter pointed out that, at that time, the board had only received about two months worth of the additional 1 cent in sales tax and had not been able “to do a lot of
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have to make adjustments in lifestyle. Watch Netflix instead of going to the theater and paying high prices for the movie and the concessions. I would suggest that you use the household finances metaphor to help people more clearly understand what you are trying to do.” After the discussion between Coley and board members, Windle said his plan was to hold one more public meeting on the issue before making a final recommendation to the board. Windle also said before the board’s vote to approve the monthly financial report that he felt the system could make a big step soon toward its creation of a reserve of one month’s operating expenses. “So far, this is the best year we’ve had from the two cents of sales tax we have,” Windle said. “I just think we have a big chance to take another step – and a big step – forward toward our (reserve of) one month’s operating expense.” In the business portion of its meeting, the board:
• Approved a resolution approving the renewal of an $800,000 loan from Region’s Bank for roofing work at Reeltown School and lunchroom until Sept. 30 when the loan will be amortized; • Approved renewal bids on Child Nutrition Program contracts with Borden’s Dairy, Cook’ Pest Control and Quality Produce at prices identical to last year’s contracts; • Approved two special education purchased services contracts for assistant physical therapists paid out of Individual Disabilities Act Part B funds; • Approved a resolution declaring April School Nurse’s Month in the school system; • Approved payment of March bills; and • Approved the monthly financial report. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education is set for Monday, May 9, at 5 p.m. in the Board of Education board room.
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ust as in all communities, the future depends on the children. The students who are in school today are the ones that our community will lean on to lead us in the future. That’s why the school board is such an important part of any community. Here in Alexander City, we have been blessed with good schools, mainly due to the hard word of some dedicated, forward thinking individuals who took on the unselfish duty of serving on the school board. Steve Robinson, who has been a member of the Alexander City Board of Education since 2011, will not seek another term on the board. That means that there is a position open and the city is now seeking applicants to serve in the seat. Robinson was re-elected to his District 2 seat on the county commission in 2014. The five-member board of education is appointed by the city council and each member serves a five-year term. Members must be at least 21, not an employee of the board, a resident of the city for at least 90 days and must not have been convicted of “any crime involving moral turpitude.” According to Harriett Scott, city clerk for Alexander City, anyone interested in a position on the board of education must apply by April 15. Applications are available from Scott at her office in city hall. The new school board will be announced at the last city council meeting in May and the new school board members will take their seats on the board in June. If you want to help make sure our schools remain strong and have a desire to help out next generation of leaders, act now. It’s not too late. If you are interested in a position on the school board and need more information, call Scott at 329-6700.
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orking as an assistant federal defender in Alabama for three years I visited many state prisons. More often than not, the conditions I observed my incarcerated clients in were deplorable. Sadly, when I raised red flags of concern with officials, shoulders shrugged – folks just did not care. Instead, at each turn I was met with an attitude – an attitude that I submit needs dramatic adjustment – especially as Alabamians consider whether investing $800 million dollars to build new prisons is a good idea or not. The attitude goes a little something like this: “We don’t cotton to criminals here in Alabama. We don’t pat them on the head, give’em a stern talking to and send them home with a cookie, saying “go, go, and sin no more.” “This ain’t Germany! “By God, when you do wrong in Alabama, we don’t spare the rod. You learn that at a young age growing up around here – start swattin’ them with a switch when they’re sassy – how else are they gonna learn right from wrong!? “We’re not some joke like California. Did you know in California they don’t even put criminals in jail because of overcrowding? Jurors and judges say “go to jail, you thug.” Then some other judges swoop in and say, “nah, the jail is too crowded today . . . . You go on home and from now on, do right!” That don’t play in Alabama. Down here, that makes as much sense as teats on a bull.
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“First off, jail ain’t suppose to be like a stay at the Renaissance Hotel. If it’s crowded and chaotic in them cells, well find a damn corner and cower you con! ’Cause you can’t blame anyone but your own criminal self -- you can’t. “And if it’s hotter n’ two rabbits in a wool sack in them cells, well this here’s Alabama – so you better adjust. “And if we ain’t got enough guards to take you outside, well I guess you better save up for one of them reading lights from the canteen – hang that puppy on the wall – and there you go, plenty of vitamin D. “Last but not least, don’t complain about the food. You should be happier than a tornado in a trailer park your crime-committing-self chows down at all. “You know some Yankee counselor from DC once had the temerity to write in a court filing: ‘All Alabama’s assurances aside, ADOC prison meals do not provide adequate nutrition.’ Nothing more than some high-falutin’ hoot n’ nanny! “Down here we got a simpler way of saying things – a lot more satisfying too. For example: If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we’d all have a Merry Christmas. I’m no legal eagle, but I sure wish
the State would have put that in their reply. “Them federal officials are always after Alabamians about prison reform. I guess they want us to build a bunch of country clubs for law-breakers. Well, we ain’t gonna do it. “Sure, we’ll build some more prisons, especially if we can keep the courts off our backs. But don’t ask us to be nice or even sympathetic to that criminal element. “Don’t expect us to dole out three hots and a cot in addition to walks outside and entertainment (hell, there’s a TV in the day room, after all). Don’t expect us to educate these cons or pay a whole bunch for books, effective drug treatment, counseling, programming, or give them any real job training. If we do that, we may as well let them all eat barbecue and socialize with their families on holidays. And seriously, we just aren’t going to pay to keep it cool in their cells in the summer or nice and toasty in the winter. That’s just not the way it works down here in Alabama. “But build a few more prisons for $800 million? Sure, why not? Like that saying from the baseball movie Field of Dreams with Kevin Costner, “if [we] build it, [they] will come.” Stephen Cooper is a former D.C. public defender who worked as an assistant federal public defender in Alabama between 2012 and 2015. He writes full-time and lives in Woodland Hills, California.
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Dear Editor, The Legislature was warned. It was warned that underfunding Medicaid would result in the loss of both access to care and jobs. The first casualty of the General Fund budget has already occurred, and it took less than a week. Dale County is an underserved community with only one pediatrician who also shares time as an urgent care physician. As a result, Dale Medical Center worked with Dothan Pediatrics to open a satellite office in Ozark so the area could have access to full time pediatric coverage. Plans were set in motion; Dothan Pediatrics opened Ozark Pediatrics in a temporary office in the hospital surgery center, bought land for a new, permanent office, and was ready to break ground next week. They committed to investing and providing care in a rural
area in which the recruitment of primary care physicians is difficult. Their commitment would bring construction jobs, health care jobs, and most importantly better access to care for children. But then the legislature overrode the veto of the General Fund, and Medicaid outlined the potential cuts needed as a result of this budget, including significant cuts to primary care doctors. Dothan Pediatrics estimated that the cuts could mean $2 million less each year in revenue. Facing that daunting figure, the practice came to the difficult realization that it could no longer move forward with the construction of a new office. Even worse, if there is no change in the budget, Dothan Pediatrics physicians are concerned they will not be able to maintain any presence in Ozark or possibly other satellite offices
across the Wiregrass area. This means the majority of people in Dale County, the privately insured and those on Medicaid, will now have to drive to Dothan for basic, routine, preventative care like check-ups and immunizations. Access to care in Dale County will be in jeopardy, a trend that is likely to continue across the state. This is just the first of many examples to come of how this budget hurts health care and jobs. We warned the Legislature, but I guess they didn’t hear us. Now the Legislature just has to remember, if you are going to take credit for the budget you passed, you also have to be willing to take responsibility for what comes as a result. Vernon L. Johnson, CEO Dale Medical Center Ozark
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The Dadeville First United Methodist Church presents Three on a String, Saturday, April 16 at White Acres in Camp Hill. Dinner of beef filet or chicken will start at 6 p.m. and Three on a Sting will play immediately after. Tickets are $50 per person and $100 a couple. For tickets call 256-825-3985 and all proceeds will go towards local missions and support organizations such as Camp ASCCA and the Girls Ranch.
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BOOK FAIR: Russell Medical Center is hosting a book fair in the community room Wednesday, April 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday April 14 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Debit and credit cards, cash and checks are accepted.
April 14
SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION: The Alex City Torpedoes swim team is holding registration now until April 14. The cost is $25 per child. You may register at the Sportplex gym between the hours of 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The child must be able to swim across the pool unassisted. For more information call (256) 329-6736 ext. 27 PATH FINDERS: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on Thursday, April 14, at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to improve the lives of individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.
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PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Faith Temple A.C.O.P. is honoring pastor Annie P. Caldwell with a pastoral apprecition April 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at the House of Prayer A.C.O.P.
April 15
RELAY IDOL: Emporium Wine is hosting Relay Idol April 15 at 6 p.m. It can be song or dance, individuals or groups of any age. Six winners will be chosen to advance to the finals on May 6. Costs $20 for an individual and $30 for a group. Fans get in for $2. For more information, contact Janet Austin at 256-392-0963 or Melinda Gilbert at 256-750-1370. LYMAN WARD FUNDRAISER: StillWater’s Neighborhood Council and Stillwaters Golf Club/Copper’s Grill are hosting a fundraiser for the LWMA Golf Team April 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 10 percent of your meal will be donated to help the team. Come out and enjoy a great meal and support a worthy cause. AUTISM PEP RALLY: The second annual autism pep rally at Dadeville High School will be Friday, April 15 at 1:45 p.m.
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THREE ON A STRING: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church presents Three on a String, Saturday, April 16 at White Acres in Camp Hill. Dinner of beef filet or chicken will start at 6 p.m. and Three on a Sting will play immediately after. Tickets are $50 per person and $100 a couple. For tickets call 256-825-3985 and all proceeds will go towards local missions and support organizations such as Camp ASCCA and the Girls Ranch. CAR SHOW: The 15th annual Klassic Kruisers Fund Raiser Car Show will be April 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the New Site City Hall. There will be multiple giveaways, vendors, swap meet 50s music and door prizes. Proceeds go to local fire departments and needy families. For more information contact Susan Gamble at 256-234-4975, Aaron Perry
at 256-234-6024 or Larry Hanson at 256-329-9663. For flea market contact Kendra Turner at 256-234-3588. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day April 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPRING FLING: Wayside Baptist Church will host a spring fling April 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with free hot dogs and drinks, professional face painting, and many more games. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Sisters of Worship will celebrate their first anniversary April 16 at 5 p.m. at the Cooper Rec Center. The doors open at 4 p.m. All groups, choirs and soloists are invited. WOMEN’S AUXILIARY PROGRAM: The Northeast District State Convention Women’s Auxiliary, Kathlene W. Spradley, President, will have their Annual President and Vice Presidents Special Effort Program at the Miracle Missionary Baptist Church, Alexander City, Al, on Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Cameron Thomas, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cropwell, Alabama. SACRED HARP SINGING: The annual Futral, nelson and Henry Memorial Sacred Harp Singing will be, Saturday, April 16 at Smyrna Primitive Baptist Church on Highway 83 east of Goodwater. The singing begins at 9:30 a.m. with a covered dish lunch at noon. Singing resumes in the afternoon. For more information call William Futural at 256-839-6670 or Jack Nelson at 256839-5344. RECYCLE SATURDAY: The Pine Ridge Mission Team is having a Recycle Saturday on April 16 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Alexander City Methodist Church on 11th Avenue. We will be accepting all metals except electronics. Proceeds will help with VBS and community projects this summer on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. TRADE DAY: New Site is a hosting a trade at around town hall Saturday, April 16. Things get started with a pancake breakfast at 6 a.m. that benefits the New Site Volunteer Fire Department. Entertainment starts at 9 a.m. with Justin Farr, 10 a.m. Rachel Wilson, 11 a.m. Karsen Kinman and from noon until will be Rexton Lee and Paige Bentley. There will be food vendors along with others with pottery, jewerly, wood working and more.
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WOODLAWN: First Baptist Church of Dadeville is hosting Woodlawn author Todd Gerelds April 17 at 3 p.m. Gerelds will speak on the book and the movie will be shown. Admission is free but seating is limited and there is no child care. To reserve seats contact glindadennis@ gmail.com or call 256-825-6232. WOMEN’S DAY: Haven Memorial United Church will host a women’s day celebration April 17 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Shirleen Harvey. The pastor is Rev. Paul Hallard. Everyone is welcome. BUILDING DEDICATION: Great Bethel Baptist Church will dedicate its Education Annex in honor of Terrell Owens Sunday, April 17 at 2:30 p.m.
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BOARD MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will have its quarterly meeting on Monday, April 18, 2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Executive Board Room on the campus of CACC.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting revival services April 18-20 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker will be Rev. John Leonard. Everyone is invited.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine is hosting a wine tasting April 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bridget Green from United-Johnson brothers will share summer whites. SENIOR ADULT REVIVAL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting the Second Annual Senior Adult Revival April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is sponsored by the Tallapoosa Baptist Association. Preaching will be Dale Huff with a complimentary lunch. There will be an afternoon of singing. Please call 256-825-4441 if you plan to attend. BOOK SIGNING: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting a book signing and poetry reading for author Runas C. Powers III and his book, “Verses of Pain and Love” April 21 at 2 p.m.
April 22
PATH GARDEN TEACHING DAY: Join Prosperity Again Through Health and the 4th graders from Stephens Elementary as we prepare Alexander City’s community garden for spring. Ashley Hoppers will lead a program designed to teach the kids about fresh produce as volunteers ready the garden for the next round of crops. The work day will begin at 1:00 at the community garden on Green Street, behind First United methodist Church. Anyone can attend and help. Volunteers should bring their own gloves and trowel. For more information, contact Ella MacFiggen at ellafish62@gmail.com.
April 23
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a family bingo night April 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. TOUR OF HOMES: The Tallapoosa County Museum and Historical Society is sponsoring a Spring Tour of Homes in StillWaters at Lake Martin. The tour starts at the StillWaters Clubhouse where maps will be provided, refreshments served and wrist bands provided. Each wrist band registers ticket holders for the door prize drawings. Homes may be toured between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are available in advance for $15 at The Beauty Shop, Mix it Up Lake Martin, Pearsons, Plantation House and Lake Martin MedSpa. Tickets will also be available on the day of the tour for $20.
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Ongoing Events SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Victory Baptist Academy, a mission of Victory Baptist Church, is now holding registration for the 2016-2017 academic school year for grades K4 12th grade. For more information call 256-234-2089 or 256-7496451. SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Faith Christian Academy, a ministry of Faith Temple Church, is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year for grades K3 and up. Applications may be obtained at the Church office at 425 Franklin Street (256-234-6421). Tours of the school are available upon request. TAX FILING ASSISTANCE: Starting Jan. 25 there will be free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama. IRS certified volunteers will provide free assistance to seniors over 60 with no income limit and those under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. You need to bring last year’s tax return, photo ID Social Security Cards, W-2’s, 1099’s and SSA. If you have insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. All employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year end pay stub. Dates for VCCA are Jan. and Feb. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., March on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 1 to April 18 Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PREK REGISTRATION: The V. Robinson Head Start and Pre K Progrogram is registering children four years of age for Pre-K March 4 - April 22 between the hours of 8 a.m and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sunday’s from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a woman’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-2154496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIOA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery
from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail. com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. BIBLE STUDY: Come join the Auburn Woman’s Satellite Day Bible Study Fellowship. We’re currently registering ladies interested in studying Revelations. The course, study guides, seminars and lecture notes are free. This is interdenominational and open to all women at Parkway Baptist Church Holliday Hall, 766 East University Drive, Auburn. We meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. 11:45 a.m. We will love to have you there. Bible knowledge is not required. Come learn, share, and fellowship. For further information, contact Tricia at 334-546-1386. For further information on Bible Study Fellowship go to https://www.bsfinternational.org. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meet every 3rd Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail. com or at 256-234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. There is also a meeting on Tuesday at the Tallapoosa County Baptist Association from 10 a.m. to noon. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511. WEIGHT WATCHERS: The group meets each Monday evening in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Alexander City. The Fellowship Hall is located behind the sanctuary. Registration is 5- 5:30 p.m. Meeting is 5:30-6 p.m. New members will want to stay after the meeting for a 15-minute Weight Watchers orientation.
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Auburn opens nation’s first certified gluten-free, on-campus restaurant accessibility and availability of glutenfree foods on campus. The Plains to Plate menu contained multiple meals made without gluten options Auburn University students with gluten intolerance now have access to in the past, but the new changes will eliminate the possibility of cross a restaurant full of delicious options. contamination by removing all foods Tiger Dining recently announced Plains to Plate, a locally sourced farm- containing gluten from the facility. Plains to Plate worked with the to-table restaurant located in central GFFS Certification Program, a part of campus, is now certified glutenthe Gluten Intolerance Group, or GIG, free and is the first retail concept to develop protocol to be used at the on a college campus to achieve a restaurant. Gluten-Free Food Service, or GFFS, The process to become a certified certification. gluten-free facility requires thorough The Office of Campus Dining preparation and attention to detail. The manages the dining services contract entire facility is examined, including between Chartwells and Auburn ingredient sourcing, associate training University; together they create Tiger and operation, cleaning practices and Dining. cross-contamination control. Chartwells’ Senior Executive Chef “Tiger Dining’s mission is to Emil Topel made changes to remove provide food for the entire Auburn items containing gluten from the menu family and make sure everyone and replaced them with gluten-free has a seat at the table,” said Glenn alternatives. Loughridge, Auburn University “We tested multiple gluten-free Director of Campus Dining. “The options and found some with very steps we are taking at Plains to Plate little difference in taste or texture will allow students who can’t have so there will be little impact to our gluten to confidently order anything students who can eat gluten,” said on the menu.” Topel. “But for those with gluten For more information about the intolerance, the impact is huge.” GFFS program, go to http://www. The initiative at Plains to Plate gffoodservices.org/. stemmed from a desire to increase the STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
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Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the
town hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.
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POSTSEASON PUSH Robert Hudson / Outlook File Photo
Benjamin Russell’s Sawyer Scott putts during a match this season.
Wildcats golf win match at Smiths Station
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Benjamin Russell’s Cal Jones delivers a pitch during a game this season against Elmore County.
Tigers turn two over ECHS, clinch playoff berth By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
The Dadeville Tigers picked up two more key area wins last Thursday, sweeping the Elmore County Panthers on the road. The Tigers (8-21, 3-0 in Class 4A-Area 5) defeated Elmore County 14-4 and 14-8 in a road doubleheader on Thursday, capturing a pair of area victories and clinching a postseason berth in the process. “It was huge,” said Dadeville Coach Randy Nolen. “We’ve been playing a little bit better the last two or three weeks. We’ve found a way to do the little things and are playing better overall. We played pretty well last week, and especially those second and third games against Elmore County where we hit the ball really, really well. We had one inning where we kind of reverted back, but luckily we had a big enough lead where it didn’t hurt us that bad.” In game one, Dadeville’s Cal Jones was 4-for-4 with four runs scored, three RBI, a double, triple and a home run. Carson McClendon was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI for the Tigers. Dadeville’s Slade McCullers was 1-for3 with three RBI in game one, while Landon Tidwell was 1-for-2 with a RBI, and Tyler Muniz was 3-for-4 with a run scored, two RBI and a double. Dadeville’s Will Claybrook, Brady Claybrook and Landon Wilson each had a stolen base in game one. Wilson picked up the win for the Tigers, pitching five innings, giving up seven hits, four runs (three earned), walking two and striking out five. In game two, Jones was 1-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and a double, while Wilson was 4-for-6 with a run scored and a RBI. Muniz was 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI in game two, while Tidwell went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, a triple and a RBI and Kyle Harkins was 3-for-3 with four runs scored. Will Claybrook, Ab Abernathy, McClendon and McCullers each drove in a run in game two. Abernathy picked up the win in game two, pitching three innings, giving up two hits, three runs (two earned), walking two and striking out three. Will Claybrook pitched two innings, giving up four hits, four runs, (three earned), walking one and striking out five. Dadeville will return to action today on the road at Holtville in an area contest starting at 4:30 p.m. Nolen said the Tigers are hoping to continue playing well and try to capture a shot at hosting in the first round of the 4A playoffs. “It’d be nice (to keep winning). They’re pretty good and they’ve got a lot of kids back from last year with a lot of experience,” Nolen said. “It’s still an area game and you’ve still got to play them. Those wins against Elmore County, we know we’re in the playoffs, but it’d be nice to know we’re playing at home. If the weather cooperates, we’ll go down Tuesday and play one, come back Thursday, play two and see what happens.”
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Benjamin Russell shortstop Timmy Lawson prepares to make a throw to first during game one of last week’s doubleheader against Valley. Lawson had a grand slam in game two.
Wildcats sweep Rams, need one win to clinch postseason berth By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
The Benjamin Russell Wildcats closed out last Thursday’s doubleheader with a 10-2 victory over the Valley Rams, completing the sweep and setting the stage for an important week with postseason implications. After a walk-off 6-5 win in game one on Thursday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex, Benjamin Russell won its third-straight over the Rams, sweeping them on the season. Richy Brooks, head coach of Benjamin Russell (18-8, 3-2 in Class 6A-Area 4), said the Wildcats had a great inning offensively in the bottom of the second, as they put up seven of their 10 runs. “We had one inning where we just exploded, which was really good. We hit our first two home runs of the year pretty close together – we’ve been flirting with them, but we finally hit them,” Brooks said. “I thought we swung it real well during that time, but then we just kind of went in the tank a little bit like our job was done. But we also got good pitching for the whole game. We knew how big the first win was, and record-wise we want to win them all, but we knew that second game area-wise didn’t matter because we had won the first two.” Connor Brooks was 2-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored, and a home run for the Wildcats. Benjamin Russell’s Timmy Lawson had a grand slam,
finishing the game 2-for-4 from the plate with a run scored and four RBI. Benjamin Russell’s Tanner Barnett was 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI, while Corley Woods went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a RBI on the day. On the mound for the Wildcats, Brooks pitched three innings, giving up no runs or hits, while walking three and striking out three Valley batters. Darius Jackson pitched two innings for the Wildcats, giving up one hit, walking two and striking out two. Lawson pitched two innings, giving up four hits, two runs (one earned), walking one and striking out two. After last Thursday’s wins, Benjamin Russell enters today needing one win to lock up a spot in the Class 6A state playoffs. The Wildcats will travel to Russell County today at 4:30 p.m. before hosting Russell County on Thursday in a doubleheader at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Coach Brooks said those area games are crucial for the Wildcats to achieve one of their goals of returning to the playoffs after last year’s absence. “This week is huge. This is what we play for. We’ve got to win one game to make the playoffs – we can either win the first game Tuesday or the first game on Thursday,” Brooks said. “That’s what we’re trying to do. That’s why we’ve been preparing all year because you can’t win anything if you don’t get in (the playoffs). Last year, we didn’t, so this week is big.”
The Benjamin Russell boys golf team went on the road last Thursday and returned home with a victory. Benjamin Russell defeated Smiths Station 342-343 on the road last Thursday. Dylan Moncus shot a 74 for Benjamin Russell in Thursday’s match, while Kylee Reeder had an 80 and Sawyer Scott shot an 83. Also competing for Benjamin Russell in Thursday’s match were Wilson Harris and Drew Morgan. Benjamin Russell Golf Coach Wes Tate said the Wildcats played well and are continuing to work toward their goal of qualifying for sub-state. “We played really well. Dylan Moncus played an exceptional game. He shot a 74,” Tate said. “We still struggled a little bit around the greens, but they’re getting better, so I’m proud of their work ethic. Like I’ve said before, we’ve just got to stay focused and keep our eye on where we want to be.” Tate added he was particularly proud of Morgan and Harris, as they gained experience from competing in Thursday’s match. “They’ve really all stepped up their play lately. Sawyer Scott, Kylee Reeder, Wilson Harris and Drew Morgan all played well,” Tate said. “Wilson and Drew are a couple of young guys that got some valuable experience from playing in the last match, so I was proud of them for battling and playing hard.” Benjamin Russell will return to action today at Willow Point Golf and Country Club in a match against Tallassee and Opelika starting at 2:30 p.m.
Top questions for the Tide going into A-Day
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labama’s A-Day game is this Saturday. The game means very little in a broad sense, but there are several potential takeaways and I will jump right into my own questions below: n Will a quarterback impress with an ORDINARY throw? – While I believe all of the candidates for ‘Bama’s starting gig are capable of the occasional “wow” moment, I want to see the one that is able to take the easy pass and make it look, well, easy. I like highlights as much as anyone, but give me “usually solid” over “partly spectacular with a chance of turnovers” any day. Alabama can win and win big with a QB who isn’t magical so I am interested to see which of the signal callers forces the action the least while allowing the game to “come to them” (and is comfortable with that). n Will fans be comfortable with Cooper Bateman’s potentially winning the QB job? – Bateman unfortunately made his one and only start in Alabama’s one and only loss in 2015. That fact may bias fans’ opinions of him regardless of the way he performs Saturday. Just FYI, though: he is the leader of the pack heading into this weekend.
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David Cornwell is on his heels and Blake Barnett isn’t terribly far behind. The dark horse may be true freshman Jalen Hurts and I cannot wait to see what he can
do Saturday. n Is Alabama’s defense faster? – The Tide D is always going to be big, quick and talented the way Saban recruits, but this particular group seems more focused on speed than ever before. Losing the likes of Jarran Reed and A’Shawn Robinson automatically reduces the average weight across the defensive line, but the replacements have always impressed me more with their speed in games from last season. n Will Bo Scarbrough get more than 15 carries? – This question may seem silly in this glorified practice, but I just want to get a feel for Scarbrough’s durability (even if this would be the smallest of sample sizes). So far this spring Scarbrough has been a beast in practice, but – as I wrote about last week – I want to see it first hand before buying into it. n How will the crowd be? – Since Saban’s arrival, the spring game crowds have been incredible.
Not all sellouts mind you, but fantastic crowds nonetheless. However, the attendance has been on a slight decline each year and the head coach has made it known he wants that trend to change. Attendance seems down across the country for these games now (Auburn barely brought in 45,000 last week) so I wonder if ‘Bama fans can reverse the trend. n Will Adam Griffith miss a FG? – Man, I hope not. He deserves to continue the momentum from his perfect onsides kick against Clemson. n Which newcomer will impress? – I am betting on freshman offensive lineman Jonah Williams from California who has caught everyone’s eye so far. Wetumpka’s Brandon Kennedy is another lineman to watch. A guy that doesn’t really qualify as a “newcomer” to look for is wide receiver Robert Foster. He looked on the verge of really breaking out last year until an injury sidelined him. The idea of a WR trio of Foster, Calvin Ridley and Ar’Darius Stewart makes me think it doesn’t matter who Alabama’s QB is. Enjoy A-Day everyone; it’s the last bit of college football for awhile. Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook and is president of the Lake Martin Area Bama Club.