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Two busted after Task Force raid in Jacksons Gap By MITCH SNEED Editor
A search warrant executed Monday at a Jacksons Gap residence led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of meth, marijuana, a handgun Royer and cash. On April 16, 2018, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Jackson Hubbard Gap Police Department and Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at a residence off Main Street in Jackson’s Gap. Investigators had conducted controlled buys from the residence, which was suspected of distributing methamphetamine. The search yielded approximately 61 grams of meth, 59 grams of marijuana, a 9mm pistol and $4,966 in cash. Both of the suspects were arrested and transported See BUST • Page 3
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Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau Director John Wild speaks with area leaders about the role of a tourism bureau and what it can do for a community.
Talking Tourism Auburn Opelika officials gives lesson in attracting visitors By MITCH SNEED Editor
Tallapoosa County is home to one of the largest and most pristine lakes in America, a network of hiking trails, rivers for canoeing and kayaking, incredible sports complexes and several sites with significant historic importance. Despite that long list of attributes, there
is no organization dedicated to promoting tourism in the area. At least not yet. John Wild, Robyn Bridges, Brooke Harris and Cat Bobo of the Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau were featured guests at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon entitled “Talking Tourism.” The group gave the 49 area leaders and See TOURISM • Page 3
Alexander City’s Tapley takes on opioid makers for Arkansas cities and counties By MITCH SNEED Editor
A lawyer who grew up here in Alexander City is leading the legal charge as the Association of Arkansas Counties and the Arkansas Municipal League announced that 75 counties and 215 cities there have filed a lawsuit against the drug firms that make and market opioids. The lawsuit names 65 defendants, including several retailers, pharmacists and physicians. In addition to the cities named as plaintiffs, attorneys said 195 other cities have signed agreements supporting the lawsuit.
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“This is an attempt by the counties and cities to hold the people they allege are responsible for the Arkansas opioid epidemic to account for the epidemic and to pay to clean it up,” said Jerome Tapley, a lawyer with private firm Cory Watson Attorneys who is representing the counties and cities. “The damage that has been done, it’s hard to say how much that has cost our communities. What this suit does is to make the people who helped make the mess pay to clean it up.” The lawsuit accuses drug manufacturers of using deceptive statements to File / The Outlook market opioids and failing See TAPLEY • Page 3 Jerome Tapley looks over law books in his Birmingham office.
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A local man and his siblings are suing the Alabama Department of Human Resources, one of its employees, the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and Submitted / The Outlook a medical center The family of Larry Pulliam has for $5 million, fi led suit stating his commitalleging that ment in 2013 was handled their late improperly and now they are father’s rights seeking $5 million in damages were violated when he was committed to a home four years ago. Gregory A. Pulliam, Melvin D. Ross, Sandra Taylor and Larry Pulliam filed a complaint in March on behalf of the estate of the late Larry A. Pulliam, alleging that the late Larry A. Pulliam was not properly evaluated before being committed and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department allowed an off-duty deputy to transport the man to a home without proper paperwork. The complaint also alleges that Coosa See LAWSUIT • Page 3
New Site changes its alcohol ordinance to encourage restaurants By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Restaurants in New Site could be one step closer to being able to serve alcohol on their premises following an ordinance repeal and amending approved during Monday night’s meeting of the New Site Town Council. Following a second reading of Ordinance No. 2018-112, which repealed three sections of a 1992 ordinance regarding the process for applying and obtaining a liquor license within town, as well as amending a section of a 1991 ordinance specifying the amount of a licensing fee, a motion was made by Councilman Mickey Carter, seconded by Councilwoman Bree Walton, and unanimously approved by the council to pass this new ordinance. See COUNCIL • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: Six years ago, my husband of 20 years was in a serious accident. He was placed on disability because of it. Because of the accident, he can’t perform sexually because his “goods” don’t work. I am many years younger than he is and still in my prime. I need and want the cuddling and intimacy I’m not getting and haven’t gotten for years. I have thought about finding a friend with benefits, but that’s risky. I can’t talk to him because he flips out and says, “Then leave!” I feel our marriage has become just a living arrangement. Talking to a counselor or a doctor is out because he will refuse. Please help. -- LOST AND LONELY DEAR LOST AND LONELY: Your marriage doesn’t have to be “just a living arrangement.” Although sex may no longer be possible with your husband, there’s no reason why there can’t be cuddling, intimacy and affection. Talking to a licensed
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marriage and family therapist will be helpful for you, whether or not your husband agrees to go with you. DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Cheryl,” and I have been married for 47 years. We are both over 70 and retired. Cheryl is a wonderful mother, grandmother, cook and more. We love to travel, dance, go to movies and play with our grandchildren. The issue is, she’s very picky with the housekeeping and refuses to hire any help because she says nobody can do the job she does. I feel it’s affecting our marriage because after she spends a full day once a week cleaning, she ends up exhausted and in a bad mood. I also feel guilty
while she’s doing all that work. I don’t think either one of us should have to do it. We are well-off and can easily pay someone to come for a full day of cleaning once a week. I keep telling her, to no avail, that she can’t keep doing it forever. I welcome your suggestions. -- NEEDING HELP IN TEXAS DEAR NEEDING HELP: Cheryl may think what she’s doing is being a good old-fashioned housewife. Enlighten her to the fact that you feel her compulsiveness is detrimental to your marriage. Try this: Tell her again you want her to give a housekeeper a chance. Repeat that you can afford it. Explain that if she’s not satisfied after the person has cleaned, you won’t argue if she puts the “finishing touches” on what the cleaner may have missed. If you hire someone efficient, there won’t be a lot left for her to do, and she won’t be exhausted. DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend,
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Obituaries Walter Dunham Walter Dunham of San Diego, CA. died November 4, 2017 at the age of 83. Walter was born Oct. 29, 1934 in Goodwater, AL. to Grover and Clarice Gardner Dunham. The family moved to Fayette county Alabama when he was pre-school age and he lived there until he joined the Navy at age 16. Walter served in Korea and Vietnam retiring as a Chief Hospital Corpsman after 20 years of service. His corpsman duties and education were so varied that he was able to challenge and pass the Registered
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Nursing Board exam. He worked in various settings in the San Diego area until his final retirement in 1998. Walter enjoyed living in San Diego taking advantage of the good climate to engage in birding, gardening, biking and walking (as a member of the Walking Club, where he met his wife, Judith). Family members visiting San Diego appreciated his lively, entertaining tours of southern California and Mexico. Walter is survived by his wife Judith of San Diego, brothers James (Jackie) of Fayetteville, GA, Charles
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(Sherri) of Goodwater, Larry (Lisa) of Home, WA, sister Annette Jones of Barnesville, GA., sisters-in-law Sarah Dunham of Goodwater, Clara Dunham of Alex City, AL and numerous nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased by his parents, brothers and sistersin-law Lomax, Lowell(Betty), and Douglas(Linda), brother-in-law Ralph Jones and nieces Susan and Lynn. A brief service led by Charles Dunham will begin at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 21, 2017 at the Smyrna Church on Smyrna Road followed by a meal in the fellowship hall.
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“Troy,” takes it as a personal offense that I won’t share a hotel room with him and his younger son (age 15) when we go out of town to see his older son play college sports. Troy wants me to go to all of the games, but I have said I will only go when it’s the 15-yearold’s weekend to be at his mom’s (Troy’s two sons have different mothers). I am extremely uncomfortable sharing the same hotel room, and Troy refuses to get separate rooms. Do you agree that I’m unreasonable? -- “BAD SPORT” IN OHIO DEAR “BAD SPORT”: No, I do not. You should not be talked into doing anything that makes you uncomfortable, so stick to your guns.
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Tourism business folks gathered at Central Alabama Community College Tuesday an overview of how they are structured, how they operate and how they go about telling the story of their area and attracting conventions, conferences, events and visitors to their area. “You have to find ways to tell the story of your community to a wide range of people in all parts of the country,” Wild said. “Communication is the key. Telling that story about all you have to offer is so important, and we use every means possible to do that.” Wild said that having Auburn University in their area is a big plus, but they reach far past football Saturdays at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Course Grand National in their area. They listed things like mountain biking, wine tours, triathlons, academic conferences, Christmas home tours and robotics competitions as big draws. Bridges talked about the diverse ways they market their area by using print media, web resources, social media, newsletters, trade associations, radio and magazines. “It’s using a blend,” Bridges said.
“You have to be able to reach out to the target audience and use whatever means that will get you in front of them. I think that’s why it’s important to have a group dedicated to the tourism effort. It can’t be a sideline, it has to be a concentrated effort.” The Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau is funded by lodging taxes and Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ed Collari said that idea would be possible here as well. “When you look at other lodging tax rates around the state and even in nearby communities, Alexander City’s rate of 9 percent is below average,” Collari said. Currently, Alexander City’s lodging tax rate is 9 percent, with 4 percent going to the state and 5 percent going into the city’s general fund. The average lodging tax in Alabama is 12 percent with comparable communities like Sylacauga checking in at 15 percent, with 9 percent going to the city. Wetumpka’s rate is 16 percent with 12 percent dedicated to the city. Auburn and Opelika both have 13 percent lodging tax rates.
continued from page 1 “Who in here has stayed at a local hotel recently?” Collari asked. “See, not many hands. The idea is to take the money that is paid by others and put it to good use to bring even more dollars into our community.” In March, the Tallapoosa County Commissioners started the process of establishing a county tourism authority. Commissioners voted to ask the local legislative delegation to sponsor a local bill allowing the creation of the authority. The idea was the brainchild of Commissioner Steve Robinson who said that having one body working together may help concentrate efforts to draw more visitors to the county. Robinson was one of the sponsors of Tuesday’s forum. Collari said he sees the effort by the county and what was talked about Tuesday as a cooperative effort. “I think today’s program showed the benefits of having a combined effort,” Collari said. “We have some incredible resources here, but we have to start telling that story to a wider range of people if we hope to attract them here. That’s what this is all about.”
and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s office, we can find, nor have been provided, no evidence that even after this time that the required paper work ever existed.” The suit alleges Alabama Code 22-52-91(a) and 22-52-7(b) were violated. Those laws state: “If a community mental health officer determines from the conditions, symptoms, and behavior that the person appears to be mentally ill and poses an immediate danger to self or others, a law enforcement officer shall take the person into custody and, together with the community mental health officer, deliver the person directly to the designated mental health facility.” The complaint alleges those conditions were not met in Pulliam’s case. All of the defendants in the case have filed motions for dismissal in
continued from page 1 the case, saying plaintiffs’ claims are barred by the statute of limitations, the claims are barred by sovereign immunity, are in violation of legal procedures and the issues do not survive or may not have been filed properly. The events outlined in the suit began in August of 2013 and Larry Pulliam passed away in 2015. Alabama Assistant Attorney General Kimberly J. Dobbs who represents DHR and its employee in the case state in the motion to dismiss that any claims must be filed within two years. According to court records, a hearing is set for May 14 to consider the motion to dismiss. The judge is currently listed as Tom Young. Attorneys for other defendants cited pending legal action and did not comment.
Lawsuit Valley Medical Center did not make sure that proper paperwork existed to have Larry A. Pulliam committed was provided when they admitted him. Language in the suit claims Pulliam’s Fifth and 14th Amendment Rights were violated. Pulliam was “deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law,” and he was denied “due process,” according to the complaint. “My clients maintain that their father was committed without proper evaluation, without proper procedures being followed, transported illegally without authorization and kept against his will in facilities over a period of time that eventually led to an early death,” Birmingham attorney Ted Pearson said. “Despite extensive research and requests by both the family members and myself to DHR
Council “Once this takes effect, the process will go as follows,” Mayor Phil Blasingame said. “The restaurant owner will apply for a license through the state ABC board, who will forward a copy of the application to us. The council will vote to either approve or deny the license, and we will inform the ABC board of our decision. If we approve it and the ABC board approves it as well, the applicant will receive a state license, and will then have to bring it to Town Hall in order to purchase a Town Business License, which will cost $300 annually.” Recently, town resident David Moore Sr. approached the council about wanting to install a water line onto some property Moore was looking to purchase and develop. The town water department has been working to prepare a series of guidelines, which were presented to the council Monday night. The council approved these guidelines, which focused on making sure that private parties engaging in such work met the same criteria contractors hired by the town had to meet when installing water lines. After these guidelines were approved, the council then approved a motion to allow Moore to do said work
under these guidelines. The council went into executive session for nearly half an hour during the meeting to discuss pending litigation on a financial matter. After returning from the session, the council voted to approve allowing the mayor to enter into a promissory note with a local taxpayer over back sales taxes owed to the town. Under this note, the taxpayer will make monthly payments in order to pay back the sales taxes owed. The New Site Town Council also handled the following matters: • Minutes from the April 2 meeting were approved. • Blasingame said he had a meeting with the CEO of Russell Medical Center last week. He said that a major hurdle in the process of bringing a clinic to New Site was now cleared, and that the town could see such a facility come to town in the future. • The council decided the town would not participate in the July 20-22 back to school sales tax holiday. • Blasingame reported he had signed a letter to get the traffic study requested last year to see about eliminating the stretch of Highway 22 where the speed limit drops to 35 mph, making it 45 mph the
entire way restarted. • New Site Senior Activities Director Jan Kennedy said the center’s monthly luncheon was coming up Wednesday, with a representative from Chapman Healthcare and local political candidates coming to speak. She also said the overnight trip to see the Ark Encounter in Kentucky and the May Day celebration trip were both essentially full. Blasingame added he, Kennedy and Betty Carol Graham had recently met with a representative from the East Alabama Planning Commission to discuss the options the town and senior center might have regarding grants in the near future. • Police Officer Justin Farr said things with the police department were going well. He added that he was going to Tuscaloosa this week in order to pick up two golf carts for police
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continued from page 1 department use, obtained through a local government surplus program. • The caution light on Highway 22 near the Generals Café has partially burned out, but it was reported that the issue had been reported to state officials. • Carter reported a refrigerator at the town ballfields had gone out, and that a replacement was being looked for. He also suggested the facility may need a new storage building in the near future, to which Blasingame believed the town might want to go with a more permanent fixture. Lastly, Carter said there were issues with the PA system not being able to be heard on all four fields. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council will be held Monday, May 7 beginning at 5 p.m. in the meeting room of New Site Town Hall.
Tapley to disclose the known risks of long-term opioid abuse. The lawsuit doesn’t specify how much is being sought, but asks that damages be awarded to cover past costs the local governments have incurred as well as future needs such as treatment clinics and hiring additional patrol officers. “As it stands, it’s likely in the billions,” Tapley said of the amount plaintiffs are likely to seek. “Despite the best efforts of the state, counties and cities through an allocation of all available resources, the Arkansas opioid epidemic continues to infect Arkansas,” the lawsuit said. “Absent the relief sought in this action, the resources of the state, counties and cities will continue to be inadequate to respond to the epidemic.” Tapley said that a friend of the firm connected him with the Arkansas groups and he thinks one of the keys will be that they have a united front, with almost all entities grouped in one suit. The U.S. experiences more than 42,000 fatal overdoses a year, while Arkansas experiences over 400, a number that has increased nearly 300 percent since 2000 and coincides with opioid sales quadrupling. Arkansas also ranks second in the nation in misuse of opioids behind Alabama, which is the only other state with a higher opioid prescribing rate than Arkansas according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tapley said he is unsure
continued from page 1 on a timeline, but hopes to get some action sooner rather than later. “A case like this with so many moving parts it could take four to five years,” Tapley said. “But if I can’t get something done in two, I will be disappointed. Someone dies from an opioid overdoses every 12 minutes in the country. We can’t afford to let more time pass. People’s lives are at stake.” At 42, Tapley is regarded by his peers as one of the best attorneys in the state and nation. Tapley has won cases against some big names. Last year he had a victory against Nissan in a brake defect case in Los Angeles that led to a $25 million verdict following the death of a mother and her two children. He also has a win over Google to his credit. Tapley has been recognized by his peers as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in the U.S., one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers as an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Matindale-Hubbell. He attributes his success to people skills. Tapley is married to his high school sweetheart, fellow Benjamin Russell graduate and pediatrician Kelli. They have two daughters, Madeline and Harper. Tapley started at Central Alabama Community College on a scholarship before moving on to a AUM on a Russell Foundation Scholarship. Tapley is the son of Frank and Betty Tapley.
Bust to the Tallapoosa County Jail without incident, according to Task Force Sgt. Fred White. Arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana 1st degree, certain persons forbidden to possess and possession of drug paraphernalia was Alysha Royer, 28, of Jacksons Gap. Arrested and charged
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he Alexander City City Council’s approval Monday night of a zoning change to clear the way for construction of an exciting new mixed use development shows their willingness to work with investors in our community to allow flexibility in projects. We hear experts in retail recruitment talk frequently about what it takes to get businesses to come to an area. They say that having investors who are willing to think outside the box and spend their own money in crucial. So, if government is flexible and works with developers, that makes an area even more attractive. Angela and Dion James of D&A Investments are working to transform about 60 acres that sit between Highway 280 and Washington Street into a multiphase, multi-use development that will be unlike any other in the area. Lake Martin Village will feature a Highway 280 outparcel suitable for a larger retailer or restaurant and 14 business storefronts in the first phase that will occupy about 11 acres of the property. In the second and third phases about 47 acres will be home to single-family residential homes and professional offices that could house doctors, lawyers and small space entrepreneurs. Not only is the idea refreshing, the enthusiasm and obvious love for the community they call home is equally exciting. Our area is hungry for retail and restaurant options. We need to stop the flow of the retail dollars of our residents from leaving for places like Auburn, Opelika, Sylacauga and Birmingham. To show how interested people are just look at the traffic a short video with the couple talking about the project drew. Almost 10,000 people viewed the interview that was held on the future site of the development. “We’ve heard for so long from people about the stores and shops that we need here,” Angela James said. “It’s like they say, ‘build it and they will come.’ That’s what we are counting on. From the preliminary interest we are seeing, we think that could be the case here.” It looks like construction could now start soon with the last zoning hurdle now cleared. We applaud Angela and Dion James of D&A Investments for their forward thinking and their desire to bring something exciting to our area. The council is also to be commended for not boxing in a great idea.
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ur antiquated 1901 Constitution was designed to give inordinate power to the Legislature. During the Wallace years, the King of Alabama politics, George Wallace, usurped this power and controlled the Legislature from the Executive Branch of Government. Over the last couple of decades the Legislature has wrestled this power back and pretty much excluded the Governor from their bailiwick. Governors Bob Riley and Robert Bentley were ostracized and pretty much ignored. Their proposed budgets were instantaneously tossed into the nearest trashcan. Legislative power is derived from controlling the state’s purse strings. Thus the old adage, “Those who have the gold set the rules.” The Legislature has gotten like Congress in that incumbents are difficult to defeat. Therefore, the interest will be on the open Senate and House seats. Most of the Montgomery Special Interest money will be focused on these Legislative races. Speaking of Montgomery, two open and most interesting Senate seats in the state will be in the Montgomery/River Region. One is currently in progress. Montgomery City Councilman, David Burkette, Representative John Knight and Councilman Fred Bell are pursuing the Democratic seat vacated by Senator Quinton Ross when he left to become President of Alabama State University. Burkette has already bested Knight and Bell in a Special Election last month. A rebound race is set for June 5. The Republican Senate seat in the River Region held by Senator Dick Brewbaker is up for grabs. This seat was expected to attract numerous well-known aspirants. However, when the dust settled at the qualifying deadline two relatively unknown candidates were the only ones to qualify. Will Barfoot and Ronda Walker are pitted against each other in a
STEVE FLOWERS Columnist race that is considered a tossup. The Etowah County/Gadsden area was considered one of the most Democratic areas of the state for generations. However, in recent years it has become one of the most Republican. State Representative, Mack Butler, should be favored as a Republican. Although, polling indicates that veteran Democratic Representative, Craig Ford, could make this a competitive race in the fall. He is running as an independent. Veteran State Senator Harri Ann Smith has represented the Wiregrass/Dothan area admirably for over two decades. She has been elected several times as an independent. However, she has decided not to seek reelection. Her exit leaves State Representative Donnie Chesteen in the catbird seat to capture the seat. Republican State Senator Paul Bussman, who represents Cullman and northwest Alabama, is a maverick and very independent. This independence makes him powerful. He will be reelected easily. State Representative David Sessions is predicted to win the seat of Senator Bill Hightower who is running for Governor. Most of the state Senate’s most powerful members are unopposed or have token opposition. Included in this list of incumbent State Senators are veteran Senate leader and Rules Chairman, Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia, Senate President, Del Marsh, R-Calhoun, Senate Majority Leader, Greg Reed, R-Jasper, veteran Senator Jimmy Holley, R-Coffee, as well as Senate leaders Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, Clay Scofield,
R-Marshall, Clyde Chambliss, R-Autauga, Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, Tom Whatley, R-Lee, and Shay Shelnutt, R-Gardendale. The Senate leadership will remain intact, as will the House leadership. Almost all of the House leaders are unopposed or have token opposition. This prominent list includes: Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Madison, Budget Chairmen, Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, Speaker Protem, Victor Gaston, R- Mobile, Rules Chairman, Mike Jones, R-Covington. In addition, there are numerous veteran lawmakers, who will be reelected, including Lynn Greer, Mike Ball, Jim Carnes, Howard Sanderford, Kerry Rich, and Jimmy Martin; as well as rising leaders: Nathaniel Ledbetter, Kyle South, Connie Rowe, Tim Wadsworth, April Weaver, Paul Lee, Terri Collins, Danny Garrett, Dickie Drake, Chris Pringle, Randall Shedd, Allen Farley, Becky Nordgren, Mike Holmes, David Standridge, Dimitri Polizos, Reed Ingram and Chris Sells. Even though there are 22 open House seats and 10 open Senate seats, the leadership of both chambers will remain the same. There are some competitive House seats that will be interesting. In the Pike/Dale County Seat 89, Pike Probate Judge Wes Allen is pitted against Troy City Council President Marcus Paramore. Tracy Estes is favored to replace retiring Mike Millican in Marion County. Alfa is going all out for Estes. David Wheeler is expected to capture the open House seat in Vestavia. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.
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didn’t have an article in last week’s paper. I hated that. I love sharing my adventures. I really enjoy sharing my misadventures. Those are the best. I was in an accident. A nice lady, and I mean that sincerely, ran a traffic light trying to get to the hospital. By God’s good Grace, I saw her coming and slammed on my brakes and steered to the right. A split second earlier, I would’ve been hit broadside. Instead, I ran into the side of her SUV, which totaled mine. It could’ve been ugly, real ugly, but I walked away in one piece, albeit a bit rattled and sore. Thank God the Lucy and the girls weren’t with me. I go through the intersection in which the accident happened multiple times each day. I’ve always been a defensive driver, but perhaps I’ve gotten complacent. I need to keep my head on a swivel while driving. Maybe I needed this as a wake-up call. The EMT sat me down on the back of the ambulance, but I was OK. I was just stuttering a little bit more than normal. I let everyone know that up front. I didn’t want them to think I was about to have a stroke or anything. I was fine. There were no visions of Alexander Shunnarah dancing in my head.
JODY FULLER Columnist Although Lucy said she was coming to get me, I didn’t want to get her and the baby out of the house. I knew I’d figure something out. I always do. In this case, however, I didn’t have to. A friend of mine just happened to be behind me in his tow truck and drove me and the SUV home so I could get all my stuff out. He’s a good dude. Lucy insisted I go to the ER, but I’m hard headed and declined. I was fine. I still had that adrenaline rush going strong. A couple of hours later, I started to feel it in my neck, back, and shoulder. I already have problems with all three dating back to my first tour in Iraq, so it was nothing new. It was just a little more intense than usual. It might take a few days for it to get back to my normal level of pain. Since I wouldn’t go, she put together some doTerra essential oils and made a rub for my aches and pains and WOW, I felt so much better. It eased the pain without the smell of some of that store-bought stuff.
Thursday morning, I went to see my chiropractor, too, and he popped my back into place. He could tell I’d been in an accident, because my back was jarred in all kinds of funky ways. I immediately felt better. After that, I went to perform at an awesome luncheon honoring the auxiliary at East Alabama Medical Center. I was hurting a bit, but Jesus took the mic and it went very well. Jesus tells jokes. Who knew? Later that day, less than 24 hours after the accident, Lucy, Abigail and I went for a stroll on a red dirt road up near the homeplace in Tallapoosa County. I could have been laid up in a hospital or worse, but there I was enjoying the simple and most important things in life. Perhaps I was becoming complacent, and maybe I needed that wake-up call. We all probably need one from time to time. I don’t know. I just know that I’m feeling great with a new lease on life. I’m blessed to be here. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com .
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POLITICAL FORUM: The Tallapoosa County Chapter of Alabama New South Alliance (ANSA) will host a political forum on Wednesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. The forum will be held at the Camp Hill
Library located at 177 North Main Street. All candidates running for federal, state and county office are invited to attend. Please call Samuel Alexander at 256-790-9579 for questions. CHURCH REVIVAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting spring revival services April 16 to April 18 with services at 7 p.m. The guest min-
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REGISTRATION FOR JUNQUE JUBILEE VENDORS: Registration is open now through April 30 for anyone interested in being a vendor at MainStreet Alexander City’s Junque Jubilee, an upscale yard sale event in downtown Alexander City Saturday, May 12 starting at 8 a.m. with shops opening at 10 a.m. There is a $20 application fee and event organizers ask none of the vendors bring clothing or shoes to sell. Deadline for registration is April 30. For more information on the event or registration, contact MainStreet Alexander City at 256-329-9227.
Thursday, April 19
SENIORS ALIVE: Guy Anderson will be at Lake Pointe Baptist Church on Highway 50 in Dadeville Thursday, April 19 to share a mixture of comedy and a serious message for senior adults. Churches are asked to sign up to bring crock pots of soup or desserts by Monday, April 9 by calling 256-825-4441. This presentation is a ministry and fellowship opportunity of the Tallapoosa Baptist Association. SENIORX: Deborah Jones, SenioRX coordinator will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications. For more information contact Deborah Jones at 1-800-361-1636 or 256-761-3575. COMMUNITY MEETING: PATH Lake Martin will hold its Community Planning Meeting on Thursday, April 19, at noon, at the Lake Martin Innovation Center. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Democratic Party is hosting a meeting Thursday, April 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bud Porch Center in Alexander City. 3rd Congressional District candidate Mallory Hagan is the speaker. For more information contact Carol Gowan at 256-7947432.
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GOSPEL SINGING: Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell St. in Alexander City will be hosting a gospel singing with New Ground Friday, April 20 at 6 p.m. Tony Harris is pastor. Everyone is welcome. For information, call 256-7942969.
Saturday, April 21
FAMILY FESTIVAL: The Coosa County Family Festival, Keeping Coosa Connected will be April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coosa Central High School. Over 40 agencies will be taking part with lots of free activities for children. Vendor registration forms are available by emailing martyrittmann@gmail.com or by contacting the Lake Martin United Way office at uw211@unitedwaylakemartin.org or calling 256-3293600. FAITH BRUNCH: Tallapoosa’s Caring REFUGE (Reaching Everyday
Fighters Utilizing God’s Embrace) is hosting “FAITH bigger fear” Tablescapes Brunch at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center at 10 a.m. Speakers will be Tillie Parks and Jennifer Martin. Tickets are $25. Contract Glenda Briley at 256-566-9685 to host or decorate a table. KLASSIC KRUISERS: The 17th Annual Klassic Cruisers Car Show is Saturday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the New Site City Hall. Registration is $20 and a vendor fee is $20. There will be a cash money tree, 50/50 pot and door prizes along with a swap meet and food vendors. A DJ will be playing ‘50s music. Proceeds benefit the community including the New Site Fire Department, the New Site Ambulance and the Daviston Fire Department. There will be a pancake breakfast at 6 a.m. at City Hall. For more information contact Roy Colley at 256-234-6928 or 256-3074855. TRADE DAY: There will be a community trade day event Saturday, April 21 with a pancake breakfast, car show, flea market and a variety of vendors. The public is invited to come for this day of fun at New Site Town Hall. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on April 21 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.
Sunday, April 22
CHURCH SINGING: Emmaus Road will be at County Line Baptist Church in the Dudleyville community Sunday, April 22 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken and a time of fellowship will follow. For more information call Bro. Mike Beck at 334354-3908. HOMECOMING: Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell St. is hosting a homecoming Sunday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served after the morning service. Tony Harris is pastor. Everyone is welcome. For information, call 256-7942969. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 5th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. and Sister Melvin C. Kelley Jr. Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Terry L. Magby of New Mount Sellers Missionary Baptist Church in Lafayette. CONCERT: Jacquie Cruz and Gary Klarenbeek will be at Red Ridge United Methodist Church Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. Cruz is a soprano and her performance will feature pieces from her album “Hopeful” as well as a few new works by Heather Sorenson Klearenbeek is Cruz’s father and is a tenor and pianist. They have performed in churches all over. No tickets are required and love offering will be received. For more information call 256-825-9820. CHURCH SINGING: Samaritan
Trio will be the guest singers for Homecoming at Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church, Alabama Highway 148, Clay County, Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Please bring potluck covered dishes. Lunch is noon to 1 p.m.
Monday, April 23
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, April 23 at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Betty Carol Graham Technology center on the Alexander City campus of Central Alabama Community College. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The April meeting of the Alex City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Court.
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TRAIL RIDES: The Weogufka Center for Arts is hosting trail rides April 25 at 10 a.m., April 26 at 9 a.m. and April 27 at 9 a.m. with the Annual Mule Day April 28. For more information contact the Chuck Wagon Guys, Edwin Petty at 205-389-0236, Donald Ellison at 205-294-0062 or Ricky Talley at 205646-1640.
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BENEFIT DINNER: The Alexander City Rotary Club Foundation is hosting its Imagination Library Annual Benefit Thursday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the T.C. Russell Hangar.
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WORKSHOP: The Alabama Extension Service is holding a class “Managing Fire Ants” Friday, April 27 at the Betty Carrol Graham Technology Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop will feature fire ant biology, research based control techniques, recommended pesticides and product demonstrations. It is ADAI approved for re-certification points. Contact the Tallapoosa County Extension office at 256-825-1050 to register. Cost is $5 is due by Wednesday, April 25. Lunch is not provided.
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REUNION: The annual New Site High School reunion will be Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. in the Horseshoe Bend High School Commons area. Please bring a covered dish. MULE DAY: The Weogufka Center is hosting its annual Mule Day Saturday, April 28. There will be buggy rides and trial rides. A sausage biscuit breakfast is from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Train Man will be there as will an antique car and truck show. For more information visit the weogufkacenter.org of the Weogufka Center Facebook page. GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, April 28. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
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ool with beautiful sunshine, that’s what we will be happy with for a while, especially as Mother Nature is taking care of the growing things and they look so healthy after the rains. Many months ago, the State Highway Department was called about a sink hole in the parking area of “Nixburg House” on Highway 9, apparently caused by the drainage dug away underneath. The State did come out, and several men stood looking at the hole. They pondered, talked and left. Nothing else was heard from that visit, and nothing was done. Now the sink hole is huge. The warning ‘stop’ sign has fallen in and the hole seems to grow daily. Back in the mid to late 1940s when the Central Plank Road was moved further out and finished for modern travel, a sort of French drain was put in. This drain was quite big around, so that youngsters could play travelling under the road from one side to the other. It took care of
ROSIE MORGAN Columnist heavy rain drainage. A good-sized metal drain was put in just below road/parking level, so the water could drain. The trouble is that big logging trucks seem to lose their way getting to the wood yard in Nixburg and use my parking lot to turn around. Being heavily laden with large logs, it created deep ruts in the grass where they miss the roadway and then it rains, the loose mud and pine straw then fills the drain slots making it non-functional and the parking lot fills with water. This has happened more times than I can count and is now causing the top asphalt to crumble away into the dug-out area below. I hope they don’t wait until the old historic Post Office/Barber shop, which is concrete block, falls in this hole and is
lost forever. It seems sink holes are common all around us in other states, especially Florida, as well as locally. We have one at home, it started, I think from moles or voles digging just under the grassy root layer stopping at one of the washing line posts, then picked up on the other side for a little way. Shamrock is growing in the hole and has bloomed. This hole is about the size of a road sign, and way smaller than the huge one at my shop. I can handle the one at home. The young man who purchased land across from the Clark place has done a lot to grade the land already working neatly. We feel he will be a good neighbor when all is done and he can actually move in. It appeared that the neighbor between us and him, had overstepped the boundaries of his land, and was reminded by the marking stakes of a survey for purchase. Happy anniversary to Louis and Mary Buzbee of Kellyton as
they celebrate 45 years April 21. My neighbor Terri Clark and good friend Joyce Carlton of Sylacauga both have birthdays April 22. Then, the extra special 80th birthday for Pete Ott of Nixburg which actually falls on April 25. His birthday will be celebrated in a big way by many April 21. All extra special good wishes to everyone with an April Birthday. There’s still time to get your special letter posted to celebrate the National card and letter month. Remember, the best way to get something done is to begin. The greatest truths are the simplest and be sure to keep your sense of humor. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ have been springing into activities this month. Even if the weather doesn’t seem to know what season it is yet, we sure do! We had a great Queen’s and Better Half Outing group trip last week and the Men’s Group had a wonderful time visiting the Hardy Farm for a day of fishing as well last week. Special thanks to Jim and Kristie Hardy for allowing the Men’s Group to enjoy a beautiful day of fishing and fellowship. Larry Luke caught the most fish, but at the end of the day Ron Ownbey hooked the biggest! We have pictures for proof! The month of May is Celebration of Senior Citizens. Be sure to check your activity calendar for dates and details throughout May for special events and activities. Instead of a oneday Sr. Celebration, we have scheduled one event for each week in May. Don’t miss out on the fun, food and fellowship! Hazards add up over time and increase the risk of falls or accidents which is a top reason for seniors to lose mobility or decline in health. Spring is a great time to take a fresh look at your home to make sure it’s as safe as possible. Here are some areas in the home along with tips to help prevent falls or accidents. Bathroom: Install grab bars (if needed) or make sure existing ones are sturdy and well-attached. Replace bath mats with non-skid low profile mats. Install a raised toilet seat or safety frame (if needed) or check that existing ones are sturdy. Make sure tub or shower floor is non-slip, Add automatic night lights to make it easy to see at night Kitchen: Prominently post emergency contact information on the fridge and near the telephone. Check
CORLEY HOLT Columnist that appliances are in good working condition and within easy reach. Place frequently used items in easy reach. Put away appliances that are rarely used to remove clutter, Check that the stove. refrigerator and freezer are in good working condition. Bedroom: Use automatic night lights to light the way to the bathroom. Check that the bedside lamp is easy to turn on and off. Make sure the phone and/or medical alert device is easy to reach from the bed. Check that the bed is easy to get into and out. General house: Set the water heater at a temperature that won’t scald. Check that all sinks and drains are in good working order. Clear hallways and main floor spaces of dangerous clutter, Secure all electrical cords at the edges of rooms. Make sure lighting is bright, that there are on/off switches at every doorway, and replace light bulbs as needed or switch to long-lasting LED bulbs. Change smoke detector batteries or switch to a 10-year smoke detector. Make sure fire extinguishers are ready for use. The ACPR 50+ send condolences to the family and friends of the passing of their beloved Tommy Hammond. He was definitely one of a kind and we will certainly miss him. The fun we had with him on a group to trip to New Orleans is a lasting memory in our hearts. Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ program.
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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. • Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 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. • Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center 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. • 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 first and third 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. • 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 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information. • Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT To My Patients, Colleagues and Friends: It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of my Orthopedic Practice, Bone and Joint Specialists, PC. at 3368 Hwy. 280, Suite 116, Alexander City, AL and 500 Hospital Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092, effective May 16, 2018. It has been a great pleasure and privilege to care for your Orthopedic needs during the nearly 20 years I have practiced in Tallapoosa and Elmore counties. Effective immediately, I will no longer be taking new patients, nor will I be able to start treatment on an established patient with a new problem. If you are an established patient and currently being treated by me, I will work to complete your care and/or arrange for an appropriate referral for any necessary follow-up. If you have an Emergent Orthopedic need, you should proceed directly to the closest Emergency Department for appropriate treatment. Until May 16, 2018, please call my office for details about obtaining your medical records. After that date, you will need to contact me at drg@bonesnjoints.com, or P.O. Box 1903, Alexander City, AL 35011, or (256) 392-6151 to obtain a copy of your records. I will send you a release form that needs to be signed and mailed back to me. Once I have received the signed and dated request, as well as any required fees, I will mail you or your designated healthcare provider the appropriate records. Your records will be available for 10 years (until May 4, 2028) if you were 19 years of age or older when I ¿rst saw you. If you were younger than 19, I will retain your records for 5 years after you turn 19. Once again, thank you for the honor of allowing me to provide you with your Orthopedic care. While I am closing my practice, Michele and I are not moving, since we still consider Alexander City to be our home! Sincerely, Paul Goldhagen, MD
Alexander City Police Department April 16
• Marcus Marquis Russell, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Adriana Georgeta Fasui, 37, of Winter Haven, Florida was arrested for loitering. • Ismael Roman Torres, 20, of Decatur was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Holman Street. • Hindering prosecution was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 63 North. • Loitering was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.
April 15
• Christopher Charles Harvey, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Jeremy Clayton Maske, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Soloman Jamall Barnett, 31, of Salem was arrested
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April 14
• Harassment was reported on Red Barn Road. • Criminal trespass and harassment was reported on Red Barn Road. • Domestic violence was reported on I Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Thomas Street. • Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported on Midway Circle. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic was reported in Alexander City.
April 13
• Jason Marx Elliot, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Brandon Trey Mann, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for harassing communications. • John Ed Cox, 69, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct.
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• Johneil Lako Cox, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for making a terrorist threat, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental operations and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. • Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Robinhood Drive. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Terrorist threat was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Laurel Street. • Theft was reported on 15th Street West.
April 12
• Kevin Adam Ray, 33, of Wetumpka was arrested for failure to appear and possession of a forged instrument. • Timothy Lashun Whetstone, 34, of Goodwater was arrested for theft. • Arthena Lakeitha Thomas, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Jessie Walter Pearson, 65, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Possession of marijuana was reported on 10th Avenue. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • A dog bite was reported
on Kowaliga Marina Road. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Menacing was reported on Hillabee Street. • Theft was reported on Elkahatchee Road.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department April 16
• Jeffery Griffin of Ninth Avenue in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation and possession or receiving a controlled substance.
April 15
• A resident of Campbell Road in Dadeville filed a report in reference to an unwanted person. • A resident on Walls Road in Goodwater filed a report in reference to harassment.
April 14
• Blake Langley of Tallassee was arrested on a grand jury indictment of distribution of a controlled substance and was transported to the county jail.
April 13
• Eric Roberts of Pineview Road in Tallassee was arrested on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance and transported to the county jail.
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LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com
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Ben Russell boys win area title By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
After falling to Opelika on a tiebreaker in last year’s area boys soccer race, Benjamin Russell left nothing to be questioned on Tuesday night with a 3-1 victory over the Bulldogs to earn the title of Class 6A Area 5 champions. “It feels great,” BRHS senior Eddie Naranjo said. “Last year they beat us and we were mad about that, so we came in this year really wanting to win this. We accomplished that, so I’m happy.” Wildcat coach Austin Teel added, “It feels very good. We came up short last year and lost in a tiebreaker to Opelika, so it’s nice to solely win and not go into a tiebreaker situation. Hats off to the guys tonight, I thought from the start of the whistle, we outplayed Opelika.” In what turned into a very physical game, Benjamin Russell came out with a fire in its eyes. Just 1:14 seconds into the game, Lucan Yates received a cross inside and hit the left corner of the net for the Wildcats’ first goal. Although Opelika responded with a goal from Jafeht Marin at the top of the 18 just 15 minutes later, Benjamin
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Benjamin Russell’s Lucan Yates (19) makes a pass to a teammate in front of an Opelika defender on Tuesday night.
Russell took a 2-1 lead into halftime on a Naranjo penalty kick with 13 minutes left in the frame. “Props to Brooks (Parker) and Blake (Smith) for controlling the center mid,” Teel said. “Blake and Brooks outperformed themselves again. In soccer, most of the time if you control the center mid and you win that battle, you have a good chance to the ballgame. With that being said, when the
opportunities came, we put them in the back of the net.” Benjamin Russell added some insurance midway through the second half on a perfectly played set piece. Naranjo was awarded an indirect kick just outside the box, and with Luke Harvey running toward the right wing, Naranjo passed it over. Harvey buried it in the top left corner, putting the game out of reach for good.
Defensively, the Wildcats shut down Opelika, not allowing it to get many chances at all. The Bulldogs had just three shots on goal the entire second half. “We knew them from last game, so we really focused on (Marin),” Naranjo said. “We shut him down, and it worked out well.” Teel said, “I thought our defense played well. Eddie, Elliot (Evans), Alex Law and Deshaun (Gonzales), See BOYS • Page 11
Opelika’s Molly Randolph, left, and Benjamin Russell’s Lillie Wilson compete for a loose ball on Tuesday night.
Wildcats can’t keep up with Opelika By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Going into Tuesday’s girls soccer game, Benjamin Russell had a couple things in mind. It already had secured a playoff berth, but it needed to beat Opelika by at least two goals in order to earn a home playoff game. With that in mind, the Wildcats were looking to create offense. It all started well enough, as Jordan Osborne put one in the back of the net just two minutes into the game. But after a back and forth first half, Opelika was the one to come out charging See GIRLS • Page 11
BRHS boys win Sylacauga Invitational
ANDY GRAHAM Columnist
STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Auburn hoops may look very different in the coming year
T
he Auburn basketball team posted the second highest win total in program history this past season with a record of 26-8. It was a year filled with excitement and controversy, but found the Tigers in the NCAA tournament for the first time in over a decade. Even though it weren’t playing its best basketball at the end of the year, one of the most exciting aspects of the team was the lack of seniority on the roster. Winning an SEC championship with a bunch of underclassmen all but guarantees a bright future… Right? Well, not necessarily. This is a brave new world. Athletes must be three years removed from high school to enter the NFL draft. If an athlete chooses to attend college and play baseball, they must wait three years to be eligible for the MLB draft. A college basketball player is eligible to go to the NBA after only one season in school. Teams rarely look remotely the same from year to year anymore. The Duke Blue Devils had one senior starter in Grayson Allen this past season. However, they are losing all five starters to the NBA Draft. Auburn won’t be quite that devastated, but the team could look a lot different in 2019. Sophomores Mustapha Heron, Austin Wiley and Jared Harper and junior Bryce Brown have all declared for the NBA Draft. It’s possible the Tigers could be without a large majority of their starting See GRAHAM • Page 11
Benjamin Russell’s boys golf team had a fantastic performance winning the Sylacauga Invitational on Monday afternoon over 15 other teams. The Wildcats finished with a total score of 317. Following behind in second was Briarwood with a 321, and Sylacauga rounded out the top three with a 325. Sawyer Scott won the low medalist award of the tournament, turning in a 70. Dylan Moncus also represented BRHS on the all-tournament team. Also participating for the Wildcats were Jacob Booker, Saxon Coker, Matthew Cush, Caziah Gilmore, Kyle Mattox, Sawyer Parks, Kylee Reeder and Trey Shockley. “The boys played really well in the windy conditions,” BRHS coach Wes Tate said.
SOFTBALL Reeltown takes down Beulah, 8-1
Scoring three runs in the bottom of the first was more than enough for Reeltown, but the Rebels kept it going with in order to pick up an 8-1 victory over Beulah on Monday night. After getting out of a bases-loaded File / The Outlook jam in the top of the first, Reeltown immediately got to work in the home Benjamin Russell’s Dylan Moncus watches his drive earlier this season. Moncus was named to the all-tournament team at Monday’s Sylacauga Invitational, which the Wildcats won. half of the frame. With one out, Kyndel Lee and Kayli Hornsby hit up a pair of narrow victories this up in the bottom of the sixth. Once back-to-back singles. After another weekend, defeated Southern Union, again, scoring three runs in the out was put on the board, Katlyn 6-4 and 4-1 in a doubleheader. top of the seventh was the recipe Jaye drew a walk to load the bases, In both games, the Trojans (34-15) for success for CACC. This time, and Makenzie Baker smashed a won the game in the seventh inning. with one out, Loren Bishop and Z bases-clearing double to take a 3-0 In the opener, the Lady Bison led Trammell notched back-to-back lead early on. 4-3 heading into the final inning singles before Easterwood knocked Reeltown finished with 11 hits, but Central Alabama scored a trio one out of the park for a three-run including two apiece from Morgan homer. McGuire, Hornsby and Marlee Knox. of runs in the top of the frame to Both Trojan pitchers had solid Ayriana Stoneback went the distance, ensure the victory. Sierra Easterwood led off with a double, and after one outings, as the Lady Bison combined allowing just five hits — three of out, she was scored by a Shatima for just eight hits on the day. In which came in the first inning. She Smith double to tie the game. Ashton the first game, Easterwood tossed walked two but also struck out 10 Fielding then played hero with a and did not allow an earned run. the complete game, allowing five two-run home run to give CACC the hits, three earned runs and one lead and ultimately the victory. walk. She struck out three. Amber CACC sweeps Southern Union In Game 2, Southern Union trailed Parker allowed only three hits in the Central Alabama Community 1-0 for most of the game but tied it College’s softball team picked See GOLF • Page 11
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Boys I thought they all played really sound back there. We gave up an early goal, but I think we got kind of relaxed. After going up 1-0, I think we got relaxed for the first 10 minutes and you can’t do that. You gotta play the whole time.” Benjamin Russell also had the advantage in the physical nature of the game. While both teams had an air of physicality, it was the Wildcats who responded better to any sort of adversity that presented. With the victory, BRHS will host its first-round playoff game, which will likely be against HillcrestTuscaloosa next week.
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LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Wednesday, April 18 High school softball Dadeville at Elmore County, 5:30 p.m. High school boys soccer Benjamin Russell at Auburn, 7 p.m. High school boys tennis Dadeville in sectionals at Chambers County Thursday, April 19 High school softball Benjamin Russell at Beauregard, 4:30 p.m. Elmore County at Reeltown, 6 p.m. High school golf Benjamin Russell at Sylacauga, 2 p.m. College baseball Lawson State at Central Alabama (2), 2 p.m.
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Benjamin Russell’s Luke Harvey, left, chases after Opelika’s Alberto Cordova on Tuesday night.
Friday, April 20 High school baseball Class 2A First Round Playoffs G.W. Long at Reeltown (2), 2 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Ariton (2), 4:30 p.m. High school softball Horseshoe Bend, Dadeville in Lady Tiger Classic at Oxford, TBA
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nightcap. Although she walked two, she also struck out four and gave up just one run.
By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Outlook
While the temperature and the intermittent cold breeze may have kept the fans covered in extra layers and the teams huddled around heaters in the dugouts, Holtville generated enough fire at the plate to pick up the 5-2 area victory over Dadeville on Monday night. The Bulldogs’ win sets up Thursday’s game against rival Tallassee as a defacto area championship, with the winner more than likely poised to host the area tournament. “That’s our goal every year, to host area and go to regionals,” Holtville’s Kaylyn Dismukes said. “I think we should really step up our game in practice over the next two days and work on our hitting because our offense was not too good tonight. It was very cold. It’s almost May. [Weather like tonight] should not happen.” Dismukes fanned 16 in the win and, after giving up a run in the second, faced the minimum in the third, fourth and fifth innings before giving up a walk in the sixth then a small rally in the seventh. “I got too comfortable out there and they started to get to me,” Dismukes said. In the seventh, down 5-1, Dadeville’s Pearl Huff looped a Dismukes offering into the gap between shortstop and leftfield, snapping the Holtville hurlers string of straight outs. Huff scored on a Brittany Claybrook single. But Dadeville’s late rally was a summation of the offense for both teams, it came in waves. “I felt like we coasted; just no energy, no excitement to be here,” Bulldogs coach Daryl Otwell. “My message to the girls was that you can get beat on any day. We showed up Saturday and beat a very good Bibb County team 12-0 and then showed up today and…nothing. The pitching was great. Defensively, we were good. But the bats just weren’t there. There was no adjustment. I felt
BASEBALL Trojans settle for split with Calhoun
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Dadeville’s Tiffany Rice, left, makes a throw from the outfield as second baseman Jailee Kirkland waits for the catch earlier this season.
like we gave at-bats away. We had bases loaded and didn’t get a hit. Had multiple runners on second and third and couldn’t get a hit. I’m preaching to them that, down the road, there are games when [the other team] may get the big hits and we need to be able to respond in that situation.” Holtville scored two to start Monday’s game. Katie Henley doubled then scored on a Dismukes single. Dismukes was thrown out going to third on a fielder’s choice. Cyndi Thornton drew a walk then scored on a Brooke Cooper single. Dadeville answered in the second with Huff smashing a leadoff home run to cut the margin to 2-1. But the game continued to go back and forth from there, as Holtville added a run in the home half of the second. Alexus Hindman singled and
then took advantage of a sacrifice and a pair of passed balls to score. The Bulldogs left the bases loaded in the third, but added two more runs to the tally in the fourth. Henley singled and later scored on a wild pitch. Jordan Cousins singled, moved around the bases on a passed ball and a wild pitch and then scored on a Bella Farmer sacrifice throw to first. Overall Holtville rattled off nine hits in the win but left 10 Bulldogs stranded on base. “I get frustrated with the at-bats. My philosophy is that you should never get out the same way twice,” Otwell said. “I would like to see more consistency. I’m not disappointed in the way we hit the ball so much as the energy level. I felt like we just coasted through and that’s not championship softball to me.”
Girls in the second half, and it eventually secured a 5-3 victory. “Hats off to Opelika; that’s a good team and they’re well coached,” BRHS coach Lee Wagoner said. “We got beat today, that’s all there is to it. Not that we didn’t give a good effort because we did. We came out and scored the first goal and had some momentum there, but Opelika countered and that’s what good teams do.” The biggest difference came early in the second half. Leading 3-2 at the break, the Bulldogs scored immediately out of the locker room, as Kaitlyn Goodman sent a rocket to the top right corner of the net just 46 seconds into the half. From there, Benjamin Russell immediately had to change formations. The Wildcats switched from a system with two forwards to pushing three forwards up and taking one off the back line, in hopes of creating some offensive pressure. “We let them jump on us real quick, and I think
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Opelika’s Megan Noon (13) takes a indirect kick, which is blocked by Benjamin Russell’s Abigale Sims, far right, on Tuesday night. Helping Sims form a wall is, from left, Kylee Stark, Lydia Kate Ballard and Jordan Osborne.
that deflated us a little bit,” Wagoner said. “When that happened, I absolutely had to change tactics as far as how we were going to attack thm. I went to a 3-4-3 instead of a 4-4-2 that I normally run, and I was kinda trying to coach it on the fly. We needed the offensive pressure to keep up the goal differential.”
It didn’t quite work to BRHS’ advantage, though. Despite a strong performance from Jayde Trapp at keeper, Opelika still managed to net another goal and put Benjamin Russell in an almost impossible 5-2 deficit. The Wildcats did score once more when Kylee Stark put one in the back
of the net on a direct kick with 6:35 remaining in the game, but it wasn’t enough to spark a rally. Despite the loss, Benjamin Russell still advances to the postseason and will likely play Northridge in the first round, which doesn’t begin until next week. The Wildcats are hoping to use Tuesday’s game as a learning experience. “We played a hard game and we know what we’ve got to do to get better to beat teams like this,” Wagoner said. “I asked each and every one of them to take something from this game that they can use going forward because we may see something like this in the playoffs where we have to adjust on the fly. I can learn from what I had to do as a coach, and I asked them to learn as players.” Osborne also had the second goal of the game for the Wildcats, and it came midway through the first half. Trapp finished with 11 saves, including several in the second half that were highlight worthy.
After suffering a pair of defeats to Calhoun Community College on Thursday, Central Alabama Community College’s baseball team settled for a 1-1 day with Calhoun this weekend. The Trojans won the first game, 5-4, but then were shut out, 6-0, in Game 2. The opener was tied 4-4 through the first four and a half innings when CACC finally scored the ultimate game winner in the bottom of the fifth. With two outs, Mathew Radoslovich drew a walk, then Calhoun committed an especially costly error that allowed Griffin Fenn to reach base and Radoslovich to get all the way home. In Game 2, CACC managed five hits but couldn’t string enough together to score a run. Matt Muhliesen led the offense with a pair of singles. In the doubleheader, Justin Thomas did most of the work on the mound, throwing 6 1/3 innings and striking out six. He walked only one and gave up three earned runs.
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lineup, but it’s not a certainty. The NBA allows underclassmen to declare for the draft, participate in the NBA combine and be evaluated, but still have the ability to return to school if they are not projected to be drafted at a desired level. The only condition is the player must not sign with an agent. Heron, who was Auburn’s leading scorer, has stated he will indeed hire an agent ending his college career. The other three do not intend to hire agents leaving the door open for a return to the Plains. Wiley is unquestionably the best pro prospect but could dramatically increase his value with one good season next year at Auburn. I’m guessing, but I think it’s probably a 50-50 chance whether he’s back or not. Harper and Brown have very little chance of being taken in the draft, but it’s a good opportunity to be evaluated without anything to lose. Players have until June 11 to withdraw from the draft and go back to school. Another sign of the times in college basketball is how many players transfer from one school to another. According to verbalcommits.com, 884 players transferred from one college basketball team to another in 2017. There have already been 485 transfers in 2018 and it’s only April. Auburn isn’t immune to the epidemic with Freshman Davion Mitchell and junior DeSean Murray deciding to play elsewhere next year. Murray was a transfer to Auburn from Presbyterian. Bruce Pearl added a player from VCU last year, Samir Doughty, who will play for the Tigers this upcoming season. Before the higher learning version of Red Rover began, Auburn was being predicted as a preseason top 10 team. That could still be a legitimate expectation if Wiley, Harper and Brown return. It could also be a pipe dream if all three bid farewell. I guess we’ll just have to wait until June 11 and see what happens. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.
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LETTUCE
$ 29
1
EACH
ASSORTED OLD FASHIONED
ICE CREAM 4 QT.. PAIL 4-QT 4-QT.
$ 98
3
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