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Ware found not guilty of harassment Great Bethel Baptist Church pastor Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware Jr. preaches a sermon in 2016. Ware was found not guilty of making harrassing communications in court Thursday.
Pastor admits telling trustee ‘I’m going to whip your ass’ phone call upset him, Alexander City Municipal Court Judge Randy Haynes found Ware not guilty of making harassing communications in Great Bethel Baptist Church pastor Rev. Dr. court Thursday afternoon. Emerson Ware Jr. admitted that he called a mem“That wasn’t friendly, not polite and certainly ber of the board of directors of his church and not what you expect from a minister,” Haynes said “the next time I see you I’m going to whip said. “But I don’t think that rises to the level of a your ass.” crime. I find the defendant not guilty.” Ware even admitted being mad, upset and Ware said the call was made after Ware’s wife meaning to do what he said when he called was served with a lawsuit seeking to recover Robert Boleware at 9:35 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2017. See WARE • Page 3 Despite Boleware telling how the 28-second By MITCH SNEED Editor
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Area schools remain closed By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Alexander City and Tallapoosa County schools will remained closed today due to possible safety issues on area roads. “We have been all over our school zone to assess roads, talked to city engineer, county and (ACPD Police) Chief Turner,” Alexander City School Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said. “All agree that there are just too many roads that are shaded and still very dangerous.” Cooper said the cancellation also goes for extracurricular activities with See SCHOOLS • Page 9
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A sport utility vehicle lost control on Highway 280 Thursday afternoon and overturned. Cleanup caused traffic to back up for a bit. No one was injured. City and county officials dealt with numerous road incidents Thursday as ice lingered on area roads. They urge residents to continue using caution while driving.
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40 degrees. Ice and snow on the ground and roadways began to melt, causing some of the problems and concerns seen Tuesday and Wednesday to begin decreasing. However, See WEATHER • Page 9
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With approval from the Alexander City City Council, the fire department will apply for a grant for new breathing apparatuses and a new bridge will be built in the Sportplex. “We try to apply for this grant every year,” Alexander City Fire Chief Reese McAlister said. “We have had good success with it.” Previous grants through the Firefighters grant program have been used to purchase a fire engine and the new brush truck as well as the breathing apparatuses years ago. See COUNCIL • Page 9
Accused killer Matthew Clate McDaniel is back in the Tallapoosa County Jail after another arrest, which is a violation of the bond conditions set McDaniel by the court. McDaniel, 35, was arrested by the Alexander City Police Department Wednesday evening for attempting to elude law enforcement after officers initiated a traffic stop on Highway 280. The truck driven by McDaniel did not stop and lead police on a brief chase before chase after leaving the Mapco store on Highway 280. According to reports, McDaniel ran a red light and didn’t stop until Dean Road. A check showed that the tag on the truck actually belonged to another vehicle. When officers approached the truck, a female was behind the wheel. But after questioning, she and McDaniel admitted that he had been driving. When officers asked why he failed to stop, McDaniel told officers that “he was scared and he thought a ticket would revoke his bond,” according to the incident report. McDaniel was also issued tickets for See MCDANIEL • Page 3
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Former Fifth Judicial Circuit District Attorney E. Paul Jones, left, is presented with a plaque for his service by District Attorney Jeremy Duerr at a retirement celebration last year. Jones will be speaking at Horizons Unlimited Monday about his book on preacher Will Maxwell.
Retired District Attorney E. Paul Jones will be talking about his book on the pulpwooding preacher Will Maxwell Monday at Horizons Unlimited – but the book he has authored on the subject will not be there. “I don’t have the book yet,” Jones said. “It is still in the works.” Jones said the manuscript has been edited and the book layout is being done.
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DEAR ABBY: At what point does a man finally give up hope of finding a mate and accept that he may end up alone? I’m 29. I never had a chance to date in high school. My family farms, and when I was 14, my grandfather could no longer help my dad. Dad couldn’t take care of things alone, so I would go out and help him the minute I got home from school every day. Between the farm work and keeping up with my studies, I had to grow up fast. I graduated with a 3.5 grade point average, but because I had no time for dating, this part of my development has always been off. I have been set up by family and friends, tried meeting people in groups and on online dating sites. So far, it has been to no avail. My last actual date was two years ago. Friends tell me I’m a good guy, so I can’t figure out what has gone wrong.
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I never regretted helping my dad when he needed me, but I wish it hadn’t come at such a steep social price. Am I doomed to a lonely life because I “did the right thing” when I was in high school? -MIDWEST FARMER DEAR FARMER: A quick online search would show you there are women who would be very interested in meeting someone like you. Go back online and start researching dating sites for farmers and ranchers. While I can’t guarantee you’ll meet your match, it would be a good place to start. I wish you the best and hope you will let me know I have guided you in the right direction.
DEAR ABBY: Recently, my friends threw me a party for my 34th birthday. A number of them brought their children (ages 2 to 6 years) to the Saturday afternoon event. When I began opening my gifts, several of the children started throwing tantrums because they were not being given gifts. I thought this might be a good learning opportunity to gently teach the children that it was not their birthday, but someone else’s special day. However, some of the parents began insisting that I let the crying (and by this point, screaming) children open my gifts(!). Instead, I stopped opening gifts, put all the presents up on a shelf and began serving cake and ice cream and handing out balloons and other party favors. This satisfied some of the children, but others were still screaming. One of the parents then began berating me, saying that I was “the biggest child” for not “sharing.”
Needless to say, the party ended early and with some hurt feelings. Was I wrong to not allow small children to tear open my fragile and expensive birthday gifts? -- IT’S MY SPECIAL DAY DEAR SPECIAL DAY: You did nothing wrong. The parents of the children who were throwing tantrums were wrong. They should have removed their offspring until they regained control of themselves rather than demand you allow their little angels to tear apart your packages. Your mistake was in not having an adults-only party, but after this experience, I’m sure it’s one you won’t be making again any time soon. Those parents owe you an apology. 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 Billy J. Tidwell 1941 - 2018 Graveside Service for Billy J. Tidwell, 76, of Jacksons Gap, will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hillview Memorial Park. Randy Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Tidwell passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born on May 16, 1941 in Wadley, Alabama to W. Allen Tidwell and Elma Tidwell. Upon retiring from the Federal Aviation Administration, he returned to
Jo Ann Vickers 1939 - 2018 Funeral Service for Jo Ann Vickers, 78, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Reverend Jim Helms will officiate. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.
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his home town of Alexander City. He enjoyed living on Lake Martin and was an avid antique motorcycle enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Jean Satterfield Tidwell of Jacksons Gap; son, Brad E. (Adelia) Tidwell of Newnan, GA; grandchildren, Harris Tidwell and Garrett Tidwell; sister, Kathleen (Shirley) Rhodes; and nephew, Johnny Coker. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elma Tidwell and father, W. Allen Tidwell. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Vickers passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Chapman’s Nursing Home. She was born on January 21, 1939 in Weogufka, Alabama to Linzie Askew and Ruby Askew. She loved Auburn Football and Atlanta Braves Baseball. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Vickers of Jacksons Gap; daughter, Donna Arredondo of Eclectic; grandchildren, Zachary Jackson, Dr. Morgan Jackson, Dr. Lyndsey (Joshua) Jackson-
Mr. Joe Lewis Knight Mr. Joe Lewis Knight 74 of Alexander City, AL died on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence. Final arrangements pending. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Margaret H. Milner Funeral service for Mrs. Margaret H. Milner 88 of Alexander City, AL; Friday, January 19, 2018; 1 p.m.; Great Bethel Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL. Burial, Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL Armour’s Memorial Services entrusted with final arrangements.
Anderson and Brad (Krystal) Vickers; great-grandchildren, Harper Jackson, Madyson Vickers, and Payton Vickers; nieces, Stacy Askew and Christy Askew; and friends, Janice Sellers and Louie (Maxine) Wills. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Michael Leonard Funeral service for Mr. Michael Leonard 61 of Alexander City, AL; Monday, January 22, 2018; 1 p.m.; Great Bethel Baptist Church, AL. Burial, Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
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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
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Whatley to seek reelection in State Senate District 27
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We have the lowest unemployment rate ever and our housing prices Alabama State Senator are increasing for the Tom Whatley recently third straight year along announced that he will with our economy being seek re-election for the 12th healthiest in the State Senate District 27. nation. Senator Whatley quali“But there is still work Whatley fied with the Alabama that needs to be done. I Republican Party in will continue to help move Birmingham the first day qualiour state’s economy forward by fying opened. Senate District creating and supporting a pro27 covers Lee, Russell, and business environment, and I look Tallapoosa Counties. Senator forward to working with Governor Whatley is currently serving Ivey and the Republican leaderhis second term. He chairs the ship to improve our roads, ensure Agriculture Conservation and that tax dollars are spent wisely, Forestry Committee and is also and protect our conservative vala member of the following comues and morals,” said Whatley. mittees: Banking & Insurance, Senator Whatley was recently Confirmations, Finance & named Legislator of the Year by Taxation, Education, Health the National Autism Law Summit. & Human Services, Judiciary, He sponsored the bill that will Transportation & Energy, and allow autistic children to receive Veterans & Military Affairs. intense, individualized therapy Whatley has worked hard to that focuses on improved commupass several pieces of legislation nication and social skills. that help Alabama families, vet“Autism affects thousands of erans (the Heroes for Hire Bill), families across Alabama, and it seniors, students, and children was time that we made sure those (the Autism insurance bill and families could access affordAva’s Law). He was instrumental able treatment for their chilin securing an additional $13 mil- dren,” Whatley said. “There are lion in education dollars for the a lot of dry legislative battles in nation’s premier Pre-K program. Montgomery, but this was a fight Recruiting jobs and companies that was clearly worth it, and it to Alabama like Schmidt USA, is an honor to be recognized for Leonardo, Baxter International, the small part I played in the proSiO2, Viper, Blue Origin, Aerojet cess.” Rocketdyne, Airbus, Touchstone Senator Whatley is a native of Precision, VCOM, Arkal, GE Lee County where he was raised Aviation, and Equifax will conon the family farm. He is an tinue to be a priority. attorney and has served his coun“I am proud of the accomplish- try in the U.S. Army and has been ments we have made in my legis- in the Alabama National Guard lative career. for over 29 years. STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
nearly $100,000 as well as complete records and accounting of charges dating back to 2001 made using a business credit card issued in the church’s name had been filed by men who had been trustees at the church. “I felt bad about it,” Ware told Haynes. “They had served my wife and she was upset. … It did make me mad. As a man, I felt an obligation to take up for my family. I let my emotions take over.” Ware testified that he called Boleware the next day, but got his son who gave him a cell number. He said he called, but no one answered. “I called him the next day because I felt bad about it,” Ware said in answer to a question from his attorney Jason Jackson. “I do regret it.” Prosecutor Charles Gillenwaters argued Ware’s intent at the time was key and how it impacted Boleware made it a crime. Boleware said he wasn’t surprised with the result. “I knew they wouldn’t do anything to him,” Boleware said. “That’s just the way it is.”
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Boleware said he plans to file a civil suit over the emotional distress that the whole ordeal had caused him. Court documents show the suit was filed by Alexander City Attorney Mitchell Gavin on behalf of the group on Oct. 12. Named as plaintiffs in the suit are Calvin Broughton, Jimmy Brock, David Dexter, Willie George Robinson, Jimmy Boleware, Robert Boleware Jr., Raymond Caffey and Richard Burton. The suit alleges the church is owed $32,400 by Ware for owing money the church received from the Alexander City Housing Authority for housing assistance payments for the years 2006 through 2016 the suit claims was transferred improperly to Ware. The suit also alleges Ware moved his daughter into that home, which is owned by the church, in 2006. Count Three of the suit seeks $59,653 for what is described as “money received by (Ware) which was not authorized for mortgage payments and other undocumented payments during the period from July
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19, 1999 to Dec. 21, 2013.” Gavin who represents the former trustees and Jackson who represents Ware have filed motions in the case. A hearing is set for 9 a.m. Feb 14 before Judge Ray Martin to hear those motions. In Alabama harassing communications, a Class C Misdemeanor is defined as: “A person commits the crime of harassing communications if, with intent to harass or alarm another person, he or she does any of the following: a. Communicates with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telegraph, mail, or any other form of written or electronic communication, in a manner likely to harass or cause alarm. b. Makes a telephone call, whether or not a conversation ensues, with no purpose of legitimate communication. c. Telephones another person and addresses to or about such other person any lewd or obscene words or language. Nothing in this section shall apply to legitimate business telephone communications.”
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running a red light, improper tag and driving while suspended. This arrest came two years to the day that McDaniel was charged with the murder of Norman Dean Crayton. In the murder case, McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, 2016. Hunters had found Crayton’s body in a wooded area off Barron’s Bridge Road south of Dadeville. Investigators indicated that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. McDaniel saw his case bound over to the Tallapoosa County Grand Jury after a June 28, 2016 preliminary hearing where investigators in the case testified that McDaniel admitted he had shot and killed Crayton, but said it was self-defense. An indictment was returned in the case. This is the latest in a series of twists and turns in the McDaniel case. The motion seeking bond revocation states: “the defendant posted bond in the above-style cause and
was released. Rule 7.3 of the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure stipulate that a defendant on bond commit no criminal offense.” The motion also requests “that the bond in this case be revoked based on McDaniel’s most recent arrest, while having a pending murder charge. The state further requests that the defendant be held without bond pending the trial of this case.” No hearing date was listed to hear the bond revocation motion. This is the second time that McDaniel has faced bond revocation in the murder case. According to court records, McDaniel was arrested by the Auburn Police Department on Sept. 24, 2016 for third-degree criminal mischief after a Sept. 19 incident where McDaniel was allegedly recorded on video surveillance on foot approaching the entrance of a city parking deck in Auburn. According to the bond revocation motion, McDaniel was captured on video bending the deck’s gate arm
around a concrete column and walking away. The damage made the gate inoperable. Judge Kim Taylor revoked his bond on Oct. 25, 2016. Taylor released McDaniel on Jan. 26, 2017 after raising the bond amount to $350,000, ordering McDaniel not to consume alcohol, not commit another crime, reside only at a residence that the court has approved and is to be at the residence between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. McDaniel was also ordered to report to the Tallapoosa County Probation Office within 24 hours of his release and follow “every order of the probation office the same as if it were an order made directly from the court.” The order also requires McDaniel “to be fitted with and is to wear at all times an ankle GPS monitoring device.” McDaniel was also forbidden from applying for a passport. Also in the case, McDaniel’s attorney Davis Whittelsey previously filed a change of venue motion on March
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22. The motion claims that due to the attention that the case has garnered in the media, McDaniel would not be able to get a fair trial here. He also filed a motion seeking immunity from prosecution on the charges under Alabama’s “stand your ground law.” The motion says McDaniel “asserts his plea of immunity and defense of self-defense and demands an evidentiary hearing on said plea as required by law.” Motions to have statements made by McDaniel and all evidence collected from his vehicle at the time he was stopped by law enforcement is also the focus of a motion to suppress. The motion maintains that the evidence should not be admissible because the traffic stop was illegal because he had broken “no rules of the road,” and that there was no warrant when the evidence was collected. No dates have been set for the motions to be heard or for the trial to begin.
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oug Jones was sworn in as the newest senator from Alabama on Jan. 3 as the first Democrat to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate since Howell Heflin. Jones took the oath of office along with Tina Smith from Minnesota, who was appointed to fulfill the remainder of Al Franken’s term in office after his resignation in December. Shortly after being sworn in to office, he was given his committee assignments, being named to the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs (alongside fellow Alabama Senator Richard Shelby), the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Special Committee on Aging. Since arriving and receiving his assignments, Jones has rolled up his sleeves and jumped right in to work. Having been in Washington for approximately two weeks, Jones has already announced his co-sponsorship of two pieces of legislation currently making their way through the Senate Chamber. On January 11, Jones became the 24th co-sponsor of the Keep Kids’ Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act of 2017, which would reauthorize funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, also known as CHIP. CHIP assists families with health insurance for their children if the family cannot afford their own insurance, but makes too much to be eligible for Medicaid. Tuesday, Jones announced he would be co-sponsoring a bill that would repeal the recent FCC decision to end net neutrality, fully restoring the 2015 Open Internet Order. This act keeps internet service providers from slowing down online speeds and charging more to users in order to access certain sites. Whether you voted for Jones or cast a ballot for Republican Roy Moore, it is refreshing to see someone recently elected to a political office get going right away and not dawdle in getting his or her job done. While he may be Alabama’s junior senator and the lowest ranking member of the Senate (as Minnesota’s population is larger than Alabama’s, Smith therefore outranks Jones despite coming in at the same time), Doug Jones is not taking his position lightly, instead choosing to get as involved as he possibly can. No matter which side of the aisle you sit on, such action deserves to be commended.
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his past week President Trump presented his Fake News Awards to the media outlets that have continually misrepresented his policies. This was a way of showing his frustration at these folks for their biased opinions and made up stories. It’s caused a lot of push back, but has also generated a debate on honesty and accountability. I thought about this and wondered what would happen if the church awarded a Fake Believer’s Award? So here are a few I think that could be passed out: The first award would be the I’m On the Roll Award. This would go to all the members that claim to be committed believers, but never attend. They are on the rolls of the church, Sunday school and various Bible studies, but they never support any of these efforts. Publicly they brag on their church affiliation, but in reality are never there and can’t be counted on for anything. This is a well-deserved award for them. The next trophy would be presented to the Tither of the Year. This person gives a few dollars a year for the support of the Kingdom of God, yet they want to tell the fellowship exactly how every penny should be spent. They will even claim on their income tax forms a much larger number than they actu-
er. Yet, they are always hypocritical to his face and family. What a sad award to win in the church. The Bible tells us in 2 DR. GERALD Timothy 3:5 that people HALLMARK will have a form of godliColumnist ness, but deny the power of it. It is called hypocrisy, ally contribute. Giving is which comes from a Greek an option in their belief word meaning “play actor.” system and they will argue We need to remember that over Old Testament tenGod doesn’t look on the percent or New Testament outward appearance of a grace, but still not give. person, but God looks on Another award would be the heart within. It will be a given to the I’m a Worker terrible thing to stand at the person. This dear friend throne of Christ and receive will take a position in the a Fake Believer Award. church and express their After all, He is not fooled commitment to being the by our words because He very best, but never folknows our works. These low through. They have a works ought to be a sold dismal record of teaching, out commitment based on helping or attending. There salvation by grace. What is never any worry on award would you receive their part that a class goes in this Sunday’s service if without a teacher, children they were being presented? without supervision or There is a final recognicommittees without proper tion that no one should input. They want a title and want to win, and that’s the recognition, but don’t want Never Been Saved Award. the work that is required to This is given to the folks fulfill this role. that have never repented of A special presentation sin, confessed these short would be the We Love You falls and asked Christ to Pastor Award. This is a redeem them. Their pride is really fake group of folks too great to admit they are that claim support and lost and so they remain in prayer for their pastor, but this state. Now is the time spend an inordinate amount to correct this achievement of time criticizing him. and move into God’s grace. They smile at him, shake his hand, hug his neck and Dr. Gerald Hallmark then sell him out for their is a retired minister from own agendas. This bunch Alexander City who is curserves him for lunch every rently serving First Baptist Sunday because of his Church of Dadeville as dress, sermon delivery or interim pastor. His column general dislike of the broth- appears here each Friday.
Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn. Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30, which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov
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Amazing how a word or statement from President Trump sends liberals and Democrats into a hysterical frenzy. Sen. Corey Booker is outraged, insulted and shocked to the point of tears that President Trump would dare to call Haiti and African countries s-holes. Well to all the cry babies, I ask how many tears and shock do you have for the more than 20 million men, women and children across four African and middle eastern countries Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen? They are starving in these hell-hole countries. They are on the verge of famine for the third time in 25 years of civil war and anarchy. The U.N. called this the worst
humanitarian crisis to hit the planet since World War II. The truth is this is reality for these innocent people. This also goes on in too many other countries. Liberal and left-wing nuts simply refuse to face reality. They wear blindfolds to the horrific suffering that the world faces. It’s also insulting to “We the People” that Democrats and some Republicans like McCain and Lindsey Graham are willing to shut our government down unless they get a DACA deal, then it will be legalizing 20 million illegal immigrants. They are a one-trick pony always fighting for illegals as they continue to ignore problems black Americans face every day. Democrats expect black Americans to be loyal and vote for them yet ignore their
American dreams and their children’s dreams of a better future. We must stop liberals from separating us with this racebaiting and name calling. These hysterical stacks on President Trump and Republicans solve nothing. If Democrats regain control in 2018, nothing will change except more fighting for so-called “illegal rights.” We need to once and for all hold all of Washington government accountable to We the People first, not illegals. The stronger we are, the more we can help others. Sound selfish? Too bad. Put Americans first before it’s too late. God bless America. Let’s finally fix America first. Annette Lynch Alexander City
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The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale on the lower level of the Dadeville Library Saturday, Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a grocery bag for $5 or three bags for just $15.
Saturday, January 20
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 Jan. 20 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. BINGO NIGHT: The Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment and Education is hosting a chili supper and bingo night Jan. 20. Supper is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 and is $5. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. with cards starting at $1.
Sunday, January 21
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet at the Historical Museum on the square in Dadeville on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. Dr. Charles Mitchell will be the speaker. He will present “A Pictorial History of Alabama Agriculture.” While working at Auburn, Dr. Mitchell accumulated lots of old photographs related to Alabama agriculture. Several years ago, he began organizing them and realized that these old pictures could actually tell the chronological story of Alabama’s agriculture from the Creek Indians to modern production. He will share these photographs with the Tallapoosee Historical Society. Please make plans to attend. The meeting is open to the public, there is no admission fee and free refreshments will be served. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Victory Baptist Church is celebrating 40 years of service Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a campground style meeting. There will be preaching and singing all day and a covered dish dinner after the morning service.
Monday, January 22
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: E. Paul Jones will present “Reverend Maxwell” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 22 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. PARENT MEETING: Dadeville High School will be holding its Chromebook Parent Meeting on Monday, Jan. 22 at the Dadeville High School Auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will go over proper usage of the devices and the Chromebook Use Agreement recently approved by the Tallapoosa County Board of Education. BOARD MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will be having their quarterly board meeting Monday, Jan. 22 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center located on the campus of Central Alabama Community College. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will hold its monthly meeting Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The church address is 1098 King Street Alexander City. King Street is off of Highway 63 South heading toward Wind Creek State Park. It is a little less than two miles on the right once you turn off of HIghway 280. Follow King Street all the way to the end and it will bring you directly to the church.
Tuesday, January 23
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for Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Campus First United Methodist Church next to Russell Medical. If interested please make reservations by contacting Andrea Peacock by phone at 256-749-1134 or by email at andreapeacock60@gmail.com. PARENT MEETING: Reeltown High School will be holding its Chromebook Parent Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Reeltown Lunchroom beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will go over proper usage of the device and the Chromebook Use Agreement recently approved by the Tallapoosa County Board of Education.
Saturday, January 27
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo Saturday, Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. It will begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. BENEFIT SINGING: A benefit for Matt and Julie Vernon will be held at Kellyton Revival Center Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. All for Him, Danny Hutcherson, Jimmy Edwards and the Russell Family will be leading the worship in song. The Vernons lost everything in a house fire. A chili supper will follow.
Monday, January 29
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Marilee Tankersley will present “Wetumpka Impact Crater” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 29 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins. Jan. 8 at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Janurary 31
GRIEF SHARE: A session of GriefShare will be starting soon at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist next to Russell Medical. GriefShare helps those who have experienced the death of a loved one to realize that there is hope amidst the pain and uncertainty of grief. The journey can be made lighter when shared with others who are trained to listen with compassion and are able to provide guidelines on how to move forward. There will be two separate groups meeting at the same location on the same days, one at 10 a.m. and the other at 6 p.m. Both are identical material. Meetings will start Jan. 31 and continue each Wednesday through April 25. The facilitators are Dr. Tomeka McGhee and Patsy Coe Densmore. For more information call 256-2342455 or 256749-9354.
Friday, February 2
FEAST OF SHARING: St. James Episcopal Church will hold its Mardi Gras Auction at the church located at 347 South Central Ave, Alex City. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and will feature live and silent auctions, raffles, wine/beer/non-alcoholic beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and entertainment. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For information please contact Denise Graves 205-826-4066. For tickets please contact St. James Episcopal Church 256-234-4752. All monies benefit Feast of Sharing, a ministry of St. James and First United Methodist Church, providing a free meal twice a week to hungry people in the area.
Saturday, February 3
BOSTON BUTT FUNDRAISER: Meals on Wheels is having a Boston Butt Fundraiser. They are selling
tickets for a Feb. 3 delivery of a Firetruck Boston Butt at the Meals on Wheels office at Russell Medical or by calling 256-329-7382. Tickets are $35. BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale on the lower level of the Dadeville Library Saturday, Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a grocery bag for $5 or three bags for just $15.
Sunday, February 4
PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting the 9th Pastor’s Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sis. Melvin C. Kelley, Jr. Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Ira Moss, pastor of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tuskegee.
Monday, February 5
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Glen Willis will present “Forgotten Alabama” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 5 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins Jan. 8 at 1 p.m.
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Wednesday, February 7
SITE REVIEW: Central Alabama Community College will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree in Nursing program by the ACEN on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in Building J of the Childersburg Campus. For further information, go to the CACC homepage at www. cacc.edu. ENGLISH LEARNER’S CLUB: The Adelia M. Russell Library is hosting the English Learner’s Club starting Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration starts Jan. 3. The club will help speakers of other languages learn, develop and improve English skills, learn American slang, idioms and other useful phrases and work on fluency activities and interview questions. For questions and information, call 256-329-6796 or visit the Adelia M. Russell Library.
Friday, February 9
VALENTINES CELEBRATION: The Equality Performing Arts Center is hosting a Royal Valentine’s Celebration Friday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Six past state pageant winners and the reigning Ms. Alabama Sr. America will perform popular love songs, a romantic aria and tap dance. The EPAC is located on Alabama Highway 9 in Equality.
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Monday, February 12
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Peggy Shores will present “Songs from the Heart” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 12 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins Jan. 8 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, February 17
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Club will be holding its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7 until 11 a.m. at the Dadeville Elementary School Cafeteria. Tickets are $6 per person and includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, ham, coffee, juice and milk. For tickets, see any member of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club, or contact Tony Johnson at 256-825-6364 or Peggy Bullard at 256-825-9415.
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Weather local officials said the situation has not fully returned to normal, and urged the public to continue remaining cautious while out and about. “We had between two and a half to three inches of snow throughout the county,” Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran said. “Agencies around the county have been working hard to keep the roadways clear and open. The county road crews have been out in force clearing ice off the bridges, and I want to commend them for all their hard work.” Moran added that there have been no reports of downed trees or power outages, while a number of volunteers have been out helping the police and other responders in pulling people and their cars out of ditches. At the same time, he said area dispatch centers have been extremely busy responding to the multitude of calls coming in. “Thursday was twice as bad as the last two days,” Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said. “We’ve been getting people out of ditches all day.” Abbett said one of the most troublesome spots in the county was the area south of Dadeville towards the Reeltown area, namely the lesser-traveled county and other secondary roads. “Conditions have improved somewhat, especially on the major highways and some of the county roads, but other are still seeing issues.” Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said the situation was improving Thursday, but there were still some issues causing problems around town. “Hands down, this was nothing like the storm we saw a month ago,” he said. “We only had four accidents in the first 24 hours of the storm. We have seen an increase in accidents today, but not all of them were related to the remaining conditions.” He credited the lesser number of accidents happening during this storm with the fact that many businesses and other facilities closed, which helped get people off the roads before the snow began to fall. Turner said the police department played an unconventional role during the storm, helping take key personnel for places like local nursing homes and the hospital to and from work. After riding around and surveying a number of city streets, Turner said the key places of concern Thursday were Moose Road, Coven Abbett Highway and Airport Road between Cherokee Road and Dadeville Road. He also said areas around stop signs and intersections were more potential trouble spots, as people trying to slow down and brake while hitting an ice patch could result in the vehicle sliding straight on through.
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Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said he couldn’t count all the calls his department has received since the snow began falling Tuesday evening. “We have been effective,” Barbour said. “Our guys have been responding to calls in the city and helping the county out with cars spun out on the roads and in ditches. We had a couple of 18-wheelers that had issues coming up 280 today (Thursday), and I even had a bit of a spin out myself coming in to work.” Barbour said Dadeville police officers have been stretched to the max, including the lieutenant driving the department’s Humvee going non-stop. He said the calls were coming in frequently Thursday morning, but began slowing down aroung 10 a.m. Despite the large number of stranded motorists popping up around Dadeville on a near-constant basis, Barbour still believed his officers were working hard and doing a good job at helping those in trouble. “Everyone has done great at working together,” he said. New Site Police Chief Philip Weddle said things have been relatively quiet in New Site following a slew of calls coming in where people had run off the roadway and needed help getting pulled out on their way home. “We’ve only had two calls today,” he said Thursday afternoon. “We still have some problem areas on county roads that are lightly traveled, but things have been improving. The county shop has been out putting sand on the roads, the ice has been dissipating.”
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The weather is warming up as temperatures Thursday got above freezing, left, for the first time since Tuesday before the winter storm came through melting snow and ice. Area officials advise residents to remain cautious on area roads as ice remains an issue in many places.
roads safer to drive on. “Continue to use caution,” Moran said. “County roads have been declared impassable and will remain impassable until they thaw out.” “The area around Sandy Creek was bad today, as was Agricola Road, Along with the road issues, Weddle Young’s Ferry Road, Herren Street and said Roger Coker and Carl Jackson spots on 280,” Barbour said. “There with the town water department have answered a few calls about broken water could be some serious issues tonight (Thursday) and into the morning. I lines, places where the meter had to be think we will be all right after tomorrow turned off in order for repairs to begin. (Friday) morning.” Though icy roads were melting “Don’t get overconfident,” Turner throughout the day Thursday, Moran, said. “Another warm day will help melt Barbour, Turner and Abbett all stressed more of the ice, but I am expecting there to the public to remain cautious when to be ice issues through about Saturday.” traveling. They also took the time to “I urge everyone to remain cautious,” commend everyone for heeding the warnings and not traveling if it was not Abbett said. “The conditions have necessary, as well as those working hard improved, but there are a number of roads that are still icy.” to help those in need and making more
Schools some exceptions. “We do have a robotics group leaving late (this) afternoon heading north for a state competition,” Cooper said. “Also some groups involved on Saturday, and they will be allowed to travel.” Tallapoosa County Schools are closed today as well. “We have roads that are still impassable,” Tallapoosa County Schools’ Casey Davis said. “We still have many rural county roads with ice on them.”
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Davis said Superintendent Joe Windle and Tallapoosa County Engineer David Moore had been riding roads and noticed the ice on the roadways prompting the decision. “Highway 49 has some concerns,” Davis said. “There are places with sheets of ice.” The extra day leads to questions of how the system will make up the days lost to weather. Alabama Govenor Kay Ivey declared
a state of emergency leading into the winter storm and should cover lost days in the classroom Wednesday and Thursday. The question comes with whether or not today will have to be made up. “With our roads still being impacted, if the state of emergency does not cover it, we will make an appeal,” Davis said. “If not we have some weather days built into the academic calendar and we might have the days of instruction
Jones “I learned about the publishing of a book in the process,” Jones said. “It has gone back and forth three times. They would make edits, send them to me and I would have to sit down, approve the edits or make more of my own.” Now the manuscript is being converted to “book format.” “I don’t know the type font or size,” Jones said. “I don’t know how they are going to transition between chapters or the three sections of the book.” Jones believes it will be at least March before the book is available.
already built to cover it. We will have to look and see.” According to the Coosa County Schools Facebook page, they will also remain closed today due to road issues as well. Both Alexander City and Tallapoosa County schools plan to reopen on a normal schedule Monday. “We will be open all bright-eyed Monday morning,” Alexander City Schools Ellen Martin said.
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Monday, he hopes to share some of his personal insights on the Maxwell saga. Insights gained working for insurance companies while Maxwell was still living to helping Tom Young Sr. prosecute William Burns in the murder of Maxwell. Maxwell, also called by many the Voodoo Preacher, is believed by many to have killed at least five people between 1970 and 1977 in and around the Nixburg community but never went before a jury. It was the last of those deaths which led to the end for Maxwell. He was
gunned down at 16-year-old Shirley Ellington’s funeral by her adopted uncle, Robert Burns of Dadeville, in 1977. The shooting took place at House of Hutcheson Funeral Home with hundreds of mourners present. Burns was immediately placed under arrest. While many believe Maxwell was the murderer in five deaths Jones wants everyone to remember he was never convicted. “I emphasize he is presumed innocent,” Jones said. “Everyone believes he has killed five people. I believe there may be a sixth victim after interviews with
Council ACFD Captain Jeff Brewer showed members of the council one of the breathing apparatuses and some of the repairs it needs from straps for the backpack to straps for the masks. Both Brewer and McAlister said repairs can top $400 each time. The council voted to allow the grant application through grant writer Vickers Consulting Services at a fee of $750. If the department gets the grant, there is a 5-percent match which would amount to about $13,200. The council also voted to go ahead with the bridge replacement at the Sportplex. Alexander City Community
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a witness.” Jones even wrote about mistakes Tom Radney and Tom Young Sr. made in the Burns case. “It is not an expose,” Jones said. “I point out things I think both did wrong with the Burns case.” Jones also hopes to share some of his background of getting into law with Horizons Unlimited Monday. The group meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership dues for the semester of Horizons Unlimited are $20 per person or $30 per couple.
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Development Director Al Jones explained that the project had already been let for bid and could soon start. “It is ready to as soon as we get it signed off on,” Jones said. The project costs $504,747.68. After the ATRIP grant, the city’s match is $109,011.18 The city has already moved the utilities around the bridge to assist in the project. Council member Tommy Spraggins said he learned a lot about how utility payments were received from Finance Director Sandy Stanbrough, some of the issues one practice causes and how some take advantage of the generous
grace periods. “I learned a lot about utility bills and issues,” Spraggins said. “It is a very generous process.” The current process allows utility payments to be made on the morning 21 days after a utility bill is due, something that creates confusion. Spraggins and Stanbrough want to move it back to 5 p.m. on the 20th day where staff are not forced to make a decision if someone made it on time. By moving it back, the doors to city hall can be locked at 5 p.m. and allow those in line to complete the transaction. The process goes back to 2010 when jobs were being lost. At that
time an ordinance was passed for a time of three months allowing utility customers to pay only the past due portion of their bill and not the past due and current. At the same time it was allowed to let customers come in the next morning. Stanbrough only recommended the 5 p.m. close of business change and not the possible payment of two bills. Council members Scott Hardy and Bobby Tapley were absent from the meeting. The council also approved minutes from the last meeting. The next meeting of the Alexander City Council is Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
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Game of the Week
Wildcats looking to right ship in area By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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Eufaula Mayor Jack Tibbs, left, and Main Street Eufaula Executive Director Ann Sparks pose with the “Big Fish” statue, which will be unveiled Tuesday.
Eufaula set to unveil ‘Big Fish’ STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
There are some big bass in Lake Eufaula — so many that the lake has been recognized as the “Bass Fishing Capital of the World.” Soon, the biggest bass in Eufaula will be downtown for all the world to see. Tuesday, the City of Eufaula will celebrate the outdoors tourism contributions to the area’s economy that come from the 45,000acre reservoir with the unveiling of a 10-foot, 6-inch bass statue created by Replica Plastics of Dothan. At the same time, the late businessman, entrepreneur and legendary fisherman Tom Mann will be honored with a historical marker. The new tourist attraction’s name, decided in a contest, will also be announced at the 2 p.m. ribbon-cutting at the Trail Head at 404 E. Broad St. Dignitaries such as Mayor Jack Tibbs, Main Street Eufaula Executive Director Ann Sparks and B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott will be on hand. The big fish will become part of Eufaula’s tourism branding, according to Sparks. “Early last year, Mayor Tibbs and I talked with Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell about ways to recognize how important fishing and fishing tournaments at Lake Eufaula were to the area,” she said. “As we were leaving, Lee suggested: ‘A big fish.’ “We all agreed Eufaula needs a big fish, a conversation piece, a photo opportunity, something that will draw even more people to our downtown and give our visitors something else to do.” The soon-to-be-named bass will be used in future signage, rack cards and other tourism opportunities. Tibbs has long recognized tourism’s vital role as an industry for the area. “We love welcoming visitors to our city, whether they are coming for national fishing events such as the Major League Fishing Tournament that was here in late 2016 or for one of the many other national and local tournaments held at Lake Eufaula,” he said. “With beautiful Lakepoint Resort State Park as one of our tourist destinations, we wanted to add something more that we hope will become a fun spot to see. Our ‘big fish’ is a perfect addition to downtown.” Mann started Mann’s Bait Company in 1958 and later launched Humminbird Industries and Southern Plastics. His success inspired others to build fishing lure industries in the Eufaula area and more fishing lures are manufactured there than anywhere else in the world. “Tom Mann contributed so much to our city and to the economy of our area,” Tibbs said. “He helped his lifelong friend, Ray Scott, start the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society and finished in the top five of seven BASS Master Classics. We are so proud to be able to honor him with this marker.” Outdoors recreation is a $14 billion industry in Alabama, according to the Outdoor Industry Association. “Much of the consumer spending on the outdoors is generated in places in Alabama’s Black Belt, such as Lake Eufaula,” said Pam Swanner, Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association director. “We applaud Ann and Mayor Tibbs for the hard work they do to promote tourism in the Black Belt and we’re positive their new ‘big fish’ is going to be the source of great memories for outdoors enthusiasts and much pride for the community.” The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association is committed to promoting and enhancing outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the Black Belt in a manner that provides economic and ecological benefits to the region and its citizens. For information, go to www.alabamablackbeltadventures.org.
After suffering a pair of losses at the hands of Opelika last week, Benjamin Russell’s girls and boys basketball teams are looking to get back on track tonight as they host Wetumpka in a Class 6A Area 6 doubleheader. Although both Wildcat squads have started the area 0-1, it’s still too early to panic. “It’s too early to tell,” BRHS girls coach Latreisha Moon said. “If we can beat Opelika the second time and beat Wetumpka twice, we would split with Opelika, so right now, we just gotta worry about beating Wetumpka. Last year, they played us real hard and I’m sure they’ll play us hard again this year.” Benjamin Russell’s biggest strength so far this season has been its inside game with the likes of Jaaliyah Caldwell, who is the team’s leading scorer and rebounder, and Brooklyn Edwards at forward. Shay Johnson and Bre Smith have also added some strength to the post game as well as proved themselves as strong shooters. Moon is hoping the Wildcats’ interior offense will be an advantage against the Indians. “As far as last year, they really didn’t have the inside players that we have,” she said. “They had some pretty good guards, but the inside game should help us out a lot if we can get our post back on track.” The last two games have been a struggle for the Wildcats, who, despite defeating Elmore County, didn’t quite look like themselves. Benjamin Russell enters the game 10-5 (0-1), but Wetumpka actually played Opelika closer despite having just three wins on the season. BRHS lost to the Bulldogs, 62-24, while the Indians were defeated, 62-31. On the boys side, the
WETUMPKA VS. BENJAMIN RUSSELL
Game data: Wetumpka Indians at Benjamin Russell Wildcats … Class 6A Area 6 game … Tonight, girls at 5:30 p.m., boys at 7 p.m. Media coverage: Follow @liziarbogast on Twitter for live updates … Check out Inside the Lines Live with Lizi Arbogast and Scott Hardy on our Facebook page beginning at 5 p.m. Teams: Benjamin Russell’s girls are 10-5 (0-1) but are coming off their worst loss of the season, 62-24, against Opelika; Wetumpka’s girls team (3-10, 0-1) have lost three straight … On the boys side, the Wildcats (7-9, 0-1) suffered a 55-54 loss to Opelika last week, and Wetumpka (4-9, 0-0) has won two of its last three. Series: The teams have not met yet this season. Outlook prediction: Benjamin Russell girls by 8; Wildcat boys by 5.
Wildcats (7-9, 0-1) should have an advantage, at least record-wise. Wetumpka (4-9) has just four wins on the season and has yet to face any area competition. “I don’t know a lot about them, but as far as the information I’ve gotten from a couple coaches, they’re about as talented as we are,” Benjamin Russell boys coach Lewis Daniel said. “They’re equally matched as far as player heights and sizes, and going off last year’s team, they were pretty athletic and played a pretty good defense.” Unlike the girls team, Benjamin Russell’s boys are expecting the Indians to have similar strengths. The Wildcats have proven themselves as strong inside forces with the likes of Jaden Tuck, Alex Doss and Quin Burroughs, and they’ve also gotten some strong play recently from Jaikobee Gamble. “Jaden Tuck has come around very well and done a good job hitting the boards and scoring points, and Jaikobee Gamble has come on and played well,” Daniel said. “Za Stowes has continued to up his game. Being a youngster, he’s impressed me with how he’s settled into his role (as point guard). Nick McGhee has also given us some good minutes, and he’s added some spunk to what we’ve been doing
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Benjamin Russell’s Aaliyah Thomas drives in for a shot against Elmore County earlier this week. The Wildcats will look to use their inside game as an advantage tonight against Wetumpka.
offensively.” Despite Benjamin Russell seemingly starting to gel on the offensive side of the court, it continues to struggle with things like rebounding and turnovers. Although the Wildcats have shored up some of their turnover issues, they still seem to have miscues at inopportune times. But like Moon and the Lady Wildcats, the Benjamin Russell boys aren’t overreacting to starting the area schedule on
a loss. “As far as a loss is concerned, your back is up against a wall a little bit,” Daniel said. “But when we play our best ball, we are pretty confident we can win against anybody. “Against Wetumpka last year, we got a split with them, and this year, our team is a more solid team than they were last year. If we come out and play well and control what we can, then we’ll be fine.”
AHSAA bowling grows in popularity STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The newest sport sanctioned by the Alabama High School Athletic Association is picking up steam and reaching one of its top goals: creating opportunities for more students to participate in team sports. High school bowling was a girls’ only sport from 1972-78 that returned to the AHSAA beginning in the 2015-16 school year for both boys’ and girls’ teams. “We are so pleased that bowling has been embraced by our schools,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said. “We have almost 200 teams this year and every team has students participating who may not be inclined or interested in playing another one of our sports. Bringing as many students as possible into a team environment where they can learn how to compete and the benefits of good sportsmanship is our goal. “We also have wonderful coaches giving their time and teaching these student-athletes how to pull together as a team and sharing in the fun at the bowling alley.” Vestavia Hills boys coach Todd Evans said getting students not normally involved in athletics benefits the students and the team. He said his squad is made up of students who are high achievers academically. “I think this is opening one more door where we can reach a different type of kid,” he said. “For the most part, we do get students who don’t complete in anything else. Even though you may be in honors classes, it is important for you to have to compete in an arena where all eyes are on you and you can’t hide the result that you are producing. “When it comes to bowling, these guys have a high level of self-confidence and they feel comfortable doing this. I think it is good for them to be on a team with people who aren’t necessarily like them because the world is like that. It teaches them about other people.”
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Vestavia Hills bowler Haylee Jemison takes part in a tournament earlier this year. The state tournament is scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26 in Pelham.
Not all bowlers are just one-sport athletes. Jon Kilgo of Gadsden City High rolled a perfect 300 in the first state tournament. This year, he set an AHSAA state record with a 92-yard punt for the Titans. Jason Davis coached varsity football for 23 years, baseball for 20 and is now in his fifth year as softball coach at Auburn High. He is also in his second year as the bowling coach. “I’ve been coaching a sport for 24 years,” Davis said, “and I would say a majority of my coaching has been with kids who want to miss class to go to a sporting event. This is my first time coaching where kids don’t particularly want to miss class. “Auburn High is a big social media school and the students getting their scores and recognition tweeted out has been a big deal for them. Bowling provides an opportunity for students who may not participate in another sport to be on a team.” Bowling also brings the students, coaches and parents together in a community setting. Tommy Barberini, the general manager of Oak Mountain Lanes in Pelham, called high school
bowling a win-win. “We want kids involved in bowling,” said Barberini, who is also the president of the Bowling Proprietors of America for Alabama and Mississippi. “Coach Savarese wanted this to happen for the high school students. This was his vision.” Barberini said the bowling centers that work with the AHSAA teams provide discounts for lane and equipment rental in order to help the sport grow. Already, Oak Mountain Lanes is planning to bring in five sets of bleachers to handle spectators for the finals on Jan. 25-26. Bowling will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 25, at 8 a.m. on Jan. 26 with the finals scheduled for 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at gofan. com. The Alabama High School Athletic Association, founded in 1921, is a private agency organized by its member schools to control and promote their athletic programs. The purpose of the AHSAA is to regulate, coordinate and promote the interscholastic athletic programs among its member schools, which include public, private and parochial institutions.