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City works toward Russell cleanup solution By MITCH SNEED Editor
Have you ever had a sore that scabs over, but just about the time you think it is well, you bump it against something and knock the scab off? Hurts like the devil doesn’t it? Or how about this? Most of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. That emptiness and hurt fades with time, but then
you run across an old picture, a birthday card or something that reminds you of that person and all the sadness and emotions come rushing back. Know the feeling? Here in Alexander City, people who spent most of their working lives in the buildings of the Russell Corporation bump that scab or see that faded picture almost every day as they drive by the sad mess that remains from the demolition of the structures that housed Russell for
generations. For more than four years people in Alexander City have been waiting for completion of the demolition and cleanup of the buildings on the former Russell Corp. campus. A few days of work will happen, then nothing for months. In February, the last of the walls of the buildings set to come down were razed. With that done, Cliff Williams / The Outlook See RUSSELL • Page 11 Piles of rubble like this cover the former Russell Complex.
‘HARD WORK PAYS OFF’
Camp Hill to hold special meeting
Alexander City native gaining national attention in legal circles
New police officers have started without action from council By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
ome see growing up in a small town as a disadvantage, but Alexander City native F. Jerome Tapley doesn’t see it that way at all. At 41, Tapley is regarded by his peers as one of the best attorneys in the state and nation. The Benjamin Russell High School graduate credits the small town work ethic he experienced here as a big reason for his success. Just last week, Tapley was representing clients 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. “We applaud the jury for their diligence and hard work reviewing the evidence in this case,” Tapley said last week. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident that could have been avoided. We hope this verdict will inspire Nissan to step up and take responsibility for the safety of their vehicles so that no one else is killed or injured because of a product Nissan failed to reveal and recall.” The driver of a Nissan vehicle was charged with manslaughter in the case but those charges were dropped after Tapley See TAPLEY • Page 10
The Camp Hill Town Council is holding a special called meeting at 6 p.m. Monday to discuss issues with the small town’s police department. A council police committee meeting was held Thursday night but Mayor Ezell Smith limited the discussion – not committee chair Duane Blackwell. “We are here for two fold,” Smith said Thursday night. “First is to give See POLICE • Page 3
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F. Jerome Tapley researches in his Birmingham office recently.
“I think you can come from a small town and do big things. I think it’s an advantage, frankly. A small town like Alexander City with the cotton mills, the work ethic and the desire to help your neighbor and look out for other folks is really an advantage from my perspective as a lawyer... The folks in Tallapoosa County understand hard work.”
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When Haven Memorial United Methodist Church in Alexander City welcomes its new minister to take the pulpit, they will be opening the doors to a well-known face. Percy Nolan Jr., who preached at the church during the 1980s and early 1990s, will be returning to lead the congregation once again. “I’m elated to have this opportunity to come back. I have an affinity and a high regard for this area,” Nolan said. Describing his life as being all about working in the ministry, he said he has been with several churches during his 40 plus years as a preacher, all of which have been located in the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. This includes stops See MINISTER • Page 11
Dadeville resident has plans to beautify Keebler Park By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
With its walking trails, picnic pavilions and Imagination Plantation playground, Dadeville’s Keebler Park is a good place to go, relax and spend some time in nature. However, one Dadeville resident has a vision of making Keebler Park into something even bigger and better than it currently is. “Having gone through the park, and visiting other parks around the Southeast, I realized there was the potential for creating an outdoor classroom and interpretive space there,”
said Dianna Porter, who presented her idea to the city council Tuesday night. Porter said she is currently working on a highly detailed set of plans for how to accomplish her ideas, but some of her initial thoughts are closer to fruition than others. “My first plan is to set up a butterfly and rain garden,” she said. “Looking more long-term, I would love for it to become a certified wildlife habitat and bird sanctuary.” As part of her plans, Porter wants to get others in the community involved in
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Keebler Park in Dadeville might be getting some new attractions if Dianna Porter is able See PARK • Page 3 to get things done.
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DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are expecting our first child. A friend of hers pulled me aside to ask if I had already gotten my wife a “push gift.” I have never heard of this, but apparently it’s supposed to be something nice, like jewelry, to celebrate the birth. We have already been spending a lot of extra money to decorate a nursery. In addition, the delivery will be costly under our high-deductible health plan. Combined with the fact that my wife just retired from her teaching job, the expenses are starting to freak me out. In light of this, what do you think of the idea of a push gift? Have you heard any good ideas for a low-cost but appropriate alternative? -EXCITED FATHER-TO-BE DEAR EXCITED: A push gift can be a piece of jewelry, your first “family vacation,” a piece of electronic equipment for your wife or a piece of fur-
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niture for the nursery. Some couples prefer something less materialistic, such as help with baby care or money for the child’s education. DEAR ABBY: I am a 40-year-old man. I have worked at my current job for two years and love it, even though I earn only two-thirds what I did at my prior position. My problem is, I think I’m in love with my boss. She’s an amazing person -- very sexy -- and I can’t stop thinking about her. The woman I loved died two weeks before I took this job, and I’m still not ready to date again. Oh, my boss is married, so there’s no way I can hook up with her.
How can I stop having feelings for my boss? Should I just quit? I attempted to a month ago, but she gave me a raise. -- CRUSHING IN MINNESOTA DEAR CRUSHING: If you are crushing on your boss and fantasizing because you think she’s “amazing and sexy,” I beg to differ with you. You ARE ready to date. You say last month you were given a raise when you mentioned quitting. It appears you are a valued employee at that company. Before you jeopardize a job you love and for which you are being increasingly well-compensated, I urge you to dip your foot into the dating pool of ELIGIBLE women. Now! DEAR ABBY: A friend of more than 70 years passed away out of state. When I emailed a network of acquaintances and asked about the cause of death, I got a nasty
response from one of them saying my question was rude and in poor taste. Is such a question about a friend you haven’t seen in many years really out of line? -EX-KENTUCKIAN DEAR EX-KENTUCKIAN: People are naturally curious, and no, the question isn’t rude. Often people are aware that the deceased has been ailing and don’t mind sharing the information. What WOULD be in poor taste would be to ask members of the immediate family (his widow or children, for example) what killed their loved one, because discussing it in detail could be painful. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mr. Ronald Barry Champion 1958 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Ronald Barry Champion, 59, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Champion passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Russell Medical. He was born on February 4, 1958 in Alexander City, Alabama to Hubert O. Champion, Jr. and Thelma Gamble Champion. He was a member of New Pine Grove Baptist Church and worked as a technician for Frontier Yarns and previously at Russell Corp. Barry was a wonderful family man and loved them all dearly.
He enjoyed traveling, working outside with the tractor, and watching movies. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margaret H. (Janie) Champion of Alexander City; daughters, Jennifer DeVeaux (Darryl) of Lowell, IN and Kelly McLaughlin (Charles) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Jarrayd DeVeaux, Monea’ Brooks, and Nadia Brooks; and his mother, Thelma Gamble Champion of Alexander City. He was preceded in death by his Father, Hubert O. Champion, Jr. The family would like to thank everyone who has expressed kindness during their time of loss. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. William (Bill) Benjamin Chambers Jr. 1930 - 2017 Visitation for Mr. William Benjamin Chambers Jr., 86, of Alexander City, will be at Radney Funeral Home on Tuesday August 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Martha Louise Spivey Funeral Services for Mrs. Martha Louise Spivey will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 1:00 p.m. at the Early Rose Baptist Church with burial in the Armour’s Memorial Garden. Public viewing for Mrs. Spivey will start Monday from 12 p.m. til 7 p.m. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
Dadeville grad serving at U.S. Navy missile defense site in Romania By CMDR. MORGAN MURPHY Navy Office of Community Outreach
DEVESELU, Romania — A Dadeville High School graduate is part of a new and unique Navy command providing critical missile defense to a large part of Europe. Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Parrish is a masterat-arms serving at Naval Support Facility Deveselu, one of the Navy’s newest commands defending against the threat of ballistic missiles. A Navy master-at-arms is responsible for policing the base and protecting it against terrorism. “The best thing about my job is the diversity of it. It allows me to interact with every other rate and sailor in the Navy,” said Parrish. NSF Deveselu is the first Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Facility placed into operation, providing support to NATO’s overall ballistic missile defense system. Commissioned in October 2014, the installation is home to U.S. Navy Sailors who work with their Romanian partners to defend against the threat of a ballistic missile attack. “The importance of
our Sailors’ mission in Romania can’t be overstated,” said Capt. Jon Grant, commander NSF Deveselu. “Because we are here, our combatant commanders have a lot of flexibility to position their sea-based missile defense assets where they’ll have the largest strategic impact, and that wouldn’t be possible without our Sailors stepping up to the plate and knocking it out of the park 24/7, 365 days a year.” Assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet, sailors are on watch throughout the European region and are important assets supporting the European Phased Adaptive Approach to enhance the security of that area of the world from ballistic missile, according to Navy officials. Navy personnel at NSF Deveselu are supported in their efforts by forward deployed units in Rota Spain, such as the ArleighBurke class guided-missile destroyers USS Ross (DDG 71), USS Porter (DDG 78), USS Carney (DDG 64), and USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). Having four destroyers based in Rota gives the U.S. 6th Fleet flexibility to send these ships to a variety of locations for a
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Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Parrish is a master-at-arms serving at Naval Support Facility Deveselu in Romania. range of missions, while at the same time providing a large umbrella of protection for European allies. Approximately 200 officers and enlisted men and women are stationed in Deveselu. Their highlyspecialized jobs are critical to mission success, according to Navy officials. “This is the first of its kind in the Navy and it gives me a new challenge to be in Romania because it’s so different,” said Parrish. Living abroad is challenging, Navy officials
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explained. The young men and women are highly motivated, and quickly adapt. The sacrifices are worthwhile to ensure the safety of our allies and loved ones back home. Supporting this important mission, Parrish explained that his fellow service members know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes. “For me, serving in the Navy is a privilege. We’re not just serving our country, but all of our allies too,” said Parrish.
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Police you information about police officers that I have already hired, after which the committee is to bring together amendments to add to the police manual.” Smith announced that Monday, July 24 she demoted Police Chief Johnny Potts to sergeant while terminating police officer Derrick Coley. Smith also announced that she hired Lafayette Police Officer Danny Williams to be the interim police chief. Williams was on the job Friday. Smith also hired another officer to start Saturday. The moves were done without action from the council and are likely to be the subject of discussion at Monday’s meeting – especially since Smith did not call the meeting. Thursday’s meeting had members of the police committee wanting to question Smith’s moves when Smith
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reminded them discussion was limited to the police manual. Blackwell asked Smith if she intended to call a special meeting on the matter. In the end Blackwell and Councilmember Linda Caldwell signed a letter requesting the special called Monday meeting. There also appear to be questions surrounding the demotion of Potts. Smith announced at Thursday’s meeting he was demoted for the same reason as the termination of Coley. “I fired officer Coley for continued insubordination and conduct unbecoming an officer,” Smith said. “I demoted Officer Johnny Potts for the same thing.” Potts supplied The Outlook with a July 24 letter signed by Smith that made no mention of the insubordination or conduct unbecoming an officer. The letter read: …
you are no longer Chief of Police for the town of Camp Hill. I have decided that your service as Chief is no longer needed. Potts was hired by a vote of the Camp Hill Town Council on Dec. 15, 2014. With the council deadlocked 2-2, former Mayor Danny Evans broke the tie with his vote for Potts. It appears the mayor and council are at odds over the matter based on previous moves the mayor and council have made with the two officers. After Thursday’s meeting, Potts said he had been suspended by Smith in April but was reinstated by unanimous council vote. Coley also stated after Thursday’s meeting he was suspended by Smith in June but was reinstated by a unanimous vote of the council.
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the project, including the local schools. “The first major step is to get the schools engaged, and then engage the community from there,” she said. She also said she hopes the schools are able to get involved with starting the butterfly and rain garden, a process she believes will take about a year to complete. Currently, Porter is looking to get the plans developed and start planting trees and other initial landscaping for the gardens in the fall, with the remaining work to be wrapped up in the spring. Though space is limited at the park, including the boundaries for the gardens already having been established, Porter is still looking at incorporating as much of the park as possible into her plans. “I want to try and get more native plants in there, and put plaques on the trees to make it more interpretive, where people can learn more about what they’re seeing as they walk along,” she said. “I’d also like to use it to teach school kids about sustainability and the environment.” Though the project is only in the beginning planning phases, the sky is the limit for making Keebler Park into a major showpiece for the city of Dadeville, a place everyone would be able to point at with pride.
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Keebler Park in Dadeville might be getting some new attractions if Dianna Porter is able to get things done.
“It’s a beautiful piece of property, and I want it to be a place where people can go and feel good outdoors, with many things to see and learn while they’re there,” Porter said. “There’s a lot that can be done with it.”
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department July 27
• Cedric Lamont Swain, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Adam Clark Pearson, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.
July 26
• Courtney Terell Streeter, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Gabrielle Shrtuiss Davis, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Alexus Vonshae Moon, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Arvin Martinez Cook, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Theft was reported on Jefferson Street. • Assault was reported on Cribb Road. • Harassment was reported on Houston Street. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported in the 4300 block of Highway 280. • Criminal mischief was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal mischief was reported on Trails End Lane. • Public intoxication was reported on Washington Street.
July 25
• Michael Lashawn Pinkston, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and minor in possession/consumption of alcohol. • Kadjah Rashay Davis, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence, burglary and terrorist threat. • Christopher Noah Davis, 19, of Kellyton was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Wesley Allen Hardman, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Domestic violence was reported in the 600 block of Town Creek Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Trails End Lane. • Criminal littering was reported in the 400 block of Coley Road. • Harassing communications was reported on 15th Place. • Harassment was reported in the 100 block Booke Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Old Kellyton Road. • Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on Highway 280. • Assault was reported on Highway 280.
July 24
• Johnny Howard Spivey, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Antonio Deshawn Stovall, 18, of Alexander City was arrest for auto theft. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Bice Cemetery Road. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Lakeland Avenue. • Theft was reported on Lincoln Heights Street.
• Theft was reported in Alexander City.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department July 27
• Maxine Smith of Walls Road in Goodwater was arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence third menacing. • Charles Baker of Walls Road in Goodwater was arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence third menacing. • Gary McClain of Winding Road in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence third assault. • Williams Blackburn of Winding Road in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence third assault.
July 26
• Christian Barnette of Cherokee Heights Road in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant failure to appear illegal possession of a prescription. • Robert Hucherson of South McKenzie in Tallassee was arrested on a grand jury indictment receiving stolen property second degree. • Ashley Garnette of Farm Loop in Alexander City was arrested on a grand jury indictment domestic violence third degree. • Nicholas Heard of County Road 77 in Kelltyon was arrested on outstanding warrants failure to appear child support times two and three counts of unlawful distribution.
July 25
• A resident of Sen Claude Pepper Drive in Camp Hill filed a report for a dog bite. • Charles Nichols of Manning Circle in Tallassee was arrested for driving under the influence.
July 24
• Joseph Goodson of Churchill Road in Dadeville was arrested for assault second degree. • David Rollins of Adrian Lane in Montgomery was arrested on an outstanding warrant violation restraining
order. • Mike Moss of Highway 50 in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant failure to appear child support.
dence. • Devonte Price of N Street in Alexander City was arrested on a failure to appear child support.
July 23
• Fredick Williams of Main Street in Jacksons Gap was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear murder and robbery first. • A resident of Notasulga Road filed a report for theft.
• A resident of Hilltop Road in Jacksons Gap file a report for domestic violence harassment. • Scott Smith of Central Avenue in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession of marijuana first.
July 22
• A resident of Chalk Hill Road in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence. • A resident of Hialiah Lane in Montgomery filed a report for criminal mischief. July 21 • A resident of Ford Road in Notasulga filed a report for theft by deception. • William Milner of Sweet Circle in Jacksons Gap was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation.
July 20
• A resident of Churchill Road in Camp Hill filed a theft report. • Javari Jones of North Madison in Montgomery was arrested on the charges of grand jury indictments for possession of cocaine and attempting to elude failure to appear on burglary third degree, criminal mischief third degree and assault second degree. • Roger Brown of Red Hill Road in Tallassee was arrested for failure to appear child support warrants. • A resident of Ashhurst Bar Road in Tallassee filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Win Blue Drive in Dadeville file a domestic report. • Matthew Mann of Shep Brown Road in Falkville was arrested for probation violation warrants.
July 19
• A resident of Highway 120 in Notasulga filed a report for burglary of a resi-
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of Property, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Criminal Trespass on Powell Hill Rd. • A Tallassee man, age 42, was arrested for Burglary, Theft of Property, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs on Powell Hill Rd. • A report was filed for Public Lewdness that occurred on S. Broadnax St.
July 19
• A Camp Hill man, age 18, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. • A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on E. Cass St. • A report was filed for Theft of Property that happened on Highway 280. • An Alexander City man, age 18, was arrested on two warrants for Failure to Appear.
• A 17 year old male was arrested for Domestic Violence and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and released to parental custody. • A Camp Hill woman, age 36, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.
July 24
• A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Freeman Dr. • A Jackson’s Gap man, age 38, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence on N Spring St. • A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on North Broadnax St. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on Grist Mill Dr.
July 22
• A Daviston man, age 32, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance on Highway 280.
July 21
• A Dadeville man, age 65, was arrested on a warrant for Criminal Mischief. • A Jackson’s Gap woman, age 28, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest on Hwy 280.
July 20
• A Lanett woman, age 47, was arrested for Public Intoxication on Hwy 280. • A Wetumpka woman, age 30, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Burglary, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs, Theft
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AUCTION: House & 10 Acres + 70 Acre Parcel
• Parcel 1: 2064 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with garage and 10 acres • Parcel 2: 70 acres The described properties will sell, at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder.
In front of the Courthouse Annex Doors in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama August 7th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Such sale will be made on the terms of 10% down and the remainder to be paid within thirty days of the date of sale. Said property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis.
Contact Mac Clayton at 256-329-0432 for more information Former property of Charlie McGuire.
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Educate yourself A before you vote
ow do you decide who will get your vote for U.S. Senator when you go to the polls on Aug. 15? A recent Gallop poll said that 64 percent of voters said that party affiliation is the No. 1 fact considered by voters. Obviously, people align themselves with political parties that lean towards their own personal beliefs. That’s why the Aug. 15 primary election is so important. The people who will represent their parties in upcoming elections will be decided and in many cases, they will be unopposed in the fall. We ask that you as a voter arm yourself with information to make a wise decision. As President Thomas Jefferson once said, “The cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an educated electorate.” We agree. The most basic improvement that can be made to modern American democracy is the development of an educated voting population. Being informed and then exercising the right to vote is an important way to help preserve our precious democratic system. With that in mind, we would ask voters to spend time in the coming days before the Aug. 15 primary reading about the candidates. Get to know what they believe by meeting them when possible. Particularly in local races, there are sufficient opportunities to see candidates face to face. GOP candidate Sam McLure was in the area during Sun Festival meeting voters and Rep. Mo Brooks is scheduled to be at Burger King on Highway 280 Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. Other visits from candidates are likely. This newspaper will feature previews on the races in upcoming editions as a way to help voters form an opinion. We urge voters to do their homework. Our area and our state are facing issues that will shape our future. It is important that we find people who have our best interest at heart to serve us in elected office. Don’t let cute commercials, sound bytes or the letter beside a candidate’s name be the deciding factor for you. Knowledge is much more reliable.
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man needs a man dog. A man doesn’t need a Chihuahua, a poodle, a Dachshund or a Bichon Frise, whatever that is. He needs a big ol’ dog that likes to sleep, scratch and lick itself inappropriately and one that will eat anything you put in front of it. A man needs a dog that likes to ride in a truck, get muddy and isn’t afraid of a snake, any person and likes to sleep outside. So I made the decision to look for a rescue that fit the bill. I did some research and found that the Great Pyrenees sounded like a dog with all those qualities. I got word that there was a 9-year-old at a vet in Georgia whose owner had died and seemed to be great with other dogs and cats. Unfortunately, the dog had some health issues and was just more than I could take on since I am at work much more than I am home these days. A few weeks later, my daughter found a Great Pyrenees/Retreiver mix at the Elmore County Humane Society. She had come in as a stray after being found tangled in some bushes with a broken lead still attached to a collar. She was skinny as Olive Oyl and every rib could be seen through that thick coat. When we stopped to meet her, it was love at first sight. She was so calm and her eyes were so big and they just melted your heart. She laid that big block head in my lap and I knew I had found my dog. We brought her home and dropped the name Charm that the humane society staff had given here and started calling her Sadie. She took to us like a fat kid takes to a Zero bar. She is drop dead gorgeous, with a bright, white coat and loves to hang her head out the window. She walks perfectly on a leash and seemed to know how to take care of her
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business outside. Sounds like a match made in heaven, right? Not exactly. She’s just a little too smart for her own good. This big ol’ dog who has taken on the Sneed family trait and fattened up a bit is a big ol’ baby, who can’t stand thunder, hates window blinds and is either too afraid or just doesn’t want to sleep alone or be left alone. She likes tomatoes, especially the ones still on the vine. I had a big tomato ripening and I was watching it until it was ready to pick. I went out to check on it one morning and it was gone. Then I saw Sadie sitting between two bushes, red juice all over her face. I just stared and I swear I could hear her talking to me. “What you looking at?” she said. “Tomato? I don’t know what you are talking about. Never saw a tomato. What’s that red stuff on my face? Just red slobber. What? You’ve never seen red slobber? Are you mad bro?” Wait. There’s more. She won’t let anyone sleep unless there is someone in the room with her and that person has to be petting her. I mean one hand has to be touching Sadie all night. Talk about pain after about two hours of your arm hanging down. That is pain. Just try to quit. When you do, you can hear what she is thinking. “So that’s how it is,” she says. “That’s all I mean to you. Just because your arm hurts and you need to sleep you think my needs don’t matter? Fine. Be that way.
Forget that I was a stray, on the streets and that I love you more than anything. That’s OK. Don’t worry about me, I’m used to being neglected.” Twice when storms popped up she has gotten so scared that she hopped a baby gate, gotten into the laundry room and decided that she was so scared that she would use the litter pan just like the cat does. The results have been awful. Now I know how the guy who cleans up after elephants at the circus feels. You want to get mad, but to hear her explain it – she was trying to do the right thing. “The thunder was so loud and that lightning is really scary,” she said. “It literally scared the crap out of me and I saw the cat go there and I figured that is what you would want me to do. Sorry about not having such good aim and all. You still love me?” But last night she showed she is too smart to be hanging with this old boy. Most days when I get home, I get out of the work clothes, put on some shorts and sit down to eat. When I’m done, I try to take her for a walk. I always leave my pants and shoes on a hall tree just in case I have to run out to a story. I must have taken a little too long last night. Sadie came and dropped one of my $200 diabetic shoes at my feet. “Sadie don’t touch those shoes you know better,” I yelled as she walked down the hall. I was still yelling at her when she came back with the other shoe and laid it at my feet and explained. “Get up lard butt,” she said. “It’s time for my walk.” Get a dog who tells it ¬like it is. Mitch Sneed is the editor of The Outlook.
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s many of you may have seen on the news, President Trump recognized the last week in July as American Heroes Week. The week was dedicated to celebrating our American Heroes and the roles they play in our daily lives. From our military to our local law enforcement to our first responders and the American worker, these folks were recognized for what they do each day. It goes without saying that the brave men and women who have served or currently serve our country in uniform are heroes. Those currently serving deserve the best equipment we can provide them and those who have served deserve the best care. Recently, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that increased defense funding by $21 billion to address taking care of our military while securing the
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safety of our homeland. Every day as our local law enforcement puts on their uniform, they know they are risking their lives to keep our communities safe and we can never thank them enough. I appreciate the respect and attention President Trump has shown our law enforcement since taking office. We have to also recognize our first responders. They save lives every day. Just since January, Alabama’s Third Congressional District has received over $2 million in funding to help our local volunteer fire departments and first responders purchase new fire trucks and operation and safety equipment. In our
communities and towns, the first responders are our first line of defense in keeping us safe. We also cannot forget the American worker as we list our American Heroes. President Trump’s “Hire American, Buy American” plan is putting hard working Americans back in good-paying jobs and is bringing a sense of pride back to the American worker. This week and every week, let’s take a minute to thank our American Heroes. Before I go this week, I wanted to let you all know about two important events that we have planned. As promised, I have set up two town hall meeting where we will meet with constituents. Both of these events will be held on Thursday, Aug. 10. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers represents Alabama’s Third Congressional District, which includes Tallapoosa and Coosa counties, in Washington.
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$500 GIVEAWAY: The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is having a $500 giveaway July 29 at 2 p.m. at the Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization, located at 7882 U.S. Highway 280 in Goodwater. First prize is $250, second is $150 and third is $100. Donations are being accepted by calling Richard McElarth at 256-2764776, Renell Hill at 256-839-6915, Wade McElarth at 256-749-9100 or Willie James Gaddis at 256-8616177. Proceeds will be used to help feed veterans. YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP: Bridge Builders will be hosting a youth football camp for grades 1-8 July 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sportplex. For more information, contact Hudson Hinton at 256-750-1140 or Tommie Kelly at 256-786-0542. BENEFIT SINGING: All for Him will be praising God with the Pritchard family. Sonny went home and those of us that wait for our time to join him will be rejoicing and singing praises for a blessing to fall on his wife and children in their time of need. Please come out and join us at Kellyton Revival Center July 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. BENEFIT SINGING: Mt. Siani Baptist Church in Waverly is hosting a benefit for Edger Tug Woody July 29 at 5:30 p.m. Host Star Wonder gospel singers will be performing. Rev. Cory Hughley is pastor. BACK 2 SCHOOL DRIVE: The Jacksons Gap Back 2 School Drive is Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jacksons Gap Fire Department. There will be food, fun and school supplies for students who can’t afford
them. Donations are being accepted through July 25 at the Jacksons Gap Town Hall. FAMILY REUNION: The Mahan Yates Jarvis Family Reunion will be July 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rocky Creek Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish and sit a spell. BLAST FROM THE PAST: The Weogufka Center is hosting the third annual Blast from the Past July 29 starting at 7 p.m. Concessions start at 5:30 p.m. with spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink. Admission to the show and dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY: Sistas for a Cause and Mary’s Little Lamb Daycare are having a back to school giveaway July 29 starting at 9 a.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. The giveaway is limited to one packet per child with free supplies and food. CONCERT: River of Life Church on Tallapoosa Street is hosting Noah Cleveland for a live concert July 29 at 6 p.m. with pizza and refreshments afterwards.
Today’s Birthdays
Frank Trapp, Mary Ellis, Laura Reneau, Meghan Elizabeth Whitfield, Gwen Payne, Qualizza Alex Culberson, Allen Hartley, Cathy Dubose are Regina Oliver are celebrating their birthdays today.
Today’s Anniversaries
Eric and Fran Tyler celebrate their anniversary today.
Sunday’s Events
REGENERATION PRAISERS REGISTRATION: The Studio will be taking registration for praise dance, tumbling and cheerleading, basic lyrical/lyrical/ballet dance and majorette dance. The early bird sign up is July 30
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Monday’s Birthdays
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Tuesday, August 1
USHER MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Early Rose District ushers August 1 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. HIPPY PROGRAM: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters, or HIPPY, will be accepting applications for registration for the new school year. We will be available during Jim Pearson’s Open House events and any day or time at the HIPPY Office. Call or leave a message at 256-329-2700. You can also message us through the HIPPY AC facebook page-https://www.facebook. com/hippyalexcity/ Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters – known as HIPPY – partners with parents to prepare their children for success in school. HIPPY is an evidenced-based family support model that works directly with parents in their homes to give them books, activities and skills needed for preparing their children for school. Any and all families are invited to be a part of this program. MEET MO BROOKS: The Tallapoosa County Republican Party has announced that Rep. Mo Brooks, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senator, will be in Alexander CIty to meet with residents at 8 a.m, Tuesday Aug. 1 at the Burger King located at 4250 U.S. Highway 280 in Alexander City. The public is invited to come hear his views on the issues.
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August 2 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. NIGHT OF PRAISE: St. James AME Church in Goodwater is hosting the Goodwater Ministerial Alliance Night of Praise and Worship Wednesday, August 2 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Camron Thomas, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell.
Thursday, August 3
OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend School is hosting an open house for elementary school students with kindergarten, second, fourth, sixth grades at 5:30-6:15 p.m. and first, third and fifth grades at 6:30-7:15 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Dadeville Elementary School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Reeltown Elementary School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3. Parents can drop off supplies in the classrooms at 5:30 p.m. with everyone meeting in the Reeltown Elementary School Auditorium at 6 p.m. for a meet and greet. OPEN HOUSE: Reeltown High School is hosting an open house for high school students Aug. 3 from 2-6 p.m. ISRAEL SPEAKER: Michael Hines will speak on the newly created Israel Encounter program August 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Auburn.
Friday, August 4
ALZHEIMER’S CONFERENCE: The 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Professional and Family Caregiver Conference will be Friday, August 4 at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. UAB research specialist Dr. Rita Jablonski-Jaudon will
be discussing strategies to deal with dementia patients with non-drug interventions. For more information, call 334-3994342 or 334-233-2139. $20 general admission or $55 for professionals needing CE credit.
Saturday, August 5
BACK TO SCHOOL EXPLOSION: The will be a Back To School Explosion at the Betty Carol Graham Center at CACC August 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is being coordinated by GAP Fellowship Church as it has for the last 16 years. The guest speaker is 13-year-old King Nahh from Newark, New Jersey who has been featured on Steve Harvey’s Little Big Shots and Good Morning America. Students of all ages are encouraged to attend. There will be free school supplies for all students and backpacks will also be given way. Teachers and administrators are also encouraged to attend as well. There will be pizza and drinks, too.
Sunday, August 6
CHURCH SINGING: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting an all day singing August 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Special singers will be the Kingsland Quartet from Arab. Lunch will be at noon and everyone is invited. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is celebrating 137 years of ministry August 6 at 3 p.m. A program is being prepared to commemorate the occasion to be followed by dinner. OPEN HOUSE: Dadeville Christian Academy will be having an open house August 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 2392 Eagle Creek Road in Jacksons Gap.
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Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-5218
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
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New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
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Tapley reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit against Nissan involving the same defect. Nissan argued its brakes were safe in the Infiniti QX56 and blamed the driver. “That grew out of a class action in northern California over the same defect,” Tapley said Thursday by phone. “When that case settled and notice went out about it we got calls from a criminal case in Los Angeles that said the driver in that case said his brakes did not work the whole time and ultimately we got hired. We did a download of the vehicle code which indicated the defect and it turns out the fellow had been telling the truth the whole time.” The class action lawsuit in northern California concerned a brake defect where compensation was offered to owners of more than 250,000 Nissan built Armadas, Titans and Infiniti QX56 models. Tapley’s work with Cory Watson Attorneys in
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Birmingham involves product liability and class action, something he has been doing since receiving his law degree at the Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham. “I guess my practice is about half product defect and half class action,” Tapley said. “I was co-lead council in a national consolidated class action against Google. I have represented the State of Mississippi in cases, two of them now. I don’t know how it happens. I get phone calls and get to do cool stuff. The first case I ever did was involving a product liability or product defect. I don’t how it happened – it just happened.” Tapley’s record has him going before a judge and jury a lot but sometimes he will settle. “It is a mixture of both,” Tapley said. “If they are willing to step up and do the right thing, I never fault anybody for taking responsibility but if they won’t – we will see what a jury
has to say about it.” 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. “I think in order to be affective in front of a judge and jury, you have to treat people like they’re people,” Tapley said. “I get that from my parents and my hometown.” Tapley was the first man in his family to get an education beyond high school. “I was the first male in my family to go to college,” Tapley said. “My aunt went.” Tapley started at Central Alabama Community College on a scholarship before moving on to a four-year school. “I went to AUM on a Russell Foundation Scholarship,” Tapley said. “I studied political science.” Tapley finished early and
couldn’t start law school right away. “I actually worked at RentA-Center in Alexander City for nine months because I graduated in the winter,” Tapley said. “I started Cumberland that fall.” Tapley is the son of Frank and Betty Tapley. To say that Frank is proud of his son would be an understatement. “It’s a good thing he took more after his mama,” Frank Tapley, the former county commissioner and city councilman said. “I know I haven’t ever won an argument with her in all the years we’ve been together. That’s exactly the way he is too. He doesn’t lose many either.” Jerome is married to his high school sweetheart, fellow Benjamin Russell graduate and pediatrician Kelli. They have two daughters Madeline and Harper. Jerome credits his success to being raised in a small town. “I think you can come
from a small town and do big things,” Tapley explained. “I think it’s an advantage frankly. A small town like Alexander City with the cotton mills, the work ethic and the desire to help your neighbor and look out for other folks is really an advantage from my perspective as a lawyer. Hard work pays off. The folks in Tallapoosa County understand hard work.” And that hard work allows Tapley to do things others might not be able to do. “I saw hard work my entire childhood,” Tapley said. “I don’t know how to work otherwise. In my travels around the country doing cases and seeing lawyers from Ivy League schools, seeing lawyers who represent huge corporations, there is a different work ethic in small town folks. I won’t promise you I am the smartest lawyer in the case, but I will promise the other lawyers will not out work me.”
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Above, junk and debris covers the former Russell Complex. Below, Stacy Brown Coker, who works as a photographer, walks through what is left of the former Russell Complex.
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Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is welcoming its new minister, Percy Nolan Jr., right, who preached at the church during the 1980s and early 1990s. He is shown above with his wife, left.
could be,” Coker said, who works as a photographer. “It hurts. I worked there and my family worked there. It’s just sad to see that day after day with nothing happening. “I always say that if you’re not moving forward you’re moving backwards and that includes standing still. The only way were going to get there is by pushing through this tough time. As a native of Alex City I am still hopeful and full of faith for the future. I’m sure people are trying, but I know I would do anything to help and I’m sure there are a lot of other people who would as well.” While the situation here is unique, Coker said there are so many of examples across the South where good things have come from this same kind of exodus. She just wants to see her hometown be the “diamond” it can be. “I travel all over the southeast with my job so I go into many different towns and communities, large and small,” Coker said. “From what I have seen, I truly believe that Alexander City is a diamond in the rough. We are not utilizing the resources that we have here. The first step is to rid ourselves of all the obstacles. With heart, focus and action I know all of this can be accomplished. What if a developer comes into town and sees all this mess? It seems like we need to be better prepared for that possibility. We need to be looked at as a city of value and we don’t look very valuable with this war zone in place.” Nabors agreed. “We are trying to put all the leverage we can on all the parties involved, but in reality, there is a limit to how far you can push in this situation,” Nabors said. “We have some things working, but right now it’s private property and we are limited in what we can do. Sure an industry would love to have a clean site and that’s where we want to get to. “But the bottom line is that it’s going to cost the city or someone a lot of money to get there. That’s what we are trying to resolve every day.”
he thinks so fondly of as he approaches that major milestone. “I’m blessed to be able to come back and serve the wonderful people of Alexander City again,” he said. Even though his second tenure at Haven Memorial may be the final stop on his ministerial mission before retiring, Nolan has no intention of sitting back and taking it easy. “I wanted to come back here again before I retired,” he said. “I want to give it the best I can every day. I’ve come to
in Tuscaloosa, Huntsville and Sylacauga in addition to his seven years at Haven Memorial. He also spent time as a chaplain with the Veterans Affairs while he was in seminary. “My whole life has been all about the ministry,” Nolan said. “I never wanted to be anything but a minister.” Nolan said he was seeking to reach the goal of serving at least 50 years in the ministry, and was thrilled that he would be able to come back and serve in a place
help nurture Alexander City.” In addition to how excited he is to be able to return to the good folk of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church, Nolan said he has been hearing many positive things from the congregation. “They’ve been telling me how happy they are that my wife and I are coming back,” he said. Services at Haven Memorial United Methodist Church begin at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings and everyone is welcome to attend, Nolan said.
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now the entire complex is littered with piles of rubble. Concrete, bricks, wood, metal and junk are seemingly everywhere and look worse by the day. People who invested so much time and energy in Russell say the sight hurts deeply. Just ask Mayor Jim Nabors who served in various roles including chief financial officer. “I drive by there and it’s all I can do to keep from crying,” Nabors said. “Knowing what it was and what it meant to this town, the people who live here – seeing that place in the state it’s in is enough to make you sick to your stomach.” How did we get to this point? When most of the operations were shut down by Fruit of the Loom, they turned to Saucier Investments LLC for demolition and cleanup so that the property could be marketed for potential redevelopment. Saucier had contracted with Roy Granger and Regeneration LLC to handle the work. The salvage operation of five Russell mill buildings began June 2013. The low prices for scrap materials has been blamed for the slow pace of the work and under the contract, work only had to be completed in “a reasonable amount of time.” There was no deadline given. Most of the salvageable material is gone and what remains is pretty much just remnants, trash or rubble with little or no value. The issue now is finding a place for the debris. With so many bricks, concrete blocks and concrete slabs on the site, it either has to be made into gravel or hauled off. Remaining wood scraps that aren’t fit for salvage also have to be removed. In early March, trucks moved some of that into a large basin on Russell Road. Previously a large amount of debris was burned in that area. But now, Alabama Department of Environmental Management has not given burning a green light. “I can’t count the number of meetings and phone calls we’ve had about this,” Nabors said. “We’ve been to Montgomery so many times I feel sometimes like I’ve spent more time there working on a solution to this than I have in the office. That’s not true, but it is something that is personal to me. I’m not kidding when I say I am losing sleep over this and no one wants it cleaned up more than I do.” The condition of the campus has been getting a lot of attention on social media. The announcement of the closing date of the Russell Retail Store had residents commenting about the mess. A few weeks ago, Alexander City resident Stacy Brown Coker posted a video and a comment on the Outlook Facebook page expressing her feelings and the pain it brings her to see what has happened there as she travels around the city. “This cleanup process seems to be at a snails pace and I believe that it’s slowing us down from what we
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Should college football have a preseason?
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t was recently brought to my attention college football is one of the few sports across all levels that doesn’t have some type of preseason game. I got to thinking, and it’s fairly true. All the major professional sports have some sort of preseason, whether it be the extreme four games of NFL or the much more manageable six NHL exhibition games. Most college sports have a built-in set of scrimmages or exhibition matches, and a lot of high school sports have play dates during the summer where they can get their competitive juices flowing. So, what makes college football different? I can certainly see where an argument could be made for college football holding a preseason game, especially given the heat constraints players are under in the south. For health reasons, their bodies should be given time to acclimate. A preseason game also allows coaches to get their bearings straight — figure out who should be in what position, which player should be the starter over another and what game plans are working best. But there’s something really thrilling and suspenseful about the first week of the college football season. There are no guarantees; no one is quite sure how things are going to work out. “I’m not big on preseason games or anything like that,” said Reeltown football coach Matt Johnson, whose schedule allows for a preseason game but doesn’t take advantage of it. “If we’re going to line up, let’s make it count.” In 2015, the Alabama High School Athletic Association built an extra week into the football season. Teams now have 11 weeks to play 10 games. They can either elect to have their first week be their off week, during which many teams have a scrimmage, or they can have a “bye week.” For Johnson and the Rebels, they elect to have a bye week in Week 5. Central Coosa plays the first two weeks before having a Friday night off, and Dadeville’s bye comes in the final week of the season. Two area teams — Benjamin Russell and Horseshoe Bend — are having scrimmages during Week Zero. BRHS heads to Stanhope Elmore, while the Generals travel to a jamboree at B.B. Comer. While high school teams have the luxury of making the decision on their own, it’s so much different for NCAA football. “The difference between us and other levels is others can go out with their players and coaches,” said Jacksonville State University coach John Grass at Wednesday’s Media Day. “When the ball comes off for the summer, we can’t be out on the field with our team. Our guys have to coach themselves.” Grass argued whatever was best for player safety and the game itself, he would be a proponent of. Personally, I don’t think college football should go as far as to implement a preseason game. It would just take too much away from that Week 1 magic. But the NCAA should really ease up on the rules a little bit. There’s rules about the amount of time a team can practice with its coach as well as the number of days. It doesn’t allow for any type of 7-on7s like most high school teams compete in or even grant teams the ability to participate in NFL-style Organized Team Activities. With the way eat up college football, especially here in Alabama, it seems extreme to keep teams off the field for so long. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.
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MOVIN’ ON UP Cal Jones climbs ranks of Royals’ system By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Even if you are one of the best baseball players in the world, you still have to put in your dues before making it to Major League Baseball. The story is no different for Dadeville’s Cal Jones, who was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the 2016 MLB Draft. After playing in the Arizona rookie league last year, Jones has moved up to an advanced rookie ball short season team. He’s now playing for the Burlington (North Carolina) Royals, of the Appalachian League. “Pro ball is a little bit different than high school and college because it’s always a process,” Jones said. “You gotta put your time in and you gotta be consistent, that’s the biggest thing.” The 2016 Dadeville graduate, who originally committed to play for the University of Alabama before being drafted, has had a fairly consistent season with the Royals with a batting average of .254 over the course of 122 at-bats this season. But just recently, Jones, who was a heavy hitter for the Tigers, has seen his bat come alive. In front of a home crowd of nearly 3,000 on July 20, Jones helped the Royals to an 8-1 win over the Johnson City Cardinals with his first professional grand slam and first home run of the season. “It was special, hitting my first pro grand slam,” Jones said. “It’s definitely an accomplishment, but winning is the biggest thing. When we’re winning, it’s a lot more fun, but it’s always good to
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Dadeville graduate Cal Jones is currently playing for the Burlington (North Carolina) Royals, a rookie league affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
hit home runs.” In six games since then, Jones has had five hits, including another home run, and has driven in three runs. Burlington has won six of its last nine as the season quickly approaches its final month. Although Jones has found some recent success, he said the process has been taxing. Between being so far away from family to playing 68 games in 71 days, Jones said it definitely “tests your mental game.” “It’s a tough game, but it’s real fun,” he said. “I’ve gotten a lot stronger over the past year. My arm has gotten a lot stronger and I’ve gotten strong with the mental parts of the game — being able
to do it every day and knowing that you’re going to fail in this game, but you gotta overcome that and keep going every day.” Jones’ future is uncertain. He said during the offseason, he’ll go to mini camps and spring training, but as far as where he’ll land next within the organization, he doesn’t know. “It can be (stressful), but as long as you’re getting to play the game we all love, it shouldn’t matter where you’re at or what team you’re on,” Jones said. “I just want to make it to my ceiling. If that’s A, AA, AAA or the big leagues, it doesn’t matter. I just want to give it everything I have and be the best that I can be.”
Benjamin Russell instills changes ahead of fall practice By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Summer is rapidly coming to a close. Benjamin Russell’s football team is maxing out in the weight room and timing its last 40-yard dashes during Monday and Tuesday’s final summer practices. With just over a week before players head back to school and official practices begin, the Wildcats seem like they’re in good shape. “We feel really good,” Benjamin Russell tight end Tyler Watts said. “We’ve been working out long and hard this summer, and we’re ready to get the pads on, start practicing and get out on the field.”
Over the course of the summer, Benjamin Russell has been implement a lot of changes. While coach Danny Horn hasn’t given a lot away about this new offense everyone’s heard so much about it, it seems like there will be a lot of moving parts on the Wildcats’ hybrid Wing-T. “It’s difficult to line up against as far as my side of the ball,” linebacker Jaden Tuck said. “It’s a lot of moving pieces, so you can’t really just key in on one guy and he’ll just go. You really have to wait and watch because they get the defense in a stuck position.” One of the biggest questions surrounding BRHS’ new offense is how exactly
it plans to replace NeColby Maxwell, who contributed more than 50 percent of the Wildcats’ total offense last year and more than 70 percent of their rushing yards. “Davede (Herron) is going to be one of our go-to guys for sure,” Watts said. “He’s good with his hands, so we can use him in any aspect of the game. At running back in particular, we have about five guys that can play. That gives us plenty of depth, and I’m really excited to see those guys work.” On the other hand, Benjamin Russell fans are sure to be hoping the defense has improved. BRHS allowed the most points against in school history last year, averaging 36.5 points against.
Paige King signs with Central Alabama softball
Although the Wildcats will still run a 4-3 base defense, their hopeful that returning a strong core will help them correct some of last year’s miscues. “We got three out of our four linebackers coming back, so that’s really good,” Benjamin Hendrix said. “Brett (Pitts), a sophomore, showed real well at the spring game, and Joe Jackson is real stronger and he’s kind of swapping in at defensive line and linebacker. Our front seven is looking real well and the secondary has gotten a lot better since passing camp.” With only 34 days left until the Wildcats officially kick off at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex, there’s still always a lot more work to be done.
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On Thursday evening, Reeltown’s Paige King, seated center, officially signed her letter of intent to continue her softball career at Central Alabama Community College. “I chose CACC because it’s close to home and I’ve always heard that the softball team is really great,” King said. “It was a great opportunity for me. I’ve heard all positive things about the softball team. Coach (Greg) Shivers is an awesome coach, and I just think CACC is where I need to be.” King will likely continue to be a pitcher for the Trojans. At her signing ceremony, King was joined by, front row, from left, grandfather Dwight Thornton, grandmother Elizabeth Thornton, mother Lisa King, father Richard King; back row, Reeltown assistant principal John Wilcox, Reeltown coach Kelli Hilyer, Shivers and athletic director Matt Johnson.
After a pair of wins in pool play at the NSA Southern nationals, Alexander City’s 10U All-Star softball team split a pair of games to begin the double elimination tournament on Friday morning. Alex City began with a big victory over Beehive Stardust, earning a 10-0 win. Reagan Taylor allowed just four hits in the circle and struck out three. Taylor and Macie Knox each had doubles. The All-Stars weren’t so lucky in the second game, as it lost to the AL Saints, 6-0. It was their first loss of the all-star season, and five of the Saints’ six runs were scored on error. Alex City isn’t done yet, as it faces a must-win game at 9 a.m. today. AC will play Thunderstruck.