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Litter at lake after holiday Thompson says 1K beer cans, bottles and more trash left behind after July 4 By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
A party got out of control on Lake Martin in the Land Between the Lakes area over the holiday weekend. Enjoying the private property owned by Russell Lands is not the problem but the trash left behind is. “It just makes me sick,” John Thompson of the Lake Martin Resource Association said. “They had to have left behind at least 1,000 beer cans and bottles. There is all sorts of shoes, flip flops and T-shirts. There See LITTER • Page 11
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Russell Lands hosted its annual Independence Day event with a concert and fireworks show at The Amp Wednesday night. The Grains of Sand Band and The Bank Walkers performed for the large crowd in attendance. Guests also enjoyed dancing in a ‘Twist’ contest as well as hula hooping. To see more photos from Wednesday night’s event, see Page 10 inside.
Judge Tom Young dismissed a suit filed earlier this year by a local man and his siblings against the Alabama Department of Human Resources, one of its employees, the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and Coosa Valley Medical Center alleging their late father’s rights were violated when he was committed to a home in 2013. Pulliam Young said in his ruling earlier this week, “Having considered the above-referenced motions, the pleadings on file, and the statements made in open court, the Court finds that these motions are well-taken. The Plaintiff’s claims arise from acts and omissions that are alleged to have occurred See PULLIAM • Page 7
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DEAR ABBY: I’m 52. My mom died when I was 11. It wasn’t until I reached my mid-20s that I realized I have no memories of her, and few memories of my childhood before I was 11. Dad and I lived a few hours away from family, and after Mom passed, no one spoke about her much. I imagine that was because it was painful. She was only 29. I never cried over her death, and I don’t remember missing her as a child or teenager. There are only a handful of photos of her and a couple of passed-down stories. I understand that people block memories of traumatic events and things they don’t want to remember. I remember the night it happened in detail, but not the memory of her. I have seen a few psychiatrists at different times during the course of my life to deal with stress and daily life issues, and while they were aware of my background, we never really got into this. For some reason it’s both-
sional about the fact that this is increasingly bothering you would be a good idea. That person can recommend hypnosis if it’s appropriate. DEAR ABBY Advice
ering me more and more now. I want to remember my mother. When I ask her friends and relatives about her, I get general answers -- she was a nice person, very loving and crafty, etc. How does someone get their memories back? I’ve heard hypnosis can help, but I’m not sure. Do you have any advice? -- SON LEFT BEHIND DEAR SON: Many people are reluctant to talk about family members who have passed on because they are afraid it will be painful for the listener. Perhaps if you approached your relatives and explained why you are asking for more details, it might jog some memories. However, if that doesn’t bear fruit, then talking with a mental health profes-
DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced 53-year-old woman. My children are grown, and I have a good career in HR and payroll. It’s not my dream job, though. I applied to and was accepted into a Master of Architecture program, but I just found out they will accept only 12 credits from my associate’s degree, which means I will need five years of full-time college to achieve my dream, while working full-time, of course. I’ll be 58 when I graduate and probably should be planning for retirement, not taking on $100,000 in student loans. Should I abandon this dream? Have I run out of time to take on such a lofty goal? Or should I just sit back and relax and travel now that my kids are grown? By the way, my retirement goal was
age 72. -- NOT SURE IN MICHIGAN DEAR NOT SURE: What you are contemplating takes a great deal of stamina. Some individuals in their 50s are up for the challenge, others not so much. Before you commit, talk to a guidance counselor at the school to explore what opportunities might be available to an older graduate with no work experience in the field. Would you still plan to retire at 72? Your student loans could take many more years to pay off if you don’t quickly become a high-earning architect, so consider your next move carefully and receive as much unbiased counsel as you can before making a final decision. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mrs. Bethany Murph Funeral Service for Mrs. Bethany Murph will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with interment following in Alexander City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 6, 2018 from 2:00 p.m until 6:00 p.m. at the Wright’s Funeral Home. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. • Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. • Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. • Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. • Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. • Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. • Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. • Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a premeeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. • Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. • Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. • Goodwater City Council
meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. • Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. • Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. • New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. • Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. • Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. • Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. • Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. • Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information. • Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.
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Clyde Mitchell “Mitch” Sneed Clyde Mitchell “Mitch” Sneed believed everyone has a story and if he met you, he was determined to tell it without fear or favor. He offered the world he encountered an authentic smile and an unflinching mirror that emanated from his written words. For nearly four decades, Mitch reflected the world around him and shed light upon its glories and human frailties as a dedicated journalist, loving husband and father, a fiercely loyal friend and as a mentor to younger journalists discovering the profession that he viewed more as a vocation than just a job. His work earned a litany of professional honors and awards and consistently set a standard of excellence his colleagues used as a benchmark for their own efforts. Sneed, 57, of Alexander City, Ala., died Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born on June 2, 1961 in East Chicago, Ind., to Roy J. Sneed and Donna J. Sneed. Sneed was a life-long journalist, beginning his career at age 18 covering high school sports at his hometown paper, the Clayton News/Daily in Jonesboro, Ga. He attended the University of Georgia before returning to Clayton County to begin what became a remarkable career that would see him record a first draft of history throughout the South and the Midwest. Sneed chronicled sports at every level of competition, including high school, college and professional sports teams. He wrote extensively about NASCAR, professional boxing and college football before moving to hard news coverage. He was an award-winning journalist at several stops throughout the Atlanta area, including the Atlanta JournalConstitution, in Kenosha, Wis., Virginia and Alabama. He served as editor at the Clayton News/Daily, the OpelikaAuburn (Ala.) News, and the Douglas County (Ga.) Sentinel. As a newsroom leader, he served as a mentor and an example of unparalleled dedication to scores of journalists that took the lessons he imparted throughout the country. Throughout his career, Sneed interviewed world and national leaders, stepped in the ring to fight Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield for a charity event, exposed corruption
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and fought tirelessly to give voice to those in society who were otherwise voiceless. But his profound passion always was local community journalism and working tirelessly to improve any place he called home. If you knew Sneed, you loved him. And he loved you, regardless of your station in life, your color, sexual orientation, religion or politics. To Sneed, everyone had a story and he dedicated his life to telling it. He was widely appreciated for a biting wit and was an accomplished comedian who wrote for several nationally-known acts. Since 2014, Sneed served as editor of five newspapers in Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties: The Alexander City Outlook, The Dadeville Record, The Wetumpka Herald, The Tallassee Tribune and The Eclectic Observer, and their related websites. Sneed won numerous awards during his long journalistic career, including 12 individual Alabama Press Association awards this year which will be presented at the state’s newspaper convention later this month. Sneed’s editorial team was a major reason The Alexander City Outlook was named one of the “10 Newspapers That Do It Right” in 2018 by Editor & Publisher magazine. Survivors include his wife, Cyndi Thomas Sneed of Alexander City, Ala.; daughter Sydney N. Hampton-Sneed (Jessica) of Millbrook, Ala.; daughter Jessica D. Sneed (Sabrina) of Alexander City, Ala.; granddaughter Kaydence E. Bryan; sister Brenda J. Barnhill (Chris); brother Roy A. Sneed (Jeanie); sister-in-law Frankie Sneed, father-in-law Fred H. Thomas (June) of Opelika, Ala.; sisterin-law Missy Thomas McEntire (Thomas) of Opelika, Ala., and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Roy J. Sneed and mother Donna J. Sneed, his brother Arthur J. Sneed and his sister Katherine G. Burger. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Faith Temple located at 425 Franklin Street, Alexander City. Pastor Ray Waters will officiate. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. the family will receive friends at Faith Temple. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, and memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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Fourth of July, Trump and Big Jim I remember the Alamo, the Maine and Pearl Harbor. When freedom called I answered and stayed until it was over, over there. I left my heroic dead in Flanders Fields, on the rock of Corregidor, on the bleak slopes of Korea. I am the Brooklyn Bridge, the wheat fields of Kansas and the granite hills of Vermont. I am the coalfields of the Virginias and Pennsylvania, was born on July the fertile lands of the West, 4, 1776, and the the Golden Gate and the Grand Declaration of Independence is my Canyon. I am Independence birth certificate. The bloodlines Hall, the Monitor and Merrimac. I am big. I sprawl of the world run in my veins, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, because I offered freedom my arms reach out to embrace to the oppressed. I am many Alaska and Hawaii 3 million things and many people. I am square miles throbbing with the Nation. I am 213 million living souls industry. I am more than 5 million farms. I am forest, field, ̾ and the ghost of millions mountain and desert. I am quiet who have lived and died for me. I am Nathan Hale and Paul villages and cities that never sleep. Revere. I stood at Lexington You can look at me and see and fired the shot heard around Ben Franklin walking down the the world. I am Washington, streets of Philadelphia with his Jefferson, Patrick Henry. I am bread loaf under his arm. You John Paul Jones, the Green can see Betsy Ross with her Mountain Boys and Davy needle. You can see the lights Crockett. I am Lee and Grant of Christmas, and hear the and Abe Lincoln.
Otto Whittaker wrote the following essay, “I Am the Nation” in 1955 as a public relations advertisement for the Norfolk and Western Railway. The message found in Mr. Whittaker’s essay is still appropriate for this Independence Day, so I have chosen to include it below as part of my weekly column.
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STEVE FLOWERS Columnist strains of “Auld Lang Syne” as the calendar turns. I am Babe Ruth and the World Series. I am schools and colleges, and churches where my people worship God as they think best. I am a ballot dropped in a box, the roar of a crowd in a stadium and the voice of a choir in a cathedral. I am an editorial in a newspaper and a letter to a congressman. I am Eli Whitney and Stephen Foster. I am Tom Edison, Albert Einstein and Billy Graham. I am Horace Greeley, Will Rogers and the Wright brothers. I am George Washington Carver, Jonas Salk and Martin Luther King. I am Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Walt Whitman and Thomas Paine.” Today, we have Donald Trump. Our current President
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est wishes to Mack Moseley ROSIE as he convalesces at home. Also MORGAN to Johnny Moses and Columnist anyone else who is feeling poorly just now. Happy Birthday to Patti Granger July 5th and Kelby Jennings July 8th, both are from Alex City. July is a fabulous month to be born, as we begin the second half of the year. A special hello goes out to Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy, a lady in Alex City with fine taste in chocolate bars. I heard through the grapevine that Mrs. McCoy has a tender taste for the Kit-Kat bar and I do too have a love that wafer goodness. When I attended private Catholic school from age 7-9 in a large house with a head-mistress not wanting to hire a cook, our lunch was not provided. In the winter, I usually took a thermos of soup, in the summer, a sandwich. Everyday, my mum packed a Kit-Kat or an Aero bar. They were always the small size, being two sticks of kit-Kat. I always gave a friend who had no chocolate half of mine. I think that’s when I learned the meaning of “It’s more blessed to give than to receive”that mum quoted all the time. I have one update to share with you. I saw my kidney doctor last Wednesday and he wrote a prescription to help my gout. It cost $1,200 for 90 days, two a day. I had decided just to do without. Dr. Carter told me it had been used to take care of gout since the early 1800s and when Mr. Obama was in office somebody decided this common drug price should be higher, so took out a patent on it. Wonder how many folks will take it now. Then, a great thing happened while I was in Wetumpka on Thursday. Mrs. Harris called and told Ron there was a medicine available over-the-counter that she uses and it works. Hooray for Mrs. Harris sharing information that’s worth its weight in gold. Our volunteers for the Equality Fire Department do a wonderful service that’s a difficult, hot job in all weathers for us. They burned the house just below Highway 14 on Highway 9 a few weeks back on a Saturday. It seemed in just a few days, the area was cleared of all debris and the foundation for a new home was being prepped. This past Saturday, the volunteers were ready to go again. It was another practice burn in the heart of Equality,
being the old school lunchroom that had not been used for anything in several years. At one time it was the home of the Equality School reunion and the monthly Equality dinner. I was first invited to these gatherings by the late Mrs. Mary Harris Meigs. She even gave me a key just in-case she couldn’t make it sometime. It was full of joy when the oldies from Equality’s School got together and reminisced annually. The Chit-Chatters had a special treat meeting at the Must Stop Caf« in Wetumpka. It’s just past the new West Palm Motel. This fabulous place is well-run and open for lunch 11-2 p.m. featuring home-made tasty dishes, all well-seasoned meats and veggies. I think all ‘Chatters’ there would highly recommend this caf« to everyone. Elders were waiting on the benches for it to open from 10:30 a.m., some waited in cars. The place was packed from 11 a.m. and was still packed when we left. One of the best things is that they do not add sugar to cornbread. They just make it the oldfashioned way. I can’t wait to go back and try another selection as the menu changes daily. The Chit Chatters this month were: Robbie Martin, Pat Hipp, Yvonne Myers, Linda Seitz, Lynda Moseley, Rachel Fuller, Neta Stephens, Pat Garnett of Odenville and Rosie Morgan. About 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, a bad wide-spread heavy storm came through Nixburg and many surrounding areas and we lost power. I had to walk to the road to get a cell signal and because cell services are so unreliable, we must keep our land-line, which was out due to power outage. We felt totally isolated. Almost nothing in the modern day can be done without electricity or a good strong light. We got power back the following afternoon, so no power for about 25 hours. We have had phone trouble almost the whole month of June. Let’s hope July is a smashing month and everything works as it should. “He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 Happy Independence Day to everyone, and until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
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is the most unbridled and shoot from the hip President I have witnessed in my lifetime. He is amazingly similar to Alabama’s most colorful and uninhibited governor, Big Jim Folsom. Similar to Folsom, Trump has a childlike disrespect for decorum. Recently, Trump was making a speech that someone had written for him. He read to a large audience, “This 2018 election is as important as the 2016 election.” He paused and said, “I don’t know who wrote that. I don’t know that I really believe that, and I don’t think y’all think I do either.” Similarly, Big Jim Folsom in his day was to address the American Textile Association meeting, which was being held in Montgomery. At that time textiles was Alabama’s largest industry. Ole Big Jim had been in Mobile for a week on a fishing expedition with some of his buddies. As Governor Big Jim was to give a welcoming speech to the textile executives and dignitaries from throughout the country, the state troopers drove Big Jim hurriedly from
Mobile to Montgomery. As he was getting out of the car to walk into the hotel to give his welcoming speech, an aide handed him the speech to give, which Big Jim had not seen. He got up and started reading the speech and it was full of all kind of statistics. He read, “Alabama has over 200,000 people employed in the textile industry. It accounts for one out of every four jobs. We are the second leading textile state in America.” Big Jim paused in childlike amazement with his mouth wide open and blared out in a loud and astonishing voice, “I’ll be doggone, I didn’t know that!” Have a safe and happy Independence Day. We will continue next week with the sagas of Alabama politics. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers. us.
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he Alexander City CORLEY Parks and Recreation 50+ send HOLT condolences to the Senior family and friends Moments of the passing of their beloved, Mitch Sneed. “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” ̾ Theodore Roosevelt Editor Mitch Sneed will truly be missed by the community and surrounding areas. He appreciated the small columns that featured the happenings of real people from all sections of Tallapoosa and nearby counties. We are grateful that he cared about the little things in life that we would write about. He knew it meant the world to those people who enjoyed keeping
up with events or group activities through their only means of doing so by way of a newspaper. There’s just something about holding a newspaper that helps bring a person that feeling of connection. “A newspaper is the center of a community, it’s one of the tent poles of the community, and that’s not going to be replaced by web sites and blogs.” – Michael Connelly Happy 4th of July to all of our ACPR 50+ members and friends! Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt is a community columnist for The Outlook. She writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50 + program.
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nother Independence Day has come and gone, and with it was an enjoyable day on Lake Martin. While many people were respectful of nature while they spent time on the water over the holiday, there were those who were not. Thursday morning, John Thompson with the Lake Martin Resource Association discovered a spot in the Land Between the Lakes area where people holding a party had trashed the area, leaving beer cans and beer bottles, shoes, clothing and even a life jacket behind following their revelry. Torn trash bags indicated the partiers had attempted to clean up their festivities, but at some point simply seemed to give up and head out without finishing the job. What a shame this is. Lake Martin is a valuable resource for our area, helping drive our local economic engine by bringing in tourism dollars from people wanting to stay in the area and boat, fish or swim while on the lake. It is vital to keep the lake and its miles of shoreline clean in the cleanest possible condition, not only for presenting a positive image to those visiting from out of town, but also to keep the lake from becoming a polluted trash heap. While there is nothing wrong with having a party and enjoying yourself while on the lake, take the time to properly clean up after all is said and done. Be respectful of the land you are on. While Land Between the Lakes could be considered semi-private property owned by Russell Lands, the fact it is open for the public to use shows a sense of trust the company has in the local population to be respectful and not trash the area up. Other landowners around the lake have closed off access to the lake on their property to keep incidents like this from happening, and it may only be a matter of time before the Land Between the Lakes is closed to the public as well. People like Thompson and the volunteers who turn out every month to clean up trash from our roadways and shoreline have invested a lot of time and energy in making our county more presentable for people driving through and guests staying in our area. Their hard work and dedication deserve to be applauded, but they cannot do it all by themselves. So take a little pride in yourself and your community. No matter how big or small your party on the lake may be, take a few extra minutes and clean up afterwards. It shows you care and are invested in being part of the solution, not the problem.
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n just a few months I’ll be back in the holy land leading a group of intrepid pilgrims throughout Israel. As a part of this great adventure I baptize folks in the Jordan River. As a Baptist pastor I love to baptize folks, especially in the Jordan and I’m talking about deep water, fully immersed and totally under baptizing. Because of this belief I’ve had the opportunity to baptize in everything from modern baptisteries to lakes, rivers and dug out pools in the jungle of Africa. Yes sir, this preacher believes in baptizing! Now baptizing in a baptistery is pretty tame work. It’s when you get into the great outdoors that things begin to change. There are no controls on the elements and environment when a fellow moves away from the safety of the church house. Let me tell you, the Jordan River is so cold that ducks won’t land in it. Walking out into that kind of water takes real courage and I do it with grace and poise because this retired pastor has to maintain the dignity of his office. So, a fellow just grits his teeth, smiles and acts as if it were an everyday event. What I really like about this river is the muddy bottom that sucks your shoes off and
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GERALD HALLMARK Columnist then gets between your toes. It is hard to be a spiritual example with gooey mud between your toes and standing in 40-degree water. I understand now why John the Baptist wore laceup sandals and preached so hard at folks. Muddy, cold water definitely affects your outlook on life. I just don’t think I could survive on locusts and honey and still get in that cold water. That’s why I fortify myself with M&Ms before I get started. The folks I really have to encourage are the candidates for baptism. Their first step of faith is into cold water and it is a real tester. Baptism is called “an act of obedience” and they have to be obedient to wade on out into cold, muddy creek water. This is especially true when they can hear my teeth chattering behind my blue lips. It makes me want to recheck those Biblical passages and see if there are exceptions to immersion. I have and there aren’t so, I just suck it up and praise the Lord. Once when I rebaptized a couple of deacons it washed so many sins off of them that there was a fish kill
for a mile downstream. To tell you the truth, even in the cold water I couldn’t tell any difference in their cold handshake. Those guys really needed that baptizing! I suppose we all have our stories of church ordinances, but the bottom line is their importance in our faith. Baptism is an expression of consecration to be obedient to the Lord. A person could be baptized a hundred times and it would mean nothing without a heartfelt repentance. Our walk with the Lord starts with our total surrender to His will. No ordinance administered by man will ever replace the grace of God in our hearts because this is the true motivational factor of our service to Him. Therefore, true baptism is the outward expression of an inward surrender to an upward commitment. With all I deal with in baptizing, I’m just glad that Baptist don’t consider foot washing an ordinance. I would wind up having to wash all those muddy feet from the baptism service. Oh well, Israel here I come and I’m ready to baptize, almost. Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired Baptist preacher who lives in Alexander City. His column appears in the Outlook each Friday.
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Reader: Owens deserving of accolades Dear Editor, Congratulations to Mr. Terrell Owens for being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and NFL’s Hall of Fame. He has surpassed so many odds, made strides in basically everything sports wise that he performed in. Mr. Terrell has shown so many that just because you don’t get shown as the most popular or the best athlete in high school – great opportunities can come forth and God allows you to advance above event those who others thought were very outstanding. Much good and negative has been spoken about this young man, however, through it all Mr. Terrell is still standing out as a successful business man, professional sport man and even and author of several books. Now that’s what I call success. Even in the midst of all of his fame, he still takes time out to stand by caring about Alzhemier’s victims, who his deceased grandmother, Mrs. Alice Black was diagnosed
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The top three readers were rewarded for their dedication during the iRead program. All participants together read 48,369 minutes, while the top reader was Kamari Adamson who read for 52 hours and 14 minutes. Second place went to London Flowers for reading 49 hours and 43 minutes while Jarquavioious Graham claimed third place for reading for 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Reading McWane Science Center and “Diggery Digger’s Dino Show” from The Story Ship 3D Educational Show. Along with these programs, each week included zumba dancing, a community readers story time and popsicles. At the conclusion of the program, all of the minutes children logged were totaled up and the top three readers were rewarded for their dedication. All participants together read 48,369 minutes, while the top reader was Kamari Adamson, who read for 52 hours and 14 minutes. Second place went to London Flowers for reading 49 hours and 43 minutes, while Jarquavioius Graham, who read for 12 hours and 5 minutes,
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claimed third place. United Way staff wanted to thank students from Alexander City Middle School, Benjamin Russell High School, Horseshoe Bend School and the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area for volunteering their time during the program and helping in a number of ways, including leading groups to and from various stations, keeping the mobile libraries stocked and organized and serving popsicles and lunch to participants. Special thanks also went out to local teachers for being a part of the program, councilwoman Buffy Colvin, Bro. Wayne Cowhick of Alexander City Independent Methodist
Church, Kenny Dean and Tina Parker for their support. Lastly, the United Way wanted to thank the program’s sponsors, without whose support the program would not have been possible. Sincere thanks and gratitude were extended to Dr. Eric Tyler and Pediatric Associates of Alexander City, the Alexander City Schools, Valley National Bank, the Alexander City Kiwanis Club, River Bank and Trust and Wells Fargo. United Way staff felt that, with the level of attendance seen during the 2018 program was any indication, future summer reading programs will only get bigger and better.
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in 2013. As a result, the Plaintiff’s claims are untimely.” Gregory A. Pulliam, Melvin D. Ross, Sandra Taylor, James A. Pulliam and Larry Pulliam filed a complaint in March on behalf of the estate of the late Larry A. Pulliam, alleging Pulliam was not properly evaluated before being committed and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department allowed an off-duty deputy to transport the man to a home without proper paperwork. DHR, which is represented by Kimberly Dobbs, argued the statute of limitations has run out and the State of Alabama cannot be sued in this case. “We think there is a big problem with time lag,” Dobbs said last month in a hearing. “They sued a worker individually. She is protected and the state has sovereignty.” Thomas Radney represents Tallapoosa County and the sheriff’s department and argued the department was never served in the suit so a default judgment seeking $5 million is not in order and also argued deadline for statute of limitations had passed. The new suit filed in March of this year also names Coosa Valley Medical Center. The hospital was represented by Phillip Sellers, who also argued the statute of limitations had passed. “The tort claims passed with Mr. Pulliam,” Sellers said at the hearing. “He would have to had to filed the malpractice before his death.” The Pulliams argued at the hearing they had filed suit May 3, 2016 with the Alabama Supreme Court which declined to take it, stating it needed to be filed with circuit court, which the Pulliams did May 26, 2016 but also filed an affidavit of substantial hardship to avoid prepayment of court costs and that this is a consolidated case from then. Judge Steve Perryman denied the hardship, so, technically the suit was never filed in 2016. “The 2016 filing was never recognized by the clerk’s office because the filing fee was not paid,” Radney said. “This is a new 2018 case number alleging facts and circumstances of 2015 and earlier.” Young said he had some familiarity with the situation and agreed the old case was never filed. “I have had some dealing with this case as a special probate judge,” Young said. “There was never really an old case because the court never recognized the affidavit of substantial hardship.” Young’s order dismissed the case with prejudice basically meaning the lawsuit is over. It is open for appeal for a limited time.
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Sunday, July 8
FAMILY REUNION: The Willoughby Reunion will be Sunday, July 8 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are invited. UNITY RALLY: Liberty Life Christian Center is hosting a Unity Rally Sunday, July 8 at 3 p.m. Bishop Demetrius Griffin, pastor of Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is the guest speaker. Apostle W. T. Traylor is pastor of Liberty Life Christian Center.
July 8-11
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible School July 8 to July 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a meal provided each night.
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EARLY ROSE DISTRICT CONGRESS: The 59th Annual Session of the Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is July 9-13 at 9 a.m. daily at Miracle Missionary Baptist Church.
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Academy’s After School program 2018-2019 will be July 9-31 for schoolaged children K4 and up. The program provides snack and help with daily homework. Pick-up from schools is available. Faith Christian Academy is a ministry of Faith Temple Church and is located at the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets in Alexander City. For more information please contact Vickie Waters at 256-397-4130.
Wednesday, July 11
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, July 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
July 12-14
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Family Worship Center is hosting Game On, Vacation Bible School July 12-14 for ages 3 through teens. July 12 and 13 will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and July 14 will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Tony Harris is pastor of Family Worship Center.
Saturday, July 14
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club pancake breakfast is July 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is $6 a plate, eat-in or carry out. MARKET ON THE HILL: Artisans will display and sell their handmade items at Market on the Hill next to the Good News Baptist Church on Highway 280 in Jacksons Gap. There will also be face painting, prizes and awards. All pre-registered vendors are eligible to receive a $100 Hobby Lobby gift card. For more information call 256-8279857 or email at frslatter@gmail.com
Sunday, July 15
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services July 15 at 11 a.m. with a covered dish to follow. The church is located at 3610 Dudleyville Road in Dadeville. Rev. John Marks will deliver the message. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting homecoming services July 15 at 2 p.m. Pastor John Leonard Sr. of St. James AME Church is the guest
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 15-17 at 5 p.m. daily. The theme is “God First” and a closing ceremony will be Sunday, July 22 at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed. Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.
July 16-17
THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days July 16-17. Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, Youngs Ferry Road at Mullican and Gibson roads and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.
July 16-18
CHURCH REVIVAL: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting revival services July 16-18 at 6 p.m. Guest speakers are Pastor James Grasham of Haven Chapel, Pastor Lou Benson of GAP Fellowship and Associate Pastor Joann Finley of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church.
Tuesday, July 17
ELECTION: The primary election runoff will be held July 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting vacation Bible school July 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and July 21 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The church is located at 50 County Road 87, Kellyton. Rev. Michael Strong is pastor of Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church.
Sunday, July 22
VBS CLOSING CEREMONY: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a VBS closing ceremony at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed during the recent VBS program. Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.
July 23-26
ASTHMA CAMP: The Auburn University School of Nursing is holding the first Asthma Camp Eagle (ACE) in partnership with the Morris family and Children’s Harbor from July 23-26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Martin. The camp is for children 7-12 years old. Most of the campers will be from Tallapoosa County. The camp is free and parents of possible campers are asked to contact Linda Gibson-Young at gibsolm@ auburn.edu. or call at 334-844-5601.
Sunday, July 29
OPEN HOUSE: Living Word Eclectic is hosting an open house July 29 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn about the church, facility and programs offered. The message will be delivered by Rev. Stan Davidson. The church is located at 1826 Kowaliga Road. Call 334-399-1486 for more information.
CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus. Tickets are currently available at liftministriesal.com/shop for $50 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and a catered lunch. Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow. Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $70, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee. Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship. For more information, contact LiftMinistriesal@gmail.com
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Monday, September 10
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will be presenting “Fools for Love: Fads and Fancies of Regency England” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.
Monday, September 17
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be presenting Noah Webster, America’s Forgotten Founding Father: More than the Dictionary” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.
Monday, September 24
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Ruth Cook will be presenting “North Across the River: A Civil War Trail of Tears” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.
Monday, October 1
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Terry Robbins will be presenting “George Jones: The Crown Prince of Country Music” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.
Monday, October 15
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be presenting to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.
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DANCING UNDER THE FIREWORKS
Photos Ph t by b Kenneth Boone Russell Lands hosted its annual Independence Day event with a concert and fireworks show at The Amp Wednesday night. The Grains of Sand Band and The Bank Walkers performed for the large crowd in attendance. Guests also enjoyed dancing in a ‘Twist’ contest, above left, as well as hula hooping. Above, Henry Holliday, left, and Shealy Williams dance to the music Wednesday night.
David Sturdivant of The Bank Walkers performs Wednesday.
Above, from left, Roger Holliday, Brian Bice and Steve Forehand of The Bank Walkers perform at Wednesday night’s concert at The Amp for Russell Lands’ annual July 4 celebration.
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State senate honors John Thompson Russell was instrumental in getting the organization off the ground. “It started out in 1971,” Russell John Thompson and cleanups said. “The lake level had gone are always associated with each down like 17 feet for July 4. other around Lake Martin. People got really upset, so I got Thompson, president of Lake a group of influential people and Martin Resource Association we went to Washington. We got (LMRA), was recently honored with FERC and asked for some with a resolution from the standards for water levels and take Alabama Senate for work he into consideration flood control. It has done with the group. It is an organization he has been a part of has improved since then.” In addition to working on water for 12 years. levels, Russell said the other big “Tom Whatley got us a initiative for LMRA early on was resolution honoring John crime prevention. (Thompson) about his work “In the 70s, burglaries were with LMRA,” Ben Russell said. out of hand,” Russell said. “We “John has really taken the bull started a reward system. Members by the horns. He has brought the organization back into a top-notch could post signs with warnings anyone furnishing information state. I bet you it is now one of leading to an arrest and conviction the best organizations of its type of anyone breaking and entering in the country.” this property gets a $1,000 In recent years, most of the reward.” attention garnered by LMRA Russell credits Thompson for comes from partnerships giving LMRA a newer outlook. Thompson has fostered to clean “Somebody like John comes up the environment around Lake along and it takes off,” Russell Martin. Thompson is credited said. “He has a lot of energy, with many efforts, starting with innovation, hard work and able to helping the group partner with get cooperation from everyone.” Alabama Power for the annual Russell believes the lake is Renew Our Rivers Cleanup, to worth looking after. spearheading more organized “I have always said this lake cleanup efforts in the area to is like having a Fortune 500 partnering with Prosperity company in your backyard,” he Again Thru Health (PATH) who said. “There is no telling what it promotes walking and healthy brings in.” lifestyle in the area. Thompson Thompson was reluctant to take suggested the partnership and for credit. walkers to help pick up. “Without this gentleman’s Thompson hopes LMRA is known more for than just cleaning (Russell) inspiration, this organization would not be up the area. “LMRA gave me a great forum here,” Thompson said. “He set a standard that the lake is to expand the organization,” important and that an organization Thompson said. “Without supporting the lake has got to LMRA I wouldn’t have near the be equally important. The lake credability. today is primed to be an economic LMRA also heads a buoy maintenance program on the lake. engine.” By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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John Thompson, above left, of the Lake Martin Resource Association and Ben Russell share a laugh in Russell’s office Tuesday morning. Thompson was recently honored with a resolution from the Alabama Senate for work he has done with LMRA. Below, the two pose for a photo Tuesday.
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Shoes, T-shirts, bags and approximately 1,000 beer cans and bottles were left The Land Between the Lakes over the July 4 holiday week littering the lake area.
Litter is even a life jacket.” Based on the condition and items left behind, Thompson believes the destructive behavior had to have happened in the last few days. “It looks like a Fourth of July thing,” he said. “There are some patriotic things like a tiara with flag and just the condition of the trash left behind. It just looks like it is very recent.” Thompson and other volunteers did not clean it up after finding it Thursday morning in hopes the perpetrator can be found to allow them to clean up the mess. “We wanted to see if some of the items could be identified,” Thompson said. “They left behind what we think are some unique items, the T-shirts appear to be rare and the shoes and flip flops are expensive. Maybe some mother or sibling will recognize some of this stuff.” Similar issues have caused landown-
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ers to not allow access on other parts of the lake. The partygoers did not make it easy. “They started to bag some of it,” Thompson said. “Then the bags started to split, but they didn’t even pile it up. They threw some up in the woods.” Thompson explained many who know the Land Between the Lakes will know the spot. “There is an old pier that has been there forever,” he said. “They like to hang out on the pier.” Thompson is also familiar with the Land Between the Lakes. “I paddle my kayak around there a lot,” he said. “It is undeveloped and pristine. It really is a nice place.” Thompson was caught off guard by the vastness of the mess. “It really surprised me,” he said. “It is just awful. We thought we had some good controls in place like the Treasured Mile program and the awareness of the Treasured Lake status.
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t’s the Fourth of July week. I am at the beach. There’s no way I can put together a coherent, informative column this week. Of course, I have this same issue every week, but Independence Day at least gives me an excuse. The good news is postFourth has always been a symbol it is very, very close to football season again for me. Therefore, after this lazy effort today, I should be back on the gridiron track. Until then, here is something I have thrown together with some halfhearted “words-associatedwith-the-Fourth- of-July” tie-ins. Try to enjoy it. 1776: Not only is that the year of America’s birth, but if Alabama’s Damien Harris were to miraculously rush for this yardage number in 2018 he would be the Tide’s leading career rusher by 382 yards. Considering Harris’ career best in his first three years is 1,040 yards and factoring that ’Bama has three or four other backs who should get a lot of action, the odds of his eclipsing Derrick Henry for the all-time lead are slim to none, though. Washington: Y’all know George Washington is my main man, but this year it’s the Washington Huskies who will be the talk of the country. If they can get by Auburn in Week 1, my money is on U-Dub being in the College Football Playoff again. Fireworks: They aren’t just for scaring the total beejeebus out of your dog; I am talking about the fireworks SEC teams will be putting up on the scoreboard. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Miss State, Ole Miss, Missouri, etc. will all be forcing stadium managers to change light bulbs frequently as experienced quarterbacks throw the ball to a bevy of talented receivers. Independence: LeBron James declared his move from Cleveland last week and ultimately signed with Los Angeles. Without James, Cleveland will be practically unwatchable (unless former Alabama star Collin Sexton is a wunderkind of ginormous proportions). The NBA is better when the Lakers are good, but Cleveland deserved more time in the sun. The NBA’s Western Conference was just made a whole lot better, too. Appreciation and prayer: Just a quick thank you to all who have served our country. You are undoubtedly appreciated and respected. Thank you very much. Also, my thoughts and prayers are with Mitch Sneed’s family and friends after his tragic car accident. Mitch was a fantastic editor and a great person to me personally. I am certainly thinking of his family right now. I hope every one of you had an amazing Fourth of July. I promise to do better next time. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.
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Benjamin Russell’s Davede Herron finds a hole against Clay Central last season.
Herron named to North-South All-Star game By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Under the apprenticeship of Tyre Gray during his sophomore year, Davede Herron really began to flourish as a Benjamin Russell running back. He started becoming the Wildcats’ “go-to guy,” according to BRHS coach Kevin Smith, who was then the offensive coordinator. Herron suffered a back injury during his junior year, when coaches were expecting him to come back as Benjamin Russell’s No. 1 back. But Herron wasn’t about to let an injury stop him. “He was just caged up for a year and it drove him crazy,” Smith said. “It drove him crazy, and he worked so hard. Just because he wasn’t playing, he was still here and he was working. He knew he was going to be ready when that time came, and he was.” Herron returned with a vengeance as a senior, serving once again as the Wildcats’ go-to guy. He was honored for that hard work by earning a selecting to the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association NorthSouth All-Star football game. “It’s a big honor,” Herron said. “Last year, we had NeColby (Maxwell) playing in it, and it’s really exciting. I honestly didn’t expect to play in it and now I’m here. Really you get to play against the best players in the state, and just to be mentioned among those is a really big honor.” Herron was one of just four running backs selected for the South team and one of only seven across the entire
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Benjamin Russell running back Davede Herron has been named to the AHSADCA North-South All-Star game.
state. Listed at just 5-foot-10, 190-pounds, Herron certainly isn’t one of the biggest players on the squad but that doesn’t limit his ability. “With a guy like Davede, it doesn’t matter who you put in
front of him,” Smith said. “He’s going to give it everything he’s got. He never backs down.” Despite missing a game due to injury, Herron was the obvious leader of Benjamin Russell’s offense in 2017.
He led the team with 846 rushing yards and scored nine touchdowns on the ground. He also caught 11 passes for 79 yards. “If you had an MVP of the team, (Davede) was probably it,” former BRHS coach Danny Horn said after the 2017 season. “He could do so many things. He could run, he could catch and he could block. He could play defense. We definitely relied on him a lot during the year and he did a great job for us.” Herron is signed with Union College in Kentucky and will report Aug. 2, but he’s hoping playing in the North-South AllStar game, which will be held July 19 at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, will help him get ready to play with a new team. The South squad will be made up of players from across Alabama and they’ll have limited practice time together before taking on the North team. “I think it’ll really help me get back used to playing, and I’ll get an early start on everybody else,” Herron said. “I just want to work on my game and see where I’m now versus where I was after the football season.” Herron is also proud to represent Benjamin Russell on the state level. “It says we’re honestly coming up,” he said. “I know after that year of Tyre, we had a down year after he left, but I think we’re really making another come up and we’ll be able to go back deep in the playoffs like we were a couple years ago. With coach Smith leading them, they’ll really be set for the season.”
Elliott hopes to bring stability to Lyman Ward By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Like many private schools, Lyman Ward Military Academy faces its own set of challenges when it comes to keeping coaches and athletic directors for the long haul. But Keith Elliott, who has joined the LWMA staff as AD and head basketball coach, is hoping to change all that. “The process that we’re trying to do here is bring some stability into the athletic program,” Elliott said. “There has been a lot of turnover, and not necessarily just at Lyman Ward, but it’s at a lot of schools. It’s a battle sometimes, but it’s a challenge that I’m up to and I’m excited to take on.” Elliott is a native of Cullman but moved to the Auburn area in 1999. Although he’s not an educator by trade — Elliott spent more than two decades as a supply chain manager for Walmart — he’s spent a lot of time around the basketball court. Since moving to Auburn, Elliott has helped coach the Auburn Raptors, a travel basketball team, and has also been a high school official. He began his work at Lyman Ward in the mid 2000s, serving as the offensive coordinator for the football team. In 2016, Elliott was the head football coach, and
“The process that we’re trying to do here is bring some stability into the athletic program. It’s a battle sometimes, but it’s a challenge that I’m up to and I’m excited to take on.” — Keith Elliott Lyman Ward athletic director and head basketball coach
he was asked in February by Lt. Col. Doug Reynolds if he’d be interested in the athletic director’s job. Becoming the head basketball coach seemed like the obvious next step after being named AD. “Basketball is something that has really always been a passion of mine,” Elliott said. “It was also an opportunity where I could take on two roles, so it really helps the school out.” Elliott’s coaching philosophy for basketball is living by the mantra, “Defense wins championships.” “Basketball is a team sport, and you win games by playing defense,” Elliott said. “My philosophy is that we’ll press a lot and we’ll run a lot of traps and half-court traps. Offensively, I tend to like to run the flex offense for the most part. I’m not against pushing the ball down the court if
we can get out. I think people enjoy a fastpaced game, so that’s what I want to bring in my basketball philosophy. But if you can’t stop anybody, you won’t win many games.” Elliott’s first big task as athletic director is to hire a new football coach, as the season is just around the corner. He is hoping to fill those shoes in the next few weeks. But being a military boarding school poses a distinct challenge of not really knowing much about the team until the players arrive on campus in August. “The biggest thing from year to year is trying to establish some rapport with students and even with the parents,” Elliott said. “That’s one thing our new president is big on is communication, and I think that goes a long, long way. And we have made some changes to help us be more successful from an athletic standpoint.”