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Brothers face 5 more robbery charges By MITCH SNEED Editor
The trouble continues to mount for two brothers who were charged with an April 25 convenience store robbery. David Edward Jones, 19, and Derrick Lamont Norris, 22, are now facing five additional counts of armed robbery after five individuals reported that they too were robbed by the men on the same night. “The individuals did not initially report the robberies,” Alexander City
Police Department Deputy Chief James Easterwood said. “But after they saw the published reports, over the next couple of days we had five individuals who said they were also hit that night.” Easterwood declined to give specifics of where the individuals were and how the holdups occurred, citing an ongoing investigation. The Outlook has learned that the victims were playing gaming machines inside a building across the street from the Hillabee Quick Stop at 1505 Hillabee Street.
When they were originally arrested, Easterwood said that Jones and Norris entered Hillabee Quick Stop armed with guns and demanded money from the clerk. The clerk refused to give them anything. After a verbal altercation the two men fled the store. As the investigation developed and the individuals reported being robbed, it appears that Jones and Norris either robbed the individuals immediately before or after the incident at the store. See ROBBERIES • Page 3 Jones
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Officials are investigating a Sunday dog attack that claimed the life of an elderly man near Jacksons Gap. Tallapoosa County Coroner Mike Knox confirmed that 63-year-old James Derle Patterson was pronounced dead at 5:37 p.m. Sunday. Jacksons Gap Police Department personnel were called to Alf Road, just off Highway 49 at 5:13 p.m. The caller See JUMP • Page 3
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Edward Mitchell looks over some of the tomato plants that he has for sale. Local growers shared the inside scoop on growing the southern favorite.
VINE RIPENED Local growers share tips for growing tomatoes By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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‘Beware of Dog’ signs were visible from Alf Road in the area where Sunday’s dog attack occurred.
Lime. Almost all local tomato experts agree, lime and work are the keys to growing tomatoes – though there is some disagreement over varieties. “We just an ol’ country farmer,” John Edward Mitchell said. “Just putcha some lime in the ground with them to start with. “They do like a lot of lime, so put a lot down when you plow it up.”
Mitchell has been growing tomato plants since the 1950s in Alexander City. “Lime or calcium will help with blossom end rot,” Dennis Floyd of Floyd’s Feed and Seed in Dadeville said. “Most people think you put ‘em in the ground and that’s it,” Papa’s Produce’s Jimmy Keel said. “But there is a lot more to it than that. You need to do a soil test to find out what your pH is. That determines the soils ability to absorb minerals. If it ain’t right, I don’t care what kind of fertilizer you put on it, it won’t See TOMATO • Page 9
7eventh Time Down to headline Alexander City Celebrates Freedom By MITCH SNEED Editor
Marshall Street Church of God is continuing the tradition of hosting a celebration of God and country and this year they have secured one of the hottest bands in contemporary Christian music to headline the show. The church will once again team with the City of Alexander City and area businesses to host its
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patriotic Alexander City Celebrates America. The event is set for Monday, July 3, starting at 6 p.m. Pastor Rick Levell from Marshall Street Church of God said this is the 12th year the Christian event has been hosted at the Benjamin Russell High School band field with music, food and fireworks. He also announced that 7eventh Time Down will be the See FREEDOM • Page 3
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Residents along one heavily traveled road in Dadeville got some good news Monday as the Tallapoosa County Commissioners approved the process to use federal funds to pave a road. It was announced at Monday’s meeting that this year District 4 is slated to receive federal funding and a portion of Dudleyville Road will be paved as a result. The commissioners voted 5-0 to initiate the funding for the project. The work will likely begin in June, officials said. In a meeting that took just 12 minutes from gavel to gavel, the commissioners also approved a bid from Hancock Bank for the financing of three new vehicles to be used by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department. The vehicles are in the budget and had already been approved by the commissioners. Monday’s See COMMISSION • Page 3
Radney Elementary beginner band concludes year with Spring Concert By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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Contemporary Christian music band 7eventh Time Down will headline the patriotic Alexander City Celebrates America event July 3 at 6 p.m.
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The sixth-grade beginner band at Radney Elementary School will wrap up a successful first year with its spring concert tonight at the Radney gym. Band Director Crystal Baldwin said that this concert would feature all 56 members of the beginner band playing a wide range of musical numbers. In addition, several of the students who traveled to Auburn for the Solo and Ensemble Festival will perform some of the music they played there. “They’ve done an outstanding job. They’ve learned to read music and play an instrument well,” Baldwin said. See BAND • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: I have been in a two-year relationship with a man who is loving and intelligent. We have talked about marriage since the beginning. I have traditional values, while he doesn’t believe the institution of marriage is necessary. This would be a second marriage for both of us. Our children are grown, so having kids doesn’t factor into this decision. He says he’s willing to marry me because he knows how important marriage is to me. I was raised in the church, and living together not only makes me uncomfortable, but is looked down upon by my family. For a while he wanted to wait for a few of his financial issues to be worked out. They have been, but he doesn’t seem ready to move forward. Another issue is that while we are compatible in most ways, we are polar opposites when it comes to politics and religion. It bothers me, but he says we don’t have to agree on every-
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thing -- that if we did, life would be boring. I feel that to have a happy relationship, a couple’s essential values and morals should be similar. He never wants to discuss political issues, and it makes things difficult and awkward. I know he doesn’t feel the same as I do, but he doesn’t want to start an argument or discussion. We never really fight, but sometimes I’d like to be able to talk about what is going on in the world. I’m wondering if a relationship with so many differences can survive. He does make me happy, and we have a very passionate, loving relationship. -- OPPOSITES ATTRACT IN WASHINGTON DEAR OPPOSITES
ATTRACT: Opposites often attract, that’s true. And, depending upon the people involved, it can lead to successful marriages. However, couples in a solid relationship need to be able to communicate honestly with each other, and your gentleman friend appears not to be capable of doing it fully, which is not a good sign. If you plan on taking this relationship to the next level, I recommend the two of you have premarital counseling. Your church may offer it. Or, if he would prefer, consult a licensed marriage and family counselor. DEAR ABBY: My daughter is 3. She has reached the point where she notices and comments upon others’ appearance. Generally, her comments are of the “that lady has a big bottom!” variety, spoken loudly and within earshot. We are working on the concepts of manners and tact, in addition to learning that people come in all
shapes, sizes, colors, etc. In the meantime, however, have you any suggestions for how to address the subjects of her comments? I’ve offered some version of “I’m sorry, we’re still working on our manners,” but it seems to imply that I’m teaching her to make her hurtful comments in a quieter voice. -- EMBARRASSED IN KENTUCKY DEAR EMBARRASSED: You are overthinking this. Children sometimes say the darndest things. The way you’re handling it is just fine. I hardly think anyone will be wounded for life because of anything a 3-year-old utters. (Everything looks “big” to a kid that age.) 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 Bobby Gay “Bob” Harvel, Sr. Funeral services for Bobby Gay “Bob” Harvel, Sr., age 76, of Alex City, will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. from Benefield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry Graham, Rev. Ronnie Burson, and Robert Eason officiating. Burial will follow at Levens Baptist Church Cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Mr. Harvel passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Bethany House. Bob is survived by his wife of 25 years, Evelynn; three sons, B.G. Harvel of Anniston, Todd (Cindy) Harvel of Wedowee, and Brian (Becca) Wilson of San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren, Sheree Harvel of
Mrs. Frances Hutcherson Bishop 1929 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Frances Hutcherson Bishop, 87, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Bishop passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Russell
Mr. Charles Durrell Storey 1926 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Charles Durrell Storey, 90, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Pastor Scott Jordan will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Honors will be provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The committal service will be held privately. Mr. Storey passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. He was born on December 19, 1926 in Daviston, Alabama to Richard Thomas Storey and Doye Storey. He attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Storey loved nature and taking walks in the woods.
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Roanoke, Shana Harvel of LaGrange, GA, Blake Harvel of Woodland, Zack Harvel of Wedowee, Patrick and Samantha Wilson of Auburn; two great-grandchildren, Lily Harvel and Julian Wilson; sister, Marylene (Jr.) Nelson; and brother, Bill (Judy) Harvel. Pallbearers will be Barry Nelson, Billy Harvel, Wayne Rampy, Keith Rampy, Zack Harvel, Blake Harvel, Patrick Wilson, and Josh Yerta. Honorary pallbearers will be special friends from the Randolph County High School Class of 1959 and Jim Bob and Martha Smith, John and Ann Mitchell. A Randolph County native, Mr. Harvel was born on January 17, 1941, the son of Ceph and Myrtis Dodson Harvel. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke and worked as a clothing salesman. He was a hard-working, successful
businessman, founder of Chris Gay Manufacturing Co., Roanoke Skate Center, and owned and operated a Rock Quarry in Alexander City along with several other businesses. His favorite pastime was golfing and playing dominoes. He also enjoyed Nascar and all sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Reba Rampy, and one infant son. Online condolences may be expressed at www.benefieldfuneralhome.com.
Medical. She was born on November 14, 1929 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Sherley Lovedy Hutcherson and Lowell Shivers Hutcherson. She was a member of Comer Memorial United Methodist Church. She worked as a hair stylist for many years and owned and operated Your Beauty Shop. She worked well into her 70’s before she retired and was always a hard worker. She enjoyed gardening and made the best jellies and preserves. Mrs. Bishop was a very giving person that adored her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Howard H. Bishop, Jr. (Teresa) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Fran B. Arnold
(William), Beth B. Massey (Brent), and Michael Bishop; great-grandchild, Olivia B. Massey; sisters, LaRue Spates of New Site, Virginia Sue Dunning (Robbie Gene) of Alexander City, Shirley A. Small of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Linda Dykes (Donald) of Alexander City; and a host of nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard H. Bishop, Sr.; her parents; and sister, Helen Oliver. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
He spent many hours with his nieces and nephews doing outdoor activities. He is survived by his first wife, June Whaley; son, Daniel Storey (Patricia) of Dadeville; grandson, David Rhames Storey; sister, Mae Storey McDaniel (Dowayne); brother, William H. Storey; nephew, Ricky Baker and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, David Storey; parents; brother, Thomas Buford Storey; sisters, Ola Storey Knowles, Hazel Marie Storey, Harma Marie Storey, Winford Baker and Pauline Storey Willoughby. The family will accept green plants; fresh cut arrangements or memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Martin Humane Society, 2502 Sugar Creek Road, Alexander City, Al, 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mr. Donald Michael Jodway 1949 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Donald Michael Jodway, 68, of Daviston, Alabama, will be Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth Griffith will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Jodway passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 5, 1949 in Detroit, MI to Cecile Aque. Mr. Jodway was a very loving man; he never met a stranger and was loved by many. He enjoyed reading, fishing and playing with this grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Margery Lynn
Mrs. Bernice Banks Hart Mrs. Bernice Banks Hart, 84, of Dadeville, AL passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 12 Noon CST at New Adka Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville, AL, Rev. Edward Milner, Pastor; Officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Dadeville, AL. Mrs. Hart is survived by three daughters, Marie(Sanders)Cox of Camp Hill, AL, Helen Hart Wideman of Atlanta, GA and Barbara (Willie)Smith
Jodway of Daviston; children; Debbie Jodway, Donnie Jodway, Jason Gomez, Andrew Gomez, Ana Long (Michael); grandchildren, Joshua Fain, Amber Gomez, Byron Gomez, Jeremiah Fain, Maya Gomez, Riley Long, Maxwell Gomez and several other grandchildren; brother, Pete Jodway. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Blassie Aque; mother, Cecile Aque and brother, Leo Jodway. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Radney Funeral Home to help cover funeral expenses. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. of Montgomery, AL, three sons, Nathaniel(Janet) Hart, Earnest Hart and Johnny Hart, all of Dadeville, AL, one sister, Annie Banks Heard of Opelika, AL, one daughterin-law, Cassie Hart of Dadeville, AL, a goddaughter, Maggie Harris, twentythree grandchildren, thirtyseven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To sign the online guest book and express condolences please visit www. silmonseroyerfh.com. Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in Lafayette, AL is handling the arrangements.
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Junior Leadership Lake Martin Robberies participants graduate from program
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Twenty-six juniors from Benjamin Russell, Horseshoe Bend, Dadeville and Reeltown high schools will celebrate their graduation from the Junior Leadership Lake Martin program tonight. Interim Board President for Junior Leadership Mark Knight said “This program started in 2008 as a project of the Leadership Lake Martin class.” Around 25 students are chosen from these four high schools each year, with their program being highly similar to that of the Leadership Lake Martin class for adults, albeit on a smaller scale. Once a month from September to April, they get out of school for the day and learn more about what it takes to run a successful community. Just like Leadership Lake Martin, the class days revolve around a specific topic while also engaging in a larger service project, such as this year’s Soles4Souls shoe drive. “We start in February by making a presentation to all 10 th graders with a GPA of at least 80 percent,” said Knight. “Any students interested
in taking part have to fill out an application. When the applications are in, the administrators from other schools rank the applicants. For example, Horseshoe Bend might review the applications from Dadeville while Dadeville looks at Benjamin Russell.” Around 30 applications are received from Benjamin Russell, while between 15 and 20 come in from each of the county schools every year, according to Knight. In addition, he said how both students and administrators feel this program has a positive impact, as it broadens the participants’ views on the world around them as they learn more about what communities can do in order to be successful and thrive. Tonight’s graduation ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at the Dadeville High School auditorium. “At the beginning, there’ll be a time for refreshments and a meet and greet. Following this, I’ll introduce the board members and thank everyone who helped out with the program this year, Knight said. Loring White, owner of White Acres and CBE Enterprises will be the special guest speaker. Following his remarks, the participants will be awarded their graduation certificates.
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While she will be starting out with a brand new crop of sixth-graders next year, Baldwin said what the group accomplished this year will benefit them when they arrive at the middle school in the fall. Rather than just trying to get the group taught how to read music, they will be able to start performing at middle
school football games and competitions alongside the eighth-grade musicians. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Radney gym, and will last no more than 30 minutes, according to Baldwin. The performance is free and open to the public.
Freedom headline act which leads into the fireworks show. “We are excited about this year’s celebration,” Levell said. “7eventh Time Down is one of the most popular contemporary Christian bands in the country right now. When we start looking for acts, we work with a booking agency and when we saw that they were available, we were very excited about the possibility. We are excited that they will be here to celebrate with us.” Adept at mixing infectious melodies with inspiring lyrics 7eventh Time Down is a Kentucky based band that focuses on proclaiming who they are in Christ with all their music. According to the 7eventh Time Down’s website, band members Mikey Howard (vocals), Eric Vanzant
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(guitar), Cliff Williams (bass), and Austin Miller (drums) are best friends who grew up together and once school was over each felt the call from God to do music ministry. The band is known for music that crosses all genres, pulling from old time Gospel, rock, pop and country sounds to make a sound that is all their own. “They really put on an incredible show,” Levell said. “We know the people in Alexander City will really love them.” Levell said those attending should bring a lawn chair, blanket or something to sit on for the concert and fireworks portion of the show. Vendors will also be on hand with food, drink and snow cones. Levell added the event will be Christiancentered and family
Dogs reported that dogs had attacked the victim who had been a small gaspowered scooter. When o ff i c i a l s arrived, they found the man badly injured and unresponsive, about 15 yards from where the scooter was laying in the road. It was unknown what precipitated the attack, but the man was unresponsive with multiple cuts, scratches and what appeared to be bite marks. Patterson lived just about a mile from the scene of the incident, a property that has multiple dogs that appear to be allowed to roam around the houses and building located there. Many a small thing has
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friendly. “It’s a community project and something we just do for the community. The community helps out and gets involved,” Levell said. “It’s a family friendly place. We ask that no one bring coolers or alcohol, especially because it’s on school grounds and it’s a Christian event. It’s a great time to come hang out.” Levell thanked the city for sponsoring the fireworks again this year. He said without their help, along with all the volunteers who pitch in, an event of this size and quality would be impossible. “We have been very blessed to have the city’s help on this and this year we feel very fortunate to have two great acts performing for all those who attend,” Levell said.
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The area is rural and very secluded and Alf Road is a dead end that is not heavily traveled. From the road where the incident took place, “Beware of Dog” signs can be seen posted on the property and yellow crime scene tape could still be seen on one of the bushes at the edge of the property. Jacksons Gap Police were the primary agency on the case, and were assisted by several agencies including the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department. Because the investigation is still considered active, few details have been released. “I’m not sure that
anyone knows exactly what happened, if he had crashed and the dogs came after or if the dogs got after him while he was on the little bike,” Knox said. “I’ve had to work about three of these in the time that I have served as coroner. “It’s a very hard thing to see and very concerning. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. I know they are dealing with a lot right now.” Knox said that Patterson’s remains were taken to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for an autopsy to be performed by the State Medical Examiner.
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“Those additional charges now means they are facing a total of six counts of first-degree robbery,” Easterwood said. “It’s my understanding that they are both still in the Tallapoosa County Jail.” Court records indicate that Norris was arrested for armed robbery in 2014 and also has arrests for burglary and receiving stolen property. In Alabama, firstdegree robbery is a Class A felony and if convicted, it is punishable by a sentence of 10 years to life. However, when there is a firearm used, the minimum sentence is 20 years and the maximum punishment is life in prison.
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vote was just to agree to the bank and finance terms. In another move due to several complaints about speeding vehicles on Shoreline Drive, the commissioners approved a 15 mph speed limit for the road. “It’s the road right behind Niffers off Highway 49,” County Engineer David Moore said. “It’s very narrow and residents have had issues with people driving too fast there. That’s why we recommended a 15 mph speed limit.” The commissioners also voted unanimously to: • Approve payment for an indigent burial. • Approve the sale of several pieces of surplus equipment from county maintenance shops. • Approve a letter of designation for ARISE to be the transit provider for Tallapoosa County. The move is something that happens on an annual basis. • Approve a letter allowing the Coosa County transit group ACTS to transport people into the county when needed. • Approve a resolution supporting PATH’s Blue Zone Project. The support does not involve any funding.
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n Sunday, I was the guest speaker at Eagle Creek Baptist Church on Highway 49 between Dadeville and New Site. I’ve known about this church for most of my life as it’s just a few miles from where both my mama and daddy grew up. In fact, my maternal grandparents are buried in the Eagle Creek cemetery. “It’s a sweet church with sweet people,” Pastor Dr. Tim Thompson said to me via an online message. Dr. Thompson, as many of you know, was the longtime pastor at First and Frazer United Methodist Churches in Opelika and Montgomery, respectively. Unfortunately, he couldn’t be in attendance, hence the need of a guest speaker. Like many of you, I’ve had a great deal of things going on over the past few months, ranging from bad and depressing to really bright and exciting. It’s just how life goes, but that dark cloud has been lingering for a few days now. I just do the best I can with what I have. Over the past week, I’ve found myself singing the old hymn “Trust and Obey,” which, along with “Amazing Grace” has always been one of my favorite songs in the hymnal. I really wasn’t sure what to expect as I made the drive up Highway 49. While I’ve spoken at many
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churches, I’ve only spoken at one other on a Sunday morning in lieu of a preacher. I can talk all day long but a preacher, I am not. I knew it was a sweet church with sweet people, so I just trusted, obeyed, and prayed for God’s amazing grace. I walked in to the sanctuary and found a place to sit on the back row. It was a Baptist church after all. When in Rome… During the announcements, I glanced over my bulletin and began to tear up. The call to worship song was “Till the Storm Passes Over.” The congregational hymn was “Trust and Obey,” and you guessed it, the praise song was “Amazing Grace.” The fellowship song was “God is Good All the Time.” My talk went well. There was lots of laughter with a positive message of service to others. After the service, I stood on the porch and shook hands and hugged necks. Many, if not most, knew much of my family, so it almost felt like a family atmosphere. Some of them went to school with my mama, and some went to
school with my dad. One of them was at their wedding. Some of them knew my grandparents, aunts, and uncles on both sides of the family and had stories to tell. One lady sells tomatoes to mama and stepfather. One sweet lady talked about how much she loved my grandmother and fondly remembered her singing the old hymns. Grandmamma didn’t attend Eagle Creek Baptist Church. She attended a nearby church but was always singing the old hymns, so she might have heard her belting out “The Old Rugged Cross” or “He Walks with Me” at anywhere from the nursing home to the grocery store. I was only there for a little over an hour, but it could not have gone any better. It was a sweet church with sweet people. The music, too, was sweet and could not have been more fitting. God is indeed good all the time. The storm shall pass. The Son will shine. We simply must trust and obey. His amazing grace is all we need. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.
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Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.
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Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be Mark Tuggle reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected Tom Whatley to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.
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e continue to have a huge problem with litter and trash being dumped in public access areas around Lake Martin. The public boat ramp at Kowaliga Bridge on Highway 63 is a dumping ground for boaters as they return from a day of fishing or pleasure boating. Beer cans/bottles, plastic bottles, fast food containers, and tangled fishing line are thrown in the grassy area surrounding the parking area. At least two large bags of trash are removed every week during peak boating season. Another area a few miles up the road at the bridge crossing Elkahatchee Creek is also being abused by some “bank” fishermen who dispose of their fast food containers, beer cans and bait containers in the large rocks or in the wooded area that shades a beautiful stream flowing downhill into Lake Martin. It is an absolutely beautiful area when all the trash has been
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removed. At one time this spot was an illegal dumpsite and occasionally large items will be dumped in the wooded area. This past weekend an Alex City resident, Chris Mann, visited a spot on Coley Creek where he had been fishing for many years only to find the area covered with trash including the usual beer cans, bait containers etc. He filled six bags with trash that he fished from the lake and off the small boat ramp and parking area. Chris indicated the presence of tangled fishing line and discarded netting that represented a potential threat to the wildlife, in particular a large white duck that he affectionately called “Duck Duck.” The calls that I receive
from those who take the time to complain about these and other abused areas sometimes suggest that LMRA place a trash receptacle in the parking lot, which begs the question of who cleans up around the container and how do you keep these individuals from abusing this. Erecting “please don’t litter” signs is always another suggested remedy. The only answer that I have at this point is to do exactly what Chris Mann did and what I try to do at least once a week at Kowaliga Bridge and Elkahatchee Bridge, stop and pick it up. It really is a great feeling to look at the clean landscape next to the Treasured waters of Lake Martin. I would welcome any thoughts or suggestions that might help to solve the problem. It’s too important to ignore. Thanks Chris Mann!!! John Thompson is president of the Lake Martin Resource Association.
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LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS: The Wetumpka Depot Players are presenting ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers” May 4-7 and May 11-13. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. The May 7 show will start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance at wetumpkadepot.com or email at kmeanor@wtumpkadepot.com and $15 at the door.
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Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Prizes will be awarded for best three fish length in conventional and fly rod divisions. MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Ashland Fun Days Music Festival will be My 13 from noon to 8 p.m. The festival will feature local artists including Terry Robbins, Kevin Moon, Argie Darnell, Rocky the Sax Player with Barry Butler, Tony Jones, Big Sexy and the Twins, Bryan Carter and Friends, Tommy Sellers and more. Party with Rebel will be headlining the event. There will also be craft vendors and activities for all ages. FISH FRY: The annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fish fry May 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plates are $10. This is the annual fund raiser to help the department. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast May 13 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eat in or carry out, $6 a plate. YARD SALE: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Dadeville and Old Brewster Car Wash and Barber Shop are hosting a yard sale for the church May 13 from 6 a.m. to noon. ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: The Sheriff’s Girls Ranch is hosting an Arts and Crafts Festival May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support the aused, neglected and abandoned children in the area. There will be live music, inflatables, rock climbing, a petting zoo and more family activities.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL: The Tallapoosa County sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department invite everyone to the 21st Annual Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Alexander City Police Department. The keynote speaker will be Sheriff Wally Olsen, 2017 President of the Alabama Sheriff’s Association. Lunch will be served following the service. In the event of inclement weather,
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May 18
ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Artists Association of Central Alabama will travel to the Birmingham Museum May 18. There will be a car pool by meeting at the Sportplex Senior Center at 8 a.m.
May 20
COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. SPRING FESTIVAL: Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue (UVF&R) will host its 35th Annual Spring Festival on May 20th 2017 at Fire Station #1, 5171 Hwy 50 near Dadeville at Lake Martin. The Festival is the department’s premiere fundraiser and will feature a wide variety of arts and craft booths and household items for sale. The Festival will also present live local musician, “River Dan”, a Military Working Dog Demonstration, BBQ plates for sale, children’s games and other activities designed for the entire family. The keynote event is a cash raffle that has awarded thousands in cash prizes. Tickets are available for a $20 donation. For individuals interested in renting a booth, cost is only $10 for a 10x10 space. If you have questions, would like to rent a booth or obtain raffle tickets, please contact Kurt Pfitzner, Director, Community Outreach, UVF&R, at 334-233-9852. SCHOOL REUNION: Enitahatchabee Day-Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Association 2017 Reunion Saturday, May 20 at the Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville, AL Registration begins at 9 a.m. (registration required for drawing of framed Donny Finley print to be given away).Trade Day Shops will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and friends, your smiles, your camera, and your expectations for a spectacular day featuring music, food and laughter. Tell former classmates to meet you there. There will be silent auction, cake walk, 50/50. Food available for purchase with hamburger steak or chicken finger plates, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks. Items available for purchase include Donny Finley prints, T-shirts, cookbooks, DVD’s including football, basketball and school days. All alumni and friends are invited to come together to remember the good old days. COMMUNITY TRADE DAY: Fellowship Baptist Church at 1731 Buttson Road Dadvillle will be hosting a Community Trade Day May 20. There will be a 5k walk/run beginning at 7 a.m. and cost to enter is $25. Vendor booths will open at 9 a.m. To reserve a booth contact Pastor Clinton Branch at 256-794-3351. Fish plates will also be available. CLASS MEETING: There will be a class meeting for the Laurel High School Class of 1969 at the Cooper Recreation Center May 20 at 10 a.m.
May 21
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE: The Benjamin Russell Baccalaureate Service for Seniors hosted by he Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be May 21 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Hollins Spring Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its 12th annual Pastoral Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sister Alfred J. Williams Sr. on May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Guest minister and guest church will be Rev. Larry D. Shealey of Darian Missionary Baptist Church in
Alexander City. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY: Midway 256.234.3481 School will be celebrating its 100th KarenChannell.com Anniversary May 21 with a third Sunday Singing and dinner or the ground. Please bring a covered dish and join in. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Great Bethel Baptist Church will be celebrating the 28th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware Jr. May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Melvin Ervin is the guest speaker. SOLIDARITY DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Hardwood Floors a solidarity day May 21 at 11 a.m. Ceramic Tile Edward Milner is pastor and all Carpet & Vinyl churches are invited. GATHERING OF SISTERS: the Locally Owned for Over 45 Years Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 256-234-6071 is hosting a Gathering of the Sisters 1945 Hwy 280 • Alexander City program Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. Guest speakers are Sister Kathleen OLMAN Spradley and Sister Jackie Strong. Pastor of Friendship Missionary LOOR OMPANY Baptist Church is Rev. Roosevelt Gregory. “WE’RE THE PROFESSIONALS” CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bethel Baptist Church South will hold homecoming Sunday, May 21 at 10 a.m. The Hinson Family will be singing. Lunch will be at noon in the fellowship hall. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the day.
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PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Macedonia Baptist Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting the 19th Pastor Appreciation Service honoring Pastor and Sister Melvin Ervin Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Brian Thomas of Paradise Mission Full Gospel Church in Goodwater. MISSION DAY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating Mission Day May 28 at 10 a.m. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. Everyone is invited. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Sardis Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville will observe the 26th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. and Sister William Perry Jr. Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Justin Freeman and the New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church of Camp Hill will be the special guests.
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PAINTING CLASS: the Adelia Russell Library is hosting a an adult painting class with Bonnie Luckie June 1 at 10 a.m. Space is limited and registration is required.
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LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: New Style Baptist Church on Coosa County Road 20 in Equality will be hosting a leadership summit June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics include “The Importance of a Prayer Life,” “Church Etiquette” and “How to be an Effective Leader.” Speakers are Mrs. Pam Jones, Mrs Johnny Walton and Rev. Chris Spivey of Walnut Grove, Mississippi. Lunch will be served. INTRO TO SAILING: The Dixie Sailing Club is hosting its annual Intro to Sailing class June 3 starting at 10 a.m. at the Dixie Sailing Club at 767 New Hope Church Road. There will be a chalk talk on sailing basics, a tour of the boat yard, learn to sail and a sail on a member’s boat along with lunch. Attendance is limited is to 60. Contact Keith Bennett at 334-324-9383 or email cat221@msn.com to reserve your spot.
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Tuesday Study Club looks at Sputnik and Russia By BEVERLY THOMAS Tuesday Study Club
The Tuesday Study Club met at the home of Beverly Thomas, April 11, with 19 members attending. President Molly Chapman, called the meeting to order and Chaplain, Yvonne Crispin, read a poem entitled “To Reflect the Master” by William Barkley from A Pocket Book of Prayers for Busy People. Recording Secretary Honey Haynes read the minutes of the March meeting. Treasurer, Lynn Grimsley, gave her report. Mary Lloyd asked for volunteers to help organize the files for the study club that are stored at the Adelia M. Russell Library. Molly reminded officers
they will be giving their annual reports at the May meeting and the new officers will be installed. There being no further business Mary Lloyd White presented the final program in this year’s study of The Pivotal Decade of the Fifties beginning in 1957 when Sputnik was launched. In 1957 very few people realized that a new race between the United States and the USSR was beginning, one that would start mankind on a journey into outer space, to the moon, and perhaps to other planets in our solar system. The Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite in orbit around the earth on October 4, 1957.
Sputnik was a small aluminum sphere, 22.8 inches in diameter, weighing 184 pounds. Travelling at 18,000 mph, it orbited the Earth every 96 hours. Sputnik beeped its way around the world for three months before its batteries failed and it fell back in earth’s atmosphere. In April 1961 the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, became the first human being to both go into space and to orbit the earth. There were a series of Soviet space successes before the United States was able to successfully launch a satellite and then send Mercury Astronaut Alan Shepherd in space. In 1962 John Glenn became the first
Tomato do any good.” The next trick is to pick your variety. “We have Big Boy, Better Boy, Atkinson, Homestead and Celebrities,” Mitchell said. “We have tried the new hybrids and can’t tell no difference so we plant what we want to.” “Are you wanting to eat them or can them?” Floyd asks. “Some are good for sandwiches but not good for canning. You need a higher acid for canning.” Keel goes with both hybrids and heirlooms but for different reasons. “My first tomatoes are growing in the high tunnel and will start coming off in the next couple weeks. I started them in the ground the first of March in the ground. I can’t grow ‘em early enough so I buy those Better Boys from Bonnie, but I start the rest of ‘em. Nobody will have tomatoes when I do. It will be the end of July before anybody has outside tomatoes. “I have got some 150 heirloom tomatoes on the hill up there but they are a ways off. I got every color in the rainbow – red, black, pink and yellowuns.” Keel is not an organic operation but is not far from it. “I use very little chemical fertilizer,” Keel said. “I use mostly natural like leaves, peas and bean hulls.” Keel says the other key is to support the vines. “If you don’t support them with something they will just be all over the ground,” Keel said. “I use wire
American to orbit the earth. America regained first place in the space race with the successful Apollo missions. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first of 12 astronauts to land on the moon and return safely to earth. In October we will celebrate Sputnik’s 60th anniversary and acknowledge the importance and impetus it had in the space race, subsequent space travels and scientific discoveries. Molly thanked Mary Lloyd for her fascinating program and reminded our final meeting of the year will be May 13 at the Adelia M. Russell Library hosted by the Social Committee.
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between stakes to keep the vines off the ground in the tunnel. I have 150 plants in there and there will probably be 10, 11, 12,000 pounds of tomatoes picked out of there.” Mitchell got into growing tomatoes from seed to supply his garden. “We are about to set out about 200 or 300,” Mitchell said. “We will can and freeze most of them.” Mitchell has been successful at growing the slightly acidic red fruit for decades. “I grew some in buckets last year and they did well,” Mitchell said. And Mitchell has been sharing his growing skills for just as long by selling plants that he starts from seed and he has no idea how many he has sold. “No tellin’,” Mitchell said. “A bunch of them. We plant all of them. You need about six weeks to start them before you can sell ‘em.” Mitchell also has peppers, cucumbers, squash and flowers that he has grown from seed or cuttings. He has been toying with giving it up the last few years. “For the last two or three years, my wife has said I am not going to do it,” Mitchell said. “I told her I was not going to do it, I had not planned on doing it. She come over and saw all of it and said I thought you were not going to do it again. I said well I had room so I just kept going. I just put a few in there trying to get starts for my own garden. “That’s my story and I am sticking
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Below, Jimmy Keel of Papa’s Produce looks over the tomatoes that are growing in his tunnel and above, Edward Mitchell sits for a photo while talking tools of the trade of growing tomatoes.
to it.” Though Mitchell admits this year has been a little rough. “This is the last year,” Mitchell said. “I will grow enough to keep my garden as long as I can. Ol’ mother nature has gotten a hold me this year, my back and all. Ain’t sleeping that good at night. “These ‘houses are about like me, give out.”
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Early set of SEC Area collects six gold medals at state track East predictions
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ith SEC spring practices behind us, it’s time to have my first set of conference predictions for next year. Let’s just assume this will be the first of many and there will be a lot of changes between now and college football’s first weekend. I will start with the SEC East: 1. Florida. I don’t want to put the Gators here. Robinson Frankly, I don’t think they are worthy. However, I have felt this way before and Florida has a way of sneaking up on me. UF has the history both past (the most SEC Championship game appearances of any team) and present (including the last two title games). Most of all, Florida has the schedule to three-peat as East champs as it gets Tennessee, Texas A&M and LSU at The Swamp. It is quite fathomable that the Gators, who are still very unproven at quarterback and who suffered some big defensive losses to the NFL Draft, may show up to Atlanta with the SEC title on the line with no league defeats. (Of course, they will probably lose to Michigan and Florida State in the non-conference though.) 2. Georgia. The race between Florida and UGA will be a close one and I would probably even give the edge to Kirby Smart’s team man-forman. However, Georgia must travel to Tennessee and Auburn. That’s the tie-breaker for me. Even if the Dawgs beat Florida in Jacksonville, I don’t think they can escape those two road games. 3. South Carolina. Like the Wright brothers on Kite Day, I am going to take a flyer. The Gamecocks pull at my home-state heartstrings since they are led by super sophomore quarterback Jake Bentley from Opelika, a kid so talented I am not sure Will Muschamp can scream at him enough to screw up his game. The schedule seems manageable too – no Alabama, Auburn or LSU on the docket. 4. Kentucky. Again with the dark horse, Luke? Well, again, this side of the conference seems so far behind the other I am good taking a few chances. UK will be better than you think, but you probably never think of the Wildcats as being very good so it’s not that difficult of an achievement. 5. Missouri. Yikes! There are some slim pickings here near the bottom of this division. Mizzou has some weapons – it returns a solid quarterback in Drew Lock – but the schedule and overall lack in talent in comparison to other SEC teams will keep them no higher than the fifth slot. 6. Tennessee. 2016 was the Volunteers’ open window and they missed it … badly. So now what? Coach Butch Jones is rebuilding, not reloading. Games at Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Missouri and home contests against Georgia and LSU just seem like big hills for Rocky Top. Throw in an interesting, non-conference match up against Georgia Tech on Memorial Day, and I am beginning to wonder if Tennessee can make a bowl game. 7. Vanderbilt. Do I really need to go into details here? Is there anywhere else you’d put them? Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and president of the Lake Martin BAMA Club.
By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
People better start keeping their eyes out for Reeltown’s track and field team. A pair of underclassmen collected a trio of gold medals for the Rebels at this weekend’s AHSAA Class 2A Championships. Just a freshman, Eric Shaw was unstoppable in the hurdles picking up wins in both the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles. He also climbed the podium in the boys high jump with a second-place finish. Sophomore Makevon Hughley kept the accolades coming as he won gold in the 100 dash. “I’ve been so amazed at how well these kids have performed,” Reeltown coach Alana Garrard said. “Even with it being freezing cold Friday, they did a great job. I’m so proud of them.” The Rebels weren’t the only ones to impress this weekend either. As expected, Dadeville’s Qua Tucker brought home a slew of medals from the Class 4A Championships, as he placed first in the 100 and 200 dashes and the 300 hurdles and captured second in the 110 hurdles. “It was fantastic,” Tigers coach Chris Hand said. “It was very, very exciting for him and for the team. It was just a great experience.” What was most impressive about Hughley’s victory in the 100 was his finish after how he performed in preliminaries. Hughley was seeded just sixth after his prelim time of 11.81, but he slashed nearly a half second off the time to win the event in 11.33. “On Friday, the weather was horrible,” Garrard said. “It was cold and rainy, so we told him just do your thing and get into the final. Saturday morning, the weather was beautiful, and we wanted him to get a good start off the blocks. It was time to show up and he did.” Hughley also posted a third-place time of 23.11 in the 200 dash; he broke his own school record in both events. For Shaw, he was expected to win the 110 hurdles as he was seeded first, but his time of 15.42 beat the field by nearly an entire second. His winning 41.14 in the 300 hurdles was seventh-tenths of a second faster than anyone
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Reeltown freshman Eric Shaw, above, collected a pair of gold medals this weekend at the AHSAA Class 2A Track and Field Championships. He won both the 110 and 300 hurdles. Dadeville’s Qua Tucker, below center, won gold in the 100 dash, 200 dash and 300 hurdles at the AHSAA Class 4A Track and Field Championships this weekend. Tucker also placed second in the 110 hurdles.
else. “We knew he had worked real hard at his hurdle technique, and we felt like he was going to be able to perform well,” Garrard said. “We weren’t sure of course, but it turned out that he just had a phenomenal race.” Shaw was second in the high jump after clearing 6-0, and both he and Hughley were members of the third-place 4x100 team, which finished in 44.75. Other team members were freshmen Cameron Faison and Rahsheed Wilson. Reeltown’s girls 4x100 team of Mya Coleman, Eryn Wells, Taniya Haynes and Diyanna Newton climbed the podium with a sixthplace time of 54.84. In Class 4A, Tucker was expected to perform well, and he delivered. He finished more than a second faster than anyone else in the 300 hurdles, clocking in at 39.00. “Sometimes you can’t go by seed time, but that was one that you definitely could,” Hand said. “Once you saw the race get started, about 200 in, he had a lead and that was it. He’s one of those kids
that kind of takes care of himself. He’s shooting for a better time, not necessarily just first place.” He was a half second faster than the runner up in the 200 with a time of 21.88, and eked out a victory in the 100 dash, finishing in 10.83 just two-hundredth of a second ahead of the No. 2 runner. “That was super tight,” Hand said. “It was a picture-perfect finish. The kids had been taught to lean in at the finish line, and that’s exactly what he did. Three out of four first
places and a second place – I’m very proud of him. He works very hard to get where he is.” Tucker’s time of 14.42 in the 110 hurdles earned him the silver. Dadeville’s Devin Johnson was fifth in the triple jump, marking in at 41-6.75, and Benjamin Russell’s best finish in Class 6A was a sixthplace 4x800 relay, which clocked in at 8:44.38. Team members included Lance Cunigan, D.J. Hunter, Shannon Woody and Jackson Turner.
Coosa’s Evans signs with College of the Desert
AREA SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, May 11 Football Spring game: Reeltown vs. TBA at Troy University Friday, May 12 Softball Varsity: Horseshoe Bend vs. Billingsley in Class 2A South Central Regional at Troy Sportsplex, 3 p.m. Varsity: Reeltown vs. Central-Hayneville in Class 2A South Central Regional at Troy Sportsplex, 3 p.m. Baseball College: Central Alabama CC vs. Alabama Southern in ACCC Tournament at Ozark, TBA
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On Monday, Central Coosa wide receiver Tyius Evans, seated center, signed his National Letter of Intent to play for the College of the Desert (Calif.). He was surrounded by his mother, Branda Searcy, his father, T.J. Evans, Coosa coach Barry Simmons and assistant principal Rebecca Stallworth. “I talked to God about it and I prayed about it, and I felt like this would be my best move to get away from home, go somewhere where I can get away from trouble,” Evans said. “It’s a big honor that I could have everyone attend. I thank my whole family because they pushed me to the limit, and I gotta thank my grandmomma and grandfather, who raised me, and everybody who supported me.” It was an especially special ceremony for Simmons, as Evans is the first of his players to sign to play at the next level. “He got his mind right and decided that he wanted to do this, and when he did, he became a leader for us,” Simmons said. “He was there every day, and we did not have to worry about Tyius working when he got there. This is what hard work does for you. This is how it pays off.”
Saturday, May 13 Football Spring game: Central Coosa vs. Horseshoe Bend at Jacksonville State University, 2:15 Friday, May 19 Football Spring game: Benjamin Russell at Valley, 5:30 p.m. Dadeville intrasquad game, 6 p.m.