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Annexation of Miner’s Cove: By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Alexander City stands to benefit from property taxes through the annexation of lakefront property near Sturdivant Creek and the new Miner’s Cove development but at what cost? The city would not annex Sturdivant Road, which services the area, nor pay for its upkeep. Tallapoosa County is currently responsible for maintaining the road, which is in rough shape. “We’re only taking the parts we’re annex-
Only portions of Sturdivant Road will be annexed into Alexander City under the current proposal.
ing,” Alexander City public works director Gerard Brewer said. “That would be a little part of the south side of the bridge and then the bridge and everything from there back (to the railroad).” But many feeder roads in the area lead homeowners out to U.S. Highway 280 by way of Sturdivant Road, much of which is currently out of the city limits and would remain in the county if the annexation is approved by the legislature. See ANNEXATION • Page 10
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‘A PLACE TO GROW’
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Great Bethel’s new pastor shares vision for church By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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ev. Frederick Young stood nervously at the pulpit at Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday as he delivered his first sermon as pastor of the church. “I am trying to compose myself,” Young told the more than 100 gathered under the grand ceiling of the Great Bethel sanctuary. “I’m trying to believe this is real. I find myself surrounded in a reality far beyond my dreams.” Church members were happy to see Young delivering See BETHEL • Page 10
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Willow Point roads could be the subject of an amendment to the Alabama Constitution after the Tallapoosa County Commission approved Monday a request to create a private road maintenance district. “I was contacted by Russell Lands and received documentation (about a constitutional amendment),” commissioner Steve Robinson said. “Basically it is a constitutional amendment to authorize Willow Point to assess a road maintenance charge on their residents.” The amendment, if ultimately approved by the legislature and a statewide referendum, would create a private corporation to collect maintenance fees from residents in the district and perform maintenance, repair and construction of roads and bridges in Willow Point Estates. County attorney Thomas Radney said he sees no liability to the county in the proposed amendment. “These will remain private roads,” Radney said. “At the request of Russell Lands, these roads will be their responsibility to maintain. I don’t see any downside to the county.” Longtime Tallapoosa County Revenue Commission employee Paula Burton, who has retired, was honored by the commission at Monday’s meeting. “She actually retired Friday a week ago,” revenue commissioner Eva Middlebrooks said. “She is See COMMISSION • Page 9
Gas prices continue rising in state Prices in Alex City up 5 cents in the last week STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
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Alabama gas prices have risen 4.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.42 per gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,348 stations. Gas prices in Alabama are 18.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago but are unchanged compared to a year ago. “For the seventh straight week the national average has continued to rise, unabated, due to seasonal impacts,” said Patrick DeHaan, the head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “The run-up this spring has felt worse than prior years and thus far the national average is up nearly 50 cents per gallon from our
2019 low. Unfortunately, this a rut we’ll be stuck in yet for at least a few more weeks.” DeHaan said President Donald Trump has not been able to convince OPEC to increase production and EPA regulations are contributing to higher prices. “While oil prices have been a minor piece of the pie of rising gas prices, the bulk remains EPA mandates during the summer months that coincide with refineries doing work ahead of the intense demand during the summer in which most run near capacity,” DeHaan said. According to GasBuddy price reports, gas prices in Alabama range from $2.28 to $2.79. Nationwide, the price ranges from See GAS • Page 9 Alex City
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Texts rock the foundation of relationship built on trust DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing a woman for a year, and everything seemed pretty sweet. She told me when we met that trust is important to her as she has had issues in past relationships, including with her ex-husband, who was seeing an ex without disclosing it to her. This week I saw a series of texts pop up on her phone from someone I have never heard her mention. When I asked about it, she said they were from an “old friend.� I found it troubling and asked her more about it. She then mentioned she had been in a romantic relationship with him many years ago. She also disclosed that the text exchange was started because she told him (via text) that she had dreamed about him the night before. She assured me her dream was not romantic or of a sexual nature, and her intent in reaching out wasn’t romantic. Despite this, my suspicion meter has gone through the roof, and I’m having a hard
DEAR ABBY Advice time trusting her story. I find this especially baffling given her history. Am I overreacting? -- LESS TRUSTFUL NOW DEAR LESS TRUSTFUL: If everything has been going well in your relationship with this woman for a year, why are you looking at text messages that pop up on her phone? Although not all people would text an ex about his/her appearance in a dream, she can text whomever she wishes, and she shouldn’t have to account to you for it. The two of you need to have a serious conversation about the parameters of your relationship. The problem may be your insecurity, and if you are going to have a successful outcome with anyone, you had better learn to control it.
DEAR ABBY: My stepfather, “Ron,� and my mother finalized their divorce a month ago. He has been part of my life for 19 years, since I was 10. He was a grandfather to my two boys, and because he adopted me when I was 17, I took his last name. My problem is that two years ago, when Ron left Mom, he cut off all contact with me and my boys. No calls, texts, messages. Nothing! I am still coming to terms with all of it, and it’s hard to explain to my 7-yearold where his grandfather is. Ron was a father to me after my biological father passed away. It’s painful to think that he may not have loved me or my boys like I thought he did. How can a father/grandfather do that so easily? What’s worse is his children (my step-siblings) have also cut us off. I have no idea why. My husband thinks I should contact him, but I don’t think I should have to beg someone
to be in my life, especially if it’s a parent/child situation. What are your thoughts? Any guidance would be appreciated. -- LEFT IN THE DARK IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR LEFT: Ron may think that because he and your mother are no longer married, your loyalties lie with her and you don’t want him in your life. I agree with your husband. Reach out to him and your step-siblings. Tell them you and your children love them and still want them to be part of your lives. They may need the reassurance. And if they still prefer to have no contact, you will know you did everything possible to keep the relationships intact. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mr. Jason Victor Mason 1942 - 2019
Mr. John Henry Robinson 1934 - 2019
Funeral Service for Mr. Jason Victor Mason, 76, of Alexander City, will be Friday, April 12, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Harris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Mason passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Chapman Healthcare Center. He was born on November 21, 1942 in Alexander City, Alabama to Victor Orlanda Mason and Sarah Margaret Couch Mason. Mr. Mason spent most of his life serving his Lord. He was a longtime and active member of Comer Memorial Baptist Church where he served as the Assistant Director of Sunday School and also sang in the Adult Choir. He retired from Bellsouth Communications with 34 years of dedicated service. Mr. Mason also worked part time at Radney Funeral Home for 12 years. Community service was also important to Mr. Mason. He was a longtime member of the Alex City Lions Club, where he had served as President and was selected as Lion of The Year on two different occasions. He was also a member of the first class of Leadership Tallapoosa County. Mr. Mason was also proud to have served on the Alexander City Council for 8 years. He enjoyed trips to Pigeon Forge and was an avid animal lover. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anita Mason of Alexander City; brothers, Charles M. Mason and Audie O. Mason (Linda), both of Alexander City; nieces and nephews, Jeremy Mason (Cassandra) of Alexander City, Travis Wayne Johnston (Mahrie) of Ft. Campbell, KY, Victor Alex Mason of Alex City, Audra Mason Strickland of Prattville, Glenn Meadows of Birmingham, Greg Meadows of Birmingham, Rob Meadows (Mellissa) of Birmingham, and Danny Ray Meadows (Catrina) of Nashville, TN; numerous other nieces and nephews; and aunt, Betty Ann Harrison of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be given to the Comer Memorial Baptist Church, 341 E. Church Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Service for Mr. John Henry Robinson, 84, of Goodwater, Alabama, will be Friday, April 12, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Henderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Andrews Chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Robinson passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Adam’s Healthcare Center. He was born on July 28, 1934 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Richard Chesley Robinson and Martha Ann Lawhorne Robinson. He attended Goodwater United Methodist Church. Mr. Robinson was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. His family was very important to him and he enjoyed helping others. Hobbies included gardening, growing flowers and spending time with family outdoors. He is survived by his children, John Henry Robinson Jr., Debrath Jone Dennis, and Richard C. Robinson; step-children, David McCain, Barry McCain, Tommy McCain, Patti Davis, and Laura Talley; grandchildren, Samatha Peters Crawford (Clayton) of Ashland and James “Bubba� Patrick Peters (Hallie) of Alexander City; several other grandchildren, brothers and sisters and son-in-law, Rickey Peters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie L. Robinson; daughters, Mary Ann Peters and Elizabeth Robinson; parents and brothers and sisters. 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. Charlie Lee Blackmon Funeral Service for Mr. Charlie Lee Blackmon will be 12:00 noon Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in New Life Memorial Gardens. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
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No serious injuries in two-car incident Photo by Jimmy Wigfield / The Outlook A Honda Accord flipped over then landed upright in a ditch at mile marker 66 on the eastbound side of U.S. Highway 280 on Monday afternoon in Alexander City. The driver, Rena King of Sylacauga, said she was on her way to see her grandson play soccer at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex when she tried to pass another vehicle and lost control of her car. ‘It happened so fast,’ King said. ‘I was going everywhere. It flipped over and turned back up. I closed my eyes and prayed. God took care of me.’ No one was seriously injured in the two-car incident, according to Alexander City police. ‘I’m just a little sore,’ King said.
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Tuberville running for Senate STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
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Top left: Cody Benton, right, dumps fried quail into a container held by Jamie Rogers as Blake Lackley looks on Saturday evening during the Lake Martin Area United Way Quail Fry at The Stables at Russell Crossroads. Top right: Auburn fans celebrate when it appeared the Tigers had defeated Virginia in the Final Four Saturday evening, although the Cavaliers won, 63-62. Above left: Sherry Johnson holds up a cake for patrons to see during the auction of baked goods. Above right: Attendees enjoy food, fellowship and pleasant weather at the annual quail fry event. Below: Auctioneer Donnie Wadsworth works the crowd during the auction.
Annual quail fry raises more than $13K By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor
Patrons who attended the Lake Martin Area United Way’s annual quail fry Saturday evening found Auburn’s loss to Virginia in the Final Four much harder to swallow than the delectable food offered at The Stables at Russell Crossroads. Organizers set up a big-screen TV for Tiger fans to watch the game and they leaped from their chairs in jubilation when it appeared Auburn had rallied from a 10-point deficit to win. But after Kyle Guy’s three free throws with 0.6 seconds left gave the Cavaliers
a 63-62 victory, the mood quickly became somber. Despite the widespread loss of appetite, Lake Martin Area United Way executive director Sharon Fuller said approximately $13,250 was raised through 162 tickets sold and the traditional auction of baked goods. Fuller said 176 items were prepared for sale and to be auctioned. “We didn’t raise quite as much as last year and I think the crowd was down because of the game but it was still a success,” Fuller said. Sherry Johnson’s bread pudding drew the largest bid at $260, Fuller said.
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville announced on Twitter on Saturday he is running as a Republican for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic incumbent Doug Jones. “After more than a year of listening to Alabama’s citizens, I have heard your concerns and hopes for a better tomorrow. I am humbled to announce the next step — I will be a @GOP candidate for US Senate,” Tuberville, 64, wrote on Twitter. He hashtagged #MAGA (Make America Great Again) in his announcement. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne of Fairhope has also announced he will seek the Republican nomination in the 2020 election. Jones won election in 2017 after former Sen. Jeff Sessions was named U.S. attorney general by President Donald Trump. But Jones, who defeated Roy Moore for the seat, is widely regarded as an underdog in his reelection bid because Trump remains popular in the state and Republicans are expected to nominate a stronger candidate in this cycle. Tuberville considered running for governor in 2017 but decided against it. Tuberville was 85-40 in 11 seasons at Auburn, including six straight wins over Alabama.
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ormer Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville wants to be the next U.S. Senator from Alabama. With Democratic incumbent Doug Jones viewed as vulnerable in 2020, Tuberville might have a chance. In fact, the political landscape looks as familiar as the unsteady opposition Tuberville faced on the Alabama sidelines while he was leading the Tigers to six straight wins over the Crimson Tide, which was coached at the time by Mike DuBose, Dennis Franchione, Mike Price and Mike Shula. There are no Nick Saban types running for the Republican Senate nomination. If there were, Jones and everybody else could start packing. And let’s tell it like it is — the only reason Jones was elected in this deep red state in 2017 is because Roy Moore was such a flawed candidate and even then it was a close election. It’s likely the Republicans will regain the seat if they nominate a moderately strong candidate with no controversial background. Could that be Tuberville? So far, the only substantial utterance about his policy and philosophy is hashtagging #Maga (Make America Great Again) in his Twitter announcement, signaling he intends to ride the coattails of President Donald Trump, who no doubt will carry the state by a wide margin in 2020 just as he did in 2016. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne of Fairhope has also announced he will seek the Republican Senate nomination in 2020 and he, too, is a Trump supporter. In fact, the Byrne vs. Tuberville campaign will be a political Iron Bowl of sorts as Byrne graduated from the University of Alabama Law School. Any candidate would be wise not to underestimate the appeal of a political outsider in this state who happens to be a former college football coach.
eople continue to talk about how polarized Americans have become about nearly everything regarding politics and social issues. It’s almost as though unseen forces were trying to split us into myriad little identity groups. President Donald Trump blames the Democrats and fake news. Democrats and national media charge Trump with starting it. Well, “it” started long before Trump entered the political arena. Meanwhile American workers are faring much better than their international counterparts during this latest worldwide economic slowdown. Eric Morath and Sarah Chaney wrote last week in The Wall Street Journal, “The unemployment rate held steady at 3.8 percent last month, just above a 49-year low. Average hourly wages for privatesector workers grew a solid 3.2 percent from a year earlier, a slight slowdown from February, when pay rose at the best pace since the recession ended in 2009.” In another WSJ article last week, Harriet Torry and Paul Kiernan wrote, “Initial jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs across the U.S., decreased by 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 202,000 in the week ended March 30, the Labor Department said. That was the lowest level for initial claims since Dec. 6, 1969, when the U.S. workforce and
DANIEL GARDNER Columnist population were much smaller than they are today.” Unemployment rates continue to be good for all categories of race and gender. Remarkably, a household survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the unemployment rate for adult women (20+) dropped to 3.3 percent, its lowest rate since 1953. The unemployment rate is down and wages are up or steady across the board in America. According to Labor Department statistics, the number of jobs in the mining/logging sector are up 8 percent over 2018. Construction sector jobs are up more than 4 percent, manufacturing up 2 percent, and healthcare is up a bit over 2 percent. Wages are up in the information sector more than 4 percent and up nearly 4 percent in retail trade over 2018. All of this positive economic news for America has freed Congress and the national media to focus on more pressing agendas, like poor Joe Biden and his penchant for “pressing” closer to women more than what is comfortable, i.e. violating their personal spaces. Democrats have begun eating their own as the
2020 presidential race warms. Trump has warned Americans about the crisis on our southern border since he began campaigning in 2015. All last year Democrats and national media denied any crisis on the border and lambasted Trump for “creating” a crisis to justify his political promise to “build a wall.” In the last two weeks that dam of denial began to spring some leaks when immigration numbers surged well above crisis territory defined by the Obama administration. On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said, “On Tuesday (March 26), there were 4,000 apprehensions. I know that a thousand overwhelms the system. I cannot begin to imagine what 4,000 a day looks like, so we are truly in a crisis.” Still, many Democratic presidential hopefuls cling to the party line that there is no crisis at the border and continue to call for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While national media headline stories spun by opposition party favorites and celebrities, Americans will likely have more opportunities to prosper for the foreseeable future. Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Mississippi. You may contact him at PJandMe2@gmail.com.
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It’s amazing. The U.S. Department of Justice recently gave Alabama 49 days to create a remedial plan for its men’s prison system or face a federal lawsuit due to pervasive conditions which constitute cruel and unusual punishment, an Eighth Amendment violation. Federal Judge Myron Thompson used identical language in his 2017 ruling in which he said Alabama prisons provided horrendously inadequate care and deficient psychiatric services which jeopardized inmates.
“It’s deeply humiliating for Alabama. It’s disgusting. I mean it is,” said state Sen. Cam Ward, who heads the legislature’s prison oversight committee. Meanwhile, Gov. Kay Ivey took umbrage with the DOJ, insisting it’s an Alabama problem and requires an Alabama solution and pledging to address the crisis in fast order. She said the DOJ’s recent report on prisons identified issues the state has already identified. In 2015, SB67 was touted as the Alabama prison antidote. Wrong. The DOJ report concluded drugs exacerbate
and facilitate the pervasive violence that roil Alabama prisons. The Alabama Department of Corrections has consistently identified staff personnel as purveyors of drugs. Were those staffers fired and prosecuted? Yet, inexplicably, the ADOC doesn’t mandate all personnel are screened when they enter the prison. The fix won’t be fast. It will prove costly. And it requires Ivey to exert leadership that’s strong and compassionate. No more, no less. Marc D. Greenwood Camp Hill
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Tallapoosa County was honored on April 2 during National Volunteer Recognition Day. The volunteers dedicate several thousand hours yearly to serve seniors and those with special needs. Pictured are, from left, RSVP director Jennifer Dvorak, Camp Hill police chief Danny Williams, Camp Hill Mayor Ezell Smith, Tallapoosa County RSVP coordinator Lisa Moncrief, Coosa County RSVP coordinator Shelia Hardy and RSVP volunteer Matilda Hamilton.
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TAX ASSISTANCE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is providing free tax and electronic filing assistance Jan. 28 to April 15. The program is to assist seniors 60 and over with no income limit, taxpayers under 60 with incomes less than $54,000 and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. March assistance will be available Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return, photo ID/drivers license for taxpayer and spouse, Social Security cards, W2s, 1099s, SSA 1099 and 1095A if you have health insurance through the government marketplace. For more information call 256-2340347.
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CHURCH SINGING: Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street is hosting New Ground who will be singing at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12. CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS PROGRAM: The Tri-County Child Advocacy Center and Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources are hosting a Child Abuse Awareness Program April 12 at 2 p.m. at the DHR building located at 1279 South Tallassee St. in Dadeville. The program will honor the children of Tallapoosa County and those who work for their continued safety. Judge Kim Taylor will be the guest speaker. Balloons will be released in honor of the 2018 child abuse victims in Tallapoosa County. Refreshments will follow the program.
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EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 13 starting at 10 a.m. There will be sections for ages 2 and under, 3- to 4-year-olds, 5- to 6-year-olds, 7- to 8-year-olds and 9to 12-year-olds. The hunts will be in the north picnic area across from the beach. It is suggested you arrive early as there is a walk to the hunt areas. It is free for campers. Non-campers will need to pay day admission, $5 for 12 to 61, kids 4 to 11 years old are $2 and seniors 62 years old and older are $2. FUNKY FUN RUN: April is Autism Awareness Month and the Autism Society of Alabama will host its second annual Funky Fun Run April 13 at 9 a.m. The run will be held on the lower walking track of the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Registration is $20 for youth ages 10 and under and $30 for adults. To register, visit firstgiving. com and search for the Alex City Funky Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Alabama. For more information, contact Melissa Mullins 256-794-9282 or email her at melissa. mullins.advocate4autism@gmail.com LIVING HISTORY CEMETERY TOUR AND ART SHOW: Alexander City Theatre II and Russell Medical have teamed up for an arts event that will include an art show at The Mill Two Eighty and a cemetery tour at Alexander City Cemetery. Transportation between the two venues will be provided. The cemetery tour will include 11 monologues by local actors who will take the parts of historic characters from Alexander City’s history from the early 1800s to modern day. Tickets for the tour are $20 for adults and $10 for students and will only be available at The Mill Two Eighty on the day of the event.
Admission to the arts show will be free. The show will feature the works of popular local artists, and many items will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be available. For information about the art show, contact Tammy Jackson at 256215-7459; for information about the cemetery tour, contact Betsy Iler at 256-509-6791. SPRING FOOD SALE: The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church are sponsoring a spring food sale Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held in the fellowship hall of the Green Street Campus. The sale will feature frozen dishes, baked goods and canned food items. Proceeds will benefit the mission projects of the United Methodist Women. SPRING CELEBRATION: The annual spring celebration at Keebler Park in Dadeville is Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, a magic show and music. An egg hunt will start at noon. Hotdogs with a drink and chips will be available for $1. All activities are complementary and community sponsored. Contact Dianna Porter with questions at 256-750-0075. FISHING TOURNAMENT: The inaugural Ferst Readers of Tallapoosa County fishing tournament is April 13 from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m launching from Chuck’s Marina with prizes up to $600 plus a two night stay at Paradise Bed and Breakfast. Registration is $100 per boat by April 6. Boats registered by April 1 are entered into an early worm raffle. Money raised will support Ferst Readers program of books for children up to the age of 5.
Sunday, April 14
EASTER EGG HUNT: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt with a hotdog dinner Sunday, April 14 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. There will also be a short devotional about the meaning of Easter. LAST SUPPER RE-ENACTMENT: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is presenting its re-creation of the Last Supper at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14 in the church sanctuary. Church members will recite soliloquies written by Rev. Ernest K. Emurian as examples of how the 12 apostles might. have expressed themselves. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34. Vicki Cater is pastor. CHURCH SINGING: The Dixie Echos will be performing at Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church in Dadeville at 6 p.m. April 14. Everyone is invited. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street is celebrating its seventh anniversary at 10 a.m. April 14. The Pullens will be singing and lunch will follow the worship service. PALM SUNDAY SERVICE: First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Palm Sunday service April 14 at 11 a.m. The church is located at 371 Jefferson Street.
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Haven United Methodist Church at 354 Christian Street will observe Holy Week April 17 - 19. Prayers will began at 6 p.m. with services starting at 6:30 p.m. Percy Nolen Jr. is pastor of Haven United Methodist Church.
For more information contact Jones at 1-800-361-1636 or 256-761-3575. LAST SUPPER: Bethel Baptist and Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church and Day Care will have a “Living Last Supper” and Maundy Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE: First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Maundy Thursday service April 18 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 371 Jefferson Street.
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LAST SUPPER REENACTMENT: Flint Hill United Methodist Church is hosting a Last Supper Reenactment Thursday, Apri 18 and Friday, April 19 at 6 p.m.
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TENEBRAE SERVICE: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is hosting a Tenebrae service “I am the Lord of the Dance” by Joel Raney. The service begins at 6:30 p.m. April 19 and ends with a congregational dedicatory song to follow the piper then a silent exit.
Saturday, April 20
COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning April 20. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.
SENIORX: The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is hosting SeniorRx coordinator Deboray Jones Thursday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to see if you are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.
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EASTER SERVICE: First Presbyterian Church at 371 Jefferson Street is hosting an Easter Service at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 21. The church is located at 371 Jefferson Street. EASTER MUSICAL: The Faith Temple Choir will present an Easter musical “The Tomb is Empty Now” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21. The musical includes solos by Kathy and Frank Carpenter, Forrest Forbus, Julie hayes and Faith Anne McClellan.
Tuesday, April 23
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting a Youth Advisory Board meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. Transportation is provided. Contact Ashley Williams at 256-373-3538.
Saturday, April 27
STRAWBERRY MARKET: Main Street Alexander City will be hosting a strawberry market Saturday, April 27. For more information, contact executive director Stacey Jeffcoat at 256-329-9227. FISH FRY: Calvary Heights Baptist Church will host its sixth annual fish fry Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $15 donation will include two farm-raised catfish filet, Mississippi recipe hush puppies, homemade slaw and pound cake along with a large tea, tartar sauce, ketchup and a utensil packet. Proceeds benefit the CHBC building fund. Tickets are expected to sell out so interested parties must buy their tickets early to ensure a plate. Tickets are available at Kennedy Service Center at the corner of South Central and Lee Street.
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SPRING CONCERT: The Central Alabama Community College/ Community Concert Band will have its spring concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28 in the Betty Carol Graham Auditorium. The guest conductor will be Dr. Quincy Hilliard of University of Louisiana-Lafayette.
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Members of the Tallapoosa County Commission and Tallapoosa County revenue commissioner Eva Middlebrooks pose with Paula Burton, a longtime employee in the mapping department.
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here the next couple of weeks to help train a new employee.â&#x20AC;? Middlebrooks described some of the work Burton did for 34 years in the mapping department and what she will do with her newly found extra time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was here when they inked on mylars,â&#x20AC;? Middlebrooks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know she has a lot of plans to travel.â&#x20AC;? Middlebrooks asked the commission to declare the revenue commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pontoon boat as surplus. The boat is used
for property appraisal on Lake Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not very practical (because of its size),â&#x20AC;? Middlebrooks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a couple of years we would like to get something else, something smaller and easier to use for one person.â&#x20AC;? In other action, the Tallapoosa County Commission: â&#x20AC;˘ Approved warrants and purchase orders. â&#x20AC;˘ Approved Family and Medical Leave Act requests for two employees. â&#x20AC;˘ Approved an indigent
burial. â&#x20AC;˘ Went into executive session for 40 minutes to discuss pending litigation. No action was taken by the commission when it returned to regular session. â&#x20AC;˘ Was reminded the courthouse will be closed April 22 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. â&#x20AC;˘ Was reminded the Alabama Bicentennial display will be up from April 23 to May 2 at the Dadeville Recreation Center. â&#x20AC;˘ Was reminded by
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The City of Alexander City, Alabama, City Council will hold a Work Session on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 4:00 pm. The purpose of the Work Session is to interview three applicants for the Board of Education vacancy and any other items that come before the Council. The meeting will be accessible to all persons. If you or someone attending have a disability which may require special services, materials or assistance or need further information please contact Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk, at (256) 329-6700. Alexander City Outlook: Apr. 9, 2019 WORK SESSION PUBLIC NOTICE
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM EDWARD WATTS, DECEASED CASE NO. 2019-0065 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Tammy McMillan, as Administrator of the Estate of William Edward Watts, deceased on the 26th day of March, 2019, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of Probate, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Tammy McMillan, Administrator of the Estate of William Edward Watts, deceased Jason M. Jackson, Attorney for Administrator, Radney, Radney -DFNVRQ //& 3RVW 2IÂżFH Box 819, Alexander City, AL 35011, 256-234-2547 Alexander City Outlook: Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2019 EST/WATTS, W.
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Great Bethel Baptist Church’s new pastor Rev. Fredrick Young, right, watches a video following his first Sunday service at the pulpit leading the church. Young told the congregation he is on board and moving forward with Great Bethel’s stance in the community.
the Word of God after months of searching for a new leader. They hope Young is there for a long time to come. “This is a day I have been looking forward to,” Robert Boleware said. “God has brought us a pastor. It is something to be proud of.” Great Bethel is the first church Young has led but he is no stranger to churches. For the last four years he had served as an associate pastor at Beulah Baptist Church in Atlanta and was a longtime member prior to being called to preach. Young pulled no punches in his first sermon, preaching from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians talking of the struggles of the Corinthians’ way versus God’s way. “I have struggled with this text,” Young told the congre-
gation, saying he wanted to go with a different message with his first sermon, not the one God wanted. “He told me what He wanted me to preach. I’m not trying to be ugly. I’m trying to be honest.” Young wanted to make sure the congregation was on board and moving forward with Great Bethel’s stance in the community. “Once you get your commitment right, you can get your constituency right,” Young said. “Then you are confirmed. I want Great Bethel to be part of changing generations. The only way we can be a great church is to be committed, constituent and confirmed.” Young said he wants the church to be a lighthouse in the community serving as a model for what young people
should strive to be and somewhere where everyone is welcome. “Great Bethel is a church where friends meet friends,” he said. “It is a place where sinners meet Christ. This is not going to be a place for show. It is going to be a place to grow.” Young has already practiced what he has preached by visiting with the sick and community leaders in the weeks leading up to his first sermon. Young told the faithful in the pews of the church he would do his best to lead a new chapter in the church. “You can trust me,” Young said. “You can follow me. I am going to follow God. We are going to go today but come back next Sunday better.”
Annexation Currently, 48 lakefront homes are either on Sturdivant Road or off one of the roads leading to Lake Martin from Sturdivant Road. Of those 48 homes, 21 are currently in the city limits including all the homes on Lake Point Drive and Lake Point Circle and six on Forest Hills Road, according to documentation provided by the city. The new development could create 80 new homes at full buildout along the south side of the Central of Georgia rail line and along Sturdivant Creek. To access the development, River Cove LLC, which owns the development, needs a new bridge built at the end of Sturdivant Road to replace the wooden one that is currently closed to the public. River Cove LLC has committed to spending nearly $1 million to build a bridge across Sturdivant Creek to the city’s specifications, according to
continued from Page 1 the city. Before talks with the Tallapoosa County Commission stalled on the platting of the development, developers were considering helping with repaving Sturdivant Road. Brewer said the nine-tenths of a mile of Sturdivant Road would cost about $500,000 to repair the base and repave. For the areas being annexed, Alexander City will gain property taxes for its schools and general fund while Tallapoosa County Schools will lose funding. Tallapoosa County Schools currently receive two property taxes in the Sturdivant area. “District 1 and Special 1 (property taxes) go to Tallapoosa County Schools,” Tallapoosa County revenue commissioner Eva Middlebrooks said. “It is 10.5 mils total. District 1 is 3 mils and Special 1 is 7.5 mils. If those properties are annexed, that goes away and will be replaced by
the Alex City General Fund, which is 7.5 mils, and Alex City Schools, which is 7.5 mils. All of that goes to Alex City to distribute. The city would get 15 mils on those properties it had not been getting on those properties.” Middlebrooks said property taxes in the annexed area would increase $75 per $100,000 of the county’s appraised value of the property. Assuming 90 homes are built at an average appraised value of $300,000, Middlebrooks calculated Alexander City would reap about $20,000 a year in property taxes if the annexation is approved. “Vacant lots and rentals would be different,” she said. “They would be $150 per $100,000 because they don’t qualify for exemptions.” City revenue manager Ward Sellers told the Alexander City City Council at its March 18
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meeting the city could see a best-case scenario of $360,000 in annual economic impact at the full buildout of Miner’s Cove, which would take up to 17 years. “That’s building permits, sales taxes on building materials, the water impact fee and property taxes,” Sellers said. Sellers said it would cost the city $91,000 annually to maintain infrastructure in the newly annexed area after complete buildout. The proposed annexation would also cost county schools 20 homes it currently receives property tax from, according to information from the Alabama Department of Education, and students living in those homes may have to change school systems. For every student Alexander City gains, it receives an additional $5,896 based on average daily attendance in 2016-17. Tallapoosa County Schools stand to lose $6,041 per student it loses based on average daily attendance numbers from 2016-17, according to the state department of education. City clerk Amanda Thomas told the city
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council at the March 18 meeting municipal attorney Larkin Radney, who also serves as the attorney for Alexander City Schools, said those already living in areas that get annexed could hypothetically choose between county and city schools for their children while those who move into an annexed area would attend city schools. When asked for more information, Radney deferred to Tallapoosa County Schools attorney Mark Allen Treadwell. “We have not been asked to officially look at attendance zones,” Treadwell said. “We do not know the neighborhood. (The issue) may have to be addressed if we get a complaint.” Other roads coming under the responsibility of the city in the proposed annexation include parts of Dogwood and Pinecrest lanes. All of Pinecrest Trail and Sturdivant Lane would fall under city responsibility if the annexation is approved. The portion of Sturdivant Road from Highway 280 to just beyond Lake Point
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Drive is currently in the city limits and the city is responsible for its upkeep. The annexation would leave out seven homes on Dogwood Lane, Forest Hills Drive and Forest Hills Road, according to documentation provided by the city. Doing so would mean every home from Sturdivant Creek to where the lake is visible on Highway 280 between Riverchase Drive and Shady Point would be in the city limits. Owners of six homes currently in the city limits must use county roads to get out. At buildout of Miner’s Cove, 106 homeowners in the city limits would have to use county roads to access Highway 280 to get to work, school and stores. This does not include traffic for the buildout including equipment and trucks delivering building materials. New bridge construction and roads built in the Miner’s Cove development would have to be built to current city standards. Developers of Miner’s Cove had worked with the county for the last couple of years to get the development platted but could not meet the county’s requirement on a lot dimension ratio. Tallapoosa County officials require a 2-to-1 ratio to help with septic requirements due to water runoff issues and traffic safety. Alexander City requires a 100-foot lot width, Brewer said. “It is a public health department issue,” Tallapoosa County engineer David Moore said. “Also it avoids the stacking of driveways on public roads. Without it you end up with many entry points to public roads possibly creating hazards.” Managing editor Jimmy Wigfield contributed to this story.
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‘SOMETHING I’VE ALWAYS WANTED’ Jeremy Phillips named head football coach at Horseshoe Bend
By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
This is what Jeremy Phillips has always wanted. Since graduating high school in 2010 from Clay County, Phillips has been in the coaching world and he’s had his sights set on one thing: Being a head coach. That dream came true for the former Benjamin Russell offensive coordinator Monday night as he was approved unanimously by the Tallapoosa County Board of Education as the head football coach at Horseshoe Bend. “I’ve always wanted to be a head coach,” Phillips said. “When I started coaching, I decided that’s what I wanted to be eventually is a head coach. Most of the time it doesn’t happen when you’re young like me, but it’s worked out and I think it’s a good fit at Horseshoe Bend.” Horseshoe Bend had 30 applicants for its head coaching position, and the pool was dwindled down to five interviewees, according to superintendent Joe Windle. Phillips was the second person to be interviewed,
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Benjamin Russell offensive coordinator Jeremy Phillips has been named the head football coach at Horseshoe Bend.
but Windle said he kept coming back to his interview with Phillips after talking to all the finalists. “There was just something about this young man that in my gut said, ‘This is the person you need,’” Windle said at Monday night’s school board meeting. “Because
LUKE ROBINSON Columnistt
Fans should be as gracious as the players after a loss
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here was a lot to be learned from Auburn’s crushing defeat at the hands of Virginia Saturday in the Final Four. We learned the old basketball adage of “don’t ever foul the jump shooter” is probably a good one to follow. We learned no matter how many officials are on the court, there will always — and I mean always — be more wannabe refs watching the game on television waiting to criticize the real ones. We also learned being a basketball Blue Blood may not be a prerequisite to making the Final Four anymore. The biggest takeaway, though, should have been both Auburn and Virginia’s players poured their hearts out for their respective schools. It wasn’t the prettiest, sexiest or cleanest game, but the intensity and passion were top notch. Virginia’s patience, Auburn’s never-say-die attitude and both team’s ability to withstand body blows were all impressive to watch. And regardless of your take on the muchdiscussed foul call, the sheer nerves it took for Kyle Guy to knock down three straight free throws for a shot to play in the national championship was amazing. Despite a few heat-of-the-moment comments on the long walk back to the locker room from an Auburn player or two (comments which were later elaborated upon and mostly apologized for), both programs also represented themselves with class and grace. Meanwhile, Charles Barkley and AU coach Bruce Pearl, two guys who are no strangers to controversy, handled their disappointment as well as any two men could. It’s no easy task to be gracious in defeat when you get as emotionally invested as that pair does. I sincerely salute their good sportsmanship. The shame of the game wasn’t in See ROBINSON • Page 12
this young man is not going to be outworked. He’s going to coach teams to be physical and football is a collision sport. It’s tough and you have to be physical.” Phillips has been coaching at Benjamin Russell for eight seasons, working his way
up through the ranks. He started fresh out of school under former Wildcat coach Danny Horn, who was also Phillips’ head coach when he was at Clay County. While studying at Central Alabama Community College then Auburn University, Phillips
became a mainstay at Benjamin Russell. He eventually moved up to varsity in 2016 and was named the offensive coordinator when Kevin Smith took over the program as head coach last season. “I think any time you can say you coached with
a Hall of Fame coach and played for a Hall of Fame coach (Danny Horn), that always works in your favor some,” Phillips said. “I’ve learned a lot from coach Horn and a lot of his ideas and the way he is is the same way I am, and I think that worked with what they were looking for in a coach.” Phillips also said working under Smith has given him the best of both worlds. “I’ve learned a lot from him this year and it’s funny because him and coach Horn have two very different styles,” Phillips said. “Now it’s cool because I know both of them and if I can meet in the middle, that’ll be a good way to get things going for my first job.” Prior to being named offensive coordinator at BRHS, Phillips spent two years as the offensive line coach and he’s hoping that experience will bring something positive to the front lines for Horseshoe Bend, which has struggled up front the past few seasons. Another thing Phillips plans to work on right See PHILLIPS • Page 12
Wildcats, Rebels fare well in Sylacauga By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Both Benjamin Russell and Reeltown’s track and field teams racked up top-three finishes at the Sylacauga Meet on Friday afternoon. The Wildcats got strength from several different events, winning five all by five different competitors. Ashley Walker earned the top spot in the 800 with a time of 2:38.02, and Haley Walker added a first-place distance race by winning the 1,600 in 5:47.90. In the 100 hurdles, Jada Shealey took the top spot, clocking in at 18.07. Other strong finishes on the girls side came in the 4x100 relay, which finished second (51.71), and Brionna Slaughter, who took the runner-up spot in the 400 (1:02.17). On the boys side, Gavin Edwards led a strong field of 100 runners. He earned first place in 11.03 seconds, edging runner-up Tae McGregor of Vincent in a photo finish. McGregor’s time was 11.04. Reginald Sweetwyne also took a first-place finish with a time of 5:12.98 in the 1,600.
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Benjamin Russell runners compete in the 4x100 relay on Friday in Sylacauga.
Benjamin Russell’s only other top-three placement was from Jaikobee Gamble, who hurled the javelin 1373, good enough for third place overall. Although Reeltown didn’t win any events, the Rebels had a slew of top-three finishes. Taniya Haynes had one of the best individual days, taking second in the 200
(28.43), third in the 100 (13.30) and fourth in the 400 (1:08.38). Makayla Langston also earned two runner-up spots, clearing 4-6 in the high jump and throwing the discus 76-7. Langston, just a freshman, was also seventh in the shot put (26-7). Reeltown’s girls 4x8 had a strong time of 13:24.12, which was good enough for
third overall. On the boys side, Zantjuan Knight captured second in the 300 hurdles with a time of 44.67 and also finished the 110 hurdles in 17.26 to take third. Eric Shaw went back to work, placing second in the high jump (6-2), and Derrick Hammonds matched that finish in the javelin with a toss of 138-11.
Generals grab a pair of 1-run wins on the diamond STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
A walk-off double from Grant Taylor capped off a perfect day for Horseshoe Bend’s baseball team Friday afternoon, as the Generals defeated Woodland in a pair of one-run games. Taylor’s walk-off to drive in Justin Phillips gave HBS a 4-3 victory after it had already beaten Woodland, 5-4, earlier in the day. In Game 2, the Bobcats built up a 3-0 lead after two innings but the Generals eventually answered back, scoring a pair of runs in the bottom of the third and tying it up in the fifth. Phillips led off the fifth with a walk and after two outs, Lee Norrell notched a clutch double to send Phillips home for the tying run. Phillips drew another walk in the bot-
tom of the seventh before Taylor played hero to win the game. Holt Tidwell and Lee Norrell combined for the victory. Tidwell pitched a six-inning gem, allowing just four hits and three unearned runs while striking out nine. Norrell then entered for the final inning and gave up only one hit. Neither issued a free pass. Taylor led the Game 2 offense with three hits, while Norrell and Tidwell each had a pair of hits. The opener featured one big inning for the Generals (9-10). They scored five runs in the third inning and held on for the win. Colby Cheaney scored on a passed ball and Gavin Brazzell and Phillips each had two RBIs in the frame.
Trojans split with Shelton State
After a walk-off victory in Game 1, Central Alabama Community College’s baseball team wasn’t so lucky against Shelton State on Saturday afternoon. The Trojans won the opener, 7-6, after Louis Olivieri smacked a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh to score Donald Stokes. But CACC lost the second game, 9-2. Olivieri led the offense with four singles on the day, while Jeremy Almaguer, Luis Deleon, Mathew Radoslovich and Michael Wurtz each had two.
SOFTBALL Generals go 2-1 at Jemison tournament
Things started so well for Horseshoe See DIAMOND • Page 12
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OPENING DAY FESTIVITIES
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Top: Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department hosted its Opening Day on Saturday for youth baseball and softball. Above left: Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department director Sonny Wilson introduces the youth baseball and softball teams during the Opening Day ceremonies on Saturday morning. Above right: Grace McCary, daughter of the late Beau McCary, threw out the first pitch during Opening Day in Alexander City.
Robinson any call from an official, but more from fans’ reactions afterwards. It is certainly understandable for the Auburn fan base to be upset after a controversial loss. To drop a contest of that magnitude in that fashion is gut-wrenching. It is also certainly understandable for Alabama fans to experience schadenfreude as its archrival loses a game with about a second left in a very memorable way so now the AU “Got a Second” shirts from the 2013 Iron Bowl can have an ironic double meaning. However, the vitriol spewed all over Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat (well, I shouldn’t include Shapchat; I don’t know how that platform works so its guilt is unverified) simply went off the rails. I realize social media is built for moments like last Saturday. After all, no one tweets things like, “I had a very nice day today.” No, comments have to be limited to a few fiery sentences of absolutes like “This game is fixed!” and “My team was absolutely robbed by the refs!” or the comments are not considered worthy of posting. But people seriously that game was fixed? Really? In whose favor? If it was Virginia’s, why didn’t the Cavaliers cover the spread when they had a double-digit lead late in the game? Did the officials collaborate during a TV timeout to tell one another, “Look, if you see a UVA player commit a turnover, just let it slide?” You know how hard it is to fix a close game that’s being watched by eight million people? It’s practically impossible. Did the officials truly “rob” a team? The last called foul was a foul, plain and simple. Now, there is no doubt a double dribble by Virginia was missed a game second or so prior to that foul, but the slowmotion video also shows what
continued from Page 11 could have easily been called a foul by AU’s Bryce Brown before the dribble was, uh, doubled. By the way, this article isn’t pointed at Auburn alone; had the ref not called the foul leading to the three clutch free throws by UVA, can you imagine how upset Cav nation would be? The acidity on social media would be the same, just in a different shade of orange and blue. In fact, no matter the fan base, it would be the same. Fans of all programs don’t seem to handle loss nearly as well as those who actually lost! It should also be noted referees miss calls — a lot of them, all the time. They missed one by Jared Harper which created a frustration/retaliation foul by Virginia and sparked the Tigers late game run. In fact, the officials swallowed their whistles in the SEC Tournament when no fewer than three Auburn players fouled a Florida shooter looking for a last-second tie. That AU win helped catapult the Tigers and strengthened the team’s chemistry leading to an eventual SEC Tourney title. Missed calls happen; sometimes to your advantage and sometimes not. No one was robbed. The game wasn’t fixed. It was just all a part of the sports tapestry. We were all entertained. Someone just ended up on the wrong side of the score. The coaches and players showed class. So should we. Once you work past the heartbreak, it’s a great life lesson: Even when you give it your all, sometimes you may not get the result you expect, but even more respect can be earned by how you handle the aftermath. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist, contributor to BMetro, AHSAA Radio Network Broadcaster and Sportzblitz Team Member.
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away is bringing participation numbers up for the Generals. Horseshoe Bend has had low roster numbers the past two seasons and ended the season with fewer than 25 players last year. That’s something Phillips wants to see change. “It’s one of those things where you gotta make football cool again,” Phillips said. “When I played, it was the cool thing to do and everybody played ball. It also helps when you win. We’re going to do some things to try to get some more guys out, and I think that once they figure out what I’m about and what our coaches are going to be about, I think they’ll be excited about playing ball for us.” In addition to being named head coach, Phillips will also resume the responsibilities of athletic director at Horseshoe Bend. While that’s a new experience for Phillips, he said he’s learned a lot from those he’s worked under at Benjamin Russell. “I’ve been around coach Pam Robinson for a while, and she’s a very good athletic director,” Phillips said. “She stopped by (Monday) and said, ‘If you need anything, make sure you call me and I’ll be there.’ Having her on my side and having my back, I think that definitely helps.” Phillips replaces Josh Averett, who coached at Horseshoe Bend for two seasons and amassed a 5-15 record. “I think coach Averett did a good job and we appreciate what he has done for Horseshoe Bend,” HBS principal James Aulner said. “We wish him the best of luck. I think we just need a little bit more focus and accountability, and I think that’s what (Phillips) is going to bring. That’s nothing against coach Averett, but his focus is a little bit different.” Phillips said he plans to hit the ground running and hopes to start spring practice May 6.
“I’ve always wanted to be a head coach. When I started coaching, I decided that’s what I wanted to be eventually is a head coach. Most of the time it doesn’t happen when you’re young like me, but it’s worked out and I think it’s a good fit at Horseshoe Bend.” — Jeremy Phillips New head football coach at Horseshoe Bend and former offensive coordinator at Benjamin Russell
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Bend’s softball team Friday afternoon with a 9-0 defeat of Jemison at its tournament, but they didn’t stay that way as the Generals suffered a 3-0 loss against Briarwood Christian in their second game and were defeated by Jemison on Saturday, 8-0. Caly Carlisle threw a threehit shutout against Jemison in the tournament to earn the win. She struck out four and walked only one, needing just 58 pitch-
es to win the four-inning game. Throughout the three games, the Generals racked up 16 hits led by Ivy Vickers who had three singles and a pair of doubles while driving in two runs. Kennedy Templeton and Reagan Taylor each had three hits, and Abby Cheatam added two.
CACC sweeps Bevill State
Offense was the name of the game for Central Alabama
Community College’s softball team, as it defeated Bevill State, 10-0 and 8-3, in a doubleheader Saturday afternoon. Sierra Easterwood threw a gem in the opener, giving up just three hits in the five-inning victory. She struck out five and walked only one. She also helped her own cause with a pair of hits and two RBIs. Brooke Morgan also had two hits and Keana Pearson drove in three runs.
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