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Police ask for help ACPD investigating missing man case, asks public for help as it tries to locate him By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Alexander City Police Department is hoping the public can help locate Thomas Leroy Chapple Jr. “He left around the new year and told family he was going to Florida,� Alexander City police chief Jay Turner said. “He has not been heard from since leaving in a white truck.� Turner said the department has looked about everywhere it can locally since Chapple was reported missing Jan. 6. “We have checked all of the places he likes to go and with people Chapple he is said to associate with,� Turner said. “Since we think he may have left the area, we entered him into NCIC (National Crime Information Center), so if law enforcement runs across him, they will see him listed as missing.� Chapple is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall weighing 190 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He also has connections to Montgomery. Turner said investigators want to hear from anyone who might know the whereabouts of Chapple and asks they call Det. Riley Foshee at 256-3971023.

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Larry Davis, left, Lee Patterson and Leonard McKelvey talk about the news of the weekend at E&J’s early Monday morning. Different groups of men have been meeting at the Eagle Creek convenience store for two decades, enjoying breakfast and conversation.

Convenient conversation Locals gather at Eagle Creek convenience store for food and conversation By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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lmost daily, the lights of E&J’s convenience store in Eagle Creek pierce the condensation and shine through the fogged plate-glass windows as beacons in the winter morning darkness telling the regulars it’s time to eat and talk. Just like the condensation indicates, the confines of the cement block convenience store are

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Wife gets the silent treatment without knowing reason why DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 20 years. Once in a while, he’ll stop being affectionate and ceases talking to me. Obviously, he is upset. He holds it together for our children, but I get the serious cold shoulder. He won’t tell me why he is unhappy. He simply expects me to give him “space.” This is difficult because I assume it’s something I have done, and I want to make it right. After several days, he’ll start coming around and talking to me again, and he expects me to jump right back into our usual behavior. But by this time I feel abandoned and resentful. It generally takes me some time to warm back up to him, which doesn’t make him very happy since he doesn’t see anything wrong with his needing space. I realize that’s true, but should I be expected to put aside my hurt feelings overnight? How can I deal with these difficult days so I won’t feel so alone and get upset

DEAR ABBY Advice with him? And what should I do when he expects me to bounce right back? -- TIED IN KNOTS IN TEXAS DEAR TIED IN KNOTS: You’re in a long marriage. Has your husband always behaved this way? Talk to him about it at a time when he’s himself and not in one of his silent phases. As you should be aware by now, not all men are good at expressing their feelings. Rather than become upset with him, ASK if he is upset with you. If the answer is no, believe him and give him his space. It would be considerate (and mature) of him, however, to warn you when he’s upset about something that has nothing to do with you, without prompting.

DEAR ABBY: Is there an organization that matches seniors who would love to be grandmothers with families that need grandparents for their child/children? I’m a 70-year-old recent widow who has no grandchildren to love, take places, play games with or just be with. I would think in every city there are children with no seniors in their lives, seniors who could make great grandparents. It would be a win-win for both the child and the senior. It could also be a blessing for a single mother or father to have someone to help out with emergency child care or just have some extra “family” in their hometown. -- UNFULFILLED GRANDMA IN MINNESOTA DEAR UNFULFILLED: Unless the parents get to know you well, it isn’t likely they would entrust their children to your care. However, this doesn’t mean you cannot volunteer your time to help children in need. One organization is Big Brothers

Big Sisters of America (bbbs. org), which offers opportunities to mentor. Another that might appeal to you is Foster Grandparents, which is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. You could also call the hospitals in your area and ask if they need someone to come in on a regular basis to hold and rock premature infants and newborns. If you contact CASA for Children (casaforchildren.org), you could become a court-appointed advocate for abused and neglected children and teens, which may provide the emotional satisfaction you need and fill the void you are feeling. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Mrs. Carolyn Parkman 1945 - 2019

Katie Jo Thornell Scroggins Rawlinson September 30, 1926 — January 13, 2019

Funeral Service for Mrs. Carolyn Parkman, 73, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Monday, January 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Jamey Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mrs. Parkman passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Goodwater Healthcare Center. She was born on December 29, 1945 to Herbert Dennis and Elaine Borre Dennis. She attended Good News Baptist Church. Mrs. Parkman enjoyed shopping, planning trips and being around others. She owned Dadeville Insurance and had been an Independent Insurance Agent for 25+ years. She loved her community and was always interested in what was going on. She loved her family very much and was happiest when she was helping others. She is survived by her husband, Woodrow Wilson of Dadeville; daughter, Becky Taylor of Dadeville; daughterin-law, Laurie Parkman of Milledgeville, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Channell (Zach), Ben Kimbrel, Dennis Parkman and Maggie Parkman; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Channell and Elijah Channell; brother, Herbert Dennis, Jr. (Nancy) of Dadeville; sisters, Betty Gardner (Mike) of Dadeville and Nancy Hatcher (Larry) of Dadeville; a host of nieces and nephews; her Dadeville Insurance work family; and special caregiver, Misty Spano. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Christopher Parkman. The family would like to give a special thanks to the amazing staff at Goodwater Healthcare for the wonderful love, care and support that was extended to Mrs. Carolyn and her family. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be given to Children’s of Alabama Department of Cardiovascular Services, Child Life Program, 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. langleyfuneralhome.com.

Katie Jo Thornell Scroggins Rawlinson left this earth on January 13, 2019 and entered her heavenly home after ninety-two years of life. She was born at home to Charlie Wilbanks and Kate Robbins Thornell of Rockford, Alabama in Coosa County on September 30, 1926. Katie Jo was the youngest and last living sibling of her family and had been without her own mother since the age of four. She is predeceased by her husband, Harry Rawlinson. She is also predeceased by her brother, Jake (Dot) Thornell, and her sisters, Charlie Rose (Henry) Johnston, Frances (Aubrey) Shaw, Elizabeth (Joe) Hawkins, and Myriam (Frank) Dunlap. Also preceding her are her sons-in-law, Paul H. Langford, Dennis Cagle, and Tony Ferguson; nieces, Rosemary Bunn and Rita Kennedy, and nephews, Glenn Johnston, Ronnie Shaw, Tommy Scroggins, and Charley Thornell. Katie Jo was a graduate of Coosa County High School in 1944 where she was a member of the National Honor Society and the girls’ basketball team. Katie Jo attended the Andrew Jackson School of Business in Nashville, TN. She was employed by Russell Corporation as an executive secretary for over forty years. A lifelong Presbyterian, Katie Jo was raised in the Union Presbyterian Church just up the road from her home place. She was one of the last living charter members of First Presbyterian Church on Jefferson Street in Alexander City, Alabama. She also was one of the first women in that congregation to serve as a church elder. She sang in the choir for over 40 years. Outside of serving her church and family, Katie Jo enjoyed many things. She was a life-long learner enjoying books and working the crossword puzzle first thing every morning to keep her mind sharp. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and the Laubach Literacy Council helping to teach adults to read. She loved everything about the encyclopedia and the dictionary and was an avid student of the English language and its use or misuse thereof. Not limited to just academics, she will be remembered for her ever constant wit, her letters to the editor, her teacakes, the ability to spit watermelon seeds and her hand knit caps. She loved the outdoors and traveled with a shovel in the trunk to dig up flowers alongside the road. Yearly she would take all who wanted to tag along on a hike to the falls in Coosa County. She and her friends were famous for road trips all around. Katie Jo was active in wood working classes building furniture and learned to cane chairs. She was also a Master Gardener. She was noted for her interest in sports with tennis being her favorite to play and watch. She played with no backhand choosing instead to switch hands with her racket. She could beat you at table tennis any time she chose as long as she could keep up with the score. She will best be remembered by her friends and neighbors for her contribution to local comedy theater as an actress and volunteer. In 1968 she was one of the first women in Alexander City to run for city council. Though she was not successful, she always took civic pride in the progress of Alexander City and her beloved Coosa County. Survivors include her children Marie (Buz) Walker of Kellyton; Wendell (Catherine) Scroggins of Alexander City; Kate (Dabo) Davis of Newnan, GA; Myriam (Rich) Brauckman of Cumming, GA and step-daughter Sabrina Ferguson of Brandon, MS. Cherishing her memory and tutelage are her grandchildren Allison Scroggins Tinoco, Elizabeth Davis, Katie (Grant) Rumble, Daniel Scroggins, Emma and Steven Brauckman, and Cris and Caroline Floyd. Her great grandchildren are Olivia and Lily Scroggins. Katie Jo’s nieces and nephews are many! A celebration of her homegoing will be held January 26, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. with memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Laubach Literacy Council through the Lake Martin Area United Way or the First Presbyterian Church in Alexander City at the address, Po Box 96 Alexander City, AL 35011. Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Camp Hill, Alabama is directing. www.alabamafuneralhomes.com

Langley Funeral Home in Camp Hill/Dadeville is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Barbara J. Harris 1942 - 2019 Ms. Harris passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 peacefully at home. She was born on February 7, 1942 in the Bronx, New York to Robert F. Connors and Ida Cotter Connors. She was an active member of Solid Rock Church in Birmingham and River of Life in Alexander City. She had a huge heart and would always help people in their time of need; She was incredibly selfless, caring, and loved her family dearly. She is survived by her Daughters, Doreen Trudden Kennedy of Birmingham, Theresa Waldrop (Pastor Michael), Kathleen O’Shaughnessy Vuozzo of New York and Daughter/Great-Granddaughter, Adaya Maclean; Son, Patrick O’Shaughnessy of St. James, MO; Grandchildren, Kerri O’Shaughnessy, Olivia O’Shaughnessy, Meagan Vanbibber (Spencer), James Kennedy, Amber Kennedy, Nicole Waldrop, Caleb Waldrop, Timothy Waldrop; Great-grandchild, Liam White, Harper Vanbibber, Blake Vanbibber, Aiden Kennedy; and a Host of Special Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Trudden and her late husband, Phil Harris, her Sons, Joseph Byrne and Emmett Byrne, and her parents and siblings. Memorial Services will be held at Solid Rock Church and River of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Ms. Harris requested donations be made to River of Life Building Fund at P.O. Box 847 Alexander City, 35011. 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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Rev. David L. Russell Rev. David L. Russell, 75, of Alexander City, AL (formerly of California) died on Monday, January 14, 2019 at his residence. Final arrangements pending through Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

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Mr. Bobby Mancil Saffold 1940 - 2019 Funeral Service for Mr. Bobby Mancil Saffold, 78, of Smiths, AL, will be Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery with Full Military Honors provided by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Saffold passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1940 in Alexander City, Alabama to Thomas Saffold and Vera Mae Curtis Saffold. Mr. Saffold was a Vietnam veteran and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army with 22 years of service and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mun Cha Saffold of Smiths, AL; daughter, Donna Gerken (Robert) of Lacey, WA; grandson, Wyatt Gerken of Lacey, WA; sisters, Annette Sanchez of Phenix City, AL, Jeanette Otero (Julio) of Phenix City, AL and Marie Smith of Columbus, GA; and brother, Paul Saffold (Pet) of Alexander City. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bonnie Huett; and brother, Eugene Saffold. 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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Commission approves measures to help boat superstore By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Tallapoosa County Commission approved measures Monday to help accommodate the development of Russell Marine’s boat superstore on U.S. Highway 280 in Alexander City. The county has agreed to share with Alex City the cost of a road to access the property and help with abatements where applicable, commissioner T.C. Coley said. “The abatements have become a common thing and not just for Tallapoosa County,” he said. Coley said the property tax abatements are not for the education portion of ad valorem taxes in Tallapoosa County. Coley asked for an executive session during which Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance executive director Don McClellan made

a presentation about economic development. McClellan left the discussion after about five minutes and the regular meeting of the commission resumed about 10 minutes later with no action. The Leadership Lake Martin Class of 2019 was present for the meeting. The group spent the day in Dadeville meeting with elected county officials and finished the day with a visit to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Tallapoosa County Jail. In other action the commission: • Approved a request from the Town of New Site to cancel the building inspection agreement. This request now moves the issue of inspecting buildings during renovation and construction to New Site. Under the agreement the commission canceled, the county and county building inspectors issued building permits and made sure

projects were done to state and national building and electrical codes. • Approved warrants and purchase orders. • Declined to participate in the 2019 Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday at the encouragement of the Tallapoosa County School Board and the Alexander City School Board. • Approved an agreement to share GIS information with Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative. Revenue commissioner Eva Middlebrooks said the information is for property owners where the utility has power lines. • Was reminded the courthouse will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the birthdays of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee. The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Commission is at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11.

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Ivey gives inauguration speech Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivers her inaugural address Monday on the steps of the Capitol building in Montgomery. Ivey, 74, was sworn in for her first full term after she replaced former Gov. Robert Bentley in 2017. Ivey is only the second woman to serve as Alabama’s governor; Lurleen Wallace was the first. In her inaugural remarks, Ivey generally avoided specific policy goals but stressed the importance of state residents participating in the 2020 census to protect federal funds coming into the state, said the state’s financial health is good, called for a change in funding for infrastructure improvements, and said plans to revitalize the state’s outdated prison system would soon be announced. ‘Let’s face it,’ Ivey said, ‘the challenges we confront today did not just arrive on our doorstep; likewise, they will not go away in weeks or even months.’

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participants race to a buoy and back for $100. Additionally, $100 will be awarded for the best costume. The plunge at Kowaliga Restaurant has raised more than $11,000 for LMRA in its first three years. The organization has used the funds to purchase and install lighted buoys for nighttime navigation on Lake Martin. The program is known as the “Light Up Lake Martin” initiative. Doors open at 10 a.m. and registration for the plunge lasts until 11:45 a.m. The plunge takes place at noon which will be immediately followed by the “Dash for Cash.” Men’s and women’s dressing rooms are available as soon as participants exit the frigid waters to dry off and change clothes. Ben Sutton will perform live music from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance online at lakemartinyp.com/polarplunge. Polar Plunge T-shirts will also be available the day of the event — $10 if you take the plunge, $20 if you don’t. The 2018 LMYP Polar Plunge is presented by Valley Bank and hosted at Kowaliga Restaurant thanks to Russell Lands on Lake Martin. Other sponsors include Dark Insurance Agency, Lake Martin Dock Company (gold sponsors), Central Alabama Community College, Russell Medical, Steve Robinson, Tallapoosa County commissioner (silver sponsors), Ballard Construction (Dash for Cash sponsor), Tallapoosa Publishers (entertainment sponsor), Zajac’s Auto Collision (dressing room sponsor), Lake Martin Realty (registration sponsor) and David Willis, Raymond James Financial advisor (costume contest sponsor).

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Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. She was sworn into office on April 10, 2017, and can be reached at 334242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama. 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. Ed Oliver represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 334-261-0471. His office is located at 11 South Union Street Suite 410-B in Montgomery. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-2427865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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Support a F local cause D o you have a bright idea to help the community? If you do, it is highly possible someone has already come up with an organization to help with the matter. Have you seen trash on the side of the road and want to do something about it? Do you already pick it up? If so, there are organized trash walks to free the city and area of litter. John Thompson and the Lake Martin Resource Association organize such walks every month. In Alexander City, there are third Saturday cleanups. If you cannot make one of the organized events, there are other ways to help. All you have to do is safely walk with a bag and pick up garbage. Better yet, recruit a neighbor you might not know well or someone from church to go along with you. You might get a better relationship with a friend while cleaning up the community. Have you seen pets roaming the street and want to do something about it? Check with the Lake Martin Animal Shelter. Director Mia Chandler and her staff have many options for those wanting to help from volunteering at the shelter to walking animals to needing foster families. Do you want to help others with challenging matters in their lives? Many churches have programs to help the hungry in our area. St. James Episcopal Church and First United Methodist Church have teamed up for Feast of Sharing. The Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center has a food pantry to help the hungry and there are several backpack food programs to help with hungry children. There are also programs to help those with addictions and other issues. All you need to do to help is ask around. Most everyone in the community knows someone who will know where to go. If you feel motivated to help, just ask and you will be led in the right direction.

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riday, Jan. 11, the New York Times headline: “F.B.I. Opened Inquiry Into Whether Trump Was Secretly Working on Behalf of Russia.” Yes, America’s presumed leading newspaper, the one self-described as “Printing all the news that’s fit to print,” asked whether the president of the United States of America is a Russian spy. Attributing this news “to former law enforcement officials and others familiar with the investigation,” the article stated, “Agents also sought to determine whether Mr. Trump was knowingly working for Russia...” Needless to say, the showdown, the shutdown and the wall all fell “below the fold” of news media immediately. Sunday morning news programs led with the Russian agent story wall-to-wall as talking heads speculated whether President Trump is a Russian spy. Full disclosure: I’ve read thrillers, spy books and mysteries for decades but do not remember any work of fiction ever saying the president was a Russian spy. When presidents have been mentioned, they’ve generally been characterized as heroes or incompetent politicos. This latest attack on Trump from the progressive left has simultaneously exceeded reason and fiction. The old and cold Russian collusion story has made an intergalactic leap from political campaign staff and acquaintances secretly meeting with

DANIEL GARDNER Columnist spies to steal the election for president to the president himself being a Russian spy. It’s not like Trump sold 20 percent of America’s uranium to Russia or Russia paid his spouse $500,000 for a speech and private meetings with government officials or paid thousands of dollars to a former foreign agent and Russian operatives for “salacious” information used to get a FISA warrant to wiretap the opposing campaign. The progressive left media quickly dismissed those and many other intriguing acts as “nothing to see here.” In the meantime, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Eliot Engel (D-NY) said he will shut down one of the committee’s subcommittees on terrorism and create a subcommittee to investigate Trump. House oversight committee chair Elijah Cummings (D-MD) asked Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, to testify publicly next month. So, Cohen who has been convicted of lying to congress and who will serve prison time for this felony will, in his words, “give a full and credible account of the events which have transpired.” Not to be outdone by his Democratic colleagues, House

intelligence committee chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) said his committee will investigate Trump and allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Obviously, from the Democrats and progressive media’s point of view, Trump’s secret life as a Russian spy far supersedes any congressional business dealing with a government shutdown, immigration, border security, the opioid epidemic or law enforcement officers being slain by illegal aliens. Coincidently, Trump’s bringing border law enforcement agents, officers and leaders to the White House to address threats they face daily and solutions they have requested for years to help them do their jobs of securing our borders was woefully underreported. Who knew those charged with securing our borders had any opinions about barriers and other means of stopping all manner of illegal activity? Meanwhile CNN’s Jim Acosta reported those steel barriers on the southern border get really hot in sunshine and nobody is trying to breach the border through steel barriers. Keep up the great work, Jim. Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Starkville, Mississippi. You may contact him at PJandMe2@gmail.com, or interact with him on the Clarion-Ledger website at www.clarionledger.com/story/ opinion.

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ear the end of my Army service days, I got a strong urge to visit Paris. It’s kind of ironic an Alabama redneck would want to visit such a sophisticated, artsy city. Hey, I can be sophisticated and artsy at times. My wife, Vickie, who was 19 at the time, and I lived in Mannheim, Germany. It was a fairly easy, overnight train ride to Paris. I think I suggested a weekend trip to the city of love, city of lights and all that stuff. My main interest was the Louvre Museum, not the brothels or fancy restaurants. My take-home pay as an Army sergeant was $500 a month. After deciding we all wanted to make a run to Paris, Vickie and I walked to the train station one evening. For the adventure, I recruited three of my fellow Army buddies to accompany us. One of them, George Todd, was from Tuskegee. We made it to the station about dusk that day to buy our tickets and I quickly located the ticket dude inside a small booth. He appeared to be in his early 20s, was dressed in a business suit and had neatly trimmed hair. He looked bright enough but I wasn’t taking any chances. I spoke plainly and slowly. Holding up the index finger on my right hand, I made a circle in the air. He looked a little puzzled when I said, “Two, round trip, Paris.” The boy didn’t seem to get it, so I said it a little louder and even slower — “Two, round trip, Paris.” He still didn’t seem to comprehend. I guess it was the first

RON COLQUITTT Columnistt time he had ever been confronted by an Alabama hick. By then I was kind of feeling sorry for him. Then the boy caught me off guard. He said in perfect English, “Sir, can I help you? What do you want?” To be honest, he spoke better English than I did. That was kind of embarrassing. I was curious and asked him how many languages he spoke. He said four. As Vickie, my buddies and I boarded the train, my first thought was it looked identical to the ones I had seen in James Bond movies. We quickly settled into some hard, straight-back benches in one of the train cars. I was thinking this was going to be a long, miserable trip if this was the best seating available. As the train slowly pulled out of the station, the ticket master started walking the aisle, punching tickets. When he got to us and started examining our tickets, he had a puzzled look on his face. He mumbled something in German and pointed to the rear of the train. None of us spoke German (I was fluent in Alabama hick), so we guessed we were in the wrong section of the train. Being fluent in pointing, we walked in the direction he pointed. The next train car we entered had bet-

ter seating. We settled in and were getting real comfy when another ticket dude started down the aisle. He, too, examined our tickets and pointed toward the rear of the train. We obeyed because the ticket dude never smiled, just mumbled in German. We got up and moved from that train car through the airy, canvas-lined passage between the train cars. It was the last train car and it was used for baggage storage. We looked at each other for a few seconds, accepted the situation at hand and tried to get comfortable. Unlike the other train cars, it was much darker because there were only one or two lights. We found the most comfortable looking sacks and bags and plopped down on them. Anyway, we were comfortable and getting sleepy when the door to the baggage car was jerked open. One of the ticket dudes we had already encountered just shook his head when he discovered us and motioned for us to follow him. Totally confused, we obeyed. I mean, we were a long way from Alabama and didn’t want to restart World War II. We followed him through the two train cars we had already been in. Being a redneck from Alabama, I didn’t know we all had first-class tickets. Ron Colquitt is a veteran journalist from Coosa County who has retired to Alexander City. He is also a correspondent for The Outlook.

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The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a civil rights activist from Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on January 15, 1929, and was a minister like his father. He became the Pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1953. Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, had four children. He began his non-violent, civil rights activism in the 1950’s. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott which began when Mrs. Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white man. King emphasized the use of non-violent protest through the use of boycotts and sit-ins and through rallies and speeches. His most famous moment as a public speaker was the “I Have a Dreamâ€? speech made during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. His words from that day have echoed through history and are still taught to children today. King was also well-known for his written works, such as the piece “Letters from Birmingham Jailâ€? written during an incarceration after his arrest at a non-violent protest. He helped bring about changes such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, as well as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the AmerLFDQ /LEHUWLHV 0HGDOOLRQ LQ IRU KLV HႇRUWV WR FUHDWH HTXDOLW\ DPRQJ DOO UDFHV 'U .LQJ ZDV DVVDVsinated by James Earl Ray on April 4, 1968, while organizing a local march in Memphis, Tennessee. 2Q -DQXDU\ WKH ÂżUVW 0DUWLQ /XWKHU .LQJ 'D\ ZDV REVHUYHG DIWHU EHLQJ VLJQHG LQWR ODZ DV D national holiday by President Ronald Reagan. Each year since, Martin Luther King Day is celebrated every third Monday in January to honor the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Saturday, Jan. 19

PRAYER BREAKFAST: There is a Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Stephens Elementary School Gym. Tickets are $10. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends are hosting the monthly trade day in Millerville on Highway 9 Saturday, Jan. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available. CHARITY BINGO: The Weogufka Center is hosting charity bingo at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Weogufka Lunchroom on Coosa County 29. Bingo cards are $1 each unless otherwise announced. You can play up to five cards per game. Concessions will start at 6 p.m. There will be soup, sandwich, desert and drink options. For more information call Linda Shurette at 256-249-9682 or Margaret Thornton at 256-234-2186.

WINTER FIELD DAY: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club is participating in the 2019 Winter Field Day event Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Senior Center in the Sportplex in Alexander City. The club will practice the setting up and operating an amateur radio (HAM radio) in an emergency situation.

Sunday, Feb. 3

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 10th Pastor’s Anniversary of Rev. and Sis. Melvin Kelley Jr. Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Gary L. Dixon of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church is the guest minister. New Harmony is located at 234 New Harmony Road in Camp Hill.

Feb. 4-8

AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY FELLOWSHIP: The Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is hosting the Afro-American History Fellowship Week Feb. 48 at 7 p.m. nightly at the Early Rose District Center on E Street in Alexander City. Speakers will be Rev. Develkio Wilson, Pastor Ann Staples, Sister Joetta Maxwell, Dr. Emerson Ware, Jr. and Rev. Kelvin Brown.

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Sunday, Jan. 20

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Museum on the square located at 214 Broadnax Street in Dadeville. Dr. William Deutsch, professor emeritus at Auburn University, will open our year of celebrating Alabama’s 200th anniversary as a state by discussing the river system in Alabama. His book entitled, “Alabama Rivers, a Celebration and Challenge” will be available for sale. Our first state seal included a map showing the river system, and our current one has a more prominent map of Alabama detailing the river system. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

Monday, Jan. 21

MLK PARADE and PROGRAM: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21. It will start and finish at Stephens Elementary School. The program will follow at 11 a.m. in the Stephens Elementary School Gym.

Thursday, Jan. 24

DADEVILLE CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held at White Acres Farm at 641 Ross Rd. in Camp Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner will be served, and a cash bar will be provided. There will be award presentations, the installation of 2019’s officers and business displays. Winners of the best display will be awarded a one-year membership to the chamber. Tickets are $50 each. For more information, call 256-8254019 or email chamber@dadeville. com. CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is presenting “The Heart Behind the Music” with Teddy Gentry, John Ford Coley and Lenny LaBlanc Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium.

Saturday, Jan. 26

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game night with bingo from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. There will be hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.

STEAK DINNER: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual steak dinner and auction Thursday, Feb. 7 at The Mill 280. Tickets are $40 and Ocie & Belle’s will have a cash bar. There will also be a live and silent auction.

Saturday, Feb. 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning Feb. 16. 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.

Thursday, Feb. 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

Saturday, March 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning March 16. 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.

Thursday, March 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

Thursday, March 28

CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is hosting “The Charlestones in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the BRHS Auditorium. “The Charlestones” are a professional male a cappella quartet.

Saturday, April 19

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning April 19. 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.

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COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning June 15. 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.

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FERST READERS: The Dadeville Public Library hosts the Ferst Readers program every first Thursday at 1 p.m. Children up to the age of five who live in Tallapoosa County are eligible for free books. FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church on Green Street. It is a free dinner. OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus Street. Come and paint your own project or join in special Christmas projects. Eliminate stress, laugh, share a love of painting. Call Kay Fincher at 256-8252506. ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256-329-0507. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org. GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting Jan. 9 and will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church. FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

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Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the United Way is holding its 2019 fundraising campaign, “Be a Lifesaver of Hope.� To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www.unitedwaylakemartin.org. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer Abusive situations, especially where a victim has been sexually assaulted, can be difficult to escape but Tallapoosa County residents have a place they can turn to and receive help. Headquartered in Opelika, Rape Counselors of East Alabama provides victims of sexual assault the services they need, as well as offering support to their families. These services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling referrals and support at hospitals, law enforcement offices and in court. The organization also works with law enforcement officials, hospital staff and community agencies, properly training them how to respond when dealing with a victim of sexual assault. Along with the services Rape Counselors of East Alabama provides victims of sexual assault, the agency offers a handful of educational pro-

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY MAE CLEVELAND, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-0178 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of January, 2019, by the Honorable Judge of Probate, Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. David Lynn Cleveland, Personal Representative

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Convenience Or does the condensation indicate the temperature of the talk? “Here is a book for you,” McKelvey said to another of the clan with a grin. The book, “Reasons to Vote for Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide” by Michael J. Knowles brings scowls from the Republican regulars. Laughter quickly returns as they realize the book consists of almost 300 mostly blank pages. “We solve the world’s problems,” McKelvey said. “Or at least we like to think we do.” The daily morning chat is not new to Eagle Creek or E&J’s. Locals have been meeting at the convenience store for two decades, gathering for conversation and hot, fresh breakfast sandwiches made by the store’s longtime cook. “It has been happening out here for years,” Larry Davis said. “Before here, there were meetings just up the road at the old D.O. Davis store.” The D.O. Davis store is but a memory but the morning ritual continues. “They have been coming here for at least two decades,” E&J’s Eric Knox said. McKelvey and 10 others make up the first shift of dining chatters at 5 a.m. The first shift is mostly retirees. “There is a second shift that gets here about 7 a.m.,” McKelvey said. “There is a late crew too. They get here about 8 or 9 a.m.” With the tables at the door, conversations strike up with most everyone walking in regardless if they are wearing wingtips or mud covered steel-toe boots. “They are trying to recruit me,” 44-year-old John Freeman jokingly said. “They are getting a little old and trying to find replacements.” “Go on to work and pay taxes,” McKelvey joked. “I am waiting on my check.” Jovial conversation fills the roughly 20-by-40-foot cinder block building with a small kitchen tucked in the corner. “They are always like this,” cook Amanda Goodson said while pulling more biscuits to put in the oven. Goodson has been at E&J’s for nine going on 10 years. She cooks up a variety of biscuits — bacon, egg and cheese; sausage, egg and cheese; and those special orders on white bread for regulars. “I don’t know how many biscuits I go through,” she said. “It’s a lot.” It’s not just the chatters who eat. Many customers get items to go. “You have to be open when the customers are here,” Knox said. “We are busy early to about 7 a.m. or so and then busy again in the afternoon. Most folks just drop in on their way to or from work.” E&J’s doesn’t have branded gas or anything of a chain store advertising to those on Highway 49 North in Eagle Creek. “We sell some gas and diesel,” Knox said. “Mainly to the locals and loggers.” For Davis and the others, it is great way to start the day. “We all know each other pretty well,” Davis said. “We will get under someone’s skin for little bit but it’s all in fun.”

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Top: Freshly made biscuits await customers at E&J’s in Eagle Creek on Monday morning. Middle: Several groups of men meet at the convenience store almost daily to eat breakfast and share conversation. It has been happening for 20 years. Above: Monday morning’s joke amongst the mainly Republican crowd was the book, ‘Reasons to Vote for Democrats.’ When the book is opened, it shows about 300 blank pages.

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FISHING FOR COMPETITION

Coker is fierce competitor for BRHS Wildcats

By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

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Horseshoe Bend’s Keegan Sharpe was extremely successful this fall, taking sixth overall in total weight at the Three-River Throwdown.

Horseshoe Bend starts competitive fishing team By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

When Travis Spraggins first arrived at Horseshoe Bend last December, he noticed a bit of a void. All the other schools in Tallapoosa County, and Benjamin Russell, had started competitive fishing teams, but the Generals hadn’t gotten on board. Immediately, Spraggins started digging into some research, asking people within the Reeltown and Dadeville communities to see what the process was like to start a team. He also got an overwhelming response from the HBS students, and Horseshoe Bend will have its first See GENERALS • Page 12

Don’t let Mary Beth Coker’s sweet smile and pretty face fool you. Coker, 18, becomes a fierce competitor when she picks up her rod and reel in fishing tournaments throughout Alabama. Coker is a senior on the Benjamin Russell fishing team and also partnered with two others to win amateur tournaments. Coker said she and Jackson Kelly won a tournament in 2017 on Lake Jordan, and she and Slade Davis finished first in a December competition on Lake Martin. Coker also won a beauty pageant as a child, studied dancing and has been a cheerleader. But the lure of the lake and that next big fish always reels her in. “The one thing that has stuck and grown is my passion for fishing,” she said. “Growing up, I loved to go outside with the guys in my family and do just about everything from hunting, target practice with guns and fishing — just simply have all sorts of fun outdoors.” Older brother Landon Coker was her first competitor when it came to fishing. “I have always loved going to my grandparents’ pond, fishing and having a competition with my brother to see who could catch the most fish in a certain time,” she said. “I definitely lost my fair share at times but don’t think I didn’t win some too. “I loved the competitiveness of that sport growing up and thought to myself, ‘Well why don’t I fish a few tournaments to see if I like it?’ It was like I was a little girl fishing with my brother again at my grandparents’ pond.” Her brother and father, Mike Coker, helped spark that interest. See COKER • Page 12

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Mary Beth Coker has been a standout for Benjamin Russell’s fishing team the last two seasons.

Tigers, Rebels struggle in Region 1 Duals By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Outlook

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Dadeville’s Seth Meadors, bottom, gets rolled over by his opponent from Beulah on Saturday during the Region 1 tournament in Tallassee.

Ever-evolving programs Dadeville and Reeltown had the opportunity to test their mettle against established squads in pursuit of a team state championship in this weekend’s Class 1A/5A Region 1 tournament. After two days of wrestling, the Tigers and Rebels combined for two team wins (Dadeville beat Reeltown, 48-18, and Reeltown defeated Beulah, 42-30) and a host of team losses. But this is where wrestling gets interesting. While it is a team sport, coaches look for the individual successes. “My son (RJ Ford), I want to highlight him,” Tigers coach Fred Ford said. “He’s the reason and the motivation for me inheriting this program and he went 6-0. He knows a lot of these kids and has been wrestling against them since he was a freshman and he’s a senior now.” RJ Ford, through six matches, scored 30 points for his Tigers. In losses to Tallassee and Elmore County, Ford’s victory served as the only Dadeville points. He went on to pin See DUALS • Page 12

SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday, Jan. 15 High school boys basketball Benjamin Russell at Auburn, 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Reeltown, 6:30 Central Coosa at Sylacauga, 7:30 p.m. Evangel Christian at Lyman Ward, 6:30 High school girls basketball Benjamin Russell at Auburn, 5:30 p.m. Dadeville at Loachapoka, 5:30 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Reeltown, 5 p.m. Central Coosa at Sylacauga, 6 p.m. High school wrestling BRHS at Stanhope Elmore, 5:30 p.m. Dadeville at Beulah, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17 High school boys basketball St. James at Dadeville, 7 p.m. B.B. Comer at Horseshoe Bend, 7:30 Central Coosa at Childersburg, TBA Ezekiel Academy at Lyman Ward, 6:30 p.m. High school girls basketball St. James at Dadeville, 5:30 p.m. B.B. Comer at Horseshoe Bend, 6 p.m. Central Coosa at Childersburg, 6 p.m. High school wrestling Benjamin Russell at Opelika, 5:30 p.m. Reeltown, Beauregard, Charles

Henderson at Smiths Station, 6:30 Friday, Jan. 18 High school boys basketball Russell County at Benjamin Russell, 7 Horsesehoe Bend at Dadeville, 7 p.m. Reeltown at Fayetteville, 6:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Russell County at Ben Russell, 5:30 Horseshoe Bend at Dadeville, 5:30 Reeltown at Fayetteville, 4:30 p.m. High school wrestling Reeltown at Smiths Station Tournament, 8:30 a.m.

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To beat ’Bama, a team has to stay true to itself

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here was a lot to be learned from last week’s national championship game. We learned freshmen quarterbacks don’t play like freshmen quarterbacks anymore as, for the second straight year, a first-year player guided his team to the title. We learned northern California probably isn’t the best venue for college football’s top prize as that area doesn’t have the passion or pageantry for the more traditional championship locations. I personally learned telling the blackjack dealer, “Well, you can’t beat me seven times in a row” is a complete falsehood as I was beaten seven times in a row by the house on multiple occasions during our Vegas pitstop in route to Santa Clara. Most of all, we learned the best way to win a championship — any championship against any opponent — is to be true to yourself. Despite the loss to Clemson, there is still little doubt Alabama is college football’s Nelson Muntz — the biggest, baddest bully on the block. The Tide See ROBINSON • Page 12

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“I’m proud of the young woman she has become and I enjoy seeing her competitive spirit,” Landon Coker said. “Competitive bass fishing is primarily a male sport, and I hope she will empower other young women to give these guys a run for their money out there on the water.” Landon Coker recalled the fun times he and his sister have had competing against each other at their grandparents’ pond in Dudleyville. “We would see who could catch the most bream, bass or catfish,” he said. “It has gone from that to seeing her fish at the high school level.” Landon Coker said his fondest memory of fishing with Mary Beth was in September 2011. “We had just came back to our grandparents’ house from dove hunting that morning and decided to do some quick fishing at the pond,” he said. “We both grabbed two rods that were readily available. They were Jeff Gordon-edition fishing rods that you could buy at Walmart and were only about 3½ feet long. “I placed a piece of a hot dog on the hook and tossed it out. In a matter of seconds the rod felt like it was going to break in half because a fish hit it so hard. I fought this fish for about 10 minutes with this small rod before I was able to get it to the shoreline. It ended up being a 10-pound bass and Mary Beth was there to help me the whole time. How many people can say they successfully caught a 10-pound bass with a little Jeff Gordon rod and a hot dog? Not many. That’s why that fish has been mounted inside my house so I can hold that memory I had with Mary Beth for years to come.” Stacy Coker of Alexander City said her daughter likes to learn new things. “My theory as a parent was to introduce my children to as much as they could be introduced,” she said. “They got to choose their interests. I think it teaches independence and contributes to self-esteem.” Coker also enjoys skeet shooting, her mother said. “The outdoors is also a way for the family to spend time together,” Stacy Coker said. “Hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and farm life was available. It was a regular event for Landon and Mary Beth to go to the woods together, go down to the farm and fish.”

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usually win most contests before the opening kick due to more than a decade’s worth of intimidation. Many programs (LSU, for example) have tried to imitate ’Bama and beat the Tide at their own game by attempting to out-physical Alabama. Needless to say, that strategy is futile. Nick Saban has built a well-oiled machine made of strength, brawn and speed. In almost every case since 2008, Alabama has been the more talented team on any field it took. Trying to beat Alabama by being Alabama is practically admitting defeat before kickoff. After all, David didn’t try to arm wrestle Goliath, right? Dabo Swinney doesn’t fall into that trap. He has done a masterful job of creating an identity for Clemson, maintaining that identity and winning his way. Swinney’s team is a gridiron manifestation of his own personality. Clemson is dedicated but fun. It is confident but not egotistical. It is serious but, at times, silly. Most of all, it is approachable and relatable. Despite all of Clemson’s recent accolades, the Tigers always feel like the underdogs. And people love underdogs. Swinney isn’t worried about any other program — not even Alabama. He recruits, coaches and manages to his own high standards. In all of the ways the two teams are identical in terms of on-the-field success, Clemson is almost the opposite of Alabama in its approach to reach that success. Swinney has remained true to his genuine beliefs and his own “process.” In last Monday’s national championship, Swinney and Clemson proved once again to beat Alabama, you don’t have to be Alabama; just be yourself. (Of course, it helps to have a generational wunderkind of a quarterback, an NFL-Lite defensive line and a superstar receiver in the making, but those facts don’t go along with my article’s theme…) Luke Robinson is a regular columnist, contributor to BMetro, AHSAA Radio Network Broadcaster and Sportzblitz Team Member.

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BRHS sweeps pair of matches last week STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

As it’s gearing up for the state team quarterfinals this week, Benjamin Russell had a pair of dual matches last week, stealing wins from Elmore County and Tallassee. Last Tuesday, the Wildcats eked out a 39-36 victory over Elmore County. They went into the final two matches down 36-27 but Ryan Green and Curtis Norris both flattened their Panther opponents to give BRHS the narrow win. Benjamin Russell started off well enough as Sandlin Pike picked up a

pin over ECHS’ Kirkland Clark at 106 pounds, but Elmore County immediately fired back with a pin of its own at 113. After a double forfeit at 120, the Panthers took a lead with a forfeit victory at 126 and Jeffrey Purcell earning a pin at 132. At 138, Benjamin Russell’s Devion Freeman secured a pin, but once again, the Panthers had a response as Chayanne Sanchez flattened his opponent at 145 to give his team a 24-12 edge. The Wildcats then went on a little roll, earning three straight victories. Saxon Coker picked up a 19-4 technical fall at 152, Ryan Spradley defeated

Elmore County’s Ethan Geer 9-0 at 160, and Hezekiah Hunter picked up a pin over John Clement at 170. The Panthers then earned two straight forfeits to take the lead, but Green and Norris secured the win with pins at 220 and 285, respectively. The road against Tallassee on Thursday wasn’t nearly as tough for the Wildcats, as they won all but three matches, two of which were due to forfeits. Earning pins for BRHS were Pike (106 pounds), Nyshad Hannon (113), Bobby Charsha (126), Freeman (138), Peyton Young (145), Coker (152), Spradley (160), Ja’Mikal Harris (170) and Damien Lawry (285).

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From left, Whit Milford, Brier Hardy and Jadon Dark all plan to compete for Horseshoe Bend’s fishing team, which will begin its competitive season this fall.

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competitive fishing team this spring. “I had a huge response from the kids for sure,” said Spraggins, who will be the Generals’ coach. “They were extremely excited about it. I had at one point in the neighborhood of 12 to 14 that were interested in joining the team. For the first year in starting a team up, that’s exciting. Most schools start out with one or two boats in their first tournament.” Horseshoe Bend will compete alongside the Rebels, Tigers and Wildcats as a member of the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association. The competitive spring season begins Feb. 9 on Lake

Martin. The Generals already have a little experience though, as they had two boats compete in the Three-River Throwdown Tournament, which was a series of four tournaments during the fall season. The fall season is more of a “preseason,” while the spring circuit is what qualifies teams for the state championship. During the Three-River Throwdown, Horseshoe Bend’s Keegan Sharpe, a seventh-grader, had quite a bit of success; he placed sixth on overall weight with 295 points. He was just one point away from being in the top five. While Spraggins hopes the Generals

will be competitive immediately coming out of the gate, he’s more excited about the opportunity a fishing team brings to students who aren’t involved in other team sports. “Where I see the greatest benefits of having a fishing team is it gives students an opportunity that aren’t necessarily involved in other sports that we offer here,” he said. “It gives them an additional opportunity to be involved, and it instills a little more school pride being active in an extracurricular activity and representing the school. It gives them a sense of pride they can take along with them.”

Duals opponents from Prattville Christian, Holtville and Beauregard. His other victory was a forfeit as he floated between 132 pounds and 138 pounds. Aside from the win over rival Reeltown, Dadeville’s next closest score was a 36-30 loss to Beulah. “We forfeited six weight classes, so if they have a full team that’s 36 points,” Ford said. “We have a lot of seventh graders and I can look at the beginning of the year and see how they have improved up to this point.” Among the youngsters, Ford highlighted the performance of Lane Chayka at 152 pounds. In an earlier dual meet in front of the home crowd, according to Ford, Beulah’s Jace Hancock defeated Chayka with little resistance in the first period. When they two met over the weekend, Chayka battled and scored a third-period pin. “We have a high ceiling that we have yet to hit, and that’s what I like about these guys,” Ford said. “We are having conversations about wrestling clubs and camps and extending the season to the summer. The parents can see it. I was pleased with the effort (at regionals). I thought they did well considering the whole season and everything they’ve been through.” Dadeville is not the only team with a vaulted ceiling. Despite its series of losses

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Reeltown’s La’Brian Ponds, right, battles with Tallassee’s Andy Baker on Saturday during the Region 1 Duals at Tallassee.

over the weekend, Reeltown is a program on the rise, just ask coach Drew MacKay. The Rebels defeated Beulah, 42-30 “We usually give up quite a bit of forfeits, but of the eight matches we wrestled we had some guys show great improvement and pick up the victories,” MacKay said. While Dadeville is in its fourth year with a host of different coaches, MacKay has brought consistency to the Rebels wrestling program, which is now in its second year. “We are only missing

four weight classes, so all that considered I think we are doing well,” MacKay said. “The guys are working hard every day and pushing each other to get better. So when we come to a meet like this we can see how we’ve progressed. Compared to last year, I’d say we have a lot of wrestlers progress and our new wrestlers are learning from the older ones.” Mackay pointed out some of the Rebels tallied their third and fourth wins of the season, giving them momentum heading toward sectional in February. “Seeing how we stack up

against some of the groups in our region is great and getting the win over Beulah is great,” MacKay said. “We have some guys that injured right now. Having them may have helped us, but I’m really pleased with the way we wrestled as a team.” Carson Baker and Jackson Hornsby picked up wins for the Rebels over the course of the weekend. While both the Tigers and the Rebels are out of the team title hunt, both squads are continuing to work, as sectionals and the AHSAA championships loom large on the horizon.

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