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A week after a post-meeting fist fight made Alexander City the center of negative attention, the council met and vowed to start fresh and get back to working together. The word “fight” wasn’t mentioned and no apologies came from Mayor Charles Shaw or Tony Goss, the two that were
involved in the fracas, Monday night. But from opening prayer to adjournment, there was a different air. Council President Jim Spann returned for the first time in almost six weeks after battling health issues and set the tone, telling those gathered that he was dedicated to getting back to representing “our city in a mature, professional and progressive
manner.” “Three and a half years ago when we were elected, I believe you and we all envisioned four years of prosperity for our city and its citizen. …Somewhere in this journey, we lost our way,” Spann said. “We became focused on personalities, agendas, and Mitch Sneed / The Outlook egos. As a result, we wasted much Alexander City Council President Jim Spann challeneged council members to time and effort accomplishing “get out of the ditch” and fix the problems that are facing them for betterment of See COUNCIL • Page 7 the city.
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Thursday is the annual National Day of Prayer and the Alexander City Ministerial Association is inviting the citizens of the city to come and participate with them in prayer and scripture readings from noon to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Alexander City. “We expect the church to be nearly full,” said Lewis Benson, pastor at GAP Fellowship Church for the past 17 years and in his first year as president of the Alexander City Ministerial Association. “First Baptist was kind enough to let us use their facility. They have a new pastor and he’s been very cooperative. The Ministerial Association is very appreciative of that.” Benson said that the nondenominational event will not be a time for preaching, but a time of prayer and scripture reading. Laypersons from the community will read the scriptures and local ministers will lead the prayers. There will also be special music by Richard Taylor of
Court records indicate Kilpatrick arrested on two theft-related charges
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Above, Alexander City Police Cpl. Marcus Billups takes unused medication from a resident in a curbside pickup Saturday at Walgreens. The event collected 12 boxes containing 120 pounds of medication. Tim Phillips carries bags of unneeded medications to be properly disposed of at the drug-take back program.
DRUG TAKE-BACK Agency sponsored program collects 160 pounds of medication By MITCH SNEED Editor
Local residents responded in a big way as local officials sponsored Drug Take-Back Day Saturday at Walgreens in Alexander City. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett confirmed that residents turned in 12 boxes filled with 160 pounds of medication on Saturday. The event was sponsored by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Drug See MEDICATION • Page 3
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Former Tallassee Community Library Director Sharon Kilpatrick has been indicted on two theft related charges and has a date in court set for Wednesday. Court records indicate that Kilpatrick was arrested on March 3 on charges of second-degree theft of property and second-degree theft by deception. Following her arrest, Kilpatrick was released from the Tallapoosa County Jail after posting a $10,000 bond, records show. Tallassee Police Chief Jimmy Rodgers said the charges stem from an investigation following a 2014 audit that showed irregularities in expenditures at the library. “Originally, the state began the investigation and earlier this year they returned it to us,” Rodgers said. “Our investigation found that library funds were used for personal use and the indictments and charges are a result of those findings.” According to the indictment, “Sharon Kilpatrick, alias, whose true name is otherwise unknown to the Grand Jury, did knowingly obtain or exert unauthorized control over, lawful currency of the United States of America, and/or check, the exact denominations of which are otherwise unknown to the Grand Jury, a See LIBRARY • Page 7
United Way Quail Fry nets $12,103 for charity By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
Fuller, executive director of the Lake Martin Area United Way, was downright giddy on Monday afternoon. She’d spent most of the day counting money from the United Way’s first quail fry, low country boil and bake sale fundraiser, held Friday night at L.D. Benton’s farm on Elkahatchee Road. And there was a good amount to count. “Our total was $12,107,” Fuller said. “The cool thing is that we had planned for about 125 people. That’s how many we’d planned to feed. We had 300 show up and had plenty of food.
“There are so many people I have to thank. First, we couldn’t have done this without use of L.D. Benton’s barn or Gene Gwaltney, who donated 500 quail. Doug Roberts, our emcee, and The Bankwalkers both donated their time. Our cooks didn’t charge us a penny. “Then there are people who gave so generously, like Nancy Hodges, Jim and Regina Clinton, Jeff Smith and Cindy Gillenwaters, who donated a beautiful pair of sapphire and diamond earrings that were won by Tracy Teel, who found the red dot on the bottom of the Kenneth Boone / The Outlook bake-sale item she bought.” Doug Roberts auctioned off baked goods at the United Way Quail Fry Friday night. Many of Fuller also thanked the cakes and pies sold for more than $100. One of Fred George’s pound cakes sold for $800. See QUAIL • Page 7 All proceeds from the event went to benefit the United Way.
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Funeral Service for Mrs. Agnes A. Railey, 88, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Jason Rodgers will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Railey passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Huntsville Hospital. She was born on October 24, 1927 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to George Meeks Andrews and Sally Lela Andrews. She loved gardening and her flowers. She is survived by her sons, James Ronnie (Anita) Railey and Royce Glen (Debbie) Railey; grandchildren, Tracy Denise (Rick) Ansari, Jennifer Lynn (Chad) Parker, James Ronnie (Mari) Railey, Jr., Michael Lee Railey, Gabrielle Nicole Railey, Samantha Jo Johnson, Prescott Railey, Tyler Railey, and Feather Jade Roberts, great-grandchildren, Colin Parker, Caitlyn Parker, Priscilla Railey, Brayden Johnson, Kaden Railey, Emma Railey, and Scarlett Railey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leldon Railey; parents; and sister, Hazel Stone Mahan. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.
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DEAR ABBY: It has been eight years since my first love, “Oliver,” and I broke up. It was amicable and we both had closure. I have been in my current relationship for six years. We love each other very much and have two beautiful kids together. I don’t often think about Oliver and we haven’t spoken since our split. But the crazy thing is, I dream about him constantly. The dreams are pretty tame and they don’t make sense. I don’t understand why this is happening. I know myself and I know I don’t miss Oliver. I’m happy
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Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the sec-
ond Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information. Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.
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to lift our government up in prayer for sure.” Benson said he expects the clergy to be well represented at Thursday’s gathering. “I would expect 25-30 of our area pastors will either be there or send a representative,” he said. Pastors participating in the National Day of Prayer service include Benson, Mike Waldrop of River of Life Worship Center, Steve King of First Baptist Church of Alexander City, Jessie White of GAP Fellowship Church, Wayne Cowhick of Alexander City Methodist Church, Tony Harris of Family Worship Center, Donald Delee of West End Baptist Church, W.T. Traylor of Liberty Christian Center, Rick
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016
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early 80 years ago, the Civilian Conservation Corps began construction of Alabama’s state parks system. Since the first stone buildings of Cheaha State Park opened to guests in 1939, Alabama’s State Parks have been providing memorable outdoor retreats and dozens of recreational options to guests. Alabama’s Legislature made history last week and took a major step toward ensuring our State Parks stay available to the people of Alabama for decades to come. Last Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that I was proud to sponsor — SB 260 — to add a constitutional amendment to prohibit transferring funds from the Alabama State Parks System’s budget to the state’s General Fund. Now that the constitutional amendment has passed both the House and Senate by supermajorities, the people of Alabama will get an opportunity to vote on the future of their state parks system on the general election ballot in November. The need for this constitutional amendment came after the Legislature took steps to fill holes in the General Fund budget by transferring $15 million from the state parks since 2012. Luckily, a vast majority of legislators joined me in working to end this practice and to allow the state parks’ money to stay within our beautiful parks system. I’m proud of the support this constitutional amendment received from our lawmakers, and now I hope the citizens of Alabama will join us to ensure our parks’ funding is permanently protected. Our parks are God-given nat-
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ural resources that belong to the people of Alabama, and I know the people of Alabama care deeply about these beautiful spaces. Over the last year and a half, I, and many other lawmakers, have received literally hundreds of phone calls imploring the State Legislature to ensure these parks remain available to the people and receive proper funding. I’ve been joined by a few other passionate lawmakers who are also eager to see our state parks system protected and fully funded. This constitutional amendment is only one of three bills moving through Alabama’s Legislature aimed at helping to protect our state parks system. This constitutional amendment is to protect the parks’ funding, but does not create new revenue streams for the parks. Sen. Gerald Dial has sponsored two bills that would create new streams of revenues for the parks. SB 163 allows citizens renewing their car tags the option of a specialty tag supporting Alabama State Parks; this special parks tag would be $50. SB 79 would give citizens a similar option of a speciality tag when renewing their boat registration. The fees from these specialty tags would go directly to the Alabama State Parks System. Alabama’s state parks have a wide range of natural features, from the rich mountains in north Alabama, to incred-
ible natural caves, lakes and streams teeming with wildlife, to pristine Gulf Coast beaches. The parks have something for everyone, whether it is enjoying a breathtaking view from a lodge restaurant, roughing it in the woods on a primitive camping trip, soaking up the sun in a canoe, or speeding through the trails on a mountain bike. The parks have continually attracted millions of people year after year, and half of all visitors to Alabama’s state parks are from out of state. As a result, Alabama’s state parks bring the people of Alabama much more than beautiful landscapes and countless recreational options. The parks provide a significant economic benefit to the state, $375 million annually. Local businesses, outfitters, hotels, restaurants and convenience stores all benefit from the hundreds of thousands of park-goers each year. Our parks are the pride of these local communities, and I hope you’ll join the fight to help ensure our parks remain fully funded and available for future generations. I encourage all Alabamians to vote in favor of this important amendment on Nov. 8. If you’re interested in getting involved with the fight to permanently fund Alabama’s State Parks, please visit ALParksPartners.com and get involved with Alabama State Parks Partners coalition, a nonprofit organization fighting to raise awareness and support for our state parks. Scofield is the state senator from Guntersville representing district 9 that includes Marshall and parts of Blount, DeKalb and Madison counties.
Luther Strange was elected Alabama’s Robert Bentley 49th Attorney General first elected in 2010, and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-3922006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.
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Dear Editor, I understand that The Outlook is a local publication concerned with local people and problems, but a national and global problem that is receiving no air time on TV, radio and little in print is the TPP. The TPP will affect everyone in the United States and everyone in the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean if passed. Bernie and Trump are the only two candidates who mention and oppose the TPP, the “Free Trade Agreement”, which has a whole chapter on immigration out of a 5,544 pages. It is an attack on our sovereignty with little to do with trade. The anagram, TPP stands for Transpacific Partnership, nothing implies that it is about trade, free or otherwise, and is patterned after the European Union which was also sold as a free trade agreement. The anti-sovereignty globalist are using the TPP to eliminate our autonomy in favor of regionalism and globalism. Obama, in addition, is using it to put his immigration policy into effect before he leaves office so open borders will benefit “hundreds of thousands of foreign workers”, and to subjugate the United States to a tribunal of Pacific nations. There are five points to the TPP that everyone needs to know: Borders will be wide open. The TPP would create NAFTA type courts to override American laws. There will be nothing Congress can do to modify or alter the TTP Treaty and will create tribunals where The World Trade Organization will have power of arbitration. The TPP will lead to the repeal of the specifically enumerated powers granted to Congress in Article I of the Constitution. The TPP targets other Pacific Rim
nations which will eventually be pulled in along with Communist China and Russia who will have the opportunity to control American policy, not just trade. The bill to speed TPP through Congress, ‘Fast Tract’ or the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), has passed. It included the provision to allow passage of the TPP with a simple majority, rather than a super majority, and little time to study, and no ability to amend the treaty before voting on it. We have no idea how many businesses will be moved overseas because of the TTP, costing Americans thousands of jobs. We have already witnessed an example of the power of foreign tribunals when the NAFTA tribunal over ruled the “Country of Origin Labeling” on food items so we don’t know whether shrimp or tilapia comes from China, Vietnam or Mexico. We don’t know whether a product is being raised in countries which use safe agricultural practices or raw human manure for fertilizer. We are only safe if a product says, “Product of the USA” and that will be eliminated by this treaty! The United Nations designed the programs that are destroying the economies of productive capitalist nations. The social programs that finally caused the downfall of the Greek economy were initiated by the UN and imposed on the European Union. Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy and the confiscation of individual citizen’s bank accounts in Cyprus, Greece and now Austria should be a warning to us. The socialization of medical care, welfare, education, gun and ammunition confiscation, global warming, immigration, and economic regulations which are driving the financial deficit are eliminating our freedoms and rushing our national bankruptcy and financial collapse. All of these programs had their origins from the
socialist elites and Progressives behind the UN. Every Secretary General of the UN has been from a Socialist nation, never a Republic. The US pays 22% Japan 19 %, of the UN’s total budget. Russia pays 1.1% and China 2.5 %. Why are we putting up with this? The UN is determined to restructure the world economy and cause worldwide financial collapse through immigration, “free trade” and global warming carbon credits. The American taxpayer is paying the UN to destroy the United States and other capitalist nations! In Jeff Sessions’ opinion The TPP was modeled after the European Union. He was one of the few Senators who read the TPP Treaty. We can see how productive nations are being robbed to support the non-productive nations in the EU. This Treaty will expand Welfare to International Welfare with the US expected to support poor south Asian and South American countries if the TPP is passed. Then we will soon be asked to join the TTIP, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership which will unite us with the European Union (so we can help Germany and Great Britain support poor European countries?). We use to have a saying, “There is no such thing as a free lunch”. We need to haul it out, dust it off, and start using it again! What I don’t understand is all the Socialist leaders wanting to share the wealth, but at the same time they want to destroy the taxpaying base that makes the sharing possible. There was also the old saw, “never sign on the dotted line until you have read the contract”! Dear God, It’s disheartening to learn that we are PAYING arrogant elected legislators to throw away our wonderful nation in preference to the New World Order. Pray and Vote, Sherry M. Sellers
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Members of the Alexander City Middle School Band recently participated in the solo and ensemble festival in Auburn. 34 received superior medals. Pictured are front row Paris Burdick, Chelsey Patel, Hope Radcliffe, Dillan Howell, Josh McDaniel, second row, Bexley Knight, Diamond Miller, Martha Martinez, Kaylee McDonald, Hyunjun Chae, Kiara Phelan, Dashandria McKinney, third row, Lauren Tidwell, Abbie Fuller, Faith McClellan, McKennan Pritchard, Alli Broom, Valerie Tauro, Matthew Kelley, fourth row, Casie Childress, Starlit Edwards, Jaion Kelly, Connor Spann, Sam Morris, Skyler Oliver, Hailey Wingard, Jahlese Oliver.
May 4
BIBB GRAVES MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The monthly luncheon for the Bibb Graves School will be May 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a covered dish.
May 5
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Central Elementary School will have registration for kindergarten May 5 from 3:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Central Elementary School. Registration forms are available at www.ces.coosaschools.k12.al.us Bringing completed forms will make the registration process go much more quickly. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The local observance of the National Day of Prayer will be May 5 at noon at the First Baptist Church of Alexander City. Everyone is invited. This is sponsored by the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The Hackneyville Community will sponsor its first National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5 at 10 a.m. (rain or shine) around the flag pole at the Hackneyville Community Center on Highway 63 North. All are welcome For more information, contact Leslie Payne at 2568391235. PRE-APPRECIATION SERVICE: Bread of Life A.C.O.P. on Highway 280 in Kellyton is hosting a pre-appreciaiton service for Elder Neverland Tuck May 5 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Apostle W.T. Traylor. For more information contact Prophetess Alisa Norris at 256-3298674 or Elder Beverly McKinney at 256307-6509.
May 7
HATCHETT CREEK ROUNDUP: Hatchett Creek Presbyterian Church will host the 20th Annual Hatchett Creek Roundup May 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speakers will be George C. Smith, Sr. MD, George C. Smith, Jr. MD. and Ashley Lane, MD on Healthcare in Clay County Past Present and Future. FISH FRY: The Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual fish fry May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 a plate.
May 9
COMMUNITY GARDEN: Monday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m., fourth graders from Stephens Elementary will plant the community gardens near the First United Methodist Church under the direction of PATH. Everyone is welcome.
May 10
FOOD SAFETY FOR FUNDRAISERS: This is a class being offered by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for organizations to receive some food safety training in quantity cooking. Tallapoosa County Extension will host classes on May 3 and May 10 at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse Extension auditorium in Dadeville. Class time is 6 p.m. – 8 pm. More details: https://offices.aces.edu/tallapoosa/food-safety-fund-raisers/
May 12
PATH FINDERS: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on May 12 at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to improve the lives of
individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.
May 12 - May 28
WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: I Hate Hamlet will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players May 12 May 28. For ticket information call 334868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.
May 14
CLASS REUNION: Union Academy, Dadeville, AL, Senior Class of 1974 is hosting a School Reunion BBQ on Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. until at University Station RV Park, Hwy 14, Auburn. All students, faculty, their families, and anyone associated with Union Academy are invited. Contact Eddie Hughes, 334-257-3826, email hughesautoparts@centurytel.net; Priscilla Hammonds, 334-283-2233, email steven505@centurytel.net; Carolyn Hood, 334-319-3434, email auburnhood@aol. com; or Genice Fuqua, 256-508-1768, email gfuquaret@gmail.com for more information. Assistance will be provided for those with mobility problems. CLAY SHOOT: The Alex City Kiwanis is once again sponsoring it’s annual Five-Stand Clay Shoot at Five Star Plantation. This year’s event will be Saturday, May 14th. Five person teams will compete against one another with each team getting 25 shots per person. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Full five-man teams are $800, a half team is $400, and individual entry is $160. Entry deadline is Friday, May 6th. For more information or to register, please contact Dr. Matt Haines at mhaines@sixthstreetbaptistchurch.com or call 256-7943074. You can also contact through the Alexander City Kiwanis Facebook page. GRILL MASTER CLASS: The Tallapoosa County Extension office is hosting its first ever Grill Master Class on Saturday, May 14. This basic class will cover food safety, meat selection, types of fuel cooking methods, and cooking tips for beef, pork, and poultry. And true to other Extension programs, this event will be an “eating meeting” and feature taste testing – some samples of cooked items. The Grill Master Class will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at Pavilion #3 at Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City. Cost is $15 per person and reservations are required. Participants are asked to contact the Tallapoosa County Extension office at 256-825-1050 to sign-up or mail in the Grill Master Class Registration Form. Deadline for payment is Friday, May 13. More details: http://offices.aces.edu/tallapoosa/extension-present-grill-masterclass-may-14th/ LAUREL CLASS OF 1969: Laurel High School Class of 1969 will have a meeting Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. to talk about the 50th year anniversary reunion. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast May 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $6 a plate and consists of bacon and or sausage and pancakes. It is all you can eat dine in only. To go plates available.
May 15
GOSPEL SINGING: Goodwater Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch in between. Bring a covered dish. The Joyful Hearts will be performing and a love offering will be taken. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery
of Coosa County will host a homecoming May 15 at 10 a.m. with lunch after the service. Please join us if you have family buried in the cemetery or you used to go to church there. HOMECOMING: The Midway School Historical Association will be hosting homecoming May 15. Lunch will be at noon and singing afterwards. SOLIDARITY DAY: The New Adka Church is hosting Solidarity Day may 15 at 11 a.m.
May 16
PARENT NIGHT: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting parent night for the annual summer reading program May 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be registration for the summer reading program, door prizes, pizza and fun run information.
May 17
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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MAY DAY: The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club is hosting its 11th annual May Day Celebration at Wind Creek State Park Wednesday, may 18 starting at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony. There will be door prizes, bingo, music, boat rides, horseshoe tournament, rook and food. If you are bringing a group of 8 or more, please call in you count by May 13 at 256-329-2910 Free and open to all of Tallapoosa County, just the $2 entrance fee at the park. For more information email corley. holt@alexandercityal.gov.
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WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine is hosting a wine tasting May 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. John Mark Davis of Pinnacle Imports will have wines from the Pacific Northwest.
May 20
AWARDS DAY: Coosa Central Middle School Awards Day for fifth through seventh grades will be May 20 at 9 a.m. The eighth grade promotion ceremony will begin at 1 p.m.
May 21
PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE: Children’s Harbor Lake Martin Campus is hosting Paddle for a Purpose May 21 at 8:30 a.m. Registration fees are $35 for the mile race and $45 for the 3 and 6 mile race. This event is part of the SUP the South race series. Non-racers are welcome to watch. MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR VETERANS: Anyone with a motorcycle is welcome to the 2nd annual Armed Forces Day Ride for Veterans supporting Bill Nichols Veterans Home. Registration is $20 per bike plus $5 for additional riders. The ride starts at 10 a.m. from the New Site Town Hall. Bikers will ride down Highway 22 before returning to the town hall at 2 p.m. for a meal. All proceeds go to the Bill Nichols activities fund. This event is organized by the DAV Bill Nichols Chapter 13 and the Clay County Sheriff and sponsored by Bike Riders for the American Soldier and local supporters. For more information, contact Ray Latham at 256-9902666 or Cory Powell at 256-329-9502.
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Council much less than we could have. We missed opportunities.” After listing several issues and outlining the loss of trust the council faces, Spann apologized and vowed to close out strong to right the ship. “As only one member of the council, I want to apologize to you for the opportunities missed and misguided priorities,” Spann said. “It was never my personal goal to be where we are today. It is imperative that we do not pass these financial problems on to the next mayor and council. We should do whatever is necessary to correct these problems, hopefully by Oct. 1. “You deserve better. And I hope that after the upcoming election your mayor and council represent you and our city in a mature, professional and progressive manner. We still have a bright future. We have to have that vision.” Spann’s remarks followed an opening prayer and all the elected officials agreeing to sit down and fix the issues facing them. Bro. Wayne Cowhick of Alexander City Methodist Church prayed for healing and then made an offer to help. “I pray for our city, Lord. There’s been a haze over our city of late,” Cowhick prayed. “I pray that you will put your arms around our city and heal us and will bring us back together so we can be the city you want us to be.” Cowhick then offered to sit down and pray with the mayor and council to help them work through any issues and get a fresh start. He said that he had prayed with citizens who cried over recent events. “I’m not here to lecture,” Cowhick said. “I have no room to lecture. I’m not perfect in any way. No person in this room that is perfect. But I am here to see if I can help. What I would like to do is see if there is some way that I could get all of you together and let’s just see if we could sit down, no photo opps, and just see if there is some way we can work all this out together. We have a great city and I want to see what our city can be and I know it can do some great things. There are a lot of people depending on you.” Each council member
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and the mayor all said they would be there when it was set. At the end of the meeting the group set Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for the meeting. Financial issues and the apparent inability to reconcile the city’s financial ledger led the council to approve entering into an agreement with the Opelika accounting firm of Brantley, Boucher and Farr to assist with the cash reconciliations of city accounts. The council approved the move in a 6-0 vote, but Spann insisted that the process be done as soon as possible so that this council could give the next council a clean slate. “I would hope that, by Oct. 1, the reconciliations and both audits could be done,” Spann said. The council also voted 5-1, with only councilman Billy Ray Wall opposing, to approve a license for the sale of beer at Wind Creek State Park. Wall said it was just not something he thought was needed, even though it will be just sale at the store in the park and none of the areas where alcohol is allowed or banned will change. The council also approved: • A resolution calling for a public hearing on amending the zoning ordinance to be held on June 6. The changes will be advertised in the Alexander City Outlook. •A resolution calling for a public hearing on adopting the International Property Maintenance Code 2012. • A resolution increasing fee for water testing. The fee will be increased from $15 to $25 due to rising costs associated with testing. • A resolution to fund the hosting of a fishing tournament March 30 and April 1, 2017. The tournament is the Alabama Bass Federation Qualified. The funds associated will come from the city’s tourism budget. • A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement to grant an electrical easement. The need arises from change in electrical service for what was the Russell Corp. Sales Office. • A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with ALDOT. The agreement is to accept money from the Alabama Department of Transportation Industrial
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Russell Do-It Center, Buck’s, Alexander City Parks & Recreation, the Alexander City Rescue Squad and The Lighthouse. “The people from the rescue squad and the Lighthouse did our manual labor,” Fuller said. “They did a lot of work.” All in all, Fuller said the evening was a tremendous success and served as a great kickoff for the 2016-17 United Way fundraising campaign. “We had 70 people that donated baked items and we had one pound cake that went for $800 at auction and another that went for $500,” Fuller said. “We had bread pudding that went for $200 and pies that went for $400. And, it was hard to believe, but we had plenty of food. But if anyone had been still hungry, they could have bought a cake.” Fuller said despite rain making an appearance, the auction lasted about an hour and The Bankwalkers played on. Finally, she said the enormously successful auction of the baked goods was an illustration of the generosity of the Alexander City community. “We auctioned off about 30 baked goods and priced the rest for sale,” Fuller said. “And the response of the community was unbelievable. If someone won a baked item at auction and they didn’t have correct change, they donated up. The generosity of this community was on full display.”
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further description of which is otherwise unknown to the Grand Jury, the property of Tallassee Community Library, of a value in excess of $500 but which does not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars $2,500, with the intent to deprive the owner of said property.” Rodgers confirmed that Kilpatrick was no longer employed by the library. Records show that Kilpatrick waived arraignment and entered a not guilty plea on April 1. Kilpatrick’s name appears on the plea docket for Wednesday’s hearings before Circuit Court Judge Steve Perryman. The trial date in the case is set for June 7 at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville. Attempts to reach Kilpatrick or her attorney Donald Harrison were unsuccessful Monday.
Access Road and Bridge Fund and will help pave and redesign Central Boulevard from Joseph Street on to Russell Road. • Application for Restaurant Retail Liquor License from Richard Sanchez doing business as Cazadores Restaurant located at 910 Cherokee Road • A request from the Boys and Girls Club for the 1Oth Annual Lake Martin Rodeo for $3,000 in funding. The rodeo is scheduled at the Sportplex on July 22-23. • A request from the Jazz Fest for a special events permit for 2016 and waiving the business licenses for vendors and special events fee. The event in Alexander City is set for June 10, with the following night being held at the Russell Lands’ Lake Martin Amphitheater.
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Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIOA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. BIBLE STUDY: Come join the Auburn Woman’s Satellite Day Bible Study Fellowship. We’re currently registering ladies interested in studying Revelations. The course, study guides, seminars and lecture notes are free. This is interdenominational and open to all women at Parkway Baptist Church Holliday Hall, 766 East University Drive, Auburn. We meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. We will love to have you there. Bible knowledge is not required. Come learn, share, and fellowship. For further information, contact Tricia at 334-5461386. For further information on Bible Study Fellowship go to https://www.bsfinternational.org. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meet every 3rd Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256-234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. There is also a meeting on Tuesday at the Tallapoosa County Baptist Association from 10 a.m. to noon. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511. WEIGHT WATCHERS: The group meets each Monday evening in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Alexander City. The Fellowship Hall is located behind the sanctuary. Registration is 5- 5:30 p.m. Meeting is 5:30-6 p.m. New members will want to stay after the meeting for a 15-minute Weight Watchers orientation. 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Strawberry market set for downtown on Saturday, May 7 By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
The day that local lovers of preserves, shortcake and plump, juicy strawberries await each year is coming May 7. That’s when MainStreet Alexander City holds its fourth annual Strawberry Market downtown. But while strawberries will be plentiful, other items will be available from vendors as well, said Richard Wagoner, director of MainStreet Alexander City. “We’ll have plenty of strawberries,” Wagoner said. “Each of the vendors brings about 100 gallons. And the Dewberrys bring some outstanding preserves that they make.” The market’s two strawberry vendors are Keith Evans of Verbena and Lamar Dewberry of Clay County. “We’ve been very satisfied with the quality of their berries in the past,” said Wagoner. “There’s absolutely no reason to expect anything else this year.” Wagoner said other vendors with established clienteles will also be on hand. “Fred Muenzamay and his wife, Barbara, will be there,” Wagoner said. “Everyone’s come to love and expect Fred and his delicious fried pies. He’ll also have his homemade bread and cake available. “And we’ll have Bruce and Sandy Whitehill here again this year with their Heritage USDA certified pork. This is quality pork, not full of additives. The hogs live in a pasture, not in the traditional hog pens. It’s just a totally different process.” Wagoner said the Whitehills will be selling sausage, bacon, ribs, sausage biscuits and bacon sliders. Other food vendors will include Melissa Reynolds with her fresh homemade salsas and pear relish and William and Virginia Futral with their locally made cane and sorghum syrups. Non-food vendors will include Libby Engstrom with her LuLu’s natural soaps and Linda Wyckoff with her natural lotions, cream and lip balm. Roberta Wyckoff will also be there with her selection of hand-painted note cards. “Libby and Linda are both very popular vendors for us,” said Wagoner. “These days, people are just as concerned about what they put on their bodies as they are about what they put in them.” Wagoner said other vendors are being added, but just those already committed will make the trip downtown worth the time. “We’ll open at 8 a.m. sharp,” said Wagoner. “We’ve had great crowds the last three years and we expect to have another excellent crowd this year. We think the strawberry market is a great way to kick off our farmer’s market season, which starts on Saturday, June 11.”
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‘Cats end season at Opelika
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Benjamin Russell’s Sydney Pemberton (17) and Daly Wagoner (14) each scored a goal in Saturday’s win.
Lady Wildcats pull away from Opelika, 4-0 By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
A second-half surge on offense helped the Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats advance to round two of the Class 6A Playoffs. The Lady Wildcats (11-9-1) defeated Opelika 4-0 on the road Saturday in their playoff opener, setting up another matchup with a familiar opponent in Pell City. Benjamin Russell Coach Lee Wagoner said the Lady Wildcats got things going after a slow start in the first half against Opelika. “We started slow, I think, but toward the end of the first half we started stringing some things together and figured out how they were playing us defensively,” Wagoner said. “About a minute and a half left in the first half Daly (Wagoner) scored one to put us up 1-0 going into the second half. We just had a good talk at halftime about not letting the opportunity get away from us, and when we came out in the second half we came out on fire and the goals just started pouring after that. We played phenomenal and it was good to see us put away an opponent like that.” Sydney Pemberton scored a goal in the second half and Payton Powell scored a goal on a cross by Daly Wagoner. “One of the goals, we’ve been calling it a shared goal because we had two girls make contact with it at the same time,” Wagoner said with a laugh. “Kaylynda Berry and Abigale Sims both made contact with the ball and it went in. We’ve been calling it a half a goal a piece for them both, so that’s been our joke on that one.” Saturday’s win sets up a rematch with Pell City today at 5:30 p.m. This season, Benjamin Russell captured a 2-1 win at Pell City in overtime, while the Lady Wildcats lost the second meeting on penalty kicks. Wagoner said Pell City is always a tough matchup, so the Lady Wildcats focused on their attacking game in Monday’s practice to prepare. “It’s always a tough match. In the past two years this will be our sixth meeting with Pell City. PKs (penalty kicks) had to settle it twice and once it was settled in double overtime,” Wagoner said. “Each game that we’ve played has only had a one-goal differential, no matter who has won. We know what we have with them because they’re such a familiar opponent. So, our game plan with the short turnaround from first round to second round is to focus on what we need to do to attack them.”
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Above, Benjamin Russell’s Neal Turner, left, and Sean Rape (6) catch Opelika’s Tommie Jackson in a rundown during Saturday’s game. Below, Benjamin Russell’s Darius Jackson delivers a pitch during Saturday’s game in Opelika. By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
OPELIKA – After taking a 4-0 lead into the fourth inning, the Benjamin Russell Wildcats saw their season end on Saturday against the rival Opelika Bulldogs in round two of the 6A Playoffs. Richy Brooks, head coach of Benjamin Russell (24-11), said defensive mistakes cost the Wildcats in Saturday’s 6-5 loss. “That was a rough way for one to end. We had early momentum, but they took it away from us. They did a good job,” Brooks said. “We didn’t play good defense today. We had some situations where we could have gotten out of some innings. We had a double play that we threw away, a pickoff that we didn’t execute. Then we threw it all over the place. We gave them a lot of runs. Umpiring is a part of the game, but they missed two pretty big plays that cost one run their way and one run our way, which is a two-run swing. It’s tough to get those calls in playoff games because you expect them to get them right but they didn’t. “We had our opportunities.” The Wildcats led 4-0 in the top of the fourth until Opelika’s Mitch Meyers and Tommie Jackson each scored on a fielder’s choice to make it a 4-2 game. Opelika continued to chip away at the Wildcats’ lead in the bottom of the fifth when Tyler Robertson scored from third on a throwing error to second that made it 4-3. The Bulldogs went on to take the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Jackson tripled to deep left field to bring in Jesse Baker and Carter Milner, making it 5-4. But the Wildcats tied the game back up at 5-5 with three on and two out in the top of the seventh, as Sean Rape scored from third on a passed ball. However, Benjamin Russell left two on after Austin Elliott flew out. Opelika capitalized on a Wildcat mistake in the bottom of the seventh, as Baker scored from third on a passed ball, giving the Bulldogs the win in game three. “We knew today was going to be a tight game and I told the guys it was going to be a tight game. We didn’t bunt well, we didn’t hit-and-run well,” Brooks said. “We had opportunities to execute some things that get you going offensively and we just didn’t do it today. “No excuses. We had our chance and we didn’t do it. Good season overall, but probably a little bit short of what we
Benjamin Russell’s Phillip Speake, right, gets a first touch during Saturday’s win over Valley.
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wanted to do.” Corley Woods, Elliott, Darius Jackson and Tanner Barnett each had a RBI in game three. Elliott had a double and Connor Brooks stole two bases. Jackson pitched four-and-a-third innings, giving up four hits, five runs (four earned), striking out five and walking five. Elliott struck out two, gave up one earned run and walked one in oneand-one-third innings.
Game 1: OHS 5, BRHS 2
The Bulldogs opened Friday’s roundtwo doubleheader with a 5-2 win over the Wildcats in Opelika. Woods and Elliott each had a RBI for the Wildcats in game one. The game was tied 1-1 going into the bottom of the third when the Bulldogs scored two runs. Tommie Jackson and Thomas Manley each had two RBI in game one for the Bulldogs. Woods pitched six innings, giving up six hits and five runs (zero earned), while striking out three. The Wildcats had four errors in game one.
Game 2: BRHS 6, OHS 4
Benjamin Russell bounced back to take a 6-4 win in game two on Friday to force a game three on Saturday. The Wildcats scored four of their six runs in the bottom of the first against the Bulldogs. Benjamin Russell’s Connor Brooks was 1-for-3 with a run scored, two RBI and a home run in game two. Woods was 3-for-4 with a RBI and two runs scored, while Sean Rape went 2-for-4 with a RBI. Darius Jackson and Tanner Barnett each drove in a run for the Wildcats. Timmy Lawson had a stolen base in game two. Rape pitched seven innings, giving up six hits, four runs (two earned), walked one and struck out nine in the game two victory.
If the Benjamin Russell Wildcats are going to make a return trip to the Final Four, then Saturday was a good start. The Wildcats (18-5-1) cruised to an 11-0 victory over the Valley Rams at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex in round one of the Class 6A State Playoffs. Benjamin Russell Coach Austin Teel said Saturday’s win was the start of a month-long business trip for the Wildcats. “The guys showed out and I was proud of them. Like I told them, this is the start of our business trip,” Teel said. “They took care of business today and I’m very proud of all 22 of them. I got to play all 22 of them and they all played well and worked together.” The Wildcats opened Saturday’s game by scoring three goals in the first six minutes, as Grant Hudson, Jackson Graham and Matt Smith scored for Benjamin Russell. Cole Grogan scored 10 minutes into Saturday’s game, while Hudson headed in a goal off a Grogan throw-in just two minutes later to make it 5-0. Phillip Speake scored on a Grogan assist, Noah Culligan scored on a header off a Hudson throw-in and Hudson added another header off a Grogan throw that made it 8-0. Grogan assisted on another Hudson goal and Benjamin Russell’s final two goals were a Luke Harvey goal off an assist by Anderson Radney and a Radney goal with two minutes left in the first half, as the game was called at halftime. Benjamin Russell will return to action in round two of the Class 6A State Playoffs at home today against Pell City at 5:30 p.m.
Wild week in sports highlighted by Tunsil’s NFL Draft turmoil
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s far as weeks go, this last week was a strange one. I would desperately love to tackle “The Brawl at City Hall”/ “Roundhouse at the Courthouse”/ “Tussle at Russell” (pick your own catchy name for it) altercation last week, but I feel about seven days late to that party. Oh, the one-liners I could have shared though! I guess I’ll just make a mental note to bring popcorn to the next city council meeting. Disregarding that incident, the week was still a weird one, especially in the football world. First there was the NFL Draft and the precipitous drop of former Ole Miss lineman Laremy Tunsil. The talented behemoth was arguably the best player in the entire draft, but an ill-conceived video that surfaced just minutes before the first selection cost Tunsil millions.
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For those who didn’t keep up, the video showed a gas-masked Tunsil generously inhaling from a bong. Supporters of the player say the video is at least two years old and is no reflection on him now. Detractors note that no matter how old the evidence is, it is an example of horrible judgment and/or lack of intelligence. Regardless, Tunsil did fall in the draft because of the video and it cost him financially. But don’t weep for him; he will be OK. He still went early in the first round to the Miami Dolphins. It seems that red flags lose their color when reward trumps risk.
Then at the post-selection press conference, in an almost unbelievably stranger move, Tunsil admitted to taking money from Ole Miss coaches while he was in school before quickly being ushered off stage. My only two thoughts on this odd comment so far are 1. It’s not that odd and 2. There’ll be more to come on this soon. Before Tunsil’s drama, the University of Alabama rather quietly issued a statement that coach and recruiter extraordinaire Bo Davis was resigning amidst inquiries into “recruiting improprieties.” Now, that term can fall along a wide spectrum of violations, but there was cause for mild panic initially if only because a coach of Davis’ stature leaving two weeks after spring practice seems curious at best. Luckily for the Tide it appears this situation will not be serious,
but I was reminded by a friend of mine that recent dynasties like USC and Miami didn’t dissolve organically; they were destroyed meteor-to-the-dinosaurs style by the NCAA. I have very little concern of that fate befalling ‘Bama, but the thought did briefly cross my mind. Ultimately I have decided to follow my mantra of “Saban will handle it” and not worry. In fact, Alabama has already tagged a longtime former NFL coach to take Davis’ spot. Pure Saban. Finally there was the situation with Alabama players and where they were drafted. Three former Tide stars all surprisingly dropped into the second round while only center Ryan Kelly went in the first. All seven of the UA players drafted went to great spots that fit their respective skill sets and personalities, though. Ryan Kelly will snap to
Andrew Luck for the foreseeable future, Derrick Henry will run behind former ‘Bama teammate Jalston Fowler in Tennessee, Jarran Reed will help one of the league’s best defenses stuff the rush for years, Reggie Ragland gets to be a workhorse for Rex Ryan, Kenyan Drake and A’Shawn Robinson personify Miami and Detroit respectively and Cyrus Jones will have the incredible honor of having played for Nick Saban at ‘Bama and Bill Belichick in New England. Not too shabby. I doubt this week will be as eventful as the last. I do recommend keeping your head on a swivel just in case. Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook and is president of the Lake Martin Area Bama Club.