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Afternoon storm rattles area Strong winds cause number of trees to fall in county

A tree fell through a mobile home on Coley Creek Road Thursday afternoon as storms passed through the area.

Moran said Thursday evening. “We also had a tree in a house on Pritchard Road in the Jacksons Gap area.”

A line of thunderstorms passed through Dispatchers with the Alexander City northern Tallapoosa County Thursday after- Police Department took dozens of calls noon, generating winds that blew down of reporting trees down. Power outtrees into a few houses. ages were reported across town including “We had a tree blown into a home the Ann Edwards Subdivision, Gunter on Coley Creek Road in Dadeville,” See STORM • Page 3 Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason

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Search for boy missing in Coosa River continues

‘Our music, it’s real. It’s organic. It’s us.’

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By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

The search for a 15-year-old boy who disappeared in the Coosa River while swimming with friends Wednesday afternoon continues this morning after authorities suspended the search last night.

Emergency personnel from Wetumpka police and See MISSING • Page 7

Alex City natives hitting CMT charts, becoming overnight success after 15 years

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Annual fireworks show in Hackneyville set for Saturday

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hey’re an overnight sensation 15 years in the making. Chad and Kyle Wilson, the Wilson Brothers are finally getting the attention and airtime that most in Nashville envy.

Earlier this year, the Benjamin Russell grads held the No.1 spot on CMT’s Music 12-Pack Countdown for nearly two months. The sweetest part of their longawaited success is that they have done it their way, by being themselves and playing music that means something to them.

This weekend they return home to headline the See WILSON • Page 7

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Submitted / Photo courtesy of The Wilson Brothers

Chad and Kyle Wilson, who graduated from Benjamin Russell High School, of The Wilson Brothers Band are returning home this weekend to headline the Hackneyville Fire Department’s 6th annual fireworks show Saturday night.

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If you’ve never been to Hackneyville to celebrate the Fourth of July, you’re missing out on quite the treat.

The 6th Annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks Bash is set for Saturday and, if years prior are any indication, it will be one you won’t want to miss.

Guests are sure to enjoy entertainment from Ella Langley Music, a singer and songwriter from Hope Hull, along with an appearance See FIREWORKS • Page 3

Ward, Toney special guests at Dadeville Kiwanis meeting Club members hear from soap box derby organizer and Ferst Readers advocate about as a result of watching his grandson on his phone one day. Thinking back to his Dadeville resident Marrell younger days, Ward hit on the idea of having a soap box Ward was the special guest derby as a way to not only speaker at Thursday’s meeting of the Dadeville Kiwanis give local children something fun and different to do, but Club, discussing his vision would have everyone taking for the upcoming Ducky part in the festivities.

Ward Soap Box Derby.

“I tried to think of someWelcoming a second thing that would involve the guest to the meeting, the parents as well as the kids,” Kiwanians also heard from Ward said. “With this, everyElaine Toney, providing body gets involved, so everythose in attendance with body wins.” information about the Ferst Last year was the first Readers program. year the Ducky Ward Soap Ward said the idea for Box Derby was held, and the soap box derby, held in memory of his late son, came See KIWANIS • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: My wife’s niece, a high school senior, is a beautiful girl with an excellent, well-proportioned figure.

Like many girls her age, she’s narcissistic and obsessed with her looks, and constantly posting pictures of herself on social media.

She’s off to college in a few months, and “in order to ensure she’s attractive to boys,” wants to get a boob job. She works in a clothing store and has saved toward the cost.

Her mother and aunt are supportive and willing to help her pay for it. Their logic is, they both had boob jobs.

However, they had theirs done well into their 40s, after their children were born and as clear-thinking adults. I feel being supportive of an 18-year-old making such a major decision for what I think is the wrong reason is irresponsible parenting.

I know it’s absolutely none of my business, and I won’t say a word, but I wonder what your common sense opinion is. They do read your column.

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-- RATIONAL UNCLE IN THE WEST DEAR UNCLE: I agree with you that getting breast enhancement surgery to be more attractive to boys is doing it for the wrong reason.

But my “commonsense” opinion is that if the cosmetic surgery is approved by the girl’s mother and aunt, for your own safety, you should stay out of the minefield.

DEAR ABBY: My 23-yearold son, “John,” got his girlfriend, “Jane,” pregnant.

Everyone seemed to be happy -- I know I was -- even though they were not going to get married.

Well, they had a big fight and Jane moved out. They say their relationship is over and irreparable. I want to

have a baby shower for my son because he is going to need stuff at his house, too.

Jane does not want to attend.

Can I have a baby shower for my son? -- GRANDMA IN WAITING DEAR GRANDMA: Under the circumstances, a shower for your son would be appropriate for the reason you stated in your letter. Jane’s absence should not prevent there from being one.

However, I hope with time the drama will subside, and Jane will realize children need both parents present in their lives and will be able to successfully co-parent with your son.

DEAR ABBY: Over the past few months, my husband and I have been getting phone calls claiming we have been charged with a crime and face dire consequences if we don’t return the call immediately.

As a recent law enforcement retiree, my husband knows these calls are bogus.

Please remind your readers NO ONE is ever informed of legitimate legal action

against them by a pre-recorded phone call. This includes the IRS. Notice of legitimate action is sent through the postal service or personally delivered by a court-designated representative, usually the police. I don’t want any of your readers, especially retirees, to fall victim to this scam.

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Obituaries Mrs. Ruth Marie Oliver 1935 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Ruth Marie Oliver, 82, of New Site, Alabama, will be Friday, June 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Roger Green will officiate. Burial will follow in the Old Harmony in New Site. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Wilma Jones Routh 1930 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Wilma Jones Routh, 87, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, formerly of Alexander City, will be Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sixth Street Baptist Church. Dr. Matt Haines, Rev. Benny Yates and Rev. Clyde Coker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mrs. Routh passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Ashton Hall Assisted Living. She was born on November 21, 1930 in Daviston, Alabama to William R. Jones and

Zama Lambert Jones.

She is survived by her son, Charles Routh (Sissy) of Lawrenceville, GA; daughter, Nancy Routh of Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Christopher Routh (Emily) of Jackson, MS, Emily Diaz (Ryann) of Dacula, GA, and Michaela Routh of Lawrenceville, GA and a great grandson, Johnathan Diaz of Dacula, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Nathan L. Routh, and a son, Michael Ray Routh.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

County school board approves resignations, new hires During the meeting, the board approved the resignation of four faculty members throughout The Tallapoosa County Board the system, as well as several of Education met Thursday new hires for the system. afternoon to go over personnel Superintendent Joe Windle matters, lining up more of the said the teachers being hired faculty for the upcoming school are foundation units and will year. Despite the absence of board be funded through foundation members Matilda Woodyarddollars.

Hamilton and Carla Talton, a “Out of a courtesy to these new quorum was present and the hires’ current employers, we don’t meeting was able to proceed. want to release the names of these

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new hires at this time,” Director of Personnel Nancy Hatcher said.

Along with the resignations and new hires, discussion and action regarding a new principal contract was tabled until the next regular board meeting.

The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education will be held Tuesday, July 17 at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Board of Education building in Dadeville.

Dadeville council approves site variance, talks beautification addressed the following items: • Minutes from the June 12 meeting were approved.

Looking to bring new business to • Councilwoman Brownie Dadeville while continuing to make Caldwell said things were business the city a nicer place to live, the as usual for the gas board, and the Dadeville City Council approved parks and rec department are looka site variance on property along ing to see what can be done regardHighway 280 and held further dising the outfield fence at the local cussion on beautification matters. baseball fields.

City Attorney Robin Reynolds • Councilman Dick Harrelson presented a resolution that would said the renovation work at the serve as a permanent amendment police department building has to the ordinance stating combeen completed and that everything mercial property zoned C-3 can looks nice, a sentiment echoed by go from 40 percent impervious Mayor Wayne Smith and Police surface to 80 percent for developChief David Barbour. ment. Several moments of discus• Harrelson also brought up sion followed this, with resident the issue of burned out properties Raphord Farrington expressing around town where the rubble can concerns about drainage and runstill be easily seen and said someoff. Farrington felt that, if not thing needed done about them. enough of a property was left as a Reynolds said he will be sending green space, it could create drainout letters to the property owners age issues and suggested the matto find out what their intentions are ter be dealt with very carefully. with the sites.

Councilman Roy Mathis felt the • Mathis said he has still been impervious surface percentage was receiving concerns regarding an too high, asking why not consider- overgrown structure across the ing a ratio like 60 percent impervi- street from city hall. The mayor ous and 40 percent pervious or at and building inspector Michael most 70-30. Going too high, he Richardson said they will be workfelt, would turn Dadeville into an ing to contact the owner of the asphalt jungle. property in order to reach a resoluWhile the council did not tion. approve the ordinance amend• Reynolds said a certified letter ment, it did approve giving an will be going out to a local busi80-20 variance for the truck stop ness who owes sales tax revenue and planned motel/restaurant along and utilities to the city, and will Highway 280 3-1, with Mathis be handing it over to the Alabama providing the lone dissenting vote Department of Revenue if no and Councilwoman Teneeshia response is received.

Goodman-Johnson being absent.

• Richardson said he has sent out Farrington and Jerry McGukin a letter to a property owner in the talked about how they have been Cedar Hill community regarding a spraying along the city right-of-way property in violation of the weed to try and control kudzu and privet, abatement and nuisance ordinance, while they also know someone but has yet to hear back. Mathis who can spray on private property said a neighboring property owner they would like to introduce around is dealing with concerns like kudzu town. Along with this, Farrington and snakes coming from the ruined said more members are needed for site. the local beautification committee, • Permission was obtained to and the group’s next meeting is the put the historical marker regardsecond Thursday in July. ing the history of Alabama Mills The Dadeville City Council also in Dadeville to be placed at the

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Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Local resident Mickey Tarpley wanted to commend the Dadeville Police and Fire departments in front of the council for the job they did over the weekend in dealing with the house fire on Lafayette Street, keeping the situation under control and responding as quickly as they could. “This is only one of numerous positive comments I’ve received about your response,” Smith told Barbour and Fire Chief Anthony Wilkerson.

• Barbour said the evidence tracking software would be ordered soon.

• The council approved a motion allowing Smith to sign an agreement to move the utility poles around the courthouse square as part of the project there.

• Library Director Abbi Mangarelli said things were fairly steady at the library, and also said local author E. Paul Jones would be at the library Thursday at 1 p.m. to sign copies of his recent book, “To Kill a Preacher.”

• A motion to approve July 4 as a city holiday was passed.

• Three requests to rent the recreation center were approved, while a request received at the June 12 meeting was reviewed again. Since the council had more information about the event and what it entailed, they voted to approve the request to waive the fee for that program.

• Smith said members of the Dadeville Kiwanis asked him if the city would be interested in sponsoring a hole during the club’s upcoming golf tournament. While the city cannot use taxpayer funds to do so, the mayor asked the council members if they wanted to chip in and help sponsor the hole.

The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Tuesday, July 10 beginning with a pre-council meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular council meeting at 6 p.m.

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Storm Circle, Warren Circle, Thompson Ridge Road, Barrett Road, Elkahatchee Road and Cherokee Road.

Alexander City was not the lone ranger on downed trees.

“We have reports of trees down pretty much everywhere,” Moran said. “Luckily no injures have been reported. That is a good thing.”

Trees were reported down in Dadeville on East South Street, Herren Street and in Sandy Creek Estates.

Some residents reported trees falling on Sanford and Valley Grove roads in the north part of the county.

“So far the reported damage is in the northern part of the county,”

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Moran said just after 5 p.m. “There is not so much in the southern part of the county.”

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area at 2:50 p.m. and the storm passed through moments later, bringing rain and wind.

“The National Weather Service estimates the gusts to be between 60-70 mph,” Moran said.

The storm only dropped a half-inch of rain according to Bobby Tapley’s rain gauge in Alexander City.

Tapley’s rain gauge also registered three-quarters of inch in Wednesday’s storm and a total of 1.8 inches for the month of June including Thursday’s rain.

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Thursday’s popup storm caused several trees to fall in Alexander City, including these at Shady Point, above, and the Domino’s parking lot, left. It also blew a roof off a home on Airport Road, top left.

Kiwanis while Marrell Ward felt the event had been a great success, there were some learning issues he wanted to work out before holding the second annual derby. Along with dealing with these concerns, he also hit on another idea, holding the races in conjuction with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Festival in October.

“This year, I built a ramp for the starting line, so all we have to do is pull one lever to release both of the cars at the same time,” Ward said. “We will be enforcing a registration date this year. We will also have age classifications and weight limits for the cars.

“The three things I require all cars and racers to have are a DOT approved helmet, brakes and a hand steering device.”

This year’s Fall Festival is slated for Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. While

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Ward said he does not know the exact time during the festival and will be enforcing registration, safety measures and a release waiver in order to race, he also said he wants the children to have plenty of fun and wants as many children that are interested to participate.

Ward said there will be no fees for participants to take part in the races, and those who may not be able to obtain the materials and construct a racer of their own will still have a way to take part.

“I have constructed a few cars of my own, so I can help there a little,” Ward said. “If anyone wants to help out with a sponsorship or building a car, they are more than welcome to do so.”

Currently, Ward said he is looking at having age classifications of ages 6-8.

9-11 and 12-14, but may also allow adults to race following the main derby event with the children. Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and

third-place finishers, while he also hopes to have certificates ready for all of those participating. Ward said he will have more detailed information printed up soon to give out to anyone interested in being a part of the event.

Following Ward’s talk with the Kiwanians, Toney discussed what the Ferst Readers program can do for children throughout the county.

“I volunteer at the library a lot,” Toney, who is an active member of the Friends of the Dadeville Library organization, said. “This is not connected to the library.”

Similar to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Ferst Readers provides one book a month to participating children ages birth to five at no cost to the family. Encouraging children to develop a love of reading from a young age, the program provides books that are appropriate for the ages of partici-

pating children, while also suggesting ideas to parents on how to tie the books received in with other learning activities.

Toney said the organization came to Tallapoosa County approximately two months ago, and with 14 area women working as part of the Community Action Team to increase the program’s presence in the area, Toney said she is looking for more people to get involved and help financially sponsor more children who want to be a part of Ferst Readers.

“It costs $36 to sponsor a child for one year, giving them 12 books every year,” Toney said. “Ferst Readers is a 501(c)(3), so donations you make, you can count that on your taxes.

“We look forward to having all of you involved. We want to have all of the children in the county taking part in this program.”

City schools accepting After the Bell registration STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Alexander City Schools afterschool program, After the Bell, is currently accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. The program will continue to offer quality after-school activities for students in grades Pre-K to eighth grade enrolled in the Alexander City School System.

After the Bell will follow the school calendar and operate at each school site every afternoon from the dismissal bell until 5:30 p.m. All After the Bell students will participate in homework assistance, computer enrichment/remediation, gardening activities, physical education activities, robotics, recycling, field trips and other exciting adventures. These pro-

grams are delivered by certified teachers from the Alexander City School System.

Students will also receive a nutritious meal provided by the Alexander City Schools’ Child Nutrition Program upon arrival.

Enrollment in the program is on a first come/first served basis, with priority enrollment given to current After the Bell participants in good standings and their siblings. Tuition is $80 per student per month, payable on the first of each month.

If you would like to enroll your child in this successful after-school program, applications are available at the schools, at the Board of Education Office and at the Alexander City Schools’ website.

For more information, call Program Coordinator Julie Goree at 334-332-6213.

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Last year’s Fireworks Bash in Hackneyville was a full house with guests from all over the Lake Martin area in attendance to see live music and an exciting fireworks show. This year’s event is Saturday with gates opening at 4 p.m. and fireworks starting at 9 p.m.

Fireworks from Dixie Red. CMT Break Out artist The Wilson Brothers Band will put on a show that will make you want to get on your feet.

There will be a variety of vendors onsite, including Kona Ice of Lake Martin, a funnel cake and roasted corn vendor, as well as Firetruck BBQ LLC, which will be on-site offering a variety of barbecue pork, brisket, chicken, its popular nachos and more.

Aside from an exciting fireworks show, there will also be plenty of activities for the kids including inflatables, a water slide, games and more. Fireworks are set to begin at 9 p.m.

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There will be a raffle that could reward a winner with a XL Big Green Egg with a table or a Stoeger P3000 defense 12-gauge shotgun. You can get a raffle ticket for $10 and you do not have to be present at Saturday’s drawing to win.

T-shirts are also available for purchase. They can be bought at Patterson Truck Parts, Downtown Girl, Scooter’s Grill and Tater’s Grocery. Youth to adult extra-large shirts are $20 while 2x- and 3x-shirts are $22.

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It doesn’t come easy for everyone.

A young woman who captured the hearts of many with her courage as she battled cystic fibrosis before receiving a double lung transplant two years ago passed away this week.

Ashley Bunn, a 26-year-old Reeltown graduate, took her last breaths early Wednesday morning after she developed pneumonia in her new lungs in March and never fully recovered.

Ashley was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis shortly after birth and battled the disease throughout her life. After two years of being on the transplant waiting list, she received new lungs.

According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s website, cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.

People with CF, like Ashley, have a defective gene that causes a thick, sticky buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. In the lungs, it clogs airways and traps bacteria leading to infections, lung damage and, eventually, respiratory failure.

More than 30,000 people are living with cystic fibrosis in the United States and more than 70,000 worldwide.

Approximately 1,000 new cases of CF are diagnosed each year.

In the 1950s, a CF child rarely lived long enough to see his or her first day of elementary school. Today the average predicted survival age is close to 40 thanks to the advancement of treatment plans.

Although these plans can treat symptoms, there is still no cure and too many lives, like Ashley’s, are cut far too short by succumbing to the disease.

A group of parents started the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1955 and have made it their mission not to rest until a cure is found. Since then, drugs, therapies and treatment plans have made it a little bit easier for CF patients to breathe and live longer. Without ample support and donations, the foundation’s tireless efforts wouldn’t have made it this far.

To support the constant search for a cure, you can donate at www.cff.org.

We hope to spread awareness about this debilitating disease and pray, one day, there will be a cure.

Our hearts go out to Ashley’s family and friends during this difficult time.

She was a light in the community with her warm smile and positive attitude.

The only comfort is she can now breathe easy.

We’re reminded life is precious and to never take the simple act of breathing for granted.

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Officials 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.

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.

Kay Ivey

Steve Marshall

Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@ gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.

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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 334-242t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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Congress is broken and spineless

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t’s no surprise Democrats and everyone in the liberal media are blaming President Trump personally for the crying immigrant children at the border.

He gets blamed for everything their hysterical minds can think of.

But it’s not up to him to fix what’s wrong with our messedup immigration policies. It’s up to Congress.

The problem is, as Americans can see for themselves every day, Congress is broken – and crawling with spineless politicians.

Our senators and representatives can’t or won’t come up with an immigration reform bill and send it to the president’s desk any time soon – just like they couldn’t or wouldn’t do so when Bush II and Obama were presidents.

Both parties are at fault.

For more than 30 years, no matter which party controlled Congress or the White House, they did nothing significant to fix our illegal immigration problem – which now should be more accurately described as “an illegal invasion problem.”

House Republicans today can’t even get their act together to pass an immigration bill and send it to the Senate, where they’d never get it passed anyway.

Meanwhile, cynical Democrats prefer to continue using footage of crying children as propaganda weapons in their 24/7 war against Trump and anyone bearing his name.

When Melania Trump flew down to Texas this week to see firsthand how illegal immigrants and their children are being treated at the

administration’s practices and allow families (or alleged MICHAEL families) seeking asylum to be detained together until they REGAN were vetted or processed.

Columnist And what was his reward for his change of heart? People whined it wasn’t enough or it would make things worse.

Mexican border, some creepy Meanwhile, since spineless media people made fun of her.

Congress isn’t going to touch But she deserved applause, not laughs. She did something I immigration reform this year bet 95 percent of the members or in 2020 or maybe ever, what should we do? of Congress have never done.

There are no good or easy She actually went to find answers. out what madness our border But if we really want to security people have to deal make sure kids and their with every day. parents from Honduras or No one with a heart likes Guatemala are kept together to see kids crying or suffering after we catch them trying to behind chain-link fences break into the United States, (except the anti-Trump media I’ve got a cheap and sensible who weaponize the image). idea we could try.

But children of illegal We should immediately put immigrants caught at the them on a nice bus and send border have been separated them home. Actually, I stole from their parents for years. the bus idea from Obama.

It happened while Obama In 2014 he told George was president, though the Stephanopoulos on TV he liberal media didn’t notice or had a tough message for the get hysterical about it or his other strict, Trumpian policies. families of Central America who were thinking of sneaking Now everyone in the their kids into the USA: “Do media is appalled because it’s not send your children to the occurring under Trump? borders. If they do make it, I get it. they’ll get sent back.”

No one expects fairness or Maybe President Trump historical perspective from the liberal mainstream media when should ask Obama if he has any other good advice. it comes to Trump. Like so many other issues, on this one Michael Reagan is the son the president was doomed no of President Ronald Reagan, matter what he did. a political consultant and the When he told Congress immigration was its job to fix, author of “The New Reagan Revolution” (St. Martin’s he was correct.

But Congress and the liberal Press). He is the founder of the email service reagan. media begged him: “Please, com and president of The Mr. President. You can solve Reagan Legacy Foundation. this tragic separation problem His column is distributed simply with your signature.” exclusively by Cagle Cartoons.

So Trump did a 180.

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Planting the seeds of liberty

here is an old adage that states anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the apples in a seed. If this is true, then I bet God has to use a couple of angels to help him count all the watermelons in a seed. As a matter of fact, he may have to use them just to count all the seeds in the watermelon!

Every Southerner associates the Fourth of July with homemade ice cream and watermelons. It is a regional heritage, right and privilege to take a face bath in watermelon juice as the melon is being consumed. Then being able to spit the seeds is a time-honored tradition with no social stigmas attached. Actually, praise is normally heaped upon the person with the best technique of expelling these kernels of concern.

The determination of the ripeness of a particular melon is an art form practiced throughout the southeast.

Thumping, weighing, smelling, looking and measuring are all valid methods of selection. After all, there is a sense of social failure if a person chooses an unripe melon. It sort of reflects upon their raising. The depths of disappointment in cutting into an unready melon can only be experienced by connoisseurs of this holiday necessity. It is enough to make strong men cry.

slice of the melon think of all the potential watermelons GERALD that are there. Now, think of HALLMARK this spiritually as the Word of God being a seed and all the Columnist potential people it can affect.

Jesus did that in His parable about the farmer sowing seeds Speaking of cutting into a because He saw potential melon there is really only one in everyone. He knew these way to cut for consumption. would be the seeds of a later A watermelon is always cut harvest without number. long ways into wedge-shaped It may be impossible for us pieces so it can be held with to count the seeds in the melon two hands and raised to the or the melons in the seed, but mouth. All this Yankee influChrist knows what is in us ence of watermelon balls, cute and our abilities to spread His little square and round pieces word. The true liberty of a laid flat on a plate are abomiperson, community or nation is nations to this favored fruit. only found in Christ. Therefore, This type of behavior will soon we need to plant the seed of lead to eating the melon with His word everywhere we can. a knife and fork and being Now that I have this waterdainty about the whole process. melon business out of the This is totally unacceptable in way, I need to get the spider Southern society and needs to webs out of my ice cream be stopped before it spreads freezer and get to cranking. this heresy to the next generaHomemade ice cream ranks tion. right up there with watermelon So, there is just something for a complete holiday menu. unpatriotic about having a Don’t be seduced with the Fourth of July without a water- Devil’s whisper about storemelon. Maybe it is the white bought ice cream being as rind, the red meat and the kid’s good as homemade. So, get lips turning blue from the cold grandma’s ice cream recipe, lake water that reminds us buy a watermelon and have a of America. Apple pie as an happy and safe Fourth of July American symbol doesn’t hold in Jesus. a candle to a cold watermelon on a hot July 4 afternoon in the Dr. Gerald Hallmark is south. a retired minister who calls This Wednesday as you Alexander City home. His collook at all the seeds in your umn appears here each Friday.

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Missing fire departments, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, Emerald Mountain Fire Department, Haynes Ambulance, Holtville/ Slapout Search and Rescue, Millbrook Fire Department Dive Team, Prattville Fire Department Dive Team, Search and Rescue of Elmore County (SARELCO) and more all gathered at Wetumpka’s Gold Star Park Thursday morning to assist when the search resumed.

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Chief Greg Benton, four teenagers were swimming in the river near where a road was recently cut through to assist in construction of a bridge that is a part of the Wetumpka Riverwalk project. Three of the boys told authorities they saw the missing boy enter the river and that he appeared fine, but when they looked back again at about 4:30 p.m., he was gone.

Benton said currents in the river were unusually strong Wednesday.

The search was suspended at about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday night due to darkness.

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Multiple agencies have been assembled to help in the search for 15-year-old Rantavious Love who went missing in the Coosa River Wednesday.

Wilson show at the Hackneyville Fireworks Bash on Saturday, a night after Kyle will be featured tonight at Music on the Green at Russell Crossroads.

“We are looking forward to it,” Kyle Wilson said. “We’ve never played to our hometown, with this band, these songs, this record and the success we’ve had here recently. It’s like a brand new thing. There is nothing like playing for homefolks and this will be a good time.”

Chad and Kyle were born into a family where music was the root of their spirit.

Their father was a preacher who had a track ministry in Springfield, Missouri for a time and gospel music was a big part of their life. The family was part of a gospel quartets and Chad joined them at the age of 4 and Kyle traveled with them from the time he was born.

They returned to Alabama and his father pastored at Liberty Baptist Church in Goodwater. Their grandfather bought them their first guitars and their grandmother taught them to believe in themselves and to be true to who they were. That is a message they put into every song they write and play today.

Chad said while you won’t hear them break out in a hymn on stage these days, if you listen close you can hear that same emotion and spirit in every note.

“This sound isn’t something we developed. This is just the way we do it and the only way we know how,” Chad said. “We were taught from a young age how emotional and personal music can be because

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of the gospel music. So when we started writing country music, obviously that was a big part of it. We play songs that we feel and because we love what we do, we hope that shows.”

When you hear their music you can almost visualize it – especially if you know them and where they came from.

Take “Permission To Be Me” for example. Just like the title, they say all they do on stage is be themselves.

Kyle said that was something that they learned early on in life and in their musical journey.

“Being us is all we know how to do,” Kyle said. “So our music – it’s real. It’s organic. It’s us. Every song is something that me or him or both of us have lived through. It’s emotional, it’s happy, it’s fun and really, it’s a lot of things all in one.

People ask us if we are country, we really don’t have an answer to what we are. We just play our kind of music, stuff that we write, that we feel that means something to us and hope it touches the people who listen to it too.”

The single that has made Nashville sit up and take notice is “It All Looks Good From Here.” It hit No. 1 on the CMT at a time when they were touring with Corey Smith. The song tells a story that almost everyone in this part of the country has experienced. Families that didn’t have everything, but had just enough. A truck that’s passed down through generations in a family and as the lyrics go… “A clean place to live, a warm place to make love

and a front porch rockin’ chair. No doubt about it, don’t know how I got it, but it sure looks good from here.”

It takes a special breed to drop a line in a song like “my little woman’s in the kitchen, whoppin’ up on a chicken.” Just sayin.’

Chad, the older of the two said that all the time spent playing, traveling, learning from mistakes and from some of the best in the business are lessons that he may not have appreciated if he hadn’t lived them.

“Well, we each have been sort of put through a lot in this business, but really that’s just part of the ride,” Chad said. “We have had people offer us opportunities that gave us extremely high hopes only to realize it was something else. But you learn to be guarded and who are the people you can trust. So we have just stayed true to what we do. We have always felt like country music has always had a little room for us and our music. So, with the recent success of our single, it just proves to us that we have something special and people seem to want whatever that is.”

Kyle said seeing some success has been really nice because the people here at home, in Alabama can finally see the fruits of their labor of love.

“We feel like we’ve been able to do some pretty cool things, but you can tell people about it, but I’m not sure they believe you or really understand it,” Kyle said. “But with this, there’s something they can see and hear and that gets them excited and that’s what’s really cool. We’ve stayed

close to a lot of people here. Our friends mean a lot to us and that’s why playing here means so much.”

The support that they’ve gotten from family and friends has been special.

They both said that this band with David Sanford, Walter Blair, Johnathan Smith and Bobby Spence have become family. Chris Rowe at their label Full Circle Records has stood behind them and let their instincts and music drive the process.

They both credit the late country standard Wayne Mills for their evolution. Kyle answered a Craig’s List ad when Mills was looking for a picker and after he played two songs, Mills closed auditions and told him that the van left at 2 the next day.

“I don’t know who said it way back when, but Wayne opened the door for a lot of people in this business. He didn’t just open the door, but he stood there and held it open for everyone else to walk through and shine,” Chad said. “Kyle getting that gig was the best thing that happened to us.

I can’t even tell you what all we learned from that and the doors that opened.”

Kyle said that while playing with Mills, one night it was playing for 10 people at a smoky dive and the next playing in front of 15,000 opening for Montgomery Gentry.

“Regardless of the crowd, you got the same music because he loved what he was doing,” Kyle said. “I think we have kept that with us to this day. We love what we are doing and we want the people who come to see us leaving with a smile on their face.”

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Faith Temple is hosting Vacation Bible School “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity” today from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for ages K-4 through sixth grade.

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FRIDAY ON THE GREEN: Kyle Wilson will be performing at Russell Crossroads from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Friday on the Green.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Hackneyville God’s House Church is hosting Vacation Bible School for all ages June 29-30. Friday’s program will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Saturday’s program will be from 3 to 6 p.m. with a commencement to follow.

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GREAT OUTDOORS DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a Great Outdoors Day. There will be Dutch oven demonstrations, boat rides, birds of prey programs along with archery and kayak training. There will also be a bounce house for children. A hiking tour and tips on camping will be demonstrated with a tour of an RV and boat.

Park entry fees are charged at $5 for adults and $2 for children and seniors.

FIREWORKS BASH: The 6th Annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks Bash is Saturday June 30. This year’s entertainment is Ella Langley Music a singer and songwriter from Hope Hull, an appearance from the 2018 “Kowaliga Idol 10” winner Ashley Jackson and CMT Break Out artist The Wilson Brothers Band. Firetruck BBQ LLC will be on-site and there will be inflatables for the kids, Kona Ice of Lake Martin and much more. Gates open at 4 p.m. and admission is $10 admission with kids under 5 free. The Big Green Egg raffle returns again and don’t forget T-shirts are available to purchase.

CHARITY BASKETBALL: There will be a charity basketball game featuring alumni of Benjamin Russell and Central-Coosa at the Joe N. Belyeu Gymnasium in Rockford Satruday, June 30.

Sunday, July 1

CHURCH MEMORIAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church is hosting a church memorial service at 2:30 p.m.

The guest minister will be Rev. Roosevelt Gregory of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

Rev. Lorenzo Caldwell is the pastor of Almighty God Baptist 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.

CELEBRATION: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a celebration beginning at July 1 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary with special music. Then things move outside for food, fun and fellowship. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fireworks show at dark. Everything is free.

Tuesday, July 3

CELEBRATE FREEDOM: The 14th Annual Alexander City Celebrate Freedom is July 3 and is hosted by Marshall Street Church of God at the band practice field in front of Benjamin Russell High School. Finding Favour is headline music act with 49 North and Vy Moon opening. Music starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks will finish the night.

Wednesday, July 4

PARADE: The annual Blue Creek parade will start at 11 a.m. on Olana Drive at the north end of Ponder Creek Road in Dadeville and end at Niffer’s.

To join in, arrive at Olana Drive by 10 a.m. For more information contact Mickey Forbus at 334-329-0905.

BOAT PARADE: The annual Russell Marine boat parade will start at Kowaliga and go to Children’s Harbor at 10 a.m. Call Kowaliga Marina at 334-857-2111 or any Russell Marina to register.

FIREWORKS: Russell Lands will host its annual fireworks and concert

at The Amp with The Grains of Sand Band starting at 8 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m and the band returns to the stage at 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Bring chairs and coolers. Twist and Hula Hoop will be available for children.

Sunday, July 8

FAMILY REUNION: The Willoughby Reunion will be Sunday, July 8 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are invited.

July 9-13

EARLY ROSE DISTRICT CONGRESS: The 59th Annual Session of the Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is July 9-13 at 9 a.m. daily at Miracle Missionary Baptist Church.

p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed during the recent VBS program.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

July 23-26

ASTHMA CAMP: The Auburn University School of Nursing is holding the first Asthma Camp Eagle (ACE) in partnership with the Morris family and Children’s Harbor from July 23-26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Martin.

The camp is for children 7-12 years old. Most of the campers will be from Tallapoosa County.

The camp is free and parents of possible campers are asked to contact Linda Gibson-Young at gibsolm@ auburn.edu. or call at 334-844-5601.

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July 12-14

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Family Worship Center is hosting Game On, Vacation Bible School July 12-14 for ages 3 through teens. July 12 and 13 will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and July 14 will be from 9 a.m. to noon.

Tony Harris is pastor of Family Worship Center.

Saturday, July 14

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club pancake breakfast is July 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is $6 a plate, eat-in or carry out.

MARKET ON THE HILL: Artisans will display and sell their handmade items at Market on the Hill next to the Good News Baptist Church on Highway 280 in Jacksons Gap. There will also be face painting, prizes and awards. All pre-registered vendors are eligible to receive a $100 Hobby Lobby gift card.

For more information call 256-8279857 or email at frslatter@gmail.com

Sunday, July 15

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services July 15 at 11 a.m. with a covered dish to follow.

The church is located at 3610 Dudleyville Road in Dadeville. Rev. John Marks will deliver the message.

July 15-17

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 15-17 at 5 p.m. daily. The theme is “God First” and a closing ceremony will be Sunday, July 22 at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

OPEN HOUSE: Living Word Eclectic is hosting an open house July 29 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn about the church, facility and programs offered. The message will be delivered by Rev. Stan Davidson.

The church is located at 1826 Kowaliga Road. Call 334-399-1486 for more information.

August 3-4

CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus.

Tickets are currently available at liftministriesal.com/shop for $50 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and a catered lunch.

Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow.

Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $70, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee.

Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship.

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Saturday, August 11

GOSPEL SINGING: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting a Gospel Homecoming at 7 p.m.

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July 16-17

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days July 16-17. Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, Youngs Ferry Road at Mullican and Gibson roads and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

Sunday, July 22

VBS CLOSING CEREMONY: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a VBS closing ceremony at 5

SPEAKER: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Sean Dietrich.

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THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16. Dumpster locations have not yet been determined and will be available at no charge to residents.

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FALL FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting a Fall Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

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HITTING THE BIG TIME Former CACC player signs contract with Colorado Rockies

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Baseball is all about working your way up the ladder.

Even when a star player coming out of college is taken in the MLB Draft, it doesn’t mean he’s made it to the big leagues. He still has to go through the system.

He usually starts for an A team then moves his way up through AA and AAA before landing a spot for a MLB team.

The good news for Colton Pate, the former Central Alabama Community College pitcher who just signed a contract with the Colorado Rockies, is he’s used to climbing that ladder.

Coming out of Lincoln High School, Pate didn’t have any bigname college programs coming after him. He did have a family connection to Central Alabama, though.

“My uncle is actually the softball coach there, Greg Shivers, so I’ve always known of CACC,” Pate said. “Whenever I was coming out of high school, I had a couple JUCO offers, so I decided on CACC because No. 1, I really liked the school and they had just come off a national championship, then No. 2, I chose CACC because it had that family feel to me.”

Since playing one season at Central Alabama, Pate was recruited by Jacksonville State University, a Division I program that’s part of the Ohio Valley Conference.

“When I was (at CACC), I

a phone call from a guy. He asked have I been throwing and have I stayed in shape and everything.

He wanted to ask me if I wanted to pitch for the Colorado Rockies organization.

“It happened so fast too. It was like I turned around and all of a sudden, I’ve got a pro contract coming my way.”

Pate signed the free agent contract with the Rockies and will make his debut with one of the club’s affiliates next week. He’ll be playing for the Boise (Idaho) Hawks, which is a short-season A team.

“As a free agent, I don’t get a signing bonus but I still get a chance to come play,” Pate said.

“I get a chance to try and prove myself and move up. Really that’s all I wanted after the draft. I didn’t go in the draft, so I was just hoping for a free agent pickup.”

Pate said his ultimate goal is Matt Reynolds / JSU Photography to get to the MLB and eventually Central Alabama Community College transfer Colton Pate, pictured pitching for Jacksonville State, signed a free be playing for the Rockies, but agent contract with the Colorado Rockies earlier this week. he also knows it’s not going to be learned a lot from (former Trojan) and relationships built helped Pate for the program since joining the easy. Luckily for Pate, he’s used to league in 2004. on his journey to JSU, where the coach (Steve) Lewis,” Pate said. hard work.

Pate also combined with right-hander became a regular “He kinda has his own way of “I’m kind of behind everyone teammates Grant Chandler and in the starting rotation for the doing things, and it actually right now, so I’ll have to work Trent Simpson to throw JSU’s first harder than them just to get my Gamecocks. During his three worked well with me. I learned no-hitter since 2000. years at JSU, Pate threw more some new pitches from him. I chance and get myself ready After going undrafted, Pate has to go,” Pate said. “If I had any learned how to control the game a than 200 innings and finished with been hoping for his day to come, little better and he really taught me 198 strikeouts, including 92 in advice, I’d say listen to your and it did Tuesday night when he coaches and take everything in 2018. a lot, and learning from the other got a call while eating at Waffle Pate finished his JSU career guys too. A lot of my teammates that they say because as much on a high note, firing a complete- House. were good players, and I really as you think you know, they still “It was surreal,” Pate said. game shutout against Southeast enjoyed playing with every one know more than you. And work of them. I still talk to almost all of Missouri in the OVC Tournament. “We were actually about to go as hard as you can every second (to a showcase), and we were His shutout was the first ninethem usually once a week.” you get a chance to do something sitting in Waffle House and I got inning complete-game shutout All of those lessons learned that’s going to make you better.”

Court denies St. Paul’s request for injunction

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Benjamin Russell offensive guard Ahmad Williams wipes off the sweat from his face after Thursday’s summer workout.

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Wednesday, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama entered an order denying St. Paul’s Episcopal School’s request for a preliminary injunction to set aside the classification and sports team alignment of member private schools using the competitive balance formula and 1.35 multiplier approved by the Central Board of Control last November.

Legal counsel for St. Paul’s Episcopal School filed a lawsuit and a request for preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court in Mobile on May 24, and AHSAA legal counsel responded quickly filing a response asking the court to deny the preliminary injunction. The AHSAA’s legal counsel also filed a motion last week to dismiss the case completely.

The Court announced it will enter a briefing schedule on defendants’ Motion to Dismiss forthwith.

“We are pleased to have this initial phase of the lawsuit resolved,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said. “We are still in litigation with this lawsuit; therefore, the AHSAA will have no other comment at this time.”

BASEBALL Baseball camp coming to area

Central Alabama Community College baseball coach Larry Thomas will be partnering with Top Notch baseball to host a summer camp in early August.

The camp is open to any players ages 5 through 13 and will take place at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 3 through 5. Participants will learn baseball fundamentals, including base running, fielding, hitting, pitching, game strategy and more. They’ll get a chance to learn the game of baseball from a professional perspective.

Cost is $75.

For more information, contact Thomas at 251-533-4059 or Top Notch coach Matthew Keel at 256496-1358.

BRHS players bear through summer heat

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Everyone has experienced that moment when the heat becomes too much. Most people around Alexander City have probably had one or two of those moments this week with the summer heat advisory officially being enforced.

But at least most people aren’t football players, working out, running drills and conditioning with the sun beating down on their backs.

“There have been a couple times where I thought I couldn’t do it,” Benjamin Russell senior Kobi Crabb said. “I’m sure everybody’s had those moments, but we’re just fighting through it and grinding.”

There’s really nothing to do but grin and bear it.

“Coach always tells us to push through it,” BRHS offensive guard Ahmad Williams said. “It’s just a mental thing, so you have to fight through it. What are you going to do in the game? You’re going to fight through it. It’s a good preparation for us to get ready for the season.”

A couple strategies have helped the Wildcats fight through the heat during summer workouts. First of all, Benjamin Russell is practicing in the mornings, starting at 7:30 a.m. and going until about

10. That means the Wildcats usually get off the field before the heat becomes too unbearable.

Also, coach Kevin Smith continues to stress quality over quantity.

“I don’t want to say we’re not going to stay out here and get our work done,” Smith said. “We were out here a pretty good amount of time today, but we try to get up, get it done and get gone.”

Smith has also been splitting practice between the offense and defense, so one group is on the hill for half its workout while the other is in the weight room.

Obviously the Benjamin Russell coaching staff stresses hydration. The Wildcats’ water tanks are filled to the brim and they’ll even bring gallon jugs out onto the field.

“It’s been pretty hot, but we’re just trying to stay hydrated as a team,” Crabb said. “We gotta minimize cramps and stay in shape, so we can get ready for the season.”

While water is the most straightforward solution to beating the heat, the Wildcats have also put an emphasis on eating before workouts and eating healthily in general.

“It’s only going to get worse,” Williams said. “We just have to stay hydrated and make sure you eat before you come up here because if you don’t, you will be weak.”

Smith said, “That’s hard because you say eat then they’ll go eat something greasy and next thing you know, they’re putting it on the ground. That defeats the purpose. So it’s not just about eating but eating the right things. If you don’t, you just can’t make it through the workouts.”

The last big factor in Smith keeping his team healthy and away from heat exhaustion comes in the form of athletic trainer Deb Arnold. Not only does Arnold keep on the players about hydrating and a healthy diet, but she’s also trained to see the signs of heat exhaustion and dehydration.

“We are so lucky to have Deb Arnold from the hospital,” Smith said. “Russell Medical does so much by giving us her, and she does a good thing. That’s probably the biggest thing is having that access, and we even have (athletic trainer) Marty (McCann) up here too. If they see a kid, they know the signs, they know what to look for. If they see that, they’ll pull them aside and tell us, ‘Hey, so and so is out for right now.’”

The hot temperatures are a part of summer in the South, and those temperatures are magnified for football players. But it’s not something they aren’t accustomed to by now.

“It’s always going to be hot,” Williams said. “That’s a part of football.”