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By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

With the number of Alexander City Board of Education employees who have been victimized by tax-related identity theft up to 42 and increasing daily, investigators with the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are scheduled to be in Alexander City later this month to interview the victims, school officials said Friday. The IRS investigator will also consult with local police who are working on the case, according to Lt. James Easterwood,

commander of the Detective Division in the Alexander City Police Department. Darrell Cooper, superintendent of Alexander City Schools, said the investigators are scheduled to arrive in Alex City on April 11. The week prior to visiting Alexander City, the investigators will visit the Dothan and Escambia County School systems, according to Rhonda Blythe, the chief financial officer for Alexander City Schools. Like Alexander City, both of those school systems use financial computer platforms provided by Innovak International Inc. of Spartanburg, S.C.

Innovak also provides financial computer platforms to numerous school systems in Mississippi and South Carolina. Blythe said earlier this week Escambia County Schools had not had a problem with fraudulent returns, but an employee with Dothan City Schools told her employees at 12 schools among the 20 in the Dothan system had been victimized. Both Escambia County Schools and Dothan City Schools are on spring break and officials there could not be reached for comment. See SCAM • Page 3

Fuller Farms grows largest share at YEA Investors Panel

Local man facing attempted murder charge

The Alexander City Police Department arrested Bernard Russell of Freeman Drive in Dadeville for attempted murder. “There was an altercation,” Lt. James Easterwood said. “Russell fired a weapon.” Despite a gun being fired, no injures occurred.

By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Hispanic man robbed of $1,700 in cash

Police seek info on wanted sex offender

The Alexander City Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man who has not complied with the conditions associated with his release. Danny Jerome Hanson has outstanding Hanson arrest warrants for violation of Alabama Sex Offender Act. Anyone with information please contact Detective Cpl. Michael Howell 256-3296751 or the Alexander City Police Department 256-2343421.

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Above, Coosa Central Middle School sixth graders Shannon Smith, left, and Zaria Abston play music as part of their living history program on entertainers of the 1930s. Below, Sixth graders Calvin McGregor, left, and De’Quan Patterson tell other students about their project on the Tuskegee Airmen.

LIVING HISTORY Central Middle School students bring history to life

Students at Coosa Central Middle School brought history to life Friday with its first ever Living History Museum. Sixth grade students from the school were assigned the task of making events and people from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s come to life with help from the library. Students dressed as Tuskegee Airmen, Hitler, hobos, Hooverville, victims of the Holocaust, and Great Depression. But they did not stop at just dressing up.

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Local River Bank location celebrates company’s 10th year By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Shane Fuller, whose S.C. Fuller Farms specializes in farming and raising produce that is “sown and grown the way God intended” was the big winner at Thursday night’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Investors Panel, gaining $2,400 in investment and earning the right to represent Alexander City as a Saunders Scholars Semifinalist in Rochester, New York, May 5-7. The 16-year-old Benjamin Russell sophomore’s farm provides safe, healthy, fresh and high quality produce for the community.

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The ACPD is on the lookout for a suspect involved in a robbery. According to incident reports, a Hispanic male on Franklin Street was robbed of a large amount of cash. “The victim reported being robbed by a black male,” Easterwood said. ACPD is also looking for a stolen 2001 Chevy Tahoe that is tan in color. The SUV was stolen from Town Creek Road early Sunday morning. The incident reports also showed a 2013 Ford Mustang being stolen March 25 from Cherokee Road. “That case is solved,” Easterwood said. “The owner forgot where she parked her car.”

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River Bank customer Fred Dobbs, left, chats with senior vice presidents Abby Guy and Randy Dawkins Friday. River Bank will be starting construction on its permanent building in the fall.

The Alexander City full-service location of River Bank and Trust may have only been open since September, but the branch still celebrated the 10th anniversary of the community bank Friday complete with cake. “We are a community-supported bank,” Senior Vice President Randy Dawkins said. “We are not a corporate bank. We are owned by the community and support our local community. We are an Alabama bank chartered here in the state.” River Bank got its start a decade ago in Elmore and Autauga counties. “Jimmy Stubbs started the bank by getting about 300 people to

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invest a total of $25,000,000. And we have some of those investors here in Tallapoosa County,” Dawkins said. Dawkins is keeping another River Bank tradition alive – cookies. “Every River Bank location has fresh made cookies,” Dawkins said. “We also have coffee and water.” Dawkins and Senior Vice President Abby Guy can make most of the decisions here in Alexander City. “We truly make local decisions,” Guy said. “Randy and I have local authority.” The pair is especially proud of one recent loan decision. “We had a lady come in See BANK • Page 3

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David Granger Staff Writer, Ext. 210 david.granger@alexcityoutlook.com Mia Osborn Assistant Magazine Editor, Ext. 227 mia.osborn@alexcityoutlook.com Advertising Sales Tippy Hunter Advertising Director, Ext. 206 marketing@alexcityoutlook.com Doug Patterson Newspaper Advertising, Ext. 205 doug.patterson@alexcityoutlook.com Kim Morse Advertising Sales, Ext. 217 kim.morse@alexcityoutlook.com Emily Guill Advertising Sales, Ext. 225 emily.guill@alexcityoutlook.com Composing Audra Spears Composing Department, Ext. 219 audra.spears@alexcityoutlook.com Darlene Johnson Composing Department, Ext. 203 darlene.johnson@alexcityoutlook.com Hallie Holloway Composing Department, Ext. 203 hallie.holloway@alexcityoutlook.com Alethia Russell Graphic Artist, Ext. 231 alethia.russell@alexcityoutlook.com Circulation Linda Ewing Asst. Circulation Manager, Ext. 201 linda.ewing@alexcityoutlook.com

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three years until my daughter is finished with college? Am I selfish to want my own life? -WANTS MY OWN LIFE DEAR WANTS: You wrote that you and your daughter are both financially stable at this point. Does she need you to be her resident baby sitter? At 55, if you want your freedom, and it wouldn’t cause a financial burden on your daughter, you should have the freedom to live the life you want. If, after the move, you would like to contribute child care on an as-needed basis, it would be a loving thing to do. But to maintain the status quo out of fear that you will be resented if you leave strikes me as a poor reason for staying.

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have never lived by myself. I married at 19, moving from my parents’ house to live with my husband. We divorced a few years later, and I raised my two kids alone. They are in their 30s now. I did remarry and we were together for 23 years before I filed for divorce. At the beginning of my separation, I moved in with my daughter and grandson, which benefited us both financially. I’m financially stable now, and so is my daughter. I’m ready to move out on my own, but my daughter says that’s not fair because she wants to finish college and needs my help to get her through this. I’m proud that she works and goes to college full time. My sister says I should stay because if I leave, my kids may resent me. It’s a hard decision for me, because I want my independence and my own life. I have been a caretaker for as long as I can remember. I want to be MY caretaker now -- solo. Am I wrong to want this? Should I stick around another

Rich and Ophelia “Fanny” D. Rich. She moved to Alexander City when she was one and a half years old. She was a resident of Alexander City the rest of her life. She grew up at Avondale and attended kindergarten and school and graduated from Alexander City High School. She attended Birmingham Business College and graduated in 1944. She returned to Alexander City and worked for Avondale Mills, Sears, Dr. Temple’s Office and retired from Alexander City Housing Authority. After retiring, she worked at the Russell Childcare Center where she made many memories that stayed with her the rest of her life. She loved the little children. She accepted Christ at the age of 12 and was a member of the Comer Memorial Baptist

Church, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for over 30 years. On September 11, 2011, Mrs. Waldrop received an award which she held dear for being the oldest active member. She had a precious spirit and loved her Lord dearly. She had a servant heart and was an accomplished cook. She was known for her chocolate pies, coconut cakes, fried okra, and orange pound cake. She had a tenacity of character. She is survived by her sister-inlaw, Lilla Mae Scroggins of South Carolina, several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theo Dean Waldrop, father, Benjamin Washington Rich, mother Ophelia “Fanny” D. Rich, son, Richard Thomas Waldrop, brother, Don L. Rich.

The memory of her life will be cherished by many family and friends – the most recent of these being the staff at Chapman Healthcare and precious sitters from “Answered Prayer”. Praise be to God that she has entered her eternal home with her Savior. A new soul sings in heaven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Comer Memorial Baptist Church, 103 East Church, Alexander City, AL 35010 or the Baptist Children’s Home, 1404 16th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

ily will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Peters passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at her residence. She was born on September 15, 1932 in Hackneyville, Alabama to Joe Marvin Brown and Clessie Bell

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Brown. She was an active member of the Hackneyville Baptist Church where she had served as pianist, Church Clerk, and Church Treasurer. She was active in all Church activities especially Vacation Bible School. She was an avid student of the Bible. She devoted her life to her job and retired after almost 50 years as a Special Account Representative for Russell Corp. Mrs. Peters enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Tommy) Greene of Alexander City and Genelle Murray of Helena; grandchildren,

Tyler Greene of Pelham, Steven Wilson of Maylene, AL and Tiffany Fredericks of Gardendale; great-grandchildren, Zelda Wilson, Brittany Suggs, and Drew Fredricks; brother, Ronnie Brown (Kathy) of Hackneyville; and Chosen Daughter, Misty Phillips (James) of Hackneyville. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Marvin Eugene Brown; and grandson, Chase T. Greene. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

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DEAR ABBY: I am a childless stepmom with an enormous desire to be a mother. My husband has two kids and I love them, but he doesn’t understand the emptiness I feel inside knowing I’ll never have that biological bond of unconditional love with his kids. I deal with anxiety and sometimes become easily frustrated when the kids stay with us. My husband thinks it’s because the kids are “invading my space.” I try to tell him it has more to do with the fact that I have this dream of being a whole family, but just as we get into a routine, the kids go back to their mom and we must start all over again. We have talked about trying to have a baby together, but my husband is skeptical. He thinks it would cause a bigger rift in my relationship with his kids, but I think it would give me something to share with the kids, as well as give me the biological bond of unconditional love I want so deeply. Do you think a new addi-

Obituaries Mrs. Louise R. Waldrop January 18, 1926 – April 1, 2016

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Mrs. Nelda Peters 1932 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Nelda Peters, 83, of Alexander City, will be Monday, April 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hackneyville Baptist Church. Dr. Albert Pike will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The fam-

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Easterwood said local detectives have already interviewed some of the 33 victims of the scheme who have reported their cases to the Alexander City Police. He said the involvement of the IRS investigator gives them the best chance to solve the case. “We’ll meet with him in a little over a week,” Easterwood said. “I’ve forwarded my report to him and he’s following up on the other end. Our best chance of finding the offenders is through (the IRS) as far as if refunds are issued and who they are going to.” Easterwood also shed some light on how victims are alerted to the scheme. Victims receive in the mail from the IRS a form-letter response to a request for tax transcripts. The “red flag” is that attached to the letter is a breakdown of a tax return or returns in the victim’s name that he or she did not file. According to Blythe, there is the opportunity to check a box request-

ing tax transcripts in certain electronic filing programs. Easterwood said this was the Alexander City Police Department’s first experience with a tax case of this size. “Usually during tax time we get a few tax cases of different types,” Easterwood said. “But we’ve never worked a case like this of this magnitude, 33 cases from the same organization.” The cluster of the tax cases came to light about a week ago, according to Cooper. The number of cases has grown from 33 to 42 since the Outlook’s first story on the fraudulent tax returns on Wednesday. In addition to the IRS, FBI and Alexander City Police, Cooper said the school board has been in touch with the Alabama Supercomputer Authority, which provides Internet access and other network services to all of the state’s public K-12 schools, Innovak and the Alabama State

Cyber Crime division. She said all school system employees had been notified of the situation by email and provided information about what to do should they be affected as well as appropriate IRS publication numbers. Cooper said that the school system was working with the individuals affected by the fraudulent returns to allow them time off to take whatever actions were needed to help remedy their situations. Between 2011 and February 2015, the IRS reported that it had blocked approximately $63 billion in fraudulent tax returns. However, in May of last year, the IRS revealed it had suffered its own data breach which resulted in information on approximately 100,000 taxpayers being compromised. That number was raised to approximately 334,000 in August and 724,000 in February of this year.

Department of Education. Keith Lashley, director of technology for the Alexander City Schools, said Tuesday the Alabama Supercomputer Authority has assured the school system that it was not hacked. “We’ve worked with Alabama Supercomputer and done external and internal security checks and the problem did not originate in our system,” Lashley said. “We have been through our system with a finetoothed comb.” Lashley said that would mean the personal data on the employees was taken from a source “upstream” of its computer system or a source or sources totally outside it, such as individual financial institutions. Blythe said she had been in touch with both the Alexander City Police Department, which encouraged the affected employees in Alexander City to file individual reports with the department, and with the FBI’s

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trying to get a small loan for home improvements,” Dawkins said. “Other places had turned her down despite great credit.” “She wanted to take out a $2,500 home improvement loan,” Guy said. “We were able to do it in very little time.” That local community feel is something customer Fred Dobbs likes. “Here, I am a name and not just a number,” Dobbs said. Dawkins and Guy are no strangers to Alexander City and banking. “I moved here in 1991 and started in banking,” Dawkins said. “I worked with Russell for years before getting into banking in 1999,” Guy said. River Bank is growing in Alexander City. “We started out as a loan production office with two employees,” Dawkins said. “Now, we are full-service bank with eight employees.” They offer the traditional banking products like checking and savings accounts with internet and mobile banking, mortgage services and investment services.

Currently located in a mobile unit, the Alexander City location should see its new building going up next door at its Highway 280 location in the coming months. “We are moving forward with the building,” Guy said. “It just takes time. We have to go through all the plans and get everything just right.” “We have been working with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood,” Dawkins said. “They are finalizing plans and will be seeking quotes shortly. We should be breaking ground by the fall and be in the building about eight months after that.” The new building will have something special. “It has a living room,” Guy said. “It will also have a patio where we can do events.” There is another River Bank tradition that Guy and Dawkins have brought to the Alexander City branch: Friday window washing. “All of the River Bank locations offer windshield washing in the drive-through on Fridays starting in April and going through September,” Dawkins said. “We have contracted with Erskin McKinney to do that for us. It is just something we like to do to make everyone feel special.”

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e’ll begin with full disclosure. Yes, Betsy Iler, who appeared before the Alexander City City Council last night to present the ACTII community theater group’s vision for the reclamation of the old Bama Theater as its new home, is an employee of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc., which owns and publishes this newspaper. But a good idea is a good idea. Alexander City is in need of good community theater group. Well, now it has one. Rob and Betsy Iler are passionate about theater and the opportunity to work with local talent and pass their passion along to others. It’s an idea that has worked in many other communities of similar size. We need look no further than Wetumpka, where the Depot Players have thrived for years. The Ilers developed their love for theatre in Guntersville, a similar-sized city and, like Alexander City, a lake community to boot. A theater group will work in Alex City. This one just needs a home. We hope it’s found one in the old Bama Theater. Many of the members of the City Council seem to agree. “You’d be taking over all the cost of upkeep and maintenance. … Plus you would make improvements at your expense that would increase the value,” said Bobby Tapley about the proposed lease. “It’s a win for the city. You’d have my blessings.” “I feel strongly that this would be a positive for the city, and the downtown area in particular,” said Bob Howard. “It’s definitely a win-win.” “What do we want?” asked Tony Goss. “We want what’s best for the city and I have to say I like what I’m hearing. This sounds like it would be a good thing all the way around.” Rob Iler said the ACTII group will look for ways to preserve the historic nature of the building. Just the group’s purpose goes a long way towards doing just that. But, rest assured, they’ll do more. More disclosure: Yes, we work with Betsy. We know her well. We know how hard she works to make everything she does shine. And we know she’ll do the same for her theater group and, if the council will let her, its new historic home.

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Charles Shaw is mayor of Alexander City. His phone number at city hall is 256329-6730 and his home number is 256-234-7395 His address at city hall is 4 Court Square; Alexander City, AL, 35010. His home address is 98 Heritage Drive Alexander City, AL, 35010. Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256-3299671. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee. Sherry Ellison-Simpson represents District 2. Her phone number is 256329-0516. Her address is 2879 Old Dark Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee. Bob Howard represents District 3. His phone number is 256-2342225. His address is 241 8th Street West, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee. Billy Ray Wall represents District 4. His phone number is 256-329-8060. His address is 101 Scott Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

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YEA! Shows that area’s business future is bright

hursday evening I had the honor of serving on the investor panel for the first class of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Ten young men and women from Alexander City Middle School and Benjamin Russell High School – actually nine young men and one young woman from the 8th through 12th grade – presented their ideas to start a business. The young entrepreneurs each had about five minutes to make their presentation to the investors. Nine investors had the chore of deciding how to award a total of $9,000 in start-up funds. It was an interesting, exciting night. Mandi Durr, who is the Business Education teacher at BRHS, as well as a pretty good golfer, headed up inaugural program as the YEA! instructor with goal of igniting young imaginations, developing young businesspeople by coaching them through creating a business plan and helping them understand how a business works in the real world. The goal is to actually create new businesses for Alexander City. I was excited to hear the business ideas, curious to see if any would wind up with a successful start-up business. And after watching the presentations last night, I suspect everybody in the room who heard these young businesspeople would agree that this program has been a huge success. I bet $1,000 that many of these young people will have profitable businesses established in the next year. Today, there’s no doubt that’s a winning bet. Understand some of these young men and women are really young. At age 14, I was a lot more interested in football pads and fishing rods than business plans. Nobody at that age (or any other) has a total grasp on how to start a new business. But these young entrepreneurs had vision, passion and desire and my hat’s off to each one of them as they work to get their first business off the ground. • Spencer Oliver came up with Soda Jerkz, a mobile soda bar operated out of a trailer that will sell natural juice drinks

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at events like Jazz Fest. Spencer had the highest capital need of $7,000 to buy the equipment and get his business off the ground. I believe this one will work well, and I wish we had more money to fund him. He received $1,100. Spencer will need more capital investment, so if you’ve got some spare cash, he may be looking for a partner. • Jake Fields received $550 for a pastry bakery called The Gradient Almond. We got to try one of his creations, an “apple rose” that looked and tasted very promising. • Paris Morgan’s idea was a non-profit business called Pretty Princess that provides young girls fighting illness with a free T-shirt and a gift basket, it’s funded by people purchasing T-shirts. She received $250. • Devin Forbus came up with a video game business called Pixel Canvas. He made the most sophisticated video presentation to the panel – naturally – and received $300. • DaVonski Oliver’s business, D’s Custom Art, is designed to cash in on the current adult coloring book craze. He’s going to make monthly planners that include his own up-beat, hand-drawn designs for coloring. This young artist was awarded $500 from the panel. • Quin Burroughs created Supply on the Fly, a vending machine company that will sell school supplies inside school buildings. This is another idea that I think has real potential to grow. Quin received $750, which will pay for half a vending machine. • Justin O’Brien created Tonics, a business that creates designs for skateboard decks and sells the decks wholesale and retail online. His passion for the skateboarding business got him $1,300. • Cameron Tolbert developed a practical product called Strictly Tire. It’s an attachment for a spray bottle that saves car detailers work by directing tire cleaner directly to the sidewalls of a tire. He demonstrated his product on a tire, right

in front of us. I think it’s an idea that could go nationwide. Cameron received $1,400. • Mason Sake used his interest in lasers in a business called Goldcrier Engraving, which can engrave vector images into metal – like the back of a cell phone – and other materials. Mason got $450 in start-up capital. Shane Fuller’s idea is expanding S.C. Fuller Farms, his local farming business that he started in 2010. Shane is already providing fresh vegetables raised with a minimum of chemicals to Chef Chris Doggett at Willow Point Country Club. Shane will sell his produce to the public on Saturday mornings this summer at the Alexander City Farmer’s Market, as he has in the past. He said he grows everything “from radishes to watermelons” but his most popular seller at the Farmer’s Market has been Better Boy tomatoes. This year he’s branching out to heirloom tomatoes like Brandywine and Amish Paste. Shane’s business plan created the biggest buzz among the investors and he received the night’s largest award of $2,400. He was also named a “Saunders Scholars Semi Finalist” and won a trip to Rochester, N.Y., to compete with other young entrepreneurs from all across the country. As chairman of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, I may be a little biased. The YEA! Class is a directed by the chamber’s Vice President of Business Development Jacob Meacham, who said he was also delighted by the first class. I believe this is exactly what the Chamber of Commerce should be all about: helping people create and grow businesses right here in Alexander City. The fact that it’s also launching the careers of our youngest entrepreneurs is an exciting added bonus. Remember the names of these young businesspeople – I think you’ll be hearing much more about them in the future. And if you have the opportunity, please give their Alexander Citygrown products a try. Boone is publisher of The Outlook.

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Alexander City firefighters were called to Benjamin Russell High School Friday afternoon after an alarm coming from the building indicated a fire was possible. Four units responded, checked out the entire interior of the building and were unable to find any real threat of fire. The students evacuated the building and had a brief break from regular classes during the search.

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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves School is hosting its monthly luncheon April 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a Covered dish.

April 7

AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com.

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DINNER THEATER: Enjoy an evening of good food and great entertainment from the students of Adullam House Christian Academy. Students from grades K-12 will compete for the title of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Talentedâ&#x20AC;? with dance, songs, drama and more. All proceeds go to Adullam House Christian Academy. Talent show starts at 6 p.m. in the AHCA gym. Advance tickets $6.50 or $10 at the door. Kids under 3 free. To purchase tickets contact Rachel Harborth or Ranee Aspy at 334-478-3888. AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com.

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APPRECIATION: A celebration and appreciation for Dwight Staple former musician for Centerview Baptist Church April 9 at 6 p.m. at the Label Love Ministry in Jackson Gap. Everyone is invited. GOSPEL SINGING: Weogufka Center is hosting The Diplomats Quartet will sing at 7 p.m. and concessions at 5 p.m. Admission is $12.

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Preteen Workshop Service April 10 5 p.m. at First Baptist FLC. This is a gathering of 3rd-6th graders in Alex City for the purpose of worshipping God through song and the teaching of the Word. Sixth St. Baptist, First United Methodist, and Alex City Methodist are teaming up and inviting all area churches and kids for this second Fusion service. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com. BENEFIT PROGRAM: Gracefulness Baptist Church of Camp Hill is hosting a benefit program for Howard Pearson Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. The Star Wonders will be singing.

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traffic pulling fishing boats or here’s a place dear to me pleasure boats, motorcycles, and other and I’m longing to be with recreational vehicles becomes disruptive my friends at the ole country to the church services. None of these church.” I am so blessed to be a part of people ever stop at the church! Again, a loving church family. Every day, I why stop when there is no connection? have the opportunity to drive pass the These pleasure seekers may “little white church,” the first not have a connection to the church I ever attended and church but they better be the church where I am an finding a connection to the active member today. In the Lord Jesus Christ! adjoining cemetery are graves One does not have to choose marked with a single stone of to worship at our church, brethren who died years ago. but you better get connected The cemetery is also marked with graves of friends, family Jackie Wilbourn somewhere. (That little box we speak into and hold up to members, and yes, there is a Bethel Baptist our ear and can not seem to do marker with my dad’s name Church without has to be connected to and one with one set of my a source to stay powered up). grandparents. My mom “The Lord himself shall descend always sees to it that beautiful flowers are kept on their markers. Other families from heaven, …, and the dead in Christ place flowers on their loved ones graves shall rise first.” “…we, which are alive as a symbol of love and in remembrance and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the of their loved ones who now sleep. Lord in the air.” (1 Thessalonians In our community, many people call 4:16,17). Hebrews 10:25 tells us Lake Martin their home. Hundreds “not to forsake assembling ourselves drive by the church to get home or together … as you see the day of the perhaps to visit Dare Park or Smith Lord approaching.” It is time to get Mountain Tower, but few stop! “If connected to the Saviour! there is no connection to the church, why stop?” Many of those who pass Jackie Wilbourn is a member of by have loved ones who sleep in our Bethel Baptist Church and a chaplain cemetery and no one stops! with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief. On Sunday’s, the noise of passing This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!

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A.M.E. Saint James A.M.E. Goodwater, 256-839-1007 St. John A.M.E. Off Hwy. 280 on Hwy. 9 Socopatoy, (256) 215-3532 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Cedar Street Church of God 703 E. Boulevard, Alex City Faith Assembly of God 590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-825-7741 River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593 INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130

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Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap

Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748

Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community

New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685 Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton

New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City

New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510

Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635

Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road

New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070

New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932

Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865

Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989

Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037

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New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322 First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404 Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047

Haven United Methodist 410 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681

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Fuller will compete against other YEA! semifinalists from around the country for a chance to advance to the finals in Washington, D.C., and compete for more funding and scholarships. Sponsored by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, this was the first year of YEA! in Alex City. The seven-month program guides students in middle and high school through the process of starting a real business, including business plan development, pitching to an investor panel, obtaining funding, and launching the venture. Entrepreneur guest speakers, business mentors, and visits to local companies anchor the instruction around real-world applications and experiences. The result of YEA! is a fully formed and functioning business, which is carried on by students after graduation. “I’d say it was a smash hit,” said Jacob Meacham, vice president of business development for the Alexander City Chamber, who coordinated this year’s YEA! program along with Mandi Durr, the business education teacher at Benjamin Russell. “Considering that it was our first year running the program, I couldn’t be more pleased in how it turned out, but what I’m most proud of are the kids and the progress they’ve made since class began in October. “The feedback from the investors has been very positive. I think they saw a lot of potential in the students and their ideas, but it’s more than an investment in their business ideas, it’s an investment in the future of each student’s life, and ultimately an investment in our community by helping instill a culture of innova-

Police Briefs Alexander City Police Department March 30

• Quintiesha Inez Tuck of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Brian Allen Curlee of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Bernard Russell of Dadeville was arrested for attempt to commit murder. • Domestic violence was reported on Farm Loop Road. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 700 block of Ceila Circle.

March 29

• Clarence Thomas Jr. of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Kenneth Lynn Tankersley of Alexander City was arrested for attempting to elude a police officer. • Harassment and criminal trespass was reported on Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Dean Road.

March 28

• Kayla Nicole Saucier of

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Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance, domestic violence and drug paraphernalia. • Montel Cortez McGhee of Alexander was arrested for domestic violence. • Imani Assata Brown of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence, possession of controlled substance and drub paraphernalia. • Jumaane Ahmed Hoyett of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Harassing communications was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on I Street.

March 27

• Christopher Harvey of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Eureka Shardae Thomas of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Georgia Jerome Kelly was arrested for theft. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Town Creek Road. • Assault was reported in the 100 block of Hillabee Hills Road.

March 26

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tion and leadership.” In all, nine investors invested a total of $9,000 in 10 student-created businesses, including: • $2,400 in Fuller’s S.C. Fuller Farms. Fuller is a 16-year-old Benjamin Russell sophomore. • $1,400 in BRHS sophomore Cameron Tolbert’s Strictly Tire, an invention, designed around convenient vehicle detailing, that is placed on a tire shine bottle designed to distribute tire shine evenly and directly. • $1,300 in 17-year-old BRHS junior Justin O’Brien’s Tonics, a skateboard company that sells quality, 7-ply decks with customized graphics. • $1,100 in 18-year-old BRHS senior Spencer Oliver’s Soda Jerkz, a mobile soda bar where the “new and nostalgic collide” with “a modern vibe in an urban environment.” • $750 in 15-year-old BRHS sophomore Quin Burroughs’ Supply on the Fly, a vending machine that provides common school supplies right outside the classroom door. • $550 in BRHS sophomore Jake Fields’ The Gradient Almond, which bakes delicious pastries for sale at Alexander City’s The Coffee Corner as well as catering to Lake Martin customers. • $500 in 14-year-old Alexander City Middle School eighth-grader DaVonski Oliver’s D’s Custom Art. Oliver creates monthly planners and organizers with color-in shapes and drawings that can be used to relieve stress and anxiety while planning. • $450 in BRHS junior Morgan Sake’s Goldcrier Engraving, a company that uses a gaseous carbon Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Deortae Catrel Russell of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Bishop Street. • Robbery was reported on Franklin Street. • Reckless endangerment was reported on Maple Street.

March 25

• Johnny Thomas Holley of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Areatha Faye Goggans of Kellyton was arrested for harassment. • Seprena Hashay Woody of Kellyton was arrested for harassment. • Timothy DeWayne Tuck of Sylacauga was arrested for carrying a pistol without a permit. • Heaven Alexis Pressley of Alexander City was arrest-

ed for theft. • Domestic violence was reported on Daywell Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Penny Lane. • theft was reported on Cherokee Road. • A domestic incident was reported in the 70 block of Harkins Lane. • Criminal mischief was reported on J Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Yarbrough Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Elkahatchee Road.

March 24

• Kayla Renae Tharpe of Alexander City was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in the 2500 block of Sunny Level Cutoff. • Harassment was reported in the 1300 block of J Street.

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• Criminal mischief was reported in the 2000 block of Sanders Road. Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department

March 31

• Brett Stephens of Manning Circle in Tallassee was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear hunting after dark. • A resident of Lovelady Road in Dadeville filed a report for identity theft. • A resident of Highway 50 in Camp Hill filed a report

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March 30

• A resident of Brazzell Road in Camp Hill filed a report for harassment. • Jimmy Browning of Greenwood Raod in Tallassee was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear driving under the influence. • Kevin Patterson of Dardner Dairy Road in Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support.

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Coosa Central Middle School sixth grader Emma Deavers, above left, talks about her living history project with Superintendent Dennis Sanford Friday. Deaversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; project on the Rosie the Riveter campaign that encouraged women to work in factories during World War II. Below, students look over the projects created by the sixth graders.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came into the library about three times a week,â&#x20AC;? librarian Angela Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They worked on their binders and Power Point presentations. They all worked really hard on it.â&#x20AC;? History teacher Coach Darren Hughes got the project going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is all standardsbased,â&#x20AC;? Coach Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The decades and subjects come straight from the Alabama Course of Study.â&#x20AC;? Coach Hughes said the students have been on the subject for a little while. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started studying some of it before Christmas,â&#x20AC;? Coach Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also did some after Christmas with a review and enrichment.â&#x20AC;? Coach Hughes assigned many of the students who and what they would be and, more importantly, what they would study up on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Hughes assigned us topics,â&#x20AC;? sixth grader Calvin McGregor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are Tuskegee Airmen and shot down more than 200 enemy planes in World War II.â&#x20AC;? Students were graded on costumes, props, displays, a digital project and presentation. Coosa County Schools Superintendent

Dennis Sanford was impressed with the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is awesome,â&#x20AC;? Sanford said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is fun to see the kids learn about this stuff in books and then watch it come to life.â&#x20AC;? Sanford also sees it as a way to get more than a history lesson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a good opportunity to learn teambuilding skills,â&#x20AC;? Sanford said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is out-of-thebox thinking.â&#x20AC;? The project, modeled after the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night at the Museum,â&#x20AC;? was made possible with a Bright Ideas grant from the Rural Electric Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terry Mitchell and David Kelley were very helpful with that grant,â&#x20AC;?

Coach Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would not have been able to do it without it.â&#x20AC;? Coach Hughes was also thankful for the help from the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teachers and staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the teachers have helped,â&#x20AC;? Coach Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am thankful for that help. Our principals were so supportive. They care about these kids so much.â&#x20AC;?

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Wildcats track hitting stride in 2016 season By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

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Horseshoe Bend’s K-Rae Blasingame winds up for a pitch during a game against Dadeville.

Lady Generals try to find rhythm down the stretch By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

As the postseason gets closer, the Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals are hoping to find a rhythm down the stretch. The Lady Generals are 8-12-1 overall and 1-1 in Class 2A-Area 8. Horseshoe Bend Coach Bernie Robidart said the Lady Generals are not where he thought they would be by this point in the season, but added that a quick look at the schedule and quality of opponent shows a team that is better than its record. “We haven’t progressed as fast or as far as I would have liked to by this point. We’re still trying to match some of our people to certain positions and I think we’ve finally put most of the pieces of the puzzle together,” Robidart said. “But it’s an ongoing process. Things are starting to get a little bit better, I think. Our record isn’t as good as I wish it was, but we looked back at some of the people we’ve played and we’ve played an awful lot of topten teams. So, it makes our record a bit easier to look at. We’re not a .500 club right now, but I think we’re better than what that record shows.” The Lady Generals head to Piedmont this weekend for a tournament. Robidart said the tournament and everything before has prepared Horseshoe Bend for a crucial area rematch against rival Reeltown at home on Tuesday at 4 p.m. “Hopefully, we’ll beat them and I think we should. Every coach thinks they should and if you don’t you’re in the wrong business,” Robidart said. “I think we were a little nervous in that first Reeltown game and I’m not really sure why. We ended up losing a close one, 4-2. I think we’ll be OK for that next game, plus it’s at home so that’s a little better.” Robidart said there were a few moments earlier in the season where he thought the Lady Generals had found a rhythm, but he hopes this weekend will jumpstart Horseshoe Bend moving forward. “We’re just not really in sync yet. We had a couple of games where I thought we looked like we were really right there and things were coming together well,” Robidart said. “But they just didn’t really seem to gel the way I thought they had. Now, we’re getting toward the end of the season and we’ll have to see how we can do. We’re going to a tournament this weekend and the second game we play is against Cleburne County, which is another top-ten team. We’ve played them once and I think we can do better than we did last time.” Throughout the first half of the season, Robidart said one of the best surprises for his team has been the emergence of Sydnie Catrett as a hitter. “The second-best hitter on the team is Sydnie Catrett and she’s been a pleasant surprise for us. In fact, I’ve been trying to find a place to play her because with that kind of bat she needs to be playing,” Robidart said. “She’s been DH-ing a lot for us and that’s been a surprise.” With area games carrying such a heavy importance, Robidart said it is crucial that Horseshoe Bend settles down and plays its game on Tuesday and beyond. “Softball is kind of weird because you could lose every game for the entire season, go to the area playoff and win two or three games, go down to Troy and win three games, and literally only have won those six games and still be in Montgomery and be playing for state,” Robidart said. “So, those games are very important. We want to beat Reeltown because they’re our rival and they’re in first right now. I just want our team to play better than that first meeting. Sometimes, we get these bundles of nerves going, but we’ve got to be looser. Sometimes we just overthink it. “Sometimes we get caught up in the opponent’s classification and how good a team they are, but to steal the old football cliché, on any given Sunday anything can happen. That same thing is true in any sport.”

Track and field season is underway and the Benjamin Russell Wildcats have started fast out of the gates. The Wildcats’ most recent competition was last Saturday at Beauregard, with Benjamin Russell finishing third overall out of eight teams. During Saturday’s competition, Benjamin Russell’s William Grant finished first overall in the high jump with a jump of five feet, 10 inches. Benjamin Russell’s Dillon Dean also placed first play in the mile, finishing with a time of 4:28.32. Other highlights for the BRHS boys include Frederick Norris, who placed in the top ten in the discus, shot put, javeline, and as a member of the boys 4x100 and 4x200 teams. BRHS also had four athletes place in the top ten in the long jump: Jackson Hedges, 18 feet, four inches; Xzavia Stowes, 18 feet, two-and-a-half inches; Jaquez Thomas, 17 feet, six inches; and A.J. Burton, 17 feet, six inches. On the girls’ side, the Benjamin Russell girls 4x100-meter relay team of Aaliyah Thomas, Hayley Marbury, Jada Shealey and Sarah Rogers finished third. Dashanae Milner finished second in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 19.4 seconds and Shealey finished third with a time of 19.45 seconds, with Alexier

Robinson finishing fourth with a time of 20.03 seconds. Benjamin Russell’s Taliah Hutchins, a freshman, finished sixth in the long jump with a jump of 13 feet, 10 inches. Benjamin Russell track and field Coach Shundell Russaw said the Wildcats have made great strides in three meets this season. “The season has really gone well. We’ve got about 55 kids competing for us this year and we’ve been to three meets so far; Hoover, Lincoln and Beauregard,” Russaw said. “The kids have really competed well. We’ve had a couple of kids like Dillon Dean and William Grant who have come in first place in some of their events.” Russaw said the girls team is young and has gained valuable experience against some of the state’s best, giving it something to aspire to moving forward. “Our girls team is really, really young and I don’t think we have one girl that is a senior. But I think that means the future is very bright,” Russaw said. “This experience for them is very valuable. Our first meet, we went to Hoover and their girls 4x100 team competed in state the past four or five years, their hurdle teams have

done well – the same for Beauregard – so for our girls to be young and seeing those girls excelling and doing well shows them track can get you to college as well. Like football, baseball or any other sport, they can excel in it.” With sectionals at the end of the month, Russaw said he is hoping to see the BRHS athletes focus and qualify for the state competition. “I’m just hoping to see the kids lock in because at the end of the month we have sectionals. Last year, we only had two or three kids that went to state, and sectionals determine who goes to state,” Russaw said. “In practice I’m looking for them to push themselves. At the meets, we’re breaking it down more to put kids in specific events they do well in. It’s almost like playoff time for us and we need to be fine-tuning what we do best, whether we’re a jumper, or a relay runner. We need to focus on the little things so we can hopefully qualify for state.” Russaw added that the BRHS program is thankful for the support of County Commissioner T.C. Coley. “T.C. Coley has been the backbone of our track program for years. He gives us great support and helps us be able to compete,” Russaw said. “Without him taking the initiative with this track program, we wouldn’t be as successful as we are.”

Rebels look to take momentum into postseason By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

With an undefeated record in area play so far, the Reeltown Rebels are hoping to carry that momentum all the way to the state tournament in Montgomery. The Rebels currently sit at 15-7 overall and 3-0 in Class 2A-Area 8 on the season. Mike Jones, head coach of Reeltown, said his team has done a good job of minimizing mistakes lately and producing on offense. “We’ve had a pretty good couple of weeks. We’re starting to cut down on some of the errors and pitching-wise we’re cutting down on those leadoff walks,” Jones said. “The guys are really starting to sharpen up for the playoffs. Right now, pitching and defense are really helping us. Our bats are also starting to show up.” Pitching, Jones said, has been a particular strength for Reeltown as of late. And with the defensive improvements to go along with strong pitching, Jones said it has made for an easier time calling games. “On the mound, Cole Noble, Collier Bonner and really Trent Thrash have been carrying us as far as pitching,”

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Reeltown’s Landon Hunt swings at a pitch during a game earlier this season.

Jones said. “At the plate, six or seven guys have been hitting really well. They’ve turned it on hitting-wise; Cal Burton, Shep Flurry, Cole Noble, and CJ Bell has also been playing lights out for us in the outfield at center field. The outfield has been really strong and the infield has cut down on the errors. They’re making it easy to call pitches right now.”

Part of Jones’ biggest message to his team has been getting the Rebels to understand how those little mistakes can go a long way in determining the outcome of a game. “We’re looking to get those little things right and for us to realize that the little things do have those big consequences at the end,” Jones said. “Basically, we want to cut

down on the errors and those little things that sometimes nobody notices in the games that end up costing us in the end.” But Jones added that the Rebels’ biggest critics and motivators have been themselves, as the players have taken responsibility to push to get better. “They’ve just grown up a lot this season from start to finish and they’ve taken a lot of responsibility upon themselves,” Jones said. “So, I haven’t had to do as much getting onto folks as they get onto themselves. Right now, they’re pushing themselves and I’m just trying to guide them which way we need to go, but they’re pushing themselves pretty hard.” Jones added Reeltown is hoping that everything continues to come together to guide them to the state tournament. “It’s the same goal as when we started the season: we want to play at Paterson Field. That’s what we work for, that’s what we practice and workout for,” Jones said. “That’s why we practice all of them hours. They’re a good group and they’re tight-knit, but they can’t be happy just getting into the playoffs.”

Cougars ready to begin area title chase By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

After a few delays this week, the Central-Coosa Cougars are set to begin the most important part of their season this weekend. The Cougars (6-8) will host Prattville Christian Academy on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Coosa’s first Class 3A-Area 5 game of the season. Dave Stover, head coach of Coosa, said the Cougars are anxious to get the area slate underway. “We were supposed to play an area game Thursday, but it got rained out, and we were supposed to play it today (Friday) and it got rained out. But we’re finally going to play it Saturday,” Stover said. “The thing is with this weather is you get the kids ready to go, but then they have to back off because weather and then get back up for it. Especially with this being area play and everything building up to area play. I think they’re ready to get going and ready to see where they’re going to be in the standings. “I go into it looking at it as if we’re 0-0 right now. All of the other stuff is about moving players around and seeing where everyone is going to be their best and whose going to provide the best play at those positions.” Stover said expectations are high, as he believes his team has the talent necessary to win their area.

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Central-Coosa’s Jonah Schmidt, left, releases a pitch during a game this season against Horseshoe Bend.

“I can see them winning the area. This is one of the teams over the last three years that I’ve been coaching where if we’re going to win the area it’s going to be with this team we’re running with right now,” Stover said. “I think they’ve got enough talent that we can do it at a couple different levels. At this level of play that they’re at, if they could do those one or two little things I think we have an opportunity to get that goal of winning the area.” Two strengths that Stover said the Cougars have is senior leadership and

versatility at a number of positions. “We’ve got five seniors this year and we’ve got a good starting pitcher. One of our starters is Jonah Schmidt. He keeps us in a lot of games,” Stover said. “We’ve got a strong lefty in Trevor Stover, another senior and the only lefty we have. He plays three or four other positions. That’s the thing about this team is they’re utility and they can go anywhere on the field. I’m confident in putting any of them in different positions and know we’ll get good, hard play.”