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Two arrested for burglarizing store By MITCH SNEED Editor

 THE FORECAST: Sunny weather continues today, and we stay cool. The high will be close to 60, and most places north of Birmingham won’t get out of the 50s. Expect another cold morning Sunday; Northeast Alabama drops into the 30s again, and some of the colder spots could very well see a freeze. Best chance of frost at daybreak Sunday will be generally north of a line from Florence to Cullman to Anniston to Roanoke. Counties like Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Jackson, Cullman, DeKalb, Cherokee, Etowah, Calhoun, Cleburne, and Randolph. There is small risk of a scattered light rain Sunday as a warm front pushes northward; moisture will be very limited, but you might encounter a few raindrops during the middle of the day. Sunday’s high will be in the upper 60s with intervals of sunshine.

POLICE BLOTTER Woman arrested for child abuse after marijuana detected in infant

Woman arrested for child abuse after marijuana detected in infant Portia Buchanan, 31, of Alexander City was arrested by the Alexander City Police Department April 1 for child abuse. “We were contacted by DHR after she gave birth to a baby,” Assistant Chief Jay Turner said. “The baby had tested positive for marijuana.” Turner said that all infants are screened at birth and when they show a positive for a drug, they are charged with abuse or chemical endangerment.

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Cornelius Siran Lockhart, 26, of Dadeville was arrested on April 3 by the Alexander City Police Department for promotion of prison contraband, possession of marijuana, possession of pistol by a violent felon and driving under the influence. “He was arrested for DUI,” Turner said. “He was searched initially and again before entering the jail. He had not alerted us to having it on the initial search. On the final search before entering jail, he was found to be hiding 6.8 grams of marijuana in his underwear.”

The quick response by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department to an alarm at a business led to the arrest of two men for burglary. Timothy Lamar Pulliam, 48, of Camp Hill and Charles William Marable, 45, of Tuskegee were arrested early

Friday morning and charged with third-degree burglary and fourth-degree theft of property, as authorities say they broke into and took items form the Walnut Hill Eagle store. According to Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, deputies responded to a 12:26 a.m. call of an alarm going off at the business. The caller was also able to give a description of a vehicle seen in near the

‘Three on a String’ concert April 16 By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Birmingham based Three on a String is set to perform at White Acres Saturday, April 16 as a benefit for Christian Workers in Action. “There are a lot of folks in the area that like them,” Jerry Bynum said. “This is a great entertaining group.” The evening is fundraiser to help those in the area. “It will be a fundraiser for Christian Workers in Action,” Bynum said. “We are a non-denominational group that helps people and groups in Tallapoosa County like the Girls Ranch and Camp ASCCA.” The musical comedy show should be a fun evening. “It will be good wholesome entertainment at White Acres,” Bynum said. “And the evening also includes a steak or chicken dinner.” See PERFORM • Page 3

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Left, The Blue Team of Leadership Lake Martin David Thomas, Mary Lyman Boone, Karen Kison, Martha Boyd, Matt Bishop and Will Dark pose for a photograph at the Sportplex Friday afternoon. The Blue Team was helping to install signs for the disc golf course at the Sportplex as part of a project with Leadership Lake Martin. Above, David Thomas and Martha Boyd cut a timber for a sign on the disc golf course at the Sportplex Friday afternoon.

A 62-year-old man is facing sexual abuse charges after allegations surfaced that he had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl. According to a release from Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said an incident occurred on a boat near the Paces Point Boat Landing near Dadeville on April 3. Due to the nature of the allegations, few details were released, but Abbett Carleton said that Christopher Durand Carleton, 62, of Dadeville was taken into custody on April 3. He has been charged with enticing a child to enter a vehicle for immoral purposes and second-degree sexual abuse. “In cases of this nature we naturally want to protect the victim first,” Abbett said. “But we also want to complete the process of forensic interviews before releasing any information. The charges listed are a result of the findings of that investigative process.” See ASSAULT • Page 3

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Walnut Hill Eagle at the time of the sounding of the alarm. “Deputies responding to the call observed and stopped the vehicle near the business,” Abbett said. “After the stop, and as a result of the investigation cigarettes and alcohol were recovered from the vehicle.” Both Marable and Pulliam remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail late Friday afternoon.

Capt. John Archer, left, and Sgt. Mark Fuller talk with their agency intern Friday before taking a new, larger boat on Lake Martin.

For boaters on Lake Martin who could spot the unmistakable site of one of the old closed type boats piloted by the marine police in the past, get ready for a new look on the water this season. Members of the central district of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Police Unit were on the water Friday in a new boat that is designed to give the officer more flexibility, maneuverability and speed on the water. Capt. John Archer was on the boat with Sgt. Mark Fuller on Friday at Wind Creek before taking the sleek, open-cockpit boat out on the water. He said when he first came to the central division, one of the things that was apparent was the need for larger, more modern crafts.

“I had been in South Alabama before coming here and this is the style we had there,” Archer said. “We found it to be ideally suited for what we are called on to do on a lake the size of Lake Martin, we feel like this will serve the needs much better than what we have used in the past.” From bow, to the bars on the stern that protect the two 220 horsepower outboard engine, the boat measures about 30 feet, with a full 9 meters on the lower profile, semi-rigid boat itself. Another noticeable difference is the cockpit of the boat. The boats that were used on Lake Martin were enclosed. That was not a good fit on summer days where you could fry an egg on the dock around the lake. “That is going to be nice,” See BOAT • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: About a year ago, my daughter befriended a schoolmate. After numerous playdates, our families have become close. While my family is atheist, we know this family is devoutly Christian. Recently, after I mentioned in conversation that we “weren’t religious,” they invited us to their church for service. I diplomatically declined, but it felt awkward having told the mom our non-beliefs. Since then, this family invites us to church constantly, and the mom routinely brings up Scripture while we’re talking. I feel like they are trying to convert us. I’m hurt that the respect we have extended to this family isn’t being reciprocated. How do I let her know she’s being disrespectful to me and my family’s beliefs without jeopardizing the friendship between our families? -- ATHEIST IN THE SOUTH DEAR ATHEIST: I can’t

Ms. Ellen Radney Price proudly announces the engagement of her daughter, Madolyn Margaret, to Mr. Cason Michael Kirby. Miss Price is the great-granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Neil Anderson of Montgomery and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Monroe Radney of Wadley. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Madolyn Anderson Radney of Alexander City and the late Mr. John Tom Radney. Miss Price is a 2008 graduate of Benjamin Russell High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in public relations and political science in 2012 and a Master of Public Administration degree in 2014 from The University of Alabama. She is a member of Kappa Delta social sorority and was presented to society in 2009 with the Blue and Gray Colonels of

guarantee that the woman won’t take offense, but it’s less likely if you refrain from using the word “disrespectful.” Try to remember that she thinks she’s offering you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. It might be gentler if you told her that in light of the fact that you are an atheist, you find what she’s trying to do to be “hurtful.” Continue to politely refuse her invitations to attend her church. If she’s in the habit of quoting Scripture in normal conversation, you will have to grit your teeth and tolerate it. (Remember, we all have freedom of expression.) But I can’t guarantee that

DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Mimi,” and I have been married nine years and together for 14. We have agreed that while we love each other, we are no longer “in love.” We have stayed together because we’re comfortable. Mimi has just informed me that she’s pregnant with someone else’s baby and will be moving out soon. She is all I have known since we have been together. I feel lost and confused and sad. Do you have any advice? -- DEEPLY HURT IN TAMPA DEAR DEEPLY HURT: Were you aware that your wife -- whom you say you

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Montgomery. Miss Price currently resides in Montgomery where she works for Matrix, LLC. Mr. Kirby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wayne Kirby of Gadsden. He is the great-grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Monroe Kirby and the late Mrs. Marshall Lester Phillips, Sr. of Gadsden. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Frank Kirby, Sr., the late Mr. Melvin Lyles, and Mrs. Alma Lee Lyles of Gadsden. Mr. Kirby is a 2005 graduate of Glencoe High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and public relations in 2009 and a Juris Doctorate in 2012 from The University of Alabama, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, Jasons, and was Student Government Association president in 2008. Mr.

Kirby currently resides in Tuscaloosa where he is an attorney with Campbell Guin and a board member for the Tuscaloosa City Schools. The couple will

unite in marriage at the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery at 7 o’clock in the evening on Saturday the 7th of May, before making their home in Tuscaloosa.

He is survived by his step-sons, James Earl Hooks of Alexander City, Billy Joe (Gloria) Hooks of Ashland, and David Randall (Glenda Gail) Hooks of Alexander City; brother, Jimmy Mask of Flea Hop; sister, Inez Macon of Clanton; numerous stepgrandchildren and step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 34 years, Anne Ruth Tucker Mask; step-son, Johnny Walls Hooks, step-daughter,

Glenda Gail Tilley, step-son, Jerry Leonard Hooks; sisters Betty Mask and Jennie Rigbee; and brothers, John Mask, Cecil Mask, Hurbert Mask, Billy Mask, Junior Mask. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

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are no longer in love with -- was seeing other men? If the answer is yes, then you should understand that what has happened is a logical progression. If not, then while you were comfortable with each other, you were not open and honest. That you would feel sad is natural because there is loss involved in the demise of your relationship with Mimi. And so that this doesn’t happen in your next relationship, I’m advising you to discuss this with a therapist. You have some grieving to do and it would be better if you don’t do it alone.

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Pictured above, the former boat used by Marine Police while serving the Lake Martin area. The boat was recently replaced with a newer, more efficient boat.

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Fuller said. “There were days when it was like a sauna. With these, airflow won’t be a problem as long as we are moving. I think they will be prefect for what we do.”

The lower profile will be better suited should rescue situations arise and the boats are equipped with 100-gallon plus fuel tanks. “On a lake this size, that’s

a great feature,” Archer said. “There are some long days during the season out here, so it’s nice to be able to be out there and not have fuel as a worry.”

AU arboretum plant sale today featuring new Auburn Azalea series STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

AUBURN, Ala. – The Davis Arboretum will host a native azalea sale Saturday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to noon featuring the new Auburn Azalea series. The Auburn Azalea series is a collection of hybrid native azaleas that are planted throughout campus, including Samford Lawn, the President’s House and the Davis Arboretum, and come in various colors, including multiple shades of orange. Gardeners will enjoy the showy and colorful blooms combined with the hardiness and long bloom season of the Auburn Azaleas. Newly planted native azaleas require regular watering, but once established are resilient and can withstand drought and the intense heat of summer. The plants will grow in partial shade, full shade or full sun; and prefer moist, well-drained soil along streams, rivers and lakes. To ensure genetic accuracy, each of the plants sold in the Auburn Azalea series are grown from tissue culture. Plants in the series come in a variety of colors and can be purchased each A-Day at the Davis Arboretum’s spring plant sale. Auburn Azaleas can also be purchased at the fall plant sale or by mail order from Oct. 1 to March 1. All proceeds from the plant sales directly benefit the Davis Arboretum. The native hybrids in the Auburn Azalea series represent more than three decades of breeding trials and tireless dedication of Auburn scientists, faculty and staff, including the late professor of fisheries R. O’Neal “Smitty” Smitherman; the late dean of the College of Agriculture Dennis Rouse; retired researcher at Auburn’s Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station Tom Corley; and retired

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omedian Norm Crosby had a great line about jury duty. “When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of 12 people who weren’t smart enough to get out of jury duty,” Crosby joked as a part of his comedy act. Fortunately here in Tallapoosa County, that is not the case. This week the Alexander City Courthouse Annex was the setting for a four-day trial, filled with troubling testimony and countless different accounts of recollections and events where lives were at stake. It was a case involving the sexual abuse of a child, a situation that creates additional emotion and importance. But we were blessed to have a group of jurors who didn’t try to shirk their duty. They showed up every day, took their job seriously and sorted through all the back and fourth. For the legal system to work, the jury is one of the most important elements. Any person on trial would want a jury of people like them who could understand the merits of the case. Jury service is not burdensome drudge work imposed by an overbearing government on an unwilling residents. It’s not a favor that citizens do for their courts. It is instead a noble duty and those who serve have an awesome responsibility. Instead, it is a citizen’s chief means of oversight on the judicial branch, allowing him or her not merely to help rule on the facts of a particular case but to keep tabs on the judge, the prosecutors, the public defenders and the court system itself. It’s the place where citizens are called on to do their duty to make sure that everyone is treated fairly. In this case, after all they saw and heard, they took that knowledge and carefully deliberated for five full hours, weighing all that they had heard and seen and returned verdicts on two defendants. Regardless of what the verdict was, we pause to thank this jury and all those who serve when called. The justice system could not work without them.

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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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Recounting a pair of sorry sports-based news stories

couldn’t watch more than the first two episodes of “The People v. O.J. Simpson,” a recent ten-episode presentation on the FX network. That sordid chronicle of legal and racial history seemed to be well-crafted and well-acted. The story has been proclaimed to be still relevant over 20 years after Simpson was acquitted of the murders of two people. Many people remember the way the “Trial of the Century” was covered in a show biz-style and many people remember where they were when Simpson was found not guilty. The first issue of U.S. News & World Report printed after the verdict showed a smirking Simpson on the cover and the headline: “WHAT NOW? The Great Racial Divide.” But after all this time, the point needs to be made that if the real-life characters were accurately portrayed in the FX series, it validates why I couldn’t stomach watching—there wasn’t the first frontline individual in the story that was likeable or sympathetic. Moreover, the token references of the Kardashian children in the first two episodes were ludicrous, and if Kimmie and her siblings also appeared in subsequent episodes, I don’t want to know about it. There have been other specials on other channels in recent times that apparently tried to play off of the FX presentation. Such shows included a biography of Simpson (right up to present day) and a gruesome autopsy analysis of the two murder victims, including a detailed re-enactment of how the violence probably occurred. However, an ESPN presentation that debuted on March 13

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chronicled another event that interpolated sports figures and race over a decade after the Simpson debacle—that channel’s notable “30 for 30” documentary series broadcast a two-hour show titled “Fantastic Lies,” a detailed look at the Duke lacrosse team and accusations of rape by a stripper that was hired to perform at a team party. That incident involved false charges, a corrupt district attorney and ultimate exoneration for the players…although some observers opined that it was dubious for rich college boys to hire strippers. The ESPN documentary was first broadcast on the 10th anniversary of the event. It took its title from a statement read in public by one of the three players who was charged. While the O.J. and Duke events happened a dozen years apart, the juxtaposition of those two recent television programs was intriguing: Both incidents included race connotations, including playing the race card. Affluence figures into the mix, as both incidents saw the accused individuals being acquitted or having the charges dropped (respectively) due to the intervention of highpriced legal experts (O.J.’s “Dream Team,” the Duke players’ attorneys). Elitism, a cousin of affluence, figured into the mix as well. Most folks are already familiar with Hollywood snobbery, and the ESPN special rightly pointed out the “townand-gown” differences in Durham, North Carolina.

For that matter, lacrosse is probably considered an elitist sport. Both occurrences had included on-camera comments (and even comedy sketches) by public figures and nonnews TV programs, while the legal workings were ongoing. Examples included Jay Leno’s tasteless “Dancing Itos” and Jesse ‘W.T.C.” Jackson. One wonders how they now feel about their actions back then, after the final legal results have become history (of the type that merits mini-series and documentaries). Most of ‘em probably aren’t embarrassed at all. In a later civil trial, O.J. was found to be liable for the deaths of his ex-wife and Ronald Goldman. He is now serving a prison sentence for a dozen unrelated convictions regarding a Las Vegas robbery. Facing life imprisonment, he was sentenced to a minimum of nine years and a maximum of 33 years. He’ll be eligible for parole late next year. Crystal Mangum, the accuser in the Duke lacrosse case, is presently serving 14-18 years in prison for a second-degree murder conviction. Mike Nifong, the district attorney that charged the players, was convicted of withholding evidence, was disbarred, and went to jail. Not surprisingly, lawsuits by Duke athletes followed. These incidents were sorry chapters of American history, and the bottom line judgment regarding how they are recounted on TV is what the actual truth was…if one can look past the show biz hype, then and now. P.S.: In 1995, O.J. announced that he was going to find “the real killers.” Mosley is a retired staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers and a columnist.

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Dear Editor, Recently, some scrutiny has been cast upon evangelists representing the mega churches of America raising legitimate questions about their compensation: is it fair, opulent, extravagant or even obscene? The Leadership Network and the Christian Post, both recognized credible sources of research data have published these findings. First of all, the focus of their work are the mega churches of Americathose who have an average of 2,000 or more for weekly worship services. TV evangelist Joel Osteen, who is very successful in his approach despite coming under much criticism for “selling” admission tickets to his crusades, states his net worth at $42 million with a 17,000 square foot home-draws no salary. Pastor T.D. Jakes depends on his TV ministry for his major revenue flow and has a net worth of $18 million. Billy Graham is the most recognized clergy in the world and does NOT rely on television for revenue and is worth $25

million with the lowest stated salary of just over $300,000. One of the younger mega evangelists, Creflo Dollar, net worth $27 million, is the most controversial with a $2.3 million Atlanta mansion, $17.5 million private jet and he just recently launched an unsuccessful TV campaign to raise $65 million for yet an even larger plane. Kenneth Copeland and wife Gloria team up to jointly preach the word and have a combined annual salary of $658,000 and list personal assets at more than $17.5 million. Another noted TV mega preacher, Ed Young of the Fellowship Church of Dallas is a past president of the South Baptist Convention and concedes he earns more than $1 million annually in salary. Perhaps the most commendable TV evangelist is Rick Warren, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California. Not only does Warren forego any salary, he has written several best-selling books and donates 100 percent of the proceeds to charity! A well known south-

ern mega church pastor, John Hagee, earns more than $1.3 million in salary from his ministry with a large percentage derived from just 16 hours per week in actual work. The most troubling TV mega preacher is Benny Hinn. His theatrics in allegedly healing afflicted participants has earned wide spread criticism from much of the rest of the Christian world with calls for a crack down on his style. Yet, millions of followers continue to flood his ministry with donations. Hinn acknowledges a net worth of $42 million and an annual salary exceeding $1 million. What is fair compensation? What is biblical? When do an evangelist’s tactics and approach cross the line in “harvesting” donations from TV audiences? Is it morally wrong to solicit funds under the guise of God’s work and foreign missions then use millions of these funds to live a life of luxury? James W. Anderson Talladega, Al

Legislature isn’t representing the people Dear Editor, People in Alabama have a lot to worry about wondering if they will lose their Medicaid and some food stamps. But people on Medicaid are especially going to suffer trying to find a doctor, trying to get dialysis treatment. We have a crisis now thanks to the Republican Party – all of them – especially Gov. Robert Bentley. He had all the time in the

world to expand Medicaid but he refused. Everyone protesting and begging him to expand Medicaid because people were dying because they didn’t have it. You would think being a doctor, he would care. But no, he looked the other way. Well now it has come down to the wire and you see where his party is with him now. He wants you to believe he wants what you want. Don’t believe

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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department April 6

• Melissa Ann Langley, 27, of Ashland was arrested for theft. • Jeffery Dalton Jones, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Thomas Street. • Assault was reported in the 300 block of O Street. • Harassment was reported at Booker and J Street. • Theft was reported on Whaley Ferry Road. • Harassment was reported on Plant 10 Drive.

April 5

• Stewart Towle III, 28 of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, assault and domestic violence.

April 4

• Nikalus Niqwaun Milton, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. • Kimberly Hill, 21, of Alexander City was for marijuana possession and criminal mischief. • Burt Wayne Moore, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Scott Road. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City • Domestic violence was reported on O Street. • Disorderly conduct was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Cole Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

April 3

• Cornlius Siran Lockhart, 26, of Dadeville was arrested for promoting prison contraband (drugs), possession of marijuana, possession of a pistol by a violent felon and driving under the influence.

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Public Meetings • Randrequis Davon Woodyard, 26, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, possession of open container of alcohol in moving vehicle. • Edmund Durwin Drake, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Criminal trespass was reported on Hillabee Street.

April 2

• Vasco Orlando Woods, Jr., 22 of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Crystal Ann McAlister, 27 of Alexander City was arrested for fleeing or attempting to elude. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Jefferson Street. • Harassing communication was reported on Locus Street. • Theft was reported in the 300 block of Andrew Jackson Road. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1900 block of Summer Street.

April 1

• Portia Buchanan, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for child abuse. • Burglary was reported on Red Bud Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1400 block of 3rd Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department April 7

• A resident of Valley Road in Camp Hill filed a report for theft from a residence.

April 6

• Ann Carrett of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville was arrested for a writ of attachment. • Jessica Johns of Trails End Lane in Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to comply.

April 5

• Travis Dansby of Seymour Drive in Roanoke was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child

support. • A resident of Sandpiper Lane in Dadeville filed a report for burglary and theft of property. • James Wilson of Wildlife Road in Dadeville was arrested on warrants for probation violation possession of controlled substance and attempt to elude. • Danny Hosey of Marble City Heights Circle in Sylacauga was arrested on warrants for failure to appear child support and a bench warrant.

April 4

 Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.  Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.  Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

• A resident of Turner Point Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Camelia Drive in Tallassee field a report for criminal mischief.

 Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville.

April 3

 Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.

• Crystal McAlister of Thompson Ridge Road in Alexander City was arrested for probation violation warrant. • A resident of highway 50 in Camp Hill filed a report for a private property accident. • Antoine Stokes of Winfield Place in Montgomery was arrested for driving under the influence.

April 2

• David Bell Jr. of N. Turkey Trot in Dadeville was

 Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.  Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in

the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.  Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall.  Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.  Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.  Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m.  Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.  Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.  New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall.

 Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.  Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m.  Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.  Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session.  Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.  Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 8259841 to inquire about the agenda.

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e had some fun with Others see the world with this in our church CALCULATING EYES- with and I invite you to scared, nervous, anxious eyes. have some fun with it. Count The motto of this way of seethe number of “fs” in the foling life and other people is, lowing sentence: “What’s mine is mine and I’ll “Federal fuses are the keep it.” results of years of scientific Others see the world with CARING EYES. The motto research and study and the Todd Henderson, of this way of life is, “What’s experience of years.” FIrst United mine is yours and let’s share How many do you count? Methodist Church it.” There are SIX fs in the sentence. What are the lessons of What kid of eyes do you this little exercise? Sometimes we miss see the world around you with? Jesus what is right in front of us. This is why doesn’t expect us to help everybody— new people are important to churches, but Jesus does expect each of us to families, and any organization, because help someone—to see someone—to new eyes see things that are right in care about someone—to feel someone’s front of us, but we miss. It also teaches pain—to render assistance—to help as us that people with experience can help we are able—to love the other person us see what we miss. If someone has as we love ourselves—to care about the done this exercise before, they can help other person’s welfare as we care about you. It also teaches us that some people our own. around us are like the “fs”, some just And if each of us will do that, what jump out at you, others’ personality or a different world it will be, what a difstatus in life make them hard to truly ferent place our city will be. None of see. This little exercise also lets us us can love everyone, but each of us know that we need to be open-minded can love someone. None of us can help to new truth and ways of seeing people everyone, but each of us can help someand the world around us. one. Let us go and do, and let us love It is really helpful to stop and think of God with our head, heart, and gut, and how I see things. Some people see the let us love our neighbor as ourselves. world with CRUEL EYES- with selfish, arrogant eyes. The motto of this way of Rev. Todd Henderson is the minister seeing life and other people is, “What’s at First United Methodist Church in yours is mine and I’ll take it.” Alexander City. This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!

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Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

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

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

Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

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

Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681

New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820 Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411

EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752

First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081 Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421

Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton

Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City

Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564

Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284

CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494

Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater

New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367

Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467

The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007

Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City

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Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951

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Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

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Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232

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Haven United Methodist 410 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524

House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904

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Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191

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April 10

GOSPEL SINGING: Calvary Heights Baptist Church in Alexander City is hosting a gospel singing April 10 at 5 p.m. The Diplomats Quartet will be performing and a love offering will be taken. GOSPEL SIGNING: River Road Baptist Church is hosting The Diplomats Quartet April 10 at 10 a.m. A love offering will be taken. PRETEEN SERVICE: AC Fusion 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. EVANGELIST SPEAKING: Passion Church will host evangelist Danny Johnston Sunday, April 10 at 6 p.m.

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BOOK FAIR: Russell Medical Center is hosting a book fair in the community room Wednesday, April 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday April 14 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Debit and credit cards, cash and checks are accepted.

April 14

SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION: The Alex City Torpedoes swim team is holding registration now until April 14. The cost is $25 per child. You may register at the Sportplex gym between the hours of 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m. The child must be able to swim across the pool unassisted. For more information call (256) 329-6736 ext. 27 PATH FINDERS: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on Thursday, April 14, at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to improve the lives of individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.

April 14-15

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Faith Temple A.C.O.P. is honoring pastor Annie P. Caldwell with a pastoral apprecition April 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at the House of Prayer A.C.O.P.

April 15

RELAY IDOL: Emporium Wine is hosting Relay Idol April 15 at 6 p.m. It can be song or dance, individuals or groups of any age. Six winners will be chosen to advance to the finals on May 6. Costs $20 for an individual and $30 for a group. Fans get in for $2. For more information, contact Janet Austin at 256-392-0963 or Melinda Gilbert at 256-750-1370. LYMAN WARD FUNDRAISER: StillWaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Neighborhood Council and Stillwaters Golf Club/Copperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill are hosting a fundraiser for the LWMA Golf Team April 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 10 percent of your meal will be donated to help the team. Come out and enjoy a great meal and support a worthy cause.

April 16

THREE ON A STRING: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church presents Three on a String, Saturday, April 16 at White Acres in Camp Hill. Dinner of beef filet or chicken will start at 6 p.m. and Three on a Sting will play immediately after. Tickets are $50 per person and $100 a couple. For tickets call 256-825-7408 or 256-825-3985 and all proceeds will go towards local missions and support organizations such as Camp ASCCA and the Girls Ranch. CAR SHOW: The 15th annual Klassic Kruisers Fund Raiser Car Show will be April 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the New Site City Hall. There will be multiple giveaways, vendors, swap meet 50s music and door prizes. Proceeds go to local fire departments and needy families. For more information contact Susan Gamble at 256-234-4975, Aaron Perry at 256-234-6024 or Larry Hanson at 256-329-9663. For flea market contact Kendra Turner at 256234-3588. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day April 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPRING FLING: Wayside Baptist Church will host a spring fling April 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with free hot dogs and drinks, professional face painting, and many more games. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Sisters of Worship will celebrate their first anniversary April 16 at 5 p.m. at the Cooper Rec Center. The doors open at 4 p.m. All groups, choirs and soloists are invited. WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUXILIARY PROGRAM: The Northeast District State Convention Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary, Kathlene W. Spradley, President, will have their Annual President and Vice Presidents Special Effort Program at the Miracle Missionary Baptist Church, Alexander City, Al, on Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Cameron Thomas, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cropwell,

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WOODLAWN: First Baptist Church of Dadeville is hosting Woodlawn author Todd Gerelds April 17 at 3 p.m. Gerelds will speak on the book and the movie will be shown. Admission is free but seating is limited and there is no child care. To reserve seats contact glindadennis@ gmail.com or call 256-825-6232. WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY: Haven Memorial United Church will host a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day celebration April 17 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Shirleen Harvey. The pastor is Rev. Paul Hallard. Everyone is welcome. BUILDING DEDICATION: Great Bethel Baptist Church will dedicate its Education Annex in honor of Terrell Owens Sunday, April 17 at 2:30 p.m.

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‘It’s not legal, it’s political’ McGregor aims to reopen VictoryLand soon By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Milton McGregor along with Macon County Sheriff Andrea Brunson, Macon County Probate Judge Alfonzo Menefee and Andy Hornsby of Macon County stood in front of a large crowd inside the foyer of VictoryLand Monday to announce that the facility will be open sooner rather than later. “I will reopen,” he said “In the coming weeks and that is just to start.” McGregor also said he intends on giving the Native Americans some competition and adding that he does not run from competition and VictoryLand would pay local and state taxes, unlike the gaming facilities run by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Wetumpka, Montgomery and Atmore. McGregor stated numerous times that what Bob Riley and Luther Strange did to his facility was “wrong.” Not only did the task force raid the facility, according to McGregor they left his facility in disarray. “Once we got our contractors in and they started working they realized the damage was much worse than we had ever anticipated,” McGregor said. “We had to have new wiring, unexpected construction was required and it was shameful the way Luther Strange and his people treated our

facility. Shameful.” Furthermore, in an attempt to hinder the reopening of VictoryLand, McGregor contends that Strange drew up a document that would impede vendors of the electronic bingo machines from conducting business with VictoryLand. “Luther Strange had forced a memorandum of understanding, a very illegal memorandum, on our vendors,” said McGregor. “This whole process was clearly designed to blackmail our vendors and to keep them from doing business with us. However, he (Strange) exempted the Native Americans.” McGregor also pointed out that many of his machines that were confiscated by Luther Strange and his Illegal Gambling Taskforce are now in operation at the same gaming facilities in question. “They still have machines that they took off this floor, that have VictoryLand stickers on the side of the machines. Nothing speaks louder than that,” he said. “They were put on a truck loaded from this building and carried to Wetumpka, Montgomery and Atmore.” McGregor said in November he would have the facility open and people employed before Christmas. That goal was not met due to the conditions left behind after the 2013 raid at the facility. However, since that announce-

ment more than 4,000 job applications have flooded in. McGregor stated that people from Macon and surrounding counties, including Tallapoosa and Elmore, have applied to work at VictoryLand and he intends on employing those people sooner rather than later. Since Governor Bentley disbanded the Gambling Task Force in November of last year, this placed the legality back into the hands local law enforcement. Brunson said as head of county law enforcement he would oversee the legality of the gaming machines and insure the machines meet all requirements to be identified as electronic bingo. Sheriff Brunson also said local law enforcement would fully uphold the laws set by the people of Macon County when they voted unanimously in 2003 to adopt electronic bingo at what was then a greyhound track. Judge Menefee shared a few of his thoughts on the matter at hand. “First, to be clear, the Alabama Supreme Court did not make a judicial order, they made a political order,” he said. “This charade started seven years ago when former Gov. Bob Riley, was paid to shut VictoryLand down by a particular interest in Mississippi that gave him money to do that and he has done just that.” According to Menefee, an investiga-

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tion is underway to prove that Riley took millions of dollars from the Mississippi indian tribe. Menefee also believes Riley still has influence over the Alabama Supreme Court. “Bob Riley continues to own the Alabama Supreme Court,” he said. “They move every time he speaks. It is obvious that ever since he left office that every time he goes to them, the decision is always rendered in his favor, regardless of the circumstance.” “We are in the final stages, right now, of getting this facility into first-class condition. It has taken us considerably longer,” McGregor summed up. “We have been working closely and we will continue to work closely with the Sheriff of Macon County and the DA

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LADY WILDCATS TAKE CONTROL Road victory at Pell City keeps BRHS atop section standings

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Benjamin Russell’s Emily Wellborn sends a pass into the box during a game this season at home against Central-Phenix City.

The Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats sit atop the section standings after Thursday’s 2-1 road win over Pell City. Lee Wagoner, coach of Benjamin Russell (8-6-1, 2-0 in Class 6A-Section 6), said the Lady Wildcats pulled out the win in extra time. “The game ended 1-1 at the end of regulation. Then, of course, you go to two five minute, sudden-death overtime periods,” Wagoner said. “We scored the sudden-death Golden Goal with six seconds left in the first overtime period.” Daly Wagoner scored both goals in Thursday’s win, which Coach Wagoner said puts them in fine position with the regular season coming to a close. “Going into Pell City and getting that win was huge for us. That puts us at 2-0 in the section, and now Pell City and Oxford are both sitting at 0-1 right now in section play,” Wagoner said. “So it’s a great position for us to be in. Like I’ve said before, we always have a tendency to get up for the big games and that’s what we did Thursday night.” Coach Wagoner said it was the defense that once again stepped up in Thursday’s game, and continues to be the Lady Wildcats’ biggest strength on the season. “A few of the players for us that don’t get the headlines but are big for us are Jayde Trapp, who is our goalkeeper that has done an awesome job for us back there. She’s been battling injuries these past two games, but has played through it,” Wagoner said. “Our defensive backline – Sydney Pemberton, Ruth Anne Ballard, Charlie Lutz and Sara Beth Wendling – have really controlled the pace and possession of the games. I

can’t brag on them enough. And Karina Naranjo in the midfield has controlled the midfield, winning all of the 50-50 balls and being in the right place to get us into the offensive attack. “I’ve just been so proud of those girls all season long and the work that they do day in and day out. They don’t get the headlines because they don’t score all of the goals, but they do the hard work.” With the regular season coming to a close, Wagoner said the Lady Wildcats will have tough competition down the stretch to go along with their final two section games. “We’re going to have some good competition this last month of the season. We face Prattville twice within the last month and we also have Pell City and Oxford again in two section matches, and we have a game against Stanhope Elmore,” Wagoner said. “So we’ll see some talented teams this last month. What we want to do is we want to build on the point that we’ve got to, fine tune our game, keep possessing the ball like we have been and finishing our opportunities on goal when we get them. We want to just remain sound defensively like we have been all year.” Wagoner added that Benjamin Russell is hoping to finish strong by capturing the section and hosting to open the playoffs. “I think we’re in a good spot teamwise, we’ve just got to remain focused. We’re not in the playoffs yet, but 2-0 in the section is a great place to be,” Wagoner said. “But our ultimate goal is to win the section and host the first and second round of the playoffs.” Benjamin Russell’s next match will be at home on April 14 against Stanhope Elmore at 5:30 p.m.

Wildcats sweep Carver-Montgomery for key section wins By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

The Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats won their fifth-straight match on Thursday, as they defeated CarverMontgomery at Central Alabama Community College’s Cal Alison Tennis Complex. Jesse Bouldin, head coach of Benjamin Russell girls tennis, said Thursday’s win was the fifth in a row over a section opponent. “Everything ended up going very well for us. The girls won the match 9-0, which puts us on a five-match win streak right now,” Bouldin said. “I think it’s huge (win streak). The five-match win streak has also been against all section opponents. So, the girls have a lot of confidence going into the section tournament.” Benjamin Russell will return to action next Thursday on the road against Opelika. “We’ll have a rematch with the one section opponent we lost to on next Thursday at Opelika,” Bouldin said. “So, all next week our practice will be geared toward that. Hopefully, we’ll get a good match in against them in that grudge match.”

BRHS boys defeat Carver

The Benjamin Russell boys tennis team also defeated Carver at home on Thursday, as Benjamin Russell Coach Lewis Daniel said the Wildcats are playing their best tennis at just the right time. “We finished well. We won the match 9-0,” Daniel said. “All of our players are continuously improving. We looked pretty good, and as a matter of fact it is pretty important that we looked good on Thursday and hopefully we do in our final match against Opelika next week because we’re getting ready for sectionals. I think we’re improving and peaking at the right time.” With next week’s trip to Opelika, Daniel said the competition could prepare the Wildcats for the upcoming section tournament.

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Benjamin Russell’s Jamarez Hall, above left, and Aubrey Forbus, above right, serve during Thursday’s matches against Carver-Montgomery at Central Alabama Community College’s Cal Alison Tennis Complex.

“I think in retrospect it may do us good because Opelika will be the top finisher in the section as the No. 1 seed. So, we get a chance to play against that level of competition and it should prep us for other teams that are in the section

tournament,” Daniel said. “Hopefully, we won’t actually see Opelika again in the tournament until the end. So, next week should serve us well because our kids will get to compete at a high level the week before we go into our sec-

tional tournament.” The girls section tournament will be April 18 and the boys section tournament will be April 20. Both tournaments will be held at CACC’s Cal Alison Tennis Complex.