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Task force makes Friday meth bust By MITCH SNEED Editor

Four people suspected of being involved in a drug operation that included methamphetamines were arrested in Friday morning raids on Sanders Road in Alexander City and on Highway 63 South. Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Alexander City Housing Authority, US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Alexander

City K-9 and Criminal Investigations Division raided the residence both locations just after dawn Friday morning. “Friday’s arrests were the culmination of controlled buys and physical surveillance conducted over a period of time,” said Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force. Armed with search warrants and knowledge collected from

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a four-wheeler were also confiscated on Sanders Road. Arrested at the Sanders residence was: • Gary Kevin Morris, 49, of Alexander City on four counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession with the intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Investigators were armed See BUST • Page 3

CACC merger town hall set for Monday Burrow says meeting will be a time to have questions answered

By MIA OSBORN Staff Writer

By MITCH SNEED Editor

February saw Alabama’s first confirmed case of the Zika virus, a disease that has raised worldwide concern. Its transmission is not fully understood. It has no vaccine. And with the weather heating up, more carrier mosquitoes are likely on the way. Russell Medical Center is leading an effort to educate the local public about the risks of the Zika virus, how it is spread and what can be done to stop it. Zika is spread mainly by mosquitos in the genus Aedes, which are found on every continent except Antarctica. Aedes mosquitos can be recognized by their black-and-white markings. Those infected with Zika will most likely have a fever, rash, red eyes, and pain in their joints. Symptoms appear up to a week after infection and last from two to seven days. The Zika virus is very rarely fatal. If a person See ZIKA • Page 3

Local residents will get an opportunity to learn more about the proposed merger of four community colleges into one regional entity Monday night here in Alexander City. A town hall type meeting is set for Monday night at 5:30 p.m. at the Multimedia Room, Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the campus of Central Alabama Community College located at 1675 Cherokee Road in Alexander City. Central Alabama Community College President Susan Burrow, who will also serve as president of the regional community college to be created from the consolidation of CACC, Southern Union and Chattahoochee Valley community colleges, is hosting the gathering. Burrow said the aim is to allow citizens of each of the communities where the consolidated college will have campuses to ask questions about or provide input on the consolidation process. Burrow faced some pointed questions Wednesday night in Wadley, where residents are not excited about the plan. Many say it will damage Wadley’s economy and make it more difficult for some students if the school’s headquarters is elsewhere.

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Lake Martin Animal Shelter director Mia Chandler, top center, was paid a visit by shelter escape artists JoJo and Piper Friday at Walmart as Chandler was raising funds for the low cost spay and neuter program. The former shelter dogs were helping break the ice for handlers Jennifer Castillo of Alexander City and here 2-year-old daughter Clarissa as they assisted in collecting donations from Walmart customers.

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It’s open – the brand new Children’s Harbor Thrift Store has opened its doors to the public. “It is very well lit,” one customer said while walking around inside. “Everything is spaced out and easier to see,” another customer said. Store manager Kathy Symonds says the move worked out well. “We were only down one weekend,” Symonds said. “We were able to get it all moved and set back up.” Kayla Garrett and her daughter Emma like the new store too. Garrett

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and her daughter visit the store almost every Friday. “We like the new place a lot,” Garrett said. “It is not so elbow to elbow. There is a lot more room.” The Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The new store is located directly on Highway 63 just south of the entrance to the Lake Martin Amphitheatre. The store has been operation since 2003. The store is loaded with deals on electronics, furniture, clothing, toys, Cliff Williams / The Outlook cooking items and much Emma Garrett, left, 4 of Alexander City along with her mother Kayla look through toys at the Children’s more. Harbor Thrift Store. Emma and her mother are frequent customers of the store.

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DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 20 years and have three children, ages 10 to 17. Our oldest is a senior in high school. Her best friend, “Maya,” is a friend of the family we have known for 10 years. Maya’s parents have been divorced for as long as we’ve known her. She lives with her single mom. Her dad moved out of state. Maya spends a lot of time with us on weekends, and we have all embraced her as another family member. Recently, Maya pulled me aside and asked if I could be a father figure in her life. I was honored and immediately agreed. Now when she comes over she calls me “Dad” and even says “I love you.” I say it back. Last week, my wife mentioned that our younger two children have noticed the bond between me and Maya and are upset about it. How can I be there for Maya through these tough teen years without alienating my own younger kids? -FAMILY GUY IN THE MIDWEST DEAR FAMILY GUY:

DEAR ABBY Advice

Consider having a talk with your younger children and explaining to them that the more love there is in this world, the better our world will be. Explain that Maya has no father in her life, and that any affection you express for her does not lessen the love you feel for them, and they will always be “No. 1” in your heart. This does not, however, mean that you cannot have love for Maya, too, and say it when you think she needs to hear it. If you haven’t already been doing it, make special time for your younger children that does not include Maya. If you do, perhaps it will help them to feel less threatened. DEAR ABBY: Allow me to offer a word of encouragement

to young boys who are short in stature: All your life, you will hear thoughtless remarks about your height. “He’s short. That’s so sad. It will hold him back in life. He’ll have trouble with girls,” and so on. Don’t listen to a word of it! I am now a senior citizen. Not once has being short held me back from anything I wanted in life -- relationships, money, career, friends and respect. Other people may have stereotypes, but do not let them control your goals and dreams. You can have whatever you want in life, so go for it! -- MIKE IN CALIFORNIA DEAR MIKE: There is no height requirement for success. As I write this I am thinking of Prince, Elton John, Michael J. Fox, Kevin Hart, Danny DeVito and every jockey who races for the Triple Crown. (My lawyer is also short in stature, but I measure him only from the eyebrows up.) DEAR ABBY: I’m 18 and have never had a boyfriend. I really, really like a boy from

church, but I don’t know how to approach him. He has a job and is in his second year of college. We’re good friends, but he’s so busy with work and school that I never see him, not even on Sundays. It’s upsetting. I’d really like to be more than friends. What should I do? -CRUSHING IN INDIANA DEAR CRUSHING: Because of the schedule he is on, I don’t think you have much choice other than to wait until his classes end and he’s on holiday or summer break. In the meantime, do not put your life on hold. Stay busy with friends and other activities, and who knows? You may meet somebody else who’s also interesting. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Mrs. Robbie Lee Trimble Mrs. Robbie Lee Trimble, 97, of Camp Hill died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at the Ebenezer District Center, 1296 Newell St., Camp Hill on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Benjamin C. Datiri, PhD. officiating. The viewing of Mrs. Trimble and visitation with the family will be Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. (CST) to 6:00 p.m. (CST) at Vines Funeral Home Chapel, LaFayette. Interment will be at Mt. Traveler Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Waverly. Mrs. Trimble is survived by two sons: Angelo (Mary) Trimble, Montgomery and John C. Trimble, Camp Hill; two daughters: Dr. Sylvia (Robert) Bozeman, Atlanta,

GA and Sherre (John) Lockhart, Auburn; daughter-in-law, Regina Trimble, Decatur; two sisters-in-law: Mary Ellen Trimble and Evelyn Jones both of Camp Hill; fifteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family, including Mary Tai, Dadeville, her caregiver for twelve years. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Robbie & Horace Trimble, Sr. Memorial Fund, for the provision of scholarships. Donations may be sent to: Robbie and Horace Trimble, Sr. Memorial Fund, c/o Mt. Traveler Missionary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 69, Waverly, AL 368790069. To share your online condolences, please visit our website at www.vinesfuneralhome.com Vines Funeral home, Inc., LaFayette, AL is handling the arrangements.

Mrs. Emma Jean Conner Mrs. Emma Jean Conner, 65, of Perkinston, MS died Tuesday, March 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Hand. Mrs. Conner is survived by her husband, Dale Conner of Perkinston, mother, Helen Hand of Perkinston, three sons, Chris Conner (Kristi) of Ocean Springs, MS, Brad Conner (Mandy) and Steven Conner, both of Wiggins, MS, two brothers, Edward Hand and William Hand, both of Alexander City, AL, sister, Brenda Conner Sutton of Virginia, six grandchildren, Brooke, Cody, Cameron, Coulten, Emily and Cooper, one great grandson, Dawson and numerous other family members. Private services will be held at a later date. Moore Funeral Home in Wiggins is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Eurman J. Russell Ms. Eurman J. Russell of Sylacauga, AL died on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Coosa Valley Medical Center, Sylacauga, AL. Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Services.

Public Meetings  Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.

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 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.

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 Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville.  Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.  Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.  Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.  Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall.  Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.

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 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 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.

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catches the Zika virus once and recovers, they are unlikely to catch it again. When the virus was discovered in 1947, mosquitoes were thought to be the only carriers. But in 2015, new evidence came to light that the Zika virus might be spread through intimate contact, or from a pregnant woman to a fetus. This news caused worry worldwide due to the virus’ connection with birth defects. Children exposed to the virus before they are born are at high risk of microcephaly, a birth defect that can cause small heads and problems with brain development. “We don’t know the full extent of person-to-person transmission,” said Dr. Eric Tyler, of Pediatric Associates of Alexander City. “We do know the greatest risk is to women of childbearing age. There is significant risk to a fetus if the mother becomes infected and the virus crosses the placenta and gets into baby’s brain.” The Zika virus can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms are so mild that most people who contract it do not

seek medical help. In fact, a person may carry the virus and have no symptoms at all. “Only about one in five people will develop symptoms,” explained Russell Medical Center’s Dr. Brian Dix. Since there is no vaccine, the only sure way to prevent the virus from spreading is to avoid mosquito bites. “A lot of the prevention is common sense stuff,” Dr. Dix said. “If you’re going to be out in daylight, wear long sleeves. Wear insect repellant with DEET.” Another method of prevention is to get rid of standing water to prevent mosquitoes from using it as a breeding ground. Any birdbaths or water features near the home should have their water changed frequently. Risk of bites can be lowered by staying indoors during the mosquitoes’ most active times. “Mosquitoes feed at dusk,” Dr. Tyler explained. “Right around the time everyone wants to get together outside and watch the sunset at the lake.”

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with 21 arrest warrants as they executed a search warrant at the Highway 63 address. Investigators discovered 5 grams of methamphetamine, $286 in cash and a .22 Ruger Rifle. Arrested at the Highway 63 address were: • Haley Danielle Brown, 24, of Alexander City on 12 counts of illegal purchase of a precursor, attempt to commit a controlled substance crime, conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime, unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance first degree, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jeffery Doil Hooks, 33, of Alexander City on nine counts of illegal purchase of a precursor, attempt to commit a controlled substance crime, conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime, unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance first degree, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Larry Justin Reeves, 25, of Alexander City on charges of unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia. “This is a case that we have been

working on for quite some time,” said White. “Additional arrests are possible as the investigation of the illegal trafficking, distribution and possession of narcotics is ongoing in Tallapoosa County.”

Student arrested for drug possession In an unrelated drug arrest, a 17-yearold female student from Horseshoe Bend High School was arrested Thursday at about 11:30 p.m. by Camp Hill Police on the campus of the Edward Bell Career Technology Center. Chief John Potts of the Camp Hill Police confirmed the arrest Friday. “Another student had been on a bus with the student and saw that she appeared to have drugs in her possession,” Potts said. “That student relayed the information and we were able to arrest the girl without incident.” A small amount of suspected cocaine was recovered. Potts said the minor was charged with possession of a controlled substance and after her arrest she was released into the custody of her parents.

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Military vehicles are assembling at Wind Creek State Park as the Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club host the East Alabama Regional Rally Friday and Saturday. There will be more than 30 vehicles on display including Jeeps, cargo vehicles and other memorabilia from four separate wars.

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Burrow says she doesn’t think the merged colleges’ headquarters will play the role of a traditional higher ed base. “With all of the technological advances that allow us to communicate more intricately and better and to telecommute between campuses, I’m not sure that where this system is based will be a large factor,” said Burrow, when the listening tours were announced. “Things have changed in the way that colleges and community colleges operate and that’s part of what this is all about – adapting to that change.”

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Keeping community clean is an every day thing

umorist Will Rogers is credited with saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” There is a lot of truth to that old line, especially when you are talking about a visitor’s impressions of a city. The Outlook has continually featured news of efforts to address eyesores in our community. From organized cleanups with trash being picked up from area roadways to the city’s new weed-abatement ordinance, people are working hard to make our area more attractive. There is even news coming on a massive countywide community cleanup coming soon. It’s great to see progress, but we can all do our part and speed what could be a dramatic transformation. Why? Think about this. We are blessed here to have a 44,000-acre tourist attraction that features almost 800 miles of shoreline in Lake Martin. It stands to reason that when people come to the lake, they will spend at least some time in Alexander City. With that in mind, showing these visitors the place we call home at its best is essential to help make these people want to return again and again. The Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet Alexander City are all trying to lure new industry, businesses and restaurants, as well as plan events that will help the local economy as well as improve the quality of life here. It’s important that we all do our part to give these groups the tools they need to sell our community to newcomers. No matter if it’s sprucing up our yards with landscaping, putting a fresh coat of paint on our home or simply taking the time to pick up a piece of trash we see on the ground – just do it. Take pride in our community and let’s make sure others who come here see it for the shining star that it really is.

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Enough craziness, give me predictable moderation

s it my imagination or has the world we live in suddenly become a world of extremes? Last week, when I attended a newspaper convention in Austin, Texas, I heard think-tank gurus talking about the impact of technology in our world. A guy from Harvard said yes, newspapers are steadily moving toward a digital delivery. A publisher from Georgia won a major award for his work creating an Internet television station that broadcasts ads and news from his newspaper and has reporters putting down their notebooks and reading the news like seasoned anchors. But we heard over and over that technology change is not just affecting newspapers. It’s every affecting business. To prove the point, we saw a video of a new machine now in operation in Asia. It looked like one of the new 3D printers we’ve heard about, laying down layer after layer of material as it turned corners. And it worked on the same principal, except it wasn’t adding layers of plastic to create a small object. It was stacking ribbons of concrete, creating a complex, multiroom building without any

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people involved. Talk about extreme disruptive technology. Almost every business is challenged to adapt and change these days. And the pace of that change is only going to increase in coming years. Nationally, the big news today centers around presidential politics, which can only be described as a race of extremes. In fact, I’ve never seen a more polarized race in my lifetime. Presidential politics came to Alabama this week during the Super Tuesday primary which sent more than 40 percent of our county’s voters to the polls, even though the average turnout has been closer to 25 percent in recent years. That was followed by yet another extreme debate where, instead of talking about policy to help our country, frontrunner Donald Trump apparently decided America needed to hear about the size of his penis. By the way, in

case you want to know, The Donald guarantees “there’s no problem” in that department. Funny? No question. Presidential? Just plain No. How did America come to this extreme state of politics, where the crucially important topics of running the country are not debated, but the escalating insults between candidates are what everybody’s talking about? Even our natural world seems to be moving from moderation to extremes. Just this week in Tallapoosa County, I’ve sweated through a T-shirt on a bluebird 70-degree afternoon and seen a deluge of sleet bouncing off the hood of my truck and collecting in the corners of my home’s roof. All this extreme change leaves me feeling unsettled, like the earth is shifting under my feet. It’s the way I fear people felt during the industrial revolution, the Depression and World War II, when uncertainty and fear lead to rash actions that harmed everyone. I, for one, long for the golden days of predictable moderation. Boone is publisher of The Outlook.

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. James Spann represents District 5. His phone number is 256-329-9758. His address is 314 Auburn Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee. Tony Goss represents District 6. His phone number is 256-749-3355. His address is 647 Shady Point, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.

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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.

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Know Your Charles Shaw is mayor of Alexander City. His phone number at city hall is 256-329-6730 and his home number is 256234-7395 His address at city hall is 4 Court Square; Alexander City, AL, 35010. His home address is 98 Heritage Drive Alexander City, AL, 35010.

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fter months of revisions and discussions, Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh has introduced his RAISE Act, which morphed into the Preparing and Rewarding Educational Professionals (PREP) Act of 2016. Here is some language in the bill: “This bill would provide a procedure for observing and evaluating teachers, principals, and assistant principals on performance and student achievement. “STUDENT GROWTH MODEL. A statistical growth model used to isolate the effect and impact of a teacher on student learning, controlling for pre-existing characteristics of a student including, but not limited to, prior achievement. “The model evaluation system developed by the department pursuant to this act shall define the elements of evaluation and standards for effectiveness for teachers providing classroom instruction at the K-12 level.” So the good Senator’s

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intent is all about how teachers are evaluated, ranked and rewarded. OK. But does he practice what he preaches? For instance, Philip Bryan is his chief of staff. Information obtained from the Alabama Open Checkbook shows that he had an annual salary in 2011 of just over $51,000. Today he makes $146,000 a year. My math says that’s an increase of around 180 percent in five years. By comparison, Alabama teachers had a two percent increase in 2013. That is their only raise in the last eight years. How does Marsh evaluate his staff? How does he decide that someone is worthy of a $95.000 jump in five years? Does he have a procedure for observing and evaluating

staff? If so, what is it? Does he use a statistical growth model to determine how much impact a staffer has on the legislative process? What are the standards his staff members must meet to get huge salary increases? Since the legislature had to have two Special Sessions in 2015, did this count AGAINST his staff performance? Surely, Senator Marsh has another bill waiting to be introduced. One that would apply the same kind of standards to those who work for him as he wants to apply to teachers. One he could dub the Politicians Rigorous Evaluation Process (PREP) act of 2016. If he doesn’t, I think I can find some educators who will be glad to draft it for him. Larry Lee led the study Lessons Learned from Rural Schools and is a longtime advocate for public education. larrylee133@gmail.com. Read his blog: larryeducation.com

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Gov. Robert Bentley hands Alabama Children First’s Christy Cain a pen from Tuesday’s signing of Winston’s Law in Montgomery. Winston, for whom the bill is named smiles big as Disrtict Attorney Randall Houston looks on.

Bentley signs bill adding teeth to abuse sentences gotten this bill passed, but have gotten it signed into law so quickly and with such overwhelming support.” Those convicted of aggravated child abuse now Houston and Bentley were joined at the bill face the possibility of life in prison after Alabama signing ceremony by others who had fought for the Gov. Robert Bentley signed Winston’s Law on bill’s passage. Winston was also there and Houston Tuesday. The bill was introduced following the indictment said that Bentley took time to welcome the boy and made him feel at home. of Wetumpka’s Hallee McLeod, a mother who is “It really was a celebration of sorts,” Houston accused of severely abusing her 4-year-old son. said. “The governor was great with Winston. He The bill was championed by 19th Judicial Circuit came out and met him and gave him a governor’s District Attorney Randall Houston who asked the Alabama Legislature to increase the possible maxi- coin and he was tickled to death to have it. He was mum penalty for aggravated child abuse for a child carrying it all day and showing it off to everyone. I was surprised that he was so comfortable in such under six years of age to life in prison. a formal setting, but that just says something about Under current Alabama law, aggravated child the governor and how he handled it all. It was abuse is a Class B felony punishable by two to 20 really a great day.” years in prison, but the new law will elevate the Houston said he was please to have the new law, crime to a Class A felony punishable by 10 to 99 but hopes it never has to be used. years, or life in prison in cases involving a child “I hope I never have to use it,” Houston said. “I younger than six-years-old. By elevating the punhope I never, ever see another case like this. But ishment, this crime will be raised to the same level if there is every another district attorney who does as attempted murder charges. have an aggravated abuse case, , I’m glad they will “It was an incredible day,” Houston said. “It’s have this law so the people responsible will face a so refreshing to see that the system can work that more appropriate penalty.” well and that efficiently when a situation like this warrants it. We are so thankful to have not only By MITCH SNEED Editor

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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

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

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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BOSTON BUTT SALE: There is a Boston Butt sale to benefit Carley Blankenship and family with pick up March 5 at Alex City Methodist Church from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by calling or texting Kristi at 256-596-2171 or Celia at 256-496-2745 and at JRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill or see Ashley Barker at City Hall. Cash or check only. RUMMAGE SALE: The Pine Ridge Mission team of the Alexander City Methodist Church will hold its annual Rummage Sale on Saturday March 5 from 6 a.m.- 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. We

will have furniture, household items, clothes, toys and much more. The proceeds will benefit our annual mission trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation this summer. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: New Style Baptist Church in Equality is hosting a first pastoral anniversary celebration for Rev. Richard Taylor Sat. March 5 at 4 p.m. MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW: Wind Creek State Park will host a military vehicle show March 4 and 5 all day.

March 5-6

PASTOR APPRECIATION: Pleasant Home Baptist Church is hosting its 19th Appreciation services for Apostle Thomas E. Bullock, Sr. and Prophetess Margie N. Bullock March 4-6. March 4 at 7 p.m. Bishop Mary Ann Wilson will speak. March 5 at 7 p.m. Rev. Brian Thomas will speak. March 6 at 11 a.m. Bishop Douglas L. Varner Sr. and at 3 p.m. Rev. Anthony Anderson.

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March 12

CLASS MEETING: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 is meeting Sat. March 12 at 10 a.m. at Cooper Recreation Center. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast March 12 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Plates include pancakes, bacon and or sausage for $6. It is all you can eat dine only with to go plates available. PLANT A FLOWER: Wind Creek State will be hosting a plant a flower day at 10 a.m.

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0845. PATH TRASH WALK: The March PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be hosted by New Water Ministries which is located on Lake Martin at 460 Civitan Road (newwater.com).Volunteers can register on line or on site at New Water campus the day of the event. Volunteers will also be able to meet and register at Siggers grocery crossroads on Young Ferry Road where they will receive supplies and road assignments. At noon, all volunteers will be treated to lunch at New Water contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra. info for more information TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day March 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. ELKS GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Alexander City Elks Lodge is hosting a golf tournament at Lakewinds Golf Club and seeking sponsors. All proceeds go toward Lodge events such as aide to Camp ASCCA and other community programs. Contact Bo Parks at 256-329-3954 or Lakewinds at 256-825-9860.

March 19-20

SINGING: Family Worship Center is hosting a singing March 19 at 6 p.m. and March 20 at 10 a.m. with the Willing Vessels.

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FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School is hosting family bingo night March 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ART WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor bird on a branch workshop March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Social Hall. Contact Dottie at 256-377-4918 to register.

MEETING: The Artist Association of East Alabama will meet March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the United Way Conference Room. FIRST RESPONDER DINNER: The Alexander City Elks Lodge is hosting a First Responder Appreciation Dinner Tuesday, March 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please contact the Lodge at 256329-9152 or email rnorred@charter. net to RSVP for the no cost meal. ST. PATRICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY: Mamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library will celebrate St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at story time. CHURCH REVIVAL: GAP Fellowship Church will host its spring revival March 16-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest evangelists are Al Williams, Rev. Jason Whetstone and Rev. Troy Holley. Gap Fellowship is pastored by Lou and Marilyn Benson.

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March 18

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a movie under the stars March 18 at 6 p.m.

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WIZARD OF OZ: The Dadeville High School Drama program is presenting the Wizard of Oz March 18 at 7 p.m., March 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.

March 19

EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park will host an Easter Egg Hunt March 19 at 10 a.m. in the North Picnic area. There will be prize eggs. For ages under 2, 2 to 4 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. For more information call 256-329-

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will honor the 24th anniversary of Pastor of Jimmy and Sister Patricia Brooks Sunday, March 6 at 11 a.m. Guest Minister will be Pastor Billy Simmons of Freewill Worship Center. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its 35th pastoral appreciation of Rev. G.H. Pulliam Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Bread of ACOP is celebrating its 13th Church Anniversary March 6 at 3 p.m. on Highway 280 in Kellyton. Pastor is Elder Neyurland Tuck. Come join us. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Flint Hill Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting its 11th Anniversary Celebration honoring Rev. Adonis Thomas March 6.

MEN AND WOMEN PROGRAM: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church will have its Men and Women program Sunday March 20 at 11 a.m. Edward Milner is pastor. PASTORS APPRECIATION: Rocky Mt. Baptist Church on Highway 22 East in Alexander City is hosting its 13th Pastors Appreciation for Rev. and Sister Al Lawson. Guest speaker will be Rev. Bobby Hargrove pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

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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 256-234-3588.

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Ongoing Events SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Faith Christian Academy, a ministry of Faith Temple Church, is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year for grades K3 and up. Applications may be obtained at the Church office at 425 Franklin Street (256-234-6421). Tours of the school are available upon request. TAX FILING ASSISTANCE: Starting Jan. 25 there will be free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama. IRS certified volunteers will provide free assistance to seniors over 60 with no income limit and those under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. You need to bring last year’s tax return, photo ID Social Security Cards, W-2’s, 1099’s and SSA. If you have insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. All employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year end pay stub. Dates for VCCA are Jan. and Feb. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., March on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 1 to April 18 Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DISNEY WORLD TRIP: The Learning Community Outreach Initiative is sponsoring a trip to Disney World March 20-24. All who are interested should contact Rico Kelly at 256-794-0397 or Wanda Zachery at 256794-3365. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a woman’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK:

Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc. edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-2154494 and ask about the WIOA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We

begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256496-4664. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail. com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. BIBLE STUDY: Come join the Auburn Woman’s Satellite Day Bible Study Fellowship. We’re currently registering ladies interested in studying Revelations. The course, study guides, seminars and lecture notes are free. This is interdenominational and open to all women at Parkway Baptist Church Holliday Hall, 766 East University Drive, Auburn. We meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. We will love to have you there. Bible knowledge is not required. Come learn, share, and fellowship. For further information, contact Tricia at 334-546-1386. For further information on Bible Study Fellowship go to https://www.bsfinternational.org. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship

following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meet every 3rd Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail. com or at 256-234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. There is also a meeting on Tuesday at the Tallapoosa County Baptist Association from 10 a.m. to noon. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511.

WEIGHT WATCHERS: The group meets each Monday evening in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Alexander City. The Fellowship Hall is located behind the sanctuary. Registration is 5- 5:30 p.m. Meeting is 5:30-6 p.m. New members will want to stay after the meeting for a 15-minute Weight Watchers orientation. MUSIC AT EQUALITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at 6:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 9 in Equality. Country/Western, bluegrass, Southern gospel and instrumental music featured. For more information, contact Wayne Glenn at 334-541-3302. HOUSE OF RESTORATION PENTACOSTAL, INC.: Pastor Doris Patterson, 519 Slaughter Road in Camp Hill. Prayer is Monday at noon every week. Wednesday Bible Study at noon and Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. For more information, contact 256-749-7666. LABELS FOR EDUCATION: Jim Pearson’s P.E. Department is collecting Campbell’s soup labels and other products – visit labelsforeducation.com for a full list. Send labels and caps c/o Patricia Brooks, 3491 Coley Creek Road, Alexander City. BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION: Help support Alexander City Middle

School by collecting box tops. Send them to ACMS or send them by students. CHARITY BINGO: Alexander City Elk Lodge #1878 will have Charity Bingo every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds go to local college scholarships. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: The T.O.U.C.H. support group (Today Our Understanding of Cancer is Hope) meets at noon on the first Wednesday of each month in the community room of Russell Medical Center. The meeting is open to cancer survivors, current patients, caregivers or loved once and anyone else going through cancer. Lunch is covered dish. SINGERS NEEDED: The Sunshine Singers are looking for those who love to sing the old songs. They meet at 2 p.m. every Thursday to share their love for music with residents of area nursing homes, including Brown, Adams, the Goodwater Nursing Home and Chapman. For more information, call 256-3291878 after 7 p.m. EVENING PRAISE: There will be an evening praise worship service every first and third Sunday at 5 p.m. at Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell St. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 256794-2969. The Well Armed Woman: The Well Armed Woman, Alexander City chapter meets the 4th Sunday of each month. For more information email Shannon at shannonbost@ yahoo.com.

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Parks and Recreation’s Gary Melton retires By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The City of Dadeville is losing a local sports icon. Gary Melton is retiring from the Dadeville Parks and Recreation Department after 30 years of service. “Everything in town that is athletics, he has had a hand in,” Dadeville Parks and Recreation Director Scott Baker said. “When I came here 10 years ago, what a great help he was to me. I just hope that when my time is up I can have done a quarter of what he has done.” Friday, many of the city of Dadeville employees gathered for a little party. “We would like to present Mr. Melton with this certificate,” Baker said. It is in appreciation of his over 30 years of service to community and Parks and Recreation.” Melton thanked everyone for allowing him to serve the community. “I appreciate the opportunity,” Melton said. “I made lot of friends, had some good times and made some great memories. I am going to miss this place. I really have enjoyed the journey with the parks and rec department over the 30 years.” In addition to athletics, Melton also assisted

with senior program, too. “I enjoyed working with the senior citizens,” Melton said. Dadeville is a great place for families according to Melton. “The city of Dadeville is a great place to raise a family,” Melton said. “We have great schools, a good parks and rec department. It is just a good place to raise a family.” Melton said he had a new job now, especially with recent health concerns. “I have a new job,” Melton said. “It is the hardest job that I have been on in my life. I am under doctors’ orders and my wife’s orders. I can do nothing. One reason I am standing here now is that I have had good doctors and family taking care of me. And I have a lot of people praying for me.”

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FOCUSED AND READY TO COMPETE Lady Wildcats ready to play after severe weather leads to week of game cancellations By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

When the Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats have been able to get on the field lately, they’ve found success, but most of their past week has been altered by severe weather. Storms have resulted in scheduled games against sectional rival Pell City and a Thursday game against Prattville being cancelled for the Lady Wildcats. The last time the Lady Wildcats took to the field was a Feb. 26 victory on the road against Stanhope Elmore. Lee Wagoner, coach of the Lady Wildcats (4-4), said he liked the offensive improvements from Benjamin Russell in its last game. “The last time we played was at Stanhope Elmore. We came out with a 3-0 victory and had a better offensive performance than we’ve had earlier in the year,” Wagoner said. “That’s what we’ve been looking for is to create more goal-scoring chances and pressuring the opponent’s defense.” Daly Wagoner scored two goals and Jacqueline Garcia scored a goal against Stanhope, and Coach Wagoner said BRHS moved a few players around in different spots during the win. “We’re trying to solidify some offensive things going forward. The Stanhope game was a good game to move some people around and see who could actually create some offense,” Wagoner said. “I pulled one of our players from the back line in that game – she was starting at right back for us, Sara Beth Wendling – and I played her in the right midfield, right wing. She was able to send some crosses in and give us some good service in. We may have more people playing in different spots going forward just to try and create that offense that we’re looking for.” Wagoner said the lack of game action has been frustrating, but the Lady Wildcats have focused on doing what they can in practice. “It’s definitely a mental strain. It really can be because you get yourself up for the game – especially a section

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Benjamin Russell’s Karina Naranjo eludes a defender during Friday afternoon’s practice at the Russell Soccer Complex. Benjamin Russell has not had game action all week due to severe weather.

game like Pell City – and you’ve got your mindset ready to enter the game, but all of a sudden it’s cancelled and you have to move on to practice,” Wagoner said. “You want to practice like you play, but sometimes that game mindset is a lot different than a practice mindset. So, it has been tough with the back-and-forth with the weather, but the girls have been fine and they’ve

worked hard every day.” When Benjamin Russell has been forced indoors, Wagoner said they have focused on tactics and conditioning. “We’ve gone outside (to practice) when we’ve been able to. The storms have been hitting around game time, so we’ve been able to practice early and get out before the worst of the weather got here,” Wagoner said. “Even though

we’ve had to cancel games, we were at least able to get some practice in. Some days, like Thursday, we weren’t able to get out at all so we would practice in the gym and we’d watch film and do some classroom type stuff to discuss tactics.” Benjamin Russell will return to game action next Tuesday at 7 p.m. on the road at Oxford in a section game.

Benjamin Russell uses week off to simulate game action By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

After a busy weekend in Florence, the Benjamin Russell Wildcats have had to wait for their next game because of severe weather. The No. 2 Wildcats (7-3) last competed in the Florence Soccer Challenge last weekend in northern Alabama. BRHS Coach Austin Teel said the Wildcats’ three games up north included a showdown last Friday against the Class 6A No. 1 team. “This past weekend, we went up to Florence for a tournament and got to see some northern teams who are really good up there. We actually played the No. 1 team, Fort Payne,” Teel said. “We ended up losing to them, 3-2. But I was very proud of the boys and how they responded in that game. We went down 1-0, responded back by tying it 1-1 and we then took a 2-1 lead. But overall, it was a good game, well officiated and I was very pleased with the sportsmanship shown by both sides.” In their final two games in Florence, Teel said the Wildcats split after some missed opportunities in their last game. “We also saw Athens and St. John Paul. We beat Athens, 5-2. Offensively, we played really well, but defensively we needed to step it up a little bit with goalie play and defensive play lacked communication,” Teel said. “Then that following morning we had a lot of tired legs and couldn’t really get the ball in and had a lot of missed opportunities.” Before the tournament, the Wildcats were able to get their first section match of the season, as they also defeated Pell City, 8-4.

“We played Pell City last Thursday and ended up winning, 8-4. First half, we didn’t play well at all. I was really disappointed in the guys and I think the guys were disappointed as well,” Teel said. “Sometimes we tend to play down to people’s level and we don’t play to the level of soccer that we know we can play to. But don’t get me wrong, Pell City is a better team than last year and had high intensity the whole game. But I’m glad we got that victory to go 1-0 in section play so far.” With a pair of games this week against Stanhope and Prattville getting cancelled, Teel said the Wildcats have been working on finishing their chances and trying to simulate game action as closely as they can. “That’s what I’ve been stressing this week since we haven’t gotten a chance to play is taking advantage of our opportunities. When you get corners and when you get free kicks outside the 18 (yard box), you’ve got to take advantage of it by getting goals,” Teel said. “That’s what we’ve been working on, and of course we’ve gone live action with scrimmages against each other trying to get that game feel while we’re not being able to play due to the weather this week.” Teel said the Wildcats were happy to return to the practice field on Friday afternoon at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex, as it has been hard to simulate game-type action when practicing indoors. “We go in the gym as much as we can when it rains. But there’s only so much you can do inside. Of course, you can get your conditioning and fitness work in there, but it’s hard to simulate games and things,” Teel said. “We were limited in that respect, so that’s why

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Benjamin Russell’s Phillip Speake prepares to deliver a pass to a teammate during Friday afternoon’s practice at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.

we were glad to get outside today because it was a beautiful Friday to go out and play.” BRHS will return to action starting on Tuesday against Oxford on the road at 7 p.m. to

kick off a week that Teel said is filled with important matchups. “Next week, we’ve got another section game against Oxford, a big game and a must-win game for us because we’re try-

ing to go undefeated in section play,” Teel said. “Then we’ve got Opelika, a potential playoff team that we could see down the road. Then we have our big rival, Sylacauga, on Friday.”