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Council meets finance director hopefuls
By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Alexander City Council heard from two people that hope to help lead the city out of a period of questionable finances Monday night as all six members got a chance to question the finalists for the position of finance director. Sandy Stanbrough, who held many leadership roles in accounting for the Russell Corp. and Lee Jones, an Alexander City resident who is a controller for a unit of automotive parts manufacturer Nemac were asked a series of 18 questions from members of the council.
While both were knowledgeable of accounting and had a passion for their work, their experience comes is different areas of expertise. Stanbrough rose through the ranks of accounting at Russell, heading up cost accounting before moving over to payroll and pensions, where she oversaw the payments to more than 10,000 employees. Stanbrough painted herself as “determined, committed and stubborn” and said that “when a job has to be done, it’s going to get done – no matter what it takes,” if she were to be selected for the position. “I believe if you take care of the pennies up front, you don’t have to worry about the dollars at the end of
the process,” Stanbrough said. Stanbrough said she was aware that there have been issues, but she welcomed the challenge. “I’ve dealt with challenges before,” Stanbrough said. “But the thing about challenges is that once you dig into them, you find that the answers are often more simple than you think. It’s all about working hard and looking at solutions. …I’m a fixer. I like to fix things.” Stanbrough acknowledged she does not have any governmental experience and is not a CPA. Jones has been with Nemac for 16 years, seeing three changes in ownership. He has extensive See COUNCIL • Page 11
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Volunteer organization offering tax assistance By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
For 30 years Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama (VCCA) has been providing tax help to residents in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties and some of the group’s volunteers have been helping almost as long. “We have over 1,100 clients every year in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties,” Carley Cummings said. “We have been doing this for 30 years and have some volunteers that have been doing this for 25 years.” One of those volunteers, Barbara Willis was just honored for 25 years of service. Some 25 years ago, Willis was looking for something to do. “I have a degree in accounting,” Willis said. “I was going to sit for the CPA but my husband did not want me to. I found this and have been here ever since.” Some might wonder why keep doing it especially when the tax code seems to change all the time. “I just like to read tax books instead of novels,” Willis said. According to Cummings, Willis is just the beginning of See TAXES • Page 3
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It’s officially tool time in Alexander City. National discount tool store Harbor Freight will open its doors to the public at 8 a.m. today in the Marketplace Shopping Center on Highway 280. The store is opening almost a month ahead of the original schedule as the 18,000 square foot space that formerly housed Steele’s was transformed much more quickly than See FREIGHT • Page 3
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department investigators have made a second arrest for arson in a fire that gutted Kidwell a Dadeville area nightclub last month. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett announced Monday that 20-year-old Kendall Luke Kidwell of Pearson Circle in Dadeville was arrested Sunday in connection with an early morning burglary and fire at Colonel Tom’s Tavern on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Kidwell was arrested and charged with second-degree arson, third-degree burglary and third-degree theft of property. Kidwell was placed in jail with a $40,000 bond. Records show that Kidwell posted bond and has since been released. The club located at 10207 See ARSON • Page 11
Horizon’s Unlimited speaker talks past occupation in Europe By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Horizons Unlimited hosted Dr. Paul Harris, associate director of the Auburn University Honors College to give a presentation of the United States occupation of Germany following World War II. Harris explained the war resulted in millions of refugees from Jews, to displaced persons and others that had no means of taking care of themselves – “a Europe refugee crisis.” “Following the defeat of Nazi Germany, an estimated 40 million people found themselves as refugees without homes to go to,” Harris explained. “There is nothing there, no homes, no food. They are traumatized. They just lived through bombings, possible slave labor and torture.”
Harris explained that as American soldiers marched through the German empire they found devastation. “They found destroyed cities and concentration camps,” Harris said. Harris says American sentiment in 1945 is much like Donald Trump’s stand on immigration today. “There was zero desire in 1945 to take in refugees,” Harris said. “We wanted to keep them there.” But Harris explained that did not mean that Americans did not try to do the right thing much in part to U.S. Army General Lucius Clay who witnessed Reconstruction while growing up in Marietta, Georgia and was in charge of the United States’ occupation of Germany. “He knew the pain of Reconstruction,” Harris explained. See HORIZONS • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: When my children were small, my husband left me. He married the other woman the day after our divorce was final. It was the worst thing that has ever happened to me, and I suffered greatly in the years that followed. Recently my brother did the same thing to his wife of many years. I find myself feeling very angry and hurt that he would do this. He said it was wrong when it happened to me, but now he expects me to support his decision to abandon his wife. He also expects me to befriend his new wife. I can’t help but identify with his ex. My heart goes out to her, and I’m furious with my brother and his new wife. Am I wrong for feeling this way? Must my loyalty to my family override my principles? -- LOYAL TO A POINT IN MISSISSIPPI DEAR LOYAL: That you would identify strongly with
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Funeral Service for Mrs. Erma Belle Athey, 83, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Rev. John Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive
playing computer games, baking and reading. She is survived by her daughter, Laura K. May (Butch) of Moline, IL; son, Stephen R. Athey (Irene) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Jennifer Athey, Tiana Darling, Rachel Dorman, Jonathan Grchan; two greatgrandchildren and sister, Dorothy Vedder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Keith Athey; parents and brothers, Earl and Dale Holroyd.
The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, 2858 Flint Hill Road, Alexander City, Al, 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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your former sister-in-law isn’t wrong; it is normal under the circumstances. Not knowing how close your relationship is with your brother, I can’t decide for you whether blood is thicker than water. But I can certainly understand your distaste at the idea of befriending the woman he cheated with. Whichever you decide to do, continue to be kind to your ex-SIL. She needs all the emotional support she can get now that your brother is cozily ensconced in his new love nest.
Graveside Service for Mr. Robert Edward Bice, 77, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Rob Iler and Rev. Dr. Steve King will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 30, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Bice passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 25, 1939 in Alexander City, Alabama to James Aubrey Bice and Willie Kathleen Bice. He was an active
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Drew Asbury Brown of Auburn, Alabama passed away on January 27, 2017 in hospice care at Bethany House, at the age of Brown 88. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olney Carl Brown and Eva Lurene Brown, by his first wife Frances Hancock Brown and grandson Mitchell Andrew Brown, Jr. (April). He is survived by his wife Margaret Mayfield Brown, son Mitchell (Katherine)
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member of St. James Episcopal Church. He was one of the founders of Bice Motors. Through the years he was actively involved in many civic organizations, church and corporate boards. He was an avid golfer, pilot, outdoorsman, and loved the lake. Most of all he loved being with his family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Ann Bice of Alexander City; daughter, Julie Bice Ballard (John) of Alexander City; son, Brian Edward Bice (Ellen) of Alexander City; grandchildren, David Scott Ballard, Ruth Anne Ballard, Lydia Kathleen Ballard, Mary Elizabeth Bice, and Robert Ferguson Bice; and sister-in-law, Roena Bice of
of McDonough GA, son Donald Brown (Amy Tashjian) of New York, NY, daughter Amy Berge (Tom) of Louisville, KY, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one sister, Emogene Kolar (Don) of Alexander City, AL. Drew was born on January 16, 1929 in Tallapoosa County near Alexander City, Alabama. Drew spent his early years in Talladega and Sylacauga. At the age of nine his father died of a heart attack. The family returned to Alexander City where he finished elementary and high schools. He worked for four years with the Alabama Highway Department before attending Alabama Polytechnic Institute where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering in 1955. Drew spent the next thirty-two years in a successful public service career in highway design with the Alabama Highway department, the Louisiana Department of Highways in Baton Rouge and the Georgia Department of Transportation in Atlanta.
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Alexander City. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Edward Bice, Jr.; parents; and brother, James Donald Bice. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Harbor, One Our Children’s Highway, Alexander City, AL 35010, Feast of Sharing 347 South Central Ave, Alexander City, AL 35010, or to the charity of one’s choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
It was in Atlanta where he and wife Frances (Hancock) put down roots and raised their three children. In January of 1987, Drew retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation and moved with Frances to Auburn, Alabama. Over the next ten years, they created a new life, added new friends and joined a new church as they settled into their life in Auburn. In 1998, Drew lost Frances to cancer after 44 years of marriage. Drew was a devoted member of the Auburn United Methodist church and the Joel McDavid Sunday School class. Through his relationship with the church, he was introduced to Margaret (Mayfield). They married in 1999. Drew enjoyed his retirement years, as he loved Auburn University and especially Auburn Athletics. Margaret shared this love and together they shared many years attending Auburn football, baseball and basketball games. Besides his love for
family and church, Drew will also be remembered for his love of golf. This was a passion and a constant in his life since his adolescent days. It was one of his great joys to be on the course alone or with good friends and family members. Drew was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His presence will remain with us always. Visitation will be at Jeffcoat Trant Funeral Home in Opelika on Sunday, January 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Auburn United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. on January 30, 2017. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the American Cancer Society. Jeffcoat Trant Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Interment will be in Laurel Cemetery, Alexander City, AL. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory directing. www.jeffcoattrant.com
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Mrs. Dorothy Jean Kimbrell 1950 - 2017 Graveside Service for Mrs. Dorothy Jean Kimbrell, 66, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rockford City Cemetery. Bro. James Gallops will officiate. The family will receive friends on, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Kimbrell passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on November 24, 1950 in Coosa County, Alabama to V.O. Abrams and Irene Faye Abrams. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Mrs. Kimbrell enjoyed doing crafts, cross stitch and being involved with the rescue squad. She spent many hours visiting yard sales and thrift stores. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Rich (DeWayne) of Wetumpka and Christy Bone (Eric Strickland) of Munford: sister, Shirley Ogle (Terry); brothers, Jimmy Abram (Vickie), Ronnie Abrams (Faye), Raymond Abrams (Kim), Randy Abrams, and James Abrams (Deborah); and grandchildren, Alexander and Andrew Williams, Richard Miles, Kaitlin Bone, Chance and Dustin Rich. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ralph Abrams. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Freight originally thought. Store manager Ryan Duke said that shoppers will find between 7,000 and 8,000 items sure to fill the tool needs of area residents. “We are excited to be here,” Duke said. “We really think this is going to be a great location for Harbor Freight. When you look at it, we have a store in Opelika, Montgomery and Birmingham and this location sits in the middle of those three stores. So from that standpoint, we have a great area to draw from.” Duke said that workers have been feverishly preparing for the store’s opening. Seven tractortrailer loads of tools were shipped to the location and workers were able to get the merchandise in place over four days. Monday employees could be seen making a few final adjustments, dusting shelves and stock and placing some final signage. Last minute training on the store’s point-of-sale was also part of Monday morning’s routine. Contractors could be seen touching up paint and other last-minute details inside the store. “It’s been hectic getting ready, but we feel good about our people and being here in Alexander City,” said Duke who was at the Opelika store before getting the new assignment. “We would like to welcome everyone to come in and check out the store and see what we have to offer. We
Taxes what some the 38 volunteers at VCCA are willing to do to help. “All of the volunteers are IRS certified,” Cummings said. “They are very devoted to the community. We had two volunteers travel to Talladega every other week last year to help with the blind and others through social workers. That just shows you the dedication of our volunteers. We are fortunate to have these volunteers.” Willis wants to remind everyone who might be using an Earned Income Credit or Extra Child Credit that returns will be slower to allow fraud prevention. “If they have EIC or extra child tax credit, their tax form will not be processed until Feb. 15 and possibly as late as Feb. 27 to allow them to look into it,” Willis said. “But they are saying go ahead and file.” Cummings wants to remind everyone of something. “For those who get marketplace insurance, they must file regardless of income,” Cummings said. Cummings explained that they service two types of clients. “We have a grant where we provide tax counseling for those age 60 and above regardless of income,” Cummings said. “We run the Vita program for those 59 and under with an income of less than $54,000.”
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look forward to serving the people not only here in Alexander City, but from the entire Lake Martin region.” Duke said that the store has hired about 40 employees who are trained and ready for the opening. According to the company’s website, Harbor Freight Tools was founded in 1977 “as a small family-owned business” with the aim of providing “working people with great quality tools at the lowest prices.” The company sells tools of all kinds – “from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools, Harbor Freight offers more than 7,000 tools and accessories at quality levels that match or exceed competing brands, but at prices that are up to 80 percent less.” Duke said that the company opened 120 stores last year and has a similar number scheduled to open this year. Among stores that recently opened were in Troy and LaGrange, Georgia. Alexander City Chamber of Commerce CEO Ed Collari estimates that the store will do upwards on $ million in sales, which will be a big boost to the local tax base. With the opening of Harbor Freight, the shopping center is virtually at 100 percent occupancy, Collari said.
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“He had to make it humane. He (Clay) said We are an occupying force and we are going to be decent about it.” And unlike Reconstruction where northerners and southerners comingled, Harris says Clay frowned on the idea in occupied Germany. Harris said that the U.S. Army took great care of those in the American zone despite sentiment back home so much so that many fled the Russian zone to try to get to the American zone. “It was an unpopular occupation,” Harris said. “But we did it anyway and look at Europe today. It was the solider that has to do the right thing, not the statesmen.” Harris says that Clay was the architect behind the Berlin Airlift in April and May of 1949 that transported 2.7 million tons of food, coal and other supplies to West Berlin. Next week Dick Bronson will make a presentation to the group Monday at 1:30 p.m at the Alexander City Board of Education.
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e all want to be careful in who we allow near us. We carefully watch as neighbors move in thinking, are they safe? While we might not be able to vet our neighbors, being careful to make sure that the people who are allowed to enter this country is a good thing. We don’t think anyone would disagree with that. But there are steps and levels of being careful and even some of the most conservative figures in the country believe that the latest from President Donald Trump may actually chip away at the very foundation that this country was built on. Former Vice-President Dick Cheney said the move is against the foundations of this country. “I think this whole notion that somehow we can just say no more Muslims, just ban a whole religion, goes against everything we stand for and believe in. I mean, religious freedom has been a very important part of our history and where we came from,” Cheney said last week as he was interviewed on a radio show. “A lot of people, my ancestors got here, because they were Puritans.” Vetting is a good thing, but excluding all people of a particular religion. Is that what the people who fled oppression to found this nation had in mind? The executive order may be popular with the ardent Trump supporters, but couldn’t it have been better thought out? It may have been smarter and more sensible to order more diligent screening without a blanket ban. The fact the order did not carve out exceptions for translators and others who aided U.S. forces and fought alongside them could have long-term consequences for the nation. Could American’s face problems traveling abroad? Could the new immigration plan spurn a new wave of terrorism? As it is now, we have Auburn University telling its employees and students to consider not traveling abroad. We think a better thought out plan on immigration is the better thing to do not just an outright ban. Fast action is great, but it needs to be one that doesn’t sacrifice our nation’s core principles.
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Thank God I am a country boy
reckon I’m a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, but since I don’t really listen to rock and roll, I’d have to say I’m more country than anything else. I’m not saying I’m country as a turnip green, but I did eat a plate full of them on New Year’s Day. You are what you eat, right? All my family is from the country—way out in the country. Both sides of my family were raised in the same area and on the same road for the most part. People on both sides of my family are related to each other from different directions. I’m not insinuating any skullduggery went on back in the day. It was just a tight knit community. They were country folk. They were my people. While I was born and raised in the big city of Opelika, I spent a large chunk of my youth at my grandparent’s home in those parts. Granddaddy always had a big garden. He had just about every kind of fruit tree imaginable, too. He had a barn, too. My brother and I spent a lot of time playing in that barn. We got goats for Christmas one year. Now if that ain’t country, you can…listen to a David Allan Coe song and finish this sentence. He kept two cans next to the back door. One was for compost and the other was a slop bucket for the dogs.
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They ate turnip greens, too, or whatever else we didn’t eat. It was a different time. They were country. I’ve been away from that country lifestyle for a very long time. Not that I was ever Mr. Green Jeans, but I am trying to get my hands and boots dirty again. Last week I fed cows a couple of times and even learned to drive and operate a tractor. I did things I never imagined doing just a couple of years ago, but it’s so much fun learning to do new things, particularly when it’s in your blood. When we were feeding the cows, I was careful not to step in any of the cow patties. I asked my buddy David, a real country boy from South Alabama, if he looked down when he walked. “If you’re looking down, you can’t see where you’re going,” he said. Country folks are wise people. Make no mistake about it. After that, I just walked wherever my boots took me. It’s not like I was wearing flip flops. I got some on my hands, too. It came from the string on one of the hay bales after I moved it with the tractor. Before that, we had to cover up one of the large stacks of hay as the wind
had blown the tarp off earlier. They had to have stood 15 feet high. David stood on top, grabbed his side of the tarp, and rappelled down the side. “That’s all you do,” he explained. So, I stood on top, grabbed my side of the tarp, and slowly slid down the hay like an alligator off a muddy bank into the water.” Maybe next time, David. There’s a nice size pond out there, too, which becomes infested with beavers several times a year. We are planning on trapping some soon. I’m sure there’ll be a story there. Over the past year, I planted a garden, caught and cleaned fish, and used a chain saw to cut my own fire wood. The chain saw really did a number to my cow milking muscles, but they’ve finally healed up, so who knows? Maybe that’s next since I’ve never milked a cow. I love trying new things, especially when I never saw any of them coming. Each day is an adventure. Life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, Thank God I’m a country boy! Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller. com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller. com.
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In a Tweet release January 24, 2017, President Trump promised that if the problems continue, he will, “send in the Feds”! I have heard numerous people ask, “can he do that,” to “he can’t do that.” This is not new, read on. If you will recall, President Kennedy sent in up to 500 Deputy U.S. Marshalls to enforce the law in Alabama & Mississippi during the Civil Rights era. Both Presidents Eisenhower and LBJ used federal troops to enforce the law in Little Rock and Watts, California. Of course there is a fine line between legality and violation
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Dear Editor, The 2016 Cal Ripken 10-year-old Alabama State Champions, their coaches and parents would like to let our many supporters and sponsors know of our deepest appreciation of your participation. The experience of a lifetime for these kids could not have been possible without contributions from individuals and local businesses. The trip to Pampa, Texas for Cal Ripken Regionals was very successful on many levels. We played teams from five
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FREE TAX ASSISTANCE: Beginning Jan. 30, free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., 5030 Hwy 280, Alex City, AL IRS certified volunteers will provide the free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms. The free tax sites are designed to assist seniors 60+ (with no income limit), taxpayers under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000, and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. Please do not bring people to the site not involved in the filing of your taxes due to the limited space. Waiting may be necessary. Volunteers will provide free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. beginning Jan. 25. Please arrive and register for assistance at least one hour before closing time. Jan. 30, 31 and February – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays – 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. March – Mondays and Tuesdays – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursdays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays --- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Information You Must Bring To The Tax Site: The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return; photo ID-driver’s license-for taxpayer and spouse; social security cards for taxpayers and dependants; W-2’s; and 1099’s B, R, and SSA 1099. If you have health insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095A. ALL employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year-end pay stub. In regards to the itemized deduction list, you should bring all the documentation that applies to you. Even if you do not itemize on your Federal taxes you may be able to do so on your State return. For more info call (256) 234-0347.
February 1
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their monthly luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
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PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 8th pastor’s anniversary of Rev. and Sister Melvin C. Kelley, Jr. Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Guest Minister is Rev. Cameron R. Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell. ORGAN DEDICATION: First Presbyterian Church of Alexander City will be hosting an organ dedication Feb. 5 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seth Fuller and Hoyt Sanders will perform sacred
and classic works on the Allen Chancel organ and will be accompanied by the Chancel Choir with Robert Lamborne conducting. SINGING: Lebanon Baptist Church at Titus invites you to a singing on Sunday evening, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. Larry Self will be singing. Come and join us for a special fellowship. SINGING: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting Dianne Sherrill who will share her testimony and sing Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. GOSPEL CHOIR: The Auburn University Gospel Choir will present a concert at the 9:30 a.m. worship service at Red Ridge United Methodist on Sunday, Feb. 5. The choir, led by Dr. William C. Powell, professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, and his wife Barkley Endowed Professor and Professor of Voice Dr. Rosephanye Powell, is a high spirited ensemble that performs current gospel hits and standards as well as folk spirituals. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820, redridgeumc.org.
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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Bill Deutsch will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
February 7
USHER MEETING: Early Rose is District Center is hosting a district usher meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
February 11
MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Rehearsals will take place Friday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Little Lambs and Ivy Day School or by emailing Sherri Williams at misswinterpageant@gmail.com. There will be a Baby Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Elite Miss and Miss Winter Princess. TRASH WALK: The February PATH Trash Walk will meet at Dirt Road Gourmet located on Highway 229 near Martin Dam on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. Volunteers can arrive as early as 8 a.m. and enjoy coffee and a sampling of sausage & grits provided by Dirt Road Gourmet owners Jackie & Reuben Thornton. At the conclusion of the walk the volunteers will drop filled bags of trash at Dirt Road Gourmet and enjoy a cookout hosted by the Thornton’s. This annual event has become one of the most successful area cleanups each year with as many as 50 volunteers participating. For additional information contact John Thompson at lmra@lmra. info. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Alexander City Kiwanis are hosting their annual pancake breakfast Feb. 11 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria. It is all you can eat pancakes and Conecuh sausage. The money raised is donated back into the community for youth based organizations. VALENTINE DANCE: The Weogufka Center for the Arts Entertainment and Education is hosting a Valentine Dance with the Back Street Band playing Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only available at the door for $10. Concessions will be available from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
February 12
EVANGELIST: Passion Church is hosting Evangelist Danny Johnston Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
February 13
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frances Robb will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
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February 16
ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Arts Association of Central Alabama will meet Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center at the Sportplex. Diane Hough will give a demonstration on pencil drawing.
February 18
CLAY CLASSIC: The Ronald E Koon Sporting Clay Classic is in its 11th year of providing a fun filled day for avid shooters to help support our local Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. The event will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Club in Montgomery, Alabama starting at9 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2017. Team of four is $600. Team of two is $300 and a one-man team $100. Lunch, shells, goodie bags and door prizes given to each participant Call 256-234-4757 to sign up today or email bgcreynolds@gmail.com NORRIS HOLLEY AND EDWARDS FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards family will be Feb. 18 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bud Porch Building. Bring a dish. COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be Feb. 18 starting at 7 a.m. at the Dadeville High School cafeteria. Tickets are available almost every where in Dadeville for $6. For questions call Peggy Bullard at 256-825-9415. POLAR PLUNGE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its Second Annual Polar Plunge Feb. 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Park entrance fees apply to noncampers. PANCAKES FOR ROBOTICS: Faith Christian Academy will host a Pancake Breakfast with sausage, juice and coffee at the upper level gym of Faith Temple Church on the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. All you can eat in-house. Carry out is available. You may purchase tickets from FCA students or by calling the church office at 256-234-6421. Tickets are also available at the door. The proceeds will go to send the FCA Robotics teams which consist of 4th grade thru 8th grade students to the National WWII Museum Robotics Challenge in New Orleans in May.
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LAKE WATCH ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Watch of Lake Martin Annual Meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the StillWaters Residential Association Building. Along with a business meeting, Jimmy Lanier, founder of CRATA will be the guest speaker.
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Alexander City will welcome its newest business today as Harbor Freight opens its doors at 8 a.m. The store features more than 7,000 items, specializing in discount tools and other supplies. The store is opening almost a month ahead of schedule in the Marketplace Shopping Center on U.S. Highway 280, in a space that was formerly occupied by Steele’s. The store features 18,000 square feet of space and has about 40 employees. Harbor Freight opened 120 stores last year and recently opened locations in Troy and LaGrange, Georgia.
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DADEVILLE HEALTHCARE CENTER Kim Russell, Administrator 385 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.825.9244
Adam’s Health & Rehab We Care About You And Your Loved Ones!
S TEVE K ING , S R . P ASTOR Court Square, Alexander City • 256-234-6351• www.fbc-ac.org
Owners: Heather Johnson Hallie McDonald Brittni Moran 126 Marshall Street Alexander City, AL
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THOMAS AUTO PARTS SOCIAL SECURITY • Automotive Parts • Machine Shop Services • Paint & Body Supplies • Hydraulic Hose Assemblies
AUTO PARTS
150 Green Street • Alexander City • 256.234.5023 157 E. South Street • Dadeville • 256.825.4155
FAYE EDMONDSON
(256) 329-0847
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1555 Hillabee Street Alexander City
10973 County Road 34, Dadeville www.kelleyshvac.com • AL License #99129
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HOMES LLC
MAGGIN EDWARDS, MANAGER 5639 Elmore Road•Elmore, AL•334-567-0446 Toll Free 1-800-246-0220
Attorney at Law
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135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL 8:00-4:00 Mon.-Fri • By Appt.(Except Emergencies) 256-234-4295 • After Hours 256-329-7100
Temple Medical Clinic, P.C. YOUR FAMIY CARE CENTER Medicine, Office Surgery, Pediatric, & Industrial James P. Temple, M.D. • Timothy J. Cordin, M.D. Vincent Law, M.D.
859 Airport Drive • Alexander City, AL
Fun Carts of Opelika
618 Lee Rd. Opelika, AL 334.745.0560 • www.funcarts.net JIM HADAWAY, OWNER
825-9559 No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
J&M TANK LINES, INC. jmtankjobs.com or call Jeff Sandlin @
256-245-3933
2802 Dadeville Road Alexander City, AL
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might stop and be cautious before you make an important choice. Think about the others involved, and use your strong drive to push through an issue. You could surprise yourself, should you allow your impulsiveness to get out of control. Tonight: All smiles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Expect a hectic pace. Events, calls and others matters could distract you, as they seem to appear one right after the other. You might Änd that you become easily irritated. You know that you have good reason to have a short fuse. Tonight: Know when to schedule a massage. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Others turn to you to take the lead in a touchy situation. Even if you do want to assume a leadership role, think twice. It might be much more demanding than you realize. Realize what this eɈort will take from you before jumping in. Tonight: Meet up with friends. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You might feel tired or a little under the weather. You might decide to take action and do something that surprises everyone around you. Make sure that this decision points to what you really want. Understand that time is your ally. Tonight: Could be up late! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Deal directly with a partner who might be evasive or emotional. Your feelings about a personal matter could be conÅicted. Changes stare you in the face, but you might not know which way to turn. You must make a choice, even if you are uncomfortable. Tonight: Out late. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) One-on-one relating allows more give-and-take. You are best oɈ expressing your feelings. A partner might want to surprise you and make a major purchase. Try not to be critical or upset. Know that everything will work out just Äne. Tonight: Go for a walk before or after dinner.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You might not appreciate a comment from a close associate, partner or loved one. Someone could act in a most unpredictable way, which is likely to cause a high level of tension. You will choose to say little. Find a stressbuster. Tonight: Accept a friend’s invitation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You could be in a situation that causes you to dig into your resourcefulness. Answers emerge from out of the blue, but you might want to continue to brainstorm. You are more nervous than usual. Focus on something else, and you’ll mellow out. Tonight: At home. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You’ll need to think through a decision. You might want to look at this issue more closely after you have made a choice. You can wait a while to present your decision if you feel you will want some space. Tonight: A child or new friend is unpredictable. Strap on your seat belt. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Initiate a conversation without any reservation. You might feel as if you are out of sync with a family member. Understand what is happening. Refuse to act or speak impulsively. Understand where there can be a meeting of minds. Tonight: Do some deep thinking. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You need to be more direct with others. You might not be content with someone else’s reaction. Do not try to manipulate or coerce this person to think as you do; instead, let it go. Go oɈ and focus on something else. Tonight: Visit with a friend at a favorite spot. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might feel as if you cannot make a mistake. The results you are seeking could change after you get them. Do some thinking, and reÅect on what you desire most. Unexpected happenings and expenses are likely to aɈect your Änances. Tonight: Ask more questions.
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Dadeville police help bring end to high-speed chase Monday By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Two suspects are in the Lee County Detention Center after a high-speed chase ended in Dadeville early Monday morning. “We had an officer that attempted a traffic stop on Lee Road 72,” Lee County Sheriff’s Department Captain Van Jackson said. “It had a tag that should have been on another vehicle.” Jackson said the driver refused to stop at approximately 2:40 a.m. Monday morning and resulted in a chase. “The driver fled leading to a high-speed chase and went to various locations in Lee County,” Jackson explained. “He travelled Lee Roads 72 and 188 and ultimately travelled to
Tallapoosa County on Highway 280 where the Dadeville Police Department helped stop the vehicle. They had officers deploy spike strips.” Dadeville Police Department Chief David Barbour explained his department’s involvement in the incident. “It was early Monday morning,” Barbour said. “Our officers deployed spike strips on Highway 280 and the suspects were taken into custody. There were no injures.” Jackson said there were two individuals in the car and that both were arrested. Jackson explained that the driver, Jamarcus L. Smith, 30, of Auburn was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana first, tampering with physical evidence, attempting to flee/elude law enforcement and possession of a firearm by a felon and was also charged
with promoting prison contraband. Jackson said the passenger of the vehicle, Angelita Patrice Cain, 28, of Auburn was arrested for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and possession of marijuana first. According to court records, Smith has numerous arrests including robbery and a 2010 attempted murder charge that Smith pleaded guilty to first-degree assault. Jackson was thankful for the help in apprehending the suspects. “I appreciate their help,” Jackson said. Jackson was unsure of the bond amounts and whether or not Smith and Cain had bonded out.
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Firefighters battle Highway 280 grass fire Alexander City firefighters were called to a grass fire that burned about 100 yards on the shoulder on Highway 280 near Coven Abbett Road Monday afternoon just after 3 p.m. The fire was extinguished in about 10 minutes. It was unclear what may have started the blaze.
Arson County Road 34 near Dadeville was heavily damaged in the fire that was reported by a motorist at about 3:40 a.m. that morning. Law enforcement and fire personnel arrived on the scene at about 3:55 a.m. The interior of the building, which featured walls that were largely plywood, was gutted by the flames. No official estimate was given on the amount of damage, but from the outside looking in equipment, fixtures, seating and appliances appeared to be charred as a result of the fire. The building is located
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less than a mile from the Paces Point Volunteer Fire Department headquarters and the flames were knocked down before the exterior walls were totally destroyed. As officials investigated the fire later the day it occurred, Alabama State Fire Marshal Scott Pilgreen confirmed that the fire was deliberately set and was being investigated as arson. Jonathan Kurtis Caldwell, 19, of Dadeville was previously arrested in the case Caldwell was charged with second-degree arson, third-degree burglary
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and third-degree theft, the same charges that Kidwell is facing. Colonel Tom’s owner Tom McElroy said the business did not have any property insurance. He said that about $7,000 in cash and $6,000 in alcohol were stolen before the building was set on fire. A check of court records shows that the cases are currently set for first call on the Feb. 21 docket at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville. Investigators Michael Temple and Bill Hough worked tirelessly on the
case for almost a month. Abbett thanked the State Fire Marshal’s Office and other agencies for their help in the investigation.
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experience in budgeting and managing tight deadlines in financial reporting for the publically traded company that has its international headquarters in García, which is Monterrey, Mexico. One of the things that stood out when Jones spoke about Alexander City, was the passion and love he said he felt for the town he has called home for more than 20 years. “I’m a concerned citizen – I absolutely love this city. I’ve had opportunities to leave this area for better paying jobs, but we aren’t going anywhere. I want this council to make the best decision for this city. I hope it’s me, but if it isn’t, I will support whoever it is. I want this city to do well.” Jones said he is used to working and preparing large budgets. He said in his current position, he prepares long-term financial plans as well as annual budgets with a two-week turnaround. He said that he believes in bottom up budgeting, first understanding the absolute needs and building up while keeping an eye on the revenue that is available. Jones said he is meticulous, a self-motivator and likes to have things perfect. “I want everything to be perfect,” Jones said. “This is in the public eye. It should be perfect. The citizens
deserve that. I have been here since 1996 and I am passionate about this city.” The city has been without a paid finance director from the time the new council and mayor were sworn in. One of the first acts by the newly installed city council on Nov. 7 was a 6-0 vote against reappointing Sandra Machen as the city’s finance director. Under Mayor Charles Shaw, Machen had been dismissed on Sept. 18, 2015 and again on July 22, but on each occasion she was reinstated when the city council was deadlocked at 3-3. Then she was sent home by Shaw again on Aug. 16, but was allowed to come back to work when Shaw said that he hadn’t terminated her, but had put her on administrative leave. She returned to work on Sept. 9. The city had its share of financial issues over the last three years, with budgets not passed on time, funds that were not properly accounted for, delayed audits and even a criminal investigation into missing city golf course funds. During her tenure, Machen had reported to council that her computer access had been limited, that she didn’t have access to some aspects of the financial software used by the city, that she didn’t have keys to city hall and for a
time had her phone calls forwarded elsewhere. Since her dismissal, Machen has filed a notice of claim, seeking damaged caused by her treatment by the city, the former mayor and others. It was learned Monday night that parts of the city’s financial software may be causing some problems. City Council President Tommy Spraggins asked both candidates about their experience with working to repair flawed accounting software. The city uses an accounting software called Springbrook and it’s my understanding that it may not have been implemented properly,” Spraggins said as part of his questions. “I understand that there are still some modules that are showing up and operating as they should.” The council also settled on a committee to begin the process of selecting a new city clerk. After some debate about what would be best, the council agreed to add a citizen to the committee, voting unanimously to place Doretha Walker to the panel. “I just feel it’s important that the citizens feel like they have a voice in the process,” Council member Buffy Colvin said before the vote.
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BRHS grapplers place 3rd at Mortimer Jordan Invitational National Signing LUKE ROBINSON
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ational Signing Day in college football is one of my favorite days of the year. Always has been. I understand that many of you feel differently. That the annual signing circus where high school kids start flip-flopping and hatswapping is obnoxious and over-the-top. “Besides,” some of you will say, “star rankings don’t matter! Just look at (some guy who was highly ranked but never amounted to much) and (some guy who wasn’t ranked highly yet kicked butt). That just proves that recruiting experts are no experts at all.” Yeah… See, that’s not right. Ranking do matter. They matter quite a bit, actually. Now, is every single recruit ranked correctly? Does every single five-star turn out to be an All American? Do two star players have no shot at ever contributing to their respective teams? No, no and definitely no. There are exceptions to every rule. There are certainly exceptions when predicting what exactly will happen in the three-to-five-year career of a teenager. However, if you want to prognosticate how a college football team will do in any given year, you want to start by analyzing their last five recruiting classes. Just start with Alabama, LSU and Ohio State. Those three are the surest bets when it comes to being slotted near the top of football recruiting rankings. ‘Bama and the Buckeyes have done fantastic jobs matching their production with their talent. The Tide has been to all three College Football Playoffs so far and the Buckeyes have made two of three (and definitely had the talent to be in that third, too). LSU has been a little more hit-and-miss when it comes to wins and losses, but some of their inconsistency in their results may be due to the fact that they lose to Alabama rather consistently. LSU’s flaw is that it shares a conference division with ‘Bama and their futility against UA has kept them from college football’s crown. Let’s also discuss Clemson and Florida State. Two ACC teams which, like ‘Bama and LSU, play each other every year. These two programs are both strong when it comes to the recruiting rankings. Clemson has generally hovered around the eight-12 mark nationally with the Seminoles’ being a little higher. So why do Clemson and FSU each have at least one playoff appearance each when teams like Auburn and Texas A&M have recruited equally as well according to the rankings and they have not come close to making the “Final Four?” Well, for one thing, Clemson’s having the 12th-rated class nationally while playing in a conference where only one other program (FSU) recruits as well helps. Auburn and A&M may have the 7th and 9th best classes nationally, but only the fifth and sixth best classes in the SEC! In other words, the weekly SEC grind catches up to them. Take Michigan’s run last season. That team seemed to come out of nowhere based on the previous few disappointing seasons, but their 2013 signing class (last year’s Wolverine seniors) ranked fourth in the country. We should have seen Michigan’s good year coming based on experience and leadership. Above all, just watch the games. Which players really stand out? Yes, Clemson’s Hunter Renfroe, a former walk on wide receiver, ate ‘Bama’s multiple five stars alive in the National Championship game, but one reason he was so open was because the Tide had to account for other weapons like Deon Cain (five-star), Mike Williams (five-star), Ray Ray McCloud (four- star) and Artavis Scott (four-star). Oh yeah, and five-star DeShaun Watson was tossing them the rock to boot. It’s easy to see how Renfroe can occasionally be left open now, right? Don’t get me wrong. It’s not just recruiting that leads to success. A team needs good team management, injury luck, scheduling breaks, academic success, team chemistry, etc. There are a lot of components to baking the championship cake. But if you start that cake with the best, freshest ingredients, there is a greater likelihood that the pastry will be award-winning win it comes out of the oven. So when you see where your favorite team is ranked Wednesday on Signing Day, you will have a pretty good idea of where they will finish three to four years from now. Luke Robinson is a local resident, a regular sports columnist for The Outlook and the president of the Lake Martin Bama Club.
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In a two-day competition with 14 additional teams from Alabama and Tennessee, the Benjamin Russell varsity wrestling team took third place this weekend at the Mortimer Jordan Invitational. In addition, three Wildcats made it to the championship match. BRHS senior Jamie Whitehead placed second with a loss to Homewood in the title round. Freshman Saxon Coker took second place with a loss to Hayden in the title round. Eighth grader Damien Lawry had a loss to Homewood in the title round. Two BRHS grapplers also made it to the consolation finals. Freshman Zay Hunter came in third place
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As the Benjamin Russell varsity wrestling team and coaches celebrate their third-place win at the Mortimer Jordan Invitational this past weekend, they sport a banner honoring the late Alex Dean who was recently killed in an auto accident. Dean had wrestled in the 220 division with the Wildcats.
pion Mae Jemison and with a win over Dora. Junior Mortimer Jordan. Benjamin Russell cam in Homewood, who came in Jy Harvey took fourth place in the round with a loss to behind Invitational cham- second place.
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Benjamin Russell sweeps Dadeville By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Benjamin Russell varsity boys had a successful day at home Saturday as the Wildcats defeated Dadeville by a score of 65-45. Despite the win, BRHS varsity boys basketball head coach Jeff Hines believes his Wildcats could have performed better. “We played well in spurts,” he said. “But we didn’t play as well as we played some games this year.” Maintaining a strong performance is a priority for Hines. “It’s getting late in the season and we’ve played a lot of basketball,” he said. “But right now is the time that we need to be playing as well as we can play. We’re going down the last week of the regular season, which will carry us over into the area tournament. “ That 6A tournament begins at Wetumpka on Tuesday, Feb. 7, when the Wildcats varsity boys play Opelika at 6 p.m. “The winner of that game will play Friday, Feb. 10, against Wetumpka,” Hines said. Leading the Wildcats in Saturday’s win were BRHS senior point guard Quentavious Reese and junior shooting guard Latravious Grey, who each had 13 points. Grey also had five rebounds. Senior shooting guard Shannon Woody also had eight points. Saturday’s win brings the BRHS varsity boys’ season record to 7-12 overall and 2-1 in the region. For the Dadeville varsity boys, Saturday’s loss drops the Tigers’ season record to 5-12 overall and 4-4 in the region. The BRHS varsity girls also had a victory on the home court Saturday as the Lady Wildcats defeated Dadeville Saturday 53-20. Like her male counterpart, BRHS varsity girls basketball head coach Latreisha Moon believes her team could have performed better Saturday. “In the first half we were dragging,” she said. “I think it was because we didn’t practice too much. But in the second half we picked it up and we started playing the right basketball.” Leading the Lady Wildcats in the win was BRHS sophomore Jaaliya Caldwell with 20 points. She had help from sophomores LaHope Westbrooks with eight points and Aaliyah Thomas, who had seven. Saturday’s win bumps the Lady Wildcats’ season record to 11-7 overall and 2-3 in the region. For the Dadeville varsity girls, Saturday’s loss drops the Lady Tigers’ season record to 3-11 overall and 3-5 in the region. Benjamin Russell next heads to Auburn today. Varsity girls tip off at 5:30 p.m. and varsity boys start at 7 p.m. The Wildcats head to Central Coosa Friday. Varsity girls play at 6 p.m. and varsity boys begin at 7:30 p.m. Benjamin Russell’s final home game and last regular-season match-up is Saturday when the Wildcats host Tallassee.
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In the Wildcats game at Clay Central Friday, BRHS senior Timmy Lawson looks to get past Volunteers Shamari Simmons and Jacquez Bullock.
Varsity girls play at 1:30 p.m. and varsity boys tip off at 3 p.m. The day also marks Senior Day at BRHS. “For all of our seniors in our program,” Hines said. “Boys, girls, dance, cheer, men, women, any student-trainers. We’ll recognize the seniors in our program after the JV boys game and before the varsity girls game on Saturday. It’ll be roughly around 1 p.m.”
Central Coosa sweeps Dadeville
Saturday’s road loss was the second consecutive disappointment for the Dadeville varsity girls as the Lady Tigers also fell at home Friday. This time to Central Coosa by a score of 58-26. “Free throws, turnovers and team-work ethic for four quarters all contributed to our loss,” said Dadeville varsity girls basketball head coach Pam Holloway, “as well as the continuous hustle and effort from Coosa.” Leading the Lady Cougars in the win was Central Coosa senior guard Shania Tuck with 15 points. She had help from sophomore center Shalenzia Suttles, freshman guard Eunique McKinney and junior small forward Ryesha Whetstone, who each had 12. Despite the loss, Dadeville junior guard Dadeville Quanesha Presley led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 11 points. Sophomore guard Jamela Moss also had six. For Central Coosa, Friday’s win brings the Lady Cougars’ season record to 14-5 overall and 7-1 in the region. The Dadeville varsity boys also suffered disappointment while Central Coosa’s night ended in jubilation as the Tigers fell to the Cougars by a score of 64-59. For the Cougars, Friday’s win brings the Central Coosa varsity boys’ season record to 13-10 overall and 5-2 in the region. Central Coosa’s final game of the regu-
lar season and final home matchup is Friday when the Cougars host Benjamin Russell. Varsity girls play at 6 p.m. and varsity boys begin at 7:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Bend gets swept at Wadley
Horseshoe Bend varsity boys had a let down on the road Friday as the Generals lost at Wadley 76-71. Despite the loss, Horseshoe Bend varsity boys basketball head coach Chad Kison was happy with his team’s performance. “It was a very exciting back-and-forth game,” he said. “The boys played hard and did all that was asked of them. They rebounded well and played pretty good defense.” In spite of the loss, Horseshoe Bend senior Tyus Ford led the Generals in scoring with 21 points. He had help from juniors Nalijah Heard with 15 points and Vontae Robinson, who had 11. The loss drops the Generals’ season record to 10-10 overall and 2-5 in the region. The Lady Generals also had a set back Friday with a 61-52 loss in overtime at Wadley. “We led the whole game,” said Horseshoe Bend varsity girls basketball head coach Erica Meigs. “We got in foul trouble during the fourth quarter. They hit a two to tie it up as the buzzer went off.” Despite the loss, Horseshoe Bend senior guard Zakkiah Lyons led the Lady Generals in scoring with 22 points. Sophomore center Ivy Vickers also had 12. Friday’s loss drops the Lady Generals’ season record to 9-10 overall and 1-5 in the region. The Generals next head to Randolph County today. Varsity girls tip off at 5:30 p.m. and varsity boys play at 7 p.m.