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According to recently released statistics from the Alexander City Police Department there was a slight rise in crimes in 2016. While the number of crimes is up slightly, the rate at which the crimes have been solved, called the clearance rate, improved
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and is much higher than the national rate. Overall there were 337 crimes investigated in 2016, compared to 317 in 2015. That represents a 6 percent increase. Of those 337 crimes, 127 were closed with an arrest for a 38 percent closure rate. “Many crimes are crimes of passion or opportunity,” Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said. “In those instances, officers have little opportunity to prevent See CRIME • Page 3
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Yes I Can Mentoring Program set next week at Stephens
Horseshoe Bend battle anniversary activities set today Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will welcome gests free of charge today to commemorate the 203rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe. At 10 a.m. there will be a program held at the tent in front of the visitor center with remarks from the National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin, the National Park Service Deputy Regional Director Sherri Fields and Dr. Keith Hebert from Auburn University. The design plans for the park’s new museum exhibits will be unveiled by Superintendent Tagger. This annual event recreates traditional Creek Indian life, frontier life in the year 1814 and emphasizes the importance of the battle in United States history through a variety of special demonstrations and interpretive programs. For more information call Horseshoe Bend National Military Park at 256-234-7111 or visit us on Facebook. Horseshoe Bend NMP is located 12 miles north of Dadeville on Alabama Highway 49.
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Stacy Shaw shows the Technology Club kids from Jim Pearson Elementary the different ways the bank utilizes technology to operate like the palm scanner, below, that allows access into the safety deposit box vault.
Pearson’s Technology Club tours USAmeriBank By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Members of the Jim Pearson School Technology Club took advantage of the last day of school before spring break for club day to visit USAmeriBank to see how the bank uses technology. “We use technology everywhere,” Retail Service Specialist Stacy Shaw said. “You just walked in and you have already been photographed on three different cameras.” Shaw explained the reason for the cameras and much of the technology was for security and business operations. The students were amazed as they tried to get See BANK • Page 12
Board aims for to finalize process by April 10 By MITCH SNEED Editor
Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joe Windle said the process of hiring a new head football coach at Horseshoe Bend is on schedule and that the aim is to complete the process in time to make a recommendation board at its April 10 meeting. Windle said they received 41 applications for the position and said there were some quality, experienced coaches in the mix. “Of those 41, I’d say that there are 15 or 20 that jump out at you,” Windle said. “There are people with head coaching experience from three states, some that have won state championships in the past. So we have some very good candidates See COACH • Page 3
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Tallapoosa County saw its February jobless rate drop significantly. In February, the seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate in the county fell to just 5.6 percent – one of the lowest rates in more than eight years. That rate is down from the 6.2 percent posted in the county in January and lower than the 6.1 percent rate posted in February of last year. The good news came in a Friday morning release from Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, which also featured some good news at the state level. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 6.2 percent, down from January’s rate of 6.4 percent, and above January 2016’s rate of 6.0 percent. February’s rate represented 2,067,042 people working, up from January’s count of 2,053,837, and significantly higher than February 2016’s count of 2,036,314. February’s rate represents 136,826 unemployed persons, compared to See UNEMPLOYMENT • Page 3
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Local resident Teresa Moten will again offer her Yes I Can Mentoring Program next week during Spring Break in the cafeteria at Stephens School in Alexander City. Children will take part in lessons in character, reading and other activities and will have visits from the library and a field trip to tour city hall. The program is free of charge and runs from 10 a.m. to noon each day. Children will also be fed as part of the school system’s Spring Break Food Program.
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Construction crews issue one last reminder for area residents Gary Ingram Paving and Grading has been working hard to keep drivers aware of the upcoming construction on Lee Street beginning Monday. All week workers have been getting barriers and barrels in place so they can be used. Creative electronic signs have been in place to remind drivers of potential delays once the project begins. Friday, drivers could see the above message as they turned from Highway 280 onto Lee Street. Thanks to the efforts of the city, Ingram and the media, drivers should have few excuses not to be aware of the work so they can plan to take alternate routes during the project.
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DEAR ABBY: My sister “Maddy” is in 12th grade and will graduate soon. Over the last two years, we have grown really close -- from eating Chinese together every other day, to going shopping together. We have the closest relationship in the family, and I consider her to be my best friend. Although I have many close friends, her being my sister makes her the closest to me. Lately I’ve been mad at her. I thought for a while it was because she got a boyfriend, but her boyfriend is like a brother to me and we get along great. After hearing her say, “Only a couple of more months ‘til I’m done with school forever,” I have realized I’m mad because she’s graduating soon. I have two younger sisters, but we aren’t nearly as close as Maddy and I are. For the past month, I’ve been saying no when Maddy and her boyfriend ask me to hang out with them. I’m afraid that because of this I’m going to
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lose the bond I have with my sister. I don’t want her to graduate because it means she’ll be moving away, and I won’t get to see my best friend every day. I don’t know whether to be happy about her graduating, or angry. Please help me. -- MIXED UP IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR MIXED UP: Try to be happy for your sister. Explain to Maddy why you have been behaving the way you have so she will understand. From your description of your emotions, it appears you may be suffering from a version of empty-nest syndrome. It’s a malady that often strikes parents when their child is about to “launch.” An effective way to counteract it
James O. “Jimmy “ May, 64, of Dadeville, Al. passed away March 23, 2017 at his residence. Funeral service with military honors by U.S. Marine Corp will be held 2 p.m. March 27, 2017 at the chapel of Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville with Rev. Michael Crane officiating. Family will greet friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Monday. Mr. May is preceded in
Mrs. Elizabeth Walton Mrs. Elizabeth Walton 81 of Alexander City, AL died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham, AL. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Services.
death by his father Oliver May. Mr. May is survived by his wife Terry May; mother Betty Pike; five children: Jamie, Jeff, Joe, Michael, and Charity; one sister Bonnie Bickford; two brothers: David May and Johnny May; eight grandchildren: Breana Waldrep, Michael Warner Marvin Crane, Michael Terrell Crane, Kelsi May, Kameron May, Kyerstan May, James Wyatt Byers, and Clarah Lynn Downs; three great- grandchildren: Rayleigh, Macy, and Carter; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Messages may be sent to the May family at alabamafuneralhomes.com Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville is handling the arrangements. alabamafuneralhomes. com
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In the Friday, March 24, 2017 edition of the Alexander City Outlook a story about a court hearing involving 27-year-old Eltora Sanchez Freeman incorrectly listed the charge that Freeman was convicted of by Judge Randy Haynes. Freeman was convicted of harassment, not domestic violence harassment. It is the policy of this newspaper to correct all errors in fact as soon as they become known. The Outlook regrets the effort and has made the correction in all online postings and accounts of the story. We stand corrected.
Bates-Vinson Mr. and Mrs. Walter William Bates of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Brooke Bates, to Christopher Eric Vinson, son of Mrs. Edward Malvin Blanks and Mr. Don Carlos Vinson of Alexander City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Eugene Casey Brock and the late Mr. Eugene Casey Brock of Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett David Bates III and the late Allene Robertson Bates of Birmingham. Miss Bates is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School, a magnum cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia Honors Program and a cum laude graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and was presented at Beaux Arts Krewe Ball and Heritage Ball. Miss Bates is employed by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
in Birmingham. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Dodd Jones of Lafayette and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vinson, Jr. of Roanoke. Mr. Vinson is a Bates graduate of Benjamin Russell High School, a summa cum laude graduate from the University of Alabama and a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. He was named to Omicron Delta Kappa and Mortar Board honor societies and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Mr. Vinson is employed by Starnes Davis Florie LLP in Birmingham. The wedding will be June 24 in Highlands, North Carolina.
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DEAR ABBY: The daughter of a friend of more than 20 years is getting married next year. They live 1,400 miles away. She told me yesterday that I am invited to the wedding, but my live-in boyfriend is not. Her explanation is she has to control the costs. She told me a mutual friend’s husband isn’t invited, either. Including the price of a gift, it would cost me around $900 to attend the wedding. She had implied that wedding gifts should be in the range of $200 to cover the expense of the food and drink. I have decided to decline the
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• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City.
March 23
• Steven Robert Horsley, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for contempt of court. • Marcus Knight, 45, of Wedowee was arrested for contempt of court. • Jackie Armez McElrath, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for contempt of court. • Brittany Monique Jones, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for contempt of court. • Christopher O’Neal Golden, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for contempt of court. • Candy Sheree Jones, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Ron Skylar Adcox, 29, of Hot Springs, Arkansas was arrested for public intoxication. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.
March 22
• Jacari Ontavis Hall, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Kanevica Caveasha Maxwell, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Timothy Marell Gilbert, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for Harassment, two counts of failure to appear, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a pistol by a violent felon, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Michael Goins, 60, of Munford was arrested for harassment. • Tara Lynn Wesson of Alpine was arrested for harassment. • Juan Martin Nieto
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Delgado, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a forged instrument, illegal possession of prescription drugs, reckless driving and fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City.
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• Brandon Lois McDowell, 27, of Equality was arrested on four counts of bail jumping. • Rodreiqus Quandell Holley, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear bail jumping. • Jeremy Clayton Maske, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Lakenya Nicole Corbin, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.
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• Vincent Bias of Bishop Street in Alexander City was arrested on three outstanding warrants for failure to appear driving while revoked, failure to appear operating a vehicle without a license and failure to appear burglary second.
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• Emmit Evans of North Main Street in Camp Hill was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • A resident of Dudleyville Road in Camp Hill filed a report of theft of property.
March 21
• A resident of West Gantts Mill Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft. • Eric Campbell of Jacksons Gap was arrested for failure to appear.
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to choose from,” Windle said. “It is imperative that we find the right fit for this community.” Windle said no one on the current staff applied for the position. He said the process is working well. “Applications have been provided to a screening committee formed by Horseshoe Bend Principal James Aulner,” Windle said. “The process we put in place at the beginning has worked. The screening committee consists of community members, faculty and school personnel. They will go through those and will provide a final list of five or six candidates that will be interviewed. We plan to conduct interviews April 5-7.” Windle said the aim is to not only hire a topnotch football coach, they want to find a person who is a great fit for the community and solid in the classroom. “In addition to great football credentials, there are other important considerations,” Windle said. “We want someone who is going to use sports to build character in our athletes, be a good community member and a good teacher and faculty person. “
Windle said since Horseshoe Bend started its football program the teams have won just 38 percent of the games played. But the next coach will come into a situation where there is some momentum. The team made the playoffs last year and there are 24 returning seniors for the Generals. Windle said the school features some of the county’s best facilities. In the last few years, efforts have been made to develop excitement and start traditions. The community support has been growing each year. He said that’s why they see this hire as important for many reasons. “That community deserves the best possible coach and that’s what we intend to find,” Windle said. “I plan to make a recommendation to the board at the April 10 board meeting. Our plan is to have a coach in place to conduct spring training the first two weeks in May.” The position became available when Coach Jason Franklin resigned to take a position as the head football coach and athletic director at Elmore County’s Holtville High School.
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those. Murders, rapes, assaults, burglaries and thefts fall into that category. “So while you can’t totally prevent it, the best thing that you can do is work hard to solve the crimes. We have some great investigators and they’ve work tremendously hard to get closure for victims and bring the people responsible for crimes to justice.” Murder stats illustrate Turner’s point. After having no murders in 2015, there were two in 2016, but there were arrests within days in both cases. The same thing is true with attempted murders. The city had three in 2016, compared to none in 2015. Arrests were made in all three cases, for a 100 percent closure rate. One area that Turner was proud of was a decrease in rapes. There were only seven investigated in 2016 compared to 12 in 2015. That represents a 42 percent decrease. There was a spike in assaults, with the number jumping from 18 in 2015 to 39 in 2016. One reason for that increase is that domestic incidents are now classified by the crime that is committed within the incident rather than being a separate category. That change was made last year. Even with the change, 85 percent of assaults reported were solved. “The reason for that high rate is because most of the time the victim knows their attacker,” Turner said. “Obviously, that makes it much easier to find the person responsible.” Another indication of how impressive the clearance rate is comes in burglaries. Burglaries were down in 2016, with just 131 investigated after having 146 in 2015. Those crimes were cleared at a 29 percent rate in 2016. The ACPD cleared 29 percent of all property crimes as well. Both numbers are far better than the national average. The FBI reports that an average of 12.7 per-
cent of burglaries and 17.3 percent of all property crimes are cleared nationally. “Again, that goes back to the officers and investigators that we have,” Turner said. “They have a great rapport with the community and when we need help, they know who to go to for information. “Another key factor is the working relationship we have with other agencies. Whether it’s agencies in other counties, the Housing Authority Police or the Sheriff’s Department, we are blessed to be able to get help and manpower when the situation dictates.” Turner said while the clearance rate is good, he said he hopes to help cut the rate through some old fashion techniques. “It boils down to being as visible as possible, being active in the community and education,” Turner said. “Being the victim of a crime is a very unsettling thing. But if we can help people be smart and make themselves tougher targets, educate young people to help break the cycle of violence and be attentive and present on the streets, those things will add up.”
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141,217 in January and 130,283 in February 2016. “We are once again announcing that we have more people working in Alabama than have been over the last eight years,” said Washington. “The labor force continues to grow, showing that jobseekers have confidence in our economy and are willing to enter the job market. Wage and salary employment is fewer than 20,000 jobs away from reaching the two million-mark milestone. We aren’t exactly where we need to be yet, but we are surely getting there.” Alabama’s civilian labor force measured 2,203,868 in February, the highest it’s been since June 2011, when it measured 2,202,354. Wage and salary employment measured 1,980,800 in February, representing an increase of 13,300 from January. Monthly gains were seen in the government sector (+3,800), the professional and business services sector (+3,500), and the leisure and hospitality sector (+3,200), among others. Over the year, wage and salary employment has increased 29,800, with gains in the educational and health services sector (+7,700), the manufacturing sector (+5,800), and the leisure and hospitality sector (+5,600), among others. “All of our counties and metros saw their rates drop this month, and 57 counties and 11 metros saw over-the -year declines,” continued Washington. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 4.5 percent, Elmore County at 5.0 percent, and Madison and Lee Counties at 5.2 percent. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Wilcox County at 14.9 percent, Clarke County at 11.2 percent, and Lowndes County at 10.7 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 4.0 percent, Homewood at 4.1 percent, and Hoover at 4.3 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Selma at 10.8 percent, Prichard at 10.3 percent, and Bessemer at 8.5 percent.
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he next time you see a member of the law enforcement community, please make it a point to thank them for all they do. We are blessed to have brave men and women who respond no matter what time of day we call and work hard to handle even the most trying situations professionally. If you need proof of the kind of things they face, consider this two-hour stretch on Tuesday. • 5:17 p.m.: Calls reporting a person injured in an altercation on Third Street in Alexander City came in. Reports are that a man was hurt and bleeding and had been taken to the hospital. When officers arrived they found a large amount of blood at the scene. Officers were dispatched to the house and the emergency room at Russell Medical, where the victim was said to be there with his aunt. As officers tried to sort through conflicting stories, the victim was not cooperative and officers did not file any charges Wednesday. • 6:19 p.m.: An active 10-97, police code for civil disturbance or fight, between a woman and man at Stonehenge Apartments off Pamela Drive. Officers arrived and were able to defuse the situation. • 6:20 p.m. : Officers were dispatched to First Street on reports that a 17-yearold had assaulted his sister and had picked up a brick and was threatening his mother with it. It was the second time police had been called to the address the same day to help with the unruly teen. The problem required officers to call in DHR to help with the issues at the home. • 6:26 p.m.: A man returned home from work to his home on Young Drive and reported the theft of a hunting bow and arrows. • 6:33 p.m.: A resident calls to report a bold raccoon acting strange and showing no fear of people. A officer was dispatched. As has been the case with several animals in and around the city in recent weeks, the coon appeared to be suffering from distemper and had to be put down. “If you get calls of shots fired, that was me,” the officer reported. “I will be in route to the incinerator to dispose of the animal.” • 6:55 p.m.: Police had to scramble and paramedics were called to the Alexander City jail in reference to an inmate that was feeling dizzy. Some days it’s not easy wearing blue. We salute all the people who take on that responsibility and work to make sure we are safe.
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he folks from the United Way were kind enough to invite me to the “Celebration Wrap Up” this past Thursday. Folks from the 27 United Way agencies were on hand along with United Way Board members, community members and United Way staff. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to see all the hard-working fundraisers come together to celebrate a victory for our community. By exceeding the fundraising goal, more folks in need will receive help. That is what the United Way is all about. If there is a more passionate United Way Director than Sharon Fuller, I have not met them. When Sharon speaks, you can hear that passion in her voice. She takes the message of the agencies the United Way supports and delivers their plea to anyone who will listen. She was unable to be at Thursday’s celebration, but her finger-
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prints were all over it as news of the shattering of the campaign goal was announced. Mark Spencer has selflessly given and given and given again to the United Way cause. Mark has presided over three United Way campaigns in three separate communities. Our community is very lucky to have these two. In addition, please take the time to thank the following Board of Directors who volunteer their time and energy. Those leaders are: Diane Lemmond, President Sandra Fuller, 1st Vice President James Dodwell, 2nd Vice President. Dr. Chante Ruffin, Secretary/Treasurer Mark Spencer, Immediate
Past President Sheriff Jimmy Abbett Nancy Ammons Dave Commander Fred George Ann Hildebrand Debra Lamberth Dr. Mathieu Nader Paige Patterson Brian Shuler Anna Speaks Pastor Christopher Todd Phillip Young. I would be remiss if I did not include Mr. John Russell Thomas for his incredible hospitality and Carmen Blake for sharing her talents, the food was amazing! Let me end with this: selflessness - The quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others. Thank you everyone who put someone else first in this campaign. It could not have been a success with YOU! Steve Baker is the publisher for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.
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very day, my staff and I hear horror stories from folks back home about the devastating impacts of Obamacare. Folks in the Third District have lost their insurance plans and seen their premiums and deductibles rise for the past seven years. Obamacare has also created an unworkable regulatory environment for doctors and hospitals. Small businesses are crippled by the increased regulations and taxes. It’s very simple to understand – Obamacare doesn’t work, nor will it get better. This march toward a single-payer system is unacceptable. The choice is clear – we have to repeal and replace this law. With the change in the White House, we finally have a chance to repeal and replace Obamacare. President Trump and Congress are working on legislation that will result in lower premiums, increase access to quality healthcare, reduce the federal deficit, and make major entitlement reform by capping Medicaid spending. Obamacare became much more than just a law. Under President Obama, Obamacare grew into a massive regulatory nightmare. Make no mistake – these
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regulations will take more time to undo. The Trump Administration will take the lead there with my full support. Republicans in Congress will repeal the multitude of taxes that came with Obamacare, which will provide some much-needed relief for middle-income Americans and small business owners. Further phases will continue to provide relief to Alabamians, while ensuring our values we hold dear are protected. This effort will increase choices for consumers and allow the free market to take hold of the insurance market to reduce costs, something that Obamacare aimed to do the opposite of. With President Trump’s strong leadership and Congressional action, Americans will finally experience relief from the crushing weight that is Obamacare. I will continue to fight for the healthcare freedoms folks in Alabama want and need.
Friday a vote on American Health Care Act was postponed in the House of Representatives. I continue to proudly stand with President Trump and fully support his efforts to deliver on the simple promise we made to the American people – to repeal Obamacare. I also applaud Speaker Ryan for his incredible leadership in trying to repeal Obamacare and for crafting a bill that would bring real relief, more choice, and higher quality of care This vote was very simple to understand – Obamacare does not work, and it will never get better. The choice was clear – support President Trump and this bill to repeal and replace the disastrous law or support keeping Obamacare. Americans are sick and tired of the dysfunction in Washington when far rightwing factions put their narrow interests above the will of the people that elected them. I want to hear from you. Please sign up for my e-Newsletter by visiting www.mikerogers.house.gov. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Anniston) represents the third Congressional District, which includes Tallapoosa County, in Washington.
Reader responds to Bronson letter about which I wrote. I was interested that you felt comfortable publicly offering medical advice concerning my memory. I suppose that you
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FISHING TOURNAMENT: The 8th Annual Horseshoe Bend Varsity Cheer Fishing Tournament will be March 25 at Wind Creek State Park. There is a $100 per boat entry with a big fish pot and guaranteed payback of $3,000. Registration begins at 6 a.m. the morning of the tournament and goes from safe daylight to 3 p.m. Questions and early registration should be directed to Portia Worthy at 256-329-9110 or 256-749-3656. PRAYER WORKSHOP: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Exploring the power of Prayer Workshop March 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speakers will be Evangelist Joann Shealey, Rev. Jamal Oliver and Rev. Justin Freeman. RSVP to 256234-5513 or 256-794-7387 by March 17. Lunch will be provided. This is for ages 12 and up. DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP:
Wind Creek State Park will host a Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park clubhouse. You will learn the basics of cooking in the camp Dutch Oven. Bring your own camp chair. Park entrance fees apply. LAKE MARTIN STRIPER STRATEGIES: Nuts and Bolts of Fishing is hosting a striper strategy seminar March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. Cost is $75 and includes lunch and prize drawings. Register online at nutsandboltsfishing.com FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have family game night bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. ANNUAL CHICKEN-QUE: The Duncan Memorial United Men’s Club is sponsoring their annual chicken-que March 25 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For a $7 donation you will receive a half a chicken, slaw, mini-ear of corn, bread and dessert. Tickets are on sale now and walk-
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CHURCH SINGING: The Appointed Quartet will be at the Marshall Street Church March 26 at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. It is a free event but a love offering will be taken. For more info call the church office at 256-234-3180. MEET AND GREET: Bill Nichols State Veterans Home is hosting a meet and greet reception for the center’s new Executive Director Angela Rose Sunday, March 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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The 7th Grade Honors Science Class from ACMS toured the labs and radiology department at Russell Medical Center. While visiting, the students were exposed to various careers in the medical field. Afterwards, the students were invited to Lake Martin Vascular Clinic, where Dr. Refai treated them to a wonderful lunch and a short lecture about the need for a healthy lifestyle to help prevent vascular disease in their future.
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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. 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 1095-A. 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) 2340347. JIM PEARSON SCHOOL PRE-K REGISTRATION: Applications for pre-k at Jim Pearson School are being accepted through March 31. Online applications are available at alpreK.education/A. If assistance is needed, parents can go by Jim Pearson Monday through Friday until March 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Alexander City Board of Education until March 24 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and at the Hippy House at 138 Heard Blvd through the March 31, Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a random selection drawing April 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Jim Pearson School Lunchroom. ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS: Faith Christian Academy is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school
year. Applications may be picked up at Faith Temple Church on the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets. For more information call 256-234-6421. V. ROBINSON PRE-K REGISTRATION: Applications for pre-k at V. Robinson Head Start and Pre-K are being accepted through April 7. Monday through Friday until March 24 and April 3 through April 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at V. Robinson Head Start at 277 Tallapoosa Street in Alexander City. HEAD START RECRUITMENT: The Head Start Program of Chambers-Tallapoosa is now taking applications for the 2017-2018 program for 3 and 4-year-old children. If you have any questions concerning recruitment call Head Start in Dadeville at 256-825-4204 or any Head Start Center.
March 27
FINANCIAL PEACE CLASS: Calvary Baptist Church in Alexander City is hosting the Dave Ramsey 9-week Financial Peace Class starting March 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the River of Life Worship Center. That church’s new building is on Highway 22 East on the left past Buck’s Restaurant and before you get to the junction with Hillabee Street. This will be an occasion for planning for Christians to work together in our area. Also there is opportunity for meeting other ministers, sharing mutual concerns and news and intercessory prayer. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information contact Tony Harris, president at 256-7942969,Rick Levell vice president 25-234-3180 or Bill Middlebrooks interim secretary at 256-234-3371.
March 27 - March 31
SPRING BREAK CAMP: The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area will be open for spring break in Alexander City and Goodwater. The camp will be held daily March 27 - March 31 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It cost $50 and includes breakfast, snack and lunch at the Sportplex Gym and at the Goodwater unit located at 166 Harris Street. Call 256-234-4757 for more information. SPRING BREAK FEEDING PROGRAM: Stephens Elementary School at 851 Laurel Street in Alexander City will be serving lunch from 11 a.m.to 12 p.m. during spring break, March 27 - 31. All children
18 years and under are eligible to receive a free meal. There will also be a daily reading program. For more information call 256-234-8633.
March 29
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP: There will be a free estate planning and asset protection workshop at the Archibald Senior Center Wednesday, March 29. Education workshop presented by local attorney Raley Wiggins. Topics include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, living wills, long-term care, Medicaid qualification, and probate administration. Also, how to protect your assets from: divorce, remarriage, creditors, bankruptcy, and nursing homes. Registration is required. Call (334) 625-6774 or online at www.redoaklegalpc.com. If you can’t attend this month, the scheduled dates for 2017 are: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Nov. 29.
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SEUSSICAL: The Dadeville High School Drama Program is presenting “Seussical” March 31 at 7 p.m., April 1 at 7 p.m. and April 2 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.
April 1
QUAIL FRY: The Second Annual United Way Quail Fry is Saturday, April at The Stables at Russell Crossroads. The event will be the first fundraiser for the 2018 Campaign Season the $30 per person ticket includes the quail fry, a low country shrimp boil, shrimp gumbo and drinks. Baked goods will also be sold and auctioned as part of the event with all proceeds going to the Lake Martin Area United Way. Tickets are available at the United Way office. SPRING GALA: The Born Into Heaven Foundation will be hosting its annual spring gala April 1 from5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Children’s Harbour. Tickets are $40 for adults.
April 2
MEN AND WOMEN DAY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating Men and Women Day April 2 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Emerson Ware of Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is honoring Rev. and Sister Rossevelt Gregory for 27 years of service April 2 at 2 p.m. The guest pastor will be Rev. Eddi J. Jennings, pastor of the New Elam Missionary Baptist Church on Highway 9 in Kellyton. Everyone is invited.
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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635
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
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
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 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
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
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
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
Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
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
Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834
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
Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708
The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646
Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
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SPORTS CALENDAR Today
• JV Lady Rebels Invitational softball tournament at Reeltown with Benjamin Russell, Dadeville, Reeltown, Elmore County and Tallassee, time TBA. • BRHS varsity baseball home game against Montgomery Catholic, 11 a.m. • BRHS varsity baseball home game against Etowah, 3:30 p.m. • Dadeville varsity baseball at Wetumpka for Spring Break Tournament with Brewbaker Tech, Russell County, St. Luke’s Episcopal, Wetumpka, Opelika, Prattville, T.R. Miller, Saint James, 9 a.m. • Reeltown varsity baseball at PCA Baseball field for Panther Baseball Classic with Billingsley, Jeff Davis, Loveless Academy, Elmore County and Prattville Christian Academy, times TBA. • Dadeville varsity boys, girls track and field at Northridge for Jaguar Invitational, 10 a.m. • Dadeville middle baseball home game double-header against Southside, 11 a.m. • CACC baseball home game double-header against Lawson State, 2 p.m. • CACC softball home game double-header against Wallace Hanceville, 2 p.m. • CACC women’s tennis home match against Marion Military, 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 26Tuesday, March 28
• Glen Lakes Invitational golf tournament at Glen Lakes Golf Course with CACC and Faulkner State golf teams, times TBA.
Monday, March 27 • BRHS varsity softball at Gulf Coast Classic III in Gulf Shores, times TBA. • BRHS varsity baseball vs John Carroll Catholic at Bailey Sportplex in Lake Martin Classic Baseball Tournament, 11:15 a.m.. • Dadeville varsity tennis home match against Talladega, boys 3:30 p.m., girls 5:30 p.m. • Dadeville softball at Opelika, varsity 5 p.m., JV 7 p.m. • Reeltown and Alexander City middle baseball at Lake Martin Middle School Classic in Tallassee, times TBA. • Reeltown varsity baseball home game against Holtville, 4 p.m. • Reeltown softball home game against Holtville, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 28 • BRHS varsity softball at Gulf Coast Classic III in Gulf Shores, times TBA. • BRHS varsity baseball vs Handley at Bailey Sportplex in Lake Martin Classic Baseball Tournament, 12:15 p.m. • BRHS varsity baseball vs Sardis at Bailey Sportplex in Lake Martin Classic Baseball Tournament, 7 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend baseball home game against Elmore County, varsity 4 p.m., JV 6 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend softball home game against Stanhope Elmore, varsity 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m. • Dadeville softball home game against Reeltown, varsity 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m. • Reeltown and Alexander City middle baseball at Lake Martin Middle School Classic in Tallassee, times TBA. • Reeltown varsity baseball home game against Prattville Christian Academy, 4 p.m. • Reeltown JV baseball at Prattville Christian Academy, 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29 • BRHS varsity softball at Gulf Coast Classic III in Gulf Shores, times TBA. • BRHS varsity baseball vs Gardendale at Bailey Sportplex in Lake Martin Classic Baseball Tournament, 4:45 p.m. • Reeltown JV baseball home game double-header against Beauregard, 4 p.m. • Reeltown and Alexander City middle baseball at Lake Martin Middle School Classic in Tallassee, times TBA.
Thursday, March 30 • Dadeville softball home game against Elmore County, time varsity 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m. • Reeltown and Alexander City middle baseball at Lake Martin Middle School Classic in Tallassee, times TBA. • Reeltown varsity boys, girls track and field team at Beauregard, time TBA. • Reeltown JV baseball home game double-header against B.T. Washington, 4 p.m. • Reeltown softball home game against Beulah, middle 5 p.m., varsity 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 31 • Dadeville baseball at Holtville, varsity 4:30 p.m., JV 6:45 p.m. • CACC women’s tennis home match against Meridian, 11 a.m. • CACC women’s tennis home match against ABAC, time TBA.
Saturday, April 1
• BRHS baseball at Sylacauga, varsity 10 a.m., JV 12:30 p.m. • CACC softball home game against Snead State double-header, 2 p.m.
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Above: From left, varsity softball teams from Horseshoe Bend, Benjamin Russell and Dadeville don pink Friday in the inaugural Think Pink Round-Robin Softball Tournament. Below center: With Lady Generals looking on from outfield, Benjamin Russell assistant principal Kelli Kelly prepares to toss out the first ceremonial pitch. Below, bottom: Benjamin Russell senior Taylor Phillips delivers a pitch in the first game of the tournament.
COMING TOGETHER FOR A CAUSE BRHS, Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend raise breast cancer awareness with Think Pink tournament By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Three area softball teams came together in solidarity at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Friday for the inaugural Think Pink Round-Robin Softball Tournament. “This is the first one, but we’re planning to do it every year,” said Benjamin Russell varsity softball head coach Jessica Johnson. Donning pink jerseys to show their support of breast cancer awareness, Lady Wildcats were joined by Dadeville and Horseshoe Bend in an evening of friendly competition. Benjamin Russell athletic director Pam Robinson introduced guests of honor and cancer survivors BRHS assistant principal Kelli Kelly and Dadeville coach Brownie Caldwell, as both women tossed out the ceremonial first pitch. “When Kelli call me up and told me she was diagnosed, I said cancer doesn’t know what it’s up against,” Robinson said. “It’s got a fight with this lady.” The impact of the tribute brought tears to both Kelly and Johnson. “I wasn’t born and raised a Wildcat,” Kelly said. “But I sure do love them, and I love the way they love me.” The tournament was the brainchild of Johnson and her sister, Dadeville varsity softball head coach Magan Martin, who wanted to honor Kelly and Caldwell, along with another breast cancer survivor. “Our mother, Nicki Ford,” Johnson said. Plans for future installments of the event are to rotate Think Pink among the three team’s home fields. As for the inaugural tournament, Benjamin Russell started the day off with an 8-0 shutout win over Dadeville. The Lady Wildcats came out strong by scoring four runs in the first inning. The first of several big plays came from Benjamin Russell senior Taylor Phillips. With the bases loaded, she hit an RBI double that combined with an error to send three runners home. Phillips also earned the win for Benjamin Russell. In five innings on the pitcher’s mound, she struck out two, walked three and only allowed two hits. “I just wanted to do what
I could for my team,” she said. Friday’s win brings Benjamin Russell’s overall season record to 11-6. The Lady Wildcats next head to Dadeville on Tuesday, April 4, to take on the Lady Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Horseshoe Bend also overcame Dadeville in a 4-0 shutout in Friday’s tournament. The lady Generals came out swinging by scoring three runs in the first inning and following up with one more in the second. Horseshoe Bend senior Kynsley Blasingame, junior Hannah Adcock and sophomore Danielle Mitchell all had an RBI. Blasingame earned the win for the Lady Generals. In seven innings on the mound she had 13 strikeouts and a WHIP of 0.14. Dadeville sophomore Cali Jones took the loss for the Lady Tigers. In six innings she gave up four runs and had a WHIP of 0.50. At press time, the results of Benjamin Russell’s game against Horseshoe Bend were not available. Friday’s win over Dadeville brings Horseshoe Bend’s season record to 9-11. The Lady Generals next play at home on Tuesday as they host region opponent Stanhope Elmore
at 4:30 p.m. For Dadeville, Friday’s losses bring the Lady Tigers’ overall season record to 1-11.
Dadeville’s next game is on the road as the Lady Tigers head to Opelika Monday. The first pitch is 5 p.m.
BRHS varsity baseball falls to Valley By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Benjamin Russell varsity boys baseball team ended the week on a disappointing note with a 9-5 loss to Valley. Valley came out early with a pair of runs in the second and third innings. But the Wildcats tied it up near the end with two runs each in the fourth and fifth innings. Valley then pulled way ahead in the sixth with five runs. That was too
much for Benjamin Russell, as the Wildcats only managed one final run in the seventh inning. Despite the loss, Benjamin Russell senior Cameron Caldwell and freshman Brett Pitts led the Wildcats by driving in runs. Sophomore Nic McGhee took the loss for the Wildcats. In two innings on the pitcher’s mound he allowed four runs, four hits and a walk. “We are not playing well right now,” Brooks said. “This will go
better when we play with more energy and passion. We’re not playing with any Wildcat pride right now. Hopefully, we will get some soon.” Friday’s loss follows Benjamin Russell’s Thursday 7-6 loss to Auburn. The loss drops the Wildcats’ overall season record to 12-8. Benjamin Russell next plays at home Monday as the Wildcats host area opponent John Carroll Catholic at 11:15 a.m.
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PUT ME IN COACH Local youth baseball and softball players take the field to begin the season
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By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor The Alexander City Youth Baseball and Softball season got under way this week with quite a bit of participation. “We have close to 500 kids probably about 490,” said Alex City Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson.” Those hundreds of young athletes includes five teams of 4-year-olds starting out at T-ball and range all the way to five teams of 12U. Softball also includes three teams each in age groups ranging from 6U to 12U. With so many teams and so many athletes, the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex has been hopping with activity this first week of play. “Any given time you’ve got 120 kids out on the fields,” Wilson said. Add to that the family in the stands supporting their young athletes and you’ll see more than 400 people enjoying the
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games. As with any good game, Alex City Youth baseball and softball fans have enjoyed their fair share of food from the concession stand. According to Wilson, that’s generated quite a bit of revenue. “In one day, up top the concession stand makes $800 to $1,000,” he said. That money then goes back to the Alex City Baseball Board. “It pays for the umpires, equipment, insurance and registration with the Cal Ripkin League,” Wilson said. With the first week of Alex City Youth Baseball and Softball on the books, Wilson deems the start of the league season a success. “It’s going great,” he said. An opening-day ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Sportplex. The event will include a league parade, an address by city and league board dignitaries.
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There was plenty of action at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex as teams and fans gathered to watch the first week of the 2017 Alex City Youth Baseball and Softball League. Organizers estimated that more than 400 people were gathered to watch the young athletes battle for the win Thursday.
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