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Many thefts are ‘Crimes of Opportunity’ stolen items. Turner said the vehicle thefts are often quickly solved. “In most cases, they take the vehicle for a joy ride,” he said. “Then they just dump it somewhere in town. Others are often found in the Montgomery area.” Keys left in the vehicle and
doors unlocked are the main culprit Turner explained. And it is not just around homes. “They like to go to the apartment complexes,” Turner said. “One, it is easier for them to mix in where residents do not know all the other residents or their friends. Plus they can See THEFT • Page 3
Horseshoe ‘Helping Other People Every Day’ Bend granted waiver
Campaign kicks off with gourmet hotdogs
String of incidents could easily be prevented By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Vehicles have been stolen, items taken and even storage units cracked open. Thieves are taking advantage
of people’s trust in the area. “They are crimes of opportunity,” Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said. “We have seen an increase in breaking and entering and vehicle thefts. But they are not
smashing windows. The doors are left unlocked.” In the past week, the Alexander City Police Department has taken reports on two stolen vehicles, a stolen generator and numerous other
Missed school due to electrical issues not to be made up
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By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
An electrical problem at Horseshoe Bend School that first manifested itself at the end of last school year flared up again at the start of this school year. Classes dismissed early on a couple of occasions because of the problem, and one full day was missed when engineers from a North Carolina-based firm were on campus to install new electrical equipment. Despite all of this, Tallapoosa County Schools Director of Student Services Casey Davis said the system applied for a waiver with the Alabama Department of Education to not have to make up the missed day, which was granted. “Permission for not having to make up the missed day was granted by the state department,” Davis said. “We only had one full day of instruction missed.” The process put forth by the Alabama Department of Education in situations such as these is not a difficult one, according to Davis. When the state department created its new website to streamline the process of reporting closings and issues such as severe weather as well as making this information easily available See WAIVER • Page 3
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River Bank & Trust’s Randy Dawkins, above, marks the thermometer for the campaign Tuesday night. Right, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Bill Hough helps children with their bingo card as they visit the 28 agencies of the Lake Martin Area United Way gathered at CACC for the kickoff.
f 11 people can raise more than $7,000 amongst themselves, the Lake Martin Area United Way should have no problem reaching its “Lifesavers of HOPE” campaign goal of $535,000. “This is one time of the year we are able to have all 28 of our agencies together,” United Way Director Sharon Fuller said. “The reason we are kicking off our campaign is to help you save the lives of those you serve in our community.” Every year the United Way picks a pacesetter, which is a business or group of people who set the mark for giving to the agency. In the past large companies like SL Alabama have been pacesetters. This year the 11 employees of River Bank & Trust were chosen as pacesetters for the campaign taking on the daunting task of setting the examples for others in the community. “I am so very proud of our team,” River Bank’s Randy Dawkins said. “Not only did we have a 100 See CAMPAIGN • Page 3
BRHS band boosters begin new game-night tradition By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
When the Benjamin Russell marching band takes its spot in the stands on Friday nights this fall, its members will be ready to play while having all the energy they need to play, thanks to a new tradition started by the band booster club. Prior to every football game, parents and members of the band booster club will be providing the students in the marching band with a pre-game meal, giving them the fuel they need to play their best all night long. “Last year, we had a couple of parents who would bring sandwiches for the kids during the third quarter,” booster club president Jeremy Johnson said. “However, since the security measures at the Sportplex have changed and the band has to be back in their seats after halftime, we wanted to continue taking care of the band. It’s a grassroots effort that turned into an official thing.” See MEAL • Page 3
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Benjamin Russell’s marching band entertains the crowd during a game last year.
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