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Hearings set for Burkhalter

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

David Burkhalter has been granted preliminary and bond reduction hearings in Randolph County on March 26, according to court records.

Burkhalter, 30, is a former emcee and TV and radio co-host in Alexander City who has been charged with raping a

15-year-old female student at Randolph County High School, where he teaches.

Burkhalter has been charged with two counts of second-degree rape, one count of sodomy, two counts of electronic solicitation of a child, two counts of violation of the school employee sex act with a student less than 19 years of age and one count of enticing a child in Randolph County, according to

bounds set for the charges Burkhalter faces in a standing order for bonds. “If the court was to follow the standing order as entered on Sept. 8, 2017, bond should not be in excess of $115,000 which of course would be easier for the defendant and/or his family to obtain if the bond was able to

court records and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department.

Attorney Richard Perry filed documents last week to represent Burkhalter after he was arrested and subsequently filed motions for bond reduction and for a preliminary hearing.

Perry pleaded in his filings the $1.5 million cash bond District Court Judge Amy Newsome set was outside the

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Hit-and-run death case continued

Gamble a local political pioneer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Man who served as first black county commissioner says progress still to be made

The case of the hit-andrun death of Tina Doranne Guerrero in November 2018 has been continued.

Robert Lancaster, 34, of Jacksons Gap was charged with manslaughter in Guerrero’s death six days after investigators obtained video leading them to Lancaster Lancaster.

Lancaster was granted a preliminary hearing in the case by District Court Judge Kim Taylor on Jan. 3 while he was represented

by Alexander City attorney Charles Gillenwaters.

Montgomery attorney Susan James filed documents Jan. 29 stating she was retained to represent Lancaster.

Tuesday, Taylor continued the hearing at the request of James, who filed documents for the continuance Monday afternoon as the courts were closed. She stated she had been under doctors’ care for the past four weeks and had important doctors’ appointments See LANCASTER • Page 3

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Benjamin Russell juniors and seniors in the school’s cooperative education program speak with representatives at Central Alabama Community College after a breakfast recognizing the co-op program.

Making an impact Co-op education program is growing at BRHS

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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d Allen was grinning from ear to ear as students and business leaders filed into the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center at Central Alabama Community College on Tuesday morning.

The cooperative education program he leads is showing signs of growth, something he saw in a first meeting with Benjamin Russell principal

Dr. Anthony Wilkinson. “Within an hour of sitting down with him, I knew things were going to change,� Allen told those gathered for a breakfast recognizing everyone involved in the program.

And his smile is warranted.

Five years ago, the program had 57 students; four years ago, the program finished with more than 70 students; three years ago the program finished with more than 80 students; last year See CO-OP • Page 9

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While the Holocaust ended in 1945 with the discovery of Nazi concentration camps near the end of World War II, its lessons live on around the world, including Alexander City.

This week, Benjamin Russell is featuring a traveling exhibit by the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center about Holocaust survivors who live in Alabama. Students of pre-AP English teacher Laura Burroughs are hosting the exhibit.

Burroughs said her students read “Night� by Elie Wiesel, a

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From left, Benjamin Russell students Walker Pemberton, LaRobbie Shepard and Toi Gates look at their display on Nazi propaganda.

memoir about Wiesel’s experiences at the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps, and felt connected to the book. After Burroughs invited Denise Lewis of the Birmingham Holocaust

Education Center to speak to the class, Lewis suggested they host the exhibit. “One thing that they’ve learned and felt strongly about is the idea of preserving the See HOLOCAUST • Page 2

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Grandma is collateral damage in man’s war with mother DEAR ABBY: I’m close to 70 and have three grown children. I’ve been a widow for 15 years. My oldest son, age 45, has pretty much cut himself off from our fairly close family. His reason: Two years ago, after I had surgery for lung cancer, he claims I told him I wished I had never had children. This couldn’t be further from the truth. All three of mine were planned.

My other children decided the hospital was overmedicating me and that most of what I was babbling was nonsense. I only remember bits and pieces and have no idea whether my recollections are accurate.

I have no problem dealing with my son’s attitude; I’m a realist. The problem is the way it’s affecting my 90-yearold mother, who lives with me.

She feels he has cut her out of his life, too, because of me, and it appears she’s right.

How can we convince him he’s ripping his grandmother’s heart out when he won’t talk to either of us? She doesn’t deserve such treatment, and

DEAR ABBY Advice he has no right to hurt her this way. -- BEWILDERED IN FLORIDA DEAR BEWILDERED: If this is the ONLY reason for the estrangement from your son -- which I doubt -- have his siblings talk to him and point out that: (1) You were so drugged up after your surgery you were not in your right mind, therefore you shouldn’t be punished or held responsible for any gibberish that came out of your mouth during that period, and (2) it is wrong to punish Granny in such a heartless fashion for something that has nothing to do with her. Perhaps they will be able to get through to him where you cannot.

DEAR ABBY: My husband is a successful man. He is

charming in public, but at heart he’s a very private person. I was successful in my field, and I’m more outgoing.

He is proud to show me off at parties because people find me interesting and witty, but without fail, at the end of the night he will tell me that somewhere during the evening I “crossed the line.” Perhaps I spent too much time talking with another man, or said something he found inappropriate. If I look the wrong way, he accuses me of flirting with someone. Invariably I get a lecture on the way home or the next morning.

I told him this morning that I hate to go out with other people now because of it.

He took great offense at that and said, “You are not the VICTIM here. You are the PERPETRATOR.” Sometimes I do say things that come out wrong, but I don’t mean them. It would kill me to know that I hurt someone with my words. I am not interested in any other man. I love my husband. What can I do? -- LIFE OF THE PARTY

IN VIRGINIA DEAR LIFE: Not knowing either of you, I cannot determine if your husband is extremely controlling, jealous and insecure, or whether you are doing something out of line. You and your husband could benefit from discussing this with a licensed marriage and family therapist. If he refuses to go -- and he may -you should go without him.

If your behavior at these gatherings was really unacceptable or an embarrassment, he would not want to “show you off at parties.” You shouldn’t have to worry that you’ll be lectured the next day for just being yourself.

Something is definitely wrong here, and I don’t think it’s with you.

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Obituaries John Wyatt Stevenson Funeral services for John Wyatt Stevenson, age 70, of Roanoke will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. at the Roanoke First United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Mr. Stevenson will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services beginning on Saturday.

Mr. Stevenson passed away

Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his residence.

A Roanoke native, Mr. Stevenson was born on August 8, 1948, the son of John B. and Gwen Wyatt Stevenson. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Roanoke and was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Stevenson held a Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and a Master’s degree from Pepperdine University. He was the owner/editor and publisher of The Randolph Leader for the past 36 years and past editor of the The Randolph Press(Wedowee).

He was the past president of the Alabama Press Association and the

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National Newspaper Association. Mr. Stevenson was the recipient of the Alabama Press Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Auburn University’s Distinguished Alabama Community Journalist Award. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, J. B. Stevenson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Randolph County Animal Shelter at 104 Animal Shelter Road, Wedowee, AL 36278 or to the Alabama Press Association’s J. B. Stevenson Scholarship c/o Felicia Mason APA Journalism Foundation, 3324 Independence Drive #200, Birmingham, AL 35209.

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Mrs. Rosie Brown, 49, of Alexander City, AL died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham, AL. Final arrangements pending.

Master NaBraylon Marbury of Sylacauga, AL died on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, AL. Final arrangements pending.

Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home in charge of final arrangements.

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Mrs. Elizabeth Craig Gaulden Harris 1924 - 2019 Funeral Service for Mrs. Elizabeth Craig Gaulden Harris “Libber,” 94, of Goodwater, Alabama, will be Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Goodwater United Methodist Church.

Dr. Bill Etheridge will officiate. Burial will follow in the Goodwater City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Goodwater United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Harris passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born on November 21, 1924 in South Carolina to William Craig Gaulden and Lola Mae Johnson Gaulden. She

was a member of Goodwater United Methodist Church. Mrs. Harris was a faithful Christian who loved her family and friends. She taught school for 20 years in Sylacauga at Main Avenue School and later became the bookkeeper at The Harris Corporation.

She enjoyed teaching Sunday school, singing in the church choir, playing the piano and tending the animals on her farm.

She is survived by her sons, Eugene Griffin Harris III (Candy) of Montgomery and William Craig Harris (Barbara) of Birmingham; grandchildren, Brandon Harris (Jennifer), Cole Harris (Ingrid), Julie Mitchell (Ben), and Eugene Griffin Harris IV; great-grandchildren, Parks Harris, Ava Harris, Eugene Griffin Harris V, Aspyn Harris, Heidi Harris, and Eli Harris;

brother, David Gaulden (Thelvia) and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Eugene Griffin Harris Jr. and parents.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the wonderful caregivers who provided loving service over the past few years.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Goodwater United Methodist Church, P O Box 32, Goodwater, Al, 35072.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Holocaust legacy of these stories because the further away in time we move from the Holocaust and the more survivors are leaving us, it becomes crucial to pass those stories down,” Burroughs said, “to teach young people about the Holocaust, about the sur-

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continued from Page 1 vivors, about the rescuers because it addresses the ideas of our own views of acceptance and tolerance; I think that’s an important lesson to learn.”

The students taught 198 classmates on Tuesday and will interact with 170 on Thursday. The display is open to the public today and the students will be there for instruction.

The “Darkness into Light” exhibit was started

by Mitzi Levin and Becky Sitel in 2007, according to Lewis. Levin and Sitel interviewed local Holocaust survivors; Levin painted their lives before and Sitel

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“The biggest impact is that (visitors) are seeing these people who they had normalized before, and they have come out and had the best normal life after they survived,” Lewis said.

“Many of their families didn’t survive but they survived.”

Lewis said it’s important for their stories to be preserved. Six million Jews were systemically killed by the Nazis in Germany.

“Of 20 (displayed), there’s probably only six or seven who are still living,” she said. “Those who have

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passed on, their stories are still there and their pictures are still (there).”

Students in the pre-AP English class held displays on other genocides after the Holocaust, Nazi propaganda before World War II and literature about the time period.

“We had Nazi propaganda and propaganda is films or posters or anything to convince people to believe a certain idea,” sophomore Rena Minnifield said.

Sophomore LaRobbie Shepard said they also focused on stories beyond what happened during the Holocaust.

“We’re (pointing out) ways of how the Germans made it possible for them to go make this happen for so long without people really knowing what they’re doing,” sophomore Walker Pemberton said.

Students in the class are also serving as docents for the display, answering and explaining visitors’ questions.

“This is a heavy subject, and there’s a lot stories of pain and suffering that they’ve had to examine in depth, but they also see what an illuminating thing it is to educate other people about that,” Burroughs said. “I’m extremely proud of them (to be) willing to do that.”

The exhibit is open to the public today from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.

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Gillenwaters filed and was granted a motion to withdraw his representation of Lancaster, who was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

Guerrero, 50, was struck while outside of her stopped vehicle on the River Bridge in the early morning hours of Nov. 29. She was found by a witness who drove up on the scene and called 911.

“An officer responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the River Bridge,” Alexander City police chief Jay Turner said the day after the incident. “It appeared the victim’s vehicle had broken down and the victim was either checking on the stopped vehicle or trying to wave down help.”

Turner later said investigators pulled off a difficult investigation after Lancaster was arrested.

‘They pulled off the nearly impossible,” Turner said in December. “I didn’t think they would get this close this soon.”

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Jansen interned at ABC12 in Flint, Michigan, and WSBT in South Bend, Indiana.

Jansen, the daughter of two veterans, moved around a lot and started her career in journalism as a general assignment reporter at The LaGrange Daily News in LaGrange, Georgia, in July 2017. Jansen primarily covered the public safety beat and also contributed to its special sections, including the bi-monthly magazine LaGrange Living.

“Gabrielle has demonstrated versatility in covering many aspects of community life,” TPI managing editor Jimmy Wigfield said. “She is a welcomed addition to our team. She also has television experience, which will serve

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Jansen said she is excited to start in Alexander City.

“Alexander City is a unique town, and I look forward to getting to know more of its residents and hope they’ll share their stories with me,” Jansen said.

Jansen can be contacted at 256-414-3032 or at gabrielle. jansen@alexcityoutlook.com.

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Perry argued Burkhalter has no criminal background, there was a lack of violence in the alleged commission of the offense, the defendant’s family members are “pillars” of Clay County, the defendant’s wife and father were present when Ŷ Social Security Disability & SSI the initial bond was set and continue to support Ŷ Personal Injury & Accidents him, and the defendant is willing make conditions of bond such as wearing Ŷ Probate Civil an ankle-monitoring device and checking Ŷ Uncontested Divorce in with the sheriff’s department as the court decides.

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Friday. The bond for the charges in Clay County is $30,000.

The Wedowee Police Department responded to Randolph County High School after an allegation was made Burkhalter was having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female student.

Court records state Burkhalter had sexual intercourse with a female less than 16 years old but older than 12 years old twice — once in December and again in January. The same filing states Burkhalter engaged in second-degree sodomy or deviant sexual intercourse with the victim in December.

December and January were the same dates for the electronic solicitation of a child counts and school employee sex act violations. The enticing a child count stems from the January incident.

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Tourism key T to the future

ight now, Alexander City is seeing a drop in the bucket — in this case a 44,000acre bucket — from Lake Martin tourism dollars.

That drop needs to become a torrent if Alex City is going to prosper in the post-Russell Corp. era, according to chamber of commerce executive director Ed Collari.

“We’re a city of 14,000 people with a median income of about $32,000 and that’s not too attractive to national retailers,” Collari said.

“That’s why a dedicated focus on tourism is so important too.

Whether people want to admit it or not, the lake is our economic engine.”

Hopefully, the engine is getting turbocharged with the formation of the Lake Martin Tourism Association, which once fully organized will have a lot to market.

“Look at Wind Creek State Park,” Collari said. “Last year, 319,000 visitors went through the front door and that doesn’t count the boats. There’s Lake Martin, the (Charles E. Bailey) Sportplex, Jazz Fest, Russell Lands doing things all the time, the Smith Mountain Fire Tower. It would be nice to have one organization that can maintain a calendar of events, attracting fishing tournaments, sports tournaments.”

Significant economic development in Alex City must occur on the U.S. Highway 280 corridor, where all the traffic comes through the city. Already, municipal operations are moving out there to the former Russell Sales Officer and Russell Marine is going to build a massive superstore next door.

In January, when Russell Lands announced it would build the marine superstore, CEO Tom Lambeth said an economic impact study conducted in 2018 by RCLCO showed full- and part-time Lake Martin residents generate retail demand of $200 million a year.

Potential national retail stores want to see rooftops, traffic and sources of cash. All three are present and it’s time to take advantage of them.

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here has been a lot of talk about the advancement of women in politics over the past year. It has been suggested more progressive states have led the way with this change but Alabama can make the case it leads the nation in women taking leadership roles in government.

It is very doubtful any state in the nation can claim a female governor and a female chief executive of their state’s leading business organization.

Kay Ivey was sworn in as governor on Jan. 14 after election to her own fouryear term in November.

Ivey had previously been the state treasurer for eight years and lieutenant governor for six years. She served out the remainder of Robert Bentley’s term as governor after he resigned.

On Jan. 2, Katie Boyd Britt took over the reins of the state’s most powerful political organization, the Business Council of Alabama, becoming the first woman to serve as the BCA’s president and chief executive officer. She is not only the first female CEO but is by far the youngest CEO in BCA history.

Britt came to the BCA after serving as chief of staff for Sen. Richard Shelby.

“As the top staff member for Sen. Shelby, she has worked daily with businesses and elected officials from Alabama and the country,” said Alabama Power CEO Mark Crosswhite, who chairs the BCA’s executive committee.

Britt has always been a

STEVE FLOWERS Columnistt bright star on the Alabama political stage. She grew up in Enterprise and served as president of the Student Government Association at the University of Alabama before graduating from the University of Alabama School of Law. Before becoming Shelby’s chief of staff, she worked in several posts in Shelby’s office, including press secretary.

As Shelby’s top advisor for the last five years, she has headed his Judicial Nomination Task Force and spearheaded the effort to recommend young talent for the eight vacancies serving Alabama on the federal circuit and district court benches.

Britt managed all of Shelby’s D.C. and state operations, including matters relating to personnel throughout his six offices. She has overseen an administrative annual budget of almost $4 million. She was also Shelby’s ambassador before constituents’ community leaders, industry association heads and senior executives across our state and nation.

“My heart is in Alabama,” Britt said upon taking the BCA post. “Our state has made significant progress in recent years and I am honored to have been chosen to lead the BCA during this time of growth.”

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Commission and has been a state leader for decades.

She is a past chair of the State Republican Party.

Our seven-member congressional delegation boasts of two female delegates to Congress.

Given the fact we have only seven congressional seats, two out of seven is a pretty good percentage.

Rep. Terri Sewell has represented the Seventh District of Alabama for close to a decade and is on a fast leadership track in the Democratic House caucus. She is a Harvardeducated lawyer who was born and raised in Selma; her sprawling district includes Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery and all of the Black Belt.

Rep. Martha Roby has represented southeast Alabama’s Second District for close to a decade and is also on a fast track within her party ranks. She is a favorite among the House Republican leadership.

Alabama does not take a backseat to any state when it comes to females in leadership roles in government.

In her inaugural address, Ivey came out strongly in favor of a gasoline tax increase to meet the state’s infrastructure needs. If successful, she will not only go down in history as the first female Republican governor and first female governor elected in her own right, she will also leave a legacy of improving Alabama economically for decades to come.

Steve Flowers served 16 years in the legislature and can be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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John His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Thank you President Trump for a great, powerful, uplifting State of the Union address. It is past time to put hateful, childish emotions aside. We must all act like adults finally and work together.

This irrational hatred has no place in this great country. Can we not finally be the “UNITED” States? We are running out of time to solve problems President Trump did not create.

President Trump committed the unpardonable sin of beating their “chosen one,” Hillary Clinton, and from that moment on left-wing Democrats and Hollywood liberals declared war on him and swore to take him down at any cost.

Washington politicians’ priority should be looking out for we the people, not partisan politics

fueled by hate. President Trump has exposed the failures in this society that both parties are responsible for; they continue to ignore the poor and middle class in favor of illegals looking for a better life.

I ask again — where is the American dream for the millions of homeless and tens of millions of poor living paycheck to paycheck? It’s disgraceful to constantly hear Democrats whining about our moral duty to keep thousands of illegals wanting to come here as they ignore their moral duty to work on many problems facing American families.

We are ready to work with our government on solving problems that continue to grow daily on everyday working families.

First, stop illegal immigration, of which there is no end in sight.

These Washington clowns

on both sides failed us, yet they dare to mock President Trump.

Both parties have their share of politicians that are arrogant and only have concerns for themselves and reelection. Every election year, every candidate campaigns on solving ignored problems that continue to get worse and if elected they again do nothing. When will we the people wake up and demand they stop the hate, stop the partisanship and do their job of working for all of us?

President Trump is trying but haters are more interested in making him a one-term president or impeachment. So of course we will lose another two years to the out-of-control haters. This is sick and so wrong.

God bless America.

Annette Lynch, Alexander City

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HOLOCAUST EXHIBIT: BRHS is hosting the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center’s traveling exhibit “Darkness into Life: Alabama Holocaust Survivors through Photograph and Art. It will be open to the community Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 - 3 p.m. Students will serve as

docents.

The exhibit will also be open to students with students teaching labs on the role of rhetoric and propaganda in genocide.

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Bread of Life ACOP is holding a Black History Program nightly Feb. 18-20 at 7 p.m. Speakers will be: Monday night Pastor Jason Whetstone, Tuesday night Pastor William Russell and Wednesday night Pastor James Blackmon. For more information contact prophetess Alisa Norris at 256-329-8674 or 256496-0189. The church is located on

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Fran Cassiano, Scottie Knox, Paul Daniel, Jedd Martin, Danielle Jones, Toby Forbus, Jerry Sewell, Bill (Big Bill) Mask, Karen Harper, Donna Michele Hammett, Robbie Messer, Misty Goodson, Ann Towns, Patricia Brown, Robbie Atkisson and Linda Mask are celebrating their birthdays today.

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Today - Feb. 28

CITIZENS PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY: Applications for the 15th Alexander City Citizens Public Safety Academy are being accepted through Feb. 28. The academy meets once a week on Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks. Participants gain insight, knowledge and hands on training associated with the police and fire departments.

The first meeting will be at the Alexander City City Hall March 5 at 6 p.m. The academy runs through May 7.

Applications are available at the Alexander City Police Department and the city’s website at alexandercityal.gov/police/page/citizen-academy.

Today - April 15

TAX ASSISTANCE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is providing free tax and electronic filing assistance Jan. 28 to April 15. The program is to assist seniors 60 and over with no income limit, taxpayers under 60 with incomes less than $54,000 and disabled taxpayers.

Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered.

From Jan. 28 through February, assistance will be available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March assistance will be available Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 1 to April 15 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return, photo ID/drivers license for taxpayer and spouse, Social Security cards, W2s, 1099s, SSA 1099 and 1095A if you have health insurance through the government marketplace.

For more information call 256-2340347.

Thursday, Feb. 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

Friday, Feb. 22

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority is holding a special called meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Board Room.

Saturday, Feb. 23

BENEFIT SINGING: There will be a benefit singing for Brandon Fuller at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.

It will feature 49 North of Dadeville and Fellowship Quartet of Alexander City. Ronnie Betts will be the emcee.

A $10 donation for the family is requested but not required.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville are hosting fami-

ly game night Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5 - 8 p.m. There will be hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.

Sunday, Feb. 24

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting Family and Friends Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24.

Guest minister will be Rev. Emerson Ware. Rev. Michael Strong is pastor of Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church.

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Friendship Baptist Church is hosting a celebration of Black History, “Stay in the Race..Finish the Course,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. The guest speaker Dr. Randy B. Kelley of Goodsell United Methodist Church in Lanett. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Baptist Church.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is holding friends and family day 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24.

The guest minister is Rev. Fredrick Young, associate pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia.

Monday, Feb. 25

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Thomas Ward Jr. will present “To Treat and To Train Tuskegee’s John Andrew Clinic” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Feb. 25-26

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Tallapoosa County Commission is holding its quarterly Throw Away Days Feb. 25 -26.

Dumpsters will be at the Alexander City Courthouse Annex, Double Bridges, in Jacksons Gap at the intersection of Eagle Creek Road and Main Street, at the intersection of Youngs Ferry Road and Gibson Road and at the Union Community Center.

Liquids including paint, paint thinner, and pesticides, appliances with compressors including air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers, tires, batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers , propane tanks, and hazardous or medical waste are not allowed.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

FRAUD CLASS: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting a fraud class “How to Protect Yourself from Fraud” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. The class is presented by Mutual Savings Credit Union. For more information call 205-682-1156.

Thursday, Feb. 28

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Bread of Life ACOP is holding a Black History Program at 7 p.m.

Thursday Feb. 28. The speakers is apostle Billie Crawford of Holy Faith Temple in Childersburg. For more information contact prophetess Alisa Norris at 256-329-8674 or 256496-0189. The church is located on Highway 280 in Kellyton.

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Saturday, March 2

SPRING RALLY: The Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club East Alabama Regional Spring Rally is Saturday, March 2 at Wind Creek State Park. There will be a special convoy Saturday afternoon. There will also be displays, swap meet and campfire discussion.

Admission is free for Wind Creek State Park campers, non-campers will need to pay admission to the park.

Monday, March 4

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Suzannah Solomon Wilson will present “Alabama Cemeteries and Other Things” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, March 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Tuesday, March 12

CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE: The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house at the E-911 building in Rockford from 3 - 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12.

Snacks will be provided and everyone is welcome.

UNITED WAY ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Martin Area United Way will have its 2018 Campaign Celebration and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 12. It will be at The Mill Two Eighty and beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m. while the awards presentation will begin at 6 p.m.

SUICIDE AWARENESS SEMINAR: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is holding a Suicide Awareness Seminar at 11 a.m. March 12. Rev. John Hill is the instructor and the program attempt to dispel myths with facts, foster an understanding of possible causes, recognize warning signs and explore prevention and intervention. It is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of suicide prevention and intervention to include parents, grandparents, youth workers, ministers, teachers, first responders and mentors.

Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 at the corner of Highway 49 and County Road 34.

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Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments.

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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department February 19

• Richard Daniel Ragland, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Roderick O’Neal Williams, 50, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

February 18

• Allen Lyrenski Sandlin, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and criminal mischief.

• Randall Octavius McKinney, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for failure of adult sex offender to register with law enforcement.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Fleeing or attempting to elude and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Unauthorized use of

a vehicle was reported in Alexander City.

• Aggravated criminal surveillance was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

February 17

• Taronda Denise Taylor, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for chemical endangerment.

• Brooks Andrew Davis, 33, of Opelika was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

• Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Burglary was reported in Alexander City.

• Burglary was reported in Alexander City.

• Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Driving under the influ-

ence of alcohol was reported in Alexander City.

February 16

• Gerald Bernard Ford, 51, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, resisting arrest and public intoxication.

• Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.

• Failure to pay for gasoline was reported in Alexander City.

• Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Resisting arrest and public intoxication was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

February 15

• Jeremiah Larry Golden, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct.

• Laderrial Keshun Johnson, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for theft of

property.

• Destiny Lynn Dawson, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for chemical endangerment.

• Michael Johnson Jr., 36, of Alexander City was arrested for theft.

• Matthew Brian Lancaster, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for possessing synthetic narcotic and drug paraphernalia.

• Danny Ray Kelley, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal possession of prescription drugs.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal possession of prescription drugs was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in

Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department February 18

• Phillip Buchanan of Wood Duck Point in Jacksons Gap was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession with intent and possession of a controlled substance.

• Alan Sandlin of B Street in Alexander City was arrested on three grand jury indictments for receiving stolen property first, obstructing justice and attempt to elude.

• A resident of Mullican Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

• Don White of Hampton

Road in Camp Hill was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation revocation obstruct justice.

February 15

• Cedric Payne was arrested for grand jury indictments for domestic violence third and felony trespassing.

February 14

• Candy Jones of Highway 280 in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Kenneth Fortner of Monroe Street in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court.

• William Terry of County Road 52 in Notasulga was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation burglary third and criminal mischief first.

Mornings are not the best time of day I

have never been a fan of mornings but there was actually a short window when I liked them.

Of course that was before I became a father of a real-life little girl who seldom sleeps through the night. In fact, last night, I got up six times with her. Six. She just turned 16 months and is teething. I don’t mind getting up at all.

Sometimes I bring her in to her mom so she can nurse.

Most of the time, I try to rock her back to sleep myself. It’s so peaceful holding her in my arms as she drifts back off into dreamland.

What’s not peaceful is a whining puppy. We had

another one show up at the house and Lucy just had to take care of it. That thing was howling and crying all night long. I love dogs but she is one of those dog lovers. You know the kind of people I’m talking about.

The VA called to reschedule an appointment that I had for 1 p.m. on Thursday. I’m all about afternoon appointments.

The next available date is in two weeks at 9 a.m. Just so we’re clear, that’s nine in the morning. That’s three hours before noon. That’s before “The Price is Right.”

That’s before I’ve taken my joint restoration and prostate

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Columnistt support supplements. Man, I’m getting old. At least I don’t say “prostrate” — yet.

It’s two weeks away, yet I already dread it. It’s just too early. The irony is that when I first joined the Army at 19, one of the slogans was, “We do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day long,” yet somehow THAT convinced me to enlist. Now at 46, and with

long days and nights with Abigail, just to get me even remotely interested it’d have to be something like, “Y’all, we ain’t even gonna think about getting started ‘til about 10 to 10:30.”

Now that I think about it, we didn’t do a lot before 9 a.m. unless we were out in the field. When I was a young soldier, all we did was PT and police call. I hated picking up trash — someone else’s trash, particularly cigarette butts. I don’t know why people think it’s OK to throw them on the ground.

If that’s you, please stop.

It’s disrespectful, nasty and

dangerous. So many forest fires are caused by folks flicking their butts out the window.

I loved the crusty, old sergeants who would put their cherries out with their fingers before putting the butt in their pocket. Their hands and fingers were so callused from years of hard work that they felt nothing.

If there is such a thing, they were responsible smokers and, thankfully, I never had to touch their butts.

I shouldn’t complain about having to get up early. I should be grateful for getting up at all — and I am. And I’m beyond

grateful for Abigail. Most of the time, when we go into her room to get her, she quits crying, looks at us and says, “Hey!” with that big, beautiful eight-toothed smile and that’s certainly worth every single second of lost sleep.

Now the puppy, that’s a different story altogether.

He doesn’t say, “Hey.”

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

Equality set to welcome Hillary Klug on Friday night T he new owners of EPAC/Equality Performing Arts Center on Main Street/ Highway 9 will host the Fourth Friday entertainment evening on Feb. 22

from 7 to 9 p.m.

Hosting arrangements are being made by Rodger Williamson so the local public can enjoy a great show. This Friday evening, we will get to enjoy Hillary

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Please bring your favorite snack or dessert to share with the others during the break.

Seating at EPAC is limited to the first 60 people and I hope to be one of those. But more chairs can be moved in if the interest is strong enough, according to Williamson.

A special hello goes out to Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy in Alex City. I heard she reads my column every week without fail and recently recovered from a hospital stay. Plus, she loves Kit-Kat bars just like me, and her daughter, a very sweet lady, works for the Alex City Salvation Army thrift store.

Happy birthday wishes to sweet Charlie Hayes of Kellyton on Feb 22; the kind-hearted gal who makes the Chit-Chatters group possible, Jackie Dean of Equality, on

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Columnist Feb. 23; Riley Elizabeth Jackson, who will turn 13 on Feb. 25; and Jodi McDade of Equality gets another year better on Feb. 27.

We are just about to the end of February, which is National Pet Dental Care Month. My Alex City vet was booked for the whole month right before the month began. We have an appointment for our Zak to have a dental exam late this week then hopefully cleaning later.

The Chit-Chatters lunching ladies’ group will meet Feb. 28 at the home of our newest member, Rosa Sallas, who lives in Rockford and will be cooking some dishes from her native Puerto Rico and some Southern alternatives for those who may not try new things. Ladies, since Rosa is gracious enough to cook and provide space for us, we need to call Jackie Dean (256-329-9300) by

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Saturday to reserve a place so the count can be provided to our hostess in good time.

It’s just one more week before the First Saturdays of the month begin for 2019 and will last through December. You know Santuck Flea Market will reopen next month with all sorts of goods and foods.

Equality has the bake sale that begins around 8 a.m. at the old firehouse (former Masonic Lodge) and David Dial will start cooking hamburgers and hot dogs about 10:30 a.m.

All the proceeds go toward the renovations and maintenance of the Masonic Lodge. What a great way to preserve a wonderful old building. Homes and buildings deteriorate when they are not lived in, so seeing the history of our area preserved for the good of future generations is a super thing. Have a look inside the Masonic Lodge while you gather your lunch needs and see where the dollars have gone. The inside has been recently painted, kitchen updated, ramp added and bathrooms reworked to take care of wheelchair needs. It makes

me so happy to know a historic building is being taken care of for the future, just as I have tried to renovate the Nixburg House, the feed/seed/grocery provider for Nixburg locals in the old days owned by the famous bachelor Julius Kendrick.

Be kind to animals and seek a pet from shelters before you buy elsewhere.

Every year in Alabama, over 200,000 animals are euthanized at shelters; there is no other choice if good homes don’t come forth through adoptions for these animals. Please consider adopting a dog or cat as your forever pet. There’s nothing like a shelter pet — they are loyal and love you more than themselves, and if it doesn’t work out you can return them. If you cannot adopt due to health, you can donate food, treats or toys.

Until next week, keep smiling.

Rosie Morgan is community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You wake up feeling confused.

A boss seems a little oɈ, though a discussion might perk him or her up. This person could change his or her mind quickly about any issue. An opportunity pops up from nowhere. Tonight: Kick back and relax.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your creativity surges, though others might have diɉculty following you. A change in perspective seems likely. Refuse to push as hard as you have. A partner will happily Äll in and be more proactive. Tonight: Lighten up the moment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might be most comfortable close to home. If you can work from home, do so. A partner you might be involved with holds the keys to greater Ă„nancial success, at least for now. This person can make a great impact on your life. Tonight: Put up your feet and relax.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Communicate what is on your mind. You will make quite a diɈerence in a discussion or negotiation. Confusion weaves its way through your afternoon.

Clarify; ask questions. Tonight: Return calls and make plans to meet friends.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Do not allow a possessive facet of your personality to emerge. You have no reason to feel insecure.

You could have misread a friend’s comment or attitude. You know who you are and what you oɈer.

Work to clear out your to-do list.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your Ă„ery nature emerges when dealing with a controlling individual. You might want to make a stronger than usual impression on others. An element of confusion surrounds a business matter. Note the implications and the same haziness in your personal life. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

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The Outlook

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of the commission, there were six commissioners,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason there were six at the time was a lawsuit filed back in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s that was challenging the commission because there was no minority representation. The lawsuit was filed by the Alabama Democratic Conference, along with a few individuals. They created a sixth district for a special election to elect a minority for the commission.â&#x20AC;?

Gamble said after he served out his four years on the commission, it reverted to the five-seat commission and Coley took his place in District 1.

As the proverbial odd man out along with five white people on the commission, it took time for him to be accepted, Gamble said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think initially there was some resentment because I think people were being asked to do something they did not want to do,â&#x20AC;? he said.

But after some time passed, Gamble feels all five white members of the commission accepted him as an equal.

Gamble said he had sought a second term on the commission but dropped out so Coley would have a better chance at winning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done well for himself,â&#x20AC;? Gamble, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is a very intelligent young man. I realized this young man would be a very good candidate that could replace me.â&#x20AC;?

In 2012, Gamble ran for mayor of Alexander City but was defeated.

Gamble said he always admired his former teacher, Alfred Cooper, who served on the Alexander City Board of Education and was active in helping desegregate the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was one of the first African-Americans that we saw in a position,â&#x20AC;? Gamble said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was the one in the community that most of the other blacks mentioned when there were issues on the other side of the track â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what people used to say. He was the go-to person that the white community went to when there were issues in the black community, a mediator. He was always fair. He did it in a manner that they could respect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Cooper is pro-right. There are some people that are pro-black and there are some people that are prowhite. Mr. Cooper was pro-right. Whatever was right, whether they were black or white, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what he was for.â&#x20AC;?

Gamble and his wife Brenda now own Next Generation Daycare in Alex City, and they are teaching their young students the importance of Black History Month. The names Trayvon Martin, Emmett Till, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X and other historic and well-known black people are written on a chalkboard in one of the classrooms.

King and Malcolm X both served critical roles in the Civil Rights movement, Gamble said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took both of them to move the black community forward,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I think we are all indebted, both the black community and the white community. We are indebted to the body of work they did.â&#x20AC;?

Despite those efforts, Gamble said he has seen very little progress in race relations during his life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would have to say that we have moved the needle positively but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve moved it enough,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The resurgence of the hate that we see now, it pretty much tells us that we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accomplished as much as we thought we had.â&#x20AC;?

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with 94 students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we currently have 112 students enrolled,â&#x20AC;? Allen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are students out there working and this is not a summer-time job.â&#x20AC;?

Allen said those 94 students worked 32,780 hours in the community last year earning $262,960. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The money that is made in a community will be turned over seven times,â&#x20AC;? Allen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The total economic impact was $1,840,720. Is that big? It is to those students.â&#x20AC;?

Allen explained some students who are learning to save money, one in fact not only bought a car, but was able to afford insurance and gas money.

The program is helping to build a workforce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being in the co-op program and showing people you can manage your time between school and work is huge,â&#x20AC;? Allen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that. They work 20 to 25 hours a week, keep up grades and get a scholarship.â&#x20AC;?

Allen said the program sees turnover due to graduation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lose 50 percent of our students every year,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We combat it with trying to get the 10th-graders involved already. They

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Wilkinson thanked Allen for his commitment to the co-op program which he has experience with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has a lot of passion and a big heart for his students,â&#x20AC;? Wilkinson said. Over 30 years ago, I was a co-op student at Piggly Wiggly. I learned work ethic, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yes sir, no sir.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Wilkinson, Allen and others at BRHS have created what Wilkinson calls the Bridge Program through programs and events like Open Door Wednesdays, Dream Meet Reality, World of Work, Reality Check, the Business Expo, Senior Blitz, Student-led Conferences, Wildcat Showcase and the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academies exposing students to the many career opportunities in the area.

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Currently about 40 percent of the students in the co-op work in food service; 20 percent work in retail; 25 percent in the service industry and 11 percent in manufacturing while 4 percent work in other areas. Allen said a 10th-grade student who was just accepted in the program and will start as a translator for a company starting next school year is one of the

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HEADING TO BIRMINGHAM

Coosa puts on another show to win regional final

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Once again, Central Coosa’s boys basketball squad looked like a team on a mission. The Cougars still clearly have a bad taste in their mouths after falling short of Birmingham a year ago. But they weren’t about to let that happen again.

But unlike Friday night, it didn’t take long for Central Coosa to assert its dominance against Daleville. The Cougars came out hot, took advantage of some opposing mistakes and scored 10 points before the Warhawks could even blink.

They rode that momentum to a 67-44 victory in the Class 2A Southeast Regional championship, punching their ticket to the Final Four in Birmingham next week.

“We already knew how they were going to come out and play,” Coosa point guard Jovon Richardson said.

“Coach (Jeremy Freeman) just told us we couldn’t be afraid of the moment.”

The Cougars clearly weren’t afraid, as they held Daleville’s offense to just 12 points in the first half with their stifling defense. The Cougars collected a total of 19 steals, as Josh McGhee and See COOSA • Page B2

Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook

Central Coosa’s Noel Jones (44) puts up a shot against Daleville’s Tomar Hobdy during Tuesday’s Class 2A Southeast Regional championship.

Tigers ride arm of Outlaw to win in opener

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

File / The Outlook

Benjamin Russell boys basketball coach Lewis Daniel is officially resigning.

Daniel resigns as Wildcats’ boys basketball coach

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

For the last two years, Lewis Daniel has been the face of the Benjamin Russell boys basketball team, but Tuesday night, his resignation as head coach was accepted by the Alexander City Board of Education.

“I knew coming into the first of this year, I was approaching 30 years and that was my commitment when I thought about teaching,” Daniel said. “My wife retired last year, so that didn’t make it any easier. I have grandkids I don’t get to see a whole lot, so I rolled into it thinking about living life before I get older. It was predestined.”

Over two years as the head coach, Daniel’s Wildcats went 16-31, including an 11-12 season in 2017-18. Although the talent Daniel’s team boasted this year didn’t translate into a lot of wins, Daniel’s job as head coach was more than about just bringing wins to the Wildcats.

“He came in and worked really hard with the guys,” Benjamin Russell athletic director Pam Robinson said. “He tried to teach them the right way, not just on the court but off the court. He taught them how to handle themselves.”

Daniel coached basketball previously but got away from it as he started officiating. But he returned to his alma mater to coach as an assistant under Jeff Hines before being hired in 2017 as head coach. Daniel said one of the best parts about coaching to him was being able to instill some of the things he learned from his mentors, who include coaches Charles Bailey, Paul Carney, Jimmy Childers and Alfred Cooper.

“I think just taking over the program and See DANIEL • Page B3

Mistakes are expected on the opening day of the baseball season but Dadeville shook off the early nerves to erase a one-run deficit to defeat Tallassee 8-3 on Monday afternoon. Dadeville scored three runs each in the fourth and fifth innings to pull away with the road victory.

“There were a lot of situations where we struggled but it’s a long season,” Dadeville coach Curtis Martin said. “I saw a lot we need to improve on but I saw a lot of potential too. I’m just excited for the rest of the year.”

After starting pitcher Alex Sims allowed three runs in the third inning, Martin turned to Jake Outlaw to turn the game around.

Dadeville scored three runs on three Tallassee errors before Outlaw took the mound and it did not take long for him to secure the lead.

In the fourth inning, Outlaw struck out the first two batters he faced before getting a pop out in foul territory to end the inning. He came up to the plate in the top of the fifth to help his own cause with the bat in his hands.

“There were a couple of times when we had the bases loaded and couldn’t generate that big hit,” Martin said. “We finally got one though and it lifted us over the top.

It really put us in cruise control for the rest of the game.”

Outlaw took a 2-2 pitch over the left fielder’s head, driving in three runs and putting Dadeville ahead 8-3. Dadeville did not add any more runs but they were not needed with Outlaw on the mound the rest of the way.

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Dadeville’s Jake Outlaw pitched four perfect innings of relief during the opening game of the season Monday afternoon.

Outlaw combined with Sims to retire the final 13 Tallassee hitters.

After his three-run double, Outlaw returned to the mound to get three outs with just three pitches to shut down any thought of a comeback.

“If we throw strikes and put the ball in play, it gives our team confidence,” Martin said. “We had our defense in good position and got our players back in the dugout to get to the plate.”

Outlaw pitched four perfect innings of relief, using just 41 pitches and striking out one hitter.

He finished 1 for 3 at the plate with a walk and a double to go with two stolen bases and three RBIs.

Dadeville drew seven walks with four of them getting to the plate.

The Tigers still left seven runners on base, including three in scoring position.

“We left a lot of guys on base and honestly didn’t play our best,” Martin said. “We left runners in scoring position but all in all, we won by five runs. We got some really good pitching and did what we had to do.”

Dadeville capped off the day with game against Clay Central and sent Slade McCullers to the mound for the start. However, the Tigers fell 7-3 to start the season with a 1-1 record.

Generals kick off season with victory over PCA STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Scoring at least a run in the first four innings of its season opener against Prattville Christian Academy allowed Horseshoe Bend’s baseball team to secure a statement victory, 9-2, over the Panthers on Monday night.

Chandler Lewis immediately got things started with a leadoff single in the top of the first inning, and after an out, Grant Taylor took his place on the bases by reaching

on a fielder’s choice.

Taylor then advanced to third on an error and was plated by Holt Tidwell’s single to get things going for the Generals (1-0).

HBS picked up right where it left off in the second inning, getting a leadoff single from Justin Phillips. With one out, Gavin Brazzell drew a walk, and Lewis continued his hot streak with a onerun single. Cole Johnson notched a sac bunt that gave Brazzell time to score, setting the score at 3-0 after two innings.

In the third frame, the Generals added to their lead as Colby Cheaney reached on an error and Lee Norrell scored, and Lewis had another runscoring single.

The Generals really broke things open in the fourth inning. Johnson started things off by reaching on an error, and Taylor followed by smacking a triple that scored Johnson. Brazzell drew a bases-loaded walk and Lewis had another RBI single to give Horseshoe Bend a 9-0

advantage before the end of the inning.

Lewis finished the day 4-for-5 with three RBIs, and Taylor went 3-for-5 with a run scored. Tidwell also had two hits.

Taylor had a strong performance on the mound, throwing the first six innings and picking up the win. He allowed only one hit, and although he walked four, he struck out nine. Taylor’s two runs allowed were both unearned.

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Richardson grabbed five apiece and Omar Gaddis and Noel Jones each had three.

From there, Central Coosa extended its lead to as many as 32 points before the Warhawks finally started to chip away at it in the fourth quarter. But it was far too little too late for Daleville.

During the regional semifinals, Central Coosa proved it could shoot the ball well as it was on fire from beyond the arc. But Tuesday night took a different strategy, as the Cougars employed their inside game to collect the majority of their points.

McGhee had a standout performance, totaling 24 points and six rebounds to go along with his team-leading steals.

“We can play both ways,” McGhee said. “We just choose to shoot but if we’re not getting the shots, we just switch it up and start to drive it and hope everything else comes through.

Whoever’s hot, we just give them the ball.”

That’s what makes Central Coosa so lethal. Typically it’s Richardson and Gaddis who are the top point scorers after Jones, but Tuesday night, it was McGhee and Quin Brooks who complemented Jones’ 21-point effort with double-digit performances.

“Josh deserves it,” Freeman said, holding back emotion. “Josh really works hard every day. A lot of times things don’t go his way out there, but like I tell them all the time, you never know who it’s going to be. Quin was knocking them down at the line too so it’s everybody for us. It’s not just one person. As long as we’re together, the sky is the limit.”

Central Coosa also used a stronger rebounding game to its advantage.

After struggling on the boards last week against Houston County, the Cougars grabbed 41 rebounds Tuesday, edging out Daleville’s 38.

“We made a concerted effort about improving the rebounding,” Freeman said. “I told them rebounding is all about attitude and positioning and we went over some things, and it really paid off. We really rebounded the ball well. And when we can get the ball, we’re running. We’re still shooting amazingly. We don’t have to do it from 3 all the time; tonight we did it a variety of ways.”

Between Coosa’s ability to score from anywhere on the court and its ability to share the offense wealth extremely well, it should be tough for Tanner, which the Cougars face Monday in the Final Four. The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the Legacy

Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook

Central Coosa’s Jovon Richardson (14) is defended by Daleville’s Tomar Hobdy during Tuesday’s Class 2A Southeast Regional championship.

Arena in Birmingham. Tuesday’s victory earned the Cougars their first regional championship since 2008.

“I can’t explain it; I’m just so thankful,” Freeman said. “They took that feeling they had (last year) because we belonged last year. But for some reason we were just not mentally prepared. But these guys are not going to quit. They’ve got some more, and they’re going to give more. And I’ve got some more, and I’m going to give more.”

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“These guys are not going to quit. They’ve got some more, and they’re going to give more. And I’ve got some more, and I’m going to give more.”

— Jeremy Freeman Central Coosa boys basketball coach

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Reeltown (0-1) did allow only four hits to the Hornets, but its pitching struggled as the Rebels gave up 10 walks.

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Central Alabama Community College’s baseball team got back to its winning ways with a pair of big victories Monday afternoon against Point University. The Trojans won, 13-3 and 11-3.

The offense was especially stifling for the Trojans (5-6), who racked up 23 hits over the course of the two games.

Louis Olivieri led the way with three hits and three RBIs, and he also scored twice. Grabbing two his apiece were Bradley Stewart (Benjamin Russell), Brian Lindsey, Chris Gillette, Dehreon Pressley, Donald Stokes and Luis Deleon.

CACC also got fairly strong pitching performances as well, as the Trojan staff combined for 14 strikeouts.

Cody Rodger and Harrison Fant both went three innings with two and three strikeouts, respectively. Caleb Schreiner fanned three.

SOFTBALL CACC picks up 2 wins to end Sun Chief Classic

After a dominating 9-0 victory over the Georgia Highlands Chargers, Central Alabama Community College eked out a win over Pearl River, 7-6,

to finish the Sun Chief Classic in Gulf Shores on Saturday.

In the final game, Pearl River took a 6-5 lead in the top of the seventh inning and CACC had to battle back in the bottom of the frame. With one out, Pearl Huff (Dadeville) reached on an error and she was followed by an Elizabeth Bruns single. Huff tied things up by scoring on a wild pitch.

Sawyer Martin and Kayli Hornsby (Reeltown) were both then intentionally walked to load the bases, but it was a walk that was finally the downfall for Pearl River. Sierra Easterwood then drew a walk to score courtesy runner Brooke Morgan and win the game.

On the second day of the tournament, CACC (14-2) totaled 19 hits in two games and was led by Chelsea Parker and Easterwood, who each had four singles. Amber Parker had a single and a double, and Lauren Phillips also recorded two hits.

In Game 1, Kayla Daniel fired all five innings for the Trojans and allowed only four hits in the 9-0 shutout. She walked one and struck out one.

Against Pearl River, Amber Parker and Easterwood combined for the victory. They struck out nine, including six from Easterwood, and allowed only two hits and four earned runs.

knowing that it was mine to manage then trying to follow or mimic some of the teaching I had from previous coaches, that’s what motivated me,” Daniel said. “It gave me an insight on what it would be like to be a head coach, so that was the most intriguing part.”

Daniel also said developing personal relationships with his players has had a big effect on him, especially ones whom he watched grow up.

“It may sound corny, but the kids I coached were kids I watched at the elementary level,” Daniel said. “I saw them at Radney and saw what they’d develop into athletically and at school.

Knowing those kids were kids I witnessed growing up and then coaching them at this level and them remembering those days, that was huge for me.”

Robinson said Benjamin Russell would be opening up the coaching search to any and all interested parties and she was hoping the hiring process would be done in about a month, as it’s quickly approaching time for spring tryouts.

“Obviously we want someone with a knowledge of basketball,” Robinson said. “But there are coaches out there that have a knowledge

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Lewis Daniel has been the boys basketball coach at Benjamin Russell for two years and was an assistant prior to that.

of their sport but can’t get kids to play. It’s gotta be somebody who also knows how to get youth athletes to play for them and buy into their system, and someone to teach things other than basketball.”

Although he’s departing from Benjamin Russell, Daniel said he hopes he’s helped build a good foundation for the future of the program and he thinks good things are on the horizon for the Wildcats.

“Systemically and

talent wise, basketball will be on the upswing,” Daniel said. “Last season is no true picture of what our program is capable of; it’s just one of those things that didn’t come together. But I think (the next coach) will have a talent base to do some better things strategically and a set of athletes who will be more developed and more basketball oriented. Hopefully all that will come together to paint a good picture of basketball at Benjamin Russell.”

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, Feb. 21 High school softball Tallassee at Benjamin Russell, 4:30 p.m.

Dadeville at Beauregard, 4:30 p.m.

Sylacauga at Horseshoe Bend, 4:30 p.m.

Elmore County at Reeltown, 6 p.m.

College softball Enterprise State at Central Alabama (2), 2 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 22 High school baseball Stanhope Elmore at Benjamin Russell, 4 p.m.

Randolph County at Horseshoe Bend, 4 p.m.

Prattville Christian at Reeltown, 5 p.m.

High school softball Central Alabama Classic at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Pool Play Field 4 Benjamin Russell vs. Beauregard, 4 p.m.

Dadeville vs. Woodland, 5:30 p.m.

Benjamin Russell vs. Dadeville, 7 p.m.

Pool Play Field 3 Valley vs. Tallassee, 4 p.m.

Horseshoe Bend vs. Pinson Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Valley vs. Horseshoe Bend, 7 p.m.

Other games Reeltown at Brewbaker Tech

Tournament Saturday, Feb. 23 High school baseball Jemison at Dadeville, 10 a.m.

Benjamin Russell at Dadeville, 12:30 p.m.

Benjamin Russell vs. Jemison at Dadeville, 3 p.m.

Fyffe at Horseshoe Bend, noon B.B. Comer at Horseshoe Bend, 4 p.m.

Reeltown at Elmore County, 1 p.m.

High school softball Central Alabama Classic at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Pool Play Field 4 Beauregard vs. Woodland, 9 a.m.

Benjamin Russell vs. Woodland, 10:30 a.m.

Beauregard vs. Dadeville, noon Pool Play Field 3 Tallassee vs. Pinson Valley, 9 a.m.

Valley vs. Pinson Valley, 10:30 a.m.

Tallassee vs. Horseshoe Bend, noon Tournament play Single elimination begins at 1:30 p.m.

Championship game scheduled for 6 p.m.

Other games Reeltown at Brewbaker Tech Tournament College baseball Rend Lake at Central Alabama (2), 1 p.m.