March 30-31, 2019 Alex City Outlook

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Mayor to make $2.55 million request Nabors will ask council to transfer money to buy city hall property

By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors said Friday he will ask the city council for approval to transfer $2.55 million to purchase the former Russell Sales

Office and 56 acres of property so it can be converted into a new municipal complex.

The city plans to close on the property Monday and the money would be transferred from the city’s electric fund into the general fund and paid to owner

Gary Nelson on Tuesday, Nabors said.

The city will reimburse the electric fund within 60 days once it receives the loan proceeds, according to the resolution.

“We’re doing this to get our feet on the ground out there and get to work,” Nabors said. “The architect (JMR+H) is coming Tuesday to start the process. We need to start cleaning up the landscaping and grounds.”

Nabors said the resolution is also necessary for the bond to remain tax exempt.

The request to transfer the funds is not on the agenda for Monday’s 5:30 p.m. meeting so Nabors will ask the council to amend the agenda, according to city clerk Amanda Thomas.

On Thursday, the city announced a See COUNCIL • Page 9

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racticalNursing. org has ranked Central Alabama Community College’s practical nursing school program third out of 20 PN schools in Alabama with an overall score of 98.31.

CACC health science program administrator Jennifer Steele said the school admits students for the registered nurse program but students can go through PN boards.

“We’ve got (licensed practical nurses) working in almost every long-term care facility and our service area which would cover Talladega, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties,” Steele said. “This is truly a recognition for the dedicated faculty and then the hard work of our students.”

Steele said CACC has 35 nursing students graduating in May and August, and 14 of them have already taken and passed the National Council Submitted / The Outlook Licensure Examination for nurses on the first attempt.

Central Alabama Community College’s practical nursing program was recognized by PracticalNursing.com as one of See NURSING • Page 9 the best PN programs in Alabama.

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By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

The Alabama Legislature may acquiesce to conservative judges who don’t want to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples based on religious beliefs but Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Tal East said he will abide by state law.

The Alabama Senate voted 26-0 last week to approve a bill eliminating marriage licenses signed by probate judges and the Alabama House of Representatives will now consider the bill.

Couples would still get a form at county courthouses but it would not be called a marriage license.

“If they want to issue marriage licenses, we will continue to do so,” East said. “If they want to record marriage ceremonies by religious institutions or whomever marries people, then we will do that. Our office is prepared. We’ve See MARRIAGE • Page 3

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Ronnie “Flip” Russell Jr. rejected a plea deal before Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Ray Martin on Friday and will stand trial Monday on drug trafficking charges that could put him in prison for life if found guilty.

Russell, 34, of Alexander City was arrested in March 2018 on 20 counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, including trafficking hydrocodone, three counts of possession of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of marijuana, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia. If he is found guilty, he will serve life in prison without parole based on five previous felony convictions.

Russell had been offered a prison sentence of 15 years if he pleaded guilty and Martin asked him for the last time what his decision was.

“Now is the time you have got to tell me what you want to do,” Martin said to Russell in his courtroom Friday. “You can take the plea deal or go to trial Monday. The decision is yours.”

“I’m ready to go to trial,” Russell told the See RUSSELL • Page 3

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Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Tal East, right, said he will abide by whatever the Alabama Legislature decides on issuing marriage licenses.

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Family dog gets more attention than man in loveless marriage DEAR ABBY: This isn’t a dog question but a romance one. I think my wife would rather I sleep on the dog bed and the dog sleep with her.

Every morning she quietly slides out of bed to pet the dog instead of rolling over and connecting with me. At night they go to bed at the same time. The dog also gets most of her attention during the day.

We have been married for 20 years and have three kids. I’m tired of living in a marriage without romance. I can’t remember the last time my wife initiated intimacy.

We have sex maybe twice a month. While I don’t want a divorce — yet — I’m almost at that point. Being a man, abstinence is not part of my DNA. I love my wife. She’s a great mom and spouse in most ways, except when it comes to affection and intimacy. I have talked with her about this, but nothing changes. Honestly, I think she’d be

to her doctor about possible solutions. However, if it’s something else, then it’s time to enlist the help of a licensed marriage and family therapist.

DEAR ABBY Advice OK if we never had sex again.

I know there’s a saying that “If you are not having sex with your husband, someone else is,” and I’m beginning to think THAT is my future. Please advise because I am running on empty. -- CLOSE TO DOGGONE DONE DEAR CLOSE TO DOGGONE DONE: Talk to your wife again and ask her why she avoids having relations with you. Is it something you are (or aren’t) doing?

Has sex become physically painful for her? Could she be approaching menopause, with the inevitable hormonal changes that accompany it?

If it’s either of the latter two possibilities, she needs to talk

Alexander City Police Department March 25

• Jessica Dawn Scott-Dunham, 22, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Georgia Jerome Kelly, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Sierra T. Smart, 33, of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear.

• Bridgett Hope Allen, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

March 24

• Kevin Bernard Houston, 26, of Wedowee was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer was reported in Alexander City.

March 23

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Reckless driving was reported in Alexander City.

March 22

• Courtney Labrent Taylor, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for

domestic violence.

• Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Permitting dogs to run at large and a vicious dog were reported in Alexander City.

• Assault was reported in Alexander City.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department March 28

• A resident of Pecan Path in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.

March 26

• Thomas Markee Kelley of Kellyton was arrested on outstanding warrant for attempting to elude law enforcement.

• Naketria Chantae Glenn of Alexander City was arrested for outstanding warrants for possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dadeville Police Department March 26

• A Jacksons Gap man, age 36, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

• A Dadeville man, age 45, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear.

• A Jacksons Gap man, age 26, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

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March 24

• A report was filed for theft of property first that occurred on Russell Plant Road.

March 23

• A Dadeville man, age 61, was arrested on a warrant for criminal littering.

March 22

• A two vehicle motor vehicle accident occurred on North Broadnax Street resulting in major property damage and no injuries.

• An Alexander City man, age 28, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

March 21

• An Alexander City woman, age 22, was arrested on a warrant for filing a false reporting to law enforcement.

• A Jacksons Gap man, age 20, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

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• An Alexander City man, age 28.

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• A Lanett man, age 42, was arrested on a warrant for possession of a forged instrument third.

• A Dadeville man, age 47, was arrested for criminal trespass third on Carnation Street.

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Marriage actually had conversations last week after I saw what the Senate passed. I read the bill to make sure we’re in communication with the state with what they require and we’ll be prepared to move forward if there’s a change that has been made.”

In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 the Constitution guarantees same-sex couples the right to be married in a case known as Obergefell v.

Hodges.

East, who took office in December 2018, said his department does not keep records on the sexual orientation of the couples who get marriage licenses.

“We don’t track who we issue marriage licenses to or not,” he said. “I don’t know if there have been or haven’t been (same-sex couples getting marriage licenses) since I have been here or if there have been since the Obergefell ruling.

But we comply with federal law and state law as best we can, as to my knowledge, and will continue to do so.

If the law changes in terms of how we go about doing that, if someone goes to get married, then we will comply with the law.

That’s what we’ve been doing.”

The Tallapoosa County Probate Office issued 242 marriage licenses last year, or an average of about 20 per month, according to East.

A license has cost $71 since 2016 but it’s increasing to $81 on April 1 due to a change in the probate office’s recording system, East said. Marriage licenses are available at the

Russell court.

Russell’s first deadline for a deal was March 7 and Martin allowed an extension to Thursday.

After Russell’s attorney Mitch Gavin filed motions for a change of venue and suppression of evidence, Russell was given until Friday at noon to decide after Martin denied the motion to suppress evidence.

Martin said Russell could still plead guilty but the circumstances would be different.

“You understand there are no other deals coming,” Martin said. “You will be the first up for trial Monday.”

Thursday, Fifth Judicial Circuit assistant district attorney Kevin Hall called two law enforcement officers, Luke Sivley with the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and Marcus Osborne with the Alexander City Housing Authority, to testify during the hearing on the motion to suppress evidence.

Sivley and Osborne were involved in the arrest of Russell following an investigation into Russell allegedly selling controlled substances and described how evidence was discovered.

Osborne and Sivley said Russell was holding jeans when he was found trying to hide in a closet of an apartment on I Street as they were seeking to serve an arrest warrant on him. The jeans were placed on a couch while handcuffs were placed on Russell. Russell asked to get dressed and an officer searched the jeans and found a baggie of pills, a baggie of crack cocaine, a necklace and a belt buckle.

Gavin argued pretrial publicity would cause an unfair trial for his cli-

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“Whatever personal feelings I have won’t factor into how we go about doing business here in the Tallapoosa County Probate Office nor should they.”

— Tal East Tallapoosa County probate judge Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville and the courthouse annex in Alexander City. A marriage license must be returned to the probate office to be recorded once a couple marries.

The county made $17,182 on marriage licenses in 2018 and would lose that revenue if marriage licenses are discontinued.

“There might be some concern about the (Tallapoosa) County Commission in terms of revenue but it’s my understanding that it’s going to be revenue neutral,” East said. “If they decide that it’s no longer prudent for probate judges to issue marriage licenses and only record wedding ceremonies, then that would be their prerogative and we will be complying with whatever the legislature decides to make the law.

continued from Page 1 ent, citing articles in The Outlook. This is the fourth article on the trafficking charge published in The Outlook.

Martin reserved his ruling on the motion to change venue until the jury selection process.

Russell’s indictment on the trafficking charge said he possessed 4 grams of hydrocodone.

Russell has charges beyond those in Tallapoosa County as he has declined an offer in Coosa County of 15 years in prison on charges of speeding, possession of a controlled substance and a felon in possession of a gun.

Gavin said the district attorney’s office declined a counter offer from Russell for a seven-year split sentence with Russell serving two years in prison.

“I really believe the state has to decide what kind of business they want to be in. We’ve been in the marriage license business. It’s much like the State of Alabama is in the liquor business. Not a lot of states are in the liquor business. If they want us to continue to do that for them, we will comply with what the state legislature decides to do. Right now, we do issue marriage licenses in Tallapoosa County.

We don’t perform marriage ceremonies in Tallapoosa County.

That’s the way it was when I came in and I’ve continued that policy.

I’m happy to continue it that way. If the state legislature chooses to make a change in how we go about doing that then certainly we will comply with whatever they choose to do.”

East declined to say if he supports or opposes same-sex marriage

but emphasized he will follow the law.

“I’d rather not cloud the issue with what I feel personally because I don’t want people to feel like they would be treated any differently in our office,” East said. “We will comply with local, state and federal laws with how we go about doing our business and will continue to do so as long as I’m probate judge.

Whatever personal feelings I have won’t factor into how we go about doing business here in the Tallapoosa County Probate Office nor should they.”

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“In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were.”

In his dissenting opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. said the Constitution offers no guidance on samesex marriage.

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Doctors deserve our appreciation; we deserve more doctors

W

e hope our readers enjoyed the Doctors’ Day special section published in The Outlook Thursday. Our staff worked hard to present the stories of these dedicated healthcare professionals.

This newspaper wrote about a wide range of doctors — from those who successfully treat wounds in a hyperbaric chamber to the struggles of rural doctors to provide quality care to veterinarians who love caring for animals to those who bring life into the world and those who deal with life-and-death cases in the emergency room.

Two of our staff members, Lizi Arbogast and Santana Wood, shared their personal stories in hopes of inspiring others to get the care they need.

Gone are the days when doctors were usually the linchpin of small communities. These days, specialists abound and so does the red tape they get tangled in.

But the doctors profiled in the special section genuinely care about their patients. They have devoted years of intensive study to make a difference and in many cases sacrifice family time to provide the best care they can.

Joining the medical profession is a life-changing decision and many who start the lengthy training don’t finish.

In an increasingly complex profession, doctors are in short supply nationwide, especially in rural areas.

According to a story last August in U.S. News and World Report, 85 million people lack adequate primary care nationwide. Of those areas, according to the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, nearly 60 percent were in rural regions and the nation needs 4,022 rural doctors to close the gap. The magazine also reported 20 percent of the nation’s population is rural, where residents tend to be older and less well insured.

While we should be thankful for the local doctors who take care of us, we should encourage government and healthcare organizations to make sure the underserved become the well served.

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To avoid shortage, med schools must support future doctors

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he United States will be short 120,000 doctors by the end of next decade, according to the latest research from the Association of American Medical Colleges.

That shortage will become permanent unless medical schools make the path to becoming a doctor a bit less arduous.

Some medical schools seem to take pride in imposing a heavy emotional and physical toll on their students. Toughen up aspiring doctors early on, the thinking goes, so they’re prepared for long hours and high stress when they’re working in clinical settings.

That thinking is outmoded — and risks dissuading people who would make excellent physicians from considering careers in medicine.

In order to graduate skilled doctors — and enough of them — med schools must invest more in their students’ mental and physical health.

It’s no secret medical school is challenging.

It should be, of course.

Students are learning to navigate matters of life and death. Classes and lab work demand long hours and significant intellectual effort. Students invest years of their time and significant sums of money.

Given these challenges, it stands to reason med schools should do all they can to help their charges succeed.

At some schools, however, the academic culture is toxic. Students are expected

GLEN JACOBS Columnistt to master material on their own; seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness. Nearly half of all medical students report having been publicly embarrassed by faculty, staff or peers.

One survey found about half of medical students are suffering burnout — that is, severe emotional and physical exhaustion.

Many talented young people have taken note of these negatives and decided medicine may not be the right field for them. The number of med school applicants has been flat for the past four years.

Neither medical schools, nor a healthcare system desperate for doctors, can afford to see the pool of potential med students dry up.

Medical schools can create a more supportive learning environment without sacrificing rigor.

Some have heeded that call. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine offers free mental health care delivered by a dedicated team of providers to its more than 900 students.

Stanford Medical School runs a cognitive behavioral therapy program to teach techniques for reducing stress. Administrators have also set up an annual wellness survey specifically

to identify and treat the problem of sleep deprivation that’s all too common among med students.

Recent academic research has chronicled the positive effect that institutional investments in academic and mental-health support can have on student performance. We’ve acted on the findings from this research at St. George’s University.

Our students work closely with learning strategists to navigate academic challenges. Small-group instruction and collaborative learning environments informed by the latest pedagogical research are the norm. St. George’s also offers programs on time-management, effective note-taking, and mock residency interviews — skills students don’t typically learn in the classroom.

All Americans have a stake in improving the lot of medical students. We’ll need a lot more of them to address our doctor shortage.

A healthier med school culture may also help diversify the ranks of physicians in the United States. The cutthroat status quo has yielded a doctor workforce that’s almost three-quarters white. Less than 5 percent are black.

Medical school should be tough. But it doesn’t have to be miserable. By investing in support services, medical schools can boost student well-being — and turn out better doctors.

Glen Jacobs, DEd, is provost at St George’s University, Grenada.

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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s T.C. Coley Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 256-212-9316.

His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. John McKelvey McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

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Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Steve Robinson Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-6540047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

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Letter to the Editor

City should wait until loan is in the bank Dear Editor, Recently there was an article in The Outlook wherein Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors indicated the city would move money from somewhere in the city to purchase the old Russell Sales Office and replace that money when a loan was secured and finalized.

First, I would say for the record I was not for the purchase of the old sales office and moving city hall and other departments from downtown to U.S. Highway 280. I don’t think some councilmembers voted the way their constituents wanted. From the people I talked to and from other means of information gathering, I feel there was more of a majority of citizens against this move than was for it. I know I have personally contacted my councilmember to express my concerns and from our conversation I feel he already had his mind made up and his constituents’ disapproval of the move didn’t matter.

Having said that, from my limited knowledge of governmental budgetary accounting, I think any obligating of city funds, even moving funds within the budget, requires approval of the city council, especially if the funds have not been previously approved for a specific purpose. When the council approved this action, my understanding is it was dependent on securing a loan then purchasing the old sales office and doing renovations.

When the city council approved the 2019-20 fiscal year budget, I don’t think it approved funds for this massive project. Again, I think it was dependent on securing a loan.

Therefore, this is an open letter to my District 4 council representative (Eric Brown) and the city council as a whole to not approve an amendment to the budget to take funds from within the current budget and purchase the old sales office. The city should wait for the loan to be secured and funds from that loan are avail-

able.

If the seller is not willing to wait for the loan to be secured then perhaps the council should reconsider the purchase. The city council would be fiscally responsible to make this purchase before a loan is secured. What if the loan is not secured?

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Michael W. Mann Alexander City Editor’s note: In a story on the front page of today’s Outlook, Nabors said he will ask the city council at Monday’s meeting to transfer $2.55 million from the electric fund to the general fund to buy the property. The city is closing on the loan Monday and is paying the owner Tuesday. The resolution approving the transfer requires the electric fund to be repaid with the loan proceeds within 60 days. The city must legally own the property before beginning any work on the former Russell Sales Office and surrounding property.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Kiwanis Club of Alexander City is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, Saturday, March 30 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria.

Tickets are $6 each and take-out meals are available. There will be pancakes, Conecuh sausage, hot coffee, juice and milk.

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: The Town of Camp Hill is hosting a community cleanup Saturday, March 30 for a spring cleaning. Volunteers should meet at the Camp Hill Park at 8 a.m. to get assignments.

Refreshments will be available.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Toddlers and children up to 12 years old are invited to come and enjoy refreshments, games and

looking for a prize egg.

Today’s Birthdays

Charles McGuire, Mary Carrol, Beth Jackson, Patrice Booth, Susan Tharpe, Nathan Golden, Aron Armour, O’Mejae Pearson and Wanda Campbell are celebrating birthdays today.

Sunday’s Events

DAY OF WORSHIP: God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church is hosting a Day of Worship. Special guest will be Dr. Rance Allen. He will be at the Camp Hill location on old Highway 280 Sunday, March 31 at 8 a.m.

He will be at the Auburn location on Harper Avenue at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Bishop Frank McCleod is pastor of God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church.

FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING: The Kellyton Revival Center is hosting a Fifth Sunday singing at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 31. Paid In Full from Opelika is the guest singers who will sing along The Faithful Few and Kellyton Revival Center singers. Lunch will be served following the singing. Everyone is invited to

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CHURCH SINGING: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is hosting Harlan Burton in concert at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 31. Burton is a local pianist and soloist who has been performing locally for 60 years. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 at the corner of Highway 49 and County Road 34.

Vicki Cater is pastor.

Sunday’s Birthdays

Ava Howard, Deborah Newman, JoAnn Mathis, Steven McCoy, Brandon Turner, Chad Young, Emily Jones and Gayle Humphrey celebrate their birthdays Sunday.

Monday’s Birthdays

Ava Howard, Deborah Newman, JoAnn Mathis, Steven McCoy, Brandon Turner, Chad Young, Emily Jones and Gayle Humphrey celebrate their birthdays Monday.

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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.

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.

Tuesday, April 2

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USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at the Cooper Recreation Center.

Wednesday, April 3

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville is hosting its monthly luncheon Wednesday, April 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Thursday, April 4

STRAND SESSIONS: The first Strand Sessions of the year will be held Thursday, April 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Strand Park in downtown Alexander City. Lily Rose will be the featured artist, who plays a mix of country, pop and rock with high energy and sound. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and cold drinks while they enjoy time in the park with friends and neighbors.

Saturday, April 6

BIKE RIDE: There will be a “Ride for the Children” charity event Saturday, April 6. It is a Bike ride around Lake Martin to support the children of the Brantwood Children’s home in Montgomery. There will be a car and motorcycle show, silent auction, music, prizes and awards.

There is a free lunch for all registered participants. It is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger The ride begins at the Alexander City Walmart. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. and the show judging starts at 1 p.m. For more information call 256-827-9857.

4TH ANNUAL UNITED WAY

QUAIL FRY: The Lake Martin Area United Way will host its annual quail fry at The Stables at Russell Crossroads at 5 p.m. Tickets are $35, which include food, drinks and music.

There also will be a baked goods sale and auction. All the proceeds benefit the Lake Martin Area United Way and will be the first event toward its 2020 fundraising campaign.

Tickets are available at the United Way Office at 17 Main St., Alexander City; from United Way board members and staff; or at the Dadeville Valley National Bank located at 391 N. Broadnax St. For more information or to donate baked goods, call the United Way office at 256-329-3600.

CHURCH MEETING: The biannual meeting of Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association of Coosa County is at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6 at the church. Anyone who has family buried in the cemetery is invited to attend.

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: New Style Baptist Church in Equality is hosting God’s Ladies of Worth (GLOW) Women’s Conference at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6. Speakers will be Pastor Trish Gregory, Jennifer Gonsoulin, Prophtess Mary Daniels, Lady Tabitha Griffin and Pastor Marilyn Benson.

Tickets are $15 which includes a free gift or $20 which includes a T-shirt.

Sunday, April 7

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: New Popular Springs Baptist Church in Dadeville is holding the 3rd pastoral appreciation honoring Rev. Richard D. Jacobs at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Rev. Willie D. Howard is the guest minister.

Everyone is invited.

PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating their pastor’s anniversary Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker is Rev. Clifton Cook pastor of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Odenn. The morning service and pulpit conductor is Rev. Eddie Kelsey of Opelika. Everyone is invited.

April 7 -10

CHURCH REVIVAL: Life Point Church at 122 Popular Road is holding a revival April 7 -10 at 6:30 p.m.

Evangelist Bishop Michael Willingham of Kentucky will be preaching.

Nursery and children’s ministry will be provided.

Saturday, April 13

EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 13 starting at 10 a.m. There will be sections for ages 2 and under, 3- to 4-year-olds, 5- to 6-year-olds, 7- to 8-year-olds and 9-

to 12-year-olds.

The hunts will be in the north picnic area across from the beach. It is suggested you arrive early as there is a walk to the hunt areas.

It is free for campers. Non-campers will need to pay day admission, $5 for 12 to 61, kids 4 to 11 years old are $2 and seniors 62 years old and older are $2.

FUNKY FUN RUN: April is Autism Awareness Month and the Autism Society of Alabama will host its second annual Funky Fun Run April 13 at 9 a.m. The run will be held on the lower walking track of the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Registration is $20 for youth ages 10 and under and $30 for adults. To register, visit firstgiving. com and search for the Alex City Funky Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Alabama. For more information, contact Melissa Mullins 256-794-9282 or email her at melissa. mullins.advocate4autism@gmail.com LIVING HISTORY CEMETERY TOUR AND ART SHOW: Alexander City Theatre II and Russell Medical have teamed up for an arts event that will include an art show at The Mill Two Eighty and a cemetery tour at Alexander City Cemetery.

Transportation between the two venues will be provided. The cemetery tour will include 11 monologues by local actors who will take the parts of historic characters from Alexander City’s history from the early 1800s to modern day. Tickets for the tour are $20 for adults and $10 for students and will only be available at The Mill Two Eighty on the day of the event.

Admission to the arts show will be free. The show will feature the works of popular local artists, and many items will be available for purchase.

Refreshments will be available.

For information about the art show, contact Tammy Jackson at 256215-7459; for information about the cemetery tour, contact Betsy Iler at 256-509-6791.

SPRING FOOD SALE: The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church are sponsoring a spring food sale Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held in the fellowship hall of the Green Street Campus. The sale will feature frozen dishes, baked goods and canned food items. Proceeds will benefit the mission projects of the United Methodist Women.

SPRING CELEBRATION: The annual spring celebration at Keebler Park in Dadeville is Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, a magic show and music. An egg hunt will start at noon.

Hotdogs with a drink and chips will be available for $1. All activities are complementary and community sponsored. Contact Dianna Porter with questions at 256-750-0075.

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let God be in control then we are ow, I feel like I’ve equipped to help others become been around the victorious through their storms. world and back 3. Storms purify and cleanse again or in a storm that hit our lives. As I’ve been home, and I didn’t see coming.

I’ve had to ask the Lord many Within less than a week after times to calm my anxieties. celebrating our 50th wedding When it’s over we have a new anniversary, my husband Jess perspective on life and the air has had a triple bypass heart CAROL C AROL seems fresh and pure again. surgery and an abdominal PAGE 4. Storms are used and aortic aneurysm repair at Columnist allowed by God to redirect UAB. We had no idea all of our lives to the path He has this was going on in his body. planned for us. No one is But when he went into surgery exempt when God has a plan. we all knew, as a Christian family, Jess 5. As always, storms bring us closer would wake up to see us or wake up to to Jesus and make us more like Him. see his Papa Father in heaven.

And as a family we grew closer together Storms of life come in many different because God is always in the midst of ways, and there are many good reasons why all types of storms may hit. Through His plan. The Word says, “After you have suffered a little while, our God who is these storms, if we are listening and full of kindness and grace, will Himself paying attention to Him, we will see He restore you and make you strong, firm and always has a perfect plan; we might not steadfast. To Him be the power forever like it, but He’s got it. and ever, amen!” (1 Peter 5:10-11) I would like to share five positives for Today my friends, don’t take anything storms. for granted. Let God faithfully redirect 1. Storms strip us of our selfand restore your life as He carries you sufficiency. You know, we think we can fix anything. But we can’t, so we learn to through to victory. God always has a plan and it is always perfect. totally rely on Jesus for our answers and Love and blessings! strengths. I did have some anxiety, but I felt His loving arms around me and my Carol Page is a member of Good family; we all meshed together.

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Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442 Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972 Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685 Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

Dadeville, 256-234-7541 Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap

First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748 New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd. New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390 New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882 Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989 Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873 Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171 Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048

Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community

Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327

Marietta Baptist Goodwater

Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339

Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263

First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631

First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232

Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337

Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748

Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville

River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971

Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991

Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd.

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Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635

Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609

Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787

Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661

Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814

CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City

New Hope Baptist 1133 New Hope Church Rd. 256-329-5218

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047

Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726

Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434

Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634

Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd.,

Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)

PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524

EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752

First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081

HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton

CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631 CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494 Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ

Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

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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

R H O D E S /K E Y CONSTRUCTION

YOUR FAMILY CARE CENTER

Medicine, Office Surgery, Pediatric and Industrial JAMES P. TEMPLE, M.D. 859 Airport Drive TIMOTHY J. CORBIN, M.D. Alexander City, AL VINCENT LAW, M.D.

First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30

METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284

TEMPLE MEDICAL CLINIC, P.C.

New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834

Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564

8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday

By Appointment (except emergencies) Phone: (256) 234-4295 After Hours: (256) 329-7100

Mt. Godfrey New Site

Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820

Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City

256.392.4861

Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

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

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

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037

Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681

18 Old Providence Road • Goodwater, AL (Located in Hackneyville)

John Rhodes

256-675-0217

Chris Key RESTORATIONS•ADDITIONS KITCHENS•BATHS•REMODELING 256-749-0179

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Building Supply (256) 825-4256 350 Fulton Street Dadeville, AL

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Bill Nichols State Veterans Home

CNA classes starting this month.

Come and join our team.

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56 cpm-No surprises: Starting pay (all miles): 54cpm, 55cpm at 6 months, 56cpm at 1 year. 100% Outbound loads Pre-loaded & Tarped. 75% Inbound No Tarp. Late Model Peterbilt Trucks. AirRide Trailers. Home weekends. Low cost BCBS Health/Dental Ins. 0DWFKLQJ . 4XDOLÂżFDWLRQV 18 months Class A CDL driving H[SHULHQFH ZLWK PRV Ă&#x20AC;DWEHG Applicants must meet all D.O.T. requirements.

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Scott Accounting and Computer Service, Inc. Alexander City, AL Software Technician (Traveling Required). College degree or equivalent experience required.

Offers competitive compensation and excellent EHQHÂżWV Please email resume to resume@sacssoftware.com.

Experienced Machinist Needed Manual Mill & Lathe Operator Contact Brown Machine & Fabrication, Inc. Alexander City, AL Monday - Thursday 256-234-7491 English Pool Company +LULQJ IRU 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH :RUN -Basic bookkeeping knowledge -Customer-service oriented Salary dependent on H[SHULHQFH *RRG EHQHÂżWV Send resume: PO Box 210668 Montgomery AL 36121 or email applyforenglish@gmail.com

IS YOUR COMPANY HIRING? PLEASE GIVE US A CALL TO PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED ADS 334-478-6003

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The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for 2nd, 3rd and Weekend shifts for Direct Care Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334)252-0025 Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org

White Oak Transportation

is hiring CDL-A drivers in your area. Great Pay! ([FHOOHQW %HQHÂżWV Visit our website www.whiteoaktrans.com for more information EOE-M/F/D/V Selling your home?

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We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals.

Call us at 256-342-5222 or email: aohcs08@gmail.com

Oxford Healthcare hiring full-time & part-time day shift Home Health Aides/CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Alexander City, Dadeville & Camphill areas Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must have Â&#x2021; PRQWKV H[SHULHQFH Â&#x2021;3DVV EDFNJURXQG FKHFN Â&#x2021;5HOLDEOH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ Â&#x2021;%H UHDG\ WR ZRUN Call:1-877-253-4055 To set up time to come in DQG ÂżOO DSSOLFDWLRQ Â&#x2021;&HUWLÂżHG 1XUVLQJ $VVLVWDQWV DP SP SP SP SP DP VKLIWV ([FHOOHQW SD\ DQG EHQHÂżWV $SSO\ LQ SHUVRQ DW :DVKLQJWRQ 6WUHHW $OH[DQGHU &LW\

EARN EXTRA CASH PART-TIME DRIVER NEEDED Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. seeks a Part-time Delivery Driver for the Tallapoosa & Elmore County areas.

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Moco Transportation OTR Drivers Needed 25 yrs old, 2 yrs Exp. Hazmat Required.

Good MVR. NO LOCAL RUNS Call: 1-800-328-3209 MACHINIST WANTED CNC Programming experience required. Mastercam experience a plus.

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Looking for a home?

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Friends surround you and urge you to join them. You could be unusually busy. Still, you might surprise others with a sudden appearance, no matter what their plans or where you Ă&#x201E;nd them. Tonight: Use care in spending money.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Be more direct with a friend. You do the unexpected, surprising others and perhaps yourself as well. You might not have any control over others, but you do have control over your response. Tonight: Leader of the gang.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Reach out for a distant friend or relative. You think of this person often but do not act and reach out for them. You could enjoy catching up on each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news. Consider getting together in the near future.

Tonight: Be entertained rather than entertaining others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You might want to continue to relate on a one-on-one level with a friend.

Make sure you are on the same page as the other party. Otherwise, a fundamental misunderstanding could develop between you.

Remain optimistic. Tonight: Dinner for two.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Make plans with a loved one.

Get out together, indulging in a favorite sport or interest. A surprise surrounds you, which might appeal to your partner. An older relative or parent could be cantankerous and diÉ&#x2030;cult to handle. Tonight: Flow with another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You have a lot of ground to cover, and you will, once you get going.

News from a distance might cause you to rethink ideas and decisions.

You could be surprised by how angry or energized a key person is in your life. Tonight: Clear out an obligation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

One-on-one relating has a unique intensity. Sometimes you draw the other partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ire. You might deal with this Ă&#x201E;ery temperament once more. Be direct and tap into your charm simultaneously. You can put water on this Ă&#x2026;ame. Tonight: Impulsiveness rules.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You might be far more content and mellow than you have been in the recent past. Stay close to home and be a couch potato if that is what you wish. Make this day yours, where you can do whatever you want. Tonight: Consider dinner at a local spot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Start up a conversation and remain mellow, no matter what you hear.

You can handle whatever you decide is important. Your words carry impact and create an opening.

Visiting with others takes a good part of your day. Tonight: Having a good time, wherever you are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Watch and consider how you are dealing with your Ă&#x201E;nances. This area always proves to be of interest.

You hear news that draws a potential risk. As you weigh the pros and cons of jumping into a possible deal, you might opt to pull back.

Tonight: Get into the moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You beam with energy. Others join you with enthusiasm. A key person around you needs your friendship and is your friend. This person has an odd way of expressing his or her feelings. Invite others over for a fun gathering or meal. Tonight: Going to the wee hours.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Much is going on behind the scenes. You might want to kick back and watch what is going on.

The unexpected will break through your day, forcing a quick decision or at least spicing things up. Make a phone call to a close relative or neighbor. Tonight: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t push.

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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELDÂŽ By Jim Davis

BIG NATEÂŽ By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOPÂŽ By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

THE GRIZZWELLSÂŽ By Bill Schorr

ARLO & JANISÂŽ By Jimmy Johnson

LOLAÂŽ By Todd Clark

FRANK AND EARNESTÂŽ By Bob Thaves

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Estate Sales Estate Sale 351 Poplar Road, Alex City March 28, 29, 30 8am-3pm daily Furniture, clothing, tools, patio furniture, holiday decor, squaredance items, much more!

Garage Sales Yard Sale 65 Forest Street, Alex City, Saturday 3/30 8am-4pm Friday 4/5 9am-2pm Saturday 4/6 9am-2pm Lots of craft items, wreaths, Auburn & Alabama items, household items, jewelry, clothes size 10 and up, mens jeans brand new 32/30 33/30 34/30, lots of electronic games & toys.(256)496-0094 Yard Sale 1365 Scott Road Saturday March 30 7am-12pm Shop items, furniture, household items

Merchandise

Mayberry Park Apartments Now taking applications Lost & Found Under New Management Hours are Mon & Wed 2 FOUND DOGS 8:00am-5:00pm Older female, light fawn color.

Younger female, brown & white. 169 E.Cass St. Dadeville, AL 36853 Terrier, chihuahua type.

Free to good home.

256-825-0410 Vet checked. Shots.

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Furniture & Appliances Whirlpool dishwasher for sale $125 Contact Ronnie 256-234-3128

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3BR-starting at $478 2BR-starting at $419 1BR-starting at $374 Kitchen furnished w/appliances, sewer/water/garbage services provided.

Highland Ridge Apartments located in Goodwater.

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Transportation Automobiles Business Opportunities BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT IN ONLY 7 WEEKS! Visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call 205-561-8118 to get your career started!

Selling your home?

Services Air Condition & Heating GUYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & AIR & METAL SHOP 196 Thompson Ridge Road Alex City, AL 35010 (256)234-4198 TONY GUY OWNER Over 40 Years Experience

Appliance Service

Boats & Watercraft Need appliance or air conditioner parts? +RZ DERXW D ZDWHU ÂżOWHU IRU \RXU UHIULJHUDWRU" We have it all at A-1 Appliance Parts!

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2011 Crownline 270 Volvo Penta 5.7 and Volvo Penta outdrive w/duel prop,less than 100hrs Excellent conditions w/aluminum trailer.

Asking $41,000 OBO Serious inquires only Pictures upon request Call:334-507-9100 1993 14-foot Sylvan V-hull Boat w/drive-on trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, live well, WUROOLQJ PRWRU GHSWK ÂżQGHU rod holders. Asking $2800 Call Tom @ 256-307-1423 Selling your home?

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HELP WANTED-ADMIN/PROF CNAs WANTED! In This Area with Good Pay! Flexible Hours, Full-Time and Part-Time work.

Call 1-205-331-4359.

Email Resume to nationwidegenomic@gmail. com.

Fax to 1-205-759-1054.

FINANCIAL SERVICES DONATE YOUR Car to Charity. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes.

Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup.

Call for details.

1-844-810-1257

2004 White Ford Mustang 40th Anniversary Edition 3.9 V-6 engine, 115K miles Asking $4,990 Call 256-392-3429

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Call Classifieds at 256.277.4219.

HAVE A CPAP machine for Sleep Apnea? Get replacement FDA approved CPAP machine parts and supplies at little or no cost! Free sleep guide included!

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2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper

by Forrest River Auto slide, awning and jacks Nice, big bath, nonsmoker Used very little Asking $15,000 Call (256) 596-0019 or (256) 596-0018

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WE CAN HELP. Reach the county market for less using the classifieds. Need a quick quote? Call 256.277.4219

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Call 1-800-536-1401.

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE TOURISM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Lake Martin Tourism Association (LMTA) in Alexander WANT YOUR ad to be seen in City, AL is seeking an Executive Director to develop, coordinate, 120 newspapers statewide?

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tentative timeline for bids and construction work on the facility. According to JMR+H, bids can be submitted June 20 through July 11. The contract with a general contractor should be in place by Aug. 1 and construction on the renovations will begin Aug. 8. JMR+H plans for the project to be complete by March 2020.

The city has budgeted $9 million for the project, including renovations to replace the roof and HVAC system, and has said it will not increase the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt service.

Nabors said he has decided to finance the project for 20 years instead of 25 as interest rates remain low; he said the rate for the project was 2.71 percent Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going 20 years does not disturb the debt service very much,â&#x20AC;? Nabors said.

Also on the agenda for Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, the council will: â&#x20AC;˘ Consider a resolution authorizing Nabors to con-

tinue an agreement with a licensed Red Cross instructor to teach swimming lessons for 36 months at $300 annually, which has been budgeted. â&#x20AC;˘ Consider requests to approve the third annual Stop the Violence picnic April 13 at the Cooper Community Center, the third annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soul Brothasâ&#x20AC;?

Easter egg hunt on April 20 at the Cooper Center and the annual Good Friday procession for St. John Apostle Catholic Church on April 19 at 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Consider a request to close the road between the corners of Green and Semmes streets and Semmes and Houston streets on April 17 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the First United Methodist Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easter egg hunt. â&#x20AC;˘ Consider a request to approve an ABC license for retail beer, table wine and lounge retail liquor for Sunshine Package 1 located at 1981 U.S. Highway 280 in Alexander City.

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CACCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practical nursing program received a score of 98.31.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that speaks highly of what our program is and what it contributes to the community,â&#x20AC;? Steele said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Being ranked third is) an incentive for our current students to continue on.â&#x20AC;?

Steele said there is a PN shortage in Alabama and CACC is supplying graduates to meet the need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that we have such a great program speaks highly to what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting out there,â&#x20AC;? Steele said.

Public Notices does not discriminate against TXDOLÂżHG LQGLYLGXDOV RQ WKH EDsis of disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Pre-employment physical and drug screen may be required for new hires. $OH[DQGHU &LW\ 2XWORRN 0DU $SU DQG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY MORRIS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2019-0051 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Summary Distribution has EHHQ ÂżOHG E\ 7,027+< 0255,6 RQ WKH GD\ RI $SULO DQG WKDW WKLUW\ GD\V DIWHU WKH SXEOLFDWLRQ KHUHRI DQG SXUVXDQW WR ODZ WKH &RXUW VKDOO HQWHU DQ RUGHU GLUHFWLQJ VXPPDU\ GLVWULEXWLRQ RI WKH (67$7( 2) 7,027+< 0255,6 127,&( ,6 +(5(%< *,9(1 WKDW DOO SHUVRQV KDYLQJ FODLPV DJDLQVW WKH VDLG (VWDWH DUH KHUHE\ UHTXLUHG WR SUHVHQW WKH VDPH ZLWKLQ WKH WLPH DOORZHG E\ ODZ RU WKH VDPH ZLOO EH EDUUHG

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to help meet those needs probably not at the rate facilities would like but at least they know that the nurses who they hire from CACC are coming highly qualified.â&#x20AC;?

Steele said nursing programs in general are difficult. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nursing is known for being both an art and a science, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just a pass the test,â&#x20AC;? Steele said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(You) have to pass the class and (you) have to be successful in

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Teague Hauling and Demolition, Contractor has completed the demolition of residential structures for the State of Alabama and the City of Childersburg, Owner, and have made request IRU ÂżQDO VHWWOHPHQW RI VDLG Contract.

This work was funded by CDBG grant LRCM-PF-14-001. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Mayor Ken Wesson.

Alexander City Outlook: Mar. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2019 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. 19-54 A Resolution to Introduce a Bill to the Alabama Legislature to Approve the Annexation of Multiple Properties Within the Alexander City Corporate Limits.

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WHEREAS, the City Council deems it wise, expedient and economical to apply for the annexation of said territory to the corporate limits of the City of Alexander City, Alabama by the passage of a Local Law in the Legislature of Alabama; and WHEREAS, the City Council has caused to be prepared a Bill for introduction in the Legislature of Alabama, accurately describing said territory, to accomplish the annexation of said territory to the corporate limits of the City of Alexander City, Alabama; NO, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, as follows: (1) That they Mayor of the City of Alexander City, Alabama be and is hereby directed to cause the following notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation published in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, once each week for four consecutive weeks, commencing on March

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Public Notices 19, 2019 to wit: LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA TALLAPOOSA COUNTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 106 as amended by Amendment 341 to the Constitution of Alabama 1901 that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2019 Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: A Bill to Be Entitled an Act To alter rearrange and extend the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Alexander City, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. That the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Alexander City IN Tallapoosa County, Alabama, are altered, rearranged and extended to include within the corporate limits of the municipality, in addition to the lands now included, all the following territory: TRACT 1 IN TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 21 EAST, TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA All of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27; all the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34 lying North and the South ROW of Alabama Highway 128; all of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28; all of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28; and all of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28; all of the South 1/4 of Section 6 not currently in the city limits.

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COUNTY SWEEP

March Madness hasn’t really been that mad

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t looked so good early on.

We had teams like UC-Irvine upsetting Kansas State and Virginia threatening to once again do the unthinkable and lose to a No. 16 seed in the opening round.

But then it all went downhill from there after the first two days.

This year’s NCAA Tournament hasn’t exactly lived up to its “March Madness” namesake with the lowest seed team in the Sweet 16 being No. 12-seeded Oregon.

But really, all the Ducks had to do was get past UC-Irvine, which had no business beating Kansas State in the first place.

Probably the most interesting thing about this year’s bracket was the No. 12 seeds winning all but one game. But really, the 12-5 upset isn’t anything to write home about.

As of writing this column Friday afternoon, the lowest seed left in the tournament was Auburn — also the only No. 5 seed to survive the first round. With the Tigers going up against North Carolina and Virginia Tech taking on the overall No. 1 seed Duke on Friday night, there’s a good likelihood by the time you’re reading this, the lowest remaining seed will be a No. 3.

While I’m not exactly an Auburn fan, I was rooting for the Tigers on Friday because 1) I definitely can’t get behind UNC, 2) A year where all four No. 1 seeds are still alive in the Elite Eight is a boring year in March, and 3) I’m certainly never going to pull for Virginia (wahoowa, and all that).

The last time all four No. 1 seeds were still alive in the Elite Eight was 2016, but at least then we had Notre Dame at No. 6 giving us some sort of underdog interest. One good thing about a less-than-mad March Madness is at least people’s brackets stay fairly intact (unless of course you’re Caleb Turrentine and you picked Nevada to go to the Final Four for God knows what reason).

But really, what’s the fun of the NCAA Tournament if you aren’t ripping up your bracket after the first round because some team like UC-Irvine beat Kansas State, which you picked to go to the Elite Eight? … Oh wait, that actually happened to me this year. But I’m the worst bracket picker in the history of bracket pickers (because, you know, everyone I root for automatically loses) and my bracket See ARBOGAST • Page 12

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Benjamin Russell’s Taylor McVey follows through on a swing against Dadeville on Friday. The Wildcats earned wins over both Dadeville and Horseshoe Bend during their annual Think Pink Round Robin tournament.

BRHS takes 2 wins during Think Pink tourney

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After being off for more than a week, It took a while for Benjamin Russell’s softball teams to settle into Friday night’s all-county action during its annual Think Pink Round Robin tournament. But once the Wildcats did settle in, they were firing on all cylinders and grabbed a pair of run-ruled victories. They defeated Dadeville, 11-1 in five innings, and needed just six innings to take down Horseshoe Bend, 14-4.

“We got started kinda slow in both of

including a single by Taylor McVey that drove in two runs and a runscoring single from Asia McWaters.

Then after another out was put on the board, Benjamin Russell was back it again offensively, hitting another five in a row. The last was an RBI single from Taylor Harris that grove in NaSkia Russell for the game-winner.

“I think we just settled in and got comfortable,” Johnson said. “Being off that long then coming into a rivalry game, I think we were a little tense. We just needed to settle in and execute, which we weren’t doing in the See WILDCATS • Page 11

them,” Benjamin Russell coach Jessica Johnson said. “I felt like in the first game, we got tense a little bit and (the second game), we didn’t so that was good. But in both, we ended up coming out and doing what we needed to do to win.”

Through the first four innings of the Wildcats’ game with Dadeville, they managed only one hit but did score three runs in the fourth on an error and a pair of fielder’s choices. But it was the fifth inning when BRHS really exploded.

With one out to start the inning, the Wildcats had four hits in a row,

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Saturday, March 30 High school baseball Munford at Benjamin Russell, 12:30 p.m.

Dadeville at Reeltown (2), noon High school track and field Dadeville in King of the West at Central Tuscaloosa, 8 a.m.

College baseball Central Alabama at Southern Union (2), 2 p.m.

p.m.

Central Coosa at Elmore County, 4:30 p.m.

High school boys soccer Benjamin Russell at Marbury, 7 p.m.

High school girls soccer Benjamin Russell at Marbury, 5:30 p.m.

High school boys golf Benjamin Russell in Auburn Invitational at Moore’s Mill

Monday, April 1 High school baseball Prattville Christian at Horseshoe Bend, 4 p.m.

High school softball B.B. Comer at Dadeville, 4:30 p.m.

Woodland at Horseshoe Bend, 4:30

Tuesday, April 2 High school baseball Russell County at Benjamin Russell, 5 p.m.

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

Reeltown at Central Coosa, 4 p.m.

Horseshoe Bend erupts in 6th inning to beat Panthers

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Elmore County’s Lapatrick Brown is caught stealing by Horseshoe Bend second baseman Gavin Brazzell on Friday.

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BEAT THE EXPERTS

By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

Leading 5-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Elmore County suddenly turned into a leaking bucket and Horseshoe Bend’s baseball team sifted through the mess to score eight runs and rally for a 9-6 victory Friday afternoon.

The Class 2A Generals (7-8) sent 14 batters to the plate and used five walks, two wild pitches, three hit batters, a crucial two-run error, a passed ball and two run-scoring singles in the bottom of the sixth to surge to a 9-5 lead. Three of the runs came with two outs.

“We lost one like that earlier in the week to Dadeville (6-5) and it took a lot out of us,” Horseshoe Bend coach Jason Johnson said. “So to do that to a good baseball team and a bigger school should give us a lot of confidence going forward. It’s been a roller coaster year but we’ve See BASEBALL • Page 11

High school softball Elmore County at Dadeville, 4:30 p.m.

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

LaFayette at Reeltown, 6 p.m.

High school boys golf Benjamin Russell vs. Oxford at Willow Point, 2 p.m.

High school girls golf Benjamin Russell vs. Oxford at Willow Point, 2 p.m.

High school tennis Opelika at Benjamin Russell, 3:30 p.m.

College baseball Wallace Dothan at Central Alabama, 2 p.m.

College softball Southern Union at Central Alabama (2), 2 p.m.

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Three participants have their national champion out. The experts are doing terribly in the overall standings.

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REELTOWN RUNS AWAY

Rebels score season high in win over rivals

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

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Reeltown’s Logan Hunt tied a season-high with 11 strikeouts against Horseshoe Bend in a 10-2 win on Thursday.

Rebels flip the script for win over HBS

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Reeltown was just five days removed from an 11-1 loss at Horseshoe Bend when it entered Thursday’s baseball game. However, it was the Rebels walking away with their heads held high after dominating their rivals in the rematch.

The Rebels (8-7) scored at least one run in each of the first five frames and got a big pitching performance from Logan Hunt to defeat the Generals, 10-2.

“It was important to come out here and play well,” Reeltown coach Trey Chambers said. “We’ve been in a bit of lull lately but it’s important to keep the guys motivated. We needed to play a good ball game today and that’s what we did.”

Reeltown jumped into the lead after Logan Lee hit an RBI single to score Gabe Bryant in the first inning but that was just the start for the Rebel offense. After loading the bases in the second inning, Reeltown added to its lead after two wild pitches and an RBI single from Hunt.

The four-run lead was all Hunt needed on the mound as he used that momentum to shut down the Horseshoe Bend offense. He sat down eight See REBELS • Page 12

There is no hiding how much the softball rivalry between Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown means to the teams involved.

The two squads met for the first time this season Thursday night and with emotions running high, Reeltown walked away with a 15-5 victory thanks to a big day at the plate and several fielding miscues by the Generals.

“It’s very important to take advantage of those (errors), especially in area play,” Reeltown coach Kelli Hilyer said.

“We teach that to the girls — get on top of the ball and force the other team to make a play.”

While the fielding errors eventually came, Reeltown (8-14, 1-0 Class 2A Area 7) did not need them to jump out to a big lead in the first inning. With one out, Chloe Davidson started a string of five consecutive singles as the Rebels jumped out to a 3-0 lead.

Kenzie Hornsby and Madison Ledbetter followed with RBIs on infield grounders to put Reeltown ahead 5-0 after one inning. Davidson held the Generals in check at the plate through three innings, allowing the Rebels to add to their lead.

In the third inning, Savannah Hornsby got the first of her three RBIs, scoring Madison Ledbetter on a single to center field. The Rebels added six more runs in the frame, all coming with two outs, to take control.

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Reeltown’s Peyton Ledbetter races from second base to score the final run in Thursday’s 15-5 win over Horseshoe Bend.

“They did well seeing the ball and hitting the ball today,” Hilyer said. “We were effective all the way around on offense.”

The Generals made four errors in the third inning and recorded 11 total in the game.

Reeltown scored 10 of its runs with two outs, proving each fielding error to be costly.

“We practiced it all yesterday, they just fell apart today,” Horseshoe Bend coach Hagen Whiteard said. “We work on that repetition but we have to continue that so we don’t make these same errors over and over. We beat ourselves more than anyone else does.”

The Generals (5-9, 1-1) scored five runs across the final two innings but it was not enough to escape the run rule. Caly Carlise, who

pitched four innings in the loss for Horseshoe Bend, reached base twice and led the team with two RBIs. Horseshoe Bend has now lost six of its last seven games. The team has averaged five fielding errors per game during that stretch and half of the runs allowed have been unearned.

“We’re really struggling right now with keeping momentum,” Whiteard said. “When we play a couple of good innings, it’s always followed by a couple of bad ones. We’re just playing very inconsistent and it’s disappointing.”

With all of the miscues by its opponent, Reeltown’s offense was still the key to victory on Thursday. The Rebels had six different players record at least two hits while Marlee Knox and Savannah Hornsby led

Dadeville wins via walk-off over HBS Wildcats

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Early on, it looked like Dadeville’s softball team was going to roll to an easy victory over Horseshoe Bend during Benjamin Russell’s annual Think Pink Round Robin tournament on Friday evening. But the Generals weren’t going down that easily.

After trailing by eight runs, Horseshoe Bend stormed by to pull within a run of the Tigers in the top of the sixth and even took a lead in the final inning. But then it was Dadeville’s turn to mount a comeback, and it captured a thrilling 12-11 victory.

The win came after the Tigers suffered a run-shortened defeat at the hands of the host Wildcats.

“I think we just left it like I told them too,”

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Dadeville’s Zoe Veres catches a popup against Benjamin Russell on Friday afternoon.

Dadeville coach Jordan McGuire said. “We had a little bit more confidence.

We’ve seen both teams.

Benjamin Russell, that was the third time we’ve lost to them, but we beat

Horseshoe Bend in the tournament. So I think we had more confidence going in even though it was a different pitcher. I think they believed a little bit more.”

Baseball played well in four of the last five games. We played well defensively today and if we keep doing that we’ll be fine.”

The Class 4A Panthers (12-5), who won nine straight earlier in the season, conserved their best pitchers for an important Area 5 series at Holtville next week but still made too many mistakes on the bases and in the field, coach Michael Byrd said.

“We used a lot of young pitchers but we also had some critical baserunning errors early on and should have had two more runs,” said Byrd, who had a lengthy talk with his players in the dugout after the game. “We had a runner leave third a step early on a fly ball … (a) 7-1 (lead) looks different than 5-1.

We’ve got a big area series with Holtville coming up and that will determine if we get in (the playoffs) or not. In the big picture this one is not that important but regardless of

Dadeville built up its lead slowly but surely against the Generals.

After two scoreless innings to begin, the Tigers finally got things going in the third inning with a two-RBI double from Zoe Veres. They added two more in the fourth with an RBI single from Isis Johnson, who then scored on an error two plays later.

But the Tigers really took command in the bottom of the fifth. Tiffany Rice led off by drawing a walk, and she was followed by singles from Jailee Kirkland and Cali Jones to load the bases.

Veres took full advantage by lacing a double to right field, driving in a pair of runs. After one out, Skylar Waldrep got an RBI with a groundout, and the Tigers added one more on an error before the inning’s end.

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continued from Page 10 who is on the mound we’ve got to finish better.”

The Generals left 10 runners on base but emptied them in the bottom of the sixth.

Sidearm right-hander Hayden Holton, the third of five ECHS pitchers, entered in relief with one out in the sixth and hit two batters and walked another to load the bases with one out before Byrd replaced him with Brady Lewis.

“We probably left Hayden in there too long,” Byrd said.

Chandler Lewis stung Lewis’ first pitch to center field for an RBI single, Cole Johnson singled in another run, two runs scored on a passed ball and a walk, and Holt Tidwell’s sacrifice fly gave the Generals a 6-5 lead. Another run scored on a wild pitch before a throwing error on Gavin Brazzell’s groundball off let in two runs for a 9-5 lead.

Grant Taylor pitched the first four

innings and allowed five earned runs on seven hits while striking out six and walking three. Lee Norrell got the win in relief, pitching three innings of two-hit baseball and allowing one unearned run.

“Grant has pitched well for us all year,” Johnson said. “(Elmore County) is one of the better hitting teams we’ll see and Lee came in and did a good job getting outs for us.”

Lewis took the loss, allowing five runs on two hits in 1/3 of an inning.

Austin Downey and Chase Wilson each had two hits for the Panthers and Payne Watts had a triple and two RBIs. The Generals’ first three batters — Chandler Lewis, Cole Johnson and Taylor — each had two hits and Lewis had two RBIs. “We hit the ball well today but it was with nobody on,” Johnson said. “Our situational hitting has got to get better. We’ve got to move runners over.”

the team with three RBIs each.

“Confidence is key in this game,” Hilyer said.

“The more we can start building on that, the more comfortable they’ll start being on the field.

They’ll start making the plays and hitting the ball well.”

Reeltown will be back in action with another area game on Tuesday when the Rebels host LaFayette.

Horseshoe Bend will be off from area play but the Generals are already ready for the rematch with their rivals April 16.

“I told them I hope they remember how this feels so they don’t let themselves feel this way again,” Whiteard said.

“It’s always disappointing to feel like they’re so ready and to see them fall apart. It’s a matter of them finding it within themselves.”

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beginning.”

One person who looked comfortable the entire game was Asia McWaters, who threw a no-hitter in the five-inning victory.

After the Tigers took down Horseshoe Bend, the Wildcats once again took the field for a showdown with the Generals. It looked like the teams might go back and forth as HBS took an early 2-0 lead, but ultimately Benjamin Russell scored seven runs in the second inning and the Generals never recovered.

“Our defense has gotta be stronger,” General coach Hagen Whiteard said. “Both of our pitchers are throwing decently but it’s a hitter’s game these days. People are going to hit the ball. Our defense has got to work out those kinks and stop making so many little errors and help them out, and when they do that, it shows.”

In addition to hitting the ball extremely well — BRHS finished with 22 hits on the night — it also made some improvements on the bases. The Wildcats had nine stolen bases.

“We really emphasized that this week,” Johnson said. “Being off all week really helped us get back to some basic stuff, and we had some heads up plays on the bases. Those are going to be big in future games.”

Prior to Benjamin Russell’s game against Horseshoe Bend, the Wildcats honored family members and friends who are either cancer survivors or currently struggling with cancer. They also had white roses representing people they had lost in the battle with cancer. All three teams had someone throw out a first pitch prior to each game.

“Just to have the support that we had and bring awareness to not only breast cancer but all cancers in general is huge,” Johnson said. “We had a great crowd, and it’s always good for us to win at home.”

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Benjamin Russell’s Emma Tapley (21) attempts to move around a trio of Dadeville defenders during a rundown Friday afternoon.

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Generals by strikeouts in the first three innings, including a stretch of six consecutive batters across all three frames.

“That’s just Logan being Logan,” Chambers said. “We kind of expect it at this point but when you sit back and look at it, it’s pretty amazing to watch. We’re fortunate to have him.”

Horseshoe Bend (6-8) could not catch up to Hunt’s fastball which made the breaking pitch look even better. The Generals only got two hits off Hunt and scored one unearned run.

“The biggest difference today was their guy on the mound,” Horseshoe Bend coach Jason Johnson said. “He threw it right down our throats and we couldn’t put it in play.

He threw the ball well and we didn’t make any adjustments at all.”

In his second longest outing of the season, Hunt pitched five innings before being pulled with Reeltown leading 10-1 after five innings. He tied a season-high with 11 strikeouts.

“Logan is a competitor,” Chambers said. “Every time he is on the mound, he’s going to give us his best. We just have to have the surrounding pieces to support him and we do for the most part. Getting out to a big lead today was big for us.”

Reeltown had lost five of six games entering Thursday’s

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Colby Cheaney had the lone RBI of the game for Horseshoe Bend during a 10-2 loss at Reeltown on Thursday.

rivalry, including being swept by area opponent Fayetteville last week. The Rebels responded well with a big day offensively, scoring 10-plus runs for the sixth time this season.

Lee and Hunt each had two hits and two RBIs at the plate while nine-hole hitter Cade Wood knocked two doubles

and scored twice. Every player in Reeltown’s lineup reached base at least once and seven of them scored at least one run.

“This game is all momentum,” Chambers said.

“The Fayetteville losses were tough but hopefully we can take this and build off of it going forward.”

Horseshoe Bend found

some offense late, loading the bases with no outs in the fifth inning. However, Justin Phillips grounded into a double play, scoring a run but ending the threat of a big inning.

“You have to preach to them to try to chip away,” Johnson said. “You’re not going to get all of them at once but we couldn’t string anything together. We couldn’t get enough base hits back to back to build any momentum.”

Reeltown will hosts Dadeville for a doubleheader today before returning to area play on Tuesday with a trip to Central Coosa. The Rebels will host the doubleheader with Coosa on Thursday and will be looking for wins to crawl back into the playoff picture in Class 2A Area 7.

Horseshoe Bend swept its first area series before losing all three games to Ranburne before spring break. The Generals will have their final area series against Woodland beginning Tuesday as they need two wins to clinch a spot in the postseason.

“I’ve been preaching all year that we have to be more consistent on both sides of the ball,” Johnson said. “We played really well the last three games but I told them it can’t be a roller coaster. You can’t just decide which games to play; it has to be all year.”

Softball

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Despite trailing 8-0 with only two innings left, the Generals really came together and started pounding out the hits in the sixth inning.

Kennedy Templeton led with a single and was followed by Jessie Eason, who reached on an error. Reagan Taylor then drove them both in with a double before the Generals had three back-to-back hits. Alyssa Whiteard and Templeton also both added RBIs to pull their team within one run.

“We’ve been waiting to see that time,” HBS coach Hagen Whiteard said. “We’ve been telling them all along that they have to believe in themselves, and that proved it.

That’s who they are; they just have to do it consistently.”

The Generals eventually took a lead with RBIs from Ivy Vickers, Caly Carisle and Whiteard in the seventh inning, but they couldn’t sustain the lead.

“They had some really good hits,” McGuire said.

“They started to get their timing up and did really good.

Some of them we couldn’t do anything about. They played the game, and we just had to play it back with them.”

Dadeville did just that, scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh to win the game.

Arbogast is still looking pretty good.

continued from Page 10 My only big problem is that South bracket

where I have both Kansas State and Tennessee in

the Elite Eight. Speaking of Tennessee — even this

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year’s games in March Madness haven’t been that great. There’s been only a handful of real lead swings and other than the Volunteers, who have been actively trying to lose since the tournament started, there haven’t been any overtime games.

The one thing we can hope for is because only the top teams in the tournament remain, that trend should change.

Hopefully we’ll see some great basketball action over the next 10 days and I can only have faith we won’t see a UNC-Duke national championship, because boring.

I will leave you with this prediction. On my actual bracket, I have Duke beating Kentucky, 75-68, in the final. I’m really OK with that pick and I still feel fairly confident in it. However,

in my mind, I’m going with Gonzaga. The Bulldogs have always been a quiet favorite of mine, and I always end up somehow picking them to win the whole thing then they always seem to lose to someone they shouldn’t.

This year, however, I went with the safe route, picked Duke to beat the Zags so now most likely Gonzaga will win it all.

If I was a betting lady and we were allowed to change midway through, I’d throw out my bracket and put the Bulldogs over Purdue in the national championship.

And be honest, doesn’t a Gonzaga-Boilermaker final sound way more enticing than Duke versus UNC? Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.