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Council OKs 911 equipment on water tower Antennae will help provide for better emergency radio coverage

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Communication is critical for first responders, but with the size and geography of Tallapoosa County, radio transmissions are often a challenge.

To address the spotty radio coverage, the Tallapoosa County 9-1-1 Board is in the advanced stages of implementing a new digital radio communications system that should provide clear countywide radio transmissions.

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components atop the Mt. Airy Water Tower on Highway 22 in Alexander City.

Being the highest point in the city, it should be an ideal spot to help maximize radio coverage, Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said Monday afternoon.

City Council authorized an agreement that will provide a vital piece of infrastructure for that system.

The council approved a resolution allowing Mayor Jim Nabors to enter an agreement with the Tallapoosa County 9-1-1 Board that will allow the placement of antennas, lines, mounts, repeaters, microwave and other

See COUNCIL • Page 9

United Way’s annual meeting set for Thursday

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Did the Lake Martin Area United Way make its lofty goal of $550,000 during its 2018 “Team United” fundraising campaign?

You can find out as the Lake Martin Area United Way will hold its 2018 Campaign Celebration and Annual Meeting Thursday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Valley National Bank (formerly USAmeriBank) at 200 Aliant Parkway.

The community is invited to come celebrate the giving spirit c of o our community, find out which businesses will receive w awards for going above and a beyond with their company b campaigns to help the United c Way, W and find out how much the t United Way has raised this t year for our community, agencies and initiatives. Each a of o the 28 agencies will also have table displays for those in h attendance to come and learn a more about what each of them m do d and how their donations to t United Way help them to help h people in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties.

C The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with drinks and hors p d’oeuvre, with the awards d presentation to follow at 6 p p.m.

United Way wishes to p thank Valley National Bank t for f sponsoring and hosting the event. e For more information about the t event, call the Lake Martin Area A United Way office at 256329-3600.

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The Fourth Annual Phillip Love’s Meeting of the Mopars Car Show was hosted Saturday by the Wellborn Musclecar Museum and sponsored by the Birmingham Mopar Owner’s Club. In celebration of the late Phillip Love – longtime curator for the museum and Tim Wellborn’s dearest friend – and his love for Mopars, about 100 cars were on display in addition to the Wellborn collection. Cars like this mint condition 1964 Barracuda, top, drew plenty of lookers. Some couldn’t resist looking under the hoods like these folks did on this shiny 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner, right.

Dadeville tennis coach presents big plans to Dadeville Kiwanis Club

Spring means pollen, and lots of it

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Dadeville High School band director and new tennis coach Ryan Gresko presented his plans for the school’s tennis team, hoping to channel the same energy and enthusiasm he used to grow the Dadeville marching band and fine arts programs into making the tennis team a program the community could be proud of.

“I not only have a passion for band and drama, but I also have it for tennis,” Gresko said. “I still play regularly.”

For the past several years, the Dadeville tennis team has had a new coach just about every year, which is part of the climate See KIWANIS • Page 9

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The pollen in the air from plants and trees can make even a black vehicle take on a yellow hue like it did on this Ford truck just before Monday’s rain started to fall. The pollen was so thick that someone wrote a message in the fine yellow dust.

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DEAR ABBY: I have been married two years, but my husband and I have been together for more than 10. We have a 3-year-old daughter who has needed a few extra doctor appointments and therapy.

My husband makes it to none of these extra appointments, some of which are crucial to her future. We both work fulltime, but he works six days a week.

I have started to regard him differently because I’m doing everything for our daughter.

Sometimes I feel like a single parent. I don’t want my marriage to fail, but we aren’t connecting anymore. I take off work or switch my hours around because I know that’s what you do for your child. He never takes off work, yet he doesn’t think twice about going golfing with his boss like it’s no big deal. What do you think I should do? -- WISCONSIN MOMMY DEAR MOMMY: Talk to your husband. You won’t be able to achieve a more equal balance

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until you make your feelings known and discuss this with him.

I’m sorry you didn’t mention what kind of job your husband has, because it’s an important omission. He may be doing everything he can for you and his daughter. A six-day-a-week schedule doesn’t offer much flexibility. And please don’t judge him for playing golf with his boss. A lot of business is discussed on the links, and his presence may be more compulsory than you realize.

DEAR ABBY: My adult child recently passed away. Although he didn’t live with me, I handled the arrangements and held the visitation in my home.

It has been only a few months, but I feel the need

to get everything settled. But every time I sit down to write thank-you cards, I become so anxious I find it hard to breathe.

Some family members have told me thank-you cards are not expected for bereavement. Can you tell me what the proper etiquette and time frame is in this matter? -- HAS TO SETTLE EVERYTHING DEAR HAS: Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your son. There are two ways to handle the task of thanking those who sent flowers, food or condolence letters. The first is to ask a friend or another family member to help you. The other is as simple as having cards printed that say, “The family of ____________ want to thank you for reaching out to us at this sad time,� and signing your name. I hope this is helpful for you.

DEAR ABBY: I have a close friend with whom I often travel and attend events. She’s a lovely person, but she has the odd habit of singing in public

-- in gift shops, restaurants, or any public place where music is playing (and sometimes even when it’s not). I can’t have the radio on in the car without her singing along. She has an OK voice, but her style is a bit operatic. How can I gently tell her that her spontaneous performances are inappropriate and excessive? -- NOT KARAOKE IN THE EAST DEAR NOT KARAOKE: I suspect your friend craves attention, which is why she does it. Pay her the compliment she’s looking for by telling her how nice her voice is, but you would prefer she not sing when you’re out in public together because you find it embarrassing.

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Obituaries Mrs. Joyce Diane Nix 1947 - 2018 Joyce Nix died at her home in StillWaters on March 1, 2018. She was born in Sacramento, California on September 4, 1947. She was a graduate of Auburn University, earning BS and MEd degrees in elementary education with a specialty in art. A career educator, she was employed as an art teacher in the Muscogee County School System, Columbus, Georgia. She also was an elementary school teacher at Rockford Elementary School, Rockford, Alabama and at Jim Pearson Elementary School in Alexander City, Alabama. She spent the last fifteen years of her career as Art Instructor at Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City, Alabama. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She was an award winning, exhibited artist, and in her retirement she enjoyed painting in her studio and teaching private art lessons.

Joyce was an active member of St. James

Mrs. Johnnie Crabb Hayes 1925 - 2018 Graveside Service for Mrs. Johnnie Crabb Hayes, 92, of Kellyton, will be Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the Kellyton Memory Garden. Her nephew Jack Sorrell and wife Carla will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hayes passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on March 17, 1925 in Booneville, Mississippi to Alton Brooks Crabb and Garvis Vester Crabb. She was an active member of Kellyton Baptist Church.

Mrs. Hayes was a very active hard working woman.

She was involved in the Kellyton community serving on organizations such as; Red Cross Club, Kellyton Junior High PTA, Lake

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She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James M. Nix, Jr.; her son, James Marc Nix, III; her mother, Emma Towns and by her beloved Dachshund, Bo. She was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Ingram Towns; and her brother, Don Towns.

A Memorial Service and Holy Eucharist was held at St. James Episcopal Church, Alexander City, Alabama on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. A reception followed the service in Stough Hall at the church.

Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 347 South Central Avenue, Alexander City, AL 35010.

Visitation was held at Radney Funeral Home on Sunday, March 4, 2018, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Martin Collectors, Coosa County Historical Society, helped establish the volunteer fire department and the Kellyton Memory Garden perpetual fund. Her passion was her church, her family and growing azaleas.

She is survived by her daughter, Marlene Hayes Jones; sons, Steven Foster Hayes and Daniel Mitchell Hayes; grandchildren, Melanie Saxon Morrison, Melinda Saxon Blair, Nikki Hayes Johnson (Ronald), and Lynn Spicher (Jeff); great-grandchildren, Audrey Ray (Jeremy), Cody Blair (Rachel), Zoe Johnson, Henry Spicher, and Oliver Spicher; and great-greatgrandchild, Ansley Blair.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Marlyn Mitchell Hayes, and her parents.

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

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ellis Baird Funeral services for Ellis Baird, age 64 of Goodwater, will be held Wednesday March 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Rock Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Stone officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Mr. Baird passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Russell Medical Center in Alexander City.

He was born in Coosa County, but spent most of his life in Clay County.

He enjoyed truck driving, rabbit hunting, front porch sitting, and spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids, and greatgrandkids. He loved to talk, loved taking Sunday dirt road rides with his wife and always enjoyed having a yard full of kids. He was a very special man and will be greatly missed.

Ellis is survived by his wife, Bo Baird of Goodwater; two daughters: Janiet Meherg (Dillon) of Alexander City and Casey Cerrato of Goodwater; two sons: Daniel Baird (Amanda) and Jeremiah Gillum (Kimberly), both of

Mrs. Teressa Dianne Carpenter 1959 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Teressa Dianne Carpenter, 58, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 5, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mrs. Carpenter passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Russell Medical. She was born on September 9, 1959 in Guntersville, Alabama.

She was a member of the Alex City Rescue Squad. She loved her family dearly. She enjoyed coloring, working at Russell Medical, her fur babies “Sophie & Luke,� camping, Alabama Football, and the outdoors.

She is survived by

Teresa J. Narr Funeral Service for Teresa J. Narr, 58 will be Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 12 p.m. in Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Ronnie Jennings will officiate.

Interment will follow in New Life Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Narr passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Dothan, Alabama. She was born October 25, 1959 in Tallapoosa County to

Helen D. Phillips 1926 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Helen D. Phillips, 91, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Alton Byrd and Rev. Jeremy Johnson will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home.

Mrs. Phillips passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born on December 25, 1926 in Alexander City, Alabama to Chalmer Dennis and Avis Milam Dennis. She loved her family dearly. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and enjoyed her church family, sewing, crafts, cooking, Easter,

Alexander City; one sister, Linda Colquitt of Fairhope, Alabama; one brother, Russell Baird of Alexander City, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard William Baird and Minnie Lee Adams Baird, one daughter, Stacey Baird, three brothers, seven sisters and one granddaughter.

Pallbearers will be Armando Ramos, Dillon Lucas, Michael Baird, Doug Denny, Eric Price, and Billy Price.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Gillum and Huey Baird.

The family will receive friends at his residence, 819 Hwy 63, Goodwater, AL 35072, from 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 and until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday March 7, 2018. He will lie in state at the church from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. Send online condolences at benefieldfuneralhome.com Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville in charge of the arrangements. her husband, James K. Carpenter; daughters, Kaci Sims (Chris), Mindy Bradford, and Kember Carpenter all of Alexander City; grandchildren, Abigale Sims, Daley Sims, and Jale Bradford; sisters, Beverly Easterwood of Kellyton, Dawn Culp of Dadeville, Delisa Burch of Griffin, GA, and Lisa Floyd of MS, and her brother, Gordon McCarty of GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ray Floyd; mother, Shirley Ann McHargue; step father, James McHargue; and her sister, Candace Simmons.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alex City Rescue Squad, 233 Joseph Street, Alexander City, AL 35010.

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

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Ms. Narr had a passion and love for fishing.

Teresa is survived by her parents; Jerry W. and Betty Alexander; husband; Sankey Narr, two sons; Steve Colvin and Terry Colvin; one daughter; Toni Colvin; and 6 grandchildren.

Teresa was preceded in death by her biological father, Sidney Alexander, Jr. Memorial messages may be sent to www. wrightsfuneralservice.com Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Price of Alexander City; granddaughter, Helen Pfeiffer (Mike) of Alpharetta, GA; sister, Glenda D. Harrelson (Bobby) of Fairburn, GA; niece, Lisa Chase (Donald) of Newnan, GA, and nephew, Bobby Glenn Harrelson (Audrey) of Fairburn, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Cleveland Phillips, and daughter, Dottie Main.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Liberty Baptist Church 1365 Hillabee St. Alexander City, AL 35010 Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

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Jeffcoat seeking District 81 House seat Pollen have never sought public office.

“I have spent Jeremy 25 years in Jeffcoat, general broadcasting and manager of Lake have no desire to Broadcasting in change careers; Alexander City, I simply to want has qualified to be to serve my a candidate for the Jeffcoat community, then Alabama House of come home and Representatives, District go to work.

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“Most importantly, I “I am pleased and want to be an advocate honored to announce for the people of my candidacy for District 81. Our state Alabama House District representatives should 81,” Jeffcoat said. “I be working with understand the challenges business, education, and we face, and I believe that community leaders to I can offer real, common- bring good, high paying sense ideas to help build jobs for our people and a brighter future for all of a top-quality education the people of District 81. system that will help “In my candidacy, us build a twenty first I want to bring people century workforce. together, working “We see major across party lines to manufacturing projects in build a better future,” surrounding areas, and we Jeffcoat said. “I am not are right to ask ‘Where a professional politician, are ours?’ and I am not beholden “I have been through to any special interests. I devastating professional STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

and economic times, as many here have, and I know the pain and frustration that comes from not being able to put your skills to work, and the difficult struggle to rise from those circumstances.

We must provide more opportunities for our people to work and thrive.

“As it stands today, one-in-five families in District 81 live below the poverty line,” Jeffcoat said. “This is not acceptable. I stand ready to work with anyone of good faith in finding common sense solutions for a brighter future.

“This is not a campaign about personalities or allegiances, but about working families.”

For more information on how you can make a difference, see Jeffcoat’s campaign website at www.commonsenseal. com.

Winfrey running for Congressional seat “Career politicians are exploiting the people, instead of Dr. Adia serving the people, McClellan and it is time for Winfrey, known a new vision and to many as necessary change.

Dr. Dia, is the “So I, a mother, mother of four Winfrey active member of amazing children, my community, a pioneering and compassionate leader psychologist and want to be a part of that founder of the H.Y.P.E. change.”

(Healing Young People Winfrey has been through Empowerment) engaged in politics since Movement. she was a child, and “I am a proud said she is committed to Alabamian whose improving opportunities roots in Talladega go for the 3rd District by back over 160 years,” focusing on “A, E, I, O, Winfrey said. “And I am U,” meaning agriculture, running for U.S. House education, innovation, of Representatives for Alabama’s Congressional opportunity and unity.

More specifically, 3rd District. the foundation of her “When I moved back platform is expanding to the 3rd District in 2014 and started working agriculture, enhancing education, elevating with local politicians, innovation, establishing it became clear more needed to be done locally. opportunities and engaging through unity.

Yet, the most pressing “Focusing our energy issues affecting the on AEIOU is vital to the people were the result of future of our district, and leadership at the national as the congressional 3rd level.

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District representative, AEIOU would guide my leadership,” Winfrey said.”

“I have dedicated my life to being a voice for those who feel unheard and creating solutions to problems through unique partnerships and skilled negotiations,” she said.

“I am asking for your support in achieving these goals as the U.S Representative for Alabama’s Congressional 3rd District.”

Winfrey said, “In the words of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, ‘You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.’

“With your support and vote on June 5th, we can move another step closer to bringing a new vision to the 3rd District and beyond.”

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Martin seeks nomination in House District 81 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Terry Martin recently announced his candidacy after qualifying with the Republican Martin Party seeking to serve as State Representative for House District 81.

Martin is a lifelong resident of Tallapoosa County. He recently retired with 32 years of service from the Department of Transportation. Actively involved with agriculture and the environment, Martin has served on the Tallapoosa County Farmers’ Federation Board of Directors for 27 years. He serves on District IV Soil and Water Conservation Board, the Coosa Valley RC&D Board, and the Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors.

“I have been afforded the opportunity to serve in a governmental advisory position in

several of the organizations to which I belong,” Martin said.

Martin has served as an Elect Advisor for the Farmers’ Federation, on the Governmental Affairs Committee for the Cattlemen’s Association, the Treasure Forest Governmental Affairs, and the Tallapoosa County Conservation District Legislative Liaison.

He currently serves on Congressman Mike Rogers’ Agricultural Advisory Board. He is member of the Tallapoosa County Republican Party Executive Committee and the State GOP Executive Committee.

Community involvement is an important facet in Martin’s life, he said.

He is a graduate of Leadership Lake Martin and has served on its Board of Directors, the Alumni Board, and the Board of Junior Leadership Lake Martin.

He has served as the

District Chairman for the Boy Scouts of America and the Friends of Scouting Committee.

Martin is a member of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, a Red Feather member of the Lake Martin Area United Way and a patron of the Alexander City Arts.

Martin is an active member of the First United Methodist Church, the Path Finder’s small group and participates in the Feast of Sharing.

Martin has been married 30 years to the former Ellen Green who is the Director of Elementary Schools for the Alexander City School System. They have two children and two grandchildren.

“I believe that actions speak louder than political promises and campaign slogans,” Martin said. “As you can see from my experiences, I will actively be your Representative for District 81. I respectively ask for your prayers, your support and your vote on June 5th.”

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Office said. “Pine trees are our no. 1 source of pollen, since it’s our most common plant.”

Pine tree pollen is easily the most visible of all springtime pollens, spreading itself across cars and everything else it can with its distinctive pale yellow color. However, many other plants are also spreading their pollen through the air, grains that are not as easily visible to the human eye. All of these types of pollen work to move from one plant to another, causing seeds to germinate and lead to the birth of new plants, continuing the cycle of life.

“Some things that are blooming right now are blooming on time, but some things are blooming early,” Harris said. “It’s hard to predict these sort of things.”

While daffodils are blooming on schedule, Harris said plants like azaleas are coming in early, with dogwoods starting to flower as much as a month early, usually blossoming around Easter weekend.

While pollen is necessary for trees and flowers to be able to produce new plants, it can also produce problems for some people, namely allergies.

Dr. Anthony McLeod at Russell Medical Center said the ear, nose and throat office sees an uptick in allergy cases coming through the doors during the months of March and April, while also having an increase in the months of September and October.

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“Right now, it’s all the pollens that we’re seeing,” McLeod said.

“We also see people in the fall when ragweed and goldenrod start to come out.”

Despite what many people may think, McLeod said pine tree pollen is not as severe of an allergy problem as other kinds of pollen are.

“Pine tree pollen is the most visible, but it essentially falls straight to the ground and doesn’t hang in the air for very long,” he said. “It’s more of the finer types of pollen that cause problems, because they tend to hang in the air for longer periods of time.”

During pollen allergy season, McLeod suggested those who are most severely affected

by the pollen in the air limit their time outdoors if possible, keeping car and home windows closed, wearing a mask outside and taking over the counter medication if necessary. He also talked about some of the things his office can offer to those suffering from seasonal allergies.

“If over the counter medicine isn’t working, come see us,” McLeod said. “We have steroid shots for those who may only have their allergies for a month or so. We have allergy shots for people who may deal with them for a longer period of time, and we can write prescriptions for allergy medications.

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ast week, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Alabama Interim Superintendent of Education Dr. Ed Richardson announced a partnership between the Attorney General’s Office and the State Superintendent’s Office to provide cyber training to assist parents and school faculty in safe online practices for students.

The training will also instruct school faculty and parents in reporting to law enforcement any suspicious activity aimed at students and schools.

The announcement is great news and we hope that as many groups as possible sign up and take advantage of the new resource.

Time and time again, The Outlook has reported on online predators taking advantage of unsuspecting children, and now more than ever it’s important for parents to be vigilant about making sure they know what their teens are doing online and they stress the dangers of such situations to their children.

Experts say online sexual predators search for children they can manipulate and who know more about technology than their parents. Teens should make sure accounts are private and what is posted is carefully considered — seemingly innocent photos or posts can give away information predators can use, such as home addresses or high school locations.

Once a predator gains a potential victim’s trust, experts say they will push the boundaries further, often sending and asking for explicit photos, either through text messages or social media.

A teen might feel like it’s an invasion of privacy, but if a parent is paying for their phone, tablet or other tech devices, they shouldn’t hesitate to periodically check to see what’s on it.

According to the Crime Against Children Research Center, 11 percent of children have or will receive unwanted sexual solicitations online, the majority of that happening to teens 14-17 with a much smaller percent occurring with children in the 10- to 13-year-old age range.

In addition to the training which could help educate and hopefully prevent some from falling prey to predators, the AG’s office created a new Cyber Crime Lab to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in targeting and prosecuting cyber criminals who prey upon citizens.

Schools and parents may contact the State Department of Education at comm@alsde.edu to request a training session. Training sessions will be open to the public at no cost.

We applaud these efforts and hope to see them used to the fullest by law enforcement, schools and residents alike.

Officials Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following.

Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.

Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

JOHN TURES Columnist some federal regulations and making the accreditation process tougher, while allowing greater transparency are also good ideas.

For example, greater transparency would reveal that more than half of all borrowers attending a for-profit college in 2003 defaulted on their student loans after 12 years, double the rate of defaults for those at two-year community colleges according to a Brookings Institution Report. That study shows the number could expand to 70 percent for forprofit colleges in the coming years.

By contrast, the Chicago Tribune found the default rate at public colleges is 11.3 percent, and only 7.4 percent at private non-profit colleges.

Yet Education Secretary Betsy DeVos decided to loosen regulations on the forprofit colleges. PROSPER could solidify those looser regulations on for-profit colleges, so they don’t have to demonstrate their students are “gainfully employed.”

Plans to charge different loan rates to different majors, and with frequent necessary updates would be as unwieldy as an old Soviet price system.

Let the market continue to decide on loan rates via an institutional cohort default rate.

Another problematic idea involves changing the clock on student loans. Interest would be charged the moment the loan was taken, and not

upon graduation, the way it currently exists. While I understand the people who say it should be just like a home loan or a car loan, there’s a different rationale for the student loan, and it involves our national competitiveness and having an educated workforce to compete for today’s and tomorrow’s business investment.

America is falling behind the rest of the world in college grads. Among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries, the United States used to be first in the world back in 1995 in graduation rates, with 33 percent. Now we’re 19th in the world in college graduate percentage (39 percent) out of 28 OECD countries. That’s because the report showed we slashed spending on colleges in 2008 and 2011, while other countries boosted their investment in education.

We’re even behind places like Iceland, Poland, and Finland.

When the future investors seek out the education workforce to meet those challenges, they’ll likely pass us by, because reducing the opportunity of Americans to get a student loan will put college even further out of reach. It’s hardly a way to make America “great again.”

So contact your member of Congress, and let them know the best way to help America really PROSPER. John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@ lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is JohnTures2.

Kay Ivey

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Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the picture of the minor accident in front of Walmart Friday afternoon that was on Page 2 of Saturday’s paper. The person being treated by the paramedics was my mother, and to her it was not a “minor” accident.

Although she was not physically injured, she was very distressed by the accident. Everyone that

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dealt with her at that time was very kind and treated her with compassion and respect: the driver of the cement truck that was also involved, the police officers and the paramedics.

When James Wilson, the representative from Sherman Ready-Mix, arrived at the scene, he took the time to pray with her.

I would like to express my appreciation to all of these wonderful people. God’s hand

was on my mother that day, and He used each one of these people to express that to her.

A special thank you to Steve Pemberton, her very dear friend, for leaving his job to go to her.

We hear so much bad news about the evil and wickedness around us; it’s high time to hear about the good guys!

Brenda Farr Lineville

Benjamin Russell’s Senior Blitz was impressive Steve Marshall

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Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General.

He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer.

He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

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merica’s rise as a world power occurred after World War II for several reasons: a strong military, a booming economy, and a country that thrived on innovation and cutting-edge technology. Much of that came from a smart plan to combine all three, a GI-bill that would enable soldiers to go to college after World War II. Recognizing that an expansion of universities enabled the USA to have a strong security presence and an economy that was the envy of the world, a law passed in the 1960s that opened that same education chances for all Americans. It was also equality of opportunity for many.

This year, the Higher Education Act is undergoing one of its period reauthorizations. Many ideas being kicked around are good, but there are a few proposed changes that need to be dropped.

As reported by Georgia Rep. Drew Ferguson from the Education and Workforce Committee, the PROSPER Act will “double the allocation for work study programs and continue year-round Pell Grants with a new offer of a Pell bonus for students who enroll in more courses to complete faster.” A lot of our students are Pell-eligible, and would greatly benefit from this reform. This is exactly what we need, and politicians like Rep. Ferguson should be commended for this.

The PROSPER Act also improves financial aid counseling and provides more efforts to make students and parents learn earlier about the federal financing options. It’s another good idea. Reducing

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Helping college students actually PROSPER

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Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. She was sworn into office on April 10, 2017, and can be reached at 334242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

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Sometimes, it’s the lastminute decisions that make the most lasting impressions. This is indicative of my experience at Benjamin Russell High School’s Senior Blitz this past Friday. Having a senior, I had this event on my calendar so when volunteers were needed I jumped at the opportunity.

The program was well organized and the young adults were exceptionally prepared.

I was immediately impressed with the students’ professional attire and well-prepared resumes. I was one of about 30 other local professionals who took the time to interview students in 15-minute intervals.

I was pleasantly surprised with the articulate and confident students I interviewed.

I met leaders, entrepreneurs, skilled craftsmen, athletes, musicians, fast food restaurant

employees, volunteers and students with ambitious goals.

One of my friends asked each participant what they thought about this process that Dr. Anthony Wilkinson had brought to BRHS four years ago. Every student praised the process.

One lady, admitting she was painfully shy as a freshman and that the process of making presentations, building her resume and working in groups had changed her life forever as she received a full tuition college scholarship.

Principals from other high schools attended as they are also offering similar character development programs.

I will never forget when my kids came home uttering the Character, Class and Pride mantra that was being promoted under the leadership of Wilkinson. Talking with these young adults proves to me that this program is a success.

This is the type of news story we need to see more of on television and social media!

I have a renewed hope in our local students who bragged on their school, teachers and the Alexander City community.

I am grateful to work for Russell Medical, which encourages its employees to invest in the future leaders of our community.

Although after graduation this spring, I will no longer have a child in the Benjamin Russell school system, I hope I will be asked to participate in the Senior Blitz again. It was an honor to see the forwardthinking students the faculty is teaching.

Interviewers completed a post-process survey and were asked to describe the Blitz in one word, I stated “Impressive.”

Go Wildcats!

Karen Treadwell Dadeville

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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, March 7 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Thursday, March 8

ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Martin Area United Way is holding its annual meeting and 2018 Team United Campaign Celebration March 8 at Valley National Bank, formerly USAmeriBank. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. with an awards presentation at 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 10

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting a pancake and Conecuh sausage breakfast March 10 from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria. Tickets are $6 and include all you can eat. Carry out is also available.

FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill Flea Market will start back up March 10 and continue on the second Saturday of each month through Nov. 10. The hours of operation are 30 minutes after day break until 2 p.m. Spaces are for rent for $10 and are 20 feet by 20 feet. For more information contact James Woody at 256-749-8270.

SINGING: Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street will be hosting “Singing with the Walkers” Saturday, March 10 at 6 p.m. The pastor of Family Worship Center is Tony Harris.

Tuesday, March 13

GREATER TUNA: Alexander City Arts is hosting “Greater Tuna,” Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. It is a hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.

Wednesday, March 14

THE CASE FOR MIRACLES: River of Life Church will be a host site for the global simulcast of “The Case for Miracles,” Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. The church will be serving a meal from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 1715 Tallapoosa Street (Highway 22) in Alexander City about a half mile past Buck’s restaurant.

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DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Democratic Party will be hosting 3rd Congressional District Candidates Mallory Hagan and Dr. Asia McClellan Winfrey Thursday, March 15 at 6 p.m. at the Bud Porch Center in Alexander City.

The Tallapoosa County Democratic Party meets every third Thursday. For more information please call Interim County Party Chair Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432.

March 14-16

CHURCH REVIVAL: GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Road is hosting spring revival services March 14-16 at 7 p.m. nightly.

Pastor Betty Hoyett will speak Wednesday, Evangelist Shamika Thomas Thursday evening and Evangelist Joanne Shealey on Friday. Lou and Marilyn Benson are pastor of GAP Fellowship Church.

March 16-17

SPORTING CLAY SHOOT: The 12th annual Ronald Koon Sporting Clay Classic benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be held March 16 and 17. Friday night there will be a Calcutta and steak dinner at the Alexander City Elks Lodge and the shoot will be Saturday at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club.

If you would like to participate or sponsor a sign please contact Stacey Jeffcoat by calling 256-2344757 or emailing at staceyj1229@ gmail.com.

Saturday, March 17

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday, March 17 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry-out and is $6 a plate.

FISHING TOURNAMENT: The Benjamin Russell High School Cheerleaders fishing tournament will be March 17 at Wind Creek.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Mt. Zion Church on Highway 63 South will be hosting an Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will begin with a lunch and an Easter presentation. There will be a prize egg for toddlers, grade school and middle school.

TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on March 17 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.

Thursday, March 22

KIWANIS STEAK DINNER: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual Auction and Steak Dinner March 22 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Russell Medical Event Venue. Tickets are $50 and include drinks, dinner, live music, a silent and live auction.

SENIORX: Deborah Jones SeniorRx Coordinator will be available March 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce to help seniors see if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

For more information Jones can be contacted at 1-800-361-1636 or 256-761-3575. This is sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging.

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PRE K REGISTRATION: Alabama’s Voluntary Pre-K Program is taking pre-registration. Forms can be found at https://alprek.asapconnected.com.

Acceptance is through a random drawing to be held April 15 at 10 a.m. at the V. Robinson Head Start Center.

Saturday, March 24

EASTER EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting an Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. Most eggs will have small prizes and prize eggs will be hidden for each age division. The age divisions are 0-2 years old, 2-4 years old, 5-8 years old and 9-12 years old. The event will take place in the north picnic area across from the beach. There is a park entry fee for non-campers.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF HORSESHOE BEND: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting the 204th anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe Saturday, March 24. There will be demonstrations of Indian and frontier life in the year 1814.

The program is free to the public.

Wednesday, March 29

VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME: The Auburn Veterans Project is celebrating and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Auburn High School auditorium.

Speakers will be Joe Galloway and Medal of Honor recipients Bennie Adkins and James Livingston. Family is welcome to accompany their veteran and there will be a light reception afterwards.

Visit auburnveteransproect. weebly.com/east-alabama-vietnamveterans-welcome-home-cermony. html. Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance by either emailing Blake Busbin at wbbusbin@auburnschools. org or by calling Auburn High School at 334-887-2120.

Saturday, March 31

FULL MOON HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a full moon hike Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m.

The hike will begin at dark in the north picnic pavilion. There is a fee for non-campers.

NIGHT OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Centerview Baptist Church on County Road 89 in Camp Hill is hosting a Night of Praise and Worship featuring all male choirs and groups. For more information call 256-896-2974.

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GREASE: The Dadeville High School Theater program is producing “Grease” April 6 at 7 p.m., April 7 at 7 p.m. and April 8 at 3 p.m. at the Dadeville High School auditorium.

April 7

BIANNUAL MEETING: Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Association of Coosa County will have their bi-annual meeting at 10 a.m. at the church. All members please attend.

QUAIL FRY: The Lake Martin Area United Way is hosting its 3rd Annual Quail Fry April 7 at the The Stables at Russell Crossroads. The event includes fried quail, sides, a shrimp boil and shrimp gumbo.

There will be a bake goods sale, auction and music.

Tickets are $30 a person or $35 at the door. Doors open 5 p.m. and food will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the United Way office or in Dadeville at Valley National Bank, formerly USAmeriBank.

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THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days April 9-10.

Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

Thursday, April 12

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN: Alexander City Arts is hosting “Ain’t Misbehavin,” Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. It is a tribute to African American musicians of the 1920s and ‘30s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance.

The Learning Tree Helping Children Learn and Grow

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

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Dadeville High School band director and tennis coach Ryan Gresko talks with the Dadeville Kiwanis Club Thursday, expressing how he wants to use the same passion he used to grow the fine arts programs at Dadeville to make the school’s tennis team something the community can be proud of.

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Gresko wants to change. Not only that, but he also wants to find ways to get more younger students interested in the sport, hopefully “recruiting” new players to join the team once they get to the high school level.

“We have 15 boys on the team this year, and eight girls,” Gresko said. “I’m wanting to try and have a tennis camp this summer.”

Like with many other high school sports, one of the most critical issues is finding adequate funding to support the tennis team. With tennis, there are no gate receipts to help bring in funds, so high school tennis programs have to be even more creative than sports like football and basketball in finding revenue streams. This year, Gresko said his players are soliciting sponsorships from the community. Each player has to raise at least $100, which gives the sponsor a sign that will be hung at the tennis courts next to the high school.

In order to further illustrate how passionate he is in trying to take on the task of bringing a new day to Dadeville tennis, Gresko briefly talked about some of the things he did to grow the fine arts programs at Dadeville.

“The marching band has grown from 18 members in grades 7-12 to around 85 now,”

he said. “Also, we have a fulltime elementary music teacher.

I have to give credit though to the school board and Mr. Hand for getting all this done.

“We’ve done big things with the fine arts, and I want to do the same with tennis.”

Along with growing the tennis team, Gresko said he has several items he wants to purchase, improving the courts and giving the program additional practice resources.

“The courts are going to need resurfacing in a few years, there are some cracks starting to appear,” he said.

“I also want to try and get a ball machine and windscreens.

Without them, the wind can play havoc on games, not to mention practice on windy days.

“We could also use some lights at the courts.”

In order to help the tennis team meets its financial goals, StillWaters golf pro and Kiwanis Club member Gabby Witherington offered to provide a $100 sponsorship, while other Kiwanians discussed finding ways they could raise money in order to help purchase some of the items Gresko mentioned wanting to obtain for the program.

“The Kiwanis Club has donated for the past several years, and I want to thank you all for your support,” Gresko said.

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Council The city will maintain the tower and furnish power to the unit, according to the agreement.

Officials said the equipment could be installed as soon as April as the board has been working on logistics for months in preparation for the move.

The council also approved proposals for the Strand Sessions Concert Series, the Blues in the Park concert and this year’s Alabama Bass Trail tournament at Lake Martin.

Strand Sessions is the brainchild of the Lake Martin Young Professionals and the series will be in its third year of bringing free live music to the downtown area. The concerts have run once a month from April through August and happen on the first Thursday of each month. The Young Professionals did not seek funds for the events, just the use of Strand Park for the concerts and a waiver of the permit fee. The resolution was approved with a 5-0-1 vote, with Scott Hardy abstaining due to his positions with the Lake Martin Young Professionals Last year was the first year for Blues in the Park and the response was tremendous.

Despite rain, more than 1,500 people jammed the soccer field at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. This year, the date is set for May 12 at Strand Park.

The council voted 6-0 to again support the event, including $10,000 in funding.

The change in venue, which happened due to some objections to alcohol in the Sportplex, created some setbacks on date and requirements by event organizers.

Even though Oliver supplied all the requests in written form when the money was put in the budget last November, the council said it only approved the money, not all the other issues.

Alexander City City Clerk Amanda Thomas apologized for the confusion and said as a result of the issues, they are working on a set of guidelines and procedures so that everyone who comes in to check on use, will have a detailed listing of what the process is to be

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Blues in the Park organizer Tyrone Oliver explains some of the confusion and issues the group has experienced in the planning of the event to the Alexander City City Council Monday evening.

approved.

“I really appreciate that, because there have been a lot of back and forth and hoops to jump through,” Oliver said.

The council voted 6-0 to approve the funding, waiver of the special event permit fee and funding police security for the event.

The Alabama Bass Trail is set to hold its stop here March 24 on Lake Martin. This is the third year for the event to have a tournament on Lake Martin and each year it has grown in popularity.

The first year 162 competitors entered and last year 224 were on the lake for a full day of fishing. This year, organizers say the exposure the lake got during the recent Bassmaster Elite event in February created a lot of interest in this tournament.

Alexander City Chamber of Commerce CEO Ed Collari said that organizers indicated that the event sold out in just 38 days and 225 boats will be here for the event and that means 450 fishermen.

The council approved the

$8,500 request in a 6-0 vote.

In other matters, the council also approved by 6-0 votes:

• A resolution to set a public hearing for Monday, April 2, 2018, to hear public comments regarding the adoption of the 2015 Fire and Building Codes.

The city has been operating on 206 fire codes and an upgrade could help the city’s rating with the Insurance Service Organization.

• A resolution to authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with Xerox. The cost of the printer/copier/fax will be a little more than $200 per month for 36 months.

• A request to approve an alcohol license application transfer for Walgreen Co. due the company’s purchase of the RiteAid store on Airport Road and Highway 280 • A vacancy on the Alexander City Board of Education was announced. The term of Dorethea Walker is ending. While Walker will be encouraged to reapply, those interested can get an application on the city’s website.

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New Site Senior Center holds successful rook tournament STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Twenty-eight dedicated Rook players made their way to the New Site Senior Activity Center Monday morning for the center’s first-ever Rook tournament. Teams were not only comprised of senior citizens from New Site, but also residents of Alexander City, Daviston, Hackneyville and Eagle Creek.

After several rounds, the top three teams were crowned and prizes were awarded.

Doug Coker and Chuck Cahalan took third place, Everett Wayrynen and Betty Carol Graham placed second, and Tal East and Jane Moran finished in the top spot for the tournament.

Senior Center Director Jan Kennedy provided a lunch for all players, and all parties said they enjoyed their time Monday.

From left to right, Tommy Bramlet, Avis Cleckler, Martha Bryan, Joyce Perry and New Site Senior Center Director Jan Kennedy play Uno earlier this year in January.

The senior center often holds events like this for area seniors, such as its first-ever Rook tournament last Monday morning.

Twenty-eight seniors participated in the tournament, with teams comprising of senior residents from New Site, Alexander City, Daviston, Hackneyville and Eagle Creek. Tal East and Jane Moran finished in first place, while Everett Wayrynen and Betty Carol Graham placed second, and Doug Coker and Chuck Cahalan took third place.

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Area gets chance to see military vehicles at annual rally Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

Above, Tallassee’s Ronnie Brantley welcomes visitors at the Dixie Division Military Vehicle Rally at Wind Creek State Park.

Brantley showed off his fully restored M-43 Korea-era military ambulance, left, and educated visitors on how the machine was used. Many made their way to the park Friday and Saturday for this annual military vehicle rally.

Friday is setup day at Santuck

By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

On the first Saturday of every month from March through December, travelers on Alabama Highway 9 can expect a slow trek through the Santuck area.

That’s the day of the Santuck Flea Market, a monthly happening 10 months out of each year now for more than 30 years.

On Saturday, with the market having opened for the new season, traffic was especially heavy.

Several attendees reported having to skip the sale because of a lack of parking.

But most of the Santuck vendors will arrive on Friday, which is known as setup day.

“We come down on Friday afternoons and start getting ready,” said Millbrook’s Jeff Potts, who, with help from his wife Jayne, was busy Friday afternoon readying to sell his goods, which he said consisted of flags, tags, hats, bumper stickers, belt buckles and his biggest seller, knives.

“I have the most luck with my knives,” Potts said. “They’re all handmade Damascus steel. They have a tendency to sell better than the cheap knives you can find a lot of places.”

Potts is a second-generation Santuck vendor and it is a special place to him for a tragic reason.

“My father, who started coming before me selling knives, died here,” Potts said. “Right there in his booth. He had a massive heart attack. But he died doing what he loved.”

Sabine Glascoe was in Santuck Friday afternoon from her home country of Germany, via Fort Mitchell, where she now lives with her retired U.S. military husband.

“I sell all sorts of stuff,” Glascoe said. “Makeup, candy, art supplies – a little bit of everything. But mostly women come here to see me for my makeup.”

That is, if they can find a parking space on Saturday morning.

Organizer calls Trash Walk a success with 3.5 tons of trash collected

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Above, David McGirt brings in a load from Kiwanis Camp Road at Saturday’s Trash Walk. Volunteers met at different locations including: Dirt Road Gourmet at 1171 Red Hill Road in Eclectic, led by Reuben Thornton (334-857-3521); Kowaliga VFD Station 1 at 1240 Prospect Road in Eclectic, led by Jack Hitchcock (914-227-623); and Kowaliga VFD Station 2 at 4807 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic, led by Jodie McGirt (334-2021730). All three teams finished around 11:30 a.m. and rallied at Dirt Road Gourmet for a trash dump and hot dog cookout. “(It was a) big success on Saturday,” organizer John Thompson said. “Completely filled a large roll off dumpster. More than 40 volunteers filled in excess of 120 large bags plus 10 tires and two commodes.” Thompson estimated that 3.5 tons of trash were collected. Areas of cleanup concentration included portions of 229/50 (Red Hill), Nero Rock Road, Kiwanis Camp Road, Highway 63 and Prospect Road.

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INCHING CLOSER Wildcats encouraged by small margins of loss

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

In sports, being close isn’t what you want. But for Benjamin Russell’s baseball team, which is struggling with youth and growing pains, it’s a consolation prize the Wildcats will have to accept.

After falling to Chelsea, 5-2, on Saturday morning, Benjamin Russell is now on a four-game losing skid, but the Wildcats seem to be right there in terms of getting back in the win column.

“We’ve now lost five games, and that’s the biggest margin of defeat we had right there,” BRHS coach Richy Brooks said.

“That’s no consolation; we’re still losing.

But the encouraging part is if we continue to get the pitching we’re getting, improve our defense and let the bats warm up, we’ll be all right.”

Despite Chelsea taking a 2-1 lead in the top of the fifth, the Wildcats (3-5) had the answer when Ty Brown laid down a sacrifice bunt, and Colby Riddle squeezed home.

But from there, it was all downhill.

Benjamin Russell quickly got the first two outs in the top of the sixth, then the Hornets started to rally. Marcus Moody drew a walk and was followed by a Nolan Forehand single. William Haynes then smacked a double to leftfield to score Moody, and Benjamin Russell suffered a big blow when Huel Lumpkin was called for a balk, allowing Forehand to score.

Clay DeWeese then kept the momentum going for Chelsea with an RBI single before the inning’s end.

To add insult to injury for the Wildcats, they managed to get the bases loaded with no outs on a Brett Pitts double, a Tanner Beckett walk and a Cade Brooks single.

But somehow, they couldn’t score a single run.

“The problem was once we tied it back up, things happened for them to score runs with two outs and nobody on base,” Richy Brooks said. “That’s tough because then we had our chances. With the bases loaded and nobody out, you gotta score two runs there. We just didn’t come through.

That’s all I know to say — we just did not execute.”

The first out came via strikeout, then Sam Hendon hit a hard ball to Moody

in centerfield and Brooks elected not to send Pitts home, because the Wildcats didn’t want to risk the third out when they needed a trio of runs. A grounder stopped

by Chelsea’s shortstop Forehand got the Hornets out of jam.

Once again in the bottom of the seventh, BRHS got the bases loaded, this time with only one out. Bradley Stewart and Pitts both drew walks, and Wilson Hays notched a single. It looked like the Wildcats would score at least a run on a Beckett single, but Stewart was called out at the plate.

“I think the only thing you can do right now for us is to learn,” Brooks said.

“We’re a young team, and I’m going to tell them if you put yourself in that situation, you’ll be in that situation again. You can’t cry over it. We just have to get better, and I See BASEBALL • Page 12

Above: Benjamin Russell’s Colby Riddle, right, slides into second base against Chelsea’s Donald Forehand on Saturday afternoon.

Left: Benjamin Russell’s Tanner Beckett waits for a pitch against Chelsea.

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Benjamin Russell splits with Wetumpka BRHS shut out by Indians

Wildcats open area play with big win

By DAVID BERRY Herald Sports Editor

By DAVID BERRY Herald Sports Editor

Sophomore Makenzie Davis scored two goals to help lead the Benjamin Russell girls’ soccer team to a 4-0 victory over host Wetumpka in the first game of Class 6A Area 6 play on Saturday.

The Wildcats have now won two games in a row, which comes on the heels of a threematch losing streak. The win over Wetumpka also gave Benjamin Russell its first shutout of the season.

“It felt great, just working with my team to get the win and sit 1-0 in (area standings),” Davis said.

Benjamin Russell scored two goals in each half and, while Benjamin Russell coach Lee Wagoner was pleased with the victory, he said he would’ve liked to see his team score more goals — not to rub it in the face of the opposition, but to help the team in goal differential to determine potential tiebreakers if the Wildcats need it.

“Goal differential is big in (area) play,” Wagoner said. “(Last season) we finished tied with Opelika atop (the area) and we lost the tiebreaker on goal differential, so every goal matters. I don’t think we got comfortable, but I just think we settled into our 4-0 lead when we could have put many

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Benjamin Russell’s Kylee Stark steps up to attempt a penalty kick in the Wildcats’ match against Wetumpka on Saturday.

more in the back of the net and increased that differential. But I’m still very proud of the effort we had today. Came out high intensity and took the game to (Wetumpka).”

Because Class 6A Area 6 has only three teams, every area win is critical. The Wildcats have a chance to even further cement their playoff chances when they travel to Opelika on Thursday.

With the two-game winning streak, Wagoner feels like the potential for an even longer

streak is possible. But more than that, just carrying the momentum of good play is probable as well.

“In high school and all athletics, you want to have your team peaking at the right time,” Wagoner said. “We’ve gone through some bumps early on in the season, but we’re starting to put some things together. Things are clicking with the girls and I hope this is a building block for good things to come.”

Lillie Wilson also scored once for the Wildcats.

The Wetumpka boys’ soccer team defeated visiting Benjamin Russell 2-0 in the first game of Class 6A Area 6 play Saturday.

Wetumpka scored once in each half thanks to goals

by Marlon Tate and Ben Wilkerson. The win has the Indians on a four-game winning streak.

“We ask our guys to match (the opposition’s) intensity,” Wetumpka head coach Rick Cahalane said. “We matched their intensity in the first half and we told them they’re going to come out and be very intense in the second half and we have to match that intensity again.

And we did. We controlled the game today. I’m very proud of our guys.”

The game was also big for both teams because the win puts Wetumpka in a good position as far as the area standings. On the other side, Benjamin Russell is now chasing Wetumpka and is put in an almost must-win situation going into its next area match against Opelika on Thursday.

Benjamin Russell has struggled lately, losing three of its last four matches. Wildcat coach Austin Teel had a long talk with his squad after the Wetumpka match, letting the team know the effort needs to improve and they can’t simply get off the bus and beat other teams without putting in effort.

“We didn’t play Benjamin

Russell soccer,” Teel said.

“Benjamin Russell soccer starts with effort and work ethic. And we didn’t have it today. We came out big-headed and thinking we’re better than the team we’re playing.

(Wetumpka) outworked us. You can lose to a team that you’re probably better than skill-wise, but when you don’t have work ethic and effort out there, you have this result.”

Benjamin Russell has not played a home match yet this season and is now 4-5 (0-1) on the season, but will host its home opener Tuesday against Trinity.

With the loss to Wetumpka, Teel knows the difficulties his team currently face.

“We’re in an uphill battle,” Teel said. “Going (0-1) and Opelika next Thursday, we’re uphill climbing constantly. Next Thursday probably decides if we go to the playoffs or not.

If we lose next Thursday, it will be tough to make it to the playoffs and make a run. Like I told the guys, we’re practicing half-effort, and it shows in the game.”

With Benjamin Russell being behind in the standings and the Opelika match meaning that much more, Teel is unsure whether his team will respond with a sense of urgency this week.

“That’s a good question,” Teel said. “I hope so. Last year I screamed and hollered at them. It’s on them more than it is on me right now. We’ve got to have that ‘want to.’”

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Wildcats go 3-1 at weekend tournament a narrow defeat at the hands of Cleburne County, 8-6. They rebounded well, beating Saks, 6-1, before errors got the best of them in a loss to Clay Central, 13-5.

The good news for Horseshoe Bend (3-7) is its bats came alive, as the Generals finished with a team batting average of .479.

They went 46-for-96 at the plate.

Ivy Vickers, Lilly Combs and Leighann McWhorter each had six hits, while Cheyanna Howard and Danielle Mitchell added five apiece. Mitchell’s total was highlighted by a pair of triples.

Caly Carlile and Hannah Adcock had four hits apiece, and Adcock led Horseshoe Bend with five RBIs. Mitchell and Carlisle combined in the circle for 19 total innings of work. Although they allowed 24 runs, only six of them were earned. They gave up 19 hits, while striking out 11.

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Benjamin Russell’s softball team started out the Wallace State Tournament on a threegame win streak before finally meeting its match in a 4-2 loss to Cordova. The Wildcats began with a 5-2 win over Boaz before edging Northside, 5-4, on Friday morning. They came back Saturday with a dominating 10-1 victory against West Point before losing the Blue Devils.

Kicking off the weekend action, Benjamin Russell racked up an early lead, going up 5-0 after four innings and held off a late rally by Boaz, which scored two runs in the final frame. The Wildcats were led at the plate by Asia McWaters, who had two hits and three RBIs, and Jayme Marbury also earned two singles.

Against Northside, BRHS (9-3) trailed 4-0 after the first inning, but it immediately responded with four runs of its own in the top of the second. It then scored the eventual game winner in the third frame. After a flyout, Taylor McVey drew a walk and was moved into scoring position by a Taylor Harris double. Aggressive as Benjamin Russell is, McVey elected to steal home for the game-winning run.

BRHS put up its best hitting game of the tournament in its win over West Point. The Wildcats had a staggering 15 hits, including three from Taylor Harris and two apiece by McWaters, JaTori Leonard, McVey and Taylor Latham. McWaters, McVey and Tayla Stowes each plated a pair

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Benjamin Russell’s Taylor McVey connects with a bunt earleir this year.

McVey scored the winning run this weekend against Northside.

of runs.

Despite continuing to rack up the hits, the Wildcats met their match in a loss to Cordova. They were outhit 12-9. In that game, Baylee Adkins was the leader offensively with two singles.

Throughout the tournament, McWaters and Harris split time in the circle. McWaters threw nine innings, allowing 16 hits and three earned runs. She struck out seven and walked only two. For

eighth-grader Harris, she pitched 10 innings and gave up 17 hits.

Of her eight runs allowed, only seven were earned. Harris walked four and struck out four.

HBS splits over weekend

An up and down weekend was the name of the game for Horseshoe Bend, which went 2-2 on Saturday. The Generals started out with a big 9-2 victory over Ohatchee but then suffered

Reeltown finishes 3-2 at Purple and Gold tourney

Despite a loss in the first round of the Purple and Gold Round Robin Tournament, Reeltown’s softball team fought its way back and won three in a row before losing to the host Tallassee in a close 8-6 contest.

To begin the tournament, Reeltown was shut out by Beauregard, 2-0, on Friday night, but the Rebels responded with a 13-6 victory over Park Crossing. They then defeated St. James, 6-0, and Opelika, 18-3, on Saturday before their loss to the Tigers.

During the five games, the

Rebels (8-4-1) racked up 36 hits and were led by Makenzie Baker, who had six singles, two doubles and a triple to go along with 10 RBIs and six runs scored.

Both Kayli Hornsby and Morgan McGuire had five hits and three RBIs, while Katlyn Jaye notched four hits, including a home run, and plated three runs. Kelsey Jaye and Marlee Knox contributed three singles apiece.

In the circle, Ayriana Stoneback did much of the work, pitching 13 1/3 innings. She allowed 10 hits and struck out 14, but she also walked seven.

Chloe Davis spent four innings in the circle, allowing seven hits and only two earned runs. Kenzie Hornsby also pitched two innings.

CACC dominates Coastal Alabama

Coastal Alabama Community College’s softball team had no chance in a doubleheader sweep at the hands of Central Alabama on Saturday. The Trojans won, 8-0 and 13-2.

CACC (15-7) was led by Courtney Ray, who collected four hits and five RBIs. Ashton Fielding also had three hits, including a home run, and Ashlyn Perrin, Shatima Smith and Sierra Easterwood each had two hits.

Easterwood pitched a fiveinning shutout in the first game, allowing only five hits and striking out four. She walked just one. In Game 2, Amber Parker and Paige King (Reeltown) combined for the win. Parker fired four innings of no-hit softball, striking out four and walking one.

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Elmore County edges Reeltown, 4-3

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Elmore County’s baseball team celebrated a couple of positives with a 4-3 victory over Reeltown on Saturday afternoon.

Not only did the Panthers turn the tables on Reeltown, which had just beaten them 10-8 earlier in the week, they also surpassed their win total from a season ago.

Elmore County won only three games all of last season; with its defeat of the Rebels, it’s now 4-2 on the year.

“It was a good rebound,” ECHS coach Michael Byrd said. “Austin (Downey) coming in and throwing well gives us a good boost. They were one of our two losses, and that was actually our last game out. We were up two runs in the sixth over there and gave up four runs to lose the game, so this is going to be really big for us moving forward.”

Reeltown (4-3) absolutely had its chances, as the Panthers struggled with six errors, but the Rebels couldn’t push across a run when it mattered most.

Early on, Elmore County scratched out a run in each of the first two innings, one on an RBI single from Kadin Edwards

and one on a sacrifice fly by Blake Nichols. But Reeltown finally found its way onto the scoreboard in the top of the fifth inning.

Cody Thomas led off with a walk, and Logan Hunt joined him on the bases when he was hit by a pitch. Nelson Whaley reached on an error to load the bases with no outs. Elmore County got the first out when Reeltown’s Kolby Coan batted into a fielder’s choice, and Panther catcher Chase Wilson tagged Thomas out at home.

Hayden Solomon hit a hard ball which was flubbed

by ECHS’ shortstop, giving courtesy runner Cody Argo and Whaley time to score.

“This team right here is pretty aggressive, and that aggression kind of wears people down throughout the game,” Rebel coach Mike Jones said. “We were catching pitches, but we were just hitting it right at them.

Some days it’s like that.”

Unfortunately for Reeltown, Elmore County immediately had the answer, taking advantage of some wild pitching in the home half of the fifth. Jonathan Stiff and Edwards both drew walks, before Taylor Henderson hit a single to rightfield to drive in pair of runs and ultimately take

CACC suffers loss to Chattahoochee Valley

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Top: Reeltown’s Kolby Coan, right, leads off of second base against Elmore County shortstop Blake Nichols on Saturday. Above: Reeltown’s Cody Thomas runs the bases against Elmore County.

the lead for good.

Reeltown wasn’t going down without a fight, though, as it got the bases loaded in the top of the seventh and Coan scored on a passed ball. But Downey ended the game when a ball was hit back to him on the mound and he jumped up and grabbed it, making the throw to first in time.

“We still had a chance right there at the end, but the pitcher

Baseball think we played much better today than we did (Friday in a 3-2 loss to Clay Central).”

BRHS was led at the plate

by Hays and Beckett, who each had two hits. Brock Elliott had a fine performance on the mound, throwing the first five

just pitched a good game and made a great play there at the end, and that’s what it came down to,” Jones said. “A lot of these kids are young, so they’re still learning what we need to do. We just need to be patient with them and figure it out by the end of the year. It’s a job, not a sprint. We have a lot of games left, and games like that are good for us.”

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innings. He allowed just four hits, one earned run and one walk and he struck out seven.

Lumpkin and John Hayden Johnson each threw an inning in relief and combined for five hits.

“We’re pitching really well

Coming off an 8-6 loss to Valley, Dadeville’s baseball team suffered a sweep by Russell County in a Saturday doubleheader. The Tigers did well enough in the first game, falling just 1-0 in 11 innings, but Russell County was unstoppable in a 14-4 victory in Game 2.

The opener was a pitcher’s duel, during which the teams combined for only seven hits, and ultimately an unearned run gave Russell County the victory as Jackson Huguley scored on an error for the walkoff win. Dadeville managed only one hit the whole game with Slade McCullers notching a single.

Justin Meadows pitched the first 10 innings for the Tigers (1-7), scattering five hits and striking out six. He didn’t walk any.

In Game 2, Dadeville’s bats came alive a bit, as it had seven hits in the six-inning affair, but errors were once again costly as eight of Russell County’s runs were unearned.

Offensively, Sam Stephenson and Cameron Hall led the way with two hits apiece. Hall, Jeff Rice and Tal Bullard each had RBIs.

right now, and Brock threw five really good innings,” Brooks said. “Right now, things aren’t going our way but we’re not very far from winning if we keep executing and playing right. We just need work.”

Against Clay Central, only

one of the Volunteers’ runs were earned as the Wildcats struggled with five errors.

Brooks and Hendon combined for six hits, three walks and six strikeouts. Offensively, Stewart and Hays each had two hits and an RBI.

Central Alabama Community College’s offense stalled in a 6-1 loss to Chattahoochee Valley on Saturday.

The Trojans (9-10) managed only four hits and didn’t put a run across until the eighth inning.

Pryce Fletcher had a solo home run to score the only run of the day for CACC. Cole Campbell, Turner Banks and Tanner Barnett (Benjamin Russell) each had singles.

TRACK AND FIELD Qua Tucker starts season off strong

Picking up right where he left off from last season, Dadeville’s Qua Tucker had a strong start to the year at Oxford. He placed first in the 110 hurdles, clocking in at 14.41 seconds, and he also earned the top spot in the 100 dash, clocking in at 10.97.

Tucker added a second-place finish in the 200 dash, where he had a time of 22.99 seconds. He was just 0.08 away from first-place runner Nolan Smith, of James Clemens.

Skye Foster also earned a spot in the top five, placing third in the long jump with a mark of 15-2.5. Foster was also 10th in the 100 hurdles (19.94).

Josh Taylor rounded out the top-10 finishes for Dadeville, as he placed ninth in the 110 hurdles (18.47) and 10th in the 300 hurdles (48.35).