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Dadeville getting lodging tax Council members also hear about nuisance properties — again with starting the process of dealing with nuisance properties.

“We have one hotel,” Mayor Wayne Smith said.

“We anticipate another and feel we need to do this.”

Without any discussion, the council unanimously passed the lodging tax. The state will get a 5-percent

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

One hotel has been in Dadeville for decades and with hopes of another, the Dadeville City Council enacted a lodging tax at Tuesday’s meeting along

tax on all short terms in Dadeville and the City of Dadeville will get 5 percent. Visitors will pay a combined 10 percent in lodging tax for stays in Dadeville.

Dadeville fire chief Keith Wilkerson informed the council the cadet program was up and running.

“We have started the cadet program,” he said. “We See COUNCIL • Page A3

School board approves facilities assessment plan

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Monday morning, the Tallapoosa County Commission tabled taking action on the current 1-cent sales tax to fund educational projects throughout the county. Monday night, the Tallapoosa County Board of Education approved a facilities assessment plan that would provide more information to the county commission and help the commission more clearly understand where the needs are in the county schools.

“The commissioners want to see a plan for how the money would be used,” superintendent Joe Windle said. “We will proceed with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, who will conduct a system-wide assessment and develop a proposed plan for the next 15 years.”

After the meeting, Windle explained the facilities assessment plan differs from the capital improvement plan in that the capital improvement plan is only for five years and is updated every year, as per state requirements.

However, this plan will allow for projecting the system’s needs for at least the next 15 years, though for items that are under warrant, this plan can go as far as 22 years out, according to Windle.

Planning for progress on other fronts, the county school board also approved accepting bids for constructing a dry storage room for the lunchroom at Dadeville Elementary School, which will allow one classroom to be freed up for educational usage. The project, which will be paid out of surplus Child Nutrition Program funds, will not interfere with normal school operations and is estimated to cost around $50,000, according to Windle.

Providing an update on the

On the table Commission puts off decision on repealing sales tax

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

One would have thought court was in session Monday morning at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse.

There were emotional testimonies.

There were pleas. But there was no judge. The Tallapoosa County Commission was meeting and on the agenda was a motion to repeal the 1-cent sales tax enacted by the commission in 2015.

The meeting was moved to the courtroom to accommodate the crowd See COMMISSION • Page A5

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The courtroom at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse was full of personnel from Tallapoosa County Schools including administrators, teachers, coaches, maintenance staff and central office staff at Monday morning’s commission meeting. County school superintendent Joe Windle, above, speaks in support of the 1-cent sales tax.

The Dadeville Citgo at the intersection of Highway 280 and Lafayette Street was the scene of a robbery early last Wednesday morning. DPD chief David Barbour said the man was wearing a white mask, dark green jacket and tan pants.

Dadeville police need help identifying robbery suspect

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Dadeville Police Department is still seeking the public’s help as it looks to solve a Highway 280 convenience store robbery that occurred early last Wednesday morning.

“We are searching for a suspect who committed an armed robbery

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at Citgo,” Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said. “A man entered the store about 1:20 a.m.

Wednesday.”

Barbour said the man was wearing a white mask, dark green jacket and tan pants.

After entering the store, the suspect approached the clerk.

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Library Notes

Obituaries

• In Dreams Forgotten by Tracie Peterson Have you ever wondered about your • The Lady of Tarpon Springs by Judith Miller family history? Now you can research your • River to Redemption by Ann Gabhart genealogy at the library on Ancestry.com.

• A Treacherous Mix by Kathy Herman Dadeville Public Library has a new resource that uses technology to make tracing family New releases in adult nonfiction: trees easier. Ancestry Library Edition, a • Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover web-based reference tool distributed by ProQuest, will allow you to start exploring Story Time has just gotten better. The your roots by searching a surname. Anyone library has received almost 600 new easy can come into the library to dig into reader books for infants, toddlers, and Pre-K Ancestry Library Edition’s millions of kids.

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Mrs. Katurah Poole January 22, 1936 – August 4, 2018 Mrs. Katurah Poole, 82, of Dadeville died Saturday, August 4, 2018 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at Ozias Missionary Baptist Church, 13576 Dudleyville Road, Camp Hill on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Nathan Bridges & Elder James Poole, Jr. officiating.

Mrs. Poole is survived by two daughters: Shirley Poole, Dadeville and Carolyn (Clyde) Ware, Camp

New releases in adult fiction:

• Called to Protect by Lynette Eason • Caught by Surprise by Jen Turano • The Hope Jar by Wanda Brunstetter

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Hill; three sons: Oros (June) Poole, Tallassee, William Lebron Poole, Camp Hill, and Elder James Poole, Jr., Birmingham; four siblings: Mary Elain Williams, Detroit, MI, Laura Hicks, Indianapolis, IN, Lyla Gene Brooks, Cleveland, OH and Colley Rebecca Burns, Dadeville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Police Reports Dadeville Police Department August 14

• A report was filed for harassment that occurred on Weldon Street.

• An Alexander City man, age 30, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

• A report was filed for found property that occurred on East South Street.

August 13

• A report was filed for theft of property first that occurred on North Broadnax Street.

August 12

• A Dadeville man, age 58, was arrested on two

warrants for failure to appear.

August 11

• A report was filed for domestic violence third that occurred in the Dadeville area.

• An Alexander City man, age 26, was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence third.

August 10

• A report was filed for attempted theft by deception that occurred on Highway 280.

• A one motor vehicle accident occurred on Highway 280 resulting in moderate property damage and no injuries.

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August 9 • A Notasulga man, age 22, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

• A business on Old Providence Road in Goodwater filed a report for criminal littering.

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• Thomas Connell Henderson in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence third degree.

August 10

• A resident of Holly Ridge filed a report in reference to theft.

• Kenneth Smith of Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support.

• A resident of Germany’s Ferry Road filed a report in reference to criminal mischief.

August 9

• Omar Barahona of Alexander City was arrested on a probation violation for possession of marijuana first.

• A resident of Win Blu Drive filed a report in reference to theft.

• Michael Thompson of Alexander City was arrested for a failure to appear warrant for fishing without a resident license.

August 8

• A resident on Elkins Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft.

• Christopher Lanthrip of Campground Road in Alexander City was arrested for a probation violation theft of property second.

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• Tony Lee Taylor, 58, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Aaron Tyrone Traylor, 58, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

• Domestic violence was reported on Pamela Drive.

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• Larry Drythus Shundell, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping.

• Sherrita Nicole Williams, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass.

• Wayne Angelo McElrath, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for theft of property.

• Joseph Edgar Grigsby, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal trespass was reported on Green Street.

• Theft was reported on Lake Circle.

• Assault was reported in Alexander City.

• Dog presumed to be vicious and dog running at large was reported in Alexander City.

• Burglary was reported on South Road.

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tions was reported on South Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on Stonehinge Drive.

• Harassment or harassing communications was reported on 11th Avenue.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 6th Street West.

• Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Street.

• Burglary was reported on Highway 280.

August 11

• Jalen LeKetrius Oliver, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Possession of a concealed weapon without a permit was reported on Highway 280.

• Domestic violence was reported on 14th Avenue.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• A dog bite was reported on 12th Avenue.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on S Street.

August 10

• Anthony Darnell Russell, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Sederian Jamon Spivey, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

• Terry Derryl Zackery, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Teresa Yvette Kent, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication.

• Burglary was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported on Hillabee Street.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft of lost property was reported in Alexander City.

• Assault was reported on Celia Circle.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Assault and criminal mischief was reported on 6th Street Extension.

• Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on County Road.

• A possible scam was reported on Trussell Road.

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

• Theft was reported on Carver Street.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in

Alexander City.

• Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on South Road.

• Dogs running at large was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on J Street.

August 9

• Kaitlin Frances Parham, 30, of Goodsprings was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and two counts of failure to appear.

• Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Broad Street.

• Criminal mischief and criminal trespass was reported on Carver Street.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• A cat bite was reported in Alexander City.

August 8

• Douglas Wayne Ward, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for simple assualt.

• Ning Monique Johnson, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for theft of property.

• Jeffery Paul Sexton Jr., 25, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Michael Lee Bryant, 41, of Gadsden was arrested for appearing in a public place under the influence.

• Jerome Theophilis Harvey, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of marijuana was reported on Christian Street.

• Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft of property was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Road.

• Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of marijuana was reported on I Street.

• Rendering false alarm was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

August 7

• Candance Simone Strozer, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for rendering false alarm.

• Daneeka Michelle Thompson, 26, of Kellyton was arrested for aggravated assault domestic violence first.

• Marquise Diante Phillips, 22, of Camp Hill was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Domestic violence was reported on Central Boulevard.

• Identity theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal trespass and criminal mischief was reported on Fishpond Road.

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all the money b**** or I will shoot you in the f****** face,’� Barbour said. “He also said the suspect’s tone of voice was low but trying to talk deep as if to disguise it.�

Barbour said the suspect left with an unspecified amount of money and no other description of the suspect or the vehicle he travelled in.

Police ask if anyone has any information about the robbery to give them a call at 256825-6212 or to call CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP.

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Barbour said the man was wearing a white mask, dark green jacket and tan pants.

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Council have had four sign up and we are hoping for eight.�

The cadets will be juniors and seniors in high school and will not fight fires but can go out on calls. The cadets will also train with the department.

Wilkerson said the department has more than 100 fire detectors to give away thanks to a gift from the Alabama Fire College and the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s office.

The department will be taking applications for the devices with priority going to senior citizens and low-income residents who do not have a detector.

Wilkerson also asked the city to set up a bank account for the department as it could be getting a $42,000 FEMA grant. The grant would be for $40,000 and the city would have to come with $2,000 in matching monies.

Wilkerson said he had been approached about the fire department burning the house that caught fire on East Lafayette Street a few months ago.

Discussion centered around the proximity to other homes and utilities making such a burn difficult. The council was also uneasy about needing to close two streets including East Lafayette for a length of time for the burn.

Ultimately the council encouraged the property owner to get in touch with town attorney Robin Reynolds or Smith to discuss the matter.

The property owner on Lafayette Street might be able to have the structure taken down under the city’s demolition grant program.

Council members and Smith said they get about a call a week about the property not being cleaned up.

Another property owner explained to the

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council her angst over her neighbor’s inability to clean up. “I complain,� Dadeville resident Elizabeth Davis told the council. “I have been here several times. It is disgusting. It makes my place look bad.�

Davis explained the property is overgrown with trees growing over into her property and an old mobile home in the rear of the property behind a rundown home.

Davis has recently filed a complaint with the Dadeville Police Department under the nuisance property ordinance. “You have started the process,� Smith said. “It was on the demolition grant program but when we made it voluntary, the property owner did not want to do it. He said he would clean it up but has not.�

Council member Dick Harrelson wants something to be done with nuisance properties as well. “When we write these letters to the property owners, they never do anything,� Harrelson said. “We never hear

from them, we never do anything to them. We have burned out houses and others that need to be torn down. I’m just trying to get the ones cleaned up in my district before I die. I don’t want to leave it for the next council member.�

Marrell Ward told the council the soap box derby was being combined with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival Oct. 6. Ward asked the council about moving the derby to the hill near the Dadeville Public Library and closing the street in the afternoon to allow for the race and a Saturday afternoon before the derby to allow for some practice.

Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli told council members the building the library is in has some issues and she will be seeking some help from them. “The library has a flat roof,� she said. “We are having water problems related to the roof and they have become significant.�

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the library was looking at avenues for funding like grants and such and were also seeking sponsorships and donations to help replace windows and doors. She said the doors were still open and could use some help. “If you see a wet spot, come see us,� Mangarelli said. “We will give you a bucket to place under the leak.�

Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said he had one new officer about to start the police academy and one officer would be joining the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force Sept. 1 The Dadeville City Council also: • approved paying the bills • approved the minutes from the last meeting. • approved three recreation center rentals. • voted to decline a one-time bonus to retirees.

• learned council member Dick Harrelson and city clerk Debbie Minor were still soliciting bids and quotes for repairs to city hall.

• asked the building inspector and the water and sewer board to look into a matter of debris being pushed into a sewage easement.

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hough we’re still in the midst of summer weather, school is back in session and fall will be here before we know it. That means November’s midterm elections are quickly approaching.

We’d like to take this time to remind readers how important it is to study the candidates for each office and determine your own thoughts on each one so you — and only you — can decide who you think best fits the bill. It’s easy to listen to colleagues and peers and develop your opinion based on theirs, but is that really how you feel?

You have a chance to get to know some candidates this evening as the Lake Martin Young Professionals will host its second Access to the Issues event with a Town Hall Forum for the candidates running to represent Alexander City and District 81 in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Democrat candidate Jeremy Jeffcoat and Republican candidate Ed Oliver will take part in the event scheduled for today at 5:30 p.m. at the Highway 280 branch of Valley National Bank in Alexander City.

The forum will give each candidate a chance to share with the audience the ideas and vision they intend to take to Montgomery in an effort to help advance the priorities of District 81 and the state of Alabama.

The format will include five minutes for each person to deliver prepared opening statements, followed by a 60- to 75-minute period of moderated questions that each candidate will have three minutes to respond to. Local residents can also get involved by submitting suggestions for questions in advance by emailing lakemartinyp@gmail.com, and attendees will have the opportunity to drop questions at the door when they arrive. Those questions will be screened and included at the end, followed by the candidates delivering closing remarks.

Oliver and Jeffcoat said they are both excited for the opportunity. They believe forums like this give voters a good chance to understand their platforms and see their differences.

We invite you to take this chance and ask some questions so you can form your own opinion about who to vote for.

In addition, be prepared for whose names you’ll cast on the ballot for the remaining races in November. Who should be our next governor? Should Gov. Kay Ivey stay in office or will Walt Maddox be your pick? You still have plenty of time to decide and study up on all of the candidates, but it will be here before you know it.

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Reader: Different take on anthem protest Dear Editor, I very much appreciate Ms. Arbogast’s views on the NFL protests, but there a couple of points on which I feel I must disagree. I, too, support Mr. Kapernick’s right to peacefully protest and have so since the beginning. I felt he chose unwisely in deciding to kneel during the anthem, because he should have known many people, particularly veterans and right-leaning conservatives, would be offended.

The result was he failed to raise awareness of police brutality for more than a brief moment. The movement soon became an object of scorn by many and a means of defiance against the Trump administra-

tion by many others.

Today, little is said about the original intent behind his protest and more focus is placed on calling it an “anthem protest” instead.

I think you are mistaken when you say no one is protesting the flag. I can certainly not know another’s mind, but today’s political climate infers many are protesting against an America they wish to re-invent, possibly as much as the idea of police brutality and racism in the original action. And the flag is a representation of that America.

I understand when you say you don’t know why so many are offended by the kneeling.

I see everyday comments and actions that offend many

groups of people that I cannot understand why such triviality would matter. But just because it doesn’t offend me doesn’t mean others shouldn’t be offended. Each of us form our own opinions and values based on the route our lives have taken us. Some have experiences that are more cherished than others.

For those who firmly believe in Kapernick’s attempt to raise awareness about police brutality, I would recommend seeking another platform that actually advances the cause and stop wasting so much time and capital on trying to validate his method of protest.

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We would talk about pollution and how it got in the streams JUDY through runoff. This pollution PALFREY included trash, oil, pesticides, insecticides, thermal pollution Guest and other items that got in columnist the water. The kids seemed to understand why it is important Ears before the oil and gas to take care of the water and companies destroy it. air.

Trump has stated there Do you fish, swim or like are too many regulations, to drink clean water? Do you but if we didn’t have these like to breathe clean air? Do regulations, we wouldn’t you want your children to be enjoying the clean enjoy National Parks such as air and clean water. As Yellowstone or do you want an industrial inspector, I the Trump administration to inspected companies and destroy it so someone can get was pleasantly surprised at richer? It will not hurt us to do how many individuals cared solar, wind and geothermal. for the environment. In fact, It will hurt us to drill oil several people told me it was wells, frack and let coalmines cheaper to do the right thing destroy the water. environmentally. Several So to end this letter, you companies recycled because it now know why I am as mad saved them money. I was quite as a mother grizzly with cubs. impressed and some seemed I’ve lost friends and some quite proud of what they were family members because of doing to help Earth. I love this election, but I don’t care. taking kids to the streams to I’ll fight for Mother Nature and look for macroinvertebrates America the Beautiful – not for (bugs such as caddisflies, money. What about you? Do mayflies and stoneflies). I you care? loved to watch the joy when they found a crawfish or a Judy Palfrey is a resident of salamander and handled it.

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Dear Editor, For decades now, we have heard continuing media coverage of sexual abuse of children

by Catholic clergy that ranged commonly from the neighborhood priests up to cardinals. So pervasive it triggered responses by the Pope. Yet, it is still a shock to learn this week prosecutors in Pennsylvania have disclosed since the 1940s more than 1,000 cases are documented in previous secret files of children being abused by clergy involving at least 300 priests. But this is not the shocking aspect of this story.

Court officials found all this time there was a consistent coordinated effort to conceal this abuse — sweep it under the rug so to speak — resulting in these victims having their exposure not addressed. This is not just speculation by prosecutors and the media since high-ranking Catholic officials

acknowledge this practice taking place. This situation should be revolting to everyone — catholic or not!

Yet, at the same time, we Baptists are “not without sin” in this issue. Recently, a large church insurer reported over a period of one year, it had 260 claims of reported juvenile sexual abuse by church staff. Capitol Seminary and Graduate School documented 192 cases for the period 201617. These are predominately Baptist cases. In our region, we have seen ugly cases reported in churches ranging for small neighborhood congregations on the corner to the largest organizations in Birmingham, Etowah County, tri-cities and Huntsville. Not too unexpected, I see ranking church administrators frequently denying existences of the problem and making efforts to “cover up” complaints. Recently, a pastor of a large Birmingham church

denied such a case — even after the accused staffer plead guilty and was sentenced to 16 years — going so far as to pressuring members to lie to law enforcement.

We cannot as a society continue to “wink and look the other way” pretending this problem doesn’t exist. It is our problem as a society. Can we not have the backbone and hold these church administrators accountable — especially for the innocent kids?

Go to church this Sunday and keep in mind politics and “political correctness” must stop at the door and our kids must honestly feel the church is a safe harbor.

Sources for this story: The Washington Post, August 15, 2018; The New York Times, August 14, 2018; ABC News, August 13, 2018 James W. Anderson Talladega

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of Tallapoosa County Schools personnel who showed up by the dozens to show support for the tax. Some of them spoke about the positive things the tax has done in the last three years.

“I am far from a politician,” Horseshoe Bend School teacher Portia Worthy said from the lectern usually reserved for attorneys arguing in the courtroom. “As I speak to you today, 300 students are logging onto their ChromeBooks in grades seven through 12. They are researching, having virtual discussions and they given have them a renewed thirst for learning.”

Students expressed their support of the tax in addition to the county schools staff present at Monday’s commission meeting.

“In front of you is a petition with signatures from teachers, staff, parents but more importantly students,” Dadeville High School teacher Wes Talton said. “Many of us have objectively explained to them how taxes work. But more importantly there is a human face to this behind this issue. There are careers and student experience behind this.”

Tallapoosa County Board of Education Superintendent Joe Windle wants the tax to stay in place as he believes the tax will keep programs in place like the Edward Bell Tech Center.

“I am not an economic developer, but I know we can educate our way out of poverty,” he said.

Former state representative and state senator John Rice spoke to the commission in support of the tax. Rice, along with Lester

“We had asked to know what the financial positions of the school system was,” commissioner Steve Robinson said. “I saw one set of financials.

We saw our second set in the last few weeks. We want to know the plan, see the plan so we can make informed decisions as a commission.”

“We need ChromeBooks in the classroom,” commissioner John McKelvey said. “We don’t need a $450,000 investment in a concession stand and lights. That does not benefit our classrooms.

The question is ‘when are we going to spend our money on classrooms and not a concession stand, lights, land for a field house?’

“We have a gym that is falling apart in Dadeville. We got $252,000 to build a hotdog stand. I don’t agree with that. I don’t think y’all agree with that as teachers. What I want to see before I make my vote is a plan.

What are we going to have at each campus? What are going to do at that campus? What is going to be the start date and the approximate Cliff Williams / The Record cost of each one. That is what I Dadeville High School teacher Wes Talton speaks to the county comwant to see and want to hear.” mission in support of the sales tax. He explained how it has helped the “Our plan is not to hurt teachers schools including helping some students travel to Ireland. or students,” commissioner Emma Jean Thweatt said. “Our plan is to make sure the money is White, was instrumental in getting worry too much about how it is being spent. Just know there is not spent equitably amongst all three the last local funding increase in campuses. The money is not being Tallapoosa County in 1989 when much hope without it.” spent equitably.”

An issue behind the potential a 1-cent sales tax was enacted to The concession stand at the repeal is the appearance of lack of overcome a similar crisis in the accountability and no presentation Reeltown High School softball county schools. It is still in place field is two-stories and includes a of a plan for the revenues today. small press box and bathrooms.

“Trying to recruit industry to an generated by the tax beyond Ultimately the commission uneducated workforce is difficult,” reestablishing the one month’s tabled the motion to repeal the Rice said. “This is an opportunity reserve, a state law for school tax so the Tallapoosa County to keep good things going. Don’t systems.

Board of Education could supply information as to plans for the generated funds, one of the requirements when it was passed in 2015. It is not known when the commission will vote on the motion to repeal the tax.

The commission went into an executive session to discuss pending litigation and returned 35 minutes later but took no action on the matter.

The commission also approved: • minutes from the July 9 meeting.

• warrants and purchase orders.

• authorizing the chairman to execute a JAG grant for the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department which requires no matching funds. The grant will be split with Alexander City Police Department and the Alexander City City Council authorized a similar motion last week.

• FMLA requests for two employees.

• a final plat for Long Leaf Subdivision Phase VI. • a Class II Lounge Retail Liquor (package) license for Bina Patel.

• a special retail license for New Water Farms.

• surplus a vehicle in the sheriff’s department and for it to go to the Town of Camp Hill.

• authorizing the chairman to execute documents related to the Walnut Hill water grant application for the Barron’s Bridge area.

The Tallapoosa County Courthouse will be closed Monday, Sept. 3 for Labor Day. The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Commission is 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10.

Plan electrical situation at Horseshoe Bend, Windle said the electrical team from manufacturer Square D will be at the school at 7 a.m. to begin repair work. School will not be in session, and the electricians requested an eight-hour window where no power was running to the building.

The Tallapoosa County Board of Education also handled the following matters: • Minutes from the July 17, July 27 and Aug. 7 meetings were approved.

• The board recognized Reeltown softball coach Kelli Hillyer for being named the 2A State Coach of the Year for her hard work in guiding the Rebels to their first-ever appearance in the state softball tournament and a third-place finish. “I want to thank you all for the opportunity to coach these ladies,” Hillyer said. “They are a great group of girls.”

• Parent Vikki Reed addressed the board with concerns about school starting back too early. With students returning to school as early as they did, Reed said she and other parents feel this is detrimental not only to the students, but also the local tax base, as it means fewer people are taking advantage of summer heat and sun to enjoy time on Lake Martin and other similar activities. After talking to representatives at the state level, Reed said the school board can submit an initiative to put proposals for a later start on the ballot and hopes the board will take action moving forward.

Windle said the board will not ignore this, but the problem comes in making everything line up properly with state regulations as they are currently written.

• A motion to pay July’s bills passed, as did a motion to approve the monthly financial report.

• The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Alabama Reading Initiative, acting as a fiscal agent for the ARI Region Support Personnel Initiative. The funding for this, according to Windle, comes from UAB, and the county school board merely acts as the fiscal agent for this representative.

• A motion to approve a change in depository signatures passed, due to the hiring of two new principals

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in the system.

• Purchased service agreements with Jan Ledbetter, Virginia Fallin, Rebecca Taunton, Abby Thornton, Deborah Godwin, Debra Lynn, Donna Padgett and Cecelia Blue were approved, as was the transfer of Regina Porter from Reeltown Elementary School to serve as the reading coach and curriculum assistant for the entire school system.

“These (the purchased service

agreements) are all funded out of flex foundation units,” Windle said. “We need to continue moving forward.

She (Porter) can bring the reading expertise that we need to the central office.”

• The Educator Effectiveness Plan, which was tabled at the July meeting, was approved.

The plan meets the basic requirements set forth by the Alabama Board of Education, who has signed

off on the plan as proposed.

• The board approved allowing a formerly expelled student from Dadeville to re-enroll in school on a probationary basis, using credit recovery and the virtual academy to complete classes during the fall semester.

The board will reassess the situation at the end of the semester and determine where to progress from there.

• Windle said the current student enrollment throughout the system was 2,851, with a small increase at Reeltown Elementary School and small decreases at the other four schools.

• The board reviewed information on hiring a parttime custodian on a 12-month cycle. The salary for an individual to work four hours a day on a 12-month basis

would be $10,598. Board member Betty Carol Graham asked what it would cost if the position was hired for on a nine-month cycle, in order to have options moving forward.

The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education will be Monday, Sept. 10 beginning at 5 p.m. in the board room of the county board of education office.

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Players to Watch

Tigers have mix of returners, newcomers Editor’s Note: Each week leading up to the high school football season, The Record will be taking a look at the area teams’ top players to watch.

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Although Dadeville’s football team graduated a big senior class last year, it has even more upperclassmen this season who are ready to once again lead the squad to greatness. There will be some changes for the Tigers this year, especially offensively, but there’s still a handful of guys who are expected to jump off the pages this season.

Slade McCullers

McCullers was thrown into the fire a year ago when starting quarterback Jeff Rice went down with an injury.

Although McCullers had a fine season a year ago, he’s expected to be even better this year, as the Tigers will look to pass the ball more often.

Dadeville coach Richard White said he’ll be looking for McCullers to do his job and not try to win games singlehandedly, but for a team that’s always been known for its run-and-gun style, McCullers will lead the Tigers into a spread offense scheme that should be well suited to their athletic receivers.

McCullers had a good amount of experience now and will be ready for his senior campaign.

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Top: Dadeville’s Josh Taylor, left, started at defensive back last season and could play mulitiple positions this year for the Tigers. Above: Dadeville’s Max McClendon, left, returns after being named the team’s defensive player of the year at the banquet.

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Max McClendon

At defensive tackle, McClendon had The graduation of Qua Tucker and an eye for the ball last year, earning Kadore Glenn will be a big blow to the himself a spot as an honorable mention Tigers. The two combined for nearly on the All-Record Football team. He 2,500 yards of offense, and right now, was also won the team’s defensive White is looking for a running back player award at the annual Tiger who will come alive. Although Holley is banquet. just a ninth-grader, he might be the guy An injury cut his season a few games White is looking for. short, but McClendon is back and better than ever. He’s entering his junior year The Tigers struggled to run the Zander McClendon stronger and quicker, and he’ll look to and Cooper Childers ball during their spring game against lead a relatively inexperienced line.

With McCullers at the helm and ready Horseshoe Bend, but Holley was the to use his arm to the Tigers’ advantage, bright spot, showing signs of having Josh Taylor two of his top receivers will likely be strong potential. Holley isn’t a big As a junior, Taylor will be expected to returners McClendon and Childers. running back — he stands at 5-foot-6, play in multiple positions for the Tigers.

McClendon is a senior, while Childers is 155 pounds — but he’s quick. Holley Although he returns as a defensive back, a returning starter as just a junior. Both could be similar to Glenn, in that he his primary position, Taylor may also have quick hands and should be able may be off the radar and surprise some fill in at running back and should play to use their height to get over opposing people this season. on special teams as well.

Javuntae Holley

Hughley returns with a vengeance after ACL tear whole scheme for our offense was set up for him,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “A During the second quarter of lot of time had been put into Reeltown’s rivalry game with that. They overcame that, and Horseshoe Bend last season, the throughout the season, we Rebels set up in typical fashion, continued to grow from it. tossing the ball back to Keke There was a shock period there Hughley for a jet sweep play. for our guys, though.”

Hughley grabbed the ball and That shock is now over, as took off running, and it looked Hughley, who was projected like just another Reeltown to be the Rebels’ starting point football play. guard but also missed the But then the unthinkable basketball season due to the happened. Hughley missed a injury, is back and better than beat, slipped and went down ever. with his knee popped out of “I think he’s a different place. player,” Johnson said. “You see After a few days of that right now. He’s a whole lot evaluation, it was determined bigger than he was last year.

Hughley had torn his ACL in File / The Record He’s about 15 pounds heavier addition to other less serious Reeltown’s Keke Hughley, right, is returning after an ACL tear last year. than he was last year, and tears and would be out for the that’s all muscle. He’s always the 2017 year also took a drastic been strong but now he’s more up just to watch.” remainder of the season. turn.

All in one fell swoop, “It was pretty difficult to powerful. He may have missed “There was a shock there Hughley’s outlook for the sit out the rest of the season a step in his speed but his because he was a huge part because I just missed the sport,” season dramatically changed explosiveness is still the same.” of our offense and really one Hughley said. “It was eating me and Reeltown’s game plan for See HUGHLEY • Page B2

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

ith the NFL preseason officially underway and protests during the singing of the National Anthem once again at the forefront of media coverage, it’s time to take a minute to talk about these protests.

I want to preface this by saying I’m a proud American. I love “The Star-Spangled Banner” and everything it stands for. I’m a full supporter of the military, and every time the National Anthem is played or sung — and I hear it more times than the average person — I stand and I put my hand over my heart.

That being said, everyone has a right to peacefully protest. One of the things “The Star-Spangled Banner” stands for is that right.

One of the things the United States military has fought for is that right.

There’s no asterisk next to the First Amendment that says people have the right to peaceably assemble, as long as it’s not during the national anthem.

Here’s the other thing about this whole debate — it’s not a “national anthem protest.” No one out there is protesting the flag. Colin Kaepernick started this whole phenomenon as a protest of police brutality against people of color in this country. It’s since seemed to have lost to its meaning somehow, as people have turned it into a protest of the flag or a protest of the United States in general.

But the fact remains this protest isn’t about the United States. It represents bringing about awareness of racism in this country, which, it’s become apparent over the last few years, is still rampant across the United States.

The same people who seem to be highly offended by those kneeling or raising their fists during the national anthem don’t seem to be offended

by President Donald Trump saying NFL owners should “get that son of a b**** off the field” if he is protesting.

Also, I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how it’s disrespecting the United States flag. But I’ve never heard those people talk about how wearing a U.S. flag bathing suit or decorating a cake with the stars and stripes for the Fourth of July is offensive to the flag.

It also doesn’t make sense to me why some people dislike these protests so much — although they’re clearly covered under the First Amendment — but they’re the same people who jump to the right to bear arms when the words “gun control” are even mentioned. We can’t pick and choose which parts of the Constitution we’re going to support.

The NFL’s current solution is having players who wish to protest during the national anthem instead remain in the locker room while the song is being played. That doesn’t solve anything. This will just get people trying to figure out who’s in the locker room and who’s on the field. It also doesn’t address trying to fix any of the issues these players are trying to bring awareness to by protesting.

I will say that’s my only gripe with these protests. These players are in a position — both financially and because of fame — to do something.

Kneeling during the national anthem or raising your fist toward the flag isn’t going to fix anything. Sure, it may bring awareness and that’s a good first step, but instead, I would urge these players to go back to their cities, give back to their communities, help those in need.

But protesting during the national anthem in and of itself is not offensive. It’s not disrespecting the flag; it’s not dishonoring the military; and it’s certainly not deserving of being called names by the president.

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

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Fisheries aims for bigger fish with Florida bass stockings

By DAVID RAINER Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

One thing you will never find is a bass angler who is happy with catching medium-sized fish. It is always bigger is better. That has been the strategy for the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division for decades.

One method to achieve a larger bass is to introduce different genetic traits into the population. That was what occurred recently when Lake Jordan received its final stocking of Florida bass fingerlings.

The WFF’s Fisheries Section took the bulk of the Florida bass production from the Marion and Eastaboga hatcheries and stocked the fingerlings into Lake Jordan, a Coosa River impoundment.

“This is the third year where we have undertaken a concentrated stocking of Florida bass in Jordan,” said Fisheries Chief Nick Nichols. “Those stockings took place in the Bouldin impoundment. Those three years of stockings at Jordan is just a continuation of a stocking strategy that has gone on since the early 1990s.”

that subspecies will thrive, mainly the warmer waters of the South and Southwest.

Florida bass traits enhance performance, which means larger numbers of trophy bass are being caught with a larger average size.

“Florida bass are known to live a little longer, and they have the genetic propensity to grow to a larger size,” Nichols said.

“They don’t necessarily grow faster, but they do seem to live longer, which allows them to grow to a larger size. However, what has been observed in situations where Florida bass have been stocked on Courtesy / WFF Photo top of northern bass is you get, at least temporarily, The Florida bass fingerlings were stocked into the Bouldin impoundment of Lake Jordan. a population-wide hybrid vigor. Hybrid vigor is when stocked Florida bass in two the Guntersville bass from That strategy is to you cross two closely or three distinct locations in a pure northern bass to stock as many bass as the related species and the an integrated population the lake. Guntersville had hatcheries can produce in offspring outperform the with Florida bass traits. what we consider a true a given time frame into parents. We saw some of Later studies indicated northern bass population. a single area of a single that in Guntersville. They’re that about 30 percent It’s on the Tennessee River reservoir. seeing the same thing at of the Guntersville bass above the shoals. Even “The goal of that is not population’s genetic material Chickamauga in Tennessee. though we stocked fewer to increase the number “The downside is that came from the introduced fish at Guntersville during of largemouth bass in the once you’ve introduced Florida bass. that time, the stocking of lake,” Nichols said. “It’s that new genetic material “This showed that the simply an effort to introduce Florida bass on top of the stocking was successful, and into the population and Florida bass genetic material native northern bass was you’ve gotten that initial actually more effective. We it had some performance into that lake’s native bass hybridization response, you were introducing a different enhancement on the population. We’ve been really can’t recreate that fishery,” Nichols said. doing this in reservoirs since set of genes into that result again. In other words, Fisheries biologists population.” the 1990s. you can’t go in with another introduce Florida bass into The result was the “We first attempted this a population in areas where Florida bass stocking and stocking efforts shifted at Lake Guntersville. We

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“He’s a very strong kid,” Johnson said. “All three phases of the game, he’s included in it because of his speed and knowing the game. His football IQ is very high.”

And Hughley has high expectations not only for himself but for the Rebels as a whole.

“I’m just trying not to think about the possibility (of reinjury),” Hughley said.

“I’m just excited to be back, and we’re looking to win a state championship this year.”

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Hughley immediately underwent surgery for the ACL tear then spent months rehabbing his leg.

“I had to do leg lifts, ankle weights and stuff like that,” Hughley said.

“Probably the bending part was the hardest — trying to recover back to be able to bend my knee — but I had a strong recovery.”

In addition to the physical challenges of rehabilitation, it also took a toll on his psyche.

“It was tough on him to start with because that was something that was new for him,” Johnson said. “He’s a great athlete who’s been in great shape physically, so it tested him mentally but he overcame it and I was proud of him for that. You blow out an ACL with that much strength that he has, that’s a significant injury. He worked his tail off.”

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expect to get the same response you did with the initial stocking.”

Nichols said several years ago the Mobile River basin received several Florida bass stockings, but the results were noticeably muted compared to Guntersville.

“It gets more complicated,” he said. “As we learn more about the genetics of the native bass in Alabama, it’s become very apparent that the native bass in the Mobile basin naturally have a lot of the same genetic material as Florida bass. They aren’t necessarily Florida bass, but they share a lot of the same genome. We haven’t seen the same responses in the Mobile basin that we saw at Guntersville.”

Farther up the Coosa River, WFF had significant success with Florida bass stockings at Lay Lake several years ago.

“We were able to shift the population at Lay Lake to nearly a 50-percent Florida bass population,” Nichols said.

Florida bass introductions have been conducted at lakes throughout Alabama, including Wheeler, Lewis Smith, Martin, Logan Martin, Demopolis and Aliceville.

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Kiwanians learn about Cherokee culture

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Dadeville Kiwanis Club welcomed Ron Slyfox Messer to its weekly meeting last Thursday, learning more about the culture and heritage of the Cherokee people, of which Messer is a proud member.

Messer began his presentation by speaking in the Cherokee language, telling the Kiwanians, “I am Cherokee.

I am a member of the Paint Clan (one of the seven clans of the Cherokee people).

My ‘white man’s’ name is Ron Messer.”

A good portion of Messer’s talk revolved around dispelling some of the myths and assumptions people sometimes associate with the Cherokee and other nations that once settled in what is today the southeastern United States. Instead of wearing war bonnets full of feathers, frequently associated with all native tribes but most commonly used by Native American nations from the Great Plains, the Cherokee and their neighbors wore turbans on their heads, though Messer said these would sometimes be decorated with a couple of feathers or plumes.

“Men were allowed to wear two feathers in their turbans, but they had to be dyed in their clan colors,” Messer said.

When European settlers began moving into Cherokee territory, these newcomers believed the natives were heathens and worshipping the sun.

However, this was not so, according to Messer.

“The Cherokee would rise at sunrise, face the sun and thank the creator for another day,” he said.

Unlike many other societies, the Cherokee people are a matrilineal society, where the bloodlines run through the mother rather than the father. For example, Messer explained how his mother was a member of the Paint Clan and his father was a member of the Longhair Clan. As such, Messer is

Following last Thursday’s meeting of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club, Ron Slyfox Messer poses with his pizlie and turkey feather fan while wearing traditional Cherokee clothing.

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a member of the Paint Clan.

In the century or so after the forced removal of the native nations to Indian Territory in modern-day Oklahoma, Native Americans not living on reservations were quiet about their heritage, as they were not always afforded the same rights as other

residents of the United States. However, since the Civil Rights era and other legislation protecting Native Americans, Messer said many of those who avoided the reservations have become more open and prouder of their culture and heritage. This includes modern powwows and other celebrations of

traditional native culture.

Demonstrating some traditional Cherokee items, Messer brought with him a fan made of turkey feathers and dyed in the colors of the Paint Clan, as well as a pizlie, a stick carried in ceremonial circles in place of a spear.

Before entering the arena where these circles would be held, Messer said participants would be purified by being “smudged,” having a sacred bundle of herbs burned and the smoke waved over the individual, similar to incense used by the Catholic Church.

“When entering the arena, women had to wear a shawl over their shoulders or their arm, or they would not be allowed in,” Messer added.

Unlike many other Native American nations, Messer said the Cherokee, through the hard work of Sequoyah, were one of only a handful who were able to read and write in their own language. The syllabic “alphabet” was first taught to Cherokee living where the town of Valley Head, Alabama stands today, and has survived to the present day.

Messer also took the time to answer questions from club members, including how the Cherokee would make the cloth for their turbans and other attire.

“Bark would be stripped, then beaten, soaked and threaded in order to make cloth,” Messer said.

At the end of his conversation, Messer once again addressed the club in Cherokee, explaining the Cherokee had no word for “goodbye,” but instead told the group, “Until we meet again.”

Following the meeting, a couple Kiwanis Club members shared their thoughts on the topic and things they learned from Messer.

“I learned not all of the natives were removed from their land, that was something I didn’t know,” Tony Johnson said.

Phil Evers added, “This was a very educational experience today. I learned a lot of things. So many things, in fact, I can’t remember them all.”

Sen. Jones hosting town hall Saturday in Alexander City

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Sen. Doug Jones will be holding a town hall forum in Alexander City Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the lobby of Alexander City City Hall.

During the hour-long event, Jones will be speaking on many of the issues of the day in Washington, giving locals insight into what is going on in the government and things he wants to do to try and improve the lives of those not only in Tallapoosa County, but throughout

the state. Jones has spent much of the past week traveling throughout the state, holding town hall meetings like this during a weeklong recess of the Senate, but will be making a special trip to town to meet with locals about the issues.

Interim Chair of the Tallapoosa County Democratic Party Carol Gowan said city hall was offered as a venue for the event due to the size of the Bud Porch Center. In addition, Gowan said this town hall forum was planned by Jones and his staff instead of the county Democratic

Party, though the group did work with Jones’ staff in order to make this event possible. At the same time, Gowan said she was thrilled Jones was coming to Alexander City to speak with residents and explain the current situation in Washington.

With Jones and his staff giving the public the chance to come hear the senator speak, ask questions and get answers, Gowan wanted to invite everyone to come out and visit with Jones during his trip to Alexander City on Saturday.

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Photos of local fallen Vietnam soldiers sought

By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Staff Writer

A woman is seeking the community’s help in finding the photographs of five Elmore County men who where were killed in action while serving in the Vietnam, as part of a national initiative.

Maui resident Janna Hoehn said she has spent the past decade gathering photos of all United States soldiers who were listed as missing or killed in action.

Once photos are submitted, she said they are posted online at the virtual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund “Wall of Faces,” and will be put on display at the Education Center, which will be built adjacent to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Out of the 23 fallen soldiers from Elmore County, Hoehn said she is looking for the photos of Richard Clark of Tallassee, Abraham Powell of Wetumpka, Harry M. Wadsworth of Millbrook, Dale K. Wilson of Tallassee and Albert Davis of Prattville.

Hopefully, she said family and friends who still live in the area will be able to help.

“I’m just hoping that someone will recognize their names and reach out to me,” Hoehn said. “That’s not just a name, that’s a person. That’s somebody’s

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Maui resident Janna Hoehn is seeking the photos of five soldiers from Elmore County who died in the Vietnam War to be featured on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s online ‘Wall of Fame,’ as well as at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial’s Education Center, once it is built.

loved one.”

While she is not entirely sure how she obtained photos of each of the other 18 soldiers, she said she likely received

them from relatives.

For the project, Hoehn said she has worked from state to state and has completed gathering photos from 21

states. She said she started on Alabama two months ago, and has already completed six counties.

Hoehn said the Vietnam War took place when she was in high school, and ended around the time she graduated.

Two of her cousins, one of which died as the result of the lasting effects of Agent Orange, served in the war.

At the time, Hoehn said she saw a great deal of opposition to the war and the ill treatment of many returning soldiers. “Vietnam was an extremely unpopular war. There were lots of protests. When they came home, they were not honored as heroes. They were drafted. They had no choice. They were just doing what they were told,” Hoehn said. “I just want to make sure that the fallen are not forgotten. They deserve to be honored and remembered.”

Anyone in possession of photos of Clark, Powell, Wadsworth or Wilson is encouraged to send them to Hoehn at neverforgotten2014@gmail.com. For more information about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Center, visit Vvmf.org/thewall.

Hoehn also said any Elmore County residents who wish to help can do so by doing research at local libraries for obituaries or local high schools to look through old yearbooks.

House 81 candidates taking part in town hall forum today STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Lake Martin Young Professionals will host its second Access to the Issues event with a Town Hall Forum for the candidates running to represent Alexander City and District 81 in the Alabama House of Representatives. Democrat candidate Jeremy Jeffcoat and Republican candidate Ed Oliver will take part in the event scheduled for today at 5:30 p.m. at Valley National Bank’s Highway 280 branch in Alexander City.

The forum will give each candidate a chance to share with the audience the ideas and vision they intend to take to Montgomery in an effort to help advance the priorities of District 81 and the state of Alabama. The format will include five minutes for each person to deliver prepared opening statements, followed by a 60- to 75-minute period of moderated questions that each candidate will have three minutes to respond to. Local residents can also get involved by submitting suggestions for questions in advance by emailing lakemartinyp@gmail.com, and attendees

will have the opportunity to drop questions at the door when they arrive. Those questions will be screened and included at the end, followed by the candidates delivering closing remarks.

“We held a forum for Alexander City mayoral candidates back in 2016 and gathered input and questions from the audience in a similar way for that event,” Jacob Meacham with the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Martin Young Professionals. “Doing that allows us to filter through the submitted questions to ensure everything remains appropriate and adds to the forum in a positive way.”

Oliver and Jeffcoat are both excited for the opportunity. They believe forums like this give voters a good chance to understand their platforms and see their differences.

“I appreciate having another opportunity to share my conservative Republican point of view with the voters of District 81,” Oliver said. “I’m looking forward to talking about where we’ve been and where we’re going. This forum will let the voters see the difference in Republican and Democrat representation in the Alabama House.”

Jeffcoat added, “I am looking forward to a spirited discussion on Aug. 16. The people of District 81 deserve a chance to hear ideas from candidates on moving our area and our state forward before making their decision in November. The Lake Martin Young Professionals are performing a great service to the people of District 81, and I encourage all voters to attend and become better informed.”

In an effort to gather the most current perspective, input was sought from outgoing District 81 Representative Mark Tuggle, who served two terms in the seat from 2010-2018.

“We had a great meeting with Rep. Tuggle recently in order to get a better understanding of what these candidates might be faced with when they arrive in Montgomery,” Meacham said. “He was very gracious with his time and helped lay out the issues that could be on the table in upcoming legislative sessions. His input should help us direct the forum in a way that helps voters understand the type of representation they’ll receive from Mr. Oliver or Mr. Jeffcoat.”

With both candidates running to replace

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SENIORX: Deborah Jones, SenioRx coordinator will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce August 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements

Tuggle being new to politics, the forum will provide voters a valuable learning opportunity and highlight their views on the major issues facing District 81 and the state. Those issues include infrastructure, prison/criminal justice reform, education, economic and workforce development, healthcare and others.

“Since Rep. Tuggle is not seeking reelection, voters won’t have the chance to weigh each candidate’s credentials based on any political experience,” Meacham said. “Hosting an event like this gives those voters the chance to hear from the candidates directly and see how they plan to address the issues facing our district and the entire state.”

The forum is open to the public and will also be broadcast on Facebook Live through the Lake Martin Young Professionals page. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with candidates delivering their opening remarks at 6 p.m. Questions regarding the event should be directed to Jacob Meacham at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce by calling 256234-3461 or emailing jacob.meacham@ alexandercitychamber.com.

celebrating their birthdays today.

Today’s Birthdays

Cindy Trimble, Scottie T. Marbury, Barry Hammonds, Angie Turner, Jacob Fox, Mandie Peppers, John Kelley, Terrance Leonard and Lizi Arbogast are

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday August 25. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.

Today - August 19

CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY: New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting the annual Christian General Assembly August 13 - 19 at the Liberty Life Christian Center at 243 S Street.

There will be a daily prayer breakfast at 9 a.m., Bible research at 11:30 a.m. and worship and praise service at 7 p.m. The Climax Day will be Sunday, August 19 with speaker Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor.

Sunday, August 26

CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church at 148 Dean Road is hosting a homecoming service Sunday, August 26 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and The Stones in concert. A love offering will be taken and a covered dish will be served at noon.

Dr. Albert Pike is pastor.

Today - August 17

CHURCH REVIVAL: Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street is hosting a revival August 15 - 17 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. The visiting minister is Vance McCollum of Opelika who is currently a missionary in Honduras.

Tony Harris is pastor of Family Worship Center and can be reached at 256-794-2969.

Monday, August 27

Friday, August 17

CONCERT: The Ball Brothers will be in concert 7 p.m. Friday, August, 17 at County Line Baptist Church on County Road 51 in Camp Hill. A love offering will be accepted.

For more information please call Rev. Mike Beck at 334-354-3908.

For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob. meacham@alexandercitychamber. com or 256-234-3461.

hearing Tuesday, August 21 at 5 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office at 375 Lee Street.

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August 20-22

CITY WIDE REVIVAL: The Alexander City Ministerial Association is sponsoring a city wide revival August 21 - 23 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 21 will be Pastor Alvin Williams at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.

Wednesday, August 22 will be Pastor Scott Railey at Campground United Methodist Church and Thursday, August 23 will be Pastor Rick Levell at Marshall Street Church of God. For more information contact Pastor Tony Harris at 256-7942969.

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 August 18 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.

CLEANUP: Clean Community Partnership is inviting the public to meet at Broad Street Plaza Saturday, Aug. 18 to help pick up littered roadsides in Alexander City. Meet at 8:30 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments.

Today’s Anniversaries

Tom and Mattie Howard and Margaret and Robert Hendrix celebrate their anniversaries today.

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A crew with Gary Ingram Grading and Paving works on surfacing the Dadeville High School track Friday.

August 21 - 23

CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 20-22 at 7 p.m. nightly.

The guest minister is Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Loachapoka. The pastor of New Adka Missionary Baptist is Edward Milner.

Tuesday, August 21

BUDGET MEETING: The Alexander City Board of Education is holding its first public budget

Saturday, August 25

SPEAKER: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Sean Dietrich.

FELLOWSHIP MEETING: Living Waters Tabernacle Church is hosting a fellowship meeting August 25 at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 1348 Hillabee Street.

DANCE: The Mellow Valley Community Center in Cragford is hosting an 80s Dance August 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to dress in 80s attire, dance and sing the night away.

There will be a photo booth, 50/50 raffle and concessions. There is a $5 cover charge for this family event. For more information visit www.mellowvalleycc.com.

SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: The Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic is hosting a free speech and language screening Monday, August 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Haley Center at Auburn University.

For more information call 334844-9600.

Wednesday, August 29

GRIEF RECOVERY: Radney Funeral Home and Trinity Campus of the First United Methodist Church are sponsoring a Grief Recovery Support Group starting Wednesday, August 29 at 6 p.m. on the Trinity Campus of the First United Methodist Church next to Russell Medical. This is a 13-week program. For more information call 256-234-2455.

Saturday, September 1

CHRISTMAS ON THE GROUNDS: Equality United Methodist Church is hosting Christmas on the Grounds and more Saturday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be Christmas crafts, other arts and crafts, food and activities for children.