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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Sylvester Williamson from the Alabama Department of Revenue was on hand at the Dadeville City Council meeting Tuesday evening to present a plan for the city should Dadeville choose to change sales tax collection agencies. Currently, Dadeville has a contract with the agency RDS, but Williamson said there were some advantages to going through the state Revenue Department, including saving money on collections and not having to pay a special commission to a private company to collect these taxes.

“It’s a no-brainer,” City Attorney Robin Reynolds said. “The city would be better served by the state of Alabama.”

The council approved moving forward on See COUNCIL • Page A5

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Investigators are making progress as they work to identify suspects in a shooting that left one dead in Camp Hill on Christmas morning.

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Officials work to identify suspects in shooting that left one dead in Camp Hill

Lake Martin Garage to help in AAA’s New Year Tow for Life

By MITCH SNEED and CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writers

Two days after an early morning shooting took the life of a local woman, Camp Hill Police Chief Johnny Potts said while an arrest has not been made, they are making progress in finding those responsible.

Bessie Heard, 59, of Camp Hill died in an See MURDER • Page A5

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Drinking and driving over New Year’s Eve is costly when it comes to people’s lives, but it can also cost the driver penalty fees.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett and other local law enforcement agencies say that while New Year’s Eve celebrations often include alcohol, drivers should think twice about getting behind the wheel after imbibing.

“Don’t drink and drive, drive safely and buckle up for safety,” Abbett said. “Obey the traffic laws, if you are going to drink, have a designated driver.”

One local business is taking part in a program to help drivers and their vehicles get home safe.

To help avoid the high cost of a driving See SAFETY • Page A3

One arrested, two at large in Camp Hill robbery Old Highway 280 just after 9 p.m.

“We had reports that three armed men, described as black males were involved at a What has been a busy week for law robbery at the residence,” Potts said. “One man enforcement in and around Camp Hill continued was taken into custody after a foot chase. We e Tuesday evening as an armed robbery at a T do have two more suspects who were involved residence led to one arrest and the search for two in this incident and we are searching for them r more suspects. m and following all leads. This is still an active Camp Hill Police Chief Johnny Potts said investigation so there aren’t many more details officers responded to a robbery call at a o residence behind the Link convenience store on r See ROBBERY • Page A5

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Area healthcare providers already battling cases of flu

Area and state unemployment remains low

By MITCH SNEED and CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writers

The timing of the Christmas break for area schools may have been perfectly timed to slow the spread of the flu.

Russell Medical Urgent Care’s Tammy Coker says the Christmas break for students will help stop possible exposure to the virus.

“It can spread easily where there are large groups of people,” Coker said.

“There could not be a better time for a break at school. Hopefully the break will help us out.”

Both Total Healthcare’s Dr. Robert Edwards and Coker said they are already seeing flu cases in the area See FLU • Page A5

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Tallapoosa County’s unemployment rate in u November remained low at N 3.5 3 percent, the same as the statewide average, which set a s new n record.

The county’s 3.5 percent jobless rate is up slightly from j October’s 3.4 percent, but well O below last year’s November b rate r of 5.3 percent. The numbers released Friday show n that t just 636 percent of the people of Tallapoosa County p See UNEMPLOYMENT • Page A3

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Local groups teaming up for January trash walk

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Area retailers and deer processors said numbers are down on gun sales and deer brought in to process this deer hunting season.

Hunters harvesting fewer deer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Those night roadside attractions, deer, have been less noticeable this year not only to motorists but to hunters as well.

Area retailers and deer processors say numbers are down on gun sales and deer brought in to process.

“The numbers are down at this point this year,” deer processor John McKelvey said. “But the deer that are being brought in are bigger.”

Retailers are not seeing the number of gun sales as in previous years.

“We are selling fewer rifles this year,” The Sure Shot’s Woody Baird said.

Both say deer are not making themselves visible.

“They are more nocturnal right now,” McKelvey said. “They have not entered rut yet.”

Both Baird and McKelvey say green fields have not attracted the deer yet.

“We have had a bumper crop of acorns,” McKelvey said. “They

are not having to go far to eat.

They have little reason to travel to hunter’s green fields.”

“I think they are staying near where they are bedding down,” Baird said. “They are eating nearby and bedding back down.”

The numbers even have the hunters taking note.

“I do business with a hunting club and one weekend between 12 hunters they saw one deer,” McKelvey said. “The next time only one hunter came out and he saw nothing.”

The weather may have a little something to do with it as some hunters think they can only hunt when it is cold.

“Maybe it will get colder,” Baird said. “There is not too much time to pack it all in.”

Deer season ends Feb. 10.

McKelvey says the deer he has seen while processing have been nice.

“I am seeing two and three inches of fat on them,” McKelvey said.

“They obviously have plenty to eat.

There have been some nice ones.”

In order to help beautify Alexander City and the Lake Martin area, the Lake Martin Resource Association and the Young Professionals organization will be working together over the next few weeks in order to bring together volunteers for a trash walk on Saturday, Jan. 27. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., any interested volunteers are invited to meet up at the plaza in front of Jake’s in order to receive all necessary supplies for the pickup.

“This is our fourth year of doing trash walks like this,” John Thompson with the LMRA said. “We scout out problem areas, then pull volunteers together and hand out bags, pickers and vests.

“Trash on the side of our roadways builds a poor image of our community. We are just a group of folks trying to reduce the amount of litter.”

Once volunteers have been sent out to a problem area, Thompson said the volunteers will spend time picking up all the trash they can find and bagging it. Once everything has been collected, some of the bags are hauled off to the nearest dumpster, while others will be left at the site to be picked up later.

“We work with the city engineering department on our walks,” Thompson said.

“The city will come by and get the bags left by the road on Monday.”

While Thompson and others from both the LMRA and YP will be helping to guide some of the volunteers in the right direction during the trash walk, Thompson also said volunteers who know of a problem area were welcome to come by, check in and collect all necessary supplies, then report where they will be going to pick up trash at.

Not only will this help those in charge keep track of where all volunteers will be during the trash walk, but will also help the city out, so that city workers will know exactly where to go in order to collect any bagged waste.

Since starting the trash walks several years ago, Thompson said volunteers have shown up in varying numbers to help clean

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Volunteers pick up trash in a trash walk last year.

Volunteers are needed for a trash walk that will be held on Jan. 27.

up the community. Based on such factors as the weather and where the locations in question are, he has seen as few as eight and as many as 60 volunteers take part in trash walks throughout the Lake Martin area.

“We have a lot of bags and a lot of trash,” he said. “We always pick up a lot of trash, regardless of the number of volunteers we have show up.”

Over the course of these trash walks, Thompson said he has heard a lot of different comments from the volunteers taking part, including those who wonder why more don’t take part in trash walks, those who feel the public needs educated on how to properly dispose of their waste, as well as many who are happy to help clean up, taking pride in their neighborhood and community.

“People are glad to volunteer and help out,” Thompson said. “They want to try and be more proactive.”

In the weeks leading up to the trash walk on Jan. 27, Thompson said he would be putting posters up on social media and working to try and bring in volunteers to help remove unsightly waste from roads throughout the city and area.

“We’re reaching out to as many volunteers as we can,” he said. “There are always places to go. We need to try and stop getting so much trash on our roadways.”

Police P li R Reports t Dadeville Police Department Dec. 25

• An Opelika woman, age 28, was arrested on two charges of domestic violence on South Broadnax Street.

• A Dadeville man, age 30, was arrested on two charges of domestic violence on South Broadnax Street.

Dec. 23

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

• A report was filed for criminal mischief that occurred on College Street.

Dec. 22

• A report was filed for burglary and theft of property that occurred on Highway 280.

• A report was filed for theft of property that occurred on West South Street.

Dec. 21

• A Dadeville man, age 45, was arrested for public intoxication on East South Street.

• A Lafayette man, age 35, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear.

Library N Notes Lib t We hope everyone had a safe and joyous Christmas.

And we wish you a Happy New Year. The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2.

New Releases in Adult Fiction:

• The Wanted by Robert Crais • Death at Nuremberg by

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Bring your children to this program to help inspire a love of learning. This one-hour program includes several stories, singing, laughing and coloring.

Library Notes are provided by library director Abbi Mangarelli.

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appear possession of marijuana 1st/possession of drug paraphernalia and was transported to the county jail.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Dec. 26

• A resident of North Gate Drive in Opelika filed a report for theft of property.

Dec. 25

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

Dec. 23

• Marcus Kelly of Bishop Street in Alexander City, was arrested on failure to

Dec. 22

• Steven Hendrix of Hickory Road in Alexander City, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support and was transported to the county jail.

Dec. 21

• A resident of Quail Hollow point in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property and criminal mischief

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under the influence arrest, the American Automobile Association is continuing its Tow for Life Program again this year.

AAA Alabama spokesperson Clay Ingram said this public service program provides free towing services to AAA members and non-members alike to keep impaired drivers off the road, thus saving lives and promoting safe driving.

“This is the most dangerous time of the year to be on the roads,” Ingram said. “ We want to raise awareness and do anything else possible to prevent people from drinking and driving, and this service should help keep impaired drivers off the roads. We want everyone to get home safely, so if you or someone you know has too much to drink on New Year’s Eve, just call 1-800-AAA-HELP and we’ll help get you home safely.”

The program will begin at 6 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 31, and continues through 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Ingram said drivers must be with car upon the tow truck’s arrival and towing is provided at no charge for the first 10 miles.

Lake Martin Garage in Jackson’s Gap will take care of local calls to AAA over New Year’s Eve. LMG owner Michael Crouch said his business just wants everyone to stay safe at all times, not just during the holiday

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AAA and Lake Martin Garage in Jacksons Gap are again teaming for the Tow For Life program where those who may have had too much to drink on New Year’s Eve can qualify for a free tow.

Lake Martin Garage owner Mike Crouch said they will pick you up and tow your car for free within 10 miles.

season. The number for Lake Martin Garage is 256-825-6139.

“We are glad to be participating and working with AAA again this year,” Crouch said. “We want all area residents

to start off 2018 safe and healthy. This program can help make that happen and we are glad to be a part of it.”

According to a recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s Traffic

Safety Culture Index, 97 percent of drivers consider impaired driving to be unacceptable, yet Americans continue to drink and drive.

“We’ve all heard that a DUI conviction can cost you financially.

Legal fees, bail and other related expenses can amount to more than $10,000,” Ingram said. “But impaired driving can have a cost that impacts more than the wallet. Getting behind the wheel after drinking can lead to lifealtering outcomes.”

To receive free towing on New Year’s Eve: • Call AAA Alabama at 1-800-2224357 and ask for Tow-for-Life. The vehicle must be operable to qualify for a free tow.

• The operator will ask for the driver’s name, home address, telephone number and exact location of the vehicle and driver.

• A tow truck will be dispatched and upon arrival the wrecker driver will ask for identification and the keys to the vehicle.

• The vehicle will be towed to the home of the driver or owner if the owner is present.

• Towing is provided at no charge up to 10 miles.

Unemployment are counted as unemployed.

Coosa’s unemployment rate for November was just 3.6 percent, with only 160 residents considered unemployed.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey applauded the statewide numbers which were released Friday.

Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate set a new record low of 3.5 percent, down from October’s previous record setting rate of 3.6 percent, and well below November 2016’s rate of 6.2 percent.

November’s rate represents 75,807 unemployed persons, also a new record low, compared to 77,231 in October and 136,135 in November 2016. More people were counted as

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employed in November, with 2,087,667 people working, up from 2,079,720 in October, and 40,152 more than in November 2016, when 2,047,515 were counted as employed.

“It was just last month when we reached the extraordinary milestone of breaking all previous unemployment rate records, but now just a month later the trend continues and we have once again broken those records.” Ivey said. “This continued historic decline in our unemployment rate, coupled with the fact that Alabama’s businesses are employing more Alabamians than ever before, shows that we are truly moving forward and proving to everyone that Alabama is a great place

to live and do business.”

“We have 30,500 more jobs now than we did last year, over 40,000 more people are working, and the number of unemployed has dropped by over 60,000 from last year - the fewest number of people counted as unemployed in Alabama history! We will continue our work to ensure that any Alabamian who wants a job, can find one,” Ivey said “Our construction employment, currently measuring 91,500, is at one of its highest levels in more than eight years,” said Fitzgerald Washington, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Labor. “Construction employment is an indicator of economic stability, and we

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have seen a steady increase in construction employment for most of this year. Additionally, our manufacturing employment is at its highest level in nearly nine years, nearing 2008 levels, which are prerecessionary in Alabama.”

Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 30,500, increasing to 2,029,800, the highest number ever recorded, with gains in the construction sector (+6,600), the manufacturing sector (+5,600), and the leisure and hospitality sector (+5,200), among others.

Wage and salary employment increased in November by 6,700.

Monthly gains were seen in the trade, transportation, and utilities sector (+6,200), the government sector (+1,800), and the manufacturing sector (+400), among others.

“All 67 counties experienced significant drops in their unemployment rates over the year,” continued Washington.

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EDITORIAL BOARD Steve Baker - Publisher Mitch Sneed - Editor

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he dawn of a new year is upon us and it is cause for a celebration.

Another year is in the books and it is time to think ahead and set goals for what is to come.

Regardless of how you plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve, we ask that you plan ahead so that you arrive back home safely.

Statistics show that many of the approximately 75 percent of Americans staying up past midnight will include alcohol as part of their celebration.

If that’s true for you, line up a cab or designate a driver.

The bottom line: If you’re drinking, make sure someone sober is behind the wheel.

There are plenty of reasons to think ahead. Making a bad decision involving alcohol and driving can be life-changing – or even life-ending.

Consider all the bad things that could happen: • An automatic 30-day suspension of your license if you’re caught. The suspension can be even longer if you’re convicted.

• Fines, court costs, lawyers’ fees and bigger insurance premiums.

• Medical expenses and, if you hurt someone else, perhaps a lawsuit.

• Vehicle impoundment.

• Maybe a jail term.

• The possibility of living the rest of your life knowing you killed someone.

• Or it could be you who dies.

Not one of those outcomes is worth a few drinks on New Year’s Eve. If you’re driving this holiday season, even if you aren’t drinking, you should protect yourself as well.

Drive defensively, with a safe amount of stopping distance between your car and the car ahead of you. Take special care at intersections, as they may be slippery from traffic and lights can change quickly. And keep your headlights on — whether or not you need them to see, others need them to help see you.

The new year is a time for fresh starts and there’s no reason to begin 2018 badly by putting yourself and others in danger because of a lack of foresight.

Right where I need to be

passed on the opportunity to be in Europe right now entertaining troops with my brothers, The GIs of Comedy. I had to decline two other trips earlier in the year to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait because of Lucy’s pregnancy.

Although I enjoy being with troops, I have no regrets. I like to think I had and continue to have my priorities in order.

I’m right where I need to be.

For a nanosecond, I thought about going on this holiday tour. There’s nothing like being around troops for the holidays. Besides, Abigail is only a couple of months old, so I figured she wouldn’t remember anything anyway.

I could use the money, too. Babies are expensive.

Maybe on my next overseas tour, I can sell a kidney or something. I kid—kind of.

Ironically, I haven’t seen but glimpses of her for the past week. I woke up last weekend a little under the weather. I wasn’t deathly ill or anything. I wasn’t even going to say anything about it, but then Lucy heard me cough a couple of times. That changed everything and rightfully so.

As my frequent readers know, Abigail is a preemie.

We had her two-month check-up last week. She’s putting on lots of weight and is becoming quite the chunky monkey, a precious one at that. She’s doing really well, and we want to keep it that way. Our pediatrician has been adamant about keeping her at home and away from any unnecessary risks that could cause her to contract Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) or the flu, which is an exceptionally strong strain this year.

So, I’ve been staying out at the home place with the rest of our pack. I go there every day any way. Now, I’m just spending the night.

JODY FULLER Columnist

I’m right where I need to be.

I’ve still been coming home every day to help the family or tend to any business. The grandparents used to call that “going to town.”

I went to town on Tuesday to speak at the December Holiday Membership and Appreciation Meeting for EASHRM. That is the East Alabama Society for Human Resource Management for those of you not in the know.

Everything went well, but as soon as it was over, I had to head on down to the VA in Tuskegee. Sometimes, I feel like that place is my home away from home. Now, since I’ve been staying at the home place, I reckon that it’s my home away from the home that is usually my home away from home. That not even factoring in my house. You got that? There will be a test later in the day.

I didn’t have an appointment, so I just walked in. They were very busy, so I had to sit for a spell, but they were able to fit me in. I told them exactly why I was there, and they understood. They hooked me up with some antibiotics, cough medicine, and an inhaler, but I had to wait a bit longer for those prescriptions to be filled.

Some of my favorite Christmases were being across the pond with my fellow troops. Christmas of 2003 will always be near the top of the list. I was in Iraq on my first tour. At that time, the mail took forever to get there, and there was no Amazon or anything like that. At least, I don’t think there was. If there

was, it wasn’t coming to Iraq.

The camel express had yet to be implemented.

Saddam Hussein had just been captured. We didn’t know what our future held.

It was early in the war. We had no material gifts. We were brothers and sisters from all walks of life. All we had was each other, and that was enough. We had one heck of a meal that day, too. I’ll never forget it.

As I waited on my meds to be filled, I looked around at the room filled with veterans from all walks of life. I even saw a young soldier that I served with in Iraq in 2010. It was so good to see him. As I was looking around, an older white man fell to the ground.

Instantly, I jumped up to help, but I was on the far side of the room by myself. I likely wasn’t contagious but didn’t want to risk getting anyone else sick. Before I could take a step, five individuals from all walks of life had already sprung to their feet to offer their brother assistance. It was a beautiful thing.

I have to go back again next week, so I guess, in a way, I am spending some of the holiday season with troops. They may not be down range right now, but most of them have been there and done that, and my hat is off to each of them.

I get the best of both worlds. I’ll be with my baby girl and the rest of my family.

I’m right where I need to be.

Abigail may not remember anything, but I’ll cherish every memory.

Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com

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hope that all of my readers enjoyed a Merry Christmas earlier this week and I wish each of you the happiest New Year.

How was my Christmas?

As an answer, let me just introduce myself: Granger. David Granger.

Let’s just say before Christmas morning was over I felt as if I had landed smack dab in the middle of one of James Bond’s films.

As usual these days I’m a bit behind the times. In this case, in fact, I’m a Fitbit behind the times, as in one of those new watches that measures several health- and fitness-related statistics as you go throughout your day.

Let’s get this straight right out of the box: I’m no health nut, but I suppose that I could at least better monitor my heart and exercise. But the real reason that I requested a Fitbit was all the other functions it allows me. I’m notified of emails and phone calls with a vibration on my wrist.

With a pair of Bluetooth earbuds, I can even carry on the telephone conversation I’m notified of on my watch.

Truly James Bond-like stuff.

I remember when my wife and I first started dating in the mid 1990s and she bought for me my first cellphone (She actually got it for a penny with the purchase of her own phone, but, of course, she didn’t fess up to that for a

Tonka toy trucks. Those days brought a sense of community to our cities and towns that our younger ones, these days usually inside exercising their thumbs at the latest gaming DAVID console, cannot match.

GRANGER Yes, things have changed Managing a bit thanks to the leaps and Editor bounds in technology we’ve bit.) It was about the size and experienced since the 1980s weight of a brick. when the personal computer Now I can walk down the first made an appearance. street and, properly accesThese days the only slide rules sorized, talk to my broker via are those that apply in the my watch. As soon as I find – playground and calculators or need – a broker, anyway. are perhaps the most boring It truly makes you wonder apps on our cellphones. Now where technology is headed we use our miniaturized elecnext. We can’t do too much tronic devices to do anything more miniaturizing or our from play games to manage technological gadgets will all our finances. but disappear. Almost the only But with technology, as thing imaginable left to do is we’ve seen this past year, implant circuits in our bodies come breaches where the and, I don’t know about you, criminal-minded can do anybut that just seems to me too thing from use our credit cards “1984” obtrusive. to securing all of the informaStill, I doubt that the comtion necessary to steal our puter industry is going to complete identities. miniaturize itself out of busiSo, yes, this Christmas ness, so it’s likely we’ll see I became Granger. David more capabilities added to our Granger. already tiny devices.

But I can see the time when But with technology comes I wish for a Christmas and a not only gain, but loss, too. life that was simpler. Much And at no time is a portion of simpler. that loss brought to mind more If only there was an app than at Christmas. for that.

I remember the Christmases of my childhood David Granger is the manwhen front lawns were full on aging editor of Tallapoosa Christmas morning with kids Publishers’ Elmore County on new bicycles, out throwing newspapers. He can be brand new Christmas footballs reached at david.granger@ and playing with shiny new thewetumpkaherald.com

Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749.

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Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749.

Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. GoodmanRoy Mathis represents District 4.

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Flu

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about a month ahead of schedule.

Five flu positive cases were handled at Russell Medical’s Urgent Care this week. He said reports are even higher from East Alabama Medical Center.

“We are seeing triple what we saw last month,” Coker said.

So Edwards and Coker are preaching precaution to prevent the spread of the flu.

Edwards said that hygiene and some simple protective measures can make a difference. He said to wash hands often with an alcoholbased hand sanitizer or briskly with soap and water. If you are going to a doctor’s office, wear a mask, Edwards said.

Edwards said during the holidays exposure to more people also carries a larger risk.

“Everyone wants to be around friends and family, but if you are ill, don’t expose others to that,” Edwards said. “They will understand and probably appreciate you being thoughtful.”

“Stay away from people that are sick,” Coker said. “Stay home if you feel sick. If you think you are sick call your primary care physician or come to urgent care.

They often have rooms that you

can you can wait in while waiting to see someone to help prevent the spread. The last place you want to go is the emergency room as they have patients with chronic illnesses that the flu could complicate.”

Coker says you can have the flu and not know it.

“You are able to infect others before you know have the flu,” Coker said. “Often, you will not experience symptoms for one to four days.”

Coker says symptoms include a sudden onset of fever, chills, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea and upper respiratory issues similar to a sinus infection and a cough.

Coker says two age groups should take extra precautions.

“The biggest groups at risks are the very young and the very old,” Coker said.

Edwards and Coker also said that knowing how the virus can be spread is key to avoiding it.

“The virus lives in respiratory secretions, so avoiding any chances of prolonged, close contact with anyone who may be suffering the symptoms, “ Edwards said. “Avoid contact, sharing drinks or anything that would cause that exposure. But it can also talk the ocular route, like

walking through an area where a person has coughed. That’s really all it takes in some cases.”

“Flu is spread by droplets,” Coker said. “A cough or sneeze can send droplets into the air up to six feet away.”

Coker says to take precautions covering a cough.

“Those droplets will land on door handles and shopping carts,” Coker said. “Cover your cough.

Instead of coughing into your hand and touching something, cough into your clothing or arm and wash your hands with water and soap frequently.”

If you do get the flu, Coker says if caught early they can treat it to some degree.

“Tamiflu helps but is not a cure all,” Coker said. “It helps decrease the length and severity in symptoms.”

Coker explained they can treat the symptoms but also says those with the flu should stay home for at least 72 hours and until the fever is gone and says drinking water is important.

“Staying well hydrated is most important,” Coker said. “Taking care of the cough is important too.

If the flu is not taking care of it can

turn to pneumonia.”

Tallapoosa County is not the only place flu is starting to show its face.

Influenza activity levels are increasing across the State of Alabama.

Several positive influenza (flu) specimens in north Alabama have been reported in the previous three weeks.

While the flu season is just getting started in much of the country, activity is already elevated in Alabama with providers reporting 3.59 percent of outpatient visits due to influenza-like illness.

“Providers reporting increased percentages of patients with influenza-like illness and influenza samples sent to public health provide an indication of the geographic spread of influenza in Alabama,” said Dr. Karen Landers, District Medical Officer. “This is concerning because influenza can be a serious disease for anyone, even children, pregnant women, and previously healthy young adults.”

An annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older and is the best prevention against getting the flu.

Physicians, pharmacists and county health departments can provide flu vaccinations for Alabamians.

Request the “quadrivalent vaccine,” the one that protects against four influenza strains, because one of the strains in circulation in Alabama (Type B/Yamagata) is only included in the quadrivalent vaccine.

In addition to taking the flu vaccine, other measures can reduce or prevent the spread of influenza.

These include staying at home when sick, covering the mouth and nose with a tissue/cloth when coughing or sneezing, and washing hands or using hand sanitizer frequently.

And it is not too late to get the flu shot.

“There was a study out of Australia early on that showed a 10 percent decline in effectiveness against one strain of the virus,” Edwards said. “That got a lot of international press so people are hearing that and wondering. But in data from the CDC in week 49 we are right on the same averages as we have been in recent years.

“So it’s definitely not too late to get the shot if you haven’t already done so.”

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early Christmas morning shooting at a residence on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, not far from the Edward Bell Career Tech Center.

The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. Christmas morning and Potts confirmed Tuesday that in addition to Heard losing her life, four other people were injured, two men and two women.

“We did have four people injured,” Potts said. “We had one of those that suffered life-threatening injuries, but we have learned today

that she has stabilized and they believe she will pull through. Right now we are focusing on following every lead and finding the people responsible.”

The ramshackle home where the incident occurred has been refereed to as a “shot house” by law enforcement. Arrests for Illegal liquor sales and drug activity were made just last summer. At that time law enforcement said the home had become an “illegal makeshift club,” where all-night parties happened and alcohol and drugs were sold,

even though there was no business license associated with the property.

A gathering Sunday night got out of hand and those inside had gotten into an altercation that spilled outside. Shots were fired and Heard was inside the building when she received a fatal injury. It was unclear where the others who were injured were during what some described as a “gunfight with at least 15 shots fired.”

“We do not have a suspect in custody at this time, but we have some information and we have

identified some people of interest that we are hoping to talk to in connection with the shooting,” Potts said. “We hope to have more to release on this soon.”

Potts said that the Camp Hill Police Department has gotten assistance from the Dadeville Police Department, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department in the probe.

Potts said the incident is a sign of the mentality many young

people share today.

“It’s just a shame that you have something like this happen on Christmas – a woman shot and killed when she was inside – not involved in whatever started all this,” Potts said. “It just makes no sense. These young guys carry guns and think that makes them the baddest man on the planet or something. All it does is buy them a world of trouble. One person lost their life and before this is over more will see their lives ruined.

There is no call for it at all.”

Council this matter, though Reynolds said he wanted until the next city council meeting to review both the plan submitted to the city and the current contract in place with RDS to ensure the city does not violate the contract.

The council also spent time talking about the issue of dogs running at large throughout town, creating problems such as threatening residents with animals and small children.

Several citizens voiced their concerns and desire for the city to pass an ordinance to address the issue. Mayor Wayne Smith and the council said they were still looking at an effective ordinance that would address all concerns and meet everyone’s approval.

“We are not going to be able to pass this tonight, but

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I want us to soon,” Smith said. “I ask everybody to do their due diligence. We want to find a workable solution for this.”

The Dadeville City Council also discussed the following issues Tuesday night: • Minutes from the Dec. 12 meeting were approved.

• With the Christmas season having recently ended, Reynolds wanted to thank the mayor and council for the recent Christmas dinner put on for town employees, while Smith commended the council members who joined him in the Camp Hill Christmas parade.

• Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell reported the equipment and supplies to upgrade the gas line between the Methodist

church and Fred’s have arrived, and the town was simply waiting on the company to do the work to finish up another job before work would start.

• Councilwoman Teneesha Goodman-Johnson said she was still working hard on bringing the Boys & Girls Club back to Dadeville, as well as setting up a beautification board.

Local resident Rayford Farrington recently agreed to serve on the board as a representative from District Two, giving the board its first member.

• Councilman Roy Mathis commended the Dadeville Police Department for its cooperation with the Camp Hill Police Department during the Christmas morning shooting in Camp Hill. Mathis also

asked Police Chief David Barbour to pass along his appreciation to the Jacksons’ Gap Police Department for assisting with calls in Dadeville during this time.

• Councilman Dick Harrelson said he had not heard from the man who was working with the city on striping several streets throughout town, but it was suggested this might be due to the holiday season.

• Work was preparing to resume on the demolition grant, possibly as soon as mid-February.

• Road work signs along Lafayette Street were beginning to come down, though there was still one little spot that needed touching up.

• Having recently met with the other parties involved with the

Robbery we can release at this time.”

According to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Markee Wilkerson, 30 of Camp Hill is in the Tallapoosa County Jail on charges of first-degree robbery. Bond had not been set as of 3 p.m.

Wednesday and Wilkerson remained in custody.

Potts said no one at the residence was injured in the incident. He thanked the other agencies that responded and offered their assistance.

“I would like to thank the Dadeville Police Department, Jacksons Gap Police and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance with this case,” Potts said.

It was the second high-profile case worked by the Camp Hill Police Department this week.

Bessie Heard, 59, of Camp Hill died in an early Christmas morning shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Bystanders at the scene described more than 15 shots being fired about 2 a.m. and said an argument lead to the shooting.

Potts said they have identified some people

Courthouse Square project, Smith said the work could be ready for bidding out in February.

• A motion to approve an amended resolution was passed. The amended resolution cleaned up some of the verbiage on a resolution passed two weeks ago for the city to take action against a Hatcher Street residence in violation of the weed and nuisance abatement ordinance.

• The Highway 49 North water project was almost completed, with just a tiny area still left to finish.

• Fire Chief Anthony

Wilkerson asked the council for approval to submit an application for a FEMA Fire Grant, which would allow the Dadeville Fire Department to purchase a new fire engine and a Cascade system to help fill up the air tanks on the department’s turnout gear.

The council approved giving Wilkerson this authority.

• One recreation center rental request was approved.

The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, beginning with a pre-council meeting at 5:30 p.m.

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they would like to talk to in relation to the shooting, but said no arrest had been made as of 3 p.m.

Wednesday.

Wilkerson has a lengthy

criminal history with a multitude of charges dating back to 2007. Charges range from drug and weapons charges, assault, chemical endangerment of a child,

traffic charges and multiple probation revocations, Court records show his most recent charges came just two weeks ago on Dec. 12 for drug possession.

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rowing up in Dadeville, presentation. A comment came I lived on Oak Street. from the audience that brought My next door neighbors, back memories of the fences. whom I loved dearly, happened A very devout Christian man to be my high school English spoke up and stated he felt the teacher and her pastor husband church should be breaking down and their four children. My barriers to get people into our parents expected a lot from churches instead of putting up me, and so did the teacher and walls to keep people out of our preacher.

Jackie Wilbourn churches. My thoughts quickly One of our English class drifted to Luke 14:23, “and Bethel Baptist assignments was to write a compel them to come in, that my Church paper on a subject provided by house may be filled.” the teacher. We had a choice of As I processed the information choosing, “fences make good neighbors” being given, it was apparent that times have or “fences make bad neighbors.” We had to changed and have warranted approaching provide justification for the subject chosen. situations much differently in the 21st Our teacher made a personal case for Century. It is amazing how Jesus brings the “good neighbors” option. During the to mind answers to all of life’s problems summer, it had not rained for weeks and the if we just study His Word and believe and area was very dry. We children got together obey what the Word says. A local pastor and “sneaked” to the old Dadeville Lumber had opened the program that day by reading Company and killed a snake. We had heard from Nehemiah, Chapter 4. it would rain if a snake was hung in a tree.

After I got home, I began to re-read and We hung the snake in our teacher’s yard! study this particular chapter, which referred I suppose the teacher and preacher had to building of a wall around Jerusalem. reason to believe that a fence would have Verse 9 reads, “But we prayed to our God made a good neighbor because it would and set guards to protect us day and night.” have kept us out of their yard — but, it There’s my answer — we are God’s rained and everybody was happy! hands and feet!

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YEAR IN REVIEW Take a look at photos from some of the biggest stories and happenings from the Dadeville area in 2017

Above left, Chariot Ward picks up the first place trophy from Marrell Ward at this year’s Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby. Merrell Ward hosted the first ever soap box derby tournament in Dadeville in honor of his son. Top right, Dadeville’s Qua Tucker stiff arms Holtville’s Dylan Bearden during a game in this year’s football season. Right, a fire on Bartlett Street in Dadeville destroyed a home, boat and vehicles earlier this year.

Top, Betty Hayes blows out candles at a special Kiwanis meeting, where she was honored and celebrated for turning 82 and retiring as secretary. Hayes passed away in October after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Above left shows the scene of a double shooting on Jah Street in Dadeville earlier this year. Right, the Total Eclipse, which only occurs approximately every 100 years, created interesting images throughout the Lake Martin area such as this composite image by Kenneth Boone.

Middle right, fireworks create a beautiful image as they go off over the lake for a July 4 celebration earlier this year. Middle, fans celebrate at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn after the Tigers won the Iron Bowl earlier this year. Above left, engine failure showed to be the cause of a March 28 plane crash near Dadeville that claimed the life of the passenger and pilot. Pilot David Lee Currier died from injuries received in the crash and post crash fire April 8 at an Atlanta hospital. His wife of 48 years, Jeanette Carol Currier, was pronounced dead at the crash site. Above right, Dadeville High School teacher Greg Shelton tastes a little of the pie thrown at him for walking across the school logo at this year’s school homecoming pep rally.

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2017 All-Area Football Team Offensive Player of the Year

Coach of the Year

Meadows was key for Generals

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

If 1,117 rushing yards in just eight games wasn’t enough to prove Trace Meadows was essential to the success of Horseshoe Bend’s football team this season, just looking at how much the Generals struggled without Meadows should do it.

After leading Holtville by 23 points early in the third quarter, Meadows was sidelined with an injury that had been nagging him all night, and

from there, the Generals squandered the lead and gave up the victory at the last second. Without

Meadows, the offense looked stuck in the mud.

Because of sheer See MEADOWS • Page B2

Defensive Player of the Year

Tuck a dominating force for BRHS

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

This season was full of defensive highlights for Benjamin Russell’s football team, and a good chunk of them came from senior Jaden Tuck.

Tuck led the team in tackles, quarterback hurries and defensive points. He came up with several clutch turnovers and quite literally saved a game this season.

Tuck is the TPI Football Player of the Year.

See TUCK • Page B2

Horn exceeds expectations

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After a 3-8 season in 2016, Benjamin Russell’s football team was expecting to get better this year, but posting a 7-3 regular-season record was probably more than what most hoped for.

Directed by one of the best coaches in the business, BRHS opened the season with four straight wins and went on to win seven of their first eight.

Danny Horn is the TPI Football Coach of the Year.

“I think the seniors had a lot more to do with it than I did,” Horn said. “They just made up their minds they didn’t want to go through it again. We had a great offseason and a good spring and summer, and they were determined that they were not going to let that happen again.”

Benjamin Russell opened the season with back-to-back narrow victories.

To begin, the Wildcats posted a 28-14 victory over Clay Central, then went on to open their region schedule with a 35-28 defeat of Pelham. In both games, the Wildcat defense didn’t look flawless — it bent but never broke.

In Week 3 against Chelsea, BRHS blanked the Hornets for the first of two shutouts on the year.

But in what was likely the most memorable game of the season, Benjamin Russell nearly shut out Opelika before giving up 14 lastminute points. Despite the Bulldog surge, the Wildcat faithful were delivered a huge 19-14 victory.

“Obviously beating Opelika, that was a big game and a big win for us,” Horn said. “Another big one was the win up there at Helena because that allowed us to have a chance to play for the region championship, and even though we lost that game (against Wetumpka for the region title), I See HORN • Page B2

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback: Cade Worthy, Horseshoe Bend Despite measuring in at just 5-foot-8, 140 pounds, Worthy proved that big things come in small packages. He was the best quarterback in the area, passing for 1,272 yards in a run-first offense. Worthy went 90-for-164 and threw nine touchdowns and four interceptions. “The thing about Cade is just his intelligence,” Generals coach Josh Averett said. “He’s always making good decisions and trying to keep his eyes out for trouble as much as possible. You knew exactly what you were going to get out of him every single day.”

Running back: Davede Herron, Benjamin Russell Herron was the catalyst of Benjamin Russell’s offense, accounting for nearly have of its rushing yards. He finished with 846 yards on the ground, despite missing a game, and scored nine touchdowns. He also caught 11 passes for 79 yards. “If you had an MVP of the team, he was probably it,” BRHS coach Danny Horn said. “He could do so many things. He could run, he could catch and he could block. He could play defense. We definitely relied on him a lot during the year and he did a great job for us.”

Offensive lineman: Jared Greene, Benjamin Russell

Offensive lineman: Ab Abernathy, Dadeville

On a young offensive line, Greene was one of the standouts for the Wildcats. “I think he was pretty consistent from game to game,” Benjamin Russell coach Danny Horn said. “He was probably undersized weighing about 220, but he overcame that with a lot of good technique and aggressiveness.”

Abernathy was a four-year starter for the Tigers and graded 90 percent or better every game. “Ab is the heart and soul of our offensive line,” Dadeville coach Richard White said. “He was like having a coach on the field.” Abernathy measured in at 5-foot-11 and 220 pounds.

Running back: Kadore Glenn, Dadeville

Offensive lineman: Justin House, Reeltown

Glenn came alive this season for the Tigers, posting back-toback 300-yard rushing games. He finished the season with 1,246 yards on 201 rushes despite playing only nine games. Glenn also scored eight touchdowns. “Kadore runs the ball with determination and it’s hard for one person to bring him down,” Dadeville coach Richard White said.

“Justin was one of those diamonds in the rough,” Rebel coach Matt Johnson said. “He was our starting left guard coming into the season and we unexpected lost our center. When we moved him there, it ended up being the best move for him and for us, he was a lot more comfortable there. He was actually the leader on the line of scrimmage and told people what to do blocking wise.”

Running back: Tre Tre Hughley, Reeltown Part of a 1-2 punch with Cameron Faison, Hughley came on strong especially at the end of the year and ended up leading the Rebels with 1,043 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground. Defensively, Hughley also contributed 38 solo tackles and 22 assists. “Tre Tre found his identity toward the end of the year, and he got comfortable with the offense,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “He had a great vision and ran very well inside the tackles. He also started blocking a lot better at his position and that made him more of a complete running back.”

Wide receiver: Qua Tucker, Dadeville Not only was Tucker a stellar running back for the Tigers, he also led the team with 27 catches for 230 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, he had 1,1195 yards on 216 and a team-leading 10 touchdowns. He scored twice on kickoff returns and twice on punt returns. “Qua is a game changer,” Dadeville coach Richard White said. “He can change the outlook of a game in one play.”

Offensive lineman: Jackson Knight, Benjamin Russell As a center, Knight was one of the most consistent linemen for the Wildcats this season. He graded the highest on the line.

“I think he showed a lot of leadership,” Benjamin Russell coach Danny Horn said. “From Day 1, he was one of the best leaders on the team, and he was pretty consistent all year long.”

Offensive lineman: Jacob Rodgers, Reeltown At right tackle, Rodgers played the position on both the first offense and the scout offense for the Rebels, being a master of his trade. “He took every single rep of our team periods throughout the year in practice at right tackle,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said.

“He was a quiet leader and he was the most consistent player we had. He graded higher than anyone week to week on offensive line.”

Kicker: Dylan Moncus, Benjamin Russell Moncus was a secret weapon for the Wildcats, booting 43 punts for an average of 32.0 yards. He went 4-for-8 on field goals and 25-for-27 on extra points. Thirty-two percent of his kickoffs went for touchbacks. “You don’t realize with a kicker how much you’ll miss him till he’s gone, and we are going to miss him,” BRHS coach Danny Horn said. “He’s pretty athletic too. There were a couple times where we had a bad snap, and he was athletic enough to go get it and still get the ball off. I also felt like any time we got inside the opponent’s 25, we had a chance to get three points.”

Athlete: Trey O’Neal, Reeltown O’Neal did a little bit of everything for the Rebels. Offensively, he led the way with 18 catches for 258 yards and he also gained 175 yards on 58 carries. Defensively, O’Neal was second on the team with 88 tackles, including 60 solos. “He was just all over the field offensively,” O’Neal said. “He was such a utility player for us — he could run the ball for the jet sweep, he caught the ball real well and he was just all over the field. He’s got a very good football IQ, and we expect great things out of him next year.”

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FIRST TEAM DEFENSE Defensive lineman: RaRa Wright, Reeltown

Linebacker: Ben Hendrix, Benjamin Russell

As the leader of the Rebel defense, Wright paced the team with 98 tackles, including 72 solo stops and nine for a loss. He had six sacks and forced a fumble. “One thing I stress all the time is being relentless, and we define relentless as being persistently and violently aggressive, and RaRa did just that,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnon said. Wright also came on strong offensively torward the end of the season at fullback.

Linebacker: Parker Branch, Horseshoe Bend Despite being an offensive lineman last year, Branch picked up the linebacking position quite well, having dominating performances week in and week out. He totaled 183 tackles for an average of more than 18 per game. Branch had 13 tackles for a loss and six sacks. “Really from our first game, it was every week that he was racking up a lot of tackles,” Generals coach Josh Averett said. “He was always in the high teens every week, and he was just always around the ball.”

Defensive lineman: Toney Davis, Coosa The leading tackler for the Cougars, Davis played a big role both on and off the field. “If Toney never would’ve made a play all season, his impact would’ve been exactly the same,” Central Coosa coach Shane Rary said. “His leadership is second to none. With the transition at the beginning of the season, that was the biggest thing that kept everyone together. He always pushed everyone to do better, and the whole school is a big Toney fan.”

Defensive lineman: Cam Buckner, Benjamin Russell “I thought we got a different Cam from last year to this year,” Wildcat coach Danny Horn said. “He played a lot better, and he was a force on the defensive front for us. He was a leader on the line, and we always tried to put him in a position where he could be on the other teams’ best offensive linemen. Cam always held his own.” Buckner finished with 25 solo tackles, 34 assists and eight tackles for a loss.

As only a sophomore, Russell was one of the strongest underclassmen for the senior-laden General squad. He finished the season with three interceptions. “He was a good athlete, and we were expecting to make some big plays on both sides of the ball,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said. “We’ll rely on him to be successful on both sides of the ball next year, and we’ll look for him to return kicks too.”

Giving opposing quarterbacks fits with seven sacks on the season, Lewis was a force for the Rebels’ front four. He finished with 80 tackles, including 56 solo tackles, and had nine for a loss. “I would say Leo is a physical technician,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said.

“He plays very physical, but his technique is what puts him over the top. He’s a great read player on the defensive line, and our linebacker success is a lot because of him.”

Defensive back: Cameron Faison, Reeltown Faison did a little bit of everything for the Rebels as a sophomore. Defensively, he was a force in the secondary, returning one interception for a touchdown. He also added 738 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground, and he returned four kickoffs for scores. “He’s really selfless and one of the hardest workers on the team,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “He’s undersized at most positions, but he had perseverance. He really did a great job playing multiple positions, and his work in the offseason paid off for him.”

Defensive back: Eric Shaw, Reeltown Shaw was a force for the Rebels on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. He grabbed two interceptions in the secondary and also totaled 52 tackles, including 41 solos.

Offensively, he had 18 catches for 205 and a team-leading five touchdown receptions. “Once he got healthy, he really started playing to his potential,” Rebel coach Matt Johnson said.

“Defensively, it showed a lot; he called our secondary. He was our quarterback on the back end, getting us lined up. Obviously his future his bright.”

Defensive back: Donta Daniel, Central Coosa

Defensive back: Nywanski Russell, Horseshoe Bend

Defensive lineman: Leo Lewis, Reeltown

As the quarterback of Benjamin Russell’s defense, Hendrix moved from outside linebacker to inside linebacker this season and proved to be the brains behind the defense. “He was the leader of the defense,” BRHS coach Danny Horn said.

“He made sure we were in the right defense for other teams’ formations. Obviously he has a lot of leadership, and Ben is pretty smart too. He understood the game and always got us in the right defense.” Hendrix finished with 45 solo tackles, 36 assisted and three for a loss. He also had one interception and five sacks.

While Daniel’s success was most obviously seen on the offensive side of the ball, he was also a key part of the Cougars’ young defense and played multiple positions there.

“He played every position at linebacker, then we’d put him at corner or even one week, we had him at free safety,” Coosa coach Shane Rary said. “He’s a great student of football, so if we watch film one day, he’ll know all of it. He’s not as vocal of a leader, but he just gets it done.” Daniel also rushed for more than 1,100 yards.

Athlete: Jordan Whitlow, Reeltown Whitlow wasn’t even in the starting rotation at linebacker for the Rebels at the beginning of the season, but he started becoming comfortable with the defense. His best game of the season was a 17-tackle performance against Ranburne. He finished with 79 tackles, including 55 solo stops. “At inside linebacker, he really was a pleasant surprise,” Rebel coach Matt Johnson said. “He’s just a workhorse, and he’s that selfless guy that does the dirty work. He’s responsible for a lot of Tre Tre (Hughley)’s yards. He’s just selfless, and he was a diamond in the rough on defense.”

Meadows importance to the Generals’ success, Meadows is the TPI Offensive Player of the Year.

“There’s nothing you can do about injuries, but it definitely kept us from doing some of the things we wanted to do when he was out,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said. “He averaged almost 150 yards per game, so anytime you take 150 yards away in a game, that’s going to make a big difference.”

Meadows came onto the scene last year under the direction of then-senior running back Drew Hill, and despite being the second in command, Meadows had nearly 500 rushing yards as a junior. In 2017, as a senior, Meadows stepped into the No. 1 role and filled Hill’s shoes just fine.

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had 15 catches for 231 yards and he totaled a team-leading 13 touchdowns, including 11 on the ground and two through the air.

“Trace is one of those guys that works hard in the weight room in the offseason and during practice, and it showed on the field,” Averett said. “He’s very strong, and he’s hard to bring down. He ran hard and between him and Cade (Worthy), those were our two big guys on offense.”

Because he was utilized so much offensively, Meadows was limited on the defensive side of the ball, but even there, he managed to do some damage. He had 20 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery which he returned for a score.

Not only is Meadows a force on the field for Horseshoe Bend, he’s also a well-known student off the field.

“He’s going to work hard, and he does that on the field and in the classroom,” Averett said.

“He was voted Mr. HBHS in the

fall, so everybody recognizes the character he has and what he puts into both his academics and his athletics.”

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“He definitely came through in the clutch,” BRHS coach Danny Horn said. “It seems like every time we had a turnover, he either caused it or recovered it. When you’re around the ball, you have a tendency of causing turnovers, and that’s what he did. He was always around the ball and was always in the middle of things.”

Tuck said, “It’s all coaching. Both (Danny) and (Chase) Horn put us in places to make plays. In practice, they made sure we knew how to get in the perfect spots to make plays, and we just put ourselves in the best possible spot. I just happened to be one of the guys making plays everywhere. If it hadn’t have been me, somebody else would’ve made the plays.”

Growing up in a football family, Tuck is the nephew of Central Coosa great Justin Tuck, and although Jaden certainly looks up to his uncle, who was a defensive end, Jaden has made his own way as an inside linebacker.

This year, he racked up 91 total tackles, including 61 solos and eight for a loss. He also had an interception, two caused fumbles and three fumbles to go along with two sacks and a

team-leading nine quarterback hurries.

Playing alongside Ben Hendrix since middle school, there was an obvious chemistry between the two, and they made up a big cog in BRHS’ defense.

“Tenth-grade year for high school football is kind of the year where you decide if you want to buy into the program or quit ’cause you’re not playing,” Tuck said. “You have to wait your turn, and we were sitting on the sideline one day and we said, ‘We’re going to see what we can do here.’ We stuck with it, and in junior year, we started becoming a unit and the chemistry starting mending. Then senior year was a masterpiece. We had a 1-2 combination with us.”

After such a stellar senior season, Tuck is hoping to take his talents to the next level and already has Division I offers from the likes of Murray State, Samford and the University of New Mexico.

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thought we fought hard and had opportunities. And that Wetumpka team went on to play in the state championship.”

Despite not being the most athletic team or having the most explosive offense, Horn took the Wildcats to new heights and is hoping this team set the tone for future years.

“I was really, really proud of this group,” Horn said.

“This group will always go down as one of my favorites because they may not have been quite as talented as some, but they made up for it with work ethic and hustle and just the desire to win and do the right things.”

And Horn has certainly left a mark on his players.

“It’s been a great experience to play for him,” BRHS senior Jaden Tuck said. “He’s a legend in his own right, and I hope that one day he’ll be able to get a state championship in 6A. Playing for him as been a heckuva learning experience, and it’s great to know I’ve been coached by one of the greatest coaches in Alabama high school football.”

HONORABLE MENTION Benjamin Russell: Landon Cotney (sr., QB), Cam Norris (so., DL), Tyler Watts (sr., TE), Marquel Jackson (jr., DL) Dadeville: Max McClendon (so., DL), Alex Sims (sr., P) Horseshoe Bend: Dakota Blythe (sr., OL), Nalijah Heard (sr., OLB), Luke Yarbrough (sr., WR) Central Coosa: Jamichael Chambliss (jr., QB), Levi Crause (so., OL) Reeltown: Kyle Nelson (sr., DL/OL), Landon Hunt (sr., TE), Chandler Gray (jr., LB)

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Reeltown pulls out tight win over Pike Road 3-point arc. Pike Road nailed four 3-pointers in a tightly contested third period to go up one, but the Rebels made key shots to stay Pike Road didn’t have an answer for Reeltown sophomore even.

Cole sunk a 3 for Reeltown Eric Shaw on either end of the with 20 seconds left in the third court Thursday night in the quarter to go into the final period Rebels’ 65-61 win. with a 41-38 lead.

Shaw’s size and athleticism Hughley’s ball handling skills caused the Patriots all kinds of trouble. His offensive rebounding saved the Rebels down the stretch gave the Rebels multiple second- as Pike Road applied a lot of pressure on the ball and cut the chance opportunities they lead to as little as one with 43 converted into points, and his shot blocking ability forced Pike seconds to go in the game.

Reeltown coach Jonathan Road to take the majority of its Gardner praised Hughley’s play shots from outside the paint. down the stretch.

And most importantly, he “I’ve been telling him he has stepped up when the game was to get the ball down the stretch,” on the line, scoring 13 of his 20 Gardner said. “I’m okay with him points in the final quarter. having more turnovers than other Lance Cole and Tre Tre guys because I want the ball in Hughley both had 10 for the his hands more during the game.

Rebels.

He was solid for us at the end.”

Still, it wasn’t easy for Leading by just one point Reeltown.

Much like in their earlier game in the fourth, Gardner called a timeout to calm his team and set against Holtville, the Patriots up a play. Shaw then got behind erased a halftime deficit thanks the defense not once, but twice, to hot shooting from beyond the

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sealing the win with a thunderous and crowd-pleasing dunk to extend what had been a onepoint lead into five in a matter of seconds.

Still, the Patriots cut the lead to just two with eight seconds remaining, but Shaw was fouled and calmly sank both free throws.

“I just tried to help the team on both ends of the court,” Shaw said. “I wanted to do whatever it took to get the win.”

Gardner was pleased with the win and effort from Shaw and his entire team.

“Our offense runs through (Shaw),” Gardner said. “When he plays well we have a good chance. But we started off a little rusty. It was our first game since Friday and our first home game (of the season), so our players were dealing with playing in front of the home crowd and hearing their friends and their kinfolk yelling from the stands, but we got it together in the second half and got the win.”

The Rebels also pulled out a

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Reeltown’s Trey O’Neal, back, played an aggressive defensive game which sparked the Rebels’ to a narrow victory over Pike Road.

68-62 victory over Holtville at the Reeltown Holiday Hoops

Tournament, and they take a 4-3 record into the new year.

Rebel girls go 1-1 at holiday tourney S STAFF REPORT TTPI Staff

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Kayli Hornsby signs to play softball at CACC On Tuesday, Reeltown shortstop Kayli Hornsby, seated center, signed her letter of intent to play softball at Central Alabama Community College. “I went to a tryout over the summer there and at Southern Union (State Community College), and a couple weeks after I tried out, they called and offered me a scholarship,” Hornsby said. “I did a tour a couple weeks after that, and I just really liked the campus and I really liked their softball program.” At her signing, Hornsby was joined by, front row, from left, her father Tony Hornsby and mother Lisa Hornsby; back row, brother Jake Hornsby, Reeltown softball coach Kelli Hilyer, Reeltown AD Matt Johnson, CACC softball coach Greg Shivers, Reeltown principal Tom Cochran and sister Kenzie Hornsby.

Reeltown’s girls basketball team has already surpassed its win total from a year a ago a after going 1-1 at last week’s Holiday Hoops Tournament.

H After falling to Booker T. Washington, 50-29, on Thursday, the Rebels turned right 5 around and grabbed a convincing 55-37 win a over o Wadley on Friday.

Against the Bulldogs, both Ashlynn Thomas and Ariyana Stoneback scored T double figures, putting up 14 and 10 points, d respectively.

Thomas also had five rebounds r and a six steals, as the Rebels (3-4) did a fine job jo on the boards.

Stoneback and Eryn Wells both pulled down seven rebounds apiece, while d Marsheka Shaw had six and Nyla Hayden M also a grabbed five. Taniya Haynes stuffed the stat s sheet with seven points, four rebounds, seven assists and a steal. s On the first day of the tournament, the Rebels were defensively stifled, as no player R had h more than seven points.

Wells contributed 13 of the Rebels’ 30 rebounds, and Mikiya Jones, Thomas, Shaw r and a Stoneback each had two steals apiece.

ALABAMA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION ALL-STATE ALL STATE FOOTBALL TEAM CLASS 4A FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB: Tucker Brown, Wilson, Sr., 6-0, 170 RB: Caleb Danner, Dora, Sr., 6-1, 190 RB: Darrian Meads, Hokes Bluff, So., 5-10, 205 RB: Symon Smith, UMS-Wright, So., 5-5, 143 WR: Bridges Anderson Jr., Andalusia, Sr., 6-3, 180 WR: TK Kenebrew, Childersburg, Sr., 6-2, 185 WR: Darius Nalls, Fayette Co., Sr., 6-2, 185 OL: Jordan Brooks, Saks, Sr., 6-2, 290 OL: Nick Canfield, Rogers, Jr., 6-2, 252 OL: Luke Kynard, Thomasville, Sr., 6-1, 275 OL: Hunter Middleton, UMSWright, Jr., 6-2, 237 OL: Tristan Nichols, Fayette Co., Sr., 5-10, 210 K: Preston Harvey, Jacksonville, Sr., 6-3, 190

DB: Kolbi Fuqua, Cordova, Sr., 6-3, 200 DB: T.R. Robertson, St. James, Sr., 6-3, 180 LB: Marshall Clark, Munford, Sr., 5-11, 185 LB: Russ Myers, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-0, 200 LB: Riley Russell, Cherokee Co., Sr., 6-1, 195 LB: Caleb Storie, Rogers, Sr., 6-0, 215 DL: Jaylin Brackett, Madison Acad., Sr., 5-10, 240 DL: Jonah Danley, Rogers, Sr., 6-0, 195 DL: DeAndre Freeman, Escambia Co., Jr., 6-1, 187 DL: Marreo Thomas, Saks, Jr., 5-10, 270 P: Reece Solar, Alabama Chr., Jr., 6-2, 200 Athlete: Zay Britt, Munford, So., 5-9, 165; Trent Cochran-Gill, Tallassee, Jr., 5-9, 175; Matthew Flint, Madison Co., Sr., 6-0, 215; Sam Kimel, Randolph, Sr., 5-11, 170

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DB: Amarea Abney, Saks, Sr., 5-11, 165 DB: Tyren Dupree, Cherokee Co., Sr., 6-2, 205

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RB: Macey Carr, Jacksonville, Sr., 6-1, 185 RB: John Robertson, Northside, Sr., 6-0, 205 WR: Tyler Greene, Madison Acad., Sr., 6-1, 160 WR: Michael Parker, Westminster Chr., Sr., 6-6, 236 WR: Braylon Washington, Thomasville, Jr., 6-1, 160 OL: Jake Busch, Hokes Bluff, Jr., 6-2, 255 OL: Dalton Elam, Wilson, Sr., 6-5, 270 OL: Houston Hamilton, St. James, Sr., 5-11, 260 OL: Donjea Hutchins, North Jackson, Sr., 6-0, 320 OL: Dawson Wells, Saks, Sr., 6-0, 205 K: Sean Dorney, Madison Acad., Sr., 5-10, 220 SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DB: Chase Bright, Sardis, Sr., 6-2, 180 DB: Cole Crawford, Northside, Sr., 6-0, 205 DB: Ashton Gulledge, Hokes Bluff, So., 5-10, 170 DB: Deion Pickens, Satsuma, Jr., 5-7, 165 LB: Jalon Atkins, Thomasville, Sr., 6-0, 185 LB: Kaynan Mays, Saks, Sr., 6-2, 195 LB: Braxton Ragland, Leeds, Jr., 5-11, 180 LB: Levi Taliaferro, Hokes Bluff, Sr., 5-9, 190 DL: Tristen Holcomb, Sardis, Jr., 6-3, 245

DL: CJ Person, Montgomery Catholic, Jr., 6-2, 290 DL: Chance Thompson, Dora, Sr., 5-10, 195 DL: Grant Wisdom, Deshler, So., 6-0, 245 P: Landon Johnson, Hokes Bluff, Sr., 6-2, 195 Athlete: Erin Heard, Bibb Co., Sr., 6-0, 185; Cam Horne, Dale Co., Sr., 5-9, 170; Avery Moates, Wilson, Sr., 6-2, 165; Torrance Pollard, Leeds, Sr., 5-9, 170 HONORABLE MENTION QB: LaDerrick Bell, Saks, Sr.; Chance Stevenson, Fayette Co., Sr. RB: Johnathon Cobb, Saks, Jr.; Roosevelt Weaver III, Andalusia, Jr. WR: Kalvin Levett, Tallassee, Jr.; Cal Taylor, Haleyville, Sr. OL: Luke Craig, Montgomery Catholic, Sr.; Braydon Lacey, Sardis, Sr. K: Greg Dawkins, Leeds, Sr.; Jackson Spradlin, Dora, Sr. DB: Cade Meyer, Rogers, Sr.; Levon Fletcher, Randolph, Sr. LB: Caden Best, Westminster Chr., Jr.; Josh Glass, Jacksonville, Sr. DL: Devonte Green, Leeds, Jr.; Patrick Lovelace, W.S. Neal, Sr. P: Dylan Campbell, Munford, Sr.; Addison Powell, Thomasville, Sr. ATH: Steven Moon, Satsuma, Sr. COACH OF THE YEAR: Bart Lockhart, Dora

CLASS 2A FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB: Kristian Story, Lanett, So., 6-2, 205 RB: Payton Anderson, Fyffe, Jr., 6-1, 200 RB: Kelston Fikes, Leroy, Fr., 5-9, 170 RB: Robert Houston, LaFayette, Sr., 5-7, 182 WR: David Baldwin, CentralHayneville, Sr., 5-9, 175 WR: Zavien Kelley, Vincent, Sr., 5-11, 176 WR: Matt Sherrill, Hatton, Sr., 6-0, 170 OL: Tyler Harris, Luverne, Sr., 6-2, 265 OL: John Karr, Leroy, Sr., 6-2, 220 OL: Cole Lyles, Fyffe, Sr., 6-4, 310 OL: Matthews Spencer, Ariton, Jr., 6-0, 290 OL: James Aaron Tranham, Sulligent, Sr., 5-11, 260 K: Dawson Hamlin, Goshen, Sr., 6-4, 175 FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DB: JaQuavion Boston-Gaines, LaFayette, Jr., 5-9, 150 DB: Trikweze Bridges, Lanett, Jr., 6-3, 175 DB: Ellian Harris, Luverne, Jr., 5-10, 175 DB: Jaquan Kincey, Abbeville, Jr., 5-10, 163 LB: Parker Branch, Horseshoe Bend, Sr., 5-9, 170 LB: Chase Cardwell, New Brockton, Sr., 6-1, 212 LB: Court Coley, Westbrook Chr., Sr., 6-2, 215 LB: Andrew Kelley, Winston Co., Sr., 5-11, 190 DL: Avery Bishop, Aliceville, Sr., 6-5, 215 DL: Lajareon Bryant, LaFayette, Jr., 6-0, 235 DL: Baraskious Dowdell, Lanett, Sr., 6-2, 240 DL: D’terrion Glaze, Lanett, Jr., 6-0, 195 P: Cooper Dean, J.U. Blacksher, Sr., 5-11, 180 Athlete: Aaron Benefield, Ranburne, Sr., 5-10, 215; Jermaine Brown, St. Luke’s, Jr., 5-9, 150; Jaron Scott, Sulligent, Sr., 6-2, 180; Terrion Truitt, Lanett, Sr., 5-8, 160 SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB: Brock Snyder, Goshen, Sr., 6-4, 180 RB: Chris Hardie, Vincent, Jr., 6-0, 255 RB: Tyreke Metcalf, Sulligent, Sr., 6-3, 180 RB: Caleb Vinson, Falkville, Sr., 6-0, 190 WR: Zack Alford, Goshen, Sr., 5-8, 145

WR: Christian Angulo, Falkville, Fr., 6-0, 170 WR: Anquaevious Pollard, Lanett, Sr., 6-6, 195 OL: Gable Allred, Lamar Co., Jr., 6-3, 265 OL: Dakari Siler, Goshen, Sr., 6-0, 200 OL: Lane Sims, J.U. Blacksher, Jr., 5-11, 220 OL: Jonathan Stone, Sand Rock, Sr., 6-0, 245 OL: Brooks Thompson, Mars Hill, Jr., 6-2, 255 K: Juan Castro, Cleveland, Sr., 5-11, 170 SECOND TEAM DEFENSE DB: Caeden Godfrey, Westbrook Chr., Sr., 6-1, 190 DB: Trey McFarland, Woodland, So., 6-2, 180 DB: Bryson Peavy, Ariton, Jr., 6-3, 190 DB: Kaleb Thomas, Lanett, Jr., 5-10, 170 LB: Omar Boston, LaFayette, Sr., 5-8, 170 LB: Jawon Howell, Lanett, Sr., 6-1, 195 LB: Lane Talbot, Gaston, Jr., 6-2, 230 LB: Dristin Weaver, Leroy, Sr., 6-1, 215 DL: Jacob Brewer, Leroy, Sr., 6-0, 180 DL: Jackson Luttrell, Westbrook Chr., Jr., 6-4, 240 DL: Hunter Motichek, Sulligent, Sr., 6-4, 265 DL: Hayden Simmons, Ranburne, Sr., 6-3, 205 P: Russell Weeks, New Brockton, So., 6-4, 201 Athlete: Malik Callens, Billingsley, So., 5-10, 160; Kaleb Jones, Collinsville, So., 6-0, 190; Kavon McGraw, Aliceville, Jr., 5-10, 155; Dwayne Miller, West End, Sr., 6-0, 265 HONORABLE MENTION QB: Keegan Blackman, CentralHayneville, Sr.; Aaron Dove, Falkville, Jr. RB: Craig Kinsey, Abbeville, Sr.; Jeremiah White, Geneva Co., Sr. WR: Carson Carver, Sand Rock, Sr.; Satyler Wilson, Luverne, So. OL: J.T. Youngblood, Vincent, So. K: Humberto Hernandez, Ariton, Sr.; Austin Hollis, Sulligent, Sr. DB: Brant Rowell, Fyffe, Sr. LB: Arian Gregory, Luverne, So.; Colt Smith, Mars Hill, Jr. DL: Devin Bell, Goshen, Sr.; Josh Cardwell, New Brockton, So. ATH: Landon Woodard, Ranburne, Sr. COACH OF THE YEAR: Daniel Merchant, Sulligent

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Christmas shopping season good for some local businesses of our bridal items soon.”

Next door at Cloud Nine, only a few customers were in the store Tuesday afternoon, though co-owner Amy Hill Downtown Alexander City was quiet said there had been a decent number early Tuesday afternoon, as city offices of customers who came in shortly after and a multitude of stores were closed opening Tuesday morning. for the day after Christmas. However, a “We have had a few returns that small handful of businesses were open, have come in so far today,” she said. catering to the public while also taking “Tomorrow may be a bigger day down the festive decorations that have though.” graced shelves and windows for much Hill also talked about sales totals of the past month. the store had seen during the holiday Key among these were Carlisle’s and season. While she believed totals were Cloud Nine, happy to help customers down compared to the last few years, browse through the various items on in part due to online sales, Cloud Nine sale or assist with returns. still had a decent number of sales before “Things have been going well for Christmas, buoyed partially by the us sales-wise,” Carlisle’s owner Lisa store’s own group of Internet purchases.

Champion said. “So far, there have been Similar to Carlisle’s, Cloud Nine had no returns brought back to us today.” much of the Christmas inventory marked Since putting a number of Christmas down, while sales were also running on decorations and other holiday-themed shoes and clothing throughout the store. merchandise on sale a week ago, “Our customers have been very Champion said sales have remained pleased to see these sales,” Hill said. fairly steady. She added that some “We’re trying to make room for our customers have been asking if the price spring stuff coming in January.” on the discounted Christmas decorations As the calendar prepares to flip over would drop even further after the from 2017 to 2018, another Christmas holidays. While this is not the case, season has entered the books, and sales customers would still be able to get continue to hold steady for local stores. good deals on many of the holiday items Online retailers may have made things still in stock at the store. a bit more difficult, but local shops are “We are planning on starting to put still happy to cater to their customers, out some more of your everyday items especially in the post-holiday season within the next week or so,” Champion with sales and discounts to be found on said. “We’ll also be bringing out some virtually every shelf.

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HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Have you ever seen a problem that you felt elected officials should address?

Most of us have.

But how did you handle it? The truth is, most of don’t handle it. Faced with these situations, most people either do nothing or they gripe about it. Some prefer to vent on social media.

What do those three approaches accomplish? Not much.

We often hear people griping and complaining in public and on social media about what’s being done, or being done too much, not being done enough, or being ignored by our local government.

Here’s the deal: a truckload of gripes doesn’t have any weight.

But one person who stands up in a public meeting and makes a well thought-out request to one of our local governing bodies

can pull a lot of weight. More people, working together for the same cause have even more influence.

Why do so many choose to gripe and so few speak out?

In order to stand up and plead your case you’ve got to know what you’re talking about.

Often complainers are simply parroting what they heard from another – they are not personally involved. It takes personal initiative to research and fully understand a situation and individual thought to outline steps to make a positive change.

Also, it takes courage and conviction to put your reputation on the line and take a stand in public.

If you think about it, none of that is required to complain, gripe or gossip … which means complaining is simply an easier response to something that strikes you wrong.

Next time you feel the urge to gripe, complain or gossip about an issue, we’d like to respectfully suggest that instead, you spend some energy thinking about what you can do to get involved, how you can speak out with honor and good intent, and what you can do to make our community a better place.

If you feel strongly about an issue, we ask you to contact your local officials. We have assembled their pictures and information below to make the task much easier for you.

It’s important that you tell them how you feel before they take action. That’s the only way they will hear your voice.

You can make a difference. Be a part of the 1 percent who dare to get involved and make a difference. We hope this guide will make it easier for you to get involved in the political process.

STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICIALS 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 334-242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

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.

Kay Ivey

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 334-242t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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 334242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

Steve Marshall

Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256-392-0344.

His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.

Tom Whatley

Richard Shelby is one of two U.S. Senators who Clyde Chambliss represent Alabama. He was first elected to the Senate in 1986 and is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and also serves on Appropriations Committee and the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Shelby can be reached at 304 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 or by phone at (202) 224-5744 Mike Rogers represents Richard Shelby the Third Congressional

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS T.C. Coley represents

Jim Nabors

Bobby Tapley

Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663.

Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010.

Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.

Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010.

Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.

Mark Tuggle

Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30,

ALEXANDER CITY OFFICIALS Jim Nabors is mayor of Alexander City. His phone number at city hall is 256329-6730 and his home number is 256-329-1320 His address at city hall is 4 Court Square; Alexander City, AL, 35010. His home address is 1695 Magnolia Street Alexander City, AL, 35010.

which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov

District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hills, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 212-9316.

His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

District, which includes Tallapoosa County, in the U.S, House of Representatives.

His office in Washington can be reached at 202-2253261. His Opelika office can be reached at 334-7456221. You can reach him by email through his webpage www.mikerogers.house.gov.

Mike Rogers Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about city matters, contact your council representative. To contact the city hall, please call 256-825-9242.

DADEVILLE OFFICIALS Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-825-6820.

His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.

Wayne Smith

T.C. Coley

Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-825-6211.

Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

Betty Adams

Steve Robinson

Buffy Colvin

Scott Hardy Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-397-2011.

His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

Eric Brown Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010.

Chairman of Finance committee.

Tommy Spraggins

represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Our Town and Willow Point.

His phone number is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive, Alexander City.

John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She currently chairs the board. Her phone number is 825-4207.

Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.

Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-8252993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.

Tim Funderburk

Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256825-4749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Brownie Caldwell

Steve Robinson Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749.

Her address is 1191 Fulton Street, Dadeville.

Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson

John McKelvey Roy Mathis represents District 4. His phone number is 256-825-4369. His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

Roy Mathis

Emma Jean Thweatt

H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-3073880. His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

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PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS Residents share their Christmas snapshots with the Record via social media

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Surprise! Talk about a great expression. Check out Anna Claire Askew, 6, above who was excited about her gifts. Below, Sisters Emme and Lily Jackson show cousin Hudson Jackson what mistletoe is for.

Clockwise from top left, Bryli smith age 5 with one of her Christmas presents, Lori Forbus, Brittney and Tyler Gardner, Elijah Smith got a big surprise when he opened one of his Christmas gifts., Hudson Jackson, son of Daniel and Amanda Jackson, on his first Christmas morning. Clara Oliver, age 3, and her new gum ball machine, Olivia Smith, age 2, with her new Minnie Mouse bike, Jensen Hagan, 13 months, gets some quality time with Santa, 18-month old Marley Mask poses for a picture, Johnny Forbus received a tag for this 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmall tractor, Emma Cole McCants enjoying the box more than what was in the box, Hudson Smith all suited up and ready to go thanks to Santa, Konner, 7, and Caleb, 4, Hartzog, Kaleigh Phillips, age 4 and you have to love the contrasting expressions on the faces of Harleigh, age 3, Ansleigh, age 7, and Khloe the dog Waldrop in the cute snapshot in front of the tree.

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Tips to make sure your family is well cared for During the holiday season, most of us, regardless of religion or beliefs, focus on the children we love. Caring for children is one of the best ways to safeguard the future. And we at Social Security know a thing or two about helping children.

The application for a Social Security number and card is sometimes overlooked in the paperwork that parents fill out in preparation for a child’s birth. Typically, the hospital will ask new mothers if they want to apply for a Social Security number for their newborn as part of the birth registration process. This is the easiest and fastest way to apply. The Social Security card typically arrives about a week to ten days after that little bundle of joy! You can learn about Social Security numbers for children by reading our publication, Social Security Numbers for Children, available at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

A child needs a Social Security number if he or she is going to have a bank account, if a relative is buying savings bonds for the child, if the child will have medical coverage, or if the child will receive government services. You’ll also need a Social Security

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number for a child to claim him or her on your tax returns.

If you wait to apply, you will have to visit a Social Security office and you’ll need to: • Complete an Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5); • Show us original documents proving your child’s U.S. citizenship, age, and identity; and • Show us documents proving your identity.

A child age 12 or older requesting an original Social Security number must appear in person for the interview, even though a parent or guardian will sign the application on the child’s behalf.

Children with disabilities are among our most vulnerable citizens. Social Security is dedicated to helping those with qualifying disabilities and their families through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. To qualify for SSI: • The child must have a physical or mental

condition, or a combination of conditions, resulting in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This means that the condition(s) must severely limit your child’s activities; • The child’s condition(s) must be severe, last for at least 12 months, or be expected to result in death; and • The child must not be working and earning more than the Substantial Gainful Activity limit ($1,180 a month in 2018).

If your child’s condition(s) does not result in “marked and severe limitations,” or does not result in those limitations lasting for at least 12 months, your child will not qualify for SSI. Family resources are also considered. If the parents of the child or children have more resources than are allowed, then the child or children will not qualify for SSI. You can read more about children’s benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf.

Visit www.socialsecurity. gov/people/kids to learn more about all we do to care for children. Social Security is with you and your children through your life’s journey, securing today and tomorrow.

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The new and improved Golden Arches will host two drive through windows and the exterior will have a new modern exterior and state-of- the-art exterior digital menu boards.

Tallassee McDonald’s set to reopen on Friday

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

It’s been five long weeks since Mickey D’s in Tallassee closed the doors in order to remodel the location.

Since that time crews have worked tirelessly to complete the job and, according to Tony McFarland, vice president and director of operations for Murphy Family Restaurants/ McDonald’s, doors are slated to reopen, if all goes accordingly, on Friday, Dec. 29.

The new and improved Golden Arch will host two drive through windows to serve customers more efficiently. Prior to the renovations, drivethrough lines frequently stretched to and, at

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times, into Gilmer Avenue. The exterior will also have a new modern exterior and state-of-the-art exterior digital menu boards.

According to McFarland, customers will find many upgraded features inside the building including a “new modern dining room” with a “hometown feel” and the interior floor plan has been expanded to increase seating capacity by at least 60 percent.

McFarland says customers can expect a new service experience that will include exceptional hospitality, table service, a stateof-the-art ordering kiosk, interior digital menu boards and new uniforms for the

Churches and non-profits can submit items to the calendar at editor@thedadevillerecord. com and calendar@alexcityoutlook.com.

Today’s Anniversaries

Jon and Ashley Manley, Bobby and Janice Adair and Connie and Mike Jackson are celebrating their anniversaries today.

Saturday, December 30

Monday, January 29

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5:00 until 8:00 Saturday, Dec. 30. There will be hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Marilee Tankersley will present “Wetumpka Impact Crater” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 29 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

Wednesday, January 3

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday Jan 3 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Monday, February 5

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Glen Willis will present “Forgotten Alabama” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 5 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

Monday, January 8

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Craigger Browne will present “Tribute to Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 8 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

January 8-9

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days January 8-9. 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.

Saturday, January 13

BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale on the lower level of the Dadeville Library Saturday, Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a grocery bag for $5 or three bags for just $15.

MLK PRAYER BREAKFAST: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer breakfast will be Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Stephens Elementary Gym at 8 a.m. Tickets are $10.

restaurant team.

The outside playground was scrapped during the remodel to make room for the expanded floor plan. In place of the play area the upgraded location will now offer a Kids Zone that will include electronic games and an interactive “sparkle table” that lights up when touched.

The reopening of this location will also add to the local economy.

“We have created 20 plus new jobs in Tallassee and are continuing to look for great people to add to the team,” McFarland said.

There will be an official grand opening event on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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Looking for something to do with your Christmas tree now that the season is over? The Central Alabama Electric Cooperative has just the place for you. You can keep your live Christmas tree green by dropping it off at a CAEC recycling center located in the parking lots of the Alexander City, Clanton, Millbrook, Prattville and Wetumpka Winn Dixie stores. The Winn Dixie in Alexander City is located in the Marketplace Shopping Center on Highway 280.

Trees should be un-decorated and can be dropped off now through Jan. 3, 2018.

Monday, January 15

MLK CELEBRATION: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be Monday, Jan. 15. It will start with a parade at 9 a.m. beginning at Stephens Elementary School and a program at the Stephens Elementary School gym at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, January 16

BEEKEEPING COURSE: The 2018 Beginner Beekeeping Course will start Jan. 16 and will be on Tuesdays through Feb. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center.

Cost is $45 for adults and $35 for students Call the Extension Office at 256-825-1050 and the deadline for registration is Jan. 11.

COMPUTER CLASSES: The Adelia M. Russell Library is offering computer classes in 2018.

One program is for beginners, with a separate advanced program for individuals seeking to

move beyond the basics.

The advanced class is aimed at anyone wanting to improve their skill set and/or enhance their employment opportunities. The basic classes will begin January 16, 2018, and the advanced classes will begin January 18, 2018; each session will last approximately one hour (3 p.m. to 4 p.m.) and will meet for four straight weeks. Classes will be small and the atmosphere will be relaxed.

To sign up simply come by the Adelia M. Russell Library. For more information, call 256-3296796. There is no cost to attend.

of Alabama Agriculture.” While working at Auburn, Dr. Mitchell accumulated lots of old photographs related to Alabama agriculture. Several years ago, he began organizing them and realized that these old pictures could actually tell the chronological story of Alabama’s agriculture from the Creek Indians to modern production. He will share these photographs with the Tallapoosee Historical Society Please make plans to attend.

The meeting is open to the public, there is no admission fee and free refreshments will be served.

Sunday, January 21

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: E. Paul Jones will present “Reverend Maxwell” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 22 starting at 1:30 p.m.at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

Monday, Janurary 22

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet at the Historical Museum on the square in Dadeville on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. Dr. Charles Mitchell will be the speaker. He will present “A Pictorial History

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Wednesday, February 7

SITE REVIEW: Central Alabama Community College will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree in Nursing program by the ACEN on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in Building J of the Childersburg Campus.

For further information go to the CACC homepage at www. cacc.edu

Monday, February 12

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Peggy Shores will present “Songs from the Heart” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 12 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

Monday, February 26

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. James Hansen will present “Neil Armstrong” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

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