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County schools prep to keep sales tax board at a work session in February.

Tallapoosa County Commissioner T.C. Coley was at Monday’s meeting in Tallapoosa County Board of his role with AEA and asked if the board Education Superintendent Joe Windle could make a presentation about the told the board it will soon have a assessment and the board’s needs at the facilities assessment in hand for the February commission meeting. Coley Tallapoosa County Commission to also said he hopes Alexander City could consider in continuing the 1-cent sales present its plan in March. tax. “Hopefully that way we can make a Windle said Goodwyn, Mills, Cawood decision in April about the 1-cent sales should have the assessment completed tax,� Coley said. this week and would present it to the The Tallapoosa County Commission

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

chance to explain its needs before a final vote.

Bonds would allow for larger projects such as major renovations and new construction but can only be sold if the tax is put in place for extended periods of time to cover the bond payments.

Windle noted principals and students were in attendance at the meeting to thank them for their service as part of school board recognition month. “I would like to thank the board See BOARD • Page A3

passed a 1-cent sales tax for schools just over three years ago as the Tallapoosa County Board of Education had a negative reserve fund balance. State law requires school systems to have at least one month’s operating expense in reserve. The commission passed the tax to help the system with the immediate need but did not set it up in a way for any system to sell bonds. In August, the commission tabled a resolution to rescind the tax, giving both Tallapoosa County and Alexander City schools a

County approves measures to help boat superstore

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Tallapoosa County Commission approved measures Monday to help accommodate the development of Russell Marine’s boat superstore on U.S. Highway 280 in Alexander City.

The county has agreed to share with Alex City the cost of a road to access the property and help with abatements where applicable, commissioner T.C. Coley said. “The abatements have become a common thing and not just for Tallapoosa County,� he said.

Coley said the property tax abatements are not for the education portion of ad valorem taxes in Tallapoosa County.

Coley asked for an executive session during which Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance executive director Don McClellan made a presentation about economic development. McClellan left the discussion after about five minutes and the regular meeting of the commission resumed about 10 minutes later with no action.

The Leadership Lake Martin Class of 2019 was present for the meeting.

The group spent the day in Dadeville meeting with elected county officials and finished the day with a visit to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Tallapoosa County Jail.

In other action the commission: • Approved a request from the Town of New Site to cancel the building inspection agreement.

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Swearing in Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett swears in some of his staff and deputies Monday afternoon in Dadeville. Monday started Abbett’s seventh term as Tallapoosa County sheriff. The sheriff is sworn in every four years and then swears in the staff. New deputies and staff are sworn in during the term as they are employed.

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The Lake Martin Young Professionals are hosting the fourth annual Lake Martin YP Polar Plunge on Saturday.

The event returns to Kowaliga Restaurant with live music, food and cold water to benefit the Lake Martin Resource Association. “We’re excited to bring the Polar Plunge back to Kowaliga Restaurant for the fourth straight year and again support the Lake Martin Resource Association,â€? LMYP’s Jacob Meacham said. “The event has grown to become one that people really See PLUNGE • Page A5

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Obituaries Mrs. Carolyn Parkman 1945 - 2019

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Royston 1936 - 2019

Funeral Service for Mrs. Carolyn Parkman, 73, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Monday, January 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Jamey Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home.

Mrs. Parkman passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Goodwater Healthcare Center. She was born on December 29, 1945 to Herbert Dennis and Elaine Borre Dennis. She attended Good News Baptist Church. Mrs. Parkman enjoyed shopping, planning trips and being around others. She owned Dadeville Insurance and had been an Independent Insurance Agent for 25+ years. She loved her community and was always interested in what was going on. She loved her family very much and was happiest when she was helping others.

She is survived by her husband, Woodrow Wilson of Dadeville; daughter, Becky Taylor of Dadeville; daughter-in-law, Laurie Parkman of Milledgeville, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Channell (Zach), Ben Kimbrel, Dennis Parkman and Maggie Parkman; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Channell and Elijah Channell; brother, Herbert Dennis, Jr. (Nancy) of Dadeville; sisters, Betty Gardner (Mike) of Dadeville and Nancy Hatcher (Larry) of Dadeville; a host of nieces and nephews; her Dadeville Insurance work family; and special caregiver, Misty Spano.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Christopher Parkman.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the amazing staff at Goodwater Healthcare for the wonderful love, care and support that was extended to Mrs. Carolyn and her family.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be given to Children’s of Alabama Department of Cardiovascular Services, Child Life Program, 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. langleyfuneralhome.com.

Memorial Service for Mrs. Carolyn Jean Royston, 82, of Dadeville, will be Saturday, January 19, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dadeville First United Methodist Church. Rev. Michael Carver will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.

Mrs. Royston passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at East Alabama Medical Center. She was born on April 23, 1936 in Standing Rock, Alabama to Chappell W. Bonner and Jodie S. DeLoach Bonner.

She was an active member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Royston loved cooking, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Royston enjoyed teaching for 25 years, retiring from Lyman Ward Military Academy.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Storey (Scott) of Camp Hill and Joyce Smith (Wayne) of Dadeville; son, Thomas B. Royston, III (Jenny) of Huntsville; grandchildren, Kathryn McGraw (Michael), Mallory Beck (Jerime), Melissa Newton (Seth), Elizabeth Storey, Melody McNees, Gannon McNees; great-grandson, Matthew McGraw; and sister, Frances Brown (Leonard) of Five Points.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58 years, Thomas Beverly Royston, Jr.; and brothers, Chappell Ward Bonner and Emmett Fletcher Bonner.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the Dadeville First United Methodist Church, 140 W. LaFayette Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.

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

Langley Funeral Home in Camp Hill/Dadeville is in charge of the arrangements.

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. James Randolph Winslett Mr. James Randolph Winslett, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the age of 74. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Mr. Winslett is survived by his children, Donna Montgomery (Ted) and Stacy Winslett; grandchildren, Christina, Brooke, Cody and Jake, Lindsey and Craig and

several great grandchildren; nephews, Kenny Winslett, Chuck Winslett and many other nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Willie Winslett and his brothers, Harlan Winslett, Clyde Winslett, Bobby Winslett and Charles Winslett and his sisters, Frances Moon and Carolyn Lee. Mr. Winslett enjoyed the lake with his family and he also enjoyed writing poems.

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• Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.

• Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

• Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville.

• Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.

• Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.

• Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the

third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford.

All meetings are open to the public.

• Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a premeeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.

• Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.

• Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.

• Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.

• Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.

• Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.

• New Site Town Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall.

• Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.

• Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m.

• Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.

• Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session.

• Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.

• Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.

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members,” Windle said. “You represent the children and parents in our system. You certainly don’t do it for the pay.”

To honor the board’s service, many students in the system made gifts and videos of thanks. Also, many of the system’s principals thanked the members of the board for their service.

“It is a task you don’t get a lot of kudos for,” Reeltown High School principal Tom Cochran said. “You sure do get blamed a lot.”

Students at Reeltown and Dadeville elementary schools created videos to thank the board members. Every Dadeville student appeared in a video shown to the board at the meeting.

“That is 670 thank yous,” Windle said.

Dadeville Elementary School principal Rance Kirby presented a poster to the board from the school’s pre-K students.

“Thank you from the littlest of them,” Kirby read from the poster.

Kirby said the students signed the poster practicing writing their names.

The board approved a bid for the removal of the apartments on Bobo Street in Dadeville. Claybrook Material was awarded a bid of $19,060 to tear down the structure and remove the debris.

“We did not get a bid the first time,” Windle said. “Everyone only wanted the metal roof. Claybrook will tear it all down and haul it off. They will even dig up the footings.”

The property adjoins the football field in Dadeville and was purchased by the board in the last few years with the idea of having it for undetermined future use. The demolition will make the lot available for football season.

“I think it can be used for reserved parking until we determine a use for it,” Windle said. “I think (principal)

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Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle said the assessment of facilities should be ready to present to the county commission in February.

Mr. (Chris) Hand and coach (Richard) White could use the money made from reserved parking.”

The lot has access to the football stadium through a gate at the north end of the field.

The board went into an executive session to discuss the expulsion of a student. The board decided to place the student in the system’s alternative school until the end of the current school year at which time

the student’s parents can petition for reinstatement to regular school.

Matilda Woodyard-Johnson was absent from the meeting.

In other action, the board: • Approved three out of state or overnight trips for students.

• Approved payment of bills.

Windle said bills should be in the range of $150,000 to $175,000 per month.

• Approved the monthly financial

report.

• Approved soliciting bids for surplus vehicles, including five buses and two trucks.

• Approved the retirement of a bus driver.

• Approved the hiring of two employees.

The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County School Board of Education is Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. The board will have a work session Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.

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This request now moves the issue of inspecting buildings during renovation and construction to New Site. Under the agreement the commission canceled, the county and county building inspectors issued building permits and made sure projects were done to state and national building and electrical codes.

• Approved warrants and purchase orders.

• Declined to participate in the 2019 Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday at the encouragement of the Tallapoosa County School Board and

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• Approved an agreement to share GIS information with Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative. Revenue commissioner Eva Middlebrooks said the information is for property owners where the utility has power lines.

• Was reminded the courthouse will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the birthdays of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee. The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Commission is at 9 a.m.

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ov. Kay Ivey went into office Monday in her own right as the thirdmost popular governor in the nation, according to a survey

by Morning Consult, which specializes in online polling.

Whether she stays there depends largely on how she handles the multitude of problems facing the state.

Ivey indicated in her inaugural address Monday she knows how to dream big and tackle big problems.

“When I was growing up in my hometown of Camden, little girls simply didn’t dream of growing up to one day be elected governor,” she said.

“Alabama is a state where dreams do come true. Because in Alabama, anything is possible.”

It has to be, as infrastructure and prisons need the money to make massive upgrades, and funding in such a conservative state with an aversion to tax increases has always been difficult.

Ivey noted Gov. Lurleen Wallace, the state’s first female governor, called on the Alabama Legislature in 1967 to provide greater funding to build and improve the state’s roads.

“I am very hopeful that 50 or 100 years from now, governors will not have to include requests to improve our infrastructure,” said Ivey, who has made clear she wants an increase in the gas tax for the first time in 30 years to pay for the improvements.

“If we want to compete in a 21st century global economy, we must improve our infrastructure by investing more in our roads, our bridges and our ports,” she said. “Now is the time to increase our investment in infrastructure.”

Ivey also portended of major changes in the state’s shabby, unsafe and overburdened prison system.

“We are revitalizing our statewide corrections system by replacing costly, at-risk prison facilities,” Ivey said. “This effort will ensure that Alabama stays committed to statewide prison reform and we will be announcing more detailed plans in the coming days.”

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reparations are being made to take the 2020 census, which is more than a fun game to spell out demographic changes and interesting tidbits about us as Americans. It is a very important mandate dictated by the Constitution. The number of people counted every 10 years determines how many seats each state has in Congress.

The country has been changing demographically over the last decade, as it always has over the course of history. The states of California, Texas and Florida continue to grow exponentially.

All Americans, not just older ones, seek the sun.

They like a sunny, warm climate. That is why our neighboring state of Florida is, and has been for decades, America’s growth state.

Last week, I visited with you about our 1940s congressional delegation.

At that time, we had nine seats. We lost one after the 1960 census. We lost another after 1980. We are projected to lose another one after the 2020 census.

We now have seven seats.

It is predicted we will have only six after next year.

We most certainly will lose one to California if they are allowed to count illegal immigrants.

The Alabama Legislature is constitutionally designated as the drawer of lines of congressional districts. Currently, we have six Republican seats and one Democratic seat.

If indeed we drop from seven to six congressional districts, how will it shake out?

The census will reveal Huntsville and north Alabama have been our growth spots. Alabama’s population continues to move toward the northern tier of the state. Two of every three Alabamians live

STEVE FLOWERS Columnistt in Birmingham, Hoover, and Tuscaloosa north.

The Black Belt continues to lose population. The census will also reveal quite a disparity of financial prosperity. It will show the same Black Belt counties are some of the poorest areas of the country and conversely Huntsville will be one of the most prosperous.

So, who are the winners and losers under congressional redistricting?

You start with one premise — there must be one majority-minority AfricanAmerican district by federal court order. Therefore, Rep. Terri Sewell’s large district is sacred and will become even larger.

The district will take in most of the AfricanAmerican population in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Montgomery, and the entire Black Belt stretching from south of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa all the way to Mobile.

This leaves us with five Republican districts and six incumbent Republicans.

Therefore, a cursory look says the odd person out is Martha Roby in the Second Congressional District.

However, our current delegates have already come up with a plan to save everybody. Rep. Mo Brooks of Huntsville will choose to move up or out in 2022. He is assuming Sen. Richard Shelby will retire at age 88.

Therefore, Brooks will see his fast-growing Tennessee Valley district divided and delved out to a plan that grows the districts north, which complies with the growth pattern.

Rep. Robert Aderholt, our senior member in the House, will opt to stay in Congress rather than risk a run for the Senate. This is a very wise and prudent move for him and the state.

He has over 24 years in seniority and is in line to be chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

He will move north, pick up part of the Huntsville area and cut Gadsden loose.

Rep. Mike Rogers will move north and pick up Gadsden and all of northeast Alabama, which is a more natural fit for him since he is an Anniston native.

Rogers’ move north will allow him to abandon Auburn-Opelika, which in turn will allow Roby’s district to exist primarily as it is with the population centers of east Montgomery, Elmore, Autauga, and the Wiregrass and Dothan, plus Auburn-Opelika.

The current district of Jefferson-Shelby, represented by Gary Palmer, will remain essentially the same.

Its upscale suburbs will make it one of the most Republican areas in the nation.

The last district seat of Mobile-Baldwin will remain intact but Baldwin’s tremendous growth requires the district to contain only Mobile and Baldwin. The cadre of rural counties north of Mobile currently in the district will have to be cut loose, probably going to the Black Belt district.

Rep. Bradley Byrne is running for the U.S. Senate in 2020 but his replacement will be a conservative Republican.

Steve Flowers’ weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers.

He served 16 years in the Alabama Legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-307-3880.

His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.

H.A. ‘Dick’ Harrelson

Wayne Smith

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Police Reports Dadeville Police Department January 15

• A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument first that occurred on Highway 280.

• A report was filed for theft of property third that occurred on East Columbus Street.

• A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument that occurred on Highway 280.

• A report was filed for harassment that occurred in the Dadeville area.

January 14

• A Camp Hill man, age 36, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear.

• A Jacksons Gap woman, age 38, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear.

• A report was filed for a dog bite that occurred on Lanita Lane.

January 12

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

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

January 11

• A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument first that occurred on Highway 280.

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

January 10

• An Alexander City woman, age 51, was arrested on a warrant for theft of property third.

January 9

• An Alexander City man, age 34, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear.

• An Alexander City woman, age 34, was arrested on three warrants for failure to appear.

• A Camp Hill man, age 60, was arrested on four warrants for failure to appear.

• An Alexander City man, age 31, was

arrested on two warrants for failure to appear.

• An Alexander City man, age, 29, was arrested on four warrants for failure to appear.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department January 14

• Devon Kelly of South Ann Avenue in Tallassee was arrested for probation violation for possession and or receiving a controlled substance.

• Christopher Blackwell of Little Road in Tallassee was arrested for a grand jury indictment for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

January 13

• A resident of County Road 34 in Dadeville filed a report for burglary and theft of property.

January 12

• Gary Fulmer of Ashurst Avenue in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

January 11

• Christopher Thompson of Lakeview Ridge in Dadeville was arrested on 17 grand jury indictments for possession of a forge instrument second degree.

January 10

• Christopher Jones of Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation revocation.

January 8

• David Hall of Windy Willow in Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and unlawful possession of a marijuana second degree.

• Demetrious Harvey of Ann Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear theft of property first degree.

• A resident of Macedonia Road in Tallassee filed a report for fraud.

Alexander City Police Department January 14

• Kelsie Alexis Wiggins, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Breashia M. Holley, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief.

• Identity theft was reported on Washington Street.

• Theft was reported in Jacksons Gap. • Theft by deception was reported in Alexander City.

January 13

• Jimmy Earl Freeman, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

• Laquincy Dartez McIntyre, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Joseph Edgar Grigsby, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for using false identity to obstruct justice and theft of property.

• Nolen Terry Boleware, 63, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City.

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

• Domestic violence was reported on Booker Street.

• Using false identity to obstruct justice and theft of property were reported in Alexander City.

January 12

• Jartavious Kishawn Moon, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property and domestic menacing.

• Jimia Deshea Simmons, 22, of Goodwater was arrested for harassment.

• Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280.

• Theft was reported in Jacksons Gap. • Domestic violence and recovered stolen property was reported on D Street.

• Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City.

January 11

• LaMario Tremain Russaw II, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Justavious Devon Robinson, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Ferlandez Isaiah Judkins, 22, of Goodwater was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft by deception was reported on Highway 280.

January 8

• Jazalan Shere Simmons, 21, of Goodwater was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, drug paraphernalia and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft of property was reported on Patterson Street.

• Burglary and theft were reported on 11th Avenue.

• Theft was reported at Pamela Manor.

• Identity theft was reported on Highway 63 South.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on Highway 280.

• Burglary was reported on Newman Road.

• Theft was reported on Dean Road.

• Fleeing or attempting to elude and driving under the influence of alcohol were reported on Washington Street.

January 7

• Kantrell D Shaun Moon, 32, of Goodwater was arrested for murder.

• Assault was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported on Hillabee Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on Azalea Drive.

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Plunge look forward to. It’s fun, sort of unique and supports a great organization (LMRA) that does tremendous work for Lake Martin in keeping it clean, safe and prosperous. The partnership with LMRA is one of the driving forces for the support that turns out for the event and Kowaliga Restaurant provides a great atmosphere for a really fun time.”

Tickets for the event are $20 and include food tickets. Children under 8 get in free.

There will also be a “Dash for Cash” where participants race to a buoy and back for $100.

Additionally, $100 will be awarded for the best costume.

The plunge at Kowaliga Restaurant has raised more than $11,000 for LMRA in its first three years. The organization has used the funds to purchase and install lighted buoys

continued from Page A1 for nighttime navigation on Lake Martin. The program is known as the “Light Up Lake Martin” initiative.

Doors open at 10 a.m. and registration for the plunge lasts until 11:45 a.m. The plunge takes place at noon which will be immediately followed by the “Dash for Cash.”

Men’s and women’s dressing rooms are available as soon as participants exit the frigid waters to dry off and change clothes. Ben Sutton will perform live music from 1 to 4 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance online at lakemartinyp.com/ polarplunge. Polar Plunge T-shirts will also be available the day of the event — $10 if you take the plunge, $20 if you don’t.

The 2018 LMYP Polar Plunge is presented by Valley Bank and hosted at Kowaliga Restaurant

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The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a civil rights activist from Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on January 15, 1929, and was a minister like his father. He became the Pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1953. Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, had four children. He began his non-violent, civil rights activism in the 1950’s. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott which began when Mrs. Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white man. King emphasized the use of non-violent protest through the use of boycotts and sit-ins and through rallies and speeches. His most famous moment as a public speaker was the “I Have a Dream� speech made during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. His words from that day have echoed through history and are still taught to children today. King was also well-known for his written works, such as the piece “Letters from Birmingham Jail� written during an incarceration after his arrest at a non-violent protest. He helped bring about changes such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, as well as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the AmerLFDQ /LEHUWLHV 0HGDOOLRQ LQ IRU KLV HႇRUWV WR FUHDWH HTXDOLW\ DPRQJ DOO UDFHV 'U .LQJ ZDV DVVDVsinated by James Earl Ray on April 4, 1968, while organizing a local march in Memphis, Tennessee.

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He is your rock, your fortress; e live in a fearful He is your shield from the world today. And storm; He is your green pasture; did you know there He is your joy in place of fear. are many who are watching This joy in the Lord is a the way Christians handle fear blessing only you can receive more than they are listening by knowing Him personally. to what we have to say?

It’s a joy that fills the place of Fear comes in many fear. disguises — fear of being CAROL C AROL There are Christians who alone, fear of losing a mate, PAGE are contagious in their joy. a child, a friend or loved Columnist Everyone knows them by their one, fear of being rejected countenance. Then, sad to say, or misused, fear of losing there are Christians who let your identity and even fear control their walk. As Max Lucado the fear of the unknown. These fears says, “Both are saved. Both are heaven can be very destructive instruments bound. But one sees the rainbow and in a person’s life. Fear causes worry, the other sees the rain!” aches and pains, loneliness, isolation, So today, think of the Lord as your paranoia, ineffectiveness in relationships, shepherd when you feel fear creeping personality changes, and can even be in. The Word says, “Because the Lord costly. is my Shepherd, I have everything I I read a story of a man who was so need. I will not be fearful, for He is possessed with fear he built a special close beside me, guiding me all the house in the middle of nowhere with way.” (Psalms 23:1,4) high walls around it so his children My friends, it’s a new day and a new would be protected from danger. In the year. I pray joy will take the place of process of building the fortress, one of your fear. his children was run over by a car and Love and blessings! killed instantly. Fear can be costly.

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Rape counselors offer safe haven in abusive situations Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the United Way is holding its 2019 fundraising campaign, “Be a Lifesaver of Hope.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www.unitedwaylakemartin.org.

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer Abusive situations, especially where a victim has been sexually assaulted, can be difficult to escape but Tallapoosa County residents have a place they can turn to and receive help.

Headquartered in Opelika, Rape Counselors of East

the area.

The Wise Owl teaches students in kindergarten through second grade about what bullying is and how it can be stopped. Bully Proof builds on this, giving third- through fifth-graders information on how to identify different types of bullying, safe people and safe places to avoid bullies and who to tell about instances of bullying. Safe Dates teaches adolescents about preventing abusive behaviors in a dating relationship, while also working to reduce such behaviors among those who may already use violence against their significant other.

“Rape Counselors of East Alabama visited 56 classrooms

Alabama provides victims of sexual assault the services they need, as well as offering support to their families. These services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling referrals and support at hospitals, law enforcement offices and in court.

The organization also works with law enforcement officials, hospital staff and community agencies, properly training them how to respond when dealing with a victim of sexual assault.

Along with the services Rape Counselors of East Alabama provides victims of sexual assault, the agency offers a handful of educational programs to schools and community groups throughout

in Tallapoosa County during 2018,” agency director Vickie Dearing said. “Our goal was to educate students in grades K-12 on Erin’s Law, safe dates and sexual assault prevention and awareness.

“One of our biggest areas of achievement was helping an elementary-aged child escape from an abusive situation at home. Erin’s Law is one of the primary teachings we educate elementary-aged students on. It educates children on how to recognize and report child abuse. After one of our teachings, a child suffering from child abuse came forward and reported the situation to us. We were able to reach out to the school counselor and work with her to get the child

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the help they deserved. By partnering with the school, the counselor was able to work with the child and the family to get them help and out of the situation.”

Dearing mentioned the agency played a key role in saving a victim of human trafficking in 2018. Agency workers helped the victim receive medical attention, report her case to law enforcement and connect her with a shelter specializing in helping human trafficking survivors.

“In partnering with the shelter, we were able to get the victim in a safe and healthy environment and save her from the traumatic world of exploitation,” Dearing said.

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“I’m sick of it,” Smith said of the trash collecting on the roadsides. “I just had to do something about it. I called a few people (Monday) and we decided to come out here and pick it up (Tuesday) to try and make it look a little better.”

Despite the cold Tuesday morning, the volunteers walked west on Old Highway 280 into town picking up trash.

“We have picked up beer cans, cups and who knows what else,” Smith said. “It’s just awful. I can’t believe people would just throw things out like this.”

Smith called Camp Hill native Alfred Walton to come help. Walton moved away in 1955 and moved back from San Diego in 2016 to his hometown.

Tuesday was the second time he has helped clean up the streets of Camp Hill. To help with the efforts, Walton brought along a homemade picker.

“It’s just a piece of plastic pipe with some nails on the end,” Walton said. “Next time, I will make it out of wood. The nails move too easily but it still helps.”

Walton doesn’t like the trash on the roadside.

“People just don’t care,” Walton said. “They are just throwing on the roadside.”

Smith said the town has required garbage service for those living in Camp Hill.

“We only charge $25 a month,” Smith said. “They (Advanced Disposal) pick it up four times a month.”

The stretch of road cleaned Tuesday morning is the first road off U.S. Highway 280 when drivers enter Camp Hill from Auburn and Opelika.

“I think whoever is doing this lives nearby,” Smith said. “I believe they turn off the four lane and slow down, roll down their windows and just throw it out.”

Walton hopes others will take better care and not litter.

“Camp Hill is a nice, sleepy, little town,” Walton said. “It seems many have forgotten about it. Maybe by cleaning up we can attract some people here.”

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Don’t blame a kicker for a last-second loss

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t seemed to be the kick — or lack thereof — heard ’round the world.

After Golden Tate grabbed the eventual game-winning touchdown for the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 6 (I’m still bitter Golden Tate’s an Eagle, by the way, but that’s for another day and another column), the Chicago Bears marched down the field and eventually set up for a 43-yard field goal with just seconds left on the clock.

Bears kicker Cody Parkey is by no means the most reliable kicker in the NFL, but he still should’ve nailed this one, especially with so much on the line. But the kick failed. It hit the left upright, then boinked off the crossbar and back out.

I completely understand as a diehard sports fan how upsetting that is for a fan. To have what feels like a gimme at the last possible second and it goes the wrong way? That’s insanely hard to swallow (possibly harder than being demolished by Clemson even when you’re supposed to be the best team in college football history; sorry, Alabama).

Trust me, Bears fans. I’ve been there. A worse feeling than losing like that is losing in sudden-death overtime in a playoff hockey game where one second your hopes of winning are there and the next, they’re dashed. But either way, it’s definitely a tough pill to swallow.

All of that being said, there is absolutely no reason Parkey should’ve been getting death threats or his family should’ve been taunted on social media.

First of all, Parkey is a virtual kid.

The guy is 26 years old, and he’s got an entire fanbase and the good part of an entire country with all eyes on him.

Tell me you’d never crack under that kind of pressure — heck, I’ve never even faced that kind of pressure.

Secondly, that kick was blocked. I don’t care what anyone says. The NFL officially came out Friday saying it was ruled a blocked kick, but we all knew Sunday night it was blocked. Eagles defensive tackle Treyvon Hester clearly had his fingertips on that ball, and even though the trajectory didn’t change all that much, football is a game of inches and we all know that. Had Hester’s fingers not grazed the ball, it could’ve sailed 3 inches to the left and not bounced off the upright.

Most important of all — and listen to this one very clearly — no one should be threatened death over a football game. It is not that serious. It is literally called a game.

OK, so onto another very important point, and one I’ve made before.

Parkey shouldn’t have even been blamed for the loss in the first place.

I’ve heard Rex Ryan’s spiel about how it’s a kicker’s job to make that kick at that point in the game; that’s what he’s paid for. I get all that.

But Parkey scored nine of the Bears’ 15 points that night. Blame the entire rest of the offense for scoring one measly touchdown.

Also, the Bears held a five-point lead with under five minutes to go. Blame the Chicago defense for allowing Philly to methodically move the ball down field for 12 plays and 60 yards to take the one-point edge.

I do understand Ryan’s point — make the field goal when the game is on the line. And trust me, I can guarantee Parkey feels worse about his miss than every Bears fan combined.

“I feel worse than anybody about missing that kick because I wanted to make it more than anybody,” Parkey said on “Today” Friday morning.

But there’s so much more that goes into a football game than one play, even if it’s the one everyone remembers. There’s a lot of blame to go around, but there’s no sense laying the entire blame on the one guy who’s on the field for less time than any other player.

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

Focused on positives Tigers, Rebels struggle in Region 1 playoff

By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Record

Ever-evolving programs Dadeville and Reeltown had the opportunity to test their mettle against established squads in pursuit of a team state championship in this weekend’s Class 1A/5A Region 1 tournament. After two days of wrestling, the Tigers and Rebels combined for two team wins (Dadeville beat Reeltown, 48-18, and Reeltown defeated Beulah, 42-30) and a host of team losses.

But this is where wrestling gets interesting.

While it is a team sport, coaches look for the individual successes.

“My son (RJ Ford), I want Brian Tannehill / For The Record to highlight him,” Tigers Top: Dadeville’s Seth Meadors, bottom, gets rolled over by his opponent from Beulah on Saturday during coach Fred Ford said. “He’s the reason and the motivation the Region 1 tournament in Tallassee. Above: Reeltown’s Collin Carleton, right, gains control of TallasSee WRESTLING • Page B2 see’s Zack Haynes.

SWEPT AWAY: Coosa’s slow tempo stalls Tigers

Tigers are no match for Coosa in doubleheader

seconds every time,” Dadeville coach Jesse Foster said. “That gets tough.

Nobody wants to play defense for It’s no secret Dadeville’s boys bas- that long.

That was the recipe for success ketball team likes to play a fast-paced for the Cougars, who fended off the game. The Tigers like to get up and Tigers for a 59-45 victory. down the floor, score quick buckets While the first meeting was also and put the pressure on defensively.

That’s why they’re averaging nearly fairly low scoring — Coosa won 53-49 — the tempo was much faster.

60 points per game.

And in Friday’s game, the Tigers So when Central Coosa rewrote actually were lucky to score 45 the script Friday night in a nonpoints, as they piled on nearly 50 area rematch, it obviously threw the percent of their points in the final Tigers off their game. frame.

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Dadeville’s Nena Pearson puts up a shot against Central Coosa on Friday night.

Cougars turn the tables on Dadeville

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Dadeville’s Jamauri Chislom is stifled by Central Coosa defenders Casson Robbins, right, and Josh McGhee during Friday night’s game.

The defense for Dadeville’s girls basketball was on point Friday night.

The problem was, the offense really didn’t match that intensity in a non-area matchup with Central Coosa.

After leading the Cougars by five points in the early goings, things started to fall apart for Dadeville, and it suffered a 46-39 loss at the hands of Coosa. The score could’ve been worse if not for a nine-point run by the Tigers to end the game.

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Rebels withstand HBS’ late charge

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Reeltown’s Makayla Langston, left, drives to the net against Horseshoe Bend’s Ivy Vickers on Tuesday night.

Rebels surge in first quarter to put game away

By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Record

Reeltown girls basketball coach Will Solomon knew his defense was going to be the calling card for this bunch of Rebels and Tuesday night, it was in rare form as Reeltown helped Horseshoe Bend to just two points first period lead en route to a 45-28 victory.

“We played in a determined manner,” Solomon said. “We took a tough loss (Monday) to Thorsby. This is a competitive group and they came out determined to play well. Our defense is what makes us go and we are getting better and better at being in the right spots on the floor and we are beginning to develop a little bit of a bench.”

Paced by the play of Makayla Langston and McKenzie Hornsby, who combined for 11 points in the first half, Reeltown jumped ahead 8-0 through the first six minutes of the opening period.

Caly Carlisle scored the lone basket of the first period for the Generals, but then found some help in the second from Nadia Freeman and Jahia Jennings, who totaled eight-first half points.

Despite the score, Generals coach Erica Meigs’ message was consistent: “Keep playing

hard and keep shooting the ball.”

And the Generals did; they even outshot the Rebels. They just didn’t fall and the Rebels defenders feasted on the missed opportunities.

“And I think the girls were getting frustrated too because the shots weren’t falling,” Meigs said.

Reeltown got a big performance from Taniya Hayes, who had a doubledouble with 10 rebounds and 14 points. She also added five points and four steals. Langston finished the night with 11 rebounds and seven points while Diyanna Newton added eight rebounds and nine points.

The biggest disparity in the night though was free throws. Reeltown tallied 26 shots to Horseshoe Bend’s four (all of which were shot in the fourth quarter). While the Rebels were getting to the line, they weren’t cashing in on their opportunities: shooting just 7 of 26 from the charity stripe.

“The only way to get better at free throws is to shoot free throws,” Solomon said. “So that’s what we are going to be doing at practice this week; shooting free throws.”

Freeman led the Generals with 12 points.

Jennings added eight in the loss.

Reeltown boys basketball coach Jonathan Gardner stood at the top of the steps leading to the Reeltown locker room after his squad had just secured a 48-43 victory over rival Horseshoe Bend on Tuesday night looking for the best way to sum up the prior 48 minutes.

“It’s an ugly win, but you take them how you can get them,” Gardner said with a laugh.

Stinging from backto-back losses to Benjamin Russell and Thorsby, the Rebels weren’t on the surest of footings coming into Tuesday’s affair with the Generals.

Despite a series of miscues, missed shots and missed opportunities, Reeltown hung on and strung together a 5-2 run over the final minute to pick up the victory.

“We had a lot of mistakes, but we hunkered down in the fourth quarter,” Gardner said.

The Rebels went up in the first 6-5 on a late basket.

After the officials decided to award a pair of free throws to a shooter fouled at the buzzer, the Generals went ahead 20-18 at the intermission.

Coming out of the break the Generals took an early lead only to see it erode in favor of the Rebels.

“We played hard,” Horseshoe Bend assistant coach Andy Kinman said. “We could have rebounded the ball

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Reeltown’s Trey O’Neal (3) puts up a shot against Horseshoe Bend’s Lee Norrell on Tuesday night. The Rebels won 48-43.

a lot better. I feel like that’s where the game got away from us. They got too many secondchance points.”

Second-chance points became the story of the

fourth quarter as the Rebels manufactured second and third opportunities under the hoop.

Keke Hughley led the Reeltown charge with

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“Defensively, I can’t ask for anything more and that’s what I like,” Central Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman said.

“This is the kind of game that I like because I can handle it, and I’m trying to show them there’s more way that we can win. You don’t have to show everybody everything all the time. They know you could do that (fast-paced game), but did they know you could do this?”

After Coosa (11-3) built up an 18-11 lead in the first quarter, it really started to slow the pace in the second. Neither team scored for more than two minutes to begin the second period.

And the Tigers (11-7) had to fight for every

point they got.

“This is a tough environment to play in, and I think we were a little nervous,” Foster said.

“We just had a bad night offensively. We went into the fourth quarter with 20-some points, so you don’t expect to win that game.”

Just like the first meeting, the Cougars got off to a hot start. Omar Gaddis poured in 14 of his game-high 24 points in the opening frame. But unlike the first meeting, which saw Dadeville pick up the pace and energy defensively, this time around the Tigers seemed to get more and more sluggish as the game went on.

Despite that, Freeman credited Dadeville’s

defense with the Cougars’ style of play, saying the Tigers forced them to move the ball a lot before taking a shot.

“They’re so big and physical, so what we had to do was try to get them out of that and more into a comfort zone for us,” Freeman said. “We wanted to use our big people against their big people in space. They spread us out so bad when they were on defense; they extended us almost to half court. It’s just hard to score right now when you have people trying to understand some new roles.”

Although Gaddis’ scoring slowed after the first quarter, he continued to be a presence on the court. Sophomore Quin

Wrestling for me inheriting this program and he went 6-0. He knows a lot of these kids and has been wrestling against them since he was a freshman and he’s a senior now.”

RJ Ford, through six matches, scored 30 points for his Tigers. In losses to Tallassee and Elmore County, Ford’s victory served as the only Dadeville points. He went on to pin opponents from Prattville Christian, Holtville and Beauregard. His other victory was a forfeit as he floated between 132 pounds and 138 pounds.

Aside from the win over rival Reeltown, Dadeville’s next closest score was a 36-30 loss to Beulah.

“We forfeited six weight classes, so if they have a full team that’s 36 points,” Ford said. “We have a lot of seventh graders and I can look at the beginning of the year and see how they have improved up to this point.”

Among the youngsters, Ford highlighted the performance of Lane Chayka at 152 pounds. In an earlier dual meet in front of the home crowd, according to

20 points. Trey O’Neal added 12.

Horseshoe Bend was paced by Chandler Lewis, who scored 17 points, and Kam Evers added 13.

Burroughs also had one of his better games of the season for the Cougars, putting up15 points and grabbing a teeam-leading eight rebounds.

“Quin always plays well against Dadeville,” Freeman said. “Ever since he’s been with me since he was in eighth grade, he’s played well against Dadeville. Him and (PJ Eason) played AAU together.”

Eason still managed to lead the Tigers despite Burroughs’ presence inside. He paced the Tigers with 15 points and was one rebound shy of a double-double. Jay Patrick added 10 points and five boards, and Jamauri Chislom scored nine.

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Reeltown’s La’Brian Ponds, right, battles with Tallassee’s Andy Baker on Saturday during the Region 1 Duals at Tallassee.

Ford, Beulah’s Jace Hancock defeated Chayka with little resistance in the first period.

When they two met over the

weekend, Chayka battled and scored a third-period pin.

“We have a high ceiling that we have yet to hit, and that’s

what I like about these guys,” Ford said. “We are having conversations about wrestling clubs and camps and extending the season to the summer. The parents can see it. I was pleased with the effort (at regionals).

I thought they did well considering the whole season and everything they’ve been through.”

Dadeville is not the only team with a vaulted ceiling.

Despite its series of losses over the weekend, Reeltown is a program on the rise, just ask coach Drew MacKay. The Rebels defeated Beulah, 42-30 “We usually give up quite a bit of forfeits, but of the eight matches we wrestled we had some guys show great improvement and pick up the victories,” MacKay said.

While Dadeville is in its fourth year with a host of different coaches, MacKay has brought consistency to the Rebels wrestling program, which is now in its second year.

“We are only missing four weight classes, so all that considered I think we are doing well,” MacKay said. “The guys

are working hard every day and pushing each other to get better.

So when we come to a meet like this we can see how we’ve progressed. Compared to last year, I’d say we have a lot of wrestlers progress and our new wrestlers are learning from the older ones.”

Mackay pointed out some of the Rebels tallied their third and fourth wins of the season, giving them momentum heading toward sectional in February.

“Seeing how we stack up against some of the groups in our region is great and getting the win over Beulah is great,” MacKay said. “We have some guys that injured right now.

Having them may have helped us, but I’m really pleased with the way we wrestled as a team.”

Carson Baker and Jackson Hornsby picked up wins for the Rebels over the course of the weekend.

While both the Tigers and the Rebels are out of the team title hunt, both squads are continuing to work, as sectionals and the AHSAA championships loom large on the horizon.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Bring your friends together and catch up on recent news. You could be too energetic for some of your friends. Find people who are of the same temperament, and schedule a game of racquetball at the gym. You could be thinking about summer already! Tonight: All smiles.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might need to take the lead at work or within a community project.

You have the skills to do so. Confusion could surround you, as others might not be of your same mindset.

A discussion could be volatile at best. Know when to calm your mood. Tonight: In the limelight.

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Share more of your thoughts with a friend who does not hesitate to play devil’s advocate. You are better oɈ being less demanding and more laid-back. You will hear some wild statements from someone whose views you generally respect. Tonight: Follow the music.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) One-on-one relating takes a toll on your time, yet you enjoy this intensity. Sometimes, you get tired of the same topic taking you to the same results. Be willing to brave some confusion and head in a new direction in a conversation. Tonight: Go with the moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your sunny disposition could carry you over a misunderstanding.

Excessive feelings emerge from a discussion with a loved one. You often have excessively emotional moments with this person. A situation might not be as you see it.

Tonight: Say “yes� to an unbelievable oɈer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Pace yourself and have an in-depth discussion with someone you must deal with. Do not leave out information, or you could be unhappy with the results. Confusion could run through the day. Be ready to clarify without copping an attitude.

Tonight: Think “weekend.�

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) If you have a frisky side, others will pick up on it -- even in the most serious situations. You might think you are being discreet, but you’re actually pretty transparent. Confusion surrounds your Änances. Do not make any agreements right now.

Tonight: Paint the town red.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Stay close to home. Your Ă„ery temperament emerges in a discussion.

You say what you think -- but at what cost? Know that you might go overboard in some form or another.

Try not to go to such extremes, as it causes your emotions to seesaw.

Tonight: Make your home your castle.

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In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Beasley Construction Services, Inc., has completed the Contract for the construction of A Dry Storage Enclosure at Dadeville Elementary School, located at 670 East Columbus Street Dadeville AL 36853 for the State of Alabama and the Tallapoosa County Board of Education, and have made request for ÂżQDO VHWWOHPHQW RI VDLG &RQtract. All persons having any claims for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify McKee and Associates, 631 South Hull Street Montgomery, AL 36104.

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WILDCAT DEFENSE DOMINATES Gamble sets tone early in win over Rebels

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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Reeltown’s Makayla Langston, center, is surrounded by Benjamin Russell’s Jaaliyah Caldwell, left, and Aaliyah Thomas during Thursday night’s game.

BRHS girls stifle Reeltown again

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

For the second time this season, Benjamin Russell’s girls basketball team was simply too much for Reeltown to handle. Although the Rebels have shown clear improvement since the teams’ first meeting, it still wasn’t enough to overcome BRHS. From the opening tipoff, the Wildcats used their defensive prowess to stifle anything Reeltown tried to get going, and they walked away with a 50-25 victory Thursday night.

“I tell you what, their 1-3-1 half-court trap was throwing us off,” Rebel coach Will Solomon said.

“I figured they’d run it a lot because when we played them the first time, they had some trouble with it so I figured they would run it some more.

But their quickness and their size inside was really a problem for us.”

Not only did Benjamin Russell keep the Rebels off the scoreboard quite a bit, it also caused turnover after turnover. The Wildcats (10-2) racked up 10 steals, led by Mia Graham’s three and two apiece from Aaliyah Thomsa and Janiya Martin.

Reeltown (6-5) managed to keep it close early on and trailed just 14-5 after the first quarter, but it was all downhill in the second quarter when Benjamin Russell’s defense did the most damage.

After the Rebels scored the first point of the frame on a free throw, the Wildcats reeled off 12 straight points, including three fast-break buckets.

“A lot of the time when we got beat, we were beat on quickness and speed,” Solomon said. “I was a little disappointed we didn’t shoot the ball as well, but a lot of that could be attributed to Benjamin Russell’s pressure and the way they play defense. They have two or three that are really quick, and they’ve got some good size so they play well.”

A strength of Reeltown’s during its recent surge to above .500 has been on the boards with several Rebels contributing strong rebounding games. But that wasn’t the case Thursday night, as Benjamin Russell overwhelmed Reeltown on the boards.

BRHS collected 32 rebounds — seven each from Jaaliyah Caldwell and Alexis Lambert and five apiece from Bre Smith and Brooklyn Edwards.

Reeltown grabbed only 15 boards.

With a big Class 6A Area 6 game coming up tonight at Opelika, Benjamin Russell got its entire lineup in on the action, and all but one Wildcat contributed in the scoring column. Caldwell led the way with 16 points, Edwards had nine and Graham added seven. Thomas, Lambert and Timira Lawson each had four points.

“We wanted to get some other players some reps,” BRHS coach Latreisha Moon said.

“Especially because you’re playing a team like Reeltown, we wanted to rest some people up. We have a big game (tonight), so if we didn’t need them, we weren’t going to use them. We wanted to let them get some time, but then we wanted to rest them up.”

Despite the lopsided loss, Reeltown kept its energy up throughout the game and actually outscored Benjamin Russell, 11-7, in the final frame.

“We played a couple defenses tonight that we’ve been working on, and I was really pleased with the way we executed them,” Solomon said. “As far as late in the game, especially that fourth quarter, I thought our half-court defense was really good. We just had a bad night shooting the ball. We’ve been really hot the last six or seven games, but if we had to have a night where we weren’t hot shooting, tonight was good one because we’ve got a big area game (against Thorsby) coming up Monday.”

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Jaikobee Gamble wasn’t even supposed to be in Thursday’s starting lineup.

But when Gavin Edwards landed awkwardly on his ankle immediately following the opening jump ball, Gamble’s number was called. He answered that call extremely well, setting the tone for what was a dominating victory for Benjamin Russell’s boys basketball team Thursday night.

Gamble scored six points and grabbed five rebounds in the opening four minutes, jetting the Wildcats out to a big lead over Reeltown.

They went on to score a 58-29 victory in non-area action.

“The last two ballgames, he’s done a much better job rebounding, and we actually got a little more scoring out of him tonight than we’ve had in a few ballgames,” Benjamin Russell coach Lewis Daniel said. “I was really impressed with his energy going into the opening quarter.

That kind of set the tone for the finish. He was a big contributor tonight.”

The big victory wasn’t all due to Gamble’s early dominance, though.

That was thanks also to Benjamin Russell’s strong defensive effort and Reeltown’s dismal shooting. The Rebels (2-9) didn’t score a field goal until two minutes into the second quarter, and by that time, Benjamin Russell (3-10) already led 15-4.

“We went real, real cold and started off slow,” Reeltown coach Jonathan Gardner said.

“When you score two points in the first quarter, you’re doing a hole for yourself. It was rough getting out of that hole.

Once we got started, the buckets still weren’t falling. We played good defense, but the defense got tired.”

While Reeltown was certainly cold from the field, Benjamin Russell played a fine defensive game, trapping the Rebels on several occasions and causing 23 turnovers.

“I think for some reason tonight we actually

Girls ups and downs this season, avenged an earlier loss to the Tigers with the victory Friday night.

“The second half of anyone’s season, you expect to see improvement and I think that we have,” Central Coosa coach Syreeta McKinney said. “We’re going to win and we’re going to lose, but if we do lose, I don’t want it to be to the point that we give up. No matter what the score is, we want to work on getting better and not giving up.”

Holding onto just a 21-16 lead at halftime, Central Coosa started to take off in the second half. The Cougars had their least amount of turnovers — just three — in the third quarter and built up as much as a 15-point edge in the frame.

“We are basically understanding the game and understanding that we are actually getting better,” McKinney said. “Even with being so young, they understand the game and understand the dos

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Above: Benjamin Russell’s Za Stowes (2) and Reeltown’s Keke Hughley compete for a loose ball Thursday night. Below: Reeltown’s Rhasheed Wilson looks to make a shot in front of Benjamin Russell’s Colby Riddle (30).

finally actually executed the strategy behind our defense,” Daniel said.

“We had guys in the places they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there. Even when we got caught in bad positions a few times, we were able to hustle and get back into position. They had a good scheme to work against us, but that was the biggest thing for us.”

Qua Howell led the Wildcats with a trio of steals.

But after the opening quarter and a half, Reeltown started to get into a groove of its own, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Benjamin Russell, which always seems to struggle with turnovers as well, had 19 miscues of its own.

“I don’t know another way to address that fact,” Daniel said. “We do a lot in practice to make kids mentally aware of those type of errors, and sometimes we don’t pace ourselves well in pressure situations, which is a downfall. We’re still trying to get that taught and get them to understand

that, and when we do that, we can effectively break pressure and have some success. We just have to get consistent with it.”

And although Reeltown suffered a big loss, Gardner is trying to look at it as a learning experience.

“I told the guys that when you’re playing a (Class) 6A team, you gotta work on the stuff that you need to use against your area teams and try to get better at that,” Gardner said.

“Even when you’re down, you gotta work harder to get better.”

continued from Page B1 things to fall.

“We’ve got to be more aggressive on offense,” Dadeville coach Pam Holloway said. “There was too much standing around. I know they want to. I’m with them every day in practice and I can see that they have the heart. But it’s about doing it on the court.”

While Shae Suttles once again led the Cougars — she put up a double-double with 21 points and 16 rebounds — Coosa also got a big spark from Aliona McKenzie, who had one of her better games of the season. She finished with 17 points and grabbed 12 off the boards.

“She is more Lizi Arbogast / The Record experienced on the Dadeville’s Ka’Niyah Wilkerson, left, and Central Coosa’s Brynli floor,” McKinney said.

“She’s in 11th-grade Mitchell compete for a loose ball during Friday night’s game. but she’s started for the 30 Cougar turnovers. and don’ts on offense last two years, so she Layla Grace led the way knew she had to take — not overplaying the with four steals, while ball and learning how ownership and have the Nylee Banks added three ball more in her hands. to keep control. Yes, and Janiya Wyckoff and the turnovers were still There’s a lot of pressure Ka’Niyah Wilkerson each for her because last there but it was a little had a pair. bit more structured. The year she didn’t play as a But even though the understanding is there.” guard, but she’s getting Tigers were getting Dadeville did look comfortable in this new some decent shots, they really good defensively position and tonight she couldn’t seem to get and caused more than was.”

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Thursday, January 17, 2019

The Dadeville Record

Convenient conversation Locals gather at Eagle Creek convenience store for food, conversation

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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lmost daily, the lights of E&J’s convenience store in Eagle Creek pierce the condensation and shine through the fogged plateglass windows as beacons in the winter morning darkness telling the regulars it’s time to eat and talk.

Just like the condensation indicates, the confines of the cement block convenience store are warm and full of bodies despite the early hour.

“I have been up since 2 a.m.,” Leonard McKelvey said. “I’m an early riser and in the first group.”

Or does the condensation indicate the temperature of the talk?

“Here is a book for you,” McKelvey said to another of the clan with a grin.

The book, “Reasons to Vote for Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide” by Michael J. Knowles brings scowls from the Republican regulars. Laughter quickly returns as they realize the book consists of almost 300 mostly blank pages.

“We solve the world’s problems,” McKelvey said.

“Or at least we like to think we do.”

The daily morning chat is not new to Eagle Creek or E&J’s.

Locals have been meeting at the convenience store for two decades, gathering for conversation and hot, fresh breakfast sandwiches made

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Larry Davis, left, Lee Patterson and Leonard McKelvey talk about the news of the weekend at E&J’s early Monday morning. Different groups of men have been meeting at the Eagle Creek convenience store for two decades, enjoying breakfast and conversation.

by the store’s longtime cook.

“It has been happening out here for years,” Larry Davis said. “Before here, there were meetings just up the road at the old D.O. Davis store.”

The D.O. Davis store is but a memory but the morning ritual continues.

“They have been coming here for at least two decades,” E&J’s Eric Knox said.

McKelvey and 10 others make up the first shift of dining chatters at 5 a.m. The first shift is mostly retirees.

“There is a second shift that gets here about 7 a.m.,” McKelvey said. “There is a late crew too. They get here

about 8 or 9 a.m.”

With the tables at the door, conversations strike up with most everyone walking in regardless if they are wearing wingtips or mud covered steel-toe boots.

“They are trying to recruit me,” 44-year-old John Freeman jokingly said. “They are getting a little old and trying to find replacements.”

“Go on to work and pay taxes,” McKelvey joked. “I am waiting on my check.”

Jovial conversation fills the roughly 20-by-40-foot cinder block building with a small kitchen tucked in the corner.

“They are always like

this,” cook Amanda Goodson said while pulling more biscuits to put in the oven.

Goodson has been at E&J’s for nine going on 10 years.

She cooks up a variety of biscuits — bacon, egg and cheese; sausage, egg and cheese; and those special orders on white bread for regulars.

“I don’t know how many biscuits I go through,” she said. “It’s a lot.”

It’s not just the chatters who eat. Many customers get items to go.

“You have to be open when the customers are here,” Knox said. “We are busy

CommunityCalendar Today is

Today’s Events

January 17, 2019 Thursday, Jan. 17

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

MEETING: The Alexander City Board of Education is holding a meeting 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17

Saturday, Jan. 19

PRAYER BREAKFAST: There is a Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Stephens Elementary School Gym. Tickets are $10.

TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends are hosting the monthly trade day in Millerville on Highway 9 Saturday, Jan. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available.

CHARITY BINGO: The Weogufka Center is hosting charity bingo at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Weogufka Lunchroom on Coosa County 29. Bingo cards are $1 each unless otherwise announced. You can play up to five cards per game.

Concessions will start at 6 p.m.

There will be soup, sandwich, desert and drink options.

For more information call Linda Shurette at 256-249-9682 or Margaret Thornton at 256-2342186.

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible

Sunday, Jan. 20

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Museum on the square located at 214 Broadnax Street in Dadeville.

Dr. William Deutsch, professor emeritus at Auburn University, will open our year of celebrating Alabama’s 200th anniversary as a state by discussing the river system in Alabama. His book entitled, “Alabama Rivers, a Celebration and Challenge” will be available for sale. Our first state seal included a map showing the river system, and our current one has a more prominent map of Alabama detailing the river system. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

Monday, Jan. 21

MLK PARADE and PROGRAM: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is at 9 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 21. It will start and finish at Stephens Elementary School. The program will follow at 11 a.m. in the Stephens Elementary School Gym. MLK CELEBRATION: God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church in Camp Hill is hosting the 12th Annual Dr. M.L. King Jr. celebration Monday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. The guest speaker will be Pastor Rev. Justin Freeman of New Canaan Baptist Church Bishop Frank McLeod is

City of

Dadeville • Wayne Smith, Mayor

Thursday, Jan. 24

DADEVILLE CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held at White Acres Farm at 641 Ross Rd. in Camp Hill from 6 to 8 p.m.

Dinner will be served, and a cash bar will be provided. There will be award presentations, the installation of 2019’s officers and business displays. Winners of the best display will be awarded a one-year membership to the chamber. Tickets are $50 each.

For more information, call 256825-4019 or email chamber@ dadeville.com.

CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is presenting “The Heart Behind the Music” with Teddy Gentry, John Ford Coley and Lenny LaBlanc Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium.

Saturday, Jan. 26

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

for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

MEETING: The Alexander City Board of Education is holding a meeting 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17

pastor of God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game night with bingo from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. There will be hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.

WINTER FIELD DAY: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club is participating in the 2019 Winter Field Day event Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Senior Center in the

early to about 7 a.m. or so and then busy again in the afternoon. Most folks just drop in on their way to or from work.”

E&J’s doesn’t have branded gas or anything of a chain store advertising to those on Highway 49 North in Eagle Creek.

“We sell some gas and diesel,” Knox said. “Mainly to the locals and loggers.”

For Davis and the others, it is great way to start the day.

“We all know each other pretty well,” Davis said. “We will get under someone’s skin for little bit but it’s all in fun.”

Sportplex in Alexander City. The club will practice the setting up and operating an amateur radio (HAM radio) in an emergency situation.

Monday, Jan. 28

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frye Gaillard will present “A Hard RainAmerica in the 1960s” to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Sunday, Feb. 3

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 10th Pastor’s Anniversary of Rev. and Sis. Melvin Kelley Jr. Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Gary L. Dixon of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church is the guest minister.

New Harmony is located at 234 New Harmony Road in Camp Hill.

Monday, Feb. 4

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: David Alsobrook will present “Southside Eufaula’s Lost Cotton Mill Village and Its People, 18901945” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Feb. 4-8

Today’s Birthdays

Adam Blankenship and Calvin Livingston are celebrating their birthdays today.

AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY FELLOWSHIP: The Early Rose

District Congress of Christian Education is hosting the AfroAmerican History Fellowship Week Feb. 4-8 at 7 p.m. nightly at the Early Rose District Center on E Street in Alexander City.

Speakers will be Rev. Develkio Wilson, Pastor Ann Staples, Sister Joetta Maxwell, Dr. Emerson Ware, Jr. and Rev. Kelvin Brown.

Monday, Feb. 11

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Elnora Spencer will present “Jazzy Blues-Her Way” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Thursday, Feb. 7

STEAK DINNER: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual steak dinner and auction Thursday, Feb. 7 at The Mill 280. Tickets are $40 and Ocie & Belle’s will have a cash bar. There will also be a live and silent auction.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

LIBRARY PROGRAM: The Adelia M. Russell Library is Tom Ward at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Ward will present “To Treat and to Train: Tuskegee’s John A. Andrew Clinic.” Ward is a member of the Alabama Humanities Foundation’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.

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