July 14, 2016 Dadeville Record

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CAN’T BEAR TO STAY AWAY

Lafayette Street project approved by state

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Candis Birchfield / Special to the Record

Candis Birchfield took pictures and video of a black bear that spent an hour Wednesday in the backyard of her home in the Union community.

Black bear hangs out in Union family’s yard Wednesday Officials say it’s likely the same bear that was in the area last month

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Just when you thought the summer bear sensation had come and gone, a family in the Union community was treated to an hour-long show by a black bear making a meal from bird feeders and hanging out in the shade of their backyard.

Officials say it is most likely the same bear that was here late last month.

Candis Birchfield and her 4-year-old daughter Mary Alice watched in amazement as the bear that stood more than 6 feet tall on his back legs shook the seed from the feeder and then laid on the ground to chow down between 7 and 8 a.m.

Wednesday.

“I casually looked out my kitchen window like I do every morning to watch the birds,and was shocked,” Birchfield said. “It was incredible. My 4-year-old was especially amazed.”

Birchfield, a former journalist, grabbed a camera and her phone to shoot photos and video of the bear’s antics. She said while they didn’t do

“It’s not acting like any of the others we’ve ever had come through here – I don’t know why he likes it so well here, but it seems like he does. ”

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Finally.

The City of Dadeville is able to let bids on the Lafayette Street A-Trip paving project – a project that is over five years in the making.

“It has only taken five and a half years to get this,” Dadeville council member Randy Foster said at Tuesday’s council meeting. “Bids will be let July 29.”

The paving project being done mainly with state funds has been a spot contention with council members. The problem stems from the project crossing the rails of the Norfolk Southern. After years of off-and-on conversations between the state engineers and the railroad, an agreement was worked out to allow the project to move forward.

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Local candidates preparing for Aug. 23 election

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The City of Dadeville has three candidates who are qualifying for the mayor’s race in the upcoming municipal election who have served the city before.

Incumbent council members Frank Goodman and Mickey Tarpley currently serve on the city council and Wayne Smith has served on the council in the past.

New faces are sure to come about with two incumbent council members seeking the mayor’s office.

Incumbent council members Stephanie Kelly and Billy Monroe are See CANDIDATES • Page 5

See BEAR • Page 5

Board hears from SEP participants, approved new hires

Purchase of site for DHR building complete

The Tallapoosa County Board of Education heard from the coordinators, parents of and students in its Summer Enrichment Programs, honored Edward Bell Career Education Center and Dadeville High School students that competed in national competitions and approved several personnel moves at is regularly scheduled July meeting Monday night.

Cliff Williams / The Record “I think you can see from that that these kids had a lot of fun with Area children rehearse their roles in Charlotte’s Web earlier See EDUCATION • Page 3 this summer as part of the summer enrichment program.

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The Tallapoosa County Commissioners heard an update on land and plans for a new local Alabama Department of Human Resources Building and voted to officially put a resolution on the November ballot regarding Sunday Alcohol sales.

At Monday’s meeting, commissioners heard from County Administrator Blake Beck who said the purchase of the land for a DHR building site was complete and that the next step would be the formation of a public building authority to issue the bonds for construction.

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Obituaries

Police Reports

Mrs. Lanita C. Maheras Mrs. Lanita C. Maheras, 86, of Dadeville passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville.

A private family graveside was held at Tallaoosa Co. Memory Gardens in Dadeville with Rev. Bill Brown officiating.

Mrs. Maheras was preceeded in death by her parents: Lonnie and Lula Butcher of West Virginia, two brothers: Larry Thomas Butcher and Laeman Butcher.

The family would like to thank Mrs. Maheras caretaker of three years, Patsy Farr who thought of Mrs. Lanita as a second grandmother.

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Library Notes

Dadeville Police Department July 13

• A report was filed for assault and harassment that occurred on Lett Street.

July 12

• A report was filed for theft of property that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Park Blvd.

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

July 11

• Arrest of a Dadeville woman, age 40, on Fulton Street on the charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication.

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

July 8

T

he Olympic Games are right around the corner for the whole world to watch. But, if you came to the library this week, you got to watch the kids participating in Summer Reading compete in the games. The kids were tasked with an obstacle course, hula hoop toss and ball toss.

A giant thank you goes to Paula and the Alabama Power Co. for helping sponsor our Summer Reading Program on Tuesday this week.

Paula brought an amazing assortment of snacks and drinks and helped out with the obstacle course.

Next week on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Animal Tales will be at the library presenting Nature’s Olympians. This program will feature exotic animals from all around the world that utilize very unique abilities to compete and survive in the wild. Be prepared to get up-close and personal learning about these very competitive creatures.

The server that houses all of our patron information, material records, and check out history is currently down. Please be patient with Library Staff at this time. Patrons are still able to check in and out materials.

Due to the server being down, no new books will be added this week.

Story time is on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.

Stop by with your children or grandchildren to enjoy a fun-filled hour of reading, learning and singing with Ms. Marilyn.

• Arrest of a Dadeville woman, age 49, on Highway 280 on the charges of possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and promoting prison contraband.

• A report was filed for domestic violence that occurred on Jah Street.

July 7

• A report was filed for domestic violence that occurred on Gray Street.

July 6

• Arrest of a Dadeville man, age 26, at the Tallapoosa County Jail on four charges of failure to appear.

July 5

• Arrest of a Goodwater man, age 23, on Industrial Park Drive on the charge of terrorist threat.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department July 12

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

Timothy McDonald was arrested for an active failure to appear child support warrant.

• A resident of Agricola road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.

Myles Kellum of Alexander City was arrested for an active probation violation warrant.

July 11

• Christopher Columbus Kelley of Alexander City was arrested from the Coosa County Jail for burglary third grand jury indictment and theft of property third grand jury indictment.

July 9

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

• A business on Stillwaters Drive in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.

• A resident of Stagecoach Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.

• Mark Williams of Parkway Circle in Alexander City was arrested for a failure to appear warrant.

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• Tony Heard of 6th Street was arrested for failure to appear child support warrant.

• Carmen Finley of 9th Avenue in Alexander City was arrested for a probation violation.

• Caderick Hunter of 15th Street in Alexander City was arrested for two failure to appear warrants for child support.

• A resident of Rock Springs Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for assault.

• A resident of Larkwood Lane in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

• A resident of Lillie Lane in Dadeville filed a report for criminal trespass.

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Norm White, left, with LMRA, Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, Jay Taylor and LMRA’s John Thompson pose for a photograph Saturday. Taylor was receiving a reward for helping solve a littering case near Bay Pines.

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for a good camping spot for he and his wife when he noticed it.

“We found this spot,” Taylor said. “It was nice and flat, overlooking the lake. It was gorgeous.”

But a little further down the road Taylor noticed something that was disturbing.

“We drove around a bend and trash was just everywhere,” Taylor said.

“We got out and looked around at it all.”

Taylor had found an illegal dump near Bay Pine Road, but instead of just finding it and leaving, Taylor decided to do something about it.

“We found mail,” Taylor said. “Not just one piece, but piece after piece with the same two names on it.”

Next Taylor did what a lot of people are doing recently – posting to social media.

“I put it on Facebook,” Taylor said. “From there it took on a life of its own. People were blowing up my phone,

some from as far away as Wisconsin.”

But Taylor did not just leave it to social media.

He went a step further and reported his findings to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department.

“Taylor sent it to us through email and Facebook,” Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said. “A lot of times, people will not say anything.”

Abbett is asking the for the public’s help when they see something.

“If you see something, say something,” Abbett said. “Whether it is trash or something else.

Everyone has to step up when they see something and take responsibility to say something.”

Saturday Abbett joined the Lake Martin Resource Association’s John Thompson to give Taylor a reward under the LMRA’s Report a Litterer program.

Thompson commented that recently social media has been a big help in cleaning up illegal dumps

around the lake.

“Two good things have happened with social media about clean up,” Thompson said. “This clean up and the one at Fox Creek.”

Taylor had his own motivation for reporting the illegal dump.

“It is so hard to find spots like this because of trash being thrown out,” Taylor said. “There is hardly anywhere to go anymore because of this.”

That motivation caused Taylor to report it and get involved in the cleanup.

It was not until later that Taylor knew of the reward from LMRA. “I make my living off this lake,” Taylor said. “I have been here 20 years.

I don’t know of anybody around here that is not affected by the lake in one way or another. I have always worked on this lake and probably will die working on this lake. People trashing it, well I guess that has a way with me.”

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this,” said Tallapoosa County Superintendent Joe Windle, referring to a brief video shown to highlight the Summer Enrichment Program. “When Dr. (Corinne) Garrett was putting this thing together, the only directive she had for the coordinators was to make sure the kids had fun.”

During the program, which lasted throughout the month of June, the participating students at each school put on a play, making costumes, props, sets – everything each production involved. The Dadeville group did “Charlotte’s Web,” the Horseshoe Bend group “Julius Caesar” and the Reeltown group “Where the Wild Things Are.” “I was blown away by these kids,” said Tammy Richardson, an elementary teacher and reading coach at Horseshoe Bend Elementary School who served as the coordinator for the Horseshoe Bend program. “They created the props, they created the costumes. The whole backdrop was put together by the kids. “It was a lot of fun seeing these kids jump out of the car every day.”

“It was a really fun program,” said Ethan Mitchell, who played Julius Caesar in the Horseshoe Bend production. “I got a big part in the play. I really liked that.”

Lisa Hornsby, a teacher at Reeltown Elementary, said that program was just as successful.

“We read the book to them the first day and the kids did everything else,” Hornsby said. “Everything that we’ve heard has been positive feedback.”

The board also recognized two Dadeville High School students who recently competed in a national competition. Kendravious Golatte and Sara Matthews won the state competition in mobile application development and competed in the national competition in Atlanta, Ga. Matthews said the couple’s project – assigned to them at the competition – was to create an app allowing students to communicate with their advisor regarding dress code issues.

In addition, two Edward Bell students – David Washburn and Gollate – took first in the state and 17th nationally in the SkillsUSA robotics competition in Louisville Kentucky.

“We learn all this stuff in school and these competitions allow you to get to see how you apply it in real life,” said Washburn. “It’s been a great experience to be able to do all this.”

In other action, the board: • Approved the purchase of two special needs buses at a cost of $93,000 each from Transportation South in Pelham; • Approved application of the four percent pay raise approved in the most recent legislative session across the board, extending the raise to three employees who would not have been covered; • Approved the amendment of the county’s salary matrix to reflect approving the four percent raise across the board; • Approved the resignations of Katie Schmitt, English language arts teacher, and Jeanine Moore, Spanish teacher, at Dadeville High School; • Approved 12 new hires, including four at Horseshoe Bend School, one at Reeltown, one at Edward Bell, four at Dadeville Elementary School and two at Dadeville High School.

• Approved the transfer of Carol Richmond, Councill Middle School Lunchroom manager to the Dadeville Elementary School lunchroom; • Approved a change in its policies and procedures manual, mandated by state legislation, allowing a child that turn six by Dec. 31 to enroll in the first grade instead of mandating that the child be six by Sept. 1; • Approved several minor changes to the Tallapoosa County Code of Student Conduct for 2016-2017.

The next meeting of the Tallapoosa Board of Education is set for Aug. 2 at 5 p.m.

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Dadeville resident Zach Fuller spoke with the council about problems with speeding on Timber Trail, a dead end street, and inquired about the possibility of speed bumps.

“We are starting to have a problem with speeders on Timber Trail,” Fuller told the council. “We have at least 10 children under 15 years of age riding bikes and going house to house. I feel like it is my responsibility to ask if anything can be done to help.”

Foster gave the council’s response.

“Speed is an issue all over town,” Foster said. “We don’t want to get into the speed bump business. Maybe we need to look at an alterative to speed bumps. I don’t know what that is.”

Foster went on to explain that speed bumps have been tried before in Dadeville.

“We have tried them in the past,” Foster said. “It did not work in controlling the speeding. Cost is not the issue.”

Council member Mickey Tarpley informed the rest of the council of the progress on the courthouse square project, telling them they are having to do a traffic study and the engineers are working on documents to allow the city and county portions of the project to work together.

The council also went into executive session for about 15 minutes.

“We need to go to executive session to talk about something brought to the council,” Tarpley said.

The council unanimously approved the motion.

The Dadeville City Council also: • approved a resolution to allow the use of electronic voting machines.

• approved the minutes from the last meeting.

• approved payment of bills.

• approved recreation center rentals.

The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be July 26 at 5 p.m. at city hall.

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Heartsick and looking for healing

T

he events of the past few days have made us heartsick. First, the seemingly avoidable police shootings in Baton Rouge and St. Paul and last night the senseless violence against the police in Dallas.

But it is the reactions that we’ve seen on social and other media that have our hearts so heavy. It seems that too many of us are quick to trot back to our ideological corners and begin tossing blame.

“Blacks are bad.”

“Cops are bad.”

“Guns are bad.”

“Trump’s got everyone stirred up.”

“Obama’s remarks yesterday caused this.”

Etcetera.

We don’t take the time to hold those hurting in our hearts and minds – and, if we’re close to the situation, our arms – before we start to defend our particular ideologies and rationalize how our politics would have worked to avoid what happened and their politics must have caused it.

It is never that simple. But too often we position ourselves behind absolutes rather than have a rational discussion about ways both sides may be able to work together to solve a situation. So many have worked so hard to drive wedges between us and serve their self interests by painting things in black and white terms that we’ve forgotten gray exists.

It does. In most things.

Rarely ever do black and white tell the whole story. Rarely ever do polar opposites encompass the entire catalog of ideas. We need to talk to one another, to ensure both sides are hearing each other. And, most importantly, we need to know that our love for our fellow man and for our country aren’t political values prone to lean right or left, but should be, instead, human values completely free from political pollution.

We need to heal.

And we need to get about the business of doing it.

Now.

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Gift of tomatoes came at the perfect time Mission

M

y father loved the taste of a tomato.

I can see his face today just as clearly as I did hundreds of times across the dinner table as he would take that first bite of the tomatoes that were always on his plate at every meal from mid June to late September.

He would cut a bite with his fork, put it in his mouth and just hold it there for a couple of seconds. He would then close his eyes before starting to chew. If it was good, with a lot of acid and still sweet like God intended a tomato to be, he would close his eyes again before swallowing and an “ummm, ummm, ummm” would come out.

He spent a good portion of his life farming and part of that was the quest to grow the perfect tomato. There were years of experimenting with soil blends, different types of manure and more types of fertilizers than I can ever start to name. He composted, he bought seeds, pollinated with Q-Tips and invented several types of elaborate irrigation systems to combat the hot Georgia summers that were a constant nemesis in his pursuit of the perfect tomato.

My grandfather Jonah Sneed was the same way.

He grew yellow ones, Better Boys, Beefsteaks and Big Boys and even kept seeds in a flag-colored air-mail envelope in his top dresser drawer from his heirloom tomatoes that were the ugliest purple tomatoes you have ever seen. Ugly yes, but man were they good.

Tomatoes were even the subject of tall-tale contests on the front porch of the mountain house in Hanging Dog, North Carolina where I would listen and hang on every word.

“Pop, last week I went out and noticed that that big ol’ tomato was finally about ripe,” Dad told Granddad. “I had already had to drive steel rebar on all four sides of the vine and wrap it with cable to keep it from snapping the plant. I had to call Mitch to get a machete just to cut it off the vine. It was about all I could do to carry it to the shed. I couldn’t wait to taste

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it, but the machete was too small to cut it. So I got Mitch to go fetch that old cross cut saw we used to log with and I sliced it right up. Shoot, one slice was big enough to make 12 sandwiches. I ran out of bread before I ran out of tomato.”

Granddad leaned back in his chair and laughed. “Well I see,” he said.

“Well last year I had tomatoes all the way up until Thanksgiving,” Granddad said. “You know I usually plant pumpkins in the summer, but got busy and forgot to plant any. But about two weeks before Halloween, Opal and her kids came up just like they always did thinking they would get a pumpkin to carve. I told them I didn’t have any, but they pointed out the garden and said, ‘What about those?’ I told them those were just my tomatoes. I be dog if they didn’t go out there and get one and carry it home to carve it up for a Jack-O-Lantern.”

Want to guess, where I got my gift for story telling?

All the above may be the longest column setup in newspaper history.

I woke up Sunday feeling a little rough. It was five years to the day that my father passed away after a battling to recover from a massive stroke for nearly a month. I was with him when he passed. I sat with him all night and in the morning he managed to hold his throat and ask me to get him some cold water. Before I could get across the hall and back, he was gone.

Instead of thinking about that awful feeling, I tried to think about the day before he passed.

When the doctor made his rounds that day, he asked her if he would ever get better. He had a feeding tube and struggled to say anything at all.

“Mr. Sneed, miracles happen, but it doesn’t look good,” the doctor said. “Your body is

shutting down.”

She didn’t blink an eye.

“Then let’s take this (feeding tube out) out and let’s see what God has planned,” Dad said.

A few minutes later the tube was out and the first thing he asked for was a tomato sandwich and cup of coffee.

I went to the market a block from the hospital, got the ripest tomato I could find, stopped at the store for Miracle Whip and a loaf of Colonial bread.

We sliced the tomato on the hospital bedside table and made up a dripping wet tomato sandwich.

He smiled as he took that first bite. “Ummm, ummm ummm.”

At that moment he wasn’t sick and all was right with the world.

We went on to have a great day with my Dad as we laughed, told stories and enjoyed memories with the man who had been the rock of our family.

I know how lucky I was to have him, but every now and then I get to feeling sorry for myself and the tears flow.

Sunday was one of those days.

I had those thoughts in my head all day and no matter what I did or where I went they kept coming back.

But then I got a surprise message from Dad, delivered by one of the best people in Alexander City, Stick McDaniel.

After a drive to meet my daughter in Wetumpka, I got back to the house and there hanging on the door was a plastic bag full of tomatoes and on the door was a business card with the words “Enjoy. Your Friend ‘Stick’ handwritten on the back.

Stick had no way of knowing what day it was and didn’t know a thing about my Dad and his love of a big ol’, juicy tomato.

But someone far greater sure did and sent Stick at the perfect time. Those tomatoes really hit the spot. Ummm, ummm ummn.

Mitch Sneed is the editor of The Outlook.

Beware of online romance scams

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ardly a day goes by that I don’t get a message from a random lady telling me that someone is using my photos in online romance scams. These photos are lifted from open sources such as Facebook and then used to create fake profiles on social media and dating sites. Military men are often the photo victim. I’ve tried to laugh about it and sometimes still do.

Most of the time, they are so blatantly fake, I can’t fathom how someone could fall for them. I mean, do I look like a guy named “Tope?”

Is it possible that I’m the first Captain General in the history of the U.S. military?

Is there even a town named Texas City, Alabama? It’s simply ridiculous.

Although anyone can be a victim, the scammers target women who seem vulnerable: older, divorced, disabled, etc. There is just about always a sad story on the scammer’s end. Oftentimes, they are widowed with a child, and more times than not, they are deployed to some remote part of the world. Fairly quickly, the scammer “falls in love” with the victim. The scam can last for weeks, even months, until finally, a request for money is made. For many potential victims, that’s when the red flag is raised, but it should never get to that point.

With respect to Facebook,

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there should be a red flag the moment you receive a friend request from someone you don’t know, particularly if there are no mutual friends.

Don’t just click on the accept button. Take a look at the profile. If they only have a picture or two and the rest of the information on the page are life events, then it’s most likely a fake.

If they only have a handful of friends, it’s most likely a fake. If their relationship status is widowed, that’s a dead giveaway; it’s a fake. If they are in the military, it’s most likely a fake.

If you do start chatting with them, be advised, they are very good at what they do. If you are vulnerable, they will exploit that. If they start telling you how much they love you, it’s most likely a fake. If they won’t Skype with you, then it’s most likely a fake. If they say they can’t Skype, have them record a video saying something you told them to say.

If they can’t, don’t, or won’t, it’s a fake.

I’m very passionate about this, because I currently have a lady from Mexico harassing me online, because she

was scammed out of $1,500 by a “James” Fuller using my photos. She thinks it was actually me. It blows my mind that anyone would send that amount of money to someone they don’t know.

Furthermore, it blows my mind that someone would think I’d be dumb enough to use my own photos if I was trying to scam them.

Although most of the messages I get are from women in foreign countries, I sometimes get them from Americans, too. I had a show for a church in Troy in January with a victim in the crowd. I think she’d already figured it out before that night, but it freaked her out.

Heck, it freaked me out even more.

We live in a scary world where we have to remain vigilant at all times. Many people are looking for love in all the wrong places. Be careful who you speak to online.

If you don’t know them, don’t talk to them. If you have a loved one involved in an online romance, then I encourage you to get involved and help your loved one before they get hurt emotionally or financially.

Lastly, for good measure, stay away from the free dating sites.

Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com.

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To contact the city hall, please call 256-825-9242.

Stephanie Kelley represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8250544. Her address is 171 Wink Drive, Dadeville.

James M. Tarpley represents District 2.

His phone number is 256-825-2522.

His address is 274 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Jimmy Frank Goodman Sr. represents District 3. His phone number is 256-8259749. His address is 241 Goodman Road, Dadeville.

Stephanie Kelley

James Tarpley

Frank

Billy Monroe rep- Goodman resents District 4. His phone number is 256-749-4451.

His address is 1670 North Loop Road, Dadeville.

Randy Foster represents District 5.

His phone number is 256-825-7770.

His address is 648 South Tallassee St., Dadeville.

Billy Monroe

Joe Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256691. His address is 725 Henderson St., Dadeville.

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a lot to startle him, he seemed quite content to have a place to eat and rest.

The Birchfields live in Indian Shores subdivision in Union where there is a lot of wooded areas that are close to the water. Obviously, it was a spot the bear found inviting.

“He stayed at my feeder for about an hour, before hobbling off,” said Birchfield. “The bear had tags in both ears so he is already being tracked by the Department of Natural Resources. He has definitely been wounded though – it was pitiful to watch him walk. He was really limping.”

She said the bear didn’t ever appear to be aggressive or agitated, but she was relieved that she broke her normal

routine Wednesday.

“Usually I get up and immediately let the dogs out because they are bugging me to get out the door,” Birchfield said “This morning they were either worn out from our long walk yesterday afternoon or they knew something wasn’t quite right, because they stayed in bed.

I am so glad they did, because I wouldn’t have seen the bear before letting them out.”

A bear was recently tagged after making a trek across Coosa, Tallapoosa and Chambers counties and into Lee County before being tagged in Opelika in late June.

Shortly after the bear was tagged and released, there were sightings near Tuskegee and reports of a bear being hit by a vehicle as it crossed Interstate 85. The bear

Candidates seeking reelection against Betty Adams and Roy Mathis.

Incumbent council member Randy Foster has not yet qualified.

Foster along with anyone else who wishes to seek office in municipal elections must qualify by July 19.

Jacksons Gap has three incumbents and one newcomer currently who have

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turned in packets and paid qualifying fees The Town of Camp Hill has not posted who has turned in packets and paid qualifying fees.

“We have had people turn in packets,” town clerk Lakeshia Harris said. “We have not heard back from the ethics commission yet so they have not officially qualified.”

CANDIDATES Dadeville Mayor Frank Goodman Wayne Smith Mickey Tarpley

District 3 Teneeshia Johnson David Brandon Jones Ronald Rowe

District 1 Betty J. Adams Stephanie Kelly (incumbent)

District 4 Roy Mathis Billy Monroe (incumbent)

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District 5

Commission Agricola Road and Highway 49 across the street from Alabama Power Company,” Beck said. “The DHR folks are happy with it and I know people here like that fact that it is still in the Dadeville area.”

State DHR officials asked the commissioners to help identify a site for a new building and secure the property last July. The city of Dadeville was also active in the search.

The Agricola Road site was identified three months ago and the county and the state did all the prep work including surveys and deed searches in advance of closing on the property.

The building will actually be paid for by the state, using a system where the county secures bonds using the state’s credit rating.

The county would actually own the building, but would lease the building back to DHR and the rent paid by the agency would repay the bonds.

A vote to establish a building authority could come as soon as the August meeting of commissioners.

In another move, the commissioners approved placing a vote before the voters on Sunday alcohol sales. The commissioners had led the way in getting legislation approved that would allow for the vote. Rep. Mark Tuggle (R-Alexander City) crafted the legislation so that cities could sign on to do the same

Harold Gamble Thomas Parker

Tony Dewayne Wolfe Jacksons Gap Mayor Kimberly S. Henderson Jeff Walker (incumbent) Council Heather Glenn (incumbent) Janice Glaze (incumbent)

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without having to get another bill though the legislature.

With Monday’s vote, county voters will get the chance to make their feelings known on Nov. 8.

Voters in Dadeville, New Site and Alexander City will vote on Sunday sales resolutions during municipal elections on Aug. 23.

On other agenda items, the commissioners: • Approved warrants and purchase orders.

• Approved a move by highway department to seek annual bids.

• Went into executive session for an update on an potential economic development opportunity that was presented by Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance Director Don McClellan. • Heard from Beck on preparation for the fiscal year 2017 budget.

• Heard from resident Larry Corley about concerns over road conditions and other items on Roberts Drive.

• Heard a presentation from Ella MacFiggen of Prosperity Again Through Health about a 2016 wellness program in September, which is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The program is called “Let’s Move” and is part of Michelle Obama’s national initiative to increase physical activities and improve eating habits of children.

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managed to make its way off into the woods beside the expressway.

Alabama Conservation Officer Sgt. Michael East said that he is almost certain it is the same bear. There were pictures and sightings reported in Liberty City and near Tallassee Sunday, East said.

“It’s the same bear,” East said. “They tagged it and took it several counties away, but from everything we are seeing it is the same bear. It’s the one that was here and the one that was tagged and the one that they say got hit on I-85.

“It’s not acting like any of the others we’ve ever had come through here – that’s for sure. I don’t know why he likes it so well here, but it seems like he does.”

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New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

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Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

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

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

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

Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle Jackson’s Gap 256-596-1873

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

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510

Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989

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

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Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

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

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Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

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Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593

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

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Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212 CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd.

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Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661 Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville

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Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241

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Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

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

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

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

First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville

Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590

CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494

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Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off.

Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please contact Terry Bishop at 256-4092020 for more information.

AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343.

VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.

WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m.

READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-2154496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc.edu.

OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family.

Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/ open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a nontraditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered.

Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break).

All textbooks and class materials are supplied.

Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people.

It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey

toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups.

We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664.

BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@ gmail.com or Call at 334440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed.

AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome.

AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meets every third Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information.

TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons.

For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256-234-2528.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-3297177.

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ALL ABOUT PEANUTS Are peanuts one of your favorite foods? Peanuts are not real nuts; they are legumes.

Just like peas and beans, peanuts grow in pods. Peanuts are native to South America, but they are now grown in many places around the World. They need a warm climate and time to grow. The peanut plant is a small bush about two feet high with small yellow ÀRZHUV 7KHLU EUDQFKHV VSUHDG RXW DV WKH\ JURZ :KHQ WKH ÀRZHUV ZLWKHU DQG GLH DQ XQXVXDO SHJ IRUPV DW WKH EDVH RI WKH ÀRZHU 7KLV SHJ JURZV LQWR WKH JURXQG DQG WKH peanut pod begins to grow. A peanut actually grows and ripens underground. They are sometimes called groundnuts or earthnuts for this reason. After peanuts are harvested, they are stacked for four-to-six weeks and allowed to cure, or dry out. When a peanut is ready to be used, many different products can be made from them. The most comPRQ RI FRXUVH LV SHDQXW EXWWHU 2WKHU SURGXFWV VXFK DV SHDQXW RLO ÀRXU DQG VRDSV are also made from them. They can be salted, roasted or eaten plain. In the 1800’s, George Washington Carver, a famous agricultural chemist, found many different uses for the peanut.

DID YOU KNOW THAT IT TAKES OVER 500 PEANUTS TO MAKE ONE JAR OF PEANUT BUTTER?

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WHAT IS A PEANUT ALLERGY? You have probably heard of one of your classmates being allergic to peanuts, but what does it mean?

When a person who is allergic comes into contact with peanuts, it can trigger a life-threatening reaction because their body thinks it is an invader. If a person tells you that they can’t be around peanuts, ALWAYS remove them right away.

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Hidden Words: Boiled Butter Carver Cure Earthnuts Flour Groundnuts Legume Nuts Oil Peanuts Peg Pod Roasted Salted Soap

WHO WAS GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER? George Washington Carver was born in Diamond Grove, Missouri, in 1864 as a slave. His mother, Mary, was taken by kidnappers. In 1865, President Lincoln freed all slaves. Moses and Susan Carver had no children so they adopted George and his brother. They taught George how to read and write and realized how intelligent he was! They helped George get an education. He graduated from Iowa State University with a Masters Degree in Agriculture and became a professor. In 1896, Carver moved to Tuskegee, Alabama, to teach at the Tuskegee Institute founded by Booker T. Washington.

Carver conducted research on many things, but he was most famous for his studies on the peanut.

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Across Clues: 3. Some people have an ____ to peanuts.

5. Peanuts grow inside _____.

6. Part of a peanut that grows into the ___.

8. Most popular food made from peanuts.

Down Clues: 1. A peanut is a _____.

2. Famous researcher of peanuts.

4. A peanut is sometimes called a ______.

5. Can be eaten roasted, salted, or boiled.

7. Peanuts do this while underground.

Crossword Ans: Across-3) allergy 5)pods 6)peg 8)peanut butter Down1)legume 2) Carver 4)earthnuts 5)peanut 7)ripen

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Opelika man killed in Highway 280 crash STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Troopers say a single-vehicle accident Monday claimed the life of an Opelika man.

Grady Michael Harrell, 33, was killed when the 2007 Ford Econoline he was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.

Harrell was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 280 just past the 86-mile marker, four miles east of Dadeville.

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Country music legend John Conlee (Mr. Rose Colored Glasses), a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, will be performing on Friday, July 29, at 9 p.m. at the Rodeo Club Lake Martin Event Center in Dadeville.

During John Conlee’s 40-year career in country music, he has brought to audiences such classic songs as: “Rose Colored Glasses” (John’s signature song), “Friday Night Blues,” “Backside of 30,” “Common Man,” “Miss Emily’s Picture,” “I Don’t Remember Lovin’ You” and more.

Overall, there have been 32 single releases throughout the years with 26 of them charting in the top 20 or better. Eight of those 26 have reached the coveted No. 1 spot on the national country charts.

Conlee’s fans are excited that he has returned to radio with singles “Walkin’ Behind The Star” and

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“Bread and Water,” released on his own RCR (Rose Colored Records) label.

“Walkin’ Behind the Star” was written by Nashville recording veterans Ronnie Scaife and Phil Thomas and the lyrics were inspired by Phil’s grandfather and great-grandfather both of whom served in their local sheriff’s department. The song had yet to be cut until recent events made it timely. The song was pitched to the Grand Ole Opry star, who was touched by the song’s honesty.

“Recent deadly attacks against the people who keep us safe is unprecedented in America and I

wanted to sing this song in honor of their sacrifice and willingness to serve,” Conlee said.

The new CD will feature new material along with many of Conlee’s latter classics.

Conlee recently celebrated the 37th anniversary of his breakthrough hit “Rose Colored Glasses,” and can be found on tour throughout 2016 as well as on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, where he has been a member since 1981.

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Tallapoosa Historical Society meets Sunday, July 17 Tallapoosa Historical Society News: Our historical society will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at the Tallapoosee Museum in downtown Dadeville. Roy Mathis, a noted historian and past president of the Society, will entertain and inform us with a presentation about the postal service in Tallapoosa County and across our country. Mathis will also have a display of “Our Nation’s History in Stamps.” The public is invited and the event is free!

We now have over 4000 square feet of floor space, including a small upstairs.

We have clean restrooms, new air-conditioning and a new kitchen. Come join us. Also check us out on Facebook.

Dadeville Historical Marker News: Hooray!

Dadeville has gotten approval for an historic sign from the Alabama Department of Archives and History/Alabama Historical Association.

Other towns have signs and we are excited about having one to describe our exciting history. It will include facts about our first charter in 1837. Tallapoosa County was created in 1832 out of the Creek Indian cession of that year. The town was named for Major Frances Longhorne Dade, killed in the Seminole War. Its main thoroughfare is named for John Broadnax, who first surveyed the town in 1836. The city was also home to the Graefenberg Medical Institute (18521861), the first medical school in Alabama.

Organizations and citizens who wish to contribute funds for this marker (total

cost will be $2,400), please send checks to Sharon Gaither, 151 Pearson Circle in Dadeville. Please write “Dadeville Historical Marker” on the memo section of the check. Thanks to you all!

Cornhole Tournament (held July 9): The Dadeville Chamber sponsored a “championship corn-hole tournament” on Saturday, July 9, at the Rodeo Club in Dadeville.

It was a GREAT success and I’ll give you more infoin next week’s column.

For questions, call the Chamber at 256-825-4019.

Wellness Center News: We are delighted to learn that our own Ashley Bunn is continuing to grow stronger after major lung surgeries and we’re still raising money for Ashley and her family. Please drop off donations at the Wellness Center, where we are also selling koozies, frisbees, beach balls, bracelets, and beach towels. You can follow Ashley’s story on the “Breathe for Bunn” Facebook page. For more info, call the Center at 256825-2304.

Also important: We’re offering a membership special now. Check it out!

Three-month memberships for only $100. Wow. Get your mind and body in healthy and happy condition!

Dadeville Public Library News: Another great book sale is coming up at our library on Saturday, July 16, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. A bag stuffed with books costs only $5; and if you buy 2 bags, you can get the third one free! We’ll also have baked goods for sale.

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and would love to clear them out! The Sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and proceeds will benefit the library. Call 256-825-7820 for more info.

Line Dancing News: Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is happening at the Dadeville Recreation Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class.

More News from Betsy: She is also now teaching line dancing at Azalea Place Assisted Living and Monarch Estates Assisted Living in Auburn! Lessons are twice monthly, on Tuesdays, for thirty minutes each. Next one is Tuesday, July 19, at Azalea Place, and 3 p.m. at Monarch Estates. Good for you, Betsy! Giving your time and talents to these senior residents is a Christian endeavor and you’re just the one to do it! We wish you much success. For questions, call Betsy at 256-825-3985.

Red Ridge United Methodist Church News: We start our news week with Brown Bag 8:00 a.m. Friday, July 15th. On Sunday at 9:30 a.m., a former pastor, Rev. Mac Buttram, will be the guest preacher. He was pastor of Red Ridge from 1981 to 1984 and is now on the staff at Trinity UMC in Huntsville. We look forward to hearing his message.

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Saturday, August 27: Church-wide Retreat at Camp ASCCA Please come visit us at DFUMC. Rev. William

Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday, July 12: Girls Ranch visit, 10 a.m.

Wednesday Men’s Bible Study, 7:30 a.m.

Summer choir ensemble 5 p.m. in the home of Cindy Pierce.

Women’s Bible study will not meet again until Fall.

Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820, redridgeumc.org First Presbyterian Church News: This past Sunday was the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, and it was a most enjoyable service.

Choir Director Dale (on guitar) and Cindy Gillenwaters sang a lovely duet…”We shall meet on that beautiful shore.” Then Cindy and her 3-year-old granddaughter (Addie) sang a duet which we all loved, “Jesus Loves Me.” Precious and sweet.

Rev. Arellano’s scriptures were from Psalm 25, Colossians 1 and Luke 10. Jesus asked “what is written?” They are not stagnant words or empty pages. Question – Who is my neighbor? The answer prompts a larger response: “no Samaritans were considered to be good; certainly no Jew would consider Samaritans as good.”

We often feel helpless, but we have prayer; we need to be on our knees, asking God to help us.

He expects that we will be guided by the Word of God and we shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Another fine sermon.

Come visit us! Rev. Ben Arellano will make you feel welcome.

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Life’s too short to be serious all the time. If you can’t laugh at yourself, just call me and I’ll laugh at you!

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July 14, 2016 July 13-15

YES I CAN: Teresa Harrell Moten is hosting a mentoring camp at Nathaniel H. Stephens School from 9 a.m. to noon.

There will be a free lunch.

July 14

PATH FINDERS MEETING: The next meeting of the local Alzheimer’s Group for individuals needing dementia education, resources and support will be July 14 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way Conference Room. This meeting is open to the community.

July 14 - July 30

WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: Calendar Girls will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players July 14 - July 30.

For ticket information call 334868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.

July 16

SUMMER BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale in the library basement at 205 North West Street from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16. The Friends will supply plastic bags for you to fill to the brim for $5 each or buy two bags and get the third one free! Books include fiction, non-fiction, classics, art, romance, cookbooks, decorating, self-help, religion, history and politics, beautiful coffee table books, and books to read to your children this summer. We also

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ing is open to the community.

PATH FINDERS MEETING: The next meeting of the local Alzheimer’s Group for individuals needing dementia education, resources and support will be July 14 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way Conference Room. This meet-

have several boxes of books recently donated for children and young readers. All proceeds go to improve the library. Call 256-8257820 for information.

TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day July 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

OWL LADY: The Owl Lady will do a live bird of prey educational demonstration at the Camp Hill Town Library Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Come see the owl and learn about other raptors. This is part of an ongoing series of library summer activities.

It’s free for all ages. Free cookies and punch. The Camp Hill Library is at the corner of Main Street and Holley Avenue in downtown Camp Hill.

July 17

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Hatchet Spring Baptist Church is celebrating its 109th anniversary Sunday July 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Guest speaker will be Fredrick Jemison of Tallasahatchie Baptist Church in Childersburg.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School Submerged June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17 and July 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 136th Anniversary Sunday, July 17 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Bernard Harris of Mt. Lovely Baptist Church. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware, Jr.

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s Anniversaries

Dru and Charlotte Mattox are celebrating their anniversary.

July 17-21

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Comer Baptist Church is hosting Submerged Vacation Bible School July 17-21 from p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 4 through the 6th grade.

For a van pick up call 256-2342236 or 256-749-1926.

July 18

INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will have its quarterly meeting on Monday, July 18 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Executive Board Room on the campus of CACC.

July 19

RETIREES MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Education Retirees Association (TCERA) meeting will be Tuesday, July 19 at the Alexander City Board of Education at 10 a.m. The program will be “Safe Driving.”

Please bring school supplies.

CIVITAN CLUB: The Alexander City Civitan Club is hosting an organizational meeting July 19 at the Lake Martin Area United Way building with a social at 5:30 p.m. and meeting at 6 p.m.

July 22

FLAG RETIREMENT: The Clay County VFW Post 9581 is holding a flag retirement ceremony July 22 at 4 p.m. at the Bibb Graves School.

Gene Baker, Tiffany Clark, Lougenia Ligon, Troy Russell, Roy Russell, Randy Lackey, John Thomas, Melissa Peppers, Ronnie Shores, Jazell Morgan and Phyllis Marie Ross are celebrating their birthdays.

July 22-23

RODEO: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area is hosting its 10th annual Lake Martin Area Rodeo July 22 and 23. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. The PCAsanctioned rodeo is run by Brett Woody, Bar W Rodeo Company.

July 23

BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School is hosting bingo night July 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

GOSPEL SINGING: The Taylor Family Gospel Singers is celebrating 23 years of gospel singing at Centerview Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill Saturday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m.

BACK TO SCHOOL JAMBOREE: Free school supply starter packs will be given to area children July 23 at 10 a.m. at DARE Power Park. You must attend to receive your packs Only 1 pack per child. This event is hosted by Adams Chapter OES #685 and Community Sponsors.

Everyone is invited!

SUMMER CONCERT: The First Presbyterian Church Choir will present their Annual Summer Concert Saturday, July 23 at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary. This year’s program will feature a wide variety of music ranging from Handel to Frankie Valli. Guest soloist will be Mr. Brink Norton from Charleston, SC (formerly from Alexander City). The church is located at 371 Jefferson Street.

Admission is free.

July 24

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School Submerged June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17 and July 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is celebrating its 127th Anniversary Sunday, July 24 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware Jr. The pastor is Melvin Irvin.

July 24- August 14

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Salam Baptist Church in New Site is hosting Submerge Vacation Bible School July 24 and 31 and August 7 and 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meals will be served every Sunday for children.

Vacation Bible School is for ages 3 years to 6th grade.

July 26-28

CHURCH REVIVAL: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Waverly is hosting revival services July 26-28 at 7 p.m. nightly.

Rev. Melvin Kelley is pastor.

Guest speakers ill be Rev. Jimmy thomas, Rev. Henry Cooper and Rev. Clyde Fielder.

July 27

HEALTH FAIR: Weatherman James Spann will be at the Bibb Graves School July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a health fair.

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PGA Juniors All-Stars named

My football predictions continue (Writer’s note: If it’s all good with you guys, I am just going to use the very same beginning to this article as I did for the last two weeks. It kinda let’s you know they are related. Also, I am lazy.)

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t’s that nutty time of year when basketball is over, the Olympics haven’t started and baseball is still meaningless. We are all just sitting patiently waiting for football; and nothing says, “football is getting moderately close; but not super-close” like my annual “SEC and National Predictions” series of articles.

1. Ohio State will knock Michigan out of the playoffs…

I could easily see UM rolling into Columbus undefeated and on top of the world on the last week of the season. I can also see OSU’s having two losses prior to that contest (one to Oklahoma and one to a conference foe).

However, Coach Khaki Pants and his Wolverines will limp out of Ohio with their first blemish of the year; a blemish that will send the Buckeyes to the Big 10 championship game and prevent Michigan from playing for a national title.

2. Three SEC west teams are looking for new coaches at the end of the season… I am leaning towards Texas A&M (for lack of performance), Ole Miss (for scandal) and either Auburn or LSU (for not meeting expectations). If I am right, those early Auburn/ A&M and Auburn/ LSU games in September will be pivotal.

3. A running back wins the Heisman… I just don’t know which one. For the first time since 1999 (I am excluding Reggie Bush’s win since his Heisman was vacated in 2005), a nonAlabama running back wins the coveted trophy. I love Deshaun Watson of Clemson and the fact that he has an opportunity to show out against two SEC teams in Auburn and South Carolinabut I am afraid he is competing against the public’s expectations of him. Leonard Fournette of LSU is the safe bet, but Stanford’s Christian McAffrey, Oregon’s Royce Freeman and Florida State’s Dalvin Cook will be in the mix.

4. Conferences winners are… Big 10: Ohio State…

Big 12: Oklahoma… PAC 12: UCLA… ACC: Clemson… SEC: Alabama… Lots of blue bloods continuing to roll on. I addressed Ohio State earlier. Oklahoma has everything a title contender needs. UCLA has great QB play and if they get that opening win at Texas A&M they will have a lot of support. Florida State will get Clemson in Tallahassee, but I just like Deshaun Watson so much I can’t go against the Tigers.

Finally, hard to go against ‘Bama despite their obvious QB questions.

5. The playoff participants are… Oklahoma, Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame.

Pretty lame for me to say that three of the four teams will be repeats from 2015, but what can I say? I’m lame. I love OU’s and Clemson’s quarterbacks and Alabama’s defense. Meanwhile I like UCLA a lot, but Notre Dame has the schedule and the cache` to get the nod over the Bruins in the event of a close call.

So that will do it for my predictions… Check back in about seven months to see how wrong I was!

Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also writes a weekly column for Tallapoosa Publishers.

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PGA Juniors Blue team includes, front, coach Shane McCord, on bench from left, Brian Thompson, Sam Jones, Kole Caylor, Lily Johnston, Olivia Tinoco and Kennedy Tate. Members not pictured are Camden Shockley, Jesse Lankford and Sandlin Pike.

Youth golfing league completes 2016 season

By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

The Alexander City PGA Juniors 2016 season drew to a close Tuesday with the Blue team winning for the season over the Green team by a score of 5.5-3.5.

About 13 youth came out under skies filled with dark clouds threatening rain at any given moment. Individual team results of the match are as follows: Kole Caylor and Brian Thompson of Blue Team won 2 -1 over Spencer Gilliland, Anna Corley and Lexi Robinson of Green Team; Lily Johnston and Sam Jones of Blue team won 2 -1 over Benton Stegall and Leighton Stegall of Green team; Olivia Tinoco and Kennedy Tate of Blue team tied Grayson Weithoner and Nathan Jones of Green team.

This was the Blue team’s fifth consecutive win of the season. To commemorate their accomplishments, Blue team members each received an engraved bronze statue following Tuesday’s match.

That same afternoon, PGA Juniors head coach Jim Gunnells announced the 10 league allstars who will go on to take part in post-season play. They are Jacob Scott, Kole Caylor, Jesse Lankford, Johnston, Tinoco, Jones, Camden Shockley, Benton Stegall, Gilliland and Weithoner. Alternates are Sandlin Pike and Tate Reynolds.

A schedule of all-star play was not announced at press time.

Before the young golfers dispersed, Gunnells announced PGA Juniors Appreciation Day set for Monday. The day will include a morning of golf, a pizza lunch, and afternoon play on a slipand-slide.

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Cole Taylor, 13, of Dadeville, prepares to make his first swing during last week’s PGA Juniors match at Lake Winds Golf Course.

Reeltown readies to host season opener

By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

The Reeltown Rebels will come into the 2016 looking to improve on last year’s 6-5 overall record. But they’ll be doing so with a fair number of sophomores and even a couple of freshmen in the lineup.

“We are young in some places but we have a good bit of experience up front on both sides of the ball,” said Reeltown head football coach Matt Johnson, who returned to his alma mater after the retirement of legendary coach Jackie O’Neal. “We are looking to lean on those guys as we know in this game it starts up front with o-line and d-line.”

In some cases, that means building from the ground up, especially in key positions.

“We did lose some key players from last year and we are continuing the process of

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During spring practice, Kolby Coan (14) runs the ball flanked by Alex Giddens (22) and Blake Baker (75).

developing guys to step up in some of those roles especially at the quarterback position,” Johnson said. “We are young and not bringing a load of experience at that position so as of now that is the biggest question mark.”

But the Rebels will remain consistent where it counts.

“We will continue to be a run-heavy team as that is in their blood here,” Johnson said. “We will run the ball, look to control the clock, play good defense and we always

put a lot of stock in special teams.”

By running the ball, the Rebels plan to eat up a lot of ground this fall.

“This is a game of real estate and special teams is where the most real estate is lost and gained,” Johnson said. “We must continue to improve in that area and take pride in it.”

The team has already been putting in the work required to make those improvements.

“The players have bought in to what we are doing and have really worked hard this summer,” Johnson said.

The Rebels will continue working until their home field season opener on Aug. 18 against Notasulga.

“We have much to work on before Notasulga comes here that first week, which is good,” Johnson said. “Good teams do not peak in July.”