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State seeks stiffer sentence for McDaniel

Clate McDaniel, second from the right, stands with his defense team as the jury returns to the courtroom with a guilty verdict in the murder case against him.

Sentencing hearing set for Friday in Dadeville

The motion was electronically filed last Friday by Duerr and serves notice to all involved that he plans to ask Judge Tom Young to consider handing down a more Fifth Judicial Circuit District Attorney severe sentence than is now recommended in Jeremy Duerr served notice to the court and the defense team representing convicted killer murder cases.

On June 15 after four full days of Clate McDaniel that state intends “to seek testimony and evidence, a jury found sentencing outside the voluntary sentencing McDaniel guilty of murder in the shooting guideline standards” with sentencing set Friday.

See MCDANIEL • Page A5

By MITCH SNEED Editor

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Council approves site variance, talks beautification

Clues sought in 2009 postal worker’s murder

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Tony Harrelson was a family man who loved NASCAR, animals and a good joke, but on Oct. 2, 2009, his life was taken too soon.

Harrelson, who was 46 at the time, was a postal service contract worker from Dadeville. He was shot and killed at the Camp Hill post office between 5:45 and 6:15 p.m. that day. After almost nine years, federal, local, county and Harrelson state officials are still searching for his killer.

Harrelson was a Royster Trucking driver and lifelong Dadeville resident. Few details of his murder have been made public as the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and others continue to investigate.

In addition to his wife Dinah, Tony left behind six children, nine grandchildren and his basset hounds. Spending time with his wife and all of his “babies” was his top priority when he wasn’t working.

The United State Postal Inspector’s Office and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office are again shaking the trees and getting word out looking for information that could give Harrelson’s family a sense of closure and bring a killer to justice.

Since officials began the investigation, a $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for his death.

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Looking to bring new business to Dadeville while continuing to make the city a nicer place to live, the Dadeville City Council approved a site variance on property along Highway 280 and held further discussion on beautification matters.

City Attorney Robin Reynolds presented a resolution that would serve as a permanent amendment See COUNCIL • Page A3

Dadeville art gallery grand opening set Blazes claim two structures in Tallapoosa County for Friday evening

‘TOTAL LOSS’

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Fires claimed two structures in Tallapoosa County Friday, including a Camp Hill worship center and a vacant Dadeville home.

The Ebenezer District Worship Center in Camp Hill is a total loss after a fire caused by a possible lightning strike as storms passed through Camp Hill late Friday afternoon.

Neighbors said they heard a loud boom following lightning about 5:20 p.m. Camp Hill Police Chief Danny Williams said they received a call around 5:40 p.m. that the facility was See FIRES • Page A3

Cliff Williams / The Record

Friday blazes destroyed two structures in Tallapoosa County, including the Ebenezer District Worship Center in Camp Hill, top, and a vacant home, above, on Lafayette Street in Dadeville.

Thompson talks cleanup efforts with Kiwanis Club started in the early 1970s as a result of fluctuating water levels in the lake,” Thompson said. “We John Thompson currently have about with the Lake Martin 1,400 members in the Resource Association was the guest speaker at LMRA.” In the recent past, the last Thursday’s meeting of the Dadeville Kiwanis LMRA has been working Club, talking about what to educate local students all the group has set out about water conservation and what the lake can to accomplish over the offer through its annual past several years.

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Art lovers in Dadeville will soon have a new place they can go and enjoy paintings, pottery and other forms of artwork. Raining Dogs Studio and Gallery will be celebrating its grand opening Friday from 5 until 7 p.m.

“We’re very excited for our opening and what we’re bringing to the community,” Will York with Raining Dogs said.

After purchasing the building a little over two years ago, York said he has spent the past six months working hard to renovate the interior of the building to make it into the gallery and studio it has become. The front part of the building will house See ART • Page A8

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Donald Campbell / The Record

John Thompson with the Lake Martin Resource Association speaks with the Dadeville Kiwanis Club last Thursday about what the group has accomplished so far and what it plans to accomplish in the future.

There will be plenty of events to attend throughout the Lake Martin area to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. Wind Creek will be kicking off the action as it hosts its first ever Great Outdoors Day to start the Fourth of July Weekend.

The day will be filled with activities and demonstrations on how to enjoy See INDEPENDENCE • Page A8

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Obituaries Cecil Jerry Cox February 26, 1937 - June 21, 2018 Cecil Jerry Cox, 81, of Dadeville, AL, and formerly of Vestavia, AL, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born in LaFayette, AL. Jerry attended high school in LaFayette and at Auburn University. Upon leaving Auburn, he began work with Altec Industries, where he continued to work for 30 years until his retirement in 1992.

Jerry came out of retirement in 1992 for a former client and friends at Baldwin Pole and Piling Co. Inc., where he continued to work until his death.

Mr. Cox was predeceased by his wife, Nadine Sharpe Cox; parents, Cecil and Avie Lou Cox; and one brother, Dwain Cox. Survivors include Mr. Cox’s son, Cecil Jerry Cox, Jr.; daughters, Andrea Briggs (Bill) and Sharon Maddox (Robert); brother, Dan Cox; grandchildren, Morgan Maddox, Richmond Maddox, Henry Maddox, and Helen Maddox.

Graveside service for Cecil Jerry Cox was at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Southern Heritage Cemetery, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124.

Please visit Cecil Jerry Cox’s memorial page at www.southernheritagefunerals.com to provide written tributes.

Library Notes The library is hosting E. Paul Jones, local author of To Kill a Preacher, today from 1 to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the library. Please stop by to hear about this mysterious local event. All library programs are free, so bring a friend.

This week during Libraries Rock, the library is hosting a local musician. Learn about being a musician, playing in a band and the overall appeal of being on the road.

Have you brought your kids to the library to check out the new juvenile and easy reader sections? More than 1,300 books have been added to the collection to encourage elementary school aged kids and teens to read.

The books range from classics to graphic novels (like comic books) and from dragons and princesses to aliens and galactic space dogs.

New releases in adult fiction:

• Liar, Liar by Lisa Jackson • Unbridled by Diana Palmer • The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

Bring your kids to Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This is a great program to help instill a love of reading and a love of the library for your kids. Check out books to read to your kids at home.

Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

Thursday, June 28, 2018

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Police Reports Dadeville Police Department June 26

• A complaint was filed by a 53-year-old Dadeville woman on Herren Street against her 51-year-old boyfriend for domestic violence third. Warrants are pending. • A complaint was filed by the manager of a local business on U.S. Highway 280 for criminal mischief second and theft of property third against an unknown suspect. The case is under investigation. • An arrest was made of a 23-year-old Jacksons Gap man on a traffic stop on South Tallassee Street for three counts of failure to appear through Jacksons Gap.

June 25

• A complaint filed by human resources at a local plant in Dadeville against a Dadeville man for theft of property third. Warrants are pending. • A report was filed and an arrest was made of a 24-year-old Dadeville woman on Freeman Drive for domestic violence third against her boyfriend.

Subject remains in jail pending bond.

June 24

• A report was filed by a Dadeville woman against her husband for domestic violence third (harassment).

Warrants are pending. • A vehicle was impounded during a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 280 west for the driver driving while revoked. • An arrest was made of a 26-year-old Alexander City man on a traffic stop on East Lafayette Street for three counts of failure to appear through Alexander City. • A 26-year-old Roanoke woman was arrested during a traffic stop on East Lafayette Street on a warrant for resisting arrest through Dadeville. • A 55-year-old Dadeville woman was arrested on North Broadnax Street for five counts of failure to appear through Dadeville.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department June 25

• A resident of Whipporwill Court in Dadeville filed a

report for theft. • Reginald Russell of Saxon Street in Alexander City was arrested on five outstanding warrants for fraudulent use of a credit or debit card.

June 24

• Christopher Strawbridge of Coosa Road 70 in Kellyton was arrested on a grand jury indictment for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

June 23

• Jeremy Maske was arrested on a warrant for probation violation.

June 22

• Richard Gray of Shug Jordan Parkway in Auburn was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear probation revocation. • Cornelius Lockhart of Grist Mill Court in Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support. • William North of Highway 49 South in Notasulga was arrested for domestic violence third.

June 21

Johnny Tielking of Herndon Street in Opelika was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear theft of property first.

June 20

• Curtis Robinson of South Court Street in Montgomery was arrested on an outstanding warrant for burglary third degree. • Donnie Favors of Tallapoosa Street in Notasulga was arrested on an outstanding warrant for attempting to elude police.

June 19

• Christian Barnette of Cherokee Heights Road in Tallassee was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear illegal possession of prescription drug.

Alexander City Police Department June 25

• Angela Faye Hawkins, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for burglary and theft. • Tyrone Lakeith Heard, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Hayley Danielle Lumpkin, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for harassing communications. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Highway 63 South. • Harassment was report-

ed on Red Bud Street. • Menacing and harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported on J Street. • Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported in Alexander City. • Vehicle fire was reported on Highway 280. • Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City. • Disorderly conduct was reported on Elkhatchee Road. • Identity theft was reported on Highway 63 North. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.

June 24

• Rodraqus Ferlando Tyson, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. • Latanya Michele Burton, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Brandon Louis McDowell, 28, of Equality was arrested for failure to appear. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported on C Street. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Corner Stone Drive. • Harassment was reported on Hillabee Road. • Menacing was reported on I Street. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on Point Windy. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported on Semmes Street.

June 23

• Drew Elijah Warden, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Mary Shyanne Whatley, 23, of Birmingham was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Michael Wesley Wolfe, 32, of Alexander City was

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arrested for theft. • Patrick Earl Harden, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Timothy James Baggett, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Harassment was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment and criminal trespass was reported on Midway Estates Road. • Assault and theft was reported on Hall Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Scott Road. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported at Court Square.

June 22

• Leterence Terrell Robinson, 24, of Goodwater was arrested for domestic violence. • Roderick Keith McNeal, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Domestic violence was reported on I Street. • Criminal trespass was reported on Semmes Street. • Assault was reported on Laurel Street. • Domestic violence was reported on J Street.

June 21

• Jerome Jarvis Taylor, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Myron Lavar Stowe, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Terrill Donte Coleman, 26, of Gadsden was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Alan Lyrenski Sandlin, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. • Domestic violence was reported on Greenwood Road. • Dog running at large was reported on 6th Street. • Assault was reported at Koon’s II. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City.

June 20

• Heaven Alexis Pressley, 20, of Sylacauga was arrested for three counts of failure to appear and harassment. • Furniss Casey Muckenfuss, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Vincent Darrell Bias, 51, of Alexander City was court ordered to be held in jail for five days. • Vincent Darrell Bias, 51, of Alexander City was arrested for a vicious dog and dogs running at large. • JaCorious Zaquan Burton, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Deliane Oliveira Kertz, 34, of Leeds was arrested for reckless endangerment.

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But still, no arrests have been made.

Last week, U.S. Postal Inspection Service public information officer Tony Robinson reached out to media across the state to again shed some light on the case in hopes of someone with some information coming forward. “It’s been a number of years, but we want people to know that the investigation is still active,�

Robinson said. “We know there is someone out there who has information. We need witnesses, those who may have seen or heard something that may be related to this case, to come forward. “We have a group of inspectors based in the Montgomery and Opelika area that are taking a long look at the case. Over time, things change. Relationships change and we hope that by bringing the case back into the public eye someone will reconsider and share some information that may help.�

Because the investigation is still active, few details have been released. No motive has been released by law enforcement, but nine years ago, debit cards were not as widely used as they are today. In small communities all across the country, post offices like the one in Camp Hill did a very large business in money orders.

People who received their checks on the first of the month would often come to the post offices and get money orders to pay their bills.

That money was then transported to regional offices for deposit and accounting purposes.

Harrelson’s shooting death occurred on Oct. 2, the day a large amount of cash would have been set for transport.

Officials declined to comment of the exact circumstances or what may have been taken during the incident that led to Harrelson’s death.

Robinson did say officials have

looked at the connection between the Camp Hill incident and two other similar incidents in Troy and Hope Hull at about the same time.

Records also show that on July 23, 2008 the Smiths Station Post Office in Lee County was hit in an armed robbery. The Troy Post Office in Pike County was hit on August 12, 2008, and an armed robbery occurred on December 3, 2009 at the Hope Hull Post Office.

With the possibility of the crimes being connected and rewards offered in all the cases, if information provides solves all the cases, the reward could up as high as $300,000, Robinson said.

Several tip lines remain in place for people with information about the murder of Tony Harrelson: U.S. Postal Inspection Service hotline, 877-876-2455; Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, 256-8254264; or the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Secret Witness Number, 256-827-2035.

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to the ordinance stating commercial property zoned C-3 can go from 40 percent impervious surface to 80 percent for development. Several moments of discussion followed this, with resident Raphord Farrington expressing concerns about drainage and runoff.

Farrington felt that, if not enough of a property was left as a green space, it could create drainage issues and suggested the matter be dealt with very carefully. Councilman Roy Mathis felt the impervious surface percentage was too high, asking why not considering a ratio like 60 percent impervious and 40 percent pervious or at most 70-30. Going too high, he felt, would turn Dadeville into an asphalt jungle.

While the council did not approve the ordinance amendment, it did approve giving an 80-20 variance for the truck stop and planned motel/restaurant along Highway 280 3-1, with Mathis providing the lone dissenting vote and Councilwoman Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson being absent.

Farrington and Jerry McGukin talked about how they have been spraying along the city right-of-way to try and control kudzu and privet, while they also know someone who can spray on private property they would like to introduce around town. Along with this, Farrington said more members are needed for the local beautification committee, and the group’s next meeting is the second Thursday in July.

The Dadeville City Council also addressed the following items: • Minutes from the June 12 meeting were approved. • Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell said things were business as usual for the gas board,

and the parks and rec department are looking to see what can be done regarding the outfield fence at the local baseball fields. • Councilman Dick Harrelson said the renovation work at the police department building has been completed and that everything looks nice, a sentiment echoed

by Mayor Wayne Smith and Police Chief David Barbour. • Harrelson also brought up the issue of burned out properties around town where the rubble can still be easily seen and said something needed done about them. Reynolds said he will be sending out letters to the property owners to find out what their intentions are with the sites. • Mathis said he has still been receiving concerns regarding an overgrown structure across the street from city hall. The mayor and building inspector Michael Richardson said they will be working to contact the owner of the property in order to reach a resolution. • Reynolds said a certified letter will be going out to a local business who owes sales tax revenue and utilities to the city, and will be handing it over to the Alabama Department of Revenue if no response is received. • Richardson said he has sent out a letter to a property owner in the Cedar Hill community regarding a property in violation of the weed abatement and nuisance ordinance, but has yet to hear back. Mathis said a neighboring property owner is dealing with concerns like kudzu and snakes coming from the ruined site. • Permission was obtained to put the

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historical marker regarding the history of Alabama Mills in Dadeville to be placed at the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce. • Local resident Mickey Tarpley wanted to commend the Dadeville Police and Fire departments in front of the council for the job they did over the weekend in dealing with the house fire on Lafayette Street, keeping the situation under control and responding as quickly as they could. “This is only one of numerous positive comments I’ve received about your response,â€?

Smith told Barbour and Fire Chief Anthony Wilkerson. • Barbour said the evidence tracking software would be ordered soon. • The council approved a motion allowing Smith to sign an agreement to move the utility poles around the courthouse square as part of the project there. • Library Director Abbi Mangarelli said things were fairly steady at the library, and also said local author E. Paul Jones would

be at the library Thursday at 1 p.m. to sign copies of his recent book, “To Kill a Preacher.â€? • A motion to approve July 4 as a city holiday was passed. • Three requests to rent the recreation center were approved, while a request received at the June 12 meeting was reviewed again. Since the council had more information about the event and what it entailed, they voted to approve the request to waive the fee for that program. • Smith said members of the Dadeville Kiwanis asked him if the city would be interested in sponsoring a hole during the club’s upcoming golf tournament.

While the city cannot use taxpayer funds to do so, the mayor asked the council members if they wanted to chip in and help sponsor the hole.

The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Tuesday, July 10 beginning with a precouncil meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular council meeting at 6 p.m.

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Firefighters respond to a fire at a Camp Hill worship center Friday.

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on fire.

As firefighters arrived, fire had already destroyed much of the center portion of the building where the electrical service enters the structure.

Camp Hill Fire Chief David Berry suspects lightning caused the blaze. “There is a large hole in the concrete block at the electrical service,� Berry said Friday evening. “I will wait and let the state fire marshal confirm it.�

Berry said more than 20,000 gallons of water were used to keep the fire from spreading to nearby homes.

In addition to the Camp Hill Volunteer Department, departments from Dadeville and Ridge Grove in Chambers County responded.

Personnel from several volunteer departments responded though not paged out including Our Town/Willow Point and StillWaters.

If lightning was the cause of the blaze it likely came from a line of storms that passed through Tallapoosa County just after 5 p.m. Lightning could be seen to the south as firefighters tried to contain the blaze.

Later Friday night, the Dadeville Volunteer Fire Department fought a blaze on Lafayette Street.

The vacant home that has stood for decades is a total loss. A line of storms passed through the area just before the blaze but the cause is not yet known.

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More voters register, but now need to exercise that right

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ecretary of State John Merrill announced Friday more and more people are registering to vote in the state and the growth in the voters list has reached a milestone. Since Merrill took office on January 19, 2015, more than 1 million new voters have registered, according to numbers released from the Secretary of State’s office.

As of Friday, Alabama currently had 3,389,018 registered voters.

And, 1,004,250 of those voters have registered in the little over three years that Merrill has been in office.

The growth has been seen here in Tallapoosa County, where almost there are 2,012 more registered voters today than there were at the start of 2015.

There are a lot of factors, but much of the growth has come from new programs and initiatives designed to make the process much easier for residents.

The Electronic Registration Information Center, online voter registration and the Photo Voter ID and voter registration campaign has been launched and in some cases people can register from the comfort of their own home. A move to get electronic poll books in all counties was also launched.

To date, 26 Alabama counties, including Tallapoosa County, have starting using the new tool at the polls.

Sure, an automatic voter registration system has accounted for more than two-thirds of new registered voters, but the move to modernize the registration process to take advantage of today’s technology is also a factor. Volunteers, like Teresa Moten here locally, worked to get people registered. Heck, there were even television commercials with folks like Nick Saban and Charles Barkley encouraging people to register.

Voter registration places the power in the hands of Alabamians so they have the ability to participate in the electoral process and have a say in the direction we want our community, state and nation to head next.

Registration is just the first part of the process.

While the number of those registered has climbed, the average turnout has remained about the same.

With the exception of last December’s race between Doug Jones and Roy Moore, about 27 percent of those registered actually go to the polls.

We encourage everyone to get themselves registered to vote and then go to the polls and make your opinion known. You don’t have to wait long to show you care.

We have an important primary runoff election on July 17. Go to the polls and exercise the right many throughout history have fought to make possible.

Nothing like a day at the beach

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n June 14, I had a gig at the Vue on 30A in beautiful Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. It was a very special day, because not only was it Flag Day, but it was also an event to honor veterans and to raise money for a very special non-profit organization, Dogs on Deployment.

We left that morning around seven o’clock, which was a miracle in itself. Getting three girls out the door that early is no easy task. The drive down was rather pleasant. They slept most of the way, while I listened to old school country. It was Abigail’s longest trip to date — not a peep.

It was raining when we arrived at our hotel. The organizers comped the room for us for one night. The accommodations were more than we imagined. There was a living room, kitchen and two bedrooms with bathrooms.

We were truly blessed.

Due to the rain, the girls stayed at the hotel while I went to the event. The venue itself was amazing. Rain had saturated the Florida panhandle for days, so the festivities took place on the covered patio between the restaurant and the pool. My view from the podium was of the sandy white beaches and the breaking waves of the teal-colored Gulf of Mexico. It was heaven. Heaven, I tell you.

Before I did my part, United States Air Force Captain (ret.)

Nathan Nelson gave a very moving speech that no doubt touched everyone in attendance.

He is way too young to be retired. He’d planned on a lengthy career in the service, but that all changed in September 2013. Nathan suffered a spinal cord injury from a rocket blast in Afghanistan. He has no movement below his chest and limited use of his hands.

Despite all the sand, it was obviously no day at the beach.

His faith in God and love for his family shined through in

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What an inspiration!

The auction itself was a tremendous success. According to the organizers, the total from this year’s auction blew away last year’s total. One hundred percent of the proceeds went to Dogs on Deployment, whose mission is to give military members peace of mind concerning their pets during their service commitments by providing them with the ability to find people and resources able to help them. I was fortunate to have friends take care of Chyna during my three yearlong tours in Iraq. Everyone isn’t as fortunate, so as a dog lover, I greatly appreciate this organization and its mission.

Afterwards, the club gave me a couple of rainchecks for golf and a sack full of food to take back with me. The Fuller family ate well that night. By now, the rain had stopped, so after all the shrimp was devoured, we went down to the pool. Of course, we waited 20 minutes. We knew our grandmothers were watching.

It rained the next morning.

Boy, did it rain. We didn’t think we’d get to the beach, so we all slept late. Lucy checked the weather and saw where it was supposed to clear up later in the day, so we hung around town hoping and praying for the best.

As we finished our late lunch, the rain slowed down, and the sun made an appearance. We had a chance for a day at the beach.

We drove from the restaurant in Destin back to a public beach on 30A in Santa Rosa.

Fortunately for us, the trip took about 20 minutes. The parking lot was full, so we had to park

roadside. It wasn’t easy lugging all our stuff from the road to the beach, but our effort paid off.

The rain went away, and the clouds scattered. The sky had patches of blue with plenty of sun shining through.

We set up Camp Fuller right behind some of those high dollar beach chairs, but still had a great view of the gulf and of each other as we rotated in and out of the water. That is, until the Ohio State fans set up a game of cornhole between us and the rental chairs. They had the whole beach, yet that’s where they set up. After a couple of games, I kindly asked them to relocate, which they did so without incident.

Consideration is a thing, people.

My family had a great few hours at the beach. We couldn’t keep Emily out of the water. I can’t blame her. The water and weather were perfect. It was Abigail’s first trip to the beach, but hopefully the first of many. She was mesmerized by the waves. We continue to be mesmerized by her.

We drove back that night. This time, everyone was wide awake, especially Abigail. I was tired, too. Usually, I can drive double digit hours without any issues. I think maybe the sun got me. We pulled over a couple of times, so I could rest. I made it just past Montgomery before I had to pass the driving duties on to Lucy. We got home around 1 a.m. What a great trip it was!

I performed at a women’s event at the Vue last year, which is how this opportunity came to be. Some events are just better than others. Such is life. I hope to have the opportunity to go back soon. I’m ready for another day at the beach, not to mention a round or two of bad golf.

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

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Do you realize how rapidly time and things change? It sure gets scary at times.

Maybe change is not always good, yet it happens. I’m not saying it is not good, but so many simple things, even in nature, have changed.

Gone but not forgotten.

I can remember so many walks in the woods with my mother showing and teaching me about the plants and trees. I miss this day and time seeing so many of them, like mulberry, the black haw and the sassafras.

Progress has done away with so much of God’s nature. I feel God will have some of everything in Heaven. It will be great.

Change has brought a lot of beneficial products in the world,

some good, some not so good.

It seems the whole country has gotten so complaisant we just live “day to day” taking so much for granted.

We don’t take the time to say thank you, even to God, or I love you.

Those are small words that mean ever so much. We don’t take a minute to witness for the Lord as their savior. It is sad, may we come to know Him before it is too late.

All we have to do is wake up each day. We are so blessed for any day above ground. Then off we go to work, daily chores, etc.

We go with the intention of having a blessed day and letting someone see God through us.

Oh yes, pray as we go through the day. It makes it go better.

I say it often, but if we want

peace, we are all going to have to pray.

Please read 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and see My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

Oh my, how hard is it to do this? Pray before it is too late.

I keep praying daily that more and more of us will try. God is good. We are truly blessed to live where we do and have more than is necessary. So let us pray and give God the glory for He’s coming back to get His own. Do we not all want to go? I sure do.

May God bless everyone.

Margaret Aldridge Dadeville

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Currently there is a vicious rumor or an outright lie being circulated by Terry Martin’s campaign concerning Ed Oliver’s position on RSA (Retirement Systems Alabama). The Martin campaign is saying Ed Oliver wants to do away with RSA and go to individual retirement programs.

I spoke with Ed and was reassured nothing of the sort was ever said. And to prove my point, AEA just endorsed Ed Oliver for the House District 81 seat.

How ironic. The citizens of District 81 need to look and listen closely to these two candidates. Watch the Republican forum Mr. Martin and Mr. Oliver participated in which can be found on the Outlook’s Facebook page. Once you watch this video, there will be no doubt who is the better candidate.

A short comparison reveals one of these two candidates has a college degree; the other does not. One served honorably in the Alabama National Guard for 31 years. The other worked

at the Highway Department for 31 years. One is a Republican; the other has an “R” behind his name, but everything that comes out of his mouth is a Democrat talking point.

Our district needs the best candidate possible to represent our community in Montgomery.

Make an educated decision when you vote. Vote for competence. Vote for our future. More than anything else, VOTE! Woody Baird De Oppresso Liber Alexander City

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

Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Brownie Caldwell

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

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

His phone number is 256-825-4369.

His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

Johnson

Roy Mathis

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

His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

H.A. ‘Dick’ Harrelson

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

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death of Norman Crayton in a green field off Barron’s Bridge Road on Jan. 17, 2016.

Under Alabama law, since the crime involved a gun, McDaniel faces a sentence of at least 20 years and no more than 99 years, or the potential of a life sentence. According to the Department of Corrections calculations, that would in reality be 13 to 85 years. Typically, the eligibility for parole would come after about a third of that time is served.

While Duerr was unable to comment on the motion due to the upcoming June 29 sentencing hearing, the motion lists the reason for the state’s plans.

The motion says that the request comes “due to the heinous nature of the crime and the abuse of the body afterwards.�

In the trial testimony including

graphic images of Crayton’s body were shown to the jury. The showed that the T-shirt that Crayton was wearing had been placed on Crayton’s lower back and buttocks and set on fire.

The body had been dragged more than 80 feet, according to testimony.

Crayton was found dead at the edge of that field, facedown, shirtless, with three gunshot wounds and his pants down to his ankles.

McDaniel, who appeared on the History Channel reality series “Bamazon� in 2012, claimed in his testimony during the trial that he shot Crayton in self-defense.

McDaniel testified that Crayton was waving a gun in the air and had it pointed at his head, before he was able to take it away from him and get out of the truck. He said Crayton came running

Cleanup where fourth- and fifthgraders from every school in the county visit Wind Creek State Park and spend the day learning all about the lake and the environment of Tallapoosa County. The education continues through an annual art contest held among the fourth-graders at Stephens Elementary in Alexander City, with the winning piece selected as the artwork placed on that year’s Renew Our Rivers initiative t-shirt.

While the group has pushed education to the youth of Tallapoosa County, arguably the most visible impact the LMRA has had in the community has been with the regular cleanup efforts held on the lake and on roadways throughout the county.

During the winter months, the group takes advantage of the lower water levels to more deeply clean parts of the lake that are underwater much of the time. Two years ago, LMRA volunteers pulled 140 old tires out of the lake and cleaned up 16 tons of trash from Lake Martin last year, according to Thompson. “You may hear those numbers and think it’s a dirty lake, but a lot of that trash was pulled from more undeveloped areas,� he said. “So many tires have gotten out into the lake because in the 1940s and 1950s, that’s how people were building fish habitats.�

While Thompson feels the group has made a major impact on keeping the lake cleaned up, he also brought up ways it can stay clean. Under the Treasured Mile program, similar to the Adopt-aMile program for roads across America, local residents can volunteer to select an area of shoreline to make regular concerted efforts to keep clean.

Thompson pulled up a map of the lake with Treasured Mile sections marked, showing there are still many areas that can be claimed by those interested in being a part of the solution.

Through the efforts of the LMRA and others to form the Clean Community Partnership, Thompson said monthly cleanup efforts have hopefully been bringing in noticeable results in getting trash off of roadsides across the area, though it is hard to quantify exactly how much of an impact they have had. “Litter on our roadways is a serious problem,�

Thompson said. “We are not showing the pride in our community that we need to be. We need to get everyone involved and get people to be more conscious about their trash. It can be done.�

Another project Thompson said the group is taking on is replacing hazardous area buoys on the lake with ones that illuminate at night, in the hopes of cutting down on the amount of markers

at him. “I told him to stop,� McDaniel said. “‘Stop, Norman, Stop!’ But he kept coming. I fired a warning shot into the ground and then another one into the woods as I was moving away. By that time, he was right on top of me. I stepped back and fired at him and that didn’t stop him so I shot again and then again. ...then he fell to the ground. “I can’t explain it. I mean, he was coming at me full speed, right there on me, I didn’t know what else I could do.�

McDaniel’s defense attorney David Whittelsey said in his closing statement that McDaniel had no choice. “If Norman wasn’t deceased, Clate would be,� Whittelsey said, later adding, “This was not murder. It’s not manslaughter. It was justifiable homicide.�

Whittelsey said McDaniel may have been guilty of one thing. “If he’s guilty of anything, he’s guilty of freaking out after the fact in the way he treated Norman afterwards,�

Whtittelsey said.

In his closing statement, Duerr pointed to evidence that witnesses may have received payment to testify and asked the jury if a man who had killed someone in self-defense would remember every detail of what led to the shooting, but forget why he dragged and burned the man’s body. “Who gets his fiancĂŠe to pay off four witnesses to get them to testify for you?â€?

Duerr asked. “A guilty person does that.

Clate McDaniel did that. ‌Give this family some peace and show them that Norman’s life was worth more than the $80 that was spent trying to cover it up.�

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damaged each year. As these buoys are a relatively expensive investment, he said the organization is slowly attempting to make the change, replacing 200 unlighted markers with illuminated ones.

As Thompson is also a member of the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association, he took a moment to touch on how the educational center at the Smith Mountain fire tower has been completed.

With this project having

see it.�

Lake Martin Resource Mile program, the been finished, visitors to For those interested in Association, or to sign organization’s website is Smith Mountain have the up for the Treasured www.lmra.info. chance to learn more about learning more about the the tower as well as the lake and the many kinds of plants and animals that can be found living in the area. “It is a great attraction • On Time Convenience - When you have a busy schedule, for the area,â€? Thompson you need a plumber that shows up at the agreed time. said. “It’s really drawing in visitors. I’ve gone out there and talked to people • True Choice in Your Hands - The work we do has to be coming to visit from absolutely right for you, your home and your budget. south Alabama and from all over the country. I’ve even talked to visitors who • Care For Your Home - With background checks and drug came from Australia to testing, you can rest assured you and your home are safe.

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

Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

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

Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047 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

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Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820

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Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

Sardis United Medthodist Church 10367 Hwy 50 Dadeville, AL

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

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

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877

Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

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

Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171

Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

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Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton

First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865

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The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

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Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814 Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

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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

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

New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037

Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634

New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846

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Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590 The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284 Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467 Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

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the Raining Dogs gallery, while the rear portion will become the home of the Dadeville-based art association, Everything’s Art, who is also hosting the celebration.

“We’ll have a mixture of different arts in the gallery,” York said. “We will have featured artists on a rotating basis, every five to six weeks or so, and we’ll also have local artists on a more permanent display

basis.”

York said the studio in the back that will serve as home base for Everything’s Art will play host to a number of events throughout the year, especially art workshops for children and adults, helping them express themselves through painting, sculpture, pottery and many other forms of art. For those who find a piece of art in the Raining Dogs gallery they enjoy, York

said some of the works on display will be for sale.

“We’re always looking for new artists,” he said. “There are limits on how much we can display in the gallery due to space, but we’re always on the lookout for new artists and works we can display.”

Located at 129 North Tallassee Street, the grand opening celebration is open to the public, giving local art enthusiasts a place

to enjoy the work of both featured and local artists. There is no cost to attend, and there is also no cost to browse the gallery during normal operating hours Monday through Saturday, though Raining Dogs is closed on Wednesdays.

“We’ll be celebrating the opening of the gallery and welcoming Everything’s Art to its new home,” York said. “We’re excited for both things.”

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there will be archery and kayak training, an inflatable for children, a birds of prey program, help with fishing and a Dutch oven demonstration.

But don’t worry. Things will be stretched out from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with multiple demonstration times.

Hadley got the idea while visiting another state park.

the outdoors.

“We are trying to highlight things you can do in the park like camping, boating and archery,” Wind Creek’s Marijean Hadley said. “Opelika R.V. is bringing a camper for people to visit and Alex City Marine is bringing a boat so you can have a chance to see what that is like.”

In addition to the camper and boat, Hadley said

“I went to one up at Desoto similar to what we are doing,” she said. “They enjoyed the one up there.

I thought it would work here.”

Everything is free but you do have to pay admission at the gate or be a camper.

If you are looking at camping at Wind Creek State Park, there are a limited number

of campsites available from June 30 to July 8.

Check www.alapark.com/ wind-creek-state-parkreservations.

Langley Music, a singer and songwriter from Hope Hull, an appearance from the 2018 “Kowaliga Idol 10” winner Ashley Jackson and CMT Break Out artist Other Fourth of July The Wilson Brothers Band.

Activities: Firetruck BBQ LLC will Saturday, June 30 be on-site and there will • The 6th Annual be inflatables for the kids, Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Kona Ice of Lake Martin Department Fireworks Bash and much more. Gates open is Saturday June 30. This at 4 p.m. and admission is year’s entertainment is Ella $10 admission with kids under 5 free. The Big Green Egg raffle returns again and don’t forget T-shirts are available to purchase.

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• The annual Blue Creek parade will start at 11 a.m. on Olana Drive at the north end of Ponder Creek Road in Dadeville and end at Niffers.

To join in arrive at Olana Drive by 10 a.m. For more information contact Mickey Forbus at 334-329-0905.

The annual Russell Marine boat parade will start at Kowaliga and go to Children’s Harbor at 10 a.m. Call Kowaliga Marina at 334-857-2111 or any Russell Marina to register.

• Russell Lands will host its annual fireworks and concert at The Amp with The Grains of Sand Band starting at 8 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m and the band returns to the stage at 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. and bring chairs and coolers.

Twist and Hula Hoop will be available for children.

Friday, July 6

• Horseshoe Bend National Park rangers will be at Wind Creek State Park for some children’s activities.

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• Mt. Zion Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing with the Talley family at Wind Creek State Park. Music starts about 6:30 p.m.

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LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Why early picks are usually meaningless

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f there’s one thing I hate about sports writing, it’s early predictions.

I say that knowing full well I’ve put out early predictions for our football teams, and I’ve also run Luke Robinson’s column on his early College Football Playoff predictions.

But here’s the thing about early predictions — they are mostly meaningless.

As sports writers and editors, we do have the expertise to make fairly well-educated guesses on what’s going to happen to a certain team or during an upcoming season. But that’s only to an extent.

Those people who were immediately putting out their Super Bowl 2019 predictions the day after the Philadelphia Eagles won this year didn’t have that much of an educated guess. Even picking the potential CFP teams this year — no offense, Luke — is just crazy.

Especially in the world of high school sports, there’s so much turnover from year to year and it’s so cyclical by nature, it can be nearly impossible to predict.

There’s some things that are fairly obvious, of course. Central Coosa, unfortunately, is probably going to have a very poor season.

That’s not that hard to predict.

Reeltown, which returns almost every key offensive player from last year’s playoff team, will likely do well. That’s not really a reach.

But other things can be more difficult.

For instance, I picked Benjamin Russell to go 5-5 this year. I think that’s a safe prediction — not too audacious in either direction.

But there’s a good chance the Wildcats could completely surprise me and go 8-2 with big wins against Opelika, Wetumpka and Beauregard. Also, because I don’t know much about those new region opponents yet, Calera or Selma could be much better than I expect, causing BRHS’ predicted record to downslide.

It’s just hard to tell, especially when those predictions were made before a single team had taken the field for even spring practice.

In college and the pros, prognostication becomes that much more challenging because it seems like anything can happen.

Take college football, for example.

There’s only 12 games in a season, and that doesn’t leave a lot of room for error.

I don’t know many people who were predicting Georgia to make the championship this time last year, and I certainly don’t know anyone who thought the University of Central Florida would even be in the conversation for the CFP. March Madness was even nuttier than usual this year, and although a No. 1 seed ended up winning the whole thing, I can’t imagine anyone anticipated Loyola Chicago would be in the Final Four.

In three of the four major professional leagues, a team that had never won its championship before reigned supreme this year.

The Houston Astros won their first World Series in November, the Eagles beat the unlikeliest of opponents to earn their first Super Bowl back in February, and the Washington Capitals raised their very first Stanley Cup just a few weeks ago.

Who honestly called that?

While I’m not discounting sports journalists from making early predictions — because certainly thought and good judgement goes into them — I am saying no one needs to take them too seriously.

We’ve all been proven wrong before.

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

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J.D. Atkins, center, has been named the offensive coordinator at Dadeville.

Success first, scheme second is Atkins’ mentality Tucker and Kadore Glenn, who combined for nearly 2,500 yards on the ground, that was the best strategy. But now, with the Too many high school football coaches let the scheme help of Atkins that ground-andpound mentality might change. dictate their players instead of “We’re going to base in the letting the players dictate their run, but we’re also going to try scheme. to get the ball to our athletes and With the cyclical nature of operate it at a fast pace,” Atkins high school sports, in general, said. “It’s going to look a little sometimes a team just has to different than it has in the past. work with what it’s got. J.D. We have some good running Atkins, who has taken over backs — Javonte Holley is a as offensive coordinator and ninth grader who will run it for quarterbacks coach for the us — but with young running Dadeville Tigers, has always backs, especially early on in the bought into that theory. season, we’ll rely on Slade as a “I don’t like to subscribe to quarterback and his experience be a system guy,” Atkins said. as a senior and a leader.”

“I like to find out what we’re Atkins was hired from good at. At Dadeville, we have Central Phenix City, where he a ton of great athletes and we have a great senior quarterback was an offensive line coach and in Slade McCullers. He’s a good coordinated the junior varsity offense. But he’s been coaching trigger man, he’s very smart and he’s good at distributing the football since he stopped playing it. ball.”

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got his coaching career started at his alma mater, coaching ninthgrade ball for two years. He was then the offensive coordinator at Central Coosa before going to Central Phenix City.

Atkins has been in talks with Dadeville head coach Richard White for some time; White has been looking to bring in some new blood and change up those schemes he’s become so accustomed to.

“We’re going more RPO (run-pass option) with our offense and back to the spread,” White said. “He’s done it for two or three years, and he’s been very successful and brings a lot of energy to the table.

He’s a very intelligent guy.

Couple that with the rest of our offensive staff, and I think we’ll do very well.”

Atkins has also been offensive coordinator for the Opelika Chiefs, a team out of the ADPFL (Amateur to Professional Development Football League).

Since beginning with the Tigers in early May, Atkins has already seen the players respond well to him and have success with a different offensive scheme.

“It’s been great; they’re very receptive to what we’re putting in and they’ve got a lot of great energy,” Atkins said. “We went out in the spring game, and it took us a little to get started.

But we threw the ball about 25 times for around 250 yards, so it was just a lot of fun when it started clicking. A lot of guys are touching the ball, so they’re enjoying it.”

And more importantly, the Tigers are hoping their new offensive coordinator can bring them something lucrative, even if it is a change.

“I’ve always been a guy who believes in running the football,” Atkins said. “But if we have to throw it, then that’s what we’ll do. We’re going to put ourselves in the best positions to be successful.”

FIGHT FOR STATE COMES UP SHORT Photo by Lizi Arbogast / The Record Chari Ward delivers a pitch against Millbrook for Dadeville’s 10U All-Stars. In the 10U bracket, Dadeville won its first game against Millbrook then fell to New Site. It attempted to come back, defeating Alex City in its first losers’ bracket game but eventually lost to Sand Mountain. Dadeville’s 8U All-Stars lost a pair of games.

Catch a fish in the Black Belt to win a prize STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Alabama Black Belt is a great place to spend time wetting a hook and hauling in a nice prize. Whether it’s a big bass or catfish or a feisty little bream, the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association wants to showcase the outdoor fishing fun with its annual Best Black Belt Fish Photo Contest, starting today.

ALBBAA will reward the top votegetter in the Facebook contest with $100 worth of fishing gear. To be eligible, the fish must be caught in the Black Belt during 2018. The photo must be emailed to photocontest@albaa.org and the entrant must like the Facebook.com/ AlabamaBlackBeltAdventures page. Photos uploaded to Facebook are not eligible and Best Black Belt Fish Photo Contest winners from 2017 and 2016 are ineligible this year.

Include the name of the angler, the county

where the fish was caught and a contact phone number with the email.

“The Black Belt has so many great fishing spots, both public and private, and we love seeing the smiling faces of the folks who enter our contest,” ALBBAA Director Pam Swanner said. “This contest is not about the biggest fish, it’s about recognizing the great times that can be enjoyed in our outdoors. Fishing together as a family creates fond memories that will last a lifetime and we want to share them on our Facebook page.”

Photos will be shared on Facebook.com/ AlabamaBlackBeltAdventures and the winner will be selected based on the number of “likes” each photo gets.

“We encourage people from outside the Black Belt region to come visit for an adventure in discovering your favorite ‘honey hole,’” Swanner said. “Our website — AlabamaBlackBeltAdventures.org — offers information for both public fishing

spots as well as outfitters and lodges in the area that can provide a great fishing experience.”

The contest will run through August 31 with the winner to be announced the first week of September 2018.

ALBBAA promotes and encourages ethical hunting and fishing practices. These contests were created to further educate the public on the abundance of natural resources found in Alabama’s Black Belt region.

The Black Belt includes the following counties: Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Wilcox.

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association is committed to promoting and enhancing outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the Black Belt in a manner that provides economic and ecological benefits to the region and its citizens.

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LIVING TO TELL THE STORY Man and his grandson walk away unharmed from fiery plane crash in Alexander City

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In a scene suited for a Subaru television commercial, a pilot and his young passenger walked away physically unharmed Sunday morning after the single engine plane they were in crashed and burst into flames near Highway 280 just beside Taco Bell in Alexander City.

Mike Baudhuin and his 10-year-old grandson Lucas Trevisan had left Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Georgia and were on approach to Russell Field in Alexander City.

“We were preparing to approach the airport here and reduced power,” Baudhuin said. “But the engine shut down at that point. That all started about 5 miles out so I started scrambling, hoping I could make it on to the airport. But as you see we didn’t quite make it.”

About a half mile from the airport, Baudhuin realized he wasn’t going to make it and looked for a clearing. He saw the field near the former Russell new No. 1 building and the roadway. It appeared that the plane clipped some trees and then powerlines adjacent to the road, crashing the plane to the ground.

Baudhuin and his grandson were able to get out of the plane before the flames flared up.

Alexander City Fire Department, Alexander City Police Department, Alexander City Light and Power, Tallapoosa County Alabama State Troopers, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Tallapoosa County EMA, Alexander City Public Works and even a Jackson’s Gap unit all responded to the scene.

The first call came in at 9:32 a.m.

Sunday and power was knocked out to some in the area and flickered in many spots across the city. Power was restored to all by Taco Bell within an hour and service to that business was back up before the lunch rush.

The powerlines that were trapped beneath the plane were still live and firefighters had to wait until they were taken down before extinguishing the fames. Airport Administrator Mike Smith

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Mike Baudhuin, right, and his 10-year-old grandson Lucas Trevisan walked away physically unharmed after their plane crashed and burst into flames near Highway 280 just beside Taco Bell in Alexander City Sunday morning.

was at the scene making sure Baudhuin and his passenger were OK and to begin a report on the crash. Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors also came to scene to make sure first-responders and those in the crash had everything they needed.

“It’s a miracle,” Nabors said. “You see that plane there burning and it’s hard to believe they didn’t even have a scratch.

They are fine and calm. If that were me, they’d have me at the hospital treating me for a heart attack.”

Baudhuin, who was a commercial pilot, was thankful to be alive. He downplayed his skill in getting the plane down in a place where there were no structures.

“I don’t know how skillful I am,” Baudhuin said. “A skilled pilot would

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Elesia McKinney, Dr. James Temple, Michelle Moon, Andy Fennell, Beulah Graham, Tal East, Jeri Goree, Hanna Grace Dye, Ashley Morgan Dye, Daniel Thompson and Krista Yarbrough are celebrating their birthdays today.

June 28, 2018 Today - Friday

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Faith Temple is hosting Vacation Bible School “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity” today and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for ages K-4 through sixth grade.

Today - Saturday

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Hackneyville God’s House Church is hosting Vacation Bible School for all ages June 28-30. Thursday and Friday’s programs will be held nightly from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Saturday’s program will be from 3 to 6 p.m. with a commencement to follow.

The church is located at 9234 Highway 63 North in Alexander City or downtown Hackneyville.

Friday, June 29

FRIDAY ON THE GREEN: Kyle Wilson will be performing at Russell Crossroads from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Friday on the Green.

Saturday, June 30

GREAT OUTDOORS DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a Great Outdoors Day. There will be Dutch oven demonstrations, boat rides, birds of prey programs along with archery and

kayak training. There will also be a bounce house for children. A hiking tour and tips on camping will be demonstrated with a tour of an RV and boat.

Park entry fees are charged at $5 for adults and $2 for children and seniors.

FIREWORKS BASH: The 6th Annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks Bash is Saturday June 30. This year’s entertainment is Ella Langley Music a singer and songwriter from Hope Hull, an appearance from the 2018 “Kowaliga Idol 10” winner Ashley Jackson and CMT Break Out artist The Wilson Brothers Band. Firetruck BBQ LLC will be on-site and there will be inflatables for the kids, Kona Ice of Lake Martin and much more.

Gates open at 4 p.m. and admission is $10 admission with kids under 5 free. The Big Green Egg raffle returns again and don’t forget T-shirts are available to purchase.

Sunday, July 1

CHURCH MEMORIAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church is hosting a church memorial service at 2:30 p.m.

The guest minister will be Rev. Roosevelt Gregory of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

Rev. Lorenzo Caldwell is the pastor of Almighty God Baptist Church.

FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

CELEBRATION: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a celebration beginning at July 1 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary with special music. Then things move outside for food, fun and fellowship. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fireworks show at dark. Everything is free.

Tuesday, July 3

CELEBRATE FREEDOM: The 14th Annual Alexander City Celebrate Freedom is July 3 and his hosted by Marshall Street Church of God at the band practice field in front of Benjamin Russell High School. Finding Favour is headline music act with 49 North and Vy Moon opening.

Music starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks will finish the night.

Wednesday, July 4

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

Today’s Anniversaries

Melanie and David Moseley celebrate their anniversary today.

PARADE: The annual Blue Creek parade will start at 11 a.m. on Olana Drive at the north end of Ponder Creek Road in Dadeville and end at Niffers. To join in arrive at Olana Drive by 10 a.m. For more information contact Mickey Forbus at 334-329-0905.

BOAT PARADE: The annual Russell Marine boat parade will start at Kowaliga and go to Children’s Harbor at 10 a.m. Call Kowaliga Marina at 334-857-2111 or any Russell Marina to register.

FIREWORKS: Russell Lands will host their annual fireworks and concert at The Amp with The Grains of Sand Band starting at 8 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m and the band returns to the stage at 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. and bring chairs and coolers. Twist and Hula Hoop will be available for children.

Sunday, July 8

FAMILY REUNION: The Willoughby Reunion will be Sunday, July 8 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are invited.

July 9-13

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FAA records show that the plane was registered last December and Baudhuin said it had been serviced on Saturday in Peachtree City.

Trevisan was in incredibly good spirits despite the ordeal.

“I don’t think I will be flying for a while,” Trevisan said.

The two had been on their way to the area to spend time at the family’s house on Lake Martin. After the flames had been doused, Baudhuin took pictures with his grandson amid the wreckage to document a story that will surely be one told in the family for a long, long time.

“Just another day with Pop,” Baudhuin said. “It may be a while before his mom lets us do this again.”

have been able to land it without his plane ending up like this one – sitting there burning.”

The plane was a Van’s RV-7A, a popular single engine, two-seat, kit-built aircraft. The plane, which comes with a fuel capacity of about 20 gallons, was equipped with a YIO-360-M1B engine that gives a pilot about 200 horsepower.

This experimental aircraft was a 2017 model, so new that it hadn’t even been painted yet.

The Federal Aviation Administration dispatched a team to the site as well.

Monday morning officials said that the crash was still under investigation and preliminary report is typically complete within about 90 days.

Congress of Christian Education is July 9-13 at 9 a.m. daily at Miracle Missionary Baptist Church.

July 12-14

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Family Worship Center is hosting Game On, Vacation Bible School July 12-14 for ages 3 through teens. July 12 and 13 will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and July 14 will be from 9 a.m. to noon.

Tony Harris is pastor of Family Worship Center.

Saturday, July 14

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club pancake breakfast is July 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is $6 a plate, eatin or carry out.

MARKET ON THE HILL: Artisans will display and sell their handmade items at Market on the Hill next to the Good News Baptist Church on Highway 280 in Jacksons Gap. There will also be face painting, prizes and awards. All preregistered vendors are eligible to receive a $100 Hobby Lobby gift card.

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