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Task force more than just making arrests and seizing illegal drugs

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Fred White has been working narcotics in Tallapoosa County for nearly 20 years and has seen it all.

He has been on raids seizing crack, methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription pills and more, both as an undercover agent and the past

several years as head of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force. He has arrested grown children whose parents he arrested a decade or more ago, but one incident proved to him why he still wants to head a task force in Tallapoosa County with six full-time officers.

“I remember we were doing this drug raid in Dadeville,”

White explained. “There was this young mother who had a child and she was pregnant with another child. We made entry into the trailer where she was living. She had a clandestine mom-and-pop lab where you could put one hand on the child in the crib and the other hand on the lab while walking around with another child breathing in the fumes.”

In that moment White realized the issue was bigger than just making arrests.

“At that point I knew what we were doing was bigger than myself,” he said. “I was able to remove that child from the home and when the other child was born, DHR was able to take that child. It is times like

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County Commission holds organizational meeting

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Tallapoosa County Commission held an organizational meeting Wednesday following the general election the week before.

All commissioners were on the ballot, but only T.C. Coley and John McKelvey faced opposition and were reelected. Since all commissioners were elected again, interim Tallapoosa County probate judge Bonita Caldwell gave them the oath of office.

As required by law, the commission selected new officers and approved depositories for county monies.

Commissioners selected T.C. Coley of District 1 to serve as chair, while Steve Robinson of District 2 will serve as vice-chair.

The commissioners rotate the chair position to allow everyone to serve in the position.

The courthouse will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. See COMMISSION • Page 5

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Photos by Cliff Williams / The Outlook eorge Hardy, above center greets family and friends at Emporium Wine Wednesday night for a reception before “Texas Cotton.” The movie stars Hardy and was being shown at Playhouse Cinemas Wednesday night as a fundraiser for ACT II. The movie will be shown again tonight at Playhouse Cinemas.

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The Rodeo Club in Dadeville will be a lively place Friday night as it hosts the annual Denim and Diamonds charity ball, held by the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce and raising money for the Lake Martin Area United Way. “This is our big annual event every year,” chamber of commerce executive administrator See BALL • Page 3

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After dinner, guests at the annual Denim and Diamonds Ball took the dance floor of the Rodeo Club, enjoying the music of Lisa and the E-Lusion.

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Friendship between moms ends over race for charity DEAR ABBY: The 14-yearold son of a friend of mine is having self-esteem issues and apparently is going through a very rough patch. Our family likes to participate in charity races. My boy, 13, is a talented athlete who, according to my friend, is an “overachiever.”

My friend signed her family up for the same race as our family, then called me afterward to tell me she was having anxiety issues about us being there and asked me to forgo the race. (We had already paid for four registrations.) She said she could see my child taking off, winning the race and boasting to the point where her child would feel like a loser and have more self-esteem issues.

Abby, although our children hung out together when they were toddlers, they haven’t in years. I tried to be sympathetic, but told her we had been planning to compete in this race as a family for some time, and I

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didn’t think it would be right to pull my child out of something he loves to do. She got very upset, said some horrible things to me and ended our friendship.

Was I wrong not to agree to do as she asked for the sake of her child? -- ROUGH PATCH IN THE WEST DEAR ROUGH PATCH: I don’t think you were wrong.

While I sympathize with your former friend, what she suggested was not helpful for her child, who might benefit more from some sessions with a therapist than a helicopter mom trying to cushion life for him.

However, if there’s any truth to your friend’s inference that

your son is not a GRACIOUS winner, monitor his behavior to make sure he doesn’t come across as a braggart. If you do, you’ll be doing him a favor.

DEAR ABBY: When I was a teenager, I met a guy I’ll call “Jordan” at a college summer program and fell head over heels in love with him. But the program lasted only five weeks, and we lived hours apart. We decided from the beginning that we wouldn’t attempt a long-distance relationship and would simply enjoy the time we had together.

That fall, my senior year, I visited Boston to look at colleges. I had made plans to see him, but he blew me off. Because I never got closure, I was not able to let him go emotionally.

During my sophomore year of college, Jordan contacted me and asked if we could meet. I refused because I had just met someone else, and didn’t want to jeopardize my new relationship. I was with that guy for five

years and almost married him.

(Our breakup had nothing to do with Jordan.)

It is nearly a decade later, and I have met someone I could fall in love with. But it seems that I’m still not completely over Jordan. Should I reach out to him and try to get the closure I need? -- LEFT HANGING ON THE EAST COAST DEAR LEFT HANGING: Yes. After all these years, it’s time. And when you do, tell him the greatest gift he could give you would be the gift of closure. If he’s a gentleman, he will agree. And when you get it, move forward and don’t look back.

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Obituaries Lurline Monroe Patterson 1922-2018 A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Lurline Monroe Patterson, 96, of Dadeville, Alabama will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Alabama Funeral Home & Cremation Centers in Camp Hill, Alabama.

Lurline was born August 22, 1922 to the late Cumbee and Eula (Henderson) Monroe. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Wilbur Patterson.

She enjoyed cooking, especially her pound

cakes and strawberry cakes. Lurline kept an immaculate home and also enjoyed sitting on her front porch and watching the world go by.

She is survived by her children, Wilberlean (Charles) Fuller, Martha (Danny) Price and Stanley (Linda) Patterson; Six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Eula Mae Berry; and several loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service for Ms. Annie Maude Smith of Huntsville, Alabama (formerly of Goodwater, Alabama) will be 1:00 p.m.

Friday, November 16, 2018 at Paradise Mission Full Gospel with interment following in Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.

Arrangements were handled by Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers.

Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.

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Dadeville City Council discusses new fire department building

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Could the Dadeville Fire Department be getting a new building in the future?

At the past several meetings of the Dadeville City Council, the council has discussed making repairs to the fire department’s roof. The roof was once again a topic of discussion, as were some of the other structural issues the building has at Tuesday night’s meeting.

“The roof pretty much needs to be replaced,” fire chief Anthony Wilkerson said Wednesday. “There are a lot of other things needing repairs as well.”

With so many concerns at the fire department, and the total cost of repairs being almost what it would take to build a new building, Wilkerson and Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith said there is property the city has on Highway 280 near Oak and Whatley streets where a new fire department building could be located. A rough draft of building plans have been submitted, which Wilkerson said would meet all of the needs the fire department would have. Smith said there are grants the city could pursue to try and help cover the cost of a

new building should the city pursue that course of action.

“We’re just looking at all of the possibilities,” Wilkerson said.

Residents living on Jah Street will have better fire protection in the future, as the council approved upgrading a water line along the road. Smith said there is currently a 3-inch water line running along Jah Street. After discussion at a meeting of the water and sewer board, the council approved a recommendation to replace the 3-inch pipe with a 6-inch pipe.

The Dadeville City Council also reviewed the following items: • Minutes from the Oct. 23 meeting were approved.

• Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran was at the meeting, sharing information about the Tallapoosa Alert program, leaving a number of brochures at city hall.

• With programs like Tallapoosa Alert growing, the council decided to look at taking down one of the old weather sirens in town.

Smith said the siren has not worked for some time, and repairs could cost up to $20,000.

• Police chief David Barbour said the department has a cadet

graduating from the police academy today. Smith said he and Barbour will be attending the graduation ceremony.

• Building inspector Michael Richardson said he has sent out a letter regarding a nuisance property at 980 East LaFayette Street. He also said he has talked with the owner of the property at 312 East LaFayette Street regarding cleanup of the remnants of the house that burned earlier this year.

The owner has been trying to find someone to help clean the property up and is still looking for someone who can do so affordably.

• The council approved Resolution 19-003, officially approving taking part in the severe weather tax preparedness holiday in February.

• It was announced the beautification board has made plans for several projects throughout town, including rebuilding the bandstand at the corner of Tallassee and Eufalla streets and creating walking and biking trails along some of the old railroad lines in town.

• The street department said it has ordered new street signs and no littering signs to be hung throughout town, replacing older signs in various places.

• The council voted to refund several business owners in town for a certain license fee the owners had paid. Smith said the owners paid the fee, not realizing they did not have to do so, due to not meeting a particular threshold.

• Library director Abbi Mangarelli said things were going well at the library.

• The council approved closing city hall on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.

• Dadeville resident Jeff Harris brought a petition before the council to change the name of Russell Plant Drive behind Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church. The council approved the name change, with the street to be known now as Hillbilly Way. • A motion to pay the city’s bills passed.

• Five requests to rent the recreation center were approved. The council also decided not to extend rental hours for a previously submitted request asking for a longer time to have the facility.

The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Dadeville City Hall, following a pre-council meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month.

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• Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month.

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• Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month.

Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

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

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

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

• Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.

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

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

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

• Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.

• Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.

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

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

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Linda Andrews said. “We enjoy being a part of this.”

Andrews said the event has always been a fundraiser for the United Way, an effort by the chamber to help give back to the community. With an average attendance of around 200 guests, Andrews said this event is something everyone in the community looks forward to.

Friday night’s event includes a steak dinner catered by Poplar Dawgs, a silent auction with a wide range of items to bid on and live music from Lisa and the E-Lusion.

“It’s going to be great,” United Way executive director Sharon Fuller said. “We are so thankful to the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce for their support.”

Since the event began seven years ago, Fuller said the ball has raised around $3,000 for the

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The music of Lisa and the E-Lusion had attendees of the Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball up and dancing at the Rodeo Club Friday night.

Dinner “It means a lot to us to be able to offer this,” said Pastor Michael Waldrop of the River of Life Worship Center in Alexander City. “To us, it’s a means of helping those who may not be able to have a meal this Thanksgiving.

“At one time or another, we’ve all had struggles financially, but there is no reason why we can’t be there for one another in times of need. All you need is someone who cares and someone who needs to be cared for. Last year, you may have been the caregiver and this year, you may be the one in need of a helping hand or vice versa. I know that I personally have been in need of someone reaching out to me at times in my life. We simply want to pass along what others have done for us by caring for others when the opportunity arises.”

Volunteers with local churches will be at the Benjamin Russell cafeteria, serving a Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, ham,

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dressing, green beans, potatoes, bread, corn, cranberry sauce, desserts and beverages to guests between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Those who visit the cafeteria during the Thanksgiving dinner have the option to eat there or take their meal with them.

Not only do the churches and volunteers involved offer these meals to members of the community, but Waldrop said they also deliver meals to members of the Alexander City Fire Department, Alexander City Police Department, workers at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home and local nursing homes and assisted living facilities who are working on the holiday.

“We also consider it a blessing to help those who serve the community,” Waldrop said.

“How can we ever express enough gratitude for those who are on the front lines every day, including holidays, serving the people of our community?

Serving our public workers this

Thanksgiving is just a small way of saying thank you for all you do.”

Last year, Waldrop said the event served close to 800 meals for those in the community, a number that has grown every year since the meal started approximately 10 years ago.

Along with Waldrop and the River of Life, other pastors and churches helping out in the Thanksgiving Day effort include Rick Levell and Marshall Street Church of God, Donald Delee and Westend Church, Apostle W.T. Traylor and the Liberty Life Christian Center and Stacy Tuttle and Life Point Church.

Anyone wanting to volunteer with the Thanksgiving dinner can contact River of Life at 256-392-4950. Waldrop also said potential volunteers are more than welcome to simply show up at the Benjamin Russell cafeteria between 7 and 9 a.m.

Thanksgiving Day to receive their assignments.

United Way, a large portion of which has come from the silent auction. With this year’s list of items available, there is no doubt the silent auction will be a highly successful one for the United Way. “Several of our organizations have made baskets and donated them, while there is also pottery and jewelry available,” Fuller said. “Russell Lands has donated a golf excursion for four at Willow Point. With everything that’s included, it’s about an $1,800 value. We want to thank all of those who donated to the silent auction.”

There are still plenty of tickets available for Friday night’s event, which begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased in advance at the Rodeo Club, Dadeville Chamber of Commerce, Southside Collision, Sellers CPA and the United Way offices.

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Stay safe in colder temperatures As we continue to make our way through November, the weather feels more like fall and the oncoming winter.

While this may be a welcome sight after the scorching heat of summer that lasted well past Labor Day, colder temperatures and wintry conditions bring with them different things to remember.

With the mercury dropping every night and the National Weather Service issuing frost advisories for much of the southeastern United States every day, there are a few things we need to remember every day throughout these colder months.

At night, bring your outdoor pets inside. As temperatures drop into the 30s, it is nigh unto impossible to stay comfortable and warm outdoors, even with a fur coat. Remember the saying, “if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them.”

Bundle up when traveling outdoors.

Staying warm in cold and rainy conditions can not only keep you from being chilled when outside, but can also help you from getting sick by being exposed to the cold and wind.

When using a space heater, plug them directly into the wall, rather than into a power strip. Make sure to leave plenty of space around heaters to lessen the likelihood of fire hazards.

Have your fireplace and chimney checked. Soot and creosote can build up over time and clog up the chimney, creating a potential fire hazard. Having it examined and getting a cleaning from a chimney sweep may not be the cheapest expense, but it is far cheaper than the alternative.

Make sure your central heating unit works properly. Since it has been several months since it was used, making sure it has not suffered any issues over the summer can prevent problems and the potential for another fire hazard.

We may enjoy this colder weather as a break from the heat of summer, but we can never forget to stay safe at the same time. By remembering these topics, we can all get through the winter months without any major issue.

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

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Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256-3920344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.

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

Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.

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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.

Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

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The French president is wrong, nothing wrong with nationalism When French President Emmanuel Macron denounced populist nationalism this week and called on world leaders to support institutions such as the United Nations that defend “the common good of the world,” liberal elites cheered. The speech was seen as a rebuke of President Trump, whose opposition to “globalism” and embrace of “nationalism” are held up as signs of the decay of American conservatism and U.S. global leadership.

Sorry, but American conservatives were opposing the globalist project long before Trump arrived on the scene.

Back in the early 1990s, President Bill Clinton’s soon-to-be deputy secretary of state, Strobe Talbott, said openly that “all countries are basically social arrangements … [that] are all artificial and temporary.” He added, “Within the next hundred years … nationhood as we know it will be obsolete; all states will recognize a single global authority.”

Conservatives, as opposed to liberals such as Talbott, don’t see America as a temporary social arrangement.

They recognize the march toward supranational global authority as fundamentally undemocratic, because it represents a growing concentration of power in the hands of unelected bureaucrats presiding over unaccountable institutions further and further removed from the people affected by their decisions.

As Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman explained in his 1962 classic, “Capitalism and Freedom”: “If government is to exercise power, better in the county than in the state, better in the state than in Washington,” because “if I do not like what my local community does … I can move to another local community. If I do not like that my state does, I can move to another. If I do not like what Washington imposes, I have few alternatives in this

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should sooner live in a society governed by the first two thousand names in the Boston telephone directory than in a society governed by the … faculty members of Harvard University.”

American conservatives have always been nationalists, but while European nationalism is based on “blood and soil,” ours is a creedal nationalism built on an idea -- the idea of human freedom. That is why America can make the audacious claim that we are an “exceptional” nation.

While a family of immigrants can live in France for generations and still not be accepted as “French,” when immigrants jump into the Great American Melting Pot they become indistinguishable from any other American within a generation. European nationalism is inherently exclusive; American nationalism is inherently inclusive. And there are millions across the world who are already Americans in their hearts, even though they have not arrived here yet.

The problem we face today is not the rise of populism or nationalism. It is that the bigots of the altright are seeking to foist European-style blood-andsoil nationalism on to the American body politic. It won’t work, because bloodand-soil nationalism is inimical to our founding principles. The Declaration of Independence says that “all men” -- not all “Americans” or all “citizens” -- “are created equal.”

America has no “Volk.” The American body politic will reject the false nationalism of the alt-right like the foreign virus that it is.

But it does not follow that we must also reject American-style nationalism or embrace the globalist project. If that does not please, Monsieur Macron, tant pis!

world of jealous nations.”

Where, exactly, is one supposed to move when one does not like what global institutions impose?

American conservatives believe in international cooperation to address common challenges. But they refuse to cede American sovereignty to supranational institutions, or to see America tied down with thousands of Lilliputian threads spun out of treaties and institutions that constrain her freedom of action. They understand that what stopped the march of Nazism and Communism in the 20th century was not international law but the principled projection of power by the world’s democracies led by a sovereign United States.

And what prevents China from invading Taiwan, or North Korea from attacking South Korea, today is not fear of U.N. censure but fear of the U.S. military. A strong America is the only guarantor of world peace. That’s why President George W. Bush withdrew from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and refused to join the International Criminal Court, and why President Trump is withdrawing from pacts such as the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty today.

There is also nothing inherently wrong with populism. American conservatives have always been populists, because we believe that millions of individuals can make better decisions about their own lives than a cadre of elite central planners ever could. As the founder of the modern conservative moveFollow Marc A. Thiessen ment, William F. Buckley on Twitter, @marcthiessen.

Jr., famously declared, “I

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Williamson’s latest novel continues to accentuate local history

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lmost every community has aspiring writers, be they would-be novelists, biographers, commentators, historians, or a “hybrid� of more than one of those (very generalized) categories.

Most of these local scribes— including yours truly—weren’t journalism majors in college, and what such aspiring writers need to realize right at the outset of their wordsmithing efforts is that there are rules and regulations that need to be followed. It’s an ongoing discipline in which a conscientious journalist— particularly someone who’s in, er, on-the-job training— must constantly pay attention to changing guidelines.

Otherwise, such embryonic creativity would most likely be relegated to permanent amateur status.

In other words, just because you’ve got some unique recollections or knowledge and access to a word processor, that doesn’t make you a writer.

(TANGENT: The reverse is also valid. There are also some informal guidelines that some journalism majors

need to follow if they want to succeed in a community to which they are newly assigned. It’s somewhat of an “interloper� concept, but that’s a different subject that should be addressed in another commentary.)

Tallassee resident Larry Williamson understands such concepts in his chosen field of historical fiction.

He garnered an engineering degree from Auburn University and taught high school math for 36 years. He coached football and track as well.

It’s always commendable when someone strikes out in a new direction after retiring from a particular career, and Larry had begun to whet his writing aspirations when he wrote a series of remembrances about growing up in Tallassee for the Tribune a number of years ago. An anthology of such articles was later published under the title of “Over the River, Long Ago.�

His first shot at fiction was “Tallapoosa,� a novel centered around the Creek Indian Wars, which culminated in the 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend north

WILLIE MOSELEY Columnist of Dadeville. Reportedly, more native warriors were killed there than at any other battle in American history.

Williamson continued his craft in the same genre in 2013 with “The Legend of the Tallassee Carbine : A Civil War Mystery.� The novel was, as its title implied, was even more Tallasseecentric, focusing on the local manufacturing of a Confederate firearm in a converted mill on the Tallapoosa River. The disappearance of a cache of carbines toward the end of the war and a fictional modern day discovery added sort of a “Lost Dutchman Mine� mystique to the plot.

Now he has crafted a sequel to “Tallapoosa� called “Muskogi Sunset: The Second Creek War of 1836.� “A lot of people think the warfare ended in 1814, at

Horseshoe Bend,� Williamson recently told me, “but this is about the second war, which was brief and bloody.�

The Second Creek War included one of the primary participants in the earlier battle, Andrew Jackson.

The commanding general at Horseshoe Bend, he was later the President of the United States who initiated the notorious Indian Removal Act, which is exactly what happened to natives who had lived on their ancestral lands for hundreds of years.

(It needs to be noted that the “Trail of Tears� sobriquet is usually used to distinguish the uprooting of the Cherokee nation, whereas “removal� is the term that was used by Muscogee Creek visitors to this area in 2014 for the bicentennial commemoration of the Horseshoe Bend battle.)

Williamson’s novel interpolates historical characters, including Jackson, in “Muskogi Sunset,� as well as fictional characters who epitomize typical individuals and families—white and native—caught up in the

hostilities. To his credit, there’s an introductory, by-chapter list of characters that are cited as either historical or fictional.

Some of the fictional characters were also in Tallapoosa, as the author noted that â€œâ€Śthe baby that was born at the end of ‘Tallapoosa’ is one of the main characters in Muskogi Sunset.â€?

The plot line pulls no punches about the brutality inflicted by both sides, as some factions of the Creek nation resisted being located to what was then called Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma).

It’s once again obvious that Williamson has done his historical research.

His descriptions of rivers, landmarks, villages and military forts in this area whets a reader’s appetite to learn more about such history.

He is unsure about whether he’ll do a sequel to “Muskogi Sunset,� since Creek history in this area and that of other tribes ended with their removal.

Whatever his next effort is, I’m sure it will be well-researched and will be presented in an accurate and readable format.

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Thursday, Nov. 15

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton is hosting its annual anniversary service Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Tracy J. Burton. Rev. Jimmy L. Brooks is pastor of Corinth Baptist Church.

Friday, Nov. 16

MUSIC: Peggy Glenn Shores will be performing at the Equality Performing Arts Center Friday, Nov. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Shores plays the piano and entertains her audiences with music from many genres including movie themes, Broadway tunes, patriotic songs, oldies, country and southern gospel. EPAC is located on Alabama Highway 9 in downtown Equality.

There is no admission charge but donations are welcomed.

BALL: The Dadeville Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2018 Denim & Diamonds Ball, a “Night of Giving,” Friday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Martin Event Center. The ball benefits the Lake Martin Area United Way. Tickets are available at the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Martin Area United Way and the Lake Martin Event Center at the Rodeo Club.

Tickets include a steak dinner and silent auction.

BEANS AND GREENS: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church is hosting a beans and greens community event Friday, November 16 at 5 p.m. at Dadeville City Hall. It is free of charge.

Saturday, Nov. 17

TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on Nov. 17 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.

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Sunday, Nov. 18

The Learning Tree Helping Children Learn and Grow

The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for Housekeeper.

Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334) 252-0025, Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 146th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. The church is located at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville.

Guest minister will be Rev. Gary Dixon of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Lafayette. Edward Milner is pastor of New Adka Missionary.

MEN AND WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its men and women’s day program Sunday, Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Charlie Bryant, Jr. of Opelika speaking on a theme of “working together.” Great Bethel is located at 692 Jefferson St. in Alexander City. All are welcome to join.

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Court is celebrating the 19th Pastoral Appreciation of Pastor Lewis and Marilyn Benson Sunday, Nov. 18 2:30 p.m.

The guest pastor is Curtis Seals of Lilly Hill Baptist Church in Talladega.

YOUTH DAY: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is holding youth day services Road Sunday, November 18.

PRE-THANKSGIVING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: Rocky Mt. Baptist Church on Highway 22 is hosting a pre-Thanksgiving fellowship program Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Minister Wanda Griffin. Rev. Al Lawson is pastor of Rocky Mt. Baptist Church.

Sunday, Nov. 25

TREE LIGHTING: Christmas Lights Around the Square will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 in Dadeville.

There will be choirs, dancers, elves tossing candy, hot chocolate and warm Christmas punch. There will also be

pictures with Mrs. Claus so children bring your letters to mail to Santa. The mayor will light the Christmas tree.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

MEDICARE CHECKUP: The Area Agency on Aging will be at the Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2019 Medicare Checkup. There will be help to understand Medicare benefits, determine which Part D best fits needs, enrollment, file a claim or appeal and answer questions about health insurance.

No appointment is needed but help is first come, first serve. Be sure to bring your Medicare Card and list of medications with dosage and strength.

Sunday, Dec. 2

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is presenting its Christmas Cantata “Sing Christmas,” A Christmas Choral Experience Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The music is arranged by Joel Raney and Mary McDonald and includes staging, musical and theatrical staging under the direction of Der. Kim Walls with an orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians.

Participants will include the choir and theatrical cast of church members.

Refreshments and coffee will be served following the cantata. Everyone is invited.

Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville. Vicki Cater is pastor.

Ongoing Events

FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church.

ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support.

Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256-329-0507.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org.

GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting August 29 and will be held on Wednesdays through Nov. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the Seminar is sponsored Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist 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.

COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30

p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance.

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 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-4092020 for more information.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday at 10 a.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-329-7177 for more information.

TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free.

Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information.

WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too.

VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.

WOMAN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting every first Sunday at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited.

The meetings start at 2 p.m.

READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior.

Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets MondayThursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@ 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 non-traditional classroom setting.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You could surprise yourself with an outburst of anger. You might not have realized that you were sitting on these feelings. Consider handling your emotions diÉ&#x2C6;erently in the future. You know how to let go of tension and get past a hassle; do it.

Tonight: Touch base with a friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are very aware of what is happening around you. Your instincts are to Ă&#x2026;ee the scene, as you want to avoid being caught in a diÉ&#x2030;cult situation. Be wise and say as little as possible for now. Your sense of humor emerges later in the day.

Tonight: Happiest with a close loved one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) If you use your ability to detach and empathize, you will feel more centered and content. You need to understand where others are coming from. Remain sensitive toward a loved one. You anchor this person more than you know. Tonight: An unexpected insight will be revealing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) One-on-one relating links directly to your Ă&#x201E;nances and some heavier issues that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to run away from. Pressure builds, and your anger could mount. Be careful. The hassle you experience could have to do with overspending. Tonight: Be reasonable and let go of grievances.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Reach out to a partner or loved one who seems to be hot under the collar. Your conĂ&#x201E;dence in this person helps him or her to release some anger and really look at what is happening. A parent or higher-up is unpredictable. Just go with the Ă&#x2026;ow if you can. Tonight: In the moment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You have a lot of ground to cover, especially if you plan to get a certain amount of work done. You demonstrate eÉ&#x2030;ciency as usual, but you might question a decision later in the day. A loved one is likely to question any decisions that you make. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your playfulness comes out, even if a loved one is out of sorts. Be careful -- you might need to be more sensitive toward this person. You could experience a backĂ&#x201E;re if you do not empathize with what is happening.

Tonight: You could be slightly accident-prone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your playfulness touches many people. Usually, others appreciate your wit and occasional sarcasm. Right now, however, you could aggravate an already grumpy associate.

Proceed with caution. Tonight: Do not be surprised by someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intense reaction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have a lot of questions that you want answered. Ask them, but give the other party the space to respond when he or she is ready. Anger is close to the surface for both of you.

Decide to wipe oÉ&#x2C6; the war paint and let time reveal more information.

Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Use care with spending. Count your change, and make sure to avoid mistakes when writing a check or signing an agreement. In fact, the less done by you right now, the better. You might feel out of sorts until later in the day. Relax, and you will Ă&#x2026;ourish. Tonight: Rest, then decide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You have too much energy for your own good. Though you might not mean to provoke a problem, you could trigger someone. If you Ă&#x201E;nd that you are experiencing some hostility, try to talk it out. A resolution is possible, given some time and space. Tonight: Paint the town red.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Do not be surprised if some anger surfaces from out of the blue. You might not be in the mood to deal with others, as you could be easily irritated. Use care with a loved one, as his or her loyalty and kindness means a lot to you. Tonight: Nap, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel revived and more upbeat.

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The library at Horseshoe Bend School was a bit rowdy Friday morning. It was as if fourth-graders were holding a pep rally for the Iron Bowl, but instead, one of their classmates was named the winner in the Alabama Education Association (AEA) Be A Champion and Read program.

Students gathered in the library for a presentation not knowing what they were assembling for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know we are in the library, but can we be a little bit loud?â&#x20AC;? AEA assistant executive director Amy Marlowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recently had a state wide reading competition called Be a Champion, Read. You had to pick your team, Auburn or Alabama.

Out of over 600 schools and thousands of kids that participated in the contest, one of the winners is from here at this school and sitting right here in the library right now.â&#x20AC;?

Students entered the contest by reading six reading-level appropriate books. Two grand prize winners were chosen from across the state â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one for Alabama and one for Auburn. Students had to choose a team to represent when they entered the contest. Participation was limited to K-6 Alabama public school students.

Instead of just calling a fourthgrade student to the front of the library, Marlowe played a little game with the students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can everybody stand up?â&#x20AC;?

Marlowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you yell â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Roll Tide,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sit back down. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner representing Auburn is from Horseshoe Bend.â&#x20AC;?

Marlowe cut the possibilities even more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are a boy sit back down,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The winner is a girl.â&#x20AC;?

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over the game with the Horseshoe Bend School students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you first name starts with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;P,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; keep standing,â&#x20AC;? Tucker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have a winner.â&#x20AC;?

Paislee Greyce Sharpe timidly walked to the front of the library with a smile on her face. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations,â&#x20AC;? Tucker said as she hugged Sharpe.

Sharpe is in Kelly Lockeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classroom. Principal James Aulner was proud of Sharpeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reading she entered in the contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The books she read were chapter books,â&#x20AC;? Aulner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were some real books.â&#x20AC;?

Sharpeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Desiree Sharpe, almost tipped her daughter off to the presentation by making her dress up some for the award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting her to dress up is hard,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is the athlete in the family, getting her to dress up is hard.â&#x20AC;?

Desiree almost revealed the surprise to her daughter as she dropped her off for school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started to tell her, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will see youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but finished with hope you have a good day,â&#x20AC;? Desiree said.

Paislee explained she wondered what might be up with her mother acting a little strange Friday morning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought, but I really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know,â&#x20AC;? Paislee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With her it could be anything.â&#x20AC;?

Pasilee has watched her Tigers on television but has not made the trip to Jordan-Hare. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been to a baseball game, but not a football game,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Jennifer Bice talks life after addiction Bice says her relationship with God and religion are what she has leaned on and continues to lean on for support. “Without God and Recently, it was a big day for An in-depth that church, I may not have made Jennifer Bice. Her parental rights it,” she said. “They laid their were reinstated through Alabama’s look at meth, hands on me and I have never felt Department of Human Resources opioid addiction anything like that freedom. Ever after her children were placed in a in county since that day I have not even had foster home due to her substance an urge for anything. Something them up and he kept them,” she abuse. happened inside me. I was shaksaid.

“It’s been 19 months. It was ing and crying. I opened up and Once Bice’s children were supposed to be December but we let Him have it. It was right after don’t have to wait that long,” Bice placed in the care of DHR, she said with a smile. “I’m so happy. I was given a set of ultimatums that that that I entered the rehab program.” am also nervous, but I know God would prove difficult to follow.

Substance abuse began when “They gave me 30 days to hasn’t brought me this far to let Bice was an adolescent and enlist in a program,” she said. me go now.” throughout life it grew into a “I ended up going to Naomi’s While this isn’t the first reunideadly addiction. “My addiction fication for the family after a stay House, in Lanett. I stayed for started when I was twelve and it in foster care, Bice says it will be three days and left in the middle of the night walking, thinking ‘this progressed. I drank and smoked the last. weed and that’s the gateway that is not for me. I don’t have a drug “This is the second time that problem.’ I was still in denial. The leads to stronger things but meth I lost them. The first time was in is what got me. Looking back it courts told me I had to go back 2016. Then in March of 2017, I or lose my rights and on that 29th felt like it happened overnight. lost the kids to DHR again. This Looking ahead I know I can’t do day I decided I had to do it.” time they are coming home for Overcoming addiction has been that anymore. I remember going good.”

21 days without eating or sleepa struggle for Bice but with the Bice’s children were lucky help and support of a local church ing. Only by the grace of God am because when DHR stepped in I still alive.” they had extended family that who she has made great progress. “I Bice said she, like so many was willing to open their doors to started attending Living Water right before I went. A lot of people others, became addicted to meth them. after taking prescription pain doubted me but I told them, “Both times, thank God, my pills. However, her drug of choice ex-brother-in-law _ I guess he felt ‘God’s got me and I am going to became too expensive to mainbe able to overcome this.’” it in his heart _ came and picked

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ADDICTION CRISIS

Addiction that you know you are helping somebody.”

White believes individuals can overcome addiction issues but they must want to change themselves.

“I am pushing 20 years in narcotics,” White explained. “I have had a chance to see some children perpetuate the same cycle as their parents.”

White believes some children think drug abuse is all right because they see what they believe to be responsible adults doing it.

“I think it happens more because it is accepted in the home,” he said. “It is just the way things are. When it is socially accepted, it is hard to give up.”

White has seen users make a change and go clean, often getting help from people and agencies nearby.

“I think that at some point in time when you realize this thing I am dealing with is bigger than me, you reach out for some help outside of that family or peer group,” White said. “It will likely work.

It is like the old saying, ‘Help is only a mile up the road.’ It is pretty true.”

White believes marijuana is a gateway to drugs including crack then methamphetamines.

“When you can only get so high with crack, then meth gives them a higher high,” White explained. “They trade up.”

Once started on methamphetamines, another cycle is often created for users.

“They start maybe by snorting or smoking meth,” White said. “Three, four, six months later, they are shooting up. It is very apparent.”

White thinks methamphetamines are from another world.

“Meth is the devil’s drug,” White said. “I believe it was created in hell and somehow got here. It is one of those drugs that turns people you normally know or those who might have a minor addiction to, let’s say, marijuana into something else. When they graduate to methamphetamine, they are totally transformed to someone who nothing will make happy, not family and not the things that used to make them happy.

Nothing will.

“In my whole career, of all the drugs and people I have dealt with, methamphetamine users are some of the most intense and zeroed in on just getting that high — whatever it takes to get it. Everything where logic is involved is thrown out the window.”

White explained meth users would go to any length to find their next high.

They will commit crimes like theft and burglaries to find items to sell to purchase more drugs.

Opioids have been an issue in Tallapoosa County as well, just not as big as marijuana and methamphetamines.

“From 2010 to 2013, we saw an influx of people from out of state, from as far away as Florida and Kentucky,” White said. “They would come here to get their prescriptions and get them filled. When I say filled, I am talking about 400 to 600 count Oxycodone scripts. These pain clinics were prescribing a phenomenal amount and people were driving here to get them.”

White said the average Oxycodone pill was 80mg that might cost $1

tain so she shifted to using meth because it offers a more affordable high.

“The doctors stopping writing so many prescriptions and people who were prescribed them were selling them for $10-$15 or $20 a pill. About $20 of meth would last a week.”

Not only was meth cheaper than Bice’s drug of choice, it also was more readily available. “It was a lot easier to get.”

Throughout her addiction, Bice said she never physically harmed or abused her children but she regrets some of the choices she made while she was under the influence.

“I can’t say I didn’t neglect my kids because emotionally I did,” she said. “I look back now and I see stuff, like the way I would talk to them. And I stayed in my room a lot.”

Meth has become a common drug in most towns and cities both big and small. It can affect anyone from any background and often those around a user are not aware of the severity of the addiction.

“I hid it well,” she said. So many people have said they never even knew.”

Drug addiction often masks

other underlying problems; some seek relief from physical pain and others seek relief from emotional pain. “I think it differs from person to person,” Bice said. “For some people it’s recreation and for others, there is something that drives the addiction.”

Through rehab and regular involvement with her church, Bice says he identified some of the underlying issues that drove her to use. “It was a bunch of things.

It was like a domino effect from being molested as a child to losing my mom.”

Now that Bice is able to better understand what was driving her addiction, she is able to control her reactions to stressful or emotional situations in a positive way, whereas in the past that same situation may have triggered her to use.

Bice has been through a lot to get her children back. She recently started college and is studying to be a nurse. She also recently bought a home of her own and while she has come a long way she says her and her children’s future will only get better.

“People tell me that they are proud of me, but I’m not even done yet,” she said.

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through the clinics. Users and abusers would often resell the pills for $1 per mg or $80 a pill.

“They were coming here picking up 400, 500, 600 pills and taking them back,” White said. “They are making a killing. They turn around and sell one pill and they have taken care of their investment minus gas.”

White said users had another name for Oxycodone: “Hillbilly heroin.”

“They would cook it down and inject in their system,” he said. “It was one of those things. When you cook it down and shoot like heroin, you get a similar high but minus the sores.”

White thinks another reason heroin has not taken off in the area is the aversion to injecting.

“As far as heroin, we are not seeing a lot of it,” White said. “The most File / The Outlook successful way to get heroin in the system is by injecting it. It can be Sgt. Fred White, right, of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, helps with the annual snorted or eaten, but to get the full Drug Take-Back, which gives residents a safe way to dispose of unwanted prescription and effect, it has to be injected. Not that over-the-counter drugs. many people are comfortable with injecting themselves.”

That idea goes out the window for meth users.

“We are seeing a great deal of methamphetamine intravenous users over heroin users,” White said. “If you had 10 intravenous users lined up, seven would be methamphetamine over heroin.”

White said people are more accepting of synthetic narcotics over things like crack, cocaine and methamphetamines.

“If a doctor will prescribe it (to someone), I am more apt to take that even though I am not the one who was prescribed it,” White said. “I think as a society, the acceptance of synthetic narcotics is more widely accepted. It is more widespread than others because people think if someone takes to the time to make it, it is somehow better or OK. But it is far from it.”

Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett created the task force in 1995 when he took office.

“He saw the need for a multijurisdictional task force,” White said. “The same problem we were having in New Site and Daviston we were having in Tallassee as well. It has been going ever since.”

The task force has been proactive in keeping drugs off the street by trying to keep healthcare workers informed.

“We love doing classes,” White said.

“When we go around and brief them on the information at nursing homes and with providers, it brings them a little closer to the table. When we tell them we know this is going on, they clamp down on things.”

At the end of the day, White just wants to help users and others he encounters with his work heading the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force.

“We are not here just to take people to jail,” White said. “We are here to help people in whatever form or fashion that comes. We just deal with it. At the end of the day, have compassion for people.

Yes, I will take someone to jail; that is what I will do. I see somebody and can sit down with them, try to get them back on track, get them the help they need — that is a win-win situation.”

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Deadline pressure and Friday nights: A beautiful mix

F

ront seats of Mazdas aren’t ideal places to write high school football game stories.

It’s dark. It’s cramped. That dang steering wheel keeps getting in the way. Notes, stats and rosters are tossed about. And my darn iPad keeps sliding off my knees between my wet feet and floorboard.

There’s nothing like cranking out 500 words and full box score on a touchscreen machine with a 10:45 p.m. deadline for a touchdownhappy game that ends at 10:15. Oh yeah, don’t forget those quotes. ‘So, coach, what was the difference in the game?’ No. No. And no. Find something cooler to ask. Something about a particular play or player, or what in the world he was thinking when he called that goofy play?

Your dashboard clock ticks. Your mind races. Fingers fly. Creativity, passion, haste and pressure melt together into a heart-pounded, mild-crunching symphony only sportswriters on deadline feel.

We love that rush. We need that rush. We live for that rush. And sometimes that rush produces an inner demon only a laptop, notepad and anyone within earshot discovers.

It’s difficult to write when fingers are still frozen. Yeah, we battle the elements, too. A cold wind is a sportswriter’s enemy. So is rain, mud … and overtime. Home teams and fans are great, but we’re cheering for the game clock more than anything. Sorry. I just want to write a good story and make deadline.

Sometimes we overthink in a wasteful attempt to be over-creative.

Don’t go there. Just write like hell.

No clichés. Nothing stupid. What happened? How did it happen?

When did it happen? Often most importantly, who made it happen?

And, for the love of everything holy on a football Friday night, don’t start your game story or begin every other paragraph with that boring, non-creative word ‘the.’ Give me a name. Give me a team. Give me a situation. Don’t give me ‘the.’

Who’s that invisible fan in the seat beside me? I explain to him what happened with the most candor possible — then start typing.

Stories read better when they don’t sound like a stiff press release. Oh yeah, don’t forget the final score.

Been there. Done that. Oops.

Finished? 500 words? Check for mistakes. You’d rather be late than wrong. Wait … you called Auburn High’s wide receiver whom? Check that roster, son, because the name you typed doesn’t exist. Yep. Did that once. Bad night. Anyway, don’t get a kid’s name wrong. They might never make print again. Momma will appreciate you for that.

You reviewed your story a second time. It’s 10:43 and that crazed rush of adrenaline mixed with Mountain Dew produced a freaked pulse and a recorded draft of local high school football history.

Send that puppy! Oh wait, you don’t know what I mean. ‘Sending’ refers to getting the story from your computer remotely to the newspaper. Sending in the old days involved telephone wires and bizarre computer codes. Today, WiFi and email work just fine.

Sometimes.

It’s 10:45. Your story is sent and your game — the one played on notepads and a laptop — is over.

A parking lot once full of cars and school buses is empty, except for you and that Mazda. Bands have left. Fans have left. It’s quiet and you savor those peaceful seconds to calm a racing heart.

Then you crank the engine and slowly pull away, knowing you’ll never do this again. Thank you for the memories.

-30Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

HITTING THE COURTS File / The Outlook

Above: Horseshoe Bend’s Nywanski Russell, left, returns to run the point for the Generals this season. Below: Horseshoe Bend’s Nadia Freeman was one of the top scorers last season, and she’ll continue to be surrounded by high expectations this year.

Generals kick off basketball season Friday Caly Carlisle, Nadia Freeman and Ivy Vickers were the Generals’ biggest contributors offensively last year, and Meigs Despite having a different has big expectations for the trio number of returning starters, the again this year. Abby Cheatam expectations for both Horseshoe and eighth-grader Nadia Brooks Bend’s boys and girls basketball will both play point, and Meigs teams remain the same. The said she has seen good things Generals are looking to be out of Kate Lewis and Jahia competitive and get out of their Jennings this week in practice. area tournaments as the No. 1 or “I think the younger girls 2 seed. are coming along really well, On the boys side, the obvious and they look a lot better question is how to replace a guy already,” Meigs said. “Leighann like Nalijah Heard. But HBS McWhorter also helps too with boys coach Chad Kison said the move it around, and there’s a move well outside. The biggest her outside shot; she’s liable to answer is simple — the team green light for everybody as long thing for us will be boxing out. be hot some nights.” will have to do it in the form of We have Cam Evers, and he as it’s a good look.”

In the reclassification, more than one player.

Nywanski Russell will return jumps well, but he’ll have to “I keep reminding them we at point guard, and the Generals’ get bodies on people. We’re not Horseshoe Bend was aligned in an area with Woodland, have to replace 28 points per blessed with jumping, so we’re tallest player, 6-foot-2 Colby game, and we don’t have one Cheaney, will take up his spot at just going to have to be physical Ranburne and LaFayette, and the Generals should match up fairly guy that can do that, so it’s down low.” center. Seniors Lee Norrell and going to be a group,” Kison On the girls side, the Generals well with all three teams.

Chandler Lewis, who rotated “I’m just trying to play as said. “We’re going to be more return their entire roster after not starting spots last year, also team-oriented. We do have guys return, and some combination of having any seniors last year, but hard as we possibly can and be successful,” Kison said. that can shoot at the perimeter, forward Cam Evers, point guard despite that, Horseshoe Bend so we’ll kick it around the girls coach Erica Meigs said the “Obviously we’d love to take Cole Johnson and forward Holt perimeter and hopefully find a Tidwell will make up the rest of starting lineup was still a work in at least second in the region. I way to score.” progress and might be a different couldn’t tell you the last time the starting rotation. we’ve played in the first round Although the Generals lost combination throughout the Although the Generals have of basketball playoffs. It’s been a a huge scoring threat after five seniors on the roster, Kison season. long while, so I’d like to put us graduating Heard, Kison actually expects most of the playing time “I have several that have in a good opportunity to do that.” seems to be looking forward to improved a lot from last year,” to come from his juniors and Horseshoe Bend travels to that challenge.

Meigs said. “They all do underclassmen. But he expects “It’s kind of a new feel different stuff well, so we’re still Elmore County for the first game his guard play to be a big of the season Friday night. The because there’s not just one guy strength. looking and still working. It’s girls game should start about everyone’s looking to go to,” he liable to be somebody different “Defensively, we’ll do all 6 p.m. with the boys game said. “It’s not like, you get the right and we’ll play mostly in the every night; it just depends on immediately following. ball and where’s Nalijah? It’s whose week it is.” zone,” Kison said. “I think we

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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Central Alabama Community College’s Caleb Schriener, left, and Drake Hamil, right, pose with Trojan coach Larry Thomas on Wednesday afternoon after signing their National Letters of Intent to play at Kentucky Wesleyan. Schriener and Hamil were roommates during their time at camp, and Schriener said that was a big factor in his decision. Both, though, said they enjoyed their trip to Kentucky Wesleyan and felt it was the right fit for them. “I felt it was the best college,” Hamil said. “When I went up there, I felt like it was about me.

They wanted me there, and it just made my decision easy.” Both Trojans said going to CACC helped them prepare to play at the next level. Kentucky Wesleyan is a Division II school. “It made grow up real fast because I’m on my own, but it’s a really good program here (at CACC), Schriener said.

“Coach Thomas got us ready for the next level, and he made it easy just to transfer over to the next level.”

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