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How does free cash for the holiday sound? Starting today, Tallapoosa Publishers is bringing back our annual “Santa Cash” giveaway just in time for holiday shopping.

For six weeks we’re giving away cash to one lucky reader each week.

All you have to do is submit entries at participating businesses and wait for the call that you’re a winner.

week, but with fourteen chances weekly for six weeks, there’s plenty of opportunity to be a winner.

Shopping local is important for our community and it is our hope that by adding an extra incentive to walk into these businesses – people will see the great things our local merchants have to offer.

There is so much good that comes from supporting our own communities and this is just one more perk to add to the list.

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County Sunday alcohol sales set to begin

McDaniel’s attorney seeks new bond hearing

By MITCH SNEED Editor

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Tallapoosa County voters passed the Sunday sale of alcohol by a large margin.

While the numbers show it was something the people wanted, local businesses probably wanted it even more. There were close to 5,000 in favor of Sunday alcohol sales in the county with 7,573 votes total on the resolution. Ultimately it passed 4,800 to 2,773.

Some businesses are preparing for the upswing they said they had been losing to other areas when they turned away customers because of the restriction.

“I think it’s going to help business a ton,” said Niffer’s on the Lake manager Charlie Pack.

Pack said he has been manager at that location for eight years, and with Niffer’s for 13.

“A lot of people come in on Sundays and they ask us whether or not you can sell alcohol,” Pack said.

As for the effect it would have on business at Niffer’s, and elsewhere, he said, “I think it’s going to make it excellent. We turned away so

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J Jerry Strickland, left, Marilyn Eddins, and Carmen Tucker put together a box before loading it with shoe boxes aat the collection site at Dadeville First Baptist Church.

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Dadeville FBC collecting for Operation Christmas Child

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Dadeville First Baptist Church is one of o more than 4,500 locations around the country that is serving as a collection site c this t year for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child – the world’s O largest Christmas project of its kind. l “This is the third year as a drop off location, but we have been collecting l boxes for several years,” volunteer b Carmen Tucker said. “When I moved C here, I thought we had enough to do a h

drop off point.”

Dadeville FBC is taking part in the National Collection Week, Nov. 14 – 21.

Anyone can donate shoeboxes or contents for them.

“We have boys and girls boxes for ages 2-4, 5-9 and 10-14,” Tucker said.

“We try to get it age related. They like to have school supplies. They like to have a wow item like a stuffed animal for a child. It might be a purse or flash light for an older child. We have put hygiene items, flip flops, t-shirts or winter hats See SAMARITAN • Page 9

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

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Denim & Diamonds fundraiser set for Friday

Edward Bell trio wows Kiwanis with robotics Tallapoosa County Board of Education Superintendent Joseph Windle and Camp Hill’s Edward Bell Career Technical Center Director Frederick Ford spoke to Dadeville Kiwanis Club about the direction of education in the county and at the tech center.

A group of students wowed the Kiwanis members gathered Thursday

An attorney representing Matthew Clate McDaniel has filed a motion asking for the court to consider allowing him to again be released on bond.

McDaniel is McDaniel facing murder charges in the Jan. 17 shooting death of Norman Dean Crayton.

McDaniel had been free on a $250,000 bond until Oct. 26 when Judge Kim Taylor ordered McDaniel back to jail following his arrest in Auburn on misdemeanor criminal mischief charges.

Since a revocation hearing on Oct. 26, McDaniel has remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail. As part of the revocation, Judge Taylor said that if legal issues in

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Dadeville High School seniors Caleb Jones and Kendravious Golatte and Southern Union State Community College freshman David Washburn show off a robot they constructed at Bell Tech Center and took to state and national competitions.

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For the fifth year the Dadeville Area Chamber of D Commerce Charity Ball will C benefit the Lake Martin Area b United Way. U This year’s Denim and Diamonds Ball is set for Friday D at a the Lake Martin Event Center.

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It is not the first time the event has been held to benefit the United Way. “It’s the fifth year they have chosen us as their charity,” Fuller said.

Linda Andrews of the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce says the event will be fun.

“It’s our annual charity ball – Denim and Diamonds,” Andrews said. “We hope guest See CHARITY • Page 5

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Library Notes

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oday at 1:30 p.m., the Friends are hosting a free author visit with Lee St. John. She wrote a book called: She’s a Keeper: Confessions from a Southern Girl’s Closet. Stop in to check her out. Books will be available for purchase.

Have you been in the library lately? If not, you should stop in to check out the new Young Adult/Teen section. This section has been moved from the normal stacks to the new location opened up from moving the circulation desk. If you need assistance, please ask library staff for help.

The Library is now offering free access to Ancestry.com Library Edition. To access the website for free, you need to use a library computer. Come in with a list of names you want to search. Ancestry will be available for three years thanks to a grant received by the state, Alabama Public Library Service.

New Releases in Adult Fiction:

• Odessa Sea by Clive Cussler • The Sleeping Beauty Killer by Mary Higgins Clark • Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich • Chaos by Patricia Cornwell • Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling • No Mans Land by David Baldacci • Mistletoe Secret by Richard Paul Evans • Wild Montana Skies by Susan May Warren

New Releases in Adult Nonfiction:

• Twenty-Six Seconds: A Personal History of the Zapruder Film by Alexander Zapruder Come to Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. every week. This is a great free program to help instill a love of reading and learning in toddlers.

Stop in with your children to enjoy a fun filled hour of reading, singing, coloring, and laughing.

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

Obituaries Mrs. Helen Keel Barron Alison 1927 - 2016

Miss Sherry Lenora Downing 1953 - 2016

Funeral Service for Mrs. Helen Keel Barron Alison, 89, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church. Rev. Charlie Horton will officiate. Burial will follow in the Jackson’s Gap Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church.

Mrs. Alison passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Chapman Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on March 22, 1927 in Jackson’s Gap, Alabama to William James Chester Keel and Annie Mae Keel. She was a member of Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and being a homemaker. She was an avid reader and excellent cook. Mrs. Alison enjoyed preparing large meals for her family.

She is survived by her sons, Randy Barron (Kathie) of Guntersville, Larry Barron (Dawn) of Dadeville, and Mike Barron (LuAnne) of Birmingham; daughter-in-law, Jamie J. Barron of Mobile; grandchildren, Shannon B. Lake (Michael), Danielle H. Barron, April E. Barron, Brooks S. Barron (Tamra), Scott Barron (Amy), Amber B. Meadors (Jamie), Ashley B. Groves (Tucker), Kelleigh B. Riddle (Michael); great-grandchildren, Meagan Simmons, Ryan Lake, Nathaniel Barron, Brock and Riley Barron, Connor, Cameron, and Cierra Barron, Payton and Barron Meadors, Anne Barron and Gracie Groves, Hannah and Shelby Riddle; and sister, Nell Keel Davis of Harrisonburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dwain Barron and Cal Alison; her son, Jimmy Barron; her parents; three brothers and five sisters.

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

Funeral Service for Miss Sherry Lenora Downing, 63, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sardis United Methodist Church. Rev. Stephen King will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home.

Miss Downing passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 18, 1953 in Tallassee, Alabama to Gerald Clifton Downing and Marilyn Evers Downing.

She was an active member of Sardis United Methodist Church and the Tallapoosa County Retired Teachers. She was a caring and giving person who gave quietly to many people. She was a fun loving and loyal person with a great sense of humor. Mrs. Downing taught 2nd grade at Reeltown School for 30 years and was very dedicated to her students. She was an Auburn Fan and was always happy.

She is survived by her aunt, Paulette Wright (Larry) of Dadeville; Special Friends, Nanci, Mickey, and Hester Hamby all of Dadeville.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Sardis Cemetery Fund, PO Box 162 Notasulga, AL 36866.

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

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department November 15

• A report was filed for Forgery that occurred on N. Broadnax Street.

• A Dadeville man, age 20, was arrested on N. East Street on the charges of Giving False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer and Failure to Appear.

November 13

• An Alexander City man, age 44, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on the charge of Failure to Appear.

November 12

• A repot was filed for Fraudulent Use of a Debit or Credit Card that occurred on Broadnax Street.

November 11

• A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Woodyard Street.

November 9

• A report was filed for Burglary and Theft of Property that occurred on E. South Street.

November 8

• A Jackson’s Gap

woman, age 29, was arrested on E. Lafayette Street on the charge of Receiving Stolen Property 3rd.

November 6

• A report was filed for Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle and Theft of Property that occurred on S. Tallassee Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department November 15

• Ashley Mann was arrested on an active failure to appear child support warrant.

November 13

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

• A resident of Vista Wood Drive in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a business.

November 12

• A resident of Highway 49 South in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence.

November 11

• A resident of Gants Mill Road in Tallassee filed a

report for criminal mischief and criminal trespass.

• Antonio Gover of Autumn Wood Village in Wetumpka was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear for criminal trespass.

• Courtney Gover of Toomer Court in Opelika was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. For disorderly conduct.

November 10

• A resident of Whippoorwill Court in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.

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

November 8

• Shawn Galloway of Swamp Hollow in Dadeville was arrested on outstanding warrants for 4 failure to appear unlawful distribution, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and chemical endangerment of a minor.

November 7

• Patricia Phillips of Cooledge Street in Wadley was arrested on outstanding warrants for probation violation and a bench warrant.

• Scottayvious McKenzie of Cherokee Trail in Tallassee was arrested on 2 grand jury indictments shooting into an occupied vehicle and criminal mischief.

• Stephen Courtney of

Highway 98 in Fairhope was arrested on outstanding warrants for probation violation and probation revocation.

• Matthew Jones of Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for criminal trespass.

Alexander City Police Department November 9

• Domestic violence was reported on Walton Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on County Road.

• Burglary was reported on Thomas Street.

November 8

• Theft was reported on Highway 280.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Green Street.

• Criminal trespass was reported in the 1900 block of Jefferson Street.

• Criminal mischief and criminal trespass was reported in the 1900 block of Jefferson Street.

November 7

• Charethea Denise Benton, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment.

• Bryan Allen Curlee, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Theft was reported on Parkway Circle.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in the 1700 block of Summer Street.

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

Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.

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

Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month.

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

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n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. n 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. n 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. n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.

n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. n 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. n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. n 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. n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office.

All customers are invited to attend. n Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. n Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month.

Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. n Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. n Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.

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Trump puts egg on the faces of pundits

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onald J. Trump’s election to the presidency left the pollsters and pundits from every media outlet and news network with egg on their face. It also left them with their mouths ajar in shock.

Every poll and every pundit had Hillary Clinton winning the presidency. It was assumed that the Electoral College advantage for a liberal Democrat was impregnable. Trump’s amazing surprise victory will be recorded as one of the biggest upsets in modern political history. It will be compared to and was very similar to the upset victory that Harry Truman pulled off against Thomas Dewey in 1948.

There are uncanny similarities between the Truman come from behind victory and the Trump win. All polls showed Truman losing. However, in the final weeks of the campaign, Truman was bringing out large crowds as he spoke from the back of a train in what was referred to as his Whistle Stop Tour. Toward the very end his crowds were growing larger and larger.

Like Trump, Truman was plain spoken and the crowds would shout out, “Give ‘em hell Harry!” He would retort, “That’s what I plan to do.” It was so assumed that Truman would lose that there was a famous photo of Truman holding up a copy of the “Chicago Tribune” with the headline, “Dewey Wins.” Similarly, there is this year’s revelation that “Newsweek” in order to get to press early had Hillary winning with the headline, “Madam President.” They had to recall millions of copies. Also, I have had to admit that yours truly had written a much different headline story on the Monday before Tuesday’s Election Day for today’s column.

There is no question that we live in two distinct, diverse, and different philosophical Americas when it comes to presidential politics. It appears that we in the south are not the only folks in America who believe in a balanced budget, a strong

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military, and sustaining a strong agricultural base. In addition, we may not be alone when it comes to being pro-life and pro-gun. The rest of the country may be more like us than we think. We obviously have some southern thinking folks in the Midwestern Rust Belt states In short Trump won the election because white conservatives all over the country turned out in mass as though their nation depended on it and they probably were right. Evangelical Christian voters realized the importance of the impending Supreme Court appointments. That will indeed be Trump’s most lasting legacy.

He will appoint conservatives to our Supreme Court, and they will be confirmed by a Republican U.S. Senate.

The Republican control of the Senate is another victory for conservatives throughout the country. Trump will be a Republican President with a Republican U.S. Senate and a Republican conservative U.S. House. This Republican governing majority will be immensely beneficial to Alabama. Six of our seven congressmen are Republicans.

More importantly our two Senators, Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions, are in the majority in the Senate. Shelby will be beginning his sixth six-year term. Within two years he will break the record set by John Sparkman as the longest serving Senator in Alabama history.

But, more significantly, he will become Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

The Trump election changes the entire political landscape in Alabama politics. More than likely, President Trump will appoint our Senator, Jeff Sessions, to a major cabinet position – more than likely

Secretary of Defense. Sessions will probably accept this prestigious and powerful post.

Folks this leaves a vacant U.S. Senate seat in the Heart of Dixie. There are probably a dozen major viable political figures who will pursue this coveted once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Bentley will appoint Session’s successor.

However, whoever gets the appointment will have to run in 2018.

Bentley has been unorthodox and unpredictable in his appointments. This one is by far the most significant of his tenure. Some speculation is that he might appoint himself or a close advisor. Others say he will appoint Attorney General Luther Strange, who will probably run for the post in 2018, regardless. Some say the inside track belongs to Perry Hooper Jr., who has statewide name identification from his role as Trump’s front man in the state and has a staunch conservative lifetime GOP pedigree.

If you thought we had a good year awaiting us in 2018, it has become exponentially more titillating. We will have a governor’s race, U.S. Senate race, and every constitutional office is up for grabs, as well as all 140 State House and Senate seats. It will be quite a year and believe me, it has already begun.

See you next week.

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EDITORIAL BOARD Steve Baker - Publisher Mitch Sneed - Editor

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Shop local and help a friend and your hometown

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efore Halloween, most retailers had already turned their attention to the holiday shopping season.

Christmas trees, decorations and gift ideas magically appeared inside stores as they worked to get in front of shoppers who were trying to get an early start.

Finding that perfect gift for a loved one and the joy it brings the recipient create priceless memories that can be treasured for a lifetime.

Local groups in Alexander City and in Dadeville are working to create some excitement to help keep local shopping dollars at home.

Holiday open houses in both cities have drawn people into the shops of area merchants. Last week in Dadeville hundreds attended the event, while Sunday brought a festive atmosphere to the downtown Alexander City area and the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet teamed to set a holiday mood.

While for shoppers it is about giving, for merchants this is the season for receiving. Many count on this time of year to make or break their bottom line.

This year, the Alabama Retail Association predicts holiday sales in the state could reach as high as $11.4 billion in taxed sales during the months of November and December alone.

Through September of this year, Alabama has averaged 3 percent growth each month over the same month last year. If sales continue along that trajectory, Alabama could reach $11.2 billion in November and December.

Christmas is an important time in our area, but Lake Martin and the visitors it brings makes the summer months equally important for local merchants.

They say a strong holiday season can be the difference between black and red in the bottom line.

City officials also say the holiday tax season can help the city’s bottom line as well Now you can see why retailers put so much emphasis is put on this time of year.

So shop local when you can. You will actually be helping a friend and yourself as well.

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Editorial Pray for the rain – we need it now

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he last time there was measurable rainfall in the Alexander City area was Sept. 18. That’s 59 days.

Yes, there was a mist that wasn’t measurable on Oct. 16, but that only hit scattered spots around Tallapoosa County.

Back then Hilary Clinton had an eightpoint lead in the polls and Les Miles was still the head football coach at LSU, coming off a win over Mississippi State.

While a lot of things have changed since then, the weather hasn’t.

Not having to look at the forecast before leaving for work is about the only good thing about the drought that has reached dangerous proportions here in our area, across the state and in most of the Southeast.

It’s so dry the trees are begging dogs for a sprinkle. That’s dry. I hear Baptists are sprinkling and the Methodists are spitting and my vet said he treated two fish this week that had ticks.

The mess we are in is no joking matter.

We are at a point where virtually every stand of trees or yard could become a statistic at the drop of a lit cigarette.

Outdoor burning has been banned in every county in the state and it’s hard to drive down any stretch of a divided highway and not see a patch that hasn’t been charred at some point on your route.

Gov. Robert Bentley announced Friday that the state would pay $5,000 reward to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person who is responsible

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for setting wildfires.

Yes, we have some idiots out there who think it’s amusing to risk people and property for kicks.

Since Sept. 18 and the last rain, there have been 22,335 acres of land in Alabama burned in 1,773 fires. Here in Tallapoosa County 224 acres have been scorched in 29 separate wildfires.

That’s frightening. I kind of feel bad about joking about it earlier.

If you want to hear about how much the lack of rain has hurt people, talk to a farmer or a hunter.

Most of the green fields that hunters planted haven’t sprouted and the ones that have are drying up.

Winter wheat and rye for farmers are in the same boat. Many have opted not to plant them until it rains or not plant them at all. Planting them now would mean that the birds would get the seed. Either way, farmers will lose money that they depend on to survive.

New Site’s Toby Hanson farms more acres than about anyone in the north end of the county.

He had soybeans that were the size of small peas and saw some of his corn never form ears.

Luckily he was near water and had a good bit of hay, but that water is drying up.

“We have creeks that were 12 feet wide early in the summer that are two and three feet wide

now,” Hanson said last week. “Most of them you can walk across and never get your feet wet.”

Bentley held a drought meeting Wednesday with various groups “to continue the dialogue on ways to address and mitigate the impact of extreme drought conditions to Alabama farmers.”

A lot of fancy words and the government can only do so much. We need rain.

I used to hear if you don’t like the weather in Alabama, wait 10 minutes and it will change.

That’s not the case right now. My Dad was a weather junkie and he always allowed that people griped about the weather, but they didn’t do a thing about it.

He was right. But what can we do?

I know from my Indian heritage that tribes often would dance to help ask the spirits for rain, particularly in the Southwest. I even saw a group of Poach Creek last year at Horseshoe Bend do something similar. I’m seriously considering checking to see if someone at the school can get me their number.

It can’t hurt.

Also, let’s save all the water we can by cutting back. Conserve as much water as you can by washing bigger loads of clothes and taking shorter showers.

But better yet, let’s hit our knees and ask someone who can do something about it to help.

Pray for rain, we need it and we need it soon.

Mitch Sneed is the editor of The Record.

A salute to 'The Maine Man'

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’d been to Maine once before, kind of. My unit stopped there coming back from the land of sand in 2008. I don’t usually count airports when tallying up places I’ve visited, but that layover had an asterisk next to it. The flagwaving, soldier hugging Maine Troop Greeters were there welcoming us home as we entered the airport. Not only that, I had a bowl of real New England clam chowder— not any of that canned stuff. The whole experience was so great that I actually bought a t-shirt at the airport. Who does that? Not me. But, I did.

Those pleasant memories took place in Bangor, which is where the Maine Speech Language Hearing Association’s conference was and where I was supposed to fly into; however, once I boarded my flight and sat down, I realized I’d booked my flight for Portland. Hey, it could have been worse. At least it wasn’t Portland, Oregon.

I rented a teeny tiny car and drove the two hours to Bangor. It wasn’t a bad drive at all.

I thought the foliage was spectacular but apparently I missed its peak by about two weeks.

After checking into my hotel, I hopped in my go-cart and went down to a restaurant on the Penobscot River. Since the association was handling my meals, I was

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able to get what I wanted. If not, I would’ve been eating Ramen noodles in my room. I ordered clam chowder and lobster rolls. It was so ridiculously good.

The manager walked by, noticed my Auburn jacket, and belted out a “War Eagle!” Those are always pleasant words to my ears no matter where I am. The best part was when he mentioned, without knowing where I was from, that he had a friend and fellow Marine from Opelika. I knew it was legit, because he pronounced Opelika correctly. It just happened that I’d just talked to that friend on the phone two weeks earlier, so we took a selfie and sent it to him. It truly is a small world; you just have to be willing to talk to others to figure that out.

I always like to get out and see the sights and meet the local folks wherever my travels take me. There was a crusty old sergeant I once served with who said, “When in Rome, do what the Romanians do.”

I’m not sure what the Romanians do in Rome, but I know I sure had a good time in Bangor. The people there are solid.

Hospitality doesn’t solely

belong to the south.

The conference itself was fantastic. I met many friendly, smart, and caring professionals who wake up each day just to improve the lives of others. I wasn’t sure they’d understand me, but it had nothing to do with my stutter. They don’t get very many southern accents up that way.

Thankfully, I received a lot of positive feedback.

After my part, some of the ladies invited me to dinner at a restaurant across the street, but first they had to go back to the hotel, which was also across the street. I went on over to the restaurant.

Have you ever had to wait on a woman? Have you ever had to wait on seven of them at one time? It was like waiting in dog years. I started to walk back but didn’t get very far when I saw the Magnificent Seven coming my way.

I had an amazing trip.

I had great food but more importantly, I met great people, and, in my opinion, life is only as good as the people you meet and surround yourself with. I’d say I’ve been blessed in that department.

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

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will come dressed in denim and diamonds and have fun.”

Tickets for the evening are $50 and can be purchased at the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce, The Lake Martin Area United Way and at the Lake Martin Event Center.

The night should have something for most everyone.

“We will have a steak dinner catered by Popular Dawgs at 7 p.m.,” Andrews said. “Then at 8 p.m. Lisa and The Elusion Band will take to the stage at the Lake Martin Event Center.”

In addition to the dinner and concert, Andrews said there will be an auction.

“We will have a silent auction,” Andrews said.

“Items include a Yeti cooler, golf retreats from StillWaters and Russell Lands, a fishing trip with Southern Striper, pottery by Judy and Mike and a Gus Malzhan autographed football.”

The evening might be fun but it’s for a good cause.

“The evening goes a long way to helping make our $530,000 campaign goal,” Fuller said.

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at Dadeville’s First Presbyterian Church with a robot they built for a state and national competition.

Windle introduced guest speakers’ EBHS Principal Chad McKelvey and Ford, who Windle said oversaw the career technical aspects of each county school.

“If you haven’t been in the last year it’s almost completely changed, its serving about 170 students now from our three high schools, we hope to get it up over 200 in the next two years,” Windle said about the tech center.

Ford briefly talked about its developments and the new directions the center was taking in its programs.

He said in December there would be state report card from the State Department of Education, and talked about how they measured on its standards.

He also talked about “Career Ready Indicators,” or credentials, which he said students could obtain at the center.

“Right now in Tallapoosa County we’re offering several credentials for our students, our Ag teachers, our industrial maintenance teacher and our welding teacher they’re offering

NCCR core training and if they pass this they receive a card and they will be come entry certified,” said Ford.

The business and marketing side of the school offered Microsoft Office Specialist and for health sciences students could become Certified Nursing Assistant while at the Career Tech Center.

He also said home education offered food and lodging certification.

A main point of interest among the members however was the dual enrollment option where students could earn college credits and leave high school with a diploma and their associate degree.

“It’s going to look like a college campus,” Ford said and used in an industrial welding program as an example.

He said students would take college courses and combine academic and technical classes.

“So what that means is if he’s just a junior then he can do that first semester, second semester do the same thing and in the summer if his parents really push him make him go up to CACC and take another technical and some academic courses on site,” Ford said.

Right now Ford said

there was no extra charge for the dual enrollment college credits because of grants from the federal government workforce development programs.

“These are areas in … this work force region that are high demand so there’s grant money that if students are going into this area while they’re in high school that they’ll pay for it through a grant,” Ford said.

Following Ford, the tech center students presented their machine they competed with in state and national competitions and it’s ability to pick up balls from the ground and launch them into an iron ring.

They said it had been built “from scratch.”

Kendravious Golatte and Caleb Jones said they were seniors at Dadeville High School and David Washburn said he was attending his first semester at Southern Union State Community College.

They talked about their robot, “Little Baby Labraun” and the different roles each played in its construction and operation and their time at the “Nothing But Net” competition.

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force development areas the board would expand into next and expand to meet the needs of the businesses and industries.

A big drive he said was establishing soft skills early in education.

“Business and industry is driving the education curriculum now,” Windle said.

The meeting began with a cordial reception from the Kiwanis president Brenda Floyd.

They took up their “happy dollar” collection and many made comments about elections and veterans.

One said she was happy because the elections were over and another said he was happy because of the results while another said he was thankful for veterans.

Then they launched into a few upcoming events and fundraisers.

Floyd reminded the members about the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce’s Denim and Diamonds Ball on Friday Nov. 18.

Another member said Dadeville High School was selling Boston butts for $30 for a Christmas fundraiser.

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Glassblowing was created around the time of the Roman Empire which made glass much easier to produce and available to people of all classes. Glassblowing is done with a long, hollow metal pipe. The molten glass is attached to the end of the pipe, and air is blown into the thick liquid, hollowing it and creating a shape. When the piece has cooled, you have what we know as glass. Glass is hard and usually transparent. It is brittle and breaks easily, yet it is very durable against chemicals and heat which makes it a very useful product. The materials that make up glass are sand, soda and lime, all cheap and readily available. Glass has many uses. We drink from glasses, wear eyeglasses to see better, creDWH OHQVHV IRU RXU FDPHUDV DQG PDNH PLUURUV WR VHH RXUVHOYHV *ODVV VORZV RU VWRSV WKH ÀRZ RI HOHFWULFLW\ VR LW ZRUNV well with electrical devices and light g bulbs. Windows and doors of homes are made of glass, and many decorations are hproduced from colored glass.

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I am sure people have wondered This was very serious. The why I did not name my children entire group of gathered people Andrew and Candace. Simple immediately ran down to pick answer is that I named them him up only to find that he was what I was going to call them, dead. Everyone became grief Andy and Candy. stricken; poor Eutychus. From There are a lot of biblical the 3rd floor, Paul made his Jackie Wilbourn way down the steps and threw names that have stood the test Bethel Baptist himself on top of Eutychus’ of time such as John, Matthew, Church Ruth, Ester, and many others. dead body. THROUGH THE Personally, I cannot imagine POWER OF JESUS, Eutychus naming a son Methuselah or a daughter came alive! Paul announced to the Bathsheba but then again, we are all crowd, “don’t be alarmed, he’s alive”! different.

The crowd realized if the power of Jesus In Acts 20:9 is found the story of could raise someone from death to life a young man with a strange name – then Jesus could take care of them too.

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Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895

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First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

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Traffic stop leads to two drug arrests

DADEVILLE VETERANS DAY

Man and woman facing drug and weapon charges after Sunday bust

By MITCH SNEED Editor

A Sunday afternoon traffic stop led to the arrest of two people on drug charges, according to Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force.

A Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department deputy initiated a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 280 Sunday on a vehicle occupied by 45-year-old Joseph Parrish Decatur of Nauvoo, Alabama and 54-year-old Shirley Angela Peppers, also of Nauvoo.

According to White, the confirmed that the vehicle operaDecatur tor was driving without a valid license.

“He also noticed the strong odor of marijuana,” White said.

“Consent to search was given by the driver and during a pat down for weapons is when a large quantity of narcotics was recovered.”

Both subjects of the car were detained and the “on call” Peppers narcotics investigator was contacted, according to White.

Approximately 35 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 14 grams of marijuana, 14 Hydrocodone pills along with Oxycontin and Oxycodone were recovered. Further search of the 1996 Lexus found $6,950 cash and a Hi-Point 9mm handgun. Investigators seized the vehicle, gun, cash and drugs as a result of their findings.

Decatur was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in hydrocodone, possession of marijuana first degree, possession of controlled substance, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm, illegal possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Peppers was arrested and is facing charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in hydrocodone, possession of marijuana first degree, possession of controlled substance, possession of pistol without a permit, illegal possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bond has been set at $85,000 for Decatur and $77,500 for Peppers. As of Tuesday afternoon both suspects remained in custody.

Samaritan and gloves. They like the plastic boxes that are Rubbermaid so they can take the boxes and collect water and eat from the top, that alone is a wow item.”

According to the Operation Christmas Child website, the boxes will be delivered to children in need around the world. This year, residents around the United States hope to contribute 9.5 million shoebox gifts toward the 2016 global goal of reaching 12 million children.

“The shoebox gifts donated throughout the country at these dropoff locations will shine a light of hope to children living in poverty overseas,” said Randy Riddle, director of Operation Christmas Child in the United States. “Anyone is welcome to pack a shoebox and help a child facing difficult circumstances to feel loved and not forgotten.”

More than 150,000 volunteers including families, churches and other groups are linking arms across the

Hearing Auburn were handled and other safeguards were set up, he would reconsider the revocation.

Defense attorney Davis Whittelsey filed a motion on Thursday seeking a new bond hearing. No date has been set by the court for the motion to be considered.

Whittelsey’s motion claims that an agreement has been negotiated in Auburn that requires McDaniel to serve 50 hours of community service, and pay court costs and restitution in exchange for the case being “nolle prossed.”

The motion also says that McDaniel’s behavior, damaging a gate arm in an Auburn parking deck, “arose out of the consumption and/or excess consumption of alcohol.”

The motion further claims that if McDaniel is released on bond, he will: • Submit to the Court Referral office to follow any recommendations made by the office.

• Submit to appropriate substance abuse counseling and/or treatment.

• Wear an ankle monitoring device and/or other device that monitors

Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Veterans stand to be honored at the Dadeville High School Veterans Day Program last week. Below, the Benjamin Russell Naval JROTC Color Guard post the colors at the Dadeville High School Veterans Day Program Thursday.

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country to contribute to the largest Christmas project of its kind. In 2016, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach 12 million children, with 9.5 million coming from the United States.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed

by Franklin Graham. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 135 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 150 countries and territories. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.

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Defendant’s whereabouts.

• Comply with a reasonable curfew.

The motion to set bond with conditions is the latest legal move in a case that has been one of the most talked about cases in recent memory.

McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17 after hunters found Crayton’s body in a wooded area off Barron’s Bridge Road south of Dadeville. Investigators indicated that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

McDaniel saw his case bound over to the Tallapoosa County Grand Jury after a June 28 preliminary hearing where investigators in the case testified that McDaniel admitted that he had shot and killed Crayton in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, but said it was self-defense.

Testimony at the hearing also included descriptions of evidence found at the scene that tied McDaniel to the crime and that there were signs that Crayton’s body had been moved and an attempt had been made to destroy and hide evidence in the case.

Cliff Williams / The Record

Books and toys wait to be packed by volunteers at the First Baptist Church of Dadeville. They are taking donations through Monday.

Sales much business especially on holidays.”

He said said they lost thousands of dollars because of the restriction.

Pack said they announced that Sunday sales were on the way at Thursday’s trivia day and the restaurant broke out in a cheer. He said they were considering drink specials also.

At least two local convenience stores have fliers up announcing the new move to Sunday sales.

Dadeville’s Store 34 owner and manager Mike Patel said he regularly had to direct customers to Camp Hill when someone came to his store for alcohol on Sunday.

“Yeah, I think it’ll bring in a lot of customers,” said Patel. “It will be good for the customers.”

Patel said it would be even better in the summer though, when the seasonal tourism came to the area.

But even though it passed Tuesday there was still some confusion about when it was actually going to take effect.

Sunday alcohol sales were already allowed in Camp Hill for years and

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earlier this year Dadeville, Alexander City and New Site voters passed referendums to allow customers to buy alcohol on Sunday.

A number of local restaurants and businesses had questions about when they would begin to be able to sell on Sunday, and if there were any restrictions on what they could sell.

Tallapoosa County Commissioner Chairman John McKelvey cleared the lingering confusion Friday.

McKelvey said the resolution would take effect, with no restrictions, on the Sunday after canvassing is completed.

Canvassing is set for Tuesday, Nov. 15 at noon.

So next Sunday, Nov. 20 is the official day for Sunday alcohol sales to begin.

The time for when Sunday sales would commence was a little less clear, but a time frame from noon to op.m. was mentioned McKelvey said the county resolution was based off of similar municipal Sunday sales laws passed earlier this year.

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Lake Martin Community Hospital recognized nationally STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Lake Martin Community Hospital was among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for promoting enrollment in state organ donor registries in a national campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The campaign has added 400,000 donor enrollments to state registries nationwide since 2011.

Lake Martin Community Hospital conducted awareness and registry campaigns to educate staff, patients,

visitors, and community members about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donors and, by doing so, increased the number of potential donors on the state’s donor registry. The hospital earned points for each activity implemented between May 2015 and April 2016 and was awarded silver recognition through the HRSA Workplace Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign.

Of the 995 hospitals and transplant centers participating in the campaign, 287 hospitals earned silver recognition during this phase of the campaign.

This campaign is a special effort of HRSA’s Workplace Partnership for

Life to mobilize the nation’s hospitals to increase the number of people in the country who are registered organ, eye, and tissue donors and ultimately, the number of organs available for transplant.

The campaign unites donation advocates at hospitals with representatives from their local organ procurement organizations, Donate Life America affiliates, and state and regional hospital associations. Working together, the teams leverage their communications resources and outreach efforts to most effectively spread word of the critical need for donors.

Lake Martin Community Hospital

worked with the Alabama Organ Center on the campaign. Chris Meeks, Executive Director of the Alabama Organ Center, states that the need for organ and tissue donation is real. Every 11 minutes another person is added to the national transplant waiting list. Currently more than 119,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant and sadly, approximately 22 people die daily because of the organ shortage. On behalf of the Alabama Organ Center and the recipients and the more than 3,000 people waiting, we want to thank those of you who took action to register your decision.

Rodgers resigns from TPD have stood through it all.”

During his time as Tallassee’s Police Chief, the Mayor department was rocked by Johnny scandal on multiple occasions, Hammock which put Rodgers under a announced microscope, as well. during “It irritates me to hear peoMonday’s ple speak of these officers and Tallassee City department being crooked or Council meetincompetent, when I know the ing that Police exact opposite,” he said. “Over Rodgers Chief Jimmy the last six to seven years this Rodgers, is agency has been investigated resigning form thoroughly by federal and state the force. agencies. All of these investi“Tallassee’s Director of gations were found to encomPublic Safety, Jimmy Rodgers pass the entire staff and departhas decided to resign from ment operations in general, employment with the city,” but failed to indicate anything Hammock said. related to a mass operating of Rodgers has been with TPD misconduct, only individual for more than 20 years. While officers who made incorrect TPD has been the focus of half decisions in their lives.” of his lifespan, he understands Rodgers said he has worked that life is full of unknowns. hard over the years to build a “It has been just over two solid reputation for himself and decades, or approximately half his department and understands my lifetime, since I began my that, often, actions speak louder career with the Tallassee Police than words.

Department,” Rodgers said. “I “A reputation is something intended for this to be a step to easily tarnished, whether justisomething else in life, but God fiably or not,” he said. “I leave had other plans.” this agency in hopes that my Rodgers says it’s time to reputation speaks for its self, turn his position over to next someone who never placed police chief. importance on a badge, but “So now we are here over what’s underneath the badge.”

20 years later, so many blessAs for the future, Rodgers ings and friendships have come says he leaves Tallassee Police along the journey,” he said.

Department guided by faith.

“Now it’s time to pass the “I stand by my faith and torch, so to speak. I feel that faith in the people within the the time is now for God’s hand agency and outside,” Rodgers of release on this season.” said. “I know God will guide Rodgers said he is grateful my family and I into a new for the good times and stronseason and His hand will be ger for the hard times endured seen in this community also.” throughout his years on the City officials agreed to pay force.

Rodgers a total of $21,194.96 “I leave a department batfor current and future salaries, tered, but full of perseverance. accrued hazard pay, vacation They have been through so time and other benefits that much because of other people’s were due to him. actions,” Rodgers said. “They

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

HIGH HONORS Local students win ribbons at National Fair Youth Goat Show STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Brothers Caedon and Nelson Smith of Tallapoosa County brought home ribbons from the Youth Goat Show at the Alabama National Fair Nov. 5.

Caedon, pictured below, won Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Commercial Doe and Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Percentage Doe. He also earned second place in junior division Showmanship and first place in junior division Premier Exhibitor, which

takes into account show participation and a written exam.

Nelson, pictured above, won Grand Champion Yearling Percentage Doe and Reserve Grand Champion Senior Percentage Doe. He also earned first place in senior division Showmanship and Premier Exhibitor Hundreds of youth from across Alabama participate in livestock shows during the Alabama National Fair, exhibiting swine, goats, sheep, dairy cows and beef cattle. The Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance sponsor these livestock events.

Firefighters struggle to fight blazes Officials ask for public’s help in this time of extreme drought across the county and state

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Officials said a record number of fires are breaking out in the county and with fire departments scrambling to combat each new blaze there are ways residents can help.

Emergency Management Agency Director Jason Moran said the biggest thing someone could do to help local firefighters is to prevent fires starting altogether, but with worsening drought conditions that could happen from unusual sources.

Monday provided a great example. Alexander City Councilman Eric Brown who owns Hilltop Landscaping was headed down Highway 63 North when he spotted a Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s deputy on the side of the road with his lights flashing.

Brown stopped to see if he could help.

“Someone had thrown out a lit cigarette and there was a fire that had started from it,” Brown said. “I had some water and we got it out. You could see plain as day that a cigarette had started it and it was growing quickly. It was right next to a dry sage field and if the deputy, whose name was Dep. Brandon Caldwell hadn’t spotted it, I hate to think what may have happened.”

Like Brown. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett praised Caldwell

for being so observant. Abbett said he has asked all his people to be on the lookout and remain attentive to anything that could spark a fire in these dry conditions.

With 58 days without measureable rain, the problem is statewide.

A No Burn Order issued Nov. 7 for all 67 counties is still in effect throughout the state, and prohibits all outdoor burning.

What can start a fire has changed however, and now it takes even less to strike a blaze.

An obvious example of a source for a fire would be a cigarette thrown out of the window of a moving vehicle, like what happened on Monday. Moran said that he even had a report that a spark thrown from a bush hog mowing a field sparked a blaze.

He gave advice on how to keep unintentional fires from starting, and how to help out with the workload of local fire fighters.

“Don’t throw your cigarettes out of the window,” said Moran.

And Moran said not to burn anything outside, and if there were concerns over something potentially starting a fire Moran said to call and share that info with 911 operators.

Moran said the Alexander City Fire Department responded to over 20 brush fires in the past 30 days.

That’s three times the amount of fires they had responded to than in the previous month.

In the county, there have been 89 total fire calls since October among the 13 volunteer fire departments spread throughout the county. Moran said more than a third of those, 32, were made in November. A normal month is about 30 calls total.

He said the volunteer departments were “stretched thin” in their efforts to handle to the volume of calls.

“They’re dedicating their time and we thank them for their time they do donate,” Moran said.

And with no lightning to spark random blazes, Moran said the majority of the fires are attributed in some way to human activity.

“It is a challenge for them, especially if they have limited personnel and people to respond,” said Moran.

He said it was considered a violation to burn anything outside of a grill, barbecue or masonry pit, and asked that anyone refrain from burning trash altogether.

As it gets colder, Moran said the embers of home fireplaces were also of concern.

Moran said to ensure all ashes were extinguished entirely before disposal in a clean area, and to make sure chimneys were properly maintained.

Before beginning as EMA director Moran said he served as chief of Eagle Creek Fire Department.

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Churches and other organizations offer ways to give back this season 2016 Denim & Diamonds Ball: The Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Denim & Diamonds Ball in support of Lake Martin Area United Way Friday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Lake Martin Event Center, Rodeo Club.

There will be a steak dinner and silent auction!

Tickets available at the Chamber office by calling 256-825-4019.

Hope to see you there!

Community Thanksgivng Services: On Nov. 20 at 6 p.m., our Community Thanksgiving Services will be held at the Methodist Church in Dadeville, Rev. William Brown presiding.

Everyone is invited! For questions, call 256-8254404.

Help For Haiti: I received a help request from Ms. Barbara Segrest for a good cause and told her I would include it in my weekly column. As you know, Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas.

They have suffered from earthquakes, hurricanes, and a cholera outbreak in

2011!

316,000 people dead and 1,000,000 homeless!

SIFAT (Servants in Faith and Technology), a Christian non-profit org based in Lineville, identified the great need in Haiti is CLEAN WATER. SIFAT is onsite in Haiti and can install a water filtration system to purify 1,000,000 gallons of water for only $35.

Please consider donating to this much-needed cause. Checks should be made payable to SIFAT, with Haiti on the memo line.

Donations may either be sent directly to SIFAT (address online) or turned in to one of the following participating churches: Red Ridge United Methodist Church; First Methodist Church of Dadeville; Baskin Chapel AME Church; Dadeville Church of Christ, and Lifespring Church. All of them may ALSO request a special offering for Haiti during services on Sunday, Nov. 20.

Bless you for helping these Haitians!

Wellness Center News: The Wellness

BETTY HAYES Community Columnist

Center is open Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The weather may be cooling off, but the indoor heated pool is not!

We have water aerobics classes held every day of the week and free swim time is also available every day of the week.

Guests can come for $5 per day. We would love to see you. For more info, call the Center at 256-825-2304.

Line Dancing News: Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is happening at the Dadeville Recreation Center, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class. For questions, call Betsy at 256-825-3985.

First United Methodist Church News: DFUMC is seeking a PT

pastors praying about in their prayers before this election? Many of our religious leaders cover many areas. Is it possible that those who believe differently from us and chose not to vote, are they the problem we have? Times are changing and the work we need to do is left undone. Jesus calls his followers to discipleship.

He wants his followers to do their jobs: plant vineyards, etc.

Red Ridge Methodist Church News: Rev. Messer’s sermon is titled “When It’s Hard to Say “Thank You. “Philippians 4:4-9. Philippians is Paul’s joy letter. Paul urged the Philippians to be joyful. If you haven’t been joyful lately, you may not be looking at life from the right prospective.

Ultimate joy comes from Christ dwelling within us. We need to be reasonable, fair minded and charitable. Do you want to worry less? Then pray more! Whenever you start to worry, stop and pray. Ask God to help you focus your mind

Children’s Director.

Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing Sunday Morning Sunday School and Wednesday Evening Activities for children through 5th grade. Additional responsibilities include planning annual events such as Children’s Music Program, Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Treat, and Easter Activities.

12-15 hours per week.

First Presbyterian Church News: Rev. Ben’s sermon was titled “Disciples Take Their Faith Public” with scriptures from Isaiah 65; Isaiah 12; 2 Thessalonians 3; and Luke 21. Discipleship is a challenge!

How in the world will we get the Lion and the Lamb to live together in peace? How will we get the Republicans and Democrats to live together in peace?

Research questions the relationship between the wolf and the lamb. Are they lying down together and sharing a meal?

What were our

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FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting non-perishable food items in lieu of library fines.

ANGEL TREE REGISTRATION: The Salvation Army Angel Tree registration will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 to Nov. 17 at the Salvation Army at 1725 Highway 22 West in Alexander City.

The Angel Tree Program provides gifts of new clothing and toys to thousands of children who otherwise might not have anything for Christmas. Families in need of assistance may contact the Salvation Army at 256-2153730 for information on how to apply.

November 10 - December 2

ACMS FUNDRAISER: The Alexander City Middle School is having a linen fundraiser Nov. 10 through Dec. 2. For sale will be Egyptian cotton twin, full, queen and king sheet sets for $35. See any student, parent or teacher at ACMS. Proceeds benefit ACMS. PEANUT FUNDRAISER: The Alex City Kiwanis is holding a peanut fundraiser. 2.5 pound bags of raw shelled peanuts can be purchased for $5 from Kiwanis members or at River Bank and Trust, Jay Hare CPA, Anytime Fitness, Tapley Appliance, Sixth Street Baptist Church, Caldwell Electronics, Alex City Board of Education and Cloud Nine.

November 17-20

CHURCH REVIVAL: Family Worship Center will host a revival Nov. 17-19 at 6:30 p.m. each night and at 10 a.m. Nov. 20. Speaking will be Pastor Mark Deason and Evangelist Philp Gipson. Pastor of Family Worship Center is Tony Harris.

November 18

CHARITY BALL: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball a the Lake Martin Event Center at The Rodeo Club Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. There will be a steak dinner and silent auction. Tickets are available by calling the Dadeville Area

Hayes is a community columnist for The Record. She is a resident of Dadeville and writes about the events and people of the Dadeville area.

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

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November 17, 2016 November 1 - December 17

on what is good and pure. It’s not enough to read or hear the Word of God. We must put it into practice. The choir’s anthem is “Bless This House.”

An offering will be taken for the people of Haiti to buy a filtration system to purify water. $35 can purify l,000,000 gallons of water. Advent classes will begin in Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. UMW will decorate the church for Christmas Nov. 21. On the 22nd they will pack Food Baskets for five families for the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a safe Thanksgiving holiday!

Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820, redridgeumc.org THOUGHT FOR TODAY: The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.

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Chamber of Commerce at 256825-4019, the Lake Martin Area United Way at 256-329-3600 or the Lake Martin Event Center at 256-825-7503.

November 19

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School.

TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends are having a trade day Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.

TURKEY SHOOT: The Red Hill Community Club is hosting a turkey shoot Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Red Hill Community Center. Cost is $5 per shot with all proceeds go to the Red Hill Community Roof Fund.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The New Site Volunteer Fire and Ambulance will be having a pancake breakfast Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the New Site Town Hall.

BIKE AND CAR SHOW: The Central Alabama Buffalo Soldiers are hosting a bike and car show Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Goodwater School Parking Lot. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the fee is $20 and includes a meal.

There will also be a charity bike ride with proceeds going to Bishop Eddie “Easy” Edwards.

Riders are $15 and passengers are $5. Kickstands are up at 10 a.m. for the 30 mile ride.

There will be a bounce house for kids, bike rodeo, door prizes, 50/50 raffle tickets, concessions.

You can also pre-order Boston Butts for $25.

For more information contact Annie Zeigler at 256-749-5891 or Alfred Ellington at 256-749-0071.

YARD SALE: The Passion Church on Highway 63 North is having a yard sale Nov. 19 starting at 6 a.m. and ending at noon.

BASEBALL CAMP: The East Central Future Stars Baseball Camp will be held this weekend in Alexander City.

The camp for boys ages 7-12 is slated for Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.

Registration, which costs $30

per participant, begins at 8 a.m., with the camp following from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Led by Matthew Keel, Raheem Ruffin and Cedric Buckner, the event will focus on throwing, hitting, infield and outfield drills, base running and bunting.

Participants should provide their own baseball pants hat, glove and cleats.

For more information or to register early, call Ruffin at 256794-9193 or Buckner at 3020263.

November 20

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church will observe its 144th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Anthony Pogue of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. Pastor of New Adka is Edward Milner.

PASTOR APPRECIATION: GAP Fellowship Church will celebrate the 17th Appreciation of Pastor Lewis and Marilyn Benson Sunday, Nov. 20 2:30 p.m. At the 11 a.m. service Minister Jessie White, GAP Fellowship Associate Minister will speak. at the 2:30 p.m. Pastor Larry D. Shealey of Darian Baptist Church will speak.

November 27

HARVEST RALLY: The Word Bible Church is holding a Harvest Rally Nov. 27 at 3 p.m.

Pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Min Brenda Davis.

Guest speaker will be Pastor Demetrius Griffin of Hatchett Spring Baptist Church.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its Centennial Anniversary Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate 100 years and family and friends day. Guest minister will be Rev. McClinton Hall of Loving Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Wetumpka.

Pastor of Ridge Grove is Rev. Leroy Smith.

November 28

MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Ministerial Association will be Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the new building of GAP Fellowship Church at 721

Robinson Court.

The guest speaker Riley Foshee, an Alexander City Police officer, will give information about church security. Also, the election of officers for 2017 will be conducted. There will be time for sharing news and concerns and for intercessory prayer. All Christian ministers are invited.

For more information, contact Bill Middlebrooks at 256-234-3371.

DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin.

To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan.

People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.

November 30

BOOK SIGNING : The Adelia M. Russell Library is hosting Linda Carter for a book signing of her book “What I Need to Succeed,” Nov. 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY: Faith Christian Academy will present the musical “The Little Drummer Boy” Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at Faith Temple.

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TRASH WALK: The monthly PATH Trash walk will resume Saturday, Dec. 3 It will start at the Elkahatchee Bridge on Highway 63 at 8:30 a.m. where assignment and supplies will be issued. For more information contact John Thompson at 334399-3289.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 151st Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. M. A. Moss of Reeltown Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Thomas is pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

December 6

DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin.

To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan.

People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.

December 17

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School.

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Sports Calendar Thursday, Nov. 17 • Dadeville Middle basketball home game against Alexander City Middle, girls 4:30 p.m., boys 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19

• East Central Future Stars Baseball Camp for boys ages 7-12 is slated for Saturday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Registration, which costs $30 per participant, begins at 8 a.m., with the camp following from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Led

by Matthew Keel, Raheem Ruffin and Cedric Buckner, the event will focus on throwing, hitting, infield and outfield drills, base running and bunting. Participants should provide their own baseball pants hat, glove and cleats. For more information or to register early, call Ruffin at 256-794-9193 or Buckner at 256- 302-0263.

Tuesday, Nov. 22 • Horseshoe Bend junior high basketball at Dadeville, girls 4:30 p.m., boys 5:30 p.m.

• Central Coosa varsity boys basketball at North Shelby Classic Tip Off at Chelsea, time TBA

Tuesday, Nov. 29 • Dadeville varsity wrestling at Beulah Tri-Match, 5 p.m.

• Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Beauregard, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

• Dadeville basketball middle at Southside-Tallasee, girls 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 1 • Dadeville Middle girls basketball game at Horseshoe Bend, 4:30 p.m.

• Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Holtville, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling match at Tallasee, 9 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 5 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling match at Prattville Christian Academy, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 6 • Alexander City Middle girls basketball home game against Dadeville, 4:30 p.m.

• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling match at Beauregard in Beulah, 5 p.m.

• Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Alabama Christian Academy, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

• Dadeville Middle basketball home game against Beulah, girls 4 p.m., boys 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9 • Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Benjamin Russell, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling tri-match at Beulah, 5 p.m.

• Dadeville Middle basketball at Elmore County, girls 4:30 p.m.

• Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Auburn, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling home match against Benjamin Russell, 2 p.m.

• Dadeville varsity basketball at Elmore County, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 16 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at AHSAA 1A-5A Regional 2 Duals, location TBA, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling tri-match at Beulah in Russell County, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at State Dual Quarter Finals, location TBA, 7 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling State Dual at Semi Finals, location and time TBA.

Tigers ready to hit the mat

By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Dadeville High’s varsity wrestling team may only be in its second year, but firsttime head coach George Richardson has already begun work to grow the program.

“My whole goal is to spark a lot of interest from the younger kids,” said Richardson, who is also the football defensive coordinator. “If you start them out early you can build a strong program and hopefully I can start a club program for the youth.”

To spark that interest, Richardson set the team’s home matches at times and locations accessible to the most students.

“That was why I wanted to set up our home matches at 2 p.m. at the high school,” he said. “It’s right next to the elementary school, everybody’s right there and the kids will be able to come over and see us and what’s going on.”

The coach is hoping that exposure will dispel a lot of myths about the sport.

“A lot of people don’t know about wrestling,” Richardson said. “When they think of wrestling they think of WWE or WWF and this is far from it. This is the real deal and wrestling is the toughest sport out there.”

The coach knows all about the sport’s difficulty from his own experience.

“Even with me coaching football, wrestling was my favorite sport when I was in high school,” Richardson said. “I was my team’s captain and I loved it because it’s you out there on the mat against that guy.

While the coach looks to grow the wrestling program, the Tigers will open their season at home against Beulah on Nov. 29 with a solid, confident team ranging from seventh to 12th grade.

“I have seven guys returning and should have five or six new,” Richardson said.

Newcomers include seventh grader Royce Berry, eighth grader Dillan Strickland and seniors Tyreke Carr, Caleb Jones, Austin Holley and Justice Hunter. Meanwhile, veterans include junior Kenneth “Ab” Abernathy, sophomore R.J. Ford and seniors Tyler Muniz, Branterro Banks, Antonio Hughley and Will Claybrook.

It’s not yet clear which of the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s 14 weight classifications that several on the team fit into.

“We have about five guys that are in between so we’re not really sure,” Richardson said. “We just went to weight management and hydration testing.”

However, Richardson does know that Banks, Hughley and Abernathy will be heavy weights while Muniz will wrestle at 152.

Banks, Hughley and Abernathy, as well Ford, are also expected to stand out this season.

“Those are the top returning guys,” Richardson said.

“They have a very good chance of getting to state.”

The team is also heading into the season with no injuries except for senior Caleb Jones, who hurt his knee in the first football game of the season.

“He’ll be cleared at the end of December,” Richardson said. “He’s rehabbing and we’re just working with him, getting him into shape and doing conditioning.”

Despite that one setback,

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Above, during the Dadeville High varsity wrestling team’s first practice Monday, coach George Richardson instructs senior Tyreke Carr while junior Kenneth “Ab” Abernathy looks on. Below, Dadeville sophomore R.J. Ford (left) and seventh grader Royce Berry prepare to square off in an exercise coached by Richardson.

Richardson is looking forward to seeing his athletes hit the mat this season.

“I’m really excited about this season,” he said. “We have a really great group of guys.”

Among that group, several leaders have emerged.

“Our returning guys are eager to teach what they know to the new guys and the younger guys,” Richardson said of Abernathy, Muniz and Banks. “That’s really an advantage to me as a coach, to have older guys that are mature enough to try to student-teach.”

That’s not surprising since Richardson has coached all three of these athletes on the Tigers’ football team.

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and my expectations,” he said.

Those expectations include meeting the challenge of a heavy schedule.

“I think I added six more matches than last year,” Richardson said. “With wrestling, you get better by wrestling a lot.”

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AHSAA 1A-5A Region 2 Duals 8 a.m. @ vs. Beulah (Russell County) 5 p.m.

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will be done on the road.

“We only have four matches,” Richardson said.

“Most of them will be in the daytime at the high school.”

In addition to a heavy road schedule, this season the Tigers face 6A Benjamin Russell.

“I always want to test our players with the tough-

est competition possible,” Richardson said. “Once we get in our own region, the tougher competition will help them to be successful. ” The Tigers wrestling team’s first match against Beulah starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Dadeville High gymnasium.

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Supermoon Spectacular Kenneth Boone / The Outlook

This image from the waters of Lake Martin shows Monday evening’s Supermoon as it rose over the horizon at Smith Mountain catching the silhouette of someone walking the steps of the fire tower.

Lake Martin provides stunning backdrop for this week’s lunar rarity STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

For two consecutive nights astronomers and photographers worldwide looked to the sky to catch a glimpse of the Supermoon or as the astronomical community calls it – perigee-syzygy.

A Supermoon is the phenomenon that occurs when a full moon coincides with the closest approach the moon makes to the Earth on its orbit. This week the moon was 221,526 miles away from the center of Earth. That’s about 31,000 miles closer than normal.

To say that the occurrence is rare would be an understatement.

This Supermoon was the first since Jan. 26, 1948. Another close pass will not happen again until Nov. 25, 2034. So if you missed your shot, be sure and set an alarm on your phone or mark your calendars for the next one.

According to NASA, the closest Supermoon of the century will occur on Dec. 6, 2052.

While newspapers and the internet have featured images from around the globe, owner Kenneth Boone, photographers Cliff Williams and Audra Spears and editor Mitch Sneed armed themselves with cameras Sunday and Monday nights to capture perigee-syzygy against some of the most beautiful backdrops anywhere – right here in Tallapoosa County.

Right, Record photographer Cliff Williams positioned himself near Smith Mountain and shot up the narrows of the lake as the moon rose in the sky. In addition to catching a great view of the moon, he also captured the light shimmering on the water below

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While shopping online for those gifts, visit Social Security

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lack Friday” is the busiest shopping day of the year, with people lining up at midnight for deals as they begin the busy holiday shopping season. More people than ever are taking advantage of online holiday deals. “Cyber Monday” is the day internetsavvy people search for deals, all online.

You’re smart, and you probably already know there’s more than one way to find value on the internet. For example, Social Security offers many online services to the public — and they’re free and secure! Doing business online with Social Security will also save time. The feeling of instant gratification is like clicking submit on that online shopping cart.

Here are some of the most popular online services you’ll find at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Each site is safe and secure.

Need a replacement Social Security card? You may be able to request your replacement card without

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visiting a local Social Security office. Still working and wondering what future Social Security benefits you might receive? The online Social Security Statement is a smart service that is a hit with the millions of people who’ve used it. Your online Statement provides you with a record of your past earnings along with projected earnings for future years to give you estimates of future Social Security benefits.

Do you already get Social Security benefits? You can use your online account to manage your benefits, such as starting or changing Direct Deposit, getting an instant proof of benefits letter, and much more.

Just go to www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount.

The Retirement Estimator is another easy way to get an

instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits. Just enter some basic information and the Estimator will use information on your Social Security record, along with what you input, to give you a benefit estimate on the spot. You can even experiment with different scenarios, such as changing your future earnings and retirement date. Check it out in English at www.socialsecurity. gov/estimator or in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov/ calculador.

The online Retirement Application is the most convenient way to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. You can apply from the comfort of your home — it’s convenient and secure.

In fact, you can apply online in as little as 15 minutes. In most cases, after you submit the application electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and, usually, no documentation is required.

Social Security will process your application and contact

you if any further information is needed. When you’re ready to retire, apply at www. socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.

Business Services Online is our one-stop shop for small business owners. The site allows organizations and authorized people to conduct business with and submit confidential information to Social Security. Employers can use it to file W-2s for their employees the fast, convenient, and paperless way — online.

Visit Business Services Online at www.socialsecurity.gov/bso Social Security’s online services continually receive the highest customer satisfaction ratings in both the public and private sectors. Each site uses the highest security to keep your information safe. Learn more about all you can do online at Social Security on Cyber Monday, or any day, at www.socialsecurity.gov/ onlineservices.

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Goodwater man arrested for bank robbery

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

An early Monday morning carjacking in Elmore County lead to the arrest of Joseph Mark Colley, 33 of Goodwater, for the robbery of the BB&T Bank on Gilmer Ave in Tallassee.

Colley Colley and another suspect, Christopher Adam Horsley, 32 of Tennessee, were arrested Monday after an early morning carjacking of a van traveling North on Highway 111 in Elmore County.

The strange sequence of events that led to Colley’s arrest began with a couple from Birmingham who were leaving Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka in their van. The vehicle was bumped from behind and they stopped to assess the damage to their

vehicle. That’s when they were robbed by the two suspects. The suspects made off with a purse, a cell phone and an undisclosed amount of cash.

After leaving the scene of the carjacking Elmore County Sherriff’s Department apprehended the suspects around the Mike Marker 5 on Highway 111.

Once in custody, investigators noticed similarities between Colley and the BB&T Bank robbery suspect.

“We picked him on the carjacking,” said Elmore County Sherriff, Bill Franklin. “When we brought him in, we noticed that there were certain traits and characteristics that matched the MO of the crime that took place at the bank in Tallassee.”

Tallassee Police Department investigators had been searching for a suspect since the robbery just before noon on Nov. 7.

On that day, Tallassee Police officers responded to BB&T Bank located on Gilmer Avenue due to reported robbery.

Upon arrival it was determined that an unidentified white male entered the business, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, camouflage pants or overalls and dark gloves.

The suspect then made gestures to the clerk as he removed his hands from his coat pockets and leaned over the counter. He removed an undisclosed amount of currency from the drawer and fled out on foot.

The suspect had last been seen traveling west on Gilmer Avenue in a green possible Toyota Camry or a Lexus sedan. The vehicle appeared to have reddish dirt all over the vehicle. From the surveillance video, investigators knew the suspect was a white male who was described as having a muscular or stocky build.

Once investigators had Colley in custody, they began to connect him with the robbery.

“Our investigators confirmed and began to work hand-in-hand with those investigators to put everything

ALEA extends service at driver license offices

United Way campaign at 55% of goal

Motorists can find additional hours at 7 offices across the state

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Lake Martin Area United Way held its next-to-last campaign update of the year Friday and announced it had reached 55 percent of its yearly fundraising goal from contributions from local businesses.

Executive Director Sharon Fuller introduced new staff members, Executive Assistant Tina Parker and Marketing and Initiative Coordinator Courtney Layfield.

Fuller announced upcoming special events, and said the annual Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball would be held Friday, Nov. 18 sponsored by the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce.

She said it also was a silent auction and said United Way was the chosen charity of the event to receive the funds it raised.

During December she said there would be Niffer’s Bingo nights on Tuesdays.

Fuller gave an update on the recently held fashion show and said there were around 350 in attendance at the event.

So far it was reported to have raised $16,369, and more was on the way Fuller said.

Gabby Witherton who recently played 100 holes in the Stillwaters Golf Marathon spoke and it was announced he raised $3,035 with the event.

Some big givers were announced in the event’s Campaign Report.

US Ameribank announced that their campaign had started last Monday among its 67 employees with a promise of $28,000 and had raised $29,487.18 as of Thursday. It was announced that Russell Lands had raised $67,997.

Dave Commander with Russell Lands spoke at the luncheon and said he had wanted to top the amount off for an even $68,000, so he donated $20 to bring the amount to over $68,017.

Their goal for the year is $535,000.

“It’s huge, We’re thrilled because it’s just a little slower it seems like every year getting started with the businesses so when we have our big businesses step up it just is such a blessing and we’ve got more coming,” said Fuller.

She said if someone had never done a campaign to contact her She said Dec. 2 would be their last campaign update of the year.

together,” Franklin said.

According to Ken Smith with Tallassee Police Department, investigators do not believe Horsley was involved in the BB&T Bank robbery.

“From what we can tell, he had no involvement at all,” said Smith. “We know from the video there was only one person in the vehicle” Colley was identified following a detailed investigation involving officers, deputies and agents from the Tallassee Police Department, Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, Alexander City Police Department, Coosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

“That’s what it takes,” Smith said. “Team work from all of the departments.”

Colley is currently being held in the Elmore County Jail on charges stemming from the BB&T robbery and other unrelated charges. His bond for the BB&T robbery is set at $15,000.

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Mike Wolfe, right, and Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Alabama to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers this fall.

PICKERS COMING

Famed American Pickers duo to film in Alabama STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region this fall.

American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History.

The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics.

Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional

items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.

Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix. com or call 855-old-rust.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is providing additional days of services at seven of its field offices across the state.

“We are working toward making Driver License services more convenient for citizens in some of the state’s outlying areas,” Secretary of Law Enforcement Stan Stabler said. “Extending days of service in such offices as Union Springs, Greensboro, Livingston and Butler gives everyone in those areas two or more additional opportunities each month to handle driver licenserelated business.”

The following field offices have extended days of service: Montgomery District • Bullock County Office: First and third Thursday of the month. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Police Department, 303 Prairie St., Union Springs.

• Coosa County Office: First and third Tuesday of the month. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. 309 Jackson St., Rockford Dothan District • Pike County Office: Each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Pike County Courthouse, 120 W. Church St., Troy.

Mobile District • Choctaw County Office: Third Tuesday and Wednesday of the month.

8 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. 117 S. Mulberry, Butler.

Tuscaloosa District • Hale County Office: First and third Thursday of the month. 8 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. 701 Hall St., Greensboro.

• Pickens County Office: Each Wednesday. 8 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. 155 Reform St., Carrollton.

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Harbor Freight, AT&T retail store coming to Alex City

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Business that includes a nationwide discount tool store, a national cellular communications company and some others that are not quite ready to be identified are committed to opening businesses in Alexander City.

Residents should see activity in the coming weeks as Harbor Freight and AT&T Wireless begin work on new Alexander City locations, according to the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ed Collari.

Harbor Freight has signed a lease to occupy the former Steele’s location in the Marketplace Shopping Center on Highway 280, according to Collari.

The company is known for having tools of all kinds sold at affordable prices.

“I think Harbor Freight is a great fit for Alexander City,” Collari said. “They will be a great addition to what we have to offer. They estimate between $2 and $4 million in annual sales so you can do the math and see what that means to the local tax base. We are excited to have them coming.”

According to the company’s website, Harbor Freight Tools was founded in 1977 “as a small family-owned business” with the aim of providing “working people with great quality tools at the lowest prices.”

The company sells tools of all kinds – “from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to

automotive tools, Harbor Freight offers more than 7,000 tools and accessories at quality levels that match or exceed competing brands, but at prices that are up to 80 percent less.”

The location is also significant.

“By them going in the former Steele’s space, that means that the center is 98 percent filled,” Collari said. “There are preparing to begin work as they try to get ready for a March opening.”

Collari said that AT&T will begin site work at a parcel between Zaxby’s and Pizza Hut for a free-standing store there.

AT&T plans to have the store ready to open in the first quarter of 2017 if all goes well.

Collari said that there is also a company committed to building on an outparcel in the Marketplace Shopping Center

near Burger King. Collari said there hasn’t been an announcement of what the business may be, but said there is a lot of buzz about the possibilities.

There is also some big news downtown.

A Sylacauga business is looking to establish an Alexander City location and is eyeing a space on Alabama Street, next to JR’s. The space was occupied until its recent move to Main Street by the Alabama Street Maker’s Market.

“We were just at a show with the International Council of Shopping Centers and we had a lot of interest,” Collari said. “That is a great thing to see.

Hopefully these businesses are just the start of more to come.”

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his year, we seem to have carried summer right into the holidays.

Checking the weather forecast before planning outdoor activities is hardly necessary: Every day in the foreseeable future promises warm temperatures and sunshine – and no rain.

The National Weather Service last month reported zero inches of precipitation in our area. Zero. Not a drop. It’s a pattern that has followed us for months now. September’s rainfall was barely half an inch, and we had only slightly above 2 inches in August, which usually brings nearly 5 inches of rain.

And there’s no end in sight. The cumulative effects of this extreme drought could be widespread and severe, according to the authorities with whom Fletcher Scott deliberated on the subject for this month’s Outdoor Living article. At this point, the drought is expected to impact the hunting season, permanent landscaping and next year’s grocery prices; it’s already affected the sales figures of local merchants. Turn to page 18 to learn more about the trickle-down effects we could see as a result of no rain.

And yet, it’s hard to keep spirits from soaring, as holiday preparations are in full swing this month. Local merchants in Dadeville and Alexander City have already held their annual open houses, and the calendar is packed with more events from now until the end of the year.

To make sure you don’t miss the fun, we’ve compiled a guide to the celebrations, from the MainStreet Thanksgiving Market to New Year’s Eve at SpringHouse Restaurant, including the Christmas parades, a special production by Alexander City Theatre II and luminaries at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park. Turn to page 28 for help in marking the calendar with your can’t-miss seasonal favorites, one of which has to be this year’s Iron Bowl.

The game of the year promises to be a good one Nov. 26, as both teams are playing well this season. The Auburn Tigers are pumped for a win, but is the Crimson Tide beatable? The University of Alabama this year may have fielded a team of formidable Saban-Bots, at least that’s what Luke Robinson says in a special article on page 24.

But Luke also admits in his regular column on page 50 that he hates Thanksgiving, so can we really lend credence to his critique of the pigskin if he doesn’t even like turkey?

The one thing we probably can count on at this year’s Iron Bowl? The weather will be beautiful.

Betsy Iler, Managing Editor

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FEATURES 16. 2016 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Featuring great choices for everyone on your list this year 18. DROUGHT! F letcher Scott researches the long-term effects of the current dry spell 24. SECOND BEST IRON BOWL EVER Luke Robinson anticipates this year's football contest in a special article 28. MAKING MERRY T ake time to enjoy the holiday activities offered throughout the area

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Caldwell inducted into Hall of Fame Dadeville High School teacher and coach and newly-elected city council member Brownie Vaughn-Caldwell is one of 11 people who were honored Oct. 23 with induction into the Georgia State University Athletic Hall of Fame.

“I was surprised when I got word,” Caldwell said. “I never really imagined being selected. So when they let me know I was very humbled to be considered and selected. I am honored that they thought that much of me to feel that I belonged.”

It should have been no surprise to anyone who ever saw her play any sport from the time she was 5 years old to when she was still playing in adult leagues as recently as a few years ago.

Caldwell said she was just fortunate that the coaches at Georgia State allowed her to play both basketball and softball.

“A lot of coaches won’t allow that, but I had always done it,” Caldwell said.

“Growing up, when the season changed, I played whatever sport was in season.

So in college when I asked, the coaches agreed, but they made sure that I met some conditions.”

Caldwell has taught in Georgia and at Auburn and coached at Edward Bell and Dadeville. She now coaches middle school basketball, having taken a step back to watch her youngest daughter Addie play. Her son Kyle played multiple sports at Dadeville and was an AllAmerican quarterback at West Alabama before coming back home to coach.

Brownie’s oldest daughter Jodie is in her second year on the softball team at Central Alabama Community College. ~ Mitch Sneed

Photo by Cliff Williams

Brownie Vaughn-Caldwell

Thanks to Local Industries

Wellborn Musclecar Museum owner Tim Wellborn took the K&K Insurance Dodge Charger that he now owns to Bonneville Salt Flats, just as NASCAR’s Bobby Isaac did 45 years ago.

Fresh off winning the NASCAR Championship, Isaac and his team became the first car to break the 200 mph speed record on a closed course. Isaac broke that record at 201.104. Then they went to the Bonneville Salt Flats to take aim on the land speed record. There, the car set a total of 28 world speed records, most of which still stand nearly four decades later. They topped out at nearly 217 mph.

“I will say that’s the most fun that I’ve ever had in a car – going down the Bonneville Salt Flats, reliving what Bobby Isaac did all those years ago,” Wellborn said after hitting speeds in the 170s while filming. “It was so much fun, we’re looking at going back and doing it again.”

The Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance (LMAEDA) thanked local industries for what amounts to more than $819 milion in local investment during an Oct. 13 breakfast at Central Alabama Community College.

“This is always one of the most satisfying things we do. It’s a day when we get to remind all of our industry partners how much they mean to us and to this community,” said Don McClellan, Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance (LMAEDA) said.

LMAEDA has assisted in bringing 18 new industries to the area and helped with 20 expansions with existing companies, securing more than $32 million in grants from federal, state and other agencies.

“Until you start looking around you don’t really understand how diverse we have become here in Tallapoosa County,” McClellan said. “It’s really amazing to see the things that our manufacturers are doing right here in our own backyard.”

“We are excited about where we are right now and are thankful to have so many industries here and others who are considering our area,” McClellan said.

~ Mitch Sneed

~ Mitch Sneed

Wellborn hits 170 mph in Utah

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BUSINESS MATTERS

On the Move Alexander City businesses look for more visibility downtown STORY & PHOTOS BY LONNA UPTON & BETSY ILER

in more members, but she is also excited to have the space for Three Alexander City businesses in recent weeks made the the current membership. West and Shawna Woodruff, General move to new downtown storefronts to attract more foot traffic Manager of Anytime Fitness, are excited to welcome back their and customer visits in time for the upcoming holiday shopping established members and others season. who are ready to make some Anytime Fitness moved from healthy changes to their lifestyles.

Alabama Street to Broad Street Both women believe members Plaza next door to Jake's on Broad enjoy the time they spend working Restaurant in September, followed out, because the environment is

by Madison House Restorations, welcoming. an upcycled furniture and gift shop “We have an uplifting that opened last year on Cherokee membership community and an Road. And this month, Elizabeth educated and friendly staff. We love Roberts moved her Alabama Street to change lives,” West said.

Makers Market from Alabama The Broad Street Plaza space is Street to Main Street to capture divided into five areas: functional more of the drive-by and foot traffic training, studio, free weights, weight on the busy thoroughfare. machines and cardio.

MainStreet Alexander City West and Woodruff are excited Director Richard Wagoner said to introduce the popular workout there is more to come. Bonnie trend of functional training to Luckie next month will move her members. Functional training gift shop and gallery to Broad helps with stability, strength and Street Plaza, and other - not yet conditioning, which enhance confirmed - plans are in the works. everyday movement. The area "There are some exciting includes a large pull-up rack, a changes," Wagoner said. climbing rope, a battle rope and After six years of growing in rubber bumper plates for weight its original location on Alabama lifting.

Street, Anytime Fitness opened a In the studio, members will find new workout facility on Thursday, Moving on Main Dorothy Heard works out daily at the new Anytime hand weights, jump ropes, hulaSept. 29. The new location was a hoops and other exercise tools. The beehive of activity that included the Fitness Center at Broad Street Plaza. space also can accommodate classes, hanging of new mirrors; telephone as well as individual workouts when classes are not in session. repairmen making the final phone line connections the parking Currently, a Boxmania kickboxing class is offered in the studio lot and sidewalk under construction, and members coming and on Mondays at 5:15 p.m., and a total body fitness class is offered going to work out in the beautiful new space.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Total body fitness covers Michelle West, Marketing Director for Anytime Fitness in cardio and strength training for all levels of fitness.

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Silver Sneakers, a program designed for seniors but open to all ages, also covers cardio and strength training and is offered Monday through Friday at 9:15 a.m. Woodruff suggested that those interested in this class should contact their insurance companies to see if they are eligible for the Silver Sneakers program.

The free weight area accommodates the benches as well as the Smith machines, squat racks and strength training machines for exercises that will increase tone and muscle definition.

Filled with elliptical machines, treadmills and recumbent bikes, the cardio area offers a great view of downtown, as well as individual television screens.

West said joining Anytime Fitness offers members access to 3,200 Anytime Fitness centers across the United States. Members are given a key fob that, when waved in front of a sensor in the door, allows safe, secure access to the center 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility has security cameras that cover all areas of the gym 24 hours a day.

New members receive a tour of the facility, including an orientation session to learn how to use all of the machines. They may also take advantage of a start-up plan to take them through the first 30 days of membership.

“We want to provide them with the tools they need to meet their fitness goals,” she said.

And anyone who joins and mentions that they read about Anytime Fitness in Lake Martin Living magazine will receive a free personal training session.

A variety of membership packages are available. To join Anytime Fitness, visit the facility next to Jake’s on Broad

Downtown Happenings

Madison House Restorations moved to 32 Main St., next door to Cloud Nine, in time for Christmas shopping.

Restaurant or call West or Woodruff at 256-329-1004.

Madison House Restorations last month made the move to 32 Main St. next to Cloud Nine on the alley. Kevin Lanier Photography, which previously occupied that building, moved to a new location on Franklin Street.

For Madison House Restorations owners Robin Holcombe and Vickie Luxe, leasing the Main Street facility is a bit like going home. Some 10 years ago, their mother operated an antique store in that same location.

"When she had her store here, we did a lot of renovation work," Holcombe said. "We took down the false ceiling that was here and exposed the transoms, which no one knew were there, and we took down the drywall."

For the present adventure, the siblings added a rustic finish to the semi-exposed brick walls and installed two raised panel doors with barn hardware to close off the workroom where they restore and refinish furniture.

Madison House Restorations will keep longer hours than most of the downtown merchants currently do, Luxe said.

"We'll be open until 5 p.m. on Saturdays instead of closing at 2 p.m., and we'll open from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sundays," she said.

In addition to furniture, Madison House features a mix of artwork, decorative accessories and handcrafted items from local artisans.

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Hydroponic Gardening

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Sounds simple. Well, if I can do it, you can. y wife and I recently attended a I have taken a few pictures of what we started dinner gathering to catch up on what recently using a third of our existing greenhouse. has been going on with friends in our We will have six 4-foot by 3-foot grow beds raised neighborhood. The conversation ranged from up on concrete blocks and 2-foot by 12-inch gardening to politics. treated wood planks. The beds are level and have One dedicated gardener asked me, “What do a center drain hole that already existed in the you have in the ground?” totes.

I was completely caught off guard, as I do not Standard PVC piping will be fitted to drain have a single vegetable in the ground. In fact, I all the beds into a 70-gallon tub, and after being have the Mojave Desert where I normally put my treated with natural nitrates and fertilizers, the ground garden. The weather is so dry – and my water will be pumped over the stones as a rain water bill is so high – that we will not even be and will provide needed oxygen. There are several planting in our blue plastic pots until we receive variations of water gardening, including using some good weather news about rain and cooler live fish in a grow tank (the waste material from temperatures.

Fred Muenzmay the fish produces nitrate).

This gave me an opportunity to explain the I see many benefits to this method of growing gardening project we have underway at the farm. fresh produce year round. The cost of purchasing the materials Six months ago, we were traveling to Naples, Florida, in the pictures is under $400, and the water is a closed system, for a reunion with our children, who would not be able the electric pump is the only electricity used. The daily time to be with us this Thanksgiving or Christmas due to their required to maintain this size garden is 30 minutes a day. work schedules. As we traveled south, I noticed many Our greenhouse is heated with propane, and we will share advertisements for hydroponic or aquaponic produce. Many the heat, which we require for the herbs. just advertised organically grown produce.

There are many alternatives for heating space and the Since this was a vacation, I had plenty of time to research growing produce in water. There is tons of information online water, from solar panels to black pipe laid on black cloth. We from agriculture websites and universities, hobby farmers and have written several articles on growing in raised beds and containers with drip irrigation. folks who live in cities and have little or no resources with There are many benefits to a simple grow-bed system: which to start gardens. no lifting; using only a gallon of water a day (lost through With a tool shack and plenty of winter sunshine, it can be done. The roof is replaced with clear greenhouse plastic; add a evaporation); and just $1 per day for the electric pump. washtub with a pump and a plastic tub like those used for fruit Nutrients for feeding plants and the test kit cost about 50 cents per day. Seed is sown directly into the stones or juice or other liquids. The fruit juice tub is cut into two beds seeding baskets, with no bending over or shoveling soil. And and filled with stone. Water is supplied over the rocks with nutrients, which can be purchased from organic supply stores. unlimited crops can be grown. The deeper the stones, the

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Low Energy Gardening Project

From top right: Blocks will support the weight of the hydroponic grow beds; bins are positioned in the greenhouse; filled with pea rock, when seed has been sown directly into the plant beds, the bins will produce vegetables using only $1 of electricity and 1 gallon of water per day.

bigger the plants.

And the best benefit of all: Fresh food year round.

We are far from being finished with this project, but I will keep you informed. Please feel free to drop me a line or stop by the farm to see it.

After we got home from this enjoyable evening, I started to think about a movie called Being There. It is a movie about a gardener played by Peter Sellers. The film is rated as one of best films of the 1970s.

Peter Sellers triumphs in his award-winning role as an illiterate gardener hilariously catapulted into the fast lane of political power. Simple-minded Chance (Peter Sellers), a gardener who has resided in the Washington, D.C., townhouse of his wealthy employer for his entire life and been educated only by television, is forced to vacate his home when his boss dies. While wandering the streets, he encounters business mogul Ben Rand (Melvyn Douglas), who assumes Chance to be a fellow upper-class gentleman. Soon, Chance is ushered into high society, and his unaffected gardening wisdom makes him the talk of the town.

Chance answers all questions from his life experience as a gardener and allows the listeners (those present when he speaks) to interpret his answers as they may apply to themselves or their situations.

His reflection on how television frames his existence in the real world just brought into focus the many answers to our everyday problems and the need to uncomplicate our lives.

This Thanksgiving we are hosting the Muenzmay clan at the farm, and one family will travel 3,600 miles to be present.

My two brothers and their families from Florida will assist me in some chores that I cannot do alone (they are not aware of this project as I write this article; I am thankful they are not on the mailing list for Lake Martin Living magazine).

If you have the opportunity to view Being There in the near future, you will appreciate why we list many of the blessings for which our family is thankful, including the great thing about being a gardener.

Many seeds and plants that we attempt to grow sometimes do not make it. The reasons for this are many, but we move on through and plant more of the same seeds and plants, knowing that we will succeed through adverse conditions, weather, soil, chemicals, pests and human error.

Have a great bountiful Thanksgiving. ~ Fred Muenzmay of Eagle's Roost Herb Farms is a Master Gardener and has been in the business of growing organic herbs, vegetables and blueberries for regional and local farmers markets for 25 years. Contact him at fmuenzmay@earthlink.net.

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if needed. The tournament was a total success. The n Oct. 24, Central Alabama Community team players and former college golfers all enjoyed College (CACC) Golf and Russell the day.

Medical Foundation partnered up to We at Russell Medical Foundation and CACC host a fundraising golf tournament; the likes of Golf are grateful to the very considerate people in which I’ve rarely seen. This was a tremendous Alexander City and around Alabama who helped event, where proceeds went to benefit the Russell sponsor and participate in this tournament. After Medical Center Foundation and the CACC Trojan the golf, there were a large number of people Golf Program. I heard the word “Wow” quite often who told me to count them in for next year’s on that Monday and during the pre-tournament sponsorship and team involvement. dinner at the Willow Point Golf and Country Club Our area is so unique, not only because we have cabana. the most beautiful lake in the state in our backyard As usual, the food and beverage department Dave Jennings but also because of the amazingly benevolent and at Willow Point showed why this country club involved community members and businesses that is one of the finest premier country clubs in go above and beyond to support one another in the Southeast. Sunday night’s dinner food was times of need. I cannot find the proper words to thank all of the plentiful, delicious and presented in a way that was warm and players and sponsors enough. I hope that “Thank you from the inviting. bottom of my heart” will suffice.

The Bank Walkers, an Alexander City favorite, played for On the Sunday afternoon of the golf tournament, I had the those in attendance on Sunday. Breakfast was served from 8 a.m. pleasure to play golf with three of my former ACJC Trojan until our 10 a.m. shotgun start. teammates. Emile Vaughn, Chris Hall, Richard Keene and I The golf course was in peak condition. The on-course food vendors kept everyone fat and happy, and nobody in attendance teed it up together for the first time in 40 years. Emile, from Montgomery, has played Willow Point a number of times since left hungry.

We were also blessed with perfect weather; temperatures held the renovation, and Chris played the course in a multi-state challenge match this past summer, but Richard had not played in the 70s for the day with a mild breeze every once in a while.

Willow Point or been able to visit Alexander City since the The Russell Medical Foundation raises funds for UAB 1980s.

Medicine – The Cancer Center at Russell Medical. CEO/ This may have been one of the most fun rounds of golf that President Jim Peace and his marketing department were a joy to I can recall. I didn’t make a single birdie and was not fazed by work alongside throughout the whole tournament preparation my “lack of talent” display whatsoever. It wasn’t until the fifth or process. Willow Point’s Head Golf Professional, Matt Sheppard, put together a tee prize package for the tournament participants sixth hole that I realized we had not even struck a gentleman’s wager before teeing off. We laughed, reminisced and laughed a that impressed everyone. whole lot more.

Also, Matt’s scoreboard printing has always left me envious.

Needless to say, score was not a priority in this round of My writing looks like I had used my feet to print while Matt’s golf. Chris and Richard could not join us in the tournament score sheet reporting is suitable for framing. the following day, due to business commitments, but they Cole McInnis and Brad Lacey had the course in magnificent guaranteed me that they would be here next year. I have a feeling condition. The greens rolled so smoothly, and I noticed that that our next tournament might be a standing room only event. there was absolutely no debris on the course, even with the This is our month of Thanksgiving. I now have even more falling leaves and pine needles usually found everywhere else on for which to praise and thank God after completing this the planet in October. tournament. I do love me some Alexander City and Willow The format was a four-man scramble; a former Alexander City Junior College (ACJC) or CACC Trojan Golfer joined each Point Country Club. Not to mention, I thank God daily for the wonderful facilities and physicians found at Russell Medical. foursome. As the school was celebrating its 50th anniversary of As my son might say, “It’s all good.” the Trojan golf program, I brought in present and past golfers from the past decades. These former golfers played a fun “Skins ~ Dave Jennings is the men's golf coach at Central Alabama Game,” and the teams were able to use their tee shots up to six times in the round, as well as their hole-score six of the 18 holes, Community College.

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allapoosa and surrounding counties have experienced a very dry seasonal period. Autumn is usually a dry season anyway, with October being the driest month of the year (with exceptions, such as hurricanes), but that does not qualify autumn as a drought period like the one East Central Alabama has experienced this year.

Tallapoosa County annually receives an average of 52 inches of precipitation a year. Climate data for Alexander City shows our wettest months are February and March with a little over 5 inches of precipitation received each month. October is the driest month with about 3 inches of rainfall. But Hackneyville’s Jimmy Brown said he has only received a little over 2 inches of rainfall since June, and his garden never produced much because of the hot, scorching sun and dry winds.

Tommy Futral, former Tallapoosa County Extension Agent, now retired, works for his own business, Futral Wildlife Service. He said the drought has had some serious effects on his activities and wildlife in general.

“The first thing, as far as wildlife are concerned, is everyone’s food plots are a complete disaster,” Futral said. “Those that planted early had enough soil moisture for their crops to germinate, but they Dry as Dust soon died from lack of Previous pages: Dried mud, rain. Those that planted cracked by the scorching sun; a little later, say a month Below: Planted six weeks ago, this wildlife feed plot has not sprouted ago, have seeds just but instead waits for rain. lying out there, not

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germinating at all. Many of these seeds are being eaten up by crows, turkeys and squirrels.

“Many farmers in the area are feeding their cows fescue now.

This grass is usually left to grow in July and August, greening up in September. It is primarily a late fall and winter forage, but with the drought, there is no other forage to graze on, so they are letting their cows graze early. Hay for winter grazing will be expensive this year, if you can get it at all.”

Many of the small creeks that fill ponds are dried completely up, Futral said, and this means that water for cattle is at a premium.

“Back during the drought of 2007-08, the Feds, through the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service), came out and drilled wells for many ranchers, so they could have water for cattle. Those folks are in pretty good shape for this drought, but if you don’t have a well and your ponds are dried up, water must be hauled in. All this is one reason cattle prices are dropping dramatically. Folks are selling off their livestock to avoid expensive feeding and watering issues,” he said.

Timber prices are dropping as well, and Futral said he thinks this is because loggers are able to cut areas that they couldn’t previously access due to normally boggy soil and mud.

“Just the other day, a logger I know was able to cross a dried up creek with a bull dozer. He is putting in a road to cut trees that they could not get to before. This means more trees can be marketed, which drives down prices,” Futral explained.

“If you’ll notice, most trees have leaves that are turning

What is Drought?

There are many definitions for drought, depending on how it might affect physical and biological systems.  The meteorological definition compares the current situation to the historical average over a 30-year period. The degree of variation from the average long term precipitation is measured and compared to known mathematical indices.  A hydrological drought includes precipitation shortfalls that might affect a large or small watershed. River systems, reservoirs and groundwater are the primary focus of this type of drought.

No Water to Shed Means Lower brown instead of their Lumber Prices usual colorful display Because bogs are drying up, this time of year. There loggers are able to get their heavy equipment into places that are several reasons for this. Prolonged drought previously were unharvestable.

The availability of timber is driving is very stressful for many down the cost of lumber. trees. They will try to go dormant early by getting rid of leaves and shedding their fruit.

“Additionally, I’ve noticed acorns are not filled out completely. Some trees that grow along ridges will have their leaves turn brown and quickly fall. In the spring, they may produce a few green leaves that will fall off and the tree will die.”

There does seem to be an abundance of acorns this year on White Oaks, Post Oaks and Chestnut Oaks. Many of their leaves are turning from green to brown. With native browse dried up, deer seem to be feeding heavily on the acorns.

Jim Ed Abernathy said the drought has even affected sales at his hardware store recently.

“We aren’t selling any seeds at all now. They just won’t germinate without rain. There are lots of folks out there with feed plots planted, but nothing will come up if we don’t get rain,” Abernathy said. “Most seeds will remain in the soil until we get some rain. They won’t rot without moisture, so everything depends on rain.

“As far as hay is concerned, people are getting real worried.

Most hay is used during February through March, but some people have been feeding their cattle on hay for at least a month because all their pastures are burned up. I talked to one of my sales reps from South Carolina, and he says that there is no hay to be found in his state or all across North Alabama through Georgia. Additionally, farmers that usually plant rye grass in early fall to be used as forage in late fall through winter, are not planting any. It’s useless to plant without any rain in sight.

“I have not sold very much at all,” Abernathy summed up.

 An agricultural drought focuses on a shortage of precipitation that affects soil moisture, as well as the evaporation rate of water from the soil.  Mathematical precision is not always used to determine a drought. What may be considered a drought in one area may not qualify as a drought in another. For instance, our extended dry period here in East Central Alabama would not qualify as a drought in the southwestern United States.

Dwindling Reservoirs

This watering pond, like thousands of others across the region, is almost dried up.

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At the Coosa County Forestry Field Day, Rolling Mountain Plantation owner and county engineer Phillip Neighbors said he has noticed some unusual events due to the drought.

“On our land here at Rolling Mountain Plantation, we have two cabins on Hatchet Creek. To get to them, you have to cross a small stream that flows into Hatchet. It is dry as a bone right now.

In fact, Hatchet is running around 9 cubic feet per second, which is about 71 cubic feet below the 35-year average for this date. So it’s really dry in this watershed,” Neighbors noted.

Another person who works in the forest thinning and clearing business is Brian Walker.

Walker uses a Caterpillar 299D to mulch and clear property for feed plots or thinning trees. This machine has a rotary cutting head that grinds anything it comes across.

“With these dry conditions, I have to be very vigilant when cutting. Most places I work have rocks in them. If they are struck with my cutters, they produce a lot of sparks that can Dry Riverbed

The lack of rain means there is no water draining into the Tallapoosa River, where bedrock now is exposed.

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With their usual browse dried up and feed plots laying dormant, deer are feeding heavily on a bumper crop of acorns this year.

easily start a fire in these conditions, so I am constantly on the alert for this,” Walker explained.

As of this writing, no rain is in sight for at least the next seven days. On an anecdotal note, ants are rushing to any moisture they find on the ground, especially blood. Deer are moving into neighborhoods, eating garden plants, such as pansies and mums or anything growing with moisture in them. Their native browse has long since been dried up. Local fire departments, as well as the Alabama Forestry Commission, have been putting out many brushfires lately, and there is a strict burn ban in effect.

With cooler weather approaching, local residents might be wise to put off burning wood in fireplaces until conditions improve. A drifting ember might endanger the landscape, including its houses. ~ Fletcher Scott is a retired science teacher who enjoys nature photography.

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This year promises the second best Iron Bowl ever STORY BY LUKE ROBINSON

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s Alabama’s Van Tiffin rushed onto Legion Field in Birmingham with his kicking tee in hand, I could barely watch. Tiffin was about to attempt a 52-yard field goal to win the Iron Bowl, and I had only just turned 13; how could I possibly watch that?!

I was a teenager, and the Iron Bowl had become more meaningful to me than during my childhood years. A gridiron coming-of-age; a country-fried, football Bar Mitzvah. This game meant either looking forward to bragging in school on Monday or quickly developing some weeklong illness to avoid Auburn fans’ taunts.

Tiffin wasn’t just kicking a ball to win a game. He was kicking a ball to win THE game.

Meanwhile, everyone in that living room with me was frozen. I stood behind them in back of the sofa and debated: Do I watch and accept the outcome or turn away in hopes that somehow my gaze – and my gaze alone – could affect the ball’s trajectory?

Tiffin lined up his kick, placed his tee and walked backwards diagonally three paces. The holder signaled for the ball to be snapped.

I … couldn’t … deal with it.

Quickly, I turned 180 degrees. I was now facing directly opposite the TV, which would logically be the best way to not watch this excruciatingly tense moment without actually unplugging the television.

Of course, I had forgotten about the mirror behind me. As my clumsy, adolescent body spun, I caught the reflected image of Tiffin’s kick in mid-air.

I even remember thinking, “It – It looks good. I can’t turn around now.”

And it was good. Ball game.

So, feel free to thank me for not turning back around Alabama fans (don’t act like you don’t believe in jinxes; I know you!).

Since that kick – THE Kick – in 1985, there isn’t an Iron Bowl that doesn’t stand out to me for some reason.

Some are easier to recall than others. Tillman’s reverse in 1986; Langham’s pick in 1992; Alexander’s domination in 1999 and Cadillac’s run in 2003.

Any Alabamian worth his ice cream salt remembers the first Iron Bowl in Jordan-Hare Stadium in 1989. That’s an easy one, no matter your side.

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Auburn’s coming up inches short in 1994; Curtis Brown’s (non)catch in 1995; Dennis Riddle’s scoring late in 1996; Ed Scissum’s fumble in ’97. Then there was Andrew Zow in 2001; Trey Smith in 2002. Shula’s walking wounded taking a lead into the half against an undefeated Auburn team (that eventually proved to be too strong for ’Bama). Saban’s shutouts of the Tigers in 2008 and 2012.

The Cam-Back made Mr. Newton a superstar. The Kick Six made sure Chris Davis never has to pay for another beer in Auburn ever again. The offensive fireworks of Amari Cooper in 2014.

Derrick Henry’s all-important Vegasline-covering run late in 2015.

Every Iron Bowl has a moment. Every Iron Bowl has implications; however, the 2016 version may be the biggest Iron Bowl EVER! Of all time.

OK, I probably embellished that. The “Biggest Iron Bowl Ever” title goes to the 2013 game, considering the teams were ranked numbers 1 and 4; however, the 2016 version is remarkably close. Two teams set on the college football playoff with Boone’s Farm wishes and (redneck) caviar dreams.

Alabama rolls into the Iron Bowl undefeated. A well-oiled collection of five-star Saban-Bots whose only mission is to “de-stroy ... de-stroy.” The Tide doles out soul-crushing beat-downs like Baptist ushers pass out church bulletins. ’Bama has absolutely been the best program in the best era of the best conference in the country. Their decade-long run is truly astonishing.

Speaking of running, that’s what Auburn does. It’s all Auburn needs to do, really. The Tigers run like the lovechild of Forrest Gump and Sonic the Hedgehog.

AU almost “tAUnts” opponents by pointing to the exact place they want to run and then running right there.

Very effectively, I might add. When Auburn gets the momentum, their rushing attack is a thing of beauty.

And while Alabama has unquestionably been the SEC’s bell cow since 2008, Auburn has certainly not been ’Bama’s cud. The Tigers have taken a few lumps from the

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So the Saturday after Thanksgiving features the unstoppable force against the immovable object. Goliath versus David’s bigger, faster cousin. “Auburn Fast” versus “The Great Wall of Tuscaloosa.”

I am not confident enough to make a prediction. This game throws me for a loop every year. In 2012, Alabama was ahead 42-0 at the half, and all I could think was, “We better not take our foot off the gas” in fear of a monster comeback.

All I am sure of is that the 2016 Iron Bowl will have its calling card, something for which we all remember it – its moment.

This time, I will try to watch straight on.

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low down enough this holiday season to hear the bells. Take time to truly give thanks.

Shop local. Take unhurried time with Santa.

Sing carols and listen to the story of Christmas told in plays, pageants and cantatas. Make your merriment to-do list from Lake Martin Living’s calendar and check it twice. You don’t want to miss a thing.

The MainStreet Thanksgiving Market will get you ready for the feasting with visiting family and friends. Plan to be at Broad Street Plaza in Alexander City on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to find Thanksgiving crafts, treats and sweets for the season. Call 256-3299227 or visit www.mainstreetac. org for vendor information.

Also on Nov. 19, visit the St. James Episcopal Church Annual Bazaar from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The Pottery Guild has been working all year on new clay creations to fund outreach ministries throughout the community. In addition to pottery crosses, platters, nativities, vases, ornaments and more, there will be woodcrafts and other handmade goods,

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musical accomplishments at the Alexander City Schools Choral casseroles, soup and pimento cheese. St. James is located at 347 Christmas Concert Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in the BRHS Auditorium.

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The high school band will celebrate the season with their Nov. 25 through Nov. 27, visit Christmas at the Crossroads at Russell Crossroads, Highway 63, Alexander City. There will be Christmas concert on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., also in the auditorium.

Have your hot chocolate ready and the television tuned to carriage rides, music, decorations and the Holiday Art Bazaar WAXC TV Channel 3 on Dec. 8 for the Alexander City Theatre at the Stables. On Friday, Santa arrives at 11 a.m., so be sure to II live broadcast of The Vision by William Grandgeorge. This bring a camera for photos with the jolly old elf. On Saturday, retelling of an old Bavarian folk tale about a shoemaker’s vision for a $5 admission charge, children are welcome to Pancakes that Christ will visit his humble shop and Story Time with Mrs. Claus and her on Christmas Eve Day carries a special elves. For information, call 256-794-1397 Christmas message. Check the Alex City or visit www.russellcrossroads.com.

Outlook for broadcast time and details.

On Dec. 1, Alexander City Arts will Last year’s Christmas in the Park present A Tennessee Christmas at the at Alexander City’s Charles E. Bailey Benjamin Russell High School (BRHS) Sportplex was such a resounding success Auditorium at 7 p.m. The show features that the event is back this year with lively the vocals and instrumentals of Meagan music, vendors and an even bigger and Taylor and Jason Coleman and celebrates better Wild Side Reindeer Chariot Race all that is good about Christmas. Call 256to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the 496-2424 or email karenjennings124@ Lake Martin Area. Reindeer riders will gmail.com with the words “arts council” shout directions to blindfolded pilots as in the subject line for more information. each team attempts to be the first through And travel to Eclectic for the ninth a course littered with Grandmas, jingle annual An Eclectic Christmas, which bells and ice hazards. Races start at 1 p.m. will run from Dec. 1 through 10 between Dec. 11 is a big day of celebration in 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Reservations are Dadeville. At 1 p.m., vendors will be recommended for the tours, which leave around the courthouse square for local every 15 minutes and last approximately shopping, and the “Spirit of a Hometown one hour. Accompanied by Roman Christmas” Parade will begin at 3 p.m. soldiers on horseback, guests visit a At 6 p.m. in the Dadeville High School peasant cottage en route to Bethlehem, Making Christmas Merry Here at Home Auditorium, the high school and middle encounter a glorious choir of angels that Amy Clark directs her blindfolded appear on the hillside, see a village street driver in the reindeer race. school bands will present their joint Christmas concert, filled with the music of and a humble stable and are included the season. in the Roman census that led Mary and At 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 14, the Red Ridge United Methodist Joseph to Bethlehem. This event takes place at the Falk Farm, Church choir will present Night of the Father’s Love: The Awe 1733 Claude Road, Eclectic, and admission is free. Visit www. and Mystery of God with Us. aneclecticministry.org. For reservations, call 334-578-4846 or At 6 p.m. on Dec. 14, the First Baptist Church choir in email reservations@aneclecticministry.org.

Dadeville will present Music of Christmas with a 20-piece wind On Dec. 5, line the streets of Alexander City, from the intersection of Dadeville and Cherokee roads to the Chamber of ensemble comprised of Auburn University students.

And when it's time to ring in the New Year, be sure you have Commerce on Tallapoosa Street, as the Chamber presents one reservations for what promises to be a night of breathtaking wine of the most anticipated events of the season - the Hometown and outstanding food at the first New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner Christmas Parade - at 6 p.m. Call 256-234-3461 for more at SpringHouse. Stephen Clark, advanced sommelier and owner information or to enter the parade. of A&G Beverages, will showcase hand-selected wines from Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host a free A&G’s portfolio, which will feature elegant and distinguished Holiday Open House with Luminaries from 5:30 p.m. to beers and wines. For reservations, call 256-215-7080.

7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Refreshments will be served in the Visitor Center. A table with supplies will be available for children to Whatever brightens your holidays, there is no place like home make ornaments to take home. in East Central Alabama.

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Be prepared to take advantage of low interest rates on home loans

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istorically low interest rates make this a good time to Preparation Makes the Process Smoother Before beginning the application process for a home loan, consider buying a new home in the Lake Martin area, check your credit score and think about the amount you refinancing a mortgage or getting a home equity line of can afford to make in payments. credit for a renovation or other major project.

Make sure to give yourself time to dispute any incorrect entries And there are also a number of other signs of the low cost of or address other issues before you apply for a mortgage. getting a mortgage: n Think about what mortgage payment you can afford. n Conventional home loans are available with as Consider how much debt you have versus your little as 5 percent down. income, and think about how your mortgage n Many homebuyers using Federal Housing payment would fit in. An online mortgage calculator Administration loans can now do so with a down can give you an initial idea about what kind of payment of 3.5 percent. payment your budget will allow. But keep in mind n Insurance fees for many Rural Development that while a mortgage calculator can show principal program home loans have been lowered from 2.75 payments and interest rates, it often doesn’t take percent to 1 percent by the U.S. Department of into account other items like property taxes and Agriculture. homeowners insurance.

If you’re thinking about refinancing or buying a n Don’t take on additional debt while you’re home, talk to an experienced mortgage professional applying for a mortgage. Taking on another loan, about what the current interest rates and recent such as for a new car or boat, impacts your debt-tochanges in the mortgage market could mean for income ratio and can negatively affect your credit you and which type of loan best fits your needs. As Scott Blake score. It’s best to hold off on any new loans while you look at your options, here are a few other things you’re pursuing a home loan. about home buying to keep in mind: n Make sure you have an up-to-date picture of your credit ~ Scott Blake is USAmeriBank’s Residential Mortgage score. Before you start the application process, check your credit Production Manager for Central Alabama. report to make sure the information is correct and up-to-date.

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Exercise with Diabetes How to monitor blood sugar before, during and after workouts

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insulin to control blood sugar. If a diabetic person ovember is National Diabetes Awareness exercises with a high level of ketones, the risk of month. According to President Obama’s ketoacidosis exists; this is a serious complication of recent proclamation, more than 29 million diabetes that needs immediate treatment. Instead of Americans have diabetes, a disease in which the exercising immediately, this patient should wait to glucose levels in one’s blood are higher than normal. exercise until the test kit indicates absence or a low Although the rate of new cases is falling, the level of ketones in the urine. numbers are still alarming. Diabetes is one of the n 300 mg/dL or higher, blood sugar may be leading causes of death in the United States, and it too high to exercise safely, as these high glucose results in staggering health and financial costs for levels may increase the risk of dehydration and Americans. ketoacidosis. Postpone the workout until blood Diabetes and exercise go hand in hand when it sugar drops to a safe pre-exercise range. comes to managing the disease. Exercise can help During exercise, low blood sugar is sometimes those with diabetes improve their blood sugar Linda Moore a problem. If planning a long workout, a patient control, as well as enhance fitness and reduce the should check blood sugar every 30 minutes, risk of heart disease and stroke. especially when trying new activities or increasing the intensity But diabetes and exercise carry difficult challenges, too. It is important to track blood sugar before, during and after exercise. or length of the workout.

This may be difficult during outdoor activities or sports; Those records will show how the body responds to exercise however, this precaution is necessary until it is known how and will help to prevent possibly dangerous blood sugar blood sugar responds to changes in exercise habits. fluctuations.

Stop exercising if blood sugar is 70 mg/dL or lower or Before diving into a fitness program, diabetes patients should shakiness, weakness or confusion occur. Eat or drink something get their doctors’ OK to exercise – especially if they’ve been to raise the blood sugar level, such as three or four glucose inactive. They should discuss with their doctors the activities they are considering and the best times to exercise, as well as the tablets, a half cup of fruit juice or regular soda or five or pieces potential impact of medications on blood sugar as they become of hard candy.

Recheck blood sugar 15 minutes later. If it’s still low, have more active.

For the best health benefits, experts recommend 150 minutes another serving and test again 15 minutes later. Repeat as needed until blood sugar reaches at least 70 mg/dL. If the a week of moderately intense physical activities, such as fast workout isn’t finished, continue once blood sugar returns to a walking, lap swimming or bicycling. safe level.

If taking insulin or medications that can cause low blood Check blood sugar right away after exercise and again several sugar, these patients should test their blood sugar 30 minutes times during the following hours. Exercise draws on reserve before exercising and approximately every 30 minutes during sugar stored in the muscles and liver. As the body rebuilds these exercise. This will help to determine if their blood sugar levels are stable, rising or decreasing and if it is safe to keep exercising. stores, it takes sugar from the blood. The more strenuous the workout, the longer blood sugar will be affected. Low blood Consider these general guidelines relative to blood sugar sugar is possible, even several hours after exercise. level: If blood sugar is low after exercise, eat a small carbohydraten Lower than 100 mg/dL, blood sugar may be too low to exercise safely. Eat a small carbohydrate-containing snack, such containing snack, such as fruit or crackers or drink a small glass of fruit juice. as fruit or crackers, before beginning a workout.

Exercise can be beneficial to health in many ways, but for n 100-250 mg/dL, for most people, this is a safe pre-exercise those with diabetes, testing blood sugar before, during and after blood sugar range. exercise may be just as important as the exercise itself. n 250 mg/dL or higher is a caution area. Before exercising, patients should test their urine for ketones, which are ~ Linda Moore, RD, LD Registered and Licensed Dietitian at substances made when the body breaks down fat for energy.

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5. Debra and Corky Fountain and Reagan and Mason Sander

6. Jason, Renea, Aubrey and Drew Schoonhoven 7. Jana Hilliard, Reese Colley, Gabriela Pugh, Claire McKay, Sarah Rollins Koon and Jennifer Koon

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THE LAKE REGION

FEATURED EVENT

Annual bazaar funds local charities St. James Episcopal Church in Alexander City will host its Fifth Annual Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish hall at 347 S. Central Ave. Members of the congregation have worked all year through a variety of creative arts guilds to supply inventory for this event, which raises funds for local community outreach.

All proceeds from the bazaar support community organizations, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area, the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center, East Alabama Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, American Red Cross and others.

Last year, the silent auction portion of the bazaar was moved to a later date in February to raise funds for Feast of Sharing, a food ministry in which the Episcopal congregation and the congregation at First United Methodist Church offer a free meal to all comers twice a week. The combined bazaar and silent auction events raised more than $22,000 for the local community organizations last year alone.

“We keep thinking we’ve hit the top amount, but every year, we raise more money for local charities than we did the year before,” said Rev. Rob Iler, rector at St. James. “We appreciate the support from the community, as people stand in line before the doors even open at 9 a.m.”

This year’s offerings will include platters, nativities, vases, salad bowl sets, decorative bowls, coasters and napkin rings from the St. James pottery guild; paintings, watercolors and note cards from the art guilds and craftwork made by the St. James congregation, including jewelry, ornaments, 40 Lake Martin Living

embroidered Pottery and More!

The sale of crosses, platters, salad towels, hand crafted bird houses bowls and other one-of-a-kind pottery pieces at the bazaar will fund a variety and feeders, of local charity efforts. candleholders, scarves and other accessories, gift items and more.

In addition, the bazaar offers baked goods and frozen casseroles, as well as soups, pimento cheese and cheese straws.

For information, call the church office at 256-234-4752.

LAKE REGION EVENTS Nov. 17

Book Signing

Lee St. John, author of She’s a Keeper! Confessions from a Southern Girl’s Closet, will be at the Dadeville Public Library, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. to talk about this book and the next in her Keeper series, due to be published this month.

She plans to bring her audiobooks and an adult coloring book as well. All will be available for purchase. Lee wants to make people laugh and hopes readers will identify with many of the funny stories she relates. The Friends will host the author in the library basement at 205 North West Street.

Call 256-825-7820 for additional information.

Nov. 18

Denim & Diamonds Charity Ball

This annual benefit for the Lake Martin Area United Way will be held at the Lake Martin Event Center at The Rodeo Club at 6 p.m. Steak dinner and silent auction. Tickets are available at the United Way office in Alexander City, the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce or the Lake Martin Event Center.

Nov. 19

MainStreet Thanksgiving Market

Visit the MainStreet Thanksgiving Market at Broad Street Plaza in Alexander City from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for Thanksgiving treats and specialty homemade items. Call 256-329-9227 or visit www.mainstreetac.org for vendor information.

Nov. 19

Trade Day

The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will hold a trade day with vendors. Booth space is $10. Some booths are open every Saturday.

Nov. 25-27

Christmas at the Crossroads

Enjoy a weekend-long opening of the Christmas season.

Shop the Company Store for Christmas gifts from Cloud Nine and handcrafted items created by local artisans. Stop in at Catherine’s Market for discounts and giveaways. Bring the entire family to admire the town decorations and revel in the Christmas spirit while shopping the arts and crafts from local and regional artisans at the Holiday Market at The Stables. Santa arrives in town to see all the boys and girls at 11 a.m. on Friday. For information or to register as a vendor, call 256-794-1397 or visit www.russellcrossroads.com.

Nov. 26

Bingo Night

The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends, located at Millerville, AL, between Goodwater and Ashland on Hwy.

9, will have a family Bingo night. All proceeds go to help rebuild the school.

Dec. 1

A Tennessee Christmas

Alexander City Arts Council will present A Tennessee Christmas at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium, 225 Heard Boulevard, Alexander City, at 7 p.m. A Tennessee Christmas highlights Meagan Taylor and Jason Coleman’s vocal harmonies, as well as the finger style guitar and slip note piano made famous by Meagan’s uncle, Chet Atkins, and Jason’s grandfather, Floyd Cramer. The show features a mix of vocal and instrumental songs that celebrate all that is good about Christmas. Call 256-496-2424 or email karenjennings124@gmail.com with “Arts Council” in the subject line for more information.

Dec. 5

Alexander City Christmas Parade

Presented by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, join the fun as one of East Alabama’s largest parades winds through downtown with elaborate floats, dancers, bands, Santa Claus and more! This year’s theme is “Christmas Carols.” Call 256-234-3461 for more information.

Dec. 5

Holiday Open House

The Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host a free holiday open house with luminaries from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Refreshments will be served in the Visitor Center. A table with supplies will be available for children to make ornaments to take home.

Dec. 6

Choral Christmas Concert

Alexander City students will delight audiences with their musical accomplishments at the Alexander City Schools Choral Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. in the Benjamin Russell High School auditorium.

Dec. 7

BRHS Band Christmas Concert

The Benjamin Russell High School band will celebrate the season with their Christmas Concert at 7 p.m., also in the high school auditorium.

Dec. 8

The Vision

Turn the television to WAXC TV Channel 3 for the Alexander City Theatre II production of The Vision by William Grandgeorge. The play features local actors retelling an old Bavarian folk tale about a shoemaker who has a vision that Christ will visit his humble shop on Christmas Eve Day. Check local listings and the Alex City Outlook for details.

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Dec. 10

Christmas on the Coosa

The annual Wetumpka Christmas event kicks off with the Character Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. There will be arts and crafts on display and available for purchase from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and the car show from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Then, line up along the parade route for the 2 p.m. street parade.

Santa will ski in for the fireworks show at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.cityofwetumpka.com.

Dec. 10

Christmas in the Park

Get in the spirit of Christmas fun at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex in Alexander City. There will be music, food, arts and crafts and activities for kids and kids-at-heart, including the Wild Side Reindeer Race to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin area. Call 256-329-6736 or visit www.acpr.me for more information.

Dec. 11

DHS Christmas Concert

The high school and middle school bands will host a Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. at the DHS Auditorium.

Dec. 11

Dadeville Christmas Parade

The theme for this year's Christmas Parade is “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas.” The parade begins at 3 p.m., though vendors will be around the Courthouse Square at 1 p.m. To enter a float, contact the Chamber office at 256-825-4019.

Dec. 13

All Natural Christmas Pageant

The Reeltown Volunteer Fire Department will present the inaugural All Natural Christmas Pageant at the Reeltown High School Cafetorium. The event is open to all boys and girls from infancy to 12th grade. All proceeds will benefit the Reeltown Volunteer Fire Dept. For more information contact Terre Funderburk at terre.george@yahoo.com.

Dec. 14

Music of Christmas

A wind ensemble presents this concert, along with the adult choir and cast of the First Baptist Church, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Dadeville. This 20-piece ensemble is comprised of students from Auburn University.

Dec. 14

Christmas Cantata

Red Ridge United Methodist Church will present its Christmas cantata, Night of the Father’s Love, by Pepper Choplin at 9:30 a.m., performed by the choir and assisted by an orchestra of community musicians under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls. A dramatization of the Nativity will be included.

Season-Long Events Electronics Recycling

The City of Alexander City Public Works Department hosts an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Items accepted include computers, computer mouse, keyboards, modems or routers, CD and DVD players, power supplies, PC mix systems, home or cell phones, printers or copiers, mainframe servers, audio/video adapters, laptop chargers, cable boxes, nickel cadmium or lithium ion batteries and flat screen monitors and televisions. CRT monitors and televisions are no longer accepted. For more information, call the Alexander City Public Works Department at 256-409-2020.

Santuck Flea Market

The Santuck Flea Market is held the first Saturday of each month except January and February. The Santuck Flea Market is located at 7300 Central Plank Road, Highway 9 in Wetumpka.

Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony Exhibit

The Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin exhibit is on display at the Alexander City Board of Education building all year long. The BOE is located at 375 Lee Street.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

Meets the second and fourth Mondays at the Senior Center on the Charles E. Bailey Jr. Sportplex campus. Participants come and go between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a business meeting at 5 p.m., followed by show-and-tell. Bring sewing projects, machines and questions.

Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store

Located on Highway 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You never know what gems you might find – from clothes and household items to boats. Proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of Children’s Harbor and the Family Center at Children's Hospital in Birmingham. Call 334-8572008 for more information.

Amateur Radio Club

The Lake Martin Area Amateur Radio Club meets the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Church of Christ with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Interested persons may contact the Club President Tim Mayfield at 256-329-1172 or Secretary John Philips at 256-212-4063.

Antique Car Cruise-in

On the first Saturday of each month, car enthusiasts cruise 42 Lake Martin Living

into Arby’s parking lot on Highway 280 in Alexander City from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join the fun and enjoy an era of classic cars and classic music.

You do the dreaming, We’ll do the rest.

Naturalist Presentations and Guided Nature Tours

Children and adults fill the Naturalist Cabin at Russell Crossroads to see and listen to Naturalist Marianne Hudson’s lively presentations with critters, insects, snakes and fowl and more. There is never a dull moment with this wildlife biologist as she educates on the beauty of nature in the wild and the outdoor classroom. Visit Calendar.

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1 Kowaliga Marina 334-857-2111

255 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 2 The Ridge Marina 256-397-1300

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250 River North Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 4 Real Island Marina 334-857-2741

2700 Real Island Rd., Equality, AL 36026 5 Smith Marina

Home of Shipwreck Sam's Yogurt 256-444-8793

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256-215-3474 2190 Cherokee Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 7 Blue Creek Marina 256-825-8888 7280 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

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486 Parker Creek Marina Rd., Equality, AL 36026

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31 Centry 21 Lake Area Realty 256-825-4800 440 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL 36853 32 Ballard Truss INC 256-234-4511 915 Pankersley Rd., Kellyton, AL 35089 33 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454 8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

36 Foshee What's, LLC 256-234-3298 2802 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

Hotels & Lodges

14 Oskar's Cafe 6684 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

37 Cherokee Bend Bed & Breakfast 877-760-7854

5833 Hwy 22 E, Alex City, AL 35010

15 Truman's Seafood & Catfish 334-567-3156 8185 Central Plank, Santuck, AL

38 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440

6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

16 Kowaliga Restaurant 256-215-7035

295 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

39 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441

7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

19 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036

230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850 20 Russell Do It Center (Alex City) 256-234-2567

1750 Alabama 22, Alex City, AL 35010 21 Russell Do It Center (Eclectic) 334-541-2132

1969 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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30 Aronov Realty Lake Martin 256-825-4133

6928 AL-49 S Stillwaters Hwy, Dadeville, AL 36853

35 Hilltop Landscaping Brian Fuller 256-397-4457 • Eric Brown 256-397-2811

256-329-1901 • 1516 Tallapoosa St., Alex City, AL 35010

18 Karen Channell State Farm Financial Services 256-234-3481

5030 Hwy. 280, Alex City, Al 35010

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29 Kowaliga Whole Health & Pet Care Resort 334-857-1816

8610 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

11 Catherine’s Market 256-215-7070

17 Russell Farms Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

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1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010

34 Bodyworks Massage & Spa 256-395-0442 282 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

13 Harbor Docks Restaurant at Anchor Bay Marina 334-639-4723

2001 Castaway Island Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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27 Dark Insurance 256-234-5026 www.darkinsuranceagency.com

410 Hillabee Street, Alex City, AL 35010

10 SpringHouse 256-215-7080

12 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

12 Homeplate Cafe 256-825-0583

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111 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

Churches 40 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820

8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 41 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618

2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078

Dock Builders 42 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443

180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

22 Lake Martin Mini Mall 334-857-3900

7995 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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23 Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357

8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853

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24 EastLake Coffee @ Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357

8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 25 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256

350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853

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Holiday Confession

Turkey is for the birds

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It is rather depressing for me though.

K. I have a confession to make. A big According to all of the Norman Rockwell books one. You ready? my grandparents had, good fathers are supposed Thanksgiving is my least favorite to skillfully carve turkeys on holidays. They major holiday. all look so happy with their frilly drapes in Oh, don’t be so offended. It’s not the “Thanks” the background, their cool pipes and their 27 or “Giving” parts that make this holiday last on children around a 6-foot by 6-foot dinner table. my list anymore than they make it first on many Of course, in those books, they also wear of yours. I do love seeing so many of my cousins, bowler hats when they are being punished via nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles that I don’t get stockade, so maybe that’s not the best example to see during the regular course of the year, but after which to pattern my life. that goes without saying.

Anyhoo, what’s wrong with some good I know what Thanksgiving should be; I am just Luke Robinson barbecue on Thanksgiving? The Pilgrims and disenchanted with what it actually is.

Native Americans didn’t eat it, but I blame that Thanksgiving should be about counting on the fact that no one brought any Dreamland sauce over blessings and visiting family, but it has generally morphed into an excuse to put a temporary Golden Corral Restaurant on the Mayflower.

What about really eating outside the box and having fried buffet right in your living room, upon which several of your shrimp in lieu of that glorified yard bird? Sounds a little family members’ least-liked spouses will gorge themselves crazy, but whenever I have good fried Gulf shrimp, I am into a gassy food coma as the Detroit Lions throw definitely thankful! interceptions until you wheelbarrow your guests out to their I guess the good news about my getting older is that I no cars. longer have to pretend to eat the turkey. No more cutting it Hallmark should make holiday invitations that read, into really tiny bites and dispersing them around my plate “Come celebrate Thanksgiving with us in your ill-fitting to imply I ate it heartily. I just don’t even put it on the plate sweater and mildly-stained khakis by stuffing yourself like a anymore. piñata as we all pretend to listen to each other.”

So if you ever have me over for Thanksgiving (and who It’s not the company or the bad football that makes me not wouldn’t want to?) just don’t be offended when I only eat the look forward to Thanksgiving; it’s the food.

See, I am a relatively picky eater. I don’t like the traditional collards and 9 to 14 dinner rolls, as in my book, turkey is for the birds.

Thanksgiving meals. Stuff like casseroles or light-brown gravies or more casseroles or various congealed formations ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also with fruit in suspended animation or even more casseroles. writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.

I especially dislike turkey. That makes Thanksgivings a grind for me.

Don’t get me wrong, I hate that I hate turkey. I wish I liked it. It could make my life so much easier for Thanksgiving (and at Subway year-round, for that matter). Alas, I cannot stand it. I don’t eat turkey or any other deli-related meats. I don’t care how many glazings of pineapple-flavored lacquer your great auntie puts on that crosshatched ham or how many tin cans of cranberry Play-Doh accompany that Butterball; I ain’t eatin’ it.

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