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Graham picked for county school board Former state representative will complete Anderson’s term “We had two very good candidates to pick from,” Board Chairman Martin Johnson said, while Vice-Chairman Michael Carter said after the meeting it was a very difficult decision to reach.

Graham is no stranger to the field of public service, and the county school board would

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

During a special meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education Tuesday morning, the board approved appointing Betty Carol Graham to fill the seat recently vacated by Randy Anderson.

have been hard-pressed to find someone with more experience than her. Graham represented the 81st District in the Alabama State House of Representatives from 1994-2010, was a former dean of students at Central Alabama Community College and is also See GRAHAM • Page A5

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Filings, hearings to come in murder case

DHS receives bomb threat

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS and MITCH SNEED Staff Writers

Matthew Clate McDaniel appeared Monday with his attorney Davis Whittelsey before Judge Steve Perryman in Dadeville.

While the case was on the plea docket for the day, Perryman, Whittelsey and Chief Assistant District Attorney Mike Weldon were going over scheduling items for McDaniel the case where McDaniel is charged with the murder of Norman Dean Crayton.

Weldon explained after Monday’s hearing the case cannot be set for trial yet.

“We have got to have the immunity hearing first,” Weldon said.

“There will be several filings ahead of it. We can’t go to trial to until See MCDANIEL • Page A5

All is well at Dadeville High School after a bomb threat was called into to the school Wednesday morning as teachers and staff were arriving for the day.

Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said his department quickly handled the call.

“A bomb threat was called into the school around 6:55 a.m.,” Barbour said. “The school was placed on See BOMB • Page A8

Council gets audit report

Local students awarded with Good Citizenship Awards by DAR

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Members of the Tohopeka Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at the Tallapoosa County Board of Education office Monday afternoon to present five deserving high school seniors from throughout the county with the DAR Good Citizenship Award.

“We think this is one of the most important See DAR • Page A3

Donald Campbell / The Record

Top, Frederick Hutcherson receives his pin from Pam Young, recognizing him for winning the DAR Good Citizenship Award Monday afternoon. Above, Cade Worthy receives his pin. See more photos on Page A3.

Denim and Diamonds charity event for United Way set tomorrow The sixth annual Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball will be held at the Lake Martin Event Center at The Rodeo Club in Dadeville Friday, Nov. 17 beginning at 6 p.m. The ball is a joint effort through the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Martin Area United Way, giving attendees the chance to have some fun and raise funds for the United Way at the same time, whether they arrive in nice dresses and fine jewelry or jeans and cowboy boots.

“We have always used it as a fundraiser for the United Way,” Dadeville Area Chamber of See CHARITY • Page A8

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The Dadeville City Council heard a report from Ben Vance of Vance and Associates, who recently performed the annual audit on the city’s books during Tuesday night’s council meeting. The city saw an increase in net assets of $217,000, growing the city’s net worth to $2.3 million.

“The city’s debt has gone down to about $1 million now,” Vance said.

“The only bad news is that your net See COUNCIL • Page A8

County commissioners approve developments, polling place swap

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By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Former state representative and education advocate Betty Carol Graham was selected to serve on the Tallapoosa County School Board Tuesday.

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Two new residential developments and a a change in one of the county’s polling places were approved Monday p at a a meeting of the Tallapoosa County Commissioners.

C The Harbor at Blue Creek and Cottages at Lake Martin both got the C thumbs up from commissioners. th The Harbor at Blue Creek is a cluster of one-bedroom units that c are a being billed as “affordable lake living.”

Located on a part of the li lake la off Highway 49 across from Oskar’s, developers Jody Bear and O Ray R Roten of Cypress Development presented the idea to commissioners p last la year. Monday’s vote approved the preliminary plat for the development. p County Engineer David Moore said See COMMISSION • Page A5

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Obituaries Mrs. Mary Ellen Phillips

Dadeville Police Department November 14

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Phillips, age 82, of Dadeville, Al. will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday November 14, 2017 at the chapel of Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville with Rev. Bobby Ned Duck and Rev. Miles Crouch officiating. A graveside service will follow in Tallapoosa Co. Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville.

Mrs. Mary Ellen was born March 19, 1935 in Tallapoosa Co. and passed away on November 11, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Al. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her daughter Brenda ( Gary ) Claybrook; son Donald Phillips; two brothers Thomas ( Mary Ann) White and Mac Arthur White; six grandchildren Philip Simmons ( Fianc« Allyson Morris) , Brandon ( Brittney ) Simmons, Will Claybrook, Warren (Natalie) Phillips, Kasey Phillips and Ethan Phillips; two great-grandchildren Kaleigh Phillips and Jake Kolb; one great-grandson soon to be born Beau Simmons.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Dewey White and Sara Jane Dye White; husband Eugene Phillips; daughter Diann Phillips; four brothers Robert White, Durrell White, Athen White and Theron White; two sisters Alton Medows and Juanita Payne.

Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville are in charge of the arrangements. www.alabamafuneralhomes.com

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top in with your kids between Dec. 4 and Dec. 8 to write your letter to Santa. Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 6, to learn how to structure a traditional letter while enjoying cookies and cider.

Staff will mail off the letter at the end of the week.

The Library will provide festive stationery, pencils and all other supplies needed.

The Dadeville Public Library is hosting a Food Drive to support the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center. Please donate Non-Perishable / Canned food only between Nov. 27 and Dec. 21. Please call the Library at 256-825-7820 if you have any questions on what to donate. A list of options will be available on the library’s website: www.dadevillepubliclibrary. com and the library’s Facebook page.

New Releases in Adult Fiction:

• Count to Ten by James Patterson • End Game by David Baldacci • Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich • Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson • Typhoon Fury by Clive Cussler

• A report was filed for Criminal Mischief and Criminal Trespass that occurred on East Columbus Street.

November 13

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

• A two motor vehicle collision occurred on North Broadnax Street near West Lafayette Street resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

• A two motor vehicle collision occurred on North Broadnax Street near Okefuske resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

• A Prattville woman, age 19, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana on Highway 280.

November 12

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

November 11

• A Dadeville woman, age 34, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.

• A one motor vehicle collision occurred on West Lafayette Street resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

November 10

• A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Highway 280.

November 9

• A report for Robbery was filed that occurred on Freeman Drive.

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

• A report was file for Criminal Mischief that occurred on Owen Street.

• A Dadeville man, age 29, was arrested on a warrant for Domestic Violence.

• A Lincoln man, age 34, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Reckless Endangerment on Highway 280.

New Releases in Adult Nonfiction:

• Darkest Hour: How Churchill Brought England Back from the Brink by Anthony McCarten Story Time is at 10 a.m. every Tuesday of the week. Be sure to bring your children for an hour of reading, giggling, and all around fun.

The Library will be closed Thursday through Sunday for Thanksgiving Holidays, Nov. 23 ̽ Nov. 26 and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 27.

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

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• A report for Harassing Communications was filed that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Boulevard.

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• A resident of Redwood Circle in Jacksons Gap filed a report for burglary of a residence.

• A resident of Main Street in Jacksons Gap filed a report for theft.

• James Tillery of County Road 226 in Kellyton was arrested on three out-

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.

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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November 10

• Dana Abney of Lester Road in Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear contempt of court and was transported to the county jail.

substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Circle Drive.

• Domestic violence was reported at Villa Terrace.

• Domestic violence was reported on Boyd Street.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

November 9

• Ronald Irby of Birmingham was arrested on probation violation/revocation.

November 8

• Ashley Stroud of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation.

November 7

• A resident of Willow Way East in Alexander City, filed a report for harassment.

• A Dustin Foreman of Veazey Road in Alexander City, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation burglary 3rd and was transported to the county jail.

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November 10

• Jeffery Carroll Lindley, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication.

• Charles Blake Chappell, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Lagori Terrell McCain, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass.

• Possession of marijuana was reported on B Street.

• Public intoxication was reported on Lee Street.

• Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Highway 22 West.

• Domestic violence was reported on Mallory Circle.

• Missing person was reported on Gunter Circle.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

November 9

• Nathan Turner Nixon, 27, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for public intoxication.

• Mindy Michelle Bradford, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Kenneth Lynn Tankersley, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Bianca Mi’ele Moon, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Harassment was reported at Robinwood Apartments.

• Domestic violence was reported at Villa Terrace.

• Public intoxication was reported on Coley Creek Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on Highway 280.

• Harassment was reported on I Street.

• Misty Diane Dudley, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, theft, and unauthorized use of a vehicle by force.

• Phillip Paul Sumner, 46, of Opelika was arrested for public intoxication.

• Tony Cadell McCain, 47, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment.

• Tyrell Lamar Mays, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication.

• Harassment was reported on Jefferson Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on Temple Circle.

• Public intoxication was reported on Highway 280.

• Public intoxication was reported on E Street.

November 8

November 12

• Jeremy Clayton Maske, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing governmental operations and tampering with physical evidence.

• Kahlil Katnina Williams, 34, of Dadeville was arrested for theft.

• Early Lanard Parker, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Criminal trespass was reported on Highway 22 West.

• Harassing communications was reported on Warren Circle North.

• Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on 10th Avenue.

• Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City.

November 11

• Roderick Derrell Kelly, 46 of Alexander City, was arrested for theft of property fourth degree and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Michael Johnson Jr., 35 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Teresa Holley Black, 48 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Xavier Rashun Marbury, 29 of Alexander City, was arrested on four counts of failure to appear.

• Theft of property was reported on County Road.

• Burglary and theft of property was reported on Robinson Road.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Willow Drive.

• Burglary and theft of property was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of a controlled

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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.

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

Daviston City Council meets the third

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

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

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

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

Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at

Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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things we host,” Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle said.

“You all have made a difficult, difficult cut,” he told the students being honored.

Being recognized with the Good Citizenship Award were Ezra Robinson from Benjamin Russell High School, Frederick Hutcherson from Dadeville High School, Cade Worthy from Horseshoe Bend, Katelyn Cotten from Reeltown High School and Rogan Norrell from Lyman Ward Military Academy.

Betty Carol Graham and Pam Young presented the students with a certificate and a pin, recognizing their achievements as winners of the DAR Good Citizenship Award.

“You are among a unique group of people,” Young said.

“Some of the judges reviewing the submissions said this year’s were some of the toughest they’ve had to judge,” Graham added.

After each of the five were individually recognized, Cade Worthy was given special honors as the winner of the Tohopeka Chapter Good Citizenship Award.

“As the chapter winner, he goes on to compete against others at the district level,” Graham said. “The judges said his essay was outstanding.”

“I feel very privileged to win this,” Worthy said. “It’s a very distinct honor. It lets me know I’m doing something right.”

Worthy also congratulated the other four school winners on their achievement and said the DAR is a great group of people.

During the program, Tallapoosa County Board of Education member Carla Talton was the special guest speaker, while Margaret Caldwell presented a National Defense Report on Choctaw code talkers during the First and Second World Wars.

Speaking on the subject of patriotism, Talton began her address recognizing the DAR organization, saying it is one she has a great deal of respect for.

“The idea of what patriotism means is being questioned,” she said. “The concept has been politicized. This is not new, but the level of vitriol we see today is unparalleled.”

Quoting famous Americans like Mark Twain, John F. Kennedy and George McGovern, Talton said, when penning the United States Constitution, the Founders were putting their focus and emphasis on union.

“The Founding Fathers were not perfect. The documents they wrote were not perfect documents,” she said.

“The Constitution is a living, breathing document, and it is about creating a more perfect union.”

Talton added that she feared the country had failed in providing its young people with a proper civic education, which she believed has helped lead to the situation seen today. However, she found a way to end on a more positive note, saying there is far more that brings the citizens of this country together than things that try to divide.

Rounding out the day, Caldwell briefly touched on a history of how warriors of the Choctaw nation had long fought alongside soldiers of the United States.

Long before members of the Choctaw became code talkers during the world wars, Caldwell mentioned how the chief Pushmataha prophesied that his people’s war cry would be heard in many foreign lands, a prophecy that came true as American military forces began to arrive in Europe near the end of the First World War. Listing the names of these first code talkers, Caldwell said the native languages used by these Choctaw soldiers was a highly effective method of communication, as the Germans were unable to decipher messages being sent between the Allied front lines and headquarters.

“They established a standard for others to follow,” she said. “Truly these men are patriots, and we thank them for their service.”

Donald Campbell / The Record

Top, the Tohopeka chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized local high school seniors as winning the Good Citizenship Award for their respective schools. From left to right, Pam Young, Katelyn Cotten- Reeltown, Rogan Norrell- Lyman Ward, Cade WorthyHorseshoe Bend, Frederick Hutcherson- Dadeville, Ezra Robinson- Benjamin Russell, Betty Carol Graham. Middle, Cade Worthy poses with his family Monday afternoon after being named the Tohopeka chapter winner of the DAR Good Citizenship Award. Above left, Pam Young pins Benjamin Russell senior Ezra Robinson with a DAR Good Citizenship Award pin. Above right, Pam Young presents Rogan William Norrell from Lyman Ward Military Academy with his DAR Good Citizenship Award pin.

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Editorial You have to keep pursuing your dreams

If Moore doesn’t do the H right thing, voters should We understand voters went to the polls and chose Roy Moore to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, even though he has a long record of ignoring court orders and being removed from office as an Alabama Supreme Court judge.

Moore has again made the state fodder for skits on Saturday Night Live and the punch line of jokes after allegations published by the Washington Post where four women said they had sexual encounters with Moore when they were teenagers. One woman, Leigh Corfman, said Moore took her to his house, removed her clothes, and groped her when she was just 14. The other women were 16, 17, and 18 when they met Moore, who was in his 30s.

Moore denied knowing Corfman entirely, but admitted he knew the others.

In Alabama, the age of consent at the time was 16. Instead, he assured Hannity: “I don’t remember dating any girl without the permission of her mother.” At first the Moore campaign called the allegations “fake news” but is it fake if he admitted dating them?

While the women who were 16, 17 and 18 said the relationships were not sexual and didn’t advance beyond kissing, one of them alleged that he took her to dinner and purchased wine with dinner, even though she was underage.

Monday a fifth woman, Beverly Young Nelson, held a press conference and claimed Moore forced himself on her when she was a 16-year-old living in Etowah County.

Moore is the GOP Senate nominee in Alabama’s special election, which has sent Republican lawmakers reeling. Some have called for him to drop out outright, while others, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee say he should bow out “if these allegations are found to be true.”

We may never know without a shadow of a doubt if these allegations happened as they were reported.

Moore’s track record tells us that he won’t quit or step aside, but he should. So even though his own party is calling for him to step aside and allow someone else to take his place, we will likely see his name right there with Doug Jones when we go to the polls on Dec. 12.

It’s not our job to decide what is true or not or innocence or guilt.

Alabamians just need to ask themselves if they really think Roy Moore can be an effective senator with these kinds of issues hanging over his head? That’s a question we should all be able to answer.

ave you ever wondered why some people with considerable talents often don’t live up to their potential while others with far less ability seem to enjoy tremendous success?

Let me be personal. Have you wondered why you accomplish less than what your dreams have required?

You see others with less talent succeeding yet you seem to be stuck on first base. Your heart knows you were destined for more so you go through the mental checklist: (I’ve done this) • Have a Dream - Check • Have Intelligence Check • Have Desire - Check • Have Character - Check Something is wrong.

An unseen force seems to hold you back. I believe sometimes there is an underlying mindset that is contributing to you being stuck. You often hang on to beliefs that cause you to settle for a lesser life than what you desire deep down.

Let me explain ... I think some of us confuse the idea of humility with fear. You say about success, “Oh I could never do that. I am not qualified for that kind of achievement. My life is not about that level of success. My family is a humble family that never really rises to the top.”

You think you are humble.

sounds crazy, but it is true.

Your success starts with a mindset. No babies get stamped at birth with a RAY mark on their backside WATERS that determines the heights Columnist they are allowed to go. If you have a burning in your More times than not this heart for more than anyone is not true humility; it is in your family has ever FEAR. You are afraid of achieved, don’t bail on that achievement. It is a lack of dream. Don’t write it off faith in yourself that keeps and convince yourself you you stuck. You don’t like are too humble a person, owning that you are scared, from too humble a family so you flip it to a more to experience the big life of attractive diagnosis that your dreams. The issue you says you are just a humble have to defeat is fear. We person experiencing little all face it. results.

The man or woman who I know what I am writing succeeds greatly has had to about because I have learn to walk in faith and struggled here myself. I not fear. The best way I used to look around and know to defeat debilitating say I’m living a good life, fear is to charge straight I have a great family, and ahead and step on its throat.

I am enjoying a fulfilling I taught my sons a mantra career. I was still restless. I when they were young. It knew I was settling for less goes like this: “Do the thing than what I was capable you fear the most and the of achieving. I thought death of fear is certain.” It my results were the best I works like that. When you could ever obtain. I would defeat fear once, it becomes rationalize this by thinking, easier to make it your habit.

I am just a humble man Stop confusing humility enjoying far more than I with fear. deserve, but that wasn’t Until the next time, it. The truth I discovered I hope you’ll keep about me stung. My issue growing and learning and was I was afraid. I was maximizing your beautiful scared of my success. I life. was fearful of separating myself from the pack. I Ray Waters is a minister, was frightened of really a motivational speaker and becoming the man I was a regular columnist for created to be. I know it Tallapoosa Publishers.

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Doug Jones delivers impressive message Dear Editor, Have you had a chance to listen to Doug Jones speak?

I went to Alexander City and listened to him and was quite impressed. Why? Doug Jones wants a clean campaign for one. Second, he mentioned Obamacare (ACA) needed work to correct the problems and was willing to work with

Republicans to fix the problems with this healthcare bill.

We cannot lose healthcare for all of these children or have hospitals close. Don’t you agree? If not, I certainly hope you have no children that get terribly sick and you need help from the Children’s Hospital.

We do not need another “Do Nothing Congress” that we have had for eight years because Mitch McConnell

didn’t want to work with Obama. And, third, since I love the Earth and test water on a regular basis, I look for the person who will fight to keep our air, water and land clean of pollutants. So, in ending this letter, I cannot vote Republican and I will vote for Doug Jones.

Judy Palfrey Dadeville

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

Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Brownie Caldwell

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

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

His phone number is 256-825-4369.

His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

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a member of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.

During the meeting, the board heard from both Graham and Beth Alford, asking the candidates several questions to better understand how each of the women felt about what it would mean to be a part of the board for the next three years.

“I have a very strong interest in the school system,” Alford said. “I enjoy being in a position where I can help students and parents alike.”

“I still have a lot to offer,” Graham said after mentioning her time spent as a teacher and college administrator. “I love children, and if we don’t invest in them, we have no future.”

Alford and Graham presented good ideas on what they wanted to accomplish during the remainder of Anderson’s term.

Currently working as the Director of the Tallapoosa County Community Corrections, Alford said she wanted to find ways to bring in people from the community to serve as mentors for the students to encourage them to stay in school, as she feels better education can lead to a decrease in crime, though she also said she would also like to use a small portion of her time re-acclimating to being on the board and forming more effective plans once in the position.

“I would also like to see more drug education in our schools,” Alford said.

“I want to be there for our students.”

In comparison, Graham said one of her top priorities was getting good sources of funding for the schools, including examining trying to set up a foundation that would help with certain funding needs.

“Foundations are not bound with their funds like the schools are,”

Graham said. “They could underwrite a special trip for students or things like that. I would really love to see that done.”

The school board finished each interview with a question on how the candidates felt about the one-cent sales tax. Alford and Graham agreed it had been beneficial, with Graham even saying that, should the three mill property tax measure be voted down in December, she would be the first one to go in front of the Tallapoosa County Commission and ask for a continuation of the one-cent sales tax.

After Alford and Graham’s interviews were concluded, the board went into executive session to discuss the good name and character of both applicants. The board spent nearly an hour deliberating over the decision before returning to the board room and officially making their choice.

McDaniel

Once the board resumed regular session, Johnson asked if any of the other members would entertain the motion to appoint Graham to the seat, effective Nov. 20. Carter made the motion, which was seconded by Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton and unanimously passed by the board.

Wanting to recognize how much they appreciated Alford for her application, willingness to serve and the good ideas she presented during her interview, the board agreed to draft a letter properly thanking Alford.

The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education will be Monday, Nov. 20 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Board of Education office in Dadeville. This meeting is also the special annual meeting of the board, and during the meeting, Graham will be sworn in as the newest member of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education.

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we have the hearing.”

Whittelsey filed a motion seeking immunity from prosecution on the charges under Alabama’s “stand your ground law.” The motion says McDaniel “asserts his plea of immunity and defense of self-defense and demands an evidentiary hearing on said plea as required by law.”

With future filings and previously filed motions in the case still to be heard, dates for hearings and a possible trial will likely be next year.

No dates have been set for the motions to be heard.

The case has been widely followed since McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, 2016.

Hunters had 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.

Whittelsey had previously entered a plea of not guilty for McDaniel in the case.

District Attorney Jeremy Duerr said last week the case might be called in the spring trial term.

“We have a very heavy load right now and it doesn’t appear that the case will be called in the upcoming term,” District Attorney Jeremy Duerr said.

“There is still a lot to be settled before this is ready for trial. I would hope it could go the following term.”

While that date has not been set, it would likely be late February for the

next Dadeville trial term.

Whittelsey previously filed a change of venue motion on March 22. The motion claims that due to the attention that the case has garnered in the media, McDaniel would not be able to get a fair trial here.

Motions to have statements made by McDaniel and all evidence collected from his vehicle at the time he was stopped by law enforcement is also the focus of a motion to suppress. The motion maintains that the evidence should not be admissible because the traffic stop was illegal because he had broken “no rules of the road,” and that there was no warrant when the evidence was collected.

McDaniel saw his case bound over

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to the Tallapoosa County Grand Jury after a June 28, 2016 preliminary hearing where investigators in the case testified that McDaniel admitted he had shot and killed Crayton, but said it was self-defense.

A murder indictment was handed down by a Tallapoosa County Grand Jury in Dadeville on March 7, meaning the panel found enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.

In addition to the murder charge, court records show that Lakeshia Crayton, the executor of Norman Crayton’s estate, filed a wrongful death suit against McDaniel last December.

McDaniel remains free on a $350,000 bond.

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that Cottages at Lake Martin were set to be condos in the Sunset Point area of the lake in StillWaters. He said that the Stillwaters Residential Association had given approval to the project.

With the Dec. 12 special election for U.S. Senate and an important vote of a property school take for those in the county school attendance zones rapidly approaching, the county announced a change to one of its polling places.

For years voters in the Pearson Chapel area have voted at what was formerly

Moncrief’s Store. But due to availability and the fact that Moncrief’s has no water, the commissioners approved moving the polling place to Pearson Chapel Church.

“The church is less than a half mile up on the right from the store and it will be a more suitable location,” said Sheriff Jimmy Abbett. “I will get with the election folks and make sure the new location is on the cards that are sent out to voters.”

The county will have to construct a handicap ramp in the rear of the

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church to accommodate voters, but it may not be possible to get that done before this election. So voters needing handicap access will have to enter through the front of the church, County Administrator Blake Beck said.

The commissioners also approved following the state in making the Friday after Thanksgiving a holiday for county employees, meaning offices will be closed that day. They also accepted the calendar for meetings for 2018. Most are on the second Monday of each month

except for when holidays and other matters create a conflict. The meeting dates will be: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 9, Nov. 14 and Dec. 10.

The commissioners also approved a transfer of a Restaurant Retail Liquor license to Table 34 LLC. The former Judy’s Stagecoach restaurant has been sold and has a new name.

It was also announced that the courthouse will be closed Nov. 23-24.

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Many of the grave markers Jackie Wilbourn tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. have the words “Mom” Bethel Baptist In 1996, a freelance writer or “Dad” with a last name Church from Marietta, Georgia, Linda chiseled underneath. Many Ellis, penned the words to a small markers have the words poem, “The Dash.” It seems that grave “our previous baby” and no name at all. markers in cemeteries have three things Most cemeteries markers are laid out in common: the date of birth, the date of in an east/west direction with the head of death and a dash between the dates. The the body facing toward the Eastern sky, dash represents the time an individual which is said to be where Jesus will once spent upon this earth and only the ones again appear. How many times have we who loved that person know exactly been told that Jesus will split the Eastern what that little dash is worth. That little sky? line does not indicate how much we Although, scripture found in Matthew owned, the cars, the house or the cash.

24:27 tells us that “the Son of Man will The little line does indicate if we were come again just as lightning flashes from quick to anger, if we showed appreciation east to west, and shineth even unto the to others, if we smiled and if we loved west; so shall also the coming of the Son others. No one knows the amount of time of man be.” Many scholars interpret the the dash represents but know Jesus and lightning as having so much power that the dash represents eternity. east to west indicates that the entire sky Jackie Wilbourn is a member of Bethel will be lit. Being buried to face the eastern Baptist Church, a chaplain with Alabama sky to see Jesus return is not found in the Baptist Disaster Relief Team and is a scripture. FYI, our church cemetery has regular faith columnist for The Record. an individual buried facing west.

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Council pension liability is underfunded by about $1 million, but that’s not your fault.”

Vance said much of this underfunding issue stemmed from the fact that the city’s net pension liability is managed through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. He concluded his presentation by saying the city’s financial books for 2017 should look better than 2016.

“There are some areas we will continue to work on,” Mayor Wayne Smith said.

Candy Knox was officially introduced to the council Tuesday night. Hired as the city’s new Utility Billing Clerk after Debbie Minor was promoted to the role of City Clerk, Knox started her new job Monday, and both Smith and the city council were proud to have her on board.

The council approved three resolutions during Tuesday night’s meeting.

The first resolution officially declared the paint curtain and rods in the old McKelvey Chevrolet building as surplus property, while the second resolution approved allowing the party interested in acquiring these items to pay for them in barter, doing paint work on one of the Humvees used by the Dadeville Police Department. The third resolution approved allowed the city to issue a one-time holiday pay increase for city employees.

During the pre-council

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meeting, concerned citizens brought up the issue of dogs running at large around town, acting in a threatening manner to both humans and other animals, even going as far as to attack goats and cows. The idea of a loose animal ordinance was brought up, something City Attorney Robin Reynolds said had been proposed before, but died before it could be put into place.

“I can go back through my files, resurrect it and be ready to present it at the next meeting,” he said.

The Dadeville City Council also discussed the following: • Minutes from the Oct. 24 meeting were approved.

• A motion to approve paying the city’s bills was approved.

• The council accepted, with deep regret, a letter of resignation from Mark Rasmussen of the cemetery department. Rasmussen, along with his wife, recently took on the position of house parents at the Alabama Sheriff’s Girls Ranch. “The council and I wish him well in this endeavor,” Smith said. To fill the position, the council approved moving Luke Greer from a temporary position to a parttime role in the department.

• Fire Chief Anthony Wilkerson told the council the recent tests conducted on several fire hoses and an air pack were successfully completed, while also asking the city council to allow the same company to come and

test pumps on the fire trucks, as well as moving one of the part-time employees into a full-time role. The council approved both of these requests. Wilkerson also officially invited the mayor and council to the fire department’s annual Christmas dinner to be held on Dec. 9.

• Abbi Mangarelli said Halloween had been a busy time for the library, while the library would also be holding their letters to Santa program during the week of Dec. 4-9.

• The parks department reported the rain garden in Keebler Park had been laid out and digging would begin Thursday morning, with the Dadeville High School FFA assisting with some of the work.

• Police Chief David Barbour said that several of his officers were participating in No Shave November and could be sponsored by anyone interested in making a contribution.

• It was reported the water and sewer board recently discussed putting up a fence around the pumping station near the hospital.

• While the 49 North water project had hit a setback, work was still progressing well.

• Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell said the gas board was still finalizing everything for the gas line project between Fred’s and the Methodist church, while also mentioning she had heard from a citizen at

Sandy Creek about where to dump material that couldn’t go in garbage cans. “We will find a way to work on it,” Smith said.

• After mentioning how glad he was to be back, Councilman Dick Harrelson said he had recently talked with the street striper and listed a number of streets that would be getting new striping paint done within the next couple of days.

• Councilwoman Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson said she was currently trying to get parents to commit to supporting a Boys and Girls Club in town.

• Smith said progress was still being made on the Courthouse Square and Lafayette Street projects, as well as the weed abatement issue.

• The council approved a motion stating Dadeville would be participating in the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness sales tax holiday.

• Discussion of a new demolition contract with the East Alabama Regional Planning Commission for tearing down dilapidated buildings around town was tabled.

• Six recreation center requests were approved.

The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Dadeville City Hall. The pre-council meeting begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular council meeting at 6 p.m.

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lock down while we cleared the school.

During the investigation, we were able to track the number back.”

Barbour said the caller said “I’m fixing to bomb that bitch.”

Dadeville High School along with all Tallapoosa County Schools have the ability to send messages.

Some parents were asking online if it was used in this incident.

Barbour said a student was arrested in the incident and it was handled before the start of the actual school day.

“It was a 11-year old student,” Barbour said. “The student was arrested by the Dadeville

Police Department for making a terrorist threat and released to his parents.”

Barbour said the case would be handled in juvenile court.

He also stated the Tallapoosa County Sheriff ’s Department investigators assisted in the case.

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Fuller also said how well received the Denim and Diamonds event is among those who attend each year.

“Everybody enjoys the night and bidding on silent auction items,” she said. “They know their money is going to help our agencies.”

Tickets to the Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball are $50 and can be purchased at either the Lake Martin Area United Way office in Alexander City or the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Fuller said the deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday. The event begins at 6 p.m., with dinner being served at 7 p.m., and the music and dancing lasting until between 11 p.m. and midnight.

“We don’t really have an issue being able to sell tickets,” Fuller said. “It’s not a hard sell. People really enjoy this event.”

Commerce Executive Administrator Linda Andrews said. “It’s a great way to raise money. We really enjoy doing this.”

During the event, guests will have the chance to bid on a number of silent auction items, enjoy a steak dinner and dance the night away to the music of Lisa and the E-Lusion.

“This is huge,” United Way Executive Director Sharon Fuller said. “We really appreciate the partnership with the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce.”

Fuller also said the event was the vision of Chamber President Larry Whitfield, without whose hard work and determination the United Way would not be able to reach its fundraising goal every year.

“This raises about $3,000 for us each year,” she said.

As of Thursday afternoon, Fuller said there were around 50 items that would be available during the silent auction, including packages from Hodges

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Recent data shows immigrant impact in state and area In Alexander City and Tallapoosa County, immigrant families have had an impact in significant ways, yet not enough to where local institutions Based on recent information have had to make major changes to gathered by the American Immigration the method of services they offer to Council, Alabama has a relatively small the public. One place immigrants immigrant population that has been are a small yet noticeable portion of growing rather steadily in recent years. the population is in the local school The council’s information gathered system. said the top five countries immigrants “I estimate that around 4 percent of to Alabama came from are Mexico, our student population are children of Guatemala, India, South Korea and immigrant families,” Alexander City Germany.

Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrell Even though the state’s immigrant Cooper said. population may be relatively small, Cooper said many of the students they made up 5 percent of the state’s who are from immigrant families are workforce in 2015.

Hispanic, but there are also a number According to the study immigrants of students who come from Korean in Alabama represent nearly 4 percent families as well. of the state’s total population, yet a When immigrant children enroll in variety of industries rely heavily on school, they are given a three-question immigrants. Nearly 13 percent of all language screening test to take home. workers in life, physical, and social Should any of the answers come back sciences fields are immigrants, as in a language other than English, are 12 percent of construction and the school then administers a test to extraction employees. determine the student’s level of English

By DONALD CAMPBELL and MITCH SNEED Staff Writers

proficiency. Depending on the student’s score, he or she will be enrolled in ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, according to Cooper.

“The key to everything is language,” he said. “If you can get them in the lower grades, it can be easier for them to acquire language skills.”

Over the past several years, Cooper said there have been some small levels of growth in the number of immigrant children in the city schools, but it has not been so significant that the system has had to greatly expand the ESL program.

“Overall, I think the state has done a pretty good job at addressing this need,” he said.

The American Immigration Council had their own education data, detailing how immigrants in Alabama fall across the educational spectrum. More than 25 percent had at least a college degree, while a third of immigrants to the state had less than a high school diploma, according to data from the council.

With the industry and agricultural

opportunities available in Tallapoosa County, there is also a noticeable population, even though exact numbers of Hispanics living in the county is unknown.

The numbers also show that immigrants in the Alabama labor force paid $719.7 million in federal taxes and $252.6 million in state and local taxes in 2014. As consumers, immigrants spent $2.7 billion on Alabama’s economy. Immigrant entrepreneurs in Alabama accounted for 5 percent of all residents and generated $179.3 million in business revenue in 2015.

Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said that they see the influx of Hispanics in virtually every aspect of what they do.

“We see it in traffic stops and regular calls,” Turner said. “The language barrier is something that we have always struggled with, but we do have some officers who do speak some Spanish. We find that often times we have to use others at the scene to help us translate.”

VA to hold events nationwide to reach homeless, at-risk veterans STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

WASHINGTON — This year, Veterans Day also marked the first day of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, an annual initiative to educate the public on how they can help fix the critical but solvable problems of homelessness and food insecurity.

In recognition of this community-driven initiative, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting 24 Stand Downs in communities from Hampton, Virginia, to Hanford, California through Nov. 19.

Stand Downs are one- to three-day events that provide homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness with access to a broad range of services and supplies — such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and benefits counseling — all in one convenient location.

These collaborative events are coordinated by local VA medical centers, other government agencies and community-based homeless service providers to create a one-stop shop for the support services veterans need to successfully exit homelessness.

“By reducing homelessness among veterans by nearly 50 percent since 2010, we have made significant progress in ensuring every veteran has a place to call home, but there is more to be done,” said VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin.

“Every community can help veterans in need — not just during National Veterans and Military Families Month or this week – but seven days a week, 365 days a year. VA will not rest until every veteran has access to safe, permanent housing.”

Since 2010, ongoing efforts to assist veterans who lack stable housing have resulted in a 47 percent reduction in homelessness among veterans. As a result of the collaborative efforts of VA and its federal, state, and local partners, three states — Connecticut, Delaware and Virginia — and more than 50 communities have effectively ended veteran homelessness so far.

For more information about Stand Downs scheduled during or after Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, visit https://www. va.gov/homeless/events.asp or contact a local VA Medical Center.

To learn more about VA programs and services that help veterans exit homelessness and remain stably housed, visit www.va.gov/ homeless. Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness should visit their local VA Medical Center or contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET (877-4243838).

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A graduate of Auburn University with a degree in finance, Vines plays a very active role in the community.

He is currently chairman of the BIRMINGHAM — Tim Vines has been named president and chief Board of Trustees of Samford University, where he also serves operating officer of Blue Cross and on the executive committee. In Blue Shield of Alabama. addition, Vines serves on the boards Vines has been with Blue Cross of the American Red Cross Alabama for 23 years. During his tenure, Region and the Better Business he has served as executive vice president and chief operating officer; Bureau serving south and central Alabama. chief administrative officer; senior Blue Cross and Blue Shield of vice president, Health Management; Alabama has insured Alabamians senior vice president, Business for more than 81 years. Blue Operations; vice president, Special Cross offers coverage plans to Claims Operations; and vice corporations, individuals and the president, Health Management. senior market.

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‘COTTON IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLANT THERE IS’

Kendrick goes back in time to produce one last bale of cotton

By MITCH SNEED Editor

If you look up the term “old school,” it would be fitting to see a picture of John Kendrick next to the definition “someone or something that is old-fashioned or traditional.”

Kendrick has been farming a patch of hilly land on Highway 63 North between Alexander City and Hackneyville for more than 50 years. From his faded Liberty bibbed overalls, to his hands that are weathered from decades of working in the red dirt – there’s not much fancy about Kendrick.

He built a replica of the farmhouse where he grew up in Chambers County by hand, complete with a wood cook stove, rock fireplace and cardboard insulation.

Sitting in a cane-backed rocker on the front porch of that little house with two No. 2 galvanized washtubs hanging behind him, Kendrick’s eyes twinkle a bit as he talks about what is growing a stone’s throw away.

Last winter at the age of 76, Kendrick decided he wanted to go back to a way he “was raised up” just one last time.

“I was raised up on a cotton farm and I just turned 76 years old and I said I want to plant cotton one more time,” Kendrick said.

“My health probably won’t let me do it again, so I figured why not just go ahead and get to it. So I told my wife Judy and she said ‘well go right ahead.’

“To me, cotton is the most beautiful plant there is growing and I never did get it out of my system. So I went on and done it and I will be going to the gin one last time.”

It has been more than three decades since Kendrick last planted cotton on his place, but to see the cotton plants loaded with thick white bolls the size of softballs shows the man hasn’t slipped with time.

His methods haven’t changed either. At a time when cotton farming is automated with massive tractors breaking the ground and planting the seeds and mechanical cotton pickers doing the harvesting, Kendrick didn’t go that route at all.

He did use his son’s tractor a little, but the rows were laid off with his mule Joe pulling a plow.

The more than an acre of cotton was planted the same way.

“I know there ain’t many people who do it that way, but I have been a doing it all my life,” Kendrick said. “I love to plow a mule. To lay off the rows and plant – that was all just me and Joe. Any hoeing that needed doing, I did that with a hoe by hand.

I know there are faster ways, but I don’t think any other way would make cotton any prettier than what you see right here.”

As far as picking the cotton, that has been by hand as well. Working by himself for the most part, Kendrick lacked just 111 pounds getting to the 1,200 pounds he had targeted before going to the gin.

“I had a few fellas help me

every now and then, but for the most part it was just me,” Kendrick said. “It takes a whole lot of picking to make a pound of cotton. You look at that wagon and you can see I’ve been working pretty steady at it.”

With a little luck and good weather, he hopes to be taking a load to the gin at the end of this week or early next week.

“In 1985 I took some cotton to the gin and the man said ‘this is the first time I’ve had any hand-picked cotton in 10 years,’” Kendrick said. “That was 32 years ago, so I don’t know what they’ll say when I bring this one in. I just remember him taking cotton in to the office there at the gin and telling the folks in there, ‘Now this is what cotton is supposed to look like.’”

“I was raised up on a cotton farm and I just turned 76 years old and I said I want to plant cotton one more time.”

— John Kendrick Local farmer April Gunn Weldon of the Carrville Gin Company in Tallassee said she can’t recall ever getting a bale of cotton that was picked by hand, but said she is looking forward to seeing what Kendrick has for them.

“I didn’t know anyone still did it that way,” Weldon said.

While Kendrick’s 1.4 acre of cotton pales in comparison to the likes of Cannon Farms that has almost 500 acres planted in Tallapoosa, Macon and Bulloch counties, think of what that 1,200 pounds of cotton means.

That 1,200 pounds of cotton that Kendrick will haul in would make 450 pairs of jeans, or 510 bed sheets, or 628,000 $100 bills, or 1,400 bath towels or 2510 t-shirts, according to information from the Alabama Cotton Producers.

Alabama ranks in the top 10 cotton producing states each year.

Cotton is still grown in 59 of Alabama’s 67 counties and the top 10 cotton-producing counties are Cherokee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lauderdale, Madison and Monroe.

A bale of cotton brings a little more than 70 cents a pound.

“Oh no, I didn’t do this for the money,” Kendrick said. “I just wanted to see it grow one last time.

Nobody who does this is going to get rich, especially this little dab I do. It’s just something that’s inside you that you can never get out.

“I don’t know of but one other row crop farmer in Tallapoosa County and that’s Toby Hanson up in New Site,” Kendrick said.

“He’s a big-time operation. But he’s a good friend of mine and I’m proud for what he has done and anybody who can make it farming these days. I’m on my way out, but I’d like to see him take to raising cotton. There ain’t nothing as pretty out there in the field.”

John Kendrick has been farming a hilly plot of land on Highway 63 North between Alexander City and Hackneyville for more than 50 years. After taking a 32-year break from growing cotton, Kendrick planed more than an acre this year at the age of 76. Across top, each day he hand picks cotton and fills a wagon in a shed on his farm. Top, he holds the thick white bolls in his hands. Middle, Kendrick sits on the front porch of a house he built, just like the one on a Chambers County cotton farm where he was raised.

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LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Basketball is a good time for all

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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love football as much as the next person, and hockey is my all-time favorite sport. But as a reporter, basketball has always been my most treasured sport to cover.

For one, I know the sport extremely well. For another, as much as I love football, it’s only once a week. The great thing about basketball is it can be a nightly occurrence.

High school basketball season is right around the corner, but I’m already getting in the basketball mood, especially with the opening day of the NCAA season Friday.

Now, I know you guys will remember me saying I’m not much of NBA fan and you’ll argue I could’ve already gotten my basketball fix if I was. But the NBA just isn’t the same.

It’s too much about one player and definitely not enough about defense.

I went to Virginia Commonwealth University, and we didn’t have a football team so we poured our souls into the Rams’ basketball team. The VCU team I knew and loved was based on defense, full-court pressure and scoring points mostly off turnovers.

I graduated in 2011, when VCU made it to the Final Four, and let us all remember: Havoc lived in Richmond, Virginia.

That’s why I can’t get behind the NBA. There are these amazingly strong defensive basketball players at the Division I college level, and you look at them and think, “Well, they’re not 6-foot-3, so they’ve barely got a chance of going onto the next level.”

Another thing is you hear about these NBA players scoring 40 and 50 points per game, which is insane and mildly unnecessary. Heck, some of the best college basketball teams don’t score much more than 50 points total.

Anyway, back to the point.

College basketball is fun for everyone; just look at the numbers of games there were on the first day of the season. One hundred sixty-three teams were in action Friday, and that’s just at the Division I level. Pick your poison.

If you can’t find team to root for in 326 options, you shouldn’t call yourself a sports fan.

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In Class 2A football, Region 2 has proven itself amongst the top. The region swept the first round of the AHSAA playoffs, and now it’s on to Week 2.

Reeltown pulled out a dominating win over Falkville last week, earning itself a home game against Sulligent on Friday night.

“It’s always great to play at home because a lot of long road trips like last week, people can’t get to, so it’s really good for the community and the fans,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “It’s great for them to be able to get a home game, but as far as how we prepare, nothing changes. It’s nice to be back on more of a normal routine this week, though.”

This week, Reeltown ushers in Sulligent, which has lost just one game and finished No. 5 in the Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. The Blue Devils’ only loss came against Class 4A Winfield, and they bring a six-game win streak into Friday’s game.

But Reeltown is on a four-game streak and is playing some of its best football of the season. The Rebels (7-4) have outscored their last four opponents by a combined score of 163-34, and they’ve held their last three opponents to less than 100 yards of offense.

Sulligent might not be as easy to stop, though. The Blue Devils and Rebels play a very similar style of offense — they both run the ball hard and a lot.

“We’ve gotta be able to run the football for us to be successful and against anybody, and in the same sense, for us to be successful this week, we’ve got to be able to stop them from running the football,” Johnson said. “This is the first time in a while where that’s been the combination to success. They’re not

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Reeltown’s Trey O’Neal breaks the tackle of Vincent’s Zavien Kelley in a game earlier this season.

Reeltown will host Sulligent Friday night in Round 2 of the playoffs.

quarterback, Jaron Scott, who Johnson said is also a standout linebacker.

Defensively, Sulligent runs out of a 3-4 base and although it doesn’t boast the size of last week’s Falkville, it will have a size advantage on Reeltown. Johnson said both Parrish Nails and Ethan Carter are ones to watch on defense.

“They are multiple in coverage and bring multiple fronts,” Johnson said.

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balanced. They line up, they know what they’re going to do and they just say ‘Stop us.’ It’s similar to what we do, and they do a very good job of it.”

Much of Sulligent’s offense runs through Tyreke Metcalfe, who is the team’s leading running back with more than 1,000 yards on the ground and the team’s leading receiver. He also leads the Blue Devils in touchdowns.

They also boast a 6-foot-2, 220-pound

Whitlow shines as Rebel fullback

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Reeltown’s Jordan Whitlow (21) puts a tackle on Ranburne’s Aaron Benefiled earlier this season.

Everyone knows about Reeltown’s running backs.

Cameron Faison, Tre Tre Hughley and even Keke Hughley prior to an injury have gotten a lot of ink throughout the season.

But the person a lot of fans don’t know about is who’s doing the blocking for that stud running back threat.

Fullback Jordan Whitlow

deserves just as much credit for the Rebels’ groundgame threat.

“He’s just so unselfish,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “You know those guys up front, they have to be unselfish.

They’re offensive linemen, and they know they’re going to grind and they’re not going to get the football.

They’re blocking for these guys that’re gonna get their names in the paper.

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Moreover, the games started at 11 a.m. and ran until a start time of 11 p.m. That sounds like a fantastic day of sports to me.

The other great thing about college basketball is everyone’s favorite time of year — March Madness. I don’t care what anyone says; there is no more fun to be had during a sports playoff than during March Madness.

March is the time when even people who don’t care about sports fill out a bracket and bet their friends. March is the time when once again you can watch basketball from dawn until dusk and never get sick of it. Most importantly, March is the time when a team like VCU, which was in the Colonial Athletic Association (what is that?) at the time, can make it to the Final Four and can put its stamp in every sports fan’s mind.

As much as I’m hoping we can ride the tailcoats of Benjamin Russell and Reeltown for a long time in the high school football playoffs, I won’t be complaining when I get back on the sidelines of a basketball court, either.

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A TIGER OF A TIME

On the back of Kerryon Johnson, left, and its defense, Auburn defeated the Dawgs 40-17 setting up a possible rematch in the SEC Championship. Below left, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is sacked by Auburn’s Derrick Brown and Marlon Davidson, while below right, Ryan Davis scores for the Tigers.

Auburn defeats Georgia setting up epic Iron Bowl with College Playoffs on the line Photos by Cliff Williams

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

AHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS Class 7A Second round Auburn (10-1) at McGill-Toolen (11-0) Lee-Montgomery (7-3) at CentralPhenix City (10-0) Mountain Brook (8-3) at Thompson (11-0) Hoover (8-3) at Hewitt-Trussville (110) Class 6A Second round Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (8-3) at Saraland (8-3) Park Crossing (10-1) at Opelika (8-3) Wetumpka (10-1) at CarverMontgomery (5-6) Sidney Lanier (10-1) at Spanish Fort (10-1) Austin (11-0) at Shades Valley (8-3) Ramsay (7-4) at Pinson Valley (11-0) Muscle Shoals (9-2) at Oxford (11-0) Clay-Chalkville (9-2) at Homewood (10-1)

Whitlow “Then you have Jordan, or any fullback who you’re putting in the backfield and all he is is a glorified lineman. He’s blocking for those backs, and most of the times he’s blocking some of the best players at linebacker who are athletes.”

Whitlow stands at just 5-foot-8 and 215 pounds, but he’s not afraid to use his body as a weapon.

“Sometimes you just need people to make big blocks, and I’m that type of guy,” Whitlow said. “I’ll sacrifice my body for my running back. As long as we get the win, I’m good. I don’t have to touch the football for real.”

Earlier in the season, Johnson called Whitlow one of the best fullbacks he’s ever coached, and not a lot of teams in the area utilize a true fullback. Because of the way the game has spread out and the need to have more skill players on the field, a fullback isn’t always seen as a necessity to high school football teams. But Reeltown isn’t one of those teams.

“I’ll always utilize a fullback and a tight end if I can,” Johnson said. “A tight end makes the defense balance out, and a fullback is a lead blocker.

When you have a back like Cam, he’s elusive with a lot of speed but he weighs 150 pounds, so he’s going to need someone to take those blows off of him, and that’s what your fullback does.”

More than just the need for a fullback or a tight end, Johnson said they’re a rare breed.

“They’re rare kids,” he explained.

“You don’t see many 5-foot-8, 220 guys that can run, and you don’t see a 6-foot-2, 220 guy that can block and run routes at the same time. It’s just rare, not saying one way is better than

Class 5A Second round Calera (7-4) at Beauregard (9-1) St. Paul’s (10-1) at Carroll (11-0) Clay Central (8-3) at Demopolis (9-2) Eufaula (9-2) at Vigor (8-3) Mae Jemison (9-1) at St. Clair County (8-3) Wenonah (9-1) at Mortimer Jordan (9-2) Brooks (8-2) at Etowah (10-1) Briarwood Christian (11-0) at LeeHuntsville (8-3) Class 4A Second round Tallassee (10-1) at Bibb County (101) UMS-Wright (9-2) at Montgomery Catholic (10-1) W.S. Neal (6-5) at Alabama Christian (9-2) Saint James (8-3) at Andalusia (10-1)

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the other, but it’s something that we’ve always used.”

With Whitlow being just a junior, it’s certain that he’ll return as a force for the Rebels.

In one of Reeltown’s only two region losses against LaFayette, Whitlow was suffering with an injury and he was sorely missed. But he returned with a vengeance.

“I only missed one game, but it made me really want to play a little bit better,” Whitlow said.

What makes Whitlow such an essential piece of Reeltown’s team is also just his pure work ethic and his get-after-it attitude on every play.

“The way he approaches the game and practices, he’s not a rah-rah guy, he’s not very vocal but he leads by example and he’s had to overcome a lot of adversity in his own self,” Johnson said. “He’s real relentless and he brings it every play. You rarely, if ever, see Jordan sneak up on the line of scrimmage and just get out of somebody’s way. If you’re playing inside linebacker and you see 21 coming at you, you better be bringing it because he’s bringing it.”

What’s more, Whitlow isn’t too shabby when he does have the ball.

Against Loachapoka in the regular season finale, Whitlow racked up 43 yards on eight carries and could’ve had more if not for the Rebels taking a knee to end the game.

“If we need to get yards and I’m that person, I’m OK with it either way,” Whitlow said. “If it’s third and short and I go in there to get the run, then it’s the same thing if I have to have block for my running back. I do what I need to do. If I’m that guy that Coach needs to call on me, I’ll be there.”

Rogers (11-0) at Hokes Bluff (9-2) Jacksonville (8-3) at Fayette County (9-2) Wilson (10-1) at Cherokee County (5-6) Dora (9-2) at Saks (11-0) Class 3A Second round Gordo (10-1) at Mobile Christian (8-3) Clarke County (9-2) at Wicksburg (101) American Christian (8-3) at Montgomery Academy (9-2) Hillcrest-Evergreen (10-1) at Oakman (8-3) Sylvania (10-1) at West Morgan (101) Randolph County (10-1) at Fultondale (11-0) Colbert Heights (7-4) at Weaver (7-4) J.B. Pennington (9-2) at Piedmont (10-1)

Class 2A Second round Luverne (9-2) at Aliceville (7-4) Leroy (9-2) at Ariton (10-1) Thorsby (8-2) at Goshen (10-1) Abbeville (9-2) at St. Luke’s Episcopal (9-1) Sulligent (10-1) at Reeltown (7-4) LaFayette (9-2) at Fyffe (11-0) Lamar County (7-4) at Ranburne (5-6) Sand Rock (9-2) at Lanett (11-0) Class 1A Second round Isabella (10-1) at Wadley (10-0) Marengo (8-3) at Georgiana (11-0) Talladega County Central (7-3) at Maplesville (10-0) Brantley (8-3) at Sweet Water (9-2) Addison (9-2) at Hackleburg (10-1) South Lamar (8-3) at Cedar Bluff (7-3) Cherokee (8-3) at Lynn (11-0) Spring Garden (7-3) at Pickens County (9-2)

Reeltown “They blitz a lot and they do bring a lot of t pressure.

They’re very p aggressive, and similar to a last l week, they’re really big up u front.”

Luckily for Reeltown, the t two-headed monster of o Tre Tre Hughley and Cameron Faison has C emerged.

Hughley is a e smashmouth, between-thes tackles running back, while t Faison will break the edge F and a bust out his speed, so whatever teams throw at w the t Rebel offense, one of them can probably handle t it. i Hughley had nearly 200 yards on the ground last y week, while Faison was w contained, but those roles c could flip at any time. c “If people want to load the t box on us to stop guys like Tre Tre and g RaRa (Wright) and Jordan R (Whitlow), then Cam ( can c very well be utilized because he gets the edge b quick,” Johnson said. q “Sulligent is very similar to “ Falkville defensively, but I F think they’re more athletic t so s the edges could be difficult to get. We’re going d to t do some things to utilize Cam C more because he is s such a weapon.”

For Reeltown, which has h seemingly hit its stride, not much is going s to t change, though. Like always, Johnson’s Rebels a are a focused on taking

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Reeltown’s Cameron Faison has been a big factor in the team’s success this season, and that should continue Friday against Sulligent.

things one game at a time and improving what they do best.

“The farther we go, the bigger the games get, but the bigger they get, the more you have to stay focused and understand that we can’t make this outside of something we can control,” Johnson said.

“We’ve got to keep those guys focused on the fact

that the formula is still the same. We don’t have to do anything extra, we don’t have to start doing all this trickery and think that our job has just become harder.

We just gotta continue to improve on what we’re doing.”

The winner of Friday’s game takes on the winner of LaFayette and Fyffe in the quarterfinals.

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November 16, 2017

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Corinth Baptist Church at 4036

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

Coosa County Road 71 Kellyton is celebrating its 117th Church Anniversary Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Develkio Wilson of Early Rose Baptist Church. The pastor of Corinth Baptist is Rev. Jimmy L. Brooks.

Today’s Anniversaries

Wayne and Marie Woodfin are celebrating their anniversary today.

Today’s Birthdays

Marie Woodfin, Leon Jacobs and Lisa Stargill are celebrating birthdays today.

Today - November 18

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The Liberty Life Christian Center invites you to a pastoral appreciation for the Chief Apostle and National Mother of the New Covenant Ministries of the World, Inc. Praise and worship will be 7 p.m. nightly Wednesday through Saturday. All donations and gifts will be presented at the close of the Founder’s Day Program on the 18th. Dinner will be served in the dining area.

Friday, November 17

MUSIC WORKSHOP: Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will host a Community Harvest Music Workshop. The workshop will be held at 294 Coosa County Road 20 in Equality.

The workshop is designed for singers, choral directors, musicians, and anyone interested in singing.

The workshop will be held at New Style Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public. Registration for the two-day event is $10. For more information contact richardetaylormusic@ gmail.com or newstylebaptistchurch@gmail.com.

HOLIDAY MARKET: The Alexander City Methodist Church is hosting a Holiday Market on November 17th from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the church located at 1020 11th Ave. North in Alexander City.

The event is to help people find Christmas gifts locally and to help local crafters and vendors get exposure. There is a small fee for vendor space and that money is all donated to the Relay for Life Foundation.

DENIM AND DIAMONDS BALL: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Denim and Diamonds Ball benefiting the Lake Martin Area United Way Friday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $50 and include a steak dinner and live music along with a silent auction. Tickets are available at the United Way, the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Martin Event Center at the Rodeo Club.

Saturday, November 18

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: St. James Episcopal Church at 347 S. Central Ave., Alexander City, will host the annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the parish hall. Each year, the pottery and art guilds at St. James out-do themselves with beautiful creations for this event, which funds community outreach programs and ministries throughout the year. In addition, church members lend their individual talents to crafting items for your gift lists, and they produce bountiful supplies of casseroles, cakes, pies, breads and treats for your holiday tables.

Arrive early for the best selection!

CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: Hatchett Springs Church is hosting its 3rd Annual free food and clothing giveaway for the City of Goodwater and surrounding areas Saturday, Nov. 18 9 a.m. to noon at the Caldwell Community Center at 583 South Main Street in Goodwater.

TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves Schools in Millerville is hosting a trade day Saturday, Nov. 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact Ray Camp at 256-3543311.

Sunday, November 19

THANKSGIVING DINNER: Kingz United and Men of Honor will be holding a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dadeville Community Center on East Columbus Street Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

POTLUCK DINNER: To honor the spirit of sharing and fellowship, join Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor and New Style Baptist Church for our Thanksgiving Community Harvest Potluck. Giving thanks, good food, and great fellowship on Nov. 19, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at New Style Baptist Church, 294 Coosa County Road 20, Equality, AL 36026.

Following the dinner at 6 p.m.

Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will provide an

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Edward Bell Career Technical Center Law Enforcement Students conducted a table top exercise recently. Tallapoosa County Emergercy Management Director Jason Moran was on hand to help with the exercise. evening of praise and thanksgiving through song in its Command Performance Concert featuring soloist, group ensembles, and choir.

All are welcome.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 145th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. R.L. Carter of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Valley. Pastor of New Adka is Edward Milner.

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: GAP Fellowship Church will be celebrating the 18th appreciation service of Pastor Lewis and Marilyn Benson on Sunday, November 19th. There will be an 11 a.m. service with Rev. Bud Nolan and Pastor Haven of United Methodist Church and a 2:30 p.m. afternoon service with Rev. McArthur Moss of Reeltown Baptist Church. Guest M.C. will be Sylvester McPherson “The Communicator.” Everyone is invited to this event at 721 Robinson Court in Alexander City.

MISSION DAY: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is hosting Mission Day Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. John R. Leonard of St. James A.M.E. Church in Goodwater.

Pastor of Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is Bishop Demetrius D. Griffin.

Sunday, November 26

HARVEST RALLY: The World Bible Church at 161 Main Street is hosting a Harvest Rally Sunday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m.

The pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Minster Brenda Davis.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Popular Spring Baptist Church in Dadeville, Alabama will celebrate its 135th Church Anniversary on November 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard D. Jacobs is the pastor. Guest Minister is Rev. Melvin Kelley, Jr, Pastor of New Harmony & Mt. Olive Baptist Churches. Everyone is invited. The church is located at 165 Pine Avenue in Camp Hill.

For more information, contact Lisa Rowe at lrowe40@yahoo.com.

DEDICATION SERVICE: Lake Pointe Baptist Church will dedicate two new buildings at the morning service beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 26. The dedication service will include a time of thanksgiving and prayer followed by a concert by Wes Hampton.

Wes sings tenor with the Gaither Vocal Band and is providing the concert in recognition of the opening of Lake Pointe’s new buildings.

The public is invited and you can

obtain more information by calling the church office at 256-373-3293 or by email to pastor@lakepointebaptist.com with any questions.

Thursday, November 30

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Central Alabama Community College Concert and Community Band will host a Christmas Concert Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Cener. There will be a meet and greet from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

SWEET POTATO PIE: Alex City Arts presents the female music group Sweet Potato Pie. They will be performing at the Benjamin Russell auditorium Thursday, Nov. 30. The group’s show, “A Home Grown Christmas,” will feature heartfelt renditions of many iconic Christmas songs. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, while students and children get in free.

Sunday, December 2

SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City.

The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks.

All are invited to this free, casual dinner.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 152nd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Jessie Mays of Marrietta Baptist Church. Pastor of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is Rev. Jimmy Thomas.

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Sunday, December 10

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Friends of Dadeville in concert with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Parade scheduled for Dec. 10 in Dadeville. This annual event features a wide variety of floats and parade participants, arts and crafts booths, a children’s venue, food booths and more importantly, Santa Claus.

If you would like to participate in the parade or need additional information, please contact the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256 825-4019.

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

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance.

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

Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information.

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

Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 4964210 for more information.

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

VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers.

Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.

WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville.

Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m.

READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes

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computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@cacc.edu.

OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills.

To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a lowincome family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk.

COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome.

For more info, call Mike at 256-4964664.

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Doug Jones visits Lake Martin area:

As Moore faces allegations, Jones tells crowd ‘We’ve got the wind at our back’

By DONALD CAMPBELL and MITCH SNEED Staff Writers

A crowd of more than 100 people packed the Bud Porch Center Thursday evening as Democratic candidate Doug Jones made a special stop in Alexander City to present his plans for being one of the two senators representing Alabama in Washington, D.C. at a meeting of the Tallapoosa County Democrats.

Before Jones took the podium, Democratic candidate for Alabama’s Third Congressional District Jesse Smith made a few remarks about his campaign for office.

“We’ve made contacts in all 13 counties in the district,” Smith said.

“We’re taking our message into the living rooms and around the kitchen tables.”

He challenged the audience to continue campaigning and maintain a high level of vigilance in the days and weeks leading up to the election.

“We need to tell everyone that Alabama belongs to people with morals,” he said.

Following Smith’s comments, the man of the hour appeared and took the podium. Despite his voice cracking from the endless amount of campaign talks he has recently made, Jones still spent plenty of time talking with the assembled crowd about what he wants to do in Washington.

“We’ve been criss-crossing this state for the past 40 to 50 days,” Jones said. “We have really worked the state a lot. For the last 30 to 45 days, we’ve probably had three to seven events a day.”

Jones described how his rallies have been full of energy and people excited to hear him, people wanting to hear someone who will shoot straight with them.

“I want to have dialogues, not monologues. I want to have those kitchen table conversations,” he said. “We are not going to agree on every issue, but I’m going to listen, I’m going to learn, and I’m going to

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Doug Jones gave a spirited 22-minute talk to 112 supporters last Thursday night in Alexander City.

educate.”

During his 20-minute talk with the crowd, Jones rarely mentioned the allegations recently surfacing against Republican candidate Roy Moore, instead taking the high road and talking more about how he has been working to gain support from virtually every demographic across the state, including businesses, workers and veterans.

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked to veterans over the last couple, three weeks,” Jones said.

“They’ve said, ‘Doug, we’re for you, but please don’t forget the vets.’”

Jones also encouraged the audience to take a high road as well, keeping the campaign focused on the issues facing people today, including healthcare, education and the military.

“Talk about this race in terms of those kitchen table issues,” he said.

“Let it be about truth. Stay in your lane.”

Going more in-depth into his stances, Jones said he wanted to expand Medicare and Medicaid, as not only do poorer people need it, but a large number of more rural hospitals depend on it to continue operating.

“I believe in public education, and

it doesn’t have to be just K-12,” he said, adding that federal money for education and things like Pell Grants were an investment.

As he concluded his speech, Jones exuded an air of confidence and optimism to his audience before heading to Mobile to take part in the Veterans Day parade there Friday.

“I feel we’ve got the wind at our back,” Jones said. “If you’re on the right side of history, the right side of justice, the right side of equality, you can do great things. I truly do believe this campaign is on the right side of history.”

Lee Marketing Group chosen as Small Business of the Year finalist Sign Source, R&B Sports Media and LMG Advertising Agency. The steady growth has resulted in servicing Tallapoosa County’s Lee hundreds of customers Marketing Group has been locally and regionally, in selected as a finalist for The addition to supporting local Small Business Awards of non-profits and community Alabama, presented by The development projects such Partnership of the Chamber as the Lake Martin Area of Commerce Association of Economic Development Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama Alliance, helping launch the Alex City Sports Foundation (BCA).

The Small Business Awards and the Lake Martin Young Professionals, working closely of Alabama recognizes the with Alexander City Chamber very best in Alabama small of Commerce and supporting business, with 45 finalists the Revamp the Hamp spread throughout four different categories, including renovation of Hamp Lyon Emerging (operating less than Stadium through fundraising and marketing efforts. five years), 1-10 Employee Lee Jr. also takes pride Category, 11-50 Employee in the fact that he and his Category and the 51-100 business partners in the four Employee Category. Lee divisions are Alexander Marketing Group was chosen City natives and graduates as a finalist in the 11-50 of Benjamin Russell High Employee Category along School, contributing to the with 11 other small businesses overarching desire to give from around the state. back to the community Nominations were and see the area grow. He submitted to the BCA/ partners with his father on CCAA Partnership by Lee Apparel, Josh Brewer and chambers of commerce Lee, Sr. on Sign Source, Brett from around Alabama Pritchard on R&B Sports with the nominees being Media and Lindsay Meacham judged in four categories: on LMG Advertising Agency. community involvement, LMG is joined by other chamber participation, finalists 280 Animal Medical business success, and overall Center in Westover, 3 deservedness.

Echoes Productions in “We were extremely Mobile, Complete Cleaners honored to have been of Trussville, Hall’s RV of nominated by the Alexander Albertville Honda of Jasper, City Chamber of Commerce Island Air Conditioning & to begin with,” said Lee Heating in Orange Beach, Marketing Group Founder Kinetic Communications and CEO, Randy Lee Jr. “To of Birmingham, Lee Motor be chosen as a finalist in a Company of Monroeville, state-wide competition like LogoBranders in Montgomery this really means a lot to us.

Personnel Staffing, Inc. and We’ve worked hard over the Gadsden Total Dental Care of last 14 years to get to this Guntersville as nominees for point, but we wouldn’t be the award. anywhere close to where we All of the award finalists are without the support of our will be honored at The community.”

CCAA/BCA Partnership Since Lee, Jr. and his father Annual Meeting/Luncheon Randy Lee Sr. started out as Lee Apparel and Promotional on Friday, Dec.1 at 11:30 a.m., at The Harbert Center Products in 2003, the company has grown to include in Birmingham. In addition, four award finalists will be four divisions now under recognized as a winner in the under the Lee Marketing Group umbrella: Lee Apparel, each of the award categories.

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Tallapoosa County Head Start improves lives of children, adults, families EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the 18th in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding their 2018 fundraising campaign, “Team United.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www. unitedwaylakemartin.org.

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

In Alexander City and Tallapoosa County, children gearing up to start kindergarten have several choices for potential preschool, including Head Start. Under the supervision of the Community Action Committee of Chambers, Tallapoosa and Coosa Counties, both the Committee and the Tallapoosa County Head Start seek to help improve the lives of the underserved and assist them in becoming more self-sufficient members of the community.

“Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for low income people through mobilizing resources and providing services to promote self sufficiency,” Public

Relations Coordinator Janice Glaze said.

Providing a wide range of services to its clients, including education for children and adults, family engagement information and services for people with disabilities, the Community Action Committee is able to assist the entire family with their needs.

Most visible among these services, though, is the area Head Start program, helping 3- and 4-year olds be ready for school.

At the V. Robinson Head Start Center in Alexander City, the facility has three Pre-K classrooms for local children. Applications for enrollment can be picked up at either the Cooper Head Start facility or the V. Robinson Center, according to Glaze.

As a partner agency of the Lake Martin Area United Way, the Head Start programs in Tallapoosa County benefit from this relationship, as the funding provided through United Way helps Head Start provide its programs to children in the area.

For more information about the Community Action Committee and the Head Start of Tallapoosa County, Glaze can be reached at 256-825-4204, while the numbers for the local Head Start centers are 256-2347583 and 256-234-6964.

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Judge takes action in Dadeville murder case another crime, robbery in the first degree. Black was arrested Oct. 4 and was released Oct. 19 on $250,000 bond.

Shaw was arrested Sept. 29 and bonded out Oct. 4 on a $250,000 bond. Shaw’s warrant indicates he allegedly committed murder while trying to distribute a controlled substance.

By MITCH SNEED Shaw is alleged to have committed the crime Editor while out on bond on two other drug charges.

Black Sheeley Shaw Court records show that Shaw was arrested in The case against the one of the three men Dec. 2016 for trafficking opium and was out on a Shaw, who is represented by Jason Jackson, charged in a Sept. 28 incident that left one man $75,000 bond. While out on the trafficking bond, was not present in court. Jackson has filed several dead and another badly injured will be heard by Shaw was again arrested Aug. 4 for possession motions in the case and is seeking a preliminary a Tallapoosa Grand Jury, while the other two will of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and posted a hearing as well. Jackson was not available for likely have preliminary hearings. $2,500 bond Aug. 14. The trafficking, possession comment Thursday.

Judge Kim Taylor bound the cases against of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia Michelle Perez, who represents Sheeley, said her Tavorick Laquaz “Qua” Black of Dadeville over to charges have been bound over to the grand jury. client is currently serving time in state prison after the grand jury at a first call hearing Thursday.

Shaw is due in court on a plea docket on the Black, who is currently free on bond, is charged his probation on previous charges was revoked due drug charges Monday. to the charge. with murder and attempted murder. He appeared Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said 911 Perez plans to file a motion seeking a before Taylor without an attorney Thursday. dispatch received several calls of shots fired in that preliminary hearing in the case. That hearing “You are charged with two felonies and those area at 12:47 a.m. on Sept. 28. Officers arrived would likely come in January. cases will be bound over to a grand jury,” Taylor shortly thereafter finding Adamson and 37-year-old Thursday’s developments were the latest in told Black. “They will meet within the next six Haggerty lying in Jah Street with gunshot wounds. months and they will make a determination is there a case that had Dadeville on edge. John Farrell They were transported to Lake Martin Community Adamson died after being shot that night on Jah is enough evidence for the case to go to trial.”

Hospital where Adamson passed away. Haggerty Street in Dadeville. Gerald Haggerty was critically Camp Hill’s Dazmon Notorious Shaw and was treated there and then flown to Columbus, Daquon Sheeley of Jacksons Gap are both charged injured.

Georgia for continued treatment.

According to court records, Black is alleged with murder and did not appear in court Thursday Barbour has not released any further details of to have committed murder in the commission of even though hearings were docketed. the incident.

One suspect headed to grand jury, two request preliminary hearings

Community colleges vital to college system I n March of this year, the Alabama Community College System took a giant leap forward when it brought on a giant in state government and one of Alabama’s preeminent leaders, Jimmy Baker, to be Chancellor.

When you have a conversation with Chancellor Baker, he uses words that you do not normally hear in the same sentence, like exciting and community college. He says it is an exciting time.

For a myriad of reasons, across the state, community colleges and technical training have been viewed as second best when it comes to higher education options. Sit down with Chancellor Baker and you will leave convinced that Alabama’s community colleges can do more to move the state forward than any other entity in the state.

For an institution that in the past had a history of caring a lot about buildings, he is singularly focused on doing what is in the best interest of students. To him, that means an open door policy at every college across the system. Anyone looking to better themselves should be able to walk in the door and

find opportunity at their local community college.

For some that opportunity looks like core academic coursework to transfer to a four-year or advanced degree at a fraction of the cost. For others that means stackable credentials and skills training to leave the classroom and step directly into a career. It could also mean general literacy and workforce skills or specific job training for a specific industry.

The paths are as varied as the student population, which ranges from high school students participating in dual enrollment classes to adult learners who are seeking to advance their careers and everything in between.

The Alabama Community College System consists of 24 community and technical colleges residing in each of the state’s urban centers as well as rural locales across the state. Additionally, extensive workforce development training for Alabama business and industry through the Alabama Technology Network also resides within the system.

Baker argues that the system’s reach across the state and each college’s connection with their local

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community makes them the most adaptable, allowing each college to made adjustments based on the needs of their service area. Imagine if this were the case in every community: a new auto manufacturer announces 200 jobs in Anytown, Alabama and the local Anytown Community College is already working to adapt courses and training to ensure the workforce is ready.

Anyone familiar with Alabama realizes the dramatic change in the economy over the past half-century. Entire industries have disappeared, replaced with new technology based careers requiring a different knowledge base.

The System is committed to being part of the solution.

Baker knows that means being honest with students about opportunities that are available and the education, skills, and training needed to secure them. The Alabama

Department of Labor estimates that there are more than 14,000 industrial manufacturing and transportation job openings each year. The Alabama Community College System is addressing the issue head-on by partnering with the state to provide two certification programs that upon completion translate into a job in manufacturing or production.

Alabama is the first state in the nation to roll out these certifications statewide.

The System also made headlines when it was selected as one of only six community colleges systems in the entire country by Apple, Inc. to launch a new app-development curriculum. Students who participate in the courses will learn coding and app development with Apple’s Swift programming language, preparing them for a wide variety of careers in our everincreasing technology driven economy.

While workforce training is a key mission of the ACCS, equal to its focus is to provide Alabama students with the academic coursework they need to be successful. A great number of students come to the community college to take

coursework to prepare them to transition to a four-year institution. These students are receiving the same quality of coursework and instruction as they would at other institutions but with smaller class sizes and less cost.

Over the past several years, thanks to support from the Alabama Legislature, dual enrollment has continued to expand across the state.

Students can take courses and receive both high school and college credit. In many instances, scholarships or grant funds are provided so students are afforded this opportunity at no cost to them.

Students who participate will not only graduate high school with college credits under their belt but they will also be more prepared for the rigors of college having already experienced a college classroom.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist.

His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers.

He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers. us.

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lack Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season, but it’s the next day, Small Business Saturday, that really puts me in the holiday spirit.

That’s because Small Business Saturday, which falls on Nov. 25 this year, isn’t about getting up before dawn, fighting traffic, jostling with crowds and standing in long lines to save a few bucks on things no one asked for.

Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support the small, family-run businesses that do so much throughout the year to support our community.

The campaign to “shop

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small” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving began in 2010 to help small businesses that were struggling to recover from the last recession.

Since then, it has grown into a powerful movement to give back to the businesses that keep our communities vibrant.

The idea is simple: Instead of sitting at home and ordering online or driving to the nearest shopping center or big-box store, you shop at small, locally-owned businesses for things you simply can’t find at the mall.

And instead of dealing with temporary workers who don’t know the merchandise, you’re likely to deal directly with the owner, who has a

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vested interest not only in selling you something that day but in making you want to come back time and again throughout the year.

And like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday comes with its own deals and discounts.

Shoppers are wising up to Small Business Saturday.

Last year, an estimated 112 million people reporting shopping at small businesses on Small Business Saturday,

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a 13-percent increase from the year before, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express.

Among those who shopped on last year’s Small Business Saturday, 32 percent reported attending a community event while 81 percent encouraged friends and family to shop or dine at small, independentlyowned businesses.

That level of support is having a real impact in our communities. State-specific numbers aren’t available, but, nationwide, shoppers spent an estimated $15.4 billion independent stores and restaurants on last year’s Small Business Saturday.

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That’s money that, for the most start, stays in the community.

When you shop local and shop small, you’re supporting your friends and neighbors.

You’re supporting your community. When you shop at a chain store, most of the money goes back to some corporate office somewhere, but when you shop on Main Street, most of that money stays on Main Street.

This holiday season, make a difference in your community: Shop local on Small Business Saturday.

Rosemary Elebash is state director of the National Federation of Independent Business.

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DRIVERS BEWARE:

‘Tis the season to watch for deer on the road

By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Everyone who drives eventually goes through it.

You’re driving down a peaceful Alabama country road and you see the animal leap into view, it’s white tail standing high and straight as it darts toward the highway in a series of graceful bounds. Your grip tightens on the steering wheel and your foot instinctively goes to the brakes. Your heart begins to pound in your chest.

If you’re lucky, you avoid the deer, but, according to State Farm Insurance’s 2016 deer collision statistics, one in every 145 drivers in Alabama didn’t.

In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that 1.5 million drivers collide with a deer each year in the United States, causing an annual estimated $1 billion in vehicle damage. In addition the IIHS says 186 people died in collisions with deer in 2015, the latest year for which statistics are available.

And according to Brad Price, owner of Price Paint and Body in Wetumpka, Millbrook and Tallassee, November is just the beginning of the time of year when cars collide with deer most frequently.

“Specifically, we’ll really see a spike after our first big frost,” Price said. “That kills all the brows, kills all the greenery and the deer have to travel further to fill their bellies. In January and February, during the rut, the mating season, they’re running all over the place.”

Price said he does repairs that range from $200 for a simple bumper job to approximately $7,000 should that accident cause the vehicle’s airbags to deploy.

“For deer wrecks, $2,500 is probably a good estimate of the average repair,” Price said.

“Generally speaking, with deer wrecks the airbags won’t deploy, but if they do, you not only have to replace the airbag, but the seat-belt pretensioner, the airbags’ computer module and any impact sensor on the vehicle. You’re looking at in the neighborhood of $7,000.”

The potential for hitting a deer alone is reason enough to have more than the simple liability coverage required by Alabama law on your vehicle. State Farm’s Karen Channell says that while deer collisions spike in fall and winter, they occur yearround.

“We always process a lot of claims of people hitting them in the fall when the deer start moving, especially with deer season opening on Nov. 18,” said Channell, a State Farm insurance agent in Alexander City. “I joke and tell people that we see a very successful hunting season and that more deer are killed by hunters with guns than our customers with cars.

“But seriously, we will average 20 deer collisions per month over the next three or four months. That’s how serious the problem is here in our area.”

She said that motorists should check their coverage and make sure they have appropriate coverage with adequate deductibles to make sure that they are properly protected.

Experts with the IIHS say there are a few ways to improve your odds of avoiding a crash with a deer.

Those include:

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Drivers across Tallapoosa County have most likely have encountered a scene similar to this one with a deer crossing in their path. Insurance officials say that 1 in 145 Alabama motorists will experience a crash involving a deer.

• Slow down and be wary of deer crossing the roadway especially around dawn and between sunset and midnight, when deer are most active.

• Stay aware. Look out for deercrossing signs and wooded areas where deer are likely to travel.

And if you regularly travel the same routes, you might find deer consistently grazing in the same fields. Make mental notes of when and where you regularly see them.

• Stay alert. If you see a deer near the road, slow down and, at night when traffic permits, use your high-beam headlights to increase visibility.

• Brake, but don’t swerve.

Swerving to avoid an animal can put you at risk of hitting another vehicle or losing control of your car and confuse the deer as to which way to go. Instead, slow down as quickly and safely as you can. Your odds of surviving an accident are better when hitting an animal rather than hitting another vehicle.

• Assume the deer you see has friends. “Where there’s one, there’s usually more” is often the case since deer travel in groups. So if you see one run across the road, expect more to follow.

• Buckle up. A seat belt is your best defense for minimizing your risk in a crash. A past IIHS study

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found that 60 percent of the people killed in animal-vehicle collisions weren’t wearing seat belts.

“The best ways to reduce your personal risk in a collision with a deer are common-sense things,” said Russ Rader, senior vice president for communications with the IIHS. “Things like always wearing a seat belt and, if you’re a motorcyclist, always wear a helmet. That’s because your greatest risk is usually from something secondary to the actual collision – losing control of your vehicle and hitting another vehicle or running off the road and overturning or, if you’re on a motorcycle, laying your bike down in the roadway.”

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