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By MITCH SNEED Editor

A woman found guilty of chemical endangerment of a child resulting in death late last month will learn her fate today.

A jury found 33-year-old Bethany Brown Missildine guilty on Oct. 24 after testimony indicated that she left a potentially lethal dose of medicine she was taking to treat drug addiction on a dresser where her 3-yearMissildine old son could get to it.

Sentencing is set this morning before Judge Ray Martin. The sentencing hearing had originally been set for Nov. 20, but was changed to accommodate the schedule of attorneys and prosecutors in the case.

Missildine was taken into custody immediately after the verdict was announced, despite pleas from the defense team to allow her to remain on bond until the time of the sentencing.

In Alabama, chemical endangerment of a See TRIAL • Page 7

Local churches prep for community dinner

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and be thankful for what they have every day. For those in the community who may not have a family to gather with, there is a way they can still celebrate the holiday in a traditional manner. Several churches are working together to provide the community with a free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lunchroom of Benjamin Russell High School.

“River of Life oversees it, but five churches help with cooking and preparing food and several others have members who volunteer to serve,” River of Life Church Administrator Theresa Waldrop said. “It’s a big group effort.”

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Overturned semi scatters chickens on Cherokee Road

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Chickens, feathers and manure were scattered over a 200-square-foot area after a tractor-trailer hauling broilers to be processed overturned just after 9 p.m. on Cherokee Road Wednesday evening.

The accident occurred in an area just across from Benjamin Russell High School and in the front lawn of the Kenneth Ingram Law Offices.

Officials say it appears the Freightliner truck came down the hill traveling eastbound and the load shifted as it went into the curve and started up the hill. The shift in weight caused the truck to flip onto its right side, sending the cages it was hauling to the ground and sent chickens flying into the air, into signs, bushes and all over the roadside.

It didn’t appear that any of the chickens actually crossed the road. Pardon the pun.

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Officials worked at the scene of an accident as a tractor-trailer overturned scattering chickens along Cherokee Road Wednesday night. The truck flipped on its right side, sending the cages it was hauling to the ground and sent chickens flying into the air, into signs, bushes and along the roadside.

HOBO donation to be used on new marine patrol boat

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ALEA Marine Patrol Chief Steve Thompson accepts a donation from the Lake Martin HOBO’s Gene Cody to the unit’s boat on Lake Martin.

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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Division received a new boat late in the summer to patrol the waters of Lake Martin.

Now those patrols will be much safer due to a donation of a radar and compass unit from the Lake Martin Homeowners and Boat Owners Association (HOBOs).

ALEA’s Charles Ward noted law enforcement needs partnerships like this to be effective.

“This is a great day,” Ward said. “This partnership is great. Us in law enforcement realized a long time ago that we can’t do this by ourselves. It takes the partnership of all the state, county, city and federal law enforcement. But it also takes the partnerships with civilians.

Ward noted the partnership with the HOBOs is the reason for celebration Thursday.

“That is the reason why we are here,” Ward explained. “It is the Homeowners and Boat Owners Association purchasing equipment that we can use to work more efficient.”

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DEAR ABBY: I have been friends with “Martha” for 40 years. We live a few hundred miles apart, so I like to call her and chat. The problem is, her husband always answers the phone, and he likes to give me a hard time.

When I identify myself and ask to speak to Martha, he says he doesn’t know anyone by my name, or says there’s no Martha living there. Once he told Martha to ask me how my ex-husband was. (I have not seen my ex for 40 years, since our divorce.)

The last time it happened, I told Martha her husband was annoying and that she should call me from now on. She said he was just trying to be funny.

I haven’t heard from her since, not even a birthday card. Was I wrong to speak up? Should I apologize or just lose this friendship? -- PROBLEM HUSBAND IN FLORIDA DEAR PROBLEM: Martha’s husband doesn’t strike me as

being particularly witty. After a few repeat performances of his lame material, I can understand how someone would become annoyed. I don’t think you owe Martha an apology for being honest about how you felt.

Because you left the ball in her court, it’s possible that since you did all the work staying in touch, your 40-year friendship was not as close as you assumed or you would have heard from her.

This has prompted other people to invite themselves along or ask if they can go with us.

If we wanted to spend more time with these women, we would have invited them. The two of us feel that this afternoon outing is OUR time together and we would prefer it being just us.

We changed the day, which was a bit inconvenient but preferable to the alternative. How do we handle it when future inquiries come up without hurting feelings or sounding snobbish? -- OUR TIME TOGETHER DEAR OUR TIME: Your mistake was in talking about your movie dates in front of the other women. In the future, handle it by refraining from doing that, and your problem will go away.

talk to me about his first wife.

They tell story after story, and it makes me uncomfortable. I feel disrespected but smile politely to not be rude. Any thoughts? -GIRLFRIEND IN NEW JERSEY DEAR GIRLFRIEND: I am sure no one does it out of a desire to make you uncomfortable or disrespect you. How you respond would depend upon whether your boyfriend’s marriage ended in death or divorce.

If his former wife is deceased, a way to change the subject might be to say, “It sounds like she was a wonderful (mother, daughter, woman).”

However, if the marriage ended in divorce, all you need to say is that you’d rather focus on the present than the unhappy past.

DEAR ABBY: A friend and I belong to a book club and have regularly gone to lunch and a movie afterward. We have occasionally mentioned a movie we liked while chatting prior to the start of the book club meeting.

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“That’s definitely not something you see every day,” Alexander City Police Department Chief Jay Turner said. “There were chickens and all that comes with them everywhere. You hate it for the chickens, but we were fortunate that the driver wasn’t injured and there were no other vehicles involved.”

Many of the chickens perished in the impact, but many were still alive and just tried to find a warm place after the crash. Koch Foods brought in teams to gather up the birds and clean up the mess. Another truck with cages was on the scene to reload the chickens and haul them away. No one at the scene had an estimate of how many birds were on the truck or how many died in the crash.

Officials say the wreckage was finally cleared just after 1:30 a.m. when the truck was uprighted and towed away.

Attorney Kenneth Ingram’s office was ground zero for the crash. Luckily the truck missed the building and the massive sign out front.

“When I got there at about 7:30 this morning and saw the ruts in the road and what was left on the scene, it was obvious that he had to just be flying down that hill for that to have happened,” Ingram said.

“But I tell you, the good Lord was with me and my Missouri marble sign wasn’t damaged. I paid an arm and a leg for that sign 20 years ago and the first question I asked was ‘is the sign damaged?’ But luckily it wasn’t. I hate it for the chickens, but luckily no one was seriously injured.”

Ingram said he wasn’t surprised.

He said he routinely sees truck and personal vehicles as well speed down Cherokee Road in front of the high school and his law office.

“Every day we see big trucks and cars too fly up and down that road,” Ingram said. “At times they will literally rattle the windows and doors and that’s no exaggeration. I’m just thankful it was after hours and it missed the building, because it could have been a whole lot worse.”

There was no word on any charges against the driver Thursday afternoon and attempts to reach a spokesperson for Koch Foods were unsuccessful.

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“... It could have been a whole lot worse.”

— Kenneth Ingram Local attorney Officials worked at the scene of an accident as a tractor-trailer overturned scattering chickens along Cherokee Road Wednesday night. The truck flipped on its right side, sending the cages it was hauling to the ground and sent chickens flying into the air, into signs, bushes, and along the roadside.

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Dinner bring plenty of traditional Thanksgiving fare, while a number of others help set up, serve and clean up the dinner.

Last year, Waldrop said around 125 people came to the high school lunchroom and celebrated Thanksgiving during the community dinner, while more than 400 plates were delivered around town.

“We deliver to the fire station, the police station, and some of the area nursing homes,” Waldrop said. “We also send plates to Hillabee Towers and one of the other senior living centers.”

She added that several people who work with Meals on Wheels had chosen to volunteer this year, and so people who receive food through the organization would be among those

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getting a Thanksgiving dinner plate.

People can also call the church if they know someone who may not be able to get to the high school and could use a plate.

“Those who receive deliveries always respond positively and are thankful for the food,” Waldrop said.

“The police and fire departments usually call afterwards and thank us again for thinking of them.

“A lot of the people we see in the lunchroom express how thankful they are for us providing this food, giving them the chance to celebrate the holiday like everybody else.”

Waldrop said that personally, she feels it is a great blessing to get to do this and how she wants to be a blessing to the community.

“If I had my way and money was no

problem, I would have a soup kitchen every week,” she added.

Thursday’s meal will include turkey, ham, cranberry sauce, a variety of vegetables, dessert and a drink, according to Waldrop. She said people would be welcome to sit down and eat there in the lunchroom or could choose to take their food to go if they desire.

For those wanting to volunteer to help out with the dinner, River of Life’s phone number is 256-392-4950.

Waldrop said anyone was welcome to help out for a couple of hours or the entire day if they so wanted, beginning when the food starts to arrive at 8 a.m.

“Feel free to come by and get a plate. It doesn’t cost anything and you don’t need a ticket to get in,” she said.

“We’ll be there and we want to help as many people as we can.”

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Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties.

She was sworn into office on April 10, 2017, and can be reached at 334-2427100. Her office is located at the State Kay Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General.

He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer.

He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties.

He can be reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@ gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.

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Voters will serve T as Moore’s jury

o no one’s surprise, it appears that Roy Moore isn’t going to drop out of U.S. Senate race and make way for a Republican candidate with less baggage and a chance to be part of the solution rather than a distraction in Washington to step in.

On Thursday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate election: “On Wednesday evening, the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee, comprised of 21 members, met to discuss the events and circumstances regarding the December 12 U.S. Senate race.

“The ALGOP Steering Committee supports Judge Roy Moore as our nominee and trusts the voters as they make the ultimate decision in this crucial race. Judge Moore has vehemently denied the allegations made against him. He deserves to be presumed innocent of the accusations unless proven otherwise. He will continue to take his case straight to the people of Alabama. … We trust the Alabama voters in this election to have our beloved state and nation’s best interest at heart.

Alabamians will be the ultimate jury in this election – not the media or those from afar.”

Lathan is right.

There is no time for any agency or group to do a real investigation that will get to the truth about these nine women who say that Moore repeatedly had inappropriate contact with them while they were young girls.

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan saying about Moore and the allegations against him “If he cares about the people and values he claims to care about, then in faithfulness to those people and those values he should step aside,” is not going to make it happen.

Sen. Richard Shelby saying he would “absolutely not” vote for Moore will not change the fact that Moore will likely remain on the ballot even if the flow of allegations continues. “It’s up to the people of Alabama now…

They’ll have to make that decision.

We’ll see how it plays out. It’s interesting times.”

Even Jeff Sessions said he has no reason to doubt the women who brought the allegations forward.

As the weeks wind down until the Dec. 12 election, we ask you all to take your role as a “juror” very seriously.

As you weigh the “evidence” not political rhetoric, the question should be: Can Roy Moore be an effective senator amid these distractions?

Indeed, interesting times.

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hanksgiving will be here next week and that means more than just eating turkey. It means my wife will want to get the Christmas tree up, the lights out and the decorations boxes down. Ugh! When it comes to Christmas decorating that girl is ready to go the day after Halloween. If I didn’t protest so much our house would look like Santa’s workshop year round. I wouldn’t be surprised if she found a picture of some Pilgrims sitting down with the Indians at the first Thanksgiving that had a Christmas tree in the background. We are the only ones at the family gathering with sleigh bells on the turkey.

Even the pumpkin pie has mistletoe as a garnish. However, I did draw the line when she wanted to put little elf’s hats on the baked potatoes.

The main thing my wife is thankful for at Thanksgiving is the fact Christmas is only a few weeks away. I told her she ought to move to Gatlinburg and set up a year round Christmas shop for the tourist. She could write every now and then and let me know how she is doing. She let me know I was about to move into the hospital for treatment of a rolling pin accident and I could write her a note later if I felt like it. This was not one of

Thanksgiving or the carols of Christmas we have a need to express our joy. These coming days of celebration allows us an outlet for these innate emoDR. GERALD tions. God has put in us this HALLMARK need to share our gratitude for Columnist blessings and made us realize the awesomeness of His love at Bethlehem. my better ideas and I am just How we commemorate these thankful that I could dodge as basic instincts is determined by fast as I could! our commitments. Christians Now every man knows the real purpose of Thanksgiving is should always take the highest road possible as a witness to be off from work so he can eat too much, watch football or to our Lord. The world will be happy to take these holidays to go hunting. Also, it is a perfect the lowest possible level, and day to undo your belt, lie back then take you there as well. It is in your lounge chair and take imperative that we set our sights a nap. But, oh no, not at my high, live our lives holy and house. The dishes are not even make our Lord happy. This will dried after lunch before my allow us to be truly thankful for wife is ready to go Christmas God’s love. shopping. I have to convince I guess I ought to relax and her every year that the stores are get use to my Sweetie’s exciteclosed and she has to wait until ment about Christmas. Since Friday. I should know better Thanksgiving is the official start than to tell her about the stores of the holy days season it is because she puts her purse up only natural that she would be and starts in about the decorations, again. You know, I believe fired up for the coming events.

I suppose I could handle this the woman would have put a better if she would just stop Christmas tree next to the gift-wrapping the dinner rolls at manager had she been a Magi.

Thanksgiving!

There is definitely a mutant, dominant Christmas gene in her Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a DNA. The holidays are special to all retired minister who lives in of us in different ways. Whether Alexander City. His column appears here each Friday. it is the grateful gatherings at

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Scripture Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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It’s time to make that change Dear Editor, Alabama has a lot of good things going on but you can’t tell with all this ugliness that is going on.

I have warned people over the years that we are God’s children and he is keeping us. I won’t talk about the other side.

I will only talk about the right side.

Mr. Doug Jones is representing all the people.

Democrats have always cared about the people. They care very deeply about education. It hurts them very much to see children being gunned down and there is nothing they can do but stress

down on the House floor on their knees begging for the other side to work with them to stop these guns.

But the other side is bought and paid for by the NRA so there is no “urgent” need.

It has come down to the people to decide this race and the 2018 races. It is time to look what they have done for you. Not only what they have done for you but look at what they have done against you up there when they were supposed to be working for you.

Do your research. Look underneath all the ugliness and look at them all and see if they work for you. See what they have done for your schools, your small businesses, jobs. Have

they brought any money here for anything, colleges, development or training programs?

You need to know.

I will put my vote on Doug Jones.

I love his speech. He is a man that will represent the people and stay true to the law.

The law is what is missing in Washington. Accountability is what the people want and to get “self” out of the way. In order to do that you will have to see new people up there in Washington and down here in Montgomery that will work for the people and not be bought.

Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City

Washington must face the real problems Dear Editor, Shocked and outraged hypocrite Democrats are lining up to take the Alabama senate seat. We are weeks away from an important election that could change the balance of power.

Yes, candidate Roy Moore is facing scandalous charges of sexual harassment to young girls from years ago. I find the timing suspicious; none of these charges came up during his decades of public service.

I don’t know Roy Moore, but he is the Republican candidate and has pledged to help President Trump to put We the People first. Democrats seem to forget their share of pretty bad proven scandals.

A Chappaquiddick scandal on Friday, July 18, 1969, between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 1 a.m., resultd when Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy’s car plunged off Pike Bridge into Poucha Pond. Sen. Kennedy got out and swam to shore leaving 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne to drown.

Sen. Kennedy did not report the accident for 10 hours, yet to get reelected to senate along

with a well-known reputation of committing adultery.

President Bill Clinton also had a sleazy reputation for womanizing, accused of rape, exposing himself, sexual harassment and of course, while acting as president in the White House, carried on sexual relations with a young intern.

At the time, all the outrage was against his excuses until the proof on the blue dress.

Where was the democratic moral outrage for these politicians to step down?

Democrat Senator Robert Byrd recruited for the Klan, and believed in the monstrous agenda of the Klan, yet he also was left being reelected, highly respected and beloved by Washington leaders.

There are many proven scandals on both sides — I use these examples only to expose the hypocrisy of Washington swamp creatures.

This is not to excuse Roy Moore. If these charges are true, sexual harassment is never excusable but changes from 40 years ago usually lead to “he said, she said.”

Where was the moral high

ground for so many of these politicians to step down for the good of the country?

I will vote for Roy Moore for the good of the country, he has promised to work with President Trump for We the People.

Shamefully, sexual harassment is everywhere yet no politician has seriously attempted to address it.

We face so many problems that Washington continues to ignore as they seek to impeach President Trump and waste time looking for collision with Russia.

They all are good at wasting time and our money. We voted for change but they continue to ignore We the People everyday.

I hope 2018 sends more Republicans to Washington to finally have a chance for change.

We are running out of time as the Washington swamp tries to ignore our many problems and run out the clock, hoping to win the 2020 presidency back for Democrats.

This is a challenge America must win. Washington must stop ignoring the real problems.

Annette Lynch Alexander City

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Donation ALEA Marine Patrol Chief Steve Thompson is thankful of the donation and partnership as well.

“This generous gift will prove valuable to our new patrol vessel on Lake Martin,” Thompson said.

“Your continued support is very much appreciated.

It show your association’s concern for boating safety and the people who boat on Lake Martin. I thank you for your generous donation.”

Thompson explained why the radar and compass unit is so valuable.

“Lake Martin is a large lake,” Thompson said. “We have radar and compass units on our vessels along the coastline but not inland.

It (Lake Martin) is a large lake and continues to grow with people building homes and weekends are becoming more and more congested. Our job is to make sure everyone has fun and goes home safely to their loved one. This radar unit will allow us to navigate more safely and quickly at night and inclement weather conditions. I am extremely excited about this. It is a fantastic donation.”

HOBO board member Gene Cody was thankful of the efforts of law enforcement.

“We thank you all so much for what you do,” Cody said.

In addition to thank the HOBOs, law enforcement officials thanked local volunteer rescue squads like Alex City Search and Rescue Squad, the Lake Martin Search and Rescue Squad and the Tallaco K-9 Search and Rescue Squad.

“They perform an invaluable service,” Thompson said. “When we get the call for an accident or natural disaster, we need our counterparts in these organizations. They are invaluable.

They are true partners in our job on these waterways.

We couldn’t do our job without them.”

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Top, HOBO board members and ALEA marine patrol officers pose for a photo in front of the marine patrol boat and the donated radar and compass. Above, ALEA Marine Patrol Chief Steve Thompson speaks at a press conference announcing a donation from the Lake Martin HOBOs to the unit’s boat on Lake Martin.

Left, Lake Martin HOBOs Gene Cody and Debra Nigh help set up the radar and compass unit the group bought to donate to the new ALEA boat on Lake Martin.

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child resulting in death is a Class A felony and carries a sentence of 10-99 years in prison.

Bentley Cole Missildine of Alexander City died at Russell Medical on Dec. 27, 2014, shortly after officers were called to a home on Barrett Road.

The Alexander City Police Department launched an investigation into the death.

As a result of the toddler’s unexpected death, an autopsy was performed.

Toxicology reports performed during that process were not complete until June 2015. Those tests indicated the boy’s death was due to “methadone toxicity.” Bethany Missildine was arrested a short time later and then indicted for chemical endangerment of a child resulting in death.

The case was prosecuted

by Assistant District Attorney Kevin Hall and District Attorney Jeremy Duerr.

Defense attorneys Thomas Radney and Jason Jackson did not dispute the facts of the case, but said the death was a result of a tragic accident, not criminal actions.

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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.

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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

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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 from 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 256-354-3311.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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GEARING UP FOR ROUND 2 Reeltown, Sulligent to go toe-to-toe in second round

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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 sixgame 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 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.”

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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.

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, 220pound 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.

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Benjamin Russell quarterback Landon Cotney has continued to develop throughout the season and will return next year as a senior with a lot of leadership experience.

Despite loss, Wildcats excelled during season all year long. I think it really meant something to them, especially after what happened last year.”

After coming off a Much of Benjamin 3-8 season in 2016, Russell’s success this there’s probably not too season had to do with many people out there its senior class which who expected Benjamin boasted 24 players.

One Russell’s football team to of the goals they set out finish with a 7-4 record to accomplish was to lift and earn the No. 2 spot in the standard of work ethic the region. back to where it should be “This group came a long for the Wildcat program. way from where we were Although they lost in the at this time last year,” end, Horn felt they had BRHS coach Danny Horn accomplished that goal. said. “There were several “The work ethic is areas that we improved back where it needs to on. Overall, I’m a little be,” Horn said. “That’s disappointed we didn’t something you have to Kenneth Boone / The Outlook advance at least one more keep doing year in and round, but I thought the Davede Herron (18) will be one of the toughest to replace on Benjayear out. I think from a kids played extremely hard min Russell’s football team.

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Alexander City Middle School’s boys basketball team is off to a fantastic 5-0 start, most recently having defeated Childersburg, 46-32, on Thursday night.

“We smothered them defensively,” ACMS coach Shundell Russaw said.

The Wildcats held a 15-2 lead after the first quarter and a 23-9 edge at halftime.

Alex City was led by Tre McMillan, who scored 13 points, and Gavin Vickers added eight points. Corrie Miliner filled the stat sheet with eight assists and nine points.

“Both Tre and Gavin Vickers dominated the boards,” Russaw said. “Corrie Miliner led the team to victory as the point guard; he had some incredible passes. I’m proud of the character, class and pride these guys show at school, during practice and definitely during the games.”

Prior to defeating Childersburg, Alex City posted wins against Sylacauga and Dadeville as well as two defeats of Stanhope.

Miliner averaged 15 points through the first four games, while McMillan was averaging 10 points and eight rebounds.

“Corrie is a really good shooter and often gets to the front of the rim and makes plays,” Russaw said. “Tre McMillan works the block. Our record last year was 4-10 and we’ve already reached our win total from last year.”

Alex City’s next home game is Tuesday against the Central Coosa Cougars.

Outlook searching for freelancers

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Do you have a camera and know a thing or two about taking action photos?

You may be the perfect fit as a freelance writer or photographer for the Alexander City Outlook. The sports department will be ramping up its freelance coverage during the winter season, and is looking for people to start getting experienced now.

If interested, contact sports editor Lizi Arbogast at 256-234-4281 ext. 228, or by email at lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook. com.

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physical standpoint, we still need to increase a level on that aspect, but overall I thought they did a great job of getting us back on track.

We got off track last year, but this group got us back where we need to be.”

The senior class had a lot of talent, including the likes of top running backs Davede Herron and AJ Thompson, linebackers Jaden Tuck, Ben Hendrix and Trey Gray, kicker Dylan Moncus and receivers Tyler Watts and Nick McGhee.

But there’s also a lot returning to next year’s team. Quarterback Landon Cotney brings back a lot of experience, having started for nearly two full seasons now. Running backs Hezekiah Hunter and Keedon Young will have big shoes to fill and linebacker Brett Pitts got a lot of valuable experience this season.

“We’ve got a good nucleus coming back,” Horn said.

“We lost a lot of good players, but you’re going to do that in most every class.

But we had a lot of 10th graders that got their feet wet this year, and we’re expecting them to step up and get better.”

And they’re not wasting any time. Benjamin Russell has already started its offseason workouts, picking up right where it left off on Monday. The Wildcats will be lifting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and working on running and conditioning Tuesdays and Thursdays.

“We don’t want to waste any valuable time, that’s the bottom line,” Horn said. “I don’t see any reason to take time off. Weight training is something that you’ve got to continue year round, so I don’t like to take days off.”

Similar to most area teams, getting bigger and faster will be the Wildcats’ biggest focuses during the offseason.

Although Horn said it can be tough to increase speed, that’s something he’ll be keying on in with his returning players.

Even players in other sports will continue with offseason workouts, so they’ll be ready to go as soon as spring practice begins.

“We’ve got several that play different sports, which I’m an advocate for that,” Horn said.

“I encourage them to play at least two sports, and really as many as they can. I think it helps you in every sport because it’s teaching you to be more competitive, and I encourage that. You’ve still got to continue your weight program, but that’s going to help you no matter what sport you’re in.”

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ACMS volleyball squad goes undefeated Alexander City’s Middle School volleyball team finished the season with an unblemished 9-0 record. Team members included Brooklyn Bowden, Re’Asia Brooks, Chole Davis, Taniya Davis, Brianna Heard, Roniyah Hester, Eriasia Leonard, Leah Leonard, Ja’Niya Martin, Marnavia May, Ta’Niah Moon, Jacey Ratliff, Zaria Roberson, Essence Smith, Laura Thames, Amariya Wyckoff. The Wildcats were coached by DeeDee Whetstone.

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Alex City 12U regular season champions Pictured is the Alexander City Youth Soccer that won the regular season championship. Team members included, front row, from left, Ava Franklin, Emma Swindall, Jamarion Pappion, Angel Borrego, Hope Abrams, Clay Duncan; back row, coach Brian Tate, Kennedy Tate, Phoenix Allen, Cooper Spears, Gabriel Houts, Cory Wycoff and Sariah Pappion.

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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.

“They blitz a lot and they do bring a lot of pressure. They’re very aggressive, and similar to last week, they’re really big up front.”

Luckily for Reeltown, the twoheaded monster of Tre Tre Hughley and Cameron Faison has emerged. Hughley is a smashmouth, between-the-tackles running back, while Faison will break the edge and bust out his speed, so whatever teams throw at the Rebel offense, one of them can probably handle it. Hughley had nearly 200 yards on the ground last week, while Faison was contained, but those roles could flip at any time.

“If people want to load the box on us to stop guys like Tre Tre and RaRa (Wright) and Jordan (Whitlow), then Cam can very well be utilized because he gets the edge quick,” Johnson said.

“Sulligent is very similar to Falkville

defensively, but I think they’re more athletic so the edges could be difficult to get. We’re going to do some things to utilize Cam more because he is such a weapon.”

For Reeltown, which has seemingly hit its stride, not much is going to change, though. Like always, Johnson’s Rebels are focused on taking 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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Reeltown’s Cameron Faison, left, could be utilized more tonight against Sulligent.

Game date: Sulligent Blue Devils at Reeltown Rebels ... Friday, 7 p.m. ... Class 2A second-round game.

Media coverage: Follow @liziarbogast on Twitter for live updates. Check out Inside the Lines Live on our Facebook page for our pregame show.

Teams: Sulligent (10-1) defeated Westbrook Christian, 42-14, in Round 1 ... Reeltown (7-4) earned a 33-13 win over Falkville last week.

Series: The teams have never met.

Outlook prediction: Reeltown by 7.

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PI Publisher Steve Baker talks a lot about passion. He often says that passion is the difference between mediocrity and excellence, and I think he is right. I have no doubt that passion makes TPI’s magazines what they are – your passion, that is.

Granted, passionate people in the right positions on the publishing staff are important to the process, but without your passion for living and making Tallapoosa County a better place, the magazine staff would have no stories to write.

When assistant editor Amy Passaretti met Chris Mullins at a civic club event last month, she couldn’t wait to tell you all the story about his incredible handmade costume. But in putting together the article on page 24, she discovered that the real story was something else entirely; one of dedication, perseverance and the love a parent has for a child.

Passion and dedication have played a huge role for aesthetician Shay Dean as well. Nearly 20 years of education and experience have fed Dean’s passion for the skin care needs of her patients, culminating in last month’s opening of her med-spa facility on Calhoun Street in Alexander City. Even now, she looks forward and makes plans for the services she hopes to provide in the future.

And it’s the passion of members of the Tallapoossee Historical Society that has led to the remembrance of local history. The historical group has petitioned the Alabama Historical Society and raised funds to post markers at significant sites throughout Tallapoosa County. An empty field or patch of woods today may have been the site of an important settlement, a major battle or momentous occasion in the shaping of our county, state or nation.

The article on page 22 is one such example. The seemingly unimpressive lot on Alabama Highway 50 in Camp Hill that is the subject of this month’s article was the site of a high school that served the county’s African-American population in the years of the last century.

Today, Edward Bell High School is a technical center that plays an important economic role in our county, as students are trained in skills desired by potential industrial employers. This passion to prepare our citizens for jobs and build our county’s economic future lives on, even 86 years after the construction of the original building.

Such passion is evident on every page of this issue of Lake Martin Living magazine. In the plethora of events we’ve highlighted on page 18 as we make plans to celebrate the holidays; in the costumes that children wore at the Wind Creek State Park Halloween Carnival included in our Oh Snap! section, starting on page 33; in Caryn Hughes’ tips for women in business on page 32 – your passion shows. And it makes the difference between mediocrity and excellence in the opportunities we have and the quality of the lives we lead.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday later this month, I am grateful for your passion.

Betsy Iler, Managing Editor 4 Lake Martin Living

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AROUND THE AREA

First Place at State Fair Horseshoe Bend High School won a blue ribbon for the first time in the Alabama National Fair exhibit competition earlier this month with a theme designed to dissuade students from distracted driving.

“Each year, the Alabama National Fair has six booths set up for displays from FCCLA, six for the FFA and six for the 4-H,” Horseshoe Bend Family, Career and Community Leaders of America advisor Felicia Williams said. “The fair tries to pick specific clubs in a rotation. We usually apply to submit a display every other year.

“The theme we chose this year was distracted driving. We made sure it was colorful, informed the public and clearly

For the Win

Seated, Horseshoe Bend students Kayla Hall, Cheyenne Peppers and Kristal Cortez accompanied the winning exhibit to the fair in Montgomery.

told the story we wanted to tell.”

A number of students worked on the project, and Williams said she selected three students she felt had done a large part of the work to travel to Montgomery and set the display up.

When the judging was done, Williams said she received an email informing her that the display her students worked so hard to create had won first place of all

the presentations at the fair.

“We’ve finished third three times and second twice.

This was our first time finishing first,” Williams said. “We were overwhelmed with joy. We were really excited.”

For all their hard work and first-place finish, Williams said the group was awarded $550.

“We may use some of the props in the display for some other projects we will work on, but we won’t be rebuilding the display once we take it down,” she said. ~ Donald Campbell

Sidewalks mean safety at Sportplex More than 5,000 feet of concrete sidewalk is in the making at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex in Alexander City, said Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson.

Workers from Alexander City’s Henderson and Coker have been busy this month pouring 5-foot wide handicap accessible sidewalks that wind past ball fields and scenic attractions throughout the park.

Mayor Jim Nabors said he thinks the project will make a good park even better, be an asset to those who use the park and help make it more attractive to those looking to bring tournaments to the area.

“It’s something that has been needed for a long, long time, and I heard that from a lot of people,” Nabors said.

“It should have been done a long time ago, Park Improvement but we are happy to see A Henderson & Coker it being done and add to construction crew checks the what the Sportplex offers level of forms before concrete now.” is poured for a new section of sidewalk at the Sportplex. ~ Mitch Sneed Lake Martin Living 9

BUSINESS MATTERS

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STORY & PHOTOS BY AMY PASSARETTI

sense of calm greets visitors at the door of Shay Dean Aesthetics on Calhoun Street in downtown Alexander City. A master cosmetologist and medical aesthetician, owner Shay Dean cultivated that calm to complement the wide variety of skin care services she offers in the recently renovated med-spa she opened last month.

“I love cosmetics in general, and I love helping people and making them happy with the way they look,” Dean said.

After graduating from high school, Dean went to cosmetology school at Trenholm State Technical College and opened a salon in Montgomery with her mother, who has been a hairstylist for nearly 30 years.

She returned to Trenholm State to earn a radiology degree, which is what ties in the medical side that she now combines with aesthetics to broaden her skill set.

Dean then worked at a dermatologist’s office for a few years and chose to obtain her medical aesthetician certificate before embarking on a new path.

“I wanted to be able to offer services outside of the doctor’s office setting, and grow into a more inviting setting, even though services are medical/cosmetic procedures,” said Dean.

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procedures with needles, including microneedling and hair restoration, and is board certified in micropigmentation (cosmetic tattooing). She also offers spa-type services – such as facials, chemical peels, body wraps and massage therapy – as well as waxing, hair extensions, makeup and lash application and more.

Dr. Heather Lawson is a contracted physician with Shay Dean Aesthetics and provides injectable procedures, and Dean also works with Lawson’s office to provide services for her clients.

“I have had several patients from the dermatology office contact me about the new place, and some patients have just followed me. I have a great clientele base, and Dr. Lawson and staff have helped me to grow that,” said Dean, who also offers discounts through a loyalty referral program to increase client retention.

Before opening, Dean built a website for the new business and received feedback from people in the Lake Martin area who were excited about the business’ arrival, as similar services had previously been unavailable in the area. People who drove to Auburn and Birmingham for comparable services now have a local connection, she said.

“I wanted to be a part of downtown Alexander City because I see a lot of new businesses coming in, and I see the potential for the town to flourish. I wanted to be a part of that growth,” said Dean, who originally is from Wetumpka but grew up coming to Lake Martin

where she now lives full-time.

Dean, along with the help of her husband Phillip, spent eight weeks renovating, refurbishing and refinishing the historic building in which her space is located. The vision for her business was brought to fruition by knocking down a wall to open up the space, resurfacing the hardwood floors and painting – a lot.

“A cosmetologist is an artist also, and I have a good eye for decorating. I can look at something and know exactly what I’m going to do with it,” said Dean.

A prime example of her artistry is the reception desk that greets customers. Dean renovated an old desk with reclaimed wood that she sanded with steel wool and painted with grays and whites to add a distressed look to the focal point of the room.

She chose some of her furniture from Longleaf Calming Atmosphere Antiques, while other pieces Previous Page: Owner were reused from her former Shay Dean; Right: Details in the décor salon or given to her by her add to the classy mother. Her son Chandler, one of her five children, even style that fills the space; Below: Dean built some pieces used in the refurbished most of her space. furniture to fit her vision.

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The end result is a spa-like setting with a peacock color scheme. Dean plays relaxing instrumental music in the background and offers her patients water, coffee, tea and wine.

“I want everyone to feel welcome and relaxed when they come to get treatment and take the stress away from their day,” said Dean.

When Dean is doing makeup artistry or hair extensions, the music is energetic to fit the setting.

One of her most successful ways to increase product knowledge, reach new clients and bring exposure to her services is through catered events – seasonal, special occasions or upon the release of a new product line she wants to promote and use.

“At all my events, I hand out a questionnaire that asks patients to check the services they’re interested in that maybe we don’t currently offer. This helps give me an idea of what certification I might pursue or what equipment I need to get next,” she explained.

Dean solely carries Jane Iredale’s makeup line in her studio and is a contracted make-up artist for the company. She travels across the Southeast doing cosmetics for events and shows. The skin care line she uses and sells is Institut Dermed Clinical Skincare, which is produced by the school from which she received her medical aesthetician certification.

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for new patients and Beauty and Beverages develops treatment plans Left: Dean is a master accordingly. As a result, cosmetologist and contracts with make-up pricing for services may line Jane Iredale, which vary, depending on what she carries at her location; is needed per individual.

Right: Water, coffee, tea Starting in 2018, and wine are available to Dean will offer one-onher patients. one makeup classes to teach cosmetic skills and knowledge. Her ultimate goal is to continue expanding services as well, based on the needs of the area’s residents.

“I want to really open up the market to reach all types of people and offer services that benefit everyone. I look forward to building new relationships and extending my network throughout the Lake Martin area,” said Dean.

Shay Dean Aesthetics is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the potential to stay open later on Tuesdays or Thursdays for those that work during normal business hours. The med-spa is located at 124 Calhoun St., Alexander City, and can be reach at 256-537-4307 for appointments. For a full list of services offered, visit shaydeanaesthetics.com.

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Persimmons

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originated (American persimmons are mostly ur Sunday school class held this year’s ornamental). annual get-together at Walls Farm on Persimmon seeds first came to the United States a beautiful fall day, and we all admired when Commodore Perry sent them from Japan the blooming shrubs and trees there as we listened in 1856. Today, persimmons are grown in many to Buddy’s deer stories. I noticed two fruit trees varieties in China, Burma, Northern India and across the front lawn, and I wondered why those Australia. In the U.S., they grow in Southern and orange apples were still on the tree?

Southwestern states, predominantly California.

Johnnie Copeland laughed at me and said those were persimmon trees. They usually wait to pick the fruit until it is a reddish-orange color and Health Benefits of Persimmons much softer.

Vitamin A shows itself to be a powerhouse Well, that piqued my interest, so I called an in nutrition, offering 55 percent of the daily old friend of 20 some years, John Neighbors, who value in the persimmon. Vitamin C runs a close is in the fruit-growing, blueberry and assorted second with 21 percent, plus excellent amounts of azaleas propagation business. We met later at his manganese, a co-factor for the enzyme superoxide farm on Fish Pond Road to further explore the dismutase, for healthy mucous membranes and persimmon. skin, as well as a known protectant against lung Fred Muenzmay John is one of the most successful and and mouth cancers. knowledgeable growers and tree grafters in the Persimmons are an excellent source of fiber, business. We talked about old times, how he which helps keep the body regulated. B-complex purchased the 100-acre farm from his aunt after his uncle vitamins are present to stabilize the metabolic system, along passed away. John explained that he started grafting the with copper and phosphorus.

Japanese verities of persimmon to replace the wild Alabama This fruit contains all kinds of phytonutrients, flavonoids and persimmon trees, which bear a plumb fruit. The Japanese and antioxidants, such as catechins (known to have antibiotic and Eastern varieties are the size of a large apple with a sweeter taste. anti-inflammatory properties, as well as protection properties He said he no longer propagates or grows persimmons to keep small blood vessels from bleeding) and gallocatechins because the market and interest are not enough to pursue it. and betulinic acid, which is a tumor inhibitor. Other powerful His love and interest in citrus trees is much more rewarding antioxidants found in persimmons include beta-carotene, and fun. We viewed three of his citrus orchards of grapefruit, lycopene, lutein and cryptoxanthin. The zeaxanthin content oranges, Myer lemons and limes, which are protected during absorbs into the eyes and helps filter light. the winter in dome plastic houses.

Persimmon

Persimmon is the name given to a number of different species of highly similar fruits from the same scientific family, Diospyros. As more information about ancient cultures has emerged, thanks to the study of anthropology, different types of persimmons have been classified into the Japanese persimmon, including the American Persimmon, the Black Persimmon, the Date-Plum Tree and the Indian Persimmon. All of them share much of the same basic nutritional value and health benefits with a few notable differences, like fiber content and trace amounts of unusual organic compounds.

Although the most popular variety of this fruit was originally native to China, it spread around the world over the past few hundred years. Similar species have also been found in other parts of the world. This suggests that persimmon has been used for thousands of years in many different cultures; and therefore, a number of common names and nicknames for persimmons exist, including Jove’s Fire, The Fruit of the Gods and Nature’s Candy.

Persimmons are red-brown or orange fruits that grow on trees like plums and look like a small, rather flat tomato capped by a calyx. The two varieties are stringent and non-astringent, the latter being pleasingly sweet. To avoid bitterness, the paler varieties should be eaten only when very ripe, usually peeled.

Many folks are not familiar with persimmons. The Latin word for persimmon means “food of the gods.” A fruit most often grown in warm, dry climates, the ones found in larger grocery stores are most likely Japanese persimmons.

Persimmon is Japan’s national fruit, and that’s where it

Studies Done on Persimmons

Persimmons are one of a few foods associated with killing breast cancer cells without harming normal breast cells, according to one new study. Scientists attribute this to the flavonoid fisetin, which is present in several fruits and vegetables but in persimmons specifically. Fisetin also has been named as a significant contributor in the programmed eradication of colon and prostate cancer cells.

Persimmons are widely available September through December, with a peak during November.

Choose persimmons with deep red undertones. Look for fruits that are round and plump and have glossy and smooth skin. Avoid fruits with blemishes, bruises or cracked skin and those that are missing the green leaves at the top. Select ripe persimmons only if you plan to eat them immediately; otherwise, buy firmer fruits and allow them to ripen at room temperature in a paper bag with an apple or a banana.

Store ripe persimmons in the refrigerator. Be sure to eat the fruit as soon as possible because overripe persimmons quickly turn mushy.

My wife and I enjoyed them with a spoon, as if we were scooping out grapefruit sections. You can eat them like you would an apple, but wear a bib. They can be messy.

Eat Well. Be well. ~ Fred Muenzmay of Eagle's Roost Herb Farms is a Master Gardener and has been in the business of growing organic herbs, vegetables and blueberries for regional and local farmers markets for 26 years. E-mail him at fmuenzmay@earthlink.net.

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Personal branding tips for women Make a strong brand pay off with connections, impressions

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strong personal brand is important for any business leader, and as Phyllis Neill has found in working with professional women over the years, personal branding pays off with more purposeful connections and the ability to leave a lasting impression.

Neill, channel manager of content marketing for Alabama Media Group, has found that women in business are sometimes less likely to speak candidly of their own achievements.

Learning this has helped her develop helpful ways that professionals can build effective personal brands without appearing boastful.

She recently spoke to members of USAmeriBank’s Women Entrepreneurs program during an event at an Alexander City restaurant. She shared strategies for creating personal brands and strengthening connections. Here are three of her personal branding tips that women could implement immediately in their everyday activities:

Own your name online

It’s important to give people multiple ways to find you online, whether that’s through a website, by setting up a blog that outlines your experience, or by simply leveraging your LinkedIn presence.

This allows you some control over what people will see about you online and gives them multiple ways to connect with you.

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to everyone from prospective customers to potential employees.

Cultivate your network

We often call on our contacts when things are changing in our businesses, when we’re looking for new employees or when we’ve made the decision to leave a job. This process can be a lot easier to Share your Caryn Hughes navigate if you take the experience time to keep in touch Blog on your website with your contacts when or share posts on things aren’t so stressful. Commit LinkedIn that demonstrate your to setting up at least one lunch a expertise in your chosen field. Start month with someone, like a LinkedIn by coming up with six topics. These connection or some other business could range from how to be a great contact you haven’t spoken with in a manager to tips for startups or how to find your voice in a large corporate while.

Instead of focusing on what you’d environment. Six topics would be like for your contacts to do for you, enough blog posts for six months. try to find out if there’s some way You may not think of yourself as you could help them. If you keep a writer, but short posts on topics in touch and try your best to help you’re passionate about give you a when needed, you will have laid the chance to showcase your knowledge groundwork for when you need their help later.

It’s not about simple reciprocity; it’s about building strong connections that strengthen all of our businesses and, ultimately, our communities. ~ Caryn Hughes is Senior Vice President, Alabama Commercial Lending Executive, at USAmeriBank.

For information on the WE program, visit www.usameribank.com/ womenentrepreneurs/ or call Hughes at 813-418-4068.

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Make reservations now for Eclectic's annual Christmas spectacular

An Eclectic Ministry hosts its 10th annual walking tour of the Christmas story Dec. 1-9 at the Falk Farm located at 1733 Claude Rd. in Eclectic. Told through scenes and re-enactments, this spectacular presentation involves more than 200 community volunteers. Reservations are suggested, and time slots are scheduled in 15-minute increments. To make reservations, visit aneclecticministry.org, e-mail reservations@aneclecticministry.org or call 334-5784846. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and appreciated. The 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. time slots are handicap accessible, so be sure to specify if you require assistance.

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Denim & Diamonds Charity Ball

Hosted by the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, this event will be held at the Lake Martin Event Center at the Rodeo Club in Dadeville. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes a steak dinner and a silent auction. Music will be performed by Lisa and the E-Lusion. All proceeds benefit the Lake Martin Area United Way. Call the Dadeville chamber at 256-825-4019 for information or tickets.

Nov. 18

Annual Fall Bazaar

St. James Episcopal Church will host its annual fall bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring kitchen creations, handmade treasures, pottery and more. The church is located at 347 South Central Ave., Alexander City, and all proceeds will benefit community outreach programs.

Nov. 18

Football Youth Sports Day

Auburn University will treat kids to an unforgettable day including access to indoor practice facilities, a pregame message from a former Auburn and NFL player, participation in the Tiger Walk and Eagle Flight and more, including a post-game photo for groups of 100 or more.

Tickets are $25. For information, contact Michael Taylor at 334-549-2337.

Nov. 24-26

Christmas at the Crossroads

Open the Christmas season with this weekend-long event at Russell Crossroads. Shop the Company Store for gifts from Cloud Nine and handcrafted items created by local artisans. Stop in at Catherine’s Market for discounts and giveaways. Bring the whole family to admire the town decorations and revel in the Christmas spirit while shopping the arts and crafts at the Holiday Market at The Stables.

Santa will arrive in town between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to see all the boys and girls. The Holiday Bazaar will be held in conjunction on the Town Green and local artisans will display handmade jewelry, soaps, woodwork, paintings and more. The fee for exhibitors is $75 per booth. Visit the website at www.russellcrossroads.com or call 256-397-1397 for information or to register as a vendor.

Dec. 3

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

MainStreet Alexander City is hosting a Christmas event downtown from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Alex City Rocks will be at Broad Street Plaza painting rocks, there will be free face painting, hot chocolate will be available from The Coffee Corner and Christmas carolers from ACT II will be entertaining us with holiday tunes. All are encouraged to wear their tacky sweaters, and there will be special appearances by some of your favorite Christmas characters.

For information, call MainStreet Executive Director Bre Smith at 256-329-9227.

Dec. 10

Dadeville’s Spirit of a Hometown Christmas Parade

The Friends of Dadeville, along with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual Spirit of a Hometown Christmas Parade from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Dadeville. This event will feature a variety of floats, arts and crafts booths, children’s activities, food and Santa Claus. To participate or for more information, please contact the chamber at 256-825-4019.

Season-Long Events Memory Makers Quilt Guild

Meets the second and fourth Mondays at the Senior Center on the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex campus.

Participants come and go between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a business meeting at 5 p.m., followed by show-and-tell. Bring sewing projects, machines and questions.

Real Island Supper

The Real Island community hosts a covered dish supper every third Friday of the month (2nd Friday in December) at the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department and Community Room, 1495 Real Island Rd., Equality. Everyone is welcome.

Admission is $3 per adult; bring a covered dish to share.

Some nights are themed, so call ahead to find out if costumes or certain types of food are in order. For more information, contact Dianne Perrett at 256-329-8724.

Nov. 28-29

Painting the Landscape in Oils

Perry Austin will teach this two-day workshop at Tallapoosa School of Art on the lake in Dadeville. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. For information, visit www. tallapoosaworkshops.com.

Nov. 30

Sweet Potato Pie’s A Home Grown Christmas

Ring in the season with a light-hearted production at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. This Alexander City Arts, Inc., presentation will start at 7 p.m. For ticket information, visit AlexanderCityArts.org.

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

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22 Centry 21 Lake Area Realty 256-825-4800 440 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL 36853 23 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454 8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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20 McDaniels Storage Center 256-234-4583

1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010

Hotels & Lodges 25 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440

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2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078 29 Lake Pointe Baptist Church 256-373-3293

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Dock Builders 30 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443

180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 31 Docks Unlimited LLC 256-203-8400

6400 Highway 63 S., Alex City, AL 35010

Recreation 32 Dixie Sailing Club 767 New Hope Church Road Alexander City, Al 35010

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Robinson takes one for travelers everywhere The Last Word

It should be noted here I didn’t In this month’s issue of Lake ask for her to readjust the seat to an Martin Living magazine, I will be upright position. That seemed rude; answering the age-old question that however, I did let out an exasperated has plagued scholars and philosophers sigh to acknowledge my discontent. She for millennia: “Is it OK to lean back in was not fazed. your seat on an airplane if someone is Well, I was puzzled. Perplexed even. behind you?”.

I mean, there was an empty seat right The short answer is “no.” in front of her. Why couldn’t she have The long answer is “NOooOOOoO!” moved up and then leaned back?

Look, I know the option is there to Of course, I could have moved, too, lean back. Delta and Southwest airplane that’s true. But in that scenario, she designers didn’t accidentally put that wins. I didn’t want her to win. I wanted archaic button on the side of armrest, to win. right? But unless you turn around and I then did what any self-respecting, see Tyrion Lannister, Verne Troyer or Luke Robinson lanky, 6-foot 5-inch dude would do: I Mary Lou Retton sitting behind you, crammed my knees right into the back take my advice: Do not lean back! of her chair. A unique strategy, certainly, because It’s simple courtesy, folks. Passengers do not it hurt me to do it. It was more uncomfortable want another person’s chair tilted into their than that time when I had an appointment with laptops with that person’s hair dangling jussst the big-handed proctologist. I had to persevere above the flat Diet Coke they ordered. though. I had to push through the pain. Lessons When airplanes were invented, people were needed to be learned. smaller. Orville and Wilbur Wright were both 4 Of course, she struggled. She fought like a feet 3 inches tall and 65 pounds. (Editor’s note: hooked marlin, moving side to side and back and This is completely untrue.) So when they built the forth in an effort to dislodge my knees. It was no first 747 aircraft in 1803 (Editor’s note: Both of use though; I was not budging. these statements are also untrue), they planned Then, finally, she threw in the towel. The lady their seating according to the sizes of average turned to me, glared for a moment, grabbed her humans in their day. carry-ons and stormed to the seat in front of her.

Flash forward to 2017, and Americans are She whispered that I was a “bass mole.” both a lot taller and a good bit chunkier on That seemed weird. Who calls someone a average (I am not talking about you though … “bassmo – ?”

You look great!). Now, people need more room.

Wait a minute … Maybe I misheard her?

Unfortunately, like stadium seats in the SEC, the Bottom line: I won. My knees looked like they airlines haven’t yet accommodated these collective newfound girths and heights. Airplane seats aren’t had spent a week at Joe Namath’s Knee Camp, but I won. Also, my bet is that woman never leaned designed for people of modern carriage, frankly. her chair back without checking again. In that Let me explain more through a story, a story of one of the proudest moments of my life – which is sense, I was one of the greatest American heroes of my generation. very sad in its own right, but anyhoo ...

So now, you know: Don’t lean back.

The year was 1999, and I was aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Birmingham to ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native Dallas. There was a feisty middle-aged woman in who also writes a weekly column for the Alexander front of me who, at about 10,000 feet, decided to lean back – wayyy back – like she was auditioning City Outlook. to be an extra in a Snoop Dogg video.

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Rules change to improve

Play Speed T

From the Tee

weeks ago, a few of my players and I were he USGA and the R&A (Royal and behind a group of golfers, and I watched Ancient Golf Association) have one of the players in this group. some interesting changes in mind For each and every shot, he pulled his for the Rules of Golf. Many of you have cart up to the ball, and while sitting in possibly been following these proposed the cart, he meticulously put his glove adaptations to the Rules but for those that on; then reached for his rangefinder, haven’t – hold onto your hats! The main removed it from the case, shot his distance consideration of these new Rules of Golf is and replaced it into the case. He walked to speed up play for golf. slowly to the back of the cart and, with The idea of speeding up play is very great contemplation, chose a club. Then welcomed by golfers that play often, have he walked to his ball, took four practice a keen sense of their club distances, are swings and then began his pre-shot considerate of others on the golf course and routine, addressing his golf ball while expect to play an 18-hole round of golf in performing his 1,000-point golf swing four hours or less in a group of 3 or 4.

Dave Jennings mental checklist before proceeding to hit Whenever my CACC Trojan golfers play every shot short of the green. a round of golf at Willow Point Country After each shot, he carefully wiped down Club or any other golf course, I expect his club, replaced it into his bag, removed his glove, them to be over-the-top courteous of all players on the course. Any time a group of golfers playing at a quicker folding it and placing it gently into the cubbyhole in the dashboard of the cart. I hoped then that he would have pace approaches my players, my golf team will always been done slowing the pace of golfers behind him after stand to the side and allow these faster players to play through. This practice is a long-time common courtesy this, but oh-dear-God-help me, no.

This gentleman then apparently chose to share with in the game of golf. his cart partner the painful saga of why his shot landed My golfers always play hard to shoot the lowest 18hole score they possibly can every time they play. These short of the green, or perhaps he shared some story that had nothing to do at all with golf. In any case, more college golfers hole all of their putts and play by the Rules; and yet, there are times when following the Rules time passed before he moved on. This was painful.

The saddest thing about this day was that I know could slow the round a bit. the gentleman who took so long to play. He is a very For example, if the rough is cut high and a player’s sweet person with a heart of gold. I also know that he drive bounces from the fairway into the rough and is has been playing golf for decades, but at no time during lost, the Rules of Golf instruct the player to return to the front nine was he prepared to play when it was his the original location of the last shot and hit another turn or, in the alternative, wave for our group to play ball with a penalty of stroke and distance. The CACC through. He just isn’t aware of how much his slow play golfers would have to walk back 290 yards to the tee irritates other players on the golf course. and play another shot. That’s going to eat up a bit of Those nine holes took two hours and 30 minutes the clock. The Rules of Golf allow for a player to play to play. Knowing we weren’t going to be asked to play a provisional ball for a “lost ball,” but no one plays a provisional ball for a ball that is considered 5 feet out of through, we left the course and headed for the practice area. the fairway.

My suggestion for him, and others like him who are My players also hole all of their putts; there are reading this article, is to please be prepared to play no ‘gimmees’ in tournament play, and none in my when it is your turn. Put your glove on at the tee and qualifying rounds. All of us have missed 2-foot putts don’t take it off until you reach the putting green. Put – and even shorter ones – on those horrid nightmare your rangefinder in a cupholder of the cart and be rounds. ready to use it when you reach your ball; then, drop it The biggest thing to playing golf without delay is to back into the cupholder. Take one more club than you be prepared. It drives me straight up a wall to watch think you might need for your shot. After your shot, golfers waste play time on high-traffic days. A couple

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move along. Share stories with your riding partner as you are driving.

Another change under consideration for the Rules of Golf would affect everyone at all levels of play.

Presently, a ball drop for relief from a cart path or hazard is required to be with the arm fully extended from shoulder height. In the new Rules, the ball could be dropped from any height. In fact, it could basically be tossed onto the ground from 2 inches above the intended drop position.

The one-club-length full relief rule from a cart path, casual water, obstruction and ground under repair also would be changed. The current rule allows for a drop within one club-length, but if the ball then rolled another club length, it would be deemed in play. In the future Rules, a player first would determine the nearest point of relief; then, identify an area of 20 inches from that nearest relief point. The ball would have to be dropped and played within this 20-inch area. This is a big-time change.

A few other interesting changes on the horizon for golf: The present time period to search for a golf ball before it is deemed to be lost is five minutes. This timeframe is being shortened to three minutes with the proposed changes.

Presently, a player is not allowed to replace a golf

ball unless Save the Stories for the Clubhouse As a courtesy to other players on the it is unfit for course, chat with fellow golfers after the play or has game, not in the middle of your round. entered a hazard, but the new rule would allow a player to replace the golf ball with a new one while taking relief from a cart path, fire ant bed, casual water, etc.

Another big change refers to the putting green.

Presently, a player may repair only ball marks or replaced holes on the green that are on the line of player’s putt. The new rule would allow a golfer to repair any damage, such as spike or scuff marks or any other abnormalities anywhere on the green, as long as the player did so without taking a great deal of time.

Visit www.usga.org to review the proposed changes to the Rules of Golf, which will go into effect in January 2019. Most likely, every golfer will be happy with some and disappointed with others. Sorry, there are no new rules that allow a player to throw out the worst three holes from a round of golf. ~ Dave Jennings is the men's golf coach at Central Alabama Community College.

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Christ mas Event s

'Tis the season for holiday activities

eindeer in lights are showing up all over Alexander City, and snowflakes hang from lampposts as Christmas activities swing into high gear this month.

In addition to the area’s time-honored classics, including Christmas at the Crossroads and the annual Hometown Christmas Parade, plans for new events from MainStreet, ACT II and others already are under way.

Get an early start at 9 a.m. on Nov. 18 when St. James Episcopal Church opens the doors at 347 S. Central Ave., Alexander City, for the annual holiday bazaar to benefit community outreach.

The St. James Pottery Guild unveils a new collection of crosses, platters, bowls, vases and more at this four-hour show, and this year’s selection will include another element for the Nativity – the wise men. Coffee cups also will join the line-up this year.

In addition to the thousands of pottery pieces available, the church offers frozen goods, sweet treats and favorite holiday snacks from the kitchen, as well as art and handmade gift items from the talented painters, woodworkers and crafters in the St. James congregation. Stock up on frozen dinners to get through the busy shopping season or provide the luxury of a pre-made meal as a gift to a busy friend. This annual event funds outreach activities in the local Christmas in the Park

Petting live reindeer is just one of the treats that await children at this annual holiday event at the Sportplex.

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Alexander City's Annual Christmas Parade

Creative floats last year included this one featuring Grandma getting run over by a reindeer.

community, including Feast of Sharing meals and support for Tallapoosa County Christian Crisis Center.

Then, celebrate Christmas at the Crossroads Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. This year’s event will include shopping under the big tent and the arrival of Santa Claus in a horse-drawn wagon at 11 a.m. for that all-important visit with the kids. There will be games, crafts and music at this free and very special Christmas kickoff event on the day after Thanksgiving. For information, contact Robert Gunn at 256-496-4232.

The schedule really gets hopping after that, as Alexander City Arts hosts Sweet Potato Pie’s A Home Grown Christmas at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30. The heart-felt harmonies of this highly acclaimed female band will awaken the Spirit of Christmas as their angelic voices put a ‘sweetgrass’ spin on favorite holiday tunes.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. For advance tickets, contact Ellen Martin at 256-2348600 or Willa Alford at 256-234-4470.

MainStreet Alexander City this year will launch a new downtown event at Broad Street Plaza from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to wear a tacky holiday sweater to Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, which will include carolers from the Alexander City Theatre II production of Rented Christmas, as well as hot chocolate from The Coffee Corner, free face painting, hot chocolate and rock painting for the Alex City Rocks garden. For information, contact Bre Smith at 256-329-9227.

And don’t miss Alexander City’s signature holiday parade on Monday, Dec. 4. Thousands of spectators line the streets from Comer Street, down Cherokee Road past the high school and up Church Street through the roundabout to the bottom of the hill at Strand Park to see Santa and

Mrs. Claus arrive in town in style. Grand marshal for this year’s parade is Steve Robinson, this year’s Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Community Spirit Award winner. The parade begins at 6 p.m., but arrive early to get a good spot. Dress warmly, line your lawn chair with a cozy quilt and be sure to pack some hot chocolate and yummy holiday snacks for this not-to-be-missed favorite Christmas event.

Christmas in the Park returns to the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 9 with carriage rides, Christmas music, train rides and other activities for the kids, as well as arts and crafts vendors. Programs and Special Events Supervisor for Alexander City Parks and Recreation Kristi Hardy said carolers from local schools and churches will participate in this year’s event, and local businesses can sign up for a free advertising display area to decorate.

“These are not booths to sell products. They are just decorated parts of the park where the business can put a sign and make it their own to promote their business,” Hardy explained.

Registration forms for vendors and business decorations are available through Hardy’s office. Email her at kristi.hardy@ alexandercityal.gov for more information.

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rental shop owner Anne The Friends of Weston hires children from Dadeville and the the orphanage to play parts Dadeville Area in the production, but she Chamber of Commerce must take the role of the wife will co-sponsor the herself.

4th Annual “Spirit of a The production stars a cast Hometown Christmas” of more than 30, including Parade in downtown Written by Norman C. Ahern Jr. & Yvonne Ahern Alexander City’s Stephany Dadeville on Sunday, Sasser as Anne Weston and Dec. 10. From 1 p.m. to PERFORMANCES Dadeville’s Steve Thomas 4 p.m., arts and crafts Dec. 15 as businessman John Dale. booths, food booths The play has all the elements and children’s activities 7 P.M. of a warm and wonderful will be set up around Dec. 16 holiday with the reading of the courthouse square, 2 P.M. & 7 P.M. the Christmas story from the and Santa Claus will Book of Luke and audience be there to meet and Benjamin Russell sing-alongs with favorite greet the naughty and High School Auditorium carols.

Alexander City the nice.

Tickets are $12 for adults The parade will Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado and $7 for students and are begin at 3 p.m. near available online through the ACT II website at www. the football field and will travel up Lafayette Street to the act2fineartscenter.com. Tickets also will be available at courthouse square. For vendor information, contact the the BRHS Auditorium door on performance dates.

Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-825-4019.

On Dec. 17 – one week before Christmas Eve – the Alexander City Theatre II will present a light-hearted focus turns to church and family as several churches host Christmas play at the Benjamin Russell High School special music services throughout the week leading up to Auditorium on Dec. 15 and 16. Rented Christmas by Christmas Day. Check calendar listings in The Alex City Norman C. Ahern and Yvonne Ahern tells the story of Outlook and The Dadeville Record for details on these a lonely businessman who decides to rent a Christmas celebration, complete with five children and a wife. When concerts.

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Bold initiative continues to build local economy 86 years later STORY BY BETSY ILER PHOTOS BY MITCH SNEED

uilt in 1931 through the Rosenwald Fund as the county’s first high school for African-American students, Edward Bell High School was known as the Tallapoosa County Training School. The school was renamed to honor an outstanding principal.

The pioneer institution emphasized college preparedness and vocational curricula.

Members of the local community added classrooms, a gymnasium and lunchroom in 1947, using donated building materials, but when a fire burned the original building in the late 1950s, a new building was constructed nearby.

The school closed at the end of the 2010-2011 academic year, due to fiscal problems in the Tallapoosa County school system, but two years later, the school reopened as a local technical education facility that trains students for vocations in law enforcement, industrial maintenance, welding, healthcare and computer software.

“We started with a vision, a building and no money,” Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle said last spring when the Edward Bell Technical Center was showcased on a tour of state officials. “We cleaned up the building and made a video of the vision and carried it around the state.”

Now 86 years old, the academic initiative at Edward Bell High School is a banner for providing skilled labor to potential industry seeking communities in which to open their facilities.

Donations, grants and county school monies were used to renovate the building, which now serves students from Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown. Students learn technical skills that will qualify them for jobs with local industry.

The Alabama Historical Association, with research and funds from the Tallapoossee Historical Society, posted a historical marker on Alabama Working for the Future Highway 50 at the The technical programs site of the original now offered at Edward school in February Bell High School prepare students for work with local 2016. business and industry.

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R4 promotes autism awareness Father makes costumes to help daughter STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE, BRIAN LANSANGAN & COURTESY OF MELISSA MULLINS

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hen 15-year-old Torrie Mullins asked for a Star Wars replica droid two years ago, she never knew the effect she could have on raising awareness for a condition that directly impacts her life.

Mullins is on the autism spectrum, and with the help of her parents, Melissa and Chris, she uses her puzzle piece-designed R4-AU unit to not only educate others about autism, but also to improve her own social interaction and communication skills.

“Our goal for the R4 unit was to carry it to schools for educational purposes to help get autism awareness out there. We knew it could take a while, though, because of Torrie’s social issues and connections,” said Melissa.

Not even two years later, the Mullins family has spread their

message across the state and even made a national impact through social media.

Mullins adopted a strong interest in Star Wars a few years back, and when she first asked for a droid unit, Chris realized the electronic work it would take to build one the size she wanted was out of his realm of experience.

“I have a friend who has an R2KT unit painted in pink and white, named after his daughter who passed away from cancer. That’s where I got the idea to buy a unit but cover it in puzzle pieces for autism awareness,” said Chris, who began asking around to see how feasible it would be to receive donations.

The Mullins family then set up a GoFundMe account to raise funds to purchase a life-sized Star Wars astrodroid replica. About two or three

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move its arms; light up; say lines from the Star Wars days went by and aside from a few donations by friends, movies – including those from both Luke Skywalker and they hadn’t made the progress they had hoped for.

One morning Melissa noticed that their link had spread the late Carrie Fisher’s character Princess Leia. It even has its own personality and can be put on guard mode to react like wildfire. to others.

“The Peter Mayhew Foundation (founded by the actor Mullins, who calls herself the Autistic Jedi, was given who portrayed the Chewbacca character in the movies) the name by her father for her sometimes-backward way had shared it with all of his followers, and since he shared of talking, which is similar to the way a Star Wars Jedi it, everyone following him started sharing it. Within three talks in the movies. To months, we had more carry out the theme, than 3,000 shares on Chris fabricated Jedi Facebook and in just costumes for Mullins four months, we had and Melissa, along with enough donations to putting together his get the ball rolling,” said own Storm Trooper Chris. uniform.

They then contacted The Jedi costumes, Billy O’Brien, owner of each made in just one Astrodroids, located in day by Chris, are crafted New York, to build a from curtains, since the unit for them. O’Brien fabric resembled the loved the idea of using original costumes more the droid to spread than anything else he autism awareness and could find. offered to ship the The art of creating 150-pound item for video game and movie free as his contribution character costumes to the project. Four started as therapy for months later, the R4Chris due to his seizure AU unit arrived in the disorder, but it quickly Mullins front yard on became an impressive an 18-wheeler. hobby. Dawdling one “We checked Torrie day, he began to create out of school, and when Halo helmets. He used I brought the droid the pepakura technique inside, her eyes just lit of folding papers to up, and she wouldn’t create a 3D version of stop hugging it,” said an item. From there, he Chris. tried other materials, Rob Letts from such as foam, fabric and Birmingham, arranged leather and eventually the printing of the was using a wide variety puzzle piece sticker of supplies. that covers the R4, “I use literally any and Chris had to take material I can get my apart the legs and hands on and recycle other pieces to ensure materials as often as I the sticker was placed can. I can see a design properly. the way I want it to They also made be and just come up sure that the names Family Fundraising with the idea in my of everyone who Previous Page: Melissa, Torrie and Chris Mullins promote autism head to make it come contributed to the awareness with the help of R4-AU; Top: Chris and his daughter to life. I break it down project in some way Torrie at Opelika's Fall Festival wearing costumes he built; This into smaller pieces were listed on the back modeled Locus from Gears of War includes hand-stitching, a and figure out how I variety of materials and took months to create. of R4. can create that,” said “Several people have Chris, who also builds a really helped us with variety of costumes for family and friends. various steps of this process along the way. We now have Melissa decided to create a specific Facebook page friends all over the country,” said Melissa. called Autism Awareness R4-AU. It highlights photos The R4 unit is a fully functioning droid operated by a of Mullins and R4 and events they have done, along remote control and iPad and can travel across the floor; 26 Lake Martin Living

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with being a platform for fundraisers.

The first time R4 made a public appearance was after a family from Lincoln, Alabama, reached out to the Mullins after finding this Facebook page.

Mullins and R4 appeared at an autistic boy’s Star Wars themed birthday party.

The boy loved it so much, he drew a picture of R4 for Mullins to autograph and send back.

“It’s these connections that are making an impact in autism awareness and Costume Creation what we’re Chris uses any material he can get his trying to do,” hands on to create characters from said Melissa. various movies and video games, such The real as this Spartan from video game Halo 5. epiphany and emotional realization on its influence was noticed by Mullins’ parents during Magic City Con, a three-day ‘cosplay’, sci-Fi, gaming and comic convention in Birmingham. At their autism awareness booth, R4-AU became a conversation starter where Mullins, who doesn’t speak a lot, found it easy to talk about her astrodroid.

“Another autistic kid showed up and asked about R4.

They made a connection and ended up talking for an hour.

That’s when I realized, ‘this is the reason we’re doing this.’

The whole purpose was to break that barrier that can be difficult and get them talking. It was nice to see Torrie connect with someone like that,” said Melissa.

Since then, Mullins and R4 travel to events, birthday parties and other functions, such as the Auburn A-Day Autism 5K. Through autographs, photos, fundraisers and requested appearances, Mullins can promote education on autism and not only communicate more easily herself, but also help another child possibly find a connection, allowing him or her to open up, as well.

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children with special needs.

They have to learn how to live their lives within the community because the community won’t do it for them,” said Melissa.

Chris said people have accused him and Melissa of exploiting their daughter and autism; however, they have made no personal financial gain, and any donations received or proceeds from fundraisers are given to Autism Speaks, which is the Mullins’ charity of choice.

As interest in R4 spread, the Autism Speaks program reached out to Melissa, proposing her help as a volunteer ambassador for the state of Alabama. As a liaison with the Senate and Congress regarding new bills drafted that could affect those on the autism spectrum, Melissa meets with officials and does research to provide an educated assessment and opinion on the bill.

“It’s a really great program, and most volunteers are personally affected by autism in some way. I really enjoy doing it though and spend at least two hours a day doing research,” said Melissa.

Ultimately, Melissa and Chris believe education is key to bringing understanding to not only autism, but also to other special needs and said if they can help even one child or change one adult’s reaction to an autistic child, it would be worth it.

“We are so pleased with the progress we’ve made, and the impact has been huge. It’s outstanding how appreciative both children and adults are for R4 and what we’re trying to do. The goal is we want as many people educated about autism as we can and for kids on the spectrum to not be so timid and find a way to break out of their shells. If R4 can make them not be nervous in a crowd or social event, then we’ve done what we’ve set out to do,” said Melissa.

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The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ovember is an exciting month for assigns letter grades of A, B, C, D and F Russell Medical, as we open the to hospitals nationwide based on their doors of our new Urgent Care performances in preventing medical errors, facility and Total Healthcare complex high infections and other harms. Russell Medical on the hill behind the Cancer Center. Join was one of 832 hospitals nationwide us for the grand opening festivities from 4 awarded an ‘A’ for its commitment to p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. The keeping patients safe and meeting the halls will be decked, new wreathes hung highest safety standards in the U.S. and gourmet holiday treats galore. Come by “It takes consistent, unwavering to meet the staff of Total Healthcare; then, dedication to patients to achieve the meander over to the Urgent Care suite and highest standards of patient safety. An meet the practitioners who will be treating ‘A’ Safety Grade recognizes hospitals for patients there. Santa is scheduled to make this accomplishment,” said Leah Binder, a stop, as he’s making that final list for the president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. big night, so kick off the holiday season Susan Foy “We congratulate the clinicians, board, with Drs. John Adams, Bob Edwards, Tate management and staff of Russell Medical for Hinkle and Justin Vines as they roll out the showing the country what it means to put red carpet and show off their new medical patient safety first.” home.

Jim Peace, president and CEO of Russell Medical, For the fourth consecutive period, Russell Medical applauded the efforts of the entire clinical team for has received an ‘A’ rating for patient safety from The its commitment to consistent safety measures and Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care continued quality improvement. ratings organization. Russell “Patient safety is an Medical was one of only seven important element hospitals in Alabama to of an effective, receive the highest efficient health rating.

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care delivery system where quality prevails,” said Peace. “At Russell Medical, patient safety is a top priority throughout our hospital and affiliated clinics. With patient safety standards being the hallmark of our quality efforts, we can reduce infection rates, put checks in place to prevent mistakes and ensure strong lines of communication between hospital staff, patients and families.”

Developed under the guidance of a Blue Ribbon National Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign A through F grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per year. It is calculated by top patient safety experts, peer reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.

Brenda Duncan, an R.N. who serves as director of quality management for Russell Medical, gave credit for this high rating to everyone on the Russell Medical team.

“Quality at our hospital is owned by every employee. Our mission is ‘Being the best because we care,’ and we live this mission daily. Inside our doors, you will find professionals of the highest caliber and leadership committed to utilizing all of our resources to improve the quality of every life we touch. We strive to provide optimal care following national standards as our benchmark.

We want every patient to feel comfortable and confident during the hospital stay. Our ultimate goal is quality patient care, and we make every effort to provide an excellent experience because we want a positive outcome for our patients and their families.”

To see Russell Medical’s full grade, and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www. hospitalsafetygrade.org and follow the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade on Twitter and Facebook. ~ Susan Foy is marketing director for Russell Medical.

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More days on the lake. More sunsets.

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Personal branding tips for women Make a strong brand pay off with connections, impressions

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strong personal brand is important for any business leader, and as Phyllis Neill has found in working with professional women over the years, personal branding pays off with more purposeful connections and the ability to leave a lasting impression.

Neill, channel manager of content marketing for Alabama Media Group, has found that women in business are sometimes less likely to speak candidly of their own achievements.

Learning this has helped her develop helpful ways that professionals can build effective personal brands without appearing boastful.

She recently spoke to members of USAmeriBank’s Women Entrepreneurs program during an event at an Alexander City restaurant. She shared strategies for creating personal brands and strengthening connections. Here are three of her personal branding tips that women could implement immediately in their everyday activities:

Own your name online

It’s important to give people multiple ways to find you online, whether that’s through a website, by setting up a blog that outlines your experience, or by simply leveraging your LinkedIn presence.

This allows you some control over what people will see about you online and gives them multiple ways to connect with you.

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to everyone from prospective customers to potential employees.

Cultivate your network

We often call on our contacts when things are changing in our businesses, when we’re looking for new employees or when we’ve made the decision to leave a job. This process can be a lot easier to Share your Caryn Hughes navigate if you take the experience time to keep in touch Blog on your website with your contacts when or share posts on things aren’t so stressful. Commit LinkedIn that demonstrate your to setting up at least one lunch a expertise in your chosen field. Start month with someone, like a LinkedIn by coming up with six topics. These connection or some other business could range from how to be a great contact you haven’t spoken with in a manager to tips for startups or how to find your voice in a large corporate while.

Instead of focusing on what you’d environment. Six topics would be like for your contacts to do for you, enough blog posts for six months. try to find out if there’s some way You may not think of yourself as you could help them. If you keep a writer, but short posts on topics in touch and try your best to help you’re passionate about give you a when needed, you will have laid the chance to showcase your knowledge groundwork for when you need their help later.

It’s not about simple reciprocity; it’s about building strong connections that strengthen all of our businesses and, ultimately, our communities. ~ Caryn Hughes is Senior Vice President, Alabama Commercial Lending Executive, at USAmeriBank.

For information on the WE program, visit www.usameribank.com/ womenentrepreneurs/ or call Hughes at 813-418-4068.

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Make reservations now for Eclectic's annual Christmas spectacular

An Eclectic Ministry hosts its 10th annual walking tour of the Christmas story Dec. 1-9 at the Falk Farm located at 1733 Claude Rd. in Eclectic. Told through scenes and re-enactments, this spectacular presentation involves more than 200 community volunteers. Reservations are suggested, and time slots are scheduled in 15-minute increments. To make reservations, visit aneclecticministry.org, e-mail reservations@aneclecticministry.org or call 334-5784846. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and appreciated. The 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. time slots are handicap accessible, so be sure to specify if you require assistance.

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LAKE REGION EVENTS Nov. 17

Denim & Diamonds Charity Ball

Hosted by the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, this event will be held at the Lake Martin Event Center at the Rodeo Club in Dadeville. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes a steak dinner and a silent auction. Music will be performed by Lisa and the E-Lusion. All proceeds benefit the Lake Martin Area United Way. Call the Dadeville chamber at 256-825-4019 for information or tickets.

Nov. 18

Annual Fall Bazaar

St. James Episcopal Church will host its annual fall bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring kitchen creations, handmade treasures, pottery and more. The church is located at 347 South Central Ave., Alexander City, and all proceeds will benefit community outreach programs.

Nov. 18

Football Youth Sports Day

Auburn University will treat kids to an unforgettable day including access to indoor practice facilities, a pregame message from a former Auburn and NFL player, participation in the Tiger Walk and Eagle Flight and more, including a post-game photo for groups of 100 or more.

Tickets are $25. For information, contact Michael Taylor at 334-549-2337.

Nov. 24-26

Christmas at the Crossroads

Open the Christmas season with this weekend-long event at Russell Crossroads. Shop the Company Store for gifts from Cloud Nine and handcrafted items created by local artisans. Stop in at Catherine’s Market for discounts and giveaways. Bring the whole family to admire the town decorations and revel in the Christmas spirit while shopping the arts and crafts at the Holiday Market at The Stables.

Santa will arrive in town between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to see all the boys and girls. The Holiday Bazaar will be held in conjunction on the Town Green and local artisans will display handmade jewelry, soaps, woodwork, paintings and more. The fee for exhibitors is $75 per booth. Visit the website at www.russellcrossroads.com or call 256-397-1397 for information or to register as a vendor.

Dec. 3

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

MainStreet Alexander City is hosting a Christmas event downtown from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Alex City Rocks will be at Broad Street Plaza painting rocks, there will be free face painting, hot chocolate will be available from The Coffee Corner and Christmas carolers from ACT II will be entertaining us with holiday tunes. All are encouraged to wear their tacky sweaters, and there will be special appearances by some of your favorite Christmas characters.

For information, call MainStreet Executive Director Bre Smith at 256-329-9227.

Dec. 10

Dadeville’s Spirit of a Hometown Christmas Parade

The Friends of Dadeville, along with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual Spirit of a Hometown Christmas Parade from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Dadeville. This event will feature a variety of floats, arts and crafts booths, children’s activities, food and Santa Claus. To participate or for more information, please contact the chamber at 256-825-4019.

Season-Long Events Memory Makers Quilt Guild

Meets the second and fourth Mondays at the Senior Center on the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex campus.

Participants come and go between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a business meeting at 5 p.m., followed by show-and-tell. Bring sewing projects, machines and questions.

Real Island Supper

The Real Island community hosts a covered dish supper every third Friday of the month (2nd Friday in December) at the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department and Community Room, 1495 Real Island Rd., Equality. Everyone is welcome.

Admission is $3 per adult; bring a covered dish to share.

Some nights are themed, so call ahead to find out if costumes or certain types of food are in order. For more information, contact Dianne Perrett at 256-329-8724.

Nov. 28-29

Painting the Landscape in Oils

Perry Austin will teach this two-day workshop at Tallapoosa School of Art on the lake in Dadeville. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. For information, visit www. tallapoosaworkshops.com.

Nov. 30

Sweet Potato Pie’s A Home Grown Christmas

Ring in the season with a light-hearted production at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. This Alexander City Arts, Inc., presentation will start at 7 p.m. For ticket information, visit AlexanderCityArts.org.

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Hotels & Lodges 25 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440

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8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 28 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618

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Dock Builders 30 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443

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Recreation 32 Dixie Sailing Club 767 New Hope Church Road Alexander City, Al 35010

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AIRPORT ETTIQUETTE

Robinson takes one for travelers everywhere The Last Word

It should be noted here I didn’t In this month’s issue of Lake ask for her to readjust the seat to an Martin Living magazine, I will be upright position. That seemed rude; answering the age-old question that however, I did let out an exasperated has plagued scholars and philosophers sigh to acknowledge my discontent. She for millennia: “Is it OK to lean back in was not fazed. your seat on an airplane if someone is Well, I was puzzled. Perplexed even. behind you?”.

I mean, there was an empty seat right The short answer is “no.” in front of her. Why couldn’t she have The long answer is “NOooOOOoO!” moved up and then leaned back?

Look, I know the option is there to Of course, I could have moved, too, lean back. Delta and Southwest airplane that’s true. But in that scenario, she designers didn’t accidentally put that wins. I didn’t want her to win. I wanted archaic button on the side of armrest, to win. right? But unless you turn around and I then did what any self-respecting, see Tyrion Lannister, Verne Troyer or Luke Robinson lanky, 6-foot 5-inch dude would do: I Mary Lou Retton sitting behind you, crammed my knees right into the back take my advice: Do not lean back! of her chair. A unique strategy, certainly, because It’s simple courtesy, folks. Passengers do not it hurt me to do it. It was more uncomfortable want another person’s chair tilted into their than that time when I had an appointment with laptops with that person’s hair dangling jussst the big-handed proctologist. I had to persevere above the flat Diet Coke they ordered. though. I had to push through the pain. Lessons When airplanes were invented, people were needed to be learned. smaller. Orville and Wilbur Wright were both 4 Of course, she struggled. She fought like a feet 3 inches tall and 65 pounds. (Editor’s note: hooked marlin, moving side to side and back and This is completely untrue.) So when they built the forth in an effort to dislodge my knees. It was no first 747 aircraft in 1803 (Editor’s note: Both of use though; I was not budging. these statements are also untrue), they planned Then, finally, she threw in the towel. The lady their seating according to the sizes of average turned to me, glared for a moment, grabbed her humans in their day. carry-ons and stormed to the seat in front of her.

Flash forward to 2017, and Americans are She whispered that I was a “bass mole.” both a lot taller and a good bit chunkier on That seemed weird. Who calls someone a average (I am not talking about you though … “bassmo – ?”

You look great!). Now, people need more room.

Wait a minute … Maybe I misheard her?

Unfortunately, like stadium seats in the SEC, the Bottom line: I won. My knees looked like they airlines haven’t yet accommodated these collective newfound girths and heights. Airplane seats aren’t had spent a week at Joe Namath’s Knee Camp, but I won. Also, my bet is that woman never leaned designed for people of modern carriage, frankly. her chair back without checking again. In that Let me explain more through a story, a story of one of the proudest moments of my life – which is sense, I was one of the greatest American heroes of my generation. very sad in its own right, but anyhoo ...

So now, you know: Don’t lean back.

The year was 1999, and I was aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Birmingham to ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native Dallas. There was a feisty middle-aged woman in who also writes a weekly column for the Alexander front of me who, at about 10,000 feet, decided to lean back – wayyy back – like she was auditioning City Outlook. to be an extra in a Snoop Dogg video.

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