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Hand nominated principal of year

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Dadeville High School Principal Chris Hand was recently selected by his fellow school administrators through the Alabama Association of School Boards as its District Four Principal of the Year. With this recognition, Hand will join principals from the other AASB districts in the running for Alabama State Principal of the Year.

“I’m extremely honored and pleased to represent District Four,” Hand said.

“I’m very excited to be able to showcase Dadeville High School.”

Hand said, in the process to become a district principal of the year, principals were nominated by their peers and had to

complete an application process. Following the application process, the candidates were put to a vote of the principals to determine the district Principal of the Year.

“He is truly deserving of this honor. I am very proud of him,” Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle said.

“To be selected by his peers in District Four says a lot about how much they think of him. It says a lot about the kind of leadership we have here in the Tallapoosa County school system.”

Windle described Hand as being an administrator whose leadership and consistency has brought a lot of stability and progress to Dadeville High School since becoming the principal there five

Matthew Eugene Arrington receives his diploma from Principal Chris Hand at Dadeville High School’s graduation in May. Hand has been nominated as District Four Principal of the Year.

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Shortage of funds keeps road projects at bay

Special meeting fills two open teacher positions

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

B DONALD CAMPBELL By SStaff Writer

There is something about hopping in the car and taking a drive to relax, maybe go visit family and friends.

Everyone loves to drive a smooth straight road without potholes and other road problems that can cause problems for automobiles from tire problems to alignment issues. In Tallapoosa County and the rest of Alabama a lack of funding has left officials with little they can do except put band aids on the problem.

“We patch roads as we can,” Tallapoosa County Engineer David Moore said. “We just can’t do much.”

For the county, funds for repaving come from the federal government.

“The only money that we can rely on each year See ROADS • Page A3

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Cadets from Lyman Ward Military Academy prepare to post the colors during the Veterans Day program at Dadeville Elementary School Wednesday afternoon.

PAYING TRIBUTE Dadeville Elementary celebrates Veterans Day gymnasium, with parents, grandparents and Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle among the numerous veterans being Dadeville Elementary School held its Veterans honored during the assembly.

Day D program Wednesday afternoon in the school See VETERANS • Page A8

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Tallapoosa County Board of o Education held a special call meeting Tuesday night along m with w its regularly scheduled work session.

Despite the absence of s board chairman Martin Johnson, b the th meeting was able to progress under the direction of vice-chairman u Michael Carter.

M During the special meeting, the th board officially finalized hiring two third-grade teachers at h Reeltown Elementary School. One R opening was created when LaTonja o Henderson was moved to become H the th library media specialist at the elementary school, and the other e arose when third-grade teacher Lia a Spain unexpectedly died earlier this S school year. sc After a motion from board member Carla Talton and a second m from Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton, fr the th board unanimously approved hiring Morgan Williams and Lisa h Modling to fill these two vacancies.

M The special call meeting then adjourned and the board went into a See BOE • Page A5

Volunteers haul tons of trash from Lake Martin in cleanup

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Coolers, 55-gallon drums, shoes, a fender, pieces of dock flotation material, hubcaps, tires, cups, rotten canoes, water noodles, blankets, hats and chairs of all shapes and sizes were just some of the more common items that more than 300 volunteers hauled out of Lake Martin last Friday and Saturday during the Renew Our Rivers Cleanup.

Lake Martin Resource Association President John Thompson said the final numbers haven’t been tabulated just yet, but the impact was tremendous.

“It was really just something to see,” Thompson said. “We had a group of about 10 or 12 of our regulars who hauled in a tremendous amount of trash from

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some of those key areas where they concentrated their efforts.

“But what was really impressive to me was to see all the kids and families who came out and got their bags and pickers and hit other areas around the parks, the lake and sides of the roads. To see the young people doing such a big part was just great. We had Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, the JROTC from Benjamin Russell and many other groups. Not only did that make an impact today, but by being a part of this they will tell others and they will be less likely to throw things down in the future. Plus if they do see something, this means we have a whole new generation out there helping us pick it up.”

Thompson estimated that as many as 350 volunteers may have been See CLEANUP • Page A5

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The Dadeville Record

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department November 7

• An Auburn man, age 31, was arrested for possession of marijuana on Highway 280.

arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

• Two reports for assault were filed that occurred on Martin Luther King Drive.

November 2

November 6

• An Opelika man, age 29, was arrested for possession of marijuana on E. South Street.

• A Camp Hill woman, age 31, was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on E South Street.

• A Dadeville woman, age 48, was arrested for a warrant on domestic violence.

November 5

• A Dadeville woman, age 21, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

• A report was filed for theft of property that occurred on N. Broadnax Street.

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

November 4

• A two-vehicle collision occurred on N Broadnax Street resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

• A Dadeville man, age 61, was arrested for driving under the influence on Fulton Street.

• An Opelika man, age 25, was arrest for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence on West Lafayette.

• A Lanett man, age 24, was arrested on a warrant for theft of property • An Alexander City man, age 27, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana on Highway 280.

• A Dadeville man, age 45, was arrested for public intoxication on College Street.

• A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Blvd.

November 1

• A Dadeville man, age 20, was arrested for possession of marijuana on E. South Street.

• A Glencoe man, age 50, was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug Paraphernalia on Highway 280.

• An Auburn man, age 55, was arrested for two charges of domestic violence on W. Lafayette.

Alexander City Police Department November 7

• Criminal mischief and theft of property was reported on 6th Street.

• Public intoxication was reported on Highway 280.

November 6

November 3

• A juvenile, 16 of Alexander City, was arrested for shoplifting.

• Douglas Wayne Ward, 53 of Alexander City, was arrested for failure to appear.

• A report was filed for theft of property that occurred on N. Broadnax Street.

• An Auburn man, age 20, was

• Emma Jane Edwards, 51 of Alexander City, was arrested for harassment.

• Tia Racquel Matthews, 19 of Alexander City, was arrested for criminal mischief first degree.

• Burglary and criminal mischief was reported on I Street.

• Found property was reported on Highway 280.

• Domestic violence was reported on Andrew Jackson Road.

November 5

• Malcolm Jamal Leonard, 21 of Alexander City, was arrested for harassment.

• Darius Deysean Smickle, 26 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of marijuana second degree and three county of failure to appear/bail jumping misdemeanor.

• Brandon Auerez Porter, 39 of Goodwater, was arrested for failure to appear/DUI, failure to appear/driving while revoked and failure to appear/leaving the scene of an accident.

• Clifford William Stroh, 37 of Alexander City, was arrested for public intoxication.

• Criminal mischief was reported on 15th Place.

• Domestic violence was reported on 15th Place.

• Assault was reported on Old Kellyton Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on Marshall Street.

• Dog running at large was reported on Montgomery Street.

• Dog bite was reported on Andrew Jackson Road.

November 4

• Marcus Marquis Russell, 32 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of marijuana first degree.

• Brandon Price, 28 of Alexander City, was arrested for domestic violence third degree.

• Amondus Todd Bridges, 25 of Alexander City, was arrested for criminal trespass third degree.

• Roger Lee Champion, 27 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Jimmy Roger Hunter Jr., 53 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of marijuana first degree and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Tatarika Daphina Green, 20 of Alexander City, was arrested for driving under the influence.

• Theft of property was reported on Laurel Street.

• Unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle was reported on Dadeville Road.

• Unauthorized use of a vehicle and theft of property was reported on Shoreline Drive.

November 3

• Billy Dewayne Jones, 44 of Kellyton, was arrested for domestic violence.

• Gregory Delorean Spratling, 34 of Daviston, was arrested for unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle.

• Robert Michael Muckenfuss, 32 of Alexander City, was arrested for miscellaneous theft.

• Possession of a forged instrument was reported at Mill Square.

• Harassment was reported on 3rd Street.

• Burglary was reported on Pelham Street.

• Unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle was reported at Mountain Laurel.

• Perjury was reported on

Heard Boulevard.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department November 7

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

• Dustin Foreman of Veazey Road in Alexander City, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation and third-degree burglary.

He was transported to the county jail.

November 6

• A resident of Veazey Road in New Site filed a report for unauthorized use of a vehicle.

• A resident of Alabama Highway 49 South in Notasulga filed a report for harassment.

November 5

• A resident of Blueberry Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassment communication.

November 3

• Billy Jones of Sasser Road in Kellyton was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation.

• Bryant Crayton of Martin Luther King Drive in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

November 2

• A resident of Pineview Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft of property.

• Chance Barfield of Orange City, Florida was arrested on a probation revocation warrant for possession/receiving control substance and was transported to the county jail.

Library Notes Calling all veterans! The library is looking to display pictures of veterans in uniform in honor of Veterans Day. Stop by with pictures of yourself or your loved ones in uniform. Please be sure to include a name and phone number on the back of the pictures (sticky notes are great) so the library can return your pictures.

The Friends of the Library will have a meeting today, Thursday, Nov 9th at 1 p.m. in the lower level of the library.

A gigantic thank you goes to Joyce and Jim Cauthen on their presentation on Fiddlers, Banjo Players and Strawbeaters this week.

The library will be closed on Friday, Nov 10th in observance of Veterans Day. The library will reopen on Monday, Nov 13th.

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Daviston reunion to feature opening of museum

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Saturday’s Daviston School and community reunion is bringing a little extra flair with the grand opening of the Daviston Museum.

In the works for years, community leaders hope the museum will serve as a reminder of both the school and community.

“This year will be very special because the Daviston Historical Museum is opening that afternoon,” Rachel Belcher said. “It’ll have several pictures of days gone by and special section for the school and a veterans’ section.”

Belcher said the museum is being

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“The museum is being restored by Ray and Elaine Dunn both of whom attended Daviston High School,” Belcher said. “They have lived in Daviston their entire married life.”

Belcher is not only helping organize the reunion but has a history with the community and the Daviston School that closed in 1988.

“I grew up here in Daviston and went to school in Daviston for all 12 years,” Belcher said. “I returned after college and taught for 14 years there until the school closed.

“This reunion is the only event Daviston has as a community right

now,” Belcher said. “Since the closing of our school and all the people and happenings we had as a community right now” Belcher’s family history goes even further back as her parents were lifelong residents of Daviston and hopes everyone will come out Saturday to support them with things starting at 10 a.m. Lunch is set to begin at noon.

“This event takes just about the whole town’s participation in one way or the other,” Belcher said. “We cherish our memories and strive to keep them alive as long as possible.

Even though I do not live in Daviston anymore, it still is my home and has my heart.”

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years ago.

“When he got there, the school offered no AP (Advanced Placement) classes. There are 11 there now,” Windle said. “Last year, Dadeville High School was recognized by (education organization) A+, receiving an honor school award for increasing the number of students who enroll in AP classes.”

“Last year, 16.7 percent of our students had a qualifying score on the AP exam, which surpassed all the goals we set for this,” Hand said. “We had the highest AP growth rate in the state.”

Along with introducing and growing AP classes at Dadeville High School, Hand said there are other factors which he feels demonstrate the potential at the school.

“Each year, discipline incidents have steadily declined,” he said. “Our students are very friendly and inclusive.

They want to achieve.

“We have high expectations for our students, but they strive to reach them.”

Now that he has been named District Four Principal of the Year, Hand is one of the candidates to receive the honor

of State Principal of the Year. He was unsure of when it would be announced who was awarded this prestigious honor, but he was getting ready for the next step to achieving this.

“I will be going to Gulf Shores for the interview on Nov. 13,” Hand said.

Whether or not Hand is named State Principal of the Year, there can be no doubt he has had a very positive impact in making Dadeville High School a better school in his five years as an administrator there.

“This demonstrates all the hard work

our faculty, staff and students put in,” Hand said. “I’m extremely honored.”

“When they recognize you for what you’ve done, it means that much more,” Windle said. “He is well deserving to be recognized and represent District Four.”

Even more impressively, Hand is not the only county school official up for statewide recognition. Windle was recently named District Four Superintendent of the Year, placing him in the running for State Superintendent of the Year.

Roads is federal money,” Moore said. “That amounts to about $533,000 a year for projects that have to bid through ALDOT.” According to Moore, the federal money does not go far, considering it costs about $120,000 a mile to put down asphalt plant mix.

In Tallapoosa County there are 750 miles of paved road and about 300 miles of unpaved road. That total does not include state and federal highways like Highway 49 and U.S. Highway 280 which fall on the Alabama Department of Transportation to keep up and city streets that fall on municipalities like Alexander City, Jacksons Gap, New Site, Camp Hill and Dadeville to keep up their own.

Funding in the county is based on sales and property taxes, much of which is used already for things like education, courts and law enforcement.

For fiscal year 2018, Tallapoosa County has a $16,000,000 budget with just over $500,000 for paving coming from federal funds.

Moore explained the county has a priority system to for selecting roads to pave.

He said first they look at major and minor collectors. These are roads which usually run from one state or federal road to another. From there Moore said they look at traffic counts and condition of the roads. Finally they look at local roads which are often serving just small neighborhoods.

Besides asphalt plant mix, the county does have another option, surface treatment.

When it comes to surface treatment, the county does own the equipment to do much of the work itself but it still comes down to funding and the priority system.

In Jacksons Gap, the town recently teamed up with Commissioners Emma Jean Thweatt and John McKelvey, whose districts meet near town hall, to surface treat many of the roads in the

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town.

“The town requested it,” Moore said. “We could not afford to do plant mix with the funds available.”

“Jacksons Gap put up some money,” McKelvey said. “I put up some of my discretionary money and Emma Jean Thweatt

put up some money too.”

Moore says until the funding is fixed, the can will be kicked down the road again and again.

“Every county in the state of Alabama does not have enough funds for roads,” Moore said. “We are all just putting band aids on the issue.”

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Left top, Hillabee Hills Road is in need of paving according to a resident who lives at the end of the road. According to Tallapoosa County tax maps, the road services one piece of property that is set up as a mobile home park. Left bottom and above, county road crews apply a surface treatment to Crayton Road in Jacksons Gap recently.

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Editorial

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Just looking back at a few stories from the past few weeks shows Tallapoosa County has a giving heart.

Last week the Lake Martin Area United Way announced it was at 51 percent of reaching its campaign goal of $550,000.

While it might not look like much, it is. Just look at Lee County and the goal there is $900,000. We think we give more when you look at the number of people able to give.

Many have stepped up in the last few months to make a dream of an archery range at Wind Creek State Park a reality.

Local businesses and individuals like the volunteers of Wind Creek, Tallapoosa County Commissioner Steve Robinson, Home Depot of Alexander City, Russell Do it Center, A & E Metal Roofing, Lake Martin Building Supply, River Bank & Trust, Southern Pipe & Supply, Wildlife and Freshwaters Fisheries, City Accounting Steve Pressley, Tallapoosa County 4-H and the The Sure Shot. They stepped up with money, time and talent to put together an attraction which will draw more visitors to the community while also benefiting youth through 4-H. The cooperation shown in this project has drawn statewide attention.

“This archery park is a perfect example of what makes Alabaama parks so special,” Alabama State Extension Service Director Dr. Gary Lemme said. “Instead of saying ‘Oh we don’t have an archery park and someone needs to come build one for us’ a group of agencies and dedicated people worked together to make it happen. That is something special to see.”

Last week the Horseshoe Bend FCCLA hosted its annual Pink and Teal Fashion Show to raise awareness for breast cancer and to raise funds. In the grand scheme of things, the money raised may not be earth shattering but the students learn about having a giving heart.

Last weekend volunteers with Lake Martin Resource Association showed how many hours, not dollars, go a long way to clean up the area and educate children on the benefits of throwing trash away.

Our friends can be generous with their pocketbooks, but we think it is more important to teach the giving spirit. Giving time is more valuable than money in a lot of cases and we see that in our county often.

ou make a difference every single day.

I’ve always had respect for nurses, but mostly because it was just the right thing to do, you know like eating your vegetables, saying your prayers, and standing for the flag.

I worked side by side with nurses for two years while stationed at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center in Germany early in my Army career. I was a combat medic, but in the hospital setting I was more of a nurse’s aide.

Although it wasn’t very hooah, it was very rewarding.

We took care of warriors, families, and VIPs every day. It was an honor. Patient care was, of course, our top priority.

I cared for a member of Vice President Gore’s secret service detail for a few days. He slipped on ice and fractured his pelvis during a visit to Deutschland. He personally requested me after a couple of interactions. I was pretty good at my job.

Part of it was natural, but this isn’t about me. I think most of it came from watching the nurses in action. Nursing is a calling. To be a successful nurse, one truly must care.

The highlight of that era was taking care of the Army Rangers from the Battle of Mogadishu - Blackhawk Down. We worked our fannies off. A few months later, we cared for scores

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Another senseless killing exposes flaws in our system

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hile my wife, Lynn, and I were worshipping with our church family Sunday morning, a tragedy was taking place in a small church three states away. A gunman, for reasons yet known, opened fire at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 and injuring 20 more.

When you go to worship, you expect fellowship, happiness, peace and comfort.

You check any ill will at the door and, while inside, pray that it be removed.

What you do not expect is for evil in its most vile form to interrupt your praise and especially not for said evil to take the precious lives of people you love.

Sunday’s unspeakable incident happened in the most sacred of places. But such unspeakable acts have also happened at concerts, movie theaters and, much too often, in schools.

There are those who say, as one did on my Facebook page, “the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun.” That proliferates gun ownership, which, to my mind, proliferates our chances for violence and tragedy. I am convinced that there are solutions that would work far better than such a “wild west” mentality.

I was born into a family that loves the outdoors.

There were guns in my home constantly. I do not fear – nor wish to take away – a hunter’s

Fix it! Blood is being spilled in the streets, in movie theaters, in nightclubs, at concerts and in churches because of the incompetence DAVID of those who oversee these institutions that we depend GRANGER Managing upon.

Editor I am tired of seeing another mass shooting to be followed gun. Nor do I wish to take immediately by political away any gun, for that matter. talking heads saying, “Now What concerns me is that is not the time. Let’s not people are able to acquire politicize the families’ grief.” guns that shouldn’t have them Most politicians you hear in the first place. saying that are, all the while, Let’s just look at the latest clutching the hand of the NRA mass killer. He was in the Air that is so warm and snug in Force and was court-martialed their pocket. for having abused his wife and We need not let a special child. It is unlawful for anyone interest group keep us from who has been dishonorably solving what has become a discharged (this was actually far-too-frequent occurrence a “bad conduct” discharge, in our society. Nor should which is worse) from the we lower our voices until U.S. armed forces to own a unforgivable failure of our gun. A person who has been institutions to communicate dishonorably discharged is with one another is brought to – and is treated like – a felon. a screeching halt.

So how was Devin Kelley There are other things I’m allowed to obtain and possess sure we could do, but telling an assault rifle? Reports say the NRA to shove off and that he simply checked on his talking amongst ourselves background information form when lives are potentially on that he had no criminal history the line would be a hell of a that would bar him for gun start. ownership. Experts I’ve heard Our legislators need to have said it is difficult to get realize that we are killing military cooperation in such ourselves at an alarming rate background checks. and take actions that make Why? Why don’t the such societal suicide vastly authorities we depend on to more difficult. govern and protect us not do so? This is the equivalent David Granger is the of a very expensive turf managing editor of Tallapoosa war payable in the lives of Publishers’ Elmore County innocents. It is disheartening, newspapers. He can be disappointing and, frankly, reached at david.granger@ inexcusable. thewetumpkaherald.com

Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

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

Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Brownie Caldwell

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

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

His phone number is 256-825-4369.

His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

Johnson

Roy Mathis

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

His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

H.A. ‘Dick’ Harrelson

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

Wayne Smith

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involved. The record came last year when 290 took part.

When Advanced Disposal is finished removing all the dumpsters that were used, the weight will be tabulated.

He believes the number will be close to 13 tons of trash removed from the lake, rivers and the roadsides.

Thompson said the cleanups are making a dent in the most problematic areas.

“When we started this several years ago each year we pick two or three areas where things have never been cleaned up where things have just accumulated over the years,” Thompson said.

“So now we have just about gotten all those areas and now we shouldn’t have those massive areas to tackle again. Now it should be dealing with annual trash that is from just the one year.”

Thompson thanked all the volunteers, the civic groups and clubs, the staff and volunteers at Wind Creek and all the sponsors.

Renew Our Rivers is made possible through the support of Lake Martin Resource Association, Alabama Power, Russell Lands, Advanced Disposal, Wind Creek Park and TowBoat US Lake Martin.

“Every year it just amazes me at all the people who step up to help,” Thompson said. “This year we were blessed with two days of great weather and that helped, but to see how hard these folks worked – I just can’t thank them all enough.”

Mitch Sneed and Cliff Williams / The Record

Above, trash from Renew Our Rivers cleanup awaits proper disposal in a dumpster at Wind Creek State Park. Left, members of Boy Scout Troop 169 worked hard Saturday picking up litter along Coven Abbett Road as a part of the Renew Our Rivers Cleanup sponsored by Alabama Power and Lake Martin Resource Association. Middle, tires are always a problem in and around the lake and this pile stacked at Wind Creek was just a small portion of what volunteers removed over the weekend. Top, volunteers unload bags of trash and litter along with a rotten canoe that was picked up during the cleanup. A tremendous amount of trash was removed from Lake Martin.

BOE its monthly work session.

Much of the work session revolved around discussing how to fill the vacant seat on the board of education formerly held

by Randy Anderson.

Three applications to fill the post had been received at the central office, and with Administrative

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Assistant Audrey Davis saying Tuesday was the cutoff day, these three applications represent the finalists for the post.

The school board attorney said the board had 30 days from the effective date of Anderson’s resignation to fill his seat. If the seat remains open after

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this point, he said the governor’s office has the power to appoint someone. He also said the method choosing the candidate to serve was up to the board.

After several minutes of discussion, during which all three board members present agreed to find a time when Johnson

could be present so the entire board could be a part of any deliberation, the board chose to hold another special call meeting this upcoming week. During this session, all three candidates would be interviewed before the board makes its final decision.

The next regularly

scheduled meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education will

be Monday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Board of Education building.

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Please save the weight circles on the bags of dry dog and cat food and mail to Rescue K911. Moist and Meaty dog food also has weight circles. Drop them off or mail them to Rescue K911 P.O. Box 862 Auburn, AL 36831. They all help & add up fast. Thank you on behalf of the dogs and cats that will benefit from them.

This ad is sponsored by Wayside Animal Hospital, Dr. Susan Martin, 256-329-9900. Spay/neuter assistance is available from RESCUE K9-1-1, Wayside Animal Hospital 256-329-9900 or Lake Martin Humane Society 256-234-5533.

Like us on facebook This ad is sponsored by Wayside Animal Hospital, Dr. Susan Martin, 256-329-9900.

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All About Veterans Day

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In Community, We Share Dadeville Area Devotional Page

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lives of partial usefulness and nd the song goes, happiness because we have not “Don’t worry about ADAM SPATES 200 Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL Interim Minister of Children 256.825.6232 learned to trust the Lord. a thing, “cause every The book of Psalms shares little thing’s going to be all Get all the facts before you buy, AL License #HI-1006 with a certified home inspector. right!” Well, everything little many scriptures about trust. The following are a few excerpts: thing isn’t always all right. So, Schedule an “Trust in the Lord and do good; why do we worry about things appointment today!

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256.357.2045 800.780.2045 and worries we are facing. And, through Yes, worry — big or little, is a sin! our trust in the Lord others will see the If you know what His Word says, you reflection of Jesus in our lives. know that worry is a lack of trust in the • Automotive Parts One of my favorite scriptures from the Lord. If you lack trust, then worry opens • Machine Shop Services Lord comes from Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust the doors for other sins.

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Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748 New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830

Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130 BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243 Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513 Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433 Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

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

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

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787

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

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

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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

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

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

Marietta Baptist Goodwater

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Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

2304-B Gateway Drive (Hwy. 280) Opelika, AL Feet Hurt at All? Call Dr. Paul!

Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

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Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County

Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593

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

385 East LaFayette Street • Dadeville, AL • (256) 825-9244

Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville

Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467

Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708 First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322

Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661

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

Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

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Is church no longer a safe place?

ur hearts go out to the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The First Baptist Church of this town and the entire community was ambushed in what resulted as the worst mass shooting in Texas history. Twenty-six people are dead and many others are currently fighting for their lives in intensive care.

This is heart crushing for this Texas community and all of America as we must conclude no place is safe in America anymore.

My hometown church in Inez, Kentucky kept the backdoor of the church unlocked during most of my high school years. The church was a place where anyone could enter and pray, and seek refuge from the problems of the world.

A little Catholic church around the corner from where I once lived in Louisa, Kentucky kept the front door unlocked the entire time I lived there. My sons and I went in there a couple of times to just be quiet, think

and pray.

While growing up as a kid my family attended different churches and there was never a thought of anything being unsafe about our worship.

Times have changed.

Sutherland Springs, Texas again reminds us that evil is everywhere and no place is perfectly safe. Worshippers in this quiet Texas town gathered to sing, pray and hear a good sermon Sunday.

They never dreamed their lives would end in church at the hands of sick and evil gunman. We don’t know his motive for sure but it seems to me based on various reports that Devin Patrick Kelley was there to his kill in-laws.

Kelley’s past was filled with troubles that included domestic abuse and a dishonorable discharge from the military. Unfortunately Kelley needed mental help that might have saved 26 lives and carnage that this Texas community will never overcome.

Veterans The Dadeville Elementary School Tiger Tones singing group performed the national anthem, “God Bless the USA” and the “Armed Forces Medley,” while cadets from Lyman Ward Military Academy posted the colors during the ceremony.

Once the colors were posted and the crowd seated, each of the veterans in attendance were recognized in order of which branch of service they served in. As each veteran’s name was called out, he or she stood and a student would walk across the stage with a posterboard sign bearing a message of thanks. Some were simple, such as “We love our veterans,” while other students carried signs specifically recognizing their family member for their service. Along with the veterans in attendance, several active duty service members were recognized during the ceremony, primarily the sons and husbands of current Dadeville Elementary School teachers.

During the singing of “Armed Forces Medley,” the veterans of each branch stood as their respective service song was performed while a student took that branch’s flag and walked it through the gym.

The presentation concluded as Addison Spates read a special Veterans Day poem and Dadeville Elementary Principal Dr. Chris Dark thanked all of the veterans for coming and taking part in the assembly, before a moment of silence was held while “Taps” was played in memory of America’s fallen soldiers.

GLENN MOLLETTE Columnist

Too bad a good deacon in the foyer or vestibule area of the church did not shoot Patrick Kelley dead. I know my good moderate Christian friends frown on me for this line of thinking. However, maybe several lives could have been saved if the church had a game plan for reacting to terrorism. This has been a hard concept for my religious friends to embrace. Many have ignored the times of this world and simply sloughed it off. Some have said, “God will take care of us.” Others want to brush off today’s crisis with, “Something like that would never happen here.”

Wake up reader. Bad stuff happens everywhere. This is our world. Walkers on a

bike path in New York City are not safe. Concertgoers in Las Vegas are not safe.

People shopping in Colorado are not safe. Moviegoers and schoolchildren are not safe.

Quaint café wine drinkers on sidewalks in peaceful neighborhoods in Paris, France are not safe. Busy people trying to earn a living in prestigious skyscrapers are not safe.

We are all vulnerable. If we do not take a position of defense we are more vulnerable. People sitting in churches, concerts, movies and many other places are in danger of being attacked by surprise. It’s very difficult to survive an ambush. This is why there must be a defense plan in place for all churches, civic groups, businesses, factory work places, offices and families.

When I was child I remember when my mother started locking the front door. We had not always locked the front door but my mother had heard about

people walking our road late at night and decided it was time to do so. We also had shotguns.

Today, of course, people with common sense lock their doors.

America has changed. We still have a great country.

I love America. America mostly has good and decent people. Sadly, there are Devin Patrick Kelley’s scattered throughout our country. There may be one in your state or even your community. You have to be ready to confront him or them.

By the way, Kelley was denied a gun permit. He still managed to obtain guns. Evil people will find ways to rent trucks, obtain guns, knives or make bombs. Please think about this and live and sadly now worship defensively.

Even church is not safe anymore.

Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of 12 books. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com.

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Above, veterans from all service branches take their seats as special guests of honor during Wednesday afternoon’s Veterans Day program at Dadeville Elementary School.

Left, a Dadeville Elementary School student carries the flag of the United States Navy through the gymnasium as “Anchors Aweigh” plays during the Veterans Day program.

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Ribbon cut on Wind Creek’s new archery range

By MITCH SNEED Editor

The ribbon was cut and the bullseyes were busted Friday at Wind Creek State Park’s new archery range.

The archery park is the latest feature to be added at Wind Creek, following closely on the heels of the new zipline canopy tour that opened earlier this fall.

The new archery park was made possible through a unique collaboration of multiple agencies and local donations of time and supplies. Alabama State Parks, the Archery Trade Association, Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Alabama Department of Conservation all worked to make it happen and Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries helped with funding through license sales and federally matched Pittman-Robertson Act funding.

It was that cooperative effort that had many of the dignitaries on hand excited about the project.

Alabama State Parks Director Greg Lein welcomed all those who were on hand for the archery park’s opening.

“What a pleasure it is to be a part of something like this,” Lein said. “It really shows what we are all about. Whenever we can partner to bring a new recreational feature to a park is really an exciting thing and this is one of the most impressive of all we have here in the state.”

The Wind Creek facility became the 13th such facility in Alabama’s state parks. It will be used by visitors and could see tournament use. It will also serve as a home course for the Tallapoosa County 4-H archers.

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife Section Chief Keith Gauldin said he visited the park for the fall festival and took part in a road race there. He said to see the course that day made him proud.

“When I saw the facility and it actually in use, it made me proud that we were working in a collaborative effort with the state parks and the extension service and so many others.

There has been a huge spike in interest since we started our program back in 2003 and with that huge interest all across the state – that makes courses like this even more valuable. We are glad to have been a part of it.”

Alabama State Extension Service Director Dr. Gary Lemme applauded the construction of Wind Creek’s new archery range.

“This archery park is a perfect example of what makes Alabama parks so special,” Lemme said. “Instead of saying ‘Oh we don’t have an archery park and someone needs to come build one for us’ a group of agencies and dedicated people worked together to make it happen. That is something special to see.”

The course will be open year-round during normal park hours for recreational shooting, competitive tournaments and outdoor educational programming. The facility features a seven-target adult range from 20 to 50 yards and a three-target youth range of 5 to 15 yards. The adult range features targets at 5-yard intervals from 20 to 50 yards out.

Use of the archery park is free for those under 16 years of age or over 65. Wind Creek entry fees still apply. Alabamians ages 16 to 64 must have a hunting license, Wildlife Management Area (WMA) license, or Wildlife Heritage license to use the range. For nonresidents, an annual WMA license or nonresident hunting license is required. Licenses are available from various local retailers or online at outdooralabama.com, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Tallapoosa County Extension’s Shane Harris said there were several local businesses and individuals who made contributions to the range. Harris singled out the volunteers of Wind Creek, Tallapoosa County Commissioner Steve Robinson, Home Depot of Alexander City, Russell Do It Center, A & E Metal Roofing, Lake Martin Building Supply, River Bank & Trust, Southern Pipe & Supply, Wildlife and Freshwaters Fisheries, City Accounting - Steve Pressley, Tallapoosa County 4-H and the The Sure Shot.

Harris said the entire staff at Wind Creek and its volunteers went all out with carpentry and giving their time and support.

Robinson said Wind Creek has a long history with his family.

“Three, going on four, generations of my family have enjoyed time at Wind Creek,” Robinson said. “We are fortunate to have such a resource here in our county and with additions like this, it keeps getting better and better.”

Elmore County 4-Her Dalton Maddox is involved in the archery program and Future Farmers of America. He gave a history of 4-H, the Extension Service and the archery program.

He said he can’t wait to get on the course.

“I can’t thank everyone involved enough for this park,” Maddox said. “We are here to celebrate the opening of this great facility inside one of the state’s premier parks. I’m sure my Dad will be thrilled now because he will have to load a few more pieces of gear for our next trip to Wind Creek.”

Additional recreational opportunities available at Wind Creek State Park include the recently opened zip line canopy tour, camping, hiking, horseback riding, access to Lake Martin, fishing, playground, beach area and more.

For more information about the Wind Creek Community Archery Park, call the park office at 256-329-0845. For more information about Wind Creek State Park, visit www.alapark.com/ wind-creek-state-park.

Mitch Sneed / The Record

Above, Clay Harris gets some archery instruction before he takes a shot on the Wind Creek State Park archery range on Friday. Below left, Tallapoosa County Commissioner Steve Robinson said that three generations of his family has enjoyed Wind Creek State Park and the new archery range only adds to the park’s appeal. Below right, Elmore County 4-Her Dalton Maddox was selected to welcome guests to the opening of the archery range at Wind Creek State Park. Maddox is a competitive 4-H archer and said his family will now have to pack some extra gear when it visits the park.

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Dignitaries and participants pose for a photo before cutting the ribbon at Wind Creek State Park’s new archery range on Friday.

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New VA program expands options in claims disagreements STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Nov. 2 that it will launch the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program, or “RAMP,” with the goal of providing veterans with the earliest possible resolution of their disagreement with VA’s decision on their benefit claims.

RAMP will provide expanded opportunities for veterans to enter the new, more efficient claims review process outlined in the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017, which was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on Aug. 23.

“At its core, VA’s mission is to provide veterans with the highest

quality of service,” said VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin. “The new process under the RAMP initiative reflects major steps in not only VA’s effort of continuous improvement, but also in providing greater choice for veterans and their families.”

VA began its 18-month implementation of the new process immediately after the bill became law.

By February 2019, all requests for review of VA decisions will be processed under the new, multi-lane process. VA’s legacy appeals process was slow and complex. The new law streamlines the process and includes safeguards ensuring claimants receive the earliest effective date possible for their claims.

Participation in RAMP is voluntary;

their appeal decided by the Board when the new law becomes effective in February 2019. Veterans who participate in RAMP will not be able to return to the legacy appeals process.

VA encourages eligible veterans with pending appeals to participate in RAMP and the benefits of the new review process. VA will begin sending eligible veterans an invitation to participate in early November and continue the program until February 2019.

VA will continue working with Congress, veterans service organizations and other veteran advocates to implement the new appeals process over the next several months as VA continues to make bold, positive change on behalf of Veterans, their families and survivors.

however, veterans can expect to receive a review of VA’s initial decision on their claim faster in RAMP than in the legacy appeals process. The initiative allows participants to have their decisions reviewed in the Higher-Level or Supplemental Claim review lanes outlined in the law.

The reviewer can overturn previous decisions based on a difference of opinion, or return it for correction. Participants who select the Supplemental Claim Lane may submit new evidence and may receive VA’s assistance in developing evidence in support of their claim.

Veterans who disagree with the decisions they receive in RAMP can appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals in the new process and have

20th annual Battle for the Armory set for this weekend

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Battle for the Armory annual event. Tallassee Living History and Heritage Days, brought to you by The Tallassee Armory Guards (SCV Camp 1921) in conjunction with the new Talisi Cotton Belles (OCR Chapter 020), is a four-day Veteran’s Weekend celebration featuring School Day, the Battle for the Armory live Civil War reenactment and the new Talisi Arts & Crafts Fair.

“We’re thinking this is going to be our biggest one,” said Fred Randall Huey, event coordinator “It’s the 20th anniversary so a lot of people are coming back who have not been in a while to make it special. With the Arts and Crafts Show, we ought to have a pretty big crowd.”

According to Huey, over 500 reenactors will embark upon Tallassee late this week to take part in this event and another 3,000 spectators are expected make their way to Tallassee beginning Thursday and lasting throughout the weekend. These numbers are substantially higher than last year’s.

“We had about 300 last year. That includes more artillery units, more cavalry, which means horse. We’ll have about 40 horses on the battle field. There’s been an increase in the whole array of battle implements.”

Thursday kicks off this year’s event with the School Day Living History Encampment where students can experience history of the 1860s to include culture, crafts, homemaking, dance, dress, weapons, toys, soapmaking, battle, medicine and much more giving them new insight into day to day life during that time.

“We have some home schools that attend,” Huey said. “We have some schools from Montgomery. We have schools come from as far away as Clay Central High School. We have over 500 registered students.”

The public is invited Saturday and Sunday for a very family oriented, funfilled, and educational weekend event you don’t want to miss out on. There will be a live portrayal of a Civil War battle, hosted by the 53rd Alabama Cavalry reenactors, According to Charles Bodenheimer, a Tallassee resident who will be participating in this year’s reenactment, this event offers an opportunity to experience living history.

“I love reenacting,” he said. “Most of my life I’ve spent trying to teach a

File / The Record

Re-enactors from across the southeast will embark on Tallassee late this week and into the weekend for the 20th annual Battles for the Armory re-enactment at Gibson’s View Plantation on Rifle Range Road. The event begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.

little of the forgotten history, travelling the southeast from Virginia to Texas.

You feel the ground shake, smell the powder, enjoy the camaraderie with people who become your family. I saw my first reenactment at Appomattox Court House, Virginia in the early 90s and fell in love with it ever since. Hearing a hundred cannons going off at once and being a part of Gettysburg and a two-mile long line of soldiers just made me feel an instant connection with my ancestors who were actually there 150 years ago.”

Not only is this year’s reenactment expected to be larger than year’s past, there will also be many attractions, including a working blacksmith shop, carriage rides over the plantation, period foods, modern concession stands, crafts and the Sutler’s Village will open to provide a unique shopping opportunities of WBTS items for

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Spectators will also have the unique opportunity to stroll through and shop the new Arts & Crafts Fair both Saturday and Sunday. With over 60 vendors registered, there will be a variety of hand made items to choose from including woodworking, painting, jewelry, soap, candles, knives, and many other specialty items.

“It’s real craftsmen who will be selling their wares,” Huey said. “They are coming form all over the place, some from Georgia. It’s going to be a big deal.”

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PLAYOFFS BEGIN Reeltown travels to Falkville for opener

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

For the first time in history, Reeltown and Falkville will meet on the gridiron and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

As the No. 3 seed out of Region 5, Reeltown (6-4) travels to face the Blue Devils (7-3) in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs on Friday night. And although Falkville boasts a better record and the higher seed, the Rebels are going into this game on a three-game win streak and are surrounded by an air of confidence.

“I’m always confident; you have to be,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “The season, on paper, laid out exactly like it did last year, but I feel like we’re better than we were this time last year. If our kids come out and respond well this first week and if we make improvements from last week to this week then it’s going to be exciting.”

There’s a couple worrisome things about Falkville, though. The first is its size. Johnson estimated the Blue Devils to be averaging more than 275 pounds across both its offensive and defensive lines. Not only are they big, their offensive linemen are also technically sound.

“I think our speed and explosiveness will be an advantage for us in some aspects,” Johnson said, “but as far as getting pressure on the passer and them just getting a hat on a hat and getting in the way could pose a problem. If we get into a situation where our guys are trying to fly around and do their own thing,

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Reeltown’s Leo Lewis (23), Nelson Whaley (44) and Trey O’Neal (12) combine for a tackle of Jyquan Combs, of Loachapoka, during the final week of the regular season.

then they’re so fundamentally sound in what they do, they could hurt you.”

Another worry Falkville brings to the table is its passing ability. While Region 5 boasts a lot of runheavy teams, the Blue Devils’ Region 7 like to spread it out a bit more.

Falkville is led by quarterback Aaron Dove with a top wide receiver threat in Noah Holmes. Fred Walls also poses a threat on the outside.

“This is a little bit different than what we’ve seen,”

Johnson said. “I feel like for us to be successful defensively, we’re going to have to pressure the quarterback. Not necessarily sacks, but we need to put him in situations to not go through his progression and make him make some bad decisions, whether that’s holding the ball, taking a sack or throwing a pick.

We’re going to have to cover well.”

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2 locals qualify for state championship love to run and want to get better.”

While Bice cut just three seconds off his personal best of 19:50, Ford sliced a staggering 2:10 off his previous A pair of Dadeville runners are PR of 21:02. Hand said the seventhheaded to the AHSAA Cross Country and eighth-graders also hadn’t been Championships, and both of them came in surprising fashion. Both Tigers running a full 3.1-mile race until the final month of the season. posted personal bests at the Class 4A “He really amped it up,” Hand said.

Section 2 race to earn wildcard bids.

“We did a lot of work, and he put in a Freshman Caleb Bice turned in a lot of practice.” time of 19:47.74, which was good The pair both earned wildcard bids enough for 17th overall in the Class 4A to state. The top three teams from each Section 2 meet in Hoover. As just an sectional advance as well as the top six eighth-grader, Jordan Ford clocked in individuals not associated those teams. at 19:52.03 for 19th place.

Bice and Ford were Nos. 5 and 6 in the “They both trained very hard, latter category. worked very hard,” Dadeville coach The state meet is Saturday in Chris Hand said. “They come to every practice and are very enthusiastic. They Cullman.

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Weekly Stars CALEB BICE, Dadeville: Bice earned a spot in the state cross country championships. He clocked in at 19:47.74 to earn 17th place overall in the Class 4A Section 2 meet. He advanced as a wildcard bid.

GAVIN BRAZZELL, Horseshoe Bend: As just an eighth-grader, Brazzell is headed to the state cross country championships. He earned 20th place in the Class 1A/2A Section 1 meet with a time of 21:21.40.

CAM BUCKNER, Benjamin Russell: Buckner had a 9-yard tackle for a loss against Beauregard top running back La’Damian Webb.

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D Dadeville’s Brennon Wright tries to bring down Childersburg’s Maurice Bennett earlier this year.

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KOLBY COAN, Reeltown: Coan had a breakout game in the regular season finale against Loachapoka. He gained 52 yards on nine carries and See STARS • Page B2

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Reeltown junior high team defeats LaFayette The Reeltown junior high football team won its third consecutive Quad County League Championship on Tuesday, Oct. 31, by defeating LaFayette 26-14. The junior Rebels’ eighth league title also marked Coach Will Solomon’s 125th career win. The league was established in 2005 and includes Reeltown, Loachapoka, Beulah, Sanford of Beauregard, Lanett, Lafayette and Notasulga. Reeltown finished the season 6-1, losing to non-league opponent Handley 28-22 in overtime.

Tigers immediately back to work after season’s end B LIZI ARBOGAST By SSports Editor

What disappointed Dadeville coach Richard White about the football season R wasn’t the 4-6 record. It wasn’t that the w Tigers won their first two games then lost T six s of their last eight. And it wasn’t even the th fact they missed the playoffs for the second year in a row. s White had realistic expectations going into in the year. With its lowest numbers in recent memory fighting in one of the toughest regions in the state, added onto t the th loss of stud quarterback Margarius Buchanan, the Tigers weren’t expecting to B be b 10-0.

But what disappointed White most, and what w he wasn’t expecting, was a seemingly low l effort and work ethic in games.

“Instead of fighting and clawing and a scratching, these kids got down on themselves too quick,” White said. “In th the th past, if Munford had’ve returned the opening kickoff, it made my bunch mad. o They’d say, ‘That ain’t happening no more, T let’s l go.’ You gotta be able to compete in every ballgame and you’ve got to let your e opponent know that you’re there to play.” o The loss to Munford, which was an unexpected blowout, seemed to be the u turning point for the Tigers. After gutting tu out o victories against highly-ranked LaFayette and rival Reeltown to begin the L season, Dadeville lost to the Lions in a s

50-15 defeat. From there, it won only two more games and many of its losses were by several touchdowns. Its closest defeat after Munford came against Valley, which won 28-25. All of the five other teams to beat Dadeville won by 26 points or more.

Twice to end the season, Dadeville had chances to secure its playoff fate. But twice, the Tigers were thwarted in losses to Handley, 46-20, and Childersburg, 48-14.

“The result on that scoreboard is not going to matter to me if you go out and play the best you can play and play as hard as you can play,” White said. “I’m not going to be satisfied with losing, but I’ll be more able to accept it as a coach when the effort is there.”

Now a week and half removed from the season, White’s Tigers have already gone back to the drawing board and are already back in the weight room.

White has identified several areas in which he wants the team to improve during the offseason. He knows next year is going to be yet another uphill battle after graduating 13 seniors from this year’s team including Qua Tucker and Kadore Glenn, who contributed the vast majority of the offense.

“The first thing is going to be changing the way we practice,” White said. “I had to do this about 10 years ago; we got a little lackadaisical so we changed up the way we did things. Me personally, I’m not See DADEVILLE • Page B2

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the final game of the regular season due to injury. Johnson was also impressed with cornerback Ardarious Woods and will be looking for him to have a strong performance.

Eric Shaw and Tre Tre Hughley both had interceptions last week against Loachapoka.

Defensively, Falkville runs out of a 3-4 front, but it also gives opponents multiple looks.

“They have a four-man front sometimes, and they bring inside and outside pressure,” Johnson said. “Coverage wise, the majority of the time they’re in a two-high look as far as safeties. You could easily say they’re multiple on defense.”

While Reeltown’s bread and butter is its Wishbone package, the Rebels have been looking to spread the ball out more recently.

Against Loachapoka, quarterback Logan Hunt once again threw the ball quite efficiently, finishing 5-for-8, but still had only 73 passing yards.

“Our game plan was not to stay in the twotight Wishbone the whole game, but that’s what we had to revert to,” Johnson said. “You just won’t be able to do it to everybody. You face a Lanett or a LaFayette or somebody that’s gonna put 11 people in the box and can rack you up in man coverage on the edge, you can’t just get in there and pound it for 48 minutes and expect to be healthy and good on the other side of the ball too. We know going forward that’s our identity, but we’ve got to do some other things too.”

Luckily, Reeltown’s identity has been quite successful. The Rebels finished with 203 rushing yards last week and had four players run for more than 40 yards apiece.

The winner of Friday’s game will face the winner of Westbrook Christian and Sulligent, which play Thursday.

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scored two touchdowns in the Rebels’ 27-6 victory.

LANCE CUNIGAN, Benjamin Russell: Cunigan placed second at the Class 6A Section 2 cross country meet, earning a wildcard bid to the state championship. He clocked in at 17:25.26.

TONEY DAVIS, Central Coosa: Davis was the obvious standout for the Cougars in its season finale. He had 11 tackles and forced a fumble, and offensively, he carried the ball eight times and racked up 79 yards.

JORDAN FORD, Dadeville: Ford cut more than two minutes off his personal best at the Class 4A Section 2 cross country meet to take 19th overall. He finished in 19:52.03 to earn a spot at the state championship on Saturday.

DAVEDE HERRON, Benjamin Russell: Despite missing nearly the entire second half with an injury, Herron still managed to gain 92 yards on 18 carries against Beauregard.

He also scored the Wildcats’ only touchdown of the night.

TRACE MEADOWS, Horseshoe Bend: Meadows was once again a dual threat for the Generals in a loss to Wadley to end the season. Not only did he lead the team with 70 rushing yards on 30 carries, he also scored the Generals’ only touchdown — a 60-yard bomb from quarterback Cade Worthy.

JADEN TUCK, Benjamin Russell: Tuck was one of the biggest defensive standouts for the Wildcats in their loss to Beauregard.

He finished with three tackles for a loss.

ASHLEY WALKER, Benjamin Russell: Walker earned herself a spot in the state cross country championships by placing fifth overall in the Class 6A Section 2 meet. She finished in 23:28.38.

JORDAN WHITLOW, Reeltown: All season long, Whitlow has been a standout blocker from the fullback position, but he also carried the ball very well for the Rebels in their win against Loachapoka. He finished with 43 yards on eight carries.

Athlete of the Week Wright does a little bit of everything in Reeltown win

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

It’s been a season of development and change for Reeltown’s RaRa Wright, and he’s peaking at the right time.

Wright was a defensive standout in the Rebels’ shutdown of Loachapoka, and he had some bright offensive moments as well. He is the Outlook Athlete of the Week.

Racking up nine tackles, including three for a loss, Wright had one of his best defensive performances this week. From the defensive end position, he had a clear nose for the ball and put quite a bit of pressure on the Indians’ skill players, who gained just 84 total yards of offense.

“Mostly, I just knew their plays,” Wright said. “I studied film a lot and I just knew what they were going to do when they lined up.”

Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said, “He’s starting to understand technique.

RARA WRIGHT, REELTOWN Grade and position: Senior defensive end/fullback Measurements: 5-foot-10, 250 pounds Parents: Sholeka Riley Other interests: RaRa also plays basketball for the Rebels and is interested in the outdoors and agriculture.

Favorite team: University of Alabama in football and Cleveland Cavaliers in basketball.

Statistics: Wright was the Rebels’ defensive leader, racking up nine tackles and three for a loss in Friday night’s win. He also had 43 yards on eight carries. Wright He’s playing a lot better with his hands and starting to understand offenses better.

He’s always been explosive off the ball and strong, but he and Leo (Lewis) are really beginning to understand technique in their position.”

Wright did not play football last year, so it took him some time to get used to the speed of the game again. But now that he has, he’s become a real force for Reeltown.

Offensively, Wright has gotten himself into the

rotation at fullback, even though he didn’t play the position at the beginning of the season.

“It’s been great,” Wright said. “The first couple weeks it was hard because I didn’t know what to do, but it was all right. To be honest, I like (being a fullback) because I can go block for people and sometimes I get the ball too.”

Wright had his number called eight times against Loachapoka and managed to gain 43 yards.

“Our scheme offensively is

your backs have to block, and him and Jordan and Kolby Coan at fullback do a great job blocking,” Johnson said.

“By doing that, we throw them a bone every now and then and let them run the ball, and he did a great job. He was pounding it up in there and fighting for every yard he got.”

Hopefully for the Rebel faithful, Wright’s dominance both offensively and defensively will continue as Reeltown begins its playoff run Friday.

Anfernee Jennings has solid performance for UA STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

After missing two games with an injury, Anferee Jennings, of Dadeville, has returned in full force for the University of Alabama’s football team.

Jennings is a redshirt sophomore who earned quite a bit of playing time last season but has worked his way into a starting position at linebacker this year. Saturday against LSU, Jennings racked up four tackles, including two solo shots. He also had a quarterback hurry.

Typically playing in the Jack position, Jennings is a hybrid defensive end and linebacker and has fit quite well into the role. So far this season, Jennings has recorded 22 total tackles, including nine solo tackles and a combined tackle for

a loss. He has forced a pair of fumbles, broken up two passes and recorded two quarterback hurries.

Auburn AD Jay Jacobs resigns Friday afternoon, Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs announced he would be stepping down.

The resignation will take place June 1, 2018 or when a successor is named.

“The last several months have been a particularly difficult time,” Jacobs wrote in a letter to Auburn University president Steven Leath.

“Across several sports, a series of controversies have arisen. They have begun to take their toll and have raised questions about why Auburn must endure such problems.

“As I have always done, I have worked my

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Alabama’s Anfernee Jennings, a Dadeville graduate, stops LSU’s Derrius Guice.

hardest and best to do what is right for Auburn. I believe in Auburn and will fight for Auburn. But as I consider the future and what is best for Auburn, I

Dadeville the fiery guy I used to be, but if that’s what it takes to get our kids going and it takes some of those blood-letting football practices where we get after each other, then that’s what we’ll do.”

Another area where White felt like the team dropped the ball was in-season weight training. This week, the Tigers spent time comparing maximum weights, looking at where each player maxed out at the end of summer workouts to where they are now.

“We didn’t do a good job of in-season weight training, and that’s one thing that we gotta get back,” White said. “We need to keep our guys maintaining the strength they had at the end of summer workouts. We had some guys that were

have prayerfully decided the time has come for me to step aside.”

Jacobs has been the AD at Auburn since Dec. 22, 2004.

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really strong at the end of summer workouts and you could tell it the first couple ballgames, but as the season went on, we kinda regressed.”

The final main point of contention for Dadeville this year was its numbers. It started with only 40 players and ended the season with just over 30, due to injuries and players leaving the team. It graduates more than a third of that.

White expects his team to be especially young next year but is looking forward to a few youngsters coming up on the offensive line in particular.

“It’s going to take a year or two to get those guys into the fold and to get them to not play like ninth-graders,”

White said. “We’re going to be young, but I see we’ve got some coming that a couple years down the road, they could be very good offensive linemen.”

White’s also looking to expand his roster to include some athletes who are playing basketball and baseball but haven’t joined the football team.

“Instead of just specialization in one sport, they need to be a well-rounded athlete,” White said. “Football is a collision sport and it is a sport that probably teaches you more about life than any sport you’ll ever play. Because what are you going to do when you get knocked down? You gonna lay there, or are you gonna get up and fight again?

That’s the same with life.”

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Task Force arrests six, seizes drugs and cash in three separate busts STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, with the help of other agencies, conducted three search warrants that resulted in six arrests and the seizure of drugs, a vehicle weapons and cash.

Friday, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, US Marshal Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force, Alexander City Housing Authority and Dadeville Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Fulton Street in Dadeville.

Investigators recovered approximately 135 grams of synthetic marijuana or Spice, six grams of cocaine and 13 Adderall pills. A 2004 Ford Mustang, Glock 9mm and

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$537 in cash were also seized.

Arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance, Trafficking in Synthetic Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Imitation Controlled Substance was Darrell Allen a.k.a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eggeye,â&#x20AC;? 41, of Dadeville.

Arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance was Kenyell Davis, 37, of Dadeville.

Police are actively

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looking for a third suspect in this investigation: Dwight Undreal Sturdivant, a.k.a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dfly,â&#x20AC;? 41, of Dadeville. Sturdivant has active warrants for Trafficking in Synthetic Marijuana, two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Imitation Controlled Substance. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this individual should call the Tallapoosa County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department TIP

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Information may result in a cash reward.

During an unrelated search warrant execution at a residence on Smith Street in Alexander City earlier on Friday, the Task Force arrested an individual on a warrant for domestic violence assault. The suspect had crystal meth in his possession at the time of arrest.

Arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Resisting Arrest was Billy Dewayne Jones, 44,

Arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Probation Violation was Austin Blake Miller, 20, of Jackson Gap. Arrested and charged Jones P. Jones with Possession of Controlled Substance of Alexander City. and Possession of Drug On Wednesday, the Paraphernalia was Virgil Tallapoosa County Jones, 26, of Alexander Narcotics Task Force, City.

Alexander City Police Arrested and charged Department, Alexander with Possession of City Housing Authority Controlled Substance and Tallapoosa County and Possession of Drug Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Paraphernalia was executed a search warrant Patricia Jones, 48, of at a residence on Iris Alexander City.

Avenue in Alexander Sgt. Fred White of City. Investigators the Task Force did recovered several grams not rule out additional of synthetic marijuana arrests and said the from the residence. This investigation of the is the second search possession, distribution warrant executed at this and trafficking of illegal location in less than two narcotics is ongoing in years.

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Doug Jones Kennedy makes plans for New Site seniors ready for visit tonight

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Democratic candidate Doug Jones will be in Alexander City this evening as the special guest speaker during a meeting of the Tallapoosa County Democrats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doug is a fine person, and he is someone who will not embarrass us in Washington,â&#x20AC;? Interim Chair of the Tallapoosa County Democrats Carol Gowan said.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budâ&#x20AC;? Porch Center in Jones Alexander City and is open to the public. Gowan said she believed the entire meeting would last about an hour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much of the event will be him speaking and interacting with the guests, but there may be some time for a question and answer session as well,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Gowan said the main talking points Jones will discuss during the meeting will be his platform, detailing what he hopes to accomplish should he be chosen to finish out the term of now-Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Because of this, Gowan said the doors to the meeting would be open to anyone wanting to learn more about the former District Attorney who helped to prosecute two of the Ku Klux Klan members responsible for the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For undecided voters, I invite them to come and listen to what he has to say, and perhaps this will help them to better choose who they want to vote for,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Though space at the Porch Center is limited, Gowan encouraged everyone to come out and listen to Jones and his big plans as Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior senator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He grew up as a working person,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is committed to doing what is right for all Alabamians.â&#x20AC;?

For those interested in hearing Republican candidate Roy Moore speak, Tallapoosa County GOP Chairwoman Denise Bates said she has reached out to the Moore campaign inviting him to Tallapoosa County for an appearance, but has not received any response.

During Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting of the New Site Town Council, Jan Kennedy, who was recently hired to serve as the part-time director of the Senior Citizens Activity Center, was on hand to present her plans as director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am looking at having an open house on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.,â&#x20AC;? Kennedy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to have surveys available at the open house, asking the seniors what kinds of events and activities they want to have. I want to do what the seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interests are.â&#x20AC;?

Once Kennedy officially takes over her post on Dec. 1, the New Site Senior Citizens Activity Center, located in the old New Site Elementary School building, will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until noon for seniors to come and go as they please. Kennedy said the center will offer senior citizens the chance to socialize and gather over games of Rook, bingo, dominoes, checkers and Uno.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to see about adding horseshoes in the spring,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also, every Tuesday morning from 9 to 9:30, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll offer stretching exercises.â&#x20AC;?

Kennedy added some seniors had expressed interest in having day trips around the area, but the center has no money to offer such a program at this time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to plan for offering trips in the future, but I would have to make sure the interest and the money is there before we could,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Along with socializing every Tuesday and Thursday, Kennedy said there were also plans to hold a luncheon for the seniors every third Wednesday, along with having a guest speaker or special entertainment during the lunch as well. The specific details for the luncheon, including the exact time and who would provide the food each month, were still being worked out, according to Kennedy.

During the council meeting, Kennedy told the mayor and council members she hoped they would be able to attend the open house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a monthly calendar ready

by then,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also have waiver forms for guests to sign. They have to fill out the form in order to be on our mailing list.â&#x20AC;?

As Dec. 3 draws closer, Kennedy said she plans to continue spreading the word about the open house at the senior center and what all she wants to offer by posting flyers throughout New Site and mentioning it in local churches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spoken with about 50 people so far,â&#x20AC;? Kennedy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone has seemed excited and reacted positively to the news.â&#x20AC;?

New Site Mayor Phil Blasingame and members of the town council also expressed their support during Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This all sounds good,â&#x20AC;? councilman Billy Daniel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this thingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really going to fly,â&#x20AC;? councilman Mickey Carter added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was campaigning for mayor, that was part of my platform, offering something for our seniors,â&#x20AC;?

Blasingame said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I definitely think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the right person running this.â&#x20AC;?

ARISE agency provides transportation for area EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: This is the 16th in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding their 2018 fundraising campaign, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team United.â&#x20AC;? To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www. unitedwaylakemartin.org.

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For Tallapoosa County residents who need a bit of help in getting around town, ARISE, Inc. provides such transportation. With five buses, four of which are handicap accessible, the organization greatly assists members of the public in getting where they need to go. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our mission is to provide quality public transportation to the residents of Tallapoosa County,â&#x20AC;?

ARISE Executive Director Michael McKenzie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We take people to work, the hospital, doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments, shopping or meeting

friends for lunch.â&#x20AC;?

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Monday through Friday, except for Wednesday, when services are offered from 8 a.m. to noon, McKenzie said the service is open to anyone, but he added that those looking to catch a ride from ARISE need to call and schedule a pickup at least 24 hours in advance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a curb to curb service,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been doing this for over 40 yards. We allow people to continue living independently, including those who may not be able to drive.â&#x20AC;?

As a curb-to-curb service, ARISE will pick riders up at their homes and drop them off right in front of their destinations. When clients need to return home, they can simply call and request pickup.

ARISE serves primarily the Alexander City area, but its buses also schedule service to Dadeville, Jacksons Gap and Camp Hill on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, while also making a bus available to residents in New Site and Hackneyville on certain days.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would go to these places more often if there was a greater demand,â&#x20AC;? McKenzie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do what we can to take care of our clients.â&#x20AC;?

A non-profit organization designated by the Tallapoosa County Commission, ARISE receives around half of its funding through the federal government, while the remaining half was left up to the agency to raise through various sources.

Just like many of the other United Way agencies, McKenzie felt their relationship was excellent, as the funds United Way provides go a long way to meeting the difference in funds needed to continue operating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without their funding, we would have to cut back on our services,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are a wonderful help to us. We really appreciate their funding. It goes a long way.â&#x20AC;?

For those who may have questions about ARISE or would like to schedule a pickup, feel free to call 256-329-8444 or by contacting McKenzie at michael.mckenzie@ arisetransportation.com.

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Playground unit coming to New Site looking into the situation.

Daniel made the motion to approve purchasing the unit and was seconded Residents of New Site may soon see by councilman Mickey Carter.

The council approved increasing a new addition in the open space next the monthly retainer fee for the town to the pavilion behind town hall. attorney from $50 to $150. While this Behind the driving force of would require amending the annual councilman Billy Daniel, the New budget, the mayor and council believed Site Town Council approved a motion that, with all the work the town during Monday night’s meeting to attorney does, it didn’t feel right to purchase a playground set from keep the fee at $50 per month.

Hammill Recreation, LLC of Concord, “If he were to retire right now, we Alabama. The town will spend couldn’t find someone to take the job approximately $18,000 on purchasing for $50 a month,” Blasingame said. the unit, but thanks to a grant received The mayor also reported that the through the state government, New Site recently received water loan had been will be reimbursed $10,000, leaving the financed for 20 years, and even with city paying around $8,000 when all is scheduled payments to start in 2019 to said and done. repay the loan, the town’s revenues will The motion did not come without still be in good shape. a few questions raised, however.

“The fixes we want to make will Councilman Toby Hanson asked if make our water more efficient,” installing this would add to the town’s Blasingame said. regular insurance payments. Mayor The New Site Town Council also Phil Blasingame believed it would be took action on the following items: covered with the sports park behind the • Minutes from the Oct. 16 meeting fire department building. Police Chief were approved.

Philip Weddle asked if there would • The council approved giving be an issue with the playground when Blasingame and Weddle the power to the pavilion had been rented, to which sign “The Safe Workplace Guidelines” the mayor replied the town would be

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

form from the Municipal Workers Compensation Fund.

• Blasingame said the town’s financial books for fiscal year 2017 were currently being audited by Hare and Dunlap, CPA. • The council approved purchasing mobile phones on the town plan for police officer Justin Farr and Jan Kennedy, the recently hired part-time senior citizen activity center director.

• Weddle reported things had been fairly quiet for the police department lately, with nothing major happening.

“Everything’s good,” he said.

• Councilwoman Bree Walton said the bat problem in the fire hall had been taken care of, though the specialists might have to come back and spray more deodorizer in the near future.

• Blasingame told the council two different insurance companies were wanting to be put on the agenda for the next council meeting to present proposals for providing insurance to town employees.

• The mayor reported that work on replacing the water pipe between the Hillabee Bridge and the town pumping station would begin soon, while the

town was also looking at negotiating with a landowner in Goldville to acquire the rights to place a pumping station on property there. It was suggested having an engineer talk with the landowner and draw up a proposal to move forward.

• Blasingame and the council looked over letters they had received from the county engineer regarding requested work on several roads in New Site.

Blasingame believed it was the county requesting a letter from the mayor and council to allow the county to do work on these roads, but until the letter was clarified, the council tabled the measure.

• A motion for Town Hall to be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 26, Monday, Jan. 1 and Tuesday, Jan. 2 in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays was approved.

• The council was reminded Town Hall would be closed Friday, Nov. 10 for Veterans Day, as well as Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving.

The next meeting of the New Site Town Council will be Monday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. in the community room of the New Site Town Hall.

Auburn Regional Launchpad Delphic Club hears from session set this afternoon Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith Auburn University Research & Technology Foundation and Andrea Mitchell with the City of The Lake Martin Auburn.

Innovation Center will The information host an information session is free to session on Thursday, attend and lunch Nov. 9 from 12-1 p.m. will be provided. for people interested Email kim.dunn@ in participating in alexandercitychamber. the Auburn Regional com to RSVP or call the Alabama Launchpad Startup Competition. The Alexander City Chamber Information Session will of Commerce with any be held at the Innovation questions at 256-2343461. More information Center, located at 175 on the Auburn Regional Aliant Parkway next door to USAmeriBank’s Alabama Launchpad can be found on their Highway 280 location. website at www.

The Auburn Regional alabamalaunchpad.com/ Alabama Launchpad regionals/auburn.

Competition is part of the popular state-wide Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Input on CACC nursing program sought Development Partnership Coosa Valley School of Alabama (EDPA) of Nursing at Central Foundation. The purpose Alabama Community of the Auburn Regional College wishes to Alabama Launchpad announce that it will startup competition is host a site review for to promote and reward continuing accreditation high-growth, innovative of its Associate Degree ventures that have the Nursing program by potential to grow and have a positive impact on the Accreditation Commission for economic development Education in Nursing and job growth in the (ACEN). following five counties You are invited to of Alabama: Lee, meet the site visit team Chambers, Macon, and share your comments Russell and Tallapoosa. about the program in The competition is person at a meeting for new, independent ventures in the pre-seed, scheduled at 3 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2018 at Central seed, startup or earlygrowth stages, or for the Alabama Community expansion of an existing College, Childersburg business into a new high- Campus, 34091 US 280, Childersburg, AL 35044 growth market. in Building J, Room 101.

Leading the Written comments are information session will also welcome and should be Auburn University’s be submitted directly to: LaKami Baker, Ph.D., Dr. Marsal Stoll, Chief managing director of Executive Officer the Lowder Center for Accreditation Family Business and Commission for Entrepreneurship in the Education in Nursing Raymond J. Harbert 3343 Peachtree Road College of Business.

Dr. Baker will be joined NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326

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STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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50 vendors set for Coosa Job and Information Fair

An Information and Job Fair will be held this Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Joe N. Belyeu Gymnasium at Central High School Coosa County located at 243 Coosa County Road 75 in Rockford from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is the first such event to be held in Coosa County and at least 50 vendors are registered to participate.

This Information and Job Fair will be open to 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students in the Coosa County school system from 10 a.m. until moon.

Homeschooled students from the area are also invited.

The students will be able to talk with representatives from businesses in the fields of health services, human services, information technology, law enforcement/public safety, manufacturing, finance, government/ public administration, agriculture/natural resources, construction/ utilities, military, staffing agencies, colleges/trade schools and others. The students will also be able to research the skills and education they will need to enter the job market.

Parents and adults from the area will be able to meet with these same representatives from noon to 2 p.m. This will be an opportunity for anyone unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a better job to get information on job openings, the skills needed for these jobs and additional education options.

There will be companies taking applications on site.

Co-sponsors of the Information and Job Fair are the Coosa County Children’s Policy Council, the Coosa County Board of Education, the Coosa County Extension Office, Alabama 4-H and the Coosa County Chamber of Commerce.

For additional information please contact Marty Rittmann at 256-377-4823 or martyrittmann@gmail. com.

Citations have and will be given for those who litter. Mosquito spraying will continue into the fall.

Opening of new businesses, in the The Delphic Club met Oct. 5 in last year more businesses have opened the t Fellowship hall of Dadeville First than in the last 15 years.

United Methodist Church.

U Future projects : Diana Porter is Martha Perry and Jane Milton were volunteering her services to help hostesses and served up a beautiful h beautify Keebler Park with plants and plate of goodies. Chicken salad on p a butterfly garden. The Bicentennial a croissant, lemon bar squares and fiddle faddle in a cup. The table scape of Alabama in 2019, citizens will be f seeing information this next year being décor was the beautiful colors of fall. d displayed. Dadeville will take part Pumpkins, leaves and candles to set P in this celebration with a beautiful the t tone for the season. display that is to come.

Jane Milton as responsible for the The mayor finished with a display devotion.

She had found in an old d he went over on the upcoming chest a little blue book of inspiration c renovation of downtown. The redo titled “Think on These Things.” The t book was given to her father and other will include sidewalks, planters, b landscaping and repaving around the soldiers during World War II while s serving as soldiers in the military. The square. The traffic flow will be one s book was full of scripture, prayers and way. Hopefully this will attract new b business. He concluded by stating that stories.

They were to give the soldier s he and the employees of this city work courage, hope and faith during the c for the citizens. They work hard to see trying times of war. Jane let Sharon t Gaither read to the club members, due that our tax dollars are well spent. The G budget was approved at $2.9 million. to t her eyesight, from the book.

Mary Besler introduced our program He will be nominating a new city clerk which was presented by Wayne Smith, that will replace Mike Gardner. He w again thanked us for all we do and will mayor of Dadeville. He thanked the m Delphic Club for their years of giving be asked to do in the future for the D good of our town. back to the community. Wayne filled b President LaNell Black called the the t club members in on the projects meeting to order Roll was called and that t were ongoing in the town and those that will be coming up. They are 18 members were present including t Mary Besler, Carole Birchfield, as a follows: LaNell Black, Robin Burson, Barbara The Lafayette Street paving is near Cunningham, Sharon Dollar, Mary completion.

Demolition of homes c Rush Embry, Raphelia Forbus, Sharon that t are an eyesore and a hazard Gaither, Helen Harber, Jane Milton, will w continue. There is a final debris Martha Perry, Wanda Ryals Elaine cleanup in the North Loop area whre c the t pipeline was put in. Trash cleanup Toney, Gale Walker, Elsie Jo Washburn and Brenda Holden. is i ongoing in and around our city.

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‘Confluence of factors’ cause rise in gas prices STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Average retail gasoline prices in the Montgomery area inlcuding Tallapoosa and Coosa counties have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.19 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 205 gas outlets.

This compares with the national average that has increased 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.53 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

“It’s been a frenzied week at fuel pumps across the country, but without a hurricane driving up prices, many motorists have been dumbfounded about what’s taking place with the unseasonable upward trend,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Such a strong weekly upward move is rare in the fall, but is explained by a

confluence of factors, including oil prices hitting a new 2017 high, a major pipeline leak resulting in disruption, autumn refinery maintenance, but, perhaps among the more surprising, a robust demand for gasoline so late in the season.

“Such demand has magnified relatively mundane factors into a major gas price event for much of the United States and Canada.

But some slowdown is expected in the Great Lakes, the region hardest hit with price spikes in the last week, as repairs to Explorer Pipeline have been completed, but some additional bumps in the road ahead can be expected for motorists elsewhere.”

Including the change in gas prices in Montgomery during the past week, prices yesterday were 18.4 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 10.4 cents per gallon

lower than a month ago.

The national average has increased 3.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 32.0 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on November 6 in Montgomery have ranged widely over the last five years, from a low of $1.95 per gallon in 2015 to a high of $3.22 per gallon in 2012.

Areas near Montgomery and their current gas price climate include Birmingham, with an average price of $2.18 per gallon, the same as last week’s average, and Pensacola, Florida, with an average price of $2.45 per gallon, up 8.0 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.37.

Statewide, gasoline prices in Alabama average $2.20 per gallon on Sunday, up 1.9 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.18.

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HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Have you ever seen a problem that you felt elected officials should address?

Most of us have.

But how did you handle it? The truth is, most of don’t handle it. Faced with these situations, most people either do nothing or they gripe about it. Some prefer to vent on social media.

What do those three approaches accomplish? Not much.

We often hear people griping and complaining in public and on social media about what’s being done, or being done too much, not being done enough, or being ignored by our local government.

Here’s the deal: a truckload of gripes doesn’t have any weight.

But one person who stands up in a public meeting and makes a well thought-out request to one of our local governing bodies

can pull a lot of weight. More people, working together for the same cause have even more influence.

Why do so many choose to gripe and so few speak out?

In order to stand up and plead your case you’ve got to know what you’re talking about.

Often complainers are simply parroting what they heard from another – they are not personally involved. It takes personal initiative to research and fully understand a situation and individual thought to outline steps to make a positive change.

Also, it takes courage and conviction to put your reputation on the line and take a stand in public.

If you think about it, none of that is required to complain, gripe or gossip … which means complaining is simply an easier response to something that strikes you wrong.

Next time you feel the urge to gripe, complain or gossip about an issue, we’d like to respectfully suggest that instead, you spend some energy thinking about what you can do to get involved, how you can speak out with honor and good intent, and what you can do to make our community a better place.

If you feel strongly about an issue, we ask you to contact your local officials. We have assembled their pictures and information below to make the task much easier for you.

It’s important that you tell them how you feel before they take action. That’s the only way they will hear your voice.

You can make a difference. Be a part of the 1 percent who dare to get involved and make a difference. We hope this guide will make it easier for you to get involved in the political process.

STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICIALS Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.

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 334-242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

Kay Ivey

Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County.

He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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 334242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

Steve Marshall

Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256-392-0344.

His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.

Tom Whatley

Richard Shelby is one of two U.S. Senators who Clyde Chambliss represent Alabama. He was first elected to the Senate in 1986 and is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and also serves on Appropriations Committee and the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Shelby can be reached at 304 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 or by phone at (202) 224-5744 Mike Rogers represents Richard Shelby the Third Congressional

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS T.C. Coley represents

Jim Nabors

Bobby Tapley

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

Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010.

Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.

Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010.

Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.

Mark Tuggle

Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30,

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

which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov

District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hills, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 212-9316.

His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

District, which includes Tallapoosa County, in the U.S, House of Representatives.

His office in Washington can be reached at 202-2253261. His Opelika office can be reached at 334-7456221. You can reach him by email through his webpage www.mikerogers.house.gov.

Mike Rogers Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about city matters, contact your council representative. To contact the city hall, please call 256-825-9242.

DADEVILLE OFFICIALS Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-825-6820.

His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.

Wayne Smith

T.C. Coley

Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-825-6211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

Betty Adams

Steve Robinson

Buffy Colvin

Scott Hardy Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-397-2011.

His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

Eric Brown Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010.

Chairman of Finance committee.

Tommy Spraggins

represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Our Town and Willow Point.

His phone number is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive, Alexander City.

John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She currently chairs the board. Her phone number is 825-4207.

Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.

Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-8252993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.

Tim Funderburk

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

Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Brownie Caldwell

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

Her address is 1191 Fulton Street, Dadeville.

John McKelvey Roy Mathis represents District 4. His phone number is 256-825-4369. His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson

Roy Mathis

Emma Jean Thweatt

H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-3073880. His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

H.A. ‘Dick’ Harrelson

George Carleton Jr.

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Social Security supports veterans S

upporting veterans and active duty members of the military is a key part of Social Security’s mission.

Our disability program has helped countless wounded warriors and their loved ones. Every Veterans Day, the nation collectively honors the brave people who risk their lives to protect our country.

For those who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to for disability benefits. Social Security’s Wounded Warriors website is at www.socialsecurity. gov/woundedwarriors.

The Wounded Warriors website has answers to many commonly asked questions, and provides other useful information about disability benefits, including how veterans

KYLLE’ D. MCKINNEY Alabama Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

can receive expedited processing of disability claims. Benefits available through Social Security are different from those available from the Department of Veterans Affairs; they require a separate application.

Social Security’s expedited process is available to military service members who become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.

Even active duty

military who continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave should consider applying for disability benefits if they’re unable to work due to a disabling condition.

Active duty status and receipt of military pay doesn’t necessarily prevent payment of Social Security disability benefits. Although a person can’t receive Social Security disability benefits while engaging in substantial work for pay or profit, receipt of military payments should never stop someone from applying for disability benefits from Social Security.

You can learn more by visiting our veterans page at www.socialsecurity.gov/ people/veterans.

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Supporting veterans and active duty members is a key part of Social Security’s mission.

‘Letting Harper Lee Speak for Herself’ set for The Kelly Nov. 21 and graduated from Anniston High School in 1958. He attended Samford University as a ministerial student, double majoring in History and Speech.

Through a series of letters and He attended graduate school at Florida remembrances, Wayne Flynt’s book State University, receiving his doctorate Mockingbird Songs: My Friendship with in American History in 1965.

Harper Lee explores his decades-long The violent racism of the American friendship with Nelle Harper Lee, one South drove Flynt away from Alabama, of America’s most beloved authors. but the publication of To Kill a What emerges from these deeply Mockingbird, Harper Lee’s classic personal letters is an image of the novel about courage, community, private life of Lee in her own words, and equality, inspired him to return an indelible meditation on the enduring in the early 1960s and craft a career power of friendship. documenting and teaching Alabama Tuesday Nov. 21 at noon at the Kelly history. His writing resonated with Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery (“The many Alabamians, in particular three Kelly) Flynt will be joined by Nancy sisters: Louise, Alice, and Nelle Harper Grisham Anderson for a poignant Lee. Beginning with their first meeting reading of some of the book’s most in 1983, a mutual respect and affection insightful letters and passages in a for the state’s history and literature reader’s theatre called “Letting Harper matured into a deep friendship between Lee Speak for Herself.” two families who can trace their roots Born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, there back more than five generations.

Flynt grew up primarily in Alabama Flynt and Nelle Harper Lee began STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

writing to one other while she was living in New York—heartfelt, insightful, and humorous letters in which they swapped stories, information, and opinions on topics both personal and professional: their families, books, Alabama history and social values, health concerns and even their fears and accomplishments.

Though their earliest missives began formally—”Dear Dr. Flynt”—as the years passed and their mutual admiration grew, their exchanges became more intimate and emotional, opening with “Dear Friend” and closing with “I love you, Nelle.” Through their enduring correspondence, the two families became completely immersed in each other’s lives.

A Mississippi native, Nancy Grisham Anderson, completed her undergraduate degree (manga cum laude) at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. She did her graduate work in English at the University of Virginia. For 42 years,

she taught English at Auburn University at Montgomery. Her teaching included summer institutes focused on Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.

Anderson was asked by Flynt to co-author the essay on Harper Lee for the online Encyclopedia of Alabama, and her essay about Harper has just been published in a new book, Alabama Women: Their Lives and Times, edited

by Susan Youngblood Ashmore and Lisa Lindquist Dorr (U. of Georgia Press).

Flynt and Anderson will perform Mockingbird Songs as a reader’s theater with time for questions and answers afterwards. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Attendants to this noon program are invited to bring a sack lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. The meeting is free and open to the public.

This event is being co-sponsored by The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery and the Friends of the Wetumpka Library.

Tallapoosa County Crisis Center in need of food donations

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

As the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays draw closer, the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center has found itself in desperate need of food supplies to help those in need.

“We normally have two closets full of food and shelves stocked up,” Director Denise Moseley said. “Right now, we have nothing in our closets and some items on our shelves. We were down to just a few cans of vegetables at one point recently.”

To help alleviate the situation, Moseley said the center has sent out letters to a number of local churches, asking them for any assistance.

Over the past couple of days, a couple of churches have responded to the call, including St. James Episcopal Church in Alexander City and New Salem Baptist Church in New Site.

“We have had a good response from churches and individuals so far,” Moseley said. “I want to express thanks to everyone who has already donated, but we’re still not out of the woods just yet.”

The center also receives help from the local school systems, who donate leftover breakfast food items such as juice, milk and miniature waffles once a week.

However, while the center does take in a good amount of items from generous individuals and groups, it also sends out a lot to its clients.

“On average, we give out between 2,000 and 2,500 pounds of food each week,” Moseley said.

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Even with recent donations from St. James Episcopal Church and New Salem Baptist Church, many of the food pantry shelves at the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center remain bare. The center is seeking donations to help restock in preparation for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

“During the month of September, we handed out 6,000 pounds of food. Our food supply goes quickly.”

This becomes even more apparent during the holiday season, as the center tries to help its clients out with a little extra food for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

“We always try to give a little more for Thanksgiving,” Moseley said. “At Christmas, we provide our clients with the things they need to make a Christmas dinner, like sugar and flour.

Right now, we don’t have anything ready for

“We’re just as appreciative of one can as we are a case of cans ... we know they were given with love and care.”

— Denise Moseley Crisis center director Christmas.”

Moseley said anyone wanting to donate items is more than welcome to help out, though there are two restrictions on what could be accepted.

“Due to health code restrictions, we cannot take anything that has been in someone’s freezer and we can’t accept anything canned at home over the summer,” she

said.

Any non-perishable food item, including canned vegetables and meat, boxes of crackers, soup, pasta and bags of rice and dry beans will be accepted. The center can also take some refrigerated items like cheese, so long as they are bought at the grocery store and immediately taken to the center.

Moseley also said the center will welcome monetary donations which will be used to purchase items from the local food bank. The center will accept cash or checks made out to Tallapoosa

Christian Crisis Center.

Donations of food or money can be dropped off during the center’s regular office hours, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. No matter how much individuals and groups bring in, Moseley said the center has plenty of storage space, and will find and make room for everything.

“We’re just as appreciative of one can as we are a case of cans,” Moseley said. “Even if it’s just one or two cans of Vienna sausages, we appreciate them because we know they were given with love and care.”

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Kayla Hall, Cheyenne Peppers and Kristal Cortez of the Horseshoe Bend FCCLA pose for a photograph with their Alabama National Fair exhibit.

Horseshoe Bend FCCLA takes first at Alabama National Fair said all submissions have to be something that would either be taught in the classroom or through the club.

“The theme we chose this year was As part of the Alabama National Fair distracted driving,” she said. “We being held this week in Montgomery, made sure it was colorful, informed students of the FCCLA at Horseshoe the public and clearly told the story we Bend created an educational display to wanted to tell.” be showcased in one of the fairground A number of students worked on the exhibit halls. project, and Williams said she selected “Each year, the Alabama National three students she felt had done a Fair has six booths set up for displays large part of the work to travel to from FCCLA, six for the FFA and six Montgomery and set the display up. for the 4-H,” Horseshoe Bend FCCLA Once all 18 displays were put Advisor Felicia Williams said. “The together, a group of judges came fair tries to pick specific clubs in a by and evaluated the presentations, rotation. We usually apply to submit a according to Williams. Though she was display every other year.”

Having to fit in a space 12 feet wide unsure of the exact specifics, she said there was a detailed rubric the judges by 8 feet deep and able to display information up to 8 feet high, Williams used, which includes certain things

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

each organization’s display had to incorporate.

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. Our principal and assistant principals were happy for us as well.”

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

“I’ve also been told there’s a beautiful blue ribbon hanging on the

display,” she added.

For those interested in seeing the Horseshoe Bend FCCLA display at the Alabama National Fair, Williams said it would be set up in Montgomery until Sunday night when the fair closes.

“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.

Williams added that the next major project the FCCLA at Horseshoe Bend would be taking on was the annual Iron Bowl canned food drive, held in conjunction with the FFA, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the TRUTH Club.

“We’ve always got something going on,” she said.

Governor awards Senate, 2018 races shaping up grant to aid victims W of drunken drivers STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $112,511 grant to an organization that assists Alabamians who are victims of drunken drivers.

The grant will help Alabama Mothers Against Drunk Driving provide victim services including Ivey court accompaniment and assistance in filing for victims’ compensation. The organization’s Alabama office also helps those who have lost loved ones in crashes caused by alcohol-impaired drivers.

“Victims of drunken drivers and their families often face a long road to recovery,” Ivey said. “I commend MADD for offering programs that guide victims through the recovery process and help families deal with tragic circumstances.”

MADD provides guidance and support to victims throughout the criminal justice process. The organization operates a crisis hotline for victims, offers individual and group counseling and helps victims secure other needed services.

The organization educates the public about the dangers of drinking and driving and works to prevent underage drinking.

Presentations are conducted at schools, churches and other community meeting places.

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.

“Drunken drivers often leave a trail of tragedy in the wake of their foolish decisions. Fortunately, MADD is there to help victims and family members pick up the pieces and begin recovering,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA is pleased to join Gov. Ivey in supporting the work that this organization performs to assist Alabamians at a time they need it the most.”

ADECA administers an array of programs supporting law enforcement and traffic safety, economic development, energy conservation, water resource management and recreation development.

e still have the culmination of the race for the seat of Jeff Sessions set to be determined in less than five weeks on Dec. 12. Roy Moore, as the Republican nominee, is the favorite.

However, the Democrat Doug Jones could make it a closer race than first thought. He has raised some money and gained some traction and Moore has a good many detractors among Republican and independent voters.

The 2018 races are looming on the horizon. All of the horses may not be at the gate yet. However, we are only seven months before the GOP Primary. What at one time looked as though it would be a titanic race for governor, may not be as good as first thought. Gov. Kay Ivey is in the catbird’s seat to win a fouryear term of her own. Huntsville mayor, Tommy Battle, appears at this time to be her most potent hurdle. Birmingham evangelist, Scott Dawson, is poised to be a dark horse The lieutenant governor and attorney general races appear to have the potential to be the most interesting races. You will also have a donnybrook contest for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court between current Justices Lyn Stuart and Tom Parker. These two will square off in what will be a battle between the Republican establishment versus the Evangelical Tea Party Right.

Secretary of State John Merrill will run for reelection to his office for a second four-year term. He will be a prohibitive favorite to win reelection.

He is the best retail politician in the state.

It is yet to be determined what State Treasurer Young Boozer or State Auditor Jim Ziegler are going to do in 2018.

Boozer is term limited. He will have served his two four-year terms.

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He has to either run for something different or go to the house. His wife, Sally, probably prefers the latter.

Jim Ziegler can run for reelection as auditor and that is probably what he will do. However, he may opt for the Attorney General’s contest. His name ID would bode well in that race. Speaking of name ID, former AG Troy King is head and shoulders above the crowd if he were to run for his old job. Currently, the field is made up of former U.S. Attorney Alice Martin, Birmingham Attorney Chess Bedsole, and Robert Bentley appointee Steve Marshall.

College football and politics are often compared. Florida Coach Jim McElwain found out quickly that losing three in a row can be a career changer. Butch Jones at Tennessee is headed for the same fate. But while winning and losing appears to make a real difference in competitive athletics, the same rule does not seem to hold true when it comes to the head job at the Business Council of Alabama.

This past competitive legislative session, the BCA, under Billy Canary’s coaching, lost three in row, but Canary seems to be secure in his position. BCA went into the session with three legislative priorities and they went 0 for 3. Now, in competitive athletics, that will send you job hunting.

AEA appeared to be dead and

buried. However, AEA beat BCA in a head-on match this past legislative session and there is every indication that AEA is building a sizable war chest for the 2018 campaigns. Right now, the AEA supporters have got to be cheering for Billy Canary and praying that the BCA will keep him on. Same holds true for the state’s trial lawyers. With Billy Canary calling the plays for BCA, the plaintiffs’ bar, AEA, and every other left of center group has got to be looking forward to the match up.

There is another perspective that becomes particularly important in the 2018 election year. With BCA’s record, recent controversies surrounding Canary and BCA, and Canary’s abrasive New York personality, who would want to be seen as part of the BCA team?

Veteran legislators and newcomers seeking office will quickly declare themselves free agents and will reject identification with BCA. Furthermore, why would anyone considering contributing to political candidates in 2018 and wasting their contributions by giving them through BCA? It only makes sense to make contributions directly to candidates or through other PACs not affiliated with BCA. When a football team starts losing, it can take a long time to turn the record around but the first thing you do is fire the coach. If BCA has any hopes of scoring victories in future legislative sessions or in next year’s political season, they better send a moving van to Canary’s house soon.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature.

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DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: Doug Jones, Democratic Senatorial candidate will be at the Tallapoosa County Democratic Party meeting Nov. 9 at 6 p.m.

For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-7947432.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United

Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 9, 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Dadeville High School is hosting its annual Veterans Day Program Thursday, Nov. 9 with a reception for Veterans and their families beginning at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin at 9 a.m.

Everyone is invited to attend.

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Town of Rockford is hosting a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at Veterans Park on Jackson Street in Rockford. In case of inclement weather the ceremony will be moved to the Rockford Event Center.

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

Guest speaker will be Senior Airman Terri Quintini Hale. There be light refreshments following the ceremony.

NURSING INFORMATION SEMINAR: Central Alabama Community College is hosting a nursing information seminar Thursday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alexander City campus in the library.

Today’s Birthdays

Lois Wilson, Gavin Addison, Tenold, John Turner, Chad Cassiano and Alexis Strickland are celebrating their birthdays today.

Friday, November 10

CHURCH SINGING: Eternal Vision will be singing at Bay Pine Baptist Church Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 11

FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill Flea Market is holding its second Saturday flea market Nov. 11 at the old airport from 30 minutes after daybreak to 2 p.m.

Vendors please contact James Woody for space at 256-749-8270 for $10.

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is holding Veterans Day program honoring all Veterans Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Alabama National Guard Armory in Goodwater.

COMMUNITY REUNION: The Daviston School and Community Reunion is Nov. 11 starting at 10 a.m. with lunch at noon at the Daviston Community Center. The grand opening of the Daviston Museum will be after the reunion.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Nov. 11 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry out for $6 a plate.

FALL FESTIVAL: Camp Hill Residential Advisory Board will hold its Fall Festival Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Henderson Street. Horse rides, hayrides, cake walks, candied apples, voter registration, blood pressure checks, a massive yard sale and music from D.J. T-Ham are planned. For more information call 256-750-0517.

Thursday, November 16

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

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

Friday, November 17

MUSIC WORKSHOP: Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will host a Community Harvest Music Workshop. The workshop will be held at 294 Coosa County Road 20, Equality, AL 36026. 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 pm. The event is opened to the public. Registration for the two-day event is $10. For more information contact richardetaylormusic@gmail.com or newstylebaptistchurch@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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Samuel L. Harris of Camp Hill assists a Park Ranger of the National Park in taking the United States Flag down at Fort Sumter located in Charleston, South Carolina. Fort Sumter is the place where the Civil War began in 1861. Harris is retired from the Army as well as from the Macon County Board of Education. 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!

Sunday, November 19

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

POTLUCK DINNER: To honor the spirit of sharing and fellowship, join Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor and New Style Baptist Church for our Thanksgiving Community Harvest Potluck.

Giving thanks, good food, and great fellowship on Nov. 19, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at New Style Baptist Church, 294 Coosa County Road 20, Equality, AL 36026.

Following the dinner at 6 p.m.

Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will provide an 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 their 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.

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 2:00 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 at lrowe40@yahoo.com.

Thursday, November 30

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

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.

Sunday, December 10

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

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

Ongoing Events

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

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols

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

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

Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information.

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

TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday @ 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information.

WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. Men are invited too.

VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers.

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

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job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@cacc.edu.

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

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

Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk.

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

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people.

It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15.

Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664.

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SPORTS EXTRA High school football from The Alexander City Outlook, The Dadeville Record, The Wetumpka Herald, The Tallassee Tribune & The Eclectic Observer

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Beauregard 27, Benjamin Russell 7

Second-half woes cost BRHS vs. Hornets

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Just like last week’s game against Wetumpka, Benjamin Russell’s football team looked so promising early on Friday night against Beauregard.

It came out with a fierce look in its eye. It executed a fake punt after looking like it was going to go three-andout, and it scored on its first possession.

But just like when they played the Indians, the Wildcats fizzled out quickly, and it cost them a 27-7 loss at the hands of the Class 5A No. 3-ranked Beauregard (9-1).

“I’m a little disappointed in our effort in the second half,” Benjamin Russell coach Danny Horn said. “The energy just wasn’t there.

We missed a few plays here and there on offense that could’ve made a difference.

We didn’t execute, and we got to get better. We just ain’t got no firepower; we don’t have anyone that can give us any kind of boost.”

In the opening half, Benjamin Russell’s Davede Herron was moving the ball quite well. He even Cliff Williams / The Outlook outgained Beauregard stud Benjamin Russell’s Keedon Young cuts back in a hole against Beauregard in a 27-7 loss on Friday night to end the regular season.

La’Damian Webb, 93-82 in the opening two quarters. But second half, we didn’t tackle Horn said, “Obviously “We’ve got a good set of on the second-to-last Wildcat two carries. nobody, and offensively right when your best running back backs, and we can all carry A.J. Thompson came in to drive of the first half, Herron now, we’re just terrible. With goes down, it hurts, but the load so it wasn’t too big had to be helped off the field replace Herron as the go-to teams like this, you gotta we’ve got other players that after a shoestring tackle from guy, and although he finished of a deal,” Thompson said. be able to score and we just can step up and make plays.

“But we just weren’t executwith 32 yards on 11 carries, the Hornets. can’t make plays. That’s the That wasn’t the difference. ing on offense in the second it just wasn’t enough to overAlthough he played in the The difference was in the half.” second half, Herron had only come Beauregard’s defense.

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Benjamin Russell’s A.J. Thompson tries to break the tackle of Beauregard’s Jalen McDonald.

bottom line.”

Meanwhile, Benjamin Russell’s defense looked fairly stout in the first half. It held Webb, a Mississippi State commit, to just 82 yards before the break. But that didn’t last long.

The game was tied 7-7 at halftime, but after Benjamin Russell (7-3) went three-and-out to start the third quarter, Webb showed just why he’s a Division I-caliber athlete. On the Hornets’ second play of the second half, Webb got behind a strong blocker, found a small hole, then sped off to the races for a 63-yard touchdown.

Although he didn’t score again, he racked up 158 rushing yards in the

second half for a total of 240 on the night.

“We did a good job on him in the first half, but the second half, he just ran wild,” Horn said.

Benjamin Russell got into enemy territory on the second drive via a Beauregard personal foul, but four straight plays gained zero yards and the ball turned over on downs.

The Hornets made the Wildcats pay; this time, quarterback Ki Holmes did most of the grunt work.

In the seven-play, 68-yard scoring drive, Holmes had 49 rushing yards, including a 3-yard punch for a touchdown. Although the PAT sailed wide right, Beauregard led 20-7 late in the

Beauregard 0 7 13 7 — 27 Benjamin Russell 7 0 0 0—7 First Quarter BR — Davede Herron 6 run (Dylan Moncus kick), 7:44 Second Quarter Beau — Ki Holmes 5 run (Ricardo Mendoza kick), 5:28 Third Quarter Beau — La’Damian Webb 63 run (Mendoza kick), 9:46 Beau — Holmes 3 run (kick failed), 5:24 Fourth Quarter Beau — Quatavious Seroyer 7 pass from Holmes (Mendoza kick), 4:52 Team Statistics Beau BRHS First downs 17 15 Rushes-yards 46-338 40-139 Passing 8-23-0 7-19-2 Passing yards 97 80 Total yards 435 219 Punts 3-26.0 4-35.0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-yards 6-50 10-104 Individual Statistics Rushing — Beauregard: Webb 27-240, Holmes 9-59, Dainyton Thomas Robinson 3-28, Jacob Callaway 3-8, Ashton Moss 3-2, Seroyer 1-1; Benjamin Russell: Herron 18-92, A.J. Thompson 2-32, Landon Cotney 8-10, Keedon Young 1-3, Hezekiah Hunter 1-3.

Passing — Beauregard: Holmes 8-23-97-0; Benjamin Russell: Cotney 6-18-67-2, Moncus 1-1-13-0.

Receiving — Beauregard: Thomas Robinson 3-31, Webb 2-49, Seroyer 2-7, Isaiah McKissic 1-10; Benjamin Russell: Nick McGhee 2-55, Young 2-8, Hunter 2-4, Jaden Tuck 1-13.

Interceptions — Beauregard: Jalen McDonald, Roderick Johnson Jr.

third quarter.

To add insult to injury, Beauregard scored midway through the fourth quarter on a 7-yard pass from Holmes to Quatavious Seroyer to set the final score. Benjamin Russell never could catch up, as its offense looked stuck in the mud.

The Wildcats gained just 92 yards in the second half, and 52 of those came on a desperation throw from Landon Cotney and a long run after the catch by Nick McGhee.

“From an offensive standpoint, we didn’t do a good job all night long really,” Horn said. “You know coming in when you’re playing somebody like this that can put points on the

board, you’ve got to score points and we didn’t do a good job of executing.

We got what we deserved.”

Benjamin Russell needs to quickly shake off its back-to-back losses, as it will likely host Saraland in the first round of the playoffs next week.

“We still feel good,” Thompson said. “The playoffs is a whole nother season, and everyone starts out 0-0.”

Horn mirrored those sentiments.

“Playoffs is always a new season, so it don’t matter whether you went 10-0 or 7-3 or 3-7,” Horn said.

“Regardless, it’s a new season and every game is different. Hopefully we’ll get this behind us and be ready to go.”

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Stanhope Elmore 36, Selma 22

Stanhope takes momentum into playoffs

By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For the Herald

The Selma High Saints, with basketball season on the horizon, marched headlong into the heart of a pack of playoff bound ponies Friday night in Millbrook. On the tenacious legs of Quantarious Daniels and Logan Swindle, the hometown Mustangs picked up a 36-22 senior night victory.

“This win was on the offensive line,” Swindle said.

“They played a heck of a game tonight. We had a lot of people injured.”

Thanks to the O-line’s efforts, Daniels and Swindle popped multiple runs throughout the second half en route to the regular season finale victory.

“Selma’s got a good team and they’ve got a lot of athletes over there.” Mustang coach Brian Bradford said.

“We knew it was going to be a tough game. But the guys kept fighting and finding ways to win this game in the second half.”

Selma jumped ahead, scoring before its band had arrived, on a 6-yard Allen King run. The Saints elected but failed to obtain the twopoint conversion.

Stanhope Elmore, however, almost took the game over, scoring on a fourth-and-14 from 21-yards out. Off a play action from Swindle the quarterback, he connected with Connor Bradford in the back of the end zone for the

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Stanhope Elmore’s Trey Hardy (20) takes down Selma’s Treshon Freeman (10) during Friday’s night’s game between the Mustangs and the Saints.

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The score pushed Stanhope Elmore ahead 14-6.

Selma answered on its next possession.

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With the two-point conversion, Selma and Stanhope were gridlocked at 14-14.

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of bodies for the go-ahead touchdown. With Bradford splitting the uprights on the point after, the tally moved to 21-14 Stanhope Elmore.

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Holtville 47, Beulah 34

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Holtville quarterback Drake Baker (15) looks downfield for a receiver as Beulah’s Kain Latham pursues him. Baker, a sophomore, threw seven touchdown passes on the night for Holtville.

Baker’s 7 touchdown passes lead ‘Dogs past Beulah

By DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor

Holtville sophomore quarterback Drake Baker was battling the flu earlier this week.

On Friday night at Holtville’s Boykin Field, the Beulah Bobcats discovered that Baker had indeed recovered, at least enough to throw seven touchdown pass-

es and lead the Bulldogs to a 47-34 win over Beulah on Holtville’s homecoming.

Baker threw touchdown passes of 50, 26 and 45 yards to Dajon Reeves, 38 and 42 yards to Jaderick Carter, 39 yards to Jadarius Carter and 3 yards to Tyler Richardson. The Holtville signal caller finished the night completing 21 of his 26 pass attempts for 374 yards.

He threw just one interception.

Baker’s performance all but overshadowed Holtville’s improvement to a two-win team. It’s the first time the Bulldogs have won as many since 2013.

“We came out and our guys played hard, we were able to execute some things and score some points and when you score that many points, you better win a ballgame,” said a Gatoradedrenched Holtville first-year head coach

Jason Franklin. “I’m proud of our offense. We were able to do some big things tonight in the pass game and sustain enough run. We’re a lot better team than we were in the spring. We’ve come a long way. It may not show in wins and losses, but we’ve come a long way, and I’m proud of our guys for working their butt off. Doubled their win total from See HOLTVILLE • Page 8

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Reeltown 27, Loachapoka 6

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Above, Reeltown’s Tre Tre Hughley (24) drives through Loachapoka’s defense to make the first touchdown during Thursday night’s game between the Rebels and the Indians. Below, Reeltown’s defense stops Loachapoka’s Donwin Hughley (19).

Reeltown’s defense dominates Loachapoka

By LIZI ARBOGAST Managing Sports Editor

Although the score might not seem that dominating, Reeltown’s 27-6 victory over Loachapoka was quite a bit more impressive than the final score indicated.

Breaking down the stats makes the Rebels’ 21-point victory seem much more lopsided.

• Reeltown outgained the Indians, 27684, and 57 of the Indians’ 84 yards came on a single play.

• The Rebels ran 61 offensive plays, compared to just 33 for Loachapoka.

• Reeltown had 18 first downs.

Loachapoka had 3.

• Aside from the Indians’ 57-yard touchdown, no other play went for more than 9 yards. They had nine plays go for negative

yardage.

“Our defense played really well,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “I was really proud of them. They played a heckuva game. (Loachapoka) got us lined up on a set where they have a strong tendency. We went against their tendency, and they ran a reverse. But that’s really the only play they had all night, so I was really pleased with our defense.”

The biggest thing that kept the score close early on was Reeltown’s struggles offensively in the first half. While the Rebels were almost equal yardage-wise in the two halves — they gained 136 yards in the first half and 140 in the second — they did a much better job of finishing drives in the final two quarters. Reeltown also got See REBELS • Page 7

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Reeltown’s Rhasheed Wilson (1) looks to break away from Loachapoka’s defensive line during Thursday night’s game between the Indians and the Rebels.

back to its bread and butter, attempting only one pass in the entire second half.

“I was really pleased with our offense in the second half,” Johnson said. “We had to deviate from the game plan and change some things up and get back in our ’Bone. I was really pleased with the way we came out and played second half.”

After Reeltown (6-4) went up 13-0 on a 20-yard touchdown run from Kolby Coan, the Indians (2-8) immediately responded on Kobe Collins’ 57-yard score. The two-point conver-

sion failed, and Reeltown took just a 13-6 lead into the fourth quarter.

The teams traded punts, and a 58-yard punt return by Reeltown’s Eric Shaw set up Coan’s second touchdown of the night. He bullied his way in from 7 yards out with 6:38 remaining.

Loachapoka threw four incomplete passes in a row on its ensuing drive, and Reeltown let Tre Tre Hughley go to work when it took over on down from the Indian 45. The Rebels ran a six-play drive, four of which went to Hughley, who capped it off with a

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Reeltown 0 7 6 14 — 27 Loachapoka 0 0 6 0—6 Second Quarter R — Tre Tre Hughley 3 run (Connor Moore kick), 10:21 Third Quarter R — Kolby Coan 20 run (kick blocked), 1:23 L — Kobe Collins 57 run (pass failed), 0:57 Fourth Quarter R — Coan 7 run (Moore kick), 6:38 R — Hughley 1 run (Moore kick), 4:02 Team Statistics Reel Loach First downs 18 3 Rushes-yards 53-203 20-63 Passing 5-8-0 3-13-2 Passing yards 73 21 Total yards 276 84 Punts 3-35.7 5-30.6 Fumbles-lost 1-1 1-0 Penalties-yards 4-31 5-36 Individual Statistics Rushing — Reeltown: Hughley 14-63, Coan 9-52, Rajerrian Wright 8-43, Jordan Whitlow 8-43, Cameron Faison 6-12, Khoner Davis 3-7, Rhasheed Wilson 1-6, Team 1-(-2), Logan Hunt 3-(-21); Loachapoka: Collins 2-55, Jyquan Combs 12-7, Demontrey Moore 1-3, Aaron Frazier 5-(-2).

Passing — Reeltown: Hunt 5-8-73-0; Loachapoka: Frazier 3-12-21-2.

Receiving — Reeltown: Trey O’Neal 3-21, Landon Hunt 1-28, Nelson Whaley 1-24; Loachapoka: Quinci Nelms 1-13, Collins 1-9.

Interceptions — Reeltown: Eric Shaw, Hughley.

1-yard score to set the final score.

Reeltown’s ball carriers had an impressive output, as eight different players had attempts and they totaled 203 yards on 53 carries. Hughley led the way with 63 points, Coan added 52 and Rajerrian Wright and Jordan Whitlow each had 43.

“You try to get it to your hot hand, and Kolby Coan had the hot hand going into the second half, so we gave him a good bit more carries,” Johnson said. “Tre Tre carried the ball real well; Wright and Whitlow did a good job of blocking for them, and the

offensive line played much better in the second half too.”

Reeltown’s playoff opponent has not been decided yet, but it’ll travel to the No. 2 seed out of Class 2A Region 7 for the first round of the state playoffs. That region has a three-way tie for first and a three-way tie for fourth, so Reeltown’s opponent will be either Cleveland, Falkville or Tarrant.

Whoever they face, the Rebels are riding high on a three-game win streak. They have outscored their opponents, 130-21, in their last three contests.

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the Saints recovered a Mustangs fumble and used a handful of long runs to move them closer to pay dirt.

King took Freeman’s handoff on first and goal from the three and exploded through the line for the touchdown.

The Saints successfully converted the two-point attempt and jumped ahead 22-21 with 7:16 to go in the period.

Momentum appeared to be shifting the way of the Saints until the ensuing kickoff. Selma attempted an onside kick, but the ball came off the kicker’s foot awkwardly and ended up bouncing out of bounds at the Saints’ 38-yard line. The drive, however, stalled when Swindle’s pass was intercepted.

Selma was forced to punt.

As a fog settled onto the field, the Mustangs used a handful of Daniels runs to move the ball down to the 5-yard line.

On a read option, Swindle pulled the ball out of Daniels’ hand and plunged straight ahead for the touchdown. Electing to go for two, Swindle called his own number and rolled out on a bootleg and into the

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Selma’s Rondarius Sanders (1) tries to outrun Stanhope Elmore’s Derrick Butler (3) during Friday night’s game between the Saints and the Mustangs.

end zone.

“I’m a small guy, a lot of those

Holtville last year.

“Don’t sleep on this team, we’re going to be all right.”

About Baker, Franklin said, “I think he’s going to get a few wins in his career.

He’s pretty darned good. He throws a good ball and I’m proud of him. Just a sophomore.”

Holtville sandwiched a Beulah touchdown with two drives that were capped by Baker touchdown tosses in the first quarter to take an early 14-6 lead. Baker hit Jaderick Carter from 38 yards out to cap the Bulldogs initial possession of the game.

After Beulah bounced back to score on Nolan Earle’s 9-yard touchdown pass to David Fell, Holtville struck again, this time driving 61 yards in six plays before Baker hit Reeves from 9 yards out for the score.

Holtville stretched its lead in the second with one of its most sustained drives of the game, moving 57 yards in 11 plays before Baker tossed a 3-yard touchdown to Richardson. The try for two failed.

Beulah got a touchdown on a Phillip Saylor run and a Tez Turner two-point-

runs were running not to get hit,” Swindle said. “But this was a heck of

a game.”

The lead put Stanhope Elmore up 29-22 with 1:47 left in the period. “(Swindle and Daniels) they bowed their necks and got it done,” Bradford said.

Capitalizing on a Saints miscue, Marlon Hunt stepped in front of a Freeman pass and returned it down to the Selma four.

Daniels scored the night’s final touchdown on a 4-yard plunge.

Bradford added the point after making the score 36-22.

Neither team scored in the final frame. The Mustangs advanced inside the Selma red zone late, but took a knee to kill the clock.

The Mustangs, who finished as the No. 4 team in Region 2, will travel to Tuscaloosa Friday night to face Hillcrest in the first round of the AHSAA Class 6A playoffs.

“We are ready to go,” Bradford said.

For Swindle, this will be a new experience.

“We haven’t been to the playoffs in four years, since I was a freshman,” Swindle said.

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conversion run to cut the lead to 19-14, but Holtville got another touchdown pass of 36 yards from Baker to Reeves and, after a successful two-point conversion, led 27-14 at half.

The two teams swapped touchdowns in the third, Baker hitting Jadarius Carter from 29-yards out and Earle bulling over for a 1-yard score for Beulah. Holtville’s PAT was good where Beulah’s failed and the score stood 34-20.

In the fourth, Holtville got its first of two scores on what may have been Baker’s prettiest pass of the night, a 55-yard bomb Reeves hauled in on a fantastic catch in the end zone. Shon Bolings extra-point try hit the right upright and Holtville led 40-20. Earle hit Tez Turner on a 10-yard strike less than a minute later and Hines’ PAT cut the score to 40-27.

Holtville added a 42 yard Baker-to-Jaderick Carter pass and Beulah a 3-yard Earle-toTurner pass to close out the scoring on the night and the season for both teams.

The win lifted Holtville’s season record to 2-8. Beulah finishes its season at 3-7.

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Beulah’s Kain Latham wraps up Holtville running back Austin Gay in the early goings of the Bulldogs’ 47-34 win over the Bobcats Friday night.

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STATEWIDE SCOREBOARD Thursday’s Scores Class 7A Buckhorn 40, North Jackson 14 Spain Park 49, Minor 14 Thompson 33, HillcrestTuscaloosa 27 Class 6A Austin 28, James Clemens 14 Brookwood 60, Holt 6 Jackson-Olin 41, Fairfield 0 Muscle Shoals 27, Deshler 14 Northridge 37, CentralTuscaloosa 26 Ramsay 28, Mountain Brook 7 Saraland 35, B.C. Rain 12 Spanish Fort 56, LeFlore 20 Class 5A Citronelle 44, Washington County 12 Dallas County 30, Billingsley 14 East Limestone 49, Tanner 6 Greenville 12, McAdory 6 Lee-Huntsville 42, Columbia 0 Mortimer Jordan 30, Fayette County 8 Talladega 45, Winterboro 0 Vigor 28, Murphy 21 Williamson 12, Mobile Christian 7 Class 4A Alabama Christian 35,

Montgomery Academy 18 Childersburg 47, Central Coosa 0 Danville 21, Cold Springs 3 Dora 30, Jasper 7 Northside 35, Holy Spirit Catholic 7 Rogers 27, Hamilton 14 White Plains 18, Walter Wellborn 0 Winfield 28, Lamar County 7 Class 3A Clarke County 30, Thomasville 15 Daleville 48, Cottonwood 42 Excel 34, Monroe County 16 Gordo 44, Pickens County 12 J.B. Pennington 57, Douglas 7 Midfield 44, New Hope 7 Ohatchee 37, Pisgah 0 Southside-Selma 57, Ellwood Christian 0 Susan Moore 14, Cleveland 7 Sylvania 28, Ider 21 Class 2A Abbeville 28, Headland 18 Collinsville 31, Valley Head 6 Falkville 47, Vinemont 7 Geneva County 41, Slocomb 20 Hatton 52, East Lawrence 13 Red Bay 22, Cherokee 14 Reeltown 27, Loachapoka 6

Samson 28, Kinston 25 Sand Rock 35, Cedar Bluff 34 (OT) Sheffield 21, R.A. Hubbard 0 Tarrant 27, Talladega County Central 0 Class 1A Hackleburg 30, Phil Campbell 16 Isabella 34, Thorsby 6 Southeastern 48, Asbury 12 Wadley 62, Horseshoe Bend 6 Friday’s Scores Interclass Addison 41, Winston County 22 Andalusia 34, Straughn 7 Ardmore 34, West Limestone 14 Ariton 36, Red Level 0 Ashville 40, West End 28 Auburn 20, Demopolis 0 B.B. Comer 42, Fayetteville 34 Beauregard 27, Benjamin Russell 7 Berry 20, Verbena 12 Briarwood Christian 27, Madison Academy 3 Brooks 47, Lauderdale County 20 Bullock County 54, Barbour County 6 Carbon Hill 44, Curry 21 Carroll 20, Bayside Academy 17

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Carver-Birmingham 36, Greensboro 8 Central-Clay County 32, Handley 0 Colbert County 23, Russellville 16 DAR 50, Brindlee Mountain 6 Decatur 38, Sparkman 20 Dothan 29, Early County (Ga.) 20 Elba 30, Opp 18 Faith Academy 21, Escambia County 20 Fort Payne 20, Anniston 7 Francis Marion 64, Hale County 56 Fyffe 49, Cleburne County 7 Geneva 49, Calhoun 0 Geraldine 35, Crossville 14 Good Hope 29, Hanceville 0 Goshen 28, Brantley 7 Grissom 26, Brewer 24 Guntersville 7, Albertville 0 Hewitt-Trussville 45, Florence 35 Highland Home 69, Prattville Christian 41 Hillcrest-Evergreen 34, Aliceville 30 Hokes Bluff 43, Westbrook Christian 17 Holly Pond 18, Fairview 6 Holtville 47, Beulah 34 Hueytown 68, Oak Grove 12 Huffman 12, Bessemer City 7 Huntsville 23, Athens 15 IMG Academy (Fla.) 32, Hoover 21 J.U. Blacksher 56, McIntosh 20 LaFayette 35, Notasulga 24 Leroy 34, Millry 7 Linden 60, Choctaw County 0 Luverne 22, Flomaton 20 Maplesville 28, American Christian 0 Marengo 42, Southern Choctaw 12 Mars Hill Bible 56, Shoals Christian 6 Montgomery Catholic 31, Marbury 7 Oak Mountain 36, Hazel Green 29 Oakman 16, Corner 11 Oxford 47, Sumter Central 6 Parker 69, Woodlawn 0 Piedmont 40, Oneonta 19 Pike County 26, G.W. Long 9 Plainview 25, Moody 24 Pleasant Grove 34, Pinson Valley 0 Pleasant Valley 40, Spring Garden 20 R.C. Hatch 60, Autaugaville 22 Randolph County 35, Ranburne 0 Russell County 27, B.T. Washington 12 Saks 51, Weaver 12 Sardis 35, Boaz 7 Satsuma 44, Chickasaw 7 Scottsboro 21, Madison County 9 Section 47, Woodville 21 Shades Valley 41, Vestavia Hills 24 Sidney Lanier 34, Prattville 3 Southside-Gadsden 56, Glencoe 0 St. John Paul II Catholic 16, Clements 13 St. Paul’s 9, UMS-Wright 0

Sweet Water 35, New Brockton 7 Tate (Fla.) 57, Smiths Station 13 Victory Christian 54, Vincent 38 W.S. Neal 27, T.R. Miller 17 Wicksburg 42, Ashford 0 Woodland 14, Donoho 13 Zion Chapel 27, Pleasant Home 22 Greene County @ J.F. Shields Class 7A Baker 40, Mary G. Montgomery 0 Davidson 41, Alma Bryant 6 McGill-Toolen 31, Fairhope 14 Theodore 28, Foley 0 Class 6A Cullman 37, Chelsea 29 Daphne 24, Baldwin County 3 Gulf Shores 45, Robertsdale 19 Paul Bryant 13, Homewood 7 Pelham 64, John Carroll Catholic 46 Pell City 34, Helena 7 Stanhope Elmore 36, Selma 22 Class 5A Eufaula 52, Valley 17 Hayden 27, Lincoln 21 Jemison 28, Shelby County 27 St. Clair County 26, Springville 0 Sylacauga 45, Calera 35 Lawrence County @ West Point Class 4A Central-Florence 20, Haleyville 18 Munford 43, Cordova 20 Westminster Christian 70, Priceville 6 Wilson 17, Randolph 6 Class 3A Fultondale 28, Montevallo 6 North Sand Mountain 32, Lexington 16 Class 2A Keith 30, Central-Hayneville 26 Class 1A Decatur Heritage 55, Tharptown 0 Phillips 34, Hubbertville 6 Sumiton Christian 56, Marion County 55 AISA Abbeville Christian 18, South Choctaw Academy 16 Autauga Academy 49, Kingwood Christian 6 Bessemer Academy 49, Fort Dale Academy 6 Chambers Academy 43, Marengo Academy 0 Crenshaw Christian 20, Southern Academy 8 Escambia Academy 55, Cornerstone Christian 0 Lakeside School 35, Jackson Academy 34 Macon-East 38, Clarke Prep 34 Monroe Academy 39, Lee-Scott Academy 10 Morgan Academy 21, Glenwood 14 Patrician Academy 28, Lowndes Academy 20 Tuscaloosa Academy 28, Pike Liberal Arts 6

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Wadley 62, Horseshoe Bend 6

Horseshoe Bend finishes 3-7 after huge loss to Wadley

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The 2017 Horseshoe Bend Generals season ended Thursday night in Wadley as they suffered a 62-6 loss to the Bulldogs and their strong rushing attack. Wadley finished the regular season undefeated and will advance to the AHSAA Class 1A state playoffs as the no. 1 seed from Region 4, while the Generals wrapped up a 3-7 campaign, going 2-5 in Class 2A Region 5 to place among the bottom three teams in the region.

“We’ve just gotta work,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said. “We’ve gotta work at every position. We’re losing a bunch of seniors, gotta replace a bunch of guys.”

The Generals couldn’t get their offense going effectively throughout the game. While quarterback Cade Worthy threw for 95 yards and a touchdown and Trace Meadows gained 70 yards on the ground, Worthy was also sacked eight times for negative 66 yards.

On the defensive side of the ball, Horseshoe Bend could not find a consistent answer for Wadley’s ground game, which utilized 10 different rushers, four of whom carried the ball for at least 40 yards. However, the Generals did have one interception, which led to Worthy’s touchdown pass to Meadows as well as two fumble recoveries.

But they couldn’t capitalize on those turnovers.

“I told my guys to just be consistent, what we’ve done all year long,” Bulldogs coach Ken Fordham said. “We’ll go as many deep as we can. If they’re holding on to the ball and they’re running the ball very well, we’re definitely

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Horseshoe Bend’s Joe Railey stops a Woodland running back in last week’s game. The Generals lost 62-6 against Wadley Thursday night.

going to do that.”

Despite moving the ball some on their first drive, taking the ball from their own 24-yard line to the Bulldogs’ 42, the Generals had to punt, and things seemed to go south almost immediately.

Quarterback Connor Fordham’s first pass for Wadley went incomplete, but he and running backs Trevor Cameron and Courdarious Nunn pounded the ball at the

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Horseshoe Bend defense, getting it down to the Horseshoe Bend 7, where Nunn found paydirt on the fifth play of the drive. Fullback Jamicheal Angel successfully converted the two-point play, and Wadley held an 8-0 lead it never looked back from.

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back penalty on Wadley. On the first play of the drive for the Bulldogs, Nunn tried to complete a pass on a trick play, but Meadows was there to pick the ball off. Worthy found Meadows open on the very next play for a 60-yard touchdown pass.

Meadows’ two-point run was stuffed just short of the goal line, and the score of 8-6 was as close as the Generals got all game.

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Wadley answered right back and continued to pour on the steam in the first quarter, as Cameron, Nunn and Angel shared the rushing load on another fiveplay drive that ended with six points, while the Bulldogs also capitalized on a bad Generals punt to set up another score from the Horseshoe Bend 22-yard line.

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Davis a bright spot for Coosa in loss

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Central Coosa’s Toney Davis (74) and Tadarius Parker (40) bring down Childersburg’s Ryan Logan in Thursday night’s game.

Toney Davis left it all on the field Thursday night for Central Coosa.

“I run out of gas,” the Cougar senior said grinning as he walked off the field in Childersburg as a Cougar for the last time. “I run out of gas.”

Davis was the only bright spot for the Cougars in the 47-0 loss to Childersburg even cloning himself to take the ball for the offense.

Normally a defensive lineman wearing No. 74, Davis swapped jerseys in the fourth quarter donning No. 44 to go in as tailback — something Coach Shane Rary explained the team had been working on.

“We had some packages in that were for him,” Rary said.

“We have done it some in the last few weeks and figure why not let him carry the ball a little bit. We tried letting him in there to get some shots because he is a senior. We never really got to us them (as designed) on the goal line.”

Davis even got the hit of the night as he blitzed from the left side meeting the Tiger running back Kallen McCain two yards in the backfield with a clack of thunder as the ball was jarred loose. Unfortunately for the Cougars, Childersburg’s Darrius Borden picked up the ball advancing the fumble for a positive gain on the play.

Davis even played the role of cheerleader trying to motivate

his teammates to step up their play in the final game of the year.

“Let’s lineup and have fun,” Davis told his teammates in the first half. “It’s the last game of the season.”

But missed blocks and mistakes cost the Cougars offensively. With Jashaslin James and Jamichael Chambliss in Wildcat, there were times the snap would dribble back to them forcing a loss and other times it was if the Tigers were in the Cougar backfield on the snap.

“Disappointed in that we didn’t do a lot offensively,” Rary said. “Offensive line, same story as all year, just got to work on finishing blocks. We have a lot of things to work on in the off season.”

The Cougars could not receive an onside kick despite the ball hitting the Coosa player in the chest.

Davis also led the Cougar defense as it slowed the home standing Tigers to 448 total yards of offense. Last week Childersburg racked up over 600 yards of offense on Dadeville.

Coosa allowed the Tigers 16 offensive plays over 10 yards with three of those going for more than 30.

Tiger quarterback Justin Taylor was 5 of 9 with 157 yards and two touchdowns passing and adding another 62 yards rushing on six carries.

Finishing their Cougar football careers with Davis were fellow seniors T.J. Lamberth, James Hunt and Caleb McCain.

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Generals Fordham found Taquavian Drake open for 19 yards before Angel polished the short drive off with a 3-yard touchdown run.

The special teams unit for Wadley was also on point, when the first Generals punt of the second frame was blocked and returned 16 yards for a touchdown by Christopher Hodges. The next Horseshoe Bend drive ended with a punt Drake hauled in at midfield before reeling off a 50-yard return.

Things continued to sour as halftime drew near when Fordham called his own number from 16 yards out. On the next drive, Fordham found Rikishi Buchanan open for a 48-yard touchdown pass, but the play was nullified by another block in the back penalty. This mattered little though, as three straight passes to Nunn and Drake set Christopher Brown up for a 5-yard run, leading to a first half score of 48-6.

Wadley began to sub in backup players during the second half, but the scoring continued through the third stanza, when Nunn hit Buchanan on a 22-yard strike and Brown again found the end zone from 5 yards out. However, the Bulldogs were finally kept out of the end zone in the final period, as their two fourth-quarter drives ended in Horseshoe Bend territory on lost fumbles.

As the Bulldogs prepared to move forward to the playoffs, Fordham had sound words for his players.

“Don’t wait. Go get it. Don’t wait at all,” he said.

“Make things happen. Before a negative happens, make a positive happen.”

Drake was the top receiver for the Bulldogs, gaining 73 yards on four catches, while Cameron led all 10 Wadley rushers with 79 yards on the ground.

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Horseshoe Bend’s Jace Rodriguez has his face mask pulled by Fayetteville’s Jon Pate while scoring in a game earlier this season.

“We’ve got some younger guys, some ninth- and 10th-graders and some eighth graders this year that are going to be moving up,” Averett said. “I think they’ll be good next couple of years. Just going to have to work with them, go back to the basics, try to get them ready.”

Horseshoe Bend 6 0 0 0—6 Wadley 21 27 14 0—62 First Quarter Wad—Courdarious Nunn 7 run (Jamicheal Angel run), 7:10 HB—Trace Meadows 60 pass from Cade Worthy (run failed), 5:04 Wad—Angel 1 run (Nunn kick), 3:33 Wad—Angel 3 run (kick failed), 0:13 Second Quarter Wad—Punt blocked, Christopher Hodges 16 return (Nunn kick), 11:07 Wad—Taquavian Drake 50 punt return (Nunn kick), 8:46 Wad—Connor Fordham 16 run (kick failed), 5:14 Wad—Christopher Brown 5 run (Malachi Beverly kick), 1:38 Third Quarter Wad—Rikishi Buchanan 22 pass from Nunn (Tyler Gilliland kick), 8:33 Wad—Brown 5 run (Justin Fulghum kick), 2:45 Team Statistics HB Wad First Downs 5 14 Rushes-Yards 39-(-5) 34-300 Passing 4-13-0 6-9-1 Passing Yards 95 104 Total Yards 90 404 Punts 7-22.0 0-0.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-2 Penalties-Yards 0-0 7-50 Individual Statistics Rushing—HB: Meadows 30-70, Joe Railey 1-(-9), Worthy 8-(-66); Wad: Trevor Cameron 6-79, Fordham 3-62, Nunn 6-53, Angel 5-42, Kahleb Bennett 4-22, Jacob Marable 3-14, Kadarius Zackery 2-13, Brown 3-9, Ladarius Echols 1-3, Timothy Marable 1-3.

Passing—HB: Worthy 4-13-95-0; Wad: Fordham 5-6-82-0, Nunn 1-2-22-1.

Receiving—HB: Meadows 2-75, Corbin Shivers 1-14, Railey 1-6; Wad: Drake 4-73, Buchanan 1-22, Nunn 1-9.

Interceptions— HB: Meadows 1.

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