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Mother found guilty in death of son

By MITCH SNEED Editor

A woman who left a potentially lethal dose of medicine she was taking to treat drug addiction on a dresser where her 3-year-old son could get to it has been found guilty of chemical endangerment of a child resulting in death.

A Tallapoosa County jury consisting of six men and six women took just an hour to return a guilty verdict against 33-year-old Bethany Brown Missildine Tuesday.

The trial lasted two days with the prosecution resting its case before lunch. The defense decided not to call a single witness and rested just after lunch.

Missildine was taken into custody and will be sentenced following a hearing on Nov. 20 by Judge Ray Martin.

In Alabama, chemical endangerment of a child resulting in death is a Class A felony and carries a sentence of 10-99 years in prison.

Bentley Cole Missildine of Alexander City died at Russell Medical on Dec. 27, 2014,

shortly after officers were called to a home on Barrett Road. The Alexander City Police Department launched an investigation into the death.

As a result of the toddler’s unexpected death, an autopsy was performed. Toxicology reports performed during that process were not complete until June 2015. Those tests indicated the boy’s death was due to “methadone toxicity.” Bethany Missildine was arrested a short time later and

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Probate Judge: Crossover votes not intentional

‘We are going to have to be like teenage kids and sneak around to get a smoke’

Archer says he will not seek prosecution for breaking new law

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

File / The Outlook

The Alexander City Housing Authority was forced by federal mandate to develop a no smoking policy inside public housing units and withing 25 feet of any public housing buildings. The local ban takes effect Jan. 1, 2018.

Smoking to be banned in and around public housing

By MITCH SNEED Editor

For now, residents in public housing units in Alexander City better smoke ‘em if they got ‘em.

Beginning Jan. 1, all units that fall under the direction of the U.S.

Housing and Urban Development and the Alexander City Housing Authority will become smoke-free and smoking will also be banned in outdoor areas that are within 25 feet of housing units and administrative office buildings.

Alexander City Housing Authority Executive Director Donna Gabel

updated the Alexander City City Council of the new federal guidelines last week and said that they have been working hard to inform residents and have a plan in place.

“The federal mandate was See SMOKE • Page A6

A Herren Avenue home in Camp Hill was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning.

“The walls were already caving in when we got there,” Camp Hill Volunteer Fire Chief David Berry said.

“All we could do was to

make sure it did not spread to other homes.”

Berry said the call for the fire came in just after 4 a.m.

Tuesday and there were no injuries.

Smoke was still visible coming from still smoldering timbers in the home at 10 See FIRE • Page A6

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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A home on Herren Avenue was completely consumed by fire early Tuesday morning. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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Earlier this year, the Alabama State Legislature passed a bill to stop crossover voting, where a voter who cast a ballot in one party’s primary election would be unable to vote in a runoff of the opposing party. Sponsored

by Senator Tom Whatley, the bill passed through the legislature with an overwhelming majority before being signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey.

In the recent primary and Republican runoff for Jeff Sessions’ former Senate seat, nearly 700 registered voters across the state engaged in crossover voting, including 10 in Tallapoosa County.

Despite these individuals violating the crossover law, Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Leon Archer said he felt there was no deliberate attempt to break the new law.

“I don’t think it was intentional. This is the first election we’ve had since the law was enacted,” he said. “I think most of it was just poll workers’ error.”

In the past, the Alabama Democratic Party has made it a rule not to allow those who voted in the Republican primary to vote in a Democratic runoff, See VOTES • Page A6

Camp Hill councilman quits finance committee

Camp Hill home left in ruins after Tuesday fire

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Frustrations over availability of financial documents lead Camp Hill Councilman Dean Bonner to resign from the council’s financial committee.

“I got frustrated,” Bonner said Tuesday. “We keep making the same suggestions to town staff and yet no progress.”

Bonner resigned and walked out See FINANCE • Page A6

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DEAR ABBY: I’m in my 60s, fit, sexually able and I desire physical relations. My wife, because of health issues, is no longer interested in sex. In fact, it would be at least mildly painful to her.

I recently met a lady my age who is in the same predicament. She has a sexual appetite; her husband does not. She hinted she would be interested in being “friends with benefits.”

I didn’t pursue the hint because it caught me by surprise and I wasn’t quick-witted enough to follow up on it at the time.

I am wondering if such a relationship is acceptable with today’s mores and the circumstances. No, I won’t discuss this with my wife. It would only hurt her feelings and strain our relationship. Should I pursue the hint? -- FOLLOW UP ON THE HINT DEAR FOLLOW UP: I would not advise pursuing the “hint” -- which appears to me to

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be more of a full frontal assault -- without thinking very carefully. The problem with adulterous relationships is that more often than not, the spouse catches on. If you think that by not talking this out with your wife you will be sparing her feelings, you are wrong. When, not if, she finds out, she will be devastated.

As women age their bodies change, and sex can become painful. But that can be remediated in many cases with prescription and other medications. It’s possible they could help your wife. Of course, that’s not going to happen unless she talks with her OB/GYN about the problem. And that won’t

DEAR ABBY: I was unhappily married years ago and conceived a child by an ex-boyfriend. My son is now 31. I divorced my husband 28 years ago. He knew the baby was not his, but claimed him as his own son. He refused to do a DNA test when we were going through the divorce. He died a few years ago.

I am in contact with my son’s biological father. They look identical, and my grandson looks just like his father and grandfather.

My guilt is consuming me.

I want to tell my son that even though the dad he knew all his life is gone, he still has a chance to get to know another father who is his blood. On the other hand, I don’t want to ruin my relationship with my son and grandchildren, whom I love very much. How can I tell the truth without hurting my

son and our relationship? -RIGHTING A WRONG DEAR RIGHTING: Better late than never. Your son needs to know that the man who raised him and claimed him as his own was not his biological father so that he can have a complete medical history. If the birth father wasn’t interested in knowing or supporting his son, he sounds more like a sperm donor than a “blood” relative to me. Do not be surprised if your son isn’t interested in knowing more about his birth father than the information I suggested.

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Motorists were greeted by a work crew that included officers from the Alexander City Police Department and others in the middle of Tallapoosa Street near Mt. Airy Tuesday morning to clean up hay that had come off a trailer.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department October 23

• Frencedric Lurone Payne, 44, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and domestic violence.

• Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 22 West.

• Theft and criminal trespass was reported on Hillabee Road.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Iris Avenue.

• Burglary was reported on County Road.

• Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported on Highway 280.

• Criminal trespass

and criminal mischief was reported on Pineview Drive.

• Criminal trespass was reported on Hillabee Street.

• Harassing communications was reported on Jefferson Street.

October 22

• Patrick Lawrence Collins, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Domestic violence was reported on Young Road.

• Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported on Trenton Trail.

• Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported on Highway 280.

• Identity theft was reported on Forrest Road.

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• Harassment was reported on 4th Place.

• Theft was reported on Highway 280.

• Domestic violence was reported on Nolen Drive.

• Domestic violence was reported on S Street.

October 20

• Jerome Walls, 37, of Daviston was arrested for failure to appear.

• Harassment was reported on Highway 280.

• Robbery was reported on Jefferson Street.

• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Scott Road.

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• A resident of Highway 22 East in Alexander City filed a report for theft from a residence.

• A resident of North Thornton Road in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence and theft of property.

October 22

• Megan Smith of Sellers Road in Dora was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear probation revocation.

• A resident of Alabama Highway 120 of Notasulga filed a report for theft of property.

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

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• A resident of Pecan Path in Dadeville filed a report for assault.

• A resident of Dudleyville Road in Camp Hill filed a report for menacing and criminal trespass.

• Daniel Bratton of Freeman Avenue in Tallassee was arrested for terrorist threats and public intoxication.

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• Marc Carr of Henderson Drive in Camp Hill was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear.

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• Ronnie Butler of Wallace Drive in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

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then indicted for chemical endangerment of a child resulting in death.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Kevin Hall and District Attorney Jeremy Duerr.

Following the verdict, Hall said the verdict hardly eases the pain in this case.

“I thank the jury for paying such close attention and returning the appropriate verdict,” Hall said. “But there is no winner here. A little boy is still dead and nothing done here today is going to bring him back. That’s the tragedy of this case.”

After picking a jury and hearing just four witnesses on Monday, the prosecution called an emergency room physician, the man who performed an autopsy in the child, the person responsible for the toxicology report and a detective from the Alexander City Police Department who was the lead investigator in the case all on Tuesday.

Dr. Steven Boudreau said there were no signs of trauma and the child appeared to be well taken care of. He was unable to determine a cause of death until toxicology reports were complete. That’s when it was discovered that Bentley Cole had 990 nanograms of methadone in his blood stream.

The Alabama Department of Forensic Science Toxicology Section Chief Jason Hudson gave an in-depth analysis on what was found on Bentley Missildine’s blood, which included a lethal level of methadone.

“There is very little doubt that this was a lethal dose of (methadone,)” Hudson said in answer to a question from defense attorney Thomas Radney.

Det. George Long testified to how the case was investigated. He detailed how Missildine had told him about finding medication gone days after Bentley Missidine’s death. He said that while she normally kept the medication in a latched box on a closet shelf, that day she had taken a partial dose and put it back in a box on a dresser near a bed in the bedroom.

That was the point Duerr made during closing arguments.

“She told Det. Long that she took opened that bottle took it and put the bottle that had been opened and the foil seal punctured on the dresser right next to a bed where a child could easily get to it,” Duerr said. “If you do that you are reckless. It’s no different than if I were to go home and load my pistol and throw it in the recliner where my 3-year-old can get it. That’s reckless and so is this.”

Radney, who served in Missidine’s defense with Jason Jackson, called the death of Bentley Missidine a “tragedy, not a crime.”

“This is one of those rare cases where we are not arguing over facts,” Radney said. “The state had to prove that a crime had occurred and they didn’t even come close. This is a tragedy, not a crime. Was it a mistake to leave meds out on the dresser? Yes. But was it a crime?

No. It was an unimaginable tragedy.”

In the end, the jury listened to Martin’s orders and explanation of the threshold and found that Missidine’s actions were reckless.

Duerr also thanked the jury and the hard work of everyone involved in the investigation and Long in particular. He also praised the work of Hall in the case for pulling all the pieces together to help the jury understand.

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BRHS to hold fall Countdown to College event STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Benjamin Russell High School will host its annual Countdown to College event Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. Open to students and their parents in grades 9-12, the event gives attendees the chance to learn more about various colleges around the state.

“This is another opportunity for those who may not have been able to attend the event we had in the spring,” Benjamin Russell Guidance Counselor Kerri Carr

said. “It is the same format as the one we had last year. We just want to have it more in the fall.”

Representatives from the University of Alabama, Troy, Jacksonville State and Judson will be joined by several other colleges to provide attendees with valuable information about subjects like the college admissions process, tuition and financial aid.

Following a panel discussion with each of the school representatives, students and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and have more of a one-on-one conversation with

the schools attending the event.

There will also be door prizes, a scholarship information sign-up sheet and a drawing for a 7-inch tablet during the event.

Sponsored by “Potential Magazine” from Montgomery, the event is free to attend and will be a valuable source of information for both students and parents as the time to get ready for college draws steadily closer.

For more about the Countdown to College event, information can be found at the magazine’s website, www.potentialmagazine. com.

Boys and Girls Club gets special funding STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

In preparation for its summer 2018 Brain Gain program, the Goodwater unit of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area has received a grant from the Coosa Valley Resources Conservation & Development Council of Alabama.

The $2,000 grant will go to helping provide local youth with Summer Brain Gain, a nineweek program designed to keep students from losing some of their academic skills while out of school.

“We plan a nine-week summer program aligned with common elementary school and middle school activities such as ‘fun’ math and science projects,” said Goodwater Unit Director

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Sharonna Hayes. “We also incorporate a reading program with new books presented each week per age group, along with support activities that bring each book to life.”

Council Representative Joseph McKinney said the mission of the organization was to provide local leadership for the development and wise use of natural resources to improve the economic opportunities of groups within the 11 counties serviced by the Conservation & Development Council. As such, the grant awarded to the Boys & Girls Club Goodwater Unit is a good investment for the future.

“We are grateful for this support and service during our summer months,” Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area CEO Melissa Reynolds said. “Not only does the council provide

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financially for the children in the Goodwater community, the supplement also provides volunteers for the program, which gives them an opportunity to put in time and energy with our kids and create awareness for youth in our communities.”

Since starting the Goodwater Unit more than six years ago, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area has given the young people of the area more opportunities to realize their full potential and receive positive support in a nurturing and caring environment, according to Reynolds.

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Funds need to be found for forensics

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here was a trial going on this week here in Alexander City involving the tragic death of a 3-year-old from methadone toxicity.

The loss of a child is always emotional and much of the testimony centered on forensic and medical evidence that comes from an autopsy and subsequent toxicology reports.

In this case, the child died on Dec. 27, 2014 and toxicology reports were not complete until June 2015.

To hear the dedicated professionals who work at the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences testify was impressive. The high level of training and knowledge is apparent as they spoke at length about how they work to make sure that testing is diligent and accurate.

The Montgomery office is responsible for all the testing and evidence analysis for a 36-county area which includes Tallapoosa County.

Each year they do an estimated 1,500 autopsies. That means basically 5.7 autopsies a day are performed. With the kind of detailed work that must be done to such exacting standards, that is a heavy workload.

When it comes to toxicology, those tests are handled in Hoover and the number of samples multiples significantly.

In the death investigation case that was in court this week, it took six months to determine a cause of death.

Could you imagine waiting that long to know why your child died? How about being a family member wondering why a loved one died in jail. Officials in Alexander City are waiting for news in just such a case?

It’s not just local cases. The Decatur Daily newspaper reported in its Sunday edition that the backlogs are having an impact on the judicial system where some cases simply can’t be made due to the delay. Talk of a backlog of 700 drug cases in Morgan County was reported and in a Limestone County case, a woman’s death was thought to be an accident for 16 months until final test results showed it was a homicide, according to the paper.

That’s not acceptable.

We don’t suggest for a minute that these people aren’t busting their tails to get the job done, what we are saying is that there simply aren’t enough bodies or resources available to handle the workload.

We know the state has many issues and funds are needed in a lot of places.

But this backlog needs to get fixed before we see more criminals skate because evidence isn’t processed in a timely manner.

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n the wee hours of the morning on Oct. 12, I jumped up out of bed with my heart pounding like I’d just averted an IED. I heard Lucy yelling my name and the faint sound of a crying baby. I was in a state of panic, albeit briefly, as I realized it was just a dream.

A few hours later, I played a round of bad golf at the Auburn Chamber Golf Classic. Lucy texted me just as I finished up.

The timing was perfect. It’d been a rough 32 weeks of pregnancy. She’s been sick for most of it, and now, the exhaustion was kicking in the door. She texted because the cable man was coming early.

I was tired, too. I went to bed that night without getting a shower. My stinky golf clothes were on the floor. I think I slept for 45 minutes when it started.

It was a little past 1 a.m. on Friday the 13th. My life was about to change forever.

I’ve been sleeping on the couch to give Lucy extra room in the bed. I heard her call my name. Apparently, she called it a couple of times.

“I don’t want to scare you or anything, but she just kicked really hard.

I mean really hard,” she said. “I think I’m having contractions, too. I’m going to call the hospital.” And, she did. They advised her to come in just to see what was going on. On top of that, she drove. She’s not a fan of my driving. She started having contractions during the drive. She went from 80 MPH down to 20 in a split second. I was scared to death and was still wearing my dirty golf clothes.

We made it safely to the hospital, but those contractions were no joke.

She turned all “Incredible

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Hulk” on me a time or two.

I think she wanted to smash me.

They planned on sending her to UAB via helicopter; however, due to fog, they put her on an ambulance.

I chose to follow behind in our car, but the EMTs told me not to try to keep up. So, I took my time and stopped to get gas. I was also a nervous wreck.

A nurse, Jana, rode in the back with Lucy. I gave her Lucy’s phone.

I kissed her and told her I loved her — Lucy not Jana.

She returned the favor, but there were still some Hulk sounds in the air. I completely understood. I have a whole new respect for women going through labor. I couldn’t do it.

I was making my way up Highway 280 when my phone started buzzing. It was Lucy, but I figured it was Jana using Lucy’s phone. Well, it turned out to be Lucy, and there were no Hulk sounds. She went from 80 to 20. She sounded like an angel.

“She’s here,” she sweetly said.

I think I said “who” and “what” about a dozen times, and I wasn’t even stuttering.

“I had the baby. She’s here, and she’s beautiful,” she said.

I momentarily stopped freaking out and started tearing up, and then I started freaking out again.

They’d made it just a few miles past Russell Medical Center in Alex City, when it happened. Thanks to a brave mom and a fabulous nurse, she actually gave birth on the move. The

ambulance safely turned around and got mom and baby back to Russell.

I was literally in front of Russell when she called.

By now, she was already in a room and the doctor and nurses were working on the baby. I ran in and went left, but that was the wrong way.

Then I went right. That was the wrong way, too. I was then told to go to the third floor, and that’s when I saw my baby, Abigail Jennings Fuller, for the first time.

She was about 20 minutes old. She was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever laid my eyes on.

I then saw Jana. This time, I did kiss her. I was ecstatic.

I finally made it to Lucy, who was being seen by another doctor. She was so brave, strong, and courageous throughout the whole ordeal. I could not have been prouder of her. Both our moms live in Tallapoosa County and were able to make it there quickly to see Lucy and the baby. That was no doubt a God thing. Unfortunately, Lucy had to stay at Russell overnight, while the miracle child and I went on to the NICU at UAB. At some point during the night, I finally got out of those stinky golf clothes and took a shower.

Abigail Jennings is the most precious child I’ve ever seen and is doing so incredibly well. I’m not just saying that as an optimistic father. God has truly laid his hand on this miracle child. We are so lucky to be her parents, even if she was born on Friday the 13th.

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

T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

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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.

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McKelvey currently serves as chairman.

His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John Road, Dadeville.

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Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number Steve Robinson is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

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Dear Editor, Well Colonel Dick is back at it. Dick, when I write an editorial I am attempting to inform the public of a situation most of them do not know exists like the property tax situation.

Having been a RN at one time I am aware of the reverting back to infantile mentality that progresses in advanced age.

So I understand your attitude that “everything is beautiful” and “don’t worry be happy.” Our economy has yet to recover from the loss of Russell Corp.

Our leadership is yet to show a combined front to move our community forward instead of a four-way turf war. As a retailer I cannot afford the luxury, as you can of turning a blind eye to wrongs done to the citizens of our great community by our incompetent leaders.

When elected officials come to me and ask that I inform the community of a specific situation I take that responsibility seriously. If I am so negative then why do I get numerous calls and e-mails agreeing with me on any given subject I report on and the only criticism comes from you?

The Lake region has many assets that properly channeled could, I will plagiarize a notable personality here “make us great again.”

The next election in November of 2018 will be a very important election for the people of the Lake Region. Don’t elect people just because you like them. Make sure the candidate is competent. As far as running for public office I will run when if elected I can make a difference.

Maybe Governor or President.

Thank you for your time.

Woody Baird Alexander City De Opresso Liber PS: I was accused recently of never being optimistic about our situation in Alexander City. Well last night I attended the Fashion Show to benefit the Alex City United Way. I must say this was a great way to spend an evening. Sharon Fuller and the numerous individuals who helped organize and execute this event should be given praise. Anyone who missed the Fashion Show missed a good time. The Fashion Show was entertaining and informative. Lacy Howell is definitely her father’s child. Keeping the crowd entertained and engaged.

Kudos to all involved.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers met with city and area business leaders about the potential for development around the former Russell Corp. complex and other pressing matters. “He was very receptive and gave us some cities to reach out to who have been through similar things,� Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors said. “There was nothing concrete, but he was great to meet with us and hears some of our thoughts and share his as well.� Above, Rogers and Nabors share a laugh. Below, Rogers speaks with Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace after a meeting.

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of Monday’s financial committee meeting but will remain a council member.

“I have been asking for the same thing for awhile,” Bonner said. “I want to see how much came in (revenues) and how much went out (expenditures) for either the last fiscal year or calendar year to date.”

Bonner explained the requests have not been filled.

Instead the Council has been supplied brief snapshots of the town’s revenues and expenditures in two week or a month basis.

“How can we make decisions,” Bonner said. “When we are only given these two-week snapshots.”

Bonner said he asked to see a larger picture and could not understand what was so difficult given the town was using a municipal version of QuickBooks. The software was installed and running when Auburn University’s Center for Government Services help the town install the software to get ready for audits. The town staff had been entering data from prior years to speed up the process.

“I don’t see what the problem is in pushing a button to generate the reports,” Bonner said.

Camp Hill Mayor Ezell Smith said she and town staff are working of the matter.

“I am getting the clerk to print it out month by month for the next meeting,” Smith said.

Bonner said he and other council members were wanting the reports to help make decisions for the town including whether or not the town could afford to hire another police officer.

“I am trying to get that now,” Smith said. “Just looking at it, it’s pretty dire.”

Camp Hill’s finances have been an issue for several years having owed the IRS back taxes and just entering into an agreement to pay back TankPro for the refurbishment of the town’s water tower.

The town has been struggling with its police department as the chief of police was fired and rehired three times in the matter of a month and with other officers leaving. Smith has lead many discussions over the department’s overtime, staffing and employee job descriptions.

Bonner said he still serves on the council’s beautification and planning and development committees.

Smith said she would welcome Bonner back to the finance committee.

“I asked him to come back,” Smith said she told Bonner in a phone call after Monday’s committee meeting. “We are trying to discuss ways to get an accurate recording of the financial condition of the town.”

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a.m. Tuesday.

The home was a total loss despite a fire hydrant being in the front yard.

Berry would not elaborate as to what might have caused the fire but said it remained under investigation.

The Dadeville Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the fire.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

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Votes while the state GOP had no such rule in place.

While Roy Moore defeated Luther Strange by a little more than 40,000 votes in the runoff election, the Alabama Department of State was still investigating these instances of voter crossover and considering prosecution. At the county level, Archer said the 10 violators would be investigated and all information uncovered by the Nov. 6 deadline set by the State Department.

According to the crossover law, the penalty for violating this law is one year in jail and a fine of $15,000, but Archer felt that, in the case of the 10 violators in Tallapoosa County, prosecution was not warranted.

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prosecution. It may not have been their fault,” he said. While he was unable to release the list of names, “I’m not going to recommend any of the people on my list be prosecuted.”

Archer believed it would instead be more proper to pursue a more moderate course of action, such as sending a letter reminding those who crossed over and voted in the Republican runoff of the new law and the penalties breaking this law carried.

In future elections, Archer felt fairly confident crossover voting would not be a problem as the state changes over from paper voter books to electronic books.

“The electronic voting books will help eliminate these issues and keep crossover voting from

Smoke announced late last year and gave agencies up to 18 months to comply,” Gabel said. “Because (the local authority receives) federal housing money, we must comply to continue to receive funds. So we have been working hard on our policy and implementation plan and decided to begin it Jan. 1 at the start of a new year.”

The rule is not just a local decision. The same applies to they along all of the nation’s 3,100 local and state agencies who fall under the HUD umbrella.

Gabel said they have plans in the works for question and answer sessions at various locations and are looking at holding smoking cessation programs for those who want to quit smoking.

“We aren’t saying they have to quit, just that beginning Jan. 1 they won’t be able to do it in the units and in the prohibited areas on the properties,” Gabel said.

“But if they do want to quit, we want to encourage them and assist them in any way we can.

“I understand that this will be a difficult transition for some of our residents, that’s why we have been working to educate them on the new policy and plan to continue to help throughout the

happening again,” he said.

“When someone goes to vote, they will have to punch in on the screen if they’re voting in the Democrat or Republican primary.

That information will be recorded on the poll pad and, during a runoff, if that person tries to vote in the other party’s runoff, it will throw up a red flag.”

Even with the crossover voting law still being relatively new on the books and the transition from the traditional paper voter books manually marked off by poll workers to electronic poll books, Archer believed this issue would no longer be a problem during state election cycles.

“Everything has been straightened out,” he said. “We’re going to eliminate this, I feel confident about that.”

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process.”

One resident of Jefferson Heights was spotted smoking on his front porch Tuesday. The 66-year-old man who didn’t want his name used said he found out about the new rule a few weeks ago. He said he understands the policy, but doesn’t care much for it.

“I need to quit, but I’ll quit when I feel like quitting, not when somebody in Washington tells me to quit like I’m some 13-yearold,” the man said. “If you can’t smoke in the place where you pay to live, what is this world going to? I guess we are going to have to be like teenage kids and sneak around to get a smoke.”

HUD cites health and monetary factors for the move.

According to a release from

HUD, the new smoke-free rule will reduce damage and maintenance costs associated with smoking.

Information supplied by HUD cited Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research that estimates HUD’s national smoke-free policy will save public housing agencies $153 million every year in repairs and preventable fires, including $94 million in secondhand smokerelated health care, $43 million in renovation of smokingpermitted units, and $16 million in smoking-related fire losses. It is estimated that smoking causes more than 100,000 fires each year nationwide, resulting in more than 500 deaths and nearly a half a billion dollars in direct property damage.

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October has been full of political happenings in Alabama T

here have been quite a few political happenings in the Heart of Dixie during October. Birmingham has elected a new mayor. 36-yearold Randall Woodfin defeated two-term mayor William Bell.

I never got to know Bell that well; however, the few times I visited with him he seemed to be an affable fellow. He surely looked like a mayor. His distinguished demeanor and exquisite diction and appearance gave an elegant impression for Birmingham. He looked like he came out of Hollywood central casting.

Woodfin beat Bell the oldfashioned way. He went doorto-door with shoe leather and diligence. He met most of Birmingham’s voters one-on-one and it paid off. He beat Bell convincingly, 58 to 41. At 36, Woodfin will be the youngest Birmingham mayor in modern history.

In addition to changing mayors, Birmingham voters also ousted two longtime city council leaders, Johnathan Austin and Kim Rafferty. Austin was City Council President.

Alabama State University did

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a good days work when they selected State Senator Quinton Ross as their new president.

Senator Ross is a gentleman of impeccable character and ability.

Ross has served 15-years in the Alabama Senate with distinction.

He is very well respected among his colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

Even though being in the Democratic minority in the Senate, he has been able to work with the Republican majority to get an immense amount of things accomplished for his Montgomery district. His legislative and governmental experience will be invaluable in unlocking fundraising doors for the university.

Quinton Ross is an educator by profession with undergraduate and graduate degrees from his beloved Alabama State. He grew up in Montgomery, went to public

schools and then continued his education degrees in his hometown. He is only 48-years old. He can build quite a legacy at Alabama State. He has the proper pedigree and love for his alma mater to make his tenure special.

The legendary coach, Pat Dye, worked diligently on behalf of Roy Moore in the U.S. Senate race. It did not hurt Moore any. Coach Dye is an icon in Alabama. He is a man’s man. I love to visit with him.

Even though he grew up on a farm in Georgia, he is a true Alabamian through and through. He reminds me some of our great folksy senator, Howell Heflin. Heflin was a true Alabamian. However, his daddy was a Methodist minister.

As you may know, Methodist ministers are moved often.

His daddy was serving a stint in Georgia when Heflin was born. Judge Heflin was always a little embarrassed by this fact being as he was a U.S. Senator from Alabama. He would often say that his daddy was doing missionary work among the heathen.

Pat Dye grew up in Georgia

and was an All American guard for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He became a coach for Bear Bryant 45 years ago.

He became Bryant’s most renowned recruiter. He was the mainstay of Bryant’s last decade.

His recruiting was relentless. He learned every corner of the state.

When Alabama took the field for the national championship game against Notre Dame in 1973, 24 of the 72 players were signed by Dye. He went on to become one of Auburn’s greatest coaches. His decade at the helm was some of Auburn’s glory years.

He enjoys his life on his magnificent farm in East Alabama. He spends most of his time on his land hunting and fishing. However, he has gotten riled up about the fact that Alabama is losing an immense amount of money to our neighboring states of Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee because the powers that be will not let Alabamians vote on a lottery.

Those powers that be are the Indian/Las Vegas gambling interests that want to continue to buy control of certain political

offices that will allow them to continue their monopoly.

Our interim acting Attorney General, Steve Marshall, has shown his hand. Marshall, even though totally unknown, is running for a full term. The gambling interests have put their money on him. He has done their bidding and has filed suit against the Alabama owned casinos to allow his new bosses, the Indian gambling casinos, a monopoly.

You will be able to follow the money in the AG race. You can bet your bottom dollar that Pat Dye will be against Marshall.

The Indian Gambling syndicate needs to hedge their bet.

Marshall will not win that race.

Alabamians will know that the gambling syndicate backs this unknown charlatan and his claim to the office was that he was Robert Bentley’s appointee.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

Lots of entertainment around Programs abound for Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+

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cooling snap this week, just right for enjoying a milky cup of hot chocolate, with a warm ‘blanky,’ a good book and of course, not forgetting your best snuggling dog.

The Equality Neighborhood Watch meeting will be this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the old Masonic Lodge on Main Street in Equality.

Time to meet and greet with your neighbors.

This is not a supper dish meeting, but refreshments will be provided.

Kendrick Baptist Church in Nixburg will be celebrating ‘Homecoming’ Sunday with “Singing and Preachin” for which y’all are invited to attend. It all begins at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday. Everyone is so excited as the featured singing group will be “The Dyes.” If you have seen this group before, you know how good they are at getting everyone in the place laughing telling funny stories and enjoying their beautiful voices. You are invited, so come on and enjoy this Sunday with some songbirds. A covered dish lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall after the singing and service.

Sweet Rev. Peggie Sue Ott greets and welcomes every single person, along with her sweetheart husband Pete. Look forward to seeing you there for the homecoming celebration in Nixburg.

You may recall that my Ron has been “in the wars” for a few years health-wise. Beginning in Sept. 2004 with a slipped/ ruptured disc, when pain medication almost bled him out. Then two failed shoulder rotator cuff surgeries. The most recent trauma, after a fall-out, and confusion, an MRI and MRA told he in fact had suffered a stroke. Well, since then it has been like a medical doctor maze, with referrals, then one test after another, here, there and yonder. Completion of plentiful paperwork.

Pages and pages of it and we think there is a reduction of paperwork.

Not if the computers they use now are not validated or re-charged. You spend more time with questions from assistants, and only a few minutes with the professional. But that’s the way modern medicine is now. When I was growing up, the family saw one general practitioner and he was great, knew so much, saw children, heart patients and delivered babies with help of a midwife. Ron is really getting weary as he has had a vice-gripping

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headache day and night for almost six weeks now and debilitating tiredness.

Please remember him in your prayers. He seems to have so many problems now. He wonders if all this will ever end and there will be answers to it all.

Don’t forget that EPAC will be providing a show this Friday evening. Come early to be sure to get a front seat, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. The last show was so popular. I’ll bet there was between 80-100 folks enjoying the entertainment of Ramblin’ Fever Band and Peggy Shores. The refreshments brought in were also delicious.

Shakespeare said, “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Now those are words of experience.

But somehow, I never seemed to fit into the short conversations with few words like my father, just love to talk as did my mum. Be kind and sweet to your mother and father.

Remember, some folks suffer without sharing with you.

Enjoy the season as it changes; and until next week, keep smiling.

Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook.

She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

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hat was on the schedule for the Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ this past week: games, Monthly Luncheon, line-dancing, a trip to the zoo, exercise class and treasure hunting!

The Beginner’s Line Dancing program is having a great number of participants and for that we are thrilled!

All it takes is an enthusiastic member and willing teachers to want to try organizing a program. Frank McFee is the volunteer group leader for the program. Judy Keel and Martha Keel have graciously volunteered to help teach those who are wanting to learn how to line dance. We believe that this program is going to grow and keep on going!

Our Monthly Luncheon was on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Order of the program included; Pledge of Allegiances, blessing of the meal and announcements from any in attendance.

Those celebrating a birthday or anniversary during the month got to start our lunch line-up.

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We wish them many more birthdays and happy anniversaries.

We want to thank all that helped before, during and after the day’s event. As Mother Teresa said, “The greatest good is what we do for one another.”

We invited anyone 50+ to participate in our on-going Sit and Fit class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 9:30 a.m. We encourage one another to do the best that we can do as an individual.

We also want you to consider trying the new Flow Motion class that is geared towards the natural movement of the body and stretching exercises. Starting in November the Flow Motion class will be offered on Thursdays starting at 8:15 a.m.

Rise and Shine, Sam Bradshaw!

Nothing like taking a fun group to the zoo! It was a perfectly, beautiful day that we

had for our zoo outing.

Several of us joked about how we were going to go visit some of our kinfolks! We rode the carousel many times, rode the train a couple of times and for some of us, rode the tube tires over and over again! We had hotdogs, chips and fruit punch for lunch, stayed another hour at the zoo and then headed for home, but en route had a quick stop for ice cream to complete the day.

If you are considering going on our Picker’s Outing trips similar to the one we had this past Friday.

We give you fair

warning to be prepared to stay, bring you a snack and know that you will have a good time! It was a fun day of fellowship starting with a stop for donuts, treasuring hunting for probably about three good hours, taking the scenic route back towards home, stopping for a group meal and finally arriving back safe and happy!

Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart!

Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.

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Tigers cruise and the SEC really stinks T

he Auburn Tigers and their fans (and yes by fans I especially mean me) have experienced some pretty trying times in the last week or so.

It’s not easy to get over blowing a 20-point lead and a golden opportunity to defeat LSU in Death Valley. However, the Tigers girded up their loins (hey, it’s a biblical term) and showed very few signs of a hangover defeating Arkansas 52-20 on Saturday night.

I suppose I could fairly easily belittle the victory as yet another example of Auburn looking good against an inferior opponent, but I don’t want to be that guy. It was a good win and a dominating performance. Let’s just leave it at that.

While I wasn’t exactly ecstatic about the win, I was incredibly encouraged by the performance of Kamryn Pettway. He hasn’t remotely looked like the same powerful, yet explosive running back he did a season ago in any game this year.

That is, until Saturday night.

His 90 yards on 11 carries and three touchdowns were a breath of fresh air.

I sincerely hope it wasn’t just a brief flash, because the real Pettway could be a difference maker going forward.

This week Auburn draws the opponent that every school looks forward to playing each year… Bye. There’s no question the Tigers are banged up and this off week is coming at a very opportune time.

Auburn is about to go through the most difficult stretch in its schedule and must be relatively healthy even to have a chance.

A resurgent Texas A&M in College Station will be the Tigers’ first task.

Then, they’ll close out the season against No. 3 Georgia, Louisiana Monroe and No. 1 Alabama.

I admit that I have my doubts whether a completely healthy Auburn team could even navigate that gauntlet. However, if by some chance they do, the Tigers will have earned the entire nation’s respect as well as a trip to Atlanta.

Can I just go off topic for a minute?

There are some absolutely horrendous teams in the SEC this year.

I mean, these guys stink so bad they need to be doused with that sawdust stuff they used to keep on the bus when some poor kid lost his lunch. I don’t know if you’ve ever been on a cheese wagon when it’s 90 degrees outside and the kid behind you decides to redeposit his SpaghettiOs onto the floor, but I’ve actually lived through that nightmare.

The only thing that prevented a “Stand By Me” situation (if you know what I mean), was that mysterious sawdust stuff. It kills the smell in short order. Of course, it’s debatable whether that stuff smells worse especially in an amalgam of regurgitation, but I digress.

I’m not talking about just the football team either. They should fill those planes that put out the forest fires with the sawdust stuff and just saturate the entire universities. Do you realize there are four SEC teams that still don’t have one conference victory? It’s Week 8 people!

What’s even sadder is the only reason any of the four teams will end up with a league victory is because they will eventually get to play each other. Alabama and Georgia are really good. Auburn and Texas A&M are good, but not great. The rest of the league is somewhere between dreadfully mediocre and downright appalling.

OK, I feel better now.

No bus drivers were harmed in the writing of this column.

Andy Graham is a regular columnist for the Outlook.

AREA CHAMPS Horseshoe Bend claims area volleyball title

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After a dominating run through its area opponents during the regular season, Horseshoe Bend followed it up with a pair of wins in the Class 2A Area 8 tournament to earn the championship crown.

“The girls were excited,” Horseshoe Bend coach Julie Turner said. “In front of a home crowd, it’s exciting to come out and play so well and come out with the area tournament.”

The victory makes it two in a row for the Generals, who didn’t drop a single set during Monday’s tournament.

Horseshoe Bend started out against LaFayette and had its most dominating win of the day to begin, taking a 25-4 victory in the first set. Although the Generals were slightly more challenged in the second two sets, they managed to walk away with 25-10 and 25-11 victories. The service game was especially strong, as Caly Carlisle finished with seven aces and Cheyanna Howard added four. Maggie Wood smacked six kills.

The Generals then turned right around and faced Lanett, which had defeated Reeltown in the other area semifinal.

The Panthers put up a better fight than LaFayette, but they still couldn’t overcome Horseshoe Bend’s strong serving game.

“Our serving was our strongest point,” Turner said. “Against Lanett and LaFayette, we worked on positioning the ball in certain areas. With Caly, that’s why

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Horseshoe Bend huddles up against Lafayette. The Generals defeated LaFayette and Lanett to win the Class 2A Area 8 championship.

she had 12 aces (against Lanett alone) because she tried to pick out their weakest passes and hit her every time, or find

a hole and serve it there. That was our biggest strong point.”

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BRHS falls to Indians in 5-set marathon

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

The roller coaster effect has been the M.O. of Benjamin Russell’s volleyball team all season long, and on Monday night, it finally got the best of the Wildcats.

After defeating Opelika in straight sets, Benjamin Russell found itself in a five-set battle with Wetumpka in the Class 6A Area 6 tournament, but it couldn’t quite overcome the Indians and had to settle for the runner-up spot.

Despite the loss, Benjamin Russell advances to super regional and it will face off against Saraland on Thursday at 10:15 in Cliff Williams / The Outlook Montgomery.

“I think we have a good chance,” Benjamin Russell’s A’Niah Ford attempts a kill against the BRHS coach Pam Robinson said. block of Wetumpka’s Morgan Causey and Makaila Anthony “I’ve looked at Saraland and they’re earlier this season. The Wildcats fell to the Indians in straight a good team; they’ve played some sets in the area tournament championship Monday. good teams, but I think we have a

good shot. We play at times as good as anybody. Just like everyone else at this point, you need your players to have good games. If they come out and have their best nights, we’re going to do well.”

Against Opelika, the Wildcats played strong both offensively and defensively on their way to a 25-19, 25-22, 25-19 victory. A’Niah Ford led the way offensively, racking up eight kills, and Jakorria Glenn followed closely behind with six kills. Shay Johnson also got in on the action, smacking three kills and contributing three blocks.

“Our blockers got their hands on a lot of stuff, which effects hitters and their angles,” Robinson said.

Defensively, Jayme Marbury had three digs and Baylee Adkins added three.

In the championship match against the Indians, Benjamin Russell didn’t start so well.

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Extra Points

Playoff positioning to be decided

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

It’s finally the last week of region games for football teams across the state, and in the area, there’s a lot on the line with only two regular season contests remaining.

The only team’s playoff fate that has been sealed so far is Reeltown, which secured the No. 3 spot in the Class 2A Region 5.

Benjamin Russell has also guaranteed its playoff spot, but so much is on the line as the Wildcats host Wetumpka on Friday night. The Wildcats are now ranked No. 6 in the latest Alabama Sports Writers Association poll, while the Indians are ranked ninth. But more importantly, this game will decide the Class 6A Region 3 champion.

If Benjamin Russell wins, it will secure an undefeated record in the region and be the outright

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victor. If Wetumpka wins, the Indians will be in a three-way tie with BRHS

and Opelika, all of which would have 5-1 record.

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CALY CARLISLE, Horseshoe Bend: Carlisle was unstoppable from the service line in the Generals’ run to the Class 2A Area 8 tournament title. She had seven aces against LaFayette then racked up 12 in the championship victory over Lanett.

LANCE CUNIGAN, Benjamin Russell: Cunigan recently put up a pair of top-10 finishes. He took fifth out of 250 runners at the Warhawk Challenge two weeks ago, then Saturday, he was sixth at the Annual Tiger Classic in Auburn. He finished with a time of 16:56.91.

JUMALL BUCHANAN, Horseshoe Bend: Buchanan had a bit of a breakout game in the Generals’ 43-8 thrashing of Fayetteville.

As just an eighth-grader, Buchanan needed only four carries to gain 48 yards and score one touchdown.

DONTA DANIEL, Central Coosa: Daniel had a hand in a little bit of everything for the Cougars in a loss to Montgomery See STARS • Page B2

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Dadeville settles for 2nd in area

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Once Dadeville battled to a four-set win over Tallassee, the Tigers just couldn’t keep up with Elmore County in the Class 4A Area 5 championship.

The Panthers earned a straightset victory to win their eighth consecutive area title.

Dadeville started off Monday’s tournament well enough.

Early on, Tallassee looked like it came ready to play.

Hitters Sally Shipman and Haylee Osborne started out really strong, slamming down three kills each within the first 13 points, and Tallassee took a 10-3 lead to begin the first set.

Dadeville quickly started to climb its way out of the deficit and eventually tied it up on a Quanesha Presley ace to make it 22-22. Tallassee closed out the set well, earned a 26-24 win to take a 1-0 lead in the match.

“The girls had to come back and really had to get their momentum going,” Dadeville coach Felicia Edwards said.

“We came out kind of cocky and just thought Tallassee was

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going to be an easy match.

Tallassee came out ready to play, so we had to fight to come back and win.”

Dadeville did just that, but none of the last three sets were a walk in the park. Tallassee fell, 25-20, 25-22 and 25-20, in the final three games.

Directly following the match, Elmore County was waiting in the wings. The Panthers had beaten Holtville in straight sets in an earlier semifinal, and they took the court against the Dadeville Tigers and looked as dominating as ever. The Panthers jumped out to a 13-7 lead before the Tigers finally started to make some noise.

Behind the serve of LiDiamond Johnson, Dadeville cut its deficit to 14-12, but the Tigers could never get it closer than that. Elmore County won the first set, 25-22 and never looked back.

In each of the next two sets, the Panthers looked like they were on a mission, starting out on 10-2 runs in both games.

They finished off Dadeville, 25-17 and 25-16.

“We usually are a pretty scrappy team, and I give a

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lot of credit to our defense,” Moncrief said. “I thought our defense made a lot of great digs off the floor on the back row. Sometimes they don’t get the glory, but they make a big difference when they’re able to take away some of the big hits that normally would be kills.”

Dadeville spread out its offensive prowess in both matches. Presley was absolutely dominating against Tallassee, finishing with 14 kills, while Denaya Pogue added 12 tips, kills and blocks combined.

In the match against Elmore County, Presley, Pogue and Amaya Hatcher each had four kills.

Despite the loss, the Tigers still advance to the super regional, which begins Thursday in Montgomery. Dadeville will take on Area 2 winner W.S. Neal beginning at 12:45 p.m., and it knows there are some things it needs to improve upon if it wants to get through the regional tournament.

“The serves are really what got us tonight,” Edwards said.

“That is one thing we’re going to go home and work on is our serves.”

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Reeltown’s Eryn Wells digs a ball against Lanett.

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Wetumpka claimed a 25-19 victory to begin, but BRHS immediately answered. The Wildcats won the next two sets, 25-22 and 25-23 to take a lead.

Then Wetumpka turned the tables.

Robinson said Wetumpka’s big turnaround was thanks in large part to heavy hitter Kasie Thomas.

“We had kinda kept her quiet, then she roared up and took their team on her back,” Robinson said.

Wetumpka absolutely dominated the next two sets, 25-10 and 15-4.

“We played really well in the second and third sets, and

then it just fell apart,” Robinson said. “We’ve been depending on A’Niah a lot, and she didn’t have her best night. A lot of that was not her fault; some of it was passing too tight to the net.

“We played good defensively and did a good job of when the pass was in the back half of the court, our backrow players did a a good job of passing diagonally to our hitters, and our hitters did a job of trying to attack, so for the most part I was pleased.”

Ford still had a staggering 13 kills, and Johnson did her best to back her up with eight kills. Glenn added six kills, and Breanna Smith had four, but together, the team didn’t

do as well blocking either. The Wildcats had just two blocks in the game.

Defensively, Marbury had seven digs, Tayla Stowes had five, Makenzie Davis added four and Johnson, Bailey Unerwood and Ford each had two.

Davis did a nice job at the setting position, finishing with 50 assists on the night. She had 18 against Opelika and 32 versus Wetumpka.

“Makenzie did a good job, especially since for the most part, this is kinda new to her,” Robinson said. “Playing her at setter lets us play Baylee defensively, and Baylee is really good defensively.”

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Academy. In addition to more than 150 rushing yards, Daniel also had three catches for 40 yards and also had three pass completions totaling 25 yards.

MAKENZIE DAVIS, Benjamin Russell: Davis was recently moved to the setters position for BRHS’ volleyball team, and she did a fine job at Monday’s Class 6A Area 6 tournament.

Davis had 18 assists against Opelika then nearly doubled that with 32 assists in the championship game against Wetumpka.

TONEY DAVIS, Central Coosa: As usual, Davis was a force for the Cougars defensively, but he also got to get some time at the fullback position.

Shifting from his usual spot on the line, Davis ran the ball for 8 yards and caught two passes.

SLADE MCCULLERS, Dadeville: Although the Tigers suffered a loss at Handley, McCullers put together a fine drive and capped it off with a 21-yard pass from Zander McClendon. He finished the game 7 for 10 for 117 yards.

DYLAN MONCUS, Benjamin Russell: Moncus was key for the Wildcats in a victory against Helena on Friday night. Moncus went 5-for-5 in pointafter attempts and also scored a field goal from 46 yards out.

DENAYA POGUE, Dadeville: Pogue had a breakout performance in the Class 4A Area 5 tournament. She racked up 11 combined tips, kills and blocks to help Dadeville to a win over Tallassee, then smacked four kills against Elmore County in the final.

QUANESHA PRESLEY, Dadeville: Presley had a phenomenal performance against Tallassee at the Class 4A Area 5 tournament.

She racked up 14 kills in the semifinal matchup, then added four kills in the championship against Elmore County.

TREY O’NEAL, Reeltown: O’Neal did a little bit of everything for Reeltown in Friday night’s win. He had a touchdown reception from Logan Hunt and also had a pick six. He intercepted a Vincent pass and returned it 33 yards for a score.

O’Neal finished with four catches for 94 yards.

TRE TRE HUGHLEY, Reeltown: Hughley was a scoring machine for Reeltown in a victory over Vincent.

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But Wetumpka will earn the No. 1 spot in the region due to its non-region opponents’ wins.

Although Benjamin Russell still has one non-region opponent left, the Wildcats couldn’t overtake Wetumpka’s record.

For Dadeville, it all comes down to Friday night’s game.

The Tigers are currently 4-5 with a 2-4 record in Class 4A Region 3 and host Childersburg this week. Childersburg is 3-5 (3-3), so whichever team wins earns a berth in the state playoffs; whichever team loses stays home.

Horseshoe Bend’s playoff hopes are looking more and more thin, but there’s still a remote chance. The Generals will need to start off with a victory Friday night against Woodland, and they’ll also need to root for Ranburne to defeat Vincent.

If that happens, that’ll put the teams in a three-way tie, and like BRHS, Wetumpka and Opelika, it would come down to the nonregion opponents a team has beaten and their record.

If Horseshoe Bend wants to overtake Vincent in that category, though, it’ll have to defeat Wadley in Week 10 as well.

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He needed just 12 carries to gain 151 yards for an average of 12.6 yards per carry, and he scored a staggering four touchdowns.

HEZEKIAH HUNTER, Benjamin Russell: Although Hunter had only 35 yards on seven carries in BRHS’ win over Helena, they came at pretty key times. He finished with a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs.

MAGGIE WOOD, Horseshoe Bend: Wood had six kills apiece in both of the Generals’ victories on Monday night in the Class 2A Area 8 tournament.

LUKE YARBROUGH, Horseshoe Bend: Yarbrough caught a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Cade Worthy. He finished with three total catches for 56 yards.

Howard stuffed the stat sheet against Lanett, grabbing four kills, two aces and two digs.

Wood once again had six kills, and Harleigh Moss followed closely behind with five kills.

Horseshoe Bend advances to the super regional and will face Zion Chapel on Thrusday at 11:30 in Montgomery.

“Our goal is just to play well and play like we’ve been playing all year,” Turner said. “In the first game, if we play volleyball like we have been the past couple

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weeks, we’ll be successful. We just gotta take it one game at time. You gotta win the first one to get to the second one, so you can’t look past the first opponent.”

In Reeltown’s inaugural season, the Rebels fell to Lanett in the area tournament. After the Panthers went up 25-21 in the first set, Reeltown answered with a 25-20 victory in Set 2 to tie it up. But the Rebels couldn’t keep the momentum going and ultimately fell, 25-22 and 25-18.

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been seemingly unstoppable defensively, bringing down an interception in each of the last three games for the Rebels.

Horseshoe Bend has been looking for a complement to running back Trace Meadows all season, and last week against Fayetteville, that came in the form of eighth-grader Jumall Buchanan. On four carries, Buchanan had 48 yards, and most of that came on a 40-yard rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter.

Century Club A handful of regulars and one newcomer join the Century Club this week.

Central Coosa’s Donta Daniel led all running backs with 155 yards on the ground. He also was a bit of a Jack of all trades for the Cougars, as he had three passes for 25 yards and added a trio of catches totaling 40 yards.

Tre Tre Hughley also had a fantastic game for Reeltown, earning a spot in the Century Club with 151 yards on just 12 carries, and led all area scorers with four touchdowns this week.

Benjamin Russell put two in the Century Club, with Davede Herron racking up 137 yards on 23 carries, and quarterback Landon Cotney earning a spot.

He gained 111 yards on six carries, and most of that came on a 68-yard touchdown run nearing the end of the third quarter.

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Obituaries 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.

READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets 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 low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/ open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. 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.

CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month.

AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish.

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AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Interested persons may contact Michael Courtney at 256-825-7766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710.

TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256234-2528.

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TRUNK OR TREAT: The First United Methodist Church and the First Presbyterian Church are host-

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FALL FESTIVAL: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a fall festival Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with faith, food, fun and games for all ages.

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For an appointment time, call 1-800361-1636 or 256-761-3575.

MOVIE: Haven United Methodist Church at 1239 Finley Road in Camp Hill will be showing “War Room” Oct. 26 from noon until 2 p.m. The community is invited and admission is free.

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FALL HARVEST: Bill Nichols State Veterans Home is hosting a fall harvest fundraiser Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m for families, staff and community.

There will be a country store, homemade baked goods, a bake sale and grilled hot dogs. They need help with donations. All proceeds go toward veterans. Contact Shonda Young for more information.

Saturday, October 28

5K RUN: The Radney Wildcat 5K Dash and 1 mile Trick-or-Treat Fun Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 28.

Registration will be available at the Rehabilitation Services race, while pre-registration forms can be found at the Radney Elementary •Physical Therapy School office. 5K registration is $25, while the 1 mile fun run is $15. The •Occupational Therapy 5K begins at 7:30 a.m., with the fun •Speech Therapy run to follow at 8:30 a.m. Participants in the fun run are encouraged to wear 2334 Washington Street costumes and will be able Alexander City • 256-329-9061 Halloween to trick-or-treat at designated locations www.crownemanagement.com along the 1 mile route.

TOUGH TEN: The Auburn-Opelika Come Visit Us! Running and Track Association (AORTA) is hosting the 18th Annual Cecily Lee, Administrator Angela Pitts, Director of Nursing Tough Ten/ Tough Two Race Saturday, Oct. 28 in Auburn. There are multiple division for awards.

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CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Cancer Awareness Luncheon Oct. 28 at 11 Need your business to a.m. in the fellowship hall at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville. The speaker will be RuPearl Sharp of Fayetteville, Georgia. The pastor is Edward Milner. The event is free to the from the crowd? public but donations will be acceptCall us, we can help! ed with proceeds going to Cancer 256.234.4281 Treatment Center of America Newnan Hospital.

FARM DAY: The Weogufka Center will be hosting Farm Day Oct. 28.

• Alexander City Outlook See old farm equipment, the • Dadeville Record train man Robert Pearson and Ms. • Wetumpka Herald Kay Cheshire will be in the history • Eclectic Observer room. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m.

• Tallassee Tribune Admission is $2 per car and vendors are $20 per booth.

CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAM: Friendship Baptist Church is hosting its annual Cancer Awareness Program Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Sister Cheryl Ransaw with guest choir Kellyton Chapel and guest praise team from Miracle Baptist Church. The Darrell Brooks, Owner pastor is Roosevelt Gregory.

CAR SHOW: The 12th Annual Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Car and Cutting •Edging Motorcycle Show is Oct. 28 from 9 a.m.

Weed Eating •Mulch to 2 p.m. at 1784 Elkahatchee Road. It Weed Control is hosted by the Bill Nichols Chapter 13 DAV and Auxillary Unit. Participant registration fee is $15. There will be food available for purchase, door prizes, money tree and live entertainment.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 256.267.0518 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Five free Bingo cards to the first 10 kids age 10

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and under. There will be game prizes and door prizes. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.

DRUG TAKE BACK: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership has teamed up with the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force to offer the Drug Take Back Event at Walgreens in Alexander City Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers safe, anonymous disposal of old, unwanted or expired medications.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: The Brothas Keeper Motorcycle Club’s 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Strand Park is Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be games and bounce houses for children. Face painting for kids is free. There will also be a haunted trail for all.

The Alexander City Police Department, Alexander City Fire Department and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department will be in attendance.

October 28-29

CIRCUS: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting the Lewis and Clark Circus Oct. 28-29. Performances will be Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate and are available at Radio Shack, Tapley Appliance and River Bank and Trust.

With each ticket two children get in free with a coupon available across town.

Sunday, October 29

SINGING: Bay Pines Baptist Church is hosting a singing featuring the Shadrix’s Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kendrick Baptist Church at 5152 Highway 9 in Nixburg will be hosting homecoming services Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Guest singers will be “The Dyes” with preaching and a covered dish lunch to follow.

Monday, October 30

CREEPY CRITTERS SHOW: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting a Creepy Critters Show Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. with Animal Tales. The seasonal show is centered around fall festivals and Halloween.

Tuesday, October 31

TRUNK OR TREAT: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting a trunk or treat Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

FALL FESTIVAL: The Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street is hosting a Fall Festival Oct. 31 starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a trunk or treat, cupcake walk, duck pond, jack-olantern toss, coke ring toss and more.

PINK AND TEAL FASHION SHOW: Horseshoe Bend teacher Felicia Williams and the members of FCCLA are hosting their annual Pink and Teal Fashion Show to raise money for breast cancer research. The event is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the cafeteria/auditorium at Horseshoe Bend. If you wish to participate, you must sign up by Friday, Oct. 27 by contacting Williams at the school or emailing fwilliams@tallapoosak12.org. The event will be Halloween themed and Horseshoe Bend students as well as members of the community are invited to attend for a $1 admission fee. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

Wednesday, November 1

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have its Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday November 1 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. The local VFW will

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Thursday, Nov. 2

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.

Saturday, November 4

CHURCH SINGING: 49 North will be praising the Lord at the Kellyton Revival Center Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken for repairs to the church building.

Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, November 5

SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.

The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks.

All are invited to this free, casual dinner.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its 88th Church Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Guest Minister will be Rev. Richard D. Jacobs of New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church of Dadeville. Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. is pastor of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

Tuesday, November 7

SOUP LUNCH: Election Day Soup Lunch sponsored by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church will be Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. All you can eat vegetable soup, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served. Carry-outs available. Cost is $7. Proceeds will go to local mission projects.

USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District will have an usher meeting Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.

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Thursday, November 9

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 256-794-7432.

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.

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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 256-7498270 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.

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Wine Expo planned to benefit animal shelter STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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ADOPTION IS THE BEST OPTION.

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CĕěsĖčĒ Please consider adoption for your next pet. You will be saving a life and making room for another to be saved too. For anyone that has not spayed or neutered their pet, please do so to prevent more young lives cut short. Assistance is available at Lake Martin Animal Shelter, Wayside Animal Hospital & Rescue K911.

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.

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Lake Martin Animal Shelter is again teaming up with Emporium Wine for a gala wine tasting to support the local Humane Society.

Emporium Wine previously hosted an art auction featuring animal subjects that was a big success contributing over $5,000 to the shelter.

“We wanted to do something a little different this time,” said Emporium Wine owner Henry Foy. “The auction in 2013 centered on art; this year the event will focus on wine.

Our distributors are generously donating their time and over twenty-five wines for the benefit.”

“A typical wine tasting generally consists of four to six wines built around some theme like a particular grape variety or growing region.

Participants are offered a taste, usually about 1 to 1.5 ounces, and encouraged to evaluate and compare the look, aromas, and finally the flavors of each wine presented.

“With so many wines available you can seek out and sample only those that appeal to your tastes,” Foy said. “Or you can try those that you might not have had before.”

This opportunity to experience wine on a level never seen in Alexander City is being called Wine Expo.

The goal is to garner financial support for LMAS also at a level never seen in Alexander City.

Lake Martin Animal Shelter’s mission is to provide a clean and stress-free temporary home for animals in need. Prevention of overpopulation of dogs and cats through education and other shelter programs, like pet adoption and a food pantry, are part of that mission.

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Emporium Wine’s Paula McCollum and Henry Foy pose for a photograph with Lake Martin Animal Shelter’s Mia Chandler. Emporium Wine is hosting an event to benefit the shelter.

Both the City of Alexander City and Tallapoosa County contribute to the animal shelter. In return, LMAS takes in and cares for stray, lost or injured animals which often require immediate and costly medical care. LMAS depends heavily on fundraisers such as Wine Expo, memberships and donations to meet expenses. The shelter is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization and donations are fully tax deductible.

The $50 per person

ticket price for Wine Expo is a donation to LMAS. Wine is being provided by Emporium Wine vendors including Alabama Crown, Grassroots Wine Wholesalers, International Wines, Pinnacle Imports, Rush Wines, and UnitedJohnson Brothers.

Sponsors include Ricky and Melissa Albright, Denise Graves, Satterfield Outdoor Living, Jake’s on Broad, JR’s Sports Bar and Grill, Jimmy and Kathy Skinner, Sparkle Window Cleaning,

USAmeriBank, and Tim and Pam Wellborn.

Wine Expo will be held at Emporium Wine in downtown Alexander City at 128 Calhoun Street beginning from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. Tickets are available from LMAS, 2502 Sugar Creek Road (behind the National Guard Armory) and at Emporium Wine.

For more information about LMAS contact Mia Chandler at the shelter; 256-234-5533.

For wine information contact Henry Foy at 256-212-9463.

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