Sept. 6, 2018 The Dadeville Record

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E-cig wave hitting schools across region By DUSTIN DUNCAN Staff Writer

Long gone are the days of high school students getting caught smoking cigarettes in the bathroom or around buildings during lunch. Now students are finding more creative ways to get a nicotine fix during the school day. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, have gotten smaller and more compact for those looking for an alternative to

smoking actual cigarettes. The JUUL e-cig is small device that looks like a flash drive and has a USB port at one end for a charging port. JUUL owners can charge their devices by using any technology with a USB drive. The device uses a heating mechanism that creates an aerosol. Users then inhale nicotine without having to press any buttons to activate the product. The Center for Disease and Control says nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development,

which continues into the early to mid-20s. Flavors associated with JUUL include crème brulee, fruit medley, mango and classic tobacco. JUUL’s website says the device was founded by former smokers with the goal of improving the lives of other smokers. The website says the device is an alternative to smoking but is not appropriate for people who do not already smoke. “These alternatives contain nicotine, which has See E-CIG • Page A3

Local gallery holding contest for county school students STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Everything’s Art in Dadeville will be holding an art contest for any student living within the jurisdiction of the Tallapoosa County School System. Open to students enrolled at any of the three county schools, special needs students, homeschool students and students working to obtain their GED, the contest theme is “Bicentennial Alabama.” Entries will be divided into five age categories: kindergarten, first and second grade, third through fifth grade, sixth through eighth grade, and grades nine through 12. Judges will evaluate the art based on the originality of each piece, the technical skill shown and the interpretation of the theme. The judges will only consider artwork that fits in with the theme. An initial description of the artwork to be submitted must be entered by Nov. 16, while the work must be submitted by Jan. 5, 2019. Finalists will be selected on Jan. 12 and must have their work delivered to Raining Dogs Gallery in Dadeville by Jan. 23, where it will be on display from Feb. 1 to Feb. 23. Creations for the contest can be in whatever medium the artist chooses to utilize, including paint, sculpture, pottery and jewelry. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each age category, as well as one for the winner of Best in Show. Along with the cash prizes for the top finishers, Everything’s Art is seeking donations from area businesses for additional prizes to be given away in the hope of making sure each participant receives something for taking part in the contest. Finalists will also be allowed to put their artwork up for sale, receiving 90 percent of the final sale price. For more information about the contest, visit the Everything’s Art website at www.everythingsart.com or contact Rick Hidding at 256-307-2224 or at rick@everythingsart.com.

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Alabama Power will keep the water level higher for a few more weeks at Lake Martin.

Higher levels Water level to stay higher at Lake Martin until mid-October ALABAMA POWER IMPLEMENTS CFE In a normal year, the water level at Lake Martin begins dropping around Sept. 1, but following an evaluation, Alabama Power has determined it can implement the conditional fall extension (CFE) on Lake Martin. The CFE will remain in effect through Oct. 15.

Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle was the special guest speaker at last Thursday’s meeting of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club. He discussed how education is linked with politics at the local, state and federal levels, while also sharing some of the key issues the county schools are currently facing.

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

During its weekly meeting, the Dadeville Kiwanis Club welcomed Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle to explain how politics and the educational system are intertwined, as well as some of the current issues taking place in at the federal and state level politically that are educational-related. Windle began his talk recognizing the Dadeville High School Key Club members who were in attendance last Thursday, expressing how valuable it is to have students like them getting

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Because of substantial rainfall this summer, Alabama Power will keep the water level higher for a few more weeks at Lake Martin. Under the company’s federal operating license for Martin Dam, Alabama Power can extend summer water levels at Lake Martin into midOctober, when conditions allow it.

Following an evaluation, the company has determined it can implement the conditional fall extension (CFE) on Lake Martin. The CFE will remain in effect through Oct. 15. During this time, the lake level will be held as high as possible, up to summer pool, depending on conditions through the six-week period. In a normal year, the water level See LEVELS • Page A3

Dadeville Kiwanis Club hears from Windle

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involved in such an organization and seeing them participate in the weekly Kiwanis meetings. “I believe that, out of all the Key Clubs I have seen, the Key Club at Dadeville High School is the most active,” Windle said. “You all are building valuable citizenship skills.” When it comes to education, what happens at the state and national level has a key impact on policies at the local level. This includes policies set forth by local governmental entities and plans prepared by school boards. Much of the strategy set forth at the national

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