April 14, 2016 Dadeville Record by Tallapoosa Publishers

SUBSCRIBERS: Lake Martin Living inside today’s newspaper.

SPORTS:

INSIDE:

Man charged is sexual assault. Page 3.

Becoming and Auburn Tiger Page 12.

THE RECORD Serving the Dadeville & Lake Martin area since 1897

WWW.THEDADEVILLERECORD.COM

VOL. 119, NO. 15

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016

Councill closure dominates meeting

By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

An exchange with Tallapoosa County Commissioner T.C. Coley about issues relating to the possible closing of Councill Middle School in Dadeville dominated Monday night’s meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education. After the board had disposed with the business on its agenda, which did not include any item related to Councill, Coley was recognized by Tallapoosa

County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle and invited to ask the board any questions he might have or make comments. “Obviously most of the concern that we’ve heard as commissioners recently has been about the situation at Councill,” Coley said. “I had some questions myself and I’ve had a chance to talk with Dr. Windle and he has addressed most of those concerns. “A lot of the individuals who spoke at the meeting last week had concerns

about the interaction between younger and older students. Dr. Windle has addressed that with me by pointing out they have to deal with those issues already at Horseshoe Bend and, to a lesser degree, at Reeltown. He has said there would be no net impact as far as job loss, he has addressed the time frame for any closure or relocation of students and he has said that the board would keep the same leadership intact through the creation of an academy like they have at other places. And while the

Commissioners updated on new site for DHR building

Dadeville Council gets help with paving issue

By MITCH SNEED Editor

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Lafayette Street in Dadeville may be closer to finally getting paved after being held up for years due to the railroad crossing. Members of the council reached out to Congressman Mike Rogers whose Legislative Counsel Forrest McConnell wrote a letter back to the council. The letter stated that McConnell had communicated both with the Alabama Department of Transportation and Norfolk Southern. It also stated that the project was on hold due to language from ALDOT that the railroad did not like. McConnell indicated that if ALDOT changed the language that Norfolk Southern would be agreeable to the project. The City of Dadeville had been at a standstill with the A-Trip project thinking it was the railroad. “Finally,” Councilman Mickey Tarpley said. “Maybe this will get things moving now.” Councilman Randy Foster See PAVING • Page 7

17,438 calls. “We take calls not only for the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, but for New Site, Jackson’s Gap, Dadeville and Camp Hill,” Abbett said. One might think that dispatchers just sit at a desk and direct calls, but there is more to it. What happens when a medical call comes in? Does dispatch just sit there? “All of our dispatchers are emergency medical dispatch trained,” Abbett said. What that means is that dispatchers are trained to provide help over the phone,

A potential new site for a new home to Tallapoosa County’s Department of Human Resources building has been located and commissioners gave the thumbs up for taking the next step in the process. Tallapoosa County Administrator Blake Beck updated the commissioners on the progress at Monday’s meeting. “We have identified a piece of property and have had discussions with the owner,” Beck said. “We feel pretty good about it, but I need the approval of commissioners to get it surveyed and appraised. We will also ask the DHR folks to come down with engineers to make sure that it is suitable for them to build on.” The commissioners voted to allow the process to move forward. The Alabama Department of Human Resources asked the commissioners to help identify a site for a new building and secure the property last July. The city of Dadeville has also been active in the search. The city had suggested property it owns near Highway 280 behind the Subway across from Highway 49, but it was found to be unsuitable. So the search was resumed and Beck said the parcel being considered is in keeping with what DHR had asked for. Beck wouldn’t identify exactly where the site was located because negotiations

See DISPATCH • Page 5

See COMMISSION • Page 5

Cliff Williams/ The Record

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department dispatchers Angela Sarver, left, and Elizabeth Griffith staff the phones in the department’s communications center Wednesday. The department has eight full-time dispatchers.

CALM UNDER PRESSURE

County dispatchers honored on Telecommunications Week By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

They are the lifeline of the county, dispatchers of the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department. This week is just for them as the week has been designated National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. “They are the first contact that many have with law enforcement,” Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said. “They work behind the scenes.” In 2015, eight fulltime dispatchers who provided services 24 hours a day received

First Baptist to host showing of ‘Woodlawn’

Bass fishing royalty visits Girls Ranch

Cliff Williams / The Record

Hank Parker, back left, and Nick Rauccio pose for a photograph with some of the girls of the Alabama Sheriff’s Girl’s Ranch in Camp Hill Wednesday.

SOLD IT FAST IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Selling your stuơ is simple with a little help from the ClassiƤeds. Let us help you place an ad today, in print or online! Call the ClassiÀed Dept.

Weather

62 50 High

Low

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

In 1973, Birmingham was a city just a decade removed from the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church by Ku Klux Klansmen that killed four young black girls. Alabama’s largest city was also the same decade removed from the fire hoses of Bull Connor that tried to discourage blacks marching for their civil rights. See WOODLAWN • Page 7

commission has no position on Councill, we support the school system in this tight fiscal time in any efforts to tighten its belt.” Coley also tried to smooth over some misunderstanding that apparently occurred when the county commission questioned in December what the board had done to “tighten its belt.” Board member Michael Carter pointed out that, at that time, the board had only received about two months worth See EDUCATION Page 5

256.277.4219

Little Lambs

Famous outdoorsman Hank Parker blindly accepted Nick Rauccio’s invitation to support The Boys and Girls Ranches of Alabama months ago by helping celebrate the ranches’ 50th anniversary. But after a visit to Camp Hill’s Sheriff’s Girls Ranch Wednesday, it became clear. “I am not real sure why I agreed to come,” Parker said. “I am a fisherman and this is very much out of my element, but I

& Ivy

DAY SCHOOL

“A STATE TATE LICENSED ICENSED LEARNING EARNING CENTER” 6:30a.m.. - 5:30p.m 6:30a.m 5:30p.m.. • Monday-Friday

Ŷ ® ¦ ¡ ထ ª ¡£

• Ages 6 weeks to 12 years • 2 to 5-year-old learning curriculum • Breakfast and lunch program • Trained and CPR certified teachers • After-school & summer fun programs

580 E. South Street • Dadeville, AL • 256-825-9415

See RANCH • Page 5

Lake Martin

Lake Levels

490.14 Reported on 04/13/16 @ 6 p.m.

LAKE AREA REALTY

“Selling

Rhonda Gaskins, Broker ® Lake Martin” Cell: (256) 749-3644 rhonda@lakearearealty.net 440 N. Broadnax Street Q Dadeville, AL

Starting Friday:

Junglebook 3D – PG Barbershop 3 – PG-13 God’s Not Dead 2 – PG

Page 2

Thursday, April 14, 2016

The Dadeville Record

Obituaries Mr. Clarence Thomas Nelson 1927 - 2016

Ms. Della Bowen 1959 - 2016

Funeral Service for Mr. Clarence Thomas Nelson, 89, of Kennebunkport, Maine will be Friday, April 15, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Campground United Methodist Church. Rev. David Sherrell and Rev. James Long will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday April 15, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until time of the service at the Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hillabee Campground United Methodist Church 8875 Hwy 63 North Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

Memorial service for Ms. Della Bowen, 57, of Dadeville, will be Friday, April 15, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Bro. Jason McCarty will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Ms. Bowen passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 14, 1959 in Columbia, South Carolina to Charles H. Abbott and Joan Abbott. Ms. Bowen loved her

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

children and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, including her great granddog, Aubie. She was a kindergarten teacher for 23 years and a member of AEA. Ms. Bowen loved Auburn Football and was a proud Auburn Alumni. She loved Elvis and enjoyed visiting Graceland every year. She is survived by her sons, Johnny M. (Kimberly) Bowen of Wetumpka and Andrew D. (Erica) Bowen of Helena; grandchildren, Gavin Bowen, Emma Bowen, Alice Bowen, and Eve Bowen; mother, Joan Abbott of Dadeville; sisters, Sandra (Kenneth) King, Connie (Johnny) Roberts, Debbie (Randy) Haggard, and Charlene (David)

Adams; fiance, Joey Keahey, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie “Melvin” M. Bowen; and father. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association of Alabama online at www.sbaofal. org or mailed to SBA of Alabama, P.O. Box 35, Gadsden, AL 35902. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.

• A Dorothy Butine of Denver Road in Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for harassing communications.

for failure to appear domestic violence third and failure to appear assault third.

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Police Reports

Library Notes

Friends of Library host Hydock at Red Ridge

he Friends of the Library are hosting Dolores Hydock on May 10 at 1:30 p.m. Hydock will speak at Red Ridge Methodist Church on Hwy 34 in Dadeville. Plan to attend this free event to hear about Every Picture Tells a Story -- The Storytelling of Norman Rockwell. Do you want to be a Winner? Stop by the library to submit your guess on how many books are in the library. The closest answer without going over will win a prize. Don’t forget to count the children’s section and audio books when you guess.

New Releases in Adult Fiction:

• As Time Goes By by Mary Higgins Clark • Cometh the Hour by Jeffrey Archer • Dominion: The Chronicles of the Invaders by John Connolly and Jennifer Ridyard • Poisonous by Allison Brennan Story Time is at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays every week. Bring your toddlers and pre-K children to this great program to help kids learn to love reading! Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

Dadeville Police Department April 12

• A report was filed for assault third that occurred on Fulton Street.

April 11

• A report was filed for theft of property that occurred on Mariarden Road. • A report was filed for criminal mischief that occurred on Freeman Drive.

April 10

• A report was filed for property damage that occurred on Highway 280.

April 8

• A report was filed for harassment and disorderly conduct that occurred on S. Broadnax Street.

April 6

• A report was filed for criminal mischief that occurred on Leach Street. • A report was filed for burglary and theft that occurred on N. Oak Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office April 12

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

256-329-3327

April 10

• A Labresia Matthews of Harrison Street in Sylacauga was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear possession of a forged instrument second.

April 9

• A resident of Barron Bridge Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Burgess Point in Peachtree City filed a report for an animal bite. • A resident of Highway 120 in Notasulga filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Ford Road in Notasulga filed a report for theft of property.

April 8

• A resident of Barnett Road in Goodwater filed a report for identity theft. • Bryant Ford of Holley Avenue in Camp Hill was arrested on warrants

April 7

• A resident of Valley Road in Camp Hill filed a report for theft from a residence.

April 6

• Ann Garrett of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville was arrested for writ of attachment. • Jessica Johns of Trails End Lane in Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to comply.

April 5

• Travis Dansby of Seymour Drive in Roanoke was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support. • A resident of Sandpiper Lane in Dadeville filed a report for burglary and theft of property.. • James Wilson of Wildlife Road in Dadeville was arrested on warrants for probation violation possession of controlled substance and attempt to elude. • Danny Hosey of Marble City Heights Circle in Sylacauga was arrested on warrants for failure to appear child support and a bench warrant.

Russell Lands kicks off county-wide cleanup By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

4425 Dadeville Road Alexander City, AL

April 11

• A resident of Hayes Mill Road in Notasulga filed a report for burglary and theft of property.

Russell Lands kicked off the County Wide cleanup Friday. “That was the kickoff,” Lake Martin Resource Association’s John Thompson said. “They could not do it the weekend of the 23rd and wanted to do it early.” Employees from Russell Lands could be found along the roadways Friday. “We picked up Highway 63 and several other corridors to the lake,” Thompson said. “It was a big success.” “We have two corporate cleanups a year,” Russell

Lands’ Robert Gunn said. “We work closely with John Thompson and LMRA. We are proud for this cleanup to help kickoff the countywide event.” Gunn said they worked on some of the main corridors into lake properties along Highway 63. “We had over 20 employees picking up trash from Ourtown to Kowaliga Bridge,” Gunn said. “We also had employees on Willow Point Road, Willow Point Cutoff and Windermere Road. We picked up over 100 garbage bags.” Thompson and Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water

Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

Officials hope that the placement of dumpsters in multiple locations throughout the county will help curtail illegal dump sites like this one found in March in Alexander City.

Partnership’s Sabrina Wood are organizing the countywide effort for April 23. Thompson hopes the countywide event will be a success. Thompson has made visits to several city councils in the area seeking support. “I just want to invite you to get the word out about the cleanup,” Thompson told the Camp Hill Town Council at a recent meeting. “This really is a grassroots effort. Just get your neighbors together and start picking up.” Tallapoosa County Commissioners are providing dumpsters at the following locations throughout the county. • District 1: Downtown

Alexander City, next to fire department • District 2: Double Bridge area on Highway 63 (1 mile south of Elkahatchee Creek Bridge) • District 3: Two locations: Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department and County shop in New Site • District 4: Three locations: across from Siggars Grocery on Gibson Road, Camp Hill Town Hall and County Shop in Dadeville • District 5: Four locations: Red Ridge Methodist (Highway 34), Wall Street Nutrition Center (Tallassee), Reeltown Volunteer Fire Department and Union Volunteer Fire Department.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Page 3

The Dadeville Record

Daviston man dies as a result of Highway 49 crash By MITCH SNEED Editor

A Daviston man has died as a result of injuries suffered in a violent crash Saturday near Dadeville. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Jesse Thornton, Kevin Whetstone, 35, of

Daviston died Tuesday as a result of the crash that occurred at 4:53 p.m. Saturday on Highway 49. According to Thornton, Whetstone was a passenger in a 2011 Ford Edge that was hit from behind by a 2000 F250 pickup truck near Oskar’s Restaurant at the

23-mile marker on Highway 49. Whetstone was flown by helicopter for treatment, but was unable to recover from his injuries. Thornton said that the crash remains under investigation and charges related to the crash were not released.

Social Secu ity Ŷ Social Security Disability & SSI Ŷ Personal Injury & Accidents Ŷ Probate Civil

Two arrested for burglarizing area store By MITCH SNEED Editor

The quick response by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff ’s Department to an alarm at a business led to the arrest of two men for burglary. Timothy Lamar Pulliam, 48, of Camp Hill and Charles William Marable, 45, of Tuskegee were arrested early Friday morning and charged with third-degree burglary and fourth-degree theft of property, as authorities say they broke into and took items form the Walnut Hill Eagle store. According to Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, deputies responded to a 12:26

England

Murray

Marable

Pulliam

a.m. call of an alarm going off at the business. The caller was also able to give a description of a vehicle seen in near the Walnut Hill Eagle at the time of the sounding of the alarm. “Deputies responding to the call observed and stopped the vehicle near the business,” Abbett said. “After the stop, and as a result of the investigation cigarettes and alcohol were recovered from the vehicle.” Both Marable and Pulliam remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail late Friday afternoon. Abbett said that the investigation is ongoing.

Williams

Price

TPD arrest four in Monday drug bust Methamphetamine was located during the search of the property along with a quantity marijuana. In all, four people were arrested: • Amy Yvonne Murray, 39, of Tallassee was charged with two counts of distribution of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana 2nd, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance. • Lee Ann England, 45, from Luverne was

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Tallassee Police Department arrested four individuals Monday night on a myriad of drug charges are an ongoing investigation uncovered evidence of drug activity. Investigators executed a search warrant at an address on South harper Street at about 9 p.m. Monday evening. As suspected, the search found that methamphetamine was being distributed from this residence. Many a

been

small thing

Man charged Uncontested Divorce with sexual abuse FAYE EDMONDSON

charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance. • Margaret Lynne Williams, 44, of Luverne was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Lance Jason Price, 37, of Tallassee was charged with possession of controlled substance. All four individuals have been transported to Tallapoosa County Jail on listed charges. As of Tuesday morning, all four remained in custody.

has

made

By MITCH SNEED Editor

A 62-year-old man is facing sexual abuse charges after allegations surfaced that he had inappropriate contact with a 14-yearold girl. According to a release from Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said an incident occurred on a boat near the Paces Point Boat Landing near Dadeville on April 3. Due to Carleton the nature of the allegations, few details were released, but Abbett said that Christopher Durand Carleton, 62, of Dadeville was taken into custody on April 3. He has been charged with enticing a child to enter a vehicle for immoral purposes and second-degree sexual abuse. “In cases of this nature we naturally want to protect the victim first,” Abbett said. “But we also want to complete the process of forensic interviews before releasing any information. The charges listed are a result of the findings of that investigative process.” Records show that Carleton was booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail and was released on April 4 after posting a $70,000 bond.

Attorney at Law

135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL

256.825.9559

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR April 29th | 10:00am - 2:00pm StillWaters Welcome Centre, 2129 Moonbrook Dr, Dadeville, AL 36853 •

Physician, nurses and Tallapoosa EMS Director, Danny Robinson, on site

• Life Saver (helicopter) will be flying in and landing on site at StillWaters Moonbrook Park • Administering basic health & wellness: Quick Cholesterol check, A1C finger stick and Blood Pressure check

For more information call 256-825-7821 | www.lakemartinhospital.com

large... ...with the right kind of advertising. www.lakemartinhospital.com 256.234.4281

A division of Ivy Creek Healthcare

PROFESSIONAL

Lake Martin Community Hospital now offers the latest, state-of-the-art MRI scanning technology available.

Service at its best...When you need it most!

Our certiﬁed team is ready to serve you.

(256) 234.5260

www.amplumbing.net Become a Member of Our Diamond Club...It Pays!

* Superior image quality * Listen to music while you scan * 30-45 minute maximum exam time * Reduces claustrophobia through a spacious, shortened bore For more information or to schedule an exam please call 256-825-7821

Page

EDITORIAL BOARD Kenneth Boone - Publisher Mitch Sneed - Editor

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Editorial

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to I Dixie Youth League for recognition Dear Editor, I recently retired from the Dadeville Parks and Recreation Department, but was invited to attend Dadeville’s Dixie Youth Opening Day ceremonies. On the hill of age past memories really matter. A giant thank you to the Dadeville Dixie Youth Board for inviting me to their opening ceremonies. A heartfelt thank you for the plaque and for honoring the 20th anniversary of our 1996 Dixie Belle World Series Champions. I will always treasure the shadowbox of memories. The Dixie Youth Board and the Parks and Recreation Department put together a wellorganized, patriotic opening day. The teams and coaches were introduced, Mayor Smith welcomed the big crowd and Councilman Randy Foster participated in the ceremonies. A prayer was given and the National Anthem was sung. These opening events took a lot of hard work, a lot of planning and a lot of organizing. The Dixie Youth Board did an outstanding job in getting the 2016 baseball and softball season underway. I was really thankful to be a part of your opening ceremonies and for once again being with our ballpark family. I haven’t had too many good days during the last eight months fighting cancer, but this day I consider a lucky day. Believe me there are no losers in your program. Remember there is one thing worse than striking out and that is never going to bat. Your program went to bat today for Dadeville’s youth. The Dixie Youth Board, Parks and Recreation Department and approximately 300 people, coaches, and players were winners today. You are the wind beneath the wings that keep this program flying high. Thanks for letting me be part of all this. Good luck for a great season. Gary Melton Dadeville

THE RECORD Kenneth Boone .................. Publisher Mitch Sneed .............................Editor Tippy Hunter....Advertising Director David Kendrick ....Circulation Manager Angela Mullins. ..............Accounting

The Record’s Online Edition: www.thedadevillerecord.com

E-mail The Record: editor@thedadevillerecord.com

For your marketing needs: Email marketing@thedadevillerecord.com The Dadeville Record is published every Thursday by Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. Subscription rates are $25 per year in Tallapoosa County. All other areas are $40 a year. Second-class postage paid at Dadeville, AL 36853; USPS1411660 ISSN: 0739-9677. The address is 548 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. The telephone number is (256) 234-4281. The fax number is (256) 234-6550. Postmaster, please send address changes to P.O. Box 999; Alexander City, AL 35011.

Times, they are a'changing

got tickled watching a comedian on YouTube the other day. In the video, he talked about how we respond to our doorbell ringing now as opposed to how we did so 30 years ago. Back then, we were excited to hear it ring. We were thrilled to have “company.” Up in my grandparents’ neck of the woods, they referred to it as “viztin.” People would visit just to visit—to keep each other company for a spell. The homeowners would always offer up something to drink, which was usually sweet tea—sweet tea so thick it could be poured on a pancake. They’d usually try to feed you, too. If the phone rang, they’d either let it ring or pick it up and tell the caller they’d have to call them back, because they had company. Now, the phone takes precedence over everything. Boy, times certainly are a’changing! Today, when the doorbell rings, my heart starts pounding like I’m back in Iraq during a mortar attack. I immediately want to hit the floor or take cover. Once I regain my composure, I tiptoe to the door to see who could possibly be contemplating coming through my front door. What could they possibly want? I tiptoe, even though I have carpet. One can never be too careful when it comes to doorbell

JODY FULLER Guest Columnist

ringers. I’ll look through the peephole to see if it’s a friend or a foe or someone I don’t even know. If I don’t open the door, I stand there and watch them like a oneeyed hawk until they leave. Sometimes, they even have the gall to ring it a second time. Who raises these animals? One of my biggest pet peeves is when I wave or speak to someone and they look at me like I have a carrot poking out of my ear instead of simply waving back or saying hello. How difficult is it to acknowledge someone’s presence? I remember my uncle being so excited about seeing Bo Jackson one time when Bo was still at Auburn. My uncle spoke to him. Bo didn’t strike up a conversation with him. In fact, he didn’t even say hello. He grunted. That’s it; he grunted, but the grunt was acknowledgement. That’s all I’m asking for. In the Army, we answer everything, good, bad, or indifferent, with “hooah.” It’s an acknowledgement. Growing up I knew all of my neighbors. I prob-

ably went into half, if not more, of the houses in my neighborhood at some point during my childhood. I broke bread or windows in some of those houses, too. Nowadays, we don’t even know our neighbors. We may know the people directly next to us, but that’s about it. The folks down the street might as well be living atop Mount Kilimanjaro. Times, they are a’changing. For the record, all the “viztin” I experienced as a child was up around my grandparents’ house in Tallapoosa County. No one ever visited us at our house. Mama didn’t care to have people over, so we kept the house locked up tighter than Fort Knox, hooah. Well, not literally. In fact, we didn’t even lock our doors. We didn’t even have a key for the front door. We’d leave the door unlocked while we were at school all day. Heck, we even left the door unlocked when we loaded up the Pinto to go to Panama City for the week. Who would do that today? No one. Why? Because, times have already changed. 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.

State's budgets may be Bentley's saving grace

here appears to be very little interest in promoting an effort to impeach Governor Robert Bentley. With very few legislative days left in the session, legislators have a myriad of problems to deal with, not the least of which are the budgets, especially the General Fund. The financial woes surrounding the General Fund cloud the horizon and justly require more attention than the circus of an impeachment charade. In this day of wiretapping, videophones, “burner” phones and loose tongues, most legislators do not want to risk the chance that Bentley could have them on the phone with their paramour. In addition, it would be the height of hypocrisy to have the Speaker of the House preside over an impeachment proceeding with a pending trial awaiting him in less than 30 days on 23 ethics law indictments. It was obvious from the get-go that the impeachment idea would get very little traction given the sponsor of the measure. Rep. Ed Henry, a first term backbencher from Hartselle, is considered somewhat of a nut with a penchant for grandstanding. His colleagues in the House consider him a joke and refer to him as “Headline Henry.” It is common knowledge that Speaker Hubbard and the House leadership have relegated Henry to the backbench. They do not even recognize him when he seeks to speak. It would be hard for him to pass a resolution honoring apple pie and motherhood, much less pass a bill. Furthermore, very few House or Senate members want to substitute Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey for Bentley. At least they

STEVE FLOWERS Guest Columnist

know what they have in Bentley. They can push him around and basically ignore him. He has been relegated to a benign punch line. He can serve out his next two years cutting ribbons. However, they are not sure about a new lame duck. Kay Ivey would have very little power, but she could be a loose cannon. Based on reliable sources, the Poarch Creek Indians are clearly one of the driving forces behind the effort to have Gov. Robert Bentley impeached. The Poarch Creek Indians clearly would like to see Kay Ivey as Governor for a number of reasons, but primarily to protect their non-taxed monopoly of casino gambling in the state. The Indian casinos are gearing up for the 2018 elections. However, legislators and gubernatorial aspirants clearly perceive that Alabamians are disenchanted with the “so called Indian gambling” monopoly. The Indian money may be an albatross to any potential candidates. This distrust and disdain for the Indian casinos could be the political death for Attorney General Luther Strange. It is well known that Big Luther plans to run for governor in 2018. It is also rumored that Luther will be the Indian casinos’ horse. If that is the case it is very difficult to hide their money under the new campaign finance laws. They are also so arrogant that they pompously, like lizards, want to show their money. This could be the kiss of death for Luther.

On another front, it has gone under the radar with all the Bentley and Hubbard scandals, but the U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Alabama has stepped into the ring of the casino gambling circus. He may become the ringmaster under the tent. It should be known by most ninth grade civics students – and hopefully by now our Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore – that the federal courts trump the state courts every day of the week. U.S. Attorney George Beck, a very well-respected man and attorney, has weighed in on what he calls an obvious discriminating enforcement of laws by the state. In a March 21 letter to Luther Strange, Beck adamantly calls out the attorney general for flagrantly giving different and inequitable treatment to the Indians. He clearly asks the attorney general to clarify his position on the matter concerning the Indian casinos and Alabama casinos, especially VictoryLand. Beck focuses on the memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that Attorney General Strange forced the vendors at VictoryLand to sign, which have prevented VictoryLand from reopening. We could have Gov. Robert Bentley, Speaker Mike Hubbard and Attorney General Luther Strange all in hot water at the same time. 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.

Our

Mission

The Record strives to report the news honestly, fairly and with integrity, to take a leadership role and act as a positive influence in our community, to promote business, to provide for the welfare of our employees, to strive for excellence in everything we do and above all, to treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves.

What’s your

Opinion?

We’d like to share your thoughts and opinions with the greater Lake Martin community. It’s free and it only takes a few moments of your time. We have two ways to get your opinion in print: letters to the editor and guest columns. The main difference is length. Letters to the editor are up to 250 words, while guest columns can be up to 500 words. Letters and columns may be sent to P.O. Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011, faxed to (256) 234-6550 or e-mailed to editor@alexcityoutlook.com. Please include your name, address and phone number. Send us your thoughts today!

On the Web Follow The Record on the Internet on our website or on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Log on to http://www. thedadevillerecord.com. There you will be able to view stories and multimedia posted by The Record. You can also click on the Facebook link to join The Record fan club or click on the Twitter link to start receiving tweets on your phone as we post updates. Check it out today.

Get

Involved 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. Stephanie Kelley represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8250544. Her address is 171 Wink Drive, Dadeville.

James M. Tarpley represents District 2. His phone number is 256-825-2522. His address is 274 East LaFayette St., Dadeville. Jimmy Frank Goodman Sr. represents District 3. His phone number is 256-8259749. His address is 241 Goodman Road, Dadeville.

Stephanie Kelley

James Tarpley

Frank

Billy Monroe rep- Goodman resents District 4. His phone number is 256-749-4451. His address is 1670 North Loop Road, Dadeville. Randy Foster represents District 5. His phone number is 256-825-7770. His address is 648 South Tallassee St., Dadeville.

Billy Monroe

Joe Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256691. His address is 725 Henderson St., Dadeville.

Randy Foster

Joe Smith

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Commission

continued from page 1

are ongoing, but he did say that it was in the Dadeville area. In other locations, county commissioners have set up public building authorities, then secure bonds using the state’s credit rating. The county would actually own the building, but would lease the building back to DHR and the rent paid by the agency would repay the bonds. The commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a budget amendment of $150,000 to help fund the federal aid road project on Cowpens Road. The bid for the project came in significantly over what was anticipated. The money is being taken out of reserves, but Commissioner John McKelvey said he would give

$20,000 from discretionary funds to help offset that cost. The town of New Site also approved at its Monday evening meeting a $10,000 payment to help as well. In other action, the commissioners voted 5-0 to: • Approve financing of three new sheriff’s department vehicles through Hancock Bank after their bid of a 3-year note at 2.0 percent was received. • Approved a proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. • Approved a retail beer and wine license for the new Dollar General location on Highway 34 near Dadeville.

Education of the additional 1 cent in sales tax and had not been able “to do a lot of tracking.” “We knew that,” said Coley. “But, at the same time, that was a question we were being asked so we had to put it out there. Anybody can get elected and sit in a seat, but sometimes you have to be a leader and ask a tough question or make a tough decision. That’s the position you all find yourselves in now.” Board member Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton picked Coley’s brain as to how, should it decide to close Councill, the board might go about making the case to the public. Coley suggested the board use the illustration of home finances. “There’s been a net decline in students at Councill,” Coley said. “There are additional costs associated with operating an older structure. And the school system will be better positioned if it saves additional funds to do other things, such as take on capital or technological improvements. “Start with the numbers. With

continued from page 1

a family, when funds get tight, sometimes you have to make adjustments in lifestyle. Watch Netflix instead of going to the theater and paying high prices for the movie and the concessions. I would suggest that you use the household finances metaphor to help people more clearly understand what you are trying to do.” After the discussion between Coley and board members, Windle said his plan was to hold one more public meeting on the issue before making a final recommendation to the board. Windle also said before the board’s vote to approve the monthly financial report that he felt the system could make a big step soon toward its creation of a reserve of one month’s operating expenses. “So far, this is the best year we’ve had from the two cents of sales tax we have,” Windle said. “I just think we have a big chance to take another step – and a big step – forward toward our (reserve of) one month’s operating expense.” In the business portion of its meeting, the board:

• Approved a resolution approving the renewal of an $800,000 loan from Region’s Bank for roofing work at Reeltown School and lunchroom until Sept. 30 when the loan will be amortized; • Approved renewal bids on Child Nutrition Program contracts with Borden’s Dairy, Cook’ Pest Control and Quality Produce at prices identical to last year’s contracts; • Approved two special education purchased services contracts for assistant physical therapists paid out of Individual Disabilities Act Part B funds; • Approved a resolution declaring April School Nurse’s Month in the school system; • Approved payment of March bills; and • Approved the monthly financial report. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education is set for Monday, May 9, at 5 p.m. in the Board of Education board room.

Dispatch from getting the caller started on CPR when needed to providing vital signs so that the dispatcher can prepare first responders.

Ranch

Page 5

The Dadeville Record

continued from page 1

In addition to dispatching law enforcement, the communication officers handle dispatches for the volunteer fire departments, ambu-

lance service and rescue squads in Tallapoosa County.

continued from page 1

look at these girls and became very emotional.” Rauccio talked about how he came to invite Parker. “All of you know that we have been producing golf events and the Taste of Montgomery for years,” Rauccio said. “My son mentioned that we need to start looking into working with the outdoorsmen. I asked a few people about it. We need someone who is a Christian, someone who cares about children. Before I could finish, they said you need Hank Parker. I took that information to my computer and researched Hank Parker. When I pull up his website, the first picture I see is Mr. and Mrs. Parker sitting on the steps of their home surrounded by children. I continue to read about his belief in Jesus. So I called him and said I need your help. And he Cliff Williams / The Record said yes.” Rauccio said the group Long-time Alabama Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranches board memoperates four ranches in ber Bill Hatley, left, speaks with Hank Parker. the state and has served Sheriff’s ranches in the with Jesus Christ. All of thousands of children state. that was broken, all of since 1966. “You see, I am a high that was changed with a “We have raised over school dropout,” Parker relationship with Jesus.” 8,000 children and had shared. “I was raised by Girl’s Ranch director short term placement a drug addict mom and a Jimmy Harmon liked of touching the lives of drunk for a father. I was the message that Parker over 10,000 children,” voted most unlikely to shared. Rauccio said. “It is a succeed.” “It has been great,” blessing that children Parker shared with the Harmon said. “His story have a place to turn to is great and for these girls when things are not going girls that the foundation is not a reason for a to hear it and know that quite right. We provide horrible life. they can overcome.” that service. Long-term “Regardless of The successful Parker child care service is what where your beginning saw something in the we do. We are the best at foundation was poured, girls Wednesday and it in the state of Alabama. all that can be changed,” finally figured out why We are an Alabama he came to Alabama. charity touching Alabama Parker said. “I have had an incredible life. If you “When I drove up, it children.” search the record books got real clear as to why Parker shared with the and the hall of fame, you I am here,” Parker said. girls and others at the would say Hank Parker “This visit has done a Girls Ranch Wednesday is successful but that has lot for me. You girls are that his childhood was nothing to do with my something. You girls are much like that of some success. My success lies special.” of the residents of the

Planning a Yard Sale? Boost your pro½ts with an ad in the Classi½eds. It’s an easy and affordable way to bring more business to your door! To place your ad call

256.277.4219 The Outlook ClassiÀeds

Page 6

Thursday, April 14, 2016

The Dadeville Record

In Community, We Share Dadeville Area Devotional Page

Holley’s Home Furnishings

Open Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed All Day Wed. & Sun.

Faulkner.edu In Cooperation with Central Alabama Community College

( 256 ) 234-4141

Call Carol Tarpley at (256) 215-4308 Or email ctarpley@faulkner.edu

1660 Hwy. 22 West • Alexander City

Do the things we know to do

LaKay’s

Flowers & Gifts

368 E. South Street • Dadeville, AL (256) 825-2890

THOMAS AUTO PARTS • Automotive Parts • Machine Shop Services • Paint & Body Supplies • Hydraulic Hose Assemblies

AUTO PARTS

150 Green Street • Alexander City • 256.234.5023 157 E. South Street • Dadeville • 256.825.4155 8:00 - 4:00 Monday - Friday James P. Temple, M.D. By Appointment (except emergencies) Timothy J. Corbin, M.D. Phone: (256) 234-4295 Vincent Law, M.D. After Hours: (256) 329-7100

TEMPLE MEDICAL CLINIC, P.C. YOUR FAMILY CARE CENTER Medicine, Office Surgery, Pediatric and Industrial 859 Airport Drive • Alexander City, AL

LAKE MARTIN HOME INSPECTIONS

“You can overcome with … prayer.” The other day I made a stop at the What made this editorial unlike my Opelika / Auburn News and across life or your life. Perhaps, alcohol the front wall in the reception area and the fast life is not our were the words, “I may not sin but we have “all sinned agree with what you say but and come short of the glory I will defend to the death of God” (Romans 3:23). your right to say it.” Often times the sins that we Editors of newspapers Christians commit are sins of are criticized for the written omission. words that each of us read. Do we fail to pray for They are usually criticized those we love, not to mention by the ones that know Jackie Wilbourn to pray for the unlovable? someone who is mentioned Bethel Baptist Do we fail to read our Bible? in the article but if you do Church Do we fail to attend church not know the individuals at appointed times? Do we mentioned then it is really fail to give our tithes? (our failings “great news.” Human nature at its are too numerous to list) As I have finest. heard from the pulpit many times, “if A couple weeks ago the local we do the things we know to do then editor of this newspaper wrote a “gut we will not have time to do the things spilling editorial” about his past. He stated he went “from the penthouse to God tells us not to do.” Yes, Mr. Sneed and others, we the outhouse in very short order.” have to want to change and God In essence, he had reached a high is the only One who can change level of success in the newspaper us and the change only takes place business only to lose it all due to a through prayer. “The wages of sin downward spiral of his lifestyle. As is death but the gift of God is eternal I read the article, I was reminded life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” of Job, not necessarily because Job (Romans 6:23) suffered but how Job suffered. He suffered the same ways that you and Jackie Wilbourn is a senior I suffer - in the vital areas of family, member of Bethel Baptist Church personal health, and material things. and a chaplain with Alabama Baptist The editorial continued, “I knew Disaster Relief Team. I had to change ….” The key? God. This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!

Church Directory

walls don’t talk.

Get all the facts before you buy, with a certiﬁed home inspector. Schedule an appointment today. KENNETH BLAIR, Certiﬁed Home Inspector 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 202 • Alexander City, AL 256-794-5551 • www.lakemartininspections.com

A.M.E. Saint James A.M.E. Goodwater, 256-839-1007

Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County

St. John A.M.E. Off Hwy. 280 on Hwy. 9 Socopatoy, (256) 215-3532

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

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Cedar Street Church of God 703 E. Boulevard, Alex City

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

Faith Assembly of God 590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-825-7741

• At Your Service Year Round • We Also Do Business Services 238 South Broadnax Street • Dadeville, AL

(256 ) 825- 4931 Mike L. Richardson ICHARDSON Michael D. Richardson CONSTRUCTION

11003 County Rd. 34 Dadeville, AL

Licensed Residential Specialist Fixed & Floating Docks Clearing, Grading & Mulching

Office: 256-825-2532•Cell: 256-675-6652 www.richardsonconstructiononline.com

MT cleaningservice 256-749-2431

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

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville

West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130

BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433

BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

Maxine Tinsley, Owner

TO KEEP KIDS OFF DRUGS

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Help Stop The Drug Trade In Its Tracks!

SHERIFF JIMMY ABBETT (256 ) 825 - 4264

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

Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337

Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991

ELIZABETH HOMES LLC BRAD CULP 5639 Elmore Road•Elmore, AL•334-567-0446 Toll Free 1-800-246-0220

KEVINLANIER PHOTOGRAPHY

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696 Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)

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

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191 EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752

Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661 Haven United Methodist 410 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241

First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081 Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590

CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

800.780.2045

METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284 Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater A

256-825-8913 Cell: 256-675-0217

XFully Licensed and Insured X New Homes X Commercial and Residential

Serving Central Alabama

RED FLAG PEST CONTROL When the problem has to stop!

Has your home been inspected lately?

256.825.0430

Hwy. 280 • Jackson’s Gap

1.866.451.3535

www.redflagpestcontrol.com

3606 PEPPERELL PKWY. [ OPELIKA, AL

(334) 749-2923

Visit us online: www.claytonopelika.com – FINANCING AVAILABLE –

– Quality Service Since 1963 –

Sales • Service • Installation P.O. Box 103, Alexander City, AL (256) 329-8488

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524

First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

New & Used Boats • Yamaha Waverunners Yamaha Golf Carts • Full-Service Marina & Service Center • Wet Slips & Dry Storage

Rhodes Brothers

PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411

Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends

21130 Hwy. 431 | Wedowee, AL

FAITH TEMPLE

Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Service . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 PM Rev. Dick Stark, Pastor Mr. J.D. Stark, Youth Pastor 256.234.6421 • www.faithtemple.us 425 Franklin Street, Alexander City, AL

METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207

HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City

DRIVE

256-825-9559 No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

WEDOWEE MARINE

Attorney at Law 135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL

Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville

Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895

CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494

SOCIAL SECURITY FAYE EDMONDSON

Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564

( 256 ) 267-0518

Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am

Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408

Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville

32 Main Street, Alexander City, AL•256.794.5185 Facebook.com/kevinlanierphotography 256.357.2045

Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047

Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434

Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill

Cutting • Edging • Weed Eating

First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg

New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726

Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037

New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932

Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951

Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748

New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846

Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

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

INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421

Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community

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

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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

Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048

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

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

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

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Marietta Baptist Goodwater

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

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City

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

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

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

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

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

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

Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap

CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City

New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd. New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

Free Estimates • Satisfaction Guaranteed

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748

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

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

dBLawn Care

Construction, Inc.

Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville

Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

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

Residential & Business mtcleaningllc @ gmail.com

Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community

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

Darrell Brooks, Owner

DRIVERS NEEDED

J&M TANK LINES, INC. jmtankjobs.com or call Jeff Sandlin @ 256-245-3933

GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119 New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007 The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646

LITTLE, SAVE

We’re Just a Heart Beat Away 1649 Hwy. 22 West • Alexander City, AL • 256-215-5323

Lake Martin’s Finest Boat Brands Singleton Marine at Blue Creek Marina

7280 Highway 49 South • Dadeville, AL 855-289-4187 SingletonMarine.com

LOT!

TALLASSEE AUTOMOTIVE 1618 Gilmer Avenue • Tallassee, AL (334) 262-2544 www.tallasseeautomotive.com

1601 Professional Parkway • Auburn, AL 334-501-4435

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Page 7

The Dadeville Record

Woodlawn

continued from page 1

But Birmingham was just beginning the desegregation of some of its public schools, including Woodlawn High School, where head coach Tandy Gerelds turned to his belief in God to help keep his integrated team together through the things that were happening around them and the battles on the field. That’s the backdrop of the movie “Woodlawn,” which looks at the 1973 and 1974 Colonels squads. The movie, based on the book by Todd Gerelds, will be shown at Dadeville First Baptist Church on Sunday at 3 p.m. and Gerelds will be on hand to talk about it. “It’s a story Todd lived,” said Bubba Gibson of Dadeville First Baptist’s Men’s Ministry. “His father was the coach at Woodlawn at that time. It’s the story of the racial challenges of the early 70s that took place there and at other places. It’s about how the football team reached a racial harmony and had a spiritual awakening.” The star of the ’73 and ’74 Woodlawn teams was running back Tony Nathan, who went on to a stellar career at the University of Alabama and in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins. Nathan is played in the movie by Caleb Castille, the son of former Alabama All-American Jeremiah Castille. The 1973 Woodlawn team finished 8-2, losing its season opener, 7-3, to

Ensley and losing 17-7 to the Banks Jets and Nathan’s future Alabama teammate quarterback Jeff Rutledge, who also played in the NFL with the New York Giants, Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins. Banks went on to beat Huntsville’s Grissom High, 21-0, for the state title. Following the season, Nathan and Rutledge were both named first-team All-State by The Birmingham News and All-Southern by The Orlando Sentinel. Nathan was named a Parade AllAmerican. In ’74, Nathan’s senior season, the star running back rushed for more than 1,400 yards as the Colonels ripped off eight consecutive wins to begin the season before their rematch with Banks. Again, the Jets bested Woodlawn, 18-7. Banks went on to lose to eventual state champion Homewood, 12-0, in the second round of the state playoffs. Following the 1974 season, both Nathan and Rutledge were named AllAmericans by Parade and Coach & Athlete and, each for the second consecutive year, All-Southern by The Orlando Sentinel and first-team All-State by The Birmingham News. Gibson said Todd Gerelds was approached by the Erwin Brothers, Andrew and John, and asked if they could make the book into a movie.

Paving inquired about installing signs near downtown to alert trucks that they need to follow the state highway. “They are turning onto Cusseta Street,” Foster said. “They are tearing up the concrete there.” It was learned that the city will have to contact the Alabama Department of Transportation before installing signs. Building inspector Michael Richardson informed the council that the Board of Adjustments has met and selected Jerry McGukin as its chair. Randy Lee inquired with the council about installing two billboards along Highway 280. Councilman Foster informed Lee that the city had ordinances on the matter and Lee said he would read over the ordinance to make sure his signs would work with the ordinance. Lee will come back at a later meeting to get the billboards approved. The Dadeville City Council also: • approved a Back to School sales tax holiday

“Todd asked them, ‘A movie about what book?’” Gibson said. “It was one of those unusual things where the book was written so they could make the movie. I think Todd worked with Mark Schablach of ESPN to write it and he’ll talk about that experience and about the movie and the events it’s based on when he’s here on Sunday.” One person who will likely be in attendance on Sunday is Benjamin Russell High School principal Anthony Wilkerson, an old college buddy of Todd Gerelds. “We were both athletic trainers at Jacksonville State University,” said

Wilkerson. “He was passionate about his faith and always had a smile on his face. He was the kind of guy that never met a stranger. Because of his faith and his passion for it, people gravitated to Todd. “I’m going to try my very best to get there on Sunday. I haven’t seen him in a while, but I’m proud to know him and have been around him.” Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday’s event, said Gibson. “There is no charge for admission,” Gibson said. “We just ask that they come with an open mind and an open heart.”

continued from page 1

for Aug. 5-7. • approved recreation center rentals. • approved two new members of the planning and zoning board. • approved a charity walk for Cystic Fibrosis

Awareness. • approved payment of bills. • approved minutes of the last meeting. The Dadeville City Council meets again April 26 at 5 p.m.

AT THE RIDGE MARINA Go Orange for Animals Demo 2016 Boat models Win great prizes

Need your business to

STAND OUT from the crowd?

Call us, we can help!

256.234.4281

April Is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month! Please help save lives. Like us on facebook

• Alexander City Outlook • Dadeville Record • Wetumpka Herald • Eclectic Observer • Tallassee Tribune

This ad is sponsored by Wayside Animal Hospital Dr. Susan Martin, 256-329-9900. Lake Martin Humane Society 256-234-5533.

Enjoy Fun, Food, & Live Entertainment Boat Show deals and 10% off Merchandise more info at RussellMarine.net

Rescue K9-1-1, Inc.

P.O. Box 862 • Auburn, AL 36831 • www.rescueK911.com

Spring Sales Event!!! We Build Your Home, Your Way, On Your Budget CHEROKEE FARM HOUSE (334)290-4397 trinitycustom.com Montgomery, AL 36117

CHEYENNE

130+ CUSTOMIZABLE PLANS! QUALITY CUSTOM BUILT ON YOUR LAND! • Granite Countertops • 30 Yr. Shingles • 9’ Ceilings • R19 Ext. Wall Insulation • R38 Ceiling Insulation • 6” Gutters

• Custom Cabinets • ZIP Sytem • Double Hung Windows • Guaranteed Build Time • 2/10 Warranty • Crawl or Slab

Page 8

Thursday, April 14, 2016

The Dadeville Record

HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE

Healthy habits are essential to living a long, full life. Creating those habits while you DUH VWLOO D NLG LV D JUHDW ZD\ WR HQVXUH WKDW \RX ZLOO EH ÂżW DV DQ DGXOW )LWQHVV RI WKH ERG\ is when you are in a healthy physical state. There are many things that you need to do WR VWD\ ÂżW ([HUFLVH SURSHU QXWULWLRQ GULQNLQJ SOHQW\ RI ZDWHU JHWWLQJ WKH ULJKW DPRXQW of sleep, proper hygiene, and visiting your doctor regularly are all important elements of healthy living. Good nutrition is when a person eats healthy foods and avoids bad IRRGV ,Q RUGHU WR PDLQWDLQ SURSHU QXWULWLRQ IRRGV IURP HDFK RI WKH ÂżYH PDMRU JURXSV should be consumed each day. All the nutrients a person needs can be found in grains (particularly whole grains), fruits, vegetables, milk or dairy (calcium), meat and beans. )UXLWV SURYLGH DQWLR[LGDQWV WKDW ÂżJKW FDQFHU ZKLOH ORZ IDW PHDWV SURYLGH LURQ DQG SURtein. Calcium is necessary for strong bones, and whole grains are heart-healthy. Adults RYHU WKH DJH RI QHHG DW OHDVW PLQXWHV RI H[HUFLVH ÂżYH WLPHV D ZHHN ZKLOH NLGV under the age of 18 need at least an hour of physical activity a day. Always go for your checkup with your doctor. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day and get OODS yearly lots of rest at night. Wash your hands often to prevent disease, and brush your teeth at IND least three times a day. These healthy habits will last you a lifetime!

HEALTHY F WORD F

Using the four icons, complete the puzzle. You should have one of each icon in each vertical and horizontal row, as well as only one of each of the icons in each of the four areas.

DOCTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUDOKU

(YHU\ \HDU RQ $SULO WKH World Health Organization sponsors an Awareness Day called World Health Day. (DFK \HDU D GLIIHUHQW WRSLF concerning World Health is Hidden Words: chosen, and efforts to edu$SSOH %DQDQD %URFFROL &DUURWV &DXOLĂ&#x20AC;RZHU cate people around the World Cheese, Chicken, Eggs, Grapes, Green Beans, are made. The World Health 2UJDQL]DWLRQ EHFDPH RIÂżFLDO Hummus, Oatmeal, Oranges, Skim Milk, RQ $SULO (DFK \HDU Connect the dots on each of the pictures to show some Spinach, Squash, Turkey, Water, Whole this date serves as a reminder of the healthy habits you should have each day. Then Grains, Yogurt to all to stay healthy. color them.

HEALTHY HABITS CONNECT THE DOTS

HEALTH LIFE

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS! Rhodes Brothers

Open Monday-Friday -6 PM 8AM__ Saturday 8AM-12PM

Construction, Inc.

256-825-8913 Cell: 256-675-0217

XFully Licensed and Insured X Custom New Homes X Commercial and Residential

FREE Consultations

256-329-1313 Season Speaks 792 Commerce Drive, Suite 103 â&#x20AC;˘ Alexander City

(256) 215-8014

1144 Airport Drive â&#x20AC;˘Alexander City

256.234.2007 256.749.8804

Eat At . . .

DOWEE WE

Archery & Shooters Supply

3862 Hwy. 280, Alexander City, AL

256.329.0080

6684 HWY. 49 SOUTH â&#x20AC;˘ DADEVILLE, AL (256) 825-4827

www.thesureshot.us

specs S H E R R E PA D G E T T

E DUCATION C ONSULTING S ERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x153;The experience and perspective to empower success!â&#x20AC;?

221 James Street â&#x20AC;˘ Tallassee, AL (334) 991- 4770 www.specspower.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a Debt Relief Agency. We help people ďŹ le Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 under the Bankruptcy Code. Alabama State Bar requires the following in every attorney advertisement, â&#x20AC;&#x153; No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.â&#x20AC;?

WEDOWEE MARINE

Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Heaters â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Logs Gas Grills â&#x20AC;˘ Hot Water Heaters

21130 Hwy. 431 Wedowee, AL

MARINE

Area Propane Gas Company

New & Used Boats â&#x20AC;˘ Yamaha Waverunners Yamaha Golf Carts â&#x20AC;˘ Full-Service Marina & Service Center â&#x20AC;˘ Wet Slips & Dry Storage

256.357.2045

Complete Propane Gas/Sales & Service

800.780.2045

256.825.4700 Toll Free 1-888-826-3477 1828 East South Street â&#x20AC;˘ Dadeville

483 N. Broadnax St. 256-825-4464 5% Senior Discount Every Wednesday

618 Lee Road 113, Opelika, AL 334/745-0660â&#x20AC;˘wwwfuncarts.net Jim Hadaway, Owner

857 Cherokee Road Alexander City, AL 256-215-8822

224 E. South Street Dadeville, AL 256-825-8195

1649 Highway 22 West Alexander City, AL

Dadeville Foodland

Fun Carts of Opelika â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FINANCING AVAILABLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sales â&#x20AC;˘ Service â&#x20AC;˘ Installation P.O. Box 103, Alex City, AL (256) 329-8488

217 Madison Street Alexander City, AL

4497 Hwy 280 â&#x20AC;˘ Alexander City 256.234.2181

256-215-5323 Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Just A Heart Beat Away

Lake Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finest Boat Brands Singleton Marine at Blue Creek Marina

7280 Highway 49 South â&#x20AC;˘ Dadeville, AL 855-289-4187 SingletonMarine.com

EXCELLENCE IN MOTION ÂŽ

A Textron Company

sav A life

Of Tallapoosa County Crisis Pregnancy Center â&#x20AC;˘ Free Pregnancy Testing â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Earn While You Learnâ&#x20AC;? Classes for expectant mothers ALL our services are FREE and Confidential! 11 LaFayette Street â&#x20AC;˘ Alexander City â&#x20AC;˘ 256-329-2273 Open Mon. - Thurs. 8:00-3:00

Tallapoosa County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office SHERIFF JIMMY ABBETT

256-825-4264 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supporting Education!â&#x20AC;?

ELIZABETH HOMES LLC BRAD CULP 5639 Elmore Roadâ&#x20AC;˘Elmore, ALâ&#x20AC;˘334-567-0446 Toll Free 1-800-246-0220

SOCIAL SECURITY

FAYE EDMONDSON Attorney at Law 135 N. Tallassee Street â&#x20AC;˘ Dadeville, AL

256-825-2100 10973 County Road 34, Dadeville www.kelleyshvac.com â&#x20AC;˘ AL License #99129

IVER BANK & TRUST SERVICE

UNS

DEEP

256-329-0500 www.riverbankandtrust.com

825-9559 No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Linda Shaffer, REALTORÂŽ Alexander City, AL

Auburn, AL

256-234-5052 334-501-2426 www.advancedheatingandac.com

C: 256.794.4641 â&#x20AC;˘ W: 256.329.5253 shaffer@lakemartin.net 5295 Hwy. 280, Alexander City, AL

THOMAS AUTO PARTS WHATLEY MONUMENT â&#x20AC;˘ Automotive Parts â&#x20AC;˘ Machine Shop Services â&#x20AC;˘ Paint & Body Supplies â&#x20AC;˘ Hydraulic Hose Assemblies AUTO PARTS

150 Green Street â&#x20AC;˘ Alexander City â&#x20AC;˘ 256.234.5023 157 E. South Street â&#x20AC;˘ Dadeville â&#x20AC;˘ 256.825.4155

Company

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Better Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Family Traditionâ&#x20AC;? 1049 Hillabee Street â&#x20AC;˘ Alexander City, AL C.M. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;? Whatley, Owner

256/329-1217

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping Tallapoosa County Growâ&#x20AC;? Our community belongs to all of us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to make it better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your member-owned electric cooperativeâ&#x20AC;?

TALLAPOOSA RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. 800.332.8732

34 Services, LLC 10116 County Rd. 34 â&#x20AC;˘ Dadeville, AL MECHANIC ON DUTY FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS

256-373-3220 We will come to you to winterize boats!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Touch the Lives of the People You Loveâ&#x20AC;?

DADEVILLE HEALTHCARE CENTER Kim Russell, Administrator 385 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.825.9244

ClassiÄeds

Lake & River Phone (256) 277-4219 Fax (205) 669-4217 The Alexander City Outlook

Reaching more than 22,000 households in Tallapoosa and Elmore counties The Dadeville Record

classiﬁeds@alexcityoutlook.com public.notices@alexcityoutlook.com classiﬁeds@thewetumpkaherald.com public.notices@thewetumpkaherald.com

The Eclectic Observer

The Tallassee Tribune

WAREHOUSEMAN/DELIVERY PERSON Accepting applications for warehouseman/delivery person position at Dadeville Russell Building Supply. Full-time position with beneﬁts. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving history. Applications accepted Monday - Friday. YOU MAY APPLY IN PERSON AT:

Russell Building Supply, 350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL Online applications can be submitted at: www.russelllands.ninjagig.com Serious Inquiries Only • EOE

Alexander City (Lake Martin) www.russellmedcenter.com RN ICU/Step-Down (ft-prn)

Athletic Trainer (ATC)

RN Med/Surg (PRN) (FT)

Medical Tech (MT)(PRN)

RN OB/PEDS (FT)

Security Guard (PRN)

RN Emergency Dept.

Environmental Servs. (PRN)

Sleep Lab Tech (RPSGT)

LPTA (PRN)

LPN/Clinic FT

Fax: 256/329-7335 or Phone: 256/329-7345 jsherman@russellmedcenter.com

The Wetumpka Herald

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Page 11

The Dadeville Record

Friends of the Library are hosting storyteller Dolores Hydock May 10 Christian Workers in Action News: Mark on your calendars the date of Saturday, April 16th, 6 to 9 p.m. at White Acres Farm in Camp Hill, the biggest and best event ever, “Three on a String” professional entertainment, delicious dinner, music by Saxophonist Tom Gassaway. The CWIA funds are used to support the needy, children, the elderly and disabled. This includes Camp ASCCA, Children’s Harbor, CRATA Trail Association, and the Girls Ranch. They are also very active with Dadeville High School, Horseshoe Bend, and the Edward Bell Tech Center. Cost of tickets are $50 per person, including entertainment and a meal of steak or chicken and all the trimmings! For more info, contact Barbara Cunningham at 256-825-0919 Or Betsy Keown at 256-825-3985. Tallapoosee Historical Society News: The Tallapoosee Historical Society is sponsoring a spring tour of StillWaters homes on Saturday, April 23. All proceeds will be used for the Historical Society museum in Dadeville. Tickets costing $15 are available now at the following businesses in Dadeville: The Beauty Shop, Mix It Up, Pearson’s Place, Lil

learn from this great professional! Thanks to our Dadeville Public Library Friends, Ms. BETTY HAYES Hydock has agreed to come and entertain us. Community She’s wonderful! Columnist Line Dancing Lambs & Ivy Daycare, News: Betsy Keown’s Sherrill’s Beauty Shop line dancing class and the Plantation is happening at the House. Lake Martin Dadeville Recreation MedSpa is also offering Center, on Tuesdays and a discount on a facial or Thursdays from 11:30 massage to those buying a.m. until noon for a fee tickets there. of $1 per class. There’s Tickets may also be room for you so call purchased for $20 at the Betsy at 256-825-3985. StillWaters Clubhouse Wellness Center in StillWaters on the News: We are day of the tour and you sponsoring a very will be given a map for important fundraiser directions to each home, called “Breathe for as well as ID bracelets Bunn,” a three-mile and tasty refreshments. walk coming up on May Copper’s Grill is 21 and we’re looking for also offering a discount more sponsors! Ashley to those wearing a Bunn is from Reeltown wristband, so plan an and has worked at the early lunch with your Wellness Center in the friends before the tour past. She is a beautiful or stop by after for young lady who was cocktails and an early born with Cystic dinner. Fibrosis and needs a Support your local double lung transplant. Museum and Historical We have an account set Society on North up with USAmeriBank Broadnax Street in in Dadeville if anyone Dadeville. Be local and would like to donate to support local! her account or please Dadeville Library call the Wellness Center Friends News: (256-827-0198) with Mark your calendars any questions. Any for May 10, when donations will be Red Ridge United gratefully accepted at Methodist Church will the Wellness Center. have Dolores Hydock Thank you and God entertaining us with a bless you. presentation of “Norman Lake Martin Baptist Rockwell” at 1:30 p.m. Church News: All that day. newcomers are invited to You will laugh and join Pastor Mark for our

Starting Point luncheon on April 17, right after worship. During this seminar, we spend time discussing our beliefs, mission, vision, strategy and structure. If you’re new to Lake Martin or if you’ve always wondered more about our church or Christian beliefs, this is a great place to start! Mark your calendars for our church’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, April 24! We are inviting all former members, staff, and many special guests to join us that day to celebrate what God has done over the last 25 years at Lake Martin Baptist. First Presbyterian Church News: Rev. Ben Arellano’s sermon last week was titled “….Open your eyes!” Scriptures were from Acts 9, Revelation 5 & John 21. In Acts 9, Saul was making murderous threats against the disciples. A voice said “Saul why do you persecute me?” Saul asked who are you? “I am Jesus!” In John, Simon Peter said he was going out to fish. The disciples said they would go with him, and they did. Yet they caught none, not one fish! Then Jesus caused them to catch many fish. The net was full. Jesus said, “Come. Have breakfast!” When Rev. Ben was a soldier in Vietnam,

he heard a helicopter landing, bringing a young soldier who was suffering with psychiatric problems. Ben asked him what was wrong with him, and he responded “I cannot see!” Ben said “Open your eyes! Is that better?” The young soldier evidently didn’t want to go into battle, he forgot his weapon, and was confused and frightened. Another fine sermon, Rev. Ben. Come visit us and Rev. Arellano will make you feel welcome! Dadeville Methodist Church News: Upcoming Events: April 16, CWIA Benefit, Three on a String Concert, 6 p.m. White Acres Farm in Camp Hill. See details above, CWIA News. April 21, Work at Loaves & Fishes, at 8 a.m. April 29, “Walking on Water” Women’s Conference at Creekside Lodge at Lake Martin. Come visit us and Rev. Wm. Brown will make you feel welcome! Red Ridge United Methodist Church News: Welcome to Red Ridge. Dress is casual. Brown Bag meets 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, and Backpack Ministry at 9:30 a.m. Sunday is Homecoming celebration for Red Ridge. The church has not had a Homecoming celebration for a few years. Big

plans are being made for a luncheon following the morning worship service and quite a few former members are expected to attend. Anyone who has not turned in the attendance request, please do so by dropping it in the basket in the Fellowship Hall. The songs selected by the choir are “Heaven Came Down” and “The Old Country Church.” Rev. Messer will deliver a welcoming message. Angel Dolls to be given through the First Methodist Church in Opelika to an orphanage in Honduras will be displayed and blessed. Everyone is welcome to Bible study on Wednesday mornings 7:30 a.m. for men and 9:30 a.m. for women. John Mann is collecting items for the yard sale on May 7. Please donate. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256825-9820, redridgeumc. org. Come see us and Rev. Paul Messer will make you feel welcome. THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important! Hayes is a community columnist for The Record. She is a resident of Dadeville and writes about the events and people of the Dadeville area.

CommunityCalendar Today is

April 14, 2016 Today’s Events

SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION: The Alex City Torpedoes swim team is holding registration now until

April 15

RELAY IDOL: Emporium Wine is hosting Relay Idol April 15 at 6 p.m. It can be song or dance, individuals or groups of any age. Six winners will be chosen to advance to the finals on May 6. Costs $20 for an individual and $30 for a group. Fans get in for $2. For more information, contact Janet Austin at 256-392-0963 or Melinda Gilbert at 256-750-1370. LYMAN WARD FUNDRAISER: StillWater’s Neighborhood Council and Stillwaters Golf Club/Copper’s Grill are hosting a fundraiser for the LWMA Golf Team April 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 10 percent of your meal will be donated to help the team. Come out and enjoy a great meal and support a worthy cause. AUTISM PEP RALLY: The second annual autism pep rally at Dadeville High School will be Friday, April 15 at 1:45 p.m. GRAND OPENING: ‘E’s What’s Inside’ is hosting a grand opening April 15 at 9 a.m. at 215 North Tallassee St in Dadeville.

April 16

THREE ON A STRING: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church presents Three on a String, Saturday, April 16 at White Acres in Camp Hill. Dinner of beef filet or chicken will start at 6 p.m. and Three on a Sting will play immediately after. Tickets are $50 per person and $100 a couple. For tickets call 256-825-3985 and all proceeds will go towards local missions and support organizations such as Camp ASCCA and the Girls Ranch. CAR SHOW: The 15th annual Klassic Kruisers Fund Raiser Car Show will be April 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the New Site City Hall. There will be multiple giveaways, vendors, swap meet 50s music and door prizes. Proceeds go to local fire departments and needy families. For more information contact Susan Gamble at 256-234-4975, Aaron Perry at 256-234-6024 or Larry Hanson at 256-3299663. For flea market contact Kendra Turner at 256-234-3588. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day April 16 from 7 a.m. to 2

April 14. The cost is $25 per child. You may register at the Sportplex gym between the hours of 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The child must be able to swim across the pool unassisted. For more information call (256) 329-6736 ext. 27 PATH FINDERS: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on Thursday, April 14, at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to

p.m. SPRING FLING: Wayside Baptist Church will host a spring fling April 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with free hot dogs and drinks, professional face painting, and many more games. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Sisters of Worship will celebrate their first anniversary April 16 at 5 p.m. at the Cooper Rec Center. The doors open at 4 p.m. All groups, choirs and soloists are invited. WOMEN’S AUXILIARY PROGRAM: The Northeast District State Convention Women’s Auxiliary, Kathlene W. Spradley, President, will have their Annual President and Vice Presidents Special Effort Program at the Miracle Missionary Baptist Church, Alexander City, Al, on Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Cameron Thomas, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cropwell, Alabama. SACRED HARP SINGING: The annual Futral, nelson and Henry Memorial Sacred Harp Singing will be, Saturday, April 16 at Smyrna Primitive Baptist Church on Highway 83 east of Goodwater. The singing begins at 9:30 a.m. with a covered dish lunch at noon. Singing resumes in the afternoon. For more information call William Futural at 256-8396670 or Jack Nelson at 256-839-5344. RECYCLE SATURDAY: The Pine Ridge Mission Team is having a Recycle Saturday on April 16 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Alexander City Methodist Church on 11th Avenue. We will be accepting all metals except electronics. Proceeds will help with VBS and community projects this summer on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. TRADE DAY: New Site is a hosting a trade at around town hall Saturday, April 16. Things get started with a pancake breakfast at 6 a.m. that benefits the New Site Volunteer Fire Department. Entertainment starts at 9 a.m. with Justin Farr, 10 a.m. Rachel Wilson, 11 a.m. Karsen Kinman and from noon until will be Rexton Lee and Paige Bentley. There will be food vendors along with others with pottery, jewerly, wood working and more.

April 17

WOODLAWN: First Baptist Church of Dadeville is hosting Woodlawn author Todd Gerelds April 17 at 3 p.m. Gerelds will speak on the book and the movie will be shown.

City of

Dadeville • Joe Smith, Mayor

improve the lives of individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.

Today’s Birthdays

Douglas Sasser, Endia Young, Gerald Humber, Christina Anne Beverly, Doug Sasser, Ronald Fuller, Keith Holman, and Jonathan Fuller are celebrating birthdays today.

and a musical performance by the Stephens Elementary School Band, Choir and music classes will take place.

Admission is free but seating is limited and there is no child care. To reserve seats contact glindadennis@gmail.com or call 256825-6232. WOMEN’S DAY: Haven Memorial United Church will host a women’s day celebration April 17 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Shirleen Harvey. The pastor is Rev. Paul Hallard. Everyone is welcome. BUILDING DEDICATION: Great Bethel Baptist Church will dedicate its Education Annex in honor of Terrell Owens Sunday, April 17 at 2:30 p.m.

April 21

WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine is hosting a wine tasting April 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bridget Green from United-Johnson brothers will share summer whites. SENIOR ADULT REVIVAL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting the Second Annual Senior Adult Revival April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is sponsored by the Tallapoosa Baptist Association. Preaching will be Dale Huff with a complimentary lunch. There will be an afternoon of singing. Please call 256825-4441 if you plan to attend. BOOK SIGNING: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting a book signing and poetry reading for author Runas C. Powers III and his book, “Verses of Pain and Love” April 21 at 2 p.m.

April 17-18

REVIVAL: Campground United Methodist Church is hosting revival services April 17 and 18 at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Mike Wells is the speaker and Rev. David sterrill is the pastor. The church is located at 120 Campground Church Road in Alexander City.

April 18

April 21-22

BOARD MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will have its quarterly meeting on Monday, April 18, 2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Executive Board Room on the campus of CACC.

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Faith Temple A.C.O.P. is honoring pastor Annie P. Caldwell with a pastoral apprecition April 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. at the House of Prayer A.C.O.P.

April 18-20

APPRECIATION SERVICE AND REVIVAL: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting Appreciation Service and Revival with Pastor Phylis Sinclair April 21-23 at 7 p.m.

April 21-23

CHURCH REVIVAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting revival services April 18-20 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker willbe Rev.John Leonard. Everyone is invited.

April 22

April 19

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. RETIREES MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Tallapoosa County Education Retirees Association (TCERA) Tuesday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The program will be Ann Regnier from the Master Gardeners. FINE ARTS NIGHT: Stephens Elementary School will be hosting a fine arts night and the Alexander City Schools Board of Education meeting April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Student art work will be showcased

PATH GARDEN TEACHING DAY: Join Prosperity Again Through Health and the 4th graders from Stephens Elementary as we prepare Alexander City’s community garden for spring. Ashley Hoppers will lead a program designed to teach the kids about fresh produce as volunteers ready the garden for the next round of crops. The work day will begin at 1:00 at the community garden on Green Street, behind First United methodist Church. Anyone can attend and help. Volunteers should bring their own gloves and trowel. For more information, contact Ella MacFiggen at ellafish62@gmail.com.

GOT JUNK! One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Sell your clutter in the Classifieds.

256.277.4219

•

Classes & Workshops Special Events Exciting Travel Activities Focused on Health, Wellness & Socializing

•

Join the Fun...Become a Member Today! 256.329.2910 • Charles E. Bailey Sportplex • www.acpr.me

Page

Robert Hudson – Sports Editor (256) 234-4281 x228 sports@alexcityoutlook.com

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Sports Record The

BECOMING AN AUBURN TIGER Dadeville’s Tolbert adjusting to life on the Plains after transferring to AU By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

Robert Hudson / Record File Photo

Dadeville’s Cal Jones delivers a pitch during a game this season against Elmore County.

Tigers clinch playoff berth, fall in road game to Holtville By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

The Dadeville Tigers picked up two more key area wins last Thursday, sweeping the Elmore County Panthers on the road. The Tigers (8-22, 3-1 in Class 4A-Area 5) defeated Elmore County 14-4 and 14-8 in a road doubleheader on Thursday, capturing a pair of area victories and clinching a postseason berth in the process. “It was huge,” said Dadeville Coach Randy Nolen. “We’ve been playing a little bit better the last two or three weeks. We’ve found a way to do the little things and are playing better overall. We played pretty well last week, and especially those second and third games against Elmore County where we hit the ball really, really well. We had one inning where we kind of reverted back, but luckily we had a big enough lead where it didn’t hurt us that bad.” In game one, Dadeville’s Cal Jones was 4-for-4 with four runs scored, three RBI, a double, triple and a home run. Carson McClendon was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI for the Tigers. Dadeville’s Slade McCullers was 1-for-3 with three RBI in game one, while Landon Tidwell was 1-for-2 with a RBI, and Tyler Muniz was 3-for-4 with a run scored, two RBI and a double. Dadeville’s Will Claybrook, Brady Claybrook and Landon Wilson each had a stolen base in game one. Wilson picked up the win for the Tigers, pitching five innings, giving up seven hits, four runs (three earned), walking two and striking out five. In game two, Jones was 1-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and a double, while Wilson was 4-for-6 with a run scored and a RBI. Muniz was 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI in game two, while Tidwell went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, a triple and a RBI and Kyle Harkins was 3-for-3 with four runs scored. Will Claybrook, Ab Abernathy, McClendon and McCullers each drove in a run in game two. Abernathy picked up the win in game two, pitching three innings, giving up two hits, three runs (two earned), walking two and striking out three. Will Claybrook pitched two innings, giving up four hits, four runs, (three earned), walking one and striking out five.

Holtville 6, Dadeville 2

The Dadeville Tigers fell on the road in another area contest on Tuesday, losing 6-2 to the Holtville Bulldogs. In Tuesday’s game, McClendon went 1-for-3 with a RBI and a double for the Tigers, while Abernathy was 1-for-1 with a RBI. Jones took the loss on the mound, pitching three innings, giving up six hits, five runs (four earned), walking two and striking out three. Dadeville’s Ethan Towne pitched three innings, giving up five hits, one earned run, walked one and struck out one. Dadeville will take the field again today at home in a doubleheader against Holtville at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

When former Dadeville Tiger C.J. Tolbert stepped on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium, it was another part of realizing a lifelong dream: becoming an Auburn Tiger. Tolbert, a first team All-State player for Dadeville in 2013, originally signed a scholarship with Harding University of Searcy, Arkansas in 2013 where he played quarterback. But Tolbert’s journey led him to return closer to home when he walked on to Auburn as a running back this past January. “The main thing is that I just wanted to be back closer to home. Arkansas was seven hours away,” Tolbert said. “I’ve always dreamed about playing at Auburn, so I just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity while I still had eligibility left to chase my dream. I love it here.” In last Saturday’s A-Day game, the sophomore had a game-high of 13 carries and rushed for 34 yards, while also catching a 20-yard pass early in Saturday’s spring game. Gaining extensive playing time throughout the game, Tolbert said it was an amazing feeling and a great opportunity to showcase his abilities. “It was a fun experience. Compared to playing at a small 4A school and playing at a small D-II school, you don’t get that experience of playing in front of a lot of fans,” Tolbert said. “So, Auburn Saturday was a big difference in the environment and such, but I adjusted to it quickly. It was really fun. I got a lot of playing time, mostly because Malik Miller went down, but I still took advantage of my opportunity and tried to enjoy every second that I was out there.” While Tolbert said he was in awe when he first arrived on the Auburn campus, he said he settled down and has enjoyed continuing to play the game he loves. “It’s been a good feeling. Like I said, it was a dream. The first two or three weeks here I was running off of adrenaline and stuff,” Tolbert said. “Now that I’m settled in and stuff, it’s just basic football again, but I still enjoy it and I still love it. After those first two or three weeks of being an Auburn Tiger, I looked back and settled down and realized it’s just football. But it’s still a lot of hard work, you still have to put in the time. I still love it.” Tolbert said the transition from quarterback to running back has not been too difficult, and as Dadeville runs a similar offense to Auburn, he said he was familiar with a lot of the plays from the beginning. “It’s not a huge transition because I played running back my first few years in high school and then played quarter-

Wade Rackley / Auburn Athletics

Auburn running back C.J. Tolbert (45) tries to elude a defender during Saturday’s A-Day game at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

back my senior year in high school,” Tolbert said. “So, it was kind of like muscle memory when I got here because we run a lot of the same inside zones and stuff that I ran in high school. It was just a natural feel when I got here.” Tolbert said his time at Dadeville prepared him well for the opportunity at Auburn and made for the easy transition. “It’s prepared me a lot. Our offensive coordinator was a GA and kind of an analyst down here, so he brought, like I said, a lot of the same plays to Dadeville,” Tolbert said. “It was a real blessing when I got down here. They gave me the playbook, I looked at it and it was a lot of the same stuff I ran in high school, so that made the transition real easy.” One of the things Tolbert has enjoyed most has been the people around him at Auburn who have helped him along the way and prepared him well for last weekend. “The biggest thing I’ve enjoyed is just the people I’m surrounded by – the coaches, the analysts, the players. Coming to a big school like this, an SEC school, you wouldn’t think that a lot of

the people would be very warm and welcoming with you coming in as a walk-on and stuff,” Tolbert said. “But you come in and after those first couple of days showing what you can do, you get the respect of your teammates, coaches and stuff. They put you under their wing and guide you the whole way, especially Coach (Tim) Horton, my position coach. He’s had to be the best thing to happen to me since I’ve gotten here. He definitely took me in and made everything really slow and stuff, and Saturday came and I got my chance when he put me out there I was ready to go because he prepared me.” And moving forward, Tolbert said he simply wants to continue to work hard and become the best player he can be. “I feel like the spring went really well. I knew a lot of the plays and stuff coming in, but looking forward to the summer, I have to get faster, stronger, quicker and try to pick up on my pass protection a little bit,” Tolbert said. “I just want to be the best player I can be. That’s the only goal I can set. Whatever opportunities I get, I have to take advantage of them.”

What do we know about Auburn after A-Day? T he Auburn Tigers held their annual intra-squad scrimmage (a.k.a. the A-Day game) over the weekend and the Blue team edged out the White team 19-10 in front of nearly 46,000 Tiger faithful. In the spirit of full disclosure, I was not among them, but I did watch it on television. While stats are essentially meaningless in a game like this and great performances are often merely a mirage, a crafty veteran (like yours truly) can usually still garner a few tidbits of useful information. Here are five things we know and five things we don’t know about Auburn after Saturday. 1. We know the Tigers have an outstanding field-goal kicker. Junior Daniel Carlson was 5 for 5 nailing two from over 50 yards on a very windy day. He was a finalist for the Groza Award (best field-goal kicker) last year and is truly a weapon for the Tigers. 2. We know the strength of Auburn’s defense in 2016 will be the defensive line. The Tigers have experience, strength, athleticism and depth across the front with guys like Adams, Lawson, Lawrence, Russell and Swain. They also have several impressive newcomers like Marlon Davidson, Antwuan Jackson and Paul James III. 3. We know Gus Malzahn still really likes to chew bubble gum. 4. We know the Tigers have two

outstanding fullbacks. Sophomore Chandler Cox and redshirt sophomore Kamryn Pettway ANDY combined to rush GRAHAM for 149 yards on Sports Columnist Saturday. Yes, I know I said stats are meaningless, but this was only on 9 carries. Both men are imposing figures with enough athleticism to be a threat in the running game if used properly. 5. We know there are going to be changes on the offensive line. Last year’s center Austin Golson appears destined to fill the left tackle spot and senior Xavier Dampeer will get his shot at center. Right tackle appears to be Robert Leff’s to lose. 1. We don’t know who the starting quarterback will be in 2016. All the QB’s wore noncontact jerseys Saturday, so John Franklin’s greatest asset was totally nullified. Sean White made some very quality throws and also made some terrible throws. Jeremy Johnson looked, well, the same. It’s a good thing we have five months to work out the kinks. 2. We don’t know what impact new O-line coach Herb Hand will make. He has a wealth of experience and has been a part of some innovative offenses at West Virginia and Tulsa. In fact, he and Malzahn collaborated to put a prolific offense on the field for the Golden Hurricanes. Auburn didn’t show anything new Saturday, but expect to

Wade Rackley / Auburn Athletics

Auburn quarterback Sean White throws a pass during Saturday’s A-Day game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn.

see Hand’s fingerprints on the offense in the fall. 3. We don’t know if the offense is really as inept as it looked. Again, stats are meaningless, but 1 for 22 on 3rd-down is a bit unsettling even in a spring game. 4. We don’t know who met their demise on The Walking Dead season finale. Wait, I’m sorry. That’s a different list. 5. I have no idea if Auburn can improve upon their 7-6 record of a year ago based on the results of this game. People were very impressed with the spring performance in 2012. Kiehl Frazier was the MVP. I rest my case. Graham is a sports columnist for The Record.