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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015
Rain causes major issues Road issues, localized flooding and swollen lake levels result from heavy rains By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
With the rainfall received in the last week already pushing Lake Martin levels above where Alabama Power Co. officials expected they would, dock and boathouse construction crews have been amazed by the speed
with which the water has risen. And Alabama Power officials say it will get higher. “People who are trying to work on seawalls and other repairs (that) don’t have the equipment that people like us who do it all the time have, I imagine it has shut some of them down for
now,” said Larry Swindall of Docks Unlimited. “It hasn’t it hurt us too bad, because we do so much of our work from the water anyway. We’ve had a few we have shuffled around, but for the most part we are still very busy. We probably have 30 or 40 jobs on the
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The road leading to a small park near the Dadeville See WATER • Page 7 Schools was washed out by the week’s weather.
Arrest made in Sunday store shooting Two injured by gunfire, Dadeville man now facing charges By MITCH SNEED Editor
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Sgt. Scott Fuller with the Dadeville Police Department approaches a car recently. Law enforcement will be looking for impaired drivers this holiday weekend.
to $2,000 and an additional $100 fine assessed for Impaired Drivers Trust Fund. A mandatory 90-day license suspension and DUI school attendance are also awaiting all convicted first-time offenders. Both Barbour and Robinson say that drivers should plan ahead. One local business is even offering to help you and your car get home safely. Lake Martin Garage is participating in the AAA Safe Holiday Program for the second year to help those that might have too much too drink at New Year’s Eve parties.
Dadeville police have made an arrest in an altercation at a Dadeville convenience store early Sunday morning ended with gunfire and two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour confirmed Wednesday that Cleophus Lajerle Johnson III, 20, was arrested and charged with carrying concealed weapon without a permit and two counts of firstdegree assault. Barber said that officers were called to the Citgo convenience store at 18363 Highway Johnson III 280 at 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Johnson is suspected on being involved in that incident. The call was reported as several subjects fighting in front of the store. When officers arrived they found two individuals suffering gunshot injuries. “Information gathered on the scene suggests that during the fight, two individuals began shooting at each other in the crowd,” Barbour said. “Preliminary indications are that the two that were injured were bystanders who got caught
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Officials will be out in force to combat DUIs By CLIFF WILLIAMS and MITCH SNEED Staff Writers
If your New Year’s Eve plans include alcohol, local law enforcement has some advice for you – don’t risk getting behind the when while impaired. Local law enforcement officials say they will be out in force over the holiday in an effort to make sure that all area residents have a safe start to 2016. “While it’s a holiday for some, it’s not for us in law enforcement,” Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said. “We will be out in force making sure that people are safe on our roads.” Alexander City Police Chief Willie G. Robinson said that the dangers of drunk driving far outweigh any incon-
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Dadeville’s Michael Mason hands the bell off to Donna Pitts as they seek donations at the Dadeville Foodland for the Salvation Army last week.
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venience that may come from finding an alternate way home. “Driving under the influence can be a deadly decision,” Robinson said. “It’s not worth the risk. There are all kinds of statistics, but there is no question that if you are under the influence – you simply do not have the same judgment. “In addition to the dangers, if you get caught and are proven guilty, it is an expensive mistake. You could find yourself in jail, your vehicle impounded and lose your driving privileges. That’s not a chance anyone should take.” In Alabama, you are guilty of driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level of .08 or greater. A conviction on the first offense can carry a sentence of up to one year in jail, a fine of $500
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Library Notes “Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” ― Brad Paisley
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appy New Year! May all of your resolutions and dreams come true. New Year’s Eve is one of the favorite celebration days for many people. Parties’ aside, the impending New Year typically brings hope for a more prosperous and happy 365 days. It’s tradition to ring in New Year’s with family and friends because the first people you see will either give you good luck or bad luck. So make sure to keep friends close and foes very far away.
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said Glassburn, director of the Alexander City Salvation Army service center. “There are just so many people that I can think of that I want to thank, but I know I can’t do that for all of them by name. So I’ll just say one big thank you to everybody.” Glassburn was in such a thankful mood on Monday after tabulating how much her organization had raised via its annual holiday red-kettle campaign. “Just through our red kettles, we raised $32,479.41,” said Glassburn. “That’s up from the $28,269.27 we raised last year.” In fact, it’s up 13 percent from last year’s redkettle total. Glassburn said that was partially due to being able to ring the bell more hours at Walmart, a good response in Dadeville at Foodland and Piggly Wiggly and adding Walgreen’s to the red-kettle locations. “We had a good response everywhere, but Dadeville really helped,” Glassburn said. “Plus we were able to ask for donations for more hours at Walmart and we added Walgreens. We didn’t
have ringers at either Winn Dixie or Walgreens every day, but we were there when we could be. Everything worked out really well.” Glassburn also said that all angels were adopted from this year’s Salvation Army angel tree, through which children whose families can’t afford Christmas are provided with gifts they wish for. “All of our angels were adopted,” said Glassburn. “That was a blessing. We had 197 angels and we helped even more children as emergency cases came in. In all, we helped 213 children’s Christmas wishes be realized this year. It was successful and it, too, grew from last year, which was my first year here as director. “I was absolutely pleased with how we did with our holiday efforts.” Glassburn said that the extra $4,200 from the kettle campaign would allow the Salvation Army to increase its services when there is a need, such as doing more through its apple tree program, which is akin to the angel tree program in that it provides school supplies to children whose families aren’t able to purchase
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Alexander City’s Tyler Taunton, 5, makes a donation at the Dadeville Foodland as bellringer Michael Mason looks on last week.
them. Glassburn is particularly pleased with the results of the kettle campaign because it helps determine the amount of services the organization is able to provide those in
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up in the gunfire.” According to Barbour, Laquez Maurice Minniefield, 23, of Camp Hill was transported to Lake Martin Community Hospital then air lifted to Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery where he is listed in stable condition.
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A second subject Ladarrian Hardnett, 18, of Alexander City was transported by private vehicle to Russell Medical Center where he was treated and released. Barbour said they are still unsure what might have touched off the initial altercation. Officers from the Tallapoosa County Sheriffs Department, Jacksons Gap and Camp Hill Police Departments
assisted in the case, Barbour said. Barbour said the investigation is ongoing and that officials are working to identify a second suspect. “It is too early in the investigation to release much more than that,” Barbour said. “We are working with investigators from the District Attorney’s Office and we believe other arrests are pending in this case.”
need each year. “I think the fact that the Salvation Army is nationwide sometimes gives the people the wrong idea about us,” Glassburn said. “Yes, it’s a nationwide organization, but we use
only those funds that we get locally through our kettles, the United Way and other local sources. We depend a lot on the kettles. We don’t get any funds from a national organization.”
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sault and menacing that occurred on Christian Street.
Dadeville Police Department Dec. 30
A report was filed for assault that occurred on Martin Luther King Blvd.
Dec. 29
• An arrest of Mack Wilson White, 44, of Sylacauga for possession of a controlled substance and a warrant out of Florida for probation violation. • An arrest of Lorinda R. Mitchell, 39, of Pell City for possession of a controlled substance and warrants out of Pell City for obstructing justice, attempt to elude police. • An arrest of Shaburta Jaquan Curry, 25, of Camp Hill for assault first and menacing after she turned herself in to DPD on warrants that was signed by the victim on an incident that occurred back on Dec. 25 on Freeman Dr. whereas the victim was assaulted and a firearm was banished and used to beat up the victim. • A report was filed for criminal mischief that occurred on Christian Street. • A report was filed for theft by deception that occurred on Highway 280.
Dec. 27
• Arrest of a Camp Hill woman, 25, on three charges of failure to appear occurred on Highway 280. • A report was filed for assault and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling or vehicle. • Arrest of a Jacksons Gap man, 48, on three charges of failure to appear occurred on Highway 280.
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• Arrest of a Camp Hill man, age 66, on the charge of driving under the influence occurred on Highway 280.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Dec. 29
• Brandi Parker of West Ridge Drive in Dadeville was arrested for simple assault and transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail.
Dec. 28
• Forrest Baker of Notasulga Road in Notasulga was arrested for domestic violence harassment and transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail.
Dec. 27
• Shomeka Davis of Fulton Street in Dadeville was arrested for a failure to pay warrant.
Dec. 26
• A resident of South Point in Alexander City filed a report for suspicious activity.
Dec. 25
• A resident of Bice Cemetery Road in Alexander City filed a report for theft. • Jolene Simpson of Coosa Street in Goodwater was arrested for a harassment warrant.
Dec. 23
• A resident on Ennis Hill Road in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence and theft. • Omar Barahona of Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for probation violation. • Katie Collum of Goldville Cutoff Road in Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. • A resident on Obed Loop in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
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Paul Hubbert was one of the kings of Goat Hill
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s we close the final page on the 2015 book, my yearend tradition is to reminisce about the passing away of significant players on the Alabama political stage. The first obituary is not a person but an entity. The Alabama Education Association is essentially dead as a political organization. The king is dead. When Paul Hubbert died the AEA died. It is as though it rose and fell with his life. He reigned as King of Goat Hill for over 30 years. In 1969, the AEA was nothing more than a professional organization run by the school superintendents. It had no political muscle or organization. There were no political action committees at that time. Then the AEA sought and got Hubbert. He quickly grasped the understanding of political power. In his first year he defeated Gov. George Wallace and quickly earned his spurs. By the mid 1970s he had built the AEA into a powerful political machine and by 1982 he and Wallace joined forces and AEA and Hubbert became the Kings of Goat Hill. Hubbert reigned from 19822012. He died in 2014. Today the AEA is back where it was in 1969. It is once again a toothless professional organization. The new Republican legislative majority that came to power in 2010 made it their mission to dismantle and destroy the once omnipotent AEA. The GOP legislature, along with our extremely partisan GOP Supreme Court, took away their dues check off, then continued to shovel dirt onto the grave. Over the past few years, they have cut teachers’ pay and this past year raided the Special Education Trust Fund to keep the General Fund afloat. They will probably raid it again next year because there is nobody to guard the hen house. The AEA was the last democratic based political organization to help elect Democrats. Therefore, with the death of the AEA there is a conjunctive death of the Democratic Party state-
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wide in Alabama. The leadership of the Democratic Party, which is essentially Joe Reed and his allies, are content to control a fiefdom that is comprised of local political Democratic bastions of urban and Black Belt enclaves. They do not even field credible or serious candidates for statewide office. Sid McDonald was not only a player in Alabama politics, he was also an ultra-successful businessman. McDonald hailed from beautiful Marshall County. He represented his home area in both the House and Senate. He was state finance director and ran a good race for governor in 1978. He and Fob James both financed their own campaigns. Fob won the race. Bill Baxley finished second. Albert Brewer was third and McDonald ran fourth ahead of Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley. McDonald was one of Alabama’s outstanding businessmen. He was inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame in 2010. McDonald served for 16 years on the Board of Trustees of this alma mater the University of Alabama. The University of Alabama system administrative building located on the university campus on University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa was named for McDonald in 2014. On May 15, 2015, McDonald died on a business trip in Colorado. He was 76. State Representative Lesley Vance of Phenix City died in November at age 76 from colon cancer. He had wrestled with the cancer for over a year. He was a great man and a good friend. Lesley was a true Horatio Alger story. He was one of 15 children who grew up poor in rural Alabama. He became financially successful as a funeral home director and owner. He had the
largest funeral home in Phenix City and Columbus, Georgia. He as a civic leader in Russell County before he went to the legislature. He served in the state House of Representatives for more than 20 years. Although he was a Tennessean, Fred Thompson was born in northwest Alabama. Thompson was a U.S. Senator from Tennessee for 12 years. Prior to running for the U.S. Senate, he was a television and movie star. Best known for his role in Law and Order, he first became famous as a Watergate prosecutor in the 1970’s. Thompson died of lymphoma at age 73 at his home in Nashville. 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.
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he dawn of a new year is upon us and it is cause for a celebration. Another year is in the books and it is a time to think ahead and set goals for what is to come. Regardless of how you plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve, we ask that you plan ahead so that you arrive back home safely. Statistics show that many of the approximately 75 percent of Americans staying up past midnight will include alcohol as part of their celebration. If that’s true for you, line up a cab or designate a driver. The bottom line: If you’re drinking, make sure someone sober is behind the wheel. There are plenty of reasons to think ahead. Making a bad decision involving alcohol and driving can be life-changing – or even life-ending. Consider all the bad things that could happen: • An automatic 30-day suspension of your license if you’re caught. The suspension can be even longer if you’re convicted. • Fines, court costs, lawyers’ fees and bigger insurance premiums. • Medical expenses and, if you hurt someone else, perhaps a lawsuit. • Vehicle impoundment. • Maybe a jail term. • The possibility of living the rest of your life knowing you killed someone. • Or it could be you who dies. Not one of those outcomes is worth a few drinks on New Year’s Eve. If you’re driving this holiday season, even if you aren’t drinking, you should protect yourself as well. Drive defensively, with a safe amount of stopping distance between your car and the car ahead of you. Take special care at intersections, as they may be slippery from traffic and lights can change quickly. And keep your headlights on — whether or not you need them to see, others need them to help see you. The new year is a time for fresh starts and there’s no reason to begin 2016 badly by putting yourself and others in danger because of a lack of foresight.
eople tell me that I am a tough person to buy gifts for because I really don’t want too much. On top of that, the things that I do want, I normally try to find a way to buy it throughout the year. So each year before Christmas, my kids and other always ask what I want as a gift. I normally tell them cologne, a tool of some sort or maybe a gadget to make work a little easier. This year when the question came, I was ready. I have an addiction. I am addicted to vehicles. I love to tinker with old cars and trucks and anything with an engine. My addiction has gotten to the point where I was told that my yard looked more like a used car lot than it did a front lawn. At last count, I had seven vehicles, two boats a Sea Doo and a lawn tractor that call my house home. So with all these cars, trucks and gas burning things come keys – lots and lots of keys. In an effort to reduce the size of the key ring that looks like the one toted by a school janitor and makes me walk leaned over to the side, I remembered a key holder that my mother used to have. It was called a key caddy and looked like a little wallet that had hooks and held keys. I told all who asked that I’d love to have one and even drew a picture to
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explain it for one person. I was a lucky man this Christmas. My family and friends were so good to me. I got clothes, gift cards, tools, salsa, a barbecue light, a router, a drone that takes pictures, all sorts of smell-good, chocolatecovered cherries, music CDs and even a gift certificate for a new car stereo for my convertible. Talk about blessed – I truly was this year. “I tried to find you one of those key things, but I couldn’t find one anywhere,” my daughter said. “No big deal, you all did way too much for me any way,” I said. I was talking with my father-in-law about the key holder and you could see the wheels spinning. “I think I may have one of those somewhere that I have never used,” he said. A few minutes later he came back into the room with the key caddy in hand. I was so excited. I got home and went to work organizing. It was great. I was so thankful. Back at home later that night, I started the painstaking task of putting all the Christmas decorations
away. In moving boxes to try to figure out what held Christmas decor and what was just stuff, I opened the lid on a copier paper box. It was a box full of random stuff, including old VCR tapes, and odds and ends that had belonged to my mom and dad. There amongst the hodge-podge was a key caddy with the tag still hanging from one of the hooks. I couldn’t believe it and the excitement turned to chills as I pulled open the snap. Inside I found this in elegant gold-embossed letters: R.J. SNEED, 1988 OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE – CSX Operations. I couldn’t believe it. I never knew that he had gotten any awards. He would have never said a word about it anyway. But what are the chances of finding it on Christmas Day, after I had been saying I wanted one. Dad died on July 10, 2011 at the age of 82 and here more than four years later he sent me a gift. Just like him. He always took good care of us and made sure we had what we needed, but I never expected it to happen like that. Talk about putting a cap on a perfect Christmas – that did the trick. Mitch Sneed is the editor of The Record.
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That’s what life is all about
ast weekend, I had a speaking engagement in Biloxi, located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. This weekend, I was in Kuwait City, located on the beautiful Persian Gulf. I’ll give the edge to Biloxi, but only because of the short driving distance. It took 28 hours, four screaming babies, three airplanes, two taxi cabs, and a partridge in a palm tree to get over here. The journey was challenging, to say the least, but the destination was worth it. They had me on the 14th floor overlooking the Persian Gulf. Life is good, sometimes. But I digress—I’m blessed. Professionally, it’s been an outstanding year. Personally, not so much. I’ve had more ups and downs than my plane experienced during the flight from Atlanta to New York on Thursday. I don’t usually get bothered by turbulence, but it was pretty bad. In fact, the kind lady sitting next to me grabbed ahold of my arm a couple of times. She almost yanked it off one time, and that’s ok. I was there for her, because that’s what life is all about. Besides, “God got this,” she said, and He
JODY FULLER Guest Columnist
did. We had a great talk, but let’s just say she did most of the talking. I was the listener and a good one at that. This year has taken me across the pond a couple of times. It’s also taken me from Las Vegas to South Florida and Oregon to New Jersey. It’s not about the money or the miles. It’s about bringing humor into others’ lives. A sense of humor and laughter can most definitely bridge the bad times with the good. Prayer helps, too. That’s what life is all about. Last year, Santa came to my home and brought a sweet little girl a bicycle on Christmas morning. Earlier this year, I taught that same sweet little girl how to ride that bicycle. There’s no doubt that this was the highlight of my year. We had so much fun, but there were times, and I hate to admit it, that I got impatient. There were times during the learning process when she was
scared and would slam on the brakes, put her feet down, or reach out to grab my arm, and each time, I was there for her, because that’s what life is all about. This last year has been rough, but I made it. Fortunately, I had family and friends who were there for me when I needed them most. They were patient with me. They were there to teach me. They were there to listen. They were there to make me laugh. Most importantly, they were there when I needed someone to reach out to and grab ahold of as I went through my own turbulence until I landed safely. We all need that from time to time, so this year, particularly, during this time of year, give the gift of friendship, compassion, and love, because in my humble opinion, that’s what life is all about. Jody Fuller hails from Opelika. He 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.
Stephanie Kelley represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8250544. Her address is 171 Wink Drive, Dadeville.
Stephanie Kelley James M. Tarpley represents District 2. His phone number is 256825-2522. His address is 274 East LaFayette St., Dadeville. Jimmy Frank Goodman Sr. represents District 3. His phone number is 256825-9749. His address is 241 Goodman Road, Dadeville.
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Billy Monroe represents District 4. His phone number is 256-7494451. His address is 1670 North Loop Road, Dadeville. Randy Foster represents District 5. His phone number is 256825-7770. His address is 648 South Tallassee St., Dadeville. Joe Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256825-6691. His address is 725 Henderson St., Dadeville.
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Fashion attic workshop at Mix-it-Up
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appy new year to you all! Our students return to school on Jan. 6. Mix-it-Up News Stop by Mix it Up on Saturday, January 16, to participate in the Fashion Attic Workshop! From 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. (at a cost of only $15) you can have a blast. Students from age 8 years & up; Teacher is Jill White Harris, a talented social worker and youth pastor. Bring an old shirt from home to practice! You’ll be taught some sewing skills starting with sewing buttons on, fashion tips, etc. Telephone 256-8256408. Wellness Center News If you haven’t become a member yet, shame on you. Your mind and body will thank you when you join and continue using their wonderful facility. Professional staffers will answer all your questions, give you help when needed, and make you feel welcome. Hours of Operation are Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. until 8 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m. until noon. (Closed this Friday; Open regular hours on Sat – 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Line Dancing News Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is hap-
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pening at the Dadeville Recreation Center, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class. MORE great fun and good exercise. There’s room for you so call Betsy at 256-825-3985. Dadeville First United Methodist Church News If you’re able to help us with AWANA, providing a small meal for the children, etc., please contact Sharon Dollar at 256-794-4661. We need your help! Come visit us and Rev. Bill Brown will make you feel welcome! First Presbyterian Church News Our service on Dec. 27 was great! The choir sang a lovely anthem of Christmas Carols, and Rev. Dave Crosslin was our preacher, whose sermon was great. Next Sunday (12 days after Christmas) we will celebrate the “Epiphany”. Christmas begins on 12/25 and lasts until the Epiphany on Jan. 6. It continues from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sundays and Epiphany means “to show or to reveal.”
A sinner should not postpone searching for Christ’s salvation. Jesus, not Santa Clause is the Real Reason for The Christmas season! Come visit us and Rev. Arellano and/ or Rev. Dave Crosslin will make you feel welcome! Lake Martin Baptist Church News Congratulations to us for raising $4706 for our International Christmas Offering for Lottie Moon! You have once again shown how generous you are and how committed we are to supporting missions efforts around the globe! Come visit us and Rev. Mark Gainey will make you feel welcome! Red Ridge United Methodist Church News Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-8259820, redridgeumc.org Come see us and Rev. Paul Messer will make you feel welcome. THOUGHT FOR TODAY The person who sows seeds of kindness will have a perpetual harvest!
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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting its monthly luncheon Jan. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a covered dish.
January 9
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church will host a pancake breakfast with sausage and/or bacon Jan. 9 from 6 a.m. till 10 a.m. for $6 a plate. It is all you can eat dine in only and plates to go are available.
January 10
HAIR AND FASHION SHOW: Gloria Boleware celebrates 37 years of service with a community hair and fashion show Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63. It will feature Hair 4 Daze, Dea Love’ Reesie Williams, Adrian Young, Team Katlin,Sharmaine Stowes, Nalarence Davis Show Models, GoGetters, Marilyn Owens, Lebron Spradley and the Grande Finale Charlene Benton. MISSIONARIES SPEAKING: Calvary Heights Baptist Church will host international missionaries Greg and Laura Sharp. They will speak Jan. 10 at the 11 a.m. worship service. Everyone is invited to hear about their mission to Africa. A love offering will be taken.
January 16
TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting Trade Day Jan. 16 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
January 17
GOSPEL SINGING: Hillabee Baptist Church will host a gospel singing and concert with Adam Crabb and The Griffith Family Jan. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A love offering will be taken.
January 21
WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine will host a wine tasting event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 128 Calhoun Street, Alexander City. There is no charge for this event. PUBLIC MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Commission/Emergency Management Agency is scheduling a public meeting on January 21 at 10 a.m. to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting will take place at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse, Dadevile in the Extension Auditorium downstairs. the public, private non-profits, municipalities, school board, universities/colleges, utility/ water/sewer boards, fire departments, and elected officials are among those invited and encouraged to attend. participation is required in order to apply for federal hazard mitigation grants in the future.
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Episcopal Church will host live and silent auctions at this inaugural event to support the Feast of Sharing ministry, which provides free meals twice a week at First United Methodist Church to some 100 people in need. Auction items will include original art, a Russell Marine wakeboarding package, framed photography by Kenneth Boone, handmade pottery items, a vacation at the beach for the whole family, the Rev. Rob Iler’s handyman services for a day and more. There will be beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and entertainment. Tickets are $25 per person and can be reserved by calling St. James Episcopal Church at 256-234-4752. For information, contact Heidi Ross at 256-794-7010 or Susan Mange at 601-431-8239. FREE SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENING: The Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, January 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please note that very young or handicapped individuals may not be able to respond to the speech hearing screening and may require a more formal evaluation at a later appointment date. Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech
and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center.
January 23
BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting family bingo night Jan. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. TRASH WALK: The next PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, January 23 at 9:00 AM. We will meet at the fountain in front of Jake’s Restaurant to receive supplies and assignments. Come out and join your friends and neighbors for a healthy walk while removing unsightly litter from the roadways of the “most scenic” county in Alabama. For additional information contact John Thompson at jthompson@ lmra.info
January 25
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Steve Flowers will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Jan. 25 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
February 1
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 1 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
February 8
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Troy Jones will be the speaker for
Horizons Unlimited Feb. 8 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
February 22
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Julie Williams will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 22 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
February 29
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Jerry Armor will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Feb. 29 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
March 7
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited March 7 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ongoing Events WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a woman’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through
Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-2154496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-2154494 and ask about the WIOA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/ open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a nontraditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk.
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Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442 Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972 Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130 BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716 Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865 Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513 Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433 Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635 New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327
Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793
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
Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
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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 Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820 Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180 New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331 Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055 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 GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941 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
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle Jackson’s Gap 256-596-1873
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville
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.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
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River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593
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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 HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564 Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631 CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708 First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322 First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404 Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047 Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661 Haven United Methodist 410 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820 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
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Water board right now. “It sure is strange to be out there at this time of the year and see water at the level it is right now. It was a big jump in a short period of time.” Cody Cleveland is one of a crew with Central Alabama Construction Co. that is building a boat house near Coley Creek. He agreed with Swindall. “(The water) came up quick,” Cleveland said. “We left last week and it was just a stream. We came in (Monday) and had to move some of our supplies as the water came up.” Justin Falkner of Lake Martin Dock Co. said although his company has the ability to work on boathouses, docks and seawalls year-round, many homeowners who had hoped to complete their projects this summer won’t be able to do so. “It very unfortunate for lake homeowners who are working on seawalls or other construction they would like to complete during the winter,” said Falkner. “It’s been crazy. I’ve haven’t seen anything like the lake going up this fast recently. It’s going up so quick and it’s just about going to have to stay up with the Alabama Power’s new (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) license coming in about 20 days.” As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, the lake level stood at 488.44 mean sea level. According to Michael Sznajderman, coordinator of media relations for Alabama Power, the power company expects the lake to rise to a peak of 490 mean sea level on New Year’s Day. “Right now, barring any changes in the weather outlook, we are expecting to the lake to reach a peak of 490
DUI “We will be able to tow someone up to 10 miles for free through AAA,” Lake Martin Garage’s Crystal Colley said. “It is better to ride with AAA than the police.” Colley explained that this service is not for those with car problems. “It cannot be for a breakdown,” Colley said. “It has to be for an intoxicated driver and you do not have to be a AAA member.” Colley explained how the program works. “AAA pays us to get to a driver’s location,” Colley said. “Then we will ask for your keys and I.D. From there
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feet mean sea level of about a foot below summer pool,” Sznajderman said. “Once it peaks, we do expect to start drawing the level down a little more toward the winter pool of 484 feet mean sea level. “We’re expecting more rain tomorrow, but the forecast shows the bulk of the rain shifting southward below the basins.” Since Monday, Dec. 21, the level of Lake Martin at Martin Dam has risen from 480.23 feet to Tuesday’s 488.44. That dramatic jump has forced Alabama Power to take precautions at area dams. Alabama Power opened spillway gates at its Coosa and Tallapoosa river dams to help manage rising lake levels. Two storage reservoirs on the Coosa – Weiss Lake and Lake Logan Martin – and two storage reservoirs on the Tallapoosa – Harris Lake and Lake Martin – were well above normal seasonal levels. Alabama Power reported spillway gates operating locally at Yates and Thurlow dams on the Tallapoosa on Christmas Day. The same was true at Neely Henry, Logan Martin, Lay, Mitchell and Jordan dams on the Coosa. A Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day weather system left the local area soaked, helped elevate Lake Martin and washed out some roads, but caused no major flooding, according to Jason Moran, director of the Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency. “We suffered some washed out roadways and culverts,” said Moran. “Most of those were in the southern portion of the county. … Most of those have also been repaired.”
Since noon on Wednesday, Dec. 23, Alexander City has received a total of 7.75 inches of total rainfall at Russell Airport, according to the city’s Department of Public Works. According to Moran, rainfall received throughout the county ranged from 3.5 inches to 7.4 inches between Dec. 21 and Dec. 26 with the highest totals being received in the southern portion of the county near Reeltown. Moran said that as of Wednesday evening, two roads in the southern part of the county remained closed – South Mosses Flat, where a culvert had washed out, and Hayes Mill Road, where a bridge had washed out. There is currently no timetable for repair and reopening of either of those roads, Moran said. Finley Road required a repair over the weekend, but is currently open.
Theft were arrested Tuesday. Barbour said that the arrests were a direct result of the investigation following the Dec. 16 arrest of Rebecca Lynn Autry, 23, of Dadeville who was also an employee at the Dadeville Family Dollar and was accused of taking more than $3,000 in cash and gift cards over a period of a few months. “We felt like at the time there was more than just the one person involved,” Barber said. “These arrests were much the same, all three were employees and the investigation turned up evidence that they, too, have taken cash and gift
Moran urged residents who don’t have a NOAA weather radio to get one and said those with weather radios should ensure the batteries are fresh so they are able to stay up to date on any weather watches or warnings. He also said that residents should have a pre-designated place to shelter in the event that weather warrants it. Finally, Moran said that residents should call 911 in the event of any weather-related emergency or the EMA office at 256-825-1078. Residents who find themselves with nonemergency needs are urged to call 211. “We also want folks to remember that, if you see water on the roadway, you can’t tell how deep it is. They should remember the saying, ‘Turn around, don’t drown’ and please don’t drive cars through flooded areas.”
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cards from the store.” Mann was charged with first-degree theft, while Singleton and Rosser are facing second-degree theft charges. Barbour said that Mann is suspected of taking more than $3,000 from the store, while Singleton and Rosser are believed to taken “in the $2,000 range.” “The thefts occurred over a period of time during their employment with the business,” Barbour said. “The investigation is still active, but that is about all that we can release at this time.”
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LAKE MARTIN SLAM FEST: WRAP UP
Rebels, Tigers struggle at holiday tournament By Robert Hudson Record Sports Editor
The second annual Lake Martin Slam Fest tipped off on Monday, as Benjamin Russell High School played host to the tournament again. Dadeville and Reeltown joined Benjamin Russell among the three local teams and others from around the state of Alabama for the three-day event. The following is how the Tigers and Rebels fared this week.
Jackson 57, Dadeville 52
The Dadeville Tigers entered the fourth quarter leading, but the Jackson Aggies chipped away from the free throw line to take a 57-52 win in their opener at the Lake Martin Slam Fest. Rodney Taylor, head coach of Dadeville (4-7), said the Tigers started well, but have to do the little things better to improve moving forward. “The first half, I was very impressed. We came out and executed on both ends of the floor tremendously well and for 16 minutes we got better,” Taylor said. “But I thought pretty much the entire second half our execution was not very strong. Then, in the fourth quarter, we’ve got to learn that we do not have to speed up. We handled that same press in the first half. We’ve got to quit hurrying and rushing stuff, because when we slow down and set up the offense we’re doing pretty good.” Dadeville entered the fourth leading 45-36, but an alley oop from Darion Fail to Daron McMullen helped cut that lead to 47-42 with less than six minutes remaining. Jackson’s Brandon Phillips and Dadeville’s Qua Tucker exchanged a free throw each before McMullen scored under the basket and Demarcus Williams drained a 3-pointer for the Aggies to tie the game at 48-48 with 4:45 remaining. With the Aggies in the bonus, the game turned into a free throw shooting contest, as Fail hit a pair and Jackson’s De’Quan Mitchell went 1-of-2 from the line to extend the lead to 51-48 with two minutes left to play. Tucker added a pair of free throws to bring Dadeville closer at 51-50. The Tigers took the lead back when Isaiah Hicks got the steal off the trap defense and finished the fast break with a layup to put Dadeville up 52-51 with 1:16 remaining. Jackson’s Grady McMillian tied it up at 52-52 after hitting his first of two free throws. McMillian missed the second shot, but Jackson’s Brandon Phillips got the put back and was fouled in the process, hitting the free throw and putting the Aggies up for good at 55-52. McMullen had 19 points for Jackson and Fail added 16 points. Tucker had 14 points for Dadeville and Trey Johnson and Dominique Foster each added 8 points for the Tigers.
Benjamin Russell 75, Reeltown 50
The Benjamin Russell Wildcats jumped out to a 24-8 lead in the first quarter on their way to a 75-50 win over the Reeltown Rebels in Monday’s Lake Martin Slam Fest game. Benjamin Russell Coach Jeff Hines said the Wildcats (3-12) had their most complete performance of the year in Monday’s win. “I thought we played really, really well defensively in the first half, and I thought we played a complete 32 minute game tonight,” Hines said. “The biggest thing we’re working on right now is chemistry. This is by far the best chemistry we’ve had with all of the moving parts working together. But it’s like I told the guys, I don’t care who we’re playing and what that scoreboard says because when you play tournaments it’s all about execution and getting better. “I thought William Grant really stepped up tonight, Alex Doss played well and Shannon Woody had a good night for us.” Jonathan Gardner, head coach of Reeltown (2-3), said the Rebels started the game too slowly and lost the battle on the boards. “We started off really, really slow. I’m guessing the long break kind of hurt us,” Gardner said. “We got outrebounded real bad and just didn’t play well the first half and ran out of gas trying to fight back in the second half.”
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Reeltown guard CJ Bell, right, drives to the basket against Dadeville’s Jonathan Hawkins during Wednesday’s game in Alexander City. Reeltown defeated Dadeville 61-49.
The Wildcats scored at least 20 points in each of the first three quarters in Monday’s win. Woody led the Wildcats with 13 points, Grant added 12 points and Doss had 10 points on the night. CJ Bell led Reeltown with 34 points and Markez McCullough had 11 points for the Rebels.
Elmore County 63, Dadeville 45
The Dadeville Tigers narrowed the game to single digits in the third, but could not overcome the deficit in the fourth in Tuesday’s 63-45 loss to the Elmore County Panthers in the Lake Martin Slam Fest. Rodney Taylor, head coach of Dadeville (4-8), said the Tigers have to improve their play with area games right around the corner. “We didn’t play with any energy. We’re better than what we showed today. Scooter (Margarius Buchanan) getting hurt didn’t help,” Taylor said. “We’ve just got to play better. We’ve got tomorrow, then three days off before having practice again on Monday to prepare to play this bunch again in a (area) game that counts on Tuesday. I think we can beat them, but we’ve got to play better. Plain and simple.” Dadeville trailed 45-34 until Jonathan Hawkins scored on a layup to bring the Tigers closer at 45-36 with four minutes left in the third. Dadeville’s Quandarius Moss hit 1-of-2 from the free throw line to put the score at 45-37, but Elmore County’s Kentavious Cook put the lead back at double digits, scoring on a layup that made it 47-37 with 2:02 left in the third. Dadeville’s Isaiah Hicks cut it back to a seven-point game with a 3-pointer, but the Panthers closed the quarter with a 50-40 lead and scored the fourth quarter’s first five points to put the game out of reach. Mikell Floyd led Elmore County with 16 points and Cook added 12 points. Qua Tucker led Dadeville with 18 points and Hawkins added nine points.
Cleburne County 75, Reeltown 68
The Reeltown Rebels pulled within reach twice down the stretch but ultimately fell 75-68 to the Cleburne County Tigers on Tuesday in the Lake Martin Slam Fest. Jonathan Gardner, head coach of Reeltown (2-4), said the Rebels did not capitalize on their free throw opportunities while their opponent did. “One of my key players and scorers got into foul trouble, which made things kind of hard when he’s not on the floor,” Gardner said. “We also missed a lot of free throws and they made almost all of theirs.” Reeltown trailed 42-31 late in the third until Kory Edwards hit a 3-pointer to close the quarter and make it 42-34 entering the fourth. Reeltown opened the fourth with Edwards scoring on a layup off a steal to bring the Rebels closer at 42-36,
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Dadeville’s Isaiah Hicks (10) goes up for a layup during Tuesday’s game against Elmore County.
but Cleburne’s Chad Brown countered with a layup to extend the Tiger lead to 44-36. The Rebels answered with a basket from Zach Lyles and two free throws from William Wright that made it a 44-40 ballgame. Cleburne’s Noah Ware hit a pair of free throws before Reeltown’s Markez McCullough responded with a jumper to put the score at 46-42 with six minutes left to play. But the Tigers scored 11 of the next 15 points in a two-minute stretch to build a comfortable cushion the rest of the way. Jacob Lee led the Tigers with 24 points and Jeremiah Blake added 18 points. Reeltown was led by Edwards’ 19 points. McCullough had 12 points.
Reeltown 61, Dadeville 49
The Reeltown Rebels closed the Lake Martin Slam Fest with a 61-49 win over the rival Dadeville Tigers on
Wednesday in Alexander City. Reeltown Coach Jonathan Gardner said the Rebels (3-4) put together a complete performance in Wednesday’s win. “We got out there and played a full game, not just showing up in one half, but competing in all four quarters,” Gardner said. “We shot the ball really well, but we’ve still got to work on boxing out. I think we’ll be good for area play because all of the teams we played were above our classification – we’ve played a 6A, 5A and 4A team here. So, we’re getting better.” Dadeville Coach Rodney Taylor said his team will go back to the drawing board. “We’ve got a lot of work to do,” Taylor said. CJ Bell led the Rebels with 23 points, while Markez McCullough added 18 points for Reeltown. Qua Tucker had 17 points for the Tigers (4-9).