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Drive-by shooting injures one

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Gunshots rang out Friday evening near Peachtree Street in Dadeville leaving one man injured. Neighbors described it as automatic gunfire. “It went boom, boom, boom, boom real quick,” a neighbor who did not want to be identified said. 911 dispatch received a call of gunshots into a dwelling on Peachtree Street at 6:22 p.m. “Some residents called about shots

Dadeville native saves boater

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

It was supposed to be a simple step from the boat onto the dock for Jacksons Gap resident Duane Davis as he and his wife Gladys were taking their boat out of the water at DARE Park. Next thing Davis knew, he was coming up from beneath the cool waters of Lake Martin gasping for air on a November day. “I misjudged the step and fell, falling into the deep cold water at the end of the dock,” Davis said. “I went under and the cold water took my breath. I surfaced and started yelling for help.” Davis had just finished hunting and was still wearing heavy clothes and boots when the accident happened. To make matters worse, Davis was still recovering from surgery. “I tried swimming but my heavy winter clothes made that impossible,” Davis said. “I reached up and took hold of the side of the dock but could not lift myself out of the water due to the cold water and the weight of my soaked clothes. Two months prior I had spinal surgery and have lost upper body strength. Both Davis and his wife Gladys panicked See BOATER • Page A5

fired,” Dadeville Police Department Lt. Chris Martin said. “They said there were several loud shots in very quick succession and based on what we found inside, it is more than just a pistol. There were several people inside the home. We have one person who was injured.” One male was transported to Russell Medical for a gunshot wound to the hand. Friday night law enforcement marked several shell casings at the intersection of Blueberry Street and Peachtree Street and could be seen marking where rounds entered the home. See SHOOTING • Page A3

Law enforcement officers marks where a round of bullets entered the roof of a Peachtree Street home in Dadeville Friday night.

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Tax vote, Senate race on the ballot

BACK IN TIME

By MITCH SNEED Editor

The growing excitement began to manifest itself as the buses reached the Atlanta area, where the constant stream of airliners taking off and landing at the airport elicited a stream of “oohs” and “aahs.” The anticipation and excitement continued as the buses wound through downtown, passing by the many skyscrapers that define Atlanta’s central area. However, when the buses pulled

Tuesday is Election Day in Alabama and in Tallapoosa A County the voters have a big C issue to decide other than who is will w be the state’s next U.S. Senator. S While much of the attention has h been focused of the election that pits beleaguered e Republican Roy Moore R and a Democratic newcomer Doug Jones, a property tax D resolution that could help r the th financial stability of the Tallapoosa County School T system is also on the ballot. s The resolution calls for voters who reside in an area v that th lies within the Tallapoosa County School District to C decide if a 3 mill property tax d increase should be “levied for in public school purposes” in p Tallapoosa County. T While getting a tax vote approved in Alabama is a always tough, this one is very a small by most standards. The s millage increase would mean m just ju $3 per $1,000 of assessed value. For example the owner v of o a $100,000 home would see an a increase of just $30. To clear up other confusion surrounding this proposal, s

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Tallapoosa County gifted students take trip to Medieval Times By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

ifted students from each of the three Tallapoosa County elementary sschools took a road trip Friday morning, bound for Atlanta and m the Medieval Times Dinner and th Tournament. T Despite a few issues that ddelayed the students from Dadeville Elementary School D in reaching the restaurant, all oof the attendees were thrilled

to make the trip and see a reallife depiction of the historical period they have been studying throughout the year. “We pick a different theme for our gifted students each year. We try to pick something most everyone will enjoy,” Gifted Specialist for the Tallapoosa County School System Karen Coleman said. “This year, we chose a medieval theme, so our students are studying all about the medieval times.”

Judge Tom Young will not seek another term as circuit judge By MITCH SNEED Editor

Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Tom Young confirmed Tuesday that he will not seek another term. Young was first elected as circuit judge in 2000, and has more than 40 years of judicial experience, including administrative positions with Chief Justices Howell Heflin and C.C. Tolbert. Despite that record of service, Young said it was after much thought that he felt it was time to retire and move on to the next chapter of his life.

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“This has been an interesting journey,” Young said. “I love the job and love the law. It has been a pleasure to serve. Last year I reached a point where I had the years of service to retire. I have been going back and forth on this for about six months, but this morning I just felt the time was right.” Young said he will finish his term, which will means he will have served 18 years in the position. “When I came back from Birmingham and decided to get into this thing, I really didn’t know what See YOUNG • Page A3

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Mr. James Ronald “Ronny” Hamby 1934 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. James Ronald “Ronny” Hamby, 83, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Freddie Senn will officiate. Burial will follow in the Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mr. Hamby passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 30, 1934 in Tallapoosa County to Edward L. Hamby and Maude Glenn Hamby. He was an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He loved his family dearly, enjoyed golfing, fishing, and being a competitive pool player. After 25 years in the railroad industry, Ron successfully opened and managed the Huntsville International Intermodal and Air Cargo Facility until his retirement in 1999. He is survived by his wife, Verna W.D. Hamby of Dadeville; daughter, Rhonda H. Leonard (Chris) of Atlanta, GA; stepdaughter, Mary Duck Ledford of Dadeville; son, David Hamby (Suzi) of Bonita Springs, FL; stepson, Michael Duck (Jelene) of Dadeville; sister, Martha Hamby Linder of Duncan, SC; granddaughter, Rachel H. Chandler (Jason), grandson, Davis Hamby (Caroline), granddaughter, Lindsey Rose Leonard, grandson, Luke Leonard, step granddaughter, Ansley Carpenter (Tripp), step granddaughter, Courtney Adams (Tanner), step grandson, Logan Duck, step grandson, Austin Ledford, great granddaughter, Brinley Chandler, great granddaughter, Skylar Chandler, great grandson, Bentley Adams and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Olive Gardner Hamby, and sister, Joyce Hamby Cotney. Memorials may be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund, 3610 Dudleyville Road Dadeville, AL 36583 or Lebanon Cemetery Fund, 114 Lanita Lane Dadeville, AL 36853. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home in Camp Hill/Dadeville is in charge of the arrangements.

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Police Reports Dadeville Police Department December 5

• A report was filed for menacing that occurred on m Freeman Drive. F • A report was filed for domestic violence that d occurred on Wink Drive. o

December 3

• A Dadeville man, age 25, was arrested for Driving 2 under the influence on East u Lafayette Street. L • A Pinson man, age 43, was arrested on warrants w ffor failure toappear.

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• A report was filed ffor criminal mischief that occurred on B Street. o

December 1

• A Dadeville man, age 20, was arrested for pos2 ssession of a firearm without a permit on Oak Street. • A Dadeville man, age 49, was arrested for a possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on North Broadnax Street. • A report was filed for criminal mischief that occurred on East South Street.

November 30

• A Dadeville man, age 31, was arrested for public intoxication and obstructing government operations on Dr Martin Luther King Drive. • A Dadeville man, age 45, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute, public intoxication, felons forbidden firearms, attempting to elude, and resisting arrest on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. • A Jacksons Gap woman, age 22, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on South Broadnax Street. • A Dadeville man, age 19, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on South Broadnax Street.

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• A Jacksons Gap man, age 36, was arrested for driving under the influence on North Broadnax Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department December 5

• A resident of Ball Field Road in Alexander City filed a report for domestic violence harassment. • James Phillips of 16th Street in Phenix City was arrested on a failure to appear child support warrant while incarcerated in the county jail. • Michael Young of Alabama Highway 199 in Notasulga was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear hunting public road and was transported to the county jail.

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• A resident of Moonbranch Drive in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Highway 49 South in Notasulga filed a report for harassment.

December 4

• George Stinson of Heritage Hill Road in Tuskegee was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support and was transported to the county jail. • Jamarcus Boler of Pinehurst Drive in Opelika was arrested on ten grand indictments for discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, two counts of criminal mischief, six counts of reckless endangerment and attempted murder and was transported to the county jail. • A resident of New Hope Trail in Dadeville filed a report for unauthorized use of a vehicle.

December 3

• A resident of Sunset Drive in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence assault. • Paul Hillman of Islamorada Boulevard in Punta Gorda, Florida was arrested for domestic violence simple assault.

December 2

• Veleria Jones of Blueberry Street in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

December 1

• James Daniels of Thomas Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • Travis Jones of Town Creek Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

November 30

• Kishawn Powell of Tuskegee was arrested on two failure to appear child support warrants and was transported to the county jail.

November 29

• Dejuan Morgan of Roanoke was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support and was transported to the county jail. • A resident of Lockhart Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.

November 28

• Julian Jemison of Tinnery Street in Talladega was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • A resident of Highland Drive in Elba filed a report for theft.

Alexander City Police Department December 4

• Myles Carter Kellum, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance and

assault. • Valeea Quansha Moon, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. • Nakita Shamaine Heard, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for burglary. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Washington Street. • Domestic violence was reported on 8th Avenue. • Criminal mischief was reported in Mill Square. • Theft was reported on Pearson Chapel Road. • Harassment was reported on Highway 280. • Assault was reported on County Road. • Harassing communications was reported on Elkhatchee Road.

December 3

• Lewis La-Bron Robinson, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Zachery Rylan Machen, 20, of Auburn was arrested for driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of prescription drugs. • Amy Nicole Passaretti, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Criminal trespass and criminal mischief was reported on Lakeland Avenue. • Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on Highway 280. • Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported on Cherokee Road. • Theft was reported in Mill Square. • Domestic violence was reported on Marshall Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Court Square. • Possession of marijuana and driving under the influence was reported on Highway 280 East.

December 2

• Nathan Tanner Nixon, 27, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for public intoxication, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Harassment was reported on Dadeville Road. • Assault and menacing was reported on Jefferson Street. • Harassing communications was reported on Court Square. • Domestic violence was reported on North Central Avenue. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Coley Creek Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Boyd Street. • Burglary and theft was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal mischief was reported on Villa Terrace. • Domestic violence was reported on K Street.

December 1

• Kimberly Michelle Jones, 35, of Sycamore was arrested for failure to appear and four counts of possession of a forged instrument. • Richard Dwain Eaton, 57, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Anthony Sanchez White, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Rodreiquies Quandell Holley, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on B Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Clubview Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Willow Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Lee Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft were reported on Oak Hill Drive. • Harassing communications was reported on Sunny Level Cutoff. • Burglary and theft were reported on R Street.

November 30

• Brandon Alexander Riggins, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication. • Jimmy Wayne Berry, 56, of Alexander City was arrested for identity theft. • Burglary was reported on Johnson Street. • Possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication was reported on Jefferson Street.

November 29

• Jennifer Shauntae Lyons, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Justavious Devon Robinson, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • David Randall Vickers, 50, of Goodwater was arrested for bail jumping. • Richard Lewis Shealey, 64, of Goodwater was arrested for failure to appear. • Assault was reported on Highway 280. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Scott Road. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Jefferson Street. • Theft was reported on K Street.

November 28

• Kearre Lashea Bozeman, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Antonio Rondregos Bridges, 33, of Lithonia, Georgia was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft and possession of forged instrument were reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Jefferson Street.

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Shooting Martin said it appears the rounds came from an assault rifle. “We have some bullets that have torn through one wall of the house, through appliances and through the backside of the house,” Martin said. “The best we can determine it was an assault type rifle that was used. Shell casings that we found were 7.62 rounds like would be used in an AK-47. “Right now what it is looking like is we can account for 12 shots and looks like 13 rounds were fired from over there.” Martin says they are following leads to a possible suspect or suspects. “We have eyewitness accounts that say a guy was standing over there,” Martin

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said. “It was not shot from a car.” Monday afternoon, police were still following up on leads to find the suspect or suspects responsible. Martin explained this was not some random target practice and that more people could have been injured or worse. “They were just at home,” Martin said. “There are four rounds that went through the kid’s room and busted the stuffing out of a mattress. We have bullets going through a washing machine. I honestly don’t know how more people didn’t get hit or killed. There are bullet holes all in that Cliff Williams / The Record house. When they started shooting they were aiming Evidence markers show where 13 casings and other evidence were near Peachtree Street Friday evening following a shooting to kill.” that left one man injured.

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to expect,” Young said. “But in my family, I was raised in public service. Four of the five in my immediate family have all served in various capacities. It has been my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Tallapoosa, Macon, Randolph and Chambers County for the past 17 years. “I can’t thank my family enough for the support. They have been great and so supportive. I have the most incredible staff in the world and they have made my job so easy. Plus all the lawyers, they have been a joy to work with.” Serve is a good word for the way Young approached his duties. Public service is a Young family tradition. Young is married to Pam Vardaman Young and has two children. He is a member of First Baptist Church of Alexander City, and is the son of Mayor Barbara Young and the late District Attorney Tom F. Young. Between the judge, his father, his mother and his brother Bill – the Youngs have been in public service for 69 years. Compare that to the famed Kennedys, who most consider the standard for service, who have 63 years of public service to their credit. “A lot of people don’t know that, but I have been honored to continue that family tradition,” Judge Young said. “But it is time to go to that next chapter in my life. Not sure just yet what that will be. It could be

the state’s highest profile cases. He was the judge of record in the state’s case against Victoryland. While the state appealed his decision that allowed the controversial dog track and electronic bingo hall to continue to operate, the ruling was upheld on appeal. He’s had numerous capital cases in and has been instrumental in the establishment of drug courts, community corrections programs and other alternative sentencing initiatives. “There have been so many cases that have been important – but really they all are to me,” Young said. “Sure the Victoryland case got lots of attention and when you have cases with the potential of sentencing someone to the death penalty, that’s always tough. But every case we handle impacts people’s lives. So every case was important and I never took any of them lightly.” The Fifth Judicial Circuit is a tough one for prosecutors and judges, according to File / The Record Young. “This is the largest geographical circuit Judge Tom Young confirmed Tuesday that he will not seek another term as circuit judge. Young in the state,” Young said. “From the was first elected as circuit judge in 2000, and has more than 40 years of judicial experience. northern most county to the southern most it is 110 miles. It demands a lot of travel, something in the legal realm, but right now last two races, Young was unopposed. He a lot of time and a lot of organization. But said there are still some great legal minds I am just letting this settle in.” even with that, it has been very rewarding Young said he hated that he didn’t come in the district and he’s sure someone will for me. I am so thankful that the voters answer the call. to the decision sooner to allow those who have trusted me to serve in this role. It has Young has been in the center of some of been an incredible experience.” may want to run more time to jump in. The

Election only voters who reside in the Tallapoosa County School District will have the resolution on their ballot. Voters in Alexander City or the portion of Tallassee that is in Tallapoosa County will not vote on the proposal. Also, if passed, only property owners whose land falls in that same district will be subject to the property tax increase. The move to put the resolution before the voters was approved in a 3-2 vote of the Tallapoosa County Commissioners, a step that was part of a move to impose a 1 percent sales tax for schools two years ago to help the county system build up statemandated reserves. Attorney Mark Allen Treadwell represents the

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Tallapoosa County Board of Education and helped craft the resolution. He explained the need and why it is an important issue for the school system. “The 1-cent sales tax has been a lifesaver for the school system,” Treadwell said. “The County Commission made this a part of that plan to request a property tax within three years. The board and the system are for continued funding that will allow the system to continue to improve its financial stability as it has by building reserves. The funds have also enabled the system to take case of some much-needed capital needs. “The board supports this measure, but if it should

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fail, we would hope that the commissioners would consider extending the sales tax for 20 years so that some of the longrange needs can be addressed.” Commissioner T.C. Coley, who represents much of Alexander City where the sales tax was very unpopular, explained why the commissioners were obligated to consider a property tax increase for those in the Tallapoosa County School District at the time the commissioners approved the measure being placed before the voters. “When the commission approved instituting the 1-cent sales tax for schools, language was included that requires us to seek a more equitable

source for added school funding,” Coley said. “So that’s what this is about. We will put it before the voters and let them decide. If it doesn’t pass, then we can look at the future of the sales tax beyond Sept. 30, 2018. But for now, we have this resolution to place it on the ballot as the language we approved requires.” Economists and experts of taxation say that a property tax is a more equitable way to fund schools and budgetary needs than a sales tax. Matthew Gardner, executive director of the Institute of Tax and Economic Policy, explained it in simple terms. “Let’s say that a rich person and a poor person

each spend $100 on taxable grocery items,” Gardner wrote in a column on the subject last year. “This $100 expenditure — and the sales tax on that $100 — both deal heavier blows on the poor person’s income because it’s smaller. The report backs up this hypothetical example: as a share of their income, the poor pay a 7 percent rate on sales and excise taxes, while middle-income families pay 4.7 percent rate, and the wealthy pay less than

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Editorial Building Christmas memories can be painful

Take pause and remember Pearl Harbor C

eventy-six years ago today, on a bright Sunday morning, our nation was forced into the darkness of World War II. On a beautiful island in the Pacific, the Japanese attacked the U.S. Navy’s fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, we had no choice any more. The day after what President Franklin D. Roosevelt called “a day that will live in infamy,” the country declared war on Japan. Four days later, we also were at war with Germany and Italy. World War II had arrived on the doorstep of a nation that had felt insulated from foreign wars by a couple of oceans. The 2,403 Americans who were killed at Pearl Harbor (including at least 33 Alabamians) didn’t have much of a chance. There had been no declaration of war before the sneak attack, although, as with the attack of Sept. 11, 2001, in hindsight, there were warning signs that were ignored. When the first of the 353 Japanese planes attacked at 7:48 a.m. Hawaiian Time that Sunday morning, the U.S. ships were sitting ducks. All eight Navy battleships were damaged. Four of them were sunk. It was a sign of the American resilience, which the Japanese underestimated, that six of the eight were returned to service as the U.S. gradually won back the Pacific. There are parallels between Pearl Harbor and 9/11, where nearly 3,000 were killed and more than 6,000 were injured. Both attacks ambushed us. It is easy to see, in retrospect, why we didn’t take hints of impending disaster more seriously. It was impossible to imagine that the Japanese could launch such a disastrously successful strike so far from their mainland. And there was no way 19 Americahating Islamists could hijack four U.S. airliners and fly two of them into the World Trade Towers and one into the Pentagon. The fourth crashed in rural Pennsylvania when brave Americans understood the plot and took on the hijackers. Both attacks shook us to our core and made us doubt our invincibility. Both made us face up to the realization that the unthinkable sometimes happens. Today let’s pause and remember those who lost their lives on that day and as a result of the war that followed. Let us also all do our part to remain vigilant and help make sure that our nation doesn’t have to endure that pain again.

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hristmas is a time to make memories, especially when you have children around. When I was young my mom and dad did everything they could to make it a special time, even though we often didn’t have a lot of money. From days spent in the kitchen making fudge, cookies and candy, to making homemade gifts from wood with dad to decorating the tree, house and yard, we built traditions and created memories that we still talk about today. As I aged and had children of my own, I continued to try to make the holiday season special. A big part of that was decorating the yard. We always did some wild decorations outside at our house. We would hang lights all over in a manner that would make Clark Griswold jealous. Several years ago, as I was stretching out the cords and checking the bulbs, I looked across the street and got an idea. My neighbors actually had an old Bell helicopter on a trailer sitting in their side yard. Their son would barnstorm across the Southeast in the summers, jumping over the turning blades of the helicopter on his motorcycle at racetracks and fairs. So I went and knocked on the door. “Hey Jerry, I was thinking, you have that helicopter and it’s just sitting there collecting pine straw all winter, “ I said. “You want to have some fun? Let’s put it in my yard and I will put all these lights all over it and let’s put Santa inside. The kids will love it.” I couldn’t believe he bit on that one, but we pulled it over on the trailer and

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the same exact time a pontoon full of volunteers and trash floated up. Right on top of the heap was a bright red canoe with just a little hole in the bottom. The light bulb lit brightly over my head. “Santa sure would look good sitting in that canoe surrounded by Christmas lights in my front yard.” So Thompson and Ken Holland pulled it out of the dumpster and helped tie it on the truck and I started home, smiling like a little kid on Christmas morning. But unloading it from the truck wasn’t quite as easy by myself. In an effort to unstrap the canoe I was standing on the side rail of my truck bed. That wasn’t a good idea. As the canoe was untied and started to come down, I stepped back to guide it. The problem was there was nothing to step back to. After falling for what seemed like 30 minutes, where all could think of was “I’m going to die getting a trashed canoe that I got out of a dumpster off my truck.” But don’t worry. The ground broke my fall and with the exception of broken ribs, some extremely ugly bruising and being a little swimmy headed, doctors say I will survive. But this weekend, I hope to pull it all together and Santa will be paddling across my front yard in a sea of all the tacky Christmas splendor that I can scrounge up. Building Christmas memories can be painful, but if just one child rides by and sees it from the back seat of their family car and smiles, it will be well worth it.

unloaded it in the middle of the yard. In no time flat we had rounded up red sweats and were stuffing them to make a life-sized jolly old elf. We had every inch of that sucker covered in lights. I’m not talking about the small ones, I mean the old school big ol’ bulbs. That Santacopter combined with all of the other tackiness we were the talk of Riverdale. There wasn’t a night that went by when there wasn’t bumper-to-bumper traffic on Allison Court. After that year, we were known as “the Sneeds, you know those people who had Santa and the helicopter in their yard.” The kids are now grown and do their own decorating, but I have continued to try to do something that will make the neighbors talk about “those redneck Sneeds who have enough lights to land a plane in their yard and are the definition of tacky.” I’ve heard them talking. I’ve had Santa on a SeaDoo in my yard, Santa driving a rusted out red Dodge truck and a yard filled with pallet Christmas trees. This year, I have already broke bones and concussed myself in the name of Christmas. Remember when John Thompson and a cast of volunteers spent all weekend with the Renew Our Rivers Cleanup? They did an incredible job and of course we went out to cover it. I rolled up to the boat Mitch Sneed is the ramp at Wind Creek at editor of The Record.

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There’s a great day coming Dear Editor, Oh yes. However, no one knows the day or the hour, only God. However, it may be sooner than we expect. For all we have to do is look around, see the turmoil and killings and unrest. It is as if life has no meaning. Surely it does as we were all created in the image and likeness of God. Wow. Yet folks have forgotten every thing except

just what they want. I feel people hurt and destroy so much good on our earth that when we have these torrential rains, storms, etc. has anyone ever given thought that it just might be the good Lord and the angels crying over the land? A thought. Even “Jesus wept,” John 11:35. So we all are not immune to crying. Even, myself, I am an old lady, but oh, my I cry for our country, leaders, military, churches, our families,

for they all stand in need. So why don’t we all shed a tear, say a prayer and try to get our country back to God before it is too late. Worth a try, I would think. This upcoming election sure need our prayers that God’s will be done. Sad to be living in ones last days and this turmoil going on and most of it is not needed. May God bless all. Margaret Aldridge Dadeville

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

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

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Drugs, cash, guns, vehicle seized in bust firearm. James Daniels, 67, of Alexander City on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of imitation controlled substance, possession of marijuana 1st degree and certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm was. During an unrelated incident Thursday, Dadeville Police Department, Tallapoosa County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and Jacksons Gap Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for no tag. The vehicle refused to stop and a pursuit

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Two separate and unrelated incidents worked by local law enforcement and the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force J. Daniels resulted in six arrests and the seizure of about a pound of pot, crack cocaine, firearms, a vehicle, illegal prescription drugs thousands in cash. The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, along with the C. Daniels Alexander City Housing Authority, Tallapoosa County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, Alexander City Police Department and Auburn Narcotics Division executed a search warrant on Friday at a residence on Thomas Road just off Coley Creek Road in Alexander City. Investigators recovered approximately 452 grams of marijuana, two firearms, $2,271 in cash and a 1994 Buick Roadmaster. Five suspects were arrested without incident. Arrested were: James Calvin â&#x20AC;&#x153;40 Calâ&#x20AC;? Daniels, 32, of Alexander City on charges of failure to appear (child support), possession of drug paraphernalia possession of imitation controlled substance,

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ensued. The suspect jumped out and ran, Submitted / The Record resulting in the officer deploying a taser. Officers recovered approximately 13 Investigators recovered approximately 452 grams of marijuana, two firearms, $2,271 in cash grams of crack cocaine, Lortab pills and and a 1994 Buick Roadmaster. a firearm. The suspect was apprehended without further incident and transported to the county jail. City on charges of possession of drug possession of marijuana 1st degree and Demetric Cox, 45, of Dadeville was paraphernalia, possession of imitation certain persons forbidden to possess a arrested and charged with possession controlled substance, possession of firearm. marijuana 1st degree and certain persons with intent to distribute, possession of Corderick Daniels â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bunnyâ&#x20AC;?, 30, of controlled substance, resisting arrest, Alexander City on charges of possession forbidden to possess a firearm. public intoxication, attempting to elude Oshawa Lamont Laney, 35, of of drug paraphernalia, possession Alexander City on charges of possession and certain persons forbidden was. of imitation controlled substance, The investigation of the possession, of drug paraphernalia, possession possession of marijuana 1st degree and distribution and trafficking of illegal of imitation controlled substance, certain persons forbidden to possess a narcotics is ongoing in Tallapoosa possession of marijuana 1st degree and firearm. County. certain persons forbidden to possess a Bobby Tillis, 57, of Alexander

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up to Sugarloaf Mills Mall and the castle faĂ§ade came into view, excitement and anticipation burst forth from everyone on board. After arriving at Medieval Times, the students were ushered into the main hall, where servers guided them to seats with a great view of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;stage.â&#x20AC;? Feasting on a sumptuous meal of a chicken leg, a roasted potato, garlic bread and corn, the students were treated to a thrilling show depicting a medieval tournament. The excitement began with a falconry demonstration, showing how the bird was often used as a hunting bird during the Middle Ages. Following this spectacle, the main event began as six knights competed in various challenges of skill, including grabbing rings hanging from a post using only their lances, while the king and princess of the kingdom watched from their royal seats. A brief lull in the action came when one subject of the kingdom performed a demonstration with an Andalusian horse, walking it through several paces to showcase the capabilities of a horse long seen as one of the best breeds for use as a war horse. The jousting tournament began when the Black and White Knight, champion of the show of skill, threw down a challenge to the Blue Knight, which was accepted. After their battle, the jousting and fighting continued with clashes between the Red Knight, the Green Knight, the Yellow Knight and the Red and Yellow Knight until only two remained. The final showdown

they so chose. The king, princess, knights and herald came out into the lobby, making themselves available to sign autographs and take photographs with the students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were excited to get to offer this to our students and be over here to experience this,â&#x20AC;? Coleman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids have had a great time and have loved every minute of it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was another opportunity to expose our students to the arts,â&#x20AC;? Tallapoosa County School Superintendent Joe Windle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trip to the Medieval Times Theater to actually see and question what they have been studying provides them with a new in-depth perspective on an important period of world history.â&#x20AC;? As the students on the Dadeville bus returned to school late Friday afternoon, they were asked if this had been an enjoyable day, to which they responded with a resounding yes. According to these students, some of their most favorite things about the trip included the food, the jousting and the fighting. Though the fun-filled trip to Atlanta is over, the gifted students in the Tallapoosa County schools still have plenty Donald Campbell / The Record of exciting medieval-themed Students from the Dadeville Elementary School gifted program pose outside and with a knight, above, at the Medi- activities planned for the rest of eval Times Dinner and Tournament in Atlanta Friday afternoon. The students, along with groups from Reeltown and the school year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be putting on a Horseshoe Bend, made the trip as part of their studies on the medieval period. medieval play in March,â&#x20AC;? Coleman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also Following the show, the between the Red Knight and the though the Red Knight finally planning on having a medieval Red and Yellow Knight elicited a emerged victorious to be honored students were able to browse the feast for the entire school at some gift shop and tour the â&#x20AC;&#x153;castleâ&#x20AC;? if point during the school year.â&#x20AC;? valiant effort from both warriors, as Champion of the Kingdom.

Boater but Dadeville native Jacob Tidwell heard the commotion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both my wife and I started to scream as I was sinking,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He just came running to help.â&#x20AC;? Tidwell was taking his boat out as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was in the parking lot strapping stuff down when I heard a noise,â&#x20AC;? Tidwell

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said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I heard it and ran to help.â&#x20AC;? Tidwell was able to assist Davis by getting down on his stomach and help ease Davis around the dock and along the walkway to the dock at DARE Park. Tidwell, a first year fourth-grade math teacher at Dadeville even helped Davis along the rocks.

Davis explained he was not wearing a life jacket as they had cleaned at the boat and the only ones on board were stowed away.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would have died had â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lesson learned is to it not been for him,â&#x20AC;? Davis always have life jackets,â&#x20AC;? said. Davis said. Tidwell said he just did Davis is thankful Tidwell what anyone else would was nearby.

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Bond set at $6 million for escapee Vernon since his capture on Nov. 21 after three days on the run. The Coosa County Elmore County Sheriff’s Office Judge Glen Goggans retrieved Vernon from set a bond for former Georgia and took him Coosa County Jail back to their facilities escapee 27-yearfor the booking old Shane Anthony Vernon process. Vernon that should The Georgia assure that he will connection, the charges and be in jail up until the case is his case there as a result of heard in court. Goggans set a cash bond of crossing state lines, Franklin said would be pending until a $6 million cash bond for six later date. felonies. Vernon is charged In DeKalb County, Vernon with three counts of firstfaces four local charges degree robbery, two counts including possession of a of first-degree burglary and firearm by a convicted felon, one count of first-degree kidnapping in Elmore County. possession of marijuana – less than an ounce, open container Officials say it’s the largest and giving a false name. bond amount they can ever The original charges of recall in Elmore County. burglary and theft are still Elmore County Sheriff pending in Coosa County Bill Franklin confirmed along with two escape counts. Friday that Vernon had been Coosa County Sheriff Terry waived extradition and was Wilson said it appears an returned to Elmore County electrical malfunction may Friday where he was booked have enabled Shane Anthony into the Elmore County Jail. Vernon to escape from the Vernon had been in custody Coosa County Jail. in DeKalb County, Georgia STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Senatorial write-in candidate Lee Busby seeks votes deployed several years after 09/11, was awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Lee Busby, a Tuscaloosa and other decorations. He resident raised there, decided served in Iraq, Baghdad, to be a write-in candidate Fallujah and Ramadi in Al several weeks before the Anbar Province and he was Tuesday, Dec. 12, election Deputy Chief of Staff for between Democrat Doug Jones Marine Forces Europe and and Republican Roy Moore. Vice Chief of Staff for Lt. “I’m running for this office General John Kelly at Marine because I believe that party Forces Reserve. politics as usual, has failed • His health care is via the the Alabama voters on this VA. election,’ Busby said. • Since then he worked a “On the far end of one year in Afghanistan with a side, they’ve offered our private firm that contracted voters a personality that isn’t with the U. S. to train representative of the majority Afghan troops, as President/ of Alabamians. CEO of Disaster Response “On the far end of the other Company and as employee side, they’re offered a platform of Schlumberger, Northrup that isn’t representative of the Grumman, Merrill Lynch and majority of Alabama voters,” DynCorp International. Busby continued. • In recent years he has “The majority of Alabama worked as a sculptor creating voters are being IGNORED bronze busts of Alabamians at the expense of the two killed in combat in Iraq and extremes. Afghanistan, was conceptual I’ll represent that majority co-founder of Alabama . . . with character, courage, Fallen Warriors Project, and true leadership. 501(c)3 foundation, was a I believe that YOUR Bronze Medalist in the 2015 individual vote still counts. U. S. Masters Decathlon But you’re going to have to Championship for ages 55 believe that yourself. You’re 60. going to have to believe that • In private business he YOU COUNT. Please go out was entrepreneur in LBI on Dec 12, and write-in, “LEE Investments, Vulcan Brewing BUSBY,” he concluded. Company and a restaurant. Busby has a web site at • He worked 1984 - 85 as a http://electleebusby.com factory foreman at Diversified and shares the following Industries in Opelika, Ala. information about his • He is a graduate of candidacy and himself: the University of Alabama • If elected, he plans to focusing his education on work for jobs, tax reform, economics and international rebuilding infrastructure, finance, is father of four adult strong defense, law and order, children educated in public repeal and replace ACA and to schools in Tuscaloosa, was is support pro-life. divorced in 2009. • He retired in 2010 as a • His web site gives detailed Marine Infantry Colonel with instructions on how to cast a 31 years of service about write-in vote and poll workers half active and half reserve, can also advise on same. STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Farmers Federation receives awards The Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation received the Award for Excellence Dec. 4. at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 96th annual meeting in Montgomery. The award recognizes counties excelling in five sections of the Federation: organization, agricultural programs, governmental affairs, and the county’s Women’s Leadership and Young Farmers committees. Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation President Rod Havens, top, accepted the award from Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan. Above left, Vickie Watkins of Tallapoosa County received an Individual Leadership Award for local and community service from the federation. For the past three years, Watkins has worked to revive the county’s Farm-City program as its chairman. In that time, participation in Farm-City poster, essay and multimedia contests has increased dramatically. She’s also placed a greater emphasis on the annual banquet along with hosting farm tours and organizing events for the county Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Above right, Neal Kelly of Tallapoosa County received the Senior Leaders Award from the federation. A Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation board member for seven years, Kelly spent four of those serving as president. He’s also served on the county’s Hay & Forage committee and spent four years on the Alabama Farmers Federation’s State Hay & Forage Committee. “Neal has the unique ability to bring people together and inspire them to be active participants in a common effort,” said Rod Havens, current Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation president. Kelly received the award during the second general session of the Federation’s 96th annual meeting in Montgomery from Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan, left.

Two arrested in Monday Goodwater murder By MITCH SNEED Editor

Two suspects are in custody facing murder charges after a Monday killing in Goodwater. Daniel Capt. Tom Herman of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation confirmed Tuesday that 26-year-old Tuck Ladaniel Martel Tuck of Goodwater and 25-yearold Latoni Althea Daniel of Alexander City have been charged in connection with the

shooting death of Thomas V. Chandler of Goodwater. Sources say that Chandler was 87 years old. Herman said that SBI was called in by Goodwater Police Department Chief Gerald Whetstone late Monday afternoon to assist in the murder investigation. Chandler’s body was found in area off Coosa County Road 7 Monday. “This is still an active investigation,” Herman said. “So at this time there are certain details that we can’t release at this time. But these arrests are the result of good solid police work and a cooperative effort from several different agencies. “Our agency, along with the Goodwater Police, the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office and Alexander City Police all assisted and helped develop

Sportplex readies for Christmas in the Park By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Alexander City Sportplex will be hosting its third annual Christmas in the Park event Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2 until 10 p.m. A favorite event of many area residents, this year’s Christmas in the Park will offer a handful of new attractions and activities for its guests to enjoy. “This year, we will have a carousel available instead of the ice skating rink,” Kristi Hardy with the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department said. “We wanted to try something different and see if it would bring more people out to the event.” Similar to Oktoberfest, Christmas in the Park will be concentrated around the pavilion and playground below the baseball fields, while free parking will be available at the football stadium and transportation to the activity area will be provided.

Along with the carousel, several other exciting activities will be taking place at certain points throughout the day Saturday. Food and craft vendors will be set up all day, while carolers will be singing at random intervals. Children will be able to take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 4 to 8 p.m., guests can take a horse and carriage ride from 3 until 7:30 p.m., and a series of Christmas movies and stories will begin at 2 p.m. and last through 8 p.m. A list of movies and stories, along with a schedule, will be available at Christmas in the Park but had not been finalized as of Thursday afternoon, as all potential options were being reviewed to ensure they are family-friendly selections, according to Hardy. “The event and the activities we are hosting will be free, but there will be charges with the vendors, as well as to take photos with Santa, since a vendor is helping us handle that,” she added.

With this being her first time being a part of Christmas in the Park, Hardy said she was very excited to be working on the event, while also hoping to get a good gauge on what works and what doesn’t to better plan for the future. “I’d like to keep things the same some because people have certain expectations when they come to this event, but I want to change a few things up too and see if that helps bring more people in,” she said. “I want to get a good gauge on it this year and see what people think. We may see some new things next year based on what we hear.” With so many activities to take part in at this year’s Christmas in the Park, there will be something for everyone in the family to help add to the Christmas spirit. “I am hoping the weather cooperates, and people come out and enjoy all we have to offer this year,” Hardy said.

evidence that led us to the arrest of these two individuals on murder charges.” Both Daniel and Tuck remain in custody in the Coosa County Jail. As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, no bond had been set. Court records show that Tuck is no stranger to law enforcement. There are records of 11 different charges in his history. The charges range from attempted murder, to armed robbery, drug possession and gang affiliation. Records show the last of those charges came in 2010 and there were no convictions registered in any of those cases. Daniel had one previous arrest on theft by receiving charges, but was not indicted by a grand jury. Chandler, the victim in the case, has no arrests in his Alabama criminal history.

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‘A DREAM COME TRUE’ Urgent Care, Total Healthcare combined facility holds ribbon cutting By MITCH SNEED and CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writers

It’s been in the works for seven years but now Russell Medical’s Total Healthcare and Urgent Care facility is a reality. Russell Medical staff and board members and scores of those in the community who have come to depend on Russell Medical for their care gathered last Thursday to celebrate the opening of the new 12,000 square foot building that will house four primary care doctors and 32 employees. Constructed by Hoar Construction after ground was broken in March, the facility visible from Highway 280 is a hybrid model combining both primary healthcare and urgent care. Residents who toured the facility used words like beautiful, incredible and amazing to describe the facility, while doctors and administrators called it a “dream come true.” Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace said the new facility is an exciting part of the story of primary healthcare in the community. “It has been a journey,” Peace said. “This is not the end. This is just the next chapter. There is so much work to make this possible.” Peace went on to explain the process started in 2008 when they met a “man who had a passion for rural healthcare” – Dr. Bill Coleman of Scottsboro. “He wanted to bring primary care to this community,” Peace said. “It started the process of development and recruitment of these four guys. Little did we know it would be these four.” Peace said others are taking note that Russell Medical has been able to recruit four young family practitioners to Total Healthcare. Total Healthcare will take care of the appointments of most patients at the urgent care facility but officials stressed that it is not meant to replace the hospital’s emergency department. The facility is meant for non-emergency medical care and will be headed up by Nurse Practitioner Tammy Coker. The Urgent Care will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends, Russell Medical Total Healthcare Physician Dr. Bob Edwards said while the building will house the doctors and staff, he said the building belonged to the people who will use it. “I want to thank Mr. Jim Peace and all the members of the board, the construction crews and our staff and nurses who have been so patient with

us,” Edwards said. “They have been so receptive and understanding and worked so hard through the transition to make this facility a reality. “We are very excited, but I want you all to know that this isn’t our building. This is your building and it’s all about being open to you all so you can have access to the care you need when you need it.” Dr. John Adams was overwhelmed by the turnout which had people standing shoulder to shoulder in the massive lobby and many folks spilling into the back hallways and listening while officials talked about the facility and Alexander City Mayor and Russell Medical Board Chairman Jim Nabors cut the ceremonial ribbon.

“Our goal is to make sure everyone in this community has their healthcare needs met. We think this facility will help us do just that.” — Michele Goldhagen Russell Medical chief of staﬀ, director “This is just an unbelievable showing and we are so happy that you all came out to share this moment with us,” Adams, a Calera native, said. “We are so appreciative of everyone who worked so hard to make this possible and to help us as we prepared to make this move. This is a big moment for all of us and we are looking forward to the future.” Edwards and Adams are joined in the new facility by new primary care physicians Dr. Justin Vines and Dr. Tate Hinkle but despite being new to the community, they are not new to Edwards and Adams or the area. Hinkle is from Chambers County and Vines grew up in Tallassee. Both Vines and Hinkle had Edwards as their resident while they were interning at UAB. Russell Medical Chief of Staff and Director of Emergency Medicine Michele Goldhagen summed up the impact that having the Total Healthcare and Russell Medical Urgent Care combined in one facility can do to help the people of the area. “Our goal is to make sure everyone in this community has their healthcare needs met,” Goldhagen said. “We think this facility will help us do just that.”

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Top, guests mingle outside of the new Total Healthcare building at last Thursday’s ribbon cutting. The office is combined with a brand new Urgent Care facility in Alexander City. It is located just off of Highway 280 by Russell Medical Hospital. Middle, Dr. Tate Hinkle shares a laugh with guests at the ribbon cutting for Total Healthcare. Above, Russell Medical staff take a look at the X-ray equipment shared by Total Healthcare and Urgent Care. Right, Dr. Bob Edwards speaks to guests in the new facility. Hinkle and Edwards are among two other primary care doctors, Dr. John Adams and Dr. Justin Vines, who will work at the new facility.

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Palmer Place provides safe space for abused youth By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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One of the first things victims of physical or sexual abuse need is a place where they can feel safe and protected from their abuser, a place where people are willing to listen and help them recover from this situation. Based in Talladega and part of the Talladega County Child Advocacy Center, Palmer Place helps children in Clay, Coosa and Talladega counties overcome the issues that come with such abuse. “Palmer Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in conjunction with an inter-agency agreement between the District Attorney’s office, law enforcement agencies and Departments of Human Resources in Talladega, Clay and Coosa Counties,” Executive Director Nancy Green said.

This is the 23rd in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding its 2018 fundraising campaign, “Team United.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www.unitedwaylakemartin.org.

Working with children victims of these terrible abuses, Palmer Place provides a number of services to its clients, including assisting with investigations, providing therapy and preparing children to testify in court against their abuser. For parents whose children have been abused, but were not the guilty party, Palmer Place offers them counseling and support as well. In 2016, Palmer Place was able to

help more than 250 children and their families, according to Green. “The center provides a trained forensic interviewer to interview children on behalf of DHR and law enforcement and coordinates the efforts of a multi-disciplinary team that investigates each case,” she said. “Through a coordinated approach to investigation and treatment of child abuse, the center has been helpful in

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CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: Faith Christian Academy presents its 12th Annual Christmas musical, Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in the

Faith Temple sanctuary. The musical will present the FCA Cance Troupe, the second grade handbell choir, a lasso performance and an 84-voice children’s choir. SHOP LOCAL LATE: MainStreet Alexander City and downtown Alexander City businesses are hosting Shop Local Late on Thursdays in December. Participating stores are open until 7 p.m. Bring your downtown receipts to Cloud Nine to be entered to win a Christmas gift basket. Spent $25 get one raffle ticket. Spend $50 get two and spend $150 get five. The winner will be

reducing the number of duplicative interviews a child has to endure, creating stronger cases against perpetrators of abuse, assisting the system in more effectively protecting children from further abuse, and helping children through therapy to begin the healing process in the aftermath of abuse.” As with the other agencies that affiliate with United Way, Green said Palmer Place enjoys an excellent relationship with the Lake Martin Area United Way. “The funding we receive from LMUW allows us to provide counseling services to child victims from Coosa County,” she said. To learn more about Palmer Place and the Talladega County Child Advocacy Center, its number is 256315-2662, while Green can be reached at pearsongreen@aol.com.

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Nancy Hilderbrant, James Trapp, Glenn Akins and Ester Davis are celebrating their birthdays today.

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PASTORAL APPRECIATION: House of Prayer Apostolic Church of Promise is celebrating the 24th Annual Pastoral Appreciation for Overseer Emma and Deacon Earnest Hoyle Dec. 6 and 8 and 7 p.m. and Climax Sunday is Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. The church is at 634 North Central Avenue in Alexander City.

Friday, December 8

BAKE SALE: The Russell Medical Auxiliary is hosting its annual Christmas Holiday Bake Sale Friday, Dec. 8 starting at 7 a.m. in the Russell Medical Community Room. There will be cakes, pies, breads, candy, cookies and canned goods. All proceeds go toward student scholars.

Saturday, December 9

CHRISTMAS BALL: New Style Baptist Church is hosting Christmas Ball 2017, a semiformal event, Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at The Hangout 6207 Hwy 63 South in Alexander City. Rev. Richard E Taylor is Pastor. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Please contact Tonya Thomas at 256-786-0399, Pam Jones at 256-496-2044, Shirley Jennings at 256-496-4067, or Shelia Thomas at 256-872-1053 for tickets. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a holiday open house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors can see luminaries along the pathways and battlefield. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Dadeville First United Methodist Church is hosting breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee are $5 and the breakfast a photograph with Santa and Mrs. Claus is $10. Mrs. Butterworth will be there too. Proceeds benefit the church’s Honduras Medical Mission trip.

Sunday, December 10

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Friends of Dadeville in concert with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Parade scheduled for Dec. 10 in Dadeville. This annual event features a wide variety of floats and parade participants, arts and crafts booths, a children’s venue, food booths and more importantly, Santa Claus. If you would like to participate in the parade or need additional information, please contact the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256 825-4019. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: Faith Temple Church will present the timeless story of His coming in a Christmas musical, “Christmas in His Presence” on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Faith Temple sanctuary. The musical features soloists Valerie Baty, Julie Haynes, Susan Mann and Frank

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The Friends of Dadeville in concert with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Parade scheduled for Dec. 10 in Dadeville. This annual event features a wide variety of floats and parade participants, arts and crafts booths, a children’s venue, food booths and most importantly, Santa Claus. If you would like to participate in the parade or need additional information, please contact the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256 825-4019. Carpenter. The public is cordially invited. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Hillabee Baptist Church Children’s Choir will present its Christmas program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 and at 6 p.m. the youth choir will present its program. Everyone is welcome. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell High School Choral Department is hosting its annual Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of Alexander City First United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting Christmas on the Square, “the Greatest Story Ever Told,” Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 14

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Capitol Sounds Concert Band will be in concert Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. James United Methodist Church at 9045 Vaughn Road in Montgomery. Admission is free. SENIORX: Deborah Jones, a SenioRx coordinator will be available Dec. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City

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Friday, December 15

RENTED CHRISTMAS: Alexander City Theatre II will present a heart-warming holiday story in two acts with carols and the reading of the Christmas story from the Book of Luke. The play begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults; $7 for students and are available at the door and on the ACT II website at www.act2fineartscenter.com.

Saturday, December 16

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High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on December 16 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. RENTED CHRISTMAS: Alexander City Theatre II will present a heart-warming holiday story in two acts with carols and the reading of the Christmas story from the Book of Luke. There will be two performances of the play 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults; $7 for students and are available online at the door and online at the website www.act2fineartscenter.com.

Sunday, December 17

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is presenting its Christmas cantata “How Should a King Come” by Randy Vader and Rose Aspinall Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls with a full orchestra.

Thursday, December 21

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Monday, Janurary 8

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Craigger Browne will present “Tribute to Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 8 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

January 8-9

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days January 8-9. Dumpsters will be located at at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Halll at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

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CHANGES ON THE HORIZON Reclassification balances AHSAA’s changing membership

n an effort to STEVE provide SAVARESE fair play AHSAA among Executive member Director schools, the Alabama High School Athletic Association reclassifies its member schools every two years based on enrollment data in accordance with the AHSAA Constitution and by-laws. Thanks to the State Department of Education and modern technology, the AHSAA now has a program designed specifically for its member schools that provides enormous assistance in aligning the schools geographically more accurately and timelier. The Central Board of Control addressed classification for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years at its board meeting Thursday in Montgomery. For the first time in the AHSAA’s long history, classification will include non-traditional students such as home-school and virtual school students in its average daily membership totals. The AHSAA mission has not changed over its history which started with its formation in the 1920-21 school year. The mission statement is, “the AHSAA serves member schools through interscholastic competition by enhancing student learning, sportsmanship, safety and lifelong values. With integrity as its foundation, the AHSAA consistently governs the rules created by its member schools.” The member schools have written the organization’s constitution and continue to establish the by-laws. The AHSAA Constitution states in Article 7, Item 4 (l): The Central Board shall have the power to classify member schools into two or more divisions for the purpose of athletic competition. No school’s classification shall be changed during the classification period after the schools have been classified. In accordance with the AHSAA See SAVARESE • Page B2

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For the 2018-19 and 2019-20 sesasons, Dadeville will be competing in Class 3A and will be in Region 3 for football.

Reclassification shakes up area teams the Tigers. Montgomery Academy and Pike Road will also be two of the tougher teams in the region. Dadeville’s previous “District of Two area teams will be seeing Doom” has been all but dismantled, a major change for the 2018as Munford and Tallassee, who 19 and 2019-20 sports seasons, were Nos. 1 and 2 in the region this as the Alabama High School season, both moved up to Class 5A. Athletic Association released its “I hope (our numbers will compare reclassifications Thursday. better in 3A),” White said. “I Dadeville has dropped to Class 3A, while Central Coosa has dropped hope we can get some kids out for football around here. If we can, we to Class 2A. “Well, I’m glad we dropped down, can be competitive. We’re going to be young, though, so it’s going but we’ve still been thrown into the to take some kids coming out and fire with all these private schools, committing to play football.” so I don’t know if it’s any better,” The Tigers will still play rival Dadeville football coach Richard Reeltown in non-region play and also White said. have a game scheduled at Elmore The Tigers will now play in County, but White said he is still Class 3A Region 3 with the likes of searching for a Week 10 non-region Beulah, Bullock County, Pike Road, opponent. Prattville Christian, Saint James, While White is unsure of what to Southside Selma and Montgomery make of Dadeville’s move, Central Academy. Coosa couldn’t be happier. Saint James has also been a 4A “It’s gonna give us a chance to be school and dropped down, and it should provide steep competition for competitive,” Coosa coach Shane By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Rary said. “It’s gonna get us in a position where roster numbers aren’t going to be as much of a factor. If we’re in the upper 20s, lower 30s, it’s not going to hinder us in that region like it did with those private schools that were dressing 70 or 80 kids.” Central Coosa’s new region, Class 2A Region 4, could also foster some great rivalries for the Cougars. They’ll now play with Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend, as well as Fayetteville, LaFayette, Thorsby and Vincent on the region schedule. “Outside of Fayetteville and B.B. Comer, nobody really knew anything about the teams we were playing,” Rary said. “Our basketball, volleyball and baseball teams didn’t play those teams either, but they play teams like Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend and even LaFayette. In the community, they know these teams and the kids grew up playing some of these teams.” See CHANGES • Page B2

Game of the Week

Tigers host BRHS in rivalry matchup By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Brian Tannehill / For The Record

NicK Turner (1) and teammates Edward Rodgers (88) and Ethan Nettles (37) celebrate the victory in Wetumpkas 44-27 win over Hillcrest in the 6A semi final game, advancing to the Championship game on Dec 8th.

Championship pairings set for state football finals state champion and Region 5 rival Piedmont in the semifinals Friday with a dramatic 35-28 win over the Bulldogs to clinch a berth in MONTGOMERY – Four unbeaten teams and one defending championship game. Coach Pat Prestridge’s Tigers from Wedowee state champion advanced to the scored the winning touchdown with 2017 Super 7 State Football 1.6 seconds remaining in the game. Championships set for the Randolph County had a chance to University of Alabama’s Bryanttie the game at 28-28 a few minutes Denny Stadium beginning today. Randolph County (13-1) avenged earlier but failed on a two-point try. “It was an incredible finish,” a regular-season 41-31 loss to Prestridge said. two-time defending Class 3A STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Piedmont won the 2015 and 2016 3A state titles. The Tigers, who are 36-5 over the last three seasons with two losses coming at the hands of Piedmont, will face Hillcrest-Evergreen (13-1), which beat Region 1 rival Clarke County 20-14 to reach the Super 7 finals for the first time in school history. Randolph County last reached the finals in 1998. Leroy (12-2) went for two in its See SUPER 7 • Page B2

Everyone knows the clichés about rivalries. It doesn’t matter who has the better record or which team is supposed to win; you can throw all that out during a rivalry matchup. Both the Benjamin Russell Wildcats and the Dadeville Tigers are going into Friday night’s basketball doubleheader with those clichés in mind. Just because BRHS is a Class 6A school compared to Dadeville’s 4A, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Wildcats will get the best of the Tigers. “We play them pretty hard, and they always play us hard so it’ll be a good rivalry game,” Benjamin Russell girls coach Latreisha Moon said. “It’ll be packed.” Dadeville’s girls are going to have an uphill battle against the streaking Wildcats who have won

three straight in convincing fashion. Benjamin Russell has outscored its last three opponents, 201-96. It should be a more even matchup during the boys basketball team, as Dadeville is off to a 2-0 start and although the Wildcats are 1-3, they’ve played all but one fairly close. The biggest challenge for BRHS will be stopping Dadeville’s strong scoring prowess. The Tigers have scored 79 points in each of their two victories, while the most BRHS has scored this season was 69. “What I’ve told the kids is I don’t worry about what the other team is going to do,” BR boys coach Lewis Daniel said. “We need to take care of us and what we do, and that’s been my focus. I’ll look at Dadeville and get a scouting report, but I don’t share a whole lot with the kids because I want them to believe in their skillsets.”

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Dadeville girls get off to 1-1 start S STAFF REPORT TTPI Staff

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Reeltown softball sisters sign with Southern Union Reeltown’s Katlyn Jaye, seated center left, and Kelsey Jaye, seated center right, officially signed their letters of intent to play softball at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley. “Well, we went to a tryout over the summer, and we really liked the campus,” Kelsey said. Katlyn added, “We also really wanted to go somewhere together.” At their signing, they were joined by, front row, from left, their mom Amy Jaye and their dad Kelley Jaye; back row, Reeltown softball coach Kelli Hilyer, Southern Union softball coach Ally Silva and Reeltown principal Tom Cochran.

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constitution, high schools are currently divided into seven classifications for competition in championship programs. Classification is based on Average Daily Membership (ADM) figures furnished by the State Department of Education for public schools for the upper three grades plus ninth grade students that are retained in the ninth grade. Member private schools report that same data directly to the AHSAA. An index of 1.35 is used to determine the enrollment figure for classifying each private school member. Alignments are made for each sport in a classification based on the number of schools participating in a sport. Some programs may include two or more classes in a division. The alignments for each sport in a class are published in the AHSAA Sports Book each year. The AHSAA Classification Committee, made up of superintendents, principals, athletic directors, administrators and coaches from across the state, has spent countless hours studying ways to improve the current classification process. The task force, chaired by Madison County Schools Superintendent Mark Massey and Montgomery Academy Athletic Director Anthony McCall, addressed many issues concerning the membership including ways to improve competitive balance between schools in the respective classes. The AHSAA staff has worked closely with the committee to provide any historical data that might be helpful. The

committee, in turn, will make recommendations to the Central Board it thinks might help to improve the current system for our member schools. We appreciate the efforts of this committee, the leadership of its co-chairmen and the Central Board of Control. Their input is vital as the AHSAA continues to evolve into the 21st Century. Classification is important to the membership for many reasons. Seven classes, which was approved by the Central Board of Control for the 201415 school year, has been a very positive move for our member schools. A record number of schools participate in postseason championship play and a number of schools have participated in state championship events for the first time as a result. Classification has changed as the AHSAA membership has changed. The AHSAA was formed in 1920-21 with the first “official” state champion crowned in basketball that winter. A total of 248 public and private schools made up that first charter with all competing in one class for the championship. That oneclass system remained until 1947 with championships in basketball, golf, outdoor track and baseball as 320 member schools were divided into two classes. By 1963, the AHSAA had expanded to include 352 public and private schools with additional champions crowned in wrestling and boys’ and girls’ tennis and a four-class system was introduced. Three years later, the football playoffs

Super 7 28-21 win over Goshen in the Class 2A semifinals. The Bears took the lead 22-21 with 1:26 left, going for two after trailing for most of the game, then blocked a 45-yard field goal attempt by the Eagles in the final seconds and ran the blocked kick back for a final touchdown. Lanett (14-0) downed Sulligent (12-2) 59-28 to capture the other 2A championship game berth. In Class 5A, St. Paul’s Episcopal (13-1) and Briarwood Christian (140) won close games in the semifinals to reach the finals. The Saints edged Demopolis 20-19, while the Lions rebounded from a 27-10 halftime deficit to beat St. Clair County 37-33. The Saints and Lions, with eight state titles between them, played each other in the 2007 state finals — a game that included two blocked kicks in the final minutes. St. Paul’s won 14-13. Both starting

were added, and in 1968-69, the AHSAA merged with the Alabama Interscholastic Athletic Association (AIAA) with 524-member public and private schools making up the AHSAA as a result. Many school systems merged schools in the early 1970s, and by 1974, the total number of schools was reduced to 416. That number remained constant for the next 10 years, and in 1984-85, the AHSAA expanded its classifications to six — with a full array of girls’ sports, including golf, volleyball, indoor and outdoor track and cross country among the AHSAA’s championship sports offered. Softball was added in 1986, boys and girls soccer in 1991. A total of 410 member schools competed in six classes until the seven-class system was approved in the 2014-15 school year. Bowling, which was offered for a short time for girls only in the 1970s, was added as a championship sport for boys and girls in 2016. Classification provides new experiences and opportunities for our changing membership. As the AHSAA continues to serve its membership best, it is important we all remember the original mission that created this organization. We should always treasure the opportunity to experience the life lessons that can be learned from participating in educational-based sports and other activities. Steve Savarese is the executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

After dominating Holtville to the tune H of o 39-4 to start the season, Dadeville’s girls s basketball team was b taken down by Alabama ta Christian, 54-37, to start C area a play on Tuesday night. n Quanesha Presley stuffed the stat sheet with s 19 1 points, six rebounds and a seven steals, while Ranikia Cox scored a R double-double with 10 d points and 10 boards. p Makya Johnson also had h six rebounds. Despite the strong rebounding effort, the r Tigers couldn’t keep T up u with ACA’s scoring prowess. The Eagles put p three th in double figures. Lindsey Glass had 16, L Jamie Barlow added 13 J and a Zoe Stiff followed with w 11. Against Holtville, Cox was w the star of the show with w 16 points and 19 rebounds. Jamela Moss r racked up a staggering 16 r steals. s De’Asia Doss scored seven points and had s four steals, while Jenifer f Galvan-Castillo had six G points and four steals. p Johnson and Nena Person J split eight points evenly. s Dadeville’s boys team has h started the season 2-0 2 with a 79-50 win over Holtville and a o 75-55 defeat of Alabama 7 Christian. C

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bigger, Reeltown’s boys basketball team got off to a great start on Friday night, earning a 53-44 victory over Elmore County. “It felt really, really good, and the guys were very happy and are ready to keep moving forward and building on that first game,” Reeltown coach Jonathan Gardner said. “It’s good for us to play against some of these bigger teams.” Eric Shaw led the Rebels with 23 points and capped it off with a 14-rebound doubledouble. He also had two blocks. Tre Tre Hughley and Leo Lewis split 18 points evenly. Reeltown’s girls team wasn’t so lucky. After trailing by just two points in the first quarter, the Rebels were outscored 18-5 in the second period and eventually lost, 50-35. Ashlynn Thomas led the scoring with 13 points, while Marsheka Shaw popped in five points and led the way with nine blocks and five rebounds. Taniya Haynes had seven points and four steals, and Ariyana grabbed four off the glass. In other action Friday night, Benjamin Russell’s girls team (3-2) scored a big victory over Smiths Station 70-26, while the boys (2-1) lost, 68-53. Horseshoe Bend’s boys (4-2) extended its win streak to three games with a narrow 60-58 win over Ranburne, while the girls squad (2-1) suffered its first loss of the season, 53-15.

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Although Benjamin Russell didn’t change classification, there was a bit of a shakeup to the region the Wildcats are familiar with. Although they’ll still be in Class 6A Region 3, they’ll now be joined by Calera, Selma and Stanhope Elmore in addition to Wetumpka and Opelika. Those matchups should foster some great competition as all six teams except Selma were postseason teams this year. The challenge for the Wildcats now becomes scheduling five nonregion games. There were also some pretty major changes in area groupings for nonfootball sports. In basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball, Benjamin

Russell will now compete against Opelika and Russell County in area games. Dadeville will be paired with Beulah, B.B. Comer and Randolph county in all four sports except volleyball, where the Tigers will be up against just Beulah and Comer. For basketball, volleyball and baseball, Reeltown and Coosa will be in an area with Fayetteville and Thorsby, while Horseshoe Bend will face off against LaFayette, Ranburne and Woodland. But in softball, Horseshoe Bend, LaFayette and Reeltown will remain in an area together, while Coosa will be paired up with Fayetteville, Thorsby and Vincent.

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quarterbacks in that game, A.J. McCarron of St. Paul’s and Barrett Trotter of Briarwood, met again in college in the Iron Bowl as starters for Alabama and Auburn, respectively. In Class 6A, Wetumpka (131) beat Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 44-27 and Pinson Valley (14-0) beat Clay-Chalkville 37-7 to reach the finals for the first time in school history. In Class 4A, Fayette County (12-2) beat previously undefeated Saks 34-7 and UMS-Wright (12-2) nipped Andalusia 35-28 to set up the 4A championship game. And in Class 1A, Pickens County (12-2) scored 29 points in the fourth quarter to beat South Lamar 35-7 and Sweet Water (12-1) edged Wadley 27-21 in the other semifinal to advance to the Super 7. Hoover (10-3) and McGillToolen Catholic (13-0) clinched spots in the 7A finals on Nov. 24. The Bucs are the only defending champion to advance to the finals this season. The Yellow Jackets

are one of four teams still unbeaten. Lanett, Briarwood Christian and Pinson Valley are the other unbeaten teams in the Super 7. Schools reaching the Super 7 championships for the first are: Hillcrest-Evergreen, Lanett, Wetumpka, Pinson Valley and Baldwin County’s Unified team. Raycom Media, the AHSAA’s TV partner, will televise all seven championships over its Raycom network of affiliates. The AHSAA Radio Network will broadcast all seven finals as well. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa’s NFHS Network School Broadcast Program will livestream the fourth annual Unified Sports game between Vestavia Hills and Baldwin County, which kicks off the Super 7 today at 3:30 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The AHSAA partners with Special Olympics Alabama to host the annual flag football game.

SUPER 7 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa Wednesday, Dec. 6 UNIFIED GAME Baldwin County vs. Vestavia Hills, 3:30 p.m. CLASS 7A McGill-Toolen Catholic (13-0) vs. Hoover (10-3), 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 CLASS 3A Hillcrest-Evergreen (13-1) vs. Randolph County (13-1), 11 a.m. CLASS 1A Sweet Water (12-1) vs. Pickens County (12-2), 3 p.m. CLASS 5A Briarwood Christian (14-0) vs. St. Paul’s Episcopal (13-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 CLASS 4A Fayette County (12-2) vs. UMSWright (12-2), 11 a.m. CLASS 2A Lanett (14-0) vs. Leroy (12-2), 3 p.m. CLASS 6A Wetumpka (13-1) vs. Pinson Valley (14-0), 7 p.m. AHSAA Semifinal results (Friday, Dec. 1)

CLASS 1A Sweet Water (12-1) 27, Wadley (12-1) 21 Pickens County (12-2) 35, South Lamar (10-4) 7 CLASS 2A Leroy (12-2) 28, Goshen (12-2) 21 Lanett (14-0) 59, Sulligent (12-2) 28 CLASS 3A Hillcrest-Evergreen (13-1) 20, Clarke County (11-3) 14 Randolph County (13-1) 35, Piedmont (12-2) 28 CLASS 4A UMS-Wright (12-2) 35, Andalusia (12-2) 28 Fayette County (12-2) 34, Saks (13-1) 7 CLASS 5A St. Paul’s Episcopal (13-1) 20, Demopolis (11-3) 19 Briarwood Christian (14-0) 35, St. Clair County (10-4) 33 CLASS 6A Wetumpka (13-1) 44, HillcrestTuscaloosa (10-4) 27 Pinson Valley (14-0) 37, ClayChalkville (11-3) 7 CLASS 7A (Nov. 24) McGill-Toolen Catholic (13-0) 27, Central-Phenix City (12-1) 26 (OT) Hoover (10-3) 31, Thompson (121) 12

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Attorney General gives consumer tips for holiday season STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Attorney General Steve Marshall offers information and tips to help Alabama consumers have safe and happy holidays by taking precautions against scams and other potential dangers. “This is a time for celebrating precious traditions with family and friends, sharing goodwill with our neighbors and honoring a spirit of kindness and love,” said Attorney General Marshall. “That is my heartfelt wish for the people of Alabama. But we must be vigilant and guard against those who would take advantage of this special time by stealing and defrauding others. I hope these words of advice will help to protect consumers and that we all may have a joyous holiday.”

for an established charity or may even create a fake charity. Be safe and directly contact the charity of your choice and donate to them instead. If you suspect a door-todoor solicitor isn’t honest, contact your local law enforcement agency. The following online data is available to assist with verifying charities: Consumers may go to the Internal Revenue Service at https://www.irs.gov/charities-nonprofits/search-for-charities to look up tax exempt organizations, and may also use the Better Business Bureau’s www.give.org for more information.

Scammers Posing as Family or Friends Needing Help

As many people are traveling to be with loved ones, be wary of scammers who contact victims posing as a family member who is away from home and in need of money. They might say they’ve Fake Charity Scams The holiday season is a popular lost their wallet, or experienced some kind of emergency in order time for fake charity scammers, to deceive you. The scammers who often use phishing emails, will instruct you to wire cash or spoofed telephone numbers or provide them with a prepaid card make door-to-door visits. They number. As a general rule, never may act as if they are working

send money to anyone if you cannot verify their identity. If you are unsure, check the whereabouts of the person reportedly needing assistance with other family members. Additionally, ask the person calling or emailing to verify details that only family would know, such as location of last family gathering, where they went to high school or college, etc.

or family member. There is safety in numbers. • If meeting someone to purchase something bought online, such as from Craigslist or Facebook, meet in a heavily trafficked and well-lit area. If possible, meet in the parking lot of your local police department or sheriff’s office.

• If you will be home, request that a signature for receipt be required so that it is not left unattended.

Holiday Gift Card Scam

Unfortunately, gift cards can also be manipulated by thieves. Scammers sometimes rub off the security codes from gift cards while they are still on store shelves and wait until they think Safeguard packages the gift card has been sold and Shopping online or by activated. They will then spend telephone can be convenient and Buyer Beware the money, leaving the recipient Beware of websites that feature is more and more popular, but with no money left on the card. brings the danger of packages pop-up advertising promising a To avoid this scam, make sure the being stolen. Certain precautions hard-to-find item or items at a gift card you are buying is intact too-good-to-be-true price. Always may help: before you buy it. Compare it • If you won’t be at home, remember, if an online offer seems too good to be true, then it consider having the package sent to other gift cards of the same to your workplace or to a friend or variety. Be sure to keep your gift probably is. card receipt. Holiday Shopping Safety Tips neighbor; To report suspected consumer • Some delivery services will Shoppers should be extra fraud, Alabamians can call the hold packages at their local site vigilant this time of year for Attorney General’s Consumer for pick-up, or companies may crimes of opportunity. It is Protection Hotline at 1-800-392ship to a local store or other Park in a well-lit area. 5658. You can also visit the attended delivery site; • Do not leave your purse, • Give specific instructions for Attorney General’s website at presents, or other purchases in www.ago.alabama.gov and click packages to be left in a discreet plain view in your vehicle. area less likely to be noticed such on “Consumer.” To file an on-line • Do not leave your purse complaint, use the link: http://ago. unattended in your shopping cart. as behind something or at a side alabama.gov/ConsumerComplaint. • If possible, shop with a friend entrance;