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Police search for Dadeville robbery suspect Chevron Southside in Dadeville was robbed Monday evening during a power outage.

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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The Dadeville Police Department is investigating a Monday armed robbery at Southside Chevron. Just after 6 p.m. an unknown black male entered the store at the corner of South Broadnax and East South streets, pointed a handgun at the cashier and demanded money. The incident took place while

the power was out following an automobile accident on South Tallassee Street. “It looks like the suspect saw the power outage, a business owner trying to do business with limited light and took advantage of it,” Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said. Because the power was out, surveillance cameras were not working at the time, leaving investigators with little to go on other than a vague description.

Rainfall improves conditions, reduced threat of wildfires

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Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett spoke at the Dadeville Kiwanis Club Thursday on a variety of TCSO topics, among them the latest trend in illegal drug activity in the county.

SAY NO TO DRUGS Sheriff talks rise in opioid abuse, emergence of heroin

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Tallapoosa County Sheriff said there have been spikes in methamphetamine and pharmaceutical use and spoke about other alarming trends in the county’s crime and what his office was doing to prevent them. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said drug trends are changing as more opiate based drugs

enter into circulation from a number of illegal and legal sources. However he said the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force still identified marijuana as the “drug of choice,” and Abbett said his office added trafficking charges to the synthetic cannabinoid Spice on

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Sunday parade will kickoff holiday season in Dadeville

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Residents should be on the alert to scammers who are trying to fleece area residents in several different scams, including one being done in the name of the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said that some residents have received calls from someone saying that the recipient missed jury duty and needed to pay a fine immediately. “The caller is identifying himself as Lieutenant Hayes with our department

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T weeks after a Thanksgiving Day fire at Mott’s Woodyard on North Loop, mulch Two was still burning Wednesday despite all of the rain. w

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Governor Robert Bentley and Interim State Forester Gary Cole rescinded the statewide Drought Emergency ‘No Burn’ Order Monday, which had been in effect since early November. Officials with the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) say the state has received enough rainfall over the last few days to reduce the threat of dangerous wildfires. “In recent days we have seen significant rainfall across our state and the Alabama Forestry Commission now believes the worst of the drought has ended,” Bentley said. “I want to thank the Forestry Commission and the dozens of local fire departments that have worked so hard to ensure the thousands of wildfires didn’t get out of hand. These men and women have worked long hours under intense conditions to prevent as much damage as possible. We will continue to work with stake holders across the state to help everyone recover from the drought.” According to Cole, “Although all counties in the state will return to having burn permits available, we should bear in mind

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Statewide burn ban lifted

Man found guilty of abduction, strangulation A Tallapoosa County jury took 17 minutes to find Eddie Donnell Thomas guilty in a strangulation and abduction case Monday based on two minutes of video and less than 90 minutes of testimony from the state. Thomas “The video pretty much spoke for itself,” Fifth Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Duerr said. “There was not much arguing needed.” The first one-minute video showed Thomas busting through a door of a Washington Boulevard home in Tallassee May 3 of this year, moving hastily across the room to a victim known to Thomas before pinning her to the couch, See GUILTY • Page A7

The suspect then left the store headed towards South Broadnax Street with an undisclosed amount money. Barbour said it is believed the suspect left on foot. The suspect is described as a 5-10 black male who weighs weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing dark clothing with a dark hoodie pulled over his face with dark gloves. An undetermined amount

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Library Notes

Havens named farmers federation president

tuffed with Love is still going on at the library. Please bring in a new stuffed animal/toy to donate to the Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center. The Advocacy Center provides a safe place for children to be interviewed as witnesses in crimes or for abuse and neglect. The children receive a stuffed toy after the interview to help them feel better. Please stop by and donate a stuffed animal at the Circulation Desk. Any monetary gifts received will be used to purchase a stuffed toy on your behalf.

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Incoming Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation President Rod Havens and outgoing President Neal Kelly were recognized during the Presidents Luncheon at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 95th annual meeting Dec. 5 in Montgomery. Kelly, center, received a plaque for his four years of service, and Havens, right, received a pin to commemorate his election. The two are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell.

New Releases in Adult Fiction:

• Egg Drop Dead by Laura Childs

New Releases in Adult Nonfiction:

• Jump: take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance by Steve Harvey Story Time is still on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. each week. Bring your kids to a free, fun filled event to help foster a love of reading. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department December 5

• A one vehicle accident at the corner of Cass and S. Tallassee resulted in one injury that was transported to RMC where she was treated and released. This accident occurred during a rain storm in which caused her to lose control of her vehicle and struck a power pole. • A report was filed for Harassing Communications that occurred on S. Broadnax Street.

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• A Roanoke woman, age 48, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charge of Failure to Appear. • A Dadeville man, age 26, was arrested on S. Tallassee Street on the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

December 2

• A report was filed for Property Damage that occurred on E. South Street.

December 1

• A Dadeville man, age 60, was arrested on S. Tallassee Street on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Appear. • A Dadeville man, age 33, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on three charges of Failure to Appear.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department December 6

• Michael Warren of Dorman Avenue in

Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding grand jury indictment for receiving stolen property second.

December 5

• A resident of McCain Lane in Notasulga filed a report for burglary of a business. • A resident of Stage Coach Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • Tidera Harris of Baffin Drive in Montgomery was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant.

December 3

• A resident from Cook Road in Alexander City filed a report for criminal mischief.

December 2

• A resident of Gravel Pit Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft. • A resident of Highway 49 south in Notasulga filed a report for burglary. • Kenneth Holloway of Camp Hill was arrested for a failure to appear child support warrant.

December 1

• Matthew Hill of County Road 62 in Wadley was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • A resident of Murphy Dam Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • Joseph Gober of Macedonia Road in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

November 29

• A resident from Freeman Road filed a report for theft of property.

November 27

• Megan Morgan of Furtado Circle in Odenville was arrested on an outstanding warrant to appear child support. • A resident of Clarence Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft of property.

November 25

• A resident of Goldville Road in Daviston filed a report for cruelty to ani-

mals.

November 24

• A resident of Brazzell Road in Camp Hill filed a report for harassment.

November 23

• Billy Berry of Opelika was arrested on a probation violation warrant.

November 22

• A resident of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence and theft of property. • Travis Dansby of Seymour Drive in Roanoke was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear child support. • Timothy Coleman of Point Windy Drive in Jacksons Gap was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

Two popular extension programs return in 2017

n behalf of the Tallapoosa County Extension office, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are looking forward to the holidays but are already working on plans for the new year. We will again be offering two of our most popular and successful Extension programs in January 2017.

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Tallapoosa County Extension in partnership with the Tallapoosa River Beekeepers Association will host a Beginner Beekeeping Course beginning Jan. 12. We offered this new course in 2014 and 2015 and it was very well received. The 6 week course will be held on Thursday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. in Dadeville. Members of the Tallapoosa River Beekeepers Association

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Extension Office will again offer the Master Gardener Volunteer Program in 2017, with a SHANE starting date on Friday, HARRIS Jan. 27. All classes will Guest be held during the day Columnist from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and I will help lead and at the county Extension teach the course. office located in All two hour classes Dadeville. Applications will be held in Dadeville are now being accepted at the Recreation Center and will be accepted located on East Columbus through Friday, Jan 20 . Street. At the end of the The fee associated with series, each beginner this course is $130 per beekeeper will have person. enough basic knowledge The Alabama Master to start keeping bees, Gardener training acquire and assemble program will consist of the necessary equipment 13 weeks of horticulture for the bees, and will related classes and have the opportunity to training. The course obtain bees to go in the provides more than 50 equipment. Cost of the hours of classroom and series is $45 per person, hands-on instruction in and includes handouts and horticulture and related a textbook. Registration areas. Classes taught deadline is Friday, Jan. 6. include soils and plant nutrition; composting, plant diseases; landscape Master Gardener design and plant selection; Course The Tallapoosa County weed identification and

control; entomology; pesticide education, fruit culture; plant propagation; home lawn care; vegetable gardening; wildlife control, care and maintenance of landscape plants; bedding plants, and more. Courses are taught by specialists from Auburn University, Extension agents from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, fellow certified Master Gardeners, and local horticulture professionals. If you are interested in participating in any of our courses or have any questions, please contact the Tallapoosa County Extension office at 256825-1050 or visit us online at www.aces.edu/ Tallapoosa. Shane Harris is the County Extension Coordinator for Tallapoosa County.

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that Alabama like much of the South is still experiencing extreme drought conditions this fall. The AFC will continue to monitor ground moisture levels throughout the state. If ground fuels become exceptionally dry again, it may be necessary to re-issue a Fire Alert or No Burn Order in affected areas.” The AFC advises anyone conducting any type of outdoor burning to follow safety precautions such as not leaving a fire unattended until it is completely out, having the necessary equipment and personnel to control the fire, and having a garden hose or other water supply on hand for smaller debris burns. Any fire more than a quarteracre in size or within 25 feet of a forested area requires a permit from the AFC. Burn permits may be obtained by calling 1-800-392-5679. Burning without a permit is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and/or up to a $3,000 fine. Alexander CIty Fire Chief Kem Jones said the rain has been welcomed and to see the ban lifted will also ease the load on firefighters. “This rain is a pretty sight,” Jones said. “It has kept us pretty busy not only with fires that have gotten out of hand, but responding to homes where people have spotted someone burning during the

period when it was banned. So this is a good thing all the way around.” Jones reminded residents that if you do plan to burn, you must call the fire department to notify them before starting the fire. Jones also reminded residents of some simple safety rules to consider if planning to burn outdoors. •Keep fire a minimum of 75 feet from all buildings. •Never use gasoline, kerosene or any other flammable liquid to start the fire. • Do not leave a fire unattended. •Have fire extinguishment materials on hand, including a water supply, shovels and rakes. • Be prepared to extinguish your fire if the winds pick up. • Don’t delay a call for help – call the fire department immediately at the first sign of the fire getting out of control. The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency charged with protecting Alabama citizens and the state’s forest resources from wildfires. To learn more about the services provided by the agency, contact any AFC county office or visit the web page at www.forestry.alabama.gov. (editor Mitch Sneed contributed to this report)

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leaving the recipient with no money left on the card. To avoid this scam, make sure the gift card you are buying is intact before you buy it. Compare it to other gift cards of the same variety. Be sure to keep your gift card receipt. • Buyer beware: Beware of websites that feature pop-up advertising promising a hard-to-find item or items at a too-good-tobe-true price. Always remember, if an online offer seems too good to be true, then it probably is. • Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: Lastly, shoppers should be extra vigilant this time of year for crimes of opportunity. It is always best to keep the following in mind: • Always park in a well-lit area. • Do not leave your purse, presents, or other purchases in plain view in your vehicle. • Do not leave your purse unattended in your shopping cart. • If possible, always shop with a friend 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. “The best protection against scams and crimes of opportunity is not to be caught by surprise by scammers and thieves,” said Attorney General Strange. “Use your judgment and take time to verify questionable contacts. Look for

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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. • Fake charity scams: The Christmas holiday season is also a popular time for fake charity scams. These scammers often use phishing emails, spoofed telephone numbers or door-todoor visits. Scammers may act as if they are working 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-to-door 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-non-profits/ search-for-charities to look up tax exempt organizations, and may also use the Better Business Bureau’s www.give.org for more information. • Holiday gift card Scam: Unfortunately, Christmas 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 the gift card has been sold and activated. They will then spend the money,

and telling persons that they missed jury duty and asking for funds,” Abbett said. “Please be aware of these calls and the Tallapoosa County does not participate in any solicitation by telephone and refrain from giving the caller any personal information.” Abbett said that anyone who receives any of the calls should immediately report it to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department or your local law enforcement. But the scams aren’t limited to local agencies. Monday Attorney General Luther Strange also issued a statement warning citizens of several scams currently being reported across the state. Strange said that the holiday season brings out more people trying to pull a fast one. Strange offered the following tips and reminders to protect consumers during this special time. • Scammers posing as family or friends needing help: During this time of heavy travel, some scammers may contact you by phone or email posing as a family member who is away from home and in need of money. They might tell you they’ve lost their wallet, or experienced some kind of emergency in order to deceive you. The scammers will instruct you to wire cash or provide them with a prepaid card number. As a general rule you should never send money to anyone if you cannot verify their identity. If you are unsure, check the whereabouts of the

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Hats off to those battling trash

ou have to smile when people see a problem and then work to do something to correct the issue. That seems to be happening a lot here in Tallapoosa County as citizens, volunteers and governmental agencies are working together to address lingering issues that have become eyesores in our community. Last weekend, 13 volunteers took part in Saturday’s Prosperity Again Through Health Trash Walk and helped remove trash from area roadsides. John Thompson, Lake Martin Resource Association president and PATH member, led the effort that saw 25 bags of trash, four automobile tires, three televisions and a toilet taken from the sides of area roads. Speaking of tires, we have to give a big shout out to the Tallapoosa County Commissioners and Sabrina Wood of Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership. Illegally dumped tires are a huge problem across the county with county workers and volunteers constantly having to deal with their removal. But thanks to money made available by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Tallapoosa County Commissioners are finalizing a plan to help eliminate the illegal dumping of tires. Commission Chairman John McKelvey said contracts have been signed and logistics are being worked out on a plan that will give residents an option for proper disposal of unwanted tires. The way the program works is that the county will receive reimbursement from ADEM for removal and disposal of tires collected from roadways and roadsides. The program will provide up to $125,000 annually. Details on when and where the tires can be taken will be announced soon. In another big announcement, a second Throw Away Day Event has been set for Monday and Tuesday, January 9-10. Great time considering it is right after the holidays. Last year’s event was a big success getting massive amounts of trash off area roads. Details will be coming in the weeks to come of where and when people can bring unwanted items for disposal. It’s great to see these efforts in helping keep Tallapoosa County as beautiful as we all know it can be.

Editorial The ‘Manification’ of Jody Fuller

ast week, I drank my water from a straw. Don’t judge me. We all slip up from time to time, so let me explain. Wild at Heart was released in 2001, but I just recently got around to reading it. It’s an awesome book and very enlightening, in a manly kind of way, of course. The book has motivated me to do different things, whether it’s something I haven’t done since I was a boy, something I’ve longed to do, or something I never thought about doing. I’m calling this stage of my life “The Manification of Jody Fuller.” Make no mistake about it; I’m a man—a real man. I have a big dog, a beer fridge, and an electric drill. I like my steaks rare, go to a barbershop, and can sling a football with the best of them. Shoot, I’ve even been to war three times. Still, Wild at Heart showed me that I was lacking in some areas. Most nights, I eat my homegrown vegetables with store-bought meat and fish, while some nights I eat them with meat and fish shot and caught by some of my friends. Something about the latter just tastes better. Before reading the book, I’d already decided to start hunting and fishing. I’ve caught hundreds of fish in my life, but a couple of weeks ago, I went crappie fishing for the first time. You say “croppie.” I say “crappy.” Why? Because it rhymes with “happy.” I was up at 4 a.m. and on Lake Martin by 5:25.

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By 5:40, they were jumping into the boat. Later, I was on the pier cleaning fish with an electric knife, which was the first time I’d ever used one. I hadn’t cleaned a fish since I was a kid. It just felt right, and when a beautiful bald eagle flew roughly 20 feet above my head, it became one of those perfect moments. All was right in the world. Years ago, I bought a beer can chicken holder but had never used it. If you’ve never eaten a drunk chicken, then you are definitely missing out. Basically, a can of beer is inserted into the cavity of a whole chicken and set up on the grill. It’s simply delicious. It’s actually the first time I’d ever bought a whole chicken. After all these years, I finally discovered what giblets are, and, quite frankly, I’m not sure I wanted to know. The other day, I picked up some wood for my fire pit. Once I got home, I realized that no grown, able-bodied man should ever buy wood from a grocery store, so I went to mama’s place way out in the country and cut my own. I’d never once used a chainsaw, but my stepfather showed me how to use his. A hickory had fallen in the

pasture amongst the donkeys, and in no time, I had a truck full of wood. I even used some of it to cook my drunk chicken. Finally, I felt like a man—a real man. Later that night, my forearm muscles were hurting. My dear friend Fred, referred to them as my “cow-milking muscles.” I reckon I’d never used those muscles before. My arms were almost useless. The next day, I was eating lunch in downtown Opelika and had trouble holding onto my glass of water. Ultimately, I had no choice but to use the straw. It’s hard to be a real man and use a straw at the same time. I grimaced each time I drank from the straw. I was humbled. Of course, being a real man is way more than simply doing “manly” things. It’s being, knowing, and doing things within the home, at work, and on the frontier. Somehow many, if not most, modern men have gotten away from their wild and adventurous side. Wild at Heart captures the passion that most of us lack, and my “manification” continues one day at a time. By the way, does anyone have a cow that needs milking? Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.

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Need a sign? Dadeville needs your help By RAPHORD FARRINGTON Guest Columnist

e are fortunate to live in Dadeville, do we really appreciate what we have? The next time you go out of town take a good look along your route. What do you see? What stands out? Approach it as if you are a visitor, what do you like, what would you change? “You are what you appear to be,” Grandmother always said. First appearance is so important. There are so many little things that

would make our city more attractive. What can you do? How would you be able to contribute? Would you volunteer? Here’s your sign! What does your sign say about your business or civic organization, does it make visitors stop at your business? Walk up to the front of your business is the parking lot nice, well marked, adequate, safe (as in pot holes) would you enjoy shopping or doing business there, stand in front of your counter as a customer would, are you greeted, is it neat, clean, did you get friendly service, did you feel welcome,

appreciated, will you come back? Does your civic club still meet, or even exist? What do your signs say about your organization? What can I do as an individual? I expect that our new Mayor and city council will be providing the leadership and giving us opportunities to give back to our city. Will you help volunteer to build pride in Dadeville? Next week: My yard. My mailbox. My potholes Farrington is a Dadeville resident and active volunteer in the city. His column will appear each week in the Record.

Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

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Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749. Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. GoodmanRoy Mathis represents District 4. His phone number is 256-825-4369. His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

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H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-307-3880. His address is 333 West Columbus Street., 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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Tallapoosa County Farmer’s Federation receives award for excellence STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation received the Award for Excellence Dec. 5 at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 95th 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 Neal Kelly accepted the award. The awards ceremony luncheon was part of the two-day meeting with more than 1,200 farmers from across the state, which included elections, policy making, a concert from Sara Evans, awards presentation and a closing address from Fox News correspondent Dana Perino. Former White House press secretary under George W. Bush, Perino talked elections. The Alabama Farmers Federation is the state’s largest farm organization with 360,000 members. Submitted / The Record

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Dadeville High School Beta Club grows in numbers The Senior Beta club of Dadeville High School welcomes 41 new members to their organization in the 2016-2017 school year. This represents a 51 percent increase from previous years. The mission of Senior Beta is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, community service and leadership among 9th-12th grade students. The ideals promoted in academic achievement include recognizing and honoring high academic achievement, and preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful. Beta strong urges and encourages the developing leaders of tomorrow by demonstrating their motto of “Let us lead by serving others.” Upcoming projects will be through community service in coordination with the Dadeville Mayor’s Office. Some Beta members will be working with the Dadeville Parks and Recreation Department, working with Mayor Wayne Smith and working with the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce.

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WINTER RECIPES Cooking a new recipe is a fun, indoor activity that you can do during the cold Winter months. A recipe is a set of instructions that teaches you how to make a type of food. A good recipe tells you what ingredients you need, what tools you will need to prepare and cook it, and how long each step should take. Always UHDG WKH HQWLUH UHFLSH ÂżUVW WR PDNH VXUH that you have all the necessary tools and ingredients before you begin. It is also absolutely necessary to always have an adultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permission before using the kitchen. Ask an adult for any help that you may need when using kitchen tools, NQLYHV DQG DSSOLDQFHV 6DIHW\ ÂżUVW LV WKH most important rule of all! Have a great time cooking!

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There is nothing like a warm mug of hot cocoa on a cold Winter day. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to make a single cup. You will need: one large microwave-safe coffee mug, 2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 cup of milk, and three drops of vanilla. Step One: Place the sugar and cocoa in the mug and mix them together. Step Two: Add a small amount of milk and mix it with the sugar and cocoa. When it is well-blended, add the rest of the milk and stir until well-mixed. Step Three: Microwave on high for one minute. Ask an adult to remove it and stir. Then microwave for 30 more seconds. Allow it to cool some before enjoying!

MELTED SNOWMAN COOKIES

To make your very own melted snowman cookies, you will need round sugar cookies, marshmallows (one per sugar cookie), one can white frosting, and decorating pens or food coloring. Step One: Take one (pre-baked or cooled) round sugar cookie and place a small amout of frosting in the middle. This is the melted portion of your snowman. Step Two: Place one marshmallow on a paper plate and microwave it for 20-30 seconds. Watch the marshmallow and remove it from the microwave as soon as it begins to puff up. While it is still warm, ask your adult supervisor to place it on the edge of the cookie. It should rest on part of the frosting. Repeat Steps One and Two for each cookie. Step Three: Allow the marshmallow to cool and the icing to harden. You can let them cool on the counter or place them in the IULGJH IRU DURXQG ÂżYH PLQXWHV Step Four: Now you may decorate your snowmen with eyes and noses. Use the decorating pens to add their features. If these are not available, you can use leftover icing and food coloring to do the job. Add the small details to the snowmen using a toothpick.

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sauce. You can make one with tomato sauce by adding herbs such as oregano. You could also use spaghetti sauce, alfredo sauce, or even a barbeque sauce. Step Three: Add some healthy toppings like lowfat cheese and vegetables. Step Four: Have an adult help you bake or toast your creation and enjoy!

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Drugs last Wednesday. “Terrible drug, terrible. Actually it has after effects on down the line that you’re actually dealing with in years to come, we don’t know what it’s actually laced with,” said Abbett. He said before legislation was passed restricting its distribution in 2012 it had been sold in tobacco stores, at times with a fictitious medical evaluation along with the drug. But Spice is low on the list of hardcore substances compared with what Abbett said had emerged in the area. “One of the things, we’ve gotten some heroin that is something, that is something that we’re very fearful of in our county,” said Abbett. He said Jefferson County had 138 deaths of 18-24 year olds last year due to overdose of heroin. Abbett was speaking at the Dadeville Kiwanis Club on Thursday when he delivered the update of the TCSO’s operations and crime in the county.

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“Probably 80 – 90 percent of our felony crimes are committed with substance abuse of some type,” Abbett said. “One of the things that we’ve seen a spike this year in is methamphetamines and pharmaceuticals.” He said the production of methamphetamine changed as well, with most “meth labs” now being in found in vehicles of some kind. However he said prescription medications and opioids are driving the cycle of addiction. Abbett quoted a statistic from the DEA stating with over 4 million people in Alabama, there were more prescriptions written last year than the population. He said they called it “doctor shopping” and despite some legislative help the problem was still on the rise. “Those are things that we deal with on a daily basis, the Drug Task Force works drugs every day in this county,” Abbett said. “Without that task force and without their efforts we would be rampant in problem drugs.”

Robbery of money was taken. Anyone with any information is asked to notify the Dadeville Police Department at 256-825-6212, 256-825-9959 or email at police@dadevillepd.org. A Camp Hill discount store has again been hit by armed robbers. On Tuesday night law enforcement officials from Camp Hill and Tallapoosa County responded to another armed robbery, this one at the Dollar General Store on Highway 280. At about 7 p.m., scanner traffic indicated that the store had been robbed. “Camp Hill Dollar General was robbed by two black males,” Camp Hill Police Chief John Potts We do not know how much money they took at this time and it is under investigation.”

Guilty telling her he was going to take her and kill her and then taking the victim from the residence by the neck with her feet dangling in the air. The victim, who was regular sitter for an elderly woman, only learned of the camera in the living room of the home she worked in after the incident. The victim testified that she was working sitting with an elderly woman when she was abducted. “He pinned me to the couch and told me he was going to take me away and kill me,” the victim testified. “He carried me out by my throat. I blacked out. I came to in a car. He backed into a place and raped me. “I begged him to let me go. I begged him to let me go back to (the elderly woman). He then took me back, dropped me off and drove off.” The second one-minute video showed the victim returning to the residence wearing only a t-shirt, checking on damage to the door before sitting on the couch and calling law enforcement. A total of five witnesses testified before the jury in Judge Tom Young’s courtroom. Thomas was arrested by U.S. Marshals two days later in Centreville and transported to the Bibb County Jail near Tuscaloosa without incident but did ask U.S. Marshal Glen Heritage about one charge – domestic violence strangulation. “He asked me what it was,” Heritage testified. “I told him and he stated ‘I should have killed the bitch.’” Thomas was convicted of burglary first degree, kidnapping second degree and domestic violence strangulation. Thomas also has numerous prior convictions for theft, burglary domestic violence and assault. Sentencing is set for Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. “We have already informed the court and

He said pain clinics were becoming prominent and through them addiction to substances like suboxone. However he said the trajectory of abuse usually started with a lesser grade oxycodone-type substance and elevated into higher potency drugs like “meth” and fentanil. Abbett described fentanil as “the most dangerous drug to deal with” and said it was being added to heroin to stretch to the drug. “A pin head of fentanil will actually kill you,” Abbett said. He said the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force had a “banner year” from the results of its numerous operations and investigations. He said the agency was formed in 1995 and was a multiagency task force with all two deputies investigators assigned as Alex City, Dadeville and Tallassee and work hand in hand with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Drug Enforcement Administration.

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The parade will travel along Lafayette Street before making its way to the courthouse square for those residents hoping to watch the festive procession. For more information contact the Dadeville Chamber office at 256-825-4019 or email: chamber@dadeville.com.

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An alert indicated that one of the suspects struck the clerk in the head with the gun during the robbery. No information was made available on the condition of the clerk. An alert was sent out to other agencies looking for a suspect, but as of 7:45 Tuesday, no other information was available. Since the suspects were masked, the description was very general. The men were described as both being black males, between 5-10 and 6 feet tall, weighing between 175 and 190 pounds. The same store was robbed in May, but a suspect in that incident has been arrested and charged.

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defendant of asking for sentencing under the habitual offender status,” Duerr said. “With a class A felony under that, he could be sentenced to life.”

A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS

This precious Baby boy was dropped off at Wayside Animal Hospital and needs a FURever home!! If you are Interested please come by and fill out an application! Save your Purina weight circles and drop them off or mail them to Rescue K911 P.O. Box 862 Auburn, AL 36831. They all help & add up fast. Thank you for helping the dogs & cats without a home of their own. This ad is sponsored by Wayside Animal Hospital, Dr. Susan Martin, 256-329-9900. Spay/neuter assistance is available from RESCUE K9-1-1, Wayside Animal Hospital 256-329-9900 or Lake Martin Humane Society 256-234-5533.

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fruit. We need to ask the Lord e are in the mist to wash our hearts and renew of the gigantic our minds to think only His holiday season. positive good thoughts. By Less than 40 days ago was asking, He will help us learn to fall festivals and trick or recognize the Enemy’s negative treating. Two weeks ago was thoughts and learn to resist Thanksgiving with gluttony them. Negativity is like the runand ball games. Now we are Jackie Wilbourn away train, the further it goes into the month of December Bethel Baptist the more it accelerates. Stop with visiting families, eating Church yourself at the first negative and exchanging gifts. We are a thought! The positive stand people who constantly stay on that is taken is against the Devil and his the go and never slow up to enjoy life. negativity, not against an individual. Be Often times, all the running about strong! Above all, our hearts and minds produces so much negativity in our thoughts and actions as well as the lives must be filled with God’s Word and we must think about Jesus; all of the time. of those around us. Years ago, we were God not only knows our thoughts, He told the story of the 8-ounce drinking can help us to have positive ones. An glass that had 4 ounces of water in it. individual is only going to be positive Was the glass half-full or half-empty? or negative, one or the other, you can The way in which the glass is viewed not just be a little bit of both. Psalm 51 determines whether you are a positive or a negative person. Look at newscasts sums up the ability God gives to each of and newspapers; what sells the product? us to rid ourselves of negativity. He will “wash us”, “cleanse us”, and “make us”, Being a little more personal, doesn’t whiter than snow. negative gossip make the ears tickle a My prayer is to “create in me a clean bit more than positive words. We justify heart, O God; and renew a right spirit this behavior by saying, “we were just within me and restore unto me the joy listening” or “we are really concerned of my salvation”. Amen. over this situation”. Boloney! Proverbs 23:7 tells us “for as he Jackie Wilbourn is a member of thinketh in his heart, so is he.” The Bethel Baptist Church and Chaplain scripture tells us that by giving place with Alabama Baptist Disaster Team. to negative thinking will only bear bad This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!

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New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

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

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

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

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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

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

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

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

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

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212 CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City 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

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UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573

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First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

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Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

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

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

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

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

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Don’t miss the parade and Christmas sermons at local churches

ooray! The Lord has given us some rain! No more drought conditions I hope. Christmas Parade: Friends of Dadeville & Dadeville Chamber invite you to a “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Parade: on Sunday, Dec. 11! Shop with vendors and local retail stores around the Courthouse Square beginning at 1 p.m. Parade starts at 3 p.m. If you’re interested in being a vendor or entering a float, please contact the Dadeville Chamber office at 256825-4019 ASAP or email: chamber@dadeville.com. Tallapoosa County 4-H News: A group of our students really enjoy being a part of our “4HProgram”and I enjoy seeing the photos of them in the 4H Newsletters. When 4H started

in1902, the programs offered were primarily agricultural Now, 4H has maintained those agricultural programs and has also built the program to include science, engineering, technology, natural resource and career-building programs. There are a total of 1,503 students enrolled in our program, ages 9 – 18 years. For more info call the number 256825-1050. Either Shane Harris or Sally Mason will be pleased to answer your questions. Wellness Center News: The Wellness Center is open Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The weather may be cooling off, but the indoor heated pool is not! We have water aerobics classes held every day of the week and free swim time is also available

BETTY HAYES Community Columnist

every day of the week. Guests can come for $5 per day. We would love to see you. For more info, call the Center at 256-825-2304. Line Dancing News: Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is happening at the Dadeville Recreation Center, on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class. For questions, call Betsy at 256-825-3985. First United Methodist Church News: DFUMC is seeking a PT Children’s Director. Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing Sunday

Morning Sunday School, and Wednesday Evening Activities for children through 5th grade. Additional responsibilities include planning annual events such as Children’s Music Program, Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Trunk or Treat, and Easter Activities. 12-15 hours per week. First Presbyterian Church News: I had to miss church again and really was sorry. Come visit us at the Presbyterian Church and Rev. Ben Arellano will make you feel welcome. Red Ridge Methodist Church News: First, RR would like to thank the community for the wonderful attendance of the Christmas Cantata last Sunday. There were few empty seats. Rev. Messer will continue

CommunityCalendar December 8, 2016 Now - December 17

FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting non-perishable food items in lieu of library fines.

Now - December 25

HOLIDAY TREE OF LIGHTS: The Russell Medical Auxiliary is having its annual Holiday Tree of Lights in the lobby of Russell Medical. For $5 anyone can put a car on the Christmas tree in the lobby in honor or memory of a love one. Proceeds go toward student scholarships and items to be donated to much needed departments of the hospital.

Now- December 11

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The House of Prayer A.C.O.P. is hosting its 23rd Annual pastoral Appreciation for Overseer Emma and Deacon Earnest House Dec. 7-9 at 7 p.m. with Climax Sunday Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.

December 9

HOLIDAY BAKE SALE: The Russell Medical Auxiliary is hosting a holiday bake sale Dec. 9 in the Community Room beginning at 7 a.m. until all items are gone. There will also be poinsettias for sale for $12.

December 10

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The town of Camp Hill will have a Christmas Parade at noon Dec. 10. CHRISTMAS GALA: New Style Baptist Church is hosting its annual Christmas Gala at the New Style Fellowship Hall Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes dinner. For more information call 256496-4244 or 256-496-4067.

December 25

CHRISTMAS DINNER: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Dinner Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to have a hot meal and fellowship. Tickets can be picked up at the nutrition center and at the Salvation Army. For more information call 256234-7831.

January 8

FASHION, HAIR and COMEDY SHOW: There will be a community talent, fashion, hair and comedy show with guest from as far away as Arkansas Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North.

January 17

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

January 20

December 11

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Liberty United Methodist Church Choir is presenting a Christmas Cantata “The First Noel” Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. A fellowship meal will follow. The church is located at 1630 Liberty Road 2.5 miles north of Hackneyville. CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Dadeville Christmas Parade will start at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 and follow travel Lafayette Street before making its way to the courthouse square. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: The Faith Temple choir and music ministries will present “Let Us Adore” Sunday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m.

December 17

December 18

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting “Oh Come Let Us Adore Him” Christmas Pageant Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there will be fruit bags for everyone.

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist

SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center, Auburn University 36849-5232.

February 11

MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Rehearsals will take place Friday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Little Lambs and Ivy Day School or by emailing Sherri

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY: (from Albert Einstein) If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what then is an empty desk a sign?? Hayes is a community columnist for The Record. She is a resident of Dadeville and writes about the events and people of the Dadeville area.

Churches and non-profits can submit items to the calendar at editor@thedadevillerecord. com and calendar@alexcityoutlook.com.

Today’s Birthdays

TOWN HALL MEETING: Alexander City Councilwoman Buffy Colvin will be meeting with residents Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Springhill Youth and Adults Services building on County Road to discuss

Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School in Millerville will have the monthly trade day Saturday, Dec. 17 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Christmas Brunch is Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. RR will be observing the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Dec. 24th. Time to be announced later. If you are looking for a Christmas Eve service. please join us. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256825-9820, redridgeumc. org Paul Messer is pastor.

key issues facing the district.

Today’s Events

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the sermon theme “Out of the Darkness” Isaiah 35. This chapter is a beautiful picture of the final kingdom in which God will establish his justice and destroy all evil. Theme of the day is THE PROMISE OF HOPE Advent 3 which is the relighting of the two purple candles and an additional pink candle on the Advent Wreath. When we light the candle of Hope, what do we hope for? We hope for a world free of crime, sin, and hate. Many Christians celebrate Advent not only by thanking God for Christ first coming to earth as a baby, but also for his presence among us today through the Holy Spirit. The choir will sing “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The Ladies

Today’s Anniversaries

Kenny and Sheila Hughes, Dian and James Long and Melinda and Charlie Luker celebrate their anniversary today.

Williams at misswinterpageant@ gmail.com. There will be a Baby Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Elite Miss and Miss Winter Princess.

Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’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 256-215-4496 (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 lowincome family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/ open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and

Samuel Brown, David Crayton, Holly Hawkins, Juwaun “Tiger” McClain, Robert Cotney and Johnny Leonard celebrate their birthdays today.

they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@ gmail.com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor)

on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meets every third Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-3297177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. There is also a meeting on Tuesday at the Tallapoosa County Baptist Association from 10 a.m. to noon. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511. WEIGHT WATCHERS: The group meets each Monday evening in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Alexander City. The Fellowship Hall is located behind the sanctuary. Registration is 5- 5:30 p.m. Meeting is 5:30-6 p.m. New members will want to stay after the meeting for a 15-minute Weight Watchers orientation. MUSIC AT EQUALITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at 6:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 9 in Equality. Country/Western, bluegrass, Southern gospel and instrumental music featured. For more information, contact Wayne Glenn at 334-541-3302.

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AREA COLLEGE ATHLETE UPDATE CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Wow, what an exciting varsity winter sports season it is shaping up to be

ow that we’ve all digested our Thanksgiving turkey and moved into December, high school varsity winter sports are revving up. Basketball has begun at Benjamin Russell, Horseshoe Bend, Dadeville and Central Coosa. And Reeltown is getting ready to hit the hardwood this week. Although the season is just starting, it’s already been a wild ride that can have you traveling from one end of the emotion spectrum to the other — all within a two-hour timeframe. Take Benjamin Russell’s latest home game against Clay Central Thursday. The Lady Wildcats came away with quite a victory while the varsity boys were edged out by one final basket from the outside. Boy, the drama of the night was reflected in the emotion displayed on both sides of the packed bleachers as the Wildcats morale boosters aka “Hines Hooligans” traded cheers and jeers with equally invested Vols fans. But that wasn’t the only place where emotions ran high Thursday. Dadeville fans had plenty to roar about as both the varsity boys and girls came away from their trip to Holtville with season opening wins. And let’s not forget that Horseshoe Bend did the exact thing the day before at home against Fayetteville. Whewee…that’s a lot of drama for a two-day period. I’d like to thank the coaches of these schools for letting me know how these games turned out so I can share that information with you, the reader. That means so much and is very much appreciated. As I mentioned last week, providing you all with the latest sports results is my priority. However, I can’t be at every game and depend on the coaches to let me know how the games turn out. After all, we have multiple sports going at the same time, making for quite the juggling act. (Does anyone else hear circus music?) Exhibit A is the fact that Benjamin Russell’s varsity wrestling team just opened its season at home Friday. So that’s two varsity sports that are officially under way. With that in mind, I’d like to remind you all that I need your help in getting game results in the paper. Coaches can call me at 256-234-4281, ext. 228 and leave a voicemail, text their game results to me at 251-213-5343 or send it in an email to cathy. higgins@alexcityoutlook. com. I’m really jazzed about how the winter sports season has started and look forward to seeing how it progresses. Thanks in advance for helping me to be able to make sure all of our readers get to follow that progress too. Cathy Higgins is sports editor of The Alexander City Outlook and The Dadeville Record. She can be reached at 256-234-4281 or cathy. higgins@alexcityoutlook. com.

Dadeville, Ben Russell alumni shine on out-of-state gridiron By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Three area residents are among a spate of high school football athletes who have gone on to play at the collegiate level. Thanks to help from readers, below is the second installment of updates on their progress.

Tyreke Stone DHS class of 2016 alumni Tyreke Stone also headed north to the Bluegrass State where he is a freshman defensive back for Union College. In Stone’s first collegiate season he has played in 10 games and started in four. In that time he made 25 solo tackles, 14 assists and four interceptions, returning the ball 27 yards for the Bulldogs. In his two-season career at DHS, Stone had a total of 1,362 receiving yards, 76 catches and received 14 of his 15 total touchdowns. He was also named to the 2015Alabama Sports Writers Association All-Area State team, the 2015 All-Outlook Offense and the 2015 All-Outlook Defense.

D.J. Pearson Dadeville High class of 2016 Tigers football running back and linebacker D.J. Pearson made his way to the Peach State and is a freshman running back at Fort Valley State University, 2016 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champions. Although he has yet to see any collegiate playing time, Pearson has plenty of experience with Dadeville. Last season he helped seal the Tigers’ playoff spot with a 50-27 win over Elmore County. On that October 2015 night, he rushed 157 yards on 20 car-

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DHS 2016 grad Tyreke Stone is on the field with the Tigers in his senior year in high school. He has started in four games as freshman at Union College.

rushed an average of 40.1 yards per game ries and a touchdown for good measure. Pearson played three seasons at and a total of nine career touchdowns. In Dadeville, where he averaged 4.9 rushSee COLLEGE • Page B4 ing yards on a total of 237 carries and

UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS Thursday, Dec. 8 • Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Alabama Christian Academy, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9 • Dadeville basketball home game against Benjamin Russell, JV boys 5 p.m., varsity girls 6:15 p.m., varsity boys 7:30 p.m. • Reeltown varsity basketball home game against Beauregard, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10 • Reeltown JV girls/junior high boys basketball home game against Loachapoka, time TBA. • 2016 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Game at Crampton Bowl in Montgomery, noon. Cathy Higgins / The Record

Dadeville junior guard Jalen Sullivan goes for a layup during the varsity boys basketball practice earlier in the season.

Dadeville varsity boys, girls open season with wins at Holtville By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

The Dadeville varsity boys basketball team roared into the season Thursday as the Tigers captured a road win over Holtville 75-52. With the win, Dadeville starts its season 1-0 both overall and in the area. Leading the Tigers in the win were Dadeville junior small forward Qua Tucker and freshman forward Jamauri Chisolm with 12 points each. They had help from junior guard Tykeem Holley with 10. Dadeville varsity boys basketball head coach Rodney Taylor was extremely pleased with the season-opening win. “I thought we played hard,” he said. “I was really proud of my players’ attitudes and the energy in which they played with.”

FIND MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON B4 The coach anticipates Thursday’s game will set the tone for the Tigers’ season. “I am very excited about this group of young men and what this season holds for us down the road,” Taylor said. Dadeville next holds its first home game today as the Tigers host Alabama Christian Academy. Tipoff is 7 p.m.

Lady Tigers get landslide victory over Holtville The Lady Tigers also trounced the Lady Bulldogs Thursday as the Dadeville varsity girls basketball team had a runaway win over Holtville 67-7. Leading the Lady Tigers in the staggering season-open-

ing victory was Dadeville senior guard Raven Tuck with 22 points., 11 steals and 9 rebounds But she had plenty of help. Sophomore guard Nena Pearson had 13 points and junior guard Quanesha Presley had 11. Dadeville varsity girls basketball head coach Pam Holloway was pleased with the Lady Tigers’ first game of the year. “It was a good start to open the season,” she said. “We have a lot of fundamental things to improve upon, but overall the girls worked well together.” Thursday’s win brings the Lady Tigers’ season to 1-0 overall and in the region. They will get a chance to build on that success at today’s home game against Alabama Christian Academy. Tipoff is 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12 • Reeltown varsity basketball home game against Elmore County, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling tri-match at Beulah, 5 p.m. • Dadeville Middle basketball at Elmore County, girls 4:30 p.m. • Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Auburn, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m. • Reeltown varsity basketball at Horseshoe Bend, girls 5 p.m., boys 6 p.m. • Reeltown junior high boys basketball at Pike Road, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling home match against Benjamin Russell, 2 p.m. • Dadeville varsity basketball at Elmore County, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m. • Reeltown junior high basketball at Eclectic, girls 5 p.m., boys 6 p.m.

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Lady Rebels upbeat about basketball season Reeltown varsity teams lose season openers

By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

When the Reeltown varsity girls basketball team opens its season tonight, it will be with a young, yet cohesive team. While Reeltown has no seniors this season, the Lady Rebels are anchored by the team’s five juniors. That includes guard/point guard Mya Coleman, guard/point guard Ashlynn Thomas and forwards Sage Hammonds, Marsheka Shaw and Ayriana Stonebeck. “These are my leaders,” Reeltown varsity girls basketball head coach Will Solomon said. Last season these juniors helped take the Lady Rebels all the way to the first week of postseason playoffs. Now they plan to go even further by not only leading in scoring but leading the team in a positive direction. “We just want to work together and help the team improve,” Thomas said. That work is being done with a healthy team, too. For these juniors, being leaders who help the team improve includes mentoring younger members of the Lady Rebels, which includes six freshmen, and two sophomores. “We try to make sure everybody stays motivated and has a good time,” Thomas said. Working together and remaining focused will be key to Reeltown’s success this season as the Lady Rebels will play eight road games and seven home

By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

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Reeltown Lady Rebels junior forward Sage Hammonds and Rebels junior guard Cole Flurry chat while getting into their new basketball shoes during varsity basketball practice last week.

contests between now and the end of January. That season will have Reeltown facing tonight’s season opener against Loachapoka, which already has a season record of 3-1 and has been undefeated at home so far this season. The Rebels will also face 2016 area champion Lanett and area rival Horseshoe Bend, which is 2-0 since starting its season last week. “It’s a tough schedule and we’re a young team,” Solomon said. “But these girls are working hard and improving. We’re looking forward to the season.”

Rebels rev up for varsity season

Facing the male counterparts of Reeltown’s tough season is the Rebels varsity boys basketball team. The Rebels starts the season tonight with a more seasoned team that includes two seniors five juniors two sophomores and one freshman. “We’ve got a good team,” said Reeltown head varsity basketball coach Jonathan Gardner. That team is looking to greatly improve on last season’s record of 6-13. To help do that, Gardner is depending on senior guard

Cole Flurry to help lead the Rebels both on and off the court. “He’s a real leader and knows how to motivate the team,” the coach said. Flurry knows his way around the hardwood too. In the 17 games he played last year, the 5-foot, 11-inch athlete had 4 points per game, at least one assist per game, six rebounds each game and at least one steal in each game. As Flurry heads into the season, he is among a healthy lineup of Rebels readying to hit the hardwood. “Everybody’s doing well,” Gardner said. That’s no small feat as

quite a few are either on the Reeltown football or baseball team, too. “About half my team plays another sport,” Gardener said. The boys varsity team joins the Lady Rebels in facing a difficult schedule, which also includes LaFayette, who beat the Rebels in last season’s area playoffs. But it’s a schedule that Gardener and his team look forward to. “It should be a good schedule,” the coach said. The Reeltown varsity boys and girls ‘ first home games are Friday against Beauregard.

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL ROSTER REELTOWN VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date 12/6 12/9 12/12 12/13 12/16 12/28-30 1/6 1/IO 1/13 1/14 1/17 1/19 1/20 1/26 1/31 2/4-10 2/4-11 2/13 2/14 2/15-23 2/27-3/4

Day of Week Opponent Time Tuesday @ Loachapoka 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Friday vs Beauregard 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Monday vs Elmore County 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Tuesday @ Horseshoe B. 5 p.m. girls, 6:30 p.m. boys Friday @ LaFayette 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Wed.-Friday @ Lake Martin Slam Fest, boys time TBA. Friday vs Horseshoe B. 5 p.m. girls, 6:30 p.m. boys Tuesday @ Lanett 5 p.m. girls, 6 p.m. boys Friday vs Lafayette 5 p.m. girls, 6:30 p.m. boys Saturday vs Beula 3 p.m. girls, 4:30 p.m. boys Tuesday vs Loachapoka 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Thursday vs Lanett 5 p.m. girls, 6:30 p.m. boys Friday @ Beulah 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Thursday @ Beauregard 5:30 girls, 7 p.m. boys Tuesday @ Elmore Co. 5:30 girls, 7 p.m. boys Sat.-Friday Area Girls Playoffs time and location TBA Sat.-Saturday Area Boys Playoffs time and location TBA Monday Girls Subregionals time and location TBA Tuesday Boys Subregionals time and location TBA Wed.-Thursday Regionals (Montgomery) time TBA Mon.-Saturday State Finals (Birmingham) time TBA

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No. 2 3 10 14 15 22 23 24 25 33 42 44 45

Name Mikaya Jones Taniya Haynes Gabby Williams Eryn Wells Mya Coleman Ashlynn Thomas Chasity Pace Diyanna Newton Sage Hammonds Marsheka Shaw Ayriana Stoneback Nyla Hayden Hailey Cowart

Position G PG F F G, PG G, PG G G, PG F F F F G

Grade So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So.

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER No. 5 10 12 15 20 21 23 24 25 41 42

Name Position Height Randy Woodyard G 6’0” Makevon Hughley G 54” Latrevien O’neal G, F 6’0” Drew Favors G Lance Cole G Hayden Solomon G 6-1 Eric Shaw F 6-3 Cole Flurry G, F 6-0 Liotez Lewis F 5-10 Rajerrian Wright F 5-9 Cody Argo F 6-2

Grade 12 10 10 12 11 11 9 12 12 11 11

The Reeltown varsity girls basketball team faltered in its season opening road game Tuesday as the Lady Rebels lost to Loachapoka 57-20. Reeltown freshman Taniya Haynes led the Rebels in scoring with four points and an assist. She had help from sophomore Mikaya Jones with three points and four rebounds. Freshman Nyla Hayden also had three points, as well as eight rebounds. Despite Reeltown’s loss, head varsity girls basketball coach Will Solomon was proud of his team’s performance. “We played an excellent first half of basketball,” he said. “But we turned the ball over too much in the second half and didn’t shoot well enough to overcome our mistakes. “I saw a lot of positives,” Solomon said of the season opener. The coach plans to use the loss as a learning experience for the rest of the season. “We will get back to practice and work to improve game by game,” Solomon said. The Reeltown boys basketball team also lost to Loachapoka, by a score of 49-44. Tuesday’s losses brings both varsity teams’ records to 0-1. The Rebels hold their first home game Friday as Reeltown hosts Beauregard. Tipoff for varsity girls is 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for varsity boys.

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2014 and 2015 he was named the MaxPreps Offensive Player of the Game and the Overall Player of the Game in September 2014.

Justavious “Tae” Robinson

Benjamin Russell class of 2016 alumni Justavious “Tae” Robinson is a freshman defensive lineman for Union College. He has played 11 games for the Bulldogs and started in nine. In that time, he has made 28 solo tackles, 64 assists, six tackles for 25.8 yards and one block. For his efforts, Robinson was named the Aug. 29 Mid-South Conference East Defensive Player of the Week. In the post season he was also named the 2016 Mid-South Conference East Freshman of the Year and ranked seventh in the conference. “Robinson averaged 8.4 tackles in his first collegiate season,” a conference news release states. “He also had the 10th-most sacks in the MSC with six, while compiling 13.5 tackles for loss.” Benjamin Russell head football coach Danny Horn expressed his pride in his former Wildcat’s accomplishment at Union College. “He’s done really well up there,” he said. “That doesn’t surprise meat all because he everything he’s doing he did for us for three years. He’s a great kid, too.” While at Ben Russell Robinson made 115 solo tackles, 68 assists and 12 sacks. He also caused seven fumbles and had five fumble recoveries. He was also named to the 2014 and 2015 Outlook Super 12.

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Dadeville alumni D.J. Pearce is in a scrimmage while still with the Tigers. He is now in his freshman year as running back with Fort Valley State University.

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