02-10-22 Dadeville Record

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Accident on Highway 280 liters road with terracotta

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Dadeville spared by tornadoes last Thursday EF2 tornadoes across West Alabama. Additional storms further south produced two EF0 A slow-moving cold front tornadoes in Elmore County. moved through Central Alabama The line of storms stalled during the afternoon and evening along and south of the Interstate hours of last Thursday, causing a 85 corridor. Radar estimated round of severe storms to fire up precipitation was around seven across the region. plus inches and several areas of A supercell thunderstorm flash flooding were reported. that developed in far eastern One of the tornadoes in Mississippi then produced three Elmore County touched down

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northeast of Deatsville around 5 p.m. and lasted only three minutes. It had a maximum wind speed of 80 mph, and the damage path was 2.13 miles long by 100 yards wide.

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado began near Highway 111 and Todd Road where large

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Some metal carports on Marina Road in Elmore County were tossed and damaged by an EF0 tornado Thursday.

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Camp Hill senior citizens celebrating Valentine’s Day at casino

By JAKE ARTHUR Chief Videographer During a regularly scheduled Camp Hill Town Council meeting on Monday, council members discussed a senior citizen Valentine’s Day trip to Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka.

“After talking with them, to be honest with you, that is the only thing [the seniors] wanted to do,” said Camp Hill Mayor Messiah Williams-Cole.

Councilwoman Juanita Woody had concerns that the city would “flirt with the law” by taking the seniors to a casino.

“We got to make sure that we are not in violation, because Alabama is a non-gambling state,” said Woody.

Williams-Cole assured Woody that the town would not be supporting gambling.

“We are not spending any of the town’s money at the casino,” said Williams-Cole.

Sign-up began Tuesday, Feb. 8. The group will leave the following Monday, Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. Liability waivers will be needed to participate. The bus will be driven by the mayor.

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Bridge Builders donates 780 gallons of hand sanitizer

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE RECORD

ABOVE: Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Benjamin Russell legacy project honoring the memory of the businessman who started Russell Mills.

BELOW: Ben and Luanne Russell were given a plaque to mark the groundbreaking occasion.

‘LEGACY

GIFT’ Russell Medical breaks ground on transformational project

By JAKE ARTHUR Chief Videographer Three tools have been vital in the fight against COVID19: masks, vaccines and hand sanitizer. Now, Tallapoosa and Coosa County residents can be assured there’s plenty of hand sanitizer to go around after Bridge Builders of Alexander City donated 780 gallons to the area.

“We are beyond blessed to be in position to help others,” said Bridge Builder’s secretary Shevon Tatum Hinton.

Bridge Builders partnered with Evolved by Nature, a medical therapeutics and skin-care company who manufactured the hand sanitizer.

“Evolved By Nature donation enables us to help the schools, daycares and many more in our community to fight this pandemic,” Bridge Builders said on their Facebook page.

Bridge Builders, with help of New Style Baptist Church of Equality, delivered the hand sanitizer over the weekend to dozens of community centers and businesses across See HAND, Page A6

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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer The Benjamin Russell Center for Advanced Care will soon start to emerge from the ground at Russell Medical.

Ben and Luanne Russell gave Russell Medical a $25 million gift to make the center and the Sterling Gate Senior Living Community come to life.

Russell Medical held a groundbreaking Tuesday to celebrate and honor the Russells just as the hospital is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of service to the community.

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Obituaries HOMER “AJ” THOMPSON

October 31, 1926 – February 1, 2022 Homer “AJ” Thompson passed away at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, Alabama on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 95. AJ was surrounded by his family when the Lord called him home.

AJ was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during WWII and a lifelong resident and businessman in Dadeville.

He was born October 31, 1926.

He was the third of three children born to H. J. “Sam” Thompson and Annie Sanford Thompson.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joanne White Thompson as well as his children Emalyn Lowe of Dadeville and Jacky Thompson (Debbie) of Dadeville. He is also survived by children Michelle Prater (Jimmy) of Phenix City, Cindy Weeks (Pete) of Dothan and Brad Thompson (Charlotte) of Prattville.

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her husband of 53 years, Homer “A.J.” Thompson, her brother, Johnny Wayne White, and sister, Janet White Traylor.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Prater (Jimmy) of Phenix City, Cindy Weeks (Pete) of Dothan and Brad Thompson (Charlotte) of Prattville; and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Among other occupations, she worked in banking before deciding to pursue her passion of working as a registered nurse. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

JOANNE WHITE THOMPSON Her family invites you to join December 13, 1940 – them in celebrating her life on February 8, 2022 Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Joanne White Thompson, 81, of 2:00 p.m. CT in the chapel of Dadeville, Alabama passed away Frederick-Dean Funeral Home in on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Opelika, Alabama.

She was born on December 13, Frederick-Dean Funeral Home 1940 in Jackson’s Gap, Alabama to servicing Alabama Funeral Homes John Huey “Joe” and Vera White. & Cremation Centers is handling She was also preceded in death by arrangements.

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Cliff Williams Staff Writer, 256-414-3029 cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com Jake Arthur

He leaves nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church Dadeville and so enjoyed his time with his Sunday School Class.

AJ was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Launa Pavlista and Kathleen Derrer.

His family invites you to join them in celebrating his life on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home in Opelika.

Visitation will be 2pm with service to follow in the chapel at 3pm. The Reverend Ben Hayes will officiate.

DADEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEB. 8  A report was filed for theft of property fourth that occurred on Dr. Martin Luther King Street.

FEB. 6  Jessica Wheatstone, 35, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on U.S. Highway 49 North.  Christopher Lightsey, 63, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on U.S. Highway 49 North.

FEB. 5  Darrin Langley, 29, of Dadeville was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear.  A report was filed for criminal tampering and harassment that occurred on South Tallassee Street.

FEB. 4  Elizabeth Singleton, 24, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for possession of a controlled substance on U. S. Highway 280.  Caleb Strickland, 25, of New Site was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on U.S. Highway 280.  Keanna Ballard, 22, of Dadeville was arrested for public intoxication and criminal mischief third on East South Street.

FEB. 3  A report was filed for domestic violence third that occurred on Freeman Drive.  A report was filed for domestic violence third that occurred on Adair Drive.  A one vehicle motor vehicle accident occurred on Mullican Loop. Emergency personnel responded and transported one person.

FEB. 2  A report was filed for domestic violence third that occurred on Herren Street.

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In other business, the town council also: • Passed bill 2022-02, which recognizes and appreciates model

ALEXANDER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FEB. 3  Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City.  Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported in Alexander City.  Leaving the scene of an accident was reported in Alexander City.  Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

FEB. 2  Alvin Darrell McBride, 45, of Alexander

City was arrested for theft.  Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.  Harassment was reported in Alexander City.  Burglary was reported in Alexander City.  Harassment was reported in Alexander City.  Theft was reported in Alexander City.  Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

FEB. 1  Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.  Criminal mischief and criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.  Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card and theft was reported in Alexander City.  Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

JAN. 31  Criminal trespass and criminal littering was reported in Alexander City.  Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City.  Theft was reported in Alexander City.  Theft was reported in Alexander City.  Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

JAN. 30  Burglary and menacing was reported in Alexander City.

JAN. 28  Lakeston KyAllen Williams, 19, of Sylacauga was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.  Theft was reported in Alexander City.  Disorderly conduct and resisting arrest was reported in Alexander City.  Utility diversion/tampering was reported in Alexander City.  Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

citizens at the town’s Black History program Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.

• Approved the Jan. 18 council meeting minutes.

• Changed the date of the next council meeting to Feb. 22, 2022.

• Heard from Shuyron Macon, a municipal advisor with Daylight Capital Advisors, who presented

to the council why he should look into financial options for the city.

The town council went into executive session and did not open the meeting back up after returning from executive session.

The next meeting of the Camp Hill Town Council will be Feb. 22, 2022 at 5 p.m.

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FEB. 8  Marcus Smith of Veazey Road in Alexander City was arrested for an outstanding warrant for child support.  Emitt Evans of Johnson Drive in Jacksons Gap was arrested for an outstanding warrant for child support.

FEB. 7  Jacob Arrington of Rock Springs Road in Jacksons Gap was arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft of property first.  Kimberly Perkins of Highway 63 North in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for probation revocation and grand jury indictment for SORNA violation.  A resident of Holiday Drive in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.

FEB. 6  Darrin Langley of Village Street in Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support.

FEB. 5  Brent Russell of J Street in Alexander City was arrested for protection order violation.

FEB. 3  A resident of Highway 63 North in Alexander City filed a report for criminal mischief.

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Alexander City police officers and firefighters respond to a three vehicle accident on U.S. 280 and Airport Road in Alexander City on Monday, Feb. 7.The accident was the result of a commercial truck losing its load of terracotta tubing across the eastbound lanes.

TERRACOTTA TROUBLES: Accident on US 280 covers roadway in terracotta

By JAKE ARTHUR Chief Videographer

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Alexander City police and firefighters responded to a traffic accident on U.S Highway 280 and Airport Road Monday morning.

When police arrived they found three damaged vehicles and thousands of chunks of terracotta tubes strewn across the roadway.

To see more photos and the video from this event or to see videos and photos from events like this, visit alexcityoutlook.com.

Two passenger vehicles and a commercial flatbed tractor trailer carrying rectangular terracotta tubes were involved in the

accident.

The two passenger vehicles were able to drive away from the scene without needing a tow truck.

Police and firefighters were quick to get traffic flowing and an officer requested a street sweeper from the Alabama Department of Transportation be brought in to clean up the mess.

No injuries were reported.

Friday, Feb. 11 celebrates state hotline Staff reports

and death emergencies.”

When someone dials In a crisis, in a disaster, 2-1-1 they are prompted in a pandemic, 211 is to enter their zip code there to help connect the to route them to their community to available local call center. The resources, like food, call is then answered by utility assistance and a trained information other essential services. and referral specialist.

The 211 hotline, a 211 Call Specialists program of United Way, are trained to assess is a free, health and the caller’s need and human services referral identify resources from a and resource network comprehensive database available across all 50 of local community states. Calls are answered resources. by people who are part veterans and seniors, and to connect people to To reach a call of the 211 network. clothing/household needs. essential resources. In specialist, dial 2-1-1 or That means from the 211 is a statewide Alabama, all the 211 1-888-421-1266; text first hello, someone in service in Alabama call centers were linked 888-421-1266; or visit need is reaching a real funded through the together following 211connectsalabama.org person who can provide United Ways of Alabama, Hurricane Katrina. to chat with a specialist a connection to help and a collaboration of all 23 211 is the community’s online. hope each and every day. local United Ways in the go-to resource for The Lake Martin Area As the pandemic state. It is always free any kind of assistance United Way fights for continued in 2021, the and always confidential throughout the year for the health, education and 211 network continued to with call specialists personal everyday needs financial stability of every be an important resource available every hour of or during a disaster or person in Coosa and to United Way and the every day with a friendly personal crisis.

Tallapoosa counties. Their community at-large. Last voice on the line to help “211 is the number to mission is to enable the year, over 800 calls were those in need. Locally, call when you don’t know people of the Lake Martin made to 211 from across United Way staff works who to call. It’s one of area to care for one Coosa and Tallapoosa with area agencies and our community initiatives another in organized and counties. Callers were organizations to keep and a vital service unified ways. The Lake seeking assistance with the resources in the 211 provided by United Way,” Martin Area United Way utilities, housing, food, database up-to-date for said Courtney Layfield, funds 28 agencies and COVID related needs the area and they are Lake Martin Area Untied five initiatives to meet the and disaster needs. always looking for new Way Executive Director. needs of the community Additionally, the 211 resources to add to better “2-1-1 also helps to in the areas of health, call specialists provided serve the communities. maintains the integrity of education and financial referrals for other services 211 was launched by the 9-1-1 system,” says stability. For more including transportation, United Way Worldwide Layfield. “Use 2-1-1 for information, visit www. legal services, holiday almost 20 years ago as non-emergency calls and unitedwaylakemartin.org assistance, assistance for a free “one-stop” way reserve 9-1-1 for the life or call 256-329-3600.

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The 2022 World Games will showcase Alabama

BARRY MOORE Columnist

The Moore you know

By REP. BARRY MOORE

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emember when Joe Biden ran a presidential campaign on a promise of unity and governing from the middle?

He seemed to have forgotten that promise the moment Democrats took control of the Senate, assuring Democrats control of the White House and Congress. In fact, over the past year, the Biden administration has been the most radical we have ever seen. However, with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s announcement that he will be retiring, President Biden has a chance to finally stand up to the radical socialist activists who seem to be running his government and honor his campaign promise.

Unfortunately, it appears Biden will double down on his radicalism. The President’s pledge to exclude any nominee who does not meet racial and gender requirements is un-American and will only further divide our country. This is a missed opportunity for President Biden, and his year of failures sadly will be extended into 2022.

I received a classified briefing from some of the Biden administration’s top officials about the worsening Russia-Ukraine standoff. It is clear that Biden’s calamitous Afghanistan surrender was a green flag to Russian President Vladmir Putin to increase his aggression, and Putin’s bet that we would not have the strength to counter his Ukrainian strategy seems to have been the right one for him.

Make no mistake, Biden’s failure of leadership is the cause of our current situation in which we simply do not have any good options to deal with Russia’s moves in Eastern Europe.

House Democrats rushed through their sham “America Competes Act,” which would be better called the “America CONCEDES Act.” Instead of getting tough with China, this bill cozies up to China – the country that lied to us about the origins and dangers of the coronavirus it created, commits rampant human rights abuses, and is the greatest perpetrator of mass genocide on the planet today.

If that wasn’t bad enough, Speaker Pelosi had the nerve to instruct American athletes competing in the Beijing Olympics to remain silent about China’s human rights abuses to avoid angering the Chinese Communist Party.

She told our athletes with a straight face, “do not risk incurring the anger of the Chinese government because they are ruthless.” She says she “worr[ies] about what the Chinese government might do to their reputations, to their families.”

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llow me to deviate from politics to discuss an important event for our state. The World Games 2022 will place Birmingham and the entire state of Alabama squarely in the global spotlight.

Believe it or not, this oncein-a-lifetime event is only a few months away with approximately 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries and up to 500,000 visitors expected to flood Birmingham for one of the world’s largest athletic competitions.

Folks, there are many questions about the World Games 2022. Is it the biggest sports party in state history? Is it a way to reconnect humanity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? Is it a chance for sports fans to witness history?

Is it a showcase for Birmingham that can elevate and enhance the city’s and state’s image?

This is Birmingham’s gold medal moment. It is a moment to show the world that the story of Birmingham and the entire State of Alabama is the story of perseverance and triumph. It is a moment we will remember with pride for the rest of our lives.

So, what is The World Games which is happening July 7-17 in Birmingham?

The easy answer is it is “the new generation of global sport competition,” organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee. These are the fastest growing sports in the world and several of them compete on the Summer Olympic platform, also. So, we will have a lot of the Olympians that competed in Tokyo last summer competing again here.

and the State of Alabama?

Alabama will welcome the world to the biggest athletic event in the Southeastern United States since the AtlanColumnist ta Olympics in 1986.

Our renowned southern hospitality will be on full disElite athletes from all over play. Visitors from around the the world will converge in Bir- world will be exposed to Birmingham to participate in 34 mingham’s vibrant food scene. sporting competitions at over They will see a city and state 25 venues around the metro no longer defined by the brutal area. black-and-white images from It is also so much more. The the 1960s, but a place that has schedule includes mainstream grown and matured. sports that many Alabamians The Opening Ceremonies have heard of, like flag football promise to showcase Birmingpresented by the NFL, softball, ham on the global stage. That lacrosse, bowling, waterski is why local, state and national jumping and wakeboarding leaders have come together and sumo wrestling. Fans will to support the World Games also enjoy emerging sports like 2022. The business communiparkour, sport climbing, drone ty in Alabama, especially Birracing and canopy piloting. mingham, are fully engaged.

There are multiple disciFolks, remember, this is the plines of dance sports, as well first time the event has been as many different types of mar- held in the United States in tial arts, including Muay Thai more than 40 years, and Birand Jiu-jitsu. mingham is the perfect place to Don’t forget about sports bring the world back to Amerthat most Alabamians have ica. Birmingham’s story is never encountered, such as America’s story – built on hard floorball, korfball, beach hand- work, perseverance, and teamball and tug of war. work. “I believe Birmingham The sports program also and the entire State of Alabama includes wheelchair rugby, is going to show up in a big making The World Games way on the global stage,” says 2022 making the first multiNick Sellers, Chairman of the sport international competition World Games 2022. to include an adaptive sport The World Games 2022 as part of the regular sports gives Birmingham and Alaprogram. bama a true chance to shine.

Alabama is filled with See you next week. sports fans, and The World Games truly has something for Steve Flowers is Alabama’s anyone and everyone to enjoy. leading political columnist.

As more and more people His weekly column appears in in Alabama and beyond learn over 60 Alabama newspapers. about The World Games, orga- He served 16 years in the nizers face another question: state legislature. Steve may What impact will The World be reached at: www.steveGames have on Birmingham flowers.us.

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By BETH CHAPMAN Steve Marshall wasn’t as Allen; Greg Albritton and the fortunate. While he’s done an lone Democrat, Linda Colemanncumbents always have an excellent job, too, he has drawn Madison. advantage. They have a track both Republican and Democratic The 38 House incumbents record in office and they have opposition. receiving opposition are: stronger name identification.

State Treasurer Young Boozer Republican Reps. Phillip Once an elected official gets and Agriculture Commissioner Pettus; Parker Moore; Proncey in office, it’s hard to get them Rick Pate will both remain in Robertson; Corey Harbison; out. In some cases, this is good, office as they are unopposed Tim Wadsworth; Tommy and in other cases, it is not. But and have performed outstanding Hanes; Nathaniel Ledbetter; there is a reason that 64 members work. Obviously, their Wes Kitchens; Gil Isbell; Ben of the Legislature, three of seven constituents are pleased with Robbins; Debbie Wood; Ginny Constitutional Officers, four them.

Shaver; Corley Ellis; Arnold State School Board members and In the judicial races, Justice Mooney; Dickie Drake; David one Supreme Court Justice are Kelli Wise did not draw Wheeler; Jim Carns; Russell running without opposition. opposition. The other seat on the Bedsole; Cynthia Almond; Qualifying for both parties high court on this year’s ballot is Brett Easterbrook; Charlotte is over, so we now know who an open seat that has attracted two Meadows; Jeff Sorrells; Will is running. There are eight Republicans and one Democrat.

Dismukes; Rhett Marques; Joe Republicans challenging Gov. On the Alabama Public Faust and Matt Simpson. The Kay Ivey and six Democrats will Service Commission, incumbents incumbent Democrat House duke it out to represent their party. Chip Beeker and Jeremy Oden members being challenged are: All the gubernatorial candidates both have opposition.

Barbara Boyd; John Rogers; have an uphill battle against a On the State Board of Neil Rafferty; Rod Scott; governor who has been solid.

Education incumbents Jackie Juandalynn Givan; Prince Fortunately for Lt. Gov. Will Zeigler, Stephanie Bell and Yvette Chestnut; Thomas Jackson; Ainsworth, he held off opposition Richardson have no opposition, Kelvin Lawrence; Ralph for his race. This will save him unlike their counterparts Tracie Howard; Pebblin Warren; Dexter and the business community West and Wayne Reynolds. Two Grimsley and Sam Jones. tons of campaign funds. Plus, Republicans are running for Place In case I have missed he has done an excellent job and 6, an open seat. someone, find more information deserves a campaign off before he In the Senate, the 10 on qualified candidates for every runs for governor in 2026. incumbents with opposition are: office at www.algop.org or www.

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It is the Day of Love! Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14. It is a holiday that was named in honor of Saint Valentine. It is sometimes referred to as the Day of Love. Generally, it is a romantic holiday, but many people now consider it to be a fun holiday for everyone. Kids tell their friends and family members how much they mean to them. Cards and gifts are given to loved ones to show love and appreciation for them. School children often bring small cards to hand out to all their classmates on Valentine’s Day. Hearts and the colors red and pink often symbolize the holiday.

Red roses are the DR most popular flower given on this day. Heart-shaped boxes full of small chocolate KIDZ candies are also popular. Another notable Valentine’s Day candy is Conversation Candies. These small candy hearts have different sayings on them that have changed over the years to fit the times.

Greeting cards are perhaps the most common gift given to the one you love or even to friends. Many plan special meals on this day as a way to spend time with someone they love. While Valentine’s Day is a fun day, remember that it is important to show everyone love and kindness every day.

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National Weather Service meteorologists Continued from A1 surveyed the damage in Elmore County Saturday and determined it was the branches and a pine result of an EF-0 tornado. tree were downed. The The other tornado tornado approached the touched down on Griffin south side of the lake, Hall Road, about a mile crossing the western end to the west of the Martin of Shady Nook Drive Dam Hydroelectric where additional timber Plant. The tornado was damage occurred. The path on the ground for about crossed over two homes a minute. In that minute at Shady Nook Drive, but timeframe, the tornado no structural damage was reached wind speeds of seen. A swath of uprooted 70 mph and created a and some snapped trees damage-path of nearly a were observed along the quarter of a mile by 100 north side of the lake, yards wide. No injuries from the water`s edge were reported with northeastward to Possum either of the tornadoes in Trot Road. The last area Elmore County. of damage occurred at the The tornado warned end of Marina Road along storms continued moving the Coosa River where a east into Tallapoosa couple of metal carports County, prompting several were tossed, and some tree tornado warnings and later damage was noted. a severe thunderstorm

warning for much of the county, including Alexander City, Dadeville, Camp Hill and Jacksons Gap. At one point, Dadeville was under two separate tornado warnings at the same time. No damage was reported in Tallapoosa County, however.

The storms weakened as they continued east, but localized flooding was a concern. Tallapoosa County and Elmore County had various flood advisories issued Thursday and Friday, but no flooding damage was reported.

The other tornadoes confirmed on Feb. 3 were three EF2 tornadoes in Sumter, Hale, Greene, Bibb, Tuscaloosa Counties, one in the community of Sawyerville claimed one life and injured eight others.

not only our community and hospital but future generations will reap the benefits of what their gift will be doing after today.”

The $25 million gift will create 26,000 square feet of space to house a geriatric clinic headed by an endowed fellowed chair for geriatrics, the 32-bed Ben and Luanne Assisted Living Lodge and the Hendrix Cottages, 26 independent living homes all on the Russell Medical campus.

Russell Medical vice president of medical staff Dr. Bob Edwards said the most special gift was the endowed chair for geriatrics to serve the medical needs of those 65 and older.

“Geriatric fellowship is really something that has come about in the last 20 years and moved its way to the forefront of primary care because of the population of America,” Edwards said.

“There is uniqueness in that and this gift provides the ability to recruit a fellowship trained person. This is an added and welcomed addition to our medical staff.”

Russell Medical has put the names of family members of the Russells on the buildings and it will extend to the streets in the complex

too. There will be Hendrix Way, McConnell Lane, McConnell Way and Radney Row. Ralph Froshin has seen the Russells giving over the years and the donation to Russell Medical is just another of the Russell charitable gifts.

“They have done a similar thing with Children’s Hospital,” said Froshin who serves on the board at Children’s and at Russell Medical. “They have been very generous.”

Froshin said Alexander City is lucky to have medical care of this magnitude and quality here.

“The man on the street thinks every community has a hospital like this,” Froshin said. “This is so unique and so above most rural hospitals. We are just so fortunate to have it and probably take it for granted more than we should.”

Peace said it’s Russell Medical’s board and Russell, who has been on the board since 1998, who have helped make the medical institution what it is today.

“He is a visionary,” Peace said. “He looks at things from a big picture perspective and asks questions that make you think.”

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“What a glorious day to experience and witness the next step of the future of our hospital here at Russell Medical,” Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace said. “We are honored to be here thanks to the Russells.”

In the last 10 years, Russell Medical has had many reasons to celebrate — being named a Top 100 hospital, a partnership with UAB for the cancer center which led to Russell Medical becoming a member of the UAB Health System and the creation of Total Healthcare and rural health clinics.

But to Peace, Tuesday was different.

“Today is more special,” Peace said. “The significance of today is the generosity of Mr. Ben and Mrs. Luanne and the gift they have given us in this legacy gift to ensure that

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Perfect Peace Church, Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, Continued from A1 Early Rose Baptist Church, Friendship Baptist, Miracle Baptist Church, Darian Baptist Tallapoosa and Coosa County. Church, Mt.Sinai Baptist LIttle People Daycare, Church and Goodgrove Harbor Learning, Faith Church have already received Christian Academy, Jacobs their donation. The Housing Ladder and many others Authority, Boys and Girls received gallons of hand Club, First Baptist Rockford, sanitizer.

Coosa County Sheriff Office, “We will put the sanitizer Rockford DHR, Peace and in the classrooms for teachers Goodwill Baptist, Jehovah to use,” said Jacob’s Ladder Jireh and Shady Grove will Director Mallory Johnston. “It receive their hand sanitizer was hard to find hand sanitizer later this week. during COVID. We will put it “We helped Churches, to good use.” daycares, nursing homes, Bridge Builders also hosted learning centers and so, a distribution at the Alexander so, many more,” said City Winn-Dixie where they Hinton.”This wouldn’t have handed out 150 bottles of hand been possible without the help sanitizer to shoppers. of New Style Baptist Church “People thanked us over and it’s members. We are very and over for the generosity very thankful for them being and care for the community,” God’s hands and feet with us.” said Hinton. “We are a small Hand sanitizer was in short organization with a big heart. supply at the beginning of the We care about our youth and pandemic in March of 2020. our community very much.”

A plethora of companies Cooper Head Start, Jacob’s transitioned from producing Ladder, First Baptist Early their normal products to Learning, Woody Woodpecker, producing hand sanitizer to Harbor Learning, Faith keep up with demand with Christian Academy, United the help of the FDA easing its Way, Family Worship Center, rules for hand sanitizer, which Browns Nursing Home, Ivy is normally regulated as an Creek Healthcare, Goodwater over-the-counter drug.

Nursing Home, Hillabee The FDA ended the Towers, Meals on Wheels, temporary policy of not Heritage Pediatrics, Little taking action in regard to People Daycare, Cooper manufacturing of hand Rec Center, Alexander City sanitizers on December 31, Hall, New Elam Baptist, 2021. The temporary policy A.C.O.P Church of God, Ray allowing distribution of Community Baptist Church alcohol-based sanitizers ends Pleasant, Ridge Church, March 31.

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

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

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Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

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

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

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

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

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

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

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HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

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

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191

Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

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

Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798

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

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

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

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg

Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609

Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community

Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community

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

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

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill

River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971

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

Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

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

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494 Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City

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Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590 The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284 Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467 Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

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Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

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New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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

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

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

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

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

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

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

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

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

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

Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

Sardis United Medthodist Church 10367 Hwy 50 Dadeville, AL

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

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Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

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

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Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

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

First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

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

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

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

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

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

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

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Coosa dominates Fayetteville, clinches sub regional berth week’s sub regional round of the AHSAA Class 2A boys basketball playoffs Central Coosa entered as and Thursday’s area the top seed from its area championship game. playing on its home floor They’ll meet Vincent, Tuesday, and there were no after Comer fell to surprises against fourthVincent, 44-39. seeded Fayetteville.

Star guard DeQualon The Cougars breezed Thomas led the way with by the Wolves 83-47 24 points while sophomore to clinch a bid to next forward Conner Mitchell

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followed with 13.

Coosa jumped out to a 20-10 lead by the end of the first quarter and maintained a double-digit edge throughout Monday’s proceedings.

Down 44-26 at the opening of the third quarter, Fayetteville tried

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Central Coosa guard Trae Butler elevates and looks for a teammate Tuesday, Feb. 8 against Fayetteville.

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Reeltown forward Yonna Kimble (12) goes up for a shot against Horseshoe Bend Thursday, Dec. 16.

The Game Yonna Took Over: Reeltown girls make sub regional

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CALDWELL: Cerebral Dadeville forward anchors defense, team

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director A nerd at heart, that’s how D’aja Caldwell’s mother, Charlece Wilson, described her.

Dadeville’s star junior forward could aptly be described as a basketball nerd in the best sense.

She’s calculated yet hard working. Cerebral enough to be in position to make a play and athletic enough to finish once she’s there.

“She’s a very smart player,” Dadeville coach Pam Holloway said.

“She understands the game, she knows the things we try to teach her and a lot of things she

knows well on her own.”

Great teams need great leaders entering the playoffs, and that’s precisely what Dadeville has in Caldwell.

Her ability to set defenses, anchor the inside and battle for boards is an asset the Tigers are taking advantage of as they plunge into postseason play.

“She’s a big help for the girls on our team because she understands things that I’m maybe trying to get her to see from transition, or just the help defense, the deny,” Holloway said.

“Understanding the con-

“She’s a big help for the girls on our team because she understands things that I’m maybe trying to get her to see from transition, or just the help defense, the deny.

Understanding the concepts of defensive principles, she knows about splitting the two or cutting off certain areas.”

See CALDWELL, Page A12

— Dadeville coach Pam Holloway

Late-Game Awakening: Reeltown boys basketball pulls away from Beulah

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Spor ts Director At first glance, there isn’t much to discern between Reeltown and Beulah’s first two matchups in boys basketball this season and the one

that occurred Monday.

The Rebels won the squads’ first two meetings by 27 and 14 points, respectively, dispatching of the Tigers by a comJAKE ARTHUR | THE RECORD fortable margin.

Reeltown's boys basketball team during an AHSAA basketball game between the Dadeville Tigers and the Reeltown Rebels at DadevSee AWAKENING, Page A9 ille High School in Dadeville on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director Things looked bleak for Reeltown girls basketball with less than six minutes to play Monday.

Taking on Beulah in a win-or-go-home area tournament contest, the Rebels trailed 29-24 with their offense sputtering most of the evening outside one player.

So, to that one player they went.

Forward Yonna Kimble rattled off 11 of Reeltown’s 13 fourth-quarter points including the eventual game-winning basket as the Rebels came back and secured a heart-pounding 37-35 win over Beulah and a berth in the AHSAA Class 3A sub regional tournament.

The Rebels will play Dadeville Wednesday for an area championship.

“I think this is the fourth year in-a-row we’ve made sub regional,” Reeltown coach Will Solomon said.

“A lot of teams can’t say that. So we want to enjoy it tonight and it does make us feel better, but our ultimate goal is to win that Area 7 championship.”

Kimble tallied 28 of Reeltown’s 37 points in total Monday. She added 12 rebounds and five blocks.

The Rebels’ leading scorer for the season felt the complete repertoire of her game throughout the contest, she said, but many of her biggest buckets down the stretch came with clean finishes from the low post.

“I just wanted to win,” Kimble said. “I was thinking in my head, ‘We’ve got to win. We can’t stop here, we’ve got to go further.’ So I couldn’t give up then, I couldn’t let my team down.”

Kimble started her squad’s miniature comeback with a transition layup to cut the Tigers’ lead to 29-26.

She followed that up with a pretty up-and-under

finish at the rim then knocked down two free throws to close a personal 6-0 run and hand Reeltown a 30-29 lead with 4:25 to play.

“It was a team effort — we weren’t getting her the ball enough in the first half,” Solomon said. “Our guards, I thought, did a good job of handling pressure. We had a lot of turnovers in the first half, and in the second half they realized that, offensively, we had to get the ball to Yonna.”

A second up-and-under move gave the Rebels another lead once Beulah tied the game, but a wall of adversity soon crashed in.

Guard Olivia Daughtrey caught the ball at the end of a long possession for the Tigers and fired up a prayer of a 3 from the left wing with mere inches of space between the ball and the outstretched arms of a Reeltown defender.

The ball hit the top left corner of the backboard and went in. Beulah led 33-32.

“I am more proud of this team and the way that they’ve matured from the beginning of the season until now than probably any team I’ve coached,” Solomon said. “Because halfway through the season, as soon as she hit that shot, our heads would have gone down and our body language would have been terrible.

“All of us coach for more than just winning, and you want to see your young ladies mature. We talked to them about that in the locker room after the game. Our body language throughout the whole game was good and we kept a positive attitude.”

One last up-and-under move from Kimble gave Reeltown the lead it wouldn’t relinquish at 34-33.

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quarter, Fayetteville tried to make a push with a few buckets on

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the inside, but once the advantage fell to 44-31 Coosa rebounded with an 8-0 run of its own to push the lead out past 20.

Thomas picked up

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layup, then Kimble hit a free throw to make the advantage two scores and salt the game away.

“She’s 110 percent every trip down the floor,” Solomon said of Kimble. “Her energy that she brings, her dynamic personality is a big part of our success.”

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Reeltown won again Monday in the first round of area tournament play to reach its area championship and qualify for the sub regional round of the state playoffs 53-43. But lost in that scoreline is the struggle and adjustment it took for the Rebels to break through offensively en route to the win.

In win or go home games, though, the victory is all that matters.

“At halftime we were just telling them to get in our flow of the game,” Reeltown head coach Jonathan Gardner said. “Run what we do. They changed up their defense, which you’re supposed to do this time of the year, and showed us something different.”

Freshman Finn Henderson scored a gamehigh 19 points for Reeltown.

No other scorer for either side logged more than 13.

Senior Marcus Haynes and sophomore Xavier Thomas both finished in double figures.

“Finn did exactly what we said, and he got us going,” Gardner said.

Haynes sparked the stint that sealed the game for Reeltown.

With the Rebels leading 21-20, the forward drew a foul and knocked down two free throws, stole the ball in the backcourt, finished an and-one layup and hit another free throw to make the margin 26-20 midway through the third quarter.

Beulah battled back thanks in part to a bucket by Lajalean Fitzpatrick, cutting the edge to 27-25, but from there Reeltown launched a 9-0 run that lasted 87 seconds into the fourth quarter to take an 11-point lead.

Haynes added another five points during the stretch.

The advantage never again fell below single digits.

“We were dragging all through the first three quarters and we finally woke up in the fourth quarter,” Gardner said.

It was Henderson who held the team in early, however.

Reeltown limped out of the gate offensively with 16 points spread evenly across its first two quarters, with Beulah rolling out a 1-3-1 zone trap look that they hadn’t shown the Rebels previously.

The freshman tallied 11 of those 16.

“They were in a 13 trap,” Henderson said. “So our point guard, [our forwards] would set the screen and he’d just pass it to me on the roll. I’d just shoot it, get fouled and make the free throws.”

This year has been a maturation process for Henderson.

Playing a significant and ever-increasing role in his first season at the varsity level hasn’t been without its challenges. But the lanky guard said he’s relied on Gardner and the team’s senior leaders to push him

six of the team’s eight via transition layups and floaters during the stretch.

The Cougars will meet Vincent Thursday at 6 p.m.

With the win, Reeltown has locked up a spot in the Class 3A playoffs, which begins with sub regional competition next week. Prior to that though, the Rebels will battle with Dadeville — a team that’s bested them twice this season — for an area championship.

“We’re on to Dadeville now,” Kimble said. “We want to go far so we’re going to do what it takes to get there.”

through.

“Throughout the year I’ve been catching up to varsity, how everything moves and the speed of it,” Henderson said. “Last year I was on the middle school team so it took me some time to get used to that.”

With the victory, Reeltown clinched a berth into the sub regional round of the AHSAA Class 3A state playoffs next week.

Wednesday is what the team’s sights are set on right now, though — an area championship showdown with Dadeville awaits.

“We’ve got to play tremendously better than we did tonight, especially on defense and the way we rotate on offense,” Henderson said. “Just go out there, play our game and slow it down, we’ll come out with a win.”

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You will ponder opportunities and think about your long-term goals. Listen to the advice of someone older or more experienced if you have the chance, because they might help you. Tonight: Wishful thinking.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today you’re serious about nances.

(Why is there so much month left at the end of the money?) You might see ways to budget and save money.

Certainly, you’ll be conservative in nancial dealings. If shopping, you will buy long-lasting, practical items.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with Saturn, which gives you a sober and realistic view of life.

You will put up with discomfort to achieve your aims. You might seek out someone older or wiser whose experience you respect because you want common-sense answers.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) This is an excellent day to do research, because you’re in a practical frame of mind and you won’t overlook details. Furthermore, you have the endurance to follow through and nd what you’re looking for. Expect results! Tonight: Restless feelings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today someone older, wiser or more experienced might play an important role in your life. They might give you good advice. Or, possibly, you are the wise sage giving others advice. Either way, this is a good day to think about practical, long-term goals. Tonight: Check for truth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Discussions with bosses, parents, VIPs and the police will be realistic, practical and down to earth today.

People want solutions, especially fast, doable solutions. You’re ready to face whatever adversities stand in your way. Courage! Tonight: Be clear when talking to parents and bosses.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) This is a good day to study, because

you have the energy and mental mindset to focus on what you need to read. It’s also a good day to nish important papers, manuscripts or that screenplay you’ve been working on. A teacher or guru gure might help you. Tonight: Don’t believe everything you hear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) This is the perfect day to focus on paperwork and red-tape details you have been avoiding. Tidy up and organize matters related to taxes, debt, inheritances and shared property.

Figure out your bills. What do you owe and what do you own? Information is power. Tonight: Double-check your nances.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Discussions with partners and close friends will be sober today. This is because you are less inclined to reveal your emotions or talk about your feelings. In fact, you will prefer to be by yourself to think about things and evaluate what’s going on. Tonight: Listen carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This is a productive day because you’re in the right frame of mind to work. You won’t mind a bit of discomfort as long as you achieve your goals. That’s why you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and dig in. You also might do something to improve your health or tackle pet-related duties.

Tonight: Be helpful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Parents might have a serious discussion about the education and welfare of their kids today because this is a good day to make plans for the future. Consider nancial limitations or opportunities. Others will use today to practice artistic skills or sports techniques. Tonight: Practice, practice, practice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Family discussions will be sober but practical today because people want to get things done. You’re looking for practical solutions, especially to home repairs or how to solidify your home base. An older family member might have good advice. Make improvements slowly. Tonight: Be realistic.

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cepts of defensive principles, she knows about splitting the two or cutting off certain areas.”

As a child, Caldwell would trek down to the park to watch her dad Mika play basketball atop off-colored asphalt with his friends.

Both he and her mom played in high school. Caldwell grew up around sports, particularly hoops, and it sparked her interest in them “from a baby age” as Wilson put it.

Fifth grade is when Caldwell’s own basketball journey began.

She’s picked up volleyball and track since then.

“It’s just something that, I feel like, is naturally in her to play sports,” Wilson said. “Both her dad and myself played sports.

She’s just a natural-born athlete.”

Caldwell got her first taste of high school girls varsity basketball while still in middle school.

Dadeville was short on forwards for its varsity team in its 2017-18 campaign, so Caldwell, then a seventh grader, got called up.

“I was nervous,” Caldwell said. “I really didn’t want to be put in the game because I always felt like I was going to get embarrassed. It helped me get to where I am now, though.”

Her experience and intelligence are vital to Dadeville’s defensive scheme, which relies heavily on a full or three-quarter court press to pester opposing teams and generate turnovers for easy offense.

Caldwell often helps set the pressure up, ensuring everyone is in the right spot to both create takeaways and avoid getting beat on the back end.

Should teams arrive in their

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Dadeville's D'aja Caldwell during an AHSAA basketball game between the Dadeville Tigers and the Reeltown Rebels at Dadeville High School in Dadeville on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.

halfcourt sets, Caldwell is there to intimidate and lock down the post with help from senior center Layla Grace. Both have swatted away countless shots this season.

The pair’s rebounding skills have also been a massive advantage.

“She’s just really quick, and she uses that along with her skill level and her ability to think to help know where to be and how to split things and understand the defense and how it works,” Holloway said.

In a rarity for a scoring-centric

game like basketball, defense is Caldwell’s preferred side of the floor, she noted.

That’s not to say she isn’t involved in the Tigers’ offensive game plan — Holloway made sure to note her hard work in the low post — it’s just a reflection of her intellectual personality.

“Hustle,” Caldwell said when asked what her favorite thing to do in a game is. “Get back, stop the ball. And I really like defense.

Defense wins games. If you play good defense, you’ll be the person to win. I don’t know, I just always liked defense.”

Caldwell is a dedicated student and described as selfless at school, in the athletic arena or in daily life.

“I feel like she always tries to think a step ahead,” Wilson said. “‘I’ve got to do this, this is going to be my next move.’ She’s always thinking.

“Her personality is my favorite thing about her. She has a big heart. She’ll give you her whole outfit if that’s what you want.

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Due to Covid, we will once again utilize the drop off method by APPOINTMENT. To make an appointment please call 256-2340347 between 9-5 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Please do not come to the site without an appointment. The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return; photo ID-driver’s licensefor taxpayer and spouse; social security cards for taxpayers and dependants; W-2’s; and 1099’s, B, R and SSA 1099. If you have health insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. If you received a stimulus check please bring the IRS form 6475 (1444c letter)! if you received advanced child credit you should bring IRS form 6419. We must have this information to complete your return!

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WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD - Alex City Arts will present WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong featuring Longineu Parsons on Thursday evening, February 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. This is a significant event for Black History Month in our community.

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RX ASSISTANCE - SenioRx Coordinator, Deborah Jones, will be available by appointments on Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The SenioRx program helps individuals who cannot afford the medications they need. If you need medications, diabetic supplies or liquid supplements, see Deborah Jones at Alexander City Chamber of Commerce at 175 Aliant Parkway, Alexander City. Contact 1-800-361-1636 to setup an appointment.

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COLOR OF BLACKNESS - Concerned Parents for Community and Academic Excellence (Co-PACE) is hosting a historical program at Nathaniel H. Stephens Elementary School on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. The theme is “Color of Blackness” and all are welcome to attend. Please wear a mask. Come and present your talents and skills through dance, music, poetry, singing, drama, encouragement, etc. For more information contact 256-496-6467.

Unity Parade will start at 2 p.m. Cars, trucks, 4wheelers and bikes are welcome.

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STORY TIME - The Dadeville Public Library is hosting a story time, every Tuesday at 10 a.m. They read stories, make crafts and have lots of fun. They also have crafts for kids to take home and make every week. New this month in Adult Fiction: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris, Vladimir by Julia May Jonas, Steal by James Patterson, The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden, City of the Dead by Johnathan Kellerman, The Violence by Delilah Dawson and Mermaid Confidential by Tim Dorsey. Also new this month in Adult Non-Fiction: South to America by Imani Perry, When a Killer Calls by John Douglas and Smashing Statues by Erin L. Thompson.

and I love that about her.”

Right now, though, the focus is on playoff basketball.

Dadeville went undefeated in the regular season in its threeteam area, and as a result got a bid straight through to the sub regional round of the AHSAA Class 3A state playoffs.

Keeping that in mind, the Tigers are still dead set on an area championship — and they play for it Wednesday at 5 p.m. against Reeltown.

Caldwell will be there to think through her squad’s defense, remaining that nerd at heart.

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McKelvey, Vernika Daniel, Kimberly Spivey, Anthony Pearson, John T. Cole Jr., Betty Jo Spratley and Mary Cooks celebrate their birthdays today.

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CLAUDE KING - Claude King, coauthor of Experiencing God, will speak about the need for believers and churches to return to God on Thursday, Feb 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Dadeville. The event is free & open to everyone. In King’s new book, Return to Me, he shares a scriptural process for personal revival and the revitalization of churches. A Chick-fil-A box lunch and copy of his book will be provided free of charge to everyone who registers by 3:00 Monday, Feb. 14. To register, call 256-8254441 or email office@tallapoosabaptist. org.

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LAKE MARTIN WEDDING & EVENT EXPO - Don’t miss this year’s 3rd Annual Wedding & Event Expo from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Mitchell House in Dadeville. Caterers, florists, musicians, and venue representatives will be available to answer all your event questions and help you create the event of your dreams.

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