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Tallapoosa County Schools is crossing its fingers for an attendance bounce back this school year as it sets its budget for the 2022 financial year. With state funding allocations
based on the previous year’s “average daily membership” — average attendance on the first 20 days after Labor Day — Tallapoosa County Schools’ official budget count is down 92 students this year, due to the decline in attendance last year. District-wide, an average of
2,684.55 students attended class last fall, CSFO Tommy Thweatt told school board members at the first budget review Thursday, down from 2,776.7 the previous year. Tallapoosa County Schools is not alone — Alabama public school attendance was down
8,356 kids year-on-year, Thweatt said Normally, such a decline would cost the school system about five classrooms’ worth of funding, but the state has made an exception this year due to the pandemic — any teaching units lost will be made up in
stabilization funds. Thweatt also said he expects average attendance through Friday, Oct. 2 to make up some of that loss. “I know two of my babies are going to Reeltown Elementary See SCHOOLS, Page A5
Sejin, Kwangsung among employers affected by vaccine mandate By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter
Employees of dozens of local organizations may soon be required to present proof of vaccination or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing under an executive order issued by President Joe Biden last week. Once effected, employers with more than 100 employees must enforce COVID-19 vaccinations or face a fine from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employees who refuse to get vaccinated must present a weekly negative test. Thousands of workers in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties fall into that category according to data supplied by the Lake See MANDATE, Page A5
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TOP LEFT: Karen and Jim Sanford have been working on their craftsman-style bungalow since the ‘80s. TOP RIGHT: One of the first enhancements made was ripping up the carpet and replacing it with hardwood. ABOVE: A spiral staircase in one of the bedrooms leads to an attic that was once a playroom.
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aren Sanford teaches second grade at Dadeville Elementary School, Jim Sanford is a retired P.E. teacher, and just up the school is Lafayette Street where the couple has been working on their craftsman-style bungalow since they bought it in the ‘80s. “The street has been looked after,” said Karen, whose home is no exception. Generations of Dadeville residents have been educated by those residing there, ever since the Pogue family built it in the ‘40s. Clara Leach Pogue taught at Dadeville Elementary; the next resident, Gussie Lee Brandon, taught piano from her home.
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The house’s diminutive facade, unchanged since the ‘40s, belies its actual size. Since living there, the Sanfords have added five rooms in two separate additions, each one extending progressively further into the backyard. Guests are often surprised by the square footage.
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Dadeville parent Jennifer Trotman urges the Tallapoosa County Board of Education to lift its district-wide indoor mask mandate at a public board meeting Monday.
Tallapoosa County BOE renews mask mandate despite vocal minority protest By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter
A mask mandate originally set to expire this week was renewed by the Tallapoosa County Board of Education despite one parent’s pleas otherwise. Jennifer Trotman, speaking on her own family’s behalf and on the behalf of another parent, registered her disagreement at the regular board meeting Monday. “I think it should be optional for the parents,” she said. “I don’t think it’s fair See MASK, Page A3
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OBITUARIES LILA DENNY Born November 8, 1933 in Dadeville, Alabama, Lila Corprew was the second of three daughters born to Lila Herren Corprew and Clifton Eugene Corprew. The “Corprew girls” shared a lively childhood filled with memorable adventures (and some mischief), friends, relatives, church and school activities, summer days at Lake Martin, and the comradery of small-town community. Following graduation from Dadeville High School, Lila Corprew obtained specialized training in the field of early childhood education, and soon after opened “Miss Lila’s Kindergarten,” the first kindergarten in Dadeville. Remarkably, more than five decades later, she heard from her first class of now-adult kindergarten students who still reminisced about their “one magical year at Miss Lila’s.” In 1955, Lila married her high school sweetheart, Donald Denny, in Chamblee, France where he was stationed with the US Air Force. Lila enthusiastically loved and assisted her husband. For years at Christmas season, she baked pecan pies for customers of his Utilities Supply business. Their marriage commitment continued 57 years until Donald Denny’s passing in 2012. Lila and Donald were parents of three children: Deborah, Don, and Teresa. Throughout her adult life, Lila lived in Birmingham, Alabama; then primarily in Georgia towns of Snellville, LaGrange, and Loganville. With her characteristic optimism, Lila would smile and say, “I always liked wherever I lived.” In each location, she developed a circle of loyal friends. Lila always kept a special connection
to her hometown of Dadeville, Alabama, where she and Donald established a family “cottage in the woods.” They cherished trips to the cottage, especially if the getaway involved attending a football game at Auburn University. Lila never turned down an opportunity to see Auburn play football. With her orange/blue “shaker” in hand, she cheered Auburn at every SEC stadium and numerous bowl games. The trip was even better if it included a restaurant meal of fried oysters and key lime pie. In Dadeville, Lila and Donald became generous benefactors for special projects in the local schools. For more than eighty years, Lila stayed in touch with her Alabama “girlfriend group” of ten friends who met in grade school and maintained close connections throughout their lives. In each town where Lila and Donald lived, they joined a local Baptist church, ensured their children participated with them, and invested their time and talents. Lila was most interested in the church Pre-School Department, and set out to create and maintain high standards for early childhood Christian education. She relished participating in training for teachers and pre-school coordinators. Lila was adamant that church pre-school is “not babysitting;” rather an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with each child as well as the child’s family. Every child in her class was blessed with the caring, lovinglyprepared teaching of Lila Denny. Of course, her own children experienced Lila’s love, creativity, and boundless supportive parental talents. While raising her children, she fully committed to “being there” as cheerleader, coach, and teacher. Whether in the sports stands or a
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theatrical production or awards ceremony, her presence supported and encouraged excellence. Lila managed the home with resourcefulness, high expectations and integrity. She lived life with a keen intuition, sense of humor, productivity, and believed in always being on time (preferably early). To this day, her children recall countless encouraging notes, labels, care packages, and uplifting newspaper articles from Mom Lila. The Denny home was often the activity hub for the neighborhood, and parties organized by Lila for family and friends were renowned for their themes, games and foods. Lila began each day with uplifting words of Scripture and prayer, remembering God’s goodness and thanking Him for many blessings. She loved to recite, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Lila’s deep faith was often manifested by helping others in need, as she shared and served to the benefit of others. In reflecting on Lila’s sweet spirit and Christian priorities, “her children rise up and call her blessed…” [Proverbs 31:28a] Loved ones left to carry on the legacy of Lila Corprew Denny are: daughter Deborah (husband Dale) Relyea; son Don (wife Kelly) Denny; and daughter Teresa (husband Keith) Holcombe; grandchildren: Jordan Bryan, Ethan Bryan, Elena Denny, Daniel Denny, Tyler Denny; sister Mary Ann (husband George) Crouch; sister Elizabeth (husband Richard) Knox, and extended relatives. The family expresses deep appreciation to the caring teams at Park Place (Monroe, GA) and Longleaf Hospice. May Lila’s life inspire us to thank God every day, live for Jesus, share generously,
and be kind. In lieu of flowers, please bless someone in her honor. A private graveside service will be held for immediate family at Snellville City Cemetery in Snellville, Georgia. GOD IS GOOD. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Rd. Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. Please sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com BETTY ANN HUFF SELLS JAN. 19, 1948 – SEPT. 12, 2021 Betty Ann Huff Sells passed away on September 12, 2021 at her residence in Notasulga, AL. She was 73 years old. Betty was born January 19, 1948 in Dadeville, Alabama to the late Mary and Marvin Huff. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, Eugene, and Billie Huff and sister, Dorothy Huff White. Betty is survived by her husband of 24 years, Roy Sells; children, Chantay Stieghan (David); Crystal Barnes (Wayne); David Barnes (Lacey); Reid Barnes (Gina); Toni Richardson (Mike); 18 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; sister, Velma Manthei; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Betty was of the Baptist faith and was retired as the supply manager at Lyman Ward Military Academy. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Graveside will be held at Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens located at 21927 US Highway 280 in Camp Hill, Alabama on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. CT with Reverend Danny Rodgers officiating. Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers is handling arrangements.
POLICE REPORTS Dadeville Police Department Sept. 14 A report was filed for harassment that occurred on Freeman Drive. A report was filed for menacing that occurred on Freeman Drive. Sept. 13 A report was filed for burglary third and theft of property second that occurred on Stone Road. Sept. 11 Jamorris Crayton, 34, of Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Sept. 9 A two vehicle motor vehicle accident occurred on Cusseta Street resulting in minor property damage and no injuries. A report was filed for domestic violence that occurred
on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Sept. 9 A resident of Ponder Camp Road in Dadeville filed a report for assault. Sept. 8 A resident of Highway 49 South in Notasulga field a freeport for allowing livestock at large. A resident of Powell Drive in Jacksons Gap filed a report for theft of property first degree. Sept. 7 John Alexander of Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. Sept. 6 A subject on Jackson Road in Camp Hill filed a report to See REPORTS, Page A3
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that you choose whether our child has to be oxygen deprived wearing that mask for seven or eight hours a day.” The board had temporarily reinstated the COVID-19 precaution in August amid the rising fourth wave of coronavirus cases, driven by the fastspreading Delta variant and low vaccination rates, with a plan to reevaluate Sept. 13. On Monday, the Tallapoosa County Board of Education unanimously voted to extend that mandate. “I think we need to do everything we can to keep our students and staff as safe as we possibly can during this time,” board president Carla Talton said in approval of the motion. Trotman, who said she was told the meeting started at 5:30 p.m., not 5, was not present during the vote but still used her 10 minutes of speaking time after the motion had already passed. Trotman said her children are now in virtual school due to recent asthma and epilepsy flareups, which she attributes to the mask-wearing.
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domestic violence. Sept. 5 Khalif kellum of South 4th Street in Opelika was arrested on an outstanding warrant for assualt first degree. Sept. 4 A resident of Denver Road filed a report for harassment. Tamekia Russell of Adams Street in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for assault third and criminal mischief third. Sept. 3 A resident of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence. A resident of Win Blue Road in Dadeville filed a report for burglary and theft of property. William Tramell of Cooledge Street in Wadley was arrested for outstanding warrants failure to appear burglary third, breaking and entering a vehicle, theft of property third and theft of property first. Alexander City Police Department Sept. 9 Shanquilla Andreka Thomas, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for reckless endangerment. Michael Dewayne Osborne, 59, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. Sept. 8 Adrian Frank McNeal, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. Michael Wayne Cleveland, 53, of Alexander City was arrested for burglary, theft and unlawful removal of a shopping cart. Lewis La-Bronn Robinson, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and domestic violence. Stalking was reported in Alexander City. Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. Disorderly conduct was
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As of April, Alabama has not required masks in public schools, with Gov. Kay Ivey passing the ball to the local school board. However, in August, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) released back-to-school guidance that strongly recommended schools implement mandatory masking. “I’ve been raising my son for 17 years,” she said. “I think I know my son’s health way better than this school board and way better than any teacher that works in that school.” Trotman then quoted several articles linking mask-wearing with oxygen deprivation and other health problems. As of April, Alabama has not required masks in public schools, with Gov. Kay Ivey passing the ball to the local school board. However, in August, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) released back-to-school guidance that strongly recommended schools implement mandatory masking. A study in the medical journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society last year found no evidence of face masks significantly obstructing the flow of oxygen, even for those with severe lung
disease. Countless local, national and global health authorities including ADPH, the CDC and the World Health Organization back the use of face coverings to stop the spread of COVID-19. Trotman is not the first to object to the board of education’s decision. Last month, Tallapoosa County Schools superintendent Ray Porter issued a statement within the first week of school addressing implied criticism of the mask mandate. “I realize there is much debate over masks, and your trust in our judgement concerning the protection of our precious children does not go unnoticed,” he stated. “This year has already offered challenges that we all thought would be over by now. However, this is not the case... We would like nothing more than to have a ‘regular’
reported in Alexander City. Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City. Property damage was reported in Alexander City. Harassment was reported in Alexander City. Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. Harassment was reported in Alexander City. Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. Sept. 7 Chelsea Alexanderia Ledbetter, 30, of Dadeville was arrested for public intoxication. Dejavious Terrion Silmon, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. Alette Melisha McCoy, 58, of Alexander City was arrested for six counts of fraudulent use of a credit or debit card. Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. Theft was reported in Alexander City. Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. Theft was reported in Alexander City. Dogs running at large and vicious dog was reported in Alexander City. Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. Sept. 6 Donald Cameron Hodnett, 36, of Goodwater was arrested for three counts of failure to appear and theft. Derrick Desmond Toler, 47, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. Assault was reported in Alexander City. Theft was reported in Alexander City. Dogs running at large was reported in Alexander City. Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. Sept. 5 Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. Sept. 4 Jason Dewayne White, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. William Gerald Humber, 61, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. Tamekia Lakel Russell, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear. Deandre Albert Lee, 27, of Prattville was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to appear. Driving under the influence of alcohol and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer was reported in Alexander City. Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. An animal bite was reported in Alexander City. Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and possession of burglary tools was reported in Alexander City. Harassment was reported in Alexander City. Leaving the scene of an accident was reported in Alexander City. Possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear was reported in Alexander City. Driving under the influence and failing to appear was reported in Alexander City. Sept. 3 Adam Brett McClellan, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for assault with bodily fluids, domestic violence and animal running at large. Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City. Harassment was reported in Alexander City. Theft was reported in Alexander City.
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school year, but until we are able to do that, we will continue to always base our decisions on safety.” Porter thanked Trotman for the “passionate speech” Monday and said he would address her concerns in a letter. The Alexander City Board of Education also opted to reinstate its mask policy, to be reevaluated every six weeks, superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford said at the time. Six weeks from the first day of school falls on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
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e are living in unprecedented times. As we continue to live through a historic pandemic, we are now coming to a crossroads as the federal government is beginning to mandate vaccines for certain employers. Schools are being forced to make decisions on whether to require masks, and may soon have to require employees to be vaccinated under the federal mandate. For many this is a step too far, an intrusion on personal freedoms enshrined in the Constitution. In the case of education though, the school boards have made the right call to continue requiring masks. COVID-19 has already wreaked havoc on the 2020-2021 school year. Now it is beginning to disrupt the 2021-2022 school year as well with multiple schools having to shut down already this year, whether due to an abundance of absences or short staff. And the hit to enrollment last year is also shaping up to take a hit to the finances of the school systems as certain funding is linked directly to attendance numbers. There have been attempts to mitigate the loss of those funds given the situation, but there will still be ramifications. Masks may be a hassle and a nuisance, but they have shown to be effective in slowing transmission of COVID-19. We need every tool possible to hold back the pandemic as hospitals fill over capacity and our schools are once again thrown into chaos. Leaders are facing a difficult decision right now, but it’s important they continue to do what is best for their constituents even in the face of opposition.
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COVID-19: The Ultimate Cop-Killer Our Mission
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hen I was a college student, my friends and I went to see “Lethal Weapon 3,” which covered the scourge of “cop killer” bullets, capable of penetrating the bulletproof vests of police officers. There’s a new cop killer out over the last two years: COVID-19. It’s taking out more officers than anything else out there. As of the writing of this, five South Florida officers died of COVID-19, and they aren’t even in the dataset. I got my data from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund or NLEOMF. “Of the 155 confirmed law enforcement lineof-duty deaths from January 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021, COVID-19-related fatalities were the leading cause of law enforcement deaths. Seventy-one officers succumbed to the disease in the first half of 2021.” And the NLEOMF and its COVID-19 Task Force fear the number may actually be much higher, and are coordinating with a host of law enforcement officials to gather more data (nleomf.org/wp-content/ uploads/2021/07/2021-MidYear-Fatality-Report_FINAL. pdf). One of the only bright spots here is that these 71 deaths represent a 7% decrease over the number of coronavirus deaths from last
JOHN TURES Columnist year. Given COVID-19 hit hard from March through June, as opposed to a full year (January-June), this is probably success with the vaccine program, as well as more recognition of the problem, rather than denying its existence (though some still do this). Just so you know how serious this is, the deaths from just January-June for 2020 and for January-June of 2021 alone (not counting July-December 2020), which have been put in the “Other Category” for officer fatality, exceed all “other cause” deaths for law enforcement from the 1970s through 2019, combined. These deaths were not evenly distributed across the country, either. Georgia and Texas had the highest number of police fatalities due to COVID, followed by Florida and California. But there were 29 states and DC did not have a single COVID-19 related fatality. I bet I know what you’re thinking: it’s simply because some of those high death states for the police simply had so many officers. But Illinois,
which didn’t have a single police coronavirus fatality, is a populous state. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Maryland, Missouri, and Arizona have double-digit Electoral College votes, and no police COVID19 deaths. Sure, most states without an officer dying of COVID-19 are blue states (Oregon, Nevada, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Oregon, Hawaii and New Mexico) but some are red states too, from the Plains States to the Rocky Mountain region to Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi. Then again, Kentucky and Louisiana have Democratic Governors with tough antiCOVID-19 measures. You’re probably wondering “What can I do if I think ‘Blue Lives Matter?’” Getting vaccinated and wearing a mask would be a good start. But not sharing conspiracy theory articles, pseudo-science research, and memes which lead to vaccine hesitancy, would also help. If you don’t support defunding the police, why don’t you also oppose “depopulating the police?” John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is JohnTures2.
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t happened 12 years ago this week. For on this week in 2009, the longest-running program in broadcasting history, Guiding Light, ended its 72-year run. Created by daytime legend Irna Phillips (who also created As the World Turns, Another World, and co-created Days of our Lives), The Guiding Light started out in 1937 on the NBC Red Radio Network. (Radio aficionados will know that NBC “Red” lives on as the television network, while NBC “Blue” is known today as ABC.) The original stories were about a minister named Rev. Ruthledge, which gave the show its title. The sponsor was Oxydol, a Procter & Gamble product, which led to the coining of the phrase “soap opera” to describe the type of programming. In 1952, the series moved over to CBS television and focused on the Bauer family, still a part of the fabric of the show at the end. Guiding Light became a top-rated soap in the 1970s and 1980s and featured some of the greatest writing and performances in daytime history. The end game for GL began in the winter of 2008, when Procter & Gamble cut the budget of the show so deeply that longtime actors took salary cuts, and the show’s New York City studios were sacrificed in favor of outdoor location shoots in Peapack, New Jersey. The show began to take on a ‘reality’ type appearance, with claustrophobic close-up shots, profanity-laden dialogue, and a soundtrack that The Hollywood Reporter called “MySpace reject music.” Homemade YouTube videos looked better than this. Forever came to soon for Guiding Light, but I thought at the time that “my show” would survive. Within weeks, Procter & Gamble brought the hammer down on As the World Turns, which was the last remaining P&G soap opera. The final episode of As the World Turns aired this week in 2010, and since that show had more time to wrap up its final storylines, they mostly did a good job of featuring conclusions to stories that had
MICHAEL BIRD Columnist taken years to develop. It was a far classier end than what GL had endured. They also showcased the talents of their veteran cast members. Don Hastings had played Bob Hughes since 1960; similarly, Eileen Fulton had been on the show as Lisa for that period, too. John Dixon was played by the legendary Larry Bryggman from 1969 onward, while Kathryn Hays had played Kim since 1972. Those actors, as well as several others who had been featured in storylines for four decades or more, all had their final weeks in the spotlight as ATWT concluded. In the years since, other serials All My Children and One Life to Live were also cancelled. The networks built their schedules around the soaps for years, riding these profitable cash cows to the bitter end. Some would say that the networks’ interference in the management, direction, and storylines of the shows over these past few years was the leading cause of death – a point with which I wholeheartedly agree. The honest truth is that reality television killed the soap opera. Why pay an out-of-work Broadway actor enough money to buy a Lunchable or Lean Cuisine when you can have the “real” housewives of wherever glammed up for free? I protested cancellation of ATWT by not purchasing Procter & Gamble products. Petty, perhaps, but I found P&G’s heartless destruction of the building block that launched their vast empire to be classless. To wit: in ATWT’s last year, they were nominated for several Emmys. P&G declined to pay the travel costs of the actors and writers to attend the awards ceremony. Cheap! They also kicked the program out of their Brooklyn studios earlier than promised, forcing them to speed up production by taping a week’s worth of
shows in one day. No wonder people complained about the quality of these programs! Today, four soap operas remain. A dear friend of mine is a composer of the background music for The Young and the Restless. He is sworn to secrecy on storyline security, but it’s still a cool job. And Y&R has been #1 for so long, it is in no danger of cancellation. Others have been forced to grow and change, or die. This past week, Days of our Lives stepped into the world of streaming with a spin-off series on the Peacock (NBC) app, titled Beyond Salem. The show featured longtime favorites Marlena (Deidre Hall), John (Drake Hogestyn), Billie (Lisa Rinna), Shane (Charles Shaughnessy), Anna (LeAnn Hunley), Tony (Thaao Penghlis), Abe (James Reynolds), as well as newer characters like Paulina (Jackee Harry) and more as they searched for a stolen Alamainian Peacock made of six colorful jewels – the same colors as the NBC logo, ha ha. Over on the mother ship that airs during the regular time slot, they have found a magic formula that introduces newer characters tied to existing favorites, and are currently featuring a front-burner storyline for Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) and husband Doug (Bill Hayes), as his character has begun to battle dementia. Other perennial characters such as Patch (Stephen Nichols), Maggie (Suzanne Rogers), Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), and Justin (Wally Kurth) are featured daily. In fact, Days is the only soap opera to see its ratings go up during the past two years of pandemic viewing, perhaps because people tune in and see familiar faces. (Incidentally, the highestrated daytime programming of 2020-21 was Jeopardy!, The Price is Right, and Let’s Make a Deal, so there is obviously still an appetite for traditional daytime programming that isn’t a talk show with people arguing.) Who knows? Perhaps soap operas will survive. As long as there are stories to tell, and sands remain in the hourglass, they will be around.
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Martin Area Economic Development Alliance, with Russell Medical Center, Russell Lands and automotive plants like SL Alabama and Sejin America among the largest employers. Many are still processing the news of the executive order. Mark Cordell, senior human resources manager at Madix — which employs about 300 at its Goodwater plant — said the company is reviewing its policy this week and has yet to mandate vaccination. Steve Forehand, vice president and general counsel at Russell Lands, said the company is still waiting on a clear directive from the federal government. The Lake Martin developer had about 600 full-time employees as of May. “There’s nothing to implement yet because OSHA hasn’t issued the regulations,” he said, explaining the executive order directs OSHA to draft the rules. “When we see something, we’ll know how to respond to it. I imagine it’s fairly high-priority for them.” Many of the region’s top employers are also public sector, including the City of Alexander City, Tallapoosa County and both the Alex City and Tallapoosa County school systems, creating a potential conflict with Alabama’s “vaccine passport” ban. The regulation signed earlier this year by Gov. Kay Ivey — who criticized Biden’s executive order as overreach —prohibits state and local government entities from requiring vaccinations as a condition of employment, or in the case of schools, enrollment. According to OSHA, the emergency rule will apply to both private- and public-sector employers; however, Alabama does not have a state OSHA plan that applies to its state agencies. Ray Porter, Tallapoosa County Schools superintendent, said the school system currently abides by the vaccine passport ban but “I’ll do what I’m told,” he said. Alex City Schools superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford said he was expecting clarification from the state superintendent soon affirming Alabama public schools’ exemption from the executive order. Both school districts have encouraged their employees to get vaccinated, setting up paid time to do so on scheduled clinic days at Lake Martin Community Hospital and Russell Medical. Unlike the school district, Russell Lands, a private company, does not fall under the purview of the vaccine passport ban but has yet to enforce vaccinations. “We have not put out any official memos or policies on it, but certainly the corporate leadership has been vaccinated and encourages other folks to do (so),” Forehand said. Whatever OSHA comes out with, however, “We are committed to following the law,” he said.
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Ivy Creek Healthcare introduced Dadeville business owners to its two new doctors and their team members last week in a meet ‘n’ greet event held at Zazu’s Verandah. Above right: Dr. Tim Littmann (left) from Alexander City and Dr. Emmanuel Ozimba from Smith’s Station both joined Lake Martin Community Hospital within the past year. Above left: Carol Sellers (left), Peggy Bullard and Cassandra Hill pose for a photo at the meet and greet. Top: Littmann (third left) and Ozimba (second right) are joined by their team including receptionist Sherri Wrightwell (left), triage medical assistant Shae Jones (second left) and medical scribe Ashley Adamson (right).
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and they stayed home last year,” he said. “So, we’re getting those two back anyway.” As for actual enrollment this year, the number is back above 2,700,
and locals. Same goes for the interior design — Kim Continued from A1 Shelton, owner of Sweet Pick’ins in Dadeville, decorated the recycled “It’s been a long process,” furniture in the dining room. Karen said. Indeed, the proximity to The house’s diminutive Dadeville’s center, about a facade, unchanged since half mile down Lafayette the ‘40s, belies its actual Street, figures strongly in size. Since living there, the bungalow’s appeal. The the Sanfords have added street has always been the five rooms in two separate main residential promenade additions, each one extending — Jim’s mother, Billie Nell progressively further into Black Sanford, grew up on the backyard. Guests are Lafayette Street — but like the often surprised by the square house itself, it’s been a work in footage. progress. “They say ‘Oh my gosh, “There was a period of time your house is so big! I had no when a lot of (the houses) idea,’” Karen said. were run down,” Harriet The result is an unusual recalled. layout reminiscent of old According to Harriet, houses, allowing one to peer however, the ‘80s was the back from the dining room inflection point, and today through the kitchen and into many of the 19th- and the open door of the master early-20th-century homes suite. One room over, a spiral are restored and well-kept, staircase built by Karen’s thanks in part to its historic brother-in-law leads to an attic designation on the National that was once a playroom for Register of Historic Places. the couple’s two children, now “When you go to small grown. towns there’s usually a street In another recent project — that you ride down where you “the most exciting renovation,” see the pretty houses,” Karen according to Harriet — said. “To me, this street is that contractors tore away the false street.” ceiling and peeled back a layer of wallpaper, revealing This article is part of an original tongue and groove the ‘Inside Look’ series on pine ceiling above. old homes that have been Like the staircase, many renovated or repurposed. To of the Sanfords’ home nominate a house you’d like to improvement projects are see featured, please email siri. the work of friends, family hedreen@alexcityoutlook.com.
Tallapoosa County Schools superintendent Ray Porter said, which he expects will return to pre-pandemic levels by fall 2022. But while some students have re-enrolled, “most all children that we’ve lost, it’s because they decided to homeschool and not all of them are in good programs,”
Porter told school board members. Intervention can be difficult. Tallapoosa County Schools conducts staterequired exit interviews with students who withdraw — “if they come to us to withdraw,” deputy superintendent Casey Davis said, “a lot of times, the reason they’re leaving
they don’t want to talk to us anyway.” Instead, the school system will get a letter from the homeschooling program in the mail, after the student has already left. Tallapoosa County Schools will hold its second public budget hearing Monday at 5 p.m.
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TOP: The kitchen layout is reminiscent of older homes. BOTTOM: The Sanfords have meticulously decorated a cozy and spacious living area.
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New and improved Auburn or more of the same?
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or the second week in a row, the Auburn Tigers utterly dominated an inferior opponent at Jordan Hare Stadium. This time Alabama State was the victim falling 62-0. The Tigers have yet to give up 200 total yards to an opponent and have scored at least 60 points in back-toback games for the first time since 1932. Considering the competition, those numbers shouldn’t be surprising or overly impressive. Don’t get me wrong, there is immense value in crushing teams that are supposed to be crushed and not playing down to the competition, but it’s also fair to say Auburn hasn’t truly proven anything yet. While the end result of the Alabama State game was nearly identical to week one, the Tigers didn’t look nearly as focused and made quite a few more mistakes. I realize 11 o’clock games versus FCS opponents simply don’t have the same electricity, but lack of intensity and focus apparently will not jive with Bryan Harsin. He was livid with some of the snafus in the first half and, reportedly, peeled the paint off the walls during halftime. It obviously worked, because Auburn looked like a different team in the third quarter. It’s a good sign that he has the ability to get the team’s attention. The Tigers have basically had an extended fall camp with two glorified scrimmages to get a live look at what they have on the roster and work on any seeming deficiencies. The actual season most definitely begins this week with a trip to Happy Valley to take on the No. 10 Nittany Lions. Penn State won a thriller on the road in Wisconsin to begin the season and, while the statistics weren’t very pretty, it was an impressive win due to the hostile environment. Honestly, I do not believe PSU is the tenth best team in the country, but it too will be an extremely hostile environment and Auburn hasn’t fared well in those situations lately. Bo Nix has suffered his worst performances on the road in previous seasons. Three interceptions against
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Dadeville’s Layla Grace goes up for a block against Reeltown during the Tallapoosa County Championship tournament.
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to be involved in during her time as a Tiger. All three she tried she stuck with: volleyball, basketball and track. or as nice a person Layla Grace is Sticking to the netted on-court sport, off the volleyball court, she brings a Grace’s height, leaping ability and strength commanding presence on it. made her an obvious choice for the middle The athletic 5-foot-9 middle blocker blocker position. She landed first-team provides an intimidating presence in the All-County honors for her play there at center of Dadeville’s lineup. Behind the the Tallapoosa County Championship scenes at practice, she’s instructing fellow tournament earlier this season, a three-team attackers on the finer points of hitting, battle that the Tigers won. blocking and serving. “It was really easy,” Grace said about “I don’t think money can buy that,” becoming a middle blocker. “All I had to do Dadeville coach Ashley Henderson said. “It’s was jump, just grow into it being the athletic just something that is a characteristic that’s person that I am.” learned at home, that they bring with them Henderson is in her first year at the helm and that coaches really yearn for. The peerof Dadeville’s program, but even since the to-peer experience sometimes teaches them summer she’s seen Grace grow. more than what a coach can.” Her game is to the point now where she Grace has developed into an anchor for can instruct others. the Tigers’ volleyball team over the course of “Layla is making her attacks, she’s leading her high school career, and now in her senior this team, she’s helping the other girls learn season, she’s looking for a strong cap to her how to transition off the net and how to time at Dadeville. approach the ball, building confidence for “I just try to make people happy,” Grace the younger players,” Henderson said. said. “Sometimes players get down on Grace’s value as a leader can be seen most themselves, and I’ve been in that position a prominently in her sister, Paris Grace. lot. I just try to keep them happy.” Paris Grace plays for Dadeville’s junior varsity Grace took up volleyball her freshman team and relies on her sibling to learn everything year at Dadeville, a year she spent testing See GRACE, Page B2 different sports to see which ones she’d like By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director
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omeone call PETA because I am about to beat a dead horse. I have written a lot recently about how the rumors of college football are greatly exaggerated. We hear things like: “It’s the same 5 or 6 teams in the College Football Playoffs every year!”, “The transfer portal is killing the sport!”, “Paying the players will make the game too much like the NFL!”, “Wahhhhh, Wahhhh!”, etc. If you are a college football fan, a sports fan or just a living human being and you didn’t enjoy the games and atmospheres on Saturday, September 11, 2021, you may want to check your pulse because last weekend’s assortment of contests had everything. We saw the Oregon Ducks reinvigorate interest in West coast football by waddling into Columbus and beating the Ohio State Buckeyes. We marveled at the SEC’s greatness as teams like Arkansas and Mississippi State proved that even the bottom half of the conference is tough as a two-dollar steak. We were surprised as even teams like Vanderbilt and South Carolina pulled off last second wins- on the road, no less. Then there were close calls that had us on the edge of our seats. Notre Dame needed the luck of the Irish to beat a pesky Toledo team. Texas A&M smoked out a win over Colorado as the Buffaloes (puff-puff)-gave the game away. (Did those legalized marijuana puns do anything for you?). Meanwhile, Jacksonville State already has the Play of the year locked up with that miraculous Hail Mary win over Florida State. Shout out to my buddy and AHSAA Radio Network cohort Tommy Wood who was at the game and whose son is on the Gamecock squad. What a memory they can share forever, huh? Even if the games didn’t move your meter, the side notes to the weekend were incredible. There was a cat See FOOTBALL, Page B2
Benjamin Russell and Wetumpka meet for region battle three starters on defense and a majority on offense from a team that went 2-7 in 2020. It’s been a tumultuous first First-year Benjamin Russell four weeks for Benjamin Russell. head coach Aubrey Blackwell The Wildcats were within and staff are still on the hunt one score in the fourth quarter for their first win, and earning it against both Huffman and Central on the road against region rival of Clay County in the first two Wetumpka could certainly prove games of the season, on the verge impactful. of pulling an upset in both games “I just want it really bad for only to fall just short in the end our kids, they’ve been working each time. really hard and giving us Those two nail-biters have outstanding effort,” Blackwell been followed with a 42-20 loss said. “We love how they’re against Stanhope and a 32-0 growing and getting better.” defeat at Helena. Benjamin Blackwell added that a win Russell entered the season with against the Indians puts the a young squad, replacing all but Wildcats in a good position to By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director
make the state football playoffs down the road. Wetumpka’s season hasn’t been all sunshine and candy thus far, either. The Indians boast a thrilling last-second 18-14 win over Tallassee, but losses against Prattville, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Helena have left their record at 1-3. They did manage to play Helena somewhat closer than Benjamin Russell did, losing by a 20-10 margin. Blackwell said normally there’s a lot coaches can decipher See BATTLE, Page B2
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Benjamin Russell and Wetumpka both come into Friday night’s matchup in need of a win.
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Luckily, the family was able to barely make it to Continued from B1 the hospital, but man, you got to give that new mom props for being committed dangling perilously from enough to check out the upper tier of Hard Southern Mississippi Rock Stadium in Miami versus Grambling State. which was eventually That’s a committed caught after a 25-foot fall Golden Eagle fan! by fans below using an So just remember: American Flag (on 9-11 no College football is the less). In Hattiesburg, MS, best. Even with its a woman almost gave birth occasional warts, there is at the stadium and had no better sport on earth one of the tunnels blocked and the game proves it off for several minutes! every weekend.
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she can about attacking, blocking and hitting. “She’s given me so much advice,” the younger Grace sister said. “She’s been pushing me on hitting, because I don’t like to jump when it’s time to hit but she comes over there and makes me do it.” The duo both expressed joy in their ability to play together this season, their final chance to do so on the volleyball court before Layla Grace graduates. “It means a lot for me to play with her because it’s her last year,” Paris Grace said. “It’s really gonna hurt me once she leaves.” Before that time, however, Layla Grace said there is still more she wishes to accomplish.
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about a team based on a common opponent, but the circumstances
Horseshoe Bend seeking first win of season against Randolph County fallen 34-12 to LaFayette and 42-0 against Ranburne. Fayetteville and Woodland, teams Two weeks ago, Horseshoe that kept close games with the Bend’s football team held steadfast Generals and Tigers, respectively, in a tie game against Fayetteville played earlier this season and before a last-second touchdown pass Fayetteville won by a slim 21-12 handed the Generals a 28-21 loss. margin. One week ago, Horseshoe Bend “I’ve been pleased with how possessed the ball down just eight practice has been going so far this points in the fourth quarter after week,” Phillips said. “The guys, trailing by two touchdowns on they understand that we’re right multiple occasions, only to come up there and we’ve gotta figure out a short on offense and ultimately fall way to win and I think that they’re 42-27. trying their best. That’s all I can ask Back-to-back weeks the Generals of them.” have been on the verge of notching Offensively the two sides mirror their first victory of the season, only each other in many ways. The to come up a smidge short in the favorite formation of both teams closing moments. With a home tilt is the wishbone, and Randolph against Randolph County on the County will look to pound the rock docket for this Friday, Horseshoe with both junior running back Zack Bend is looking to finally break Caldwell and junior running back through and put a number other than Christian Jefferson. zero on the left side of its win-loss Caldwell is also the team’s record. leading receiver, with 10 catches for “This week we’ve really been 151 yards this season to go along focusing on being physical at the with his 174 yards on the ground. line of scrimmage on both sides “Being versatile like that, that’s of the ball, and just executing our what you want in a running back,” game plan, essentially,” Horseshoe Phillips said. “He’s a downhill Bend coach Jeremy Phillips said. runner, he’s a physical runner, then “We’re right there. We’re just a few when he gets out in space he can put plays away in every game. We’ve a move on a guy. So we’ve really just gotta figure out a way to make been working on breaking down, those plays in order to put us on making one-on-one tackles for top.” when he’s in space. Then when he’s As an opponent, Randolph pounding down inside, we’ve gotta County has shown to be beatable. gang tackle.” The Tigers took home a shootout The Tigers will also go spread victory over Woodland by a 40-34 formation and try to air the ball out tally in Week 1, but have since from time to time, similar to the By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director
It starts by winning the area, which the Tigers could be poised to do. Dadeville has started the season 4-0 including its two victories at the Tallapoosa County Championship. From there, Grace hopes she and her team can make a deep run into the Alabama Class 3A state playoffs. “I have a lot of confidence in our team, we’ve started out really, really good,” Grace said. She isn’t sure where she’ll attend college yet, although she does want to play volleyball wherever she ends up. “I’m just keeping my options open, applying to colleges right now,” Grace said. “I don’t really know what I want to do, but I know I want to play volleyball.”
surrounding Wetumpka and Helena’s game make it more difficult to do so this week. “Helena had several starters out when they played Wetumpka,”
Blackwell said. “They had several quarantined with COVID. So it was hard to get a good read on Helena going into that game because they had so many kids out.”
Among those missing for the Huskies were their starting running back, two linebackers, a wide receiver and two linemen. Prattville is still the only team that’s beaten
Generals. Sophomore quarterback Avion Willis has attempted 53 passes through three contests this year. Willis has only completed 42 percent of those throws, but at an average of 13.5 yards per completion, Phillips said Randolph County’s downfield passing game will be something Horseshoe Bend’s defense will need to contain, especially as they face a quarterback in his second year as a starter. At the same time, Phillips will be taking a few shots downfield with his own sophomore quarterback in hopes of loosening the Tigers’ front for the run game. The Generals’ commander holds a lot of respect for Randolph County’s defensive front, which is led by 310-pound nose guard Kristian Lipham and a host of sure-tackling linebackers including sophomore Austin Terrell. A few of the defense’s starters were out against Ranburne with COVID but will be back this week. Many of the Tigers’ best players play both sides of the ball, similar to the Generals. “We’re gonna have to be able to hit some passes to be able to move the ball on Friday night,” Phillips said. “It’s gonna come down to who can block, tackle and execute. Whoever does that best is gonna win the football game.” Horseshoe Bend and Randolph County kick off at 7 p.m. at Generals Stadium.
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several turnovers from its offensive counterpart. Beyond that game, Wetumpka’s defense hasn’t allowed more than 20 points this year, despite its own offense never scoring more than 18. Blackwell noted he’s preparing in particular for the interior of the Indians’ defense, which features three strong, experienced linemen and star junior middle linebacker Justin Crumbaugh. Blackwell said he expects Crumbaugh to play on Saturdays in a couple years. “Their box is extremely, extremely tough to deal with,” Blackwell said. “We’re gonna have to pass protect really well, we’re gonna have to do some things well all night to be able to score off of them.” Benjamin Russell’s main source of production on offense thus far has come through the air, with sophomore quarterback Gabe Benton already at 812 yards and eight touchdowns passing in four games. Corri Milliner and La’Bronski McKinney have been the primary recipients of those throws, with 401 and 296 receiving yards, respectively. Combined they’ve caught all but one of Benton’s eight touchdowns. It’s a near-certainty they’ll be looking to stretch Wetumpka’s stout defense with downfield passes Friday. Wetumpka’s own attack is headlined by dualthreat quarterback Nathan Rogers and seasoned running back Stone Minnifield. “We’re gonna have to make sure we keep Rogers bottled up. He’s extremely dynamic. When he gets outside the pocket and gets in space he’s dangerous,” Blackwell said. “We’re gonna have to stay disciplined and know when is the time to get upfield, when is it not.” Benjamin Russell and Wetumpka kick off at 7 p.m. at the City of Wetumpka Sportsplex.
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“He’s been bigger than everybody else since he was in seventh grade. So he’s always been the focus of basketball, baseball, football, whatever it was, because of his size. But people forget that he’s still young. He’s only in the 10th grade. But he’s doing better, commanding the offense. He just has to understand that you can’t bow down to players just because they’re older.” — Coosa head coach Brett Thomas on quarterback Majavius Culpepper
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Culpepper-Butler connection could open up Coosa offense another skill position player. The starting quarterback job became vacant ahead of this year, It’s been a rough opening to the however, and Culpepper seized the season for Central Coosa football. opportunity. There’s no denying that. A talented and dynamic athlete, Because of transportation Culpepper had to learn the nature limitations, the Cougars didn’t of the quarterback position as much have a full team practice until Aug. as anything else. The term “field 12 whereas most schools had a general” didn’t necessarily apply to full summer workout regimen and him early on. subsequent fall camp. “He’s been bigger than Coosa head coach Brett Thomas everybody else since he was in said Coosa’s schedule would be seventh grade,” Thomas said. brutal in the early going, and it “So he’s always been the focus showed. The Cougars started the of basketball, baseball, football, year 0-3 and were outscored 152-28 whatever it was, because of his in those games. size. But people forget that he’s One connection has the potential still young. He’s only in the 10th to help change the team’s fortunes, grade. But he’s doing better, however — the bond between commanding the offense. He just sophomore quarterback Majavius has to understand that you can’t Culpepper and senior wide receiver bow down to players just because Trae Butler. they’re older.” Even if they disagree on who He had someone to lean on for is the younger sibling in their advice about leadership, though — brotherly-type relationship. Butler. “MJ, that’s my little brother right After practices Butler can be there,” Butler said. “He looks up seen delivering speeches to his to me. We’re just gonna keep on teammates. When players are down, going, continue to play and play he’s someone who can pick them until we get a win.” up. When others are slacking, he’s “Nah, I’m big bro,” Culpepper there to refocus them. He’s a team said, laughing. “I’m big bro.” captain for that reason. Culpepper and Butler have been “He’s always been like that, ever playing football together since the since he was in ninth grade when younger of the duo was in seventh I first started coaching,” Thomas grade. said. “He’s always been very vocal, Butler’s seen Culpepper develop very animated, very energized. He’s as a passer in that time, even if he always been a spark.” wasn’t always playing quarterback. Butler missed Week 1 with injury “His best trait is his arm, and Coosa stuck to the ground throwing the ball, making plays, through most of its first three making sure that the ball gets to games. When they did air it out, where it needs to be,” Butler said. however, Butler has been option When Culpepper joined Butler number one for Culpepper. at the high school level, he did it as The duo connected for the
Cougars’ lone passing touchdown this season. “He’s just somebody who, if I want to get the ball out of my hands quick, just throw it to him,” Culpepper said. “He’s gonna do it all.” They remain at the forefront for Thomas’ plans moving forward, however, with the coach noting the way opposing teams have loaded up against the run and a few question marks on Coosa’s offensive line. Butler is a weapon the team intends to use. They employ him at punt and kick returner, where he’s already collected four returns of 30 or more yards using his 4.4 speed. “He has what you can’t teach, like DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle. He has those fast-twitch muscles,” Thomas said. “Those players can change direction at full speed. They can stop, plant.” With Culpepper’s arm, Butler and fellow speedy wideout Tyreek Epps, Thomas hopes his plans for Coosa’s offense can come to fruition. “If he can get about three seconds to throw the ball, plant his feet and get off a good pass, it’ll keep teams from just coming down, putting eight in the box all the time,” Thomas said. In any case, Culpepper and Butler are trying to make the most of their final year together. Barring a magical playoff run, they’ll only have six games left after this week. Their next test comes against Marion Sept. 17. “I was thinking about that the other day,” Culpepper said. “It’s gonna be tough next year without him.”
exceptional on special teams so far this season blocking a punt Continued from B1 and a field-goal against Alabama State. An unexpected score from South Carolina in 2020 and three special teams could also be the interceptions against Florida in 2019 difference. However, the biggest gave the team no chance to win. Bo’s question revolves around the line composure in the pocket has looked of scrimmage. How will Auburn’s markedly better this year, but he will offensive and defensive lines be under considerably more pressure measure up? The Tigers played on Saturday. Minnesota and Northwestern in Obviously, turnovers and penalties bowl games in 2019 and 2020. can play a huge role in high-caliber Admittedly, bowl games are unique games between two evenly matched and not necessarily representative opponents. The Tigers have been of in-season games, but the results
are rather stunning. Auburn could only muster 56 yards rushing and 232 total yards against the Gophers, while giving up 215 yards rushing and 494 total. Auburn gained 61 yards rushing and 361 total against Northwestern, while giving up 166 rushing and 457 total. In other words, the Tigers were basically manhandled on both lines of scrimmage by two middle-of-theroad Big Ten teams. Is this a new Auburn team under new leadership or just more of the same? We’re about to find out.
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AUBURN CRUISES PAST ALABAMA STATE
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Auburn easily defeated Alabama State 62-0 at home Saturday. Above: Auburn’s Tank Bigsby runs against Alabama State. Near left: Quarterback Bo Nix makes a pass. Far left, top: Malcom Johnson Jr. hauls in a pass. Below: Jarquez Hunter outruns ASU defenders.
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Sept. 18
PRAISE IN THE PARK: Joe L. Thomas hosts the annual Praise in the Park Album Release Saturday, Sept. 18 at Coopper Community Center beginning at 4 p.m. Guests include Lil Leonardd and Clear Vision, Demonte Purify and Company, The Anointed, Pure Sound, Travelling Harrells, Drek Taylor and Spiritual Harmonizers, Pastor McCray and Blessed, Shiloh SPirituals, KC Unity, Kenny Ross, COllins Family, All For Him, Greg Brown, Alice Lewis, James Milner, Matthew Ezell and Delanie Gilbert. For vendor and other information call 256-496-4726. Cooper Community Center is located at 625 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Alexander City, AL 35010.
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CAR SHOW: Bibb Graves Alumni and Friends in Millerville will hold their annual car show from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Car Registration fee $20. Spectators get in free. There will be games, including a 50/50 drawing, Wipe out, door prizes and money tree. for details, email Ben Wood at wood1950@centurylink.net. DADEVILLE FALL FESTIVAL: Dadeville’s 8th Annual Fall Festival will be held at the Dadeville Courthouse Square from 8am to 4pm. Activities for Children, Live Music, Auburn Raptors show, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Vendors and more. If you wish to be a Vendor,
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CASHBACK: Alex City Arts will present this popular Johnny Cash tribute band at 7 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. The band, featuring six professional musicians, will perform classics from the “Man in Black᾿s” 51-year career. Visit alexcityarts.org for details and ticket information.
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FALL BOOGIE: Standard Deluxe will host three days of music at the 9 annual Fall Boogie. The lineup includes Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Seath Walker and Joshua Ray Walker on Friday; Maggie Rose Blue Mountain, Lee Bains III and the Gloryfires, EArly James and Janet Simpson on Saturday, and Jon Spencer and the Hitmakers with Lee Bains III solo for brunch on Sunday. Visit standarddeluxe.com for ticket information.
Nov. 6
POTTERY SALE: The St. James Episcopal Church will be having a pottery sale from 9 a.m. to noon at 347 South Central Ave.
Nov. 18
Churches and non-profits can submit items to the calendar at editor@thedadevillerecord. com and calendar@alexcityoutlook.com.
7 BRIDGES BAND: THE ULTIMATE EAGLES EXPERIENCE: Since their first appearance in Alexander City a few years ago, the community has eagerly awaited the return of 7 Bridges Band to the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. This group delivers a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of The Eagles using no backing tracks or harmonizers. Visit alex-
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COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Clean Community Partnership in Dadeville will host first Saturday cleanups every month at 8:30 a.m. Meet at Dadeville City Hall to sign in and receive trash picking supplies and routes. There will be a trash bag drop-off on site and sanitized pickers. For more information, contact Dianna Porter at 256-750-0075. ARTISTS GATHERING: The Lake Martin Creativity Group continues to meet at 1 p.m. every Monday at the StillWaters Residential Building for arts and crafts such as rock painting, wine glass painting, canvas painting, painted a door hanger and created greeting cards. The Lake Martin area is welcome as well as those in StillWaters. We only charge $5 per month to help pay for the space to have fun and stimulate our creativity. Come and share what you like to do. For further information please call Suzie Ham at 334-464-2882 or Kay Fincher 256-825-2506. CCP THIRD SATURDAYS: Clean Community Partnership will host its Third Saturday cleanups the third Saturday of each month. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Our Town Volunteer Fire Department for pickup supplies and area assignments to help clean up the streets within Alexander City. For more information call John Thompson at 334-399-3289. DADEVILLE BEAUTIFICATION BOARD: The Dadeville Beautification Board meets the second Thursday of each month beginning at 5:00 PM. Meetings are held at the Tallapoosa Historical Society Museum. New members are always welcome.
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American Legion Post 103 now has a permanent address By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter
Alexander City’s American Legion post is slowly recovering its pre-COVID turnout, now with the help of a permanent home to hang their plaques, display their flags and gather any time they please. “We’ve rented this building as a new home, and we’ll conduct our first meeting here Thursday night,” post commander Danny Wright said as he readied the new space
Saturday for painting. The one-room building on Highway 63 used to be a thrift store but has sat empty, leaving the owner all-the-happier to lease it to the nonprofit at a discount. Since it became active again about three years ago, Wright said, Henry L. Dabbs Post 103 had been meeting once a month at the Sportplex in a building furnished by the city. After an eight-month hiatus due to the pandemic, the group met for the first time in the
pavilion out of caution. “We started back with two to three members,” Wright said. Monthly turnout has creeped up since then with about 15-20 members at the last meeting, still about half of what it was pre-pandemic. With a new permanent space, however, Wright hopes to see turnout rise. The group is looking forward to having a permanent place to display their memorabilia or host a fish fry. “We don’t have to store
anything no more,” American Legion member Mike Taunton said. “And now we can come any time we want to.” Once up-and-running, visitors will be able to stop by for face-to-face assistance. Ed Jenkins, public liaison for both the American Legion post and the Disabled American Veterans Bill Nichols chapter, plans to be in every weekday from 9 a.m. to mid-afternoon to help members with paperwork like applying for disability.
County approves funding for extension of New Site water By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
More residents in northeast Tallapoosa County will have access to water from New Site. At its Monday meeting the Tallapoosa County Commission approved spending up to $1.047 million on extension of the small town’s water system. “Commissioner John McKelvey and I met with Town of New Site engineers,” Tallapoosa County administrator Blake Beck said. “We are looking at using part of the county’s (American Rescue Plan) funds here.” McKelvey said about seven miles of 6-inch water line would be run to service more than 50 residences that currently rely on wells for water. Beck said New Site would handle all of the work similar to how the city of Dadeville handled all work on the courthouse square project. Invoices would be approved by New Site and the county would pay its prorated share as invoices were presented. The majority of the work would be completed in 2022. Members of the commission were officially invited by Peggy Bullard and Jim Cahoon of the Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce to its annual fall festival with 50 vendors, 20 to 25 food vendors and free rides and games for children. “We are able to provide those at no charge,” Cahoon said. “We will also have the (Auburn University) raptors there 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.” The festival will happen behind the Dadeville First
Right now the post has the funds for about a month-anda-half of rent, Wright said, but is planning a fundraiser later this fall where they’ll raffle off handmade quilts donated to the legion. Post 103 will have its first meeting — the third Thursday of every month — in the new building this Thursday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. “We eat at five, business at six,” Wright said. The new space is located at 3805 Highway 63, Alexander City, AL, 35010.
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Peggy Bullard and Jim Cahoon with the Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce invite the Tallapoosa County Commission to the chamber’s fall festival.
Baptist Church. The commission entered an hour-long executive session with Lake Martin Area Economic Development director Chad Odom to discuss an economic development opportunity. After returning to regular session, the commission tabled a decision on a memorandum of understanding. The commission approved contracts with the Alabama Department of Youth Services and the Lee County Youth Detention Center. The contracts provide Tallapoosa County with access to two beds at the Lee County Youth Detention Center. One of the beds is paid for by the Alabama Department of Youth Services and the other is paid for by Tallapoosa County. The commission approved the recommendation of county engineer David Moore and set the speed limit of Wildlife Road
to 30 MPH. The commission recessed Monday’s meeting and will reconvene at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 to take up the fiscal year 2022 budget. In other action the Tallapoosa County Commission: • Approved minutes of the Aug. 9 meeting • Approved warrants and purchase orders • Approved annual bids for materials • Approved a transfer of leave among employees • Approved an exchange of information agreement with the Alabama Department of Revenue • Was reminded the Tallapoosa County courthouses would be closed Oct. 11 in observance of Columbus Day The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Commission is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12.
Farm supply and feed stores cannot keep a livestock deworming medication on the shelves because social media posts are calling it a cure for COVID-19. A veterinarian with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System warns that people should not buy animal ivermectin products to selfmedicate. “Animal formulations of ivermectin are not safe for human use,” said Soren Rodning, who is also an Auburn University associate professor of animal sciences. “Bottom line—do not self-medicate with animal ivermectin products. I cannot emphasize this enough.” The Alabama Poison Information Center at Children’s of Alabama has fielded more than two dozen ivermectin exposure calls so far. The majority of these calls were related to COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration requires labels on animal ivermectin products warning people not to ingest it. Veterinarians use it as a dewormer in cattle, horses and pets. “The concentration of ivermectin in these products or some of the inactive ingredients used in animal formulations may not be safe for human use,” he said. “Specifically, these have not been proven safe for use by people through clinical drug trials.” Marilyn Bulloch, an Auburn University associate clinical professor of pharmacy practice, adds that while a human formulation of ivermectin exists, safety is key. “It would be wonderful to have a cheap oral medicine to treat COVID,” said Bulloch. “But the blood concentrations needed for the active ingredient are substantially higher than ever studied and is not safe in humans. Research shows that it does not work in normal human doses.” Bulloch’s colleague, Spencer Durham, agrees. “To achieve adequate blood concentrations would require a lethal dose of the human formulation,” said Durham, who is also an associate clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Auburn. Bulloch and Durham also point out that hundreds of drugs have shown promise in a lab setting against COVID-19
but failed to be effective against the disease in people. “Currently, there is a well-designed, large-scale study in people underway in the United Kingdom to investigate if ivermectin could be effective in more normal human doses,” said Bulloch. “But we do not know how long that study will run and when the data will be available.” Durham said that longterm studies into dose sizes, dosing schedules and potential side effects in people are what is needed. “These types of studies are what we need to make well-researched and safe recommendations,” he said. Additionally, Durham is concerned that vaccinehesitant people are embracing the social media hype around ivermectin. “I understand that people want to feel that any medications and vaccines are well-researched and safe,” he said. “But there is no evidence to support that normal doses of human formulations of ivermectin are effective and significant evidence that animal formulations are not safe for people and possibly lethal.” Durham said in contrast, strong evidence exists that the vaccines currently available are safe and significantly reduce the potential for contracting COVID-19 and requiring hospital treatment if a person does get the disease. Rodning, Bulloch and Durham also agree that following a few key steps provide the strongest defense against COVID: • Vaccinate • Wear a mask • Practice good social distancing • Wash hands frequently • Keep hands away from the face, especially nose and mouth • Eat a healthy diet • Get adequate rest Alabama Extension and the Auburn University School of Pharmacy are collaborating to provide research-based information on COVID19 to Alabama residents. This work serves as part of the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching and Engagement, or EXCITE, project. The Extension Foundation provided funding for EXCITE. For more information, visit Extension’s Alabama Ready website at Aces. edu/blog/category/ alabama-ready/.