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Governor helps dedicate Girls Ranch memorial

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Candace Gulley is thankful Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey helped officially dedicate a memorial to eight Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch children Tuesday. But in Gulley’s mind, the memorial took on meaning when her husband Tommy helped design, construct and install the memorial in the months since the tragic death of Bella, Ben, Dana, Haley, Josiah, Makenzie, Nicholas and Tia.

“It was the thing he wanted to do,” Gulley said. “He wanted something here to be on display to represent our children. He worked with his buddy down in Mobile Alafab. Alafab donated all of the materials. Then their staff worked on lunch breaks and off time to build it.”

The memorial was erected in late summer across from the main entrance to the Girls Ranch.

“All of the dads on the ranch [installed] it,” Gulley said. “It was really good for them to put their hands on something and know it was

going to be in memory of our kids.”

It was at that moment the memorial fully developed its meaning for Gulley.

“For me the memorial dedication happened that day when it went in the ground and I got to look at it,” Gulley said. “I get to look at it everyday from my office. I get to see it everyday lit up when we drive by and remember them. I also know there are a lot of hurting families along with me and my husband that See RANCH, Page A3

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Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch director Candace Gulley places flowers at the memorial at the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch Tuesday.

Multiple school projects nearing completion

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Tallapoosa County Schools superintendent Ray Porter presents a plaque to Tallapoosa County 2021-2022 teacher of the year Deanna Jennings at a board meeting Monday.

Jennings named Tallapoosa County Schools

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Of six nominees, one from each school, Dadeville High School math teacher Deanna Jennings was named overall Tallapoosa County teacher of the year for the 2021-2022 school year.

Last year’s winners, who were never publicly recognized due to the COVID19 pandemic, were also honored

alongside this year’s recipients at the Tallapoosa County Board of Education’s regular meeting Monday. Horseshoe Bend School teacher Portia Worthy won the 2020-2021 title.

“It is a tremendous honor when we are able to recognize those who have had extraordinary performance during the school year, especially in the last couple of years, because everybody is extraordinary who lived through

the past few years in education and still [is] employed in an education role,” Tallapoosa County Schools superintendent Ray Porter said. “So, if you were the top of that group, then you should certainly be recognized.”

Personnel director Kristina Mathews presented each winner with a plaque.

“We all know that there was a

Three simultaneous construction projects on three Tallapoosa County Schools campuses are expected to wrap up within the next two months.

Superintendent Ray Porter told school board meeting attendees Monday that the school system is “moving into the final weeks” of its projects at Dadeville High School, Reeltown Elementary School and Horseshoe Bend School.

“We don’t go by absolutes when there are weather and supply-chain issues, but we are certainly in the final days of the three projects,” he said. “We’re looking at those coming to a close and revealing those to the public.”

Last year, Tallapoosa County Schools approved a $12.5 million contract to replace the Reeltown Elementary schoolhouse, built in 1929, with a larger facility on the same campus, shared with the high school.

According to 2020 Census results released in August, Reeltown, despite its size, was the only Tallapoosa County community to see significant growth in the past 10 years.

The other two projects are smaller in scope, including the replacement of the Dadeville High School field house and the construction of an auditorium at Horseshoe Bend.

After the board meeting, Porter said it was safe to say all three projects will be complete by mid-February. As with Alexander City Schools, which still awaits completion on one of its elementary schools,

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Dadeville council continues to fret over courthouse square project bill

By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter One month after it came up in executive session, the Dadeville City Council is still waiting on the final bill for the courthouse square renovation project, SIRI HEDREEN / THE RECORD determining which local government pays Dadeville city councilmembers Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson what and whether the City of Dadeville (left), Tony Wolfe and Roy Mathis, Mayor Jimmy “Frank” Good- faces litigation from the contractor. man and councilmembers Darryl Heard and Brownie Caldwell The improvement project, which discuss the location of a fire substation Tuesday. renovated the city square into a one-way

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roundabout bisected by State Highway 49, was ostensibly finished over a year ago but the city and contractor Gillespie Construction have yet to declare it complete due to a dispute over the final amount owed for additional works. The original contract approved in 2019 was $1.45 million, though at the time city engineers warned the price may have been too good to be true.

According to Mayor Jimmy “Frank” Goodman, city officials were supposed

to meet with Tallapoosa County and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) earlier this week but city attorney Robin Reynolds fell ill.

“As soon as he’s better we will have a meeting to see where we stand on the final quantities of the courthouse square project,” Goodman said Tuesday.

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Dadeville Volunteer Fire Department hopes to build Continued from A1 a second station, instead proposing a new central County or the stateDadeville will station on U.S. Highway be left holding the bag on 280. the project, part of which “Putting a new station involves a state highway. on 280, it’s going to help “Why do we have to business come to that pay for something we don’t industrial park,” Wolfe own?” councilman Roy said, acknowledging it was Mathis asked rhetorically at untimely given the real estate one point during the meeting. contract that had just been The issue came up again approved. during the council’s vote Fire Chief Scott Atkins on a real estate contract agreed, but insisted on the for a new fire department need for a Young’s Ferry substation, which split 3-2 Road substation.

— with councilmen Darryl “It don’t have to be the Heard and Tony Wolfe main station, so to speak, it against — along the same can be a satellite station,” lines as last month’s vote he said. “But we still got to to move forward with the have something on that side $18,000 purchase. of town to get the coverage “Not until we get the that we don’t have.”

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Police Reports DADEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT DEC. 14

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• A four vehicle motor vehicle collision occurred on U.S. Highway 280 resulting in major property damage. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported multiple people.

theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

DEC. 8

• Mindy Michelle Bradford, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic • A 17-year old juvenile was arrested DEC. 3 violence. for reckless endangerment and attempting • A report was filed for domestic • Making a false report to law to elude law enforcement on Old U.S. violence third that occurred in the Dadeville enforcement was reported in Alexander Highway 280. The juvenile was released to area.

City. parental custody.

• Jacob Greer, 32, of Dadeville was • Harassing communications was DEC. 13 arrested for domestic violence second on reported in Alexander City.

• A report was filed for theft of lost Adair Drive.

• Criminal trespass and criminal property that occurred on Columbus Street.

DEC. 1 mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• A report was filed for attempted • Timmy Jackson, 56, of Opelika was • Harassment was reported in Alexander identity theft that occurred on Lakeshore arrested for possession of marijuana second City.

Drive. on U.S. Highway 280.

• Criminal surveillance was reported in • Kendrick Sands, 19, of Dadeville was Alexander City. arrested for domestic violence third on West TALLAPOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S • Domestic violence was reported in Lafayette Street.

DEPARTMENT Alexander City.

• Crystal Greer, 28, of Dadeville was DEC. 9 DEC. 6 arrested for driving under the influence, • Danny Floyd of Crenshaw Street in • Patrick Michael Nash, 35, of possession of drug paraphernalia and Camp Hill was arrested at the Clay County Alexander City was arrested for possession possession of a controlled substance on Detention Center on a warrant for probation of a controlled substance and illegal West Lafayette Street. revocation. possession of prescription drugs.

DEC. 12 • Conelius Ricks of Stewart Street in • Domestic violence was reported in • A report was filed for theft of property Tallassee was arrested on a bench warrant. Alexander City. third that occurred on U.S. Highway 280.

• Angela Pearson of Steward Street in • Possession of a controlled substance DEC. 10 Tallassee was arrested on a warrant for and illegal possession of prescription drugs • Reports were filed for nine counts criminal trespassing. was reported in Alexander City. of forging an instrument, seven counts of Dec. 8 • Leaving the scene of an accident was fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, • Billy Joe Berry Jr. of County Road reported in Alexander City. eight counts of theft of property third, and 89 North in Camp Hill was arrested at the • Burglary and criminal mischief was two counts of theft of property fourth that Chambers County Jail on a warrant for reported in Alexander City. occurred in the Dadeville area. assault third.

• Burglary was reported in Alexander DEC. 9 • A resident of Goldville Road in City.

• Jeffery Williams, 41, of Auburn was Daviston filed a report for domestic • Permitting dogs to run at large was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. violence. reported in Alexander City.

• A report was filed for harassment and DEC. 6 Dec. 5 violation of a protection order that occurred • Christopher Price of Hummingbird • Zach Ryan Thomas, 22, of New Site on Royston Street.

Drive in Camp Hill was arrested on an was arrested for bail jumping.

• Elizabeth Green, 37, of Dadeville was outstanding warrant for domestic violence • Brandon Lee Ruiz, 40, of Alexander arrested for obstruction of justice by using a strangulation.

City was arrested for driving under the false identity on U.S. Highway 280.

• Natasha Burnette of Ashby Avenue in influence of alcohol.

• Danny Floyd, 36, of Camp Hill was Sylacauga was arrested on an outstanding • Harassment was reported in Alexander arrested on six warrants for failure to warrant for failure to appear possession City. appear. of a controlled substance, possession of • Dogs presumed to be vicious and DEC. 7 marijuana second, possession of drug animal running at large was reported in • Ryan McLaughlin, 39, of Auburn was paraphernalia, carrying a pistol without a Alexander City. arrested for driving under the influence, permit.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander possession of a controlled substance, • A resident of Lakeview Ridge in City. possession of marijuana second and Dadeville filed a report for identity theft.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander possession of drug paraphernalia on U.S. DEC. 5 City.

Highway 280.

• A resident of Kelly Drive in Piedmont • Burglary and theft was reported in • A report was filed for possession of filed a report for theft of property from a Alexander City. a forged instrument that occurred in the vehicle.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol Dadeville area.

DEC. 3 was reported in Alexander City.

• Michael Hernandez, 18, of Dadeville • A resident of Washington Boulevard in DEC. 4 was arrested for two counts of possession Tallassee filed a report for theft of property.

• Domestic violence was reported in of a controlled substance, possession of • Hayden Ellerbe of Sanford Road in Alexander City. marijuana second, and possession of drug Alexander City was arrested at the Elmore • Domestic violence was reported in paraphernalia on Young Street.

County Jail on a probation violation Alexander City.

• Brianna Guerra, 18, of Dadeville warrant.

DEC. 3 was arrested for two counts of possession • A resident of Mullican Road in • Kedric Lashon Hollenquest, 41, of of a controlled substance, possession of Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. Kellyton was arrested for driving under the marijuana second, and possession of drug influence of alcohol. paraphernalia on Young Street.

ALEXANDER CITY • Clifford Kewon Mayela, 23, of DEC. 6 POLICE DEPARTMENT Auburn was arrested for bail jumping.

• William Clark, 46, of Dadeville was DEC. 10 • Anthony Keon Cox, 25, of Dadeville arrested for carrying a concealed weapon • Wathaw Cortrez Avery, 34, of was arrested for possession of marijuana. without a permit on U.S. Highway 280.

Birmingham was arrested for public • Domestic violence and sexual Dec. 4 intoxication. misconduct was reported in Alexander • A two vehicle motor vehicle collision Dec. 9 City. occurred on Sprint Street resulting in major • Elizabeth Nettle Green, 37, of • Driving under the influence of alcohol property damage. Emergency personnel Dadeville was arrested for two counts of was reported in Alexander City. responded to the scene and transported one bail jumping.

• Criminal trespass was reported in person.

• Unlawful breaking and entering and Alexander City.

Brief EF-0 tornado confirmed in Elmore County Friday

By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter A brief EF-0 tornado that touched down in Elmore County Friday afternoon is so far the only confirmed tornado to have occurred in Alabama during this past weekend’s outbreak.

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado inflicted a path of damage less than a quarter mile and about 50 yards wide near the Old Bingham community, northeast

of Montgomery and Southeast of Wetumpka, at 4:12 p.m. Friday, with a maximum estimated wind speed of 70 mph. The county was not under tornado watch at the time, with the greatest risk for severe storm in Alabama forecast for Saturday.

Three homes suffered minor damage, including blown-off roofing and shingles, according to NWS. No one was injured.

As of Monday, 78 have been confirmed dead across Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and

Missouri as a result of Friday night’s tornado outbreak, the Associated Press reports. Sixty-four of those fatalities were in Kentucky alone.

Alexander City churches Marshall Street Church and West End Church are currently holding a supply drive for tornado victims in Mayfield, Kentucky, collecting items through Jan. 19 at both locations. Requested donations include bottled water, flashlights and batteries, tarps, generators, gas cans, non-perishable readyto-eat meals and snacks, new

sleeping bags and blankets, toiletries, new sweatshirts and coats, extension cords, gloves and cleaning supplies.

Donors are asked to call Marshall Street Church at 256750-1899 or West End Church at 256-596-0779 before dropping off items. Financial donations can be made at marshallstreetchurch.com, westendchurchac.org or mailed to Marshall Street Church, P.O. Box 2009, Alexander City, AL, 35011.

Make checks payable to Marshall Street Church.

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Alabama Power donates to area organizations

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer The Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch and Camp ASCCA have received donations through the charitable arms of Alabama Power.

Alabama Power Company’s ABC Trust donated $10,000 to the Girls Ranch according to Alabama Power Company community relations manager Steve Marlowe.

“For several years, the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch has been unable to fully utilize the chapel on their campus,” Marlowe said. “This grant will allow them to upgrade their lighting and HVAC system to be more energy efficient. The Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches provide an invaluable service for our children, and we are proud to support their efforts.”

The Alabama Power Foundation has awarded a grant in the amount of $1,000 to Camp ASCCA. “Camp ASCCA is on the leading edge of serving individuals with disabilities and health impairments through their therapeutic­recreation programs,” Marlowe said. “Alabama

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Alabama Power community relations manager Steve Marlowe poses with Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches Michael Smith as the power company makes a donation to the Girls Ranch.

Power Foundation is proud to partner with Camp ASCCA in providing these valuable opportunities.”

The ABC Trust was created

by Alabama Power Company in 1992 to provide energy assistance programs for low-income families.

The trust also offers a program that helps nonprofit organizations — particularly those in health and

human services — save on energy.

Efficiency Forward is designed to help nonprofits reduce their energy costs so they can devote more of their resources to helping those in need. Since 2007, this grant program has provided over 140 grants totaling more than $1.2 million to help nonprofits save on their energy bills.

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the county school system has suffered from constructionmarket volatility. Reeltown Elementary was originally forecast to be in-use by January 2022, and the other projects have been delayed about one semester.

“Supply-chain issues, subs, finding people to work — that’s been across the board in all of those projects,” Porter said. “Down here COVID issues have hit each one, all three sites, so

the same thing that all of us are going through, those construction sites are going through. But the finished product is looking exactly like we had it drawn up.”

Meanwhile, renovation of Horseshoe Bend’s roofing, heating and air conditioning is still underway, with another two projects — new gyms at Dadeville and Reeltown high schools — in the queue.

Architectural and engineering plans for the project are currently underway, Porter told the board of education.

The board has yet to begin its search for a contractor.

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teacher in our life that sparked that interest in us,” she said. “Thank you all for being that one teacher for some child, and for [the] children to come in the Tallapoosa County school system.”

2021-2022 NOMINEES

Reeltown High School • Karen Sanford, Dadeville Elementary School • Deanna Jennings, Dadeville High School • Danielle Queen, Horseshoe Bend School, K-6 • Denise Shivers, Horseshoe Bend School, 7-12 2021-2022 teacher of the year • Deanna Jennings, Dadeville High School

• Megan Williams, Reeltown Elementary School 2020-2021 NOMINEES • Brian “Freddy” Langford, • Katrice Wright,

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needed to see that and have an opportunity to see how their children will be remembered.”

The memorial is the permanent structure to the tragic June 19 accident on Interstate 65 that took the lives of the eight children.

Two of the children in the van were hers biologically but Gulley says they were all a blessing to her life.

“Some shared my blood, others didn’t, they were all my children,” Gulley said.

Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) commissioner Nancy Buckner told the Gulleys, and others gathered for the memorial dedication, that a family exists at the Ranch.

“The glue that holds this family together is as strong if not stronger than that of blood relatives,” Buckner said. “This bond is forged by shared experiences overcoming hardship and unity with one another. You have shown what it means to be family and what it means to have faith.”

The accident allowed the story of the Girls Ranch to be told, how it helps the residents, who come to call the ranch home, walk a Godly path. Alabama Sheriff’s Ranches CEO Michael Smith said many stories of the Girls Ranch have been shared with him over the last six months but the one shared by an Alabama Department of Corrections official has struck him the most.

“He had an inmate who went to a guard and wanted to talk to the prison minister,” Smith said. “[The prisoner] went up to the prison minister and said, ‘... I had a daughter I didn’t deserve but she was in that van that day.

Thanks to the ranches I know my little girl is in heaven. I want to give my life to God so I can be her father and see her again.’”

The Girls Ranch currently has 17 children residents and approximately 80 percent are in DHR’s foster care system. Foster children at the Ranch is nothing unusual.

“Three of the children that were in the van with me that day were children in the foster care system,” Gulley said.

Just having the governor and other officials at the Ranch Tuesday was a blessing to the girls according to Gulley.

“To have someone as high up, the highest level, to come here and honor those lives, that’s huge for us. A lot of the children here right now are in the foster care system,” Gulley said. “The person that is their guardian, the State of Alabama, is a faceless person to them. Today they will be able to set eyes on the person that heads the state’s DHR and the head of our state. For our girls, this will be a moment they will be able to put a bookmark on and a memory that they will be able to take with them long after their time here.”

Gulley told Ivey and

Elementary School • Kelli Poole Reeltown High School • Delilah Mynard, Dadeville Elementary School • Sujindren Selvanayagam, Dadeville High School • Christie Marvel, Horseshoe Bend School, K-6 • Portia Worthy, Horseshoe Bend School, 7-12

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Buckner their visit to the Ranch gave the residents a sense of value as the State of Alabama serves as their guardian.

“It is a faceless name,” Gulley said. “For you to be here today to represent, to give honor to our kids who were lost, but to continue looking after these [here now] is huge.”

The girls chatted with Ivey and Buckner, some joking with Buckner realizing she manages the state agency that cares for them, maybe seeking some treats.

The conversation was much like family funerals where friends and loved ones comfort those still here. It is the same kind of support Tallapoosa County has shown the Ranch since it opened more than four decades ago. Then, the community rallied to help construct homes -- after the accident the community rallied to see the ranch continue.

“To know the people in the community and around us are supporting us, not just financially, is huge,” Gulley said. “They have done that too and I didn’t have to worry about how to pay the power bill and keep things going. Just like when we have a loss in our own personal family, our friends and people in our community rally around us to help us stay afloat. Our community has done that in a huge way.”

The Girls Ranch has seen an increase in volunteerism helping with projects small and large across the 10 different

buildings on the 200 acre farm.

Tuesday was Ivey’s first trip to the Girls Ranch.

“What I know and what I have seen today, you are all a family,” Ivey said.

“To lose family in this way is just truly unimaginable to me. I’m truly impressed by your strength. What we saw rise out of tragedy was unity and love. Folks came together and asked what they could do. This is what our state is all about.

Let us never forget the lives of the eight precious lives lost. It is an honor to be with you to celebrate their lives.”

Smith said the aluminum memorial with an oblique for each child lost June 19 and a cross will serve as a permanent reminder of the children lost in the accident, the children who came before to the Ranch, the children currently at the Ranch and those children of the future.

“The memorial will be there looking over this ranch,” Smith said. “It’s a place they loved and we love today. These young people will never be forgotten.”

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his week as I write my update to you all, I am in the comfort of warmth throughout the house, and it's such a pleasure.

Such sad news with the lootings and catastrophic damage from tornadoes causing such a great loss for so many. I cannot imagine how heartbreaking it must be to lose everything without enough warning to save even precious personal items like irreplaceable photographs.

In such overwhelming circumstances, how does a homeowner know where to begin on clean-up? They seem to have a good Volunteer system arranged and of course the Red Cross. I have friends in Kentucky and Arkansas, hope and pray they stayed safe.

Us here in the South, well, we were lucky this time to just get rain; now looking forward to the rest of this week full of sunshine. What a crazy start to the Christmas Season, and the first day of winter officially begins on December 21.

Happy Birthday wishes to Chason Montgomery Channell celebrating his 22nd birthday on December 16th, and all the best of wishes go out to any others having a birthday this week or next.

It seems the 'live' tree cost and the availability has changed many opinions and tradition for many. about the need to have real Christmas trees; unless you can go out on a cold day and cut yours down, bring it home and everyone help to decorate it. It would be wonderful indeed if those dressing the tree, would also help remove and pack away the decoration on'12th' Night the lucky day, according to the Victorians who believed in the luck. Back in those days, since they decorated on Christmas Eve, they used to cut open apples and oranges with which to decorate the gate or door wreaths, and allowed the wild birds to enjoy eating the fruit, giving them some fresh nourishment through the often snow-filled trees.

I bet that most of you have already bought and wrapped gifts and mailed cards. Hope you could find good deals in this time of the worst economy in 39 years; which is very scary. I am sending less in the way of cards but must get busy finishing that job as soon as I can.

I especially want to remember the friends I've not seen during the year, or for many years. Wishing everyone many happy days filled with lots of fun decorating and joyful times as Christmas draws near, and as always keep smiling.

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ecember 15, 2021: 2022 was anticipated to be an exciting competitive election year. However, it is going to be a yawn of a political year. If you thought there was no competition for the constitutional offices and the House of Representatives’ seats in next year’s elections, then you have not seen anything like the lack of turnover in the Alabama State Senate.

Incumbency will prevail.

In fact, the power of incumbency in the Alabama State Senate is on par with the incumbent return percentage for Congress, which is probably comparable to the Russian Communist Politburo.

There are 35 state Senate Seats, 27 of the 35 are held

by Republicans. Out of the 27 Republican state senators, 24 are running for reelection and all 24 probably will be reelected. Almost all of them have no opposition.

The Democratic minority has just as high a reelection bar. Of the eight Democrats, seven probably will be running unopposed. The only Democrat not running will be Priscilla Dunn who has not been to the Senate this entire four-year term. Most of the first-term State Senators have never met her. According to rumors she is in poor health and cannot attend. The 150,000 people in Senate District 19 in Jefferson County have been without a voice or vote in the Alabama Senate for four years.

The three retiring Republican State Senators are giants. Del Marsh, Jimmy Holley, and Jim McClendon’s shoes will be hard to fill. These three seats will be filled by new Republicans. The 27-8 super Republican majority will continue.

State Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has been a leader in the Senate for 23 years.

He served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate most of that time. He ran a very

Walker), Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield STEVE (R-Guntersville), Senator FLOWERS Clyde Chambliss (R-Autauga/ Elmore), Senator Steve Columnist Livingston (R-Scottsboro/ Jackson), Senator Shay Shelnutt (R-Jefferson), Senator effective ship of state.

Tom Whatley (R-Auburn/ State Senator Jimmy Holley Lee), Senator Gerald Allen (R-Elba/Coffee) is an icon. He (R-Tuscaloosa), Senator was a master of Senate rules.

Greg Albritton (R-Escambia) He also was a mentor to a good the Chairman of the Senate many young senators.

Finance General Fund, Senator State Senator Jim Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) McClendon (R-St. Clair) will Chairman of Senate Finance be sorely missed in the state Education, and last but senate. The gentleman from St. certainly not least, the Clair served with honor and legendary Jabo Waggoner distinction for eight years in (R-Vestavia), who chairs the the State Senate and 12 years Senate Rules Committee. before that in the House of There will be some Representatives. outstanding veteran This freshman class of Democrats returning to senators have bonded and the State Senate. There are work cohesively with the several giants, who include veteran leaders. The Freshman Senator Bobby Singleton Class includes Will Barfoot (D-Greene), Senator (R-Pike Road), Tom Butler Vivian Figures (D-Mobile), (R-Huntsville), Sam Givhan Senator Rodger Smitherman (R-Huntsville), Dan Roberts (D-Birmingham), and Senator (R-Jefferson), Garlan Gudger Billy Beasley (D-Barbour).

(R-Cullman), Randy Price Senator Kirk Hatcher (R-Lee), Donnie Chesteen (D-Montgomery) is new to (R-Geneva/Houston), David the senate. However, he bears Sessions (R-Mobile), Jack watching. He is gregarious, Williams (R-Mobile), Chris likeable and a quick study. He Elliott (R-Baldwin) and will be effective for the Capitol Andrew Jones (R-Cherokee/ City.

Etowah). Senator April Weaver The senate abounds with (R-Shelby/Bibb) won her seat outstanding leadership on both recently when Cam Ward left sides of the aisle. The lack of to become head of Pardons competition the members are and Paroles. April Weaver garnering is a testament to previously served in the House their good work. This returning of Representatives. She is the group of leaders could well only female GOP Senator. portend for a successful future She has a bright future. All quadrennium. With this kind of twelve of these new senators experience and leadership, they have done an excellent job and will also be an independent all will be reelected. Ten of group. They will not be a the twelve will probably run rubber stamp for governor. unopposed.

See you next week.

There are some exceptionally talented and Steve flowers is Alabama’s dedicated veterans in the leading political columnist.

Senate that will coast to His weekly column appears reelection. Most, if not all, in over 60 Alabama will be unopposed. This newspapers. He served 16 stellar group of legislative years in the state legislature. leaders include President Pro Steve may be reached at Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper/ www.steveflowers.us.

The best weekend ever T he title of “Best Weekend Ever” shouldn’t be awarded flippantly. I mean, there have been a LOT of weekends through the years… Or decades… Or centuries.

It’s really a subjective moniker that depends on the individual’s weekend and its awesomeness.

But, for instance, if you are an Alabama fan, the last two weekends have to be -- at the very least -- under strong consideration for your greatest Saturday/ Sunday combos of all time. How many other weekends has your favorite college defeated both the number one team in football, had your QB win the Heisman, defeated the number three team in basketball by double digits and won a thriller in hoops against one of last year’s Final Four participants while playing most of those games in the home states of the opponents?

The answer, of course, is zero freaking times has that ever happened for Alabama (or ANY college team) since the NCAA kept score in such matters. The underdog Tide’s rolling over seemingly unbeatable Georgia for a shocking SEC title in Atlanta while having the scrappy basketball squad lead wire-to-wire while taking down mighty Gonzaga in Seattle was less likely than

veterans while the actual seasoned veterans (like Jaden LUKE Shackleford and Jahvon ROBINSON Quinerly) played like future Columnist NBA stars. When Coach Nate Oats’ style is executed the way Alabama played accidentally intercepting last Saturday, it’s a beautiful Donald Trump’s Christmas thing to watch. Then against package of Omaha Steaks Houston, ‘Bama fought and to Joe Biden. Then the Tide clawed its way to a win followed that weekend by against a Cougar group that having 180 pound Bryce might just be back in the Final Young hoist a 45 pound Four this season.

Heisman Trophy while the As a believer in all things basketball squad took down balancing in the universe highly ranked Houston in an eventually, maybe the Tide’s absolute classic contest. high point of these two Two weeks ago, Young weekends will be followed by played like some kind of a unexpected in basketball this gridiron genie as he casually weekend and/or an early College threw TDs, impossibly Football Playoff exit later in avoided the Bulldogs December. There is a Yin and a ferocious pass rush and Yang to everything and ‘Bama gracefully danced around “Yinned” so much these last two the field for first downs. weeks that a “Yanginging” of Young not only secured the gigantic proportions is sure to be Heisman Trophy, but he may around the corner. have won an Oscar, two That worry is for another Tonies, three Mayoral races, a day, though. Besides, who stuffed animal from the local is to say that after years of carnival and ‘People’s’ Sexiest basketball malaise before Man Alive. As I sat in the Oats and the pre-Saban Mercedez Dome, I felt like I seasons of DuBosian disasters was watching Picasso paint or and Franchonian fumbles, someone at Chick-Fil-A make Alabama was due for some a sandwich with extra pickles. good “Yin” anyway? Maybe Young was THAT good. the universe finally leveled On the basketball side, the out for Alabama?

Tide team seemed to grow Regardless, ‘Bama fans up while facing Gonzaga. should bask in the glory of Freshmen like JD Davison early December’s victorious and Charles Bediako played glow. It’s a comforting thing las if they were seasoned right hereat Christmas time.

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ALL ABOUT IGLOOS! An igloo, or iglu in the Inuit language, means house or dwelling. It can refer to any home or shelter constructed of any type of material; however, in the United States, Igloos are structures that we often associate with extreme cold Winter weather. Many people assume that igloos are made from ice blocks, but they are constructed from bricks of tightly compacted snow which are cut out of the landscape with a snow spade and a knife. People in the Arctic regions used igloos as temporary shelters when traveling, going on hunting expeditions, or in emergency situations. Igloos can hold one person or be large enough to hold as many as 20 people. Generally, most igloos are built for about 4-6 people to use. These domeshaped shelters, when built correctly, are extremely strong and can withstand high winds DR KIDZ in a blizzard and even a grown adult standing on top of them. Many skilled builders can construct them in as little as an hour. Snow is a very good insulator, as opposed to ice. It can trap the body heat of the inhabitants inside the igloo. An igloo can become as warm as 60 degrees inside, maybe more with a small fire, even when it is -50 degrees outside.

Windows, for light, can be made with blocks of ice. When someone uses an igloo for a few days, the snow inside begins to melt slightly. When the people exit the igloo, the air temperature goes back down, and the melting snow turns to ice. This will make the structure even stronger, although it does diminish some of the insulation. An igloo can be used for up to a month in some cases. The largest igloo ever built was constructed in Zermatt, Switzerland in 2016. It is named the Iglu-Dorf building, and it is 42 feet wide inside and 33 feet tall. The Guinness Book of World Record-holding igloo took 18 people three weeks to construct. This Winter, always remember to never try to build your own igloo!

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read an interesting article recently about daily Bible reading. The story of the birth of Jesus is generally read from the 2nd Chapter of Luke and the Book of Luke has 24 chapters. If one began reading a chapter each day, beginning on December 1, the final reading would be on Christmas Eve and would end with the words, “And they worshipped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen (Luke 2:52, 53). This month I have been studying other scripture relating to the birth of the Christ Child. In the New Testament, all four gospels have their unique take on Jesus’ birth. Galatians 4:4 mentions the birth of Jesus and there are many others. The Old Testament mentions the birth in many places including, Zechariah 9:9, Micah 5:2, and Isaiah 9:6.

An interesting point in all of this is the scripture found in Isaiah 9:1-2 as it parallels the scripture found in Matthew 4:15-16. (“the people who set in darkness have seen a great light and those who dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined”). The great Light is the coming of the SAVIOR of the world, “For unto US a Child is born, Unto US a Son is given … And HIS name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”, such profound words!

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given during the Christmas season; gifts that express love and appreciation for others. What are some of your most memorable gifts? There is another gift that is worth remembering. It’s the gift of salvation. What is salvation? It is when you are saved from something. When God saves us from a sinful life, and saves us from having to pay for the sins we have done, He has given us salvation. We are acquitted.

Sometimes it hurts our pocketbook to go to a store and pay whatever the price tag shows for that Christmas gift. The Bible tells us the price of sin is death. Each of us deserve death because we are so sinful. But … God paid for our sin by having Jesus die on a cross for us, so we do not have to die. All we have to do is reach out to Jesus and receive and He will give us the gift of salvation.

Here is an idea for a beautiful Christmas gift! Get a little gift-wrapped box today to remind you of God’s wonderful gift. There will be nothing inside because God’s gift is too great to fit in a box. Whenever you see it, remember to thank God for His gift of salvation. I will assure you that Salvation is a gift you will definitely add to the top of your best gifts.

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Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

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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

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Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

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Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748

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Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232

Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263

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

Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

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Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564 Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville

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)

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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

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

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New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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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

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

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Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

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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

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

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All-Record Coach of the Year: Matt Johnson

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director Things weren’t always smooth for Reeltown football this season.

The Rebels opened the year with a 1-3 record that included a loss to rival Tallasse, with all three losses coming by at least three touchdowns and the lone victory by a single point.

“A lot of times when you lose that game, people just don’t recover from it,” Reeltown head coach Matt Johnson said. “I had some concerns about that early on. But guys, they flipped a switch.”

Reeltown closed its regular season 5-1 with a dominant win over another heated rival and its lone defeat came at the hands of undefeated Trinity Presbyterian in a tight 17-14 affair. A 6-5 record, the second best of any team covered by The Record by half a game, secured a playoff berth for the Rebels in their second season since moving up from Class 2A to Class 3A. Reeltown beat the squad with that top record in Dadeville when the two teams met.

For the way his team unified over the course of the season, Johnson has been named the Dadeville Record’s Coach of the Year.

“The most special thing about this year was just our growth,” Johnson said. “We talk all the time about playing your best ball at the right time and we did that.

We made huge strides in 3A ball from last year to this year. We felt like we may have let a couple

games slip away from us early on, one of those being the Trinity game, and we used that failure and turned it into something positive.”

The Rebel’s offense had to move the ball in a myriad of ways this year.

When he was healthy they could rely on star running back Dakarian “Juicy” Hughley to pick up consistent yardage and generate big plays. He gathered 281 yards in the team’s 22-21 victory at Childersburg in Week 3 and 195 yards with four total touchdowns, one on kick return, when they beat rival Dadeville 36-14.

A pair of injuries took him out of four total games, though, including the final two for the Rebels.

Johnson and his staff opened the passing game up at Class 5A Holtville and senior wide receiver Marcus Haynes gobbled up 227 receiving yards in just five receptions with four touchdowns, catching some beautiful tosses from senior quarterback Gabe Bryant.

Reeltown won the game 40-26.

“They gave us some things that we liked,” Johnson said after the contest. “We came out and established the run and the way we were able to run the ball effectively to start with kind of made them load the box on us, and that created a matchup that we liked.

Gabe then made some beautiful passes and Marcus made some really beautiful catches.”

They were putting up such numbers against, mostly, op-

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Reeltown coach Matt Johnson speaks to his team after a 17-14 loss to Trinity.

ponents with winning records.

Johnson said he’d put the Rebels’ schedule “up against anyone else’s in the state.” Only one Class 3A playoff team had a better combined opponent’s record than Reeltown.

A three-hour trek to Opp in the first round of the playoffs ended in a 35-6 defeat to close Reeltown’s season. Four big impact players, including Hughley and multiple two-way starters, were out for that game, Johnson noted.

“It really depleted our playoff run because we thought we had a chance to make some noise,”

Johnson said. “Injury bug just caught us at the wrong time.”

Johnson credited his players for the success Reeltown found to close its campaign and make the postseason.

“This was a really great group of seniors who are going to make a lot of noise after high school in whatever profession or career field they end up doing,” Johnson said. “There’s some great young men that I’m extremely proud of that have really overcome a lot of adversity the last couple years.

“The only reason I’m Coach of

the Year is because of the team.

That’s all I want to talk about is those guys. They deserve all the credit.”

Bryant, Haynes, Hughley, star lineman Dee “Alpha Dawg” Griffin and key two-way starter Matt Knox are among a key core of departing seniors for the Rebels.

They’ll have a few crucial players back though, including lineman Logan Dillard, defensive back Arthur Woods and defensive backs Zy Collins and Xavier Thomas returning in search of another playoff berth, however.

Football Players of the Year OFFENSIVE

DEFENSIVE

All-Record Defensive Player of the Year: Gavyn Vickers

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director

Dakarian “Juicy” Hughley dominated when healthy for Reeltown this season.

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All-Record Offensive Player of the Year: Dakarian “Juicy” Hughley

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director Just seven games was enough to solidify Reeltown senior running back Dakarian “Juicy” Hughley as one of the best offensive weapons in the area.

Piling up 981 rushing yards at a blistering clip of 9.3 yards per carry on the ground and 13 touchdowns in those seven contests and proving to be just as big a weapon on kick return, Hughley has earned the Dadeville Record’s Offensive Player of the Year award.

“Massive impact player as a running back, as a receiver out of the backfield and just his presence in what he brought to practice day in and day out, his work ethic,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said.

When The Record profiled Hughley in October, Johnson noted the Notasulga native has “all the traits that good running backs have.”

Power, speed, lateral mobility, vision, he could even catch the ball out of the backfield or block when called upon to do so.

Those traits were most apparent in two games for Reeltown, both key victories: his 281-yard, three touchdown day at Childersburg and a 195-yard, threetouchdown rushing performance in a 3614 win over rival Dadeville. He added a fourth touchdown with an 84-yard kick return score.

“It feels great,” Hughley said about what it’s like to take over a game in such a way. “It’s amazing. You just do what you’ve gotta do.”

That runback was the second of two kick-return scores for Hughley on the season.

Hughley missed four of the Rebels’ 11 games on the season, with a seasonending injury costing him the team’s fiSee OFFENSIVE, Page B2

There isn’t an off switch for Gavyn Vickers.

His version of relaxation is lifting weights. He did so to take out his frustrations after one Benjamin Russell game in which he felt he played poorly. The team bus arrived back in Alexander City, he went straight to the gym.

That unrelenting drive shows in his statistics. It’s exceedingly rare for an interior defensive lineman to lead a defense in tackles but that’s exactly what Vickers did, recording 74 takedowns with an exorbitant 17 tackles for loss and seven sacks, adding on an additional 20 quarterback pressures. He added two caused fumbles.

He did all of it with a broken left hand. His entire senior season was spent in a cast.

For those reasons, he’s been selected as the Dadeville Record’s Defensive Player of the Year.

“He has a motor that is a pure gift from God, because it’s one that never slows down,” Benjamin Russell head coach Aubrey Blackwell said. “I’ve never had a player that’s practiced harder than he did. Every single day. There was never a day that Gavyn walked out there to the practice field and took off. It was amaz-

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Gavyn Vickers scoops up a loose ball against Chilton County Friday, Oct. 15.

ing.”

Vickers broke his hand in practice during the week leading up to the Wildcats’ first game against Huffman.

“I was thinking, ‘This doesn’t need to happen, this doesn’t need to happen,’” Vickers said. “I start-

ed playing with it. I started doing decent with it. But it was kind of fuel for me, in a weird way. It’s like a test.

I feel like God throws obstacles at you to help you overcome things.”

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All-Record football superlatives

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director With the All-Record football teams and players of the year to be announced Wednesday, the Dadeville Record wanted to take time to recognize a few players that stood out in specific ways over the course of football season.

There were plenty of great storylines to follow, from alter-egos to broken bones being played through and much more. So the paper is handing out 11 superlatives, yearbook style, to recognize some of those tales.

Here are the All-Record football superlatives: Most Electric Returner: Philstavious Dowdell, Dadeville junior If there’s one thing Dadeville’s opponents could all agree on, it’s that you don’t kick the ball to Philstavious Dowdell. The defensive back and wide receiver was liable to house any punt or kickoff that landed in his hands, scoring special teams touchdowns in each of the Tigers’ first four games. He also served as Dadeville’s best big-play receiving threat, whether catching the ball or on reverses.

“He’s just smooth,” Dadeville coach Roger McDonald told The Record in September. “He looks like he isn’t moving fast, but he is. He makes really subtle cuts. His vision, he’s real patient with things, and next thing you know he comes out of a pile and he’s gone. He sees the whole field.”

Big Play Threat: Corri Milliner, Benjamin Russell junior Corri Milliner put up the best numbers of any wide receiver in the area, and part of that was his ability

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Dadeville junior Philstavious Dowdell is one of Alabama's most dangerous punt and kick returners.

to slip behind defenses for big plays. Easily the biggest example of this is his performance against Smiths Station, where he posted nine catches for 195 yards and four touchdowns. None were bigger than a game-winning 80-yard score with less than two minutes to play to secure the Wildcats’ first win of the season.

“I’m thinking, ‘Don’t let anybody catch me,’” Milliner said after the game in October. “I had to score and win the game. After I scored, I knew the game was over.

I knew the defense had my back. I just knew we won.”

Best Nickname: Dee “Alpha Dawg” Griffin, Reeltown senior

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Reeltown had multiple contenders for this category, most notably running back Dakarian “Juicy” Hughley, but for a coaching staff that preaches a “dawg mentality” for its players Dee Griffin was the “Alpha Dawg.”

Even though he played the sometimes unglorified positions of center and defensive end, at least one opposing coach said he “jumped out” on film.

“He’s just a leader, leads by example,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson told The Record in August. “Really gritty. Ferocious. High energy.

He’s got a motor that won’t stop, and of course, ‘Alpha.’

Alpha male, alpha leader, alpha dog. Leader-of-the-packtype mentality. He fits every one of those descriptions.”

Toughest: Gavyn Vickers, Benjamin Russell senior True story — after defensive tackle Gavyn Vickers broke his left hand during the first week of the season, he was full go in team workouts within days. At times going against the advice of doctors, Vickers played his entire senior season with a cast covering his left arm and never missed a practice or workout beyond that first week. It didn’t do much to hinder his play either, as he recorded team highs in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks for Benjamin Russell this year.

“He never stops,” Benjamin Russell coach Aubrey Blackwell said. “He con-

tinued to lift every day, he didn’t miss a lift. It didn’t matter if it was upper body, lower body, you weren’t going to get the weights out of his hand, you weren’t going to do it.”

Physical Monster: Avontae Wilson, Dadeville junior It’s hard to conceive of a linebacker built better than Avontae Wilson. He’s 6-foot1 and 220 pounds of pure muscle, and plays with a sleek visor that only adds to the intimidation factor. He was likely the hardest-hitting linebacker in the area this year and a centerpiece of Dadeville’s 4-4 defense.

“He’s not just trying to do what he can to get by,” McDonald said of Wilson during a profile by The Record in October. “He’s trying to make himself better. That’s a big part of it. In that part, he leads by example because the other kids see how hard he’s working. He’s one of our most gifted athletes and yet he also has a great work ethic.”

Takeaway Machine: Elijah Richardson, Central Coosa junior Safety Elijah Richardson intercepted no less than seven passes for Central Coosa this season, disrupting opposing passing games and helping keep the Cougars in games.

“He had an uncanny knack for angles, seeing the field, making the proper read,”

Central Coosa coach Brett Thomas said. “A couple of those interceptions, we didn’t think he was going to get to the ball, he was on the opposite side of the field. But that was one of the main reasons we put him at safety was because of his intelligence.”

Newcomer of the Year: Gabe Benton, Benjamin Russell sophomore Benjamin Russell had the area’s best passing attack statistically when quarterback Gabe Benton was healthy.

In the eight games he played, two of which he was severely limited by injury, he piled up 1,572 yards and 13 touchdowns against just five interceptions through the air.

He added two scores on the ground.

“He continued to get better and better as the year went on,” Blackwell said.

Biggest Personality: Holt Tidwell, Horseshoe Bend senior Ever heard of Lee Wayne?

Probably not if you haven’t hung around Horseshoe Bend this year. It’s Holt Tidwell’s alter ego, an inside joke with a church friend that grew into something else entirely. It’s a reflection of the positive locker room impact Tidwell had throughout the year.

“I know when to cut it up and when not to,” Tidwell said in September. “I try to keep everybody laughing.

Football is fun, it’s a game, it’s supposed to be fun, and

I try to help everybody remember that.”

Glue: Gavin Brazzell, Horseshoe Bend senior Four-year starter, Swiss army knife, leader, these are all apt terms to describe Gavin Brazzell. Horseshoe Bend’s most consistent rushing threat and defensive difference maker, perhaps his best attribute was his ability to keep the Generals together.

“If you just meet him, you’d think he’s really quiet,” Horseshoe Bend head coach Jeremy Phillips said in a profile in August. “But he likes to cut up and all the kids like him. I don’t know how to explain it, but he’s a guy that people want to gravitate to and they want to follow.

He’s just a natural leader.”

Best Game: Reeltown at Childersburg Of the many great games played across The Record’s coverage area this fall, Reeltown’s second-half comeback, last-minute touchdown and go-ahead two-point conversion at Childersburg stands out as the best clash.

Hughley rushed for 281 yards and all three touchdowns in a 22-21 victory.

“On the road, and the rules of overtime, their offense is more likely to go a couple yards, grinding down the field,” Johnson said of the decision to go for two. “It was just kind of an emotional thing in the moment. We had the momentum.”

DEFENSIVE

“I love pass rushing, that’s my thing,” Vickers said.

“But my team needed me in the middle, so I had to go to the middle. What’s best for the team is what’s best. It’s different, but not a whole lot different. It’s just hitting gaps and angles.”

His contributions weren’t limited to defense. Vickers was featured on the Wildcats’ kickoff unit and when the team unveiled a powerrunning formation called “wing,” he lined up at fullback.

Blackwell said it’s something he wishes he’d have done earlier. Vickers

proved more than capable as a lead blocker clearing lanes for running back DeMarcus McNeal or cornerback-turned-quarterback Ty Williams.

“We just played him,” Blackwell said. “He never once cramped up. He never once took himself out and he continued to play full speed. Having players like him is very rare, with the dedication and the respect he gives the game of football. That’s what makes him so unique.”

Vickers is still on the lookout for a major college offer. A couple of small-

er schools have given him opportunities, he said, but he’s searching for a place that can give him a full ride.

He’s open to going anywhere in the country.

“I want to go play somewhere, a decent-sized school,” Vickers said. “It doesn’t have to be Alabama or anything. Just D-II, DIII, somewhere where I can get a scholarship because I don’t have a lot of money. So I’m just trying to do that and, hopefully, it’ll work out. I know God’s got a plan; and if it doesn’t, it wasn’t meant to be and if it does, it’s meant to be.”

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nal game of the regular season and its playoff matchup with Opp. While Reeltown still had some options to go to out of the backfield beyond Hughley, backs such as SeDarico “Scooter” Brooks or Buck Thompson, Johnson said the difference between the games he played

and the games he didn’t was palpable.

The nickname “Juicy” has accompanied Hughley since, quite literally, the beginning.

“When he was born, he was a fat, juicy baby,” Hughley’s mother Clarissa Lyles said in October, laughing.

“So we started calling him ‘Juicy.’”

Since then it’s taken on a number of variations such as “Juiceman,” “Ju,” “Big Ju” or simply “Juice.”

Hughley’s college plans are un-

known at this time. He’d like to play football somewhere, but it can be difficult to get recruited at the running back position, according to Johnson.

“Running back is a tough position (to get recruited at), because there’s only one,” Johnson said. “So there’s got to be something that makes him stand out. I think one thing is, as far as issues with the kid, you’re not gonna have any. He’s extremely coachable.

He’s extremely hard working.”

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Dadeville’s Christian Nelson looks for a block against Lafayette.

The All-Record Football team

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director With the dust settled on another high school football season, the Dadeville Record wanted to take time to recognize the best players at their respective positions in its coverage area.

Reeltown head coach Matt Johnson was named Coach of the Year Wednesday while senior running back Dakarian “Juicy” Hughley earned Offensive Player of the Year honors. Benjamin Russell senior defensive tackle Gavyn Vickers was named Defensive Player of the Year.

Here is the All-Record football team:

OFFENSE

QB: Gabe Benton, Benjamin Russell sophomore Despite missing multiple games due to injury, first-year starter Gabe Benton led the area in every major passing stat this season. He completed 56 percent of his throws for 1,572 yards and 13 touchdowns against just five interceptions. He added 48 yards and two scores on the ground.

“He’s got the tools that you’re looking for at a Power Five school,” coach Aubrey Blackwell said. “The one thing that he didn’t do, that people aren’t going to see, is his running ability, because he can run. He doesn’t do that a lot, but it’s something that’s coming as he gets stronger and more confident in his body. Did an amazing job running the offense this year.”

RB: Gavin Brazzell, Horseshoe Bend senior Gavin Brazzell wrapped up his fourth year as a starter at Horseshoe Bend in 2021, a rare feat in and of itself, but it gets even more impressive when you consider most of those seasons he started on both offense and defense. He was the Generals’ most consistent rushing threat and a sweeper at safety. He added a few kick return touchdowns.

“He’s an electric player for us,” coach Jeremy Phillips said. “When we needed a big play on the offensive side he always seemed to be the one to make that play. A lot of times he’d make something out of nothing. He’ll be missed tremendously on the offensive and defensive side of the ball.”

RB: Cassidy Howard, Central Coosa junior Cassidy Howard led all Central Coosa running backs in rushing yards during the 2021 season while also playing a huge role on the defensive side of the football,

where he was the Cougars’ leading tackler.

“He came into his own,” coach Brett Thomas said. “The skills were always there, it was just confidence, and people didn’t know he played hurt the entire season with a bad knee. Some of the games it limited him, but most of the time he played through it and finished the game.”

RB: Chistian Nelson, Dadeville senior Dadeville’s back-by-committee approach to rushing the football in its power scheme was spearheaded by senior running back Christian Nelson, who’s appearing on the All-Record first-team for a second straight year. His power and ability to move in tight spaces advanced the ball at many key times throughout the year for the Tigers.

“He played the position his whole career, fought through some foot injuries and still had some hard, tough yards for us,” coach Roger McDonald said. “He hit it up in there really good, did a good job running the football and understanding what we were asking. We try to run the ball between the tackles and he understood that, did a good job.”

WR: Trae Butler, Central Coosa senior Trae Butler held 4.3 speed and excellent smarts as a receiver, according to Thomas, which gave Central Coosa’s offense an element of spacing and verticality it didn’t have when he wasn’t on the field. He was also the team’s best lockdown cornerback.

“You just can’t substitute 4.3 speed,” coach Brett Thomas said.

“You just can’t substitute it. Any time that he walked on the field he was a threat. He definitely was an asset.”

WR: Marcus Haynes, Reeltown senior Marcus Haynes’ speed and 6-foot-3 frame made for a lethal big-play receiver, something he showcased in a 220-yard receiving performance at Holtville to close the regular season. On the year he hauled in 24 passes for 527 yards and seven touchdowns and added 198 punt return yards.

“He had a great year,” coach Matt Johnson said. “Solid leader, a great overall receiver, not just catching but a good receiver is what you do when the ball’s not coming to you and he was an expert in that. He blocked hard, he ran his routes hard. Just a great overall teammate.”

WR: Corri Milliner, Benjamin Russell junior Of the 120 passes Benton

completed this season for the Wildcats, 60 of them went to none other than Corri Milliner.

Milliner collected 880 yards receiving across those grabs with eight touchdowns, including the game-winning score in Benjamin Russell’s first victory of the season.

“That tells you two things, it tells you he’s often targeted, but it also tells you the trust that Gabe [Benton] had in him to make a play,” coach Aubrey Blackwell said. “You can’t talk about him without talking about the play he made at Smiths Station to help us secure that game, put us back in the lead. An amazing effort.”

TE: Jordan Parker, Dadeville senior Jordan Parker is another in a line of two-way stars to make this list, helping anchor Dadeville’s defense at linebacker while also being its most consistent receiving option at the tight end position.

His blocking came to the forefront in Dadeville’s power run schemes but when the Tigers threw the ball he was a player defenses had to account for.

“On the offensive side he did a great job blocking but he was also a big part of our passing game. He caught a lot of passes, several for touchdowns,” coach Roger McDonald said. “He gave you a guy that wasn’t just a bulky guy blocking but he was agile enough to run all the routes and be a very good receiver at the tight end spot.”

OT: Logan Dillard, Reeltown junior Logan Dillard paved the way for Hughley and protected the blindside of Reeltown quarterback Gabe Bryant all season, well enough that he’s receiving serious looks from major colleges, coach Matt Johnson said. His size and quickness off the ball make for a deadly combination.

“Dillard has an extremely high ceiling to be a big recruit from this area,” Johnson said. “He’s physical, his feet have gotten a lot better, he’s moving well. He probably had more pancake blocks down the field than any tackle that I’ve seen all year.”

OT: Trey McMillan, Benjamin Russell senior Trey McMillan slid inside from tight end and turned into one of the area’s best pass blockers this season, bookending an offensive line predicated on keeping quarterback Gabe Benton upright in the early stretches of the Wildcats’ season, when the majority of their years were coming through the air.

“An extremely, extremely

athletic young man who played with some tenacity,” coach Aubrey Blackwell said. “One that we were glad to have. One that gave us some presence and some size on the offensive line. It’s hard to come in never having played an offensive line position in your senior year and play as well as he did.”

OG: Matt Knox, Reeltown senior The glue of a Reeltown offensive line that paved the way for its top running back to average 9.3 yards per carry, Matt Knox provided leadership, athleticism and stability on the interior. He was also one of the team’s leading tacklers at linebacker.

“We pulled our guards a lot because he was athletic enough to do it,” coach Matt Johnson said.

“And he would get after it. He had a great year on both sides of the football.”

OG: Trace McCaleb, Benjamin Russell senior A gifted mind as well as a gifted athlete, Trace McCaleb was Benjamin Russell’s highest-graded offensive lineman all year and responsible for communication across the front. Someone who overcame multiple season-ending injuries in his past, coach Aubrey Blackwell said he defines what it means to be a Wildcat, and he was given the ‘Wildcat Pride Award’ by teammates.

“He is a tremendous leader, a tremendous person from his grades to his work ethic all the way to how he treats his teammates,” Blackwell said. “Coaches, when they talk about him, they talk about, ‘I hope my son, one day, ends up being like Trace McCaleb,’ he’s that player.”

C: Dee “Alpha Dawg” Griffin, Reeltown senior No player lives up to his name quite like Reeltown senior Dee “Alpha Dawg” Griffin, who could have made first team on either the offensive or defensive side of the football. His aggression off the snap of the ball often changed the line of scrimmage and generated opportunities for the Rebels’ running game to find room and linebackers to make tackles.

“With his leadership and his mentality and how he set the tone for this team and our identity, that’s our goal is to have that mentality,” coach Matt Johnson said.

“Individually every day, he was going to work hard, he was going to hold everyone accountable, and that’s how he played the game. He was relentless, which we define as being persistently hostile, and did that on both sides of the ball.”

DEFENSE

DE: Conner Mitchell, Central Coosa junior Conner Mitchell provided the Cougars with a pass rush that increased in both consistency and lethality as the year went on, piling up seven sacks over the course of the season. He started along the offensive line as well.

“He lost weight and we thought it was going to hurt him but it actually helped him as an edge rusher,” coach Brett Thomas said.

“It was hard to stop him coming around the edge, he started getting double-teamed and he still did great. Those last two games, it really helped solidify those wins.”

DE: Carter Williams, Dadeville junior Dadeville had a number of standouts coming off the edge but the most consistent threat among them, according to coach Roger McDonald, was Carter Williams.

His ability to contain the run and pressure opposing quarterbacks paid huge dividends on defense for the Tigers.

“Carter Williams ended up having a great year as a junior and he was hard for people to block,” coach Roger McDonald said. “He did a great job. He came on throughout the year and was probably as good as any defensive lineman we had by the end of the year.”

DT: Colin Goodwin, Dadeville senior This isn’t the first time Colin Goodwin has appeared on this list as he’s been a rock on the line for Dadeville for multiple seasons.

He was a run-plugging menace at defensive tackle, able to burst off the line of scrimmage to fill gaps, and also played on the offensive side when the team needed him to fill in.

“Great feet, great hands, great explosiveness, there were times when he’d actually dominate the games where he was at for us,” coach Roger McDonald said. “We were a lot better before he had to play offense. When he was just playing one way, we were really a lot better up front because when he’s fresh he’s really hard to block.”

DT: Dewey Freeman, Horseshoe Bend senior Similar to Goodwin, Dewey Freeman has been called upon as a mainstay on both the offensive and defensive lines throughout his Horseshoe Bend career. This season it took on a particular importance, however, with him being not only the lone senior See FOOTBALL, Page B6

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) You will accomplish much more than usual in the next six weeks because you will work hard and take pride in what you do. Plus, you will nd it easy to defer tomorrow’s pleasure for today’s work. Tonight: Solitude.

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Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 1 day December, 2021, by the Hon. Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: The Estate of ELWILDA VIRGINIA LEWIS, Deceased.

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PROBATE COURT TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. 2021-0203 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SCOTTY EVERETTE FOURTENBARY, DECEASED. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 9th day of November, 2021, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Kristina Virginia James Personal Representative of the Estate of: Elwilda Virginia Lewis Mack Clayton Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 221 Alexander City, AL 35011-0221 (256)329-0432 Dadeville Record: Dec. 16, 23 and 30, 2021 EST/LEWIS, E. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: The Estate of JOYCE WALKER WATERS, Deceased Case No.: 2021-0263 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that on the 1st day of December, 2021, Letters of Administration were granted by the Honorable Talmadge L. East to Kristi Waters Spraggins, as Administrator of the Estate of Joyce Walker Waters, who was deceased on the 11th day of January of 2021.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Kristi Waters Spraggins Kristi Waters Spraggins, Administrator

Letters Of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Valerie I. Fourtenbary on the 22nd day of September, 2021, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Valerie I. Fourtenbary, Personal Representative of the Estate of Scotty Everette Fourtenbary, deceased.

Case No. 2021-0203 Dadeville Record: Dec. 9, 16 and 23, 2021 EST/FOURTENBARY, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY SELENA TUNISON, DECEASED 2021-0258 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mary Tunison, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 5th day of November, 2021, by the Hon. Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given

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David Tunison Administrator Mark Allen Treadwell, III Attorney for Administrator 129 West Columbus Street Dadeville, Alabama 36853 Dadeville Record: Dec. 9, 16 and 23, 2021 EST/TUNISON, M. PUBLIC NOTICE THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: The Estate of ROGER LANE WATTS, Deceased.

Case No. 2021-0262 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Brenda Watts, as Administratrix of the Estate of Roger Lane Watts, deceased, on the 29th day of October, 2021, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of Probate.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Brenda Watts Administratrix of the Estate of Roger Lane Watts, deceased Mack Clayton, Attorney for Administratrix P.O. Box 221 Alexander City, AL 35011-0221 (256) 329-0432 (256) 329-1586 fax mackclayton@charter.net Dadeville Record: Dec. 2, 9 and 16, 2021 EST/WATTS, R.

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Case Number: 2021-0181 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary were granted by the Honorable Talmadge East on the 20th day of August, 2021, to Kristi W. Spraggins, as Executor of the Estate of Joseph E. Waters, who was deceased on the 7th day of October, 2020.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

DONE this the 20th day of August, 2021. /s/Kristi W. Spraggins Kristi W. Spraggins Executor of the Estate of Joseph E. Waters Deceased PREPARED BY: Donald R. Harrison, Jr. Attorney at Law 3RVW 2I¿FH %R[ 'DGHYLOOH $ODEDPD 7HOHSKRQH

Dadeville Record: Dec. 16, 23 and 30, 2021 EST/WATERS, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF PETER T. LEVINS NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT 2021-0247 Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of October, 2021, by the Hon. Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

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lineman for the Generals, but the lone upperclassman in the position room. He didn’t disappoint.

“We knew going into the year that he was going to play a lot of snaps on both offense and defensive line,” coach Jeremy Phillips said. “He bought into that this summer knowing he’d have to get in shape to go both ways the whole game, and he did that. He’s also one of the strongest players on our team in the weight room and it showed on Friday night. When he got somebody up, he could impose his will on them.”

LB: Caiden Hyde, Benjamin Russell sophomore One of the biggest surprises for Benjamin Russell’s defense, Caiden Hyde finished third on the Wildcats for tackles (66) and second in tackles for loss (10).

The versatility he showed in pass coverage is what placed him on this list, however, as the frontseven defender picked up a teamhigh three interceptions and added three passes defensed. He also had a game-clinching tackle on fourth down against Smiths Station.

“For a sophomore? Oh my goodness, just an absolute dude,” coach Aubrey Blackwell said.

“Going to be so special. He really is.”

LB: Holt Tidwell, Horseshoe Bend senior Much like running back Gavin Brazzell, Holt Tidwell was a fouryear starter for Horseshoe Bend and served as both a dynamic option in the run game and one of the team’s most dependable tacklers and leaders on the defensive side.

“It’s going to be different next year not seeing 13 out there running around,” coach Jeremy Phillips said. “He’s just one of

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Benjamin Russell wide receiver Corri Milliner hauls in a diving first-down reception against Central of Clay County Friday, Aug. 27.

those guys who’s a leader of the team and the team gravitated toward him. When he was getting going, he was good at getting the team going and making big plays.”

LB: Avontae Wilson, Dadeville junior A physical specimen at 6-foot-1, 220 pounds of solid muscle, many running backs regretted the plays in which they met Avontae Wilson this season. Dadeville’s anchor at linebacker flew all over the field making tackles, often hitting ball carriers with unrelenting force.

“He did a great job at linebacker for us, made lots of tackles, made the calls for the defense and he was a main cog in our defense,” coach Roger McDonald said.

DB: Philstavious Dowdell, Dadeville junior Philstavious Dowdell was the

ball-hawking safety that made Dadeville’s secondary tick, although he scored several touchdowns both on the ground and through the air at wide receiver as well and made just as big an impact on special teams, where he handed out punt and kick return touchdowns like candy. He had a special teams score in each of the Tigers’ first four games.

“He gives us a guy back there who’s had a lot of interceptions, and when he makes a mistake he learns from it,” coach Roger McDonald said.

DB: Elijah Richardson, Central Coosa junior In terms of generating turnovers, few players covered by The Record were more productive than Central Coosa safety Elijah Richardson.

He intercepted no less than seven passes for the Cougars this season

from his safety position.

“He had an uncanny knack for angles, seeing the field, making the proper read,” coach Brett Thomas said. “A couple of those interceptions, we didn’t think he was going to get to the ball, he was on the opposite side of the field. But that was one of the main reasons we put him at safety was because of his intelligence.”

DB: Ty Williams, Benjamin Russell junior Ty Williams was named Team MVP by Benjamin Russell Monday. Despite playing cornerback, he piled up 59 tackles.

He added two interceptions and two forced fumbles to that total. When Benton went down with an injury, Williams took over at quarterback as the Wildcats unveiled their new formation titled “wing,” picking up 176 passing yards and 135 rushing yards.

“He did it all,” coach Aubrey Blackwell said. “He played quarterback four games and never came off the field. Made every call offensively and defensively in the last four games.”

DB: Arthur Woods, Reeltown sophomore The all-around defensive prowess of Arthur Woods to fly into the box for run support and also drop back in coverage provided huge gains for the Rebels’ defense.

Coach Matt Johnson said his skillset proved vital in the team’s win against rival Dadeville, delivering big hits to the Tigers’ running backs in their power scheme.

“Pound-for-pound, probably the most consistent and best ball player we had,” Johnson said. “He’s not very big, he’s small and stature but he works his tail off. He’s extremely explosive. He’s a guy that can sit back there at 10 yards deep and make a play on the line of scrimmage.”

December 16, 2021

Today’s Birthdays Justin Davis, Hollis Davis, Kathy Dark, Matthew Davis, Chason Montgomery Channell,

DEC. 16 – JAN. 19

DONATION DRIVE: Marshall Street Church and West End Church are collecting items and cash donations for victims of the tragic tornado outbreak in Mayfield, Kentucky. Items needed are: Bottled water, flashlights and batteries, tarps, generators, gas cans, ready to eat meals, non-perishable snacks, new sleeping bags, new blankets, baby wipes and wet wipes, toiletries and toilet paper, new coats and sweatshirts, extension cords, gloves, cleaning supplies and financial donations. Donations can be dropped off at either church in Alexander City and financial donations can be made online at www.marshallstreetchurch. com or www.westendchurch.com.

When making financial donations online, use the drop-down option to select “Storm Relief.” All proceeds go directly to victims. Donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 2009, Alexander City, Alabama, 35011.

Make checks payable to Marshall Street Church. When dropping off donations, please call ahead before coming. To contact Marshall Street Church, call 256-750-1899. To contact West End Church, call 256-596-0779.

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Wink Claybrook, Katie Cotney, Justin Yates, Jimmy Thomas and Joseph R. Fuller celebrate their birthdays today.

at the Betty Carol Graham Center on the Alexander City CACC campus at 6:30 p.m.

DEC. 18

TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville will have Trade Day Saturday, Dec. 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great Merchandise inside the old school and at the Shoppes of Millerville. Free vendor set up outside for items you want to sell.

DEC 19

TOY DRIVE: The Studio Arts and Education center will host A christmas celebration Food and Toy Drive at the Cooper Rec Center in Alex City on Sunday, Dec. 19. There will be special presentations by the Little Beauties and Jazzy Ladies, Regeneration Community Praisers, Cheernastics Divas, 3D Majorette Team and Mothers of Praise. Please bring canned food and a toy. Admission is free.

DEC. 22

BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross is hosting Alexander City Community Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Lake Martin Area United Way office conference room, located at 19 Main Street, Alexander City.

DEC. 25

FREE MEAL: Comer Memorial United Methodist Church will host a free Christmas Meal on Saturday, December 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ham, dressing, mac and cheese and dessert will be served. Come eat, take some to go or at the drive through.

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Benjamin Russell: Chris Foster (WR, so.); Ensley Goggans (DB, sr.); La’Bronski McKinney (WR, jr.); DeMarcus McNeal (RB, sr.); Zy Owens (DT, jr.); Dontarius Thomas (DB, sr.)

Central Coosa: Majavius Culpepper (QB/WR/DB, so.); Tyreek Epps (QB/WR/DB, jr.)

Dadeville: Jaheem Brown (FB/DE, sr.); Daquan Doss (RB/ LB, sr.); Javuntae “Juicy” Holley (RB/DB, sr.); Jordan Rambo (DB, jr.); Lane Smith (QB/DB, sr.); Antojuan Woody (WR/DB, jr.)

Horseshoe Bend: Chandler McMath (FB/LB, sr.); Rylan Sharpe (FB/LB, jr.)

Reeltown: Gabe Bryant (QB/ DB, sr.); Zy Collins (RB/DB, SPECIAL TEAMS jr.); A.J. Ellis (LB, sr.); Xavier K: David Layfield, Horseshoe Thomas (WR/DB, so.)

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Bend eighth grader When Horseshoe Bend needed a kicker this season, 4-foot-11 eighth-grade cross country star David Layfield took up the mantle and nailed all but one of his extra point attempts. He had a special aptitude for onside kicks as well, with the Generals recovering onsides they attempted more often than their opponents did, a rarity for the desperation play.

P: Wardrellis Cox, Dadeville senior Wardellis Cox showcased one of the strongest legs in the area through his punting duties throughout the season. He averaged a monstrous 42.3 yards per punt and is in contention for All-State honors for Class 3A. LS: Jackson Hutto, Benjamin Russell senior Long snappers don’t get a ton of recognition, but one snap over the head of a punter can result in easy points for the opposing team.

Jackson Hutto was as reliable at the position as one can hope for, coach Aubrey Blackwell said.

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

Friday’s Birthdays Teresa David, Jody Vickers, Kerrie Carr, Betty Nolen, Rachel Stamps, Meka

JAN. 3

GOLDEN TICKET: The Adelia M. Russell Library will announce the winner of this year’s Golden Ticket on January 3, 2022. To enter, check out any book, audiobook or DVD from the library in the month of December. If you do not have a library card, you can get one for free with two forms of ID showing your current mailing address.

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ONGOING EVENTS

ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL ALABAMA: AACA is Back!

Club dues for a year are $20. We meet on the third Wednesday at the Alexander City Sportsplex Senior Center. Come to a club meeting which is followed by our Open Studio program which AACA sponsors for the public. The upcoming artist workshop is Tuscany, Oils taught

by Elaine Western. The cost of $75 includes pallet, canvas, paints, instructions and much more. If interested, call June Dean at 334-313-7533.

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.The purpose of the group is to explore all mediums of creativity. Anyone in the Lake Martin area who is interested in arts and crafts is welcome to be a part of the group.

The charge is $5 per month to help pay for the space to have fun and stimulate our creativity. Come and share what you like to do.

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