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Dadeville set to begin structure cleanup plan By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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A home owner cleans up a lot on Stone Road in Dadeville. The home was falling in and the the new owner decided to burn it with the Dadeville Fire Department on standy by in case in got out of hand.
The city of Dadeville is moving closer to taking down dilapidated structures around town thanks to a $250,000 grant from Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). “Our goal is to eliminate dilapidated structures,” Susan Moore of Moore and Associates said. “ =We are looking at taking down almost 50 structures around Dadeville. First we will look at those structures on major through fares that are highly visible.”
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Moore is helping the town of Dadeville with the grant and has overseen projects like it in 2012 in Childersburg and Sylacauga. She also has a project like it underway in Alexander City where structures will be coming down this spring. The grants from ADECA are from federal funds. “The funds come from the United States Housing and Urban Development through a Community Development Block Grant,” Moore said. “The grant is administered in Alabama through ADECA and meets the objective from See GRANT • Page 5
Commissioners receptive to dumpster idea Cobe Bowens
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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Dadeville Fire Department has awarded a bid for new air tanks thanks in part to a FEMA Grant. “We got a $125,000 grant from FEMA for new air tanks,” Dadeville Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson told the Dadeville City Council Monday night. “We have a low bid from MES Fire Equipment for $113,030 for 20 bottles and airpacks. We had three bids and they were real close.” The City of Dadeville will have a five percent match in the purchase. Wilkerson asked the council if he could close out this grant and two others. “We have three grants we would like to close out,” Wilkerson said. “We want to use the funds to purchase more equipment. The grants limit what we can use them for.” Wilkerson also asked the council about an electrical See COUNCIL • Page 5
Commissioners said they are interested in helping an effort to cut down on illegal dumping, but they are not in favor of participating in the Alabama 2016 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Tallapoosa County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation by Lake Martin Resource Association President John Thompson. He highlighted the issue of illegal dumping and how hard it is to keep them cleaned up. “I can’t tell you the number of times that we have found these as we are doing our other cleanups,” Thompson said. “You all have always been gracious enough to help us clean them up. But we think that this may help curb some of those issues before they happen.” Thompson asked the commissioners to help publicize and consider funding the placement and pickup of dumpsters at several sites across the county two times per year. Thompson said the areas that have been chosen are places that have often become illegal dump sites
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Skid marks scar the yards adjacent to the intersection of Holley and Martin Luther King Jr. streets in Camp Hill after a crash that killed four people Sunday morning. Cobe Bowens, above, is facing charges in the case.
Charges mount after four killed in Camp Hill crash By MITCH SNEED Editor
The driver suspected of being at fault in a fatal accident Sunday morning in Camp Hill that killed four people is now facing additional charges. Cobe Dashawn Bowens was initially charged with leaving the scene of an accident when he turned himself into authorities late Sunday night. But Camp Hill Police Chief John Potts said he was served with four manslaughter warrants on Tuesday. Police identified Bowens as the driver of a rented Dodge pickup truck that investigators say ran through a stop sign at a
high rate of speed and slammed into a Mitsubishi SUV carrying all four of the victims near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Street and Holley shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday morning. Officials said that Bowens left the scene, but in the crash Camp Hill residents James Moss, 47, Eric Moore, 40, Willie Ballard, 44, and 48-year-old Angela Barnett lost their lives. Tallapoosa County Deputy Coroner Ken Cowart said that the three male victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while Barnett was pronounced dead shortly after being flown to Baptist South in See CRASH • Page 11
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Dollar General in Camp Hill targeted in burglaries
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Twice this past week the Dollar General in Camp Hill has been burglarized. “First time they broke in was Tuesday about 1:48 a.m.” Camp Hill Police Chief Johnny Potts said. “Then they broke in again Saturday night.” Potts said that in both cases the suspects were in and out quickly. “Both times, they just smashed the door and went See THEFT • Page 11
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Members of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education were recognized Monday with presentations from students from all of the county schools at its January meeting. “We want to recognize you for all that you do for the children of Tallapoosa County,” TCBOE superCliff Williams / The Record intendent Joe Windle said. “The stu- TCBOE Superintendent Joe Windle,left, shows some of the artwork credents made these for you.” ated by students at Horseshoe Bend School for school board member The recognition comes along with Randy Anderson, right, at Monday’s meeting as board member Martin See BOARD • Page 11 Johnshon looks on, center.
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ave you put in your guess for the Guess The Book program? Drop by the circulation desk to take a guess at the shredded book title. The winner will be drawn from the correct guesses and will receive a coffee mug that states I Read a Latte. Make sure you have a chance to win, submit your guess by Feb 1st! The Friends of the Library will have their meeting today, Thursday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. in the lower level of the library. This meeting is open to everyone in the community, especially members of the library. Stop in to learn about upcoming events and programs at the library. Did you know the library offers FREE GED Classes in the lower level of the library? Contact the library to obtain the information needed. The library also offers 10 free public access computers. All you need to bring is a valid picture ID to get signed up. The library staff can help with resumes, job searches, and applications. Stop by the library to get more information. New Releases in Adult Fiction: • The Bitter Season by Tami Hoag • Scandalous Behavior by Stuart Woods Story Time is every Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Ms. Marilyn. Bring your children to this program to help inspire a love of learning. This one-hour program includes several stories, singing, laughing and coloring. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Diector Abbi Mangarelli.
Obituaries Mrs. Agness Casaday Mrs. Agness Casaday, 80, of Dadeville, passed away January 12, 2016. She was born June 2, 1935. Visitation will be Thursday, January 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Dana Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home
directing. She is survived by daughter, Connie Carpenter (Morgan) of Opelika; granddaughter, Lauren Carpenter; sister, Lorene Roberts of New Orleans, LA; brother-in-law, Ferrell Casaday (Maxine) of Red Hill; and sister-inlaw, Edna Earl Turner (Billy) of Dadeville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Casaday; an infant daughter; her parents, Luther and Lillian McGhee; brothers, Charlie McGhee, Dallas McGhee, Dewitt McGhee and Ralph McGhee; sisters, Florence Umphress,
Louise Davis, Betty Jean Bass and Dettie Gentry. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church. She was one of the founding members of Union Volunteer Fire Department and served as EMT-2 and EMS Director. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Union Volunteer Fire Department, 5171 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853 or to Union United Methodist Church, 4428 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.
• Arrest of a Dadeville man, age 31, on the charges of Domestic Violence and Criminal Mischief that occurred on Main Street.
• A resident of Water Mark Path in Dadeville, filed a report for burglary of a residence. • A resident of Old Shepard Road in Dadeville, filed a report for an accident.
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• A report was filed for a Dog Bite that occurred on Bartlett Street.
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• A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on Freeman Drive. • Arrest of a Camp Hill woman, age 18, on the charge of Disorderly Conduct occurred on Weldon Street.
Jan. 9
• Arrest of a Jackson’s Gap man, age 26, on three charges of Failure to Appear and one charge of Attempting to Elude. Arrest occurred on Fulton Street near Woodyard Street.
Jan. 8
• Four reports were filed for Theft by Deception involving a business that has permanently closed located on Highway 280.
Jan. 6
• Arrest of an Auburn man, age 27, on the charge of Failure to Appear occurred on Highway 280.
Jan. 5
• Arrest of an Alexander City man, age 28, on three charges of Failure to Appear occurred on Highway 280.
Jan. 4
• A report was filed for Identity Theft that occurred on W. Lafayette Street.
Jan. 3
Jan. 7
• Terry Houston of County Road 103 of Woodland, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear for child support and was transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail.
Jan. 9
• A resident of Highway 50 in Dadeville, filed a report for suspicious activity. • A resident of Wicker Point Road in Alexander City, filed a report for burglary of a residence. • Sherriee Lyons of Rocksprings Road in Jackson’s Gap, was arrested for domestic violence assault. • A resident of Highway 63 South in Alexander City, filed a report for attempted burglary. • A resident of Lockhart Road in Dadeville, filed a report for assault.
Jan. 8
• Brandon Bazzell of Lake Wood Drive in Montgomery was arrested for a burglary and theft of property warrant. • Melody Mathison of Marquette Drive of Montgomery, was arrested for identity theft warrants. • Tony Fuller of County Road 40 in Jackson’s Gap, was arrested for a failure to pay warrant.
• Burke Carroll of County Road 34 in Dadeville, was arrested for a child support warrant. • A resident of Old Providence Road in Goodwater, filed a report for criminal trespass. • Audrey Tuck of Old Kellyton Road in Alexander City, was arrested for a failure to appear warrant. • A resident of Cobb Road in Notasulga, filed a report for burglary of a residence. • A resident of Harlan Road in Goodwater, filed a report for identity theft.
Jan. 6
• Dee Fuller of Ford Avenue in Kellyton, was arrested for a probation violation warrant. • A resident of Rattler Road in Lineville, filed a report for theft. • A resident of Roxana Road in Camp Hill, filed a report for burglary of a residence.
Jan. 5
• A resident of Bradley Place in Jackson’s Gap filed a report of theft.
Jan. 4
Shena Smith of Hillabee Street in Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence warrant. • a resident of War Dance Trail in Dadeville filed a report for criminal trespass.
Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Community Action Agency of Chambers,
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Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are
open to the public. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all
Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the
second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a premeeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information. Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.
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Bush the best candidate, Rubio could beat Hillary
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ast week we discussed the presidential race. The GOP race for the nomination has been one of the most illuminating in history. Never before have political novices been the frontrunners. It is obvious that voters prefer an outsider with no governmental experience. Donald Trump and Ben Carson would both be considered outsiders, both lacking in political experience and skills and Trump lacking tact. No matter what they say or the amateurish blunders they make they doggedly cling to their lead in the polls. Over the years, I have been able to predict Alabama political races with some accuracy; however, national and presidential politics not so much. A prime example would be the presidential race eight years ago. In 2008, I looked at Fred Thompson and saw a presidential winner. He was tall with a deep gravelly voice. He had charisma and gravitas, not to mention a perfect resume and bio to be president. Thompson had risen to fame as a Watergate prosecutor, then moved on to become a wellknown actor, who was a star in movies and the television show “Law and Order.” He served with distinction for eight years in the Senate from Tennessee. He was a proven political fundraiser. Hence I boldly declared and predicted that Fred Thompson would be the GOP nominee and probably the next president. Upon hearing of my column and glowing prediction his wife even called from Nashville to thank me for the complimentary words. A week later, Thompson dropped out of the presidential race. There is an old adage that says once bit, twice shy. Another that says fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. Well, a few months back I tried again and predicted that Jeb Bush would win the GOP nomination and go on to give Hillary Clinton a run for her money, but it currently looks as though Bush is fading nationwide. Regardless, I still believe that Jeb Bush is the best candidate
the Republicans
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could field to possibly beat Clinton. He has proven himself to be a successful governor of a battleground state. Florida is indeed the ultimate swing state. The Sunshine State is now America’s third most populous state. It is a microcosm of America, probably because most of America has moved there to retire. Jeb Bush has a Hispanic wife with obvious Hispanic children and he has a very proven following among the Hispanic population in Florida. It does not hurt that he speaks fluent Spanish. Due to the country’s dramatic demographic changes and the advantages inherent in the Electoral College for Democrats, a Democrat begins the race as the favorite. However, Bush could pull off the upset. Capturing the all-important Hispanic vote in a pivotal swing state is crucial. Jeb Bush was considered by most of the Bush family as the more promising of the two sons. He was considered the one to follow his father as president. He is also a prolific fundraiser. Raising campaign money is the key to victory in presidential politics or any politics for that matter. He is a tireless worker who has an impeccable reputation as a family man, which is a stark contrast to the strange Clinton marriage. Time Magazine was pretty much on the same page as me several months ago. They had a cover story on Bush and summed it up this way, “A two term Governor of the ultimate swing state, Bush earned high marks for ushering in sweeping conservative reforms. He’s a Spanish-speaking policy wonk with a multi-cultural family that mirrors the nation’s metamorphosis and he may be the only Republican with the mix of money, moxie and political
mastery to match Clinton.” However, the premier reason that Jeb Bush is the best candidate against Hillary for the GOP is that he is from Florida. A Republican must carry Florida. Polling reveals that Trump cannot carry Florida or Ohio for that matter against Hillary Clinton. Therefore, if the GOP nominates Trump they are doomed. If Jeb Bush indeed falters and fails to win over GOP primary conservative voters nationwide, then who could beat Hillary? The answer is obvious. Young Florida Senator Marco Rubio is the only candidate left standing who could beat Hillary. He is Hispanic, very conservative, attractive, young, and articulate plus he hails from Florida. It is all about Florida. It will be interesting to watch. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.
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Editorial Let’s all work together to keep our area clean
A call for T some common sense
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n recent weeks, The Record has been forced to report on several incidents where shots have been fired or guns were somehow involved and they appear to have nothing at all to do with selfdefense. In Dadeville, two men were injured when a verbal altercation at a convenience store escalated into gunfire and two men described as bystanders were injured. One man was arrested and Chief David Barbour said more should follow. Dadeville police also dealt with a domestic situation where a woman brandished a gun during an altercation. There have been incidents where random shots were fired after words were exchanged without any regard to the bystanders who had no dog in the hunt. In one case children were nearby. To use the words of NBA player Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers, “A bullet doesn’t have a name on it.” We have been lucky. Lucky? Yes, these most recent incidents have not claimed any lives, even though those who pulled the triggers may have intended otherwise. But it wasn’t because those who pulled the trigger didn’t intend to. This is not an outcry for gun control or more governmental bureaucracy that further restricts the rights of law-abiding citizens who enjoy hunting, shooting sports or hope to keep themselves and their families safe. This is a call for common sense and an end to this kind of stupidity involving guns. In each of the incidents in our area, people acted out of anger and used weapons to strike fear into others without any regard to the consequences. Once you pull the trigger, you can’t bring that bullet back. The good Lord only gives each of us one life. Anger and irresponsibility should not be allowed to take it away.
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he volunteers that turned out for the six “trash walks” which began in February 2015 were responsible for removing a great deal of litter from the roadsides of our “most scenic” county in Alabama. There were actually times that roads leading to Wind Creek Park, Smith Mountain, DARE Park, Children’s Harbor, Willow Point and other major attractions were litter-free. Unfortunately that doesn’t last very long and once again unsightly litter has resurfaced and will remain until volunteers hit the roads with bags and trash pickers in hand. There is a good feeling that comes from taking these walks and picking up trash. Besides receiving the benefit from healthy exercise, it can make you feel good to view a clean roadside or shoreline. I thank God there are others who feel this way and participation is increasing each time we have a community cleanup. The unfortunate part is that littering and illegal dumping is rampant in our community. Roadsides can be cleaned one day and after a few days of heavy traffic look
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like a trash pit again. During the recent LMRA “Renew our Rivers” Community cleanup, a group of youths lead by Sabrina Wood, coordinator of Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership (MTCWP), spent most of a day removing trash from the banks of Hillabee Creek at the Highway 22 bridge. As most are aware this is a newly constructed bridge, which spans a very scenic stretch of Hillabee Creek. There is actually a ceremony planned later this year at which time the bridge will be dedicated to two servicemen from Tallapoosa County who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. After removing many bags of litter from the otherwise beautiful stream, the group discovered a very large illegal dump close to the creek and the bridge. The dump was much too large for this group to clean up and will require equipment to remove the
deeply imbedded trash. Subsequent visits to the area, as we develop a cleanup plan, have shown this otherwise scenic area to be a very active illegal dump site that is further abused by some who trash it up on a regular basis. There is more trash there now than when the kids cleaned it up in the fall. PATH Trash Walks combined with the annual Renew our Rivers Community cleanup have been very effective in reducing litter and improving the view of our scenic community. There is much more work to be accomplished. We, as a community, should not feel good about dedicating this bridge, which spans a beautiful free flowing stream flowing into Lake Martin, to brave men who sacrificed so much, until we clean it up and install barriers that prevent further abuse. Join me at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, on the plaza in front of Jake’s Restaurant in downtown Alexander City. Let’s continue the PATH to a cleaner healthier Lake Martin Community. John Thompson is the president of the Lake Martin Resource Association.
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y cat, Abby, often sits in my lap as I work at my desk— sometimes even on the desk. Her presence often creates a challenge, but that’s ok. I’m glad she wants to be in my presence, because some cats like to keep to themselves. My aunt and uncle had a cat for over 20 years, and I’m not totally convinced that the cat actually existed. I spent the night over there once and I saw it the next morning—I think. Ruby, my 80-pound chocolate lab, would be in my lap, too, if she could. Sometimes she can. It’s not always the most comfortable predicament to be in, but she is my baby and is pretty much always within arm’s reach. My grandfather, from the Elder community in Tallapoosa County, did not believe in bringing dogs inside, no matter how cold it got, even if it was cold enough to leave the faucet water running just a little bit during a freeze. He did have the dogs in a pen with a nice shelter, though. When it got really cold, he put a light bulb in there to help keep them warm. He cared, but imagine if your sole means of warmth was a light bulb. Inside the house, we slept with electric blankets when it got cold. I miss those electric blankets. Later on in life, we found
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a little dachshund for him who he eventually named Matt. Granddaddy had a change of heart, and Matt stayed inside. Much like me, he liked to get under the electric blanket, too. Granddaddy loved that dog. The temperature here in Opelika dipped below freezing a couple of nights this week, and I couldn’t help but think of all the pets that were left out in the cold. My pets are spoiled, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Abby is strictly an indoor cat and Ruby only goes out when she needs to or if I need to. Like I said, she goes wherever I go. As a responsible pet owner, I make sure they have a nice, warm and comfortable bed to get into each night. Sometimes, they even leave enough room for me to get into the bed, too. When they do, they like to snuggle up next to me, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I had a nightmare the other night. I dreamed that I heard something in the kitchen, and when I got up to investigate, the lights wouldn’t turn on. I wound
up going to the door and letting Ruby out. I then pulled out my pistol and pointed towards the kitchen. Abby rubbed against my leg, so I picked her up as I continued to point the pistol towards the kitchen. Then the lights inexplicably came on and I woke up. I was a bit scared until I realized the dream took place in the house I grew up in on Jollit Avenue. Even in my dream, I was taking care of my pets. I love them and do whatever I can do to keep them safe, happy and healthy. I’ve hit some low points in life over the last six months or so and they have been there with me as I do my best to transition back to normal life. Abby finds comfort in my lap or on my chest while I’m lying down and has become an unofficial therapy cat. She’s a natural. Ruby is just the sweetest, kindest, smartest dog I’ve ever known and truly fills the role as man’s best friend. They take care of me and I take care of them. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Jody Fuller is a comedian, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller. com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller. com.
Stephanie Kelley represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8250544. Her address is 171 Wink Drive, Dadeville.
Stephanie Kelley James M. Tarpley represents District 2. His phone number is 256825-2522. His address is 274 East LaFayette St., Dadeville. Jimmy Frank Goodman Sr. represents District 3. His phone number is 256825-9749. His address is 241 Goodman Road, Dadeville.
James Tarpley
Frank Goodman
Billy Monroe represents District 4. His phone number is 256-7494451. His address is 1670 North Loop Road, Dadeville. Randy Foster represents District 5. His phone number is 256825-7770. His address is 648 South Tallassee St., Dadeville.
Billy Monroe
Joe Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256825-6691. His address is 725 Henderson St., Dadeville.
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in the past. Some of the sites identified would be in Our Town, Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, Camp Hill and Reeltown. Thompson said the cost associated with the effort is estimated – but he believes it to be about $4,000 annually. “We’ve spent more than that cleaning up stuff in the past,” Commissioner George Carleton Jr. said. “It sounds good to me.” Commission Chairman Steve Robinson, who has taken part in several cleanup efforts in the past, thanked Thompson for the idea. “Thank you for what you do and the efforts of your organization,” Robinson said. “From what I’m hearing we are in favor of helping and will take action on this in the future.” Thompson was excited by the reception. “That’s music to my ears,” Thompson said. I thank you all for your help and consideration.” County Administrator Blake Beck said he had polled the two area school systems on participation in the Alabama 2016 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26 and ending at 12 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28. He said both said they would hope that the county wouldn’t participate. The council voted 5-0 not to participate, meaning that residents will not be able to buy items like batteries, phone chargers, weather radios, tarps, artificial ice, first aid kits and flashlights without sales tax.
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Last year the county did not participate, but Alexander City and other municipalities did. Alexander City has already approved participation for this year as well. Commissioners also approved a letter asking the Alabama Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study in an effort to get a traffic light at the intersection of Alabama Highway 49 and Alabama Highway 34 south of Dadeville. The intersection is one that is used heavily by people headed to residences as well as to points on Lake Martin. Because the intersection is at the crest of a hill and follows several curves on both highways, it has been the scene of several violent crashes over the years. The intersection is home to several retail stores and businesses. Years ago after several attempts, there was some widening done and a caution light installed. Archer pointed out that Dollar General has purchased property there to add what will be the county’s 10th version of the discount retailer. The commissioners also: • Approved minutes of Dec. 14, 2015. • Approved warrants and purchase orders. • Approved depositories of the county. • Approved payment for two indigent burials. • Approved a lounge retail liquor license for Shoppers Stop 74 Package.
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renovation at the fire station. The renovation would include replacing the lights in the bays, replacing exit lights, adding an exterior plug for the hazmat trailer and adding more lights for the front of the station to aid in reloading equipment at night. The cost for the project was estimated to be about $4,500 and will come from the department’s maintenance funds. Wilkerson also informed the council of an electronic board that needed to be repaired on the department’s ladder truck. The council also learned that recent rain has caused some damage that needs to be repaired, mainly at the park near Dadeville High School where a culvert was damaged. The cost of the pipe is about $3,700 and part of
it is on the Tallapoosa County School Board property. The work would be done by city employees. “I think we need to see if the school board will help us with this,” council member Mickey Tarpley said. The council also heard from city clerk Mike Gardner that the deed for the Community Action Building has been recorded completing the transfer of the building and property to Community Action. The council also: • approved a motion to go into executive session to hear from town attorney Robin Reynolds about pending litigation. • approved minutes from the last meeting. • approved payment of bills. • approved recreation center rentals.
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HUD to eliminate slums and blight.” Moore explained that it would not be on a truly voluntary basis. “We cannot do it on a voluntary basis because we have to make sure we notify the real owner,” Moore said. “We have to make sure who owns the property. That can be tough in heir properties where it is difficult to identify all the owners. State law allows the town to condemn the property, send letters to what it thinks to be owners, posting notices on the poperty and then have a public hearing about the property. The law protects the towns that follow a due process before taking the structures down.” Moore explained that the council would be involved in the process of selecting the structures.
“The council will be involved in many ways,” Moore said. “Yes they will be involved in the public hearing but they will also be involved in prioritizing which structures come down first.” Moore went on to explain the prioritizing process. “After we identify the structures, we go to the council to see which they think need to be first,” Moore said. “We then start with the first structure, then the next until the funds run out. In Dadeville we are hoping that will get us about 50 structures.” Moore is also overseeing a similar grant in Goodwater. “In Goodwater, the structures we are looking at taking down are those in downtown,” Moore said. “The seven or eight structures we are looking at have
fallen in and have trees growing in them.” Moore explained that many of the structures are dangerous and owners often see immediate benefits. “It’s a win-win situation for everyone,” Moore said. “ They are often falling in and beyond repair. Often owners see the value of the property go up after the structures come down. Sometimes green grass is better on a lot than unsightly structure.”
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Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442 Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972 Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130 BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716 Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865 Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433 Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635 New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224 Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327
Marietta Baptist Goodwater
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle Jackson’s Gap 256-596-1873
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City
New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville
Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
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Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593
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Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820 Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180 New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331 Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055 The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696 Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191 EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467 Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708 First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322 First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404 Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047 Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661 Haven United Methodist 410 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820 Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455
Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284 Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. – Psalm 90:2
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081
INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421
Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
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PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
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Pattillo to speak at Tallapoosee Historical Society meeting Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast News: On Saturday, Feb. 6, from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m., come join us for our annual Pancake Breakfast in the school cafeteria! Tickets are being sold all over town or you can buy one at the door! Only $6 for a delicious breakfast, friendly folks, and important fundraiser for our students! Come one, come all. Our DHS Key Clubbers will be there helping us so bring your friends and families! Tallapoosee Historical Society News: Their quarterly meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville (8091 County. Rd 34). The program will feature Edward Pattillo, author, historian and speaker. Pattillo authored “Carolina Planters on the Alabama Frontier” and recently spoke at Furman University about his book. Pattillo’s family owned the milling company in Tallassee from 1915 to 1985, the milling company which was the first to make self-rising corn meal! He was educated at Auburn University, the University of Alabama and Columbia University, NY. He is currently a personal property appraiser and lives in Montgomery. Please join us, meet Pattillo and hear about his book and other historical bits and pieces! Come one, come all! Dadeville Area Chamber News: Plan to join us for the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 6-8 pm, sponsored by New Water Ministries. There will be award presentations, installation of our 2016 officers, displays by chamber members and a free one-year membership for the Best Display Award. Also, drawings for door prizes, dinner and a cash bar. For more info call 256-825-4019. (Tickets are $35 each) Mix-it-Up News:Stop by Mix it Up on Saturday, Jan. 16, to participate in the Fashion Attic Workshop! From 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. (at a cost of only $15) you can have a blast. Students ages 8 and up. Teacher is Jill White Harris, a talented social worker and youth pastor. Bring an old shirt from home
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to practice! You’ll be taught some sewing skills starting with sewing buttons on, fashion tips, etc. Telephone 256-825-6408. We are proud to announce our new online store: http// mixitup.online. Check it out, natural candles and soaps galore. We are declaring GREAT things for our community in 2016! Come join the fun. Winter hours are Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.!!! See you there. Wellness Center News: Let the Wellness Center staff help make 2016 your best year yet! The Center now accepts several different insurances to help cover your gym membership at little or no cost. They also offer several different membership options to fit any of your needs. Call (256) 825-2304 for any questions regarding membership packages or insurance plans. Hours of Operation are Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. until 8 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. until noon. It may be cold outside, but the pool is always warm! Join us today! Line Dancing News: Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is happening at the Dadeville Recreation Center, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class. MORE great fun and good exercise. There’s room for you so call Betsy at 256825-3985. Dadeville First United Methodist Church News: If you’re able to help us with AWANA, providing a small meal for the children, etc., please contact Sharon Dollar at 256-794-4661. We need your help! First Presbyterian Church News: Our service on Jan. 10 was great! The choir started us off with a gorgeous anthem of “Ten Thousand Years”, which we really enjoyed. Rev. Ben Arellano’s sermon was titled “Are there
‘two’ baptisms??” based on scriptures from Psalm 29, Acts of the Apostles 8, and Luke 3. In Luke, when all the people were baptized, Jesus was baptized also. The Holy Spirit then descended upon him in the form of a dove! Baptism is “the front door of the church.” It is also an outward sign of belief. Peter and John baptized the people of Samaria and laid their hands on them. They all received the Holy Spirit. Our service concluded with Communion, which is always a pleasure. Lake Martin Baptist Church News: On Sunday, Jan. 17, immediately following worship, we’re hosting training for anyone who may be interested in small group leadership. You’ll benefit from this training and lunch is provided. Please register to attend. Join us for mid-week prayer meeting each Wednesday evening at 6:30 in the worship center. It’s a great time to connect with God and with others. We’re launching a new emphasis on sharing through serving! Servant evangelism is offering a service or gift to those in our community with a card that says something like: “This is our small way of saying God loves you with no strings attached.” Our first event is Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. We’ll be giving away free donuts with a “connection card” near Hwy 34 & 49. Anyone can give away a donut with a card….no training or expertise is required! Sign up to join us now! Red Ridge United Methodist Church News: Red Ridge congregation grew (again) by two new members. People who have been attending for some time. Rev. Messer announces the Epiphany season. The theme of Epiphany is the unveiling of Jesus/people discovering who Jesus is. Epiphany 1 has special emphasis on the baptism of the Lord. The anthem for the choir Sunday is “Majesty” (a choir favorite). Choir participation is welcomed by anyone wishing to join. Choir meets 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Church Council meets Sunday immediately
following the worship service. The Tallapoosa County Historical Society will meet in the Fellowship Hall Sunday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. Mr. .Edward Pattilo will be guest speaker. Topic of the meeting will include the founding of Red Ridge. Members are encouraged to attend. Women’s Bible study Wednesday will start a series on Proverbs. They meet at 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible study is 7:30 a.m. Brown Bag meets Friday, Jan. 15 at 8. The annual Newcomers Luncheon will be Sunday, Jan. 24, following the church service. Members are asked to mark this date and to sign up to bring vegetables, salads, and desserts. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville. 256=825-9820, redridgeumc.org. THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Children are funny! An older man said his grandson asked how old grandpa was, who teasingly answered “I’m not sure!” “Well, look in your underwear, Grandpa. Mine says I’m 4 to 6!!”
Name: Mike Gardner, City Clerk Address: 265 N. Broadnax Street City/State/Zip: Dadeville, AL 36853 Telephone Number: (256) 825-9242 E-Mail Address: mikegardnercityclerk@gmail.com
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January 14, 2016 January 16
TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting Trade Day Jan. 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
January 17
GOSPEL SINGING: Hillabee Baptist Church will host a gospel singing and concert with Adam Crabb and The Griffith Family Jan. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A love offering will be taken.
January 18
MLK CELEBRATION: God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church in Camp Hill is hosting its 9th annual Dr. M.L. King Jr. Celebration Monday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. The guest speaker will be Bishop Nolan Torbert.
January 19
MEETING: The Artist Association of East Alabama will meet Jan. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the United Way Conference Room. RETIREE MEETING: Tallapoosa County Education Retirees (TCERA) meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The program will be tornado awareness.
January 21
WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine will host a wine tasting event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 128 Calhoun Street, Alexander City. There is no charge for this event. PUBLIC MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Commission/ Emergency Management Agency
PATH FINDERS MEETING: The next meeting of the local Alzheimer’s Group for individuals needing dementia education, resources and support will be Jan. 14 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way Conference Room. This meeting is open to the community.
is scheduling a public meeting on January 21 at 10 a.m. to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting will take place at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse, Dadeville in the Extension Auditorium downstairs. The public, private non-profits, municipalities, school board, universities/ colleges, utility/water/sewer boards, fire departments, and elected officials are among those invited and encouraged to attend. Participation is required in order to apply for federal hazard mitigation grants in the future.
January 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please note that very young or handicapped individuals may not be able to respond to the speech hearing screening and may require a more formal evaluation at a later appointment date. Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center.
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BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting family bingo night Jan. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. TRASH WALK: The next PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, January 23 at 9:00 AM. We will meet at the fountain in front of Jake’s Restaurant to receive supplies and assignments. Come out and join your friends and neighbors for a healthy walk while removing unsightly litter from the roadways of the “most scenic” county in Alabama. For additional information contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info LAKE MARTIN POLAR PLUNGE: Lake Martin Young Professionals hosts its inaugural Polar Plunge, 11 AM, Saturday, January 23 at Kowaliga Restaurant on Lake Martin! Join LMYP as they take the PLUNGE to support the Lake Martin Resource Association and Lake Martin by diving in during the dead of winter. Tickets are $20 to take the plunge and $30 if you’re too chicken. Tickets include a
MARDI GRAS AUCTION: St. James Episcopal Church will host live and silent auctions at this inaugural event to support the Feast of Sharing ministry, which provides free meals twice a week at First United Methodist Church to some 100 people in need. Auction items will include original art, a Russell Marine wakeboarding package, framed photography by Kenneth Boone, handmade pottery items, a vacation at the beach for the whole family, the Rev. Rob Iler’s handyman services for a day and more. There will be beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and entertainment. Tickets are $25 per person and can be reserved by calling St. James Episcopal Church at 256-2344752. For information, contact Heidi Ross at 256-794-7010 or Susan Mange at 601-431-8239. FREE SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENING: The Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday,
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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Steve Flowers will be the speaker for Horizons Unlimited Jan. 25 at the Alexander City Board of Education from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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ANNUAL MEETING: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and awards banquet Tuesday, Jan. 26 for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 460 Camp Civitan Road in Dadeville. There will be an awards presentation, installation of 2016 officers, displays by chamber mem-
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ART WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Zantangle Art Workshop Jan 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Way Conference Room. Cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members, all supplies included. Call Martha McKnight at 256825-6503 or Dottie Holdren at 256-377-4918 with questions or to register. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Pine Ridge Mission team will have its’ annual Pancake breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The plates are $6 and include 2 big pancakes, sausage, fruit and drink options. The proceeds help fund the teams’ annual trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation including VBS and Community outreach projects.
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Montgomery. Potts said a Mitsubishi SUV carrying all four of the victims was traveling south and a Dodge Ram pickup with three people inside headed South on Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Potts said the Dodge was traveling at a relatively high rate of speed, while the SUV was stopped or slowing as it
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is complete. Camp Hill Police Department was the lead agency at the scene, with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and troopers from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency assisting. Bowens is well-known in the community, having been a member of the 2010 Edward Bell State Championship Basketball team.
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the state school board association calling January School Board Recognition Month. At Monday’s meeting, the board voted to allow Windle to draft a letter to send to the State School Board Association asking them to not support the RAISE bill that was pre-filed for the upcoming Alabama legislative session. “It is disguised as a bill to modify tenure,” Windle explained to the board. “But it creates data commission and requires us to fund it if the state does not fund. The first idea that something is wrong with the bill is its length.” Windle explained to the board, that he and several other superintendents would be meeting with state sen. Tom Whatley on the matter. The TCBOE approved the four service contracts with individuals to help in classrooms. “Funds for three of these will come from state and federal funds,” Windle said. “The fourth one will have to come from local funds. It is for the counselor at the
Virtual Academy which is a requirement from the state.” Treasa Nelson is being hired as a temporary paraprofessional at Dadeville High School to replace someone who is currently serving an internship to earn a teaching certificate. Wyatt Walters is being hired as a part time technology resources teacher at Reeltown High School. Brooke Meadows is being hired as an intervention teacher in reading and math at Reeltown High School. Debra Lynn is being hired as a counselor for the Tallapoosa County Virtual Academy. The Tallapoosa County Board of Education also: • approved the minutes from the Dec. 14 meeting. • approved the monthly financial report. • approved a name change of Randy B. Nolen baseball field in Dadeville. • approved the Virtual Academy policy. • approved maternity leave for Chelsea Hollis. The TCBOE will have a work session Feb. 2 at 5 p.m.
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Tigers open ‘A NEW DADEVILLE DYNASTY’ baseball Tigers building program in first year of wrestling practices By Robert Hudson Record Sports Editor
This year is a historic year in Dadeville High School athletics, as it has undertaken the building of a program on the mat. This is the first year for Dadeville’s new wrestling program, as Monday’s match against Benjamin Russell High School marked the Tigers’ first home meet ever. Tasked with the leadership and establishing of the wrestling program is Coach Ben Gross, who said the process of bringing wrestling to DHS has been two years in the making. “When I got hired two years ago Coach (Richard) White was interested in starting a wrestling team once he found out my wrestling background,” Gross said. “We couldn’t find the funding for it the first year, but we got a few donations here and there, saved the money up and got some larger donations to get a mat. Once we got the funding, we got everything we need for the next 10 years – mats, scoreboard and scale. Everyone has been pouring in donations and it’s helped us out a lot.” Gross comes from Scottsboro where the wrestling program has been one of the state’s most successful. “I wrestled in Scottsboro pretty much my whole life. Wrestling is pretty big up there. I wrestled two years in high school and was a part of the four-time state champion team in Scottsboro,” Gross said. “I’ve been wrestling since I was in the third grade. I’ve always loved it, but I’ve never ever dreamed of being able to coach it and getting this opportunity. I’m glad I did. Coaching is twice as fun as wrestling itself.” Gross said it is an exciting time to be a part of something that has never been done at Dadeville High School. “Being a part of building something from scratch, I seriously doubt I’ll have this anywhere else if I ever leave,” Gross said. “Being a part of something where you started it from nothing, there’s nothing like it. It’s like building a house for the first time – you step back and look at it and you just say ‘wow.’” This year’s team has starters at 106 pounds in Troy Cruz, 120-pounder Tal Bullard, 132-pounder Frederick Ford, 152-pounder Armando Muniz, 160-pounder Paul Pritchard, 170-pounder Dillan Ray, 182-pounder DJ Pearson, 195-pounder Carson McClendon, 220-pounder Ab Abernathy and 285-pounder Branterro Banks. McClendon, a junior and captain, said it’s a special feeling to be with a new program in Dadeville. “I’m just glad to be a part of it and starting a new dynasty at Dadeville in a new sport,” McClendon said. “I’d like to qualify for state and show that Dadeville is here, put Dadeville on the map and show we can do something in wrestling.” Pearson, a senior and captain, said the program has a good foundation to do special things. “It feels good to make history here at
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At top, Dadeville wrestling captains DJ Pearson, left, and Carson McClendon grapple during practice on Wednesday at Councill Middle School. At bottom, Branterro Banks, right, tries to pin Ab Abernathy.
Dadeville,” Pearson said. “We’ve got a great coach that gives us his all every day and great teammates to help us get better so we can prove ourselves in the matches.” McClendon said the biggest challenge with wrestling is getting in proper shape for the matches. “I’ve been learning new techniques and how to get in better shape,” McClendon said. “You’ve got to get your body right for the six minutes of hell.” Pearson added that wrestlers have to work through adversity each day. “You’ve got to be able to get through adversity, get in good shape and just work hard every day,” Pearson said. “It’d be nice to make state in the first year to prove we’ve
been working hard and show that we’re here working hard to get better.” In year one, Gross is hopeful to send a few wrestlers to the state competition in Huntsville. “The first year, I would like to get a few people qualified for state. That would be an all-around accomplishment and would be a very big step for the program,” Gross said. “It would get more people out and once the word spreads there would be more people involved. If you get people qualified for state your first year it really says something about your program.” Dadeville will host its second home match Thursday at 5 p.m. at Councill Middle School.
Like hundreds of other teams around the state, the Dadeville Tigers got a jump on preparing for the start of the 2016 high school baseball season. Alabama High School Athletic Association baseball teams were allowed to begin throwing on Jan. 5, as the Tigers were one of the many squads that returned to the diamond last week. Dadeville Coach Randy Nolen said teams are limited in what they can work on during this three-week period, but added it is a valuable time for teams to work on one of the game’s most important aspects. “They’re just throwing and I just try to get them in situations where we emphasize to them that they have to move their feet,” Nolen said. “We’re doing some relay drills and stuff like that. But the biggest thing right now is to get some throwing in so we can get our arms in shape and get their legs up under them. That’s all we can do right now because we can’t have the bats out right now.” Nolen said that when the throwing period concludes the Tigers will be allowed to bring out the bats and work on hitting, and after three weeks of practice they will begin games. “In a couple of weeks we’ll bring the bats out,” Nolen said. “We have the three weeks throwing and conditioning and then we’ll have three weeks of practice before we play.” Along with the varsity team, the JV and middle school squads are also allowed to work on their throwing skills. Nolen said that by the middle of next week the Tigers will look to focus on pitching in particular. “The young kids and the middle school kids have just gotten out here and they’ll do the same things that the older guys do during fifth block,” Nolen said. “We’ve got about 15 or 16 out here on the varsity team and have about 12 or 13 on the B-team, so the numbers are fine. We’re inexperienced and we’ve got so much to do as far as getting our arms ready to go. We need to be throwing bullpens right now, but we’re nowhere near ready to throw bullpens just yet. By about the middle of next week we’ll get the bullpens ready and they will start there.”
Reeltown football coaching search down to five candidates By Robert Hudson Record Sports Editor
The search for a new leader of the Reeltown High School football program is nearing its end, as the program is closer to naming only its fifth coach since 1956. The search for a new head coach to replace retired hall of famer Jackie O’Neal began in earnest this past November, as input has been given from administrators, former players, community members and O’Neal himself. The search has been narrowed down to five candidates with the goal to name a new head football coach in February. “In November, Coach O’Neal, Mr. (Reeltown Principal Tom) Cochran, and myself put together a search committee headed up by Coach O’Neal and six other former players and community members. It was a seven-person committee,” said Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle. According to Windle, 46 candidates applied for the position when it was posted in November and were narrowed downed to 21. “We’re well into the search. What we did was we posted the job in November and we kept it open for almost four weeks,” Windle said. “We closed that job posting out on Dec. 11. We had 46 applicants for the job and I reviewed those applications on the weekend of Dec. 12 and 13th. I narrowed that down to 21 applicants and eliminated those who had not had at least
coordinator – offensive or defensive – experience because we were looking for someone who either had head-coaching experience or, at minimum, coordinator experience.” Those 21 candidates were then presented to the coaching-search committee, which – over the Christmas break – narrowed the list of candidates down to the current list of five finalists. “After I screened it down to 21 applications, I gave those applications to that committee, Coach O’Neal and Mr. Cochran on Monday, Dec. 14,” O’Neal Windle said. “The committee went through those and cut them down to five finalists. They met twice during the Christmas holiday. The first time they cut it down to seven and the next session they met they cut two more and cut it down to five, and that’s where we are now.” O’Neal said the search has gone well, as the committee is looking for a someone who will not only make a good coach, but a person who can develop character in the young men who go through the program. “I think it’s going real well. I think we’ve got five good candidates who will do a really good job at Reeltown High School,” O’Neal said. “I think the basic thing that you’ve got to do is look at the coach’s track record with kids and what
kind of system he’s been in. Of course, coaches who haven’t been head coaches that have an opportunity to put in for jobs like this you don’t really know. So it’s a thing where you kind of do a little background check on them and talk to other people about him and see what kind of person they are away from the school also. “Because football is a character-building process. It’s not just the Ws.” While Windle said he is not ready to release the names of those candidates, he did offer background information, as the finalists include a former player and coaches within the state of Georgia. “There are two on the current staff who will be interviewed. There are two in Georgia. One of those finalists in Georgia is a former player at Reeltown and a Reeltown graduate,” Windle said. “The fifth individual is an offensive coordinator at a 5A school here in Alabama. I’m not prepared today to release their names because there are two of those individuals who have asked me not to do that until they have time to talk to their bosses. I gave them until Friday to do that.” Windle said he hopes the interview process will begin the week of Jan. 19 and to have a candidate for the job presented to the Tallapoosa County School Board in February. “We will begin the interview process with those five, if all five of them want to interview, on the week of the 19th,” Windle said. “It is my goal, my intent to present a recommendation to the board of
education at the February board meeting.” Windle, a former Reeltown player himself, said the coaching search has been a bit of “an unusual coaching situation,” as Reeltown has only had two football coaches – Duane Webster and O’Neal – since 1956 with the exception of a fiveyear stretch from 1970-1975. “Being a Reeltown graduate, having played football there when Coach Webster was there, I understand the importance of football in that community and what it means to that school,” Windle said. “Except for a five-year period, since 1956 there have only been two head football coaches at Reeltown, and both of those coaches are in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.” While this is the first time Windle has had to hire a head football coach in his tenure as superintendent, he imagines the search process of having a committee is different from the way searches have been done in the area before. But he hopes that having a community input in the search process will continue moving forward. “I don’t know that it’s been different because this is the first head coach I’ve had to hire since I’ve been superintendent,” Windle said. “But I suspect that it is probably different than the way it has been done in the past. But this is the way we’ll do it in the future. We’ll give these communities a chance to have input in who is going to lead their football programs. I think they ought to have a voice.”
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Diabetes increases your risk for many serious health problems. The good news? With the correct treatment and recommended lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes are able to prevent or delay the onset of complications. The following symptoms of diabetes are typical. However, some people with type 2 diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed. Common symptoms of diabetes: • Urinating often • Feeling very thirsty • Feeling very hungry - even though you are eating • Extreme fatigue • Blurry vision • Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal • Weight loss – even though you are eating more (type 1) • Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2) Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing the complications of diabetes. So if you have experienced any of these symptoms, see your doctor for testing. It can be vital to your good health. There are several ways to diagnose diabetes. Each way usually needs to be repeated on a second day to diagnose diabetes. Testing should be carried out in a health care setting (such as your doctor’s office or a lab). If your doctor determines that your blood glucose level is very high, or if you have classic symptoms of high blood glucose in addition to one positive test, your doctor may not require a second test to diagnose diabetes. Diabetes often goes hand in hand with other medical conditions. Nearly 1 in 3 American adults have high blood pressure and 2 in 3 people with diabetes report having high blood pressure or take prescription medications to lower their blood pressure. Your heart has to work harder when blood pressure is high, and your risk for heart disease, stroke and other problems goes up. High blood pressure won’t go away without treatment. That could include lifestyle changes and, if your doctor prescribes it, medicine. However, there are several ways to lessen the impact of diabetes. Healthy eating is a big part of that. Eating well-balanced meals is an essential part of taking better care of yourself and managing diabetes. So is regular physical activity, which is especially important for people with diabetes and those at risk for diabe-
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Quitting smoking is hard, but you don’t have to do it by yourself. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) offers state residents free help to quit, including coaching and two weeks of nicotine patches, if eligible. The Alabama Tobacco Quitline – 1-800-QUIT-NOW – is available every day from 6 a.m. to midnight. Calls placed after these hours or on holidays will be returned the next business day. For those who prefer electronic help, the same Quitline services are available online at QuitNowAlabama.com. Almost one in five adults in Alabama use tobacco. According to the 2013 Adult Tobacco Survey, more than 54 percent of Alabamians who smoke said they tried to quit at least once during the past year. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows that there are now more people who have quit smoking
than there are current smokers. “The benefits of quitting smoking are almost immediate,” said Bret Stanfield, communication coordinator for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program at ADPH. “Your heart rate and blood pressure drop within an hour and your circulation improves in a matter of weeks. Longterm, smokers who quit enjoy several major health benefits such as reduced risk of suffering from lung cancer and coronary heart disease. Also, by quitting smoking you could potentially save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars a year.” Since 2005, the Quitline has helped thousands of Alabamians quit smoking. Callers are required to participate in coaching sessions to receive the free nicotine replacement therapy patches. “Many studies have shown that you are twice as likely to quit if you receive coaching along with patches,” Stanfield said. After beginning coaching, the patches are mailed to the caller’s home if the caller is
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Setting smart weight-loss goals Total lifestyle approach, including exercise, is the key to reaching realistic targets STATE POINT MEDIA Special to TPI
Weight loss goals are easier to make than to achieve. Life can often seem at odds with your health and wellness goals. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to avoid common pitfalls. • Snack and drink smart: When you’re one-thego, easy protein-packed snacks will help you stay on track. Try beef jerky, low-fat string cheese, or 100 calorie packs of almonds. Fiber-rich wholegrains, fruits and vegetables can also help keep hunger at bay. Calories from drinks add up fast. Stick with dry wines, as they often have fewer calories than sweeter varieties. Light beers, with approximately 100 calories for every 12 ounce serving, are also a good choice. If you prefer cocktails, use caloriefree mixers, such as seltzer with 1.5 oz. of spirits. • Make it easy: Dieting should be easy. Most people often complain they fail at diets because
they need to constantly count calories, or weigh and measure foods. Look for programs that help you stick to your goals by offering convenience and support. For example, Nutrisystem helps with the hard part -the counting, weighing and measuring – by offering pre-portioned and personalized meal plans designed to fuel individuals with the right amount of calories for how their metabolism burns, as well as satisfy individual taste. And with their Fast 5+ kit, you can jumpstart your weight loss, since it promises to help you lose five pounds plus an inch off your waist in your first week of dieting. You’ll see results quickly, giving you motivation to keep going. There’s no better time than now to start your weight loss journey and make your pledge to lose. To learn more, visit www.Nutrisystem.com or the Nutrisystem Facebook page to #pledgetolose today. • Eat out, right: Eating out is sometimes
unavoidable. Just be sure to check out a restaurant’s nutrition information online before you go, so you can make wise choices. Make substitutions like salad, with dressing on the side, instead of fries and don’t be afraid to ask if a menu item can be modified. Also, be mindful of portion sizes. Take half your meal home and enjoy it for tomorrow’s lunch. • Facing the scale: Weight fluctuates throughout the day. Weigh yourself at the same time of day in similar weight clothing to get the most accurate readings. Remember though, the number on the scale won’t always reflect your hard work. Focus instead on healthy, positive changes and how you feel. • Aim for 30: Squeeze 30 minutes of activity into your day. Walk during lunch, jump rope during your favorite nightly TV show or turn on music and dance around the house. Remember, everyone falls off the wagon from time to time, but it’s always the perfect time to
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SCALE BACK ALABAMA Weight loss and exercise program enters 10th year with a record-breaking effort STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
On Friday, 157 Alabamians stepped on a truck scale and broke the Guinness World Record for the most people on one scale. The Alabama group weighed in at a collective 30,400 pounds and helped kick off the 10th year of the state’s largest weight loss and exercise program, Scale Back Alabama. Scale Back Alabama has lasted 10 years and had resulted in a statewide loss of more than 1.2 million pounds. Over the years, Tallapoosa County has contributed to that number of lost pounds through its participation in Scale Back Alabama. Those who are struggling with the need to lose a few pounds are encouraged to participate in Scale Back Alabama, which is a 10-week program designed for participants to lose one pound a week, thus 10 pounds during the pro-
gram. “It’s very difficult to quantify the tremendous benefits of Scale Back Alabama,” said Tom
Miller, M.D., acting state health officer. “The evidence shows that obesity has serious health consequences, and unfortunately, Alabama ranks near the top in terms of adult obesity. However, it’s also been proven that programs like Scale Back Alabama that offer incentives, education and accountability as a team member go a long way in encouraging healthy lifestyles.” Scale Back Alabama is a free statewide weight-loss program sponsored by the Alabama Hospital Association, the Alabama Department of Public Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama that encourages Alabamians to get healthy and to have fun at the same time. The 2016 program runs from Jan. 8 until April 29. You only need two people to form a team, and once you’re registered, just weigh-in weekly. You’ll receive health tips from experts. Those who meet that goal will have a chance to win cash prizes.
Comprehensive Cardiac Care Close to Home Kevin Sublett, MD, and the Cardiology of Central Alabama clinic are now part of UAB Medicine, bringing the latest in cardiac treatments and technology to Alexander City and surrounding communities. Together we have formed the UAB Heart & Vascular Clinic of Central Alabama, providing the world-class care you have come to know from UAB close to home. We are conveniently located in the Russell Medical Center.
Dr. Sublett and his staff are committed to helping patients enjoy full and active lifestyles, offering: • • • •
Full spectrum of cardiovascular care Care by physician, board certified in interventional cardiology Latest in 4-D and 2-D ultrasound and nuclear medicine imaging Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders
Call us today to schedule an appointment!
3368 Highway 280, Suite 130 Alexander City, AL 35010 (256) 234-2644 uabmedicine.org/heartcentralAL