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Legendary musicians Teddy Gentry, John Ford Coley and Lenny LeBlanc and one special guest will visit Alexander City on Thursday night for “The Heart Behind The Music,” a songwriters showcase sponsored by Alex City Arts.

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Alabama. Gentry was selected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005 along with his partners, Randy Owen and Jeff Cook. Gentry co-wrote many of the group’s hits, including “How Do I Fall in Love?” “Why Lady Why?” “My Home’s in Alabama,” “Fallin’ Again,” “Give Me One More Shot” and “Sad Lookin’ Moon.” See CONCERT • Page 3

Alexander City’s City Council approved pay raises Tuesday night for 44 employees, mainly with the fire department, but the committee recommending the increases may examine ways to shift additional money to those with more advanced training. The council voted unanimously to approve a third phase of pay raises for city employees totaling $48,000 for the rest of the fiscal year. The raises for firefighter/EMTs, firefighter/advanced EMTs and firefighter/paramedics are 3.5 percent based on salaries in comparable cities, according to Alexander City human resources director Kathy Railey. Fire chief Reese McAlister said he appreciates the pay raises but wants the council to examine paying more to the firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/ advanced EMTs. “We’re having a hard time keeping them retained,” McAlister said. “Other cities are hiring them away. I’d like to see more money go to the advanced-level trained people.” Councilmember Bobby Tapley, who oversees the public safety committee, agreed, saying, “We don’t want to lose those people.” McAlister said he has asked for a 7 percent increase for firefighter/paramedics and 3½ percent for firefighter/advanced EMTs, with no increases for basic firefighters. “Our pay grades go in 3½ percent steps, so we’d be using the same money” currently approved for raises, McAlister said. McAlister said the fire department consists of 68 positions, although some part-time positions are not filled, and 14 work each shift. After a year-long study, the council has approved pay increases for 134 employees totaling $298,350 annually, including benefits, Railey said. Tuesday night, the council also approved pay increases of 3 percent for See COUNCIL • Page 12

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

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Kiss shared with a co-worker puts marriage on shakier ground DEAR ABBY: I may be having a midlife crisis. I’m not happy in my marriage and haven’t been for quite some time. I pray every night that my husband will find someone else so he will leave our marriage. I tried to leave him before, but financially I couldn’t make it. I’m now at the point where I don’t care about the financial side of it. I recently kissed a co-worker. It was really hot, heavy and I want more. I haven’t felt this alive in years. My co-worker is not the reason I want a divorce, but now, feeling desired by someone makes me want out even more. But I’m a coward. I don’t know how to tell my husband I’m no longer in love with him. -- COWARD IN THE SOUTH DEAR COWARD: Not knowing you, I can’t determine whether you may be having a midlife crisis. However, you definitely do need to talk to your husband, if only to ask if he

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feels the same emptiness that you do. It would be better for both of you if you tried counseling to see if it’s possible to heal your marriage before you run out the door. I caution you about involving yourself in a workplace romance while you are feeling this needy. If it doesn’t work out -- and most of them don’t -- you could find yourself not only without a husband but also a job. DEAR ABBY: I dated a man I’ll call Mike for several years. We eventually broke up because of distance and a difference of opinion about where we wanted to live. I also had developed a crush on a female

friend, which contributed to my decision to break off with him. The crush didn’t work out. Now, more than a year later, Mike and I are close friends. I visited him recently and realized I still have feelings for him. I want to get back together, but I don’t think I should say it unless I am 100 percent certain I won’t break up with him again. Abby, I wonder if I might be gay. I don’t know what to do. I love Mike, but I’m paranoid that I’ll eventually regret getting back together with him. I couldn’t betray his trust again. What should I do? -- CONFUSED 20-SOMETHING DEAR CONFUSED: You may be gay; you might also be bisexual or simply curious. You owe it to yourself AND TO MIKE to talk to a counselor and explore what your sexual orientation is. If you and Mike have worked through your other differences, only the two of you can decide whether to resume your relationship or just be

friends. (Friendships have been known to sometimes last longer than romantic relationships.) DEAR ABBY: My question is, is it ethical to “try” the fruit at the grocery store? I am amazed at the number of shoppers who open the bags of grapes and help themselves to a snack. Shouldn’t they buy without sampling? -- CRAIG IN FLORIDA DEAR CRAIG: Theoretically, shoppers should buy without sampling. Talk to the manager of the grocery store about it. Some establishments leave a bag of grapes, cherries, etc. open for shoppers to sample to see if they would like to buy. If that’s not happening in the store you patronize, consider suggesting it. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Mr. Danny Eugene Lynch 1953 - 2019 Funeral Service for Mr. Danny Eugene Lynch, 65, of Goodwater, will be Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Chapel Baptist Church. Bro. Benny Ogles, Rev. James Wilcox and Rev. Jimmy Nelson will officiate. Mr. Lynch will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service time. Burial will follow in the Oak Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with veteran honors provided by the Alexander City Veteran Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney

Alabama House of Representatives committee assignments These are the committee assignments for the Alabama House of Representatives from 2019-23, with the district they represent and party affiliation: AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY Chair: Rep. Danny Crawford (R-5) Vice Chair: Rep. Steve Hurst (R-35) Ranking Member: Thomas Jackson (D-68) Rep. Will Dismukes (R-88) Rep. Joe Faust (R-94) Rep. Bob Fincher (R-37) Rep. Dexter Grimsley (D-85) Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-23) Rep. Ralph Howard (D-72) Rep. Reed Ingram (R-75) Rep. A.J. McCampbell (D-71) Rep. Ed Oliver (R-81) Rep. Ginney Shaver (R-39) Rep. Jeff Sorrells (R-87) Rep. Rodney Sullivan (R-61) BOARDS, AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS Chair: Rep. Howard Sanderford (R-20) Vice Chair: Rep. Mike Holmes (R-31) Ranking Member: Rep. John Rogers (D-52) Rep. Napoleon Bracy (D-98) Rep. Steve Hurst (R-35) Rep. Parker Moore (R-4) Rep, Proncey Robertson (R-7) Rep. Jeff Sorrells (R-87) Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-9) CHILDREN AND SENIOR ADVOCACY Chair: Rep. K.L. Brown (R-40) Vice Chair: Rep. Randall Shedd (R-11) Ranking Member: Rep. Barbara Boyd (D-32) Rep. Jim Carns (R-48) Rep. Barbara Drummond (R-103) Rep. Tracey Estes (R-17) Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-23) Rep. Mary Moore (D-59) Rep. Ginny Shaver (R-39) Rep. Tim Wadsworth (R-14) COMMERCE AND SMALL BUSINESS Chair: Rep. Jim Carns (R-48) Vice Chair: Rep. Dimitir Polizos (R-74) Ranking Member: Rep. Berry Forte (D-84) Rep. Louise Alexander (D-56) Rep. Adline Clarke (D-97) Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-83) Rep. Gill Isbell (R-28) Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-27) Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-24) Rep. Rhett Marques (R-91) Rep. Matt Simpson (R-96) Rep. David Wheeler (R-47) Rep. Andy Whitt (R-6) Rep. Ritchie Whorton (R-22) CONSTITUTIONS, CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS Chair: Rep. Matt Fridy (R-73) Vice Chair: Rep. Bob Fincher (R-37) Ranking Member: Juandalynn Givan (D-60) Rep. Wes Allen (R-89) Rep. Adline Clarke (D-97) Rep. Corey Harbison (R-12) Rep. Kirk Hatcher (D-78)

Funeral Home. Mr. Lynch passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1953 in Sylacauga, Alabama to Ralph Eugene Lynch and Christine Lois Williamson Lynch. He was a longtime and active member of Oak Chapel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, treasurer and the piano player. Danny faithfully served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was honorably discharged with 23 years of service. He was an amazing piano player and singer. He was a dedicated truck driver and enjoyed traveling all over. Danny’s greatest joy was his family and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 44

Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-43) Rep. Dimitri Polizos (R-74) Rep. Chris Pringle (R-101) Rep. Howard Sanderford (R-20) COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT Chair: Rep. Reed Ingram (R-75) Vice Chair: Rep. Margie Wilcox (R-104) Ranking Member: Rep. Barbara Boyd (D-32) Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-80) Rep. Adline Clarke (D-97) Rep. Danny Crawford (R-5) Rep. Steve Hurst (R-35) Rep. Sam Jones (D-99) Rep. Steve McMillan (R-95) Rep. Rodney Sullivan (R-61) Rep. David Wheeler (R-47) Rep. Debbie Wood (R-38) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM Chair: Rep. Becky Nordgren (R-29) Vice Chair: Rep. Ron Johnson (R-33) Ranking Member: Rep. Berry Forte (D-84) Rep. Chip Brown (R-105) Rep. Corey Harbison (R-12) Rep. Rolanda Hollis (D-58) Rep. Gil Isbell (R-28) Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-54) Rep. Ginny Shaver (R-39) Rep. Andy Whitt (R-6) Rep. Rep. Ritchie Whorton (R-22) Rep. Randy Wood (R-36) EDUCATION POLICY Chair: Rep. Terri Collins (R-8) Vice Chair: Rep. Danny Garrett (R-44) Ranking Member: Rep. Rodd Scott (D-55) Rep. Anthony Daniels (D-53) Rep. Will Dismukes (R-88) Rep. Barbara Drummond (R-103) Rep. Brett Easterbrook (R-65) Rep. Tracey Estes (R-17) Rep. Bob Fincher (R-37) Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-27) Rep. Tashina Morris (D-77) Rep. Kerry Rich (R-26) Rep. Proncey Robertson (R-7) Rep. Shane Stringer (R-102) ETHICS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE Chair: Rep. Mike Ball (R-10) Vice Chair: Rep. Rich Wingo (R-62) Ranking Member: Rep. Thomas Jackson (D-68) Rep. Allan Farley (R-15) Rep. Berry Forte (D-84) Rep. Kirk Hatcher (D-78) Rep. Demitri Polizos (R-74) Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-21) Rep. Matt Simpson (R-96) Rep. Andrew Sorrell (R-3) Rep. Ritchie Whorton (R-22) FINANCIAL SERVICES Chair: Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-80) Vice Chair: Rep. Jimmy Martin (R-42) Ranking Member: Rep. John Rogers (D-52) Rep. Reed Ingram (R-75) Rep. Kelvin Lawrence (D-69) Rep. Thad Lawrence (D-76) Rep. Andrew Sorrell (R-3) Rep. Jeff Sorrells (R-87) Rep. Kyle South (R-16) Rep. David Standridge (R-34) Rep. Andy Whitt (R-6) Rep. Rich Wingo (R-62) FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Chair: Rep. Chris Sells (R-90) Vice Chair: Rep. Mike Holmes (R-31) Ranking Member: Rep. Rod Scott (D-55) Rep. Lousie Alexander (D-56)

years, Bonnie H. Lynch of Goodwater; son, Kevin Lynch of Goodwater; daughters, Kristie Taylor (Darin) of Alexander City and Beth Thornton (Chris) of Goodwater; grandchildren, Kara E. Allen (Clay), Blakelie Huddleston, Lane Thornton and Alyssa Thornton; parents, Ralph and Christine Lynch of Goodwater; and brother, Phillip Lynch of Goodwater. He was preceded in death by his brother, Doug Lynch; sisters, Teresa Haynes and Debra Kemp. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Rep. Corley Ellis (R-41) Rep. Danny Garrett (R-44) Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-60) Rep. Rhett Marques (R-91) Rep. Parker Moore (R-4) Rep. Ed Oliver (R-81) Rep. Rodney Sullivan (R-61) HEALTH Chair: Rep. April Weaver (R-49) Vice Chair: Rep. Ron Johnson (R-33) Ranking Member: Rep. Laura Hall (D-19) Rep. Matt Fridy (R-73) Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-83) Rep. Paul Lee (R-86) Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-30) Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-79) Rep. Rhett Marques (R-91) Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-43) Rep. Becky Nordgren (R-29) Rep. Ed Oliver (R-81) Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-54) Rep. Chris Sells (R-90) Rep. Pebblin Warren (D-82) INSURANCE Chair: Rep. Kerry Rich (R-26) Vice Chair: Rep. Corley Ellis (R-41) Ranking Member: Rep. Chris England (D-70) Rep. Louise Alexander (D-56) Rep. Chip Brown (R-105) Rep. Anthony Daniels (D-53) Rep. Brett Easterbrook (R-65) Rep. David Faulkner (R-46) Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-18) Rep. Jimmy Martin (R-42) Rep. Kyle South (R-16) Rep. David Wheeler (R-47) INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION Chair: Rep. Randy Wood (R-36) Vice Chair: Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-24) Ranking Member: Rep. Laura Hall (D-19) Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-80) Rep. Anthony Daniels (D-53) Rep. Steve McMillan (R-95) Rep. Chris Pringle (R-101) Rep. Connie Rowe (R-13) Rep. Hoard Sanderford (R-20) Rep. Pebblin Warren (D-82) Rep. April Weaver (R-49) JUDICIARY Chair: Rep. Jim Hill (R-50) Vice Chair: Rep. Tim Wadsworth (R-14) Ranking Member: Rep. Thad Lawrence (D-76) Rep. Wes Allen (R-89) Rep. Mike Ball (R-10) Rep. Prince Chestnut (D-67) Rep. Merika Coleman (D-57) Rep. Dickie Drake (R-45) Rep. Chris England (D-70) Rep. Allen Farley (R-15) Rep. David Faulkner (R-46) Rep. Matt Fridy (R-73) Rep. Mike Holmes (R-31) Rep. Phillip Pettus (R-1) Rep. Matt Simpson (R-96) LOCAL LEGISLATION Chair: Rep. Alan Baker (R-66) Vice Chair: Rep. Richie Whorton (R-22) Ranking Member: Rep. Thomas Jackson (D-68) Rep. Louise Alexander (D-56) Rep. Will Dismukes (R-88) Rep. Bob Fincher (R-37) Rep. Dexter Grimsley (D-85) Rep. Ralph Howard (D-72) Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-30) Rep. Rep. Randall Shedd (R-11) Rep. Harry Shiver (R-64) Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-9) Rep. David Standridge (R-34) Rep. Tim Wadsworth (R-14) Rep. David Wheeler (R-47) MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Chair: Rep. Dickie Drake (R-45) Vice Chair: Rep. Connie Rowe (R-13) Ranking Member: Rep. Thad Lawrence (D-76) Rep. Steve Clouse (R-93)

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“It all starts and ends with a song,” said LeBlanc, one half of the duo LeBlanc & Carr, best remembered for its top-10 single “Falling” from 1978. LeBlanc spun out of the pop world into the contemporary Christian field in the 1980s and beyond, achieving tremendous success with songs such as “Above All” and “We All Bow Down,” staples of the modern praise and worship genre. Coley has been performing for nearly 50 years but is best known from his days as part of the duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. The two had a string of hits still played on the radio to this day: “Nights are Forever,” “Gone Too Far,” “It’s Sad to Belong,” “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” and more. Both Coley and LeBlanc credit their longevity on their conversion to Christianity as well as their stroke of luck in musical partnerships. Coley made memorable music with England Dan Seals (so named for his fondness of British Invasionera music) that has held up for more than 40 years. “Dan was a genius,” Coley said. “Musically, he was exceptionally talented. On a personality level, he was the funniest person I’ve ever known. When we broke up, we fell into that trap that a

lot of people fall into, with people who got involved who didn’t have any business saying or doing anything, but that happens. Dan was a very wise man, a very deep man. We had many occasions to discuss so many subjects. And his voice — we sounded great together. “That’s something God just dropped in my lap. I don’t know how it happened. It was just the blending of our voices. What we had was special and I truly miss him.” But Coley, who is married to a minister, knows the gift of song is sometimes inexplicable. “We recognize sometimes in songwriting you’re kind of there and you just have to say that your being there was your only contribution,” he said. LeBlanc had a dynamic experience with a friend who had such a great conversion experience he had to share it. “I came off a tour with Pete (Carr) and was hired was a staff songwriter for Muscle Shoals Sound and had a solo deal on Capitol Records,” he said. “Around that time a friend of mine called me; he was a smuggler. He said, ‘Lenny, I’ve been saved. I want you to go to heaven with me.’ And I had no idea what he meant. But something in his voice just struck me deep. He sent me a Bible and I

other acts on the label, like The Carpenters. I sat in on a session when Joni Mitchell was recording her Blue album. It was a big thrill and it made us better players to be around those influences.” LeBlanc said the songwriters showcase gives the participants an opportunity to share their influences. “The only records I had were blues records — Taj Mahal, John Mayall, Paul Butterfield — and, of course, the Allman Brothers were from my hometown of Daytona Beach, (Florida), so we were all friends and we listened to their stuff since we all knew each other,” LeBlanc said. “Pete Carr went to a different school but we met and started playing together when I was 16.” LeBlanc & Carr also played in road variations of The Hourglass, the precursor to the Allman Brothers Band. Coley doesn’t like the changes he has seen in the music industry while LeBlanc embraces them. “The industry has changed to such a dramatic degree that nobody can figure it out,” Coley said. “People are just throwing up stuff on the wall to see what sticks.” But LeBlanc said technology has made it easier than ever to make an album. “You can produce an album on your laptop

started reading it for the first time — I’d never opened one before. And I was kind of disillusioned with the whole pop scene, the competition, I was just kind of tired of it. The Scriptures started tugging at my heart. I asked God if He was real and He just revealed Himself to me one day at my house.” Coley — who said he realized focusing on one chapter or verse in the Bible is “like starting on page 800 of a 1,000-page book” — credits some of his success with being exposed to good music at the right time. “The melodies were so memorable then (the 1960s),” Coley said. “The music and the musicianship was stellar. The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, The Young Rascals — it was popular at the time to be eclectic.” Texas native Coley and Seals, his high school bandmate, were signed to a record deal in 1971 by A&M Records, best known for its creative climate which carefully cultivated an artist’s best work over time. “I loved A&M Records,” Coley said. “Herb Alpert is the last musician in the record industry actually in charge of a label. We worked with the Wrecking Crew — Hail Blaine, Louie Shelton, Joe Osborn, Larry Knechtel — and came across all these

(but) there’s a lot more competition,” he said. “For me, it’s the best it’s ever been. I have more opportunity now than I even did 35 years ago.” Coley has some words of wisdom to offer from his years in the music industry. “You can compare yourself to somebody all day long, trying to sound like someone, but everyone has their own unique voice,” he said. “My advice to anyone who wants to break into the music business is, ‘When people tell you to quit, just don’t. Don’t quit. Don’t listen to them.’ It’s not a recording contract; it’s not a publishing deal; it’s a way of life.” LeBlanc agreed music is in one’s heart — the heart behind the music. “A songwriter can only write what’s in his heart,” he said. “If you really feel that is what you’re supposed to do in life, give it all you’ve got and go for it. You can’t just write good songs, though; you have to write great songs. You can get an idea one day and all of your songs may not be very good, but that idea is the one that puts you over the top. Never give up on writing.” Tickets to “The Heart Behind The Music” are $20 for adults while students get in free. For more information, visit www. alexcityarts.org.

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veryone from Gov. Kay Ivey to the 1,000 volunteers who quickly mobilized to help have been in awe not only of the power of nature, as seen in Saturday’s tornado that ravaged the city’s west side Saturday afternoon, but of Wetumpka’s recuperative spirit. Almost immediately, neighbors were helping neighbors dig out and take stock of what had been saved and what had been lost. Both were considerable. The estimated high-end EF2 tornado, with winds of about 130 mph, destroyed the landmark First Presbyterian Church and significantly damaged the nearby First Baptist Church, 30 homes and 15 commercial structures. It felled trees and smashed five police cars, as well as the police station itself. But the community shook off the destruction and started helping each other. Help poured in. The city, led by Mayor Jerry Willis, had a wellorganized plan to begin cleanup and recovery. By Monday afternoon, a few streets were left to be cleared but they were expected to be reopened Tuesday after traffic lights were hung. Power had been restored to the west side of the Coosa River and the Bibb Graves Bridge was deemed safe for passage. A curfew was lifted and Wetumpka City Schools were back in session Tuesday. When life returns to normal, it may not be the normal Wetumpka has experienced for so long. Willis wants it to be even better. Residents should be patient while the city is still working out details of the rebuilding and seeking federal disaster funds. Nobody wants the restoration of Wetumpka’s charming way of life to return quicker than Willis and the city government. If that effort is anywhere near as good as the initial response, it will be something to behold.

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egardless of what happens in Donald Trump’s administration over the next two years, he will have a proven record of success as president, especially among conservative Americans. One of the most important accomplishments of any president is the opportunity to appoint a Supreme Court justice. Folks, Trump has appointed and had confirmed two members of the Supreme Court in two years, a remarkable achievement. Justices Neal Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh will have an immense impact on American laws and values for more than likely over two decades, long after Trump is dead and gone. Both Gorsuch and Kavanaugh are young, in their early 50s and will be part of many landmark rulings that will profoundly affect American public policy. Trump’s selection of these two extremely well-qualified jurists were wise. They are considered mainstream, moderate conservatives with the perfect educational and judicial background and experience. Kavanaugh’s confirmation was more controversial because his choice is a pivotal swing vote that tilts the Supreme Court to a conservative majority. Gorsuch was an even swap, a conservative for a conservative, replacing the late Justice Anton Scalia. Kavanaugh’s appointment was critical. The liberal Democrats had to go to the wall and declare all-out war by whatever means to derail and delay the Kavanaugh confirmation because the Supreme Court swung to

STEVE FLOWERS Columnistt becoming a conservative tribunal with Kavanaugh; it previously had four liberals and four conservatives, with Kavanaugh replacing the swing vote of Justice Anthony Kennedy. Make no mistake, the confirmation of a Supreme Court justice is very political. The liberals had to resort to extreme measures to preserve the possibility the Republicans could lose their control of the U.S. Senate which gives consent to a president’s SCOTUS appointments. In today’s extremely partisan politics, lines are drawn and both sides go for the jugular vein. Therefore, the only way for Trump to be successful in placing two conservative justices is because he has a Republican majority in the Senate, which has some very adroit veteran GOP leaders such as Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley and Alabama’s Richard Shelby paving the way. Speaking of Shelby, he has masterminded and orchestrated a legendary coup of his own when it comes to our U.S. federal judges in Alabama. In conjunction with the Trump administration, Shelby has placed six new federal judges in Alabama, all young and conservative. This Shelby/Trump triumph has secured 20 to 30 years of dominance of conservative federal judges in the Heart of

Dixie. During the Obama years, at least six federal judgeships became vacant in Alabama. President Obama appointed replacements but Sen. Shelby and former Sen. Jeff Sessions sat on them and refused to allow them to be confirmed, keeping them vacant due to partisan gamesmanship. Shelby and Sessions hoped a day would come when a Republican president could place these lifetime appointments into conservative hands. Sen. Shelby and his former chief of staff, current BCA president Katie Britt, spent the entire year of 2018 interviewing, vetting and selecting these judges to assure they were young, conservative, qualified and confirmable. They have indeed accomplished this lifetime feat for Alabama. Liles Burke and Anne Marie Axon are the two new judges for the Northern District; Emily Marks and Andrew Brasher will join conservative Chief Judge William Keith Watkins in the Middle District; and the Southern District will have two new Trump-Shelby appointees in Terry Moorer and Jeffrey Beaverstock. Shelby has further enhanced his legacy for decades to come and has placed an indelible stamp on the federal judiciary in Alabama with these judicial appointees. Steve Flowers’ weekly column appears in more than 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the Alabama Legislature. Flowers may be reached at www.steveflowers.us

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The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club is participating in the 2019 Winter Field Day event Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Senior Center in the Sportplex in Alexander City. The club will practice setting up and operating an amateur radio (HAM radio) in an emergency situation.

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COPACE DISPLAY: There is a display in the lobby of the Alexander City City Hall on the history of Co-PACE, Concerned Parents for Academic and Community Excellence, The display will be up through Friday, Jan. 25.

Thursday, Jan. 24

DADEVILLE CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held at White Acres Farm at 641 Ross Rd. in Camp Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner will be served, and a cash bar will be provided. There will be award presentations, the installation of 2019’s officers and business displays. Winners of the best display will be awarded a one-year membership to the chamber. Tickets are $50 each. For more information, call 256-8254019 or email chamber@dadeville. com. CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is presenting “The Heart Behind the Music” with Teddy Gentry, John Ford Coley and Lenny LaBlanc Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium.

Saturday, Jan. 26

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game night with bingo from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. There will be hotdogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. WINTER FIELD DAY: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club is participating in the 2019 Winter Field Day event Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Senior Center in the Sportplex in Alexander City. The club will practice the setting up and operating an amateur radio (HAM radio) in an emergency situation.

Sunday, Jan. 27

PASTORAL INSTALLATION: Marietta Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is holding a pastoral installation service for Pastor Kelvin L. Brown Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Eddie L. Hunter Miracle Missionary Baptist Church in Alexander City.

Monday, Jan. 28

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frye Gaillard will present “A Hard RainAmerica in the 1960s” to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple. QUARTERLY MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. in the board room of the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the Alexander City campus of Central Alabama Community College. For agenda details, please contact Denise Walls at dwalls@ lakemartineda.com.

Sunday, Feb. 3

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 10th Pastor’s Anniversary of Rev. and Sis. Melvin Kelley Jr. Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Gary L. Dixon of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church is the guest minister. New Harmony is located at 234 New Harmony Road in Camp Hill.

Monday, Feb. 4

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: David Alsobrook will present “Southside Eufaula’s Lost Cotton Mill Village and

Its People, 1890-1945” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Feb. 4-8

AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY FELLOWSHIP: The Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is hosting the AfroAmerican History Fellowship Week Feb. 4-8 at 7 p.m. nightly at the Early Rose District Center on E Street in Alexander City. Speakers will be Rev. Develkio Wilson, Pastor Ann Staples, Sister Joetta Maxwell, Dr. Emerson Ware, Jr. and Rev. Kelvin Brown.

Feb. 25-26

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Tallapoosa County Commission is holding its quarterly Throw Away Days Feb. 25 -26. Dumpsters will be at the Alexander City Courthouse Annex, Double Bridges, in Jacksons Gap at the intersection of Eagle Creek Road and Main Street, at the intersection of Youngs Ferry Road and Gibson Road and at the Union Community Center. Liquids including paint, paint thinner, and pesticides, appliances with compressors including air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers, tires, batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers , propane tanks, and hazardous or medical waste are not allowed.

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STEAK DINNER: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual steak dinner and auction Thursday, Feb. 7 at The Mill 280. Tickets are $40 and Ocie & Belle’s will have a cash bar. There will also be a live and silent auction.

Saturday, Feb. 9

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Pancake Day will be Saturday, Feb. 9 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Dadeville Elementary Cafeteria. It is all you can eat pancakes, sausage and ham for $6.

Monday, Feb. 11

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Elnora Spencer will present “Jazzy BluesHer Way” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

LIBRARY PROGRAM: The Adelia M. Russell Library is Tom Ward at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Ward will present “To Treat and to Train: Tuskegee’s John A. Andrew Clinic.” Ward is a member of the Alabama Humanities Foundation’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.

Saturday, Feb. 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning Feb. 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Monday, Feb. 18

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Marty Olliff will present “The Great War In the Heart of Dixie” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Thursday, Feb. 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

Monday, Feb. 25

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Thomas Ward Jr. will present “To Treat and To Train Tuskegee’s John Andrew Clinic” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Monday, March 4

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Suzannah Solomon Wilson will present “Alabama Cemeteries and Other Things” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, March 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Saturday, March 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning March 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Thursday, March 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

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Thursday, March 28

CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is hosting “The Charlestones in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the BRHS Auditorium. “The Charlestones” are a professional male a cappella quartet.

Saturday, April 19

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning April 19. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

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COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning May 18. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

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COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning June 15. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

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his is now extra clothing and long john weather, a time when I wear thick socks, legwarmers, fingerless gloves and a knitted scarf around my neck, plus several layers of clothing in our old, drafty house. We have a long, wide hallway, as do most homes built in the 1880s, and when our central heating was installed in 1996 for the oldest part of the house, only one floor vent was cut in the hall and it is right at the drafty front door. The addition, with kitchen and other rooms, is well-insulated and stays warmer with its heater; the birds stay on that side, where the warmth is constant. Currently, the birds are molting, so they make a mess for a while. I miss the open coal

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ROSIE MORGAN Columnistt fireplace of my upbringing years; not only did it look lovely but would get quite hot. Trouble was, back in the 1950s, we had a gas pilot to get the fire started but no blowers to push the heat out. My dad’s chair was right next to the fireplace and the kids would often sit on a pillow in front of the blazing coals. Although I don’t miss the cold weather one bit, when I was young we had snow several times during those winters in England and sometimes also had a

beautiful, white Christmas. It was a mile walk to the bus stop to wait for the bus that went to the end of the line, right into the court where I was working when I was 18. In those days, everyone who worked in an office dressed like they worked in a bank, so I always wore heels with my good clothes and boots for the snow, taking shoes to change into at work. All the extra walking seemed to keep everyone healthy. It was just part of life then and no one complained. Happy birthday to Kathi Odom, the Lake Martin fashion beauty and wife of super-Doc Sonny Odom. Happy birthday wishes also go to Nelda Hayes (Jan. 27). Janice Moses celebrates Jan. 31, and Happy anniversary to Raymon and Sarah Shaw of Rockford on

Jan. 25. The Chit-Chatters lunching group will meet Jan. 31; meetings are the last Thursday of each month except for December. This time it will be at Triple RRR in Rockford, keeping those tax dollars in Coosa County. Everyone is welcome to join us at Triple RRR at 11 a.m.; they have good food and kind service. Pat Garnett, formerly of Nixburg and now of Odenville, where she grew up, visited family here last weekend in her new RAV4, which she loves. Since this is National Hot Tea month, Pat came for tea with me on Sunday afternoon. It was so good to see Pat, catch up with her grandgirls and see pictures of the pretty young girls, Anniston and Audrey, while

we enjoyed our tea. I find it funny hunters and forestry men do so much planning to get seeds planted and other things done in the woods each year in order to attract the deer. On two days this past weekend, we had deer come right into our open grounds and close to the dogs’ fenced area. The dogs heard them and asked to go out to see, barking until the deer disappeared into the woods. Remember, small beginnings can have longlasting results. Stay warm and, until next week, keep smiling. Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

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ometimes it’s confusing to know who to contact and for what. Social Security and Medicare offer related services, so people aren’t always certain who does what. This “cheat sheet” can help. Contact Social Security to: • See if you’re eligible for Medicare • Create a my Social Security account to do things like request a replacement Medicare card and report a change of address, name, or phone number • Sign up for Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) • Apply for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug

KYLLE’ D. McKINNEY Columnistt coverage (Part D) costs • Report a death • Appeal an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) decision (for people who pay a higher Part B and/or Part D premium if their income is over a certain amount). Find information on how to do all of this and more at www. socialsecurity.gov and www. socialsecurity.gov/benefits/ medicare. Contact Medicare to:

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agencies, and dialysis facilities • View Medicare publications. Visit www.medicare.gov for these services. If you need to find out your claim status, find out deductibles, or get answers to premium payment questions, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY: 1-877486-2048). Determining who to contact is the first step in getting the answers you need. Please share these lists with family and friends who need to know more about Social Security and Medicare. McKinney is a public affairs specialist for Alabama Social Security.

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Reaching more than 22,000 households in Tallapoosa and Elmore counties The Dadeville Record

PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 20-April 19) Pace yourself, and get past a problem. Your work ethic and endurance put you in the position of being a star. No matter what your choices are, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cleared to get through confusion and perhaps a misunderstanding. Tonight: Have a discussion with a partner. Sort through what needs to be done. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your creativity bubbles up and clears out, but it does not seem to be impeded by the confusion and negativity around you. Overall, you will have some choices to make. Someone around you might be limited in his or her vision. If possible, avoid this person. He or she could drag you down. Tonight: Get tickets to a good play or concert. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Stay centered and on top of what must be done. Try to be more in touch with what you want. Others are likely to have strong reactions to any oÉ&#x2C6;beat idea. The unexpected still adds surprises to your life. Be willing to take some sort of risk. Tonight: ConĂ&#x201E;rm plans Ă&#x201E;rst. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You could be rather involved and concerned about what is going on around you. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain perspective once you sort through recent events and the confusion surrounding what occurred. You could be very serious, but not meaning to push someone away. Tonight: At a favorite spot. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Beam in more of what you want, and focus on your bottom line. You could feel somewhat discouraged by what is happening around you. Use caution with your Ă&#x201E;nances. Money is not a solution but rather a byproduct of achieving your goal. Tonight: Let the party go on. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You have energy and drive. You will be able to bypass a problem or situation. Know that getting another person or child to act in the manner that you desire might not be possible. Confusion surrounds plans. Verify where and when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting together with a friend. Tonight: Out, with hardly a thought of tomorrow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) A situation demands a hands-on approach, and you need to take the lead. Be more direct in your choices, and allow others to come to terms with your thoughts and ideas. Listen to someone who has many ideas that are contrary to yours. Some of these ideas might work. Acknowledge this person. Tonight: Not to be found. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Emphasis is on friendship and wish fulĂ&#x201E;llment; however, an unexpected development or happening might occur. You will know what to do. Communication might be stalled and hard to handle. Open up to new opportunities at work. Tonight: Midweek break. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could be too tired to continue at your present pace. Make it OK to slow down, and pick and choose where and when you want to be available. You even might want to take a day oÉ&#x2C6;. If you do, you will recycle quickly. Honor a quick change of pace, but establish your limits. Tonight: Sort through a misunderstanding. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) As a sign, you are not prone to reverie and daydreaming. Nevertheless, at the present moment, your mind keeps Ă&#x2026;oating to other lands and people. Indulge, and make several calls. However, know that everything that is being shared might not be true. Still, listen. Tonight: Hang out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You are likely to make a decision that could change a relationship. Be aware of the pros and cons of continuing as you have. You might not like the results at the end of this change. You may be well-advised to slow down and think. Ask yourself whether you and the other party are in a phase. Tonight: Be a duo. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Others seek you out. You might be cornered into making some important decisions that you would prefer to postpone. You and another party who approaches you on the topic could see a personal matter far diÉ&#x2C6;erently. If you need time to think, ask for it. Tonight: Enjoy your popularity.

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The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for 2nd, 3rd and Weekend shifts for Direct Care Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334)252-0025 Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org Now Hiring Experienced Mechanical/ Structural Draftsman SURÂżFLHQW LQ 'LPHQVLRQDO AutoCAD drafting. Contact Brown Machine & Fabrication, Inc. Alexander City, AL 0RQGD\ 7KXUVGD\

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Oxford Healthcare hiring full-time & part-time day shift Home Health Aides/CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Alexander City, Dadeville & Camphill areas Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must have Â&#x2021; PRQWKV H[SHULHQFH Â&#x2021;3DVV EDFNJURXQG FKHFN Â&#x2021;5HOLDEOH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ Â&#x2021;%H UHDG\ WR ZRUN Call:1-877-253-4055 To set up time to come in DQG ÂżOO DSSOLFDWLRQ Â&#x2021;&HUWLÂżHG 1XUVLQJ $VVLVWDQWV DP SP SP SP SP DP VKLIWV ([FHOOHQW SD\ DQG EHQHÂżWV $SSO\ LQ SHUVRQ DW :DVKLQJWRQ 6WUHHW $OH[DQGHU &LW\ KENNEL HELP Five Star hiring full-time general kennel labor for 100+ dog kennels. Email contact information or resume/references to PRUJDQ#ÂżYHVWDUSUHVHUYH FRP (2( 1R GURS LQV SKRQH FDOOV

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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELDÂŽ By Jim Davis

BIG NATEÂŽ By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOPÂŽ By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

THE GRIZZWELLSÂŽ By Bill Schorr

ARLO & JANISÂŽ By Jimmy Johnson

LOLAÂŽ By Todd Clark

FRANK AND EARNESTÂŽ By Bob Thaves

Job Opportunities Part-Time Business License Clerk

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Miscellaneous For Sale I have got furniture, antique pieces, all types of household items, clearing out house. Baby furniture, lamps, dishes, etc. (334)401-1039

Mayberry Park Apartments Now taking applications Under New Management Hours are Mon & Wed 8:00am-5:00pm 169 E.Cass St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-0410

BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT IN ONLY 7 WEEKS! Visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call 205-561-8118 to get your career started!

Available Now!! AVAILABLE NOW!!! 3BR-starting at $478 2BR-starting at $419 1BR-starting at $374 Kitchen furnished w/appliances, sewer/water/garbage services provided. Highland Ridge Apartments located in Goodwater. 2IÂżFH KRXUV SP SP &DOO

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Jobs Wanted Looking for Janitorial work Part-time. Have References. Call Mike 256-786-9049

Merchandise Medical Equipment Southern Patient Care Home Medical Equipment Mike Bradberry 839 Airport Drive Alex City 256-215-8654 bradmed2003@yahoo.com Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

Appliance Service 2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper by Forrest River Auto slide, awning and jacks Nice, big bath, nonsmoker Used very little Asking $15,000 Call (256) 596-0019 or (256) 596-0018

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Homes For Sale

Manufactured Homes For Rent 2 and 3 Bedroom 4073 Whaley Ferry Rd Alexander City. Rent starts at $350-$550 plus deposit. No pets. Call 334-745-7367

Resort and Vacation Rentals Cabin in the Woods Atop Lookout Mountain 1 mile from Mentone Village. $300 for four nights. Accommodates four people. (205)903-4223

Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 256.277.4219.

Rentals

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Apartments New Lake Martin Resort Private Apartments Beautiful 2BR Open-Floor Furnished/new appliance, utilities,cable,etc. included, move-in ready/lake access/ private common area Dadeville-Area (Indian Shores) $975/month-Yearly Rate $500/deposit 256-373-3318

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Houses For Rent HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, separate dining area. Clean & safe neighborhood. Alex City. $900 per month. If interested, contact: 334-728-3669.

Automobiles Wanted: We buy vehicles with bad transmissions Call Tallassee Transmission (334)283-1199

Boats & Watercraft 1993 14-foot Sylvan V-hull Boat w/drive-on trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, live well, WUROOLQJ PRWRU GHSWK ÂżQGHU rod holders. Asking $2800 Call Tom @ 256-307-1423

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1995 Harley Davison Softail Custom Lots of extras 16,800 actual miles. 6200.00 dollars. Bike is in great shape. (256)596-2394

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Tree Service Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Tallapoosa and Elmore County Classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.

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HUGE 3-DAY PUBLIC AUCTION 22nd Annual Farm & Construction Equipment Auction

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Day 1: (''6+ 3061!6Construction Equip., Heavy-duty Trucks, Trailers, Support Equip., 1-Ton Trucks, Vehicles & Much More Day 2: &45./+54-2150)6All Types of Farm Equipment, Row Crop Equipment, Field Equipment, Farm Attachments, Misc. Items Day 3: &45./+54-2150)6All Types of Farm Equipment, Row Crop Equipment, Field Equipment, Farm Attachments, Misc. Items

Deanco Auction 3664 S Oates St., Dothan, AL 36301

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department January 22

â&#x20AC;˘ A domestic incident was reported in Alexander City.

January 21

â&#x20AC;˘ Deangelo Quoteiz Gamble, 32, of Ashland was arrested for possession of a concealed weapon without a permit. â&#x20AC;˘ Keenan Andrew Daugherty, 29, of Auburn was arrested for bail jumping. â&#x20AC;˘ A domestic incident was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ A domestic incident was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of a concealed weapon without a permit and possession of marijuana were reported in Alexander City.

Public Meetings

Hollenquest, 38, of Rockford was arrested for criminal trespass. â&#x20AC;˘ Crysta Dawn Ward, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for chemical endangerment. â&#x20AC;˘ Amber Lynn Bronson, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for chemical endangerment. â&#x20AC;˘ John-Thomas Joshua Rape, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ A domestic incident was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ A domestic incident was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ A domestic incident was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Burglary was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Burglary and indecent exposure were reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

January 20

â&#x20AC;˘ Deborah Russell Crayton, 61 of Jacksons Gap was arrested for giving false identification to law enforcement. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Giving false identification to a law enforcement officer was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ A dog bite was reported in Alexander City.

January 19

â&#x20AC;˘ Carmen Sherae Bowen, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. â&#x20AC;˘ Kedric Lashon

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January 17

â&#x20AC;˘ Jamarion Deshon Woodson, 29, of Lanett was arrested for domestic violence. â&#x20AC;˘ Timmy L. Williams, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Reckless endangerment was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft by deception was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Sexual miscon-

duct was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ A dog bite was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Assault was reported in Alexander City.

Tallapoosa County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department January 20

â&#x20AC;˘ Jeffery Williams of South Hariston Road in Stone Mountain, Georgia was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear theft of property second.

January 19

â&#x20AC;˘ Drew Warden of Creek Road in Haden was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation revocation theft of property third.

January 18

â&#x20AC;˘ Drew Elijah Warden of Hayden was arrested on outstanding warrants for bail jumping first degree. â&#x20AC;˘ James Earl Lee of Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for bail jumping second degree. â&#x20AC;˘ Rodney Wayne Green of Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for unauthorized use of a vehicle.

January 17

â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. â&#x20AC;˘ Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. â&#x20AC;˘ Daviston City Council meets the third Monday

â&#x20AC;˘ A resident of Highway 280 in Dadeville filed a report for harassment. â&#x20AC;˘ Andrea Berry of Booker Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation revocation.

of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. â&#x20AC;˘ Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. â&#x20AC;˘ Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. â&#x20AC;˘ Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. â&#x20AC;˘ New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. â&#x20AC;˘ Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ 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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By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

There was a bitter taste in Benjamin Russell boys basketball coach Lewis Daniel’s mouth Tuesday night after he knew his Wildcats let one get away from them. “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, that’s kind of what we have to be labeled as right now,” Daniel said. “We play four or five good minutes then we take the next eight or nine minutes off, and that’s not going to work, especially when you’re playing against an opponent who doesn’t have those syndromes.” Through the first half against Class 6A Area 6 rival Opelika, the Wildcats looked like they were going to give the Bulldogs all they had. They even pulled within four points just three minutes into the third, then they self-destructed, as Daniel put it. “I certainly want to give credit to Opelika for having a good basketball team, but we’re our own worst enemies,” Daniel said. “We were making unprovoked errors. We were just throwing the ball away; there’s no other way to say it. They didn’t pressure us any kind of way. We for some reason had that pressure on ourselves and kind of self-destructed, to be honest.” The implosion allowed

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Benjamin Russell’s Bre Smith drives toward the basket against Opelika’s Evita Debrow on Tuesday night.

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Benjamin Russell’s Gavin Edwards, left, attempts to keep control of the ball while battling with Opelika’s Marcus Tyson Jr. on Monday night.

Opelika to walk away with a 60-48 victory and claim the right to host the area tournament in two weeks. Thanks to a final desperation 3-pointer drained by Qua Howell, the score was actually closer for the Wildcats than the second half indicated. After Tre McMillian’s free throw brought BRHS within 30-26 of the Bulldogs, the Wildcats were nearly silent offensively for the

ANDY GRAHAM Columnistt

Which coach is going where

he coaching profession in college football is a very lucrative business. It’s also incredibly unstable. Coaches are hired and fired with the same regularity as a box of Bran Flakes. Contracts are often worth less than the paper they’re printed on and fan bases provide the ultimate “What have you done for me lately?” mentality. I was recently asked by a friend to document some of the musical chairs and see who landed where. It can be difficult to keep up with the carousel when it’s in full spin, but here’s a look at how different the SEC sidelines will look in 2019. First of all, 2019 will be the first year since 2006 the Southeastern Conference will not have a new head coach on the sideline. That, in itself, is major news. However, it’s understandable considering five coaches made their debut last year (Jeremy Pruitt at Tennessee, Dan Mullen at Florida, Joe Morehead at Mississippi State, Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M and Chad Morris at Arkansas) and five more have been at their respective schools for three years or less (Kirby Smart at Georgia, Will Muschamp at South Carolina, Barry Odom at Missouri, Ed Orgeron at LSU and Matt Luke at Mississippi). The elder statesmen of the SEC now consists of Nick Saban (12 years at Alabama), Gus Malzahn (six years at Auburn), Mark Stoops (six years See GRAHAM • Page 11

rest of the third quarter. Opelika went on a 12-2 run to end the frame, breaking out to a doubledigit lead it held for the rest of the game. Turnovers, which have haunted the Wildcats for the entire year, once again got the best of Benjamin Russell. After having just four turnovers in the first half, the Wildcats seemed to get passive and lethargic with the ball and combined seven miscues in the third quarter alone

— most of which came the final four minutes of the frame. “We have to figure that out, and I don’t know where to start with that because it wasn’t one or two kids,” Daniel said. “It was in bunches. We’ll just go back to the drawing board with that. If we can’t fix that — this up and down stuff — then the results are going to be about the same.” Benjamin Russell was coming off an emotional, See BOYS • Page 11

Opelika’s pressure overwhelms BRHS in girls hoops By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Turnovers, miscues and sheer chaos were once again the downfall of Benjamin Russell’s girls basketball team against Opelika. The Bulldogs worked the Wildcats into 30 turnovers, and they easily walked away with a 64-43 victory that clinched the top seed in Class 6A Area 6 on Tuesday night. “I just think we get intimidated by them pressing us a lot,” Benjamin Russell coach Latreisha Moon said. “The pressure is what’s killing us when it comes See GIRLS • Page 11

Tigers run away in Taylor’s return By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Coach Rodney Taylor returned to Dadeville as an opposing coach for the first time on Tuesday night, bringing his Elmore County team to face the Tigers in a non-area matchup. Dadeville spoiled his homecoming by defeating the Panthers 72-50 for its fourth consecutive victory to improve to 16-7 on the season. “He’s just like my brother,” Dadeville coach Jesse Foster said of Taylor. “He was here 16 years and I was here every year with him. It was fun for him to be back in the gym and they had a good showing. We were glad to get that one game in and hopefully we can continue to schedule it.” The Tigers held the visitors to five field goals in the second half and outscored their opponents 38-18 to pull away in the final two quarters. Elmore County erased a 16-point deficit in the first half but two free throws by Jamarion Wilkerson kept the Tigers ahead at the break. “They hit some shots and we turned the ball over a few times,” Foster said. “At halftime, I told them we have to keep the pressure on them and luckily it paid off for us in the second half.”

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Dadeville’s PJ Eason looks for a pass during a fast break in the second half of Tuesday night’s win over Elmore County. Above left: Elmore County coach Rodney Taylor returned to Dadeville, where he was the head coach for 16 years.

PJ Eason was consistent throughout the night, scoring in double figures during both halves. He scored 12 of his 22 points in the second half to help push Dadeville’s lead back to double figures. “He’s been consistent over the last four or five games so I told him he had to keep it going,” Foster said. “With the area play coming up, it’s

almost time for that one and done and he’s been playing pretty good for us right now.” Eason led the Tigers in scoring and added seven rebounds, four blocks, two steals and two assists. Eason said once the defense started bringing more energy, it made the offensive end a lot easier. “I look for my scoring first and then I look for them to

drop down on me so I can kick it to my open teammate,” Eason said. “I want to go up with it but if I feel like my teammate has it, I’m going to pass it out.” Elmore County (4-17) did not have the size to match 6-foot-9 Eason on the inside. The Panthers made some big shots in the first half but the See TIGERS • Page 11

SPORTS CALENDAR Wednesday, Jan. 23 High school boys basketball Benjamin Russell at Clay Central, 7 p.m. High school girls basketball Benjamin Russell at Clay Central, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 High school boys basketball Holtville at Horseshoe Bend, 7 p.m. Fayetteville at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. High school girls basketball Holtville at Horseshoe Bend, 5:30 p.m. Central Coosa at Fayetteville, 5 p.m.

High school wrestling Benjamin Russell, Reeltown at Beauregard, 5:30 p.m.

Central Coosa at LaFayette, 4:30 p.m. Thorsby at Reeltown, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 25 High school boys basketball Clay Central at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Ranburne at Horseshoe Bend, 6:30 p.m. Central Coosa at LaFayette, 7:30 p.m. Thorsby at Reeltown, 7 p.m. High school girls basketball Clay Central at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m. Ranburne at Horseshoe Bend, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 26 High school boys basketball Dadeville at Benjamin Russell, 2:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Dadeville at Benjamin Russell, 1 p.m. High school wrestling Benjamin Russell in Darlington (Georgia) Duals, 9 a.m. Dadeville, Reeltown in Hornet Slam at Beauregard, 8:30 a.m.

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Tigers’ comeback falls short against ECHS By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Dadeville cut a 16-point halftime deficit to just five points but late turnovers doomed the Tigers in a 43-34 home loss to Elmore County on Tuesday night. Dadeville’s girls basketball team turned the ball over six times in the final frame to fall for the seventh time in its last eight games. “Turnovers got the best of us,” Dadeville coach Pam Holloway said. “I’ve been trying to work with them on drills and different things to keep them focused mentally. We keep hurting ourselves with those turnovers.” The Tigers (5-12) got off to a slow start, falling behind 12-2 with 1:31 to go in the opening quarter. Elmore County grabbed seven offensive rebounds in the first half, including a putback from Madison Britt in the final minute to put the Panthers ahead

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Dadeville’ Nhylee Banks (20) takes the ball downcourt against Elmore County’s Madison Traylor on Tuesday night.

27-11 at the break. Britt finished with 10 points and a gamehigh 15 rebounds for her second double-double. She set a career high with eight offensive rebounds and scored six secondchance points. “Madison Britt played the whole game and she stepped up really big

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at Kentucky) and Derek Mason (five years at Vanderbilt). Saban is, well, Saban. Malzahn is just starting the second year of a $49 million deal. Stoops won 10 games last year and Mason has taken Vanderbilt to two bowl games in the last three years. Could the conference possibly go two years without a new head coach? Surely not, but it’s possible. Auburn hired new offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham from Memphis back in December to replace Chip Lindsey who left to become the OC at Kansas then later took the head-coaching position at Troy. The Tigers are also in the market for a new running backs coach with Tim Horton taking an off-the-field position. Malzahn has yet to fill that spot. Alabama saw the most attrition of any team in the SEC losing both coordinators and a host of assistants. Offensive coordinator Mike Locksley left to be the head coach at Maryland and will reportedly (no official announcement yet) be replaced by Steve Sarkisian who was most recently the OC for the Atlanta Falcons. Defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi took a job with the Cleveland Browns as a defensive assistant and his replacement has yet to be named. Alabama has also hired Charles Kelly (secondary), Sal Sunseri (outside linebackers), Kyle Flood (offensive line) and Charles Huff. Georgia saw its share of attrition as well. Offensive coordinator Jim Chaney left to take the same position at Tennessee and defensive coordinator Mel Tucker left to be the head coach at Colorado. James Coley, who served as quarterbacks coach, has been promoted to OC. No DC has been named as of yet. Ole Miss may have made the biggest splash this off-season hiring former West Virginia and Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez as offensive coordinator and former Colorado head coach Mike McIntyre as defensive coordinator. There were several minor changes on the staffs of practically every other team in the league, but nothing major like the ones I listed here. It’s just another crazy year in the college coaching ranks of the SEC. I feel a little dizzy. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.

Tigers play in the paint made the biggest difference. “We got down but made a run and actually took a lead for a minute,” Taylor said. “I was proud of them. The difference in the third quarter was we weren’t rebounding. We didn’t rebound, they stretched it out a little bit and we had to go man. We just don’t match up well with them.” DJ Patrick led the way on offense for the Panthers. He finished with 24 points, scoring 13 in the second quarter to momentarily put Elmore County ahead just before halftime. Patrick was held to just three points in the third quarter as the Tigers outscored their opponent 20-9. The Panthers allowed nine

for us,” Elmore County coach Amy Rachel said. “She took some pressure off and rebounded a ton. She’s come a long way and she seems to be picking it up at the right time.” After the Panthers built the 16-point lead, Dadeville responded with defensive pressure to turn

the tables on the visitors. The Tigers grabbed six steals in the third quarter and cut the lead to seven points with 1:33 to go in the frame after a steal and layup by freshman Nhylee Banks. “I think they picked up the intensity a little bit defensively,” Holloway said. “We tried some

different things and put some pressure on them. We still didn’t capitalize on all of them but it made a difference for us in that third quarter.” Banks continued her performance into the fourth quarter and scored her final two points with 3:08 to go, cutting the lead to 36-31. She finished with a team-high 16 points. “The majority of our team is freshmen,” Holloway said. “I think highly of them but even though they’re young, they can play with a lot more intensity. I am still grateful that they still work as hard as they do and they’re getting better.” Elmore County responded with a 7-1 run to pull away from the Tigers for its fifth consecutive victory. The Panthers were without guards Kendall Downey and CK Bolton on Tuesday and needed their depth to step up in the

Girls to Opelika.” The Bulldogs did put the defensive pressure on early and often, as they grabbed up four steals in the opening quarter alone. But in the early goings, Benjamin Russell was matching at least the defensive effort and it managed to be trailing just 9-6 with under three minutes to go in the first quarter. But Opelika went on a scoring spree to end the frame, outscoring the Wildcats 9-4 to end the period and take an 18-10 lead into the second quarter. Benjamin Russell started the second quarter well enough, and a quick steal and fast-break layup by point guard Aaliyah Thomas pulled the Wildcats within four points. But that was as close as it got the rest of the way, as Opelika once again responded with a six-point run to push its lead to double figures. Extremely lackadaisical with the ball, Benjamin Russell finished the second quarter with 10 turnovers. “I think every time we play them, we just panic,” Moon said. “We turn the ball over ourselves, and we just don’t protect the ball very well against Opelika a lot.” One of the biggest reasons BRHS was able to keep it close in the first half was its rebounding. The Wildcats finished with a 32-26 edge on

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Benjamin Russell’s Brooklyn Edwards (15) puts up a shot against Opelika’s Jasmine Stokes during Tuesday night’s game.

the boards, and especially in the first half, they limited Opelika on its offensive glass. “I think we rebounded well and we did better on our free throws,” Moon said. “It was very important for us to rebound because it’s very important when you don’t give them second shots. That’s what we cut down on tonight, but other than that, it was tough. Opelika is tough.” Jaaliyah Caldwell still did her damage, scoring the majority of Benjamin Russell’s points. She finished with 24 points and was just one rebound shy

beaten by a combined score of 130-78 in their two regularseason meetings. But the Wildcats know it’s going to take a huge effort to take down the Bulldogs if they do get another shot. “I told them that if we can cut down on our turnovers, it will be a different game,” Moon said. “I told Liyah she can’t just settle for whatever they are trying to give her, she has to continue to work hard. When the girls got in our faces, we just shut down.” The area tournaments will be held the week of Feb. 4.

of a double-double. Brooklyn Edwards had a game-high 10 rebounds and also scored eight points. But the Wildcats couldn’t match the offensive output of Opelika, which put three in double figures. Kaitlyn Bryant led the way with 15 points, and Haley Sanders scored 13. Julie Worth finished with 12 points, five rebounds and four steals. There’s a good chance Benjamin Russell will face the Bulldogs again in the area tournament. All the Wildcats will have to do is knock off Russell County, which they’ve

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Benjamin Russell’s Qua Howell drives to the net against Opelika on Tuesday night.

continued from Page 10 second-chance points in the frame. “In the end, there were too many rebounds,” Taylor said. “We could have easily had a lead at half but I think the difference in the third quarter was you can’t give them multiple chances to score and we did it.” Before the night ended, Taylor took a minute to catch up with Foster. With tears in his eyes, Taylor talked about how special it was to return to that gym and to be on the same sideline as Foster again. “It was pretty cool,” Taylor said. “Me and this man have been together a long time, he’s like my brother. I’m glad we had a good showing.”

win. “We knew we were going to have to have some people step in and grow up a little bit tonight,” Rachel said. “With Kendall injured and Courtney out sick, it’s not what you want going into area. It was good for us though because we had to have some people step up. Hopefully that’s going to benefit us down the road.” Dadeville freshman Janiya Wyckoff finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. Madison Traylor led the Panthers with 13 points and added nine rebounds. “We just keep working on things we know we’re having problems with,” Holloway said. “I see them in practice and I know what they’re capable of but when we get in the game, they’re missing easy layups. I know its mental so we have to keep working on that and hopefully they don’t give up.”

didn’t take.” Daniel is hoping this game will be a wake-up call for the Wildcats, though, especially if they get a chance to meet Opelika again in the area tournament. “We have to treat it like a duck with water running off its back because we’re a better ball club than that,” Daniel said. “Our performance tonight is not an indicator of what type of basketball team, talent wise, we are. It boils down to X’s and O’s, executing and performing, which is something I’ve been trying to drive home.”

come-from-behind victory against Russell County, which gave it a chance to still host the area tournament if it beat Opelika. But the pressure of knowing that, Daniel said, shouldn’t have mattered. “We knew that coming out of the Russell County game, we had this game that we had to be up for,” he said. “That could be part of it, but still, at the end of the day, we have to perform and execute what we have to do. We didn’t do that tonight. The first half kind of indicated that this was a game there for us to take, and we

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EZ SQUEEZE

HEINZ KETCHUP 7.25 OZ.

KRAFT ORIGINAL MACARONI & CHEESE

5/$

auto shop mechanics, 3 percent for the GIS (geographic information system) coordinator, 6 percent for the street department foreman, 9 percent for the electrical department’s lead tree trimmer, 6 percent for a reassigned right-of-way foreman and 12 percent for a reassigned library assistant. In other action at the meeting, the council unanimously approved the rezoning of multiple parcels, including: • Property near the entrance of the Charles Bailey SportPlex and Highway 22, which Prestwick Land Holdings wants to develop into a multi-family housing complex. It was rezoned to high-density residential. • Properties along Cherokee Road and Airport Drive now comprised of a shopping center but which once belonged to a trucking company. The zoning was corrected from industrial to general business. • The 56 acres including the former Russell Sales Office and Guest House, changing it from industrial to general business, preparatory to the city buying it and converting it into a new municipal complex. • Property on Central Avenue and Recreation Drive where Russell Marine will build a new marine superstore, which was changed from industrial to general business. In other action at the meeting, the council also: • Revoked the business license for Phones and Loans, and Iphix Phones, which have been demolished. The

“Every day, hundreds of pounds of food and grocery products arrive at the food bank from food drives, grocery stores, wholesalers, retailers and other food banks,” Henk said. “An average of 84,000 pounds of surplus products are handled in the product recovery operation each month. Next, the food goes into food boxes by category and these boxes are stored in the warehouse and are immediately available to our partner agencies through our inventory system. When an agency places their order, they also choose a day and time to pick up the food. Upon arrival, the food they pre-ordered will have been pulled from the warehouse and palletized. Every weekday, partner agencies can be seen at the food bank having their orders loaded into

GOLDEN FLAKE

POTATO CHIPS OR CHEESE PUFFS FRITO LAY

18 COUNT

$ 99

owners did not come to the meeting. • Corrected language in a threeyear lease the city has with Aliquam Holdings LLC for the old recycling building at 2168 Sugar Creek Road. The building is not needed for public use or municipal purposes. • Authorized Mayor Jim Nabors to enter into an agreement with LBYD Structural Engineering Service to repair displaced panels on the current city hall building for no more than $41,500. Kirk Michaels of the public works department said six panels will be redrilled and anchored into the concrete walls behind them, and the back wall in the alley will be removed, reopening the alley. Michaels said the work is scheduled to begin in early February and take 30 days to complete. • Approved a $4,000 sponsorship for high school regional qualifiers on Lake Martin in 2019 and 2020 associated with Alabama BASS Nation. • Approved an agreement to maintain an automated weather observation system at T.C. Russell Field. • Approved a request for the annual Blues in the Park event May 18 at Strand Park and to waive the special event fee. • Heard public works director Gerard Brewer say the city is sending crews and equipment this week to help clean up Wetumpka after Saturday’s tornado. “They’ve got a real mess down there,” Brewer said.

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cars, vans, trucks and buses.” Throughout the area Food Bank of East Alabama covers, Henk said 240 agencies partnered with the food bank reach a monthly average of 33,000 people. Loaves and Fishes, headquartered in Dadeville, is one of the programs receiving food from the food bank. Cecilia Taunton, the director of Loaves and Fishes, shared a handful of stories she said reflect the impact the program has in its community, as well as how beneficial the partnership between Loaves and Fishes and the Food Bank of East Alabama has been. “B. recently came for a first visit to Loaves and Fishes and she was unsure of how the pantry operated,” Taunton said. “She receives DSS (Department of Social Services) and her husband has recently become unemployed. She was referred to the pantry by the Crisis Center in Alexander City. With emotion in her face, she said she hoped the extra groceries would help reduce the choices they were having to make between food or medicine for herself and her husband.

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TASTY KITCHEN SOUPS 10.5 OZ. CAN

ASSORTED VARIETIES HAMBURGER HELPER

MEALS.................... 4.7 - 7.6 OZ. BOX ASSORTED VARIETIES SWEET BABY RAY’S

BBQ SAUCE................28-OZ. BTL. ASSORTED VARIETIES KC MASTERPIECE

24 PACK AQUAFINA WATER 1/2 LTR. BTLS.

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MARINADE.....................16-OZ. BTL. 1/2 GALLON

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PANCAKE MIX...................2-LB. PKG. ASSORTED VARIETIES HUNGRY JACK

SYRUP...........................27.6 OZ. BTL. XTRA 2X LIQUID

DETERGENT....................75 OZ.

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PIGGLY WIGGLY RED BARON MAYFIELD ORANGE JUICE CLASSIC PIZZAS ICE CREAM

2/$

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PINT

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“K. and her husband are newly experiencing the empty nest and it has been very challenging for her. She was referred to the pantry years ago and during the past 10 to 12 years, during times of unemployment and illnesses for her and her husband, the pantry helped feed their family. She has been to other agencies through the years but loves Loaves and Fishes because it offers food that she says a family can actually cook and eat. She especially appreciates the fresh produce and bread.” Other stories Taunton shared included a widower and cancer survivor who has been coming to the pantry for years and appreciates the food and the love he receives at Loaves and Fishes, as well as a woman who not only receives food from the group but also volunteers at the center in Dadeville. With an estimated 17.9 percent of Tallapoosa County facing food insecurity, according to Henk, agencies such as Food Bank of East Alabama and the partnerships they form with groups such as Loaves and Fishes become even more important.

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